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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20110125 PCM RM Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 1 Call to Order: Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Chairperson Ege called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with Commissioners Irving, Kolodziejski, Demuth, and Powell present. Also in attendance were Senior Planner Zweber, Planner Lindahl, Project Engineer Olson and Recording Secretary Hanson. The Pledge of Allegiance was read. Additions to Agenda: None. Audience Input: None. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of the November 23, 2010, Board of Appeals and Adjustment Meeting Minutes b. Approval of the November 23, 2010, Regular Meeting Minutes c. Approval of the December 28, 2010, Work Session Minutes MOTION by Kolodziejski to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Ege. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion carried. Public Hearings: a. Danner, Inc. Mineral Extraction Permit Renewal for 2011 (10- 30 -ME). Senior Planner Zweber stated that the applicant, Danner, owns a 75 acre property located directly south of County Road 42 and approximately one half mile east of US Highway 52. The gravel mine is operated on the southern half of the property with the north half of the property being farmed. In 2010, Danner had a modification to the mining plan approved that allows mining to the 840 foot elevation, approximately 30 feet below the final reclamation elevation. The mining plan modification also allows Danner to haul clean material back to the site from public projects to return the site to that final reclamation elevation. Mr. Zweber further stated that Danner operated within Phase 2 during 2010 and has removed approximately 50,000 cubic yards of material. Danner's mine is accessed by a gravel road along the eastern edge of the property. Danner plans to mine the eastern half of Phase 2 and work towards the east into Phase 1. Danner is moving back into Phase 1 to remove the aggregate to the 840 foot elevation that was approved in 2010. The applicant was not present. The public hearing was opened at 6:37p.m. There were no public comments. MOTION by Powell to close the public hearing. Second by Kolodziejski. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. The public hearing was closed at 6:37p.m. Commissioner Demuth asked about the Exhibit C referenced in the permit and Mr. Zweber responded that it should state Exhibit A. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 2 MOTION by Chairperson Ege to recommend the City Council renew the Danner Mineral Extraction Permit for 2011, subject to the standards outlined in Section 12.4 of the Zoning Ordinance and the 2011 Conditions for Mineral Extraction, including: 1. Provision of a surety bond as required under item N of the 2011 Conditions for Mineral Extraction. 2. Provision of a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance as required under item 0 of the 2011 Conditions for Mineral Extraction. Second by Powell. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. Mr. Zweber stated that this item will go before the City Council at the February 15, 2011, regular council meeting. b. Pine Bend Development Co. Lot Split (10- 31 -LS). Planner Lindahl stated that the applicant, Pine Bend Development Company, requests lot split approval to allow the subdivision of two existing parcels. Tract 1 (PID 34- 02800 011 -25) is approximately 35.69 acres and the applicant intends to subdivide it into Parcel A (29.80 acres) and Parcel B (5.89 acres). Tract 2 (PID 34- 02800 011 -30) is approximately 65.89 acres and the applicant intends to subdivide it into Parcel C (51.64 acres) and Parcel D (26.55 acres). Mr. Lindahl stated that should the City approve the lot splits, the applicant intends to dissolve the Pine Bend Development Company partnership and convey the parcels to the individual partners. The applicant, Tom Gallagher, representing Pine Bend Development Co., approached the Commission and stated the conditions are acceptable and he is available to answer any questions. There were no questions for the applicant. The public hearing was opened at 6:44p.m. There were no public comments. MOTION by Powell to close the public hearing. Second by Kolodziejski. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. The public hearing was closed at 6:44p.m. Commissioner Powell asked for an explanation of the condition requiring an additional roadway easement to be provided along 142nd Street East. Project Engineer Olson stated that the excess of the existing easement is due to 142n Street being a collector roadway and is to prepare for future improvements to that road. Mr. Zweber added that the property is not being platted; the existing easement will simply be replaced with the new easement. MOTION by Commissioner Irving to recommend the City Council approve the Lot Split request from Pine Bend Development Company subdividing parcels 34- 02800 011 -30 and 34- 02800 011 -25 into four total parcels as illustrated on the attached certificate of survey, subject to the following conditions: A. Execution and recording of the Minor Subdivision Agreement and Declaration stating that no additional units will be allowed on Parcels B or D until such time as they are rezoned to a classification that permits additional units. Parcels A and C are each PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 3 allowed one dwelling unit in conformance with the standards of the AG, Agriculture district. B. Dedication of a road easement equal to 100 feet along 142n Street East (50 feet either side of the center line). C. Payment of all applicable development fees including a $300 Geographic Information (GIS) fee and 2 units of Park Dedication equal to $6,800. D. Parcel B shall be combined with the 80 acre parcel to the south for a combined ownership. Second by Powell. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. Mr. Lindahl stated this item is scheduled to go to the City Council for approval at the February 15, 2011, meeting. c. Sign Ordinance Text Amendment (10- 32 -TA). Planner Lindahl summarized the staff report stating that this item was initiated by staff in response to minor ordinance administration issues with the current sign regulations. After administering the current sign ordinance for the last eighteen months, staff has identified seven minor changes that would improve the overall performance of these regulations. Mr. Lindahl reviewed the proposed changes with the Commissioners. The public hearing was opened at 6:56p.m. There were no public comments. MOTION by Powell to close the public hearing. Second by Kolodziejski. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. The public hearing was closed at 6:57p.m. MOTION by Commissioner Powell to recommend the City Council approve an Ordinance Amending the City of Rosemount Ordinance B Relating to Signs. Second by Demuth. Ayes: 5. Nays: None. Motion approved. Mr. Lindahl stated this item is scheduled to go to the City Council for approval at the February 15, 2011, meeting. Old Business: None. New Business: None. Reports: Planner Lindahl stated the finished Pedestrian and Bike Plan was distributed to each Commissioner to use as a reference on future pedestrian and bike projects. Mr. Lindahl further reviewed the mission statement and goals of the Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2011 PAGE 4 Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Commissioner Irving made a motion to adjourn. Upon unanimous decision, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary