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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042022 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 20, 2022 1. CALL TO ORDER The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission Meeting was called to order by Chair Kurtz at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Jodi Kurtz, Paul Scanlan, Keith Diekmann, Philip Mahowald, and Becky Sandahl Member(s) Absent: David Schindler City staff members attending: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner Alex Sharpe, Planner Tom Lovelace, Civil Engineer Jodie Scheidt, City Attorney Sharon Hills, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Kurtz asked if there were any changes to the agenda – None. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Sandahl, approving the minutes of March 16, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Lunds & Byerlys Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Planner Lovelace presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan asked if they are under or over on parking spaces. Planner Lovelace stated that they are over. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the pedestrian access leading to the outdoor dining area could be moved by taking out 8 or 9 parking spaces away. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Planner Lovelace stated that this could be further looked into. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there was a lighting plan yet. Planner Lovelace stated there was not one available yet but that it would be consistent with the City’s requirements. CD Director Nordquist asked Planner Lovelace to explain the relationship of the outlots and their future parking. Planner Lovelace stated that the parking will be shared between the 3 properties. Commissioner Mahowald asked if plantings could be used as a barrier as opposed to the permanent fence around the dining area. Planner Lovelace stated that a permanent barrier would be preferred due to the fact that alcohol will be served in this area. Petitioners Mitch Avery, Rachel (Ryan Companies), Jason (Shea Architects), Eric (Kimley Horn) were present for questions. Commissioner Scanlan asked for a timetable on the project. Mr. Avery stated they were hoping for June 2023. CD Director Nordquist asked what business typically pair with Lunds & Byerlys as to get an idea of possible users for the outlots. Mr. Avery stated they would be looking for a brand equivalent and something new to the area. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. B. Woodwinds 8th Addition Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Planner Sharpe presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there were any concerns regarding fire vehicles being able to turn in the proposed cul-de-sac. Planner Sharpe stated that the cul-de-sac meets turning requirements and this cul-de-sac is larger than others in the neighborhood as requirements have changed since those were developed. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2022 Page 3 of 5 Chair Kurtz asked why this lot was not developed at the time the rest of the development went up. Planner Sharpe stated that the current property owner is the daughter of the person who owned the lot at the time and they did not want to develop at the time. The property has been in a trust for some time and the family was sorting it out. Chair Kurtz asked if the proposed location for the pond is the only location it could be placed as the area seems close to the turn into the subdivision. Planner Sharpe advised that there is still an HOA owned lot at the corner so the pond is not located right at the corner. The area is an existing low spot and is open from trees which make it the best location for the pond. Petitioner Bob McNearney was present for questions. Resident Jared Johnston (13754 Evergreen Ct.) asked if the new lots will be part of the same HOA. Planner Sharpe stated that the developer has the option to join the HOA but it is not a condition of approval with the 1991 original development and the City does not participate, maintain or enforce the private agreements of HOAs. Resident Brad Dahlman (13958 Ember Way) asked about the quality and size of the homes and if they would be built in a way that will not detract from the rest of the neighborhood. Petitioner Bob McNearney stated that there are covenants for the neighborhood, a rambler would be approximately 2,000 sq. ft. and a two-story would be around 2,500 sq. ft. Chair Kurtz asked if there were any virtual attendees who would like to speak. Resident Luke Ivers (13947 Essex Trl.) asked if anything has been done about any nests or protected bird species currently on the lot and also how much space will be between the new lots and the homes surrounding the new lots. Planner Sharpe stated that he would look into bird species and requirements and will provide additional information at the next meeting. All single family homes in the R-3 zone are required to have a 30 ft. rear setback, though lots 3 and 4 would have a 40 ft. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes April 20, 2022 Page 4 of 5 setback as they are along 140th. The dashed lines on the Preliminary Plat show were the 30 ft. line would be and these lots go significantly past that line. Side setbacks are 5 ft. on garage side and 10 ft. on house side. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the existing homes were part of a Planned Development when originally built. Planner Sharpe advised that they were developed as Residential Cluster. Resident Robert Rettmann (13642 Upper Elkwood Ct.) stated that the square footage mentioned by the Petitioner seemed small compared to homes in the existing development. Petitioner Robert McNearney stated that the square footage would be above grade and any basements would be additional square footage. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing 5. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS None 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Review of Upcoming Schedule and Other Updates The next Planning Commission meeting is Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m. The next City Council meeting is Thursday, April 28, 2022, 7:00 p.m. CD Director Nordquist advised that the Planning Commission vacancy is due to be considered at the next City Council meeting. 7. ADJOURNMENT Chair Kurtz asked for a motion to adjourn. MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0.