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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010522 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 5, 2022 1.CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Burke at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Tim Burke, Jodi Kurtz, Keith Diekmann, Paul Scanlan, Becky Sandahl Member(s) Absent: Philip Mahowald, David Schindler City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner Alex Sharpe, Planner Kathy Bodmer, City Engineer Brandon Anderson, City Attorney Sharon Hills, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. 2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Burke asked if there were any changes to the agenda. CD Director Nordquist advised that there are two changes – the addition of a site plan submitted for item 4. A. Lakeside of Diamond Path public hearing and action number 5 has been updated for item 5. A. Apple Valley Industrial – Opus Development. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda and changes. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of November 3, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of December 15, 2021. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 4.PUBLIC HEARING A.Lakeside of Diamond Path (Buller) Single Family Chair Burke opened the public hearing. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 2022 Page 2 of 7 Planner Bodmer presented the staff report. Petitioner Mark Sonstegard gave a brief presentation. Resident Rick Bruneau (13271 Diamond Path) asked if these homeowners will be able to add a dock and beach area. He also mentioned that he spoke with Dakota County who mentioned that Diamond Path would be upgraded in the future and will want to take 40’ from his property. He suggested that the City may want to check to be sure that this will not be an issue for the future homeowners. Chair Burke advised that Planner Bodmer would look into these concerns and have an answer for the next meeting. Resident Bill Sherry (4855 Dominica Way) stated his gratitude for the new proposal as opposed to the 17 detached villa homes previously proposed. He also stated how pleased he was that the developer will be doing some initial site prep including the rain garden and then the builder will be doing the individual grading for each property so that it will catch any run-off, sediment, etc. Mr. Sherry also commented that during the building process, it should be expected that there may be a massive rainfall or something that could create a disaster and should be prepared for accordingly. He also stated that he would like to see projects not just meeting the minimum requirements but taking into consideration what works best for each property. Resident Joe Elliott (12949 Diamond Path) asked if the developer is required to build out each property one at a time or if that is just their plan. He stated his concern for wanting the City to require this as a condition. Chair Burke stated that it is just the builder and developer’s plan and not required by the City at this time. Planner Bodmer stated that this could be further researched and brought back at the next meeting. Mr. Elliott asked if the buffer zone is required by the approval process. Planner Bodmer stated that this is required as the developer must provide stormwater treatment and management before it goes into the lake. B. U-Haul Apple Valley Chair Burke opened the public hearing. Planner Sharpe presented the staff report. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 2022 Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Diekmann asked if the orange band at the top of the building will be continued. Planner Sharpe stated that this can be added as a condition. Commissioner Kurtz stated that the orange banding is a highlight of U-Haul and agreed with adding it as a condition. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to recommend approval of site plan and building permit authorization for a 112,170 sq. ft. speculative building. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, to recommend approval of site plan and building permit authorization for a 112,170 sq. ft. speculative building. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to recommend approval of site plan and building permit authorization for a 112,170 sq. ft. speculative building. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, to recommend approval of site plan and building permit authorization for a 112,170 sq. ft. speculative building. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. C. Cowboy Jacks PD-290 Amendment Chair Burke opened the public hearing. Planner Sharpe presented the staff report. Commissioner Diekmann pointed out that the drawing is showing a setback of 19.68’ as opposed to the 20’ Planner Sharpe stated that within the City Ordinance there is a 6” leeway zone and instead of reducing to 19’, staff thought it would be more applicable to go to 20’. Commissioner Diekmann asked how this amendment would affect AmericInn as they have a current setback of 15’. Planner Sharpe advised that since the City granted their variance, it is still applicable and the amendment does not affect them. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there would be any special venting requirements. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 2022 Page 4 of 7 Planner Sharpe advised that since there will be cooking in the addition, they will require a Class II vent hood system and they are using the existing HVAC system. Commissioner Kurtz asked where the new parking spaces will be added and commented that there may be parking issues due to how busy the area is. Planner Sharpe advised that no additional parking will be added. The current parking spots in the front of the building will be designated for pickup orders. Staff has worked with the owner to reduce how busy the area is by having Glazier deliveries pull into the parking lot. AmericInn has stated that they prefer the pickup parking to be located in these front spaces as well so they do not impact the rest of the parking lot. Commissioner Kurtz asked if it were possible to do a northern driveway entry. Planner Sharpe advised that it is not possible as there is not enough room on a corner to add another entrance which is why the current entrance is combined when initially constructed. Chair Burke if there were any comments from the public – None. Petitioner Ken Sherman was present virtually and had no comments. With no further comments, Chair Burke closed the public hearing. It is the policy of the Planning Commission to not act on items the same night of its public hearing, but seeing as there are no public comments, a motion can be made. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Sandahl, to recommend approval of a text amendment to Planned Development 290 to reduce the building setback from 30’ to 20’. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 5.LAND USE A.Apple Valley Industrial – Opus Development Planner Sharpe presented the staff report. Commissioner Diekmann asked if there would be plans for a monument sign on 147th Street to notify who occupies the building as it does not face the street. Planner Sharpe advised that sign plans are not reviewed as part of a site plan and building permit authorization and staff will need to discuss with the applicant. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 2022 Page 5 of 7 Commissioner Scanlan commented that in the past there has been a limit to how many businesses can be displayed on the sign. Planner Sharpe stated that this is correct and would need to meet the overall signage requirement though they could get an increase. This would need to be worked through as part of the sign permit review. Commissioner Scanlan commented that the landscape requirements for the west and east and that a balance takes place with the structure. Planner Sharpe commented that there is a 25’ trail easement on the western side for the Dakota County Greenway Trail as that area will be torn up when the trail is constructed. Chair Burke commented that it could be possible that screening on the north side may not be possible due to the trail and may not be able to have exterior storage as screening is a requirement. Planner Sharpe advised that this could be an issue if a tenant wishes to have exterior storage as they may need to be place on the south side of the building where screening will be allowed. Commissioner Kurtz asked if the applicant or the City decides which trees go into the landscape plan. Planner Sharpe advised that the applicant submits a proposal and the City typically does not revise this though staff will make recommendations to ensure there is a mix of different types as there is a standard practice in forestry and urban plantings. This is to reduce the risk of certain diseases coming through like Emerald Ash Borer to diversify the species in the City. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, to recommend approval of site plan and building permit authorization for a 112,170 sq. ft. speculative building. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. B. Tempo Homes Detached Garage Variance Planner Bodmer presented the staff report. Commissioner Diekmann asked if there would be no condition #1 if the addition is not put on. Planner Bodmer advised that plans have been submitted for the addition so it can be done based on the design. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes January 5, 2022 Page 6 of 7 Commissioner Diekmann asked in reference to the materials matching on both the home and the detached garage, since there are several different materials being used on the home, which material will the garage need to match? Planner Bodmer advised that the current horizontal lap siding is not consistent with what the plan is and staff will need to work with the builder. Commissioner Kurtz asked if it would be possible to move the garage further east so that the variance would not be needed. Planner Bodmer stated that as the building gets closer to the home, additional fire protection is required and there are several trees that would need to be removed. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to recommend a variance reducing the setback from Galaxie Avenue from 40’ to 32’ for 624 sq. ft. detached garage. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. The Planning Commissioner’s Guide CD Director Nordquist verified that all commissioners have a copy of the Planning Commissioner’s Guide. B. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, January 13, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 6. ADJOURNMENT Chair Burke asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Kurtz, to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0.