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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 24, 1998 () ~ ~ o o CITY of ANDOVER Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24,1998 - Minutes The Regular Bi-Monthly meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chainnan Jay Squires at 7:32 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 1998 at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: Maynard Apel, Don Jacobson, Randy Peek, Lorna Wells, Mike Gamache (arrived at 10:20 pm) Jeff Luedtke Dave Carlberg, Community Development Director; John Hinzman, City Planner; others Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Mr. Hinzman noted that Item #8, Variance for 175xx Butternut Street will be moved up to Item #6 and the rest of the items will all move down one slot. Approval of Minutes November 10,1998 - Commissioner Jacobson noted that on Page 4, his comment regarding masonry construction should be "buildings in residential areas" rather than in commercial areas. Motion by Apel, seconded by Peek to approve the minutes of November 10, 1998 as corrected. Motion carried on a 4-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Squires, Wells), I-present (Peek), 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote. Public Hearing Continued: Andover Comprehensive Plan Mr. Hinzman explained that the Comprehensive Plan Task Force has been meeting over the last year and a half to update the Comprehensive Plan. Several public hearings have been held, a city meeting was held last June and an open house was held on October 7, 1998 which was attended by approximately 110 people, The demographics section states that by the year 2020 there will be approximately 39,000 residents in the city. Andover is predominately a community of single family detached housing with about 350 new homes being built each year and that is expected to continue. The Land Use Map sets out the zoning for the city and has been designed to reflect where the growth will occur. In the Transportation Plan areas where traffic is expected to increase have been identified. The Open Space section deals with how to select parkland for future use. Mr. Hinzman noted that the Sewer Plan is not done as yet. State Law requires that the Comprehensive Plan be redone by the end of the year and updated every 10 years. / / II k,-. ,~) - \ \...J , ) Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 2 Chapter 2 - Housing Mr. Hinzman stated that 95% of the units in the city are single family; however, that will start changing. There is one senior housing development at this time and another is being proposed. Multiple housing will go from 5% to 10-15%. By the end of 1998, there should be approximately 450 new homes that have been built. New development plans will keep the growth rate rising. The majority of the housing is owner-occupied. There are not too many areas in the city which would require rehabilitation. Economic Base Mr. Hinzman noted the employment growth in the city will continue. At the present time there are about 2300 people employed in the city with the largest employers being the school district, Kottke's Bus Company and the Anoka County Highway Department. Land Use Mao / Future commercial areas have been designated such as the area of Hanson Boulevard and Andover Boulevard, the area west of city hall along Crosstown Boulevard, Crosstown Boulevard and Crosstown Drive, Andover Boulevard and Prairie Road and Crosstown Boulevard and Constance Boulevard. No sites in the rural area have been designated for commercial use. He noted that the area along Jay Street and Bunker Lake Boulevard are being developed at this time with a theater and office buildings. Orderly growth is a priority_ Other areas of concern include developing pedestrian walbvays and trails, planning for externalities and instituting programs for the purchase of open space. Chahman Squires asked if the concept of the residential transitional zone allows for a.'lY type of residential use. Mr. Hinzman explained that this goes back to state law which requires that all zoning ordinances have to be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. This zoning allows both uses, rural and potential urban uses. It doesn't designate any specific zoning districts. Commissioner Jacobson stated that it takes the Metropolitan COlUlCil a long time to approve the plan; therefore, the transitional zone is appropriate because the Met Council doesn't have to approve the change. Chairman Squires asked if we are empowering the land owners to choose what type of zoning they want by mal-Jug the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance conform. Commissioner Apel stated that is what we're doing at the present time. 101r. Hinzman noted that the Zoning Ordinance is more specific that the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Hinzman explained that areas for open space have not been designated because it could be considered a taking. The City Council will have to develop criteria for open space. Scott Fuchs, resident in Crown Pointe East presented a petition from homeowners requesting that the area being proposed for a lot split remain as it is and not be developed. \ / Jerry Putnam, 1869 - 157th Lane NW felt that it might be wise to write some goals on open space. () u J Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 3 Transportation Plan Mr. Hin=an explained that the Task Force looked at Anoka County's 2015 plan and have taken their plans into consideration. Some of the major increases in traffic are Round Lake Boulevard south of Bunker Lake Boulevard with 30,000 cars per day, Hanson Boulevard with 22,000 cars per day, 7th Avenue and also Bunker Lake Boulevard. Signalization on Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards will be done in 2000. The county doesn't have any plans now to improve Hanson Boulevard to 4 lanes. Most of the major roads in the city are under county jurisdiction and they schedule when improvements will be made. The city can make suggestions as to improvements but it's the county's option which ones to upgrade. Mr. Hinzman reviewed the current trail system and the proposed trail system linking Bunker Hills Park and Kelsey-Round Lake Park. There is also a proposal for commuter rail which may be feasible in this planning period. Parks and Open Space , ) Mr. Hinzman noted that there are 56 parks in the city ranging from tot lots to a 100 acre park. Parks have been classified as neighborhood parks, more community oriented parks where there is more space, ballfields and playground equipment and regional parks. Specific requirem<,:nts should be adopted as to what type of land we take as parks as there are existing parks that are on marginal land. The city is working with the Park and Recreation Commission to develop a capital improvements plan for parks. Sewer Plan Mr. Hinzman explained that the city is finalizing this with TKDA, our consulting engineers. The sewer plan is where the urban area will be. Aviation Plan Mr. Hinzman noted that this section is required by the Metropolitan Council. At this time, Round Lake is designated as a landing zone for float planes. Commissioner Peek asked if the strategy for the sewer plan is for gravity systems. Mr. Hinzman stated that we don't want to limit it to only gravity. It is the intention, however, that lift stations may be allowed to serve areas inside the ultimate gravity flow boundary. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Wells to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 5-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Peek, Squires, Wells), 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. _/ Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Apel to recommend to the City Council adoption of the Comprehensive Plan with the provision that staff come up with language clarifying zoning districts in the transitional zones. Motion carried on a 5-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Peek, Squires, Wells), 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. \ \_..J u \ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 4 i \ ) This will come back to the Planning Commission on December 8th and go to the City Council on December 15th. 8:37 pm. Public Hearing: Amended Special Use Permit, Expansion of Substation -1657 Bunker Lake Boulevard - United Power Association Commissioner Jacobson stated that he is an employee of United Power Association and state law says that technically he does not have a conflict of interest because the Planning Commission doesn't make the fInal decision on this request. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of United Power Association to expand the existin.g electrical substation at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard. The property is zoned Gp.neral Business and Ordinance 8 defmes the criteria for a special use permit. Mr. Carlberg noted that UPA was granted a Special Use Permit in 1977 to erect the existing substation. The proposed expansion will be to the north and consists of an additional 39,216 square feet of space. They plan to install a transformer that will connect a 230-kVpcwer source to UPA's 69-kV system which provides power to several Connexus Energy sub,tations in Andover and surrounding areas. He noted that Gary Ostrom frem Ul' A and Dave Kemp, planning engineer from Connexlis Energy are in attendance tonight. \ J yarv Qstrom, UP A - stated that Connexus Energy has to provide service to the Andover area. He explained the transmission of power to the substations in Andover and noted that if anything would happen south of Andover, they would have a problem providing power to the rest of the city. The intent is to get power out of the substation to two different plants. Dimensions of the new area would be 172 feet north and south and 245-250 feet to the west. There will be a minimal amount of earth work which they would like to begin within the next few days. Commissioner Wells asked if the transmission lines could be run underground. Mr. Ostrom stated that presently it's a very costly endeavor. The technology to reliably place cable underground is not to the point where it's feasible to do so. Commissioner Peek asked if any environmental studies have been done. Mr. Ostrom stated that they have been completed. Commissioner Wells questioned whether it is UPA's intent to lease tower space for wireless communications. Commissioner Jacobson noted that UPA has never done that. Chairman Squires asked if there are any alternatives to solve the problem without having to expand the substation. Dave Kemp, Connexus Energy stated that they have looked at other sites but they don't want to have another substation on Hanson Boulevard. "J Motion by Peek, seconded by Apel to open the public hearing. Motion carried on a 5-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Peek, Squires, Wells), 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote. , ) '-- (-1 \ ./ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 5 James? .145th Avenue NW expressed concern regarding one of the transmission lines that is proposed to go along Coon Creek. Mike Goetz. 15629 Osage Street NW stated that this is the fIrst he has heard about this and his opposed to a power line going up Nightingale Street. Motion by Peek, seconded by Wells to close the public hearing. Motion carried on as-yes (Apel, Peek, Jacobson, Squires, Wells), 2-absent (Gamache, Luedtke) vote. TIle Commission briefly discussed the fact that the substation is rather unsightly and suggested that 1311dscaping be considered as it is located at the gateway to the city. Motion by Peek, seconded by Apel to forward the resolution as prepared by staff to the City Council with the following addition: Item #4 - a public hearing was held with public comment as noted in the record. Motion carried on a 4-yes (Apel, Squires, Peek, Wells), I-present (Jacobson), 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. TIllS will go to the City Council on December 15, 1998. 9:20 pm . ) Public Hearing: Lot Split/8xx Andover Boulevard~4s"ford Development Corporation Mr. Hinzman reviewed tne request of Ashford Development to split a 6.12 acre parcel into a 2.70 acre parcel an.d a 3.42 acre parcel. The property is located between Andover Boulevard and Coon Creek east of Crown Pointe and is presently zoned R-4, single family urban. The parcel was originally designated as Outlet B in the CrO\vn Pointe rezoning and preliminary plat but was not recorded with the fInal plat. Mr. Hinzman noted that in order to serve this area with municipal sewer the trunk line would need to be extended which would cost approximately $160,000. If that happens, a total of 5-10 lots could be developed on this site. Commissioner Jacobson asked if this were to be approved, would the location of homes preclude any other homes from being built if the sewer is extended. Jerry WindschitL Ashford Development stated that two house pads are proposed, one to the west and one to the east. The middle property between the two could be split if sewer is extended. Commissioner Jacobson noted that several years ago, the City Council made a decision not to bring the sewer trunk any further north. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Apel to open the public hearing. Motion carried. No one appeared for this item; however, Mr. Hinzman noted that a petition has been received from residents in the area asking the request be denied. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Wells to forward to the City Council the resolution approving the lot \ split as prepared by staff. Motion carried on a 5-yes (Apel, Peek, Squires, Jacobson, Wells), 2-absent j (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. 9:36 pm , , \..j (J , I Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 6 /' Variance - Aolinimum Buildability Requirement -175xx Butternut Street NW - Matt Fisher & Christine Dennis Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request for variance to allow for the construction of a single family homes that does not meet the minimum bui1dabiIity requirements specified in Ordinance 10, Section 9.06. The property is located at 175xx Butternut Street, is approximately 10 acres in size and is zoned R-1, single family rural. The applicants are requesting to vary from the 22,500 square foot buildability requirement and the 150xl50 building pad requirement. There is about 9000 squire feet of buildable land on the parcel after establishing setbacks, septic tank and drain field locations. In order to establish the 22,500 square foot buildable area, a number of trees would have to be removed and hundreds of yards of fill would be required. Commissioner Jacobson asked tfthe realtor had told them that the property was unbuildable. Matt Fisher said no. He did call City Hall and was told that they should make sure they had enough room for a septic system. , I .J ""lotion by Wells, seconded by Apel to fOlWard to the City Council the resolution as prepared by staff f,'1'dnting the variance request of Matt Fisher and Christine Dennis. Motion carried on a 5-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Squires, Wells, Peek), 2-absent (Luedtke, Gamache) vote. This wili go to the City Council on De,~en;,ber 15, i Y98. 9:45 pm. Public Hearing: Special Use PermitIPlanned Unit Development/Grey Oaks/Chesterton Partnership Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of Chesterton Partnership for a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development consisting oflWo 65 unit apartments, six 30 unit apartments, thirty-eight twinhomes, four single family residential lots and three commercial lots. The property is zoned M-2, Multiple Dwelling and consists of 60 acres. The two 65 unit apartments are intended to be for seniors only. Commissioner Peek expressed concern that all ofthe material required by the PUD ordinance has not been provided. Jerry Windschitl. developer noted that there is a list of items that are in the variance classification. The setbacks are the product of a negotiation process with city staff as to the locations of the buildings. The setbacks are identical to those in Shadowbrook with the private street concept. Commissioner Peek stated that we need to have development standards, zoning classifications, lot area, parking requirements and setbacks on a document so that we know what we are looking at. Chairman Squires suggested that Mr. Windschitl meet with staff to come up with a list of items requested by the commission. Commissioner Wells asked that an EIS be done. Chairman Squires stated that it is up to the City Council to request a study and that it would be an Environmental Assessment Worksheet rather than an EIS. "- ' , I -1 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting November 24, 1998 - Minutes Page 7 Commissioner Jacobson felt that the appropriate thing to do is to table this item along with the Public Hearing on the preliminary plat so that the items required can be provided. (Commissioner Gamache arrived at this time - 10:20 pm) Mr. Windschitl explained that the reason for the PUD is to allow for the two large buildings. In an M-2 zone 24 unit buildings are allowed and these are 65 units each. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Apel to table Items 6 and 7, PUD and Preliminary Plat for Grey Oaks to the next meeting at which time the public hearing will be held. The information requested by the Commission is to be provided prior to the meeting. Motion carried 011 a 5-yes (Apel, Jacobson, Peek, Squires, Wells), I-present (Gamache), I-absent (Luedtke) vote. 10:30 pm Mike Goetz, 15629 Osage Street NW asked if the people present could speak regarding this item tonight. He also stated that he was not aware of the rezoning. Chairman Squires stated that the public hearing on this item will be held at the next meeting and the residents would be given time at that meeting for comments. / Discussion - Review Results of Planned Unit Developments A-fotion by Peek, seconded by Apel to table discussion on PUDs to the next meeting. Motion carried on a 6-yes (Apel, Peek, Jacobson, Gamache, Squires, Wells), l-absent (Luedtke) vote. Other Business Mr. Hinzman updated the Commission on the actions of the City Council at their November 17th meeting. He noted that several commissioners' terms are expiring at the end of the year and if anyone wants to be considered for reappointment they need to provide the city with a letter stating their intention. The Council will be interviewing all applicants. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Wells to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 pm. / Respectfully submitted, ~tJrI.b Vicki Volk Acting Recording Secretary