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1997-07-22 PC Agenda Packet CITY OF ALBERTVILLE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Agenda To the best of our knowledge there was no record of an agenda associated with the following minutes. . . . PLAllRIRG & ZORIRG COHKISSIOR Jull' 22, 1997 Albertville City Ball 7:00 PM PRESENT: Chair Howard Larson, Commissioners Carolyn Bauer, Donatus Vetsch, and Dan Robertus, Zoning Administrator Garrison Hale, City Planner Liz Stockman, and Engineer Pete Carlson 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. Chair Larson opened the public hearing. Doug Psyk questioned park fees. Stockman discussed fee being increased due to trails. Total park and trail costs divided by number of proposed units equals $1,300 per unit. Discussion followed on trail installs - planner stated trails should go in as development occurs. Developer Psyk was concerned about installation of trails. Concern focused on construction equipment driving on trails and breaking them down. Developer Don Jensen of Pi I ot Land Development fel t fees increase should go slowly. Plan is strong and aggressive, NRP Plan based on ci ties wi th greater densi ty per square mi Ie. Jensen compared neighboring communities and stated Albertville is high in proposed fee matrix. Analysis shows $0 from industrial/commercial. Moved to residential dwelling units. Planner Stockman discussed commercial/industrial fees. Liz Stockman agrees with Don Jensen on commercial/industrial fees and a look at them is appropriate. Jensen believes underdeveloped existing facilities need to be funded from existing monies. New facilities receive benefit on new development and park dedication fees. Stockman reminded that existing parks serve all and as much are eligible for funds from new dedication. Chair Larson explained the communi ty wants parks. More equipment may be required. Jensen suggested park equipment pricing high due I iabi I i ty. Stockman stated costs may be low by actual build date. . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 22, 1997 Page 2 of 3 Don Jensen suggested a peer review on park system for reality check. Desire to see projection of other revenues. Pete Carlson suggested trail costs going to building permit and parks to park dedication fees. Liz stockman introduced Mayor's concerns. Raise fee to $1,700. Jim Brown's letter focused on residential fees of $1,300 and $25 for existing. Donatus Vetsch explained total plan went beyond reality based on community philosophy and estimated costs of $4.7 million with trails over half. Liz Stockman's method of cost determination was the same as others use in nine county area. How to handle timing on commercial/industrial fee payments. Don Jensen stated other communities setup land in advance. start putting equipment 1n as affordable and city can maintain. Chair Larson liked the split funding for fees. asked to balance revenue/expenditures. Don J ens en Larson asked Jensen about ideas - Jensen suggested reducing number of tennis courts and forget Southwest Park. Separate trails from parks. Balance budget forecasting to real build. Commissioners Bauer, Robertus and Vetsch are considering a scaled back version of the park plan. Chair Larson reminded of cost increases on items over time. STMA youth ballfields representatives were present to discuss ballfields. Soccer will need employees to maintain. Jensen desired more public input. Commissioners discussed fee setting. Robertus discussed ballfields for adults. Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 9:07 pm. Chair Larson moved (maintenance/trails). fees to and annual charge Robertus discussed fairness. Need to balance. John Vetsch discussed effects of LGA & HACA on other communities. Robertus discus.sed fairness and keeping up with time. John Vetsch wants park fees competitive with neighbors. Commissioner decided that the Parks & Trails Plan would need another review depending on the outcome of Park Dedication Fee actions. . . . PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION July 22, 1997 Page 3 of 3 Moved by Vetsch, supported by Bauer to continue the Comprehensive Parks & Trails Plan to the Planning & Zoning meeting August 12, 1997, meeting. All voted aye. Moved by Vetsch, supported by Bauer to continue the public hearing on Parks & Trails fees to August 12, 1997 at 7:00 pm. All voted aye. Moved by Bauer, supported by Robertus to adjourn at 9:40 pm. All voted aye. Howard Larson, Chair ~;U- Garrison Hale, Zoning Admin.