1999-03-04 PC Findings of Fact & RecomAr
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
Applicant's Name: Cascade II Land Company LLC
3-4-99
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact
& Recommendation
Request: Cascade II Land Company LLC requests a Comprehensive Plan amendment to the
Albertville proposed land use plan to make the land use plan consistent with the B-2, Commercial
zoning along both sides of CSAH 19 for land described as follows:
1. A strip 500 feet deep on the east side of CSAH 19 (from right-of-way line) south of 57th
Street to 50th Street NE; and
2. A strip 500 feet deep on the west side of CSAH 19 (from right-of-way line) south of the
Cottages of Albertville development to County Highway 118; and
3. A strip 500 feet deep along the north and south sides of 57th Street (from the centerline
of the future right-of-way) extending 1,400 feet east of CSAH 19.
Planning Commission Meeting Date: 9 March 1999
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the Planning
Commission now makes the following findings of fact and recommendation:
The City Council initiated the rezoning of lands along both sides of CSAH 19 in 1998.
2. On 9 June 1998, the Albertville Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to
consider the City's rezoning request, preceded by a published and mailed notice. Upon
review of the application and evidence received, the Planning Commission closed the
public hearing and recommended that the City Council take into consideration the
following:
a. Opposition from residents on the east side of CSAH 19.
b. The amount of land in the City already zoned commercial.
C. Designation of the land to B-1 or B-2 rather than B-3.
3. On 15 June 1998, the Albertville City Council approved B-2, Commercial zoning along the
west side of CSAH 19 and along 57th Street.
4. On 21 September 1998, the Albertville City Council approved B-2, Commercial zoning
along the east side of CSAH 19 between 57th Street and CSAH 35.
Decision: Based on the foregoing considerations, the following actions are recommended for
by the Planning Commission:
1. The Albertville Comprehensive Land Use Plan is amended to reflect commercial land uses
along both sides of CSAH 19 and 57th Street consistent with the existing commercial
zoning provided:
a. Adequate buffering and landscape screening is required between the commercial
and residential land uses.
Adopted by the Albertville Planning Commission this 9th day of March 1999.
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
Applicant's Name: Cascade II Land Company LLC
3-4-99
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact
& Recommendation
Request: Cascade II Land Company LLC has submitted application for zoning changes
associated with developing 79.1 acres mixed use development entitled Albertville Crossings. The
zoning changes request include:
Parcel A R-1 to B-3
Legal descriptions for each specific zoning request is attached as Exhibit A.
Planning Commission Meeting Date: 9 March 1999
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the Planning
Commission now makes the following findings of fact and recommendation:
1. The legal description of the areas proposed for zoning changes are attached as Exhibit
A.
2. The planning report, dated 4 February 1999 and 3 March 1999 prepared by NAC, is
incorporated herein.
3. The requirements of Section 300 of the City Zoning Ordinance have been met.
4. The proposed zoning changes are consistent with the policies and recommendations of
the Albertville Comprehensive Plan.
5. The proposed commercial land use provides a compatible land use relationship with
adjoining, existing and proposed land uses.
6. The proposed zoning changes will not overburden the City utility infrastructure.
7. The anticipated traffic generation will be within the traffic capabilities of the streets serving
the property.
Recommendation: Based on the foregoing information and applicable ordinances, the Planning
Commission recommends the following actions on the requested rezoning for the Albertville
Crossings preliminary plat:
1. Recommend approval of having Parcel A be rezoned from R-1 to B-2 to be consistent with
the adjoining property.
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Adopted by the Albertville Planning Commission this 9th day of March 1999.
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
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ATTEST:
Linda Goeb, City Clerk
pc: Linda Goeb, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson, Kevin Mealhouse, Marly Glines
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE 3-4-99
Planning Commission
Findings of Fact
& Recommendation
Applicant's Name: Cascade II Land Company LLC
Request: Cascade II Land Company LLC has requested a preliminary plat and three lot width
variances for a 79.1 acre subdivision entitled Albertville Crossings. The subdivision includes six
commercial lots; 35 single family lots; and four outlots.
Planning Commission Meeting Date: 9 March 1999
Findings of Fact: Based on review of the application and evidence received, the Planning
Commission now makes the following findings of fact and recommendation:
1. The legal description of the subject property is attached as Exhibit A.
2. The planning reports, dated 4 February 1999 and 3 March 1999 prepared by NAC, is
incorporated herein.
Recommendation: Based on the foregoing considerations and applicable ordinances, the
Albertville Crossings preliminary plat and three lot width variances are recommended to be
approved based on the most current plan and information received to date, subject to the
following conditions:
1. City approval of the requested rezoning associated with Albertville Crossings preliminary
plat.
2. Preliminary Plat:
a. A revised preliminary plat be submitted illustrating all the approved plat
modifications prior to City Council approval.
b. The applicant provide a trail connection between Landers, Lambert, and Lachman
Avenues to reduce the block length of Blocks 4 and 5. The trail corridors should
be identified as outlots to be dedicated to the City.
C. The preliminary plat will be revised to show four R-1, Single Family lots along the
west side of Lambert Avenue.
d. Approval of lot width variances for Lots 7, 8, and 9 of Block 5. All lots must be 88
feet in width.
e. The preliminary plat will create outlots for areas the applicant wishes to reserve for
future development and potential zoning changes.
f. Outlot A will be dedicated to the City as a storm water management area.
g. Subject to the Planning Commission's recommendation on park land dedication.
h. Preliminary plat approval will be subject to the comments and recommendations of
the City Engineer pertaining to street design, grading and drainage plans, and utility
plans.
Sidewalks are provided on Lachman Avenue and the service road.
j. The overhead utilities are buried.
k. A landscaped berm is provided at the rear of Lot 1, Block 3.
3. Variance for Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 9 as shown on the preliminary plat is approved with
the following findings and conditions:
a. The configuration and size of the land area abutting land use was created through
public action (approval of adjoining subdivisions).
b. The configuration and narrowness of this property is unique to this site.
C. The creation of three lots, each having 88 feet in lot width, maintains the character
of the existing single family neighborhood over the creation of two oversized lots.
d. Each of the lots receiving variance exceeds the R-1 lot area standards.
f. There is no drainage impact to the surrounding properties.
g. There are no setback variances from R-1 setbacks for proncipal or accessory
buildings.
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Adopted by the Albertville Planning Commission this 9th day of March 1999.
CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
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ATTEST:
Linda Goeb, City Clerk
pc: Linda Goeb, Mike Couri, Pete Carlson, Kevin Mealhouse, Marly Glines
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