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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 28, 2024 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING – FEBRUARY 28, 2024 The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Godfrey on February 28, 2024, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Chairperson Karen Godfrey, Commissioners Scott Hudson, Bert Koehler IV, Nick Loehlein, Jon Shafto, and Pat Shuman Jr. Commissioners absent: Commissioner Ryan Winge Also present: Community Development Director Joe Janish, City Planner Peter Hellegers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Mr. Janish noted on page 4 line 1 should be Mr. Lucas Dickens at 17203 Tulip Street. Motion by Loehlein, seconded by Hudson, to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting as revised. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays, 1-present (Koehler), 1- absent (Winge) vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Planned Unit Development Amendment to amend the Petersen Farms Planned Unit Development to modify portions of the phase known as Legacy at Petersen Farms and plat a portion of the property (Applicant – JD Andover Holdings. Community Development Director Janish reviewed this request will modify the PUD as approved on June 6, 2023. Changes to the Master Plan and each preliminary plat require an amendment to the PUD. The applicant’s narrative summarizes the reason for this request: Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024 Page 2 During the approval process of phase 3 – Legacy at Petersen Farms, there was a tremendous amount of work involved in the configuration of the Southwest corner of the plat. This work was completed in conjunction with the County efforts to construct one round-about directly to the Southeast of the project, and another possible future round-about to the Southwest on Highway 7 to mitigate traffic concerns on Highway 7 and included significant efforts to provide adequate interim accommodations for the unknown timing and configuration of those roadway improvements, and future development. Following approvals on August 15, 2023, the applicant reviewed the approved conditions that included multiple roadway configurations, two gated emergency access points onto Highway 7, multiple temporary and permanent easements to accommodate a variety of potential future improvements, two dead-end roadways, a temp cul-de-sac, and several less-than-ideal lot configurations to accommodate those unknown conditions. Ultimately the applicant realized all this reflected a patchwork quilt of solutions presented by all involved to reach a workable solution that would gain approvals and did not necessarily reflect a solution would have been reached if all these constraints had been identified from the beginning. After approval the applicant stepped back and re-evaluated potential solutions given the concerns and conditions that came about during the approval process. This resulted in more thoughtful design options that more effectively accommodated the conditions that became more apparent as they moved through approvals earlier. The applicant entered negotiations and reached an agreement with the family to obtain the additional land necessary and are proposing a revised configuration for this area. Mr. Janish reviewed the definition of a Planned Unit Development and indicated the property on a map. The property is not located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area Boundary. The property was formally removed from “Agricultural Preserve” by the current landowner in April 2018. In order to remove the property the land owner submitted a request in April 2010. A Visual Comparison of the previously approved layout to the Proposed amendment layout. Adjustments have been made to lot lines resulting in larger lots. The data behind the request was reviewed. The gross density has increased by .01%. The original farmhouse was pulled out of the PUD. The PUD requires amendments for each Phase of Development. Mr. Janish stated if the amendment tonight is not approved the applicant will still be able to move forward with the proposal as presented in the past. However, as the applicant has been working through the development process, they believe a better layout has presented nd itself. If this is approved, it would be considered Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 addition. A drawing showing the County Road Intersections was displayed. Anoka County is in process of designing the roundabout on County Road 7. The Shoreland Management Density Data chart has not changed. Screening along County Road 7 was displayed for the Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024 Page 3 Commission. The Applicant is requesting the builder/owner installs the screening from County Roadway. The proposed amendment to the PUD layout provides the following:  Elimination of a permanent emergency access.  Elimination of a temporary emergency access.  Elimination of a permanent cul-de-sac.  Elimination of a temporary cul-de-sac.  Lot configuration.  Additional lot along Quapaw Street NW.  32 lots in Legacy phase compared to 36 lots currently approved. th  Applicant requests homeowner/builder to provide screening along 7 Avenue NW. The requested PUD Amendment does not address future phases as they remain the same. th The request also does not address the length of the future 170 Avenue NW cul-de-sac. The PUD narrative submitted by the developer was provided for Commission review. Commissioner Loehlein asked Mr. Janish to clarify on page 10 the number of lots going from 33 to 36 and on page 2 the number of lots going from 36 to 32. Mr. Janish stated there would be 3 lots added in a future phase. There is not a net increase in total number of lots. Commissioner Koehler asked about screening being handled by builder/homeowner. He referred back to PUD where screening has been required by applicant. Mr. Janish stated this was typically done in an urban situation. Commissioner Koehler asked about berming. The type of trees were determined by staff. If the City was to ask for berming there would be almost 1.2 miles of berm to be constructed. This was to be a low impact PUD. If berming was done stormwater ponds would need to be created. Commissioner Koehler asked what happens if the owner wanted a fence or berm. Mr. Janish stated they would need to get permits from the City. Commissioner Koehler is concerned about consistency. Commissioner Hudson referred to the future connection shown on the map, how is that going to be handled. Will there be a stub or an easement. Mr. Janish stated the 5 acre piece still has the rights. The Petersen family would be required to maintain that area. It will be clear it will not be part of someone’s yard. Motion by Loehlein, seconded by Koehler, to open the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, 0-nays, 1-absent (Winge) vote. Mr. Janish summarized comments received in emails regarding this matter. Email from Hope and Jeff Ludtke, 16932 Jivaro St NW, indicating they had questions about the PUD regarding number of lots, tree removals and the community space getting smaller. Also the number of wells and septic systems being put in these lots is concerning, and water usage. th The second email received was from Steve and Ellen Untz, 4700 165 Avenue NW, Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024 Page 4 indicating they would like the applicant to consider berms and landscaping along Roanoke th St and 165 Avenue. This would also reduce road noise in the development. Mr. Jason Osberg, 15356 Yukon St NW, JD Andover Holdings, representing the applicant. He stated Mr. Janish was correct in saying a better solution was found. This is a better layout for everyone. Commissioner Koehler stated he appreciates the looped road. He asked how the screening would be handled by the builder. Mr. Osberg stated they do not have water on site to water anything that would be planted. It is a maintenance issue. The developer’s agreement will be maintained. Mr. Osberg stated they are open to ideas for screening. The trees would need to be installed within a certain time period. Commissioner Loehlein asked that the chart on page 10 be displayed. He asked about the number of lots during the various phases. He asked if the number of lots will change. Mr. Osberg stated the original PUD contemplated 138 total lots when Phase 1 was started. After doing the environmental research the number of lots has dropped. He does not know how that will all work out. We are now down to 130 total lots. Mr. Janish stated Staff has looked at gross density. The Code allows for .4 overall density. Commissioner Hudson asked Mr. Osberg if there is some middle ground where a certain design standard is agreed upon. He wants to see consistency across the board. He feels the current plan is better than the past plan. Mr. Osberg stated they would be open to working with Staff to create the meet in the middle language. Motion by Loehlein, seconded by Shafto, to close the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, 0-nays, 1-absent (Winge) vote. Commissioner Koehler stated he likes kicking it to the builder as far as landscaping but he is still concerned about the consistency and that it gets done in a reasonable time period. Chair Godfrey asked if there is a way they could recommend putting in the developer’s agreement with the City accountability for the developer to assure the screening is done according to the landscaping plan not specifying who is paying for it and who is putting it in. This would ensure consistency and that the work would get done. Mr. Janish stated that can be accomplished by adding section regarding landscaping. Commissioner Koehler suggested within a year of occupancy the trees would need to be planted. This would need to be included in the resolution. He supports the PUD with some tweaking of the language regarding landscaping. Commissioner Loehlein referred to item 19 on the approval resolution do the blanks need to be filled in. Motion by Loehlein, seconded by Koehler, to recommend the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit Amendment/Planned Unit Development Amendment requested by Landform, on behalf of JD Andover Holdings, as shown as PUD Development Plan Phase Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024 Page 5 3 Legacy at Petersen Farms, directing staff to craft the developer’s agreement to specify the developer is accountable to ensure the screening occurs by a date established by Staff per the landscaping plan and striking item 19. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, 0-nays, 1-absent vote. nd PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Preliminary Plat for Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 Addition (Applicant – JD Andover Holdings Associate Planner Jake Griffiths reviewed the Commission is requested to review a nd Preliminary Plat for Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 Addition. This is an adjustment to the third phase of a planned multi-phase development. Mr. Griffiths noted the property is not located in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and is part of a Planned Unit Development. Mr. Griffiths reviewed Street Access, Emergency Access, Anoka County Highway Department review, Sewer and Water Access, Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization review, Coordination with other Agencies and Tree Preservation/Landscaping. The Park and Recreation Commission recommends cash in nd lieu of land for Legacy at Petersen Farms 2 Addition. A drawing showing the stormwater information was presented. All lots meet the minimum lot width, depth, and area requirements of the PUD as approved by the Andover City Council. Chair Godfrey asked if there are any remaining temporary cul-de-sacs in this Phase and Mr. Janish stated there are not. Mr. Janish was asked to explain again drawing C.6.1. the future roadways, ditches and culverts. Item 3 should be stricken from the resolution. Mr. Janish stated the draft resolution will be reviewed and re-worded if necessary. Commissioner Hudson asked about the five acres and the accessory structures. Chair Godfrey assumed a motion to open the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Mr. Janish summarized the two emails received prior to the public hearing. Mr. Janish summarized comments received in emails regarding this matter. Email from Hope and Jud Ludtke 16932 Jivaro Street NW indicating they had questions about the PUD regarding the number of lots, tree removals and the community space getting smaller. Also the number of wells and septic systems being put in these lots is concerning, th and water usage. The second email received was from Steve and Ellen Untz 4700 165 Avenue NW, indicating they would like the applicant to consider berms and landscaping th along Roanoke St and 165 Avenue. This would also reduce road noise in the development. Mr. Jason Osberg, 15356 Yukon Street NW, JD Andover Holdings, thanked the Commission for recommending approval to the previous PUD item. He looks forward to working with the City on this proposed amendment. Chair Godfrey assumed a motion to close the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – February 28, 2024 Page 6 Motion by Hudson, seconded by Koehler, to recommend the City Council approve the Preliminary Plat of Legacy at Petersen Farms Second Addition striking item 3. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0-nays, 1-absent (Winge) vote. This will come before the City Council on March 4, 2024. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Janish stated the Lot Split recommended for approval at the last meeting was approved by the City Council. Commissioner Koehler asked if there was an update on the antenna that was scheduled to be constructed back in October by AT&T and Mr. Janish stated it is estimated to be done in April 2024. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Chair Godfrey assumed a motion to adjourn the meeting 8:08 p.m. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.