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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 12, 2013ANL6 Y O F p 6 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 November 12, 2013 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — October 8, 2013 Regular Meeting 3. Public Hearing: Consider a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications collocation on the existing water tower ( #1)and the construction of a shelter located in Rose Park, 14057 Rose St NW as requested by Verizon Wireless. 4. Public Hearing: Consider a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications collocation on the existing water tower ( #2) located at 1717 Crosstown Blvd NW, as requested by Verizon Wireless. 5. Public Hearing: Consider a Sketch Plan for an eighteen (18) lot urban residential development located at 14123 Prairie Rd NW, as requested by TH Construction. 6. Public Hearing: Consider Amendments to the City Code 12 -2 -2, Definitions; 12- 12, Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and 12 -14, Administration and Enforcement. 7. Other Business 8. Adjournment u PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — NOVEMBER 12, 2013 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on November 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Lynae Gudmundson, Valerie Holthus, Bert Koehler IV, Kyle Nemeth and Steve Peterson Commissioners absent: Commissioner Timothy Cleven Also present: Community Development Director Dave Carlberg City Planner Stephanie Hanson Others 10 APPROVAL OFMINUTES. October 8, 2013 Commissioner Holthus stated she had a clarification on page 8 "...the big demand for Andover today is single family urban lots that want to be in the Andover School District" There is not an Andover School District, it is the Andover Attendance area and Anoka — Hennepin School District. Commissioner Holthus stated there is a typo on the last page, under other business "The Council reviewed the sketch plan of Country Oaks North; they had some concerns with buffering around the parameter perimeter ". Motion by Koehler, seconded by Nemeth, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent ( Cleven) vote. PUBLICHEARING. Consider a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower (W) and the construction of a shelter located in Rose Park, 14057 Rose St NW as requested by Verizon Wireless. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 2 City Planner Hanson noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower ( #1) and the construction of a shelter located in Rose Park, 14057 Rose Street NW as requested by Verizon Wireless. City Planner Hanson reviewed the proposed Conditional Use Permit with the Commission. Commissioner Nemeth asked if this is approved and another carrier comes in and wants to put an antenna on the water tower, would they be allowed to. Mr. Carlberg stated there is already another carrier on the water tower and the City allows and encourages co- location. Commissioner Gudmundson asked if there is already another carrier, where is their equipment located. Ms. Hanson indicated their equipment is in the base of the water tower but there is not adequate space for Verizon's equipment in the base of the tower so they are proposing a building to house the equipment. Commissioner Holthus asked what happens to the equipment if a carrier goes out of business. Mr. Carlberg stated there is a lease agreement with the city and the equipment would need to be removed or another carrier can take over the structure. © Commissioner Peterson asked what the benefit is for the community. He also asked what the risk is. Staff suggested the applicant answer those questions. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Koehler, to open the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Ms. Sarah Hill, 20120 Texas Avenue, Prior Lake, MN, was at the meeting to answer questions for Verizon. Commissioner Koehler asked what type of interruptions to the public would there be for maintenance. Ms. Hill stated there will not be any interruption. There will be monthly maintenance checks on the equipment within the building. Commissioner Peterson asked what the benefit will be. Ms. Hill stated this area being heavily residential, there is capacity issues with the 4G service and by doing this it will boost the service. Commissioner Peterson stated on the structure itself part of it looks like stone and part looks like fencing. Ms. Hill stated they can use several different types of exteriors to match existing exteriors and staff had a photo to use, recommending that style. Commissioner Koehler asked if all the equipment is maintained within the structure or are there lines underground. Ms. Hill stated there will be lines brought to the structure Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 3 ® underground and then run up within the water tower to the antenna's. There will not be any exposed equipment that can be vandalized or seen by anyone. Commissioner Holthus stated she liked the design of this structure. She wondered how secure the fencing is and if it is vandalism proof or secure. Ms. Hill indicated this is not vandalism proof but if damaged, they will come out and repair. They also inspect the structure and fencing on their monthly maintenance checks. Chairperson Daninger asked if the antennas will be painted to match the water tower. Ms. Hill indicated anything outside of the water tower will be painted to match. Chairperson Daninger asked if any other sites were looked at for placement. Ms. Hill stated she would need to review her notes to see where else they looked but this is the ideal placement for the antennas. Chairperson Daninger asked what the life cycle is for this type of technology. Ms. Hill indicated she had not heard of anything new coming forward in the near future. Chairperson Daninger asked what the size of the equipment is. Ms. Hill stated there will be four or five cabinets, four to five feet deep along with fuse panels. Chairperson Daninger asked if it was looked at to place the equipment within the water tower in order to eliminate the outside storage building. Mr. Carlberg indicated there is not adequate space within the water tower for the equipment. Chairperson Daninger asked how the maintenance techs will access the area. Ms. Hill stated they will access the park through the access road to the north. Chairperson Daninger asked if approved, when will the equipment and antennas be installed. Ms. Hill stated they will be installed the first quarter of 2014. Commissioner Holthus noted this park is slated for reconstruction and she would like to see the building put in before that time. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Gudmundson, to close the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Gudmundson, to recommend to the City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower ( #1) and the construction of a shelter located in Rose Park, 14057 Rose Street NW as requested by Verizon Wireless. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. © City Planner Hanson stated that this item would be before the Council at the November 19, 2013 City Council meeting. X Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower ( #2) located at 1717 Crosstown Blvd NW, as requested by Verizon Wireless. City Planner Hanson noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower ( #2) located at 1717 Crosstown Blvd NW, as requested by Verizon Wireless. City Planner Hanson reviewed the proposed Conditional Use Permit with the Commission. Commissioner Koehler asked outside of the structure is there anything different from the request they previously discussed. Staff indicated there was not. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Koehler, to open the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Chairperson Daninger asked how long they anticipated being at this site. Ms. Hill stepped forward and stated the lease is for 25 years. Chairperson Daninger asked if any other sites were looked at. Ms. Hill stated they have been reviewing this site for a while and did not remember if there were other sites. Chairperson Daninger asked if Ms. Hill was aware of the Andover Fun Festival in July and wondered if the project will be done before then. Ms. Hill stated she will work with staff on this item. Commissioner Nemeth asked if there is a reason why there are twelve antennas on the tower. Ms. Hill reviewed the reason for the twelve antennas. Commission Nemeth asked if the water tower space was large enough for the equipment. Ms. Hill indicated that was correct. Motion by Nemeth, seconded by Gudmundson, to close the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Nemeth, to recommend to the City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications co- location on the existing water tower ( #2) located at 1717 Crosstown Blvd NW, as requested by Verizon Wireless. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. City Planner Hanson stated that this item would be before the Council at the November 19, 2013 City Council meeting. F Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 5 PUBLICHEARING. Consider a Sketch Plan for an eighteen (18) lot urban residential development located at 14123 Prairie Road NW, as requested by TH Construction. City Planner Hanson noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a Sketch Plan for an eighteen (18) lot urban residential development located at 14123 Prairie Road NW, as requested by TH Construction. City Planner Hanson reviewed the proposed sketch plan with the Commission. Commissioner Holthus asked if the existing residence on Lot 1, Block 1 will stay. Ms. Hanson indicated it would. Commissioner Gudmundson asked north of the ghost plat, if this has been coordinated with this development. Ms. Hanson indicated it will not be as the Catcher's Creek project is north of Coon Creek.. Commissioner Peterson asked if Prairie Road will be reconstructed. Mr. Carlberg was not sure of the reconstruction schedule for Prairie Road but indicated there is no access plan for this development onto Prairie Road. ® Commissioner Holthus stated since Prairie Road is a collector street and State Aid road, does the State have any criteria as to how many side streets can have access to it. Mr. Carlberg stated they try to limit the number of accesses onto Prairie Road. Motion by Nemeth, seconded by Koehler, to open the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Ms. Pixie Stockal, 601 140th Lane NW, stated her concern with this project is that all of the traffic will come onto 140th Lane and she wondered if there was a way they could do something so there is one egress into that development from Prairie Road because there will be a lot of traffic and there are currently a lot of children there. Mr. Carlberg stated there is a ghost plat and future development will warrant a future access onto Prairie Road and 140th does have capacity for additional traffic. Ms. Stockal asked if there was a way to slow the traffic down. Chairperson Daninger stated if there is an issue with speeding, the residents can contact the Sheriff's Department. Ms. Stockal wondered what will happen to the existing buildings on the property if this is developed. Mr. Carlberg indicated the applicant can address the question. © Mr. Mark Madden, 14122 Prairie Road, stated he likes the sketch plan but his only concern is the fencing along Prairie Road. He thought the fences were atrocious and he Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 6 wondered if there was a way to prevent fencing abutting major roadways. His concern will be with the new houses in this development will put up fencing that will look bad. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the City Ordinance with the Commission. He noted the problem is that there is no uniform fencing regulations so as long as the fence is maintained, any type of fence can be installed. He stated this has been a concern of the look of the community. Mr. Todd Wold, 463 1401h Lane, asked if the developer is connected with the original Shadowbrook development. He was concerned because of the covenants in the existing development and if they will continue into this development. Mr. Ed Gritton, 14157 Prairie Road, stated he lived.next to this property and one of his concerns is they own some horses and with the lot lines butting up to his lot line, what is he to anticipate with future homeowners and his horses, what will he be faced with. He wondered how he will be protected. Mr. Carlberg stated they have ordinances regarding keeping horses that also covers the manure management responsibilities of the horse owners that Mr. Gritton would have to comply with. Mr. Gritton stated the concern is the additional cost he may have to incur with manure maintenance. Mr. Carlberg stated if there will be an area where manure will be stored on the property he suggested moving it to the north or east on the property. © Mr. Tony Hennen, 617 Main Street, Anoka, applicant, reviewed with the Commission the price point of homes he builds. Chairperson Daninger noted the covenants will be different than Shadowbrook because it is a different development. Commissioner Holthus asked if the existing home will remain, will it be reversed or what will happen. Mr. Mennen stated the house will stay as it is with the driveway coming off Prairie Road, it will be hooked up to City sewer and water, and the other buildings will be removed. Commissioner Peterson asked if the existing house is removed in the future and a new home is constructed, would there be enough frontage area off the cul -de -sac to build a new structure. Mr. Carlberg indicated there would be enough frontage on that site to build a new home. Commissioner Gudmundson asked if there will be covenants or restrictions on the development. Mr. Hennen indicated there will be covenants put in place but it will not be a continuation of the Shadowbrook development. Chairperson Daninger asked if a fence will be placed on the existing home facing Prairie Road. Mr. Hennen indicated that will be the front of the home so a tall fence cannot be placed along Prairie Road. 1J Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2013 Page 7 ® Mr. Madden asked how they can address the fence situation along Prairie Road. Chairperson Daninger indicated this issue was seen City wide but thought Mr. Madden may want to meet with City staff to discuss it further. Mr. Carlberg suggested going before the City Council and discuss it during resident forum or to call or email the Council. Mr. Jerry Stockel, 601 1401h Lane, asked if they will be notified by mail for the next meeting. Mr. Carlberg stated this will go before the City Council on November 19th but future meetings will have public notifications. Mr. Wold wondered how quickly the developer plans on moving forward with this project. Chairperson Daninger thought the applicant would want to start as soon as this project is approved. The applicant agreed. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Nemeth, to close the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Chairperson Daninger did not think there was a big issue with the size of the development, but there was a little bit of an issue with traffic. Commissioner Gudmundson thought the development looked nice and wondered if there ® could be berming on Lot 9 along Prairie Road so a fence may not be needed. City Planner Hanson stated this item would be before the Council at the November 19, 2013 City Council meeting. PUBLICHEARING. Consider Amendments to the City Code 12 -2 -2, Definitions; 12- 12, Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and 12 -14, Administration and Enforcement Community Development Director Carlberg noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on Amendments to the City Code 12 -2 -2, Definitions; 12- 12, Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and 12 -14, Administration and Enforcement. Community Development Director Carlberg reviewed the proposed amendments with the Commission. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Nemeth, to open the public hearing at 8:33 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. There was no public input. F Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —November 12, 2013 Page 8 © Motion by Nemeth, seconded by Koehler, to close the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Motion by Peterson, seconded by Holthus, to recommend to the City Council approval of Amendments to the City Code 12 -2 -2, Definitions; 12 -12, Permitted, Conditional and Prohibited Uses and 12 -14, Administration and Enforcement, with the changes reviewed by staff. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- present, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. City Planner Hanson stated that this item would be before the Council at the December 3, 2013 City Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS. Community Development Director Carlberg updated the Planning Commission on related items. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Amendment that was forwarded to the City Council in October. He stated the City Council approved the Amendment but with phasing in of the 83 acres over time. He noted the City Council had a concern with access into and out of the proposed development. H ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Holthus, seconded by Peterson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent (Cleven) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. H