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1997-07-08 PC Agenda Packet . . . PLANNING & ZONING CXHtISSION July 8" 1997 7:00 PH 1. CALL '1'0 ORDER/ROLL (Chair/Secretary/~ssion) CALL/ADOP'f AGERDA 2 . HIHU'lES a. Regular Meeting - June 19, 1997 b. Special Meeting - June 24, 1997 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Interim Use Permit for Security State Bank of Maple Lake to install a temporary banking facility b. Condi tional Use Permi t to allow non-related office rental acti vi ty (Vetsch CUstan Cabinets) 4. HEW BUSINESS a. Site/Building Plan Review (DJ's Total Hane Care Center) b. Concept Plan for Golf Course Housing Development (Pilot Land Developnent, Carl & Audrey Wel ter , Ermin & Muriel Schunacher) c. STMA Ice Arena Concept Discussion (Allied Companies/~ Hockey Association) 5. 0'1'HER BUSINESS a. Performance Standards Floor Area per Dwelling Unit other b. Consider Sign Ordinance amendment re: billboards Construction Standards Spacing c. Discuss change in Development Review Schedule 1997-98 re: Project Due Date d. Adult Uses Discussion (Continued) 6. ADJOURRHER'l' (~ssion) ~< ~"- I I I I I I 1 . . . PLARRIRG & ZOIfIRG COIMISSIOR July 8, 1997 Albertville City Ball 7:00 PM PRESElfT: Chair Howard Larson, Commissioners Carolyn Bauer, Jim Brown, Donatus Vetsch, and Dan Robertus, Zoning Administrator Garrison Hale, and City Planner Liz Stockman Chair Larson convened the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Moved by Vetsch, supported by Robertus, to adopt the agenda as presented. All voted aye. Moved by Brown, supported by Bauer, to approve the minutes of June 10, 1997 as presented. All voted aye. Moved by Brown, supported by Robertus, to approve the minutes of June 24, 1997 as presented. All voted aye. Chair Larson moved to the public hearings. City Planner Stockman opened with a presentation and discussion on a Conditional Use Permit for Security State Bank. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:14 pm. Planner Stockman explained the need for an 18 month permit to allow the bank to establish a presence in the community while the permanent facility is being built at the intersection of CSAH 37 & 19. Stockman presented a list of recommendations along with Engineer Carlson. Zoning Administrator Hale questioned Engineer Carlson's item #1 on submi tting drainage plans. Hale stated no changes were being made to the physical land and grading was not planned. Commissioners discussed septic system versus actual sewer line connection/hookups. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:23 pm. Moved by Vetsch, supported by Brown to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Security State Bank of Maple Lake for the Harry Weber site with memo from HAC dated July 2, 1997, SEH dated July 7, 1997 deleting reference to grading plan and a Planning Commission Findings of Fact and Recommendation dated July 8, 1997. All voted aye. . ALBERTVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMHISSION July 8, 1997 Page 2 of 4 Chair Larson opened public hearing on Vetsch Custom Cabinets to allow leasing of office space by Conditional Use Permit at 7:26 pm. PI anner Stockman recommended approval. No other comments were received. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:28 pm. Moved by Robertus, supported by Bauer, to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Vetsch Customs Cabinets included memo from NAC dated July I, 1997 and Planning Commissions Findings of Fact and Recommendation dated July 8, 1997. All voted aye. Planner Stockman briefed the Commission on DJ' s Hardware Store expansion. Applicant desired to expand the facility and reconfigure entrance and parking areas. Stockman recommended approval. Commission members discussed detail on the physical layout, screening and parking. Manager Leroy Berning expl ained DJ' s proposed plan and the rationale for the plan. Berning explained drainage, landscaping and vehicle access. . Andy Savistky and Don Savistky were present to answer questions related to the total property. Planning Commissioner's discussed vehicle flow and semi-truck access from CSAH 19 and the new CSAH 37. Commission members discussed signage with Planner Stockman. There may be existing signage that needs to be removed. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:50 pm. Moved by Braun, supported by Vetsch, to approve site plans and minor subdivision for DJ's Hardware incorporating NAC memo dated July 2, 1997, SEH memo dated July 7, 1997 and recommend Planning Commission Findings of Fact and Recommendations dated July 8, 1997. All voted aye. Planner Stockman and Zoning Administrator Hale discussed advertising devices (billboards). Hale explained the council's concern about signage frequency, principal use, costs, and how we might reduce number of signs and fees, construction standards, and agricultural, commercial and industrial needs review. . Commissioners discussed procedure for moving ahead on research. Brown asked that we focus on what is being researched. Keith Franklin was present to offer suggestions. Brown fel t Zoning Administrator Hale and Planner Stockman could resource to other communities for sign spacing, sign fees, issue of principal use and how to reduce number of signs. . ALBERTVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 8, 1997 Page 3 of 4 Chair Larson moved to advertising devices (billboards) and windload. Commissioner Robertus questioned changing the building standards from (40) forty psf wind pressure to (30) thirty psf particularly after the last storm of July 2, 1997. Keith Franklin discussed current windload standards which are 30 psf in building code. Albertville has a standard of 40 psf. Franklin explained the Building Official stated houses are 20 psf. Why are signs 40 psf? Robertus discussed engineering standards and requirements. He was not excited about the constant requests to change city ordinances. Moved by Brown, supported by Bauer to direct research by staff if council concurs advertising device (billboard) issues. The specific issues identified are: 1) Windload standards; 2) sign spacing; 3) sign fee costs; 4) methods available to reduce the number of signs; and 5) zoning classes available for signs. All voted aye. . Chair Larson moved to the STMA Ice Arena. Planner Stockman briefed the commission on the site layout, street access, parking and bus loading. Questions, how street becomes pI at ted, road built, utilities installed and drainage. Chuck Van Heel was present to discuss the arena. Mr. Van Heel is interested in resolving and working out the requirements for the project. Desire 3 acres. Actual proposed site 2 acres. stockman discussed wetlands delineation. Chair Larson asked about road radius. The discussion was for information only. Chair Larson moved to concept discussions of the golf course. Don Jensen of Pilot Land was present to overview the entire golf course. Mr. Jensen discussed 9 holes versus 18 holes. Don Jensen believes by putting together an 18 hole golf course coupled with sufficient land area to achieve the equivalent of RI-A Zoning Standards with amenities, that an enhanced quality of life is possible. Life cycle housing would be part of the process. Jensen wanted to provide an amenity that starts to filter back into other subdivisions increasing their market value. Straight RI-A development equates to 388 single family units. PUD/Golf Course/Coving development equates to 279 single family units and 82 town homes for a total of 361 units. . Commissioners asked questions on housing square foot sizes, tax rate basis, etc. Developer Jensen discussed timing, accesses, islands, trails, water quality needs, ponds for wetlands irrigation. . ALBERTVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 8, 1997 Page 4 of 4 Commissioners discussed townhouses and ability to obtain City Counci I support. Robertus highl ighted communi ty concerns about more multifamily housing and the Comprehensive Plan Guide that maintains a ratio of single family housing to multifamily housing. Commissioner Brown asked about upgrading golf course to 72 stroke par. Jensen fel t leaving road connection to CR118 would permit lengthening three holes insuring the golf course developer the ability to have a par 72 course. Discussion was held on cul-de-sacs. Jensen wants to lock in criteria on park fees and dedication as well as other development criteria with approvals for Development Concepts, Planned Unit Development Zoning and Development Agreement. Chair Larson recommends that 26 townhomes change to single family in Cedar Creek North Phase 3. Brown believes transition from R-5, R-1A equivalent is not enough. He believes a transition of townhomes makes sense. . Consensus of the planning commission was to have Pilot Land Development consider the issues reviewed and reflect the results into the Golf Course Cedar Creek Master Plan. Final Development Concept Plan return for a second review along with narrative that would serve as a basis for PUD Zoning, Developer's Agreement and Assurances for performance. Commissioner Brown discussed phasing sewer has some control through availability and directs what will be built first. Brown recommends: 1) Concept plan; 2) Zoning standards; 3) Surety's to protect all parties involved for Cedar Creek Master Plan (279 single family housing and 82 twin homes); and 4) variable setbacks. Don Jensen stated he could prepare a draft final Development Concept Plan for August 12, 1997 regul ar planning meeting and related narratives with the Commission finishing work. After the meeting the product would be forwarded to the council for presentation. other agenda items postponed and carried forward to the August 12, 1997 regular meeting would be: Performance Standards, Development Review Schedule and Adult Uses. Moved by Bauer, supported by Brown, adjourn the meeting at 10:50 pm. All voted aye. . Howard Larson, Chair ~~~ Garrison Hale, ~oning Admin.