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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 14, 2017C 1685 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 November 14, 2017 7:00 PM Andover City Hall City Council Chambers 7:00 a.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approve October 24, 2017 work session and regular meeting minutes 4. Public Hearing: Interim Use Permit - Mining and Land Reclamation - 16563 Hanson Boulevard NW — Dennis Kuiken © 5. Public Hearing: City Code Amendments - Title 9 Building Regulations and Title 12 Zoning Regulations 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment u CAW] x PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONMEETING — NOVEMBER 14, 2017 The Regular Bi -Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on November 14, 2017, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: CALL TO ORDER Scott Hudson, Bert Koehler IV, Nick Loehlein, and Jeff Sims Timothy Cleven and Kyle Nemeth Community Development Director Joe Janish City Planner Stephanie Hanson Associate Planner Dan Krumwiede Others PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 24, 2017, Workshop Meeting and the October 24, 2017, Regular Meeting There were no changes from staff. On the October 24, 2017 Workshop Meeting minutes, Commissioner Loehlein requested the following edit on page 2, line 33, replacing the word "effects" with "affects." Motion by Koehler, seconded by Loehlein, to approve the October 24, 2017 Workshop and Regular Meeting minutes as amended above. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 - absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —November 14, 2017 Page 2 © PUBLIC HEARING: Interim Use Permit — Mining and Land Reclamation —16563 Hanson Boulevard NW — Dennis Kuiken Mr. Krumwiede presented information regarding the IUP to mine and store up to 11,000 cubic yards of soil on a 33 -acre site Mr. Kuiken owns at 16563 Hanson Blvd NW. Mr. Kuiken has done mining and stock piling in the past on this property. This will be a phased process over 5 years and will not be done all at once. The project will begin once the ground is frozen. No more than 11,000 cubic yards of soil will be placed on Mr. Kuiken's property at any given time. The material will be sold as part of the Norlex Turf business. Mr. Kuiken requested the IUP be approved for five years, expiring on November 30`h, 2022. He will have the road easement staked out and will conduct mining activities 10 feet from the easement. The area proposed to be mined is located in the floodplain and would be dug to a depth of 6 feet. As part of the review process, the engineering department states that a NPDES permit will be required, silt fences should be erected around stock piles, a permit would need to be acquired from the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization, restrictions put in place regarding vegetation, and a max of 4/1 slope on the stockpiles would need to be maintained. In addition, Mr. Kuiken will need to get a permit from the Anoka County Highway Department and clean the impacted streets daily. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and the MN DNR will also need to be consulted. Commissioner Koehler asked about the escrow of $2,500. Mr. Janish indicated that this was a recommendation made by the engineering department, if the applicant does not comply or bring the stock pile into compliance. Clarification was requested as to whether or not engineering made that recommendation before. Mr. Janish confirmed that it has happened on occasion in the past. Commissioner Hudson inquired about the status of the permits. Mr. Krumwiede indicated that he would be working with staff to complete "checking off all of the boxes." Mr. Janish confirmed that they do not expect any issues. LRRWMO took the issue to the board last week. Staff is not expecting any issues to occur with this request. Chairperson Daninger asked if the Commission could recommend approving the resolution, dependent upon all of the boxes being checked off. Mr. Krumwiede indicated that there had been no concerns by citizens during his tenure. Chairperson Daninger asked if the $2,500 escrow would go to clean the road, so the City could clean the roads if needed. Mr. Krumwiede confirmed that it is the applicant's responsibility to clean the roads. Mr. Janish stated that engineering likes to keep the escrow until the end of the project, if possible, to use for needed purposes. City staff would notify the applicant if there is an issue. The City has sent a bill for street sweeping in the past. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Hudson, to open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Motion Qcarried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —November 14, 2017 Page 3 The applicant was noted as the only person in attendance in the audience. Dennis Kuiken came to the podium. Commissioner Sims noted that the applicant has sold dirt in the past and wondered what was different about this request. Mr. Kuiken explained that the field to be dug up is a sod field. The area mined will become a pond, like the one that is already there. He stated that he owns his own street sweeper. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Hudson to close the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Sims to approve the IUP with additional item number 12. An escrow amount of $2,500 shall be submitted to the City prior to work beginning. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. This matter will be heard at the Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Council meeting at 7:00 pm. PUBLIC HEARING: City Code Amendments —Title 9 Building Regulations and Title 12 Zoning Regulations © Mr. Janish stated that the staff hoped to have additional amendments for the evening's meeting, but staff were only prepared to submit two items to the Commission. Accessory Structures At the last variance request, the City Council suggested staff review the ordinance and survey surrounding communities regarding the size of accessory structures. Staff recommends adjusting the current code to allow for accessory sizes to be determined on lot size, regardless of zoning classification within the residential districts. Lots one acre or smaller, will be allowed under this new code, to have an accessory structure of 2,400 square feet or smaller. Mr. Janish showed a comparison chart of the City of Andover in comparison with neighborhood surrounding communities. He referred to the table as presented in the agenda materials. Movable Storage Containers Commissioner Koehler asked about removable storage containers and how the changes may or may not relate to roll -offs and trash. Mr. Janish indicated that removable storage containers are used to store material goods. Other parts of the ordinance cover construction materials. There was further discussion surrounding the issue and how staff © came to their recommendation as to where the "pods" can be located and the length of time they should be able to be used/permitted. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —November 14, 2017 Page 4 © Commissioner Sims asked if the proposed City Code changes would have been able to accommodate the 2 most recent variance requests. Mr. Janish explained that one would have passed and the other would not have passed. Staff remarked that the length of time in place is monitored. Mr. Janish commented that a home owner can rent a pod and store it or move it to a facility. Commissioner Koehler inquired about the height of an accessory structure. Mr. Janish stated that the City Code will keep the height the same as it is today. Motion by Koehler, seconded by Hudson, to open the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. There were no people to come to the podium and make comment. Motion by Hudson, seconded by Koehler to close the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. Commissioner Sims asked about distinguishing between a moving pod and a 6 -month construction project pod. Mr. Janish indicated that residents need to get a building permit if they remodel. © Motion by Koehler, seconded by Loehlein to approve the City Code amendments as presented. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. This matter will be heard at the Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Council meeting at 7:00 pm. OTHER BUSINESS Staff is working on plats. The Twin Cities Dental project is starting. Commissioner Koehler wished staff and residents a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Chairperson Daninger directed residents to review advertisements for Commission positions. Ms. Hanson pointed out that Commissioner Nemeth and Loehlein are both finishing their terms this year. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sims, seconded by Hudson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2 -absent (Cleven and Nemeth) vote. 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