2023-10-10 Planning Commission Minutes
ALBERTVILLEPLANNINGCOMMISSION
TUESDAY,OCTOBER10,2023
APPROVEDMINUTES
ALBERTVILLECITYHALL7:00PM
1. CALLTOORDERȟROLLCALLȟADOPTAGENDA
Chair Buhrmann called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
Maeghan Becker conducted roll call.
Present:Chair Buhrmann and Commissioners Anderson, Huggins, Smith, Pinski and
Council Liaison Hayden.
Absent:None.
OthersPresent:City Planner Al Brixius, Council member Zagorski and Building Permit
Technician Maeghan Becker, Building Official Kevin Benshoof, Jason Michels, Skeeter
Breitzmann, Tim Niemeyer and Dale Mason.
MotionedbyHuggins,secondedbyAndersontoapprovetheagendaassubmitted.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson,Huggins,SmithandPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
2. MINUTES
MotionedbySmith,secondedbyBuhrmanntoapprovetheSeptember12,2023,Planning
Commissionmeetingminutesaspresented.Ayes:Buhrmann,Anderson,Huggins,Smith
andPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLAREDCARRIED.
3. PUBLICHEARINGS
ConsiderationofarequestofLongHaulTruckingforSiteandBuildingplan
review,ConditionalUsePermitforOutdoorStorage,ConditionalUsePermitfor
AccessoryRetailSalesfortheconstructionofa58,100sq.ft.industrialbuilding
andatruckstorageyard.
Brixius presented the application from Long Haul Trucking who is pursing the property at
6593 Kadler Avenue Ne to construct a 58,100 square foot industrial building to serve as their
new business headquarters. This proposed project will require site and building plan review,
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conditional use permit for outdoor storage and conditional use permit for accessory retail
sales. Brixius went through the exhibits and analysis of the planners report dated October 3,
2023 with Commissioners. In conclusion, the site is zoned I-1 Limited Industrial District, the
proposed are all allowed as permitted uses or conditional uses. The proposed project will
bring a quality industrial business and a 58,100 square foot industrial building into the City.
Based on the review, Staff offers the following recommendations:
Site and Building plan and Conditional Use Permit for outdoor storage is recommended
approval with the following conditions being met.
1. The Applicant provide evidence of an approved WCA wetland permit and
wetland replacement plan to the City.
2. The Applicant provide a 33 feet wide Street easement for Kadler Avenue to be
dedicated to the City.
3. Karson Way Ne shall be dedicated to the City, with the project site development
and the payment of funds to the City and Niemeyer Trailer Sales to access this
street and it underlying utilities. A condition of approval will be the Applicant
shall make payment of the amount identified by the City Engineer.
4. The building and site plan shall show the location and screening of all ground
mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment proposed for the site.
5. The lighting plan is approved with the following conditions:
a. The photometric plan shall be revised to illustrate cut sheets fixture to
the locations on the site. All exterior light fixtures must be 90-degree
cutoff fixtures with a shielded light source.
b. Applicant shall provide details on freestanding lighting. Pole mounted
light fixtures shall not exceed a height of 30 feet.
c. Applicant shall provide description of the lighting on the exterior of the
screen wall. Concern is raised related to glare toward the residential
neighborhoods south of County Road 37.
6. The location and size of the proposed wall signs are approved. The Applicant
shall explain their freestanding sign request and the Planning Commission shall
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7. The site grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
8. The landscape plan is approved with the following conditions:
a. All ornamental trees shall be 1.5 inches in diameter at initial planting.
b. All shrubs shall be a minimum of 24 inches in height at initial planting.
c. The site shall include a stormwater seed mix around the pond on the
north end of the site.
A conditional Use Permit for accessory retail sales is recommended for approval finding that it
meets the City standards for said use.
Brixius did notice that there is a vehicle parked on the grass area towards the free way and believes
it is meant to be signage. Brixius said that he will need clarification on what that is meant to be.
Commissioners discussed the storage area usage and it was confirmed that area will be used for
trucks and trailers only. He also confirmed that the wall along County Road 37 will be taller than
any of the trucks and trailers parked in the lot.
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Commissioners asked the applicant what will become of the existing building they are currently in.
Jason Michels, Chief Executive Officer of Long Haul Trucking, informed that they are renting from
the building they are in now and they are not sure what the owner will do with the building once
they move out.
Commissioners asked about how many employees there will be at this facility. Michels responded
there will be around 60 employees and 20 techs in the shop.
Commissioners discussed the noise generated from the facility, and that the wall barrier should
screen all of noise from the residents on the other side of the street. They informed that there are no
current complaints now and they do not have the wall barrier.
Commissioners discussed the day-to-day traffic and the typical commodities that Long Haul Truck
is hauling.
Commissioners discussed the truck by the freeway on the site plan and that it would be used
for a sign display. Commissioners recommend the approval of the truck display.
MotionedbyAnderson,secondedbyBuhrmanntoopenthePublicHearing.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson,Huggins,SmithandPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
Dale Mason, resident of Albertville at 10109 Karston Cove Ne, informed commissioners he has no
concerns with the Long Haul Trucking. He did want to make note that the business next to the Long
Haul Trucking with the cement trucks are very loud. Brixius informed the resident that he will have
to speak with the City of Otsego regarding that complaint.
MotionedbyHuggins,secondedbySmithtoclosethePublicHearing.Ayes:Buhrmann,
Anderson,Huggins,SmithandPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTIONDECLARED
CARRIED.
Commissioners discussed the wall barrier that will be along County Road 37 with the new
construction of this project.
MotionedbyHuggins,secondedbyAndersontoapprovetheSiteandBuildingplanreview,
ConditionalUsePermitforOutdoorStorage,ConditionalUsePermitforAccessoryRetail
Salesfortheconstructionofa58,100sq.ft.industrialbuildingandatruckstorageyard
withtheconditionslistedintheOctober3,2023PlannersReportandCityEngineer
Reportalongwithapprovalofafreestandingtruck/tractordisplaysign.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson,Huggins,SmithandPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
4. OTHERBUSINESS
A. None.
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5.ADJOURNMENT
MotionedbyPinski,secondedbySmithtoadjournthemeetingat7:42pm.Ayes:
Buhrmann,Anderson,Huggins,SmithandPinski.Nays:None.Absent:None.MOTION
DECLAREDCARRIED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Maeghan M. Becker, Building Permit Technician
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