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1997-02-11 PC Agenda Packet . 7:00 PM 7:02 PM 7:12 PM 7:15 PM . 8:00 PM 8:30 PM e PLANNING & ZONING cx:tMISSION February 11, 1997 7:00 PM 1. CALL ,.0 ORDER/ROLL CALL/ADOPT AGENDA (Chair/Secretary/Comrrdssion) 2. ANNUAL HEE'fING (Comrrdssion/Secretary) a. Oath of Office - New Members b. Elect Chair c. Elect Vice Chair d. Elect Secretary & Assistant Secretary 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Comrrdssion) Regular Meeting - January 14, 1997 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. b. Comprehensive Parks & Trail Plan (Planner) Proposed change of Subdivision Ordinance regarding preliminary plats (Planner) Antenna - proposed ordinance (Planner) 57th street NE Extension (Comrrdssion) c. d. 5. NEW BUSINESS a. Cedar Creek/Center Oaks/Golf Course Report (Zoning Adrrdnistrator) b. Senior Housing Report (Zoning Adrrdnistrator) 6. ADJOURNHEIfT (Conmission) ~ .'-.""1 . . . PLAIUIIRG & ZORIRG COMHISSIOR February 11, 1997 Albertville City Hall 7:00 PM PRESENT: Commissioners Jim' Brown, Donatus Vetsch, Carolyn Bauer, Howard Larson, and Dan Robertus, Zoning Administrator Hale and City Planner Stockman Zoning Administrator' convened the meeting at 7: 00 PM and administered the oath of offices to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Hale then moved to the annual meeting and called for the nomination for chair, vice chair, secretary and assistant secretary. Moved by Larson, supported by Robertus to nominate Donatus Vetsch for chair. All ,voted aye. Moved by Vetsch, supported by Brown to nominate Howard Larson for vice chair. All ~oted aye. Moved by Brown, supported by Robertus, to nominate Carolyn Bauer for secretary. All voted aye. Moved by Robertus, supported by Brown, to nomiIlate the Zoning Administrator or Deputy Zoning Administrator as Assistant Secretary, who wi 11 record the minutes, keep the records, and process the Commission's actions on behalf of the secretary. All voted aye. Moved by Brown, supported by Vetsch to adopt the agenda as presented. All voted aye. Moved by Brown, supported by Vetsch to approve the minutes of the January 14, 1997~ meeting. All voted aye. Planner Stockman requested that the chair allow some movement to the agenda for the purposes of/accommodating those present in the audience. Stockman presented a draft ordinance on antennas and informed the Commissioners that the ordinance is based/on the federal model. It includes a section on antennas previously lacking in the City's ordinances. Recommends antenna locations in Public/Institutional Zoning Districts with the use of Conditional Use Permits in certain specified circumstances. Satellite dishes in residential districts would require a conditional use permit for dishes over one meter. (Federal regulations authorize up to one meter.) Ciommissioner Larson discussed towers and their danger of collapsing. How to handle? An attorney from L~rkin, Hoffman, and Daly explained that a weak can be engineered into the tower to . . . " PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 11, 1997 Page 2 of 5 prevent a large area collapse. Chair .Vetsch asked about grandfathering in existing dishes. Planner Stockman stated they should be included in the ordinance as pre-existing. Commissioner Larson discussed lot setbacks. Liz Stockman moved to Commercial and Public Radio and Television Transmitting Towers. Larson was concerned about transmitters bleeding/interfering with local residents. Further concerns related to Ham Radio Operators. Commissioner Brown distributed information on "co-location" and requested that the Commission consider the approach to minimize the cost and number of towers. Moved by Brown, supported by Robertus to table Ordinance No. 2500 Antenna Regulations to March II, 1997. Further, to incorporate items introduced by Larkin, Hoffman & Daly, Attorneys at Law as appropriate. All voted aye. Steve Feneis and Terry Mick were present to discuss the Cottages of Albertville Senior Housing for those 55 years and older or handicapped. Proposed project scheduled for 57th Street NE and CSAH 19 (pilot Land Development Property). Feneis Brothers requests from the city the following: (1) PUD Zoning (Presently B-3 and RI-A) (2) Subdivide Lots (3 Lots) (3) City Participation (TIF Housing District "pay as you go" Due to requirements of rental units and lower rents, Feneis would utilize a non-profit corporation coupled with tax increment financing required for the "For rent". Use development note. Feneis recommends development agreement with minimum age limitation of 55 years for rentals with no one under 18 years of age permitted to live in the property. Build slab on grade, 1250 square foot, double attached garage/town house owners agreement. Steve Feneis or Feneis Realty and Investment, explained that increases in property values above initial frozen amount goes back to school/county/city. Commissioner Brown was concerned with and had questions regarding the number of units as being more than the market can bear. Chair Vetsch explained need for senior housing. Larson confirmed there was a "seniors" meeting at the Parish Center with approximately 80 attendees with interest. . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February II, 1997 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Robertus expressed concerns . about using prime commercial land for housing. Brown echged the same concerns. Larson discussed quad-homes and can they be control I ed as to ownership mix. Steve Feneis discussed building quad homes in other communities. I Terry Mick, a partner in the project~ is constructing quad homes in Mt. .Iron (13 out of 16 ~old). Brown felt the market would take care of some problems related to owner/rental mix. Commissioners were cautious. Feneis stated cottage homes and town homes are "rental". Quad homes are the "for sale". There is a community room in the rental area with laundry facilities. Commissioner Larson discussed the need for parking and asked the planner. Stockman was satisfied on parking. Steve Feneis estimated taxes on the quad homes at $1,000 per unit. Developer Feneis requested support for a TIF Housing District with 44 units of rental property limited to seniors 55 years of age or older. Commissioner Brown requested an opportuni ty to become more familiar with the project and develop a comfort for the project. Moved by Larson, supported by Robertus, to recommend the Cottages of Albertville; 44 units of Senior Housing (55 years of age or older) to the city Council for consideration as a tax increment financing project utilizing a "Housing District" and will be "for rent" with the term of the district matching the bond up to state maximum. Robertus, Bauer, Vetsch and Larson voted aye. Brown voted no. The motion carried. Brown was concerned about benefi ts and costs of the total project. Chair Vetsch opened the Cedar Creek/Center Oaks/Golf Course discussion. Richard Harrison of Planning Design and Don Jensen of Pilot Land Development presented "Cedar Creek Addi tion" using an approach called ";coving". Mr. Harrison utilized slides and floor models to give the audience a feel for the concept of coving. Lots were more varied, with less footage for streets so city and developer save money and caving softens the perception of the development. . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 11, 1997 Page 4 of 5 Don Jensen explained to use coving would require a "PUD" zoning. Planner Stockman was concerned about rear yards and lot lines. Rich Harrison discussed modif1ing the rear yard lines to accommodate areas of concern. Don Jensen discussed lot size, fencing, and redrafting lot lines to accommodate commissioners' concerns. Liz Stockman and Richard Harrison discussed trail locations and front yard setbacks. I Dan Robertus asked about home values, $120,000-$180,000 was Don Jensen's response with lot sizes of 18,000+ square feet. Jim Brown asked how the number of lots compare between traditional and coved design. Liz Stockman stated that the number of lots about the same. Howard Larson and Gary Hale liked "coving". for a "PUD" with setbacks, etc., predetermined. to 18,000+. 90 lots. Don Jensen asked Lot si\zes 14,500 Don Jensen stated builder Tony Emrich used a coved development in the City of Centerville. Richard Harrison said coved can be moved around to accommodate innovative ideas. Jim Brown asked does the cgncept work. Richard Harrison explained the coved concept is about three years old. The home ownership, housing types and the like are the same as traditional. Yards, streets, green space, etc. are new. Consensus of Commissioners Larson, Robertus, Bauer, Brown and Vetsch is to continue with the coved idea. Consensus of the Commission after a brief review of the second part of the Comprehensive Park & Trai I PI an was to continue discussion at the March zoning meeting. Planner Stockman requirements proposal. reviewed the preliminary platting Stockman reviewed deadend roads anq lack of access. She distributed a proposed ordinance for cpnsideration. Don Jensen discussed accesses out of the development. would approvals be stopped. What is a reasonable time? When . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION February 11, 1997 Page 5 of 5 Chair Vetsch discussed condemnation and need for a Findings of Fact on 57th street NE. Moved by Larson, supported by Robertus, to adjourn at 10:26 PM. Donatus Vetsch, Chair d-~~ Garrison Hale, Zoning Admin. _....-.