HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/17/20141. CALL TO ORDER
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
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, Tim Burke, Keith Diekmann, and Paul Scanlan.
Members Absent: David Schindler and Brian Wasserman.
Staff Present: City Attorney Sharon Hills, Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist,
City Planner Tom Lovelace, 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 Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
agenda. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 2014.
Chair Melander asked if there were any changes to the minutes. Hearing none he called for a
motion.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, approving the
minutes of the meeting of September 3, 2014. Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
-NONE--
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
--NONE--
6. LAND USE/ACTION ITEMS
A. Embry Place Subdivision — Consideration of the rezoning from "M6-C" (Multi-Family
Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "PD" (Planned Development) and subdivision of a 25-acre
outlot (Outlot E, CORTLAND) into 86 single-family residential lots. (PC14-31-ZS)
LOCATION: Southeast corner of CSAH 42 and Pilot Knob Road
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PETITIONER: Arcon Land IV, LLC and Fischer Sand and Aggregate Co.
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the applicant is requesting a rezoning from "M-6C" to "PD"
(Planned Development), which would allow them to subdivide the property for single-family
residential uses, consistent with the proposed Comp Plan re-designation. A planned development
ordinance would address such things as a minimum lot size and lot width of 65 feet as well as
establishing the uses, area requirements, and performance standards for the planned development
district, consistent with the proposed development.
He reviewed the preliminary plat, utility, grading, landscaping and staging plans and traffic
projections. Embry Path would be required to be extended to County Road 42 with the construction
of Phase 3 of the proposed development. Lots having direct access off Embry Path, a collector
street should have driveway turnarounds installed. Driveway widths within the right-of-way of all
lots abutting Emory Avenue should be reduced to 14 feet to allow for more on-street parking space.
All lots directly abutting Pilot Knob Road and the Lebanon Cemetery shall be screened with
combination of berms and landscaping. Conservation easements shall be created over and across
the areas of the lot where the berms and landscaping would be located. A landscape plan shall be
submitted that identifies the species type and location of plantings on lots located directly adjacent
to the Pilot Knob Road and the cemetery.
The Pilot Knob Road/152nd Street West intersection is currently a full intersection. This
intersection would need to be modified to a right in/right out and left turn in intersection, commonly
referred to a three-quarter intersection. All work to modify that intersection would be the
responsibility of the developer.
Scott Johnson, Arcon Land Development, provided additional information.
Discussion followed.
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan,
recommending approval of the rezoning of Outlot C, CORTLAND THIRD
ADDITION from "M6-C" (Medium Density Residential /6-12 units per acre to "PD"
(Planned Development). Ayes - 5 - Nays —
MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Burke, recommending
approval to have the City Council direct staff to prepare planned development
ordinance that includes permitted, conditional, and accessory uses; and area
requirements and special performance standards consistent with the proposed
development plans, including but not limited to the following:
• Establishing buffer area requirements for lots located directly adjacent CSAH 31
(Pilot Knob Road) and the Lebanon Cemetery.
• A landscape plan shall be prepared that provides screening from CSAH 31 (Pilot
Knob Road) and the Lebanon Cemetery.
Ayes 5 - Nays — 0.
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MOTION: Commissioner Diekmann moved, seconded by Commissioner Alwin, recommending
approval of the EMBRY PLACE preliminary plat, subject to the following:
• The plat shall be configured to have 86 residential lots and zero (0) outlots.
• Dedication of the necessary street right-of-way to serve the plat as indicated on
the submitted plans, dated July 24, 2014.
• Dedication of a ten foot (10') wide drainage and utility easement along the entire
perimeter of lots within the plat wherever abutting public road right-of-ways.
• Dedication of a five foot (5') wide drainage and utility easement along all
common of lines.
• Dedication of a 15-foot drainage and utility easement along the south side of Lot
47, Block 1 over the westerly 40 feet.
• Installation of a five-foot (5') wide concrete sidewalk both sides of all public
streets.
• Lots having direct access off Embry Path, a collector street have internal
driveway turnarounds installed, in accordance with the plan dated September 12,
2014.
• Park dedication shall be satisfied by a cash-in-lieu of land contribution.
• The installation of municipal sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer and street
improvements as necessary to serve the plat, shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with adopted City standards. All costs associated with the design and
installation of these improvements shall be fully assessed against the affected
property.
• The extension of Embry Path north from Lot 5, Block 1 to CS 42 shall occur at
the time of development of the third stage, as indicated on preliminary staging
plan dated July 18, 2014.
• The Pilot Knob Road/152nd Street West intersection shall be reconstructed as a
right iniright out and southbound left turn only intersection. All costs associated
with the intersection reconstruction shall be the responsibility of the developer.
• A drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated with the first phase over and
across the storm sewer line that will be installed along the rear lot lines of Lots 2-
30, Block 1. The easement shall be sufficient in size to allow for the installation
and maintenance of the storm water utility line.
• Revisions shall he made to the grading and utility plans to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
• Driveway widths within the right-of-way of all lots abutting Emory Avenue shall
be a maximum width of 14 feet.
• The reconstruction of Pilot Knob Road and 152nd Street W. intersection is to
happen at the time of development of the 2nd Phase.
Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0.
B. Cobblestone Lake North Shore — Consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
re-designation from "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low
Density Residential/2-6 units per acre), rezoning from Planned Development No. 703/zone 8 to
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Planned Development no. 703/zone 2B, and the subdivision of 4.9 acres into 22 residential lots,
two (2) common lots and one (1) outlot. (PC14-30-PZS)
LOCATION: Southeast corner of Cobblestone Lake Parkway and Embry Path
PETITIONER: South Shore Development, Inc.
City Planner Tom Lovelace stated the applicant is requesting an amendment to the 2030 Land Use
Map that would re-designate from "MD" (Medium Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) the
outlot to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units per acre), with the proposed single-family
development having an overall density of 4.5 units per acre.
He reviewed the utility and landscape plans and the front elevation of the four design plans. The
proposed development would meet the minimum area requirements as well as the minimum
building setbacks set forth in zone 2 of the planned development. No new subzone would need to
be created.
There is currently a raised center median in Cobblestone Lake Parkway that would restrict access to
the site to a right in/right out turning movements only. The applicant has stated that they would be
removing the median at the two intersections to allow for full movements at each location.
Cobblestone Lake Parkway has recessed parking that would be impacted by the private street
intersections. Curb modifications along the south side of Cobblestone Lake Parkway would need to
be made at those locations.
The City Engineer has reviewed the grading and utility plans and revisions should be made per the
City Engineer's comments.
Jacob Fick, Traditional Development, introduced himself and was available for any questions.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of the amendment to the 2030 Land Use Map to re-designate Outlot C,
COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL 3RD ADDITION from "MD" (Medium
Density Residential/6-12 units per acre) to "LD" (Low Density Residential/2-6 units
per acre). Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann, recommending
approval of the rezoning of Outlot C, COBBLESTONE LAKE COMMERCIAL
3RD ADDITION from Planned Development No. 703/zone 8 to Planned
Development No. 703/zone 2. Ayes - 5 - Nays — 0.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Scanlan, recommending
approval of the COBBLESTONE LAKE NORTH SHORE Preliminary plat, subject
to the following conditions:
• The plat shall be configured to have 22 residential lots, two common lots and one
outlot.
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• The dedication on the final plat of draining and utility easements within the plat
sufficient to serve all units within the development, either as defined or blanket
easements.
• Installation of a five-foot (5') wide concrete sidewalk both sides of the private
street contained within Outlot A.
• The dedication of a one foot (1') wide easement that will restrict direct driveway
access to Cobblestone Lake Parkway.
• A private street, 28 feet wide shall be constructed within Outlot A
• On-street parking along the private street shall be restricted to one side only.
• The maximum width of a driveway at the street shall be 14 feet.
• Sections of raised median in Cobblestone Lake Parkway, located adjacent to the
private street intersections, shall be removed.
• Curb modifications along the south side of Cobblestone Lake Parkway shall be
made at the private street intersections.
• Revisions shall be made to the grading and utility plans to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
• The three Crabapple species proposed on the landscape plan shall be replaced
with a disease resistant species.
• A final landscape plan and detailed landscape planting price list shall be
submitted for verification of the City's 2 '/2 % landscaping requirement prior to
issuance of the first building permit.
Ayes - 5 - Nays — O.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Springs of Apple Valley Apartments — Sketch plan review of a proposed amendment to
the 2030 Land Use Map from "C" (Commercial) to "HD" (High Density Residential/+12 units
per acre), rezoning and zoning code amendments, and site plan/building permit authorization to
allow for 14-building/280-unit apartment complex on 21 acres, located at the northwest corner
of 147th Street West and Flagstaff Avenue, By Continental 313 Fund LLC.
City Planner Tom Lovelace noted Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE is currently guided "C"
(Commercial). The proposed development is not consistent with the current designation and a re-
designation of the outlot to "HD" will be required. The two outlots are located in two planned
development zoning districts.
Outlot B, WENSMANN 13TH ADDITION is located in "PD -746 /zone P. This planned
development zone allows for townhomes and condominiums as permitted uses at a maximum
density of 16 units per acre. Apartments are not allowed.
Outlot B, FISCHER MARKET PLACE is located in "PD- 646 /zone 3". This planned development
zone allows for a variety of general business and some limited retail uses. Apartments are not
allowed. Any approval of this project would require a rezoning of the properties. No preliminary
plat has been submitted. The subject properties are currently platted as outlots. A replatting of the
outlots into lot(s) would be necessary before any development could occur. The developer has not
indicated how they are going to replat the property.
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He reviewed the plans for 168 detached and 112 attached garage spaces, and 284 surface parking
spaces.
Discussion followed.
B. Review Thrive 2040 Transportation and Housing Policies.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated the "Thrive 2040" is the decennial
regional development guide being developed by the Metropolitan Council. On September 3, the
Planning Commission was introduced to the Guide. On September 17, staff observation was shared
of the draft Housing and Transportation policies distributed this summer. A public comment period
for both policies is open during the month of September and the City Council will consider similar
information on September 25.
C. Review of upcoming schedule and other updates.
Community Development Director Bruce Nordquist stated that the next Planning Commission
meeting would take place Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
8. ADJOU
MENT
Hearing no further comments from the Planning Staff or Planning Commission, Chair Melander
asked for a motion to adjourn.
MOTION: Commissioner Burke moved, seconded by Commissioner Diekmann to adjourn the
meeting at 8:59 p.m. Ayes - 5 - Nays - 0.
ectfully Submitted,
n Murphy, Planning Depa ent Assistant
Approved by the Apple Valley Planning commission nn
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