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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 25, 1992 o o o o o ~ CITY of ANDOVER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING - FEBRUARY 25. 1992 M !NUTES The Regular Bi-Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Bonnie Dehn on February 25. 1992, 7:30 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW. Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Also present: Bev JovanovIch, Becky Pease, Randy Peek Maynard Apel, Steve Jonak. Marc McMullen CIty Planner, DavId Carlberg AssIstant City EngIneer, Todd Haas Others APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 11, 1992: Correct as written. MOTION by Pease, Seconded by JovanovIch, to accept the Minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 3-Yes (Dehn, Jovanovich, Pease), 1-Present (Peek), 3-Absent (Apel, Jonak. McMullen) vote. SKETCH PLAN - ED LUTZ Mr. Haas reviewed the proposed sketch plan of Ed Lutz located in the vicinity of 161st and Nightengale. It is zoned R-1, single family rural residential, 2.5-acre minimum lot size. Seven lots are being proposed. He outlIned two proposals, one by the developer and that of the Andover Review Committee. Because the property to the south is generally high and developable, the ARC Committee felt it is important to extend 160th avenue southward to the property border. This wil I enhance the future development of all propertIes to the south. They also recommended changes to the lot confIgurations to meet Ordinance requirements. That area can also be served by sanitary sewer. and the City Council will be discussing this with affected property owners within the next few weeks. How the proposed development affects the two existing parcels within the plat will depend upon the cooperation of those property owners. Gil Hummel. 465 Llbertv Street. Frldlev - stated the road at 160th Avenue was put In but was never accepted by the CIty. He explaIned the plan he proposed was agreed upon by the three parties Involved. He was not sure if they would agree to extendIng the road southward to the property line, wondering If that Is economically feasible. Mr. Lutz has had trouble selling the property. The trash around the area also needs to be cleaned up, but Mr. Heidelberger has agreed to clean it up. If municipal utllties will be available soon, he felt the owners would wait for them rather than develop large lots. . . 1 \_J ( 1 'J :) Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - February 25, 1992 Page 2 (Sketch Plan - Ed Lutz. Continued) After some discussion. the Commission generally supported the Staff recommendation rather than the layout proposed by the developer, as they did not feel there was a Justifable hardship to grant the variances that would be required under the developer's proposal. They also felt the ARC Committee layout would be more condusive to subdivision in the future if municipal utilities become available. Mr. Hummel - asked what the Commission's feeling would be if he met all ordinance requirements with a cul-de-sac off 160th Avenue. He realized that would reduce the number of lots: however, he has already received inquiries for larger lots for horse ranches. The Commission stated it is the developer's option whether to develop according to the City's recommendation or into much larger lots which also meet the ordinance requirements. A new proposal from the developer would need to be reviewed by the Andover Review Committee again. Staff also noted that though the area can be served with sanitary sewer by gravity and if the residents wish to have that availability. the extension of the line to that area would not be scheduled before the year 2010. , \ ~~ The Commission again noted they agreed with the Staff proposal, though the developer has the option of presenting another proposal that meets all ordinance requirements. Mr. Hummel understood, stating he would discuss it further with the affected property owners. DISCUSSION - MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS CODE AND RENTAL HOUSING ORDINANCE Mr. Carlberg gave the background leading up to proposing two new ordinances, one for the licensing and regulating of rental housing and one to establish a housing maintenance code. Many other cities regulate rental units and establish minimum standards. The Building Official would be responsible for enforcing the ordinances. License fees would be established by Council resolution to cover the City's costs. The Commission discussed whether or not licensing should be required for the rental of single-family homes. Some felt it should be required if the residence is a permanent rental unit: but if someone is renting out their home for several weeks or months while they are out of town. no license would be necessary. Possibly the licensing of single family houses should be tied to the length of the rental \ period. Mr. Carlberg also noted the dilemma of where to post the I ,~ license in the situations of separate entrances to townhomes. condominiums. or double bungalows. He stated he wil I contact the City of Coon Rapids to see how they handle these two issues. / \ \_J ! -\ \.j " , j Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - February 25. 1992 Page 3 (Discussion - Minimum Housing Standards Code and Rental Housing Ordinances. Continued) Chairperson Dehn also pointed out that some cultures normally have more than one family living in a household, which is not allowed per the proposed ordinance. She stated she will check with personnel from St. Paul to see their reaction to those situations. The Commission felt that in the proposed Ordinance 99. Section 3. Subdivision 2, Rental Dwel ling is not adequately defined. Proposed Ordinance lOa, Page 6, Subdivision 11. third line to read: "...temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit..." The Commission questioned the necessity of including the specifics in Sections 5 and elsewhere through the ordinance. Because the City has adopted the State Building Code, and that Code changes periodically, it was felt this ordinance should merely reference that Code rather than spelling out the standards in detail. Mr. Carlberg felt other cities spell it out in the ordinance so that Just one document can be given to those inquiring about the requirements. The Building \ Department would need to reference the specific sections of the Code j to be included in this ordinance. The Commission suggested the possibility of preparing a grid of the required standards that could be more easily understood and changed if necessary. M~. Ca~lberg stated Staff will give the ordinance further consideration. Mr. Carlberg also explained the intent would be that all rental properties would be inspected annually by the Building Department to be sure all codes are met prior to issuing the license, Just as the City does with the Junkyards now. Staff will study the proposed ordinances further and make ~ecommendations for the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carlberg stated the Tree Commission is requesting the Planning Commission members meet with them at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 10. to discuss the proposed Tree Ordinance and Tree Preservation Policy. They wish the P & Z Commission's comments and recommendations before the public hearing is held. The Commission agreed to that meeting. / \ j There being no further business, Chairperson Dehn declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. RespectfullY~Ubmit:ed./ W\-~~~~ '~~cella A. Peach. Recording Secretary