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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT AGENDA
2. MINUTES
a. August 14, 2007 regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Albertville Marketplace (Phil Morris Property) - Site and Building Plan Review
b. Sign Ordinance Amendment - Freeway Sign Heights
c. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Planned Unit Development
d. 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code Amendment - Zoning Fees
4. OTHER BUSINESS
5. ADJOURNMENT
"A quorum of Council members may be present."
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
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COUNTY OF WRIGHT )
Bridget Miller, being first duly sworn, says that on this 7th day of September 2007,
Bridget posted the documents as shown on the reverse side a true copy of each
thereof at 12:45 p.m. at the Albertville City Offices in the window, at the City of
Albertville, County of Wright, State of Minnesota.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this~day Of~, 2007.
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PLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 11,2007
Albertville Council Chamber
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT AGENDA
PRESENT: Chair Sharon Leintz, Vice-chair Frank Kocon, and Commission member Dale
Edgren, Council liaison Dan Wagner, City Planner Al Brixius, Zoning Administrator/Building
Official Jon Sutherland, and City Clerk Bridget Miller
ABSENT: Commission members Denise Prow and Scott Dorenbush
Chair Leintz called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Albertville to
order at 7 :00 p.m.
ADOPT AGENDA
MOTION BY Vice-chair Kocon, seconded by Commission member Edgren to approve the
agenda as presented and on file in the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
MOTION BY Vice-chair Kocon, seconded by Commission member Edgren to approve the
August 14, 2007 regular Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as presented and on file in
the office of the City Clerk. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ALBERTVILLE MARKETPLACE (PHIL MORRIS PROPERTY) - SITE AND BUILDING PLAN REVIEW
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing at 7:03 p.m.
City Planner Brixius reported that the reason for the site and building plan review is due to the
condition that the approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) requires review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council if there are
any modifications that changes the building sizes by more than 10%, site circulation, or on-site
parking. Phil Morris has submitted a revised Site and Building Plan Review for the proposed
Albertville Marketplace Development; which includes revisions of the site and building plans
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that alters the building size and arrangements on Lots 1 and 4 to allow for a larger building for
the proposed restaurant and reduction in the shopping center building to balance the parking area
between the two sites, and alterations to the landscape plan and the grading plan.
The building sizes proposed for Lot 1 and Lot 4 are to be one restaurant and two multiple tenant
retail buildings. The larger restaurant on Lot 4, known as Building C, is shown as a 7,300
square-foot building; the original size building approved was a 5,000 square-foot building. The
two multiple tenant retail buildings on Lot I are a larger building known as 'Building A' that
was originally approved in 2006 to be a 8,200 square-foot building that remains the same and a
smaller building known as 'Building B' that was originally approved in 2006 to be a 7,400
square-foot building has been reduced to a 4,460 square-foot building. The layout of Lot 1 and
Lot 4 have changed the parking lot and traffic circulation configuration within the site; therefore
requiring Planning and Zoning Commission approval of the alterations of the Site and Building
Plan Review.
Chair Leintz asked if there were any questions or concerns of the Commission regarding the
Albertville Marketplace re-submission of a Site and Building Plan Review.
Council liaison Wagner had a concern with the circulation of the traffic on the north side of the
plan. It appears to be a drive-thru lane, but was unsure of the proper circulation pattern.
Cbmmission members noted drive-thru lanes on other buildings within the site.
City Planner Brixius stated that the circulation on the north side of the building would be a "one-
way", this would allow for truck traffic. The appropriate reduction in the curb-cut behind
Building B was recommended by the Assistant City Engineer. The City is anticipating the
reduced curb-cut would allow for easier truck traffic circulation through the site.
Commission members had a concern with the number of parking stalls on the site and whether it
will be sufficient for the development.
City Planner Brixius reported that with the amended Site and Building Plan Review it does alter
the parking stall calculations. Staffhas reviewed the requirements, which appears that the
number of required parking stalls has been met.
City Planner Brixius brought to the Commission's attention that with the recommendations
submitted in the packet that number one has been addressed prior to the Public Hearing held this
evenmg.
Building OfficiaVZoning Administrator Sutherland brought to the Commission's attention the
fact that there will be a future trail that will run along CSAH 37, the northern part, of the site.
City Planner Brixius accepted the notation from the Building Official/Zoning Administrator
Sutherland to ensure the documentation of the proposed future trail along CSAH 37 on the north
side of the site that will connect to a sidewalk within the site.
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Chair Leintz asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to share comments or
concerns regarding the re-submission of a Site and Building Plan Review for the Albertville
Marketplace Development.
There was no one in the audience that wanted to share comments of concerns regarding the
Albertville Marketplace Development revised Site and Building Plan Review.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing at 7: 2Ip.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Edgren, seconded by Vice-chair Kocon to approve the
Albertville Marketplace (Phil Morris Property) - Site and Building Plan Review with staffs five
(5) recommendations and contingent on City Council approval at the Monday, October 17,2007
regular City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Based on the review of the submitted plans dated August 1, 2007, City Staff
recommends approval the revised site plans for Albertville Marketplace Block I
Lot 1 and Lot 2 with the following conditions:
1. Planning Commission and City Council shall approve or request a change
in the number of parking stalls provided.
2. Building elevation shall be submitted to City Staff for approval prior to
obtaining a building permit. The elevations shall meet the architectural
standards approved with the initial proposal.
3. A trash enclosure for Building A shall be provided.
4. The island separating the drive-thru lane from the one way traffic should be
reduced in size at the east end to allow great maneuverability for garbage
truck to access the trash enclosure without disrupting traffic.
5. The grading plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - FREEWAY SIGN HEIGHTS
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
City Planner Brixius reported that there have been discussions between the City Council,
Planning and Zoning Commission, and staff regarding the amendment to the City's allowance
and requirements for tall pylon signs that are allowed on commercial lots adjacent to 1-94 within
Albertville. While agreeing to reduce the allowable height of the freeway pylon signs, the City
Council disagreed with the current number of allowable ground signs for businesses within the
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freeway area. Council discussed that businesses along the freeway corridor should be allowed
signs to catch the attention of both travelers on the freeway as well as drivers in town.
The language to allow for the amendment is as follows:
1. Commercial lots having one hundred feet (l00') in width immediately adiacent to
and along Interstate Highway 94 (excluding any intervening street or railroad
right-of-way) shall be allowed the following:
1) One freestanding pylon sign not to exceed fifty feet (50') in height. Sign area
shall be determined by section 10-7 -8A3a of the sign ordinance.
2) One freestanding monument sign at the site entrance not to exceed sixty (60)
square-feet in sign area or twelve feet in height.
3) Lots containing an off-premise advertising devise shall only be allowed one
freestanding sign not to exceed fifty feet (50').
Brixius concluded that this language allows double frontage lots along the 1-94 corridor to have
two ground signs with restrictions on the heights and number of freeway oriented signs per lot.
It was recommended by staff that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council
should discuss whether the proposed Ordinance change fits the needs of businesses within the
Albertville city limits.
Chair Leintz asked if the Commission had any questions or concerns with the proposed
amendment to the Ordinance amending Section 10-7-8 of Chapter 7 relating to permitted
business signs.
There were no comments from the Commission members regarding the Ordinance amendment.
Chair Leintz then asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to share their opinions
or concerns regarding the proposed amendment to the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code.
There was no one in the audience that had concerns regarding the amendment.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
MOTION BY Vice-chair Kocon, seconded by Commission member Edgren to approve the Sign
Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Freeway Sign Heights with staffs recommendations
presented and contingent on City Council approval at the Monday, October 1,2007 regular City
Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
City Planner Brixius informed the Commission that during the review ofthe most recent Planned
Unit Development (PUD) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) developments, the City Attorney
questioned if allowing a PUD by a CUP reduced the City's discretion in applying a PUD and its
flexibility. Following the City Attorney's questions, staff has discussed the potential to remove
the allowance of a PUD by CUP, which would provide the City more scrutiny over the PUD
applications and keep the City from being cornered into approving a PUD based on the
ordinance requirements for a CUP.
In summary, Brixius noted that staff is recommending Planning and Zoning and City Council
should discuss whether the proposed Ordinance change fits the needs of development within the
City of Albertville and address any additional questions or concerns.
Chair Leintz asked if there were any Commission members that had concerns with the proposed
amendment to the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code regarding the removal of language that
would allow the City more scrutiny over PUD applications and keeping the CUP applications
separate.
There were no Commission members that had questions or concerns with the Ordinance
amendment.
Chair Leintz asked if there was anyone in the audience that had questions related to the proposed
Ordinance amendment on PUD applications that would be submitted in the future.
There was no one in the audience that wanted to express their concerns regarding the amended
Ordinance regarding PUD applications from businesses or developers.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Edgren, seconded by Vice-chair Kocon to approve the
Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the 2005 Albertville Municipal City Code pertaining to
Planned Unit Development with staffs recommendations and contingent on City Council
approval at the Monday, October 1, 2007 regular City Council meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
2005 ALBERTVILLE MUNICIPAL CITY CODE AMENDMENT - ZONING FEES
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
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City Planner Brixius informed the Commission members that in conjunction with the Budget
process, staff reviews established fees, charges and expenses that are approved by way of a
Zoning Ordinance. Upon review, staff is proposing the following amendments to the established
fees, charges and expenses for various items within the Zoning Section of the 2005 Albertville
Municipal City Code. Brixius brought to the Commission's attention that the changes are in
bold.
ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES ARE IN BOLD
Section Subject Proposed
Fee / Escrow
300.1 Rezoning $400 /$1000
400.2.H Conditional Use Permit $300/ $1,500
500.2.A.3.a Minor Variance $100/$100
500.2.B.2.a Major Variance / Appeals $300/$650
500.2.B.2.a Vacations $300/ $1,000
700.2 Certificate of Occupancy $50
1000.5.B Swimming Pool Permit Building Code Schedule
1000.23.A Temporary Outdoor Seasonal Sales $50
1500.5.B.l Site and Building Plan Review $300/$3,500
1600.3.A Home Occupation $30
1600.3.B Special Home Occupation Permit $300/$1,000
Residential Single Lot $25
1800.2.A Land Filling Permit CommerciallIndustrial/lnstitutional
Single Lot $200 / $1000 per acre
Residential Single Lot $25
1900.3.B Land Excavation, Grading Permit Commercial/Industrial/Institutional
Single Lot $200 / $1000 per acre
2100.3 Essential Service Permit $300 / $1,000 + $50 per lot
2700.4.C.2.b pun Concept Plan $300 / $1,500 + $50 per lot
2700.4.A.l pun Rezoning or Conditional Use
Permit $400 + $50 per lot / $5.000
Administrative Subdivision $400/$1,500
Sketch Plan $200 / $2,500 + $50 per lot
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ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGES ARE IN BOLD
Section Subject Proposed
Fee / Escrow
Preliminary Plat $450 + $50 per lot / $12,500
Final Plat $400 / $5,000
Chair Leintz asked if there were any Commission members who had comments to share
regarding the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance related to fees charged by the City.
There were no comments from the Commission members regarding the proposed Ordinance
amendment regarding Zoning fees the City charges.
Chair Leintz asked if there was anyone in the audience that wanted to discuss the proposed
Zoning fees amendment.
There was no one in the audience to discuss the proposed changes to the Zoning fees.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
MOTION BY Vice-chair Kocon, seconded by Commission member Edgren to approve the 2005
Albertville Municipal City Code Amendment pertaining to Zoning Fees with staff's
recommendations and contingent on City Council approval at the Monday, October 1,2007
regular City Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Commission member Edgren, seconded by Vice-chair Kocon to adjourn at 7:43
p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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