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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 28, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING – JANUARY 28, 2025 The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Godfrey on January 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Chairperson Karen Godfrey, Commissioners Scott Hudson, Nick Loehlein, and Chuck Naughton. Commissioners absent: Pat Shuman Jr. and Ryan Winge (plus one vacancy) Also present: City Planner Peter Hellegers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 26, 2024, Regular Meeting Motion by Commissioner Loehlein, seconded by Hudson, to approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting as presented. Motion carried on a 4- ayes; 0-nays vote. PUBLIC HEARING: Amend the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Grey Oaks to allow 3-4 season porches/screen porches at the same minimum setbacks as attached decks for the townhouses in Block 4 of Grey Oaks (Lots 4-27); PID# 22-32-24- th 12-0097, 1895 156 Lane NW, Ray & Jill Ostby (Applicant) City Planner Hellegers stated that the Planning Commission is requested to review a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for an Amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to amend rear yard setbacks for the townhomes in Block 4, Lots 4-27. Mr. Hellegers reviewed the proposed amendment and items covered in the staff report to the Planning Commission. On March 2, 1999, the City Council approved the Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat for the Grey Oaks development. The development plan was geared toward seniors and empty nesters and the 60-acre plan included 5 blocks on the plat with two 65-unit apartment buildings, six 30-unit apartment buildings, thirty-eight townhouses, Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025 Page 2 four single family lots and 3 commercial lots. The Final Plan for Grey Oaks was approved on June 20, 2000. The proposed PUD Amendment would modify the PUD Design Standards; allowing the rear setback for the townhomes on Block 4, Lots 4-27 to allow 3 and 4 season porches to follow the same setback as for decks (15’) instead of the distance required for the house (25’). There are currently 6 units that have porches built at this 15-foot setback, but the PUD design standards have not been clarified to state that porches and decks can have these same setbacks. The Grey Oaks development is generally located east of Nightingale Street NW, south of thth 157 Lane NW, west of Hanson Boulevard NW, and north of 155 Avenue NW. The area was indicated on a map. The development is currently guided for Urban Residential High and zoned M-2: Multiple Dwelling High-Low Density. The proposed amendment to the PUD provides for the following:  Reduce rear yard setback for townhomes on Block 4, Lots 4-27 o Currently rear setbacks within the Grey Oaks development are:  25’ to House, and  15’ to deck o The amendment would allow rear setback for 3-4 season porches/covered porches to be consistent with those of decks (15’). o Currently 6 of the 24 townhouse units in this block are already built with 3- 4 season porches at this 15’ setback distance. o PUD design standards have not been updated to reflect this distance specifically for the porches. Developments to the north of this area, Shaw’s Glen and Shaw’s Glen Second Addition include parcels that are very deep, 100-150 feet deeper than typically required. These developments also have a significant amount of that southerly portion of those yards encumbered by drainage and utility easement which can be as deep as 150 feet on some of these already deep lots. The result is that the development to the north is much further apart from the townhomes in Block 4 of Grey Oaks than in a typical development in Andover. Mr. Hellegers reviewed the PUD Criteria. According to City Code 13-3 Planned Unit Development, the purpose of a PUD is to encourage more efficient allocation of density and intensity of land use where such arrangement is desirable and feasible by providing the means of greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than provided under strict application of the standards set in code. City Code 13-3-9 states the following required findings for the Council to consider when approving a PUD: 1. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for the City. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025 Page 3 The Comprehensive Plan shows this property as Urban Residential High. The proposed change for the rear setbacks for porches on Lots 4-27 of Block 4 within the development would not change this land use guidance. 2. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for the City. 2018 Comprehensive Plan Goals that may be relevant which are found in Chapter 1: Foundation of the Comprehensive Plan. Overarching Goals, Objectives, and Policies Goal 1: Maintain and enhance the quality of life in Andover. Land Use Goals, Objectives, and Policies Goal: Encourage appropriate economic growth and redevelopment. 3. The proposed development is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries. The completed PUD has been designed in a manner to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries. The proposed PUD amendment would not change the character of the development and would not increase the rear setbacks overall, it would make the rear setback for porches consistent with the rear setbacks allowed for decks for these townhouse units. This is consistent with other townhouse units within that block that have already been built to these proposed setbacks. 4. The proposed development demonstrates how each modified or waived requirement contributes to achieving the purpose of PUD. The proposed PUD amendment would not increase the rear setbacks overall, it would make the porches consistent with the setbacks allowed for decks for these townhouse units. This is consistent with other townhouse units within the block that have already been built. 5. The PUD is of composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and operation are feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent unit. The development within the PUD has already been constructed and is not dependent on a subsequent unit or phase. The proposed PUD Amendment would not impact this finding. Mr. Hellegers noted that the City Council will need to determine if the developer’s proposal satisfactorily meets these required findings. Any other deviations from the City Code that were approved with the PUD for Grey Oaks, other than the proposed change to the rear setback for porches on Block 4, would remain as is and would not be impacted by the proposed PUD Amendment. The proposed change would only apply to the rear setbacks for 3 and 4 season porches for those townhome properties identified within Block Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025 Page 4 4 of the PUD. With a PUD all standards apply as typical, unless otherwise specified in the PUD request. Other amendments may arise in the future that the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council would have to approve. If association documents need to be amended the applicant and other townhome properties within Block 4 would need to collaborate with the owner’s association. Provided for Commission consideration was a draft resolution of approval, draft resolution of denial, City Code 13-3 Planned Unit Development, location map, the resolution that approved the PUD (R055-99) and Design Standards for the Grey Oaks, the applicant’s narrative, and a letter dated December 16, 2024, from Genesis Property Management which manages the Homeowners’ Association. After taking public testimony the Planning Commission is asked to make a recommendation to the City Council for their consideration on February 4, 2025. Commissioner Naughton asked if the mailing that was done included Shaw’s Glen residents. Mr. Hellegers stated they were since they were within 350 feet of the site. Chair Godfrey opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. No one appeared to address the Commission. Mr. Hellegers noted there was one piece of correspondence received noting “no objection” from Ms. Engelbrecht at 15631 Linnet Street. Chair Godfrey closed the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Commissioner Loehlein stated this seems very straightforward. He noted there were already 6 properties that have added porches. He is in support of moving this forward. Motion by Commissioner Loehlein, seconded by Naughton, to recommend the City Council approve a resolution to amend the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Grey Oaks to allow 3-4 season porches/screen porches at the same minimum setbacks as attached decks for the townhouses in Block 4 of Grey Oaks (Lots 4-27); PID# 22-32-24- th 12-0097, 1895 156 Lane NW, Ray & Jill Ostby (Applicant). Motion carried on a 4-ayes; 0-nays vote. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Hellegers noted at the last meeting of the Planning Commission that a sketch plan was reviewed but the applicant has not yet brought forward an application for subdivision of the property to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. There will be at least one meeting in late February. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 28, 2025 Page 5 The Home Show is being held on March 8th. If Commissioners are interested in volunteering please contact Staff. ADJOURNMENT Chair Godfrey adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.