HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.a. PC Meeting Minutes 3-30-21PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 30, 2021
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I. Regular Meeting
Call to Order:
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was held on March 30, 2021.
Chair Kenninger called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. with Commissioners Reed, Schmisek, Rivera and Marlow. Also,
in attendance were Senior Planner Klatt, Planner Nemcek, Public Works Director/City Engineer Erickson and
Recording Specialist Paque. Commissioner Freeman was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Additions to Agenda: None.
Audience Input: None.
Consent Agenda:
4.a. Approval of the February 23, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes.
4.b. Final Plat for Rosewood Crossing 2nd Addition (21-06-FP)
4.c. Request by D.R. Horton for a Final Plat for Caramore Crossing 2nd Addition (21-07-FP)
Commissioner Reed questioned the Rosewood Crossing Final Plat and whether there will be a connection with
Boxwood Path. Senior Planner Klatt stated that the Boxwood Path connection will be limited access. It will be gated and
only for emergency vehicles.
MOTION by Reed.
Second by Schmisek.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Public Hearing:
5.a. City of Rosemount Comprehensive Amendment for UMore Phase Once Development Area South and
West of DCTC (21-10-TA)
Senior Planner Klatt gave a presentation and summary of the staff report for the Planning Commission.
The public hearing opened at 7:07 pm.
Public Comments:
Leslie Krueger, Assistant Vice President of Planning Space and Real Estate at the University of Minnesota, expressed
support for the comprehensive amendment and the development.
MOTION by Kenninger to close the public hearing.
Second by Reed.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing closed at 7:11 pm.
Additional Comments:
MOTION by Schmisek to recommend Approval of an Amendments to the 2040 Rosemount Comprehensive
Plan to add a new MUR – Mixed Use Residential land use category to the Future Land Use Plan and make
amendments to the land use plan for approximately 500 acres within the north-central portion of the UMore
property including a minor expansion of the 2030 MUSA as depicted on the proposed amendment map.
Second by Rivera.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
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March 30, 2021
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Public Hearing & New Business (6.a.):
5.b. Wetland Ordinance Text Amendment (21-09-TA)
6.a. Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan Update (21-08-TA)
Planner Nemcek introduced items together. Roxy Robertson with WSB provided a thorough presentation on the
wetland management plan update.
Commissioners and staff discussed buffers around wetland areas. Robertson explained that a buffer is an un-mowed,
native perennial vegetation strip of land that does not include any sort of structure. With the amendment, it will be more
enforceable to maintain the wetland buffers.
The public hearing opened at 7:36 pm.
Public Comments:
MOTION by Kenninger to close the public hearing.
Second by Marlow.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
The public hearing closed at 7:37 pm.
Additional Comments:
Kenninger requested that the city contact homeowners along wetlands and educate them on the buffers and wetland
management. Planner Nemcek state that the Environment and Sustainability Commission may be interested in
completing an outreach effort to homeowners.
MOTION by Reed to recommend the City Council approve the Comprehensive Wetland Management Plan
Update and the Text Amendment to Section 11-7-3: Wetland Overlay Regulations.
Second by Rivera.
Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion Passes.
Discussion:
Senior Planner Klatt provided an update on the hiring of the new Community Development Director. The y should be
starting with the City of Rosemount mid to late April.
The next regular meeting will be April 27th. Two new commissioners will start, and the commission will elect a new
commission chair and vice chair.
Reports:
Planner Nemcek provided an update on the St. Joe’s Solar project. The developer plans to seed with pollinator mix mi -
May and will be planting trees late May.
Adjournment: There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chair Kenninger adjourned the
meeting at 7:54 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jessie Paque, Recording Specialist