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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 12, 2017C 1655 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Agenda September 12, 2017 7:00 PM Andover City Hall City Council Chambers 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve August 22, 2017 regular meeting minutes 4. Public Hearing: Variance - Reduce the lot width at the front yard setback - 643 Constance Blvd — Todd and Cindy Christensen © 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment x ANLbbW k`� s jot PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 The Regular Bi -Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on September 12, 2017, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Scott Hudson, Bert Koehler IV and Kyle Nemeth Commissioners absent: Timothy Cleven, Steve Peterson and Jeff Sims Also present: City Planner - Stephanie Hanson Community Development Director — Joe Janish Others 0 APPROVAL OFMINUTES August 22, 2017, Regular Meeting There were no changes from staff. Commissioner Nemeth requested corrections to: - Page 3, line 39, delete the second time "plan" is written - Page 4, line 34, change the word "are" to "is" - Page 4, line 37, delete the word "the" - Page 5, line 22, delete the word "and" - Page 7, line 17, change "amendable" to "amicable" - Page 7, line 22, add "by" before the name Koehler Commissioner Koehler asked staff to review and clarify the intent of the phrase "the size is not the deal" on page 6, line 20. Commissioner Koehler challenged Commissioner Nemeth's proposed change on page 4, line 34. Commissioner Nemeth agreed to withdraw this proposed change. Motion by Nemeth, seconded by Hudson, to approve the August 22, 2017 Regular Q Meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3 -absent (Cleven, Peterson and Sims) vote. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — September 12, 2017 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Variance —Reduce the lot width at the front yard setback — 643 Constance Boulevard — Todd and Cindy Christensen Ms. Hanson presented a proposal from Todd and Cindy Christensen for a variance to reduce the required lot width at the front yard setback at 643 Constance Boulevard. The proposed variance request is to reduce the lot width at the front yard setback from 300 feet to 250 feet for the purpose of subdividing the property into two lots. If the variance requests are approved, the applicant will then work with City staff to begin the process of an administrative lot split. Commissioner Koehler asked if Ms. Hanson knew anything about the history of the other lots with front setbacks below the size of City requirements. She confirmed that at least some lots were created prior to the adoption of lot width regulations. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Hudson, to open the public hearing at 7:14 p.m. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3 -absent (Cleven, Peterson and Sims) vote. The applicant, Todd Christensen of Isanti, came to the podium to answer questions. He is seeking to split the property to build his retirement home. © Commissioner Nemeth asked about the economic situation requirement. Mr. Christensen noted that the plan is that his daughter would live in the existing home. He also asked about the timing. Mr. Christensen replied that he would plan to build in the spring and if the variance is approved, his daughter would live in the home now, instead of him renting it out. He also confirmed that he intended to remove the pole barn. There were no more questions of the applicant. Chairperson Daninger noted that the only person in the audience was the applicant. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Nemeth to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3 -absent (Cleven, Peterson and Sims) vote. Commissioner Koehler asked for interpretation about the "plight of the property owner due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner." He stated that he is inclined to approve the request. Examples given were that the zoning has changed or regulations have changed. Chairperson Daninger commented that this variance request fits well there and makes sense. There is always concern about precedence. Commissioner Koehler agreed that this request definitely matches the neighborhood. Commissioner Nemeth noted that this is not a situation where a lot is being split and sold off, but in this case, it would be retained by the family. © Motion by Nemeth, seconded by Koehler to approve the Variance for the property located at 643 Constance Boulevard. The resolution was amended to state that the pole Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —September 12, 2017 Page 3 building that is encroaching on the proposed lot line and is currently shown on the survey, will be removed upon approval of the lot split. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 - nays, 3 -absent (Cleven, Peterson and Sims) vote. This matter will be heard at the Tuesday, September 19, 2017, Council meeting at 7:00 pm. OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Hanson highlighted the CUP for the Andover Cinema that was approved by the Council for on -sale liquor. A variance was also approved by the Council for a garage on Nightingale St. NW. Seventy-six new home permits have been granted in 2017 and there are five more waiting to be reviewed. Commissioner Nemeth gave a "shout -out' to Commissioner Peterson for his 5% years of service on the Planning and Zoning Commission and specifically for his focus on roads, trails, landscaping and sidewalks, as various matters came before the Commission. Chairperson Daninger also expressed his appreciation. 0 ADJOURNMENT Motion by Koehler, seconded by Nemeth, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3 -absent (Cleven, Peterson and Sims) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Marlene White, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. X