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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 8, 2014a AN66 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 July 8, 2014 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — June 10, 2014 Regular Meeting 3. Public Hearing: Consider rezoning 52 -acres from Rl- Single Family Rural to R4 - Single Family Urban located south of Crosstown Boulevard and Xeon Street NW — Tony Emmerich Construction 4. Public Hearing: Consider a Preliminary Plat for a 4 -lot residential development © known as Winslow Woods located on 1501h Lane and Yellow Pine Street - Tony Emmerich Construction 5. Public Hearing: Consider Registered Land Survey —17605 & 17477 Hanson Boulevard NW — Max Fenna Jr. 6. Public Hearing: Consider Registered Land Survey — 3200 South Coon Creek Drive — City of Andover. 7. Public Hearing: Consider an Amended Conditional Use Permit to Revise an approved Planned Unit Development known as Clocktower Commons - BDT Holdings, LLC. 8. Other Business 9. Adjournment C DOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — JULY 8, 2014 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Holthus on July 8, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES. June 10, 2014 Chairperson Holthus, Commissioners Timothy Cleven, Bert Koehler IV, Kyle Nemeth and Steve Peterson. Commissioners Dean Daninger and Lynae Gudmundson. Community Development Director Dave Carlberg City Planner Stephanie Hanson Others Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. PUBLICHEARING. Consider rezoning 52 acres from RI —Single Family Rural to R4 — Single Family Urban located south of Crosstown Boulevard and Xeon Street NW — Tony Emmerich Construction. City Planner Hanson noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a request to rezone the parcels located directly south of Sophie's South and east of Winslow Hill's residential developments from R -1 Single Family Rural to R -4 Single Family Urban as requested by Tony Emmerich Construction. City Planner Hanson reviewed the proposed rezoning with the Commission. Motion by Commissioner Nemeth, seconded by Commissioner Cleven, to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. X Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Ron Smolik, 1295 148th Lane NW, Andover, asked if there would be any water pumped out to put in City utilities similar to what had been done with the Sophie's South development. This had caused flooding initially and then the water table took several years to recover. He also expressed concerns about the removal of the mature trees and the quality of the homes that would be put into this development. Mr. John Derence, 15070 Yellow Pine Street NW, Andover, expressed concerns about the quality of homes that would go into the proposed developments because he feels anything that is less than $400,000 would be trashing the surrounding neighborhoods. He also expressed concerns about the lack of parkland being proposed and the lot configurations are not consistent with the neighborhood or straight along the back portion of the property. Community Development Director Carlberg stated the input that was received at the previous public hearing and tonight would be included in the staff reports for the plat and design reviews of this project. He clarified many of the concerns at this time will be discussed at a future public hearing and tonight the Commission is to recommend approval or denial for the rezoning of the property. He also stated there would be more opportunities for public input during the preliminary plat reviews. Mr. Larry Olson, Tony Emmerich Construction, 1875 Station Parkway, Andover, stated the family that currently owns the property determined the property that they would sell and this established the property lines for the four (4) parcels that would be considered Winslows Woods. He explained the homes would not be trashy or trash the surrounding neighborhoods and the lot sizes are designed to match the lot sizes in the surrounding area. Mr. Brent Jagers, 15069 Yellow Pine Street NW, Andover, expressed concerns about the value of the homes that would be in this development because the homes would not be able to be big based on the lot sizes. Commissioner Koehler clarified the objective of the Planning Commission at this time was to determine if rezoning the property would be in line with characteristics of the surrounding neighborhood and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Carlberg also explained the value of the homes could not be dictated by the City and the proposed lots meet the requirements for the R -4 Zoning District. Mr. Smolik stated he is against lots this small because it would not allow a large enough home that would be of higher value. Chairperson Holthus stated the design of the homes, the landscaping plan, the irrigation, and other information would be looked at and discussed during the preliminary and final Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —July 8, 2014 Page 3 © plat process. She also stated the Parks and Recreation Commission had discussed this development and there would be a park component to this development. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Cleven, to close the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Koehler, to recommend to the City Council approval of rezoning the 52 acres located directly south of Sophie's South residential development from R -1 Single Family Rural to R -4 Single Family Urban as requested by Tony Emmerich Construction, based on the fact that the property is located within MUSA, water and sewer are available to the property, and the requested rezoning is in harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0- nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. City Planner Hanson stated that this item would be before the Council at the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Preliminary Plat for a 4 -lot residential development known as Winslow Woods located on 150,4 Lane and Yellow Pine Street — Tony © Emmerich Construction. City Planner Hanson noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on the preliminary plat for Winslow Woods located on 150th Lane and Yellow Pine Street and comprised of four urban lots and one outlot proposed by Tony Emmerich Construction. City Planner Hanson reviewed the proposed preliminary plat with the Commission. Commissioner Koehler asked how these lots compared in size to the surrounding lots. City Planner Hanson explained the proposed lots were at minimum 1/4 acre and the surrounding lots were somewhat larger. Chairperson Holthus asked if the City had any code requirements for landscaping. Community Development Director Carlberg explained they would need to put two (2) trees on each lot but there are no other requirements. Commissioner Peterson asked if there would be any impacts on the water table since the property was prepared to be hooked up to City services. City Planner Hanson stated there would not be any flooding impacts with this phase of the development. Utilities are already in place for these lots. When Phase 2 is done the City Engineer would review the project for potential impacts. H Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 4 © Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Nemeth, to open the public hearing at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Mr. Derence stated the lots were too narrow to allow for an adequate sized home and he would like to see these lots wider and deeper. Mr. Smolik asked if the water table would not be lowered with this development. Community Development Director Carlberg stated this was correct for this development but it may be done with phase two (2) of the development. Mr. Olson clarified the lots exceed the minimum standard for the R -4 District and are about 1/3 -acre. The homes will be similar to those found in the surrounding neighborhoods and he explained the value of the home is not based on the size of the lot. The builder will determine the price point for the homes. He also stated the rear property line had been determined by the seller not the developer. The builder will be developing the lots individually so that as many trees as possible are saved. Motion by Commissioner Nemeth, seconded by Commissioner Koehler, to close the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Commissioner Koehler pointed out the lots to the north of this development are approximately 13,000 square feet and the proposed lots are 12,900- square feet so they are similar to the surrounding area. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Nemeth, to recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat for Winslow Woods located on 150th Lane and Yellow Pine Street comprised of four urban lots and one outlot proposed by Tony Emmerich Construction. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. City Planner Hanson stated that this item would be before the Council at the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Registered Land Survey —17605 & 17477 Hanson Boulevard NW— Max Fenna, Jr. Community Development Director Carlberg noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a Registered Land Survey (RLS) for properties located at 17605 and 17477 Hanson Boulevard NW as requested by Max Fenna Jr. © Community Development Director Carlberg reviewed the proposed RLS with the Commission. E Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 5 Motion by Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Commissioner Koehler, to open the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. There was no public input. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Cleven, to close the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Community Development Director Carlberg explained there is currently one (1) title certificate and in order to separate the two descriptions into two titles a registered land survey would have to be approved by the City. Motion by Commissioner Nemeth, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to recommend to the City Council approval of a Registered Land Survey (RLS) for properties located at 17605 and 17477 Hanson Boulevard NW as requested by Max Fenna, Jr. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Community Development Director Carlberg stated that this item would be before the QCouncil at the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider Registered Land Survey — 3200 South Coon Creek Drive — City of Andover. Community Development Director Carlberg noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a Registered Land Survey (RLS) proposed by the City for property located at 3200 South Coon Creek Drive. Community Development Director Carlberg reviewed the proposed RLS with the Commission. Commissioner Koehler asked if there was a developer interested in this property. Community Development Director Carlberg explained the City was currently working with a developer who is interested in acquiring the property. Commissioner Peterson asked how the location and size of the property for development had been determined. Community Development Director Carlberg stated this portion of the property (Tract A) was the highest and not wetland area. The remaining parcel is not buildable and would be reestablished as wetland. © Chairperson Holthus asked if townhomes were considered for this area. Community Development Director Carlberg stated townhomes had been considered but market Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 6 © conditions dictate the construction of single family homes. The adjacent property owners were also supportive of single - family homes. Commissioner Peterson asked for clarification on what the passive trail for the property would be. Community Development Director Carlberg stated the main access would be an outlot to the west of the proposed homes and it would be a grass trail that goes along the perimeter. This trail is intended more for the neighborhood use but is also available for public use. This area will not be urbanized because it is intended to be a wetland restoration area. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to open the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Mr. Bill Hentges, 3061 142nd Lane NW was concerned about this area being a wildlife corridor and asked the Planning Commission to establish setbacks from the creek to protect this area. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to close the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. © Community Development Director Carlberg explained approval of the registered land survey would create two (2) tracts of land and the development of what would be Tract A would go through the platting process and be developed into 5 -6 single family homes. During this process the setback and trail access would be reviewed. Motion by Commissioner Nemeth, seconded by Commissioner Koehler, to recommend to the City Council approval of a Registered Land Survey (RLS) for the property located at 3200 South Coon Creek Drive as proposed by the City. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0- nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Community Development Director Carlberg stated that this item would be before the Council at the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. PUBLICHEARING: Consider an Amended Conditional Use Permit to Revise and approved Planned Unit Development known as Clocktower Commons — BDT Holdings, LLC and BDT Land, LLC. Community Development Director Carlberg noted the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and take input on a request by BDT Holdings, LLC and BDT Land, LLC, the current owners of the Andover Clocktower Commons, to amend the existing © approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and to revise the approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Lots 3 -5, Block 1, Andover Clocktower Commons. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 7 Community Development Director Carlberg reviewed the proposed CUP amendments and PUD revisions with the Commission. Commissioner Cleven asked if there would be additional retention ponds constructed as part of this development. Community Development Director Carlberg stated that there would be additional ponding needed and the retention ponds would be reviewed as part of the commercial site plan review process. Commissioner Peterson asked for background on the clock tower. Community Development Director Carlberg explained the original design was for a stand -alone clock tower and landscape features on the corner and the developer is now requesting to incorporate the clock tower into the building and alternative landscaping along the corner that will incorporate the pond, a trail, and benches. Mr. Carlberg noted that at a March 25, 2014 worksession the City Council was supportive of these changes. Commissioner Peterson asked if there would be any changes to the trail along Crosstown Boulevard or Hanson Boulevard. Community Development Director Carlberg stated there was no intention to move the trail and the right -of -way was already established. Commissioner Peterson clarified the building along Crosstown Boulevard would be © accessed from the parking lot and not the street. He asked to see a rendering of the building. Chairperson Holthus asked what the impacts would be if the building met all the setbacks. Community Development Director Carlberg explained this would impact the parking lot and the amount of parking would not meet the City's parking requirements. The availability of parking was a consideration when reducing the number of proposed buildings from three (3) to two (2). Chairperson Holthus asked who would be responsible for maintaining the southwest corner wetland area. Community Development Director Carlberg explained the landowners would continue to maintain this area along with any additional landscaping done for the project. Commissioner Peterson asked what changes were proposed for the drive -thru at The Bean. Community Development Director Carlberg explained the current drive -thru requires drivers to circle the entire building. The proposed changes would make this a more user friendly access and it would not affect delivery trucks or other traffic circulation in the parking lot. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Peterson, to open the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, © Gudmundson) vote. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —July 8, 2014 Page 8 Mr. Darren Lazan, representing the Andover Clocktower Commons Development, provided the Planning Commission with an overview of the project and all proposed changes. He also stated the amended CUP should reflect the additional access point off Crosstown Boulevard that had been constructed. Mr. Tom Roberts, 11015 Bell Oaks Rd, Eden Prairie, explained the type of building that could be constructed on Lot 4 and that it could change based on the type of business going into the building. The corner of Lot 4 would be set up to look like a park with a trail that allows pedestrians and bikers to cut through without going to the intersection of Hanson and Crosstown. They would like to incorporate an electronic sign into the clock tower that would allow for advertising by the tenants so that they do not have to allow the roll away temporary signage. Commissioner Cleven asked if the back elevation of the building would be facing Crosstown Boulevard. Mr. Lazan stated the back elevation would contain glass emergency /fire access doors to enhance the look of the building and it would face Crosstown Boulevard. Commissioner Nemeth asked if the current structures would be refurbished to match the new buildings. Mr. Lazan explained they would be using the same color palate and materials to construct the new buildings but they would not be refurbishing the current © structures. Commissioner Peterson asked why a drive -thru was being requested when they did not have a tenant identified for the building yet. Mr. Lazan explained they had a drive -thru approved for the other parcels and would like to have this option available when a tenant is identified. Commissioner Peterson stated the previous landscape plan had more trees and landscaping. He asked if there were other features that could be added to the current proposal. Mr. Lazan explained the original landscape plan included several trees that have since been removed because they were either diseased or damaged and they would not be able to add any features to the pond since it was an infiltration pond and considered a "dry" pond. Commissioner Koehler complimented the design. He asked if the developers had talked to the current tenants about the use of a digital sign versus a monument sign. Mr. Lazan stated they talked to the current tenants but felt this was a way for them to advertise their location and any specials they may have. Commissioner Peterson asked what the benefit would be for the City by approving these amendments. Mr. Lazan explained the landscaping features would improve the overall look of the corner, the trail would move pedestrian and bike traffic away from the corner and the development would build overall excitement to potential tenants to be in Andover. S Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —July 8, 2014 Page 9 Chairperson Holthus asked if the pond would be mowed since it was considered a "dry" pond and where the monument sign would be located. Mr. Lazan explained it would continue to be maintained and it would look similar to the pond owned by the City across the road and the monument sign would be located in front of the pond, closer to the corner. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Nemeth, to close the public hearing at 9:03 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Commissioner Koehler asked why the setbacks were in the City Code. Community Development Director Carlberg stated this was to allow for landscape features and trail along the roadway in addition to creating separation from buildings and the roadway. Motion by Commissioner Koehler, seconded by Commissioner Nemeth, to recommend to the City Council approval of request by BDT Holdings, LLC and BDT Land, LLC, to amend the existing approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and to revise the approved Planned Unit Development (PUD) on Lots 3 -5, Block 1, Andover Clocktower Commons. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. © Community Development Director Carlberg stated that this item would be before the Council at the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting. OTHER BUSINESS. Community Development Director Carlberg stated the City Council had approved the variance request on Aztec Street for the 8 -foot fence as recommended by the Planning Commission at their June meeting. He asked the Planning Commission if they would like to change the August 12 meeting due to the primary election being held that day. They could either meet at 8:01 p.m. or change the night of the meeting to August 11 at 7:00 p.m. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to change the August 12, 2014 regular meeting to Monday, August 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Nemeth asked if there was anyone interested in the property on the corner of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard and also with the old "Tom Thumb" property up on 7th Avenue. Community Development Director Carlberg stated there was interest in the property on © Bunker Lake Boulevard and an agent was marketing the old "Tom Thumb" property. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — July 8, 2014 Page 10 © Commissioner Cleven asked if the City would work with the developers at Clocktower Commons in regards to the trail being low and subject to standing water. Community Development Director Carlberg stated the trail was lower than the property in one area and the Developers would like the City to participate in raising this section. This is something the City would work through with the Developer. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Commissioner Nemeth, seconded by Commissioner Cleven, to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 - absent (Daninger, Gudmundson) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Tina Borg, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. H