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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.a. Approval of the December 17, 2018, Regular Meeting MinutesPLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 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 Monday, December 17, 2018. Chair Kenninger called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with Commissioners VanderWiel, Freeman, Reed, and Mele. 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 November 27, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes. MOTION by Reed. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Public Hearing: 5.a. Request by Dakota Aggregates to Renew their Large Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for 2019. (18-57-ME) Senior Planner Klatt gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. Chair Kenninger inquired if the updated phasing plan is included in the conditions. Klatt stated that is correct. Kenninger inquired if the mining for phase 1, 2, and 3 need to be completed sooner rather than later. Klatt stated that a plan should be in place to complete those phases earlier as the City gets closer to developing that area. Commissioner Reed asked if Dakota Aggregates did not use the northern haul road would that may be eliminate many of the noise complaints. Klatt stated that may be possible but that a conversation will need to occur between Dakota Aggregates and the University of Minnesota concerning the timing for removal of this road. The public hearing opened at 7:06 pm. Public Comments: Shawn Dahl, Ames Construction, 2000 Ames Drive, Burnsville, gave a brief explanation of the phasing plan. MOTION by Freeman to close the public hearing. Second by Mele. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 7:09 pm. Additional Comments: None. MOTION by VanderWiel to recommend the City Council renew the Dakota Aggregates Large Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for 2019, subject to the terms and conditions in the attached 2019 Draft Conditions for Mineral Extraction Permit with the added condition that an updated phasing plan be submitted and approved to staff. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 2 5.b. Request by Newland Land Acquisition LLC for PUD Concept Plan Approval for 435 Acres of Mixed Use Development, located on the University of Minnesota Property. (18-58-CON) Community Development Director Lindquist gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. Commissioner Reed inquired if staff has reached out to other communities that hav e developed neighborhoods like the proposed development. Lindquist confirmed that staff has researched other communities. The public hearing opened at 7:36 pm. Public Comments: David Newman, Advisor for Newland Land Acquisition, stated that his company is in the early stages of development planning for the site. He gave a presentation that reviewed other projects nationally by Newland, similar building types to what can be expected in Vermillion Crossing, and ideas about use of alleys and the Wel come Center. Ryan Preusse, 14400 Bayberry Circle, questioned what the minimum lot size is in Rosemount. He commented that having narrow alleys and narrow streets could be a problem for larger service and emergency vehicles. Mr. Preusse also expressed concern about the proposed density for the site and the resulting traffic along with the potential for increased conflicts and back-ups due to the adjacent railways. Commissioner Freeman questioned if the custom lots will be harder to sell. Mr. Newman state d that the main attraction of the development will be the overall community, not necessarily the individual lots. Chair Kenninger inquired what is driving up the number of residents in the proposed community compared to Stonemill Farms in Woodbury. Mr. Newman stated that the lots are smaller and that will drive up the number of residents in the community. MOTION by Mele to close the public hearing. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 8:13 pm. Additional Comments: Commissioner Mele stated that he supports some of the concerns expressed about regional infrastructure and that the City, developer, and University need to work together. In response to Mr Preusse’s question, Community Development Director Lindquist stated that the ordinance for lot sizes for standard single family homes is 80-foot-wide lots with 10,000 sq. feet. Lindquist stated that most recently the developments have included narrower lot sizes as a standard. Chair Kenninger inquired about the parking and alley concerns and asked how the proposed dimensions compare to our standard streets. Assistant City Engineer Smith stated that some of the streets throughout the development will need to meet the standards for the Minnesota State Aide Routes, which would require them to have an additional width. The City’s local streets will be reviewed to make sure that they are the correct size, but could be a little narrower to what is standard throughout the City. Commissioner Mele inquired if there is any thought on adding roundabouts to the area as the area gets denser with the development. Lindquist stated that the area of concern, Akron and County Road 42, and they are both County streets and the County Engineers have not mentioned adding a roundabout. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 3 Chair Kenninger stated that the County will decide when a traffic light will be placed along 42. Kenninger inquired what this sort of increased traffic on Highway 42 will do to the added traffic. Lindquist stated that County Road 42 was built to accommodate the current traffic and a lot more. At some point the County plans to add additional lanes to County Road 42. The County is also aware that the intersection at Highway 3 and County Road 42 is difficult and will possibly require an interchange over the railroad tracks in the future. Chair Kenninger stated that she is excited about the proposed development but has some concerns abou t the proposed different housing styles and lot widths. Commissioner Reed stated that he also has reservations about the lot sizes and setbacks proposed and the amount of market demand for those products. All in all, though he is in support of the development’s concept. Commissioner Freeman stated that the size of the green space will be great as well as the overall design of the development. Commissioner VanderWiel stated that she likes the mix of housing styles throughout the neighborhood. It will provide a nice generational mix throughout the development. The small lot sizes are not an issue because the property owners will come in knowing what they are getting as far as the lot size and setbacks. MOTION by VanderWiel to recommend the City Council approve PUD Concept Plan for Vermillion Crossing subject to the following conditions: a. Prior to submission of a PUD Master Development Plan for the site, the applicant will need to submit detailed plans as required for a Planned Unit Development, including: grading, drainage and erosion control, storm water management, landscape, tree preservation and replacement, phasing plan, site development, and other plans specified in the Zoning Ordinance or requested by the City. b. The PUD Master Development Plan must provide an appropriate access and transportation system for proposed development including installation of Auburn Avenue. Phasing of road improvements should be identified in the Master Plan. Discussion about installation of portions of Boulder Trail and the extension of Akron Avenue to Boulder Trail need to occur prior to Master Development Plan application. c. The developer provide a ghost plat for the land area located outside of the site, south of the southern border and north of Boulder Trail, including access into the neighborhood. d. The PUD Master Development Plan shall include architectural information on all buildings proposed for construction within the site, including any anticipated covenants regarding building size, style or design. The applicant should itemize all exceptions to the PUD ordinance being requested. e. Coordination with the County and the City relating to the regional trail system, local public trail system and private development trail system. f. The applicant pay all fees associated with development of the site including area charges, connection charges, park dedication of land or fees in lieu of land dedication and any other fees itemized in the Council adopted fee schedule. g. The PUD Master Development Plan shall address the existing mining haul road and timing for removal as part of the overall development phasing plan. h. The PUD Master Development Plan shall clarify private versus public infrastructure. i. Dakota County approval is required for the realignment of the Akron Avenue Corridor. j. The PUD Master Development Plan shall comply with the Mitigation Plan found within the AUAR. k. All street and median geometrics must accommodate emergency and maintenance vehicles access. Applicants must demonstrate acceptable turning radii for all uniquely shaped landscape medians and cul-de-sacs. l. The PUD Master Development Plan shall provide two to three public parks of size and shape to provide installation of neighborhood park amenities consistent with the adopted Parks Master Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2018 PAGE 4 m. The PUD Master Development Plan shall itemize variations in lot size, setbacks and all other requirement per the City’s Zoning Ordinance or Design Standards. Second by Reed. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. 5.c. Request by Shafer Contracting Co., for the Renewal of the Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for 2019. (18-59-ME) Planner Nemcek gave a brief summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission. The public hearing opened at 8:49 pm. Public Comments: None. MOTION by Mele to close the public hearing. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. The public hearing was closed at 8:50 pm. Additional Comments: None. MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council renew the Shafer Contracting Co., Inc. Small Scale Mineral Extraction Permit for 2019, subject to the terms and conditions in the attached Draft 2019 Conditions for Mineral Extraction. Second by Freeman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes. New Business: None. Old Business: None. Reports: None. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chair Kenninger adjourned the meeting at 8:53 pm. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Bodsberg, Recording Secretary