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Home My WebLink AboutJuly 9, 1991 o o o o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - JULY 9, 1991 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by ChaIrperson Randy Peek on July 9, 1991,7:30 p.m., at the Andover CIty Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. CommIssioners present: Maynard Apel; Bonnie Dehn, Steve Jonak, Bev JovanovIch, Becky Pease Marc McMu II en CIty Planner, DavId Carlberg; and others CommIssioner absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES June 25, 1991: Correct as written. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Dehn, the Minutes of June 25 be approved as presented. MotIon carrIed on a 4-Yes (Apel, Dehn, Jonak, Pease>, 2-Present (JovanovIch, Peek>, 1-Absent (McMullen> vote. PUBLIC HEARING - MAJOR AMENDMENT TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - Sewer ExpansIon Request. 84 Acres in SectIons 29 and 30 - Nedeaaard Construction Company The hearing was opened at 7:32 p.m. Mr. Carlberg reviewed the proposed major amendment to the ComprehensIve Plan to provIde a temporary connectIon wIth the Coon RapIds Sanitary Sewer Interceptor to 84 acres in the southwest corner of Round Lake. It wIll be permanently served by the CAB Interceptor at the tIme It becomes available. Mr. Carlberg also explained the property Is currently zoned R-1; however, the proposed amendment would be applIcable only to R-4 development. The sketch plan calls for an R-4 development of 183 units. It is lIkely there will be less unIts after the varIous agencIes such as the DNR, Army Corps of Engineers and Lower Rum RIver Management OrganIzatIon, revIew it. The Anoka County HIghway Department has gIven approval for traffIc generation to major roads. WIth the proposed exIts in the plat and the wIdenIng of Round Lake Boulevard, the County feels the roads can handle the addItional traffIc. The CommissIon and Mr. Carlberg then revIewed the document, "InformatIon SubmIssIon for Major ComprehensIve Plan Amendments" and made the followIng correctIons: , " \.) \,J Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - July 9, 1991 " Page 2 , ) (Public Hearing - Major Amendment to Comprehensive Plan, Continued) Page 1, B, Second paragraph, second line, change to: "CAB (Champlin - Anoka - Brooklyn Park) interceptor." Page 5, D, Recreation Open Space, change to: "The City owns a 99-acre natural park reserve..." Page 6, First paragrah, second to last line, change to: "...residential density (R-4, Single Family Urban). Therefore..." Page 6, IV. Impact on Housing: Mr. Nedegaard stated the proposed housing should be in the $80,000 to $175,000 price range. Mr. Carlberg felt the proposal will have no impact on the supply and affordability of housing types. Page 8, VI, Implementation Program, first paragraph, correct to: "Other ordinances that will play key roles in the development of the property are Ordinance No.8, the Zoning Ordinance; Ordinance No. 10, Subdividing and Platting; Ordinance No. 50, Flood Plain; and Ordinance No. 71, Shoreland Management. \ ) The City will need to modify its present policy that all sewers within the MUSA Boundary be gravity flow systems (temporary private)." Mr. Carlberg then briefly reviewed the Checklist. Once this is approved by the City Council, it will be submitted to the Metropolitan Council. Upon their approval, the Planning Commission will go through the normal procedure of reviewing the sketch plan and preliminary plat. The item this evening is only the proposed major amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Chairperson Peek asked if Staff is comfortable with the proposed development. Mr. Carlberg stated with at least two entrances/exists and hopefully the access south to County Road 116, he is comfortable with the layout and proposed traffic flow. The southern access will be basically controlled by the DNR because of the wetland area. Chairperson Peek asked if the Metropolitan Council will require a trade-off along the Hanson Boulevard corridor to approve this area for sanitary sewer. Mr. Carlberg stated this will impact the Comprehensive Plan update that is currently being done, feeling it will take away from the Comprehensive Plan figures now being proposed. He also felt the objections of the Metropolitan CouncIl over the last major amendment have been overcome. This proposal Includes property that is contiguous to the existIng MUSA area. It is hoped the MetropolItan CouncIl wIll also work wIth the City on the densIty , requIrements and accept the City~s proposal of zonIng the areas which ,~ can eventuallY be served by gravIty flow at a density of 1/40. The mInImum lot sIze outsIde the gravIty flow area would remain at 2 1/2 acres. ~) , \ ~~) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - July 9, 1991 \ Page 3 ~.) (Public Hearing - Major Amendment to Comprehensive Plan, Continued) David Newman. Nedeaaard Construction - clarified the development plan before the Commission Is only a concept plan. There are a number of agencies that will look and act on this, so there will be changes. From other meetings, they know some of the residents would like to see larger lots on this property. But as a practical matter, with utilities and the cost of the land, they need to have the density In order to make the project work. With the CAB coming In fairly soon, they think this Is the time to act and that this Is a good proposal. They pride themselves In being able to work with the City to give It a successful project. They are also working with Ms. Sonsteby to have an access to CoRd 116 to address the concern of the City Council. There was no public testimony. Chairperson Peek asked for a motion to close the public hearing. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Pease, to so move. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, 1-Absent (McMullen) vote. Mr. Carlberg stated he received four calls from residents on questions about the public hearing notice. One resident was In favor and faxed a letter of support, which Is before the Commission this evening. He has not heard any other comments from the residents. , \ ,~ MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Pease, that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward the Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City Council Indicating our recommendation for approval with those minor changes we talked about. A public hearing was held and no comments were received. Motion carried on a 6-Yes, I-Absent (McMullen) vote. Mr. Carlberg stated this Item will be heard by the City Council at Its July 16 meeting. 8:01 p.m. Following the hearing, several residents raised questions on the proposed development Itself, accesses, and on what will happen to the park In Shirley's Addition. One person felt the roads cannot handle that much traffic. Mr. Carlberg explained the proposal to exit to CoRd 116, though that will be controlled by the DNR. The park and trail will remain. He guessed the Park Board will take cash In lieu of land for this development. He also noted these will be discussed In further detail at the preliminary plat stage. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg reviewed the Council's action on July 2, 1991, on the Comprehensive Plan Update contract. The Task Force Is scheduled to \ have a Joint meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission on July ,~ 18. 6:45 p.m. to discussion the Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Chapter; and at 7:30 the Task Force will meet to discuss the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. I '- / .F \, \..,1 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - July 9, 1991 ,) Page 4 (Other Business, Continued) Chairperson Peek also reviewed the City Council actions of July 2, 1991, on items forwarded to them by the Planning Commission. Mr. Carlberg asked for the Commission's opinion on the "1991 City of Andover Board Member Manual" pUblished by Board and Administrator Newsletter. If they feel It is useful, the manuals can be purchased for $15 each. If not, they must be returned within 30 days. After review, the Commission generally felt it is geared more toward adminIstratIon and the InformatIon provIded does not warrant the expense. Mr. Carlberg was dIrected to return the manuals. There beIng no further busIness, Chairperson Peek declared the meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m. Respectfully submItted, Y\t\~~~J- '~~ella A. Peach RecordIng Secretary , ) '. ,j