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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril 25, 2000 o '0 o o o ~ClD~ 5-D1-o0 CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING -APRIL 25, 2000 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chair Jay Squires on April 25, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Mark Hedin, Tim Kirchoff, Douglas Falk, Larry Dalien, Dean Daninger, and Chairperson Jay Squires. Commissioners absent: There were none. Also present: City Planner, John Hinzman Zoning Administrator, Jeff Johnson Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES. April 11, 2000 Motion by Dalien, seconded by Hedin, the minutes be approved as submitted. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nay, O-absent vote. PUBLIC HEARING: LOT SPLIT/VARlANCE (LS 00-06) - SPLIT THE SOUTHERN +/- 2.5 ACRES FROM A 5 ACRE PARCEL - CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON PROPERTY AQUISTION -16390 V ALLEY DRIVE - MARVIN TOBECK. City Planner John Hinzman gave a brief presentation describing the applicant's request for a lot split/variance. The applicant, Marvin Tobeck, resides at 16390 Valley Drive, and is requesting to split approximately the southern 2.5 acres from a 5-acre parcel. Dave Rostler, the adjoining southern property owner proposed rearranging the joint property line to alleviate the need for a variance for the lot split and gain access to a landlocked parcel he owns to the west of the Tobeck property. The Commission voted to table the item to allow the property owners time to reach such an agreement. He also explained that since the last meeting the applicant has met with the neighboring property owners and have come up with an agreement, which he went on to explain in further detail. Mr. Hinzman stated that if the request is granted all applicable ordinances must be met. It was also mentioned that a Building Official has indicated the property along Valley Drive is generally () o Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 Page 2 o buildable, however the applicant will need to conduct soil boring tests to confirm site buildability. Commissioner Dalien questioned if it was intentional not to list the proposed agreement in the staff report. Commissioner Kirchoff questioned ifthere would be two lot splits. Mr. Hinzman explained the request for the lot split/variance. He mentioned that there would be two lots created for Mr. Tobeck and one lot for Mr. Rostler. Commissioner Dalien explained that there would be a new property line created since the way the request has been proposed. He further supported his reasoning. Chair Squires explained that if it were not done based on Mr. Hinzman's explanation it would require a separate parcel of land. Commissioner Daninger questioned if it is correct to say there is no variance on a lot split. He also questioned if there is always a public hearing on a lot split. r' \____) Mr. Hinzman stated that Commissioner Daninger was correct. Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Hedin, to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nay, O-absent vote. There was no public input. Motion by Hedin, seconded by Falk, to close the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nay, O-absent vote. Motion by Daninger, seconded by Dalien, to recommend approval to the City Council of the lot split/variance request of Marvin Tobeck to split the southern +/- 2.5 acres from a +/- 5-acre parcel and vary +/- 24 feet from the 300' lot width at front setback provision of Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 for the original parcel subject to the addition of the triangular piece aU located at 16390 Valley Drive. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, O-nay, O-absent vote. VARIANCE, CONTINUED: VAR 00-07 - ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 6.02 & 8.08 - LOT SETBACKS -3149162ND LANE NW -JAMES LARSON. o Zoning Administrator Jeff Johnson gave a brief presentation on the request for a variance at 3149 l62nd Lane NW, property of James Larson. The request would allow for the construction and placement of an addition to an existing commercial building. However, this would cause an () () C) o o Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 Page 3 encroachment into the fifty foot setback from a major arterial (Round Lake Boulevard NW), and the location of a parking lot addition that would encroach into the ten foot sideyard setback on the property located at 3149 162nd Lane NW, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Hughes Industrial Park. He mentioned that if it is approved all applicable ordinances would be enforced. Mr. Johnson explained that a similar variance was granted on May 19, 1987 prior to the construction of the existing commercial building. He explained that the size ofthe building (including the addition) would be approximately 8,500 square feet in size. This addition would be constructed at the same setback and would be parallel to the existing building so that building uniformity can be maintained along Round Lake Boulevard NW. He also mentioned that this addition would be constructed at the same setback and would be parallel to the existing parking lot so that parking lot uniformity can be maintained on the property. Commissioner Kirchoff questioned if the Anoka Highway Department has had a chance to review the proposal. Mr. Johnson explained to the Commission the process for reviewal when the request is a vanance. Chair Squires questioned if it would be possible in the future to advise the county on variance requests in advance. Mr. Johnson explained that typically the City doesn't involve the county on matters ofthis kind. Mr. Hinzman stated that even though it has not been done in the past, it would definitely be a good idea to do it in the future. He mentioned that he would look into the possibilities of adding this to the procedures for a variance request. Commissioner Apel questioned the purpose of getting the county involved if it is a City decision anyway. Mr. Hinzman stated that to his knowledge he doesn't believe this portion of Round Lake Blvd is included in the 5-year plan, in regards to the widening of the road. Chair Squires requested City staff to examine the procedures more closely and possibly look into involving the county in the future. Commissioner Hedin questioned if the existing parking has been around longer than the variance. Mr. Johnson stated that the existing parking situation was missed on the original variance request. o o Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 ,..-, Page 4 \...) Commissioner Hedin questioned how the neighbor to the east feels in regard to having additional parking. Mr. Johnson stated that he is currently unaware of any complaints from surrounding neighbors. Mr. Hinzman stated that the property to the east is another commercial/industrial property. He asked if there was anyone in the audience present to address this issue. An individual from the audience responded to Mr. Hinzman's request. Chair Squires questioned the location of the residential land surrounding the site. Mr. Hinzman explained that the residential land is just to the north of the site. Mr. Johnson explained there would need to be a 75 feet setback in order to meet the requirements. Commissioner Apel stated that he respects the applicant's request and therefore sees no reason to oppose. Commissioner Dalien stated that the new building lies nicely against the other, and therefore o doesn't see a problem with the request. Commissioner Daninger questioned why the variance request was issued in the first place, since he was unsure of the hardship. Mr. Johnson stated that the building originally underwent a facelift for the first variance request. Commissioner Kirchoff stated his concerns are the possibility of the road becoming a 4 lane, which would increase traffic levels dramatically. Mr. Johnson explained that a 150 foot right-of-way width exists on Round Lake Blvd. Motion by Falk, seconded by Dalien, to recommend approval to the City Council of the variance request of James Larson to allow for the construction and placement of an addition to an existing commercial building which will encroach into the fifty foot setback from a major arterial (Round Lake Boulevard NW) and the location of a parking lot addition that would encroach into the ten foot sideyard setback on the property located at 3149 162nd Lane NW, legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Hughes Industrial Park. Motion carried on 7-ayes, a-nays, a-absent vote. PRESENTATION: SKETCH PLAN -ANDOVER STATION II, REPLAT-16 COMMERCIAL LOTS - SW CORNER OF BUNKER LAKE BLVD. AND JAY STREET- PRESENTATION BY 116, LLC. C) o o Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 r--- Page 5 \.~ C) o There was no one present from 116, LLC to give the presentation on the Andover Station II, Replat. PUBLIC HEARING: SKETCH PLAN -ANDOVER STATION II, REPLAT -16 COMMERCIAL LOTS - SW CORNER OF BUNKER LAKE BLVD. AND JAY STREET- 116, LLC. Mr. Hinzman gave a brief presentation on the Andover Station II preliminary plat. He stated that the proposed sketch plan consists of 16 commercial lots on 21.9 acres, and is a Replat of Lots 1- 3, Block 1, of Andover Station. He explained that the proposed plan is located in a general business-zoning district and is consistent with the Andover Comprehensive Plan Land Use Plan. Mr. Hinzman mentioned that the developer would be required to meet all City Ordinances that do apply in addition to all other applicable ordinances. Mr. Hinzman stated the concerns the Andover Review Committee had with the sketch plan. It should be noted that some of the items will need to be addressed as a part of the sketch plan review and some of the items will need to be addressed as a part of the preliminary plat application and review. The items they were concerned about are listed below: · The plat will need to be developed as a Planned Unit Development. Association documents will be necessary to guarantee the maintenance of all common areas and to establish responsibility for the maintenance of utilities. In addition, joint parking and access agreements maybe necessary. · The association created for Andover Station II shall be required to be a member of the Andover Station Association. The Andover Station Association is financially responsible for the up keep of all common areas as well as the landscaping and lighting on Martin Street, Jay Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. · Lot 15 shall be combined with Lot 11 as no building is intended to be built on Lot 15. This area is a courtyard for the banquet facility. Therefore the number of lots in the plat will be reduced to 15. · A number of variances will be necessary to Ordinance No.8, Section 6.02 for lot dimensions and setbacks. · Some ofthe property is Torrens. Commissioner Ape! questioned that since this is a Replat have changes been made since the original plat. o o Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 r-' Page 6 \._) Mr. Hinzman explained that the changes necessary have been made and went on to explain those changes in further detaiL Commissioner Falk questioned ifthere is to be a road plan on sketch plans. Mr. Hinzman explained that usually that is the case, however most of the surrounding areas are developed. He listed the developments that border the plat. Commissioner Falk questioned if the Fire department has looked at the sketch plan and what they had for concerns. Mr. Hinzman stated that the Fire Department has looked at the sketch plan, and stated they had no specific concerns at this time. Motion by Daninger, seconded by Apel, to open the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, a-nay, a-absent vote. There was no public input /' - '. \ ) '---- Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Daninger, to close the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Motion carried on a 7-ayes, a-nay, a-absent vote. Chair Squires stated that since there were no objections by the Commission that next time the sketch plan would be presented as a preliminary plat. VARIANCE: VAR 00-11- ORDINANCE 8, SECTION 4.05 -ACCESSORY STRUCTURE IN FRONT SETBACK -177XX WARD LAKE DRIVE -DOUGLAS AND JOANNE LA WRENCE. Mr. Hinzman stated that the variance request for 177XX Ward Lake Drive has been removed from the agenda, and is no longer needed. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Hinzman briefed the Planning and Zoning Commission on the outcome of the issues that were pending with the City CounciL He also gave a brief overview of items that will be up for discussion at the next Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT 1'----..., \~) Motion by Apel, seconded by Daninger, to adjourn. Motion carried on 7-ayes, O-nays, O-absent votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 p.m. r--' \ ) ,,-"!. , - '--' ,,--.., f' '-.1 Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - April 25, 2000 Page 7 Respectfully submitted, Sara Beck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc .--, . ) V