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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 11, 1992 o o o (}\ CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY ii, 1992 MINUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Bonnie Dehn on February 11, 1992, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Maynard Apel, Steve Jonak, Bev Jovanovich, Becky Pease Randy Peek, Marc McMullen City Planner, David Carlberg Others Commissioners absent: Also present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES o January 29, 1992: Page 3, correct "with combined parishioners of 370" to "approximately 370 parishioners per service" Page 4, maximum penalty of $500. Mr. Carlberg reported the penalty for a misdemeanor Is now $700, recommending the late fee be $700 to be consistent with a misdemeanor. The Commission agreed. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, the Minutes be approved as changed by Staff. Motion carried on a 4-Yes, i-Present (Pease'. 2-Absent (Peek, McMullen' vote. PUBLIC HEARING: REZONING/VARIANCE - R-4. SINGLE FAMILY URBAN. TO NB. NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS. CORNER OF CROSSTOWN DRIVE NW AND BUNKER LAKE BOULEVARD NW - DONNA GREEN 7:33 p.m. Mr. Carlberg explained Donna Green has requested a rezoning of her property known as Outlot A Creekhaven from R-4, Single Family Urban, to NB, Neighborhood Business. It would also a require a variance for the size of the parcel and for the lot width at the front setback line. The ordinance requires a two-acre minimum size for NB zones; however, only 20,000 square feet is needed for the LB and GB districts. He guessed the two-acre minimum did not take into consideration municipal sewer and water when it was enacted and suggested the Commission may wish to review that requirement. The lot is 1.47 acres, and the lot width at the front setback line off Crosstown Drive is actually 135' rather than the required 150'. o Mr. Carlberg reviewed the applicable ordinances, noting Staff is recommending approval of the rezoning/variance request. Anoka County was contacted, and the applicant has received a letter with no negative response. Staff's concern is with a possible access onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. If one is allowed, it should be at the most westerly portion of the lot, as far away as possible from the intersection with Crosstown Drive. u u , Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - February 11, 1992 Page 2 ,.~ (Public Hearing: Rezoning to NB/Crosstown Drive and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Donna Green. Continued) The hearing was opened for public testimony. Tim Donohue. 2733 Bunker Lake Boulevard - adjacent property owner. When he was first contacted about the proposal, it was indicated there would be no access onto Bunker Lake Boulevard, Just on Crosstown Drive. He stated he has trouble getting out of his driveway onto Bunker Lake Boulevard because of the 1.700 cars per day. with that number increasing in the future, driving at 50 mph. He felt a business on that corner with its increased traffic will definitely aggravate the whole problem when taking into consideration the three churches. two schools. the speed limit in the vicinity, and the upgrading of the street with medians. Mr. Donohue stated he is not opposed to the commercial property providing the other people in the area and the traffic problem is addressed first. He did not want to see further problems created. He also stated it would be helpful if the speed limit was lowered to 35 mph. Mr. Carlberg explained the actual size of development on the lot. ,\ including parking, the requirement of 20 feet of green space around ~ the business, and the driveway onto Crosstown Drive to be set as far north as possible away from the intersection. The amount of traffic generated and parking will be addressed when they know the type of business to be put there. Because of its location and size, it is presumed only certain uses with low traffic will be suitable. Staff is recommending approval because it is not a marketable parcel for residential. it is across the street from a Neighborhood Business, and the lot size is larger than what the ordinance requires for LB or GB businesses. Mr. Carlberg stated the City agrees the speed limit is too fast through there: however, that is control led by the State. Signals for the intersection are controlled by the county and installed when warranted. \ ,) Several Commissioners were concerned about the safety factors and the traffic because there are no crosswalks and no traffic signal. Mr. Carlberg stated the use might not lend itself to pedestrian traffic. When Bunker Lake Boulevard is upgraded, the City will be looking at sidewalks. This rezoning is to make the parcel more compatible with the surrounding area and to make it more marketable for the property owner. Other NB districts have been approved with a variance to the size. specifically the one Just down the street at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. The Staff will look very closely at the access situation when a commercial site plan is submitted with a proposed use. The City will give access onto Crosstown Drive: the county controls the accesses onto Bunker Lake Boulevard. MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, to close the public hearing. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (McMullen, Peek) vote. u u Planning and Zoning Commission , Minutes - February 11, 1992 , ) Page 3 (Public Hearing: Rezoning to NB/Crosstown Drive and Bunker Lake Boulevard. Donna Green. Continued) MOTION by Apel, Seconded by Jovanovich, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning request of Donna Green to rezone the property on the corner of Bunker Lake Bouievard and Crosstown Drive to Neighborhood Business. The reason for this is a public hearing was held. There was no real opposition to the idea of rezoning it: however, there was a great deal of emphasis on the traffic and safety aspects of the rezoning when and if it is turned into a Neighborhood Business. However, basically I don't feel the proposal adversely affects the morals, safety, health, and general welfare of the community. It does not affect the traffic in such a way that we would feel justified in denying the request. It certainly won't adversely affect the value of the surrounding property, and it does really conform to the Comprehensive Plan in this instance. , '\ ,-_J In order to affect the rezoning, there are two variances that must be granted. These are from Ordinance 8, Section 6.02 as regards to lot area. The lot area is not two acres. It is 1.47 acres, and needs a variance for that. The lot width at the front setback line is not 150 feet at the 40-foot line. It is 135 feet rather than 150 feet. Therefore. a variance must be granted for that aspect of the rezoning. Other than the emphasis placed upon the traffic problems created by the Neighborhood Business, there was no other real opposition to the rezoning. This rezoning conforms with Ordinance 8, Section 5.03 (B) and Section 5.04. DISCUSSION: Mr. Donohue was asked if he is in favor of the rezoning. Mr. Donohue stated he is opposed if the traffic concerns are not taken into consideration. Commissioner Apel CHANGED THE MOTION: That there was expressed opposition to the rezoning pertaining to the traffic. Second Stands. Motion carried on a 4-Yes (Ape], Dehn, Jovanovich, Pease), 1-No (Jonak), 2-Absent (McMullen, Peek) vote. This item will be on the the City Council agenda for the first meeting in March. 8:10 p.m. VARIANCE - LOT WIDTH AT SETBACK. 172XX NW TULIP STREET. THOMAS AND SHAREEN JOHNSON ~J Mr. Carlberg presented the request of Thomas and Shareen Johnson to vary the lot width at the front setback line. The Staff Is recommending approve due to the shape of the lot. The Johnson's own a 10.5-acre parcel off of Poppy Street, which they plan to split by (~ u , ,) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - February 11, 1992 Page 4 (Variance - Lot width at setback, 172XX Tulip, Continued) metes and bounds into two five+-acre parcels. The southern most parcel created will have acces to Tulip via a 34-foot parcel which is 660 feet long. Because that width does not meet the required width of 300 feet, the variance Is needed. The parcel which will be divided wil I have an excess of 300 feet at the 660-foot setback. Poppy Street will technically be the frontage for the northern most parcel which will be created in the subdivision. The created lots will meet the City ordinance for size and septic system requiremement. Mr. Carlberg stated the house on the northern parcel should face Poppy Street; the house on the southern parcel should face Tulip. But the Building Department will look at that when building permits are applied for. He believes similiar variances have been given before. The Building Official has no problem with the proposal. \ '--./' MOTION by Pease, Seconded by Jonak, that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval to the City Council for a variance for the lot width at the setback In front from the normal 300 feet down to 34 feet at the front setback line, and that it meets al I the criteria for granting a variance. The reason for the variance basically Is because of the lot shape and location. Motion carried on a 5-Yes, 2-Absent (McMullen, Peek) vote. The Item will be on the City Council Agenda the first meeting In March. OTHER BUSINESS The consensus of the Commission was that when amendIng the Junkyard Ordinance to include a late fee for not filing license applications on time, that the amount Indicated be $700, not $500 talked about at the last meeting, because the $700 conforms with fines for misdemeanors. The Commission agreed to look at the minimum size requirement for NB zones when the ordinances are updated after the Comp Plan is approved. Mr. Carlberg reported the 90-day period has started for the WDE Major Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff has also submitted the Minor Amendment to the Plan for Weybridge for the 13 lots. He understands the developer of Weybridge is also planning to ask that another Minor Amendment be submitted for an additional 31 acres. TKDA has been hired to work on the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. They will be meeting with the Metropolitan Staff regarding these issues. , , j There being no further business, Chairperson Dehn declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully ~~bmitted, L m~~'~ Ma~lla A. Peach, Recording Secretary