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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 2000 o o o o o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304. (612) 755-5100 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 14,2000 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called. to order by Chairperson Jay Squire on March 14, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Dean Daninger, Douglas Falk, Mark Hedin, Tim Kirchoff, and Jay Squires. Maynard Apel and Larry Dalien City Planner, John Hinzman Zoning Administrator, Jeff Johnson Others Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES. February 22, 1999 Motion by Daninger, seconded by Kirchoff, the Minutes be approved as submitted at this time. Motion carried on as-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. PUBLIC HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT (CPA 00-06) - CHANGE LAND USE DISTRICT DESIGNATION FROM A, AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE TO RU, RESIDENTIAL URBAN SINGLE FAMILY AND AMEND MUSA BOUNDARY - ANOKA- HENNEPIN HIGH SCHOOL - NW 1/4 OF SECTION 27 - CITY OF ANDOVER, AND PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING (REZ 00-02) - REZONE LAND FROM R-1, SINGLE FAMILY RURAL AND R.;.1 SINGLE FAMILY RURAL (AGRICULTURAL) TOR-4, SINGLE FAMILY URBAN - ANOKA-HENNIPEN HIGH SCHOOL - NW 1/4 OF SECTION 27 - CITY OF ANDOVER. Chairperson Squires advised that the staff reports on these two items would be combined during the staff presentation. City Planner John Hinzman stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to review the following amendments to the Comprehensive Plan by the City of Andover related to the Anoka- Hennepin High School site: 1. Change the land use district designation from A, Agriculture Preserve to RD, Residential Urban Single Family on approximately 77.5 acres owned by Donald Eveland and located at Regular Andover Planning Q Zoning Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 2 .") '- 14722 Crosstown Boulevard NW in N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27 (PIN 27-32-24-21- 0001; -22-000i). 2. Expand the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) to incorporate approximately 136.5 acres owned by Donald Eveland at 14722 Crosstown Boulevard and Richard Erickson at 14610 Crosstown Boulevard. Said property is located in the NW 1/4 of Section 27 (PIN 27- 32-24-21-0001,0002; -22-0001;-23-0003; -24-0002). 3. Rezone property from R-I, Single Family Rural (agricultural Preserve) to R-4 Single Family Urban on approximately 77.5 acres owned by Donald Eveland located at 14722 Crosstown Boulevard NW in N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 27 (PIN 27-32-24-21-0001;-22-0001). 4. Rezone property from R-I Single Family Rural to R-4, Single Family Urban on approximately 25 acres owned by Donald Eveland at 14722 Crosstown Boulevard and Richard Erickson at 14610 Crosstown Boulevard. Said property is located in the NW 1/4 of Section 27 (PIN 27-32-24-21-0002; -23-0003). Mr. Hinzman stated that the Rezoning is submitted in conjunction with a comprehensive plan amendment to RU, Residential Urban Single Family. o Mr. Hinzman presented the applicable Minnesota State Statutes and ordinances pertaining to consideration of these requests. He noted the adjacent land uses and advised that the Anoka.. Hennepin School District has selected the subject property as the primary location for a 1,400 student high school. The district's approval was conditioned upon resolving issues related to land use and traffic for the site by March 13, 2000. The proposed comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning was included as a condition. The City Council authorized submittal of the amendment directly to the Metropolitan Council for approval on March 6, 2000 to comply with the district's March 13th deadline. On March 8, 2000 the Metropolitan Council reviewed the changes and voted to allow the proposed amendment subject to City Council approval. o Mr. Hinzman presented a general review of the request, advising the site is currently designated for urban service expansion during the 2005-2010 timeframe. An amendment is needed for the property to develop before then. The Agriculture Preserve status expires in 2005. The school district, City Council, and Metropolitan Council have all agreed to petition for early dismissal of the land. The site contains approximately 100 buildable acres. Approximately 220 single..family homes could be constructed on site based on the average single-family density for Andover. Initial calculations for vehicle trips indicate a modest increase for the school as compared to single-family development. Approximately 2,500 trips per day would be generated by a high school compared to 2, I 00 trips per day for a comparable single-family development. Construction of a new roadway between Crosstown Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard to better disperse vehicle trips in the area was included as a condition for site selection by the school district. Estimated sewer flows for a high school on the site are less than a comparable single-family development. The school district is also o 0 Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 3 o considering an elementary school for the site. The site may require completion of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W). Schools are a pennitted use in the single-family zoning district. A site plan is under development and is not available at this time. Mr. Hinzman reviewed the Planning and Zoning Commission's options including to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, recommend denial of the comprehensive plan amendment citing those reasons for doing so, or to table the item pending additional infonnation from staff or the applicant. Mr. Hinzman stated staff recommends approval of the comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Hinzman stated that there will be a meeting on March 15,2000 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the future building site plans including the layout of the structure. Motion Daninger, seconded by Hedin, to open the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Motion carried 5.. ayes, a-nays, 2-absent votes. o Chuck Schmidt, 1315 140th Avenue NW stated that on March 13,2000 the school board fonnally approved Site #1 for the new high school. He mentioned that it has been a "bumpy road" to get to this point, however all the hard work has paid off. Mr. Schmidt stated he wanted to specially thank Mayor Jack McKelvey, Councilmembers Ken Orttel, Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, and Julie Johnson, and finally City Staff employees; Richard Fursman and David Carlberg. Mr. Schmidt explained that even though there are individuals who don't support the bond referendum, there are many who do support the referendum, which was proven on November 2, 1999 when Andover had voted overwhelmingly in favor of the bond referendum. He reminded everyone that there are people in the audience who live directly to the north of the site and are very much in favor of the new building project. Mr. Schmidt stated that even though he does not live to the north of the site, he is still very much affected as to the location of the site, since major boundary changes would have taken place had the site been in Ramsey. He closed his testimonial reminding everyone that there will be no possible way to please everyone, but urged the Commission to instead look at how the City can better the community. Tom Enzmann, 1718 Andover Boulevard, questioned the purpose and location of the meeting on Wednesday March 15,2000. Mr. Hinzman clarified once again the purpose of the meeting on March 15,2000 is to cover in detail the new site plans for the future high school. Mr. Enzmann stated concerns on whether the data used to prove an increase of traffic on the roads traveling near and by the future high school site are accurate. o Regular Andover Planning Q Zoning Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 4 o Mr. Hinzman explained that the data was taken from the Institute of Traffic Engineers research done in the past on schools with similar location characteristics. He further went on to explain that the data is an average taken from past research. Todd Anderson, 14441 Osage Street NW, gave positive feedback regarding the proposed high school site. He also questioned as to what "MUS A" represents. Mr. Hinzman stated that the reason for the expansion of the site to 136.5 acres was for the high school and possibly an elementary school. Chair Squires explained that "MUSA" stands for Metropolitan Urban Service Area and further went on to infonn the purpose the Metropolitan Council has to extend MUS A for developing land. Mr. Anderson stated that it almost seems as if blackmail is being issued since it is only possible to build a high school and not homes of any sort. He explained that his concern is expressed since the new high school will be adjacent to his property. o Judy McElwain, 14489 Osage Street, expressed concerns regarding the MUSA development since currently it is undeveloped land where wildlife is present and acts as entertainment to property owners in the area. She stated concerns as to the future plans of the area and reminded the Commission that low-income housing will cause their property value to decrease. Mr. Hinzman stated that currently, at the present time, the only thing being proposed on the 136 acres is a high school. Ms. McElwain questioned if there are any plans for additional building sites on the 136 acres. Chair Squires reminded everyone that the objective tonight is only to consider the comprehensive plan amendment, and the rezoning request for property owned by Donald Eveland. Ms. McElwain questioned if all procedures that have transpired have been executed legally. Mr. Hinzman stated he believes that all guidelines have been met and, therefore, is in accordance with the law. Ms. McElwain questioned if the proposed high school is sure to be large enough to handle a growing community. o Mr. Hinzman explained that the city is not directly involved in predicting the numbers the school will emoIl in the future; however, in actuality the question is not for the Planning and Zoning Commission but, instead, the school board. Regular Andover Planning ~f/j Zoning Commission Meeting 0 Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 5 o Ms. McEiwain requested that the wildlife and parks in the community be maintained. Mr. Hinzman stated that a future plan is to put in a trail system surrounding the area. Ms. McElwain expressed her concerns that all parties involved in the developmental process have put thought into the plan to avoid any mishaps and problems that may arise in the future. There was no other public input. Motion by Falk, seconded by Daninger, to close the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. Motion by Hedin, seconded by Kirchoff, to forward to the City Council a recommendation of approval of Resolution No. R- 00,_ a resolution amending the comprehensive plan for the City of Andover related to the Independent School District No.1 I (Anoka-Hennepin) High School proposal. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. o Motion by Daninger, seconded by Hedin, to forward to the City Council a recommendation of approval of Ordinance No.8=--, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.8, Section 6.03, zoning district map of the City of Andover. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. PUBLIC HEARING: LOT SPLITI VARIANCE (LS 00-04) - SPLIT EASTERN PORTION OF A LOT AND VARY FROM ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 6.02 _ 14267 ROUND LAKE BOULEVARD NW - LORRAINE TRESSEL. Mr. Hinzman stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to approve the lot split request of Lorraine Tressel at 14267 Round Lake Boulevard NW. The applicant proposes to split the eastern +/- 80 feet (approximately 13,200 square feet) from a 31,390 square feet parcel located on the northeast comer of Round Lake Boulevard and 142nd Lane NW. The property is zoned R-4, Single Family Urban. Mr. Hinzman presented the applicable City ordinances pertaining to consideration of this request. He noted the applicant proposes to split the existing home from the property to permit construction of new home. Access to the eastern parcel would be provided by 142nd Lane NW. City sewer and water have been stubbed to the property. The property owner would need to petition the City Council for assessment in order to be served. Both City sewer and water serve the existing home The Building Official has indicated the property is generally buildable. Mr. Hinzman stated the existing hume appears to meet all minimum building setback requirements; however, the front yard setback from Round Lake Boulevard cannot be verified without a property survey. Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission acknowledge the potential C) need, and recommend approval. In the event that the home is deficient in meeting minimums () U Regular Andover Planning ana Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 6 . , '\ \_--) setbacks on the existing structure, the applicant could seek the variance directly from the City Council. Mr. Hinzman reviewed the Planning and Zoning Commission's options including to recommend approval of the lot split, finding it meets the requirements of Ordinance 40, recommend denial of the lot split request finding it does not meet the requirements of Ordinance 40 and stating the reasons for recommending denial, or to table the item pending additional information from staff or the applicant. Mr. Hinzman stated staff recommends approval of the lot split subject to the four conditions outlined in the proposed resolution. Commissioner Daninger questioned as to why the property wasn't surveyed. Mr. Hinzman explained that the property just needs to be verified, reason being they have found if the applicant invests the money in surveying there is always the risk the lot split would not be approved. Commissioner Hedin questioned if the potential variance was to Round Lake Boulevard or to 142nd Lane. .- " ....) Mr. Hinzman explained that the potential variance is to Round Lake Boulevard. He further went on to explain the possible need ofa variance when splitting off the lot from an existing home. Commissioner Falk questioned if the lot was a five acre parcel. Mr. Hinzman stated that the lot is just under % of an acre. He further went on to state the lot width, depth, and area per dwelling. Motion by Falk, seconded by Daninger, to open the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. There was no public input. Motion by Hedin, seconded by Daninger, to close the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote Motion by Falk, seconded by Kirchoff, to forward to the City Council a recommendation of approval of Resolution No. R -00, a resolution granting the lot split request and acknowledging a potential variance to Ordinance 8, Section 6-02 for Lorraine Tressel on property located at 14267 Round Lake Boulevard NW (PIN 29-32-24-43-0002). Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. PUBLIC HEARING: AMEND ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 8.07 - SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL CJ AREAS. (, Regular Andover Planning a,6 Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 7 () ,.,.- .. '-~/ Zoning Administrator Jeff Johnson stated the Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to hold a public hearing to amend Ordinance No.8, Section 8.07, Signs. The City Council met on February 14,2000 to review the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and discuss the signage requirements in residential zoned districts. He noted the current requirement allows up to four square feet of signage per dwelling. The proposed amendment would allow signage in residential zoned districts based 0 the following graduated scale: Parcel Size Less than 5 acres 5 acres but less than 20 20 acres or greater Maximum square Feet Per Dwelling 4 16 32 Mr. Johnson noted that signs that are greater than four square feet on parcel of land five acres or more shall identify agricultural related uses oniy. Motion by Hedin, seconded by Falk, to open the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Motion carried on a 5- ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. /~, !,--) There was no public input. Motion by Daninger, seconded by Hedin, to close the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. Mr. Kirchoff inquired regarding election signs. Mr. Hinzman explained that would be considered temporary signage. Mr. Johnson stated he can understand the point made by the Planning Commission as well as that of the Council, and staff will feel comfortable with enforcing either option. He stated staff most often sees hobby farms of20 acres or more in size. Chairperson Squires stated that when you consider the number of requests that may be received for 5 to 20 acres, it probably deals with just a few situations. Commissioner Falk asked if owners of existing signage would be notified if a change is needed or if they would be considered grandfathered. Mr. Johnson explained if the sign was erected with permits, it would be considered to be existing. ~J Motion by Falk, seconded by Kirchoff, to forward to the City Council a recommendation of approval of Ordinance No. 8_, an ordinance amending Ordinance No.8, the zoning ordinance of the City of Andover. Motion carried on a 4-ayes, I-nay (Hedin), 2-absent vote. .~ Regular Andover Planning ~,d Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2000 Page 8 ( ) '- ,-) '-- OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Hinzman updated the Planning Commission regarding previous Council actions. The Council moved to deny the comprehensive plan amendments for the various properties throughout the City of Andover. The following items were approved: the sketch plan for the Woodland Creek Townhomes, the comprehensive plan amendment for North Valley Ridge. The following items were tabled: the Harstad Townhomes, the Rotary Plat was tabled and a final decision will be made at the next Council meeting. The Council also discussed the sketch plan for the Harris property and the Grey Oaks Development. There was no other business to come before the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Hedin, seconded by Falk, to adjourn. Motion carried on a 5-ayes, O-nays, 2-absent vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ,r-.... ,,--) Sara Beck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. :-) '-~