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1995-03-14 PC Agenda Packet . . . PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA March 14, 1995 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/ADOPT AGENDA 2 . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES February 14, 1995 3. SPECIAL ORDER a. 7:00 PM - PUBLIC HEARING Simonson Lumber request for rezone from B-3 (Highway Commercial) to B-W (Business Warehouse) b. 7:15 PM - PUBLIC HEARING Meadowview Preliminary Plat c. 7:30 PM - PUBLIC HEARING Variance Request - Lot I, Block I, Meadowview 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Visioning Session - Future Discussion b. Comprehensive Plan - Discussion c. Zoning Ordinance - Discussion 5. NEW a. b. c. d. BUSINESS Residential Developments - future proposals Planning & Zoning Seminar (Planning Consultants/Staff) Proposed March 28, 1995? Development Review Schedule (1995-1996) Council Approved CSAH 19/37 - Highway Improvement - Project Schedule 6 . ADJOURN ~",~,o",-,. . . . PLAlftUNG . ZONING March 14. 1995 Alber~ville Ci~y Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Chair LeRoy Berning, Commission Members Donatus Vetsch, Howard Larson and Sharon Anderson, Zoning Administrator Garrison Hale, Deputy Zoning Administrator Linda Houghton Chair Berning called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order. Larson made a motion to approve the agenda. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Chair Berning opened the public hearing ~o consider the request from Simonson Lumber to rezone Lots 1, 2, and 3, Sunrise Commercial Park and Lot 1, Block 1, Barthel Commercial Park from B- 3 (Highway Commercial District) to B-W (Business Warehousing District). Elroy Eull, representing Simonson Lumber, explained that, due to uncertainties over the exact realignment of County Road 37, all plats and plans have been withdrawn at this time, but he wishes to rezone the property at this time because Simonson has bought the properties and will be relocating to this site later in the year. Chair Berning called for public comment. There was none. Anderson made a motion to close the public hearing. Vetsch seconded the motion. All voted aye. Anderson made a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the request from Simonson Lumber to rezone Lots 1, 2, and 3, Sunrise Commercial Park and Lot 1, Block 2, Barthel Commercial Park from B-3 to B-W. Larson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Chair Berning opened the public hearing to consider preliminary plat approval for the property to be platted as Meadowview. Engineer Norm Gartner explained the proposed plat has 25 units on 17 lots. The total area of the plat has been increased from 5.8 acres to 9+ acres. There are eight double units and nine single uni ts proposed. All requirements of the Zoning ordinance in regard to lot size, setbacks, and impervious surface coverage have been met, with the exception of one variance being required for an 82' front footage on Lot 1, Block 1. Gartner further explained that it was impossible to meet the radial requirement on one of the lots on the west end of the property because of the configuration of the street. Gartner requested that the watermain on Meadow Lane be downsized to a six-inch pipe from the engineer's recommendation that the main be eight inch. ! . PLANNIHG COKKISSION March 14, 1995 Page 2 of Berning questioned whether the plat had been approved regarding the wetlands. Gartner explained that if . preliminary plat is granted, a wetland plan must be submitted to the Local Government Unit for approval and a permit must be secured. Doug Psyk would prefer that all single units abut the Psyk's 6th Addition. Lots 2 and 3. Block 2 are both shown as having twin homes. Gartner stated that all double unit lots will be subdivided to create zero lot lines so that each unit of the twin home can be sold separately. Developer Tim Backes stated that he would change Lot 2. Block 2 into a single unit building and sacrifice the one unit since the lot directly abuts an existing single family house in the Psyk's 6th Addition. Carolyn Bauer (11422 54 1/2 Street NE) had several questions. She asked if the Corps of Engineers had been contacted at this point. She thinks the units on the north side of the street may have water problems in the backyard. Gartner stated the Corps has not yet been contacted. . Bauer questioned whether an association would be created for maintenance. etc. Backes stated that there indeed would be an association established in oompliance with state law. Bauer also asked if there would be a separate public hearing on the retaining wall shown on the preliminary plat. She is concerned that the drainage on the neighboring property may be impacted. There will be no public hearing conducted other than the hearing in progress regarding the retaining wall. Bauer also stated that she believes the plat is as acceptable as it is going to be. Jim Zaohman is opposed to the one twin home on the south side of Meadow Lane. Gartner suggested that additional screening will help to create a buffer between the single family lot and the twin house. . Dan Robertus explained that he had attended the staff meeting on this plat and had questioned the street layout. At first he stated he would prefer a cul-de-sac instead of the street intersecting with Lander Avenue. However. the planner indicated that design would generate more traffic on 54 1/2th Street. Robertus feels the design that minimized traffic on 54 1/2 Street was far better. . PLANNING COHBISSION March 14. 1995 Page 3 of 4 Scott Johnson questioned what the association fees would cover. Backes stated the association fees will pay for insurance, lawn care and snow removal. Gartner told the Commission that Backes is requesting that the Developer"s Agreement state that if the market does not bear twin houses, he will request that the zero lot lines be eliminated on the double lots in order to construct single family homes on those lots. Carolyn Bauer questioned how the street was named. Gartner explained that since the property actually lies between 54th and 55th Streets and the City already has a 54 1/2 Street, the City Engineer prefers that the street be named something other than a number. Scott Johnson questioned whether the variance would be approved automatically with the plat. Chair Berning explained that the variance will be essential at some point in time because of the existing layout, but there will be a separate public hearing following this one if preliminary platting is approved. . Backes agrees to add four additional trees (2 elm, maple, or such and two spruce) to the rear yard of Lot 3, Block 3 for additional screening. Larson made a motion to close the public hearing. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Vetsch made a motion to recommend that the City Council grant preliminary plat approval for. the Meadowview Addition contingent upon the following: (1) Lot 2. Block 2 will be a single unit. (2) The lot line between Lot 2 and Lot 3, Block 2 will be adjusted. (3) Two deciduous ,and two spruce trees will be planted in the rear yard of Lot 3, Block 3. (4) The plat meet$ all requirements in the planner"s report dated February 28, 1995, and all requirements in the engineer"s report dated February 27, 1995. (5) An association agreement will be established which complies with state statute. (6) Twin homes will have zero lot lines but the Developer.s Agreement will state that lot consolidation of the twin home lots may be requested by the developer if the market is not conducive to the sale of twin homes and the lots may become single units. (7) The developer will sign a Developer"s Agreement with the City. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . PLANNING COHHISSION March 14. 1995 Page 4 of 4 Chair Berning opened the public hearing to consider a variance from the minimum front footaae requirement for Lot 1, Block 1 of eight feet. Because of the existina layout of the existina lots, Lot 1, Block 1 is proposed to be eight feet less than the minimum frontage requirement of 90 feet (82 feet). The lot still meets the minimum size requirement of 12,500 feet. Chair Berning asked for public comment. There was none. Larson made a motion to close the public hearing. seconded the motion. All voted aye. Vetsch Larson made a motion to recommend the City Council grant the variance from the front footaee requirement as requested to 82 feet from the 90 foot frontaee requirement. Anderson seconded the motion. All voted aye. . Hale presented information to the Commission regardina the priorities established in the Visioning Session. Both the Comp Plan and the Zoning Ordinance will need to be updated. Hale informed the Commission of several new plats that will be presented to the City in the near future. The commission reveiwed the Development Review Schedule. Hale has scheduled a Plannina Seminar meetina for March 28th at 7:00 PM with the Planninc Commission, the City Council, and the EDA. The purpose of the seminar is to discuss the Comp Plan/Zoning Ordinance, the role of the Planning Commission, and the processing of applications for any and all plannina items. Zonina Administrator Hale also acknolwdaed interest by two ci ty residents to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Chair Berning requested that Hale find out when the present terms of the Commission expire. Berning further sucgested it may be time for some new ideas at the Planning & Zoning Com ssion. Larson made a motion to adjourn the motion. All voted aye. .