2021-01-12 PC Minutes
ALBERTVILLEPLANNINGCOMMISSION
TUESDAY,JANUARY12,2021
APPROVEDMINUTES
ALBERTVILLECITYHALL7:00PM
CALLTOORDERROLLCALLADOPTAGENDA
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Chair Buhrmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Maeghan Becker conducted roll call.
Present:Chair Buhrmann and Commissioners Anderson, Hayden, Huggins, Zagorski and Hudson.
Absent:None.
OthersPresent:City Planner Al Brixius, Building Permit Technician Maeghan
Becker, Scott Dahlke, Sheila Zachman, Chris Engle, Gary Lenz, Tom Lenz, Dan Lenz,
Gary Fehn. Present Via Zoom: Walter Hudson, Any and Christine Konz, Jennifer
Kaeding, Rebecca Ford, John Lee (President of Mold Tech)
MotionedbyZagorski,secondedbyAndersontoapprovetheagenda.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:
None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MINUTES
2.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyZagorskitoapprovetheDecember8,
2020PlanningCommissionmeetingminutes.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,
Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
PUBLICHEARINGS
3.
A.PublichearingtoconsiderarequestfromChrisEngle
FocusDesignBuild:
ConditionalUsePermitforsharedparking
Siteandbuildingplanreview
Administrativesubdivision
Brixius presented the Albertville - Konz Crossing proposed project and all the
items that are listed in the pla
Chris Engle spoke stating that there was not much metal on the exterior of
the building being proposed.
Anderson asked about the shared access for the building and wondering who
will have shared access. Brixius responded stated that there would be a street
that goes around it for future development. He also stated that they want to
make sure there is enough room for turning radius. Anderson confirmed that
the shared access is for the bank and this future development.
Andy and Christine Konz addressed the Commissioners stating that the drive
thru was recommended to them from the City and that the easement is
needed for that. They also stated that this building layout is really the only
layout that works with what they tenants they are working with.
Scott Dahlke addressed the Commissioners about the Konz project. He spoke
about the sanitary sewer and water lines that are already existing and that it
limits them on what they can do with this proposed building. They are
working with all those existing components to try and make this project
work.
Commissioners asked about what tenant bays the owners will be occupying.
Dahlke responded that they will be occupying the east end of the building.
Huggins asked about the drive thru and the tenant possibilities. Brixius
responded that a drive thru on the end of malls tend to be popular and gave
some examples. Brixius did stated that he is not sure how the design would
work for this particular location.
Anderson asked about the drive thru requirements. Brixius went through
what the typical drive thru requirements are and what needs to be met by the
applicant.
Zagorski commented on the area and that we have no other similar
surrounding buildings/tenants.
Chris Engle stated that the variance opens the door to many opportunities to
future tenants.
Christine Konz stated that the size of the building is very crucial to the
success of their building and to make sure that they can fund the building.
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Modifying the building is really not an option.
Huggins asked Brixius about the difference between B2 and B2-A zoning.
Brixius responded that the B2-A has a much broader range of commercial use
that is allowed, and B2 is a limited district.
Anderson questioned the drive thru and if city staff would need to review
anything further. Brixius stated that there are no approvals tonight for a
drive thru, it is for the variance.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyZagorskitoopenthePublicHearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:
None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
No one wished to speak.
MotionedbyHayden,secondedbyAndersontoclosethePublicHearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,HaydenHuggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:
None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyHuggins,secondedbyHaydentoapprovetherequestfromFocus
DesignBuildfortheKonzCrossingfortheminorsubdivisionwiththe
conditionsstatedintheplannersreportdatedJanuary6,2021.Ayes:
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Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.
Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyHaydentoapprovetherequestfromFocus
DesignBuildfortheKonzCrossingforthevariancerequestbasedonthe
currentsiteplanintheplannersreportdatedJanuary6,2021.Ayes:
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Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.
Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyHuggins,secondedbyZagorskitoapprovetherequestfromFocus
DesignBuildfortheKonzCrossingforthesiteandbuildingplansasstatedin
theplannersreportdatedJanuary6,2021withthechangeundersiteand
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buildingplanstoitem#3thatthebuildingelevationsaresubjecttothe
buildingplansbeingrevisedtodemonstratethehardieboardandtheactual
materialstomatchtheB2ADistrictStandards.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,
Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyHaydentoapprovetherequestfromFocus
DesignBuildfortheKonzCrossingfortheconditionalusepermitforshared
parkingandeasementlanguagewiththeconditionsstatedintheplanners
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reportdatedJanuary6,2021.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,
ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
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B.PublichearingtoconsiderarequestfromHunterLandCompanyfor:
ZoningmapamendmentchangingzoningfromA1
Agricultural/RuralDistricttoI2GeneralIndustrialDistrict
Preliminary/FinalPlat
Siteandbuildingplanreview
ConditionalUsePermitforoutdoorstorage
Variancefromparkinglotsurfacing
Brixius presented the Hunter Land Company/Fehn Companies proposed project to the
Commissioners as dated in the Ja
Buhrmann commented on what a good business Fehns has been to have in Albertville.
Anderson asked if Outlot A was part of the
Anderson is wondering about the round-a-bout with large vehicles going through there.
Brixius responded that there will be no issues.
Gary Fehn, owner of Fehn Companies, approached the podium and presented the Fehn
project expansion. He stated that they have outgrown their current site and would like to
get everything at one location. Gary was appreciative to the Commissioners and staff for
reviewing the project.
Scott Dahlke approached the podium and said that there were two issues he would like to
discuss. The location of the trash enclosure being by the shop for both the office and the
shop use and will have screening around it and all other city requirements. The other item
to discuss is the dimension off of Barthel Drive to the stock piles that are being proposed.
Brixius is concerned about noise and dust that will be associated with these stock piles.
Gary Fehn commented that the stock piles are about 30ft high. Gary Fehn stated that they
currently have their stock and piles and do their crushing at a location in St. Michael. Fehn
also stated that they would do the necessary things to mitigate any noise or dust that may
arise from the crushing.
MotionedbyZagorski,secondedbyHaydentoopenthePublicHearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:
None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
Dan Lenz approached the podium and informed Commissioners that they believe that this
is a very nice building plan to have on this corner and in Albertville and are in favor of the
project.
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John Lee, the President of Mold Tech, a local business right down the road on Barthel
Industrial Drive Ne. Lee asked the applicant if there have been any studies about the noise
and crushing causing any vibrations, he said Mold Tech is a vibration sensitive company
and they would need to know in order to prevent any issues. Gary Fehn responded that
they are unsure and no studies have been done. Brixius asked the distance between Mold
Tech and the proposed location of Fehns, and Dahlke stated a possible 600-700 feet. Dahlke
stated that they do not do crushing on the current site, but they do operate heavy
equipment and there have been no issues with that at this time.
John Lee stated that they are hoping they are far enough away and if they were to have
issues it would be a serious problem for their business. Lee also stated that he knows the
vibration can vary based on the size of the crushers so if there is an issue, they may need to
work with them on mitigating that issue. Lee commented on the site plan and that he would
look forward to seeing the project as long
Brixius stated that if there are vibration issues, Fehns will need to take action on mitigating
the issue.
Anderson asked if we do not act now on the possible vibration issue with Mold Tech, will it
be too late. Brixius stated that issue will be documented and that will be a condition listed
under the conditional use permit.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyHaydentoclosethePublicHearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,HaydenHuggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:
None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyHayden,secondedbyBuhrmanntoapprovetherequestfromFehns
forthezoningmapamendmentchangefromanA1Agricultural/RuralDistrict
toaI2GeneralIndustrialDistrictwiththeconditionsoutlinedintheplanners
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reportdatedJanuary7,2021.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,
ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyZagorskitoapprovetherequestfromFehns
forthepreliminaryandfinalplatwiththeconditionsoutlinedintheplanners
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reportdatedJanuary7,2021.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,
CARRIED.
ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLARED
MotionedbyHayden,secondedbyBuhrmanntoapprovetherequestfromFehns
forthevariancefortheparkinglotsurfacingwiththeconditionsoutlinedinthe
plannersreportdatedJanuary7,2021.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,
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Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
MotionedbyZagorski,secondedbyAndersontoapprovetherequestfromFehns
forthesiteandbuildingplanreviewwiththeconditionsoutlinedinthe
plannersreportdatedJanuary7,2021.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,
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Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLARED
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CARRIED.
MotionedbyBuhrmann,secondedbyHugginstoapprovetherequestfrom
Fehnsfortheconditionalusepermitforoutdoorasstatedintheplanners
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reportdatedJanuary7,2021,changingcondition#1to400feetinsteadof450
feet,andchange#6toaddthattheywouldoperatecrushingontheeastsideof
thestockpilestomitigatevibration/noise,an
dthenaddacondition#9ifthe
crushingvibrationcausesissuestosurroundingpropertiesthatFehns
Companywillneedtoaddressandmitigatetheissues.Ayes:Buhrmann,
Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:None.Absent:None.
MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
OTHERBUSINESS
4.
A.None.
ADJOURNMENT
5.
MotionedbyZagorski,secondedbyHaydentoadjournthemeetingat8:42p.m.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden,Huggins,ZagorskiandHudson.Nays:
None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Maeghan M. Becker, Building Permit Technician
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