1997-07-08 PC Agenda Packet
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PLANNING & ZONING CXHtISSION
July 8" 1997
7:00 PH
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Howard Larson, Chair
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Garrison Hale, ~oning Admin.