HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 23, 2006
o
Q
o
~~
~ ~ -13~o(P
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755-5100
FAX (763) 755-8923 . WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - AMY 23, 2006
The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commi~sion was
called to order by Chairperson Daninger on May 23,2006, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present:
Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Rex
Greenwald, Michael Casey, Valerie Holthus and Michael
King.
Commissioners absent:
Devon Walton.
Also present:
City Planner, Courtney Bednarz
Associate Planner, Chris Vrchota
Others
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
May 9, 2006
Motion by King, seconded by Kirchoff, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
PUBLIC HEARING: SIGN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CONSIDER
REVISIONS TO CITY CODE 12-16 TO MAKE BALL FIELD AND SCOREBOARD
ADVERTISING SIGNS IN CITY PARKS A PERMITTED USE.
Mr. Vrchota stated the Planning Commission is asked to review two proposed
amendments to the sign code. The first amendment would make ball field advertising
signs a permitted rather than conditional use. The second amendment would make
scoreboard advertising signs a permitted use.
Mr. Vrchota reviewed the staff report with the Commission.
Commissioner Greenwald wondered if this affected any indoor parks, such as the
Community Center. Mr. Vrchota stated City Code only addresses outdoor signs.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - April 26, 2005
o Page 2
Commissioner Greenwald thought they needed to make the outdoor scoreboard reference
more clear.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Casey, to open the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
No one wished to address the Commission.
Motion by Casey, seconded by King, to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Motion by Greenwald, seconded by Kirchoff, to recommend to the City Council approval
of the proposed changes to the City Code adding the words "Outdoor Scoreboards".
Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Mr. Vrchota stated that this item would be before the Council at the June 6, 2006 City
Council meeting.
o
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE 11-3-1 TO
ADD DISCRETIONARY STANDARDS TO BUFFER RURAL NEIGHBORHOODS
FROM NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENTS.
Mr. Bednarz stated the Council has asked for ordinance language to address this item and
suggested several options be allowed. The Commission and Council would select the
options most appropriate for the specific circumstances of the site at the time that the
preliminary plat is reviewed. There would also be an opportunity to give direction to the
developer at the sketch plan phase.
Commissioner Greenwald stated, a lot of times the MUSA boundary is at a road and
asked if this be considered a good enough buffer. Mr. Bednarz stated that is correct.
This ordinance is written so that only urban plats that adjoin rural properties will trigger
this.
Commissioner Greenwald asked if a person is in a situation where they are in an existing
home and they would want to put a shed in the back, would this ordinance come into
effect where they would need to buffer if they are abutting a rural area Mr. Bednarz
stated this would not prevent the homeowner from doing that. It is their belief that
people would want to keep a buffer if it is provided for them but if they choose not to, it
is their property and they can choose to do with the property what they want.
o
Commissioner King asked if this ordinance would make someone replant a buffer if a
storm went through. Mr. Bednarz stated it would not.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes - April 26, 2005
o Page 3
Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to open the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
There was no public input.
Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to close the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to recommend approval of the Ordinance
Amendment as presented. Motion carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the June 6, 2006 City
Council meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items.
o
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion
carried on a 6-ayes, O-nays, I-absent (Walton) vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
o