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REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
APRIL 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Rosemount City Council was held
on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 2875 145`'' Street
West, Rosemount.
Mayor Droste called the meeting to order with Council Members DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan,
Weisensel and Bills attending. Staff present included Assistant City Administrator Foster, City
Administrator Johnson, Community Development Director Lindquist, Director of Public Works,
City Engineer Brotzler, Director of Parks and Recreation Schultz and City Clerk Domeier. The
Pledge of Allegiance was said.
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
City Administrator Johnson distributed correspondence related to item 9.a. Request to Add
Churches and Place of Worship as a Conditional Use within the RR: Rural Residential Zoning
District, Case 10- 07 -TA.
Motion by Droste. Second by DeBettignies.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda as it stands.
Ayes: 5
Nays: 0 Motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3.a. Volunteer Recognition
Mayor Droste presented commendations to all the honorees listed in the staff report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Shoe - Corrigan. Second by Bills.
Motion to Adopt the Consent Agenda.
a. Minutes of the April 6, 2010 City Council Regular Meeting Proceedings
b. Bills Listing
c. Receive Donation — Parks & Recreation Dept.
d. Expenditure Approval from the Donation Account — Parks & Recreation Dept.
e. Change Order #1 — Quiet Zone Improvements, City Project #418
f. LCCMR Application (Resolution 2010 -29)
g. Request by Total Construction & Equipment, Inc. for the Mineral Extraction Permit
Renewal through 2010 at the Thomas Furlong Gravel Mine, Case 10 -08 -ME
h. Approve Work Plan
i. Former St. Joseph's Improvements Project — Change Orders for Carpet Replacement
and Stage Material
Ayes: DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
9.a. Request to Add Churches and Place of Worship as a Conditional Use within the RR:
Rural Residential Zoning District, Case 10 -07 -TA
Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided in the staff
report. The Text Amendment was prompted by Cedarwood Church who has a purchase agreement
with Lenny's Landscaping for property located at the southeast corner of Biscayne Avenue and
South Robert Trail. Ms. Lindquist added that this is a policy decision. The City Council may choose
to deny or consider additional conditions to add to the text amendment.
Council Member Weisensel questioned the setback requirements for the transitional areas. He was
concerned about the adjacent property owners. Ms. Lindquist referred to the standards listed within
the draft zoning ordinance.
Mayor Droste requested that staff explain why churches are sometimes built in residential areas. Ms.
Lindquist explained that Rosemount has a public and institutional zoning district that allows for
churches. She explained the different standards associated with the uses and determining where the
use is best fit. City Attorney LeFevere added that very often churches and schools are conditional
uses commonly located in residentially zoned areas.
Mayor Droste invited the applicants to the podium.
Mike Berg, Pastor of Cedarwood Church, stated church staff spent 10 years looking for a place to
locate the church. He provided background on working with the City of Rosemount staff and
Planning Commission. Mr. Berg explained that the church sent letters to the surrounding neighbors
and in response received one phone call in favor and another call regarding the project. On May 2
an open house was held and neighbors were invited to attend an open house. Their intent is to
upgrade the neighborhood with a nice structure. Mr. Berg asked the City Council to consider the
use of a white cedar log structure versus a masonry structure. He added that the biggest footprint
that may be used is 5,200 square feet.
Council Member DeBettignies questioned the white cedar log materials. Mr. Berg did not have a
picture of the materials but stated he did not want the project turned down because of the building
materials request.
Matthew McDonald, 3285 145' St. W., Rosemount, expressed concern with the proximity of the
church to his parent's home. He expressed concerns about parking and more churches locating in
Rosemount. He also expressed concern about noticing residents of the project.
Jeff Paulus, 12550 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, opposed the addition of the church to the area.
He was concerned about the extension of sewer to the area.
Diane Denbeck, 12525 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, stated that just because one property owner
wants to make a change does not mean that all property owners want the change. She asked the
City Council to deny the change to the ordinance.
Joe Neisius, 12525 Biscayne Avenue, stated the church did not fit the area. He added that the
church only has two Rosemount residents attending.
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Ms. Lindquist explained the process for reviewing and approving conditional use permits. She
added that notice would bebe sent to property owners within 350 feet of the project and signs about
the hearing posted. Ms. Lindquist further explained that a text amendment does not require notice
to individual residents as it affects a whole zoning district and is not site specific. A notice about the
text amendment was published in the paper and because of the neighborhood interest signs were
placed at the property. She added that the action tonight is for the text amendment only. The
applicant would need to apply for a conditional use permit if the text amendment is approved.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan questioned the impact to the sewer system. Ms. Lindquist pointed
out where the MUSA boundary was located explaining that the boundary changes require formal
action. There was no intention to bring the sewer and water to the church or anyone in that
immediate area. Council Member Bills questioned if the service could go north of the MUSA line.
Ms. Lindquist replied that a petition would be necessary along with City Council approval. Director
of Public Works /City Engineer Brotzler provided background on the 2004 North Central Sewer
Study and the current comprehensive plan amendments. He explained that the extension would be
dependent upon resident request or a health and safety issue. The City contemplates an extension in
the future but at this time there were not deficiencies in the system.
Mayor Droste explained that the City Council does not dictate the number of residents or
parishioners attending the church. Ms. Lindquist added that the occupancy standards will be based
upon the square footage of the building.
Council Member Bills was concerned about the noise from the church bells and outdoor services
and asked if there currently were standards. Ms. Lindquist stated that the City has a noise ordinance;
however that would not address the type of issues raised. If the Council had concerns they should
be addressed during the conditional use permitting process.
Pastor Berg explained that the church would not be 5,400 square feet unless it meets the conditional
use. He added that currently there were only 50 members so the full septic system was not being
used.
Diane Denbeck, 12525 Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, questioned if the process was really a
democracy. Mayor Droste explained the process for public hearings and provided history on
previous public hearings. Mr. LeFevere added that it's not a town hall democracy instead its elected
officials making legislative decisions.
Discussion was held regarding the requested building materials. Ms. Lindquist explained it was very
difficult to negotiate the aesthetics and wanted to be clear on the expectations. Mr. LeFevere added
that the request was to open up the way for wood structures. Wood was not a permitted use
because of the maintenance problems. He added that over time brick will continue to look good
whereas wood would deteriorate if not maintained.
Council Member Shoe - Corrigan stated she would support the text amendment. She stated that
churches are good neighbors and hoped the applicants would be sensitive and considerate to the
surrounding neighbors.
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Council Member DeBettignies supported the project but not the materials proposed by the
applicant. He asked that the applicants address the resident's concerns.
Motion by DeBettignies. Second by Shoe - Corrigan.
Motion to approve an Ordinance to add Churches as a Conditional Use within the RR:
Dural Residential Zoning District.
Council Member Bills supported the addition of the church to the area stating it would be a
positive improvement. Council Member Weisensel and Mayor Droste concurred.
Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Ordinance B -205)
9.b. Request by 146th Street Partners, LLC for a Minor PUD Amendment for Projecting
Signs at Waterford Commons, Case 10- 11 -AMD
Community Development Director Lindquist summarized the information provided within the staff
report. 146`h Street Partners has requested a minor amendment to the planned unit development
agreement to construct and install projecting signs for the building's commercial spaces.
Discussion was held about the addition of illumination to the signs located under the canopies.
Council Member DeBetdoes questioned if the signs would be fixed or swinging. Wally Johnson of
Stonebridge stated that all the signs would be anchored. The City Council supported the
illumination of the signs.
Motion by Shoe - Corrigan. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Approving a Minor Amendment to Waterford Commons
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement Approving Projecting Signs for the
Commercial Tenant Spaces including the fifth condition with illumination.
Ayes: Droste, Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan
Nays: None. Motion carried. (Resolution 2010 -30)
Motion by Shoe - Corrigan. Second by Weisensel.
Motion to Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amendment to the Waterford
Commons Planned Unit Development Agreement.
Ayes: Weisensel, Bills, DeBettignies, Shoe - Corrigan, Droste
Nays: None. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Administrator Johnson stated that the Finance Department received word of a bond rating
upgrade. He added that County wide Dial -A -Ride service will be provided for a fee. He stated that
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more information would be available on the City's website. Mayor Droste reviewed the schedule of
upcoming meetings. The next City Council meeting will be held on May 4, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council and upon a motion by Droste,
second by Bills, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Domeier, City Clerk