2021-11-09 PC Minutes Albertville
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ALBERTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2021
APPROVED MINUTES
ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL 7:00 PM
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.
Present: Chair Buhrmann and Commissioners Anderson, Hayden, Huggins, Smith and Council
Liaison Zagorski.
Absent: None.
Others Present: City Planner Al Brixius, and Building Permit Technician Maeghan
Becker,Andy and Christine Konz, and Scott Dahlke
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Buhrmann to approve the agenda.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden,Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent:None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
2. MINUTES
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Huggins to approve the October 12,
2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,
Hayden,Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing to consider a request of Konz Crossing for a conditional use
permit for drive through service lane, a variance from the stacking length
requirement for a drive through service lane and a conditional use permit
for outdoor dining for the property at 5703 Lachman Avenue Ne.
Brixius presented the Albertville - Konz Crossing application to the Commissioners. He
went through the conditional use permit for accessory drive-through service lane,the
variance from stacking space requirement for an accessory drive-through service lane, and
the conditional use permit for accessory outdoor dining.
Due to the unique drive-through lane being proposed (meaning pre-ordering your food and
then being just a pick window rather than normally you order your food when get to the
drive-through), Commissioner Huggins asked what would happen if someone came up to
the drive-through that didn't pre-order or if their food was not ready,where would they go
to wait. Brixius stated that they would circle around and get back in line, or they would be
directed to wait in a parking stall.
Commissioner Smith asked how long the average meal prep time is per meal.
Owner of the proposed building, Christine Konz, approached the podium. She informed
Raw Table is the proposed tenant going into this space with the drive-through. Christine
informed that Raw Table's vision is more of a meal prep type of place, for example, if
someone would like to order S lunches for the week,they can order those and pick them
up. This is more of a Crisp n' Green or a Chipotle. They will have seating available.
Andy Konz, Owner of proposed building as well, approached the podium and stated that
this is more of a quick service type of meal prep. They will primarily focus on morning and
lunch hours for service.
Christine Konz stated that they still have more room available for future tenants as well.
They are hoping to break ground by April.
Anderson asked about the width of the drive-through. Brixius and Dahlke said it was 1 1f
wide.Anderson is wondering how close the pergola is to the curb and if the fence is strong
enough to stop a car if it jumps the curb. Brixius informed Commissioners that there is a 2
feet setback from the curb to the outdoor dining fence that is listed in the conditions for the
applicant to follow.
Commissioners discussed the commercial outdoor music ordinance.
Anderson asked if there could be signs put up so customers know that the drive-through is
a pre-order and pick up only line, so they don't think they can go in the line and order.
Brixius said that there can be signs placed out. Commissioners asked about the drive-
through line and if this switched tenants. Brixius stated that they are requesting this four
car pileup drive-through with pick up only (not ordering) and they are comfortable with
this based on the tenant that is going in the building.
Huggins asked if the current proposed tenant does not work out and a coffee shop would
like to go in, what would they need to do. Brixius said that the CUP runs with the property,
but they would need to amend the CUP and resubmit plans to meet all code requirements.
Motioned by Smith,seconded by Anderson to open the Public Hearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden,Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.
Absent:None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
No one wished to speak.
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Motioned by Huggins, seconded by Hayden to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden,Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.
Absent.None. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Huggins, seconded by Hayden to approve the conditional use
permit for drive through service lane, a variance from the stacking length
requirement for a drive through service lane and a conditional use permit for
outdoor dining for the property at 5703 Lachman Avenue Ne with the
conditions listed in the planner's report dated November 3,2021.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden, Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent:None.
MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Updates
Brixius gave updates and had discussions with Commissioners on the following
topics/properties:
1. Centra Homes - Pysk property
2. Super Siders - Industrial interest in lot along 67th Street
3. Scherer Bros. - Industrial relocation to lot along 67th Street
4. Jeremy Grittner- Self-storage interest in a site west of Welcome Furniture
S. The Preserve Outlots rezoning to P/I for the Joint Water Works site
6. Driveway widths on residential properties
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 8:03p.m.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden,Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent:
None.MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Maegha M. Becker, Building Permit Technician
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