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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 12, 1999 r, '-J o o CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - JANUARY 12,1999 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Jay Squires on January 12, 1999,7:00 p.m. at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Dean Danniger, Douglas Falk, Bev Jovanovich, Jeff Luedtke, Jason Osberg None City Planning, Jeff Johnson City Planning, John Hinzman Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg Others Commissioners absent: Also present: r~ INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS \..J (\ '-J Commissioners Danniger, Falk, Jovanovich and Osberg introduced themselves and shared some of their background. Mr. Carlberg noted the City Council appointed Jay Squires as the Chairperson and Maynard Ape1 as the Acting Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 22, 1998: Correct as written. Motion by Apel, Seconded by Squires, the Minutes be approved as presented. Motion carried on a 2- Yes, 5-Present (Danniger, Falk, Jovanovich, Luedtke, Osberg) vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - RU, RESIDENTIAL URBAN TO RM, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY and REZONING - 4-1, SINGLE FAMILY RURAL TO R-4, SINGLE FAMILY URBAN AND M-l, MULTIPLE FAMILY and PRELIMINARY PLAT - SECTION 22/FOX HOLLOW/GOR-EM, LLC 7:04 p.m. Mr. Carlberg stated the Commission is requested to table these items. The existing land use on the northern strip is Rural Residential. The public hearing notice incorrectly indicated it was Residential Urban. Staff needs to readvertise that public hearing notice with the correct land use designation. ~ ) , ') "-J J Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January 12, 1999 Page 2 (Public Hearings: Section 22/Fox Hollow/Gor-Em, LLe, Continued) Motion by Apel, Seconded by Luedtke, to continue these three items to the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 7:07 p.m. , , / Mr. Hinzman asked the Commission to discuss the concern raised by Staff of the M-I zoning district being developed with detached town homes. The Zoning Ordinance was established in the 1970s and does not address the concept of single family town homes. It addresses attached twin homes with common party walls between them. He reviewed the chart with the M-I district requirements and all the variances that would be needed from those requirements for the proposed 37 detached cottage homes in this development. Those variances would be for the lot width, the lot depth, the front yard setback and rear lot setbacks. Considering the variances on this plat, one of the ways these developments have been done in the past is through the Planned Unit Development Ordinance, which allows the same density under the M-I district and clusters it with other areas preserved as common open space. Shadowbrook 3rd and 5th Additions were done in this fashion. The M-I zone would allow about 7.2 units per acre. About 4.7 units per acre is being proposed in this plat. The benefit of the PUD primarily is to do the multiples without a rezoning and the variances, and Staff is recommending it. The rest of the plat follows the requirements ofthe R-4 district. Mr. Hinzman stated in the new zoning ordinance, Staff will be looking at the M-I zone again so it matches the detached cottage homes being marketed today. Commissioner Apel and Chairperson Squires preferred the PUD development because ofthe Grey Oaks PUD development immediately to the north. It seems to be consistent with the way that area is being treated. Chairperson Squires suggested if the Commission does see this as a PUD that they get enough information to make a judgement about the appropriateness of it, how it deviates from the ordinance and standards, etc. Commissioner Jovanovich agreed. Commissioner Falk asked how the developer feels about a PUD. Mike Quigley, Gor-Em, LLC, stated they have no problem with a PUD development. The only reason they requested a Comprehensive Plan Amendment on the M -I was because of the ambiguous nature of the ordinance. But a PUD was their first thought. Commissioner Falk stated he had no problem with a PUD. Mr. Carlberg noted this discussion is being brought forward by the Staff. The Commission generally favored this be done as a Planned Unit Development. No further action was needed. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 79, TRANSIENT MERCHANT " J Mr. Johnson stated the City Clerk reviewed the ordinance and indicated that the language and intent is okay. Some gender changes will have to be made. Commissioner Osberg asked if the six-month period for a license is standard and consistent with other Andover ordinances. Mr. Johnson said yes. No changes were recommended by the Commission. C) ( ~ \"J " '\ Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - January J 2, J 999 Page 3 " / ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 82, UNNECESSARY ACCELERATION The Commission had no comment on this ordinance. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 86, STREET LIGHTS Mr. Johnson stated the Engineering Department is reviewing this ordinance and indicated they will have some changes. He will bring this back with those changes. The Commission had no changes or recommendations at this time. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 88, EXOTIC ANIMALS Mr. Johnson stated the City has been to court on this ordinance and the court found in favor of the City. He has compared this ordinance with that of other cities and found them to be similar. The only way a problem comes to the Staffs attention is by a complaint. No changes were recommended by the Commission at this time. '\ / ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE 89, CONTAGIOUS DISEASES Mr. Johnson stated this ordinance belongs in the Adult Use Ordinance. Also some of the language needs to be modified. Commissioner Jovanovich asked who the health official, noted on Page 2, Item 7, would be. Mr. Johnson stated usually it is Dave Almgren, the Building Official. Chairperson Squires suggested in the paragraph on Findings, the sentence on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome needs to be modified to today's standard. The Commission had no further comments or recommendations. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Hinzman and Mr. Carlberg updated the Commission on the actions taken by the City Council at their December 15, 1998, and January 5, 1999, meetings. Motion by Luedtke, Seconded by Jovanovich, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. , J