1997-01-14 PC Agenda Packet
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PLANNING & ZONING CXHtISSION
January 14, 1997
7:00 PH
7:00 PM 1.
7:02 PM 2.
7:12 PM 3.
7:15 PM 4.
8:00 PM 5.
8:30 PM 6.
CALL ,.0 ORDER/ROLL CALL/ADOPT AGEMDA
(Chair/Secretary/Camdssion)
ANHUAL HEE'fIIfG (~ssion/Secretary)
a. Terms of Office
b. Elect Chair
c. Elect Vice Chair
d. Erect Secretary & Assistant Secretary
APPROVAL OF HIRU'fES (~ssion)
Regular Meeting - December 10, 1996
URFIRISHED BUSINESS
a. Comprehensive Parks & Trail Plan (Planner)
b. Proposed change of subdivision Ordinance
regarding preliminary plats (Planner)
NEW BUSIIfESS
a. Preliminary Plat - Summerfield (Little
Mountain)
b. Antennas (Planner/Zoning Adminsitrator)
ADJOtJRmtElft (~ssion)
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PLDRmG & Z~x.:J CCItIIISSIOR
Januar7 14, 1997
Albertville City Ball
7:00 PM
PRESEIf'1': Chair LeRoy Berning, Commission Members Jim Brown,
and Donatus Vetsch, Zoning Administrator Hale and City Planner
stockman
ASSERT: Commissioner Larson
Chair Berning called the meeting of the Planning & Zoning
Commission to order.
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Berning to approve the agenda
deleting Item 2b, Zc and 2d. All voted aye.
Moved by Berning, supported by Vetsch to approve the minutes
of the December 10, 1996, meeting. All voted aye.
Chair Berning modified the agenda order for convenience of
those present and moved to the preliminary plat for Summerfield.
Planner Stockman discussed planning items that were
outstanding and engineering concerns. Both City Planner Stockman
and City Engineer Carlson recommended to the Planning Commission
consideration for approval of; the Summerfield Addition. Property
owners were asking questions related to street outlet connections
and access. Concerns on property values were made ~nown.
Commissioners inquired what lengths street can exist without
outlets. Public safety and related concerns were examined.
Liz Stockman explained the development is not premature due
to the availability of utilities and its location adjacent to an
existing plat.
Property owners discussed the need for reduced speed limits
and a stop sign at 61st Street and Kahler Avenue.
Commissioner Brown expressed concerns about placing a
limitation on number of .lots without two exits, the need for a
Wright Soil and Water permit on wetlands , and question on private
drainage easements.
Chair Berning discussed drainage and ponding. Property owners
requested detention pond maintenance and mosquito control.
Maintenance of pond was further questioned. Stockman explained an
easement would give the city the ability to maintain the pond.
Little Mountain Development representatives with Tom Holthaus
as spokesperson were present ton answer questions on the proposed
plat. Home values estimated to start at $100,000.
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Moved by Berning, supported by Vetsch to review subdivision
ordinance for number of lots and street lights that would be
required before two street outlets are required. Refer ~o City
Planner Stockman. All voted aye.
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Brown to recommend to the City
Council approval of Summerfield Addition, adopt Findings of Fact
and Recommendation dated January 14, 1997, and city engineer
requirements of December 18, 1996. All voted aye.
Mov~d by Vetsch, supported by Brown, to recommend to the City
Council installation of a stop sign at 61st Street and Kahler
Drive. All voted aye.
City Planner Stockman discussed antenna/satellite dishes.
Commissioner Brown explained standard analog cell phones
utilize 20 miles between towers and PCS utilizes two miles. Liz
suggested towers in commercial districts only. Brown discussed
public lands where control could be maintained.
Further discussion focused on co-location and require P/I
Zoning District plus right of way.
Motion by Brown, supported by Vetsch, to direct City Planner
and Zoning Administrator to prepare a draft ordinance for
communication devices and call a public hearing for February 11,
1997, at 7:30 PM. All voted aye.
Planner Stockman moved to the Comprehensive Park and Trails
Plan. Estimate completion date June 1997.
Stockman used the National Recreation and Park Association
Standards for determining park requirements. The city finds itself
on the lower end of the land requirements standard for an
acceptable range on park acreage. Existing 14.4-15.3 acres, needed
13.8-2.3 acres which is acceptable.
Stockman was looking for agreement on future park sites and
revie~ed a draft Parks & Trails Map with the Commission.
The Commission and planner reviewed types of parks existing
and proposed. Goal was to determine where and what types of parks
should be placed.
Concern was to obtain land rights for parks before there was
a lack of land availability.
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Commissioner Vetsch brought up use of Parks and Trails grant
money. Liz stockman suggested pursuing a grant for trail funds.
Chair Berning concerned about a barrier between east and west parts
of community and felt the trails could serve as the link.
Planner Stockman discussed trail locations in the city with
commissioners. Concerns over roads vs. sidewalks. Consistency was
Commissioner Brown's suggestion. White lines striping works on
local collectors. Sidewalks on arterials due to traffic volume.
Discussed parking and white line reserved street areas for
pedestrian. Boulevards need to be wider if sidewalks planned.
Commissioner Vetsch suggested 100 feet right of way.
Hoved by Brown, supported by Vetsch, to direct the City
Planner and Zoning Administrator prepare a preliminary Cooperative
Trail Grant for CSAH 19/37 and Barthel Industrial Drive from Pat's
66 to the railroad with subm~ssion to State of Hin~esota Department
of Natural Resources. All voted aye.
, Commissioner Vetsch opened discussion on subdivision ordinance
regarding preliminary plats or comparable information. Planner
Stockman explained that an ordinance could specify requirements and
allow the staff/commission to ask for it if' required. Some
flexibility would exist.
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Brown, to direct vthe City
Planner and Zoning Administrator to prepare a draft revision to the
subdivision ordinance reflecting the Commission's comments.
Commission discussed Carolyn Bauer and Daniel Robertus as
candidates for the Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies. Moved
by Vetsch, supported by Brown, to recommend Carolyn Bauer and Dan
Robertus as Planning & Zoning Commissioners. Further to accept
with regret the resignation of LeRoy Berning from the Planning
Commission effective February 3, 1997 and recognition for many
years of service. All voted aye. (
Moved by Vetsch, supported by Berning, to adjourn at 10:25 PM.
All voted aye.
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LeRoy Berning, Chair
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Garrison Hale, Zoning Admin.
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