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2019-05-14 PC Minuteslbertvi j je &ft"%�U*w ftC"wft. ALBERTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2019 APPROVED MINUTES ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - ADOPT AGENDA Chair Buhrmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Maeghan Becker conducted roll call. 7:00 PM Present: Chair Buhrmann and Commissioners, Brempell, Hudson, Klecker, Anderson and Council Liaison Hailing. Absent: None. Others Present: City Planner Alan Brixius, and Building Permit Technician Maeghan Becker, Karl Johnson, Paul Schleicher, Chris Mazza, Walt VanHeest, Noah Larson, Vikram Aggarwal, Shyam Sunder Aggarwal, Henry Hansen, Scott Dahlke, Randy Stangler, Brad Johnson and Tom Fay. Motioned by Brempell, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Hailing. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION OATH OF OFFICE A. Rick Anderson did Oath for Planning Commission. 3. MINUTES Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Brempell to approve the January 8, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Hailing. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Page 1 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public Hearing to consider a request from Randy Stangler for a rezoning of his property at 6737 Labeaux Avenue NE and CUP for PS Deck for a cabinet finishing business. Brixius presented the background of this property and how it has been rezoned from I-1, Light Industrial to B-3, Highway Commercial to B-2A, Special Business District in 2002. The applicant is requesting a rezone the site to a PUD/B-2A. This change in zoning is an effort to redefine the use of the site and to clean up a number of conditions and site violations. The property owner would like to have PS Deck Inc as a tenant. PS Deck is a small cabinet finishing company with a staff of six people. They are looking to occupy 6,000 square feet of the Stangler building, with intentions to one day occupy the entire building. A Col -Met paint booth will be used to apply the paint and/or finishes to the product. Brixius informed the commissioners that concerns have been expressed regarding the exhaust of vapor and/or odors to the adjoining properties, but according to PS Deck the spray booth is designed with exhaust filters and paint overspray arrestors to capture overspray vapors and odors before air is exhausted from the shop. Brixius went over the analysis of the May 9th, 2019 Planners Report, pages 2-6, which discuss the PUD district standards that are specific to the property when considering a change in zoning. Brixius stated the recommendation from staff is to approve the rezoning from B-2A to PUD/B-2A to allow the proposed building to have a variety of uses that are unique to the PUD with performance standard to improve the site. Staff also recommends approval of the PUD/B-2A zoning and a CUP for PS Deck for a light industrial use also be approved with the following conditions: 1. All future tenant changes shall meet all building and fire code requirements for their building occupancy classification prior to occupancy. 2. The site shall abide by all B-2A zoning restrictions. 3. Rigs to Rods must pursue and have a conditional use permit and certificate of occupancy approved to remain in the building. 4. The applicant shall demonstrate adequate utility services for the proposed uses. If the private systems do not meet code then connection to city utilities will be required. 5. The parking shall be consistent with the submitted site plan with the following conditions: a. The number of required parking stalls shall be determined by the tenant mix and use of floor space. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019 b. The pavement on the south side of the building shall be expanded to 50 feet to provide adequate space for parking stalls and a drive lane that allow traffic movement without encroaching on the unpaved surfaces. The paved parking area shall be dimensioned and striped per city code. Disability parking shall be designated and striped accordingly. c. The driveway between the paved parking lot and 67th street shall be paved. d. The parking area on the east side of the building shall be designed and constructed in full compliance with city code. Without construction details at this time this parking area is not approved with this development application. e. All areas beyond the approved paved parking areas shall be grassed and landscaped to define the boundaries of the approved parking area. Applicant shall provide a landscape plan that establishes a schedule for establishment of these turfed areas. f. The applicant either combines the lots or establishes a cross access easement across the southern lot in favor of the northern lot. This easement must be recorded with the county. 6. Outdoor storage as shown on the site plan is not approved with the application. Consideration of the outdoor storage shall be under a separate future conditional use permit that is accompanied with plan details that are in response to the performance standards for this use. 7. PS Deck shall pursue and obtain any necessary building and fire code approvals and a certificate of occupancy. Klecker mentioned the outside appearance of the building and wanted clarification on which side PS Deck will be located in. Anderson asked about the fire suppression and who makes the decision on when it is needed or not. Brixius responded that the City has adopted 1306, and 1306 guides our staff on how to implement fire suppression into new and/or old buildings. Anderson brought up the outdoor storage and asked if there would be a timeline of expiration or if that runs with the property. Brixius explained an interim use permit or a conditional use permit that would be set in place if we would like to discuss outdoor storage yard for this site. Motioned by Klecker, seconded by Hudson, to open the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Halling. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Randy Stangler approached the podium and discussed the history of his property at 6737 Labeaux Avenue NE. Stangler informed commissioners of his current situation with a tenant that is in there now, Rigs to Rods. Stangler informed commissioners that they are ready to clean up the area and sprinkle the building for the new tenant, PS Deck Inc, to occupy the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019 other half of the building. Buhrmann commented to Stangler that due to the current conditions of the site, it does not appear that he has spent any time or money into fixing up the building. Stangler responded that he is willing to fix up the building with having this new tenant opportunity with PS Deck Inc. and that the other tenant, Rigs to Rods, will be out by the end of July. Karl Johnson approached the podium and spoke about partnering with PS Deck and that he has done this type of work for many years. He stated that they do not build any cabinets all they do is apply the finish to the cabinets by utilizing sprayers. Buhrmann asked what Johnson's investment is going to be in the building as a tenant. Johnson replied that they have already invested in the spray booth and that they would like to be in Albertville due to the location. Buhrmann asked Johnson if he knew that there was an occupancy permit needed to occupy the space, and Johnson replied that he did not know, and neither did Stangler. Stangler approached the podium and informed commissioners that he thought this type of use was similar to an older use that was previously in the building and thought it would be an acceptable use, until Al Brixius informed him that he would need to rezone the property. Brempell and Buhrmann asked about the current tenant, Rigs to Rods, and about the outdoor storage they currently have. Stangler informed commissioners that Rigs to Rods are the ones that have a contract with U-Haul and that they are doing that business without his permission. Stangler stated that he has given them notice to comply with the city and if they do not, their lease will not be renewed. Klecker asked about the spray booth and the guidelines needed to operate the spray booth. Karl Johnson responded that all spray booths are permitted by the State and have fire suppression. Chris Mazza with Sherwin Williams Paint Co. approached the booth to discuss the spray booth that was sold to PS Deck Inc. Mazza informed commissioners that the spray booth has high efficiency filters and that they need to make sure those filters are replaced regularly when needed in order for the spray booth to work properly. Klecker asked how many employees would be at this site and Karl Johnson responded that there are currently 6, but they would like to see a total of 12 employees within about 2 years. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Brempell, to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Hailing. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Hudson, seconded by Klecker, to approve the request from Randy Stangler for a rezoning of his property at 6 73 7 Labeaux Avenue NE and CUP for PS Deck for a cabinet finishing business with the conditions listed in the May 91n, 2019 planners report. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Hailing. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019 6. OTHER BUSINESS A. Discussion of apartment concept plan for Leuer property at the Northwest corner of County Road 19 and 53rd Street. Brixius went over the concept plan brought by Henry Hansen (VHF Investments LLC) that is being proposed on the 11.8 acre site at the northwest corner of Co. Rd. 19 and 53rd Street. The proposed concept plan will need a change in land use and zoning to allow a combination of medium and high density residential uses. Brixius discussed the comprehensive land use plan amendment, the rezoning from a 13-2A to a PUD, and the preliminary and final plat. Brixius went through the exhibits with the commissioners to show them the Council RCA, the summary of project issues, the 2019 concept site plan, the apartment elevations, the townhome elevations, and the day care elevations that are being proposed for this site. Klecker is concerned about the number of people and vehicles that are being proposed for this site and the number of exits that will be allowed for this development. Brixius informed him that there will need to be a traffic study done to make sure that there are no conflicts. Henry Hansen approached the podium to discuss market rate apartment housing. Hansen stated that this location would fit well for this type of housing and that these apartments and townhomes will be high -end and that by building this proposed development will entice more people to come to Albertville to make this community and its businesses flourish. Klecker would like the four-plex housing to be twin housing instead. Buhrmann commented on the growth in the mega cities and that the population is important for cities to grow healthy and to be successful. Buhrmann disagrees with the number of apartments on this lot and strongly encourages the traffic study to occur so we can see if we should continue to discuss this project. Buhrmann asked Hansen if he foresees the property owner ever changing. Hansen responded that he does not foresee the ownership changing. Hudson commented on the use of the traffic study, and that the developer will be paying for the traffic study. Hudson also commented on all the growth that is rapidly happening around us. Hudson stated that the commissioners need to give direction to the applicant and inform them if they would be open to reviewing the results of the traffic study or if they are just wasting their time and money on something they are not open to. Anderson asked about the setbacks from the deck to the Kalland residence. Brixius responded 50 feet. Hansen and Anderson discussed parking at the Kindercare Daycare. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 5 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019 Anderson and Brixus discussed details on landscaping. Hansen discussed traffic lights and what types of fees are generated with a project like this. Klecker asked if the four-plex could be senior living buildings. Hansen responded that he is familiar with senior or assisted living and have had conversations about this concept, but the price is higher. Hansen informed that the building and apartments would have bigger size living quarters and bedrooms, nice countertops, a community room, underground parking, a workout facility, and possibly a pool. Brempell would like to discuss more details of the buildings and apartments. He brought up the traffic study, the washer and dryers, the trash chute and truck access underground. Brempell also asked about the renter criteria and the process of a renter. Hansen responded that there will be a background and credit check for the renters. Brempell also asked about the bus pick up access point for the school. Hansen suggested the playground area for now, but that is not for sure. Brempell asked about the rental square footage. Hansen responded it is around $1.40 per square foot. Brempell is curious to know if there is still demand for a daycare with the Laurel Academy being open in Albertville. He would like to know if this will be a school or a daycare facility or both. Vikram approached the podium and informed commissioners that there was a study done on the daycare need in the Wright County demand for childcare and there is a need. Vikram described his daycare building and that they will be having a full commercial kitchen and that the building and rooms are bigger and more open than other daycares around. His goal is to provide a good childcare facility where kids can spend the majority of their day, at an affordable rate. Brempell asked about TIFF and/or abatements on this project, Brixius responded that there has been no discussion of city financing for this project. Hudson stated that he would like to see this project move forward with the traffic study and would like the other commissioners to give honest direction to the applicant so feel comfortable moving forward with the traffic study or not. Buhrmann agrees with Hudson and that the traffic study is needed, he is in support to move forward. Anderson agrees with moving forward on this project and believes it may be a plus for the growth in the area, but also has concern for the current residents that live in the area and would like their voice to be heard. Klecker is concerned about the density in the area. Brempell is in support of moving forward with this project. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 6 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019 7. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Klecker, seconded by Anderson, to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. Ayes: Buhrmann, Brempell, Klecker, Hudson, Anderson and Hailing. Nays: None. Absent. None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, "aeg Nl. Becker, Building Permit Technician Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 7 Regular Meeting of May 14, 2019