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City of Albertville
Planning & Zoning Commission l\linutes
May 11, 2004
Albertville City Hall
CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT AGENDA
7:00 PM
PRESENT: Chair Sharon Leintz, Commission members Scott Dorenbush, Dan Wagner, Frank
Kocon, and Tiffany Meza, Council Liaison LeRoy Berning, City Planner Alan Brixius, 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:
Add item 5.a. Karston Cove 3rd Update
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member Wagner to
approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES:
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
approve the March 9,2004, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes with additional comments
from a resident. Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
WRIGHT-HENNEPIN SUBSTATION
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT HEARING
CUP FOR TRANSMISSION PIPELINES
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing for Wright-Hennepin Substation at 7:05 p.m.
City Planner Brixius began his report to the Commission. He stated that Wright-Hennepin
Electric has requested approval of a Conditional Use Pennit to allow the construction of an
115/12.5 kV electrical sub-station upon a 4.0-acre site located south of 70th Street and east of
proposed Keystone A venue. In conjunction with the proposal, Great River Energy is proposing
to construct approximately 350 feet of new 115 k V transmission line to energize the substation.
The new line would tap into an existing Xcel Energy line located south of the proposed
substation site.
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The proposed site was suggested by the City of Albertville as a means of limiting the length of
overhead lines within the City and moving the transmission lines away from County Road 19.
The 4.0-acre site was created through an administrative subdivision approved by the City.
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It is staff's recommendation based upon review of the application, our office recommends
approval of the conditional use permit subject to the following conditions:
1. Interim access is found to be acceptable with the following conditions:
a. Half the future right-of-way for Keystone A venue is dedicated to the City as part of
the administrative subdivision.
b. The applicant agrees to pay its share of street and utility costs associated with the
Keystone Avenue improvement at the time Keystone A venue is constructed.
c. With the construction of Keystone A venue, the interim access from 70th Street is
eliminated and restored with berms and landscaping.
2. Parking lot improvements may be deferred until direct access from Keystone A venue is
established. All on-street parking shall meet the following conditions:
a. Parking lots shall be paved and have a continuous concrete perimeter curb.
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b. All parking stalls shall be striped with 9-foot by 20-foot dimensions.
3. The City approves the environmental assessment.
4. Landscaping plan be revised to include:
a. Staggered rows of six to eight foot tall Black Hills spruce planted on berms with a
15 foot on center spacing. This shall apply to the northeast, north and west
property lines.
b. The plan be revised to have six to eight foot tall Black Hills spruce trees planted 15
feet on center and will replace the low growing vegetation along the south property
line.
c. The landscaping plan must identifY the type of ground cover restoration after
grading proposed for the balance of the site.
5. Subject to the review and comment of the City Engineer related to grading, drainage
and wetlands.
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The applicant submitted detailed building elevations. Said building shall comply with
building material requirements for the I-I District.
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7. Other than the infrastructure illustrated on the site plan, no outdoor storage of other
equipment shall be allowed on site.
In conclusion the essential service use is considered compatible with the area in which it is
proposed. As such, our office recommends approval of the CUP subject to the fulfillment of the
conditions listed at the beginning of this report.
Commission member Meza asked about the towers visibility?
Dale Aukee from Great River Energy informed the commission members as to the location of
the towers.
Commission member Kocon asked about a timetable for the temporary road?
City Planner Brixius did not have a definite timetable as to when the permanent road would be
constructed.
Zoning Administrator Sutherland had a concern with the costs for the road installation - who
will be paying, and how will they pay for it. Also asked if the site be completely graded?
Mr. Aukee and Mr. Bauernschmitt both stated that the site will be graded and there will be an
agreement as to the cost for the road.
There was a question regarding the benn height and the building elevations.
Mr. Aukee and Mr. Bauernschmitt confirmed that both of these issues would be addressed.
Commission member Meza inquired if the parking lot will be paved at this time or will they wait
until the permanent road is in place.
Chair Leintz asked if there were any questions or concerns from the audience. There were no
comments.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing 7:30 p.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Dorenbush, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
approve the Environmental Assessment Hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
approve the CUP for Transmission Pipelines with the additional recommendations made by the
City Planner. Motion carried unanimously.
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TOWNE LAKES SWIMMING POOL A.~D OFF-SITE PARKING
CUP - OFF-SITE PARKING SITE AND BUILDING REVIEW
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Chair Leintz opened the public hearing for Towne Lakes Swimming Pool and Off-site Parking at
7:32 p.m.
City Planner Brixius went over the background regarding the site plan before the commission.
Contractor Property Developers Company has submitted an application for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a community center and swimming pool to be located on Lot 3, Block 1 Towne
Lakes 3rd Addition, and off-street parking on Outlot A of Towne Lake 4th. The site is located
along the western portion of West Laketowne Drive and within the Towne Lakes residential
development. The site is zoned PUD to accommodate residential development. Final Plat of
Towne Lakes 3rd Addition occurred June of2003. The current proposal calls for parking to occur
within Outlot A of the Final Plat of Towne Lakes 3rd Addition. A CUP is necessary to
accommodate the proposed off-street parking.
In conclusion, the proposed swimming pool and CUP for off-site parking are consistent with the
approved Towne Lakes PUD and preliminary plat. Staff recommends approval with the
following conditions:
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The pool is shifted five feet west to provide a 50-foot setback from the single-family
lot to the east.
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2. The applicant maintains a 50-foot setback from the OHWL of School Lake.
3. The following conditions shall be imposed with the off-site parking lot:
a. The Towne Lakes homeowners association shall own and maintain the parking lot.
b. The parking lot shall not be used for any outdoor sales or storage.
c. No signage or advertising shall be located within the parking lot.
4. The applicant shall provide a revised planting schedule that identifies plant sizes.
5. The putting green shall be removed from Outlot A.
6. The applicant shall provide a lighting and photometric plan for all outdoor lighting.
Said lighting must comply with Section 1000.10 of the Albertville Zoning Ordinance
and approved by City staff.
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The applicant shall obtain a building permit for the pool and address the following:
a. Provide fence details.
b. Provide gate latch details.
c. Demonstrate method of draining the pool to a storm sewer and treatment pond
before release to nature wetland or lakes.
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8. Extend a sidewalk east from the loop in front of the building to the public sidewalk east
of the building.
9. Grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to comments and approval of the City
Engineer.
10. The pool, building, parking lot, and sidewalk impervious coverage shall not exceed 30
percent of the lot area.
] 1. Subject to the review comments of the City Building Official and Fire Inspector.
]2. The applicant enters into a development agreement with the City.
]3. Homeowner association documents are subject to the review comments of the City
Attorney.
Council Liaison Berning asked Mr. Hempel ifhe had talked to any of the homeowners regarding
this swimming pool.
Mr. Hempel informed Mr. Berning that they have had a meeting with the current homeowners
. regarding the pool. They are patiently waiting its construction and opening for use.
Commission member Wagner asked about the sprinkler system within the building.
Zoning Administrator Sutherland addressed the issue and he will review the concern with the
developer once the commission approves it
Mr. Hempel asked ifhe could give a brief presentation for the commission regarding this site.
He proceeded to introduce himself to the commission. He demonstrated where the site sits in the
Towne Lakes Development.
Commission member Dorenbush had a concern with the fence height. Would they consider
going with a higher fence or omit the flat bar that is proposed across the top. He had a concern
with older children example is teenagers. They would have no problem jumping over the fence
with the way it is proposed.
Mr. Hempel would look into this issue when they bring it before the council.
Commission member Wagner had a concern with the parking lot size. Are there enough parking
stalls to handle this site?
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The following conditions were added;
]4. Parking spaces would be set at l6.
] 5. Both parcels together would be used to figure total impervious surface coverage.
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TOWNE LAKES MASTER ASSOCIATION
POOL RULES
POOL HOURS 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
1. THERE IS NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY; SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
2. The swimming pool is for the exclusive use of the members of Towne Lakes Master Association
and their guests. The maximum number of guests per household is four.
3. Shower before entering the pool.
4. Persons who have infectious or communicable diseases must not enter the pool.
5. Children under the age of 14 years must be attended by an adult 18 years of age or older.
6. Do not open the gate for any child who is not accompanied by an adult.
7. People who cannot swim must wear Iifejackets while in the pool.
8. Diving, running, wrestling, horseplay and throwing objects are absolutely prohibited.
9. Infants and toddlers who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers.
10. Smoking, alcoholic beverages, and glass bottles are not allowed in the pool area.
11. In order to keep the pool area pleasant for everyone, radios, tape players, CD players and other
audio devices must be played only with earphones. Loud speakers are prohibited.
12. Pets are not allowed in the pool area.
13. All pool toys must be removed from the pool each night. Toys left in the pool will damage the
pools mechanical system.
14. The Towne Lakes Master Association Board of Directors reserves the right to revoke anyone's pool
privileges fro not following pool rules.
15. The Towne Lakes Master Association Board of Directors may amend these rules at any time,
without notice.
These rules were adopted by the Towne Lakes master Association Board of Directors effective ~
14, 2004
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing 8:] 0 p.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Meza, seconded by Commission member Wagner to
approve the CUP Off-site Parking and Site Plan Review as amended. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Mr. Alan Brixius
Northwest Associated Consultants
5775 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 555
SL Louis Park, MN 55416
Re: Site Plan Review & CUP for Towne Centre Community Pool Site
- Towne Lakes 3rd
Dear Alan
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As a follow up to your concern regarding the proximity of the pool to the
ordinary high water level (OHW) of School Lake and rear lot line. I
have enclosed is a copy of the site plans with the rear setback from the
pool and conservation easement denoted. Also enclosed is a copy of
the conservation easement sketch and final plat area of Lot 1, Bk 3,
Towne Lakes 3rd.
As you will note the pool is located a minimum of 12 feet away from the
conservation easement and 50 feet from the OHW. If you need
anything else please do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely
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David Hempel
Project Manager
Cc Mike Waldo
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PUBLIC \VORKS BUlLDL'\G
CUP - BUILDING
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Chair Leintz opened the public healing for Public Works Building at 8:12 p.m.
City Planner Brixius went over the purpose of this item is to consider conditional use permit
approval for a 16,125 square foot public works building for the City of Albertville. The proposed
building would occupy a portion of the City's existing wastewater treatment plant property
located north along MacIver Avenue and east of Mud Lake.
The subject site is guided for public/semi-public use by the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned
P/I, Public/Institutional. The P/I District lists "governmental and public regulated utility
buildings, street garages and structures" as conditional uses.
Based upon staff review of the application, our office recommends approval of the conditional
use permit application subject to the following conditions:
1. Consideration be given to providing some landscaping on the site particularly on the
north and west property lines.
2. All exterior site lighting meets the applicable requirements of the ordinance.
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If any new site signage is to accompany the proposed building, such signage be in
compliance with the applicable requirements of the City's sign ordinance.
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4. If trash is to be stored outdoors, receptacles be stored within an enclosure constructed
of materials of that are compatible with the principal building.
In conclusion the proposed use is considered compatible with the area in which it is proposed.
As such, our office recommends approval of the CUP subject to the fulfillment of the conditions
listed at the beginning of this report.
Zoning Administrator Sutherland stated that the trash enclosure should be designed larger. There
is a collection of temporary signs building up within the existing trash enclosure area. Also as
the inspector is on inspections he at times would collect trash and needs a larger trash receptacle
to get rid of it.
The following conditions were added:
5. Consideration of larger dumpster.
6. Recognition of parking lot design for future expansion to the east.
Chair Leintz closed the public hearing 8:21 p.m.
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Kocon to
approve the Public Works Building - CUP with conditions outlined and additional comments.
Motion carried unanimously.
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SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AMENDMENT TO THE TEMPORARY SIGN ORDINANCE
Chair Leintz opened the public hearing for the Sign Ordinance Amendment at 8:22 p.m.
At the April 13, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission chose to
schedule a public hearing to hear public testimony on amendments pertaining to the Albertville
Sign Ordinance.
The changes to the Sign Ordinance specifically address Section 9, Subd. 15, Temporary and
Portable Signs, and Section 9, Subd. 16, Off-Premise Advertising Signs to include language on
garage sales and open house signage.
There were additional comments and concerns discussed about the proper verbiage to
incorporate into the ordinance.
Resident asked about a job site sign example being irrigation.
It would be in conjunction with remodeling construction sign portion of the ordinance.
MOTION BY Commission member Wagner, seconded by Commission member Dorenbush to
continue the public hearing to 7:00 p.m. or soon there after Tuesday, June 8, 2004.
OTHER BUSINESS
KARSTON COVE 3RD ADDITION UPDATE
At the City Council meeting for the Preliminary Plat for the Kartson Cove 3rd Addition. There
was concern regarding a few of the lots that abut up against the future Winter Park. They had an
issue with the setbacks. Their option was to go with smaller units to meet the required setbacks,
or go with larger units and have a variance allowed for them.
Zoning Administrator Sutherland would like to see some kind of fencing issue between the units
and the Winter Park.
Council Liaison Berning would like to see the original plat go forth. He would not flex up at all
- they made it work once -let's stick with it.
Chair Leintz would like to recommend to the developer to make it fit.
City Planner Brixius will report back to the developer to make it fit in the site.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY Commission member Kocon, seconded by Commission member Meza on to
adjourn the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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