1999-02-09 PC Agenda Packet
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 9, 1999
7:00PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT
AGENDA
2. MINUTES
. January 12, 1999, regular meeting
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Vinge Commercial Park
. Preliminary & Final Plat
(b) Albertville Crossing
. Rezone from R-l to B-3
. Rezone from R-l to R-5
. Rezone from B-3 to R-5
. Rezone R-l to P/I
. Rezone R-I to R-5
. Preliminary Plat
. CUP/PUD
4. OTHER BUSINESS
. Final Plat - Center Oaks 4th Addition
5. ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
February 9, 1999
Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Commission Members Carolyn Bauer, Ed Budde, Keith Franklin,
Jim Brown, Ray Meyer and Council Liaison Patti Stalberger, Zoning Administrator
Kevin Mealhouse and Planner Al Brixius
Chair Brown called the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to
order.
Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Franklin seconded the
motion. All voted aye.
Bauer made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1999, regular
meeting as presented. Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Chair Brown opened the public hearing to consider the preliminary and final plat
of Vinge Commercial Park at 7 :05 PM. Due to a lack of information available and the
need for variances, Chair Brown continued the public hearing to March 9.
Chair Brown opened the public hearing to consider the Albertville Crossings
rezoning requests, the preliminary plat and CUP/PUD.
City Planner Al Brixius reviewed the project with the Commission. Brixius stated
that he has not been provided with specific information regarding the proposed
townhouse area. Brixius also recommended that Commission consider the rezoning
request from the current R-l zone to B-2 to be compatible with the currently zoned B-2
property. Zoning to B-2 instead of B-3 will not affect the development as proposed.
Lyle Christianson, the developer of the project, told the Commission that trails
would be included in the plat and that a berm would be constructed as a buffer between
the commercial properties and the residential properties.
Chair Brown asked for comments from the public.
Connie Anderson questioned whether a park would be included on the plat. Al
Brixius stated that City Park is located on the other side of 57th Street. The Commission
and the Council would need to decide if they want more park land or would prefer a cash
park dedication.
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Dan Robertus is opposed to the medium density portion of the proposal and does
not feel the City needs more commercial zoning.
Tim Phillips is concerned that property values in his neighborhood would be
lowered with the addition of more townhouses.
Zoning Administrator Kevin Mealhouse pointed out that Lots 7, 8, and 9 of Block
5 proposed as single family lots do not meet the minimum lot width requirement and
would require a variance.
Gary Barthel expressed concern that flooding other properties will occur if this
development goes in.
Dennis Marx stated the City needs more commercial tax base before adding more
medium density zoning.
Planner Al Brixius suggested that the Commission not approve the medium
density zoning until the developer presents specific plans for the townhouses to be
constructed there.
Mike Becker is opposed to the multi-family zoning.
Dan Anderson is concerned over who will pay for the traffic lights that may be
necessary.
Jim Zachman questioned whether either 56th or 55th Street should be connected to
Lambert Avenue. Chair Brown feels that there would be no benefit to the residents of
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Lander Avenue to have 55 Street extended to Lambert Avenue.
An easement for a trail towards the high school will be provided.
Commissioner Meyer does not like multi-family homes. He suggests that the
proposed multi-family be changed to all single family lots.
Commissioner Budde believes the transition from residential to commercial is too
dense.
Planner Brixius suggested that the Commission table the PUDIC UP request at this
time until more information can be gathered.
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Bauer made a motion to continue the public hearing to the March 9th meeting in
order to give the developer time to revise his plans. Meyer seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Planner Brixius presented the final plat for Center Oaks 4th Addition. Brixius
explained that the final plat is consistent with the approve preliminary plat and
recommends final plat approval.
Meyer made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact & Recommendation
recommending the City Council grant final plat approval to Center Oaks 4th Addition.
Franklin seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Bauer made a motion to adjourn. Meyer seconded the motion. All->,oted aye.
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Linda Goeb, City Clerk