2004-02-10 PC Minutes
City of Albertville
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes
February 10, 2004
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Albertville City Hall
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Chair Sharon Leintz, Commission members Frank Kocon, Scott Dorenbush, and
Dan Wagner, Council Liaison LeRoy Berning, City Planner Alan Brixius, Zoning Administrator
Jon Sutherland and City Clerk/Secretary Bridget Miller.
Chair Leintz called the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of the City of Albertville to
order at 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA:
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member
Dorenbush to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Commission member Dorenbush, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
approve the minutes of December 9,2003, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes with one
minor revision. Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
INTERVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CANDIDATES
Chair Leintz opened the interview process. She asked if the two candidates would step
up to the podium to introduce themselves to the commission and explain a little about
why they would like to serve on the commission.
Jason Heuring proceeded to the podium first. He began by stating that he grew up in
Albertville. He currently works in Albertville. He would like to get more involved in
helping plan the future of Albertville.
Tiffany Meza proceeded to the podium second. She briefly went over her application
and went into a little more detail. She had originally applied about a year ago. She
shared with the commission that she is in the accounting field. She would have the
financial background but doesn't have much planning experience. They have been in
the area for a number of years and would like to get more involved with the future
planning of Albertville.
After interviewing Chair Leintz stated that the commission members would collect their ratings
and make a recommendation for appointment at the next city council meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
There were no Public hearings at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
D.MICHAEL B's BAR & GRILL - SITE AND PLAN REVIEW
City Planner Brixius reviewed the site plan before the commission. He handed out updated
renderings of the site and building plan.
The purpose of this item is to consider site and building plan approval for D. Michael B's Bar
and Grill to be located off of County Road 19 in Albertville. The subject site is part of the
Shoppes at Towne Lakes One Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the underlying site is zoned
B-2A, Limited Business and guided by the Comprehensive Plan as Commercial.
Development of a restaurant site was contemplated in October 2003 during the City review and
approval ofthe Shoppes at Towne Lakes One Preliminary Plat and PUD. The City Council
considered approval of a 6,300 square foot future restaurant site subject to the applicant filling a
specific sitelbuilding plan at a future date to be reviewed in detail by city staff, Planning
Commission and City Council. The overall design of the PUD includes an integrated shopping
area that provides shared parking and access arrangements. As part of the PUD, a reduction in
the required parking site was approved for Lots 5 and 6, (restaurant and hotel sites) to
accomplish a reduction in the amount of impervious surface for the project and to accommodate
the individual needs of the retailers and hospitality businesses that share parking lot
arrangements. Additionally, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was approved with the PUD,
which allowed for flexibility from Shoreland District impervious surface standards to allow an
overall impervious surface of 67 percent for the retail area.
Based upon the PUD approvals granted for the Shoppes at Towne Lakes One, and requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance, there is additional detail that needs to be supplied by the applicant for
site plan approval. A major issue relates to the proposed building setbacks for the restaurant that
do not comply with the approved PUD. Additionally, the applicant needs to provide parking lot
circulation, loading, snow storage/removal and additional details regarding proposed exterior
materials, trash enclosure and landscape/screening and irrigation.
The representatives were present David and Debborah Bistodeau, as well as Dave Hempel from
CPDC.
Dave asked the commission if the setback is negotiable. Could they go with a 20-foot setback?
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The commission discussed the setback issue. The commission would not have a problem
reducing the 30-foot setback to 25-foot setback. From the north property line only, with the final
decision would coming from the City Council.
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MOTION BY Commission member Dorenbush, seconded by Commission member Wagner to
amend the PUD for the setback reducing it from 30-foot setback to 25-foot setback on the north
side ofthe plan. They did not reduce the 25-foot setback. Motion carried unanimously.
There were additional concerns regarding the sidewalk, snow removal, and the seating area.
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
approve the revisions of the City Planner's report making note of the changes on the Findings of
Fact that would be presented to the City Council at the March 1,2004 meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
INDUSTRIAL PARK SIGNS
City Planner Brixius addressed the background of the industrial park signs. The City Council
has directed staff to look at size and height requirements for signage within the Industrial
District. The City Council has voiced some concern regarding pylon signage within the
Industrial District.
Currently, the ordinance states that in industrial areas, "not more than one ground sign along
each public street which access is available for the parcel. The total area of such ground sign
shall not exceed 200 square feet and the maximum sign height is 30 feet."
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MOTION BY Commission member Wagner; seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
recommend sending this to the City Council. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE WETLAND/SHORELAND
Chair Leintz continued the public hearing for the wetland / shoreland ordinance at 8:02 p.m.
City Planner Brixius reviewed the Wetland Systems District. He stated that it came about when
the Third Phase of the Outlets was being developed.
The City of Albertville has determined that wetlands serve to maintain water quality by filtering
water that is discharged into ground water aquifers and by retaining inorganic sediments,
toxicants, and nutrients. The City recognizes that buffer strips surrounding wetlands protect
shorelines from erosion while serving to filter sediment, chemicals and other nutrients before
storm water discharges into the wetland. Buffer strips are also beneficial in providing habitat for
wildlife.
There was no one present from the public.
Closed the public hearing - 8:20 p.m.
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PLANNING REPORT
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Larry Kruse
Alan Brixius
NAC File
No.
March 2, 2004
City of Albertville - Albert Villas ih Addition
Edina Development Corporation Request for Rezoning,
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Concept Plan Review
163.06-04.02
BACKGROUND
Edina Development Corporation has submitted an application for concept plan review,
rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for Albert Villas ih Addition. The site,
located south of Jason Avenue (CSAH 18) and east of Kassell Avenue, is zoned R-1A,
Residential Single Family District and guided for low density residential development by
the Albertville Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site
and Comprehensive Plan amendment to permit construction of 74 residential units on I..
the site (12 twin homes, 32 four-plex style units and 30 row-style town homes).
The residential subdivision known as Albert Villas was approved as a single-family
residential development. Implementation of the Albert Villas residential subdivision
included rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the designation of
the site from agricultural/rural to low density residential. Albert Villas 15t through 3rd
Additions were zoned R-1A PUD and 4th through 6th additions were zoned R-1A.
Attachments:
Exhibit A Concept Plan of Albert Villas ih Addition
Exhibit B Four-plex Elevations (2 pages)
Exhibit C Townhome elevations (3 pages)
Exhibit D Photographs of Various Town home Styles
Exhibit E Previous submittals
Proposed Project/Proposed Improvements
The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site, a Comprehensive Plan amendment,
and concept plan review to construct 12 twin homes, 32 four-plex style units and 30
row-style town homes on the site.
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