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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 25, 1997 Q u ,,"- u o u CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda March 25, 1997 Oak View Middle School 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes - March 11,1997 3. Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan AmendmentJLand Use Plan/District - Remove OS* (Open Space/PUD) designation, redesignate RM (Residential Medium Density) and designate area RU (Residential - Urban Single Family) - Sections 22 & 23. 4. Public Hearing: Rezoning (REZ 97-04) - R-I, Single Family Rural to a Comprehensive PlanlLand Use Plan Designation ofOS* (Open Space/PUD) - Section 23 (NE Y4 ofNW Y4)- Ashford Development Corporation. 5. Public Hearing: Special Use Permit (SUP 97-05) - Real Estate Sign- Hunter's Hollow (Lot 1, Block 1) - Gold Nugget Development Corporation. 6. Sketch Plan - Hamilton Property - Section 23 - Ed and Laura Hamilton. 7. Sketch Plan - Andover CommerciallIndustrial Park - Section 34 - City of Andover. 8. Ordinance Review: Ordinance No. 32, Public Sanitary Sewer Ordinance. Ordinance No. 33, Parking on City Streets. Ordinance No. 34, Noxious Weeds Ordinance. Ordinap.ce No. 35, Requiring Licenses, Permits and Establishing Fees for Excavators. 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment , \, u u o CITY of ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER. MINNESOTA 55304 . (612) 755-5100 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - MARCH 25, 1997 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Randy Peek on March 25, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at the Oak View Middle School, 15400 Hanson Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: Maynard Apel, Mike Gamache, Jay Squires Lynette Barry, Jeff Luedtke, Lorna Wells City Planning, John Hinzman City Planning, Jeff Johnson Community Development Director, Dave Carlberg Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 11, 1997: Page 6, Other Business, first paragraph, clarify that the uses proposed for the site would require a rezoning. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Squires, to approve the Minutes as changed by Mr. Carlberg. Motion carried on a 3-Yes, I-Present (Squires), 3- Absent (Barry, Luedtke, \'I'el18) vote. o PUBLIC HE.r;RING: COMPREHENSIVE PL.W AMEND!.JENT/LAND USE PLAN/DISTRICT _ REMOVE OS, OPEN SPACE/PUD DESIGNATION, REDESIGNATE RU, RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY AND DESIGNATE AREA RU, RESIDENTIAL URBAl-1 SINGLE FAMILY _ SECTIONS 22 AND 23 7:02 p.m. Mr. Hinzman reviewed the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan relating to the Chesterton Commons subdivision and the recently adopted Metropolitan Urban Service Area expansions which do not conform with the Comprehensive Plan. The Council has directed Staff to submit an amendment changing the OS and RM designations on the proposed Chesterton Commons subdivision to RU. In exchange for the elimination of the RM designation on Chesterton Commons, the land use district of a GO-acre parcel owned by Ashford Development north of Oak View Middle School would be changed from RR, Residential Rural to RM. Most of the land is within the 1995-2000 MUSA expansion area. () Mr. Hinzman stated in preparir;g the amendment, Staff noticed a number of other areas that have been adopted as a part of the MUSA, generally located in the southwestern portion of the City, which are designated for rural uses in the Comprehensive Plan. Staff is asking for direction as to whether to attach amendments to change those land uses along with this Chesterton Commons amendment. Staff has also been having conversations with Kenco Development regarding the development of a 20+- acre strip between the middle school and the proposed RM designated area owned by Ashford Development. Kenco is indicating an interest in designating that area RM as well! which would coincide with the proposed land use to the north. That was not included in the amendment before the Commission tonight, but Kenco Development would like it included. / , '- , j , .0 Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 25, 1997 .' " Page 2 " / (Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Land Use Plan - Sections 22 and 23, Continued) Commissioner Squires asked about the public hearing notification. Mr. Carlberg stated the properties in the southwestern portion of the City and that 20+-acre strip requested by Kenco were not included in the public hearing notice. He would have to research whether the public hearing notice is required to be site specific. MOTION by Carlberg, Seconded by Gamache, to open the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. 7:10 p.m. Mr. Hinzman stated the agenda material states the RM designation for the Ashford Development property would be designated exclusively for senior citizen housing. In talking with Mr. Windschitl this afternoon, Staff is recommending that exclusion not be a part of the land use amendment. Also, the calculations for sewer flow for these areas when the Comprehensive Plan amendment for the MUSA was prepared last year was for urban development. It is expected this change will make those numbers significantly lower, so a correction needs to be made to Number 1 on Page A75. Mr. Carlberg st::>.ted they will need to consult with TKDA to determine how many units per acre were used for the MUSA amendment. He also stated the exclusion for senior housing on the newly designated RM ) land was not the directive of the Council. Je~Windschitl, As.hford Development - stated adding the exclusion to the amendment presents legal difficulties for him on the zoning, putting him in a position where he might not be in compliance with state or federal law. Don Jenson, representin~nco Development - presented a conceptual land use for the 21.25-acre parcel between the middle school and that owned by Ashford Development which is proposed for RM development. They feel it would be a reasonable transition between the school and Ashford's property to have medium density development, especially for that portion which immediately abuts the school property. There is wetland 1,100 to 1,200 feet back from the road. Now they are proposing twin homes on the front half for a density of 4 1/2 to 5 units per acre and 25 to 28 single family lots to the rear, for a total density of 3.29 units per acre. Mr. Carlberg stated at present the Comprehensive Plan land use designation is RR, though Kenco could develop as proposed under a PUD. Mr. Windschitl - was concerned with Page 2, Item 4 on the Resolution. His preference would be to eliminate those descriptions because there may be confusion as to why they are there. Those are divorced from the proposal itself and could have the effect of slowing down the process of amendment approval. In discussing the inclusion of other areas into this amendment, the / Commission felt that this amendment should be related to the Chesterton Commons subdivision only and handle the other areas separate with another public hearing notification. Items 4, 5 and 6 would then be stricken from the Resolution. j "J Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 25, 1997 , Page 3 / (Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Amendment/Land Use Plan - Sections 22 and 23, Continued) MOTION by Gamache, Seconded by Squires, to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. 7:28 p.m. Mr. Jenson stated there is a clear boundary between where the RM and RU land use would be designated on their parcel. It is a question of whether the Commission would want to include it in this amendment. Mr. Carlberg stated Staff has not had an opportunity to look at the proposals and did not know if there was some partnership between Kenco and Ashford Development. Mr. Jenson stated they are just looking at options. Mr. Windschitl explained they are doing market research for a senior citizen campus on the entire 60-acre parcel. There are some very nice amenities on the site they may be able to incorporate into the development. They are looking at such things as providing garden plots into the complex. They are not looking at any acute care facilities on the site. Once their market research is finished, they will present a mock up to scale ahead of the sketch plan for the City's reaction. While the Commission felt it made sense to have higher density / development as a transition immediately north of the school and single family urban to the west on the Kenco site, they suggested the developers \wrk with Staff and that a separate application aEd amendment be prepared for tLe land use in the Comprehensive Plan. MOTION by Squires, Seconded by Apel, that the Commission recommend to the City Council the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to designate the parcels attached and incorporated in the attached Resolution with Items 4 through 6 eliminated. Motion carried on a 4-.Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. Hr. Carlberg also noted the sewer flows will be adjusted based on this evening's discussion. The Commission agreed. This will be placed on the April 1 City Council agenda. 7:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING - R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RURAL TO A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/LAND USE PLAN DESIGNATION OF OS - SECTION 23 - ASHFORD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MOTION by Apel, recommendation. Wells) vote. Seconded by Gamache, to table the item pursuant to Staff Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL USE PERMIT - RE.Zl.L ESTATE SIGN - HUNTER'S HOLLOW , / (LOT 1, BLOCK 1) - GOLD NUGGET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 7:34 p.m. Mr. Johnson reviewed the Special Use Permit request of Gold Nugget Development CO"1pany to Erect a real estate sign at 3179 166th '- j , '-, ) Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 25, .1997 '\ Page 4 / (Public Hearing: Hollow, Continued) Lane NW. He noted the applicable ordinances and considered. The sign will be used to promote the Hunter's Hollow. Staff is recommending approval with Special Use Permi t - Real Estate Sign - Hunter's cri teria to sale of lots conditions. be in MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Gamache, to open the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. There was no public testimony. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Squires, to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. 7:42 p.m. 1-!OTIOll by Apel, Seconded by Gamache, to forward to the City Council wi th the recommendation for approval the Resolution granting a Special Use Permit request of Gold Nugget Development Company for a real estate sign as presented by Staff. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, Luedtke, Wells) vote. 7:44 p.m. SKETCH PLAN - HM!ILTON PROPERTY - SECTION 23 - ED AND LORA HAMILTON Hr. Carlberg reviewed the proposed sketch plan of Hamil ton Square ) located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Hanson Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard in Section 23. The plan consists of four commercial lots in a Shopping Center District. It is in consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is located in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. The endangered plant species of Tall Nut Rush may exist on the site which may need to be protected per State Statute. The Andover Review Committee made several comments regarding utilities, street names and design and various plans to be followed. They also noted a bi tuminous bilreway /walkway will be required along both Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards. Anoka County would like to see each street access to the property be as far away from the intersection of Hanson and Crosstown Boulevards as possible. At present a US postal service distribution center and a medical clinic are considering locating on this site. Chairperson Peek asked if the road construction of Crosstown Boulevard is suitable to construction traffic. Mr. Carlberg stated yes, it is a county road. Commissioner Squires inquired about the access onto Hanson Boulevard and any future consideration of an access to the City Hall site. If there are plans, the intersection should align with the one coming from this develompent. Mr. Carlberg explained the only access from Hanson Boulevard to the City Hall site is for a small parking lot by the ball fields. There are no plans to provide any other accesses to the City Hall site off Hanson Boulevard in the future. ) The Commission generally agreed with the plan as proposed. Staff noted this will be on the April I, 1997, City Council agenda. .I J Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 25, 1997 Page 5 / SKETCH PLAN - ANDOVER COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PARK - SECTION 34 - CITY OF ANDOVER Mr. Carlberg reviewed the sketch plan for the commercial/industrial development of approximately 90 acres south of Bunker Lake Boulevard by the City of Andover. The property is currently zoned I, Industrial; and the proposal is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. He noted the frontage road, street layout and lot layout. Commercial Boulevard is the buffer between the residential properties to the south and the industrial area. More commercial-type businesses would be developed to the north along Bunker Lake Boulevard with industrial-type businesses located to the south closer to Commercial Boulevard. The businesses along the frontage road would probably face Bunker Lake Boulevard, but access would be from the frontage road. The frontage road has been laid out to avoid the wetlands per the directive of the Coon Creek Watershed Board. The lots range in size from one acre to eight acres. For flexibility, the thought is it would be easier to combine two parcels into one larger one than it is to split a larger parcel into smaller ones. A sidewalk and bituminous trail system is also being proposed throughout the development where residents and people working in the complex can enjoy the natural areas. No market research has been done for this area, though Staff will be contacting some commercial developers through this process to get ideas. This sketch plan has been \ done by Staff and is subject to change as warranted by further research. / The City is still exploring options on the development of the site itself, covenants, etc. Chairperson Peek understood the t:hought behind the expanding versus shrinking of parcel Sl zes, though he is not convinced the proposed pattern provides tbe most flexibility. He would not favor many small commercial enterprises along the front of Bunker Lake Boulevard. Much of that has to do with the development itself and what the market is. He did favor the::::oncept. Commissioner Squires strongly supported the commercial and industrial designation. The redevelopment of this area is one of the best things the City has done. The City needs a quality service entertainment establishment. The idea of high quality restaurants and offices along Bunker Lake Boulevard provides a good buffer to the industrial property to the south. He'd like to see really nice quality service establishments along there. Jerrv Windschitl - scated it is good to see this redevelopment. He suggested that the setbacks for the lots be plotted, especially on the four lots on the north, to be sure the remaining window is large enough for businesses. There is not a lot of room left on those parcels once the setbacks, parking requirements, etc., are accounted for. Mr. Carlberg stated that is a good point. Staff should do a development window on each lot to make sure they know what type of structure can be ) put on each. The Commission had no further comments. " '\ -'- / , ) Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 25, 1997 '\ Page 6 / ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 32, PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER Mr. Johnson stated the Engineers and Public Works Department are reviewing this ordinance. The last update was in 1986, and several changes are needed. He will bring those recommended changes back. ORDINANCE REVIEW - ORDINANCE NO. 33, PARKING ON CITY STREETS Mr. Johnson stated this ordinance will be rewritten into the new format. No changes are being proposed by Staff. Mr. Carlberg noted the Council will hold a public hearing regarding the parking of boats and trailers at the Crooked Lake Elementary school because of the concern with overuse of Crooked Lake. Some change to the ordinance may come about as a result of that hearing. The Commission noted consideration for no parking should also then be given along Bunker Lake Boulevard, the frontage ~oad and City streets for some distance from the lake. ORDINANCE REVIEr'/ - ORDINANCE NO. 34, NOXIOUS '&'lEEDS ORDINANCE Mr. Johnson stated the ordinance will be renumbered. The last update was in 1976, but the concept will remain the same. He has received ordin2nces from other cOlL.munities to review, and Andover's ordinance is \ in line with theirs. ) ORDINA...VCE REVIEW - Orm:rNi!NCE 1VO. 35, REQUIRING LICENSBS,. PERMITS .l!ND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR EXCAVATORS Mr. Johnson stated no maj or changes are proposed by the Bui Iding Official. Commissioner Squires stated the insurance needed for licenses should be reviewed, as the limits set in 1976 may no longer be reasonable. To some extent those limits were tied to municipal liability tort limits, which will probably be changed by the State. ORDINARCE 92, ADULT USES Mr. Johnson reported the City Council has asked that Ordinance 92, Adult Uses, be updated and strengthened. Staff has received a request for an adult novelty business in Andover. Those revisions will be going directly to the City Council for consideration. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at their March 18, 1997, meeting. , MOTION by Squires, Seconded / a 4-Yes, 3-Absent (Barry, adjourned at 8:40 p.m. '\\f~espectl+#~~i, t5,e<>~' \\ CL--W~~ l.~ '\ I'CJo-<../ Ma cella A. Peach, Recor ing by Gamache, to adjourn. Luedtke, Wells) vote. Motion carried on The meeting was Secretary