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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140624 PCM RM PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 1 Call to Order: Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. Chairperson Miller called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. with Commissioners Kurle, Husain, and Forster present. Commissioner Kenninger was absent. Also in attendance were Senior Planner Zweber, Planner Lindahl, Assistant City Engineer Olson and Recording Secretary Harrington. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Additions to Agenda: th Senior Planner Zweber noted the May 27 Meeting minutes were not included in the packet, but were emailed and a paper copy was printed for each Commissioner. Audience Input: None. Consent Agenda: th a.Approval of the May 27, 2014, Meeting Minutes Chairperson Miller requested the language on page two, paragraph two; the last sentence should be reworded to read: Strack advised that SKB does not have a permit that would allow them to take more than 500 passenger tires. Also on page two, paragraph four: strike the word “that” in the first sentence. MOTION by Miller to approve Consent Agenda with the two changes as noted above. Second by Husain Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. Public Hearing: 5.a. Request by Greystone PP, PUD with rezoning and FP– Request by Ryland Homes for a Preliminary Plat (14-37-PP), Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning (14-36-PUD) and Final Plat (14-38-FP) to Develop a 66 Lot Subdivision named Greystone 3rd Addition. Senior Planner Zweber provided a summary of the staff report in which Ryland Homes requests approval of a Preliminary Plat (PP), Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development Plan rd with Rezoning and Final Plat (FP) for the Greystone 3 Addition to allow 66 lots on approximately 32 acres. Zweber explained that while the City Council approved the Comprehensive Plan Amendment in May of 2014 to make the change from medium density residential to low density residential in the rd area to be Greystone 3, and was then submitted to Metropolitan Council. The map will not be PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 2 changed until Metropolitan Council has approved that land use. Approval is expected to happen on th August 11, 2014. While Ryland proposed sidewalks on one side of all streets, and a trail on east side of Akron Avenue the City has requested additions for pedestrian access. One is to grade a bench on east side of infiltration basin for the purpose of adding a trail to connect the park to Street F. The other is to re- grade and add a trail to provide a northern pedestrian access which would lead to a regulated railroad crossing that would lead to Flint Hills Park, at the intersection of Akron Avenue and Bonaire Path. The landscaping plan submitted exceeds requirements with extra trees and landscaping above requirements with the exception of the six lots closest to the railroad tracks. Thus the City has requested adding conifer trees to buffer those lots nearest the railroad tracks. Zweber noted that any changes to the preliminary plat would then require the final plat conditions be changed to provide consistency between the two plats. Commissioner Husain inquired as to the distance from this development to the soccer fields, and what lies between the development and the park. Zweber informed the Commission that the Flint rd Hills Park is approximately one eighth of a mile from the homes in Greystone 3 Addition and that there currently is a farm, owned by the same land company, located between the two. Commissioner Husain also asked about the transmission lines and the proximity to potential homes. Zweber pointed out that the lot closest to the transmission lines (labeled Lot 1 on the color depiction) has been intentionally designed larger with a depth of 185 feet. The transmission line is located in the back 60 feet of the lot providing a 125 foot distance from the lines to the front of the lot. The transmission pole is located in the area of the infiltration basin 40 feet north of Lot 1. This is consistent with the current Greystone development. The remainder of the lots within the development have a greater distance from transmission lines, with the next closest lot located on the northern border which is buffered from those lines with a portion of the outlot. Commissioner Forster asked about the landscape plan requirements in regards to the of size of trees Zweber shared that requirements for deciduous trees is 2.5 inches in diameter, and conifers are required to be 6 feet in height. Zweber noted that in some areas landscaping includes smaller ornamental trees located near stormwater ponds and along railroad lines, and that those may be smaller. Chairperson Miller asked if the applicant would like to address the Commission. Mark Sonstegard, Vice-President of Land Development from Ryland Homes, located at 7599 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, MN addressed the Commission. Sonstegard explained in Greystone I stnd (made up of Greystone 1 Addition and Greystone 2 Addition) 41 homes have been sold and of PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 3 those 26 have closed. Ryland averages two homes sales a month and are anticipating that to continue into the next phase. Ryland anticipates grading the entire Greystone III site this year and begin development on the rd south side with the Greystone 3 Addition. This is important since at the current sales rate, Ryland could be out of lots this fall. Sonstegard also mentioned the current Homeowners Association (HOA) documents will smoothly transition from Greystone I to include Greystone III encompassing the whole area with one HOA. Home plans are the same as Phase I including one rambler, two two-story plans and six split-level plans. Pricing will also be similar, starting home prices of $250,000 to $320,000 with upgrades in the area of $10,000 to $40,000. rd Commissioner Husain asked for clarification between the label “Greystone II” and Greystone 3. Sonstegard explained that Ryland’s term “Greystone II” refers to Phase II which the City calls rdth Greystone III will include the Greystone 3 Addition as well as the future they plat Greystone 4 stnd Addition. The current Greystone I includes the plats Greystone 1 Addition and Greystone 2 Addition. Commissioner Miller inquired as to the interest by staff of pedestrian management within the development and asked Sonstegard about pedestrian movement. Mr. Sonstegard replied that Ryland is happy to add the trail connections requested by staff. Commissioner Miller also inquired as to the buffering for the railroad track to the neighborhood. Sonstegard said to address this issue Ryland purposefully changed the orientation of the lots as a method to buffer the neighborhood from the railroad. Buffering has been limited in part due to the NSP easement. There will be a small berm (three to four feet tall) on which shrubs and ornamentals will be planted in accordance with the easement. Ryland has along with changing the orientation of the homes, will also upgrade windows on those homes closest to the tracks that are STC rated. Railroad information will be in Ryland offices to inform potential buyers of the trains, allowing for informed decisions to be made. Commissioner Miller asked about mitigation and the easement status. Sonstegard stated NSP not willing to give up easement; they however, willing to work with developers with landscaping, looping streets, and potentially with trails. Commissioner Forster inquired as to any requirements for structures in regards to railroad tracks. Sonstegard said there are no requirements, and that Lot 19 is closest to the railroad and the distance was based off setbacks from the NSP easement. Commissioner Miller asked if there would be allowances or restrictions in the HOA that would preclude those homeowners nearest the tracks to install higher fences on those lots. Sonstegard said PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 4 there are no restrictions in current covenants, but any plans would still need to go through architectural review. The public hearing was opened at 7:12 p.m. Mavis Gerber, resident at 14089 Addison Court, Rosemount MN Ms. Gerber expressed her concern with road access to the Greystone development. Ms. Gerber is concerned with the safety of children and emergency access with limited access to the growing area. Ms. Gerber’s other concern is the heavy traffic largely due to construction adding to wear and tear on the roadway. Would this cause replacement to occur prematurely and what are potential assessments repercussions. Assistant City Engineer Olson addressed the Commission and responded to the questions regarding access to Greystone. The Plat Commission at the County determined another access could not be added onto Akron Avenue, and since another access would be unsafe due to the railroad tracks. Another access is to be added in future phases of development one on the east side with access onto Bonaire Path and another potential access south onto Connemara. Olson also advised the Commission that the roadway is designed to handle the current traffic and construction truck loading and are built to last. The developer is required to provide a two year warranty on the roadway. During this period and any damage or scarring would be repaired by the developer. Scheduled projects to repair streets would occur in some twenty years at which time assessments would apply to residents in the area. Commissioner Forester asked if Addison Avenue would potentially connect to Bonaire and what about Street F? Zweber explained that development to the east of Greystone would occur from north to south, allowing for the connection to Bonaire Path with a minor collector running parallel to Akron Avenue eventually south to the Connemara Avenue. Addison Avenue and Street F would then feed into local streets or this collector. MOTION by Husain to close the public hearing. Second by Kurle . Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. Public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m. MOTION by Forster to recommend that the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat for Greystone III, subject to the following conditions: PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 5 a.Approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the Metropolitan Council. b.Approval of a Major Planned Unit Development rezoning the subject property and designating minimum lot requirements and setbacks. c.Dedication of Outlot C to the City for park and recreation purposes. The Parks Commission shall provide the City Council a recommendation of how much unencumbered land within Outlot C will be accepted as parkland dedication. d.Within Outlot B, construct an eight (8) feet wide trail that connects the trail along Akron Avenue with the sidewalk along Addison Avenue. The trail shall be constructed to ADA standards and Ryland shall dedicate a 15 feet wide trail easement to the City. e.Within Outlot C, grade a trail corridor from Street F to Addison Avenue that meets ADA standards. f.Conformance with all requirements of the city Engineer as detailed in the attached th memorandum dated June 18, 2013. g.Conformance with all requirements of the Parks and Recreation Director as detailed th in the attached memorandum dated June 18, 2013. Second by Husain. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. MOTION by Kurle to recommend that the City Council approve the Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with the Rezoning of the property from AGP – Agricultural Preserve to R1 PUD – Low Density Residential Planned Unit Development, subject to the following conditions: a.Approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment by the Metropolitan Council. b.The front elevation design shall include one of the following elements: i.Three and a half (3.5) feet of brick or stone wainscoting, excluding doors, windows or the wall behind the front porch; ii.A front porch with railing that extends at least 30% of the width of the front elevation, including the garage; iii.A side entry garage; iv.Or, no more than 70% lap siding, excluding doors and windows. c.A deviation from City Code Section 11-2-15 F. so that the home designs do not need to include an option for a three garage stall. d.A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-5 F.1 to reduce the interior lot minimum area of 10,000 to 8,600 square feet and corner lot minimum area from 12,000 to 10,400 square feet. e.A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-5 F.2. to reduce the minimum lot width to sixty (60) feet for interior and seventy five (75) feet for corner lots. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 6 f.A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-5 F.4. to reduce the front yard setback to twenty five (25) feet. g.A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-5 F.9. to reduce the maximum lot coverage to forty percent (40%) for lots less than 9,750 square feet in size and thirty five percent (35%) for lots between 9,750 square feet and 11,250 square feet. h.A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-5 F.9. to reduce the maximum lot coverage to forty percent (40%) for lots less than 9,750 square feet in size and thirty five percent (35%) for lots between 9,860 square feet and 11,250 square feet. i.To provide additional screening from the railroad tracks, three conifers shall be installed in the north setback areas of Preliminary Plat Lots 113, 114, 135, and 136. Three conifers shall be installed in Outlot B directly north of Preliminary Plat Lots 101 and 147. These conifer are in addition to the landscaping shown on the Landscape Plan and shall not be installed in the public right-of-way. j.Conformance with all requirements of the City Engineer as detailed in the attached th memorandum dated June 18, 2013. k.Conformance with all requirements of the Parks and Recreation Director as detailed th in the attached memorandum dated June 18, 2013. Second by Forster. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. MOTION by Husain to recommend that the City Council approve the Final Plat for Greystone III, subject to following conditions: a.Approval and execution of a subdivision agreement. b.Trees installed on individual lots shall be planted in a location that does not interfere with curb stops or individual sewer or water connections. c.Fences on lots adjacent to Akron Avenue (Preliminary Plat Lots 101 and 102) shall be constructed so that proposed landscaping is visible to the public, outside the fence and between the fence and Akron Avenue right-of-way. d.Dedication of Outlot C to the City for park and recreation purposes. The Parks Commission shall provide the City Council a recommendation of how much unencumbered land within Outlot C will be accepted as parkland dedication. e.Conformance with all requirements of the City Engineer as detailed in the attached memorandum dated June 18, 2013. f.Conformance with all requirements of the Parks and Recreation Director as detailed th in the attached memorandum dated June 18, 2013. Second by Kurle. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 7 5.b. Case 14-39-TA Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Relating to Standards for Drive-Through Facilities Planner Lindahl provided a summary of the staff report. This item was initiated by staff to remove repetitive language, streamline applicable development regulations and broaden the reference to drive-through facilities. Should the City Council approve this amendment there would be no substantive changes to the development regulations for drive-through facilities. Rather, this should be considered a “housekeeping” item intended to remove duplicative language and make the ordinance easier to use and interpret by the public. Commissioner Husain inquired as to what necessitated this change? Lindahl periodically receives inquiries on standards for drive through facilities. Zweber added that a number of retail stores are adding services in which customers can order on line and pick up at the store. Having designated areas for customers to pick up orders is where the inquiries of drive through regulations have come. The public hearing was opened at 7:32 p.m. There was not public comment. MOTION by Kurle to close the public hearing. Second by Husain. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. Public hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m. Commissioner Kurle commended staff for going through ordinances and cleaning them up. This is important for commercial business and residents alike as it helps make ordinances easier to read and understand. MOTION by Husain to recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance amending the Rosemount Zoning Ordinance B Relating to Standards for Drive-Through Facilities. Second by Forster . Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. 5.c. Case 14-01-TA Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Relating to Approval Procedure for Final Plats. Planner Lindahl provided a summary of the staff report outlining the draft ordinance amending Section 12-2-6 of the City Code related to the approval procedure for final plats. This item was initiated by staff in effort to minimize the signatures necessary on a final plat and reduce the time to process plates prior to recording with Dakota County. Should the City Council approve this PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 8 amendment it would eliminate the requirement for the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission to sign all final plats. The Planning Commission Chair signature is still required. Lindahl explained that the approval of final plats by Planning Commission is discretionary. Local governments have the option to have Planning Commission review and approve final plats. Currently both signatures of Chair and Vice Chair are required. This has been logistically challenging to obtain both signatures. Chair would acknowledge Planning Commission review with signature. Commissioner Husain asked if these changes are in compliance with legal requirements. Lindahl again explained that the requested change meets State Statue and Dakota County Surveyor filing requirements. The public hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. There was no public comment. MOTION by Kurle to close the public hearing. Second by Forster. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. Public hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m. MOTION by Husain to recommend the City Council approve the attached ordinance amending the Rosemount Subdivision Ordinance B-91 relating to the approval procedure for final plats. Chairperson Miller again inquired as to legality of only one signature. Zweber explained that he State Statue doesn’t require the Planning Commission to see a final plat. The City of Rosemount goes above requirements by having the Planning Commission review and approve final plats. Second by Kurle. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion approved. Old Business None New Business None PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 24, 2014 PAGE 9 Reports: 8.a. GTS Training Opportunities Senior Planner Zweber explained that annually the Government Training System (GTS) provides training for Planning Staff, Commissioners, and Council. Zweber recommended Commissioners th consider attending the Beyond the Basics of Planning & Zoning on Thursday, October 16 in St. Paul. Zweber noted the City does have training funds available for registration only. 8.b. Board of Appeals and Adjustments Senior Planner Zweber distributed a memorandum issued by Mary Tietjen, City Attorney regarding the procedures and law on public input at meetings. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chairperson Miller adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jean Harrington, Recording Secretary