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HomeMy WebLinkAboutI.4.b. June 26, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2018 PAGE 1 I. Regular Meeting Call to Order: Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Vice Chair VanderWiel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Commissioners Freeman, Reed, and Clements. Commissioner’s Kenninger, Schwartz and Mele were absent. Also in attendance were Community Development Director Lindquist, Senior Planner Klatt, Planner Nemcek, Assistant City Engineer Smith and Recording Secretary Bodsberg. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. Additions to Agenda: None. Audience Input: None. Consent Agenda: a. Approval of the May 22, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes. MOTION by Clements to table the Approval of the May 22, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes. Second by Reed. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Public Hearing: 5.a. Request by Ron Clark Construction for a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning and a Simple Plat to Construct a 49-Unit Apartment Building (18-31-PUD & 18-32-SMP) Planner Nemcek gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. The public hearing opened at 6:49 pm. Public Comments: Mike Waldo, Ron Clark Construction, stated that they held a neighborhood meeting and the main questions were about the impact of traffic. Commissioner Clements questioned if the property in Lakeville was the same height as the proposed property in Rosemount. Mr. Waldo confirmed that it is but that the Lakeville property has different grades than the Rosemount property so the measured height is slightly different. Commissioner Reed questioned if there was on-street parking along Chippendale. Nemcek confirmed that there is not. Reed questioned where parking would go if the lot were full. Mr. Waldo stated that they have not run into that problem. Nemcek stated that the applicant is meeting the requirements for available parking. Bruno Dinella, 15863 Cicerone Path, questioned what percentage of the 49 units will be subsidized for any government agency. Nemcek deferred Mr. Dinella’s question to the applicant. MOTION by Clements to close the public hearing. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 7:00 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2018 PAGE 2 Additional Comments: Mike Waldo, Ron Clark Construction, stated that the project will be funded through tax credits from the CDA. Income limitations will be considered for the applicants. The rents would be fixed, and applicants must show that their income is below certain income thresholds based on family size. MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council approve a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning and Site and Building Plan Approval for Wexford Apartment project subject to the following conditions: 1. Execution of a PUD Agreement. 2. Approval of a rezoning of the site from AG-Agriculture to R4 PUD-High Density Residential Planned Unit Development. 3. Approval of the Wexford Place Simple Plat. 4. The following deviations from the City Code: a. A deviation from City Code Section 11-5-1 to reduce the side yard setback for driveways and surface parking from 10 feet to 5.7 feet. b. A deviation from City Code Section 11-5-2 C.6. to reduce the front yard setback for principle structures from 40 feet to 30.5 feet and the rear yard setback for principle structures from 50 feet to 30.5 feet. c. A deviation from City Code Section 11-4-9 F.8. to increase the maximum building height from 35 feet to 39 feet. d. A deviation from City Code Section 11-6-3 B. to reduce the minimum number of trees required from 57 to 43. 5. Payment in lieu of tree replacement in the amount of $12,000. 6. Compliance with all conditions detailed in the Engineer’s Memorandum dated June 21, 2018. 7. Payment of $122,500 in lieu of park land dedication. 8. Payment of $10,012.22 for use of the regional stormwater pond. 9. Entry monuments shall be subject to sign permits and normal zoning standards. Appropriate sight distances must be maintained. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council adopt an Ordinance rezoning the property at 15876 Chippendale Avenue from AG-Agriculture to R4 PUD-High Density Residential Planned Unit Development. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council approve a Simple Plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Vacation of the right of way easement over the former alignment of Chippendale Avenue. 2. Vacation of existing drainage and utility easements within the site. 3. Drainage and utility easements shall be dedicated over all stormwater ponds, buffers and outlets. 4. Dedication of standard perimeter drainage and utility easements over the property. 5. Approval of a Planned Unit Development Master Plan with Rezoning. 6. Conformance with all requirements of the City Engineer as detailed in the attached memorandum dated June 21, 2018. 7. Conformance with all requirements of the Parks and Recreation Directors as detailed in the attached memorandum dated June 20, 2018. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2018 PAGE 3 5.b. Request by Mary Schneider for a Lot Split of a Parcel Located at 15012 Emery Avenue and Rezoning a Portion of the Site from AGP-Agriculture Preserve to AG-Agriculture (18-34-LS & 18-35-RZ) Planner Nemcek gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Clements questioned why the smaller lot is not required to be 2.5 acres. Nemcek stated that the owner of the smaller lot does not wish to purchase additional land. He noted that the site increase brings the property closer into conformance with ordinance requirements. The public hearing opened at 7:11 pm. Public Comments: None. MOTION by Clements to close the public hearing. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 7:12 pm. Additional Comments: None. MOTION by Freeman to recommend City Council approve the lot split, subject to the following conditions: 1. Rezoning of Parcel A and Parcel C from AGP-Agricultural Preserve to AG-Agriculture. 2. Combination of Parcel C with the adjacent exception parcel. 3. Parcel B is not buildable until the site is rezoned and has urban services. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. MOTION by Freeman to recommend the City Council approve the rezoning of Parcels A and C from AGP- Agricultural Preserve to AG, subject to the following conditions: 1. Combination of Parcel C with the adjacent exception parcel. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0. Motion Passes. 5.c. Request by Lakes of Highstone LLLP for a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning and a Final Site and Building Plan allowing Larger Ground Sign (18-36-PUD) Community Development Director Lindquist gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. The public hearing opened at 7:18 pm. Public Comments: None. MOTION by Clements to close the public hearing. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 7:19 pm. Additional Comments: None. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2018 PAGE 4 MOTION by Clements to recommend City Council adopt a resolution approving a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Master Development Plan with Rezoning and PUD Final Site and Building Plan Applications for Lakes of Highstone LLLP allowing larger ground sign. Second by Reed. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. MOTION by Clements to recommend the City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the subject property from GI-General Industrial to GI/PUD-General Industrial Planned Unit Development. Second by Reed. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. 5.d. Request by Custom Apparel for a Planned Unit Development Master Development Plan with Rezoning and a Final Site and Building Plan (18-38-PUD) Senior Planner Klatt gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Clements inquired if the land to the southwest of the building site will be eventually developed in the future. Klatt confirmed that is the intention. Clements questioned if the infiltration pond is sized for both properties. th Quint Hudson, 7300 147 Street, Apple Valley, stated that the infiltration pond is designed for additional drainage from the additional site. Vice Chair VanderWiel questioned if additional parking will be necessary for the future development. Klatt stated that when the change in use happens the applicant would have to show any additional parking at that time. Commissioner Clements questioned if with the site being so close to the railroad tracks and the possible popularity with children; has additional sidewalks been considered. Klatt stated that when Highway 3 gets upgraded there should be trails added to that area. The public hearing opened at 7:49 pm. Public Comments: None. MOTION by Reed to close the public hearing. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 7:50 pm. Additional Comments: None. MOTION by Freeman to recommend City Council adopt an ordinance rezoning the property from BP- Business Park and PI-Public/Institutional to BP/PUD-Business Park Planning Unit Development. Second by Reed. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26, 2018 PAGE 5 MOTION by Freeman to recommend the City Council approve a PUD Master Development Plan and Final Site and Building Plan for construction of a 13,522 square foot custom apparel manufacturing and indoor recreation facility at 15641 Canada Circle, subject to the following conditions: a. Submission of a landscape security equal to 110% of the proposed landscaping in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. b. Signs shall be approved through a separate permit. c. Compliance with requirements of MnDOT water resources for connections into existing hydraulic infrastructure within MnDOT right-of-way. d. Secure permit for any work within MnDOT right-of-way. e. Landscape plan shall be updated to include 7 additional trees to be planted within landscape islands or between the building and adjacent City property northwest of the building. f. Incorporation of recommendations from the City Engineer in a review memorandum dated June 22, 2018, relative to drainage, grading, easements, utilities, stormwater management, and other subjects covered in the review. g. Update the architectural plans to include materials in the southeast building corner that are consistent with the City’s standards for required exterior building materials. h. Payment of all required area and connection charges consistent with the Engineering memo. Second by Clements. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. New Business: None. Old Business: None. Reports: None. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Vice Chair VanderWiel adjourned the meeting at 7:51 pm. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Bodsberg, Recording Secretary