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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072022 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 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, Keith Diekmann, Paul Scanlan, David Schindler, Phil Mahowald, Becky Sandahl and Jeff Prewitt Member(s) Absent: None City staff members attending: Community Develo pment Director Bruce Nordquist, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Civil Engineer Jodie Scheidt, City Attorney Brian Wisdorf, and Department Assistant Breanna Vincent. 2.APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Kurtz asked if there were any changes to the agenda. MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 7 – Nays - 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the minutes of the meeting of June 15, 2022. Roll call vote: Ayes – 5 – Nays – 0 – AB - 2. 4.PUBLIC HEARING A.Orchard Place 5th Addition Chair Kurtz opened the public hearing. Planner Lovelace presented the staff report. Commissioner Diekmann asked if the buildings are the same size. Planner Lovelace said both are 7,006 sq. ft. buildings. Commissioner Scanlan asked if there was ample parking so that the easement issue could be accommodated if the building footings need to be moved. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes July 20, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Planner Lovelace stated that there may be some other options such as reducing the building size and the applicant will explore other options further. Commissioner Scanlan asked where the trash enclosures would be located. Planner Lovelace showed that the enclosures are located on the western side of the parking lot and that auto-turn plans were going to be provided to show maneuverability for deliveries and trash pickup. Commissioner Scanlan pointed out that the back side of the buildings would be visible and it would be preferred that some architectural design aspects be considered. Planner Lovelace responded that the building exteriors will have similar materials. Chair Kurtz asked if there were patios. Planner Lovelace stated that there are patios and they are located on the west side of lot 5 and the east side of lot 6. Chris Moe (HJ Development) was present for questions. Chair Kurtz asked if there were any other comments or questions. With no further comments, Chair Kurtz closed the public hearing. 5. LAND USE No land use items. 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Orchard Place Flex Business Sketch Plan Planner Lovelace presented the staff report. Chris Moe (HJ Development) provided additional information on the project. Will Matzek (Kimley-Horn) also provided information on the project. Commissioner Schindler stated he would be curious to see how the ponding areas will be turned into an amenity and what the applicant would be envisioning. Mr. Matzek stated there would likely be some type of walking paths so that the employees and visitors could take advantage of.