2004-03-09 PC Minutes
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City of Albertville
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes
March 9, 2004
Albertville City Hall
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT AGENDA
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Chair Sharon Leintz, Commission members Frank Kocon, Scott Dorenbush, Dan
Wagner, and Tiffany Meza, Council Liaison Tom Fay, 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.
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AGENDA:
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member Wagner to
approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
approve the minutes of February 10,2004, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes with one
minor revision. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
INTRODUCE NEW MEMBER - Tiffany Meza
Commission members welcomed Tiffany.
2004 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE
The commission members reviewed planning schedule. Commission scheduled was accepted by
the commission as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ALBERT VILLAS 7TH ADDITION
REZONE FROM R -1 A TO R -4 CPUD)
. Chair Leintz opened the public hearing for Albert Villas Seventh Addition at 7:06 p.m.
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City Planner Brixius informed the commission that the electronic file did not transmit properly.
The commission members were given a full-scale site plan.
City Planner Brixius then began reviewing the site plan. The developer has submitted an
application for concept plan review, rezoning and Comprehensive Plan amendment for Albert
Villas Seventh Addition. The site, located south of Jason Avenue (CSAH 18) and east of Kassell
Avenue, is zoned R-IA, 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 a Comprehensive Plan amendment to permit construction of74 residential units on
the site (12 twin homes, 32 four-plex style units and 30 row-style town homes).
Matt Davich was present representing Edina Development to go into further detail of the site
plan.
Rick Wienowski was also present to go over the site plan.
Chair Leintz's comment was that they tripled the density from the original concept.
Rick stated that they are flexible with getting the numbers down, but he did feel it would work
nicely.
Council Liaison Fay asked if a concept plan was presented to the Commission or Council.
City Planner Brixius stated that it went to stafflevel and to the best of his knowledge it was
never presented to the Commission or Council.
Commission member Kocon's concern is that we have a number oftownhomes going up now
and that the insurance costs are consistently rising. Again he stated the same concern as Chair
Leintz of the congestion.
Chair Leintz asked if they considered doing a mixed blend of housing. Go with some single
family and some townhomes.
Rick stated that because of the ponding area it was difficult to come up with a blended plan.
Commission member Meza had concerns with the housing density on a busy road as well.
Jon Sutherland asked ifthere was a ditch that goes through the development.
Matt and Rick confirmed that there is a ditch that goes through the development. They would
address the drainage issues as they develop the site.
There was a considerable amount of discussion about the number of housing units. The
Commission seemed very concerned about the congestion of traffic.
Chair Leintz asked if there were any comments from the audience.
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There was one comment that the developer purchased the land, has a considerable amount of it
built out and should have reaped some of the benefits of the purchase, thus going to a less dense
housing unit plan shouldn't hurt the developer.
There was a question brought up regarding a park issue.
City Planner Brixius reminded the commission a number of time that staff recommended denial
of this rezoning request.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing 7:48 p.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Dorenbush, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
deny the rezoning from R-IA to R-4. Motion carried unanimously.
OTHER BUSINESS
FLOORING AMERICA
SITE AND BUILDING REVIEW
City Planner Brixius stated that if this site looks familiar it is because we approved a plan in June
of2003. Flooring America has submitted a proposal to build a new multi-tenant commercial
building within Albertville along 6ih Street NE, north of the Albertville Premium Outlets. This
lot is designated as Lot 1, Block 2 of the industrial park located in northwest Albertville. The
site plan has been reviewed and the following report outlines the findings and recommendations.
NAC believes that the proposal provides a good opportunity to use a site that is ready for
development. The development is compatible with existing zoning, and is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Charles Radloffthe project engineer was present to go over the site plan. He stated that they
would have no problem re-Iocating the trash enclosure to another location on the site. He also
addressed the lighting issues and stated they would change them to the shoebox type.
Commission member Kocon asked if the top portion of the building would remain grey.
City Planner Brixius stated it is item number two ofthe recommendations. It is the
commission's decision if they want to change it.
Zoning Administrator Sutherland asked if the trash enclosures would meet the Futrell Fire
Consult & Design codes.
There was concern regarding the drive aisle behind the building, with the trash enclosure
relocated in the rear of the building.
Council liaison Fay asked if there would be sufficient parking on the site if some day the
building is sold and becomes retail?
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City Planner Brixius commented that there would not be sufficient parking if the site were to be
sold some day in the distant future and become retail.
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
approve the site and building plans subject to the nine recommendations by the City Planner
Brixius. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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