1999-04-13 PC Agenda Packet
. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 13, 1999
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT
AGENDA
2. MINUTES
. March 9, 1999, regular meeting
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3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
(a) Variance request from Sign Ordinance to allow business identification
signs on west side of building and a complex directory sign (Mike
Savitski)
(b) GEM Business Park
. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
. Rezoning
. Conditional Use Permits
. Preliminary & Final Plat
4. OTHER BUSINESS
. Resolution approving TIF # 11 for Gem Business Park
5. ADJOURNMENT
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
April 13, 1999
Albertville City Hall
7 :00 PM
PRESENT: Chair Jim Brown, Commission Members Carolyn Bauer, Ed Budde,
Keith Franklin, Ray Meyer and Council Liaison Patti Stalberger, City Administrator
Linda Goeb, City Attorney Mike Couri and Planner Al Brixius
Chair Brown called the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission to
order.
The agenda was amended by adding the following under Other Business:
· Training for new Planning Commission members
· Discuss rescheduling Planning Commission meetings to Wednesdays
Bauer made a motion to approve the agenda as amended. Franklin seconded the motion.
All voted aye.
Bauer made a motion to approve the minutes of the March 9, 1999, regular
meeting as presented. Budde seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Chair Brown opened the public hearing to consider the variance request for Mike
Savitski's commercial building. The variance requested would allow Savitski to install
three (3) 4'X8' wall signs on the west side of the building. The city's Sign Ordinance
allows each tenant in a multiple building to display a business sign on the front of the
building.
Zoning Administrator Mealhouse reports that the Savitski building is unique in
that there are tenant spaces with separate entrances on the side of the building.
Mealhouse recommends that variance be granted with the following restrictions:
1. No more than three (3) 4'X8' signs are permitted on the west side of the building.
2. All signs must be located at the same height.
3. No other variance for signs are granted for this building.
Chair Brown called for comments from the public. There were none, and the
public hearing was closed.
Meyer made a motion to approve Zoning Administrator's Mealhouse's findings
and to recommend the City Council grant a variance to allow three 4'X8' signs on the
west side of the Savitski Commercial Building. Bauer seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
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Chair Brown opened the public hearings on the GEM Business Park.
Planner Al Brixius reviewed the project and his report with the Commission.
GEM Development LLC has submitted a number of applications to allow a new business
to come to the community. The proposed Land of Lakes Granite Company will consist
of a granite fabrication company with office space, wholesale and retail sales, and
showroom area. The development will be located at the comer of 62nd Street NE and
proposed MacIver Avenue NE.
The property totals 6.9 acres and is currently zoned B-3. A Comprehensive Plan
amendment is necessary to rezone the property 1-2, as requested. Brixius stated that the
proposed 1-2 used is compatible with the adjoining properties. Subject to approval of the
Comprehensive Plan amendment and the rezoning to 1-2, the applicant is seeking
preliminary and final plat approval to combine the existing three parcels into one lot.
Three Conditional Use Permits are also being requested by the applicant for the
following:
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Retail Sales in an Industrial District
Reduced parking
Industrial Use in the Shoreland Overlay District
Brixius recommends approval of all requested items.
Commissioner Franklin inquired about the hours of operations and the noise
generated. Eric Dudley, one of the developers, explained that the fabrication portion of
the business would probably operates from 5 :00 AM to 5 :00 PM weekdays with the retail
portion probably open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. There will be minimal noise
emanating outside of the building from the fabrication area.
Dudley further explained that there are currently six employees in the fabrication
end and four employees in the tile warehouse. He hopes to add 8-10 additional
employees over the next few years.
The Commission also reviewed the letter dated March 29, 1999, from City
Engineer Peter Carlson in which he recommended that concrete curb and gutter be
installed around all paved surfaces to help facilitate drainage. In an update, dated April
13, 1999, Carlson indicates that at a minimum, concrete curb and gutter is required along
the westerly driveway. Though not required by ordinance, curbing the remainder of the
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paved surfaces would improve drainage, however, Carlson states, it is not essential
drainage and could be deleted.
Dudley told the Commission that the building project is $250,000 over preliminary
budget and the developer would prefer not to be required to add non-essential curbing.
Chair Brown called for comments from the public. There was none.
Meyer made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact & Recommendation
amending the land use plan from commercial to industrial and to recommend approval of
rezoning the parcel from B-3 to 1-2. Bauer seconded the motion. All voted aye.
Franklin made a motion to approve the Findings of Fact & Recommendation
granting preliminary and final plat for the GEM Business Park, granting approval of the
site plan, and the approval of Conditional Use Permits for (1) reduction of parking
requirements, (2) development of industrial use with the Shoreline Overlay District, and
(3) retail sales in an industrial zone. Budde seconded the motion. All voted aye.
City Attorney Couri reviewed the TIF District proposed for Land of Lakes Title
Co. The TIF District is a pay-as-you-go district with a budget of approximately
$428,000. The City is obligated to pay 10% of the total captured tax increment out of
General Fund monies as its Local Contribution to the TIF District. The City Council also
has the option of spending up to 20% of the entire increment off-site.
Meyer made a motion to approve CITY OF ALBERTVILLE PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION #1 titled RESOLUTION FINDING THE TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT NO. 11 AND THE MODIFICATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO.1 CONSISTENT WITH THE
PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE. Bauer
seconded the motion. All voted aye.
The three newest members of the Planning Commission will attend the Land Use
Planning Workshop in St. Cloud on April 29, 1999.
Due to conflicting summer schedules, Franklin made a motion to move the regular
Planning Commission meeting dates from the second Tuesday of the month to the second
Wednesday of the month for the months of May, June, July and August. Bauer seconded
the motion. All voted aye.
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Bauer made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 PM. Budde seconded the motion. All
voted aye.
Jim Brown, Chair
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