1997-10-14 PC Agenda Packet
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PLANNING & ZONING CXHtISSION
October 14, 1997
7:00 PH
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CALL ,.0 ORDER/ROLL
(Chair/5ecretary/~ssian)
AGENDA
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Regular Meeting - September 9, 1997
3. SPECIAL ORDER
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Comp Plan/Zoning Map Amendment - Order public hearing for
November
Conditional Use Permit to allow outside storage
International Country, Inc.
An Ordinance Amending the Albertville Zoning Ordinance
(1988-12) Relating to Minimum Garage Size, Screening,
Landscaping, Back Yards, Structure Placement Above High
Water Elevations, Usable Open Space, Building
Construction Standards, Parking Standards and PUD
Regulations
An Ordinance Amending the Albertvi 11 e Sign Ordinance
(1987-3) Relating to Billboards, Commercial/Industrial
Real Estate Signs , and Wind Load Requirements
An Ordinance Amending the Albertville Subdivision
Ordinance Relating to the Elevations of Wetlands or
Shorelines, Required Upland Lot Area and Tree Planting by
Developers
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4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Zoning Administrator)
a. Budget 1998 - Council Preliminary Findings
Resolution #1996-58 (Resolution Establishing Consultant
Utilization Guidelines)
b. Consul tant Time - Cost Management (Further Consideration)
Ift.V BUSIIIESS
a. RESOLUTION FINDING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 9 AND THE
MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1 CONSISTENT
WITH THE PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
b. Establish date for November meeting (Veteran's Day)
c. Albertville Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Discussion)
d. Order public hearing for the regular November meeting to
consider "Ordinance Amending Section A-600. 8 and A-600 .15
of the Albertville Subdivision Ordinance by Changing the
Park Dedi cation Fee and Percent Land Dedication Fee,
Requiring the Construction of Trails by Developers and
Setting Forth Guidelines for Park and Trail Design"
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Order public hearing for the November regular meeting to
rezone the Cedar Creek Golf Course Master Plan from R-IA
to PUD
6. ADJOURRHER'l' (~ssion)
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PLA8IRG & ZOJIIRG COItHISSIOJI
October 14, 1997
Albertville City Ball
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Chair Howard Larson, Commissioners Carolyn Bauer, Jim
Brown, Donatus Vetsch, and I 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 Robertus, supported by Bauer, to approve the minutes
of the September 9, 1997, minutes. All voted aye.
Chair Larson moved to discussion of the Comprehensive
Plan/Zoning Map and ordering a public hearing.
David Licht was present to give the Commission members a
history on Highway Business Zoning from 57th street NE along both
sides of CSAH 19 to 50th Street NE. Issues on the added business
zoning would bring Albertvi 11 e to five mi 11 ion square feet of
commercial zoning (equal to two "Mall of America's"). Questions--
What is the need? Buffering, demand, need? Purpose based on
rationale.
Richard Sybrant spoke to his interest in town house (20 acres)
development on property at corner of CSAH 19 and CSAH 37. Mr.
Sybrant is interested in zoning higher than single family.
Mr. Licht discussed issue of open space versus buffer factor.
Commercial zoning may create buffer requirements. Stockman offered
the concept of deeper lots abutting arterials/collector roads and
using screening to buffer road noise.
Commissioner Robertus stated the entire issue of Comp Plan
amendments are premature. Commissioner Brown is concerned about
spot zoning and feels business should grow from central business
area and extend contiguously out.
Chair Larson explained about his concern over changing the
Comp Plan for multiple housing. Larson believed the City had
allowed sufficient zoning for multiple housing.
Moved by Robertus, supported by Brown, to inform City Council
a public hearing for a Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Map amendment from
57th Street NE to 50th Street NE along both sides of CSAH #19 for
highway business will not be called at this time based on the fact
it is premature in accordance with applications on file. All voted
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Planner Stockman moved to International Country, Inc. of
Albertville who wanted to request outside storage. Mr. Torn Franke
was present to discuss outside storage as a marketing tool to
attract customers in. Specialty is German antiques.
Chair Larson requested number of items stored outside. No
actual number provided.
Ci ty PI anner Stockman wi th Zoning Administrator Hal e expl ained
the requirements of a Conditional Use Permit. Country Antiques
uses the side yard to show their wares.
Commissioner Vetsch asked about equal treatment of businesses
on storage issue. Mr. Franke explained retail needs to catch the
eye of the traveler.
Stockman asked about specifying outside requirements. Brown
asked what the total area needs would be. Chair Larson explained
process to move ahead on Conditional Use Permit.
Chair Larson opened a public hearing at 7:47 PM on Ordinance
1988-12. Zoning Administrator Hale introduced the Ordinance #1988-
12. Planner Stockman explained the specifics of the ordinance text
amendments concerning Performance Standards..
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Don Jensen from Pilot Land had concerns about affected
property owners being informed of changes. Mr. Jensen offered an
example where more flexibility would be allowed to the building.
Developer Jensen suggested using the Bui I ding Exchange as an
information source for city changes to ordinance affecting
performance standards.
Commissioner Vetsch posed the question how to handl e ordinance
enforcement of screening requirements. Planner Stockman explained
the Zoning Administrator and/or Building Official are responsible
for enforcement. Vetsch then asked, will the city enforce and is
sufficient staff/consultant time available?
Chair Larson continued the public hearing at 8:47 PM on
Ordinance #1988-12 (Performance Standards).
Chair Larson opened the public hearing on Ordinance #1987-3
(Sign Ordinance) at 8:48 PM.
Ci ty PI anner Stockman introduced the ordinance. Stockman
explained that City Attorney Couri forwarded a memo on rights of
sign companies under federal law.
Keith Franklin of Franklin Outdoor Advertising and Eric
Canfield of Hoey Sign Company were present to discuss the proposed
changes. Pfeffer Company Real tors were present on temporary signs.
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Discussion was held on spacing and re-establishment after
damage of fifty percent (50%) Commissioner Brown wants to see
audience attendees back up complaints about the proposed ordinances
amendments.
Mr. Jim Franklin addressed billboard signage and explained the
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City welcomed Franklin Outdoor Signs several years ago with their
headquarters and billboard signs. Why is outdoor advertising not
welcome any longer?
Mr. Kei th Frankl in concerned about principal use issues.
Stated this issue will lead to lawsuits over property owner rights.
Commissioner Brown refreshed memories on 1,000 foot spacing
and questioned windloading at 30 psi.
Further diicussion took place over principal use and lot size,
platting, access, etc.
Eric Canfield, Hoey Sign Company, discussed principal use for
a sign and not other uses after October 15, 2007. Commissioner
Brown discussed an example of principal use.
Planner Stockman moved on to "for sale" or "rental signs" for
land sale of industrial/commercial sites. Distance was considered.
Pffefer Sign requested expanded sign size to allow for
visibility from the freeway.
Chair Larson closed the public hearing on Ordinance #1987-3
(Sign Ordinance) at 9:49 PM.
Chair Larson reconvened the public hearing on Ordinance #1988-
12 (Performance Standards) at 9:49 PM.
Commissioners and audience members continued the ordinance
review item by item.
Chair Larson continued the public hearing on Ordinance #1988-
12 (Performance Standards) at 10:03 PM.
Chair Larson continued the public hearing on Ordinance
Amending the Albertville subdivision Ordinance at 10:04 PM to
November 10, 1997, at 7:00 PM.
Hale explained the Don's Bus Garage Tax Increment Financing
Project for a new building, road and site improvements.
Moved by Brown, supported by Bauer to adopt RESOLUTION FINDING
THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 9
AND THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 CONSISTENT
WITH THE PLANS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ALBER'l'VILLE. All
voted aye.
Moved by Bauer, supported by Vetsch, to establish the regular
November Planning & Zoning Meeting on Monday, November 10,1997, at
7:00 PM due to Veteran's Day. All voted aye.
Moved by Brown, supported by Robertus, to establish a public
hearing at 7:00 PM on November 10, 1997, to consider changing the
park dedication fee and percent land dedication fee. All voted
aye.
Moved by Robertus, supported by Bauer, to establish a public
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hearing at 7:00 PM on November 10, 1997, to consider a rezoning for
the Cedar Creek Golf Course Master Plan from R1-A to PUD. All
voted aye.
Moved by Brown, supported by Bauer, to adjourn at 10:12 PM.
All voted aye.
Howard Larson, Chair
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Garrison Hale, -Zoning Admin.
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