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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWK - May 9, 20170 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923 • WWW.ANDOVERMN.GOV Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting Agenda May 9, 2017 Andover City Hall Conference Room A 6.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion: Variance Request — 14791 Blackfoot Street NW 3. Discussion: Preliminary Plat/PUD Amendment and Conditional Use Permit— Andover Clocktower Commons 4. Discussion: City Code Amendments to Title 12 Zoning Regulations and Title 13 Planning and Development © 5. Other Business 6. Adjournment C AN661Y IMIF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING — MAY 9, 2017 The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Vice Chairman Kyle Nemeth on May 9, 2017 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners Scott Hudson, Bert Koehler IV, Steve Peterson and Jeff Sims Commissioners absent: Timothy Cleven and Dean Daninger Also present: Community Development Director Joe Janish City Planner Stephanie Hanson Associate Planner Dan Krumwiede Others Stephanie invited Commissioners to ask questions about the agenda items. Commissioner Hudson arrived at 6:03 pm. DISCUSS VARIANCE REQUEST — 14 791 BLACKFOOT STREET NW Vice Chairman Nemeth asked if the City had received comment yet from the DNR. Ms. Hanson responded that the variance was contingent on the DNR's comments. The City is in charge of shore land, and as such, needs to notify them, however, the City doesn't receive responses back from them. Commissioner Koehler asked if the lot width was in place when they bought the house. Ms. Hanson confirmed, yes. Koehler asked if there are other variances on lakeshore property in Andover. Ms. Hanson was unable to confirm and that City Code requires 50 feet on the right-of-way with a 300 foot width at the front yard setback. One lot is proposed to be 180 feet and the other would be 150 feet. Commissioner Koehler summarized his comments by stating that people bought into the neighborhood with certain rules and regulations and expectations that they will remain. © Commissioner Sims agreed and stated that is why the City has rules and a Comp Plan. Commissioner Koehler agreed and noted that was one petitioner's point. C Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes — May 9, 2017 Page 2 Commissioner Koehler went on to say that there is not a problem with a lot split if it fits the City's rules and regulations. Commissioner Hudson asked if the property owner planned to develop the lot. Ms. Hanson stated that the owners had no current plans, but that people have approached him about the possibility. DISCUSS PRELIMINARY PLAT/PUD AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—ANDOVER CLOCKTOWER COMMONS Mr. Janish stated that there is supplemental information for this agenda item. He clarified that the minimum lot width is 200 feet. This amendment is for 163.74 feet; with a PUD the request can deviate. The original site plan is for 5 lots, and this PUD is another opportunity to have a daycare go in to that space. Commission Koehler stated that the Commission can't consider the type of business when making the decision, because the site-specific part is the next step in the process. It was noted, that if approved as written, Lot 2 would be moved closer to Crosstown. © Commissioner Koehler brought up that there had been flooding in the trail area in the past. Mr. Janish confirmed that this had been rectified in 2014 and it no longer floods at this time. Commissioner Koehler inquired if parking would be part of the commercial site plan. Mr. Janish indicated that 25 stalls should be enough parking for what is planned. Cross - parking is also allowed at other businesses. If parking becomes an issue, parents of day care children would choose another location. Mr. Janish noted that there have been private agreements about what kind of businesses that can come to that commercial development. Vice Chairman Nemeth expressed concerns about aesthetics staying consistent and the Clock Tower. Mr. Janish replied that the Clock Tower will be the last area to be developed. Commissioner Sims asked about the widening of Hanson. Mr. Janish stated that the plans are to end the widening at the school and that will happen in 2018 or 2019. The trails will remain. DISCUSS CITY CODE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 12 ZONING REGULATIONS © AND TITLE 13 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting Minutes — May 9, 2017 Page 3 Mr. Janish noted that this agenda item brings the Comp Plan and City Code in compliance with one another. Met Council Board will meet on June 14 to vote on the amendment. Underlying zoning should not see any changes and the amendments relate specifically to density. The matter for discussion is a tool to protect the remnant piece for future urban development. The Code will have new language, in lA and 113. 1A remains with the exception of reference to rural reserve. IB will be modified for rural reserve, but the language is similar. There was discussion about the tools that could be used. In reference to the MUSA line, Ms. Hanson stated that this area is set aside for future urban development. Mr. Janish stated that this change may be "a band aid" until the Comp Plan Update is completed. One-quarter of an acre is the minimum lot size if MUSA was available. Commissioner Koehler noted that the amendment and zoning changes allows larger lot sizes. Mr. Janish followed up by stating that the lot splitting is what is different and the City would be following Met Council's guidance for density. The tool [to be selected] goes into effect when a property owner wants to split their land. Q Mr. Janish confirmed that the three-year clause still remains in effect. He also explained that a "quarter quarter" does not have to be a perfect 40 acres, as long as it is 35 acres. Commissioner Peterson arrived at 6:49 pm. Mr. Janish noted that Atlas 14 will be the driver of the future Comp Plan update and the rural reserve could move as a result. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Koehler, seconded by Sims, to adjourn the meeting at 6:52 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent vote (Daninger and Cleven). 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