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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061522 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 15, 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, David Schindler, Paul Mahowald, and Jeff Prewitt Member(s) Absent: Keith Diekmann, Becky Sandahl City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner Alex Sharpe, 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. Community Development Director Nordquist stated there was supplemental feedback on item 4. A. that was provided to Commissioners. MOTION: Commissioner Schindler 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 Mahowald, approving the minutes of the meeting of May 18, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes – 4 – Nays – 0 – AB - 1. 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Losinski Addition Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Planner Bodmer presented the staff report. Commissioner Prewitt asked if the trail passed through other residences. Planner Bodmer advised that it does not. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 2022 Page 2 of 5 Chair Kurtz asked if the property was located on the left or right in the photo included in the slideshow. Civil Engineer Scheidt stated it is on the left. Chair Kurtz asked if the land to the right was already the City’s property or if it was donated. Planner Bodmer stated that the City already had trail, drainage and utility easements. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of the subdivision by preliminary plat. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. 5. LAND USE A. Apple Valley Commerce Second Addition Planner Bodmer presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan asked if the recommendations made by the Fire Marshal in the memo included in the staff report were included as part of the special fire protections noted on the first page of the staff report. Planner Bodmer stated that the primary concerns were that there would be a full circle loop around the entire building and that there is clear access with no vehicles in the way which have both been addressed. Petitioner Michael Conzemius was present for questions. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there were any concerns addressing the additional screening on the west side. Mr. Conzemius stated they had already begun to address these challenges and do not anticipate any concerns. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of the rezoning of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Outlot A in accordance with the rezoning map included in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays –0. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 2022 Page 3 of 5 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of the subdivision by preliminary plat subject to conditions 1 through 7 in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for open (outdoor) storage of trucks, trailers, and similar vehicles subject to conditions 1 through 7 in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of the Site Plan/Building Permit Authorization for construction of a 117,600 sq. ft. warehouse distribution building subject to conditions 1 through 6 in the staff report. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0. B. Fire Station No. 2 Site Plan and Building Permit Authorization Planner Sharpe presented the staff report. Commissioner Scanlan stated that he had no concern with the red on the building or the variance as it is a minimal amount and for training purposes. Planner Sharpe stated that the Fire Department was encouraged to hold a neighborhood meeting with nearby properties in order to receive feedback on the project. One resident did attend and expressed full support for the project. Commission Scanlan stated that he appreciated the transparency of the Fire Department with neighboring properties and that the building appeared to have a great balance with the design and mix of materials. Commissioner Schindler agreed that the building is attractive and liked that the building would be pushed further back away from the street. He also asked if the addition of a right turn lane was part of the project or if it was more in preparation for when it occurs. Planner Sharpe stated that is not part of the project but an anticipated addition. Commissioner Schindler stated that overall the project looks good and the underground stormwater treatment will be an improvement. Commissioner Mahowald asked if parking was adequate once fully staffed and operational. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 15, 2022 Page 4 of 5 Planner Sharpe stated that staff will emphasize this concern with the Fire Department and clarify before the next meeting. Chair Kurtz stated the building looks beautiful and it will be a great advantage that people will no longer be able to cut through the parking lot. She asked if the number of trees that will be bulldozed down was known. Planner Sharpe stated he did not have the exact number but would provide it at the next meeting. The site will be over on meeting their landscaping requirements. Chair Kurtz asked if this would be the only fire station in Apple Valley like this. Planner Sharpe advised that the Chief would better be able to answer that. Chair Kurtz asked if there were other fire stations in other cities comparable to this. Planner Sharpe stated that the design team specializes in these types of fire stations and has designed several in the Twin Cities. Quinn Hutson (CNH Architects) was present for questions. He stated that they were comfortable with the parking situation. Commissioner Scanlan asked about the types of building material. Mr. Hutson stated it is a warrantied prefinished coated material so that the red will not fade to pink. Fire Chief Chuck Russell was present and stated that this fire station was chosen due to its primarily central location in the City and also on a street with a higher speeds and no need to access residential roads. The project’s design phase is about 50% complete and the purpose of this meeting is to receive feedback prior to getting too far ahead in the design phase. The project is the only complete rebuild. Other stations will receive primarily internal improvements. Chair Kurtz asked if the sidewalks were going to remain. Planner Sharpe advised that the sidewalks were not going to be altered. Chief Russell stated that Galaxie and Scott Park is typically used to overflow parking on the rare events where it is needed each year. Once the building is fully operational, parking needs will decrease. The new features proposed for this station will be beneficial for recruit training as opposed to Fire Station 1 which does not have these features.