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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 10, 2012ANLb 6 W 0 j0!1 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda January 10, 2012 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — December 13, 2011 Workshop and Regular Meeting 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit (12 -01) for temporary storage of highway construction materials at 16563 Hanson Boulevard NW. 4. Other Business © 5. Adjournment E u H Fj'kXb6q PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — JANUARY 10, 2012 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on January 10, 2012, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OFMINUTES. Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Dennis Cleveland, Lynae Gudmundson, Valerie Holthus, Tim Kirchoff (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), Michael Olsen, and Devon Walton. None. City Planner, Courtney Bednarz Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg Others December 13, 2011 Workshop and Regular Motion by Cleveland, seconded by Holthus, to approve the workshop minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- present (Walton), 1- absent vote (Kirchoff). Motion by Cleveland, seconded by Holthus, to approve the regular minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- present (Walton), 1- absent vote (Kirchoff). PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit (12 -01) for tempormy storage of highway construction materials at 16563 Hanson Boulevard NW. Mr. Bednarz reviewed the proposed conditional use permit with the Commission. Commissioner Holthus questioned if there were any residual effects from storing the tire chips on this site. Mr. Bednarz did not foresee any impact on this site. He noted the Fire Department would be inspecting the site initially and City staff would review the site after the chips are removed. The applicant would be responsible for cleaning the property if any impacts are found. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —January 10, 2012 Page 2 © Commissioner Olsen asked if North Pine Aggregate was the contractor for this project and asked if the City was aware of the insurance agreements between these entities. Mr. Bednarz explained that North Pine Aggregate was a subcontractor. He indicated the insurance information would be handled between the contractor and not the City. Chairperson Daninger indicated the site had to be brought back to its like condition, after completion of the construction work. He questioned if any trees would be removed at this site to allow access to the tire chips. Mr. Bednarz explained that no trees would be removed. Commissioner Gudmundson asked who owned the neighboring parcel. Mr. Bednarz noted the neighboring parcel was owned by the same individual and does have a home on it. The property owner had signed off on the application for the conditional use permit. Motion by Olsen, seconded by Cleveland, to open the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote (Kirchoff). Commissioner Holthus stated that during a recent site visit she observed a separate pile of tires on another part of the property. She asked if these would be used in the project. Brent Jenson, Northland Aggregate, stated he was not aware of those tires and they were © not part of the project. Commissioner Holthus asked where the tire chips came from. Mr. Jenson indicated the tires came from Anoka County and were being staged for the Hanson Boulevard project planned for next year. Commissioner Olsen inquired how many additional tire chips would be placed on the site. Mr. Jenson stated an additional 2,000 -3,000 cubic feet would be added to this site. Chairperson Daninger questioned if the tire chips would create dust or have an odor. Mr. Jenson stated these issues would not be a concern. Chairperson Daninger asked how the tire chips would be accessed. Mr. Jenson stated the pile would be accessed from the Kuiken's existing driveway. Chairperson Daninger inquired if signage would be posted when construction trucks were hauling the tire chips. Mr. Bednarz indicated the road would be closed when the trucks were hauling the material from this site. Chairperson Daninger questioned if the applicant had reviewed the letter from the Fire Chief. Mr. Jenson stated he had read the letter in full and had spoken with Anoka County about the limit to the amount of material that could be stored on this site. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —January 10, 2012 Page 3 © Commissioner Gudmundson asked how high the piles of tire chips would be. Mr. Jenson estimated the piles would be 10 feet in height. He explained the piles were back far enough from the roadway that lines of sight would be clear. Motion: by Walton, seconded by Gudmundson, to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote (Kirchoff). Chairperson Daninger appreciated the presence of the Fire Chief this evening. Commissioner Gudmundson asked if the surrounding property owners were notified of this conditional use permit. Mr. Bednarz indicated all property owners 700 feet around this site were notified of this request and a sign was posted at the site. Commissioner Holthus questioned what work was being planned for Hanson Boulevard. Mr. Bednarz explained the road undulates and has sunk in several locations. The proposed method would stabilize the road bed. Motion by Cleveland, seconded by Holthus, to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution No. to grant the Conditional Use Permit request of North Pine Aggregate, Inc. to stockpile tire chips on the property located at 16563 Hanson Boulevard © NW. Commissioner Olsen expressed concern with the lack of communication between Anoka County and the City. He suggested the County have some sort of rider with the City to assure that this material was insured from any hazard while being stored on this site. Mr. Bednarz indicated Staff would speak with the City Attorney to discuss this matter further before final approval by the Council. Chairperson Daninger was discouraged that the Commission was being asked to approve a conditional use permit for something that was already taking place. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent vote (Kirchoff). Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the January 17, 2012 City Council meeting. Commissioner Kirchoff arrived at the meeting at 7:25 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items. © Mr. Bednarz mentioned that several commission members were being interviewed for open positions. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — January 10, 2012 Page 4 © Mr. Bednarz indicated the Council approved the rezoning and land use amendment for the Ag Preserve property near the high school at their last meeting. Documentation has been submitted to Met Council. The City was waiting to hear back from the Met Council before recording with Anoka County. Mr. Bednarz commented the Woodland Crossing 3Td Addition was approved by the Council and two building permits had already been issued. Commissioner Walton asked for an update on residential lot supply. Mr. Bednarz stated there were 86 urban lots and approximately 32 2.5 acre lots currently available. He noted the City issued nearly 60 building permits in 2011. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Kirchoff, to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, © Heidi Guenther, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. H