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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday February 8, 2022
7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER- ROLL CALL—ADOPT AGENDA
2. MINUTES
January 11, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting (pages 1-3)
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment to Section 1000.15 OUTDOOR
STORAGE, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES;
pertaining to the residential storage of recreational vehicles and trailers in the side
yard. (pages 4-7)
b. Public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment allowing outdoor dining
conditional use permits to have electronic amplified music, intercom, audio speakers,
or other noise generating devices. (pages 8-11)
4. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Particle Control Expansion
b. Athletic Training Facility
5. ADJOURNMENT
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ALBERTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION
TUESDAY,JANUARY 11, 2021
DRAFT 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, Charlie Pfeffer with Pfeffer Real Estates LLC, Michael LaQua, Jon Edwards,
Jeff Prasch, and Jeff Gears.
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Anderson 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 Smith to approve the December 14,
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 from Scherer Limited Partnership
for:
■ Comprehensive Plan Amendment
■ Zoning Map Amendment changing the zoning from B-2A Special Business
District to I-2 General Industrial District
■ Preliminary and Final Plat
■ Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage
■ Site and Building Plan Review
Brixius presented the Scherer Limited Partnership new building construction plans for a
lot North of the Albertville Outlet Mall and went over the planner's report dated January 6,
2022 with the Commissioners.
Anderson asked to review the wetland exhibits. Brixius went over the wetland
requirements.
Zagorski asked the applicant about the truck and trailer sizes and to make sure that they
have an adequate turning radius for 67th Street Ne. The applicant responded that they will
be able to make that turning radius with their equipment.
Zagorski asked how many employees they will have at the new location. The applicant
responded that they currently have 40 to 45 employees, and they are looking to grow
slightly to possibly 50-60 employees.
Zagorski asked Brixius if the parking spaces could be reduced based on their employee
numbers. Brixius said that they will not reduce the parking from the 108 stalls based on if
anything were to change in the building,they feel comfortable that the parking will be
adequate.
Burhmann asked how big of a difference is the new building going to be from the existing
55,000 square foot building. The applicant responded that there will be about 5,000 square
feet increase which will allow them to produce more production.
Jeff Prasch,with Scherer Limited Partnership, approached the podium. He informed that
they received notice of decision on the wetlands stating that the wetlands are considered
"incidental"so they will not need to replace those, they can fill them. Prasch also touched
base on the screening stating that they would not like to do the landscape screening around
the east and the west because it is just wetlands and an 8-foot fence with slats would be
adequate enough they feel. However, they will do the landscaping on the north side
because of the street view.
Brixius responded stating that staffs opinion on fencing slats is that they just do not hold
up, another option would be to maybe do a landscape cluster and not a full staggered row.
Brixius did state that they can also review the fencing materials that they are looking to use
and resubmit a revised landscape plan.
Mike LaQua with Scherer Limited Partnership responded to Commissioners stating that
they are willing to work with staff on revising the landscaping plan.
Huggins commented on 67th Street and the view coming down 67th Street and the view
would be the fencing that the applicant is proposing. Brixius agreed and commented that
they will work with the applicant on a revised landscape plan.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2
Regular Meeting of January 11,2022
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Buhrmann to open the Public Hearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden, Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.
Absent.None.MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
No one wished to speak.
Motioned by Anderson,seconded by Huggins to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden, Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.
Absent.None.MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Huggins,seconded by Anderson to approve the request from
Scherer Limited Partnership for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the
Zoning Map Amendment changing the zoning from B-2A Special Business
District to I-2 General Industrial District with the conditions listed in the
January 6, 2022 planner's report.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Hayden, Huggins
and Smith.Nays:None.Absent.None.MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Huggins to approve the request from Scherer
Limited Partnership for the Preliminary and Final Plat with the conditions
listed in the January 6, 2022 planner's report.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,
Hayden, Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent.None.MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Hayden to approve the request from
Scherer Limited Partnership for the Site and Building Plan Review and the
Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage with the conditions listed in the
January 6, 2022 planner's report along with revision to condition item #3 listed
under the Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Storage, the applicant will
submit a revised landscape plan for review.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,
Hayden,Huggins and Smith. Nays:None.Absent.None.MOTION DECLARED
CARRIED.
4. OTHER BUSINESS
A. None.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by Hayden,seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 7.35p.m.
Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson, Hayden, Huggins and Smith.Nays:None.Absent.
None.MOTION DECLARED CARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
Maeghan M. Becker, Building Permit Technician
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 3
Regular Meeting of January 11,2022
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, MC,
4150 Olson Memorial Highway, Ste. 320, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.957.1100 Website: www.nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Alan Brixius / Logan Brown
DATE: February 3, 2022
RE: Residential Recreational Vehicle Side yard Storage.
FILE NO: 163.05 22.02
BACKGROUND
Section 1000.15.A, addresses permitted outdoor storage in residential zoning districts.
Within this code section the City allows recreational vehicle and trailer storage within the
side yard of a residential lot with conditions. This is intended to allow for a storage pad
along a garage and accessed via the driveway. However, the code language does not
specifically define the location of this allowed side yard storage. This has resulted in a
few properties storing their recreational vehicles along their house opposite the garage.
This has produce issues with regard to access across the lawn, proximity to adjoining
homes, screening, etc.
City Staff is asking the Planning Commission and City Council to consider the attached
zoning text amendment to better define the allowed location and access for side yard
recreational vehicle storage.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Draft zoning text amendment.
ANALYSIS
The Draft amendment includes the following items.
1. Recreational vehicle may only be stored in the side yard along the garage side of
the house.
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2. Access to the storage area shall be via the driveway.
3. The access drive to the storage area shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or
crushed rock.
CONCLUSION
The attached zoning text amendment is offered for the consideration and discussion of
the Planning Commission and City Council. If deemed acceptable we recommend
approval of the attached zoning text amendment.
Cc. Maeghan Becker
Kris Luedke
Mike Couri.
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022—
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1000.15 A.2.b OF THE ALBERTVILLE
MUNICIPAL CITY CODE RELATING TO SIDE YARD STORAGE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Ordinance 1000.15, Outside Storage, Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Uses of the Albertville City Code is hereby amended as follows.
1000.15: OUTSIDE STORAGE, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL
USES:
A.2.b. Side yard storage:
(1) All permitted recreational vehicle storage must be on an area surfaced with asphalt,
concrete or crushed rock with a border that prevents erosion.
(2) All permitted recreational vehicle storage must be set back at least two feet (2)
from the property line.
(3) All permitted recreational vehicle storage within a side yard shall be located
adjacent to the garage with direct access from the existing driveway. The access to the
storage area shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete or crushed rock.
Outdoor storage pads may be constructed within public utility and drainage
easements provided that:
(A) Permitted recreational vehicle or trailer storage shall not interfere with
storm water drainage or divert storm water to neighboring properties.
(B) No parking pad shall be located within a drainage or utility easement without
written permission of the city engineer.
(C) Removal of a parking pad or a portion thereof for the purpose of utilizing an
established drainage and utility easement shall be at the property owner's expense
and will not be replaced by the city.
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On a corner lot, all permitted recreational vehicle storage must be set back at least
twenty feet(20')from the side property line abutting a street right of way.
THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING ITS PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION.
Approved by the Albertville City Council this day of 2022.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
Kris Luedke, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, MC,
4150 Olson Memorial Highway, Ste. 320, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 763.957.1100 Website: www.nacplanning.com
MEMORANDUM:
TO: Adam Nafstad
FROM: Alan Brixius / Logan Brown
DATE: February 3, 2022
RE: Outdoor Dining - Music
FILE NO: 163.05 22.01
BACKGROUND
Outdoor Dining is allowed in each of the City's commercial zoning districts by
conditional use permit. The outdoor dining conditional use permit performance
standards include the following prohibition.
"No electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such
noise generating devices shall be allowed in the outdoor sales area."
New restaurants (Hen and Hog, Raw Table) have pursued conditional use permits for
outdoor dining and have expressed a desire to have some electronic music within the
outdoor dining area to add to the ambience and enjoyment of the dining experience.
In the City's consideration of these two conditional use permits; it was recognized the
locations of these restaurants were a good distance away from residential properties
and the outdoor music would not become a nuisance issue. The Albertville Planning
Commission and City Council made a finding to allow these restaurants to have outdoor
music accessory to their approved outdoor dining area and directed staff to amend the
City code make some allowance to allow other restaurants the same benefit.
Attached is the draft zoning amendment that allowing outdoor electronic music
accessory to outdoor dining conditional use permit.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A Draft Zoning Text Amendment.
ANALYSIS
The draft zoning code amendment (Exhibit A) eliminates the prohibition outdoor music
accessory to outdoor dining but includes the following provisions to reduce potential
nuisance issues.
1. Electronic music will still be prohibited on commercial lots that abut a residential
use or residential zoning district. This is suggested to avoid nuisance issues
related to volume or the late night hours of operation of a restaurant and their
impact on the residential use.
2. The operation of the electronic music or audio equipment shall not operate at a
volume that will not result in nuisance issues. We have cited Title 5 Chapter 1 of
the City Code to define nuisance concerns. This would apply to all approved
outdoor dining areas with music or audio equipment.
CONCLUSION
The attached zoning text amendment is offered for the consideration and discussion of
the Planning Commission and City Council. If deemed acceptable we recommend
approval of the attached zoning text amendment.
Cc. Maeghan Becker
Kris Luedke
Mike Couri.
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2022—
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ALBERTVILLE MUNICIPAL CITY CODE
RELATING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS OF OUTDOOR DINING FACILITIES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBERTVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 4300 B-2 Limited Business District in the Albertville City Code is hereby
amended as follows
4300.4 Conditional Uses
. — rating deviees shall be aliewed in the autdoer- sales area.
4300.4 (M)Electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such
noise generating devices may be allowed in the outdoor dining area, provided the lot on which
the outdoor dining area is located doesn't abut a residential use or zoning district. The playing of
outdoor music shall not become a nuisance as defined by Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Albertville
City Code.
SECTION 2. Chapter 4350 B-2A Special Business District in the Albertville City Code is
hereby amended as follows
4350.4 Conditional Uses
. — rating deviees shall be aliewed in the autdoer- sales area.
4350.4 (M)Electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such
noise generating devices may be allowed in the outdoor dining area, provided the lot on which
the outdoor dining area is located doesn't abut a residential use or zoning district. The playing of
outdoor music shall not become a nuisance as defined by Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Albertville
City Code.
SECTION 3. Chapter 4400 B-3 Highway Commercial District in the Albertville City Code is
hereby amended as follows
4400.4 Conditional Uses
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r-a+ing d&,4ees shall be aliewed in the et4deer- sales area.
4400.4 (M)Electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such
noise generating devices may be allowed in the outdoor dining area, provided the lot on which
the outdoor dining area is located doesn't abut a residential use or zoning district. The playing of
outdoor music shall not become a nuisance as defined by Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Albertville
City Code.
SECTION 4. Chapter 4500 B-4 General Business District in the Albertville City Code is hereby
amended as follows
4500.4 Conditional Uses
r-a+ing d&,4ees shall be aliewed in the et4deer- sales area.
4500.4 (M)Electronically amplified outdoor music, intercom, audio speakers, or other such
noise generating devices may be allowed in the outdoor dining area, provided the lot on which
the outdoor dining area is located doesn't abut a residential use or zoning district. The playing of
outdoor music shall not become a nuisance as defined by Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Albertville
City Code.
Approved by the Albertville City Council this day of 2022.
Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor
Kris Luedke, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
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