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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC March 21, 2006 o o o REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING -MARCH 21,2006 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover City Council was called to order by Mayor Mike Gamache, March 21, 2006, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Councilmembers present: Councilmember absent: Also present: Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Julie Trude Ken Orttel City Attorney, William Hawkins City Administrator, Jim Dickinson Community Development Director, Will Neumeister Others PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESIDENT FORUM Outdoor Concert - Mr. Brad Povlitski, Pov's Sports Bar, stated he was at the meeting to check to see if he could have his outdoor concert two weeks later than usual. He stated the venue is a national one. Mayor Gamache did not think the outdoor concert really correlates with the Fun Fest because it is in a different part of the City. He indicated he would not have a problem with that. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if Mr. Povlitski would still conform to the time frame like other years. Mr. Povlitski stated he would. Councilmember Knight wondered where the concert would be outdoors. Mr. Povlitski stated it would be out in the ball field facing the building so the noise would be cut down. Captain Jenkins stated they do no usually get many complaints about outdoor concerts. He wondered if there would be any presale tickets to indicate the size. Mr. Povlitski stated he was not sure how many people there would be because they do not have a cut off limit outside like they would indoors. Councilmember Jacobson stated he would still have to apply for the outdoor liquor license and abide by the time rules. Mr. Povlitski stated he would do that. o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 21,2006 Page 2 AGENDA APPROVAL Remove from the Agenda Item 7, (Approve Final Plat/Cardinal Ridge/1581h & Nightingale Street). Add Item 8a, (Award a Quote for Kelsey Round Lake Park) to the Consent Agenda Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the Agenda as amended above. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 8, 2006, Regular Meeting: Correct as written. February 21,2006, Executive Session (Cont.): Correct as amended. February 28, 2006, Workshop (Cont.): Correct as amended. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, approval of the March 8, 2006 Regular Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried 3 ayes, 1 present (Knight). o Councilmember Trude stated she had staff review the tape and she thought they could cure the problem by deleting a paragraph. Page three; the second full paragraph should be deleted starting the "Councilmember Trude..." Motion by Trude, Seconded by Jacobson, approval of the February 21,2006 Executive Session Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Trude stated on the first page, paragraph three, there was a discussion with the person that is going to be doing the survey for the City and she thought it was a mistake and the sentence should read "Peter Leatherman, Decision Resources, ~ did feel". Councilmember Trude stated there was a minor change on page four, paragraph two. She brought up an issue and the Fire Chief had a discussion with her and the Fire Chiefs response was not in the minutes so she thought they needed to delete the sentence regarding the sirens. She noted the sirens did all go off. Motion by Trude, Seconded by Knight, approval of the February 28,2006 Workshop Minutes as indicated above. Motion carried unanimously. o CONSENT ITEMS Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Approval of Claims Consider Market Value Appraisal/3480 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW Approve Resolution/06-6/2006 Outdoor Recreation Grant Application/Red Oaks West Park (See Resolution R035-06) o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 2], 2006 Page 3 Item 5 Waive Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment Roll/05-22/Hanson Meadows (See Resolution R036-06) Item 6 Approve Final PlatIWoodland Crossing/157th Avenue & Linnet Street (See Resolution R037-06) Item 8 Approve Final Plat/Shaw's Glen/157th Avenue & Nightingale Street (See Resolution R038-06) Item 8a Award Quote for Kelsey Round Lake Park Ecological Restoration/05-486. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, approval of the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried llmmimously. RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Captain Dave Jenkins, Anoka County Sheriff's Department, provided an update on law enforcement activities occurring within Andover. o Councilmember Jacobson wondered how Andover is doing regarding stopping Meth Labs and production. Captain Jenkins stated it has reduced dramatically in both the meth arrests and manufacturing. CONSIDER REZONING/GB TO M-l/PROPERTY IN SECTION 34 (EXPANSION OF "PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION") Community Development Director Neumeister explained the Council is asked to review the proposed rezoning to allow the revised Parkside at Andover Station plat to move forward. Mr. Neumeister discussed the staff report with the City Council. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to approve the proposed rezoning. Councilmember Trude stated normally she would not vote for rezoning of commercial property to townhome property but because it matches the surrounding area, she will vote in favor of it. Motion carried unanimously. (ORD. NO. 323) o CONSIDER REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUDI"PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION" Community Development Director Neumeister stated the plat is revised to add property to the northeast and southeast of the previously approved plat. The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the previous plat in February of2005. o o o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2006 Page 4 Mr. Neumeister discussed the staff report with the Council. Councilmember Jacobson stated the only problem is where the driveway comes really close to Jay Street and he wondered if they cannot solve that by sliding the entire plat over fifteen to twenty feet to the west. Mr. Neumeister showed the map and indicated a wetland boundary line. He stated if they moved the plat over, the driveway would be in the wetland. The Council discussed with staff the possibility of moving the plat over. Mr. Neumeister thought they could look at doing this to see ifit would work or not Councilmember Jacobson stated if this would be able to be done the development would still be able to maintain all of the units and space. Mr. Greg Schlenk, Brueggeman Properties, stated on the plan. there is an existing storm drain that runs in front of the buildings that prohibits that from going any further west unless the drain is relocated. Councilmember Trude asked if the developer is trying to cram too much building into the acreage that was added. Mr. Schlenk stated their proposal was to provide a buffer there, provide a planting along Jay Street and to prohibit snow storage there by the Association. Councilmember Trude wondered what part of the building is new. Mr. Neumeister showed the new areas on the plan. Councilmember Trude stated when they talked about making the piece of land homes instead of office condos they talked about the profiles of the buildings being similar. She thought the four unit building was two stories. Mr. Neumeister stated it is the same architecture of the eight unit building but half the size. The Council discussed the trail and plantings with staff. Councilmember Trude stated the front windows will be twenty-five feet from a four-lane highway and indicated they do not do that and it is a preliminary plat and they do not have to accept that. Mr. Neumeister stated the final plat is the next item. Councilmember Trude thought they should have it redrawn. Mayor Gamache stated this is what they are seeing in a lot of different locations. It is more of an urban flavor. Councilmember Trude thought there was too much crammed into this plan. She thought there should be some more buffering and green space. Mr. Schlenk stated they have a registered landscape architect on hand who looked at the plan and they did look at the issue of salt and snow storage on the plants that were selected and she felt that the plants selected would work in that situation. Councilmember Jacobson thought they could plant in the boulevard shrubs and trees to block the o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2006 Page 5 view, which may be a solution. Mayor Gamache agreed but thought the boulevard is the city's. Mr. Neumeister stated they could plant in the boulevard as long as the State Aid Standards allow them to do that. Councilmember Trude did not want to see this type of stuff come in with the Rural Reserve because there is not any visual green space between homes and streets because they are giving up a lot of setbacks already. Councilmember Trude wondered if this could be sent back to have this section looked at again. Mr. Neumeister did not think there are any alternatives because of the storm pipe. Councilmember Trude wondered if they could have a six unit building instead of an eight unit building. Councilmember Jacobson did not think that would work out. Councilmember Trude thought this development is very dense and they have never approved something this dense in the City before. Councilmember Jacobson stated the only way to solve this would be to replace the building with a single level four unit building or put in more screening along the boulevard. o Councilmember Trude thought it would be nice to have their natural resource person look at this and if Mr. Neumeister could work with the developer and make that a condition of the final, the landscaping be submitted to further review by City staff to approve the screening and appearance of green space on the east side of the building. Mr. Neumeister stated they talked about the twenty-four foot driveway and he thought they could reduce it to eighteen or twenty feet which would give them another four to six feet to work with. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to approve the revised preliminary plat and planned unit development subject to the conditions of the attached resolution adding item 11, at the option of City Staff, either trees planted along Jay Street south of 13 91h in the boulevard; the trees to be selected and determined by the City Forester and/or the option of a decreased width driveway for the four units facing Jay Street and/or decorative fencing along Jay Street facing the units. Motion carried unanimously. (RES. R039-06) CONSIDER FINAL PLAT APPROVAV"PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION"I138TH AVENUE & JAY STREET Community Development Director Neumeister explained the City Council is asked to approve a final plat for Parkside at Andover Station. o Councilmember Jacobson asked if the change made in Item 11 would be included. Mr. Dickinson stated it would. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to adopt the attached resolution approving the final plat with conditions that all of the conditions of the preliminary plat be met. Motion carried unanimously. (RES. R040-06) o o o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes -March 21,2006 Page 6 CONSIDER VARlANCE/FRONT YARD SETBACK/16552 VERDIN STREET Community Development Director Neumeister stated the applicants are requesting a 20-foot variance to the front yard setback requirement to allow for the construction of an attached garage. Mr. Neumeister discussed the staff report with the Council. Motion by Knight, Seconded by Jacobson, to approve the proposed variance, subject to the conditions in the attached resolution. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if the intent is to make a driveway coming off 1651h to get into the two properties. Mr. James Pierson, 16552 Verdin Street, stated there is no intention of a driveway coming off of 1661h Avenue. His intent is to have a driveway more to the south side of the building and access the buildings from that side. He stated he will have a driveway coming around his garage. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if there is enough space for a driveway to come around because it looks like there is only ten feet. Mr. Pierson stated he planned on having limited access to the buildings. Councilmember Trude thought there was an error in the resolution because there is not a mention of a hardship, which the Council needs to find in order to approve this. She thought in the second Whereas clause they could change it to "Whereas the City Council finds that special eireHmstaaees the following conditions constitute an undue hardship for the subject property." Councilmember Knight indicated that would be fine. City Attorney Hawkins did not know where the language came from. Councilmember Trude stated she talked to staff regarding the relocation of the drain field and she has been assured that a building permit will not be issued until that issue is sorted out. Mr. Pierson stated he has a site plan for a new system that is already in the works. Motion carried unanimously. (RES. R041-06) CONSIDER SKETCH PLANILARRY EMMERICH PROPERTYI161sT & CRANE STREET Community Development Director Neumeister stated the City Council is asked to review a residential sketch plan for a single-family urban residential development. Mr. Neumeister discussed the information with the City Council. Mr. Neumeister stated the Plannine; Commission discussed some interest in a transition between the o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2006 Page 7 proposed R -4 Zoning District and the existing R-l Zoning that is in the area. They wanted staff to work with the applicant to try to resolve a deficiency such as undersized lot number 11, which is a very small lot they will have to adjust to deal with the access issue associated with Lot 1, Block 3. Lot I does not have an access to the street right now and is inaccessible at this point, which will need to be resolved. Lots 1 and 2 may have to be combined because Lot 1 does not have the proper frontage to the street. Councilmember Jacobson thought they could move it twenty feet to the north. Mr. Neumeister stated it would need to be moved more to make it sixty feet in lot width. Mr. Neumeister showed the plat to the Council and discussed the problem with Lots 1 and 2. Councilmember Jacobson stated on Crane Street and 161 S\ there is a ten-foot strip; he wondered if this was additional right-of-way that needs to be deeded. Mr. Neumeister did not know what that was and they would take a look at that. o Councilmember Jacobson suggested because they have only one entrance and exit, they authorize an emergency entrance with a swing gate between lots 22 and 23 on block 5. In the meantime, they could use this as a crossing for a trail also because there are no trails shown on the plan. Councilmember Trude thought in this area the kids will probably be bussed but some will be walkers and there needs to be a way to get them there. Councilmember Jacobson stated on Avocet Street going north it dead ends. He wondered if there should not be a turn around there until it goes through. Along l6lst Lane going west should also have a temporary cul-de-sac. Mr. Neumeister stated their recommendation in the report was that ifit was not over 210 feet, they did not recommend a temporary cul-de-sac. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if the parcel is all under one ownership now. Mr. Neumeister stated Mr. Emmerich has indicated that he has acquired an option on the John and Heidi Swisher property, the southwest comer of the property and then Mr. Emerich owns the rest of the property out right. Mr. Neumeister reviewed the letter from the Olmsheid's with the Council. Councilmember Trude thought the park should be in an open area that would be safer for the children to play in. She noted parents are more concerned about visibility as a safety issue. o Councilmember Trude stated the only problem she had was with the ghost plat but that was not part of this plan. She wished they could have them bump a cul-de-sac up to the north deep long lots because she thought they would be desireable lots for people who want the extra space. She thought they may be able to have that area stand alone and do a cul-de-sac straight to the north and have lots 1-3 be part of a cul-de-sac and then the only connection to that comer piece would be the east/west street coming in, 161 st Lane. She thought that would make a lot more sense. o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes-March 21, 2006 Page 8 Mr. Larry Emmerich, 1341161 st, stated his preference for the northwest comer would be that it just be platted and leave it as an unbuildable lot and when the Olmsheid's and Richers develop in the future, it will take care of itself. Councilmember Trude wondered what Mr. Emmerich felt about the park location. Mr. Emmerich thought it was open for discussion and there are a lot of great spots in the development for a park. He was not sure that the need for a park was there because of the large lots but that would be a decision by the Council and Park and Recreation Commission to make. CONSIDER REPEALING METH LAB ORDINANCE (SECTION 4-5 OF CITY CODE) o Community Development Director Neumeister stated the City Attorney has informed City staff that the State of Minnesota passed a statute in 2005 that delegated the authority for clean up ofMeth Labs to the County, health department, or sheriff. The Attorney has asked that the City staff prepare a repealer ordinance to remove any conflict or confusion. There are some issues that need to be further researched. SCHEDULE EDA MEETING The Council is requested to schedule an Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting at 6:00 p.m. before the April 4, 2006 City Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Trude, to schedule an EDA meeting on Apri14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULE APRIL WORKSHOP The Council is requested to schedule a Special Council Workshop for the month of April for a number of miscellaneous business items. Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Knight, to schedule a Council Workshop for Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT o City Administrator Dickinson updated the Council on the public improvement projects, significant city department activities, Legislative topics, law enforcement analysis, meeting reminders and miscellaneous projects. o RegularAndover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21,2006 Page 9 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT (Andover Graduation Party) - Councilmember Trude stated the Andover High School sent letters requesting funds for their Graduation party. She stated she would receive the letter on behalf of them because they have a policy in the City regarding this. Mr. Dickinson stated he has already sent them the funds. (High School Book Club) - Councilmember Trude stated the High School Book Club is going to come back next month to talk to them about getting a resolution for Andover Reads. (High School Basketball Team) - Councilmember Knight congratulated the High School Basketball Team that is in the State Tournament. (Andover Boulevard and Tulip Street Buildings) - Councilmember Jacobson wondered how they were doing on the buildings on Andover Boulevard and Tulip Street. City Attorney Hawkins stated they are set for hearings for next week. o (Woodchips for the Residents) - Councilmember Jacobson stated he noticed in Andover Station North there was a truck moving some woodchips. He wondered what the situation is regarding this. Mr. Dickinson stated they have some wood chips in the park in northern Andover off of Tamarack Street and south of l8lst. He noted the chips in Andover Station North will be removed by the woodchip contractor. (North Suburban Home and Garden Show) - Mayor Gamache stated they had the North Suburban Home and Garden Show at the Anoka Armory and he heard there were some vendors that did not get in because the building was full. He thought staff should make a call to. the Chamber to see about using one of our buildings such as the Community Center for a future show. (I'ransportation Hazardous Issues Bill) - Councilmember Trude stated she understood their Representative Kathy Tinglestad introduced a bill on student transportation in hazardous areas and the way she understood the proposal, the first year the State would provide the funding and after that they would allow the School Districts to levy under their safety levy. (Springbrook Nature Center Resolution) - Mayor Gamache indicated at the last Elected Officials Meeting a resolution was presented supporting the improvements to Sprlngbrook Nature Center. He thought they could discuss this at the next meeting. Councilmember Trude thought they could act on this issue now instead of waiting. o Motion by Councilmember Jacobson, seconded by Councilmember Knight, authorizing the City Administrator to sign the Resolution supporting Sprlngbrook Nature Center. Motion carried unanimously. (RES. R042-06) Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Knight, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting o o o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21,2006 Page 10 adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Osbeck, Recording Secretary o o o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2006 Page 11 REGULAR ANDOVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21,2006 TABLE OF CONTENTS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE..................................................................................................... 1 RESIDENT FORUM ................................................................................................................. 1 AGENDA APPROVAL... .......................................................................................................... 2 APPROVAL OF MlN1JTES......... ............... ................................... ......... .................................. 2 CONSENT ITEMS Approve Payment of Claims ................................................................................................ 2 Consider Market Value Appraisal/3480 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW .......~........................ 2 Resolution R035-06 approving Resolution 06-6/2006 Outdoor Recreation Grant Application/Red Oaks West Park ...................................................................................2 Resolution R036-06 waiving Public Hearing/Adopt Assessment RoIV05-22/Hanson Meadows ........................ .............................. ................................................................... 2 Resolution R037-06 approving Final PlatIWoodland Crossing/157tb Avenue & Linnet Street .... ............................................. .................................... ........................................... 3 Resolution R038-06 approving Final Plat/Shaw's Glen/157tb Avenue & Nightingale Street.............................................. ......................................................... ........................ 3 Award Quote for Kelsey Round Lake Park Ecological Restoration/05-486........................ 3 RECEIVE ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Received................ ............................. ........... ....... .......... ........ ........ ....................................... 3 CONSIDER REZONING GB to M-l! PROPERTY IN SECTION 34 Motion to approve rezoning (ORD. 323)..............................................................................3 CONSIDER REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PUDI "P ARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION" Motion to approve (RES. R039-06)...................................................................................... 3 CONSIDER FINAL PLAT APPROV ALl "PARKSIDEAT ANDOVER STATION"/138TH AVENUE & JAY STREET Motion to Approve (RES. R040-06)..................................................................................... 5 CONSIDER V ARIANCE/FRONT YARD SETBACK/l 6552 VERDIN STREET Motion to approve (RES. R04l-06) ...................................................................................... 6 CONSIDER SKETCH PLAN/LARRY EMMERICH PROPERTY/16l ST & CRANE STREET.................................. ............................... ............................. .......... ........... ............. 6 CONSIDER REPEALING METH LAB ORDINANCE (SECTION 4-5 OF CITY CODE).... 8 SCHEDULE EDA MEETING ................................................................................................... 8 SCHEDULE APRIL CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP .............................................................. 8 ADMINISTRATOR REPORT .................................................................................................. 8 MAYOR/COUNCIL INPUT Andover Graduation Party .................................................................................................... 9 High School Book Club ......................................................... ............................................... 9 High School Basketball T earn..................................................................... .............. ............ 9 Andover Boulevard & Tulip Street Buildings ...................................................................... 9 W oodchips for the Residents ................................................................................................ 9 North Suburban Home and Garden Show............................................................................. 9 o o o Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes - March 21, 2006 Page 12 Transportation Hazardous Issues Bill................................................................................... 9 Springbrook Nature Center Resolution (RES. R042-06)...................................................... 9 ADJOURNMENT ...................................................................................................................... 10