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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 13, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING – MAY 13, 2025 The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Loehlein on May 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Chairperson Nick Loehlein, Commissioners Roger Grout, Scott Hudson, Chuck Naughton, and Jonathan Weinhold. Commissioners absent: Commissioners Ryan Winge and Pat Shuman Jr. Also present: Community Development Director Joe Janish and City Planner Peter Hellegers. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 8, 2025, Regular Meeting thth Chair Loehlein noted Ms. Smith’s address is 135 Lane rather than 138 Lane. Motion. The Chair assumed a motion to approve the April 8, 2025, Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes as corrected. The Motion passed on unanimous consent. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a Preliminary Plat for a 1-lot residential subdivision on the unaddressed property at 14xxx Eldorado Street NW (PID 30-32-24-41-0021 and 30- 32-24-41-0022 (Applicants: Scott and Christy Dahlberg) City Planner Peter Hellegers reviewed an application that was submitted for a preliminary plat and final plat for the proposed Dahlberg Addition residential subdivision located at PIN 30-32-24-41-0021 and 30-32-24-41-0022. Mr. Hellegers indicated the location on a map. The proposed development has a gross area of six acres and consists of one single- family urban residential lot. The subject property was shown on the Meadows of Round Lake plat as Outlot A and B, with Eldorado Street right-of-way connecting to the south end of the plat. This was designed so that the development had the potential to connect out to Bunker Lake Boulevard. Much of the subject property and the parcel to the south is wetland or stormwater pond, so there will not be a roadway connection to Bunker Lake Boulevard. As part of an upcoming roadway project for Eldorado Street, the City of Andover will be Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2025 Page 2 shortening the length of the current cul-de-sac. The applicants have petitioned the City for vacation of the excess right-of-way, which would be combined with the two outlots to form one residential parcel through Dahlberg Addition. Drainage and Utility Easement and Conservation Easements will encumber much of the residential parcel in this plat. The actions that would need to occur for this development to move forward include:  Preliminary Plat (Public Hearing)  Vacation of ROW/Easement (Public Hearing at City Council)  Final Plat (City Council only)  Building Permits (Administrative) Mr. Hellegers reviewed the Conformance with Local and Regional Plans and Ordinances, Site Characteristics including Access, Utilities, Lots, Interagency Coordination, Process, and Park and Trail Dedication. The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to hold a public hearing, take public comment on the proposed Preliminary Plat, and recommend to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. City of Andover staff comments dated May 1, 2025, and all comments from potential subsequent reviews of the preliminary plat shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 2. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of construction of all improvements proposed as a part of the preliminary plat. 3. Easement documents shall be required as part of the final plat. 4. Applicants shall obtain all necessary permits from appropriate jurisdictions and agencies to develop the property. 5. The Applicant shall pay cash in lieu of land for park dedication requirements. The site Location Map, Draft Resolution of Approval, Draft Resolution of Denial, City Staff Engineer Comments, and Preliminary Plat Plan Set were also provided for commission review. Chair Loehlein asked if there would ever be a connection to Bunker Lake Boulevard, and Mr. Hellegers responded that it is correct. Mr. Hellegers showed a drawing indicating the wetland area and the new location of the cul-de-sac. The conservation easement was also shown. The City Council will consider this at their Tuesday, May 20 meeting. Commissioner Weinhold asked if prior to this request there was any indication that Eldorado would be extended to Bunker Lake Blvd. Mr. Hellegers stated there was not. Commissioner Naughton referred to Outlots A and B and asked if they are independently buildable as they are covered by the conservation easement. Mr. Hellegers stated there is not enough buildable land on Outlots A and B. This is the only buildable location on the lot. The existing cul-de-sac will be shrunk to the north. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes – May 13, 2025 Page 3 Chair Loehlein opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Mr. Dan Schmidt, civil engineer and land surveyor, 7980 Inland Lane, Maple Grove, Minnesota, is representing the Dahlbergs. Mr. Hellegers read an email comment from Ms. Michele Asmanson in full. She requested that a walking path be installed. Chair Loehlein closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Mr. Hellegers stated that typically the process for a trail/walking path will go before the Park and Recreation Commission. This stretch is not part of the Parks Plan. The City would need to amend the plan to allow for a walking path. There would need to be easement rights from the surrounding private properties. The cost to construct a boardwalk is very high ($800/foot). Residents could work through the process with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion by Commissioner Hudson, seconded by Naughton, to recommend the City Council approve a Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat of “Dahlberg Addition” for Preliminary Plat as submitted. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, 0-nays vote. OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Hellegers commented on items discussed at the April Planning Commission Meeting that were approved by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Chair Loehlein adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Wolfe, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.