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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 23, 2004 0 CITY o F C--ô1/~C;b ~ NDOVE l01d::txf) 1:2-14--6<1: (~) PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 23, 2004 The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on November 23,2004, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Tony Gamache, Rex Greenwald, Dean Vatne, Jonathan Jasper and Michael Casey. Commissioners absent: There were none. Also present: City Planner, Courtney Bednarz Planning Intern, Chris Vrchota Others (- '\ U APPROVAL OF MINUTES. October 26, 2004 Motion by Gamache, seconded by Vatne, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Greenwald) vote. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT (04-08) TO ADD DRIVE THROUGH FOR RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED WITHIN ANDOVER CLOCKTOWER COMMONS (CUP 03-08) LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HANSON AND CROSSTOWN BOULEVARDS. Mr. Vrchota explained the applicant is requesting to amend their Conditional Use Permit to add a drive-thru window at the south end of the proposed retail building. The window would provide drive-thru service for a future coffee shop. Mr. Vrchota discussed the staff report with the Commission. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Kirchoff, to open the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. ¡- '\ Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Greenwald) vote. <_J . Regular Andover PlanniQand Zoning Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - November 23, 2004 Page 2 , , \ \ ) -- Ms. Karel Steibitz, Andover Clinic, wondered where the drive-thru will be. Mr. Vrchota showed on the map where in the development the drive-thru will be located on the building. Commissioner Gamache asked if the driveway for the drive-thru would affect other businesses on the north or northeast side of the development. Mr. Vrchota stated it would not. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Vatne, to close the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Greenwald) vote. Commissioner Vatne asked if the drive-thru would affect the ability to install the proposed amenities for the development. Ms. Sara Shield, Landform, stated there would not be any conflict. Commissioner Jasper asked if there will be a coffee shop in the location or is it just being proposed. Ms. Shield stated there will be a coffee shop in that spot but they are not sure which one. , Commissioner Vatne stated from a special use standpoint, it seems the location and any scenery that would be impacted is shielded and from his perspective it fits in there. (-) Motion by Gamache, seconded by Kirchoff, to recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution No. _, approving the Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried on a 6- ayes,O-nays, I-absent (Greenwald) vote. Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the December 7,2004 City Council meeting. WORKSESSION A. ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE Mr. Bednarz explained the Planning Commission is asked to review the Zoning Ordinance for updates. Mr. Bednarz discussed the staff report with the Commission. Commissioner Greenwald arrived at 7:10 p.m. Chairperson Daninger wondered if the Commission thought the process looked good or should they change how this will be handled. Commissioner Greenwald stated the 0 process looked fme and modernizing the ordinance has to be done on the specific items listed. He stated they have talked about the five hundred foot cul-de-sac issue and he ~ Regular Andover PlanniÇ~nd Zoning Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - November 23, 2004 Page 3 "- , '. i thought this should be discussed and clarified. He thought that anything to do with easements, changing distances and anything to do with outbuildings, all need to be discussed a little more thoroughly. Mr. Bednarz stated they will have a public hearing for every ordinance change. He stated he would like the Commission to identify issues that are not on the list and that the Commission thinks should be addressed to be brought back for discussion and possible changes. Commissioner Greenwald stated fences and walls also need to be clarified along with temporary signs. Commissioner Jasper stated when he read this report he thought they should put together a consent and discussion calendar and discuss every item any of the Commissioners would like to discuss. Chairperson Daninger stated every change will have a public hearing, he wondered if they will all be separate or will they be lumped together. Mr. Bednarz stated the Commission will receive all the strike outs and changes from staff along with the original wording for discussion and changes which will move forward to the Council for approval. () '- - " Chairperson Daninger wondered if there was a way for the public to give input before the public hearing. Mr. Bednarz stated a public hearing is a great place to come for discussion and give input and staff will make information available in the office, on the city's web site and in the newsletter. Mr. Bednarz stated they would put the table and information on the web site for residents who are interested or would be impacted by any of the ordinance changes. Commissioner Vatne stated staff has gone through and identified eighty items, what percent of the total code is this. Mr. Bednarz stated this is probably two percent of the entire code book. He stated this is an attempt to update the original code. Commissioner Vatne stated where they have in process type of applications, how would they handle these. Mr. Bednarz stated while there may be applicants who choose to delay their item based on the outcome of this process, the City Code is in effect until it is amended and published and effective. What they have on the books is what the rules are until the process works its way through. OTHER BUSINESS. ( '\ Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items. '" ) /' (~) ( ) Regular Andover Plannin}/and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - November 23, 2004 Page 4 I ) Mr. Bednarz mentioned that the deadline for Commission applications is December 3rd. They will be asking the City Council to schedule the interviews at their December 7th meeting. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Greenwald, to adjourn the meeting at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, O-nays, O-absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ! '. " , f- " -