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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
April 8, 1997
Oak View Middle School
7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes - March 25, 1997
3. Public Hearing: Amended Special Use Permit (ASUP 97-06) -
Construct Gymnasium and Office/Nursery Addition - 3210 Bunker Lake
Boulevard NW - Riverdale Assembly of God.
4. Public Hearing: Preliminary Plat - Echo Hills Second Addition - Section
8 - Robert Heliker & Vivian Meyer.
5. Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Land Use
PlanlDistrict - Redesignate RR (Rural Residential) to RM (Residential
Medium Density and RU (Residential Urban Single Family - Bring Land
Use Map in Compliance with the MUSA Map.
6. Ordinance Review:
Ordinance No. 213. Non-intoxicating Liquor Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 214, Diseased Shade Tree/Tree Preservation Ord.
Ordinance No. 218, Parking Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 219, Weed Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 220, Licensing, Permitting and Establishing Fees for
Excavators Ordinance.
7. Other Business
8. Adjournment
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CITY of ANDOVER
Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - April 8, 1997
Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairman Peek at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at the Oak View Middle
School, 15400 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, MN.
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Absent:
Also Present:
Apel, Barry, Leudtke, Squires, Wells, Gamache
None
David Carlberg, Community Development Director
Jeff Johnson, Zoning Administrator
John Hinzman, City Planner
Others
Approval of Minutes - March 25. 1997
MOTION by Apel, seconded by Gamache to approve the minutes of March 25,1997 as
written. Motion carried on a 6 yes, I abstain (Wells) vote.
Public Hearin~/ Amended Special Use PermitIRiverdale Assembly of God Church
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the request of the Riverdale Assembly of God Church to construct
a 9,716 square foot gymnasium and a 3,042 square foot office/nursery addition on their
property at 3210 Bunker Lake Boulevard NW. Ordinance 8, Section 7.03 allows
churches by Special Use Permit in residential zoned districts. The church was granted a
Special Use Permit on January 4, 1977 to construct the church.The applicant will be
required to submit a Commercial Site Plan for staff review and specific site issues will be
addressed at that time, including the parking. He stated that staff recommends approval
with the following conditions: that the Amended Special Use Permit be subject to annual
review by staff and that it be subject to a one year sunset clause.
Commissioner Leudtke asked if the access will be off of Bunker Lake Boulevard. Jeff
Johnson explained that the access is off the frontage road just south of Bunker Lake
Boulevard.
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Commissioner Wells asked what the purpose of the addition is. Pastor Hale, Riverdale
Assembly of God Church, explained that it is for Christian education, offices and a
nursery.
MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Leudtke to open the public hearing. Motion carried.
Mary Ann Hughes, 13559 Narcissus Street NW stated that her property backs up to the
church and she asked how far back the addition will be and if the parking lot will be
expanded.
Mr. Johnson explained that the proposed addition will line up to the existing parking lot.
The parking lot will not be expanded.
Pastor Hale noted that this is the first phase of a three phase project. In the last phase
they will be joining the gymnasium with the existing building. They don't know how
much of the acreage will be used during the entire process. If they don't need the entire
parcel, they will possibly let it go for real estate development.
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MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Barry to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION by Squires, seconded by Wells that the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommend to the City Council approval of the Amended Special Use Permit requested
by the Riverdale Assembly of God Church as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
This will go to the City Council on May 6,1997.
Public Hearing/Preliminary Plat/Echo Hills Second Addition
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Mr. Carlberg noted that this is a public hearing for the preliminary plat known as Echo
Hills Second Addition as being developed by Robert Heliker and Vivian Meyer. The
property is 24 acres in size with 7 residential lots. It is currently zoned R-I, single family
rural. The plat is outside of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area and will be developed
with individual wells and septic systems. The developer is responsible to obtain all
necessary permits such as those required by the DNR, Army Corps of Engineers, Lower
Rum River Watershed Management Organization or any other agency which may be
interested in the site. A 60 foot variance is being requested for Lot I, Block I as the
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required lot width is 300 feet. A variance is also being requested for the existing 30'x60'
pole barn on Lot 2, Block 1 as it is closer to the front lot line than the principal structure.
The ordinance also requires accessory structures located closer to the front lot line than
the principal structure to be of similar design and exterior finish as the principal structure.
The pole barn, as well as the existing detached garage on Lot 2, meet this provision. The
Park Commission will be reviewing the plat at their April 17 meeting and will most likely
recommend cash in lieu of land.
Commissioner Wells expressed concern that with the river rising as it has been this
property may have the potential of flooding.. Mr. Carlberg explained that there are a few
houses in the city where the water may reach them but the water has not reached the 100
year flood elevation at this time. He didn't believe that the flooding would affect the
development of this plat.
Commissioner Leudtke asked if I 68th Avenue would ever be extended to the west. Mr.
Carlberg noted that it could extend if the turkey farm operation ceases and that property is
developed.
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Chairman Peek questioned if this plat consists of one separate parceL Mr. Carlberg
explaillcdthat it is two parcels and that there is one existing driveway that serves both.
Commissioner Squires felt that if l68th Avenue is pushed 20 feet to the south the
variances would not be required. Commissioner Apel didn't think that moving a road 20
feet would justify not having variances. Mr. Carlberg stated that they would check out
the possibility of moving the road.
MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Gamache to open the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
No one in the audience offered any testimony regarding the plat.
MOTION by , seconded by Wells to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
Chairman Peek supported the recommendation to move the road to eliminate the
vanances.
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Commissioner Wells once again expressed concern regarding the drainage and the
possibility that the property could flood. Mr. Carlberg explained that the building pads
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have to be above the 100 year flood elevation. The post development rate of runoff
cannot exceed the pre-development rate. Staff has not heard of any of the existing
structures flooding.
MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Barry to forward to the City Council approval of the
preliminary plat of Echo Hills Second Addition with the condition that the relocation of
168th Avenue 20 feet to the south to eliminate the variances be considered.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 6, 1997.
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Relatin~ To MUS A Expansion and Pilot Land
Development
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Mr. Hinzman asked that the Commission review an amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan relating to areas of the 1996 MUSA expansion that do not conform with the
Comprehensive Plan. Pilot Land retains ownership of 11.5 acres ofland in the proposed
amendment and requests that it be designated RM, Residential Medium Density. The
other property involved is a 171 acre piece located at approximately Bunker Lake
Boulevard and Round Lake Boulevard. This parcel is mostly wet, with only 20 to 30
acres being buildable.
Mr. Hinzman noted Pilot Land proposes to construct twin homes on the 11.5 acre site. In
order to allow for a multiple family district rezoning, an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan is required.
MOTION by Squires, seconded by Barry to open the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
No one appeared to offer testimony regarding this item.
MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Wells to close the public hearing. Motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Wells asked if there had been any contact with the School District on this
amendment. Mr. Hinzman stated that there has been none but they could respond when
the property to the north of Oak View Middle School develops.
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MOTION by Apel, seconded by Wells that the Planning and Zoning Commission
forward to the City Council a recommendation for approval of the resolution amending
the Comprehensive Plan as presented by staff.
Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on May 6,1997.
Qrdinance Review. No. 213 214 218.219 and 220
Jeff Johnson reviewed the following ordinances which have been prepared by staff:
Ordinance 213 Non-Intoxicatin~ Liquor - Mr. Johnson and the City Clerk reviewed
this ordinance and cleaned it up. Commissioner Squires questioned the insurance limits
and Mr. Johnson noted that he will check to make sure they are in line with the state
statutes.
Ordinance 214 ,lliseased Shade Treeffree Preservation- The major change was Section
13 which will require builders to plant one tree for each house that is built.
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Ordinance 218. Parkin~ - Section 2 of this ordinance is going to be discussed by the
City Council at their meeting of April 15th regarding the Crooked Lake boat landing.
OrdinancU12, Growth of Weeds - The weed inspector will be changed to City
Administrator rather than the Zoning Administrator.
Ordinance 220. Licensin~ Permitting and Establishing Fees for Excavators - the
insurance coverages in this ordinance will be checked to make sure they comply with
state statutes.
Other Business
Mr. Carlberg reviewed the City Council on previous items from the Planning
Commission, noting that the City Council generally agreed with the sketch plans of
Hamilton Square and the Commercial Park; they approved a lot split/variance requested
by Robert Dehn; and a Special Use Permit requested by Richard Synder was approved.
Mr. Carlberg noted that the Metropolitan Council has approved the Comprehensive Plan
amendment for Presbyterian Homes and it looks like the amendment for Chesterton
Commons will also be approved. The Council also discussed the locations of day care
centers as there are 4 or 5 located on the same block in the Hills of Bunker Lake.
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Chairman Peek asked if an article could be put in the next issue of the Times regarding
the rules for recreational fires.
Commissioner Wells asked if the home occupation issue is dead. Mr. Carlberg noted that
the City Council will be holding a special meeting to discuss this issue.
MOTION by Leudtke, seconded by Apel to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vicki V olk
Acting Recording Secretary
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