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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 22, 1998 (-j '-.J o '--".. \.J o o CITY of ANDOVER Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - December 22, 1998 Minutes The Regularly Bi-Monthly meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairman Jay Squires at 7:32 pm, Tuesday. December 22, 1998 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW.Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Don Jacobson, Maynard Apel. Randy Peek, Lorna Wells Jeff Luedtke, Mike Gamache Dave Carlberg. Community Development Director Todd Haas, Assistant City Engineer Approval of Minutes December 8. 1998: Correct as written. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Peek to approve the minutes of December 8, 1998, Motion carried on a 3-yes , 2-present (Apel, Squires), 2-absent (Luedtke. Gamache) vote. Public Hearing, Cont., Amended Special Use Permit/PUD/Shadowbrook Mr. Carlberg noted that this item and the following item, the revised preliminary plat of Shadowbrook, are related. The Planning Commission tabled them at the last meeting as there were some outstanding issues which have now been corrected. In May of 1996 the City Council approved the original preliminary plat which consisted of 60 attached townhome units. The revised plat proposes 40 single family detached townhome units. The developer is also replatting Lot 1, Block 2, Shadowbrook Third Addition, which was to be used for a municipal water storage facility. into three single family residential lots. A well is now planned for this area. It was noted that the public hearing was opened at the previous meeting; however, no testimony was given, Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Wells to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2- absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. Motion by Peek, seconded by Apel to recommend approval of the amended Special Use Permit to amend the Planned Unit Development of Shadowbrook as presented by staff. Motion carried on a 5- yes, 2-absent (Luedtke. Gamache) vote. This item will be on the January 5, 1999 Council agenda. . \ \- j C) -- , ,J Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 22, 1998 - Minutes Page 2 Public Hearing, Cont/Revised Preliminary Plat/Shadowbrook Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of Bunker, LLC to revise the preliminary plat of the Planned Unit Development of Shadowbrook, which will be known as Shadowbrook Fifth Addition. noting that 40 detached townhome units are proposed rather than the original 60 town home units, All outstanding items have been corrected, It was noted that the public hearing was opened at the previous meeting and no testimony was offered, Motion by Wells, seconded by Jacobson to close the public hearing, Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2- absent (Luedtke. Gamache) vote, Commissioner Jacobson questioned whether there is sufficient room for a vehicle to drive to the proposed lift station. Todd Haas explained that they always make sure that there is room for a vehicle to get in for maintenance and repair purposes. There will be a blanket easement so the city can get through anywhere to get to the pond, Commissioner Jacobson also questioned whether the edge of the house on Lot 14 could be in the wetland as is shown on the plat. Mike Quigley, Bunker LLC, stated that no houses will be located within any wetland areas, Motion by Apel, seconded by Jacobson to move the resolution as prepared by staff approving the revised preliminary plat of the planned unit development of Shadowbrook. Motion carried on a 5-yes, , 2-absent (Luedtke. Gamache) vote, This will go to the City Council on January 5,1998. ) Public Hearing, Revised Preliminary Plat/Chesterton Commons Mr. Carlberg explained that this item was tabled at the December 8th meeting because the public hearing notice omitted a portion of the legal description, He then reviewed the request of Ashford Development Corporation and Gerald and Carol Windschitl for approval of the revised preliminary plat of Chesterton Commons, which will be known as Chesterton Commons Fourth Addition, The revised plat is zoned R-4, single family urban and is located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area, scheduled for development in 1999. The original plat, which was given conditional approval by the City Council on March 18, 1997 showed single family urban lots in the area. The revised plat incorporates two larger lots for commercial use and single family urban lots, Mr. Carlberg also explained that the original preliminary plat showed the single family urban lots meeting the minimum requirements of an R-4, Single Family Urban District. The developers have requested a comprehensive plan amendment to change the land use from RU, Residential Urban, to C. Commercial. A rezoning request has also been presented to go from R-4 to SC, Shopping Center. Both of these items have been tabled by the City Council pending resolution of a drainage issue between this project and Hamilton Square, the project to the south. The Planning Commission did review the comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning and recommended denial. The denial was based on the timing of the development in relation to the residential plat and the proposed uses of the commercial area in relation to Oak View Middle School. ../ ,- \ , ) "-_/ u , ) Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 22, 1998 - Minutes Page 3 (Chesterton Commons Preliminary Plat, Cont.) Mr. Carlberg further explained that the Andover Review Committee reviewed the plat and although some changes or corrections are needed, there appears to be no significant outstanding items. Several items need to be addressed, such as will sidewalks be required if this is zoned commercial? Also, there is a transformer on the corner by the trail which may require that the trail system will have to go around the transformer. He also noted that additional drainage easements will be required from the Hamilton project. The City Attorney has been working on this issue and it appears he is close to some resolution on this item. Chairman Squires stated that any recommendation made by the Planning Commission will have to be contingent upon the City Council approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and the rezoning, \ , ./ Commissioner Jacobson felt that the Comprehensive Plan amendment should be done prior to the plat and rezoning. Mr, Carlberg explained that if the Comprehensive Plan amendment is denied. there won't be a plat or a rezoning. The Comprehensive Plan amendment was recommended for denial by the Planning Commission and the plat was tabled because of the drainage issue. Commissioner Peek asked if Lots 5 and 10 are buildable, Mr, Carlberg noted that they meet the buildability requirements. Motion by Apel, seconded by Wells to open the public hearing, Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote, Jerry Windschitl, 3640 - 152nd Lane NW, Andover stated that the procedure being followed tonight is a request by the City Council. The restaurant that was proposed would be a family style restaurant but because of the city ordinance, no alcohol would be allowed because of the proximity to the school. He also noted that there are no variances in the plat. Chairman Squires asked what uses would be allowed, Mr. Carlberg stated they would be standard retail and trade services; however. the uses are not shown at this time. Gordon Jenson, attorney for the Hamiltons, stated that they are not close to a solution on the drainage issue but some progress has been made. He noted that it was suggested that the agreement be between Mr. Windschitl and the city. Mr. Jenson was told this afternoon what the discussion was at the meeting with Mr. Hawkins and that he should discuss it with his client. He noted that the pond has been moving and he and his client would prefer that the pond not be moved until an agreement has been signed. His request would be to table this item until the drainage issued can be resolved, , \. ",/ Jerry Windschitl stated that the city attorney has been handling this and is putting together the proposals on this for the January 19th Council meeting. If this item is tabled the timetable for development will be off. He also noted that any arrangements they have will be with the city. not , \....J u Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 22, 1998 - Minutes ) Page 4 (Chesterton Commons Preliminary Plat, Cont.) with the Hamiltons, They do not have a right of refusal on this, Tabling this will change absolutely nothing. The major issues on the plat have been resolved, He also noted that they have requested utilities for 1999. The City Council is talking about a two part bid - one part in February which would be Chesterton Commons Second and the second part would be this project. Jan Schendel, 2117 - 154th Lane NW stated that commercial zoning would be unacceptable to her, Gordon Jenson stated that platting this area pertains to Lot 1, Block 2, Hamilton Square. In order for them to formulate their position. it is necessary for them to see what will occur with the storm water drainage, Motion by Peek, seconded by Apel to close the public hearing. Motion carried on as-yes, 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote, " Commissioner Jacobson questioned the use of the property where the powerline easement is located betvlleen Lots 1 and 2. Mr. Windschitl noted that it will be green space, parking lot and landscaping, It is not their intent to encroach on the easement. Commissioner Jacobson next questioned the note on the southernmost lot that reads "sign easement". Mr. Windschitl explained that is a request for sign on the plat. Commissioner Jacobson asked why the trail is not shown on the plat. Todd Haas explained that trails are generally shown in the feasibility report, which is where trails are addressed. Mr, Carlberg noted that there will be a trail along Hanson Boulevard running through this plat and straight north to Cambridge Estates. " ~ Motion by Peek, seconded by Wells that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denial of the revised preliminary plat of Chesterton Commons noting that the Planning Commission has reviewed the request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment and recommended denial. Motion carried on a 4-yes, 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache). 1-present (Jacobson) vote. Commissioner Jacobson stated that he voted present as he will be on the City Council when this item appears before them, This will go to the City Council on January 19,1999. Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Fox Hollow Rezoning/Fox Hollow Preliminary Plat/Fox Hollow Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Apel to table the above three items to the next meeting, Motion carried on a 5-yes. 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote. These items will be on the January 12th agenda. \ " / , ' i I '- I (J Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 22, 1998 - Minutes Page 5 Sketch Plan/Hills of Bunker Lake 6th Addition Mr, Carlberg reviewed the proposed sketch plan of Hills of Bunker Lake 6th Addition which is located in an NB, Neighborhood Business zoning district. The developers are proposing it be developed into an office park with six 5,000 square foot buildings and one 4,000 square foot building. The developers will need to show how the property is to be subdivided in either lots or lot boxes if the units are to be sold separately. If the property is developed as a planned unit development, a Special Use Permit will be required. He noted that the property is located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and a majority of it falls within five hundred feet of the Waste Disposal Engineering Landfill Site, Mr. Carlberg noted that the Andover Review Committee discussed this plan and would like the developer to consolidate the six buildings into one or two larger buildings to preserve trees that are on the site. The street or driveway entrance to the project on 139th Lane needs to be aligned with the driveway entrance of the development to the south. It was also requested that the potential fer Eagle Street being extended through the development to the north to 140th Lane and the incorporation of the vacant Lots 1-3, Block 5, Hills of Bunker Lake 4th Addition into the plat be explored. A 50/50 cost share will be required for the bikeway/walkway trail along Hanson Boulevard, , '. J The Commission felt that there should be only one or two buildings so that the trees can be preserved, Comlilissioner Jacobson suggested that the square buildings be eliminated and perhaps round buildings be constructed, He also suggested that the parking for these buildings also be used for people using the park. No further action was taken, Sketch Plan/Ed Fields and Sons/Section 15 Mr, Carlberg reviewed the proposed sketch plan noting that it contains 21 single family residential lots from 1 to 1.8 acres, The property is located in an R-1, Single Family Rural zoning district which requires a mir,imum lot size of 2,5 acres, However. the property is located in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area wilh utilities scheduled in the 2010-2015 timeframe. The property owner has the ability to develop lots smaller than the minimum allowed by the R-1 district when the property is located in the MUSA without city services. Mr, Carlberg explained that the new draft of the Comprehensive Plan removes this area from the MUSA which would require a 2,5 acre plat. He also noted that the Water Resource Management Plan shall be implemented with the development. the 100 year pond elevation shall be identified on the preliminary plat, the wetlands within the development must be delineated by agencies and indicated on the plat and the owner shall obtain all necessary permits. Mr, Carlberg noted that the Andover Review Committee discussed this plan and questioned whether a street extension to the south into Outlot A should be required to plan for future resubdivision. They also asked that soil borings and septic layout be provided. The Fire Department and Public Works Department have indicated that they agree with this plan because about four deadend streets will be connected, \ / , I \, ./ -) " Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting December 22. 1998 - Minutes Page 6 " (Sketch Plan/Ed Fields & Sons. Cont.) The Commission discussed the sketch plan, noting that they would prefer a 2.5 acre development. The Commission discussed the development of this property under a Planned Unit Development. noting that the developer would have to justify the benefit to the city, Mr, Carlberg noted that a planned unit development would allow the creation of 16 or 17 lots and there would need to be some benefit to the city for allowing a PUD. No further action was taken. Other Business Mr. Carlberg updated the Commission on action taken by the City Council on December 15, 1998. Commissioner Jacobson thanked Commissioners Wells and Peek for their service on the Commission. , ) Motion by Jacobson. seconded by Wells to adjourn, Motion carried on a 5-yes, 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote, Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm. Respectfully submitted, tLL, d...&- Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary ~ '\ /