HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2013PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
April 17, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Apple Valley Municipal Center
7100 — 147th Street West
This agenda is subject to change by deletion or addition to items until approved by the Planning
Commission on the date of the meeting.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2013
4. CONSENT ITEMS
--NONE--
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PD-703 Ordinance Amendments — Public hearing to consider planned development ordinance
amendments to allow for driveways off streets with raised medians and single-family residential
driveway widths greater than 14 feet within the street right-of-way continued from March 20, 2013.
(PC13-12-Z)
LOCATION: Cobblestone Lake Development
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
B. Arcon Comprehensive Plan Amendment — Consideration of an amendment to the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map, re-designation of 26.77 acres of unplatted property from
"MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6
units per acre). (PC13-17-P)
LOCATION: North side of CSAH 46 approximately 1/4-mile west of Pilot Knob Road.
PETITIONER: Arcon Land II, LLC and Fischer Sand and Aggregate, LLP
6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
--NONE--
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
8. ADJOURNMENT
NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Regular Scheduled Meeting
-Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
- Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Regular Scheduled Meeting
- Public hearing applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
-Site plan, variance applications due by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2013
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Regular Scheduled Meeting
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Informal
Regular Scheduled Meeting
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
5:30 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
Regular meetings are broadcast live on Charter Communications Cable, Channel 16. Agendas are also
available on the City's Internet Web Site http://www.cityofapplevalley.org.
. CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MARCH 20, 2013
The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Melander at
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Tom Melander, Ken Alwin, Keith Diekmann, Paul Scanlan, David Schindler, and
Brian Wasserman.
Members Absent: Tim Burke
Staff Present: Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist, City Attorney Sharon Hills,
City Planner Tom Lovelace, Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner Margaret Dykes, Assistant City
Engineer David Bennett and Department Assistant Joan Murphy.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the agenda. Hearing none he called for a
motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, approving
the agenda. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MARCH 6, 2013.
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a
motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, approving the
minutes of the meeting of March 6, 2013. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
--NONE--
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Crooked Pint Ale House Restaurant — Public hearing to consider conditional use permit
and site plan/building permit authorization to allow for 5,448 sq. ft. restaurant with on-sale
liquor continued from March 6, 2013. (PC13-10-CB)
LOCATION: 15668 Pilot Knob Rd
PETITIONER: DDJ Ranch Development, LLC
Chair Melander continued the public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
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City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the petitioner requested approval of a conditional use permit
(C.U.P.) for on-sale liquor sales and site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction
of a 5,448 sq. ft. restaurant, 1,640-'sq. ft. outdoor patio/bocce ball court and 64 surface parking
spaces on a .88-acre lot. The property is located in the northeast corner of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH
31) and 157th Street West in the Cobblestone Lake ComTercial development.
He said the petitioner would need to identify a bike rack location on their plans. The landscape plan
and sidewalk connections were reviewed. The applicant had not submitted a preliminary grading
plan. A grading and storm drainage plan would need to be submitted and reviewed by the City
Engineer prior to consideration by the City Council.
Dan Peterson, DDJ Ranch Development, LLC, provided additional information.
Discussion followed.
Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for on-sale liquor in conjunction with a Class I
restaurant for the Crooked Pint Ale House restaurant, subject to the following
conditions:
• The conditional use permit shall apply to property legally described as Lot 2,
Block 1, COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL 4TH ADDITION.
• Such operations shall be conducted in conformance with the development plans
dated February 6 and March 14, 2013, on file at the City offices.
• The conditional use permit shall apply to a Class I restaurant on the legally
described property and such operations shall be conducted in conformance with
the floor plan dated February 4, 2013, on file at the City offices.
Ayes - 6 - Nays — O.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, approving the
site plan/building permit authorization to allow for construction of a 5,448 sq. ft.
restaurant, 1,640-sq. ft. outdoor patio/bocce ball court and 64-space surface parking
lot on Lot 2, Block 1, COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL 4TH ADDITION,
subject to the following conditions:
• Construction shall occur in conformance with the site plan dated, February 6,
2013.
• Construction shall occur in conformance with the elevation plan dated March 14,
2013.
• The petitioner will need to identify a bike rack location on their plans.
• A north/south section of sidewalk should be installed from the existing pedestrian
ramp located in the middle island to the new sidewalk located along the north
side of the property.
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• Revisions to the landscape plan shall be made per staffs comments as identified
in this report at the time of submission of plans for a building permit.
A detailed planting price list shall be submitted for verification of the City's 21/2%
landscaping requirement at the time of submission of plans for a building permit.
A grading and storm water drainage plan shall be submitted for review and
comment by the City Engineer prior to consideration by the City Council.
• All applicable City ordinances shall be strictly adhered to.
Ayes 6 - Nays O.
B. PD-739 Ordinance Amendments — Public hearing to consider an amendment to PD-739 to
establish area standards and requirements for Zones 3 and 4. (PC13-18-0)
LOCATION: Northeast Comer of Glazier Avenue and 153rd Street W.
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Planner Kathy Bodmer stated that on February 28, 2013, the City Council set a public hearing for
the Planning Commission to consider amendments to Planned Development No. 739 by establishing
area requirements and standards. In connection with the Parkside Village development, the City
Council approved Ordinance No. 938, which established new subzones, Zones 3 and 4, east of
Galaxie Avenue and north of 153rd Street West. The public hearing was requested to consider an
ordinance amending PD-739 to add area requirements and standards for Zones 3 and 4 including
building setbacks, lot coverage, maximum height and maximum number of stories.
Discussion followed.
Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, approving
the draft ordinance amending Planned Development No. 739 to include area
requirements and standards for Zones 3 and 4. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0.
C. PD-290 Zoning Code Amendments and Conditional Use Permit for Bogart's/Apple
Place Bowl — Public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 155 of the City Code of
Ordinances to define temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facility, consider an amendment to
Planned Development 290, Zone 2 to allow temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facilities as a
conditional use and consider conditional use permit for temporary seasonal outdoor volleyball
courts at Bogart's/Apple Place Bowl, 14917 Garrett Avenue. (PC13-14-ZC)
LOCATION: 14917 Garrett Avenue
PETITIONER: Rich Management, Inc.
Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
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Planner Margaret Dykes stated that Chapter 155 does not define Temporary Seasonal Outdoor
Recreational Facility, and these types of uses are not listed as a permitted or accessory use listed in
the zoning code. It was the City Attorney's recommendation that a definition for Temporary
Seasonal Outdoor Recreational Facility be added to Section 155.003. This would create the
definition of these uses that could then be inserted to various zoning districts when needed.
She said the applicant requested an amendment to the zoning district to allow for the installation of
seasonal outdoor volleyball courts and sundeck as a conditional use. Staff believed it was
appropriate to amend the Planned Development zoning district to allow for the requested use as a
conditional use in Zone 2 only. This would allow the City to place conditions on the permit, but
still allow the property owner the ability to install the outdoor volleyball courts.
She stated if the zoning amendment would be approved for PD-290, Zone 2, the property owner
would be requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the outdoor volleyball courts. The submitted site
plan shows the installation of two outdoor volleyball courts, as well as a sundeck and service bar for
beverages. The courts and deck/service bar would be located in the existing southern parking lot of
Bogart's/Apple Place Bowl. The volleyball courts would be seasonal and would be installed and
operated from the last week of April until the first week of September.
Rick Waggoner, manager at Bogart's/Apple Place Bowl, provided additional information.
Discussion followed.
Chair Melander closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of an amendment to Section 155.003 of Chapter 155 of the City Code of
Ordinances to add a definition for Temporary Seasonal Outdoor Recreational
Facility to read as follows:
"A privately owned outdoor facility or structure for recreation purposes in
conjunction with a commercial use and that is readily movable and not permanently
placed upon a foundation or footings or attached to a structure requiring footings.
The use of the recreational facility is seasonal in that it is usable during commonly
accepted months of the year, and may include facilities such as outdoor volleyball
courts, bocce ball courts, basketball or other sport court, and horseshoe pits."
Ayes - 6 - Nays — O.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of an amendment to PD-290, Zone 2 to allow for Temporary Seasonal
Outdoor Recreational Facility as a conditional use in conjunction with and conducted
by an existing permitted Class I restaurant or commercial recreational facility,
subject to the following conditions:
a. The temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facilities may not be operated more
than 155 days, which shall be consecutive, per calendar year.
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b. If the temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facility is located in the parking
lot, it shall not result in a loss of parking spaces and drive aisles less than that
required by the city code for the primary use unless it can be shown that
sufficient parking spaces will be available with an approved shared parking
agreement.
c. The temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facility shall not create traffic
hazards.
d. The temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facility and all structures in
connection therewith shall be compact and contiguous to the primary building or
the primary use within a multi-tenant building.
e. The temporary seasonal recreational facility shall be delineated with a temporary
physical barrier subject to minimum area requirements pursuant to the Fire and
Building Codes.
f. No alcoholic beverages shall be possessed or consumed outside of the delineated
area of the temporary seasonal recreational facility. No sale or consumption of
alcoholic beverages shall occur within the temporary seasonal recreational
facility area unless the proper on-sale alcohol license has been issued by the City
permitting on-sale of alcohol within the temporary seasonal recreational facility
area.
g. During those dates when the temporary outdoor seasonal recreational facility is
not in use under the Conditional Use Permit, all materials related to the
temporary outdoor seasonal recreational facility shall be removed and stored
within a building or off-site.
h. Any other conditions that the City determines to be necessary for the protection
of public health, safety and general welfare.
Ayes - 6 - Nays — O.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of a Conditional Use Permit for temporary seasonal outdoor recreational
facilities to consist of volleyball courts, sundeck, and service bar at Apple Place
Bowl/Bogart's Nightclub, 14917 Garrett Ave., subject to all applicable City codes
and standards, and the following conditions:
a. The City Council's approval and the legal publication of a City Code zoning
ordinance amendment permitting temporary seasonal outdoor recreational facility
as a conditional use in Planned Development No. 290, Zone 2.
b. There shall be no more than two (2) outdoor volleyball courts measuring 45x80'
(3,600 sq. ft.) each located at the southwest corner of the building as shown on
the site plan received in City offices on February 19, 2013.
c. The 20'x90 (1,800 sq. ft.) sundeck and 10x20' (200 sq. ft.) service bar shall be
located north of the courts compact and contiguous to the building as shown on
the site plan received in City offices on February 19, 2013.
d. No more than 24 parking spaces shall be occupied by the outdoor volleyball
courts and sundeck/service bar.
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e. The outdoor volleyball courts and sundeck/service bar shall not be operated
except during the period of the last full week in April to the first full week in
September. Installation of the temporary outdoor volleyball courts and sundeck
may be installed three weeks prior to operation. All materials associated with the
temporary outdoor volleyball courts shall be removed from the parking lot and
stored inside the primary building or removed from the site no later than
September 30th of each year.
f. The volleyball courts shall not be in use except during the following periods:
6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and 10:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fridays through Sundays.
g. The property owner shall pay all necessary SAC and WAC charges prior to use
of the sundeckiservice bar area.
h. No alcoholic beverages shall be possessed or consumed outside of the delineated
area of the outdoor volleyball court facility and sundeck/service bar area. No sale
or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall occur within the outdoor volleyball
court facility or sundeck/service bar area unless the proper on-sale alcohol
license has been issued by the City permitting on-sale of alcohol within the
outdoor volleyball court facility or sundeck/service bar areas.
i. The outdoor volleyball courts shall be fenced with a woven mesh netting not to
exceed 17' in height as measured from parking lot grade, and temporary lights
shall be mounted on perimeter poles. Said lights shall be arranged so as not to
cause light trespass at the property line, or cause glare onto adjacent roadways.
j. The outdoor volleyball court facility or sundeck/service bar area shall be
delineated with a temporary physical barrier subject to minimum area
requirements pursuant to the Fire and Building Codes.
Ayes - 6 - Nays O.
D. PD-703 Ordinance Amendments — Public hearing to consider planned development
ordinance amendments to allow for driveways off streets with raised medians and single-family
residential driveway widths greater than 14 feet within the street right-of-way. (PC13-12-Z)
LOCATION: Cobblestone Lake Area
PETITIONER: City of Apple Valley
Chair Melander opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated consideration would be for proposed ordinance amendments that
address two code requirements for driveways in Planned Development No. 703. The planned
development ordinance currently prohibits driveways coming off of streets with raised center
medians and restricts the width of a driveway within the road right-of-way to a maximum of 14 feet.
Amendments were proposed that would allow driveways to come off streets with raised medians
and to increase the maximum driveway width within the right-of-way.
These zoning amendments were proposed because of some existing conditions within the planned
development. Currently, a single-family lot located at the northeast corner of 158th Street West and
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Cobblestone Lake Parkway, where a sales office and parking lot were constructed, had a driveway
off both Cobblestone Lake Parkway and 158th Street West. This property is located within a
planned development, which has uses, area requirements, and design standards specific to the
planned development, variances cannot be considered. Therefore, an ordinance amendment would
be required.
The second proposed amendment related to maximum driveway width within the right-of-way,
which is currently 14 feet. The intention of this requirement was to lessen the visual impact of
driveways along a street and incrementally increase the amount of available on-street parking,
which due to the development's street widths, is generally restricted to one side of local public
streets in most of the residential areas within the development.
Brent Hislop, Synergy Land Company, provided additional information.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Alwin moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
continuance of the public hearing for two weeks. Ayes - 6 - Nays — 0.
6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
--NONE--
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission
meeting would take place Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 7:00 p.m.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan to adjourn the
meeting at 8:35 p.m. Ayes - 6 - Nays - 0.
Res
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Murphy, Planning Depart ent A
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Approved by the Apple Valley Planning Commission on
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CITY OF Apple
Valley
TO: Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Thomas J. Lovelace, City Planner
DATE: April 12, 2013
CASE NO.: PC13-12-Z
AGENDA
ITEM NO.: 5A
MEMO
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider Amendments to Article 28, Appendix F of Chapter 155
of the Apple Valley City Code (Planned Development Ordinance No. 703) Related
to Driveways in the Cobblestone Lake Development.
For your consideration is a proposed ordinance amendment to Planned Development Ordinance
No. 703. This amendment will amend the section of the ordinance that currently prohibits
driveways accessing streets with raised center medians. Staff is proposing that an exception to
this prohibition be granted to the property located 15798 Cobblestone Parkway. The owners
would like to have • a driveway off 158 Street West to efficiently gain access an existing
structure that was once used as a sales office. This building will be converted to a detached
garage as part of the construction of a single-family dwelling on the lot.
The property owner has submitted a site plan that shows the location of the proposed dwelling
unit and attached garage on the lot. They have designed the dwelling unit so that both the
attached and detached garages will be access from the driveway along 158 Street West. The
drive approach currently in place to serve the sales office will continue to be the driveway
location. The raised median in 158 Street West directly in front of the driveway will remain.
This will result in the driveway access being limited to right in/right out movements only. The
driveway has been designed to allow vehicles to turnaround on the property, which will
discourage vehicles from backing out onto the street.
As stated previously, this amendment is being considered because of an existing condition on the
property. The single-family lot located at the northeast corner of 158 Street West and
Cobblestone Lake Parkway is the former location of a building that was used as a sales office. A
parking lot was constructed that had a driveway off both Cobblestone Lake Parkway and 158
Street West. The sales office building, which is located in the southeast corner of the lot adjacent
to 158 Street West, was approved as a temporary use with the expectation that it would be
converted to a detached garage at the time of construction of a dwelling unit on the lot. The
driveway along 1 58 Street West was expected to be removed after the sales office ceased
operations and a dwelling unit was constructed on the property. The location of the sales
office/garage has made it a challenge to place a house on the property and make use of the
existing accessory structure as a garage without having a driveway off 158 Street West.
Staff acknowledges that difficulty and finds that the proposed layout provided by Johnson-
Reiland Builders and Remodelers, Inc. is an acceptable solution. Therefore, Planned
Development Ordinance No. 703 should be amended to allow for a driveway from 158 Street
West to Lot 5, Block 2, COBBLESTONE LAKE 2 ADDITION.
The second proposed amendment relates to maximum driveway width within the right-of-way,
for single-family homes, which is currently 14 feet. The purpose of this requirement was two-
fold. The first was to lessen the visual impact of driveways along a street and the second was
incrementally increase the amount of available on-street parking, which due to the development's
street widths, is generally restricted to one side of local public streets in most of the residential
areas within the development.
Many certificates of survey have been submitted for homes within the Cobblestone Lake
development that show a 16-foot wide driveway within the right-of-way. Surveyors and builders
are likely showing a 16-foot driveway because it is the standard width of double car garage door.
Staff has noted on those surveys, which are returned to the builder, that the maximum driveway
width within the right-of-way is 14 feet. There has been some concern that the builders have not
been making that 2-foot adjustment in the field to the driveway.
Unfortunately, staff has been unable to do a review of existing conditions to determine if there is
a significant problem with the driveway widths. Therefore, we are not recommending any
amendment to this requirement at this time in order to allow staff to do a field survey of existing
conditions within the planned development.
Finally, included with this report is an e-mail from a resident expressing concern about the
proposed amendments.
Staff Recommendation: Continue the public hearing, receive comments and close the
public hearing. It is the policy of the Commission to refrain from acting on an item the
same night as its hearing. If no questions or comments are raised the night of the hearing
requiring additional information, staff is requesting that the Commission consider the
following recommendation:
1. Recommend approval of an amendment to Planned Development Ordinance 703 to
allow for a driveway access off 158 Street West to Lot 5, Block 2, COBBLESTONE
Lake 2 Addition subject to the following conditions:
a. No other driveway shall be allowed to this property.
b. The principal structure shall front Cobblestone Lake Parkway.
c. Any garage to the dwelling unit shall be located along the south side of the
property.
d. Removal of the raised median in front of the driveway shall be prohibited.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 703 - ZONING ORDINANCE EXCERPT
§ A28-5 MINIMUM AREA STANDA S AND REQUIREMENTS.
(C) Residential Site Design: The following design elements shall be incorporated into
Zone 1 of the planned development to assure an overall sense of harmony.
(1) Residential areas shall be designed to emphasize human scale which shall include:
(a) Sidewalks shall be installed along all public and private streets. If deemed
appropriate by the city council, a separate pedestrian circulation plan may be substituted.
(b) Local residential streets shall be designed narrow enough to discourage speeding,
but wide enough to allow for on-street parking along one side. Local streets shall have a
minimum right-of-way width of 52 feet and a paved driving surface width of 26 feet.
(c) The "entry street," with access from Diamond Path, shall have a minimum right-
of-way width of 87 feet and two paved driving surfaces 20 feet wide that will be separated by a
15-foot wide center median.
(d) Enhancement of the pedestrian- friendly environment by minimizing the presence
or appearance of garages whenever possible.
(2) Driveways serving structures adjacent to streets with raised center medians
shall be prohibited.
The maximum driveway width within the street right-of-way shall be 14 feet.
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(4) No dwelling unit shall be set back more than 25 feet from the front property line.
(D) Building Design and Materials: The following design elements shall be incorporated
into all site plans for buildings:
(1) The main entrance to the primary dwelling unit shall face the street.
(2) Entry features of all primary dwellings shall incorporate a front entry porch or stoop
that shall be constructed in a manner that is harmonious with the primary dwelling.
(3) All accessory structures shall incorporate the architectural design and exterior finish
of the primary structure.
(4) A building or group of buildings shall maintain a compatible relationship with the
surrounding context of an area in regard to:
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From: John and Sue Crandall [mailto:chivas@charter.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 9:35 PM
To: Murphy, Joan
Subject: 15798 Cobblestone Lake Parkway
Tom,
I wanted to share a couple of thoughts I had when watching the presentation in regards to the property
located at 15798 Cobblestone Lake last night. You mentioned that Cobblestone Lake has a 14 foot maximum
exit for driveways when entering the street and that there are some violators of this ordinance within the
community. You mentioned that the City of Apple Valley does not know how many violators there are and
perhaps the City should check and see how many there are and then decide how to enforce this ordinance or
perhaps change the ordinance. I really think you guys do a great job in our city. I watch the meetings often and
am very proud of the city I live in. I am sure you were just brainstorming as this seems like an issue that was
secondary to what you were presenting at the time, but let me just say that changing an ordinance due to too
many violations and not knowing what to do about the violators does not seem like good government to me.
As a former President of the Cobblestone Lake Single Family Association I am familiar with our guidelines. I
moved to this neighborhood because of the little things like having the homes closer to the road, tree lined
streets, smaller driveways and set back garages to create a sense of community. I have seen our guidelines get
looser and looser and I think we are in danger of slowly losing what we originally set out to do here. I am
against changing rules based on violations of the rules.
In regards to the driveway going out to 158th I have to admit I have mixed emotions. I live at 15825 Dry
Meadow Lane and I guess opening the door to driveways out to 158th has some value to me but after giving it
some thought I feel we should not change this rule either. I too would like to see a nice new home on that
property but I do not feel it hinges on a driveway off of 158th. 158th is a beautiful boulevard and I hate to see
it changed. I feel that by getting rid of the median on Cobblestone Lake Parkway ( which really doesn't make
sense anyway ), a good builder could easily design a home and include the existing building.
Thank you for your time and I really am a big fan. Keith Diekmann and Paul Scanlon are neighbors of mine. I
watch the meetings each week. I had the pleasure of meeting you when the Target was going into our
neighborhood. I was the President of our Association at that time. I love this neighborhood and am proud to
say that my family was the second family to build here. Please help keep the integrity of this unique
neighborhood!!
Respectfully Submitted,
John M Crandall
Murphy, Joan
Friday, March 22, 2013 8:01 AM
Lovelace, Tom
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Dear Tom and Bruce,
Dave Labno <dave@gatehousealliance.com>
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 9:45 PM
Lovelace, Tom; Nordquist, Bruce
Steve Viltoft; 'Eric Hahn'; 'Doug Bock'; Pete Scheldt
158th street variance proposal
I am a member of the Cobblestone Lake SFHOA board and ARC committee as well as a resident of Cobblestone Lake —
Single Family. Board members have just been made aware of the issues regarding petition for changes to the code
regarding our development. I apologize for this late note but never saw a sign about a meeting for this issue. |have
watched the replay ofthe March 20 planning meeting in its entirety.
I'm sorry that several of our board members are unavailable to attend the meeting on Wednesday and I am out of town
on business myself.
No votes have been taken by our board regarding this issue but several have expressed initial concern about the
proposal.
| would like to make you aware of the general process required by our association before submitting a building permit
to the city.
The property owner must complete a formal application with full blueprints, exterior materials to be used, survey and
Iandscaping plan including hardscapes, driveways, and even exact colors to be used. Typically, we work with the
builder/owner prior to formal application to guide house placement, style and all minor details first so that they don't
need to "go back to square one" after submitting a formal plan.
Once our HOA has approved it, it must also be approved by the CSL Master Association prior to city permit application.
Granting them statutory access to 158 street will not ensure that we will also permit this approach, nor does it mean
that the house placement, style or anything they propose to you will be accepted by the HOA.
Speaking as a resident and not a board member, I have serious concerns about putting the main driveway on 158
street for safety reasons. 1 am intimately familiar with this intersection on 15 and CL Parkway as my wife and 1 drive
it almost every day and my small children frequently use the intersection to access the children's park, pool and walking
paths around the lake. There are six different vehicle entrances and exits from this intersection and other parking lots
and streets within 100 yards. Sidewalks from both the parkway and city park also converge here. This is an area which
already requires significant vigilance and caution in a vehicle or as a pedestrian as the aesthetics of boulevards and sheer
numbers of cars can create a complicated situation. My 9.5 years of experience in the development tell me that that
cars frequently exceed the posted speed both on 158 and CL Parkway and combining this with the other issues
mentioned could create a safety hazard for drivers and pedestrians (especially small children at the parks and pool).
I believe the planners were aware of the fact that there would be many other entrances to the development and correct
in to not allow d on this street from the start. I can't imagine that traffic will decrease as homes are built in the
development and this intersection will probably see increased use.
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I would personally be much more supportive of a main entrance on the parkway. The median is an issue but it also
serves the purpose of directing traffic flow in the different directions to the correct side of the street, especially with
cars often entering this intersection at over 30 mph. A reduction of median size may accomplish that.
This lot is in a tricky position on a busy intersection. We do not yet have exact plans at this point and I'd suggest
postponing it to get exact plans, nei hbor feedback and a better traffic analysis before making a decision.
Regards,
David Labno
15695 Duck Pond Way
ARC Committee
CSLSFHOA Board Member
P.S. As to the tabled issue around driveway width: We would like to participate in discussions regarding this matter in
the future.
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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY PROJECT
ARCON LAND 11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
Agenda Item: 5
Case Number: PC13-17-P
Staff Reviewer: Thomas Lovelace
Applicant: Arcon Land II, LLC
Application Date: March 8, 2013
Meeting Date: April 17, 2013
Petition for:
Purpose:
Summary of
Issues:
Recommended
Actions:
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Attachments: Location Map Preliminary Sketch
Comp Plan South Central Planning Area
Zoning Map Existing People Movement System
Certificate of Survey Future Parks Plan
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map re-
designating approximately 26.77 acres of unplatted property from "MD" (Medium Density
Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre). The purpose
is to allow for the rezoning of the property for single-family dwellings and platting into 73 single-
family residential lots. The platting would also include the dedication of right-of-way for local
streets to serve the individual lots, and the rights-of-way for 157 Street West, Johnny Cake Ridge
Road, and 'A of CSAH 46 (County State Aid Highway) right-of-way, all of which will abut the
development.
Review of the submitted sketch plans for future development on the subject property has identified
some issues that are contained in this report. Formal review and discussion of these issues will
happen when the applicant submits a formal application for rezoning and subdivision of the
property. The only formal item for consideration by the City at this time is the request for the
amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map.
The proposed re-designation should not have an adverse impact on current and future uses on the
adjacent properties or be negatively impacted by those adjacent current and future uses.
The likely impact to the regional systems such as water usage, effluent, and traffic generated by this
proposed re-designation will be negligible. Impacts will be adequately handled by the existing and
proposed infrastructure.
Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public hearing. It is the policy of
the Planning Commission not to act on a public hearing item the night of the public hearing.
If there are no questions or issues raised at the public hearing that will require additional
information, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend the following:
1. Recommend approval of the submittal to the Metropolitan Council of the
amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map to re-designate the west 26.77 acres of
the Southwest 'A of the Southeast '/ of Section 35 from " 11" (Medium Density
ResidentiaU6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per
acre).
North Park Greenway Plans
Property Location:
Legal Description:
Comprehensive Plan
Designation
Zoning Classification
Existing Platting
Current Land Use
Size:
Topography:
Existing Vegetation
Other Significant
Natural Features
Adjacent
Properties/Land Uses
ARCON LAND 11 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
PROJECT REVIEW
Existing Conditions
Located along the north side of 160 Street West (CSAH 46), west of Pilot Knob Road
Part of the Southwest 'A of the Southeast V4 of Section 35
"MD"(Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre)
"SG" (Sand and Gravel)
Unplatted
Farmland
28.88 acres (2.11 acres of property is existing CSAH 46 right-of-way
Flat
No significant vegetation, the property is used for crop production
None
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
Fischer Sand and Aggregate Mining Operation
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning/Land Use
Single-Family Residential in Lakeville
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning/Land Use
Quarry Point Park
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning/Land Use
Vacant
Comprehensive Plan
Zoning/Land Use
Development Project Review
Properties directly adjacent to the site have the following designations:
"HD" (High Density Residential/> 12 units per acre
"SG" (Sand and Gravel)
Low Density Residential - < 3 units per acre
"RS-3" (Single-Family Residential)
"P" (Parks and Open Space
"P" (Institutional)
"SG" (Sand and Gravel)
"LD" ( Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre
Comprehensive Plan: The property is currently guided "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre).
"MD" land uses include townhomes, other attached single-family dwellings, and low-rise apartments and
condominiums at densities that range between six to twelve units per acre. This designation fits with the "M-4", "M-
5", "M-6" (Multi-Family) and "PD" (Planned Development) zoning districts. The applicant is requesting an
amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map that would re-designate the subject property "LD" (Low Density
Residential/2-6 units per acre), so that they may subdivide the property into 73 single-family lots that would have an
overall density of 3.6 units per acre.
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan describes Low Density Residential as areas intended to create, preserve, and maintain
the places to live that define the primary character and identity of Apple Valley. A variety of housing types may be
built in the "LD" areas including single-family detached dwellings, duplexes, twin homes, townhomes, and other
types of low density attached housing that range between three to six units per acre. Most single-family residential
neighborhoods are zoned "R-1", "R-2", "R-3", and "R-CL". "R-5", "M-1", "M-2", and "M-3", and "PD" districts are
eligible for this land use category provided that the performance standards are met.
• ID (High Density Residential/> 12 units per acre) to the north across from future 157 Street West. This
property is part of the existing sand and gravel mining operation.
• "P" (Parks and Open Space) to the east. This is the current location of Quarry Point Park, a 35-acre public
park that has baseball, softball and soccer field, playground equipment, shelter and surface parking.
• Single-family residential to the south that is located on property in the city of Lakeville that is designated Low
Density Residential - < 3 units per acre).
• Farm land to the west across from future Johnny Cake ridge Road that is designated "LD" (Low Density
Residential/2-6 units per acre).
The proposed re-designation should not have an adverse impact on current and future uses on the adjacent properties
or be negatively impacted by those adjacent current and future uses.
The likely impact to the regional systems such as water usage, effluent discharge, and traffic generated by this
proposed re-designation will be negligible.
Livable Communities Impact: The proposal will add 73 market-rate single family dwelling units to the City's existing
housing stock, which is consistent with the Livable Communities Act.
Zoning: The subject property is currently zoned "SG" (Sand and Gravel), which allows limited agricultural pursuits,
including crop and plant production and commercial greenhouses and nurseries as permitted uses and sand and gravel
mining as a conditional use. No mining has occurred on this property with the exception of some stockpiling and
processing of black dirt in the northeast comer. The remainder of the site has been used for raising crops.
The applicant will likely be requesting a rezoning to a planned development designation that will include establishing
the uses, area requirements, and performance standards for the planned development district, consistent with the
proposed development.
Site Plan: The site plan indicates that the subject property will be subdivided into 73 single-family lots and two
outlots. Included in this subdivision will be the dedication of local streets that will directly serve the individual lots
within the development, as well as the dedication of the necessary right-of-way for Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 157
Street West, two collector streets, and half of the right-of-way for the existing CSAH 46. A cul-de-sac is shown in the
southeast corner of the site, which is not designed to City standards and will need to be revised. Also, the design of
the bump-out in the northwest comer will need to be reviewed by the City Engineer for compliance to city standards.
The area identified "City of Apple Valley" on the site plan is the location of an existing storm water pond located on
approximately 10 acres. The ponding area will likely be re-configured in the future and extend east into the area
identified "Park and Pond" on the plan.
Availability of Municipal Utilities: Extensions of existing utilities will be needed to serve this proposed
development. Watermain will likely be extended to the west from Pilot Knob Road and be located in the 157 Street
West right-of-way. Sanitary sewer will come from an existing line located along the north side of CSAH 46, which
will be extended north along Johnny Cake Ridge Road.
Pedestrian Access: Sidewalks will be required along both sides of local streets within the development and pathways
will be installed on both sides of future Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 157 Street West. A 13-foot wide area has been
identified in the southeast comer where a pathway will be installed that will connect with an existing pathway in
Quarry Point Park.
This development is in an area where Dakota County is proposing to construct a section of the North Creek
Greenway. This trail will connect the Vermillion River in Empire Township with the Minnesota Zoo and Lebanon
Hills Regional Park. City and County staff will work with the developer on identifying a location for this trial at this
location.
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Recreation Issues: The Parks and Living chapter of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan identifies four issues and
opportunities in the South Central Planning Area, of which the following may be pertinent to the subject property:
• Expansion of Regatta Park to support new development west of Pilot Knob Road.
• Expansion of Quarry Point Park to meet future outdoor recreation needs.
• Establishment of corridor for the North Creek Trail.
Formal review of this development project may involve review by the City's Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee.
Dakota County Review: Because the proposed development is located adjacent to a County road, it is subject to
review by the Dakota County Plat Commission. Formal submittal of a preliminary plat will trigger review by the Plat
Commission.
Public Hearing Comments: Open the public hearing, receive comments and close the public hearing. It is the policy
of the Planning Commission not to act on a public hearing item the night of the public hearing.
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