Loading...
2022-06-14 PC Minutes ALBERTVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 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, Smith, and Council Liaison Zagorski. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. Others Present: City Planner Al Brixius, and Building Permit Technician Maeghan Becker, Charlie Pfeffer and Ian Peterson. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Buhrmann to approve the agenda with the changes of moving item 4b to the top of the agenda as there are people present for that item, and no one is present for the public hearings. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 2. MINUTES Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Anderson to approve the March 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 4. OTHER BUSINESS (Moved ahead as per the Agenda change) b. Integrate Properties Concept plan for Psyk property northeast quadrant of C.R. 19 and 53rd Street NE Brixius went over the concept plan for the Psyk property which is located off of County Road 19 and 53rd Street. They are proposing a residential land use of townhomes and single-family homes. If the development proceeds the following development applications are needed. 1. Comprehensive Plan amendment, changing the proposed land use for the site from commercial to low density residential and medium density residential. 2. Subdivision that will create the lots for development the dedication of the street rights-of-way. 3. Zoning map amendment changing the zoning for the residential land use from R-1 Single Family Residential District and B-2 Limited Business District to a PUD Planned Unit Development zoning district. The PUD district is needed to accommodate the proposed single-family lot sizes and a townhome layout (private streets). 4. PUD development Stage review. Brixius also went over the key issues listed in the planner’s report dated June 8, 2022. Ian Peterson, President of Integrate Properties, approached the podium to discuss his proposed concept plan with the Commissioners. He stated that there is a proposal of 13 buildings which would include 62 townhome units and 48 single family dwellings in the area. Peterson presented a power point to the Commissioners of the different kinds of homes they are proposing. These would all be owner occupied homes and townhomes and there would most likely be an HOA. Commissioners discussed how the lot sizes compared to the lots in the newer Towne Lakes developments. Also, that it would be nice to see more single level homes for more senior living. Commissioners and Brixius discussed the current zoning for commercial and the pros and cons of keeping it commercial versus rezoning for more residential. Some Commissioners are hearing that there is a need for more commercial, such as restaurants, stores, entertainment to keep up with the current residents we already have. Commissioners and Brixius discussed that there are commercial buildings that are sitting empty and we may have too much commercial. Commissioners discussed only putting up single family homes rather than any townhomes. The applicant was not willing as they would be losing around 35 homes. Commissioners stated their top concerns to take back to the applicant and to Council would be 1. The road configuration (the traffic), 2. The number of townhomes versus the number of single-family dwelling, and 3. The concern about giving up the commercial zoned property. Commissioners discussed the current commercial buildings and the current vacancy we are seeing with these buildings. They also discussed the school district population and debated if the school was at their max capacity and if creating more residential housing would be appropriate or not. Commissioners would like to see the applicant bring the proposed concept plan to Council with the following comments: 1. Single Family design concept only, 2. Street concern, 3. What portion of this could be considered commercial, 4. Traffic flow from West to East to Main Avenue and how that is going to flow after development. Commissioners discussed with Charlie Pfeffer regarding how the surrounding cities affect our development and that we are a submarket being next to Otsego and St. Michael. Commissioners discussed school population. 3. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment to Sections 200 and 1000.24 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; pertaining to installation of building integrated solar energy systems. Brixius presented the Commissioners with the draft proposal text amendment of the Solar Energy Systems. Brixius informed Commissions that in review of these applications the Building Inspection Staff suggested the need for some zoning standards to address the location, setbacks, and design of solar panel installation. Commissioners discussed the amount of permits we are receiving and if this is a change from the permits that we have already processed. Brixius informed Commissioners that we are just starting to receive more and more and this will help process the permits as there will be standards to follow. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to open the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. No one wished to speak. Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Buhrmann to approve the zoning text amendment to Sections 200 and 1000.24 SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS; pertaining to installation of building integrated solar energy. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. B. Public hearing to consider a city code amendment to Title 7 Motor Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of June 14, 2022 4 Vehicles and Traffic Sections 7‐1‐1 A and 7‐12 and zoning text amendment to Sections 1000.15 ‐ Outdoor Storage and section 1200.4.F Off‐ Street Parking pertaining to the size of motor vehicles allowed to be stored or parked on local streets and on residential lots. Brixius informed that the current code of no more than 12,000 pounds for the motor vehicles parked on local stresses and residential lots has become obsolete and difficult to measure. Brixius proposed updating the code to include MnDot vehicle classifications allows vehicles to be easily identified. Commissioners discussed if ATV’s and Golf carts should be added to the table. Brixius informed that is a separate topic and will be addressed under the Other Business section in the meeting later. Motioned by Smith, seconded by Anderson to open the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. No one wished to speak. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Buhrmann, seconded by Anderson to approve a city code amendment to Title 7 Motor Vehicles and Traffic Sections 7‐1‐1 A and 7‐12 and zoning text amendment to Sections 1000.15 ‐ Outdoor Storage and section 1200.4.F Off‐ Street Parking pertaining to the size of motor vehicles allowed to be stored or parked on local streets and on residential lots. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. C. Public hearing to consider a zoning text amendment to Section 1000.5.C.3 Swimming pools pertaining to required fencing / enclosures around swimming pools on single family and two‐ family lots. Brixius informed Commissioners that there have been inquiries about allowing pool covers as an alternative to a fence around swimming pools. Since the pool cover is not a barrier that is always active or in place, it is not believed to be a sufficient safety measure or enclosure for a swimming pool. Brixius informed Commissioners that the redraft of the ordinance states and inground pool will require a 5ft fence , and above ground pools with side walls measuring between 24inches to 48inches in height from the ground require a minimum fence height of 4 feet surrounding the pool and/or above ground pools with a height of 48inches or Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of June 14, 2022 5 higher do not require a fence surrounding the pool area, but only requires an enclosure or safety mechanism at the access point as the side wall will act as the 4 foot fence. Commissioners discussed pool covers and how they can malfunction. Brixius went over the Swimming Pool Handout with Commissioners. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to open the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. No one wished to speak. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to close the Public Hearing. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to approve a zoning text amendment to Section 1000.5.C.3 Swimming pools pertaining to required fencing / enclosures around swimming pools on single family and two‐family lots. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. 4. OTHER BUSINESS a. Golf Cart / ATV Code Amendment Brixius informed Commissioners that there will be no action taken on this topic, but that he wanted to bring it to their attention as it will be going to Council. Brixius went through the Golf Cart/ATV Code Amendment informing Commissioners that a permit system is going to be implemented for all golf carts and class 2 all-terrain vehicles in order to travel on public streets within the City of Albertville. Commissioners discussed how law enforcement or the City is going to enforce this. Brixius stated that there will be sticker issued to the applicants that they will need to place on their vehicle to show that they are legally permitted. Brixius informed Commissioners that there is a State Statute that requires the City to permit golf carts and ATV’s, otherwise all operation on public streets is considered illegal. Anderson made comment that City Staff should look at the DNR requirements to see if we should implement any of the DNR requirements into the permit requirements for more children/passenger safety. Brixius said that they will look into that. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of June 14, 2022 6 5. ADJOURNMENT Motioned by Anderson, seconded by Smith to adjourn the meeting at 8:25p.m. Ayes: Buhrmann, Anderson, and Smith. Nays: None. Absent: Hayden and Huggins. MOTION DECLARED CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________________ Maeghan M. Becker, Building Permit Technician