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HomeMy WebLinkAbout062123 PC MINUTESCITY OF APPLE VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 21, 2023 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, Phil Mahowald, Becky Sandahl and Jeff Prewitt Member(s) Absent: Keith Diekmann City staff members attending: City Planner Kathy Bodmer, Planner Alex Sharpe, Community Development Director Tim Benetti, Assistant City Engineer Evan Acosta, 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 Schindler moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the agenda. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays – 0. 3. CONSENT ITEMS A. Approval of Minutes of June 7, 2023 MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, approving the minutes of June 7, 2023. Roll call vote: Ayes - 6 – Nays – 0. 4. PUBLIC HEARING No public hearings. 5. LAND USE A. Higher Ground Daycare Planner Sharpe provided a brief presentation. Chair Kurtz asked for additional detail on the proposed rain garden. CITY OF APPLE VALLEY Dakota County, Minnesota Planning Commission Minutes June 21, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Planner Sharpe stated that they are a low spot in the ground with drought tolerant plants where water pools. The City does have a rain garden program where residents can receive a grant to install a rain garden. These gardens can treat stormwater before reaching the street. Commissioner Mahowald asked if the traffic becomes a problem, is there a way this can be adjusted in the future? Assistant City Engineer Evan Acosta stated that the streetlight timing would be deferred to Dakota County as it is a county road. No mitigation is needed at this time. Planner Sharpe stated that he spoke with Jardin on the traffic concerns and stated that the last user into an area is not responsible for traffic mitigation. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a daycare facility at 14605 Glazier Ave., subject to conditions in the draft resolution. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 0. MOTION: Commissioner Scanlan moved, seconded by Commissioner Schindler, to recommend approval of a site plan and building permit authorization for a 755 sq. ft. addition at 14605 Glazier Ave., subject to conditions in the draft resolution. Roll call vote: Ayes – 6 – Nays – 0. B. Hersi Window Well Variance Planner Bodmer provided a brief presentation. Commissioner Prewitt asked if there would be well covers over the wells. Planner Bodmer referred to the applicant. The applicant, Brad Carlson (USA Builders Corp.), provided a brief summary of the project. Mr. Carlson stated that the covers are plastic and are designed so that a child would be able to lift them in the event of a fire. They are meant to mainly keep debris and water out of the well. Commissioner Mahowald asked if there have been other variances granted similar to this one.