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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120124 PCM RM PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2012 PAGE 1 Call to Order: Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Chairperson Powell called the meeting to order at 6:30p.m. with Commissioners Demuth, Weber, Miller, Irving, Ege and Dinella present. Also in attendance were Senior Planner Zweber, Planner Lindahl, and Recording Secretary Hanson. The Pledge of Allegiance was read. Additions to Agenda:None. Audience Input: None. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of December 27, 2011, Regular Meeting Minutes b. Approval of December 27, 2011, Work Session Meeting Minutes MOTION by Dinella to approve the Consent Agenda. Second by Weber. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion approved. Public Hearings: Planner Lindahl stated 5.a. Danner, Inc. Mineral Extraction Permit Renewal for 2012 (12-01-ME). the applicant, Marlon Danner of Danner, Inc., requests renewal of the existing mineral extraction th permit for 2012. The applicant owns and operates the mine located 4594 145 Street East, ½ mile east of US Highway 52 and south of CSAH 42. Mr. Lindahl stated that after reviewing the mineral extraction standards in Section 11-10-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, the information submitted by the applicant, and City Police records, staff recommends approval of this request. Commissioner Demuth asked about Item L on the conditions of how the reimbursement process would take place as referenced. Senior Planner Zweber stated that any invoices received from our consultant, WSB, are forwarded to the applicant for reimbursement. He further stated that usually the routine inspections are included with the cost of the application fee. Commissioner Demuth asked how staff knows which haulback material is kept out of the cell or put into the cell. Mr. Zweber replied that it is based on the reports submitted by the applicant. Mr. Lindahl also added that according to the applicant, they did not have any haulback to the site this past year. Commissioner Dinella asked about the sentence in the conditions that “organic soil will be acceptable for berms or green areas”. Mr. Zweber stated it would typically be black soil or mulch which is not allowed in haulback material but acceptable in top soil used in restoration. The public hearing was opened at 6:41p.m. There were no public comments. MOTION by Ege to close the public hearing. Second by Dinella. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion approved. Public hearing was closed at 6:42p.m. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 2012 PAGE 2 MOTION by Miller to recommend the City Council approve renewal of the Danner, Inc. Mineral Extraction Permit for 2012, subject to the standards outlined in Section 11-10-4 of the Zoning Ordinance and the 2012 Conditions for Mineral Extraction, including: 1.Provision of a surety bond as required under Item N of the 2012 Conditions for Mineral Extraction. 2.Provision of a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance as required under Item O of the 2012 Conditions for Mineral Extraction. Second by Irving. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion approved. 5.b. Ryland Group Preliminary Plat, Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan and Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment for Greystone Development (11-33-PP, 11-34-PUD, 11-35- Senior Planner Zweber stated the Ryland Group has submitted an application for a 50 lot CP) subdivision on the 23 acre parcel owned by Minnova Land LLC. The request would amend the Comprehensive Plan land use designation from MDR: Medium Density Residential to LDR: Low Density Residential and the zoning from AG-P: Agricultural Preserve to R-1: Low Density Residential. Staff has reviewed the submittal and found that the initial design would have transportation concerns and may impact a possible wetland on the property to the east. Mr. Zweber stated that after the Planning Commission had continued the Public Hearing from Greystone to the January 24 Planning Commission meeting, staff and Ryland have discussed a possible joint road with the property owner to the south, but those discussions have not resulted with an agreement. Ryland is continuing the discussions with the neighboring property owners, but Ryland is also preparing an alternative design that would not require any infrastructure on the property to the south. Mr. Zweber further stated that while staff normally would not recommend multiple continuations of an application, staff does believe that the remaining issues can be resolved th by the February 28 Planning Commission meeting. The public hearing was re-opened at 6:44p.m. There were no public comments. MOTION by Irving to continue the public hearing to the February 28, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. Second by Ege. Ayes: 7. Nays: None. Motion approved. Old Business None. : New Business None. : Reports Mr. Zweber stated that Dakota Aggregates is having a neighborhood meeting with : UMore at the Community Center this evening and also on Thursday evening, January 26, 2012. Adjournment There being no further business to come before this Commission, motion was : made by Chairperson Power to adjourn, seconded by Dinella, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary