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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 10, 1987 ,~ o o ~) o o CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING-AGENDA FEBRUARY 10, 1987 1. Call to order - 7:30 P.M. 2. Approval of Minutes 3. Ordinance 40 Amendment, Cont. 4 . 5. Adjournment o u o CITY of ANDOVER REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING-MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 1987 The J~egularly scheduled Andover Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 10, 1987 by Chairman Apel at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W., Andover, MN. Commissioners Present: Bosell; Jovanovich; Pirkl; Rogers; Jacobson; vistad Commissioners Absent: None Ordinance 40 Amendment Chairman Apel stated that the original Ordinance 40 only refers to residential lot splits. By passing this ordinance amendment, we would allow non-residential lots to be split. At the present time, non-residential lots can only be platted. One of the problems the Council had with this amendment was the method o.f arriving at park fees for residential lots. Councilman Orttel felt that the value of the lot created should be used in determining the fees. Commissioner Bosell noted that we could do that as the information we U have lists the assessed value, the land value and the improved value. Mr. Apel stated that there was discussion that the City Council \vould adopt a resolution stating vlhat the park fees will be for the year. The council does not want someone coming in after paying $600 in park fees for a lot split and finding out that a plat only had to pay $150 for each lot. MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Pirkl that the Andover Planning and zoning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of the following formula for use in determining park fees for neVi residential lots created under Ordinance 40E: The fee shall be the average of all park dedication fees and land in lieu of cash of all plats for one calendar year established within the city divided by the number of lots in those plats. Motion carried on a 6 yes, 1 no (Rogers) vote. This will go to the City Council on February 17, 1987. MOTION by Jacobson, seconded by Vistad to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 P.M. Respectfully submitted, o JJ~ia Victoria volk Commission Secretary , J Regular Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 1987 - Minutes Page 2 (Winslow Hills, Cont.) , .~ Commissioner Vistad suggested dividing Lot 6, Block 5 east and west which would then eliminate a butt lot. Ms. Bosell noted that we would then have double frontage lots. It was suggested that Mr. Holasek talk to the County regarding the moving of Crosstown Boulevard and the exits onto Crosstown and Hanson. Wayne Sticha Variance Wayne Sticha, 2835 - 135th Avenue N.W. - stated that he had an old metal shed that he wanted to get rid of and that his parents offered to give them a Menard's shed to replace it. He didn't know that a building permit was required so he put the barn up. It is located only 4 feet 4 inches from the lot line. Mr. Sticha presented a letter from his neighbor, James R. Lentner, 2823 - 135th Avenue stating that he and his wife have no objection to the present location of the barn. Chairman Apel noted that there is a row of pine trees and a fence along the property line and the barn is not visible from the neighbor's house. He also noted that the building could be moved if it had to be. Mr. Apel also noted that if we start having to deal with small items like this, it is a waste of time. Commissioner pirkl concurred with Mr. Apel. Commissioner Bosell noted that the shed is encroaching on the drainage and utility easement. Mr. Sticha noted that if he moves the barn 10 feet from the lot line it takes too much of his back yard. MOTION by Rogers, seconded by pirkl that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a variance requested by Wayne Sticha, 2835 - 135th Avenue N.W. to vary from the required 10 foot side yard setback for an accessory building. Said building is 4 feet 4 inches from the lot line, for the following reason: It is a portable building and can be moved. Motion carried on a 3 yes, 2 no (Bosell, Vistad) vote. This will go to the City Council on March 17, 1987. Commissioner Bosell stated that she is opposed as it does not meet the criteria of the ordinance. T.F. James Company Amended Special Use Permit Public Hearing Chairman Apel opened the public hearing. Dick Kvanbec, T.F. James Company - stated that they are the owners of the property that the Speedy Market is located on. Last fall they had a proposal for expansion of the building, which was approved by the Planning Commission. Prior to going to the City Council the request was withdrawn. Since that time, they have come up with a new concept. '-....J Regular Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 1987 - Minutes Page 3 (James Co. Amended SUP, Cont.) . \ U -' Mr. Kvanbec stated that they are proposing to put a 20 foot addition to the Speedy Market and an addition for a video store. The video store will be operated by the Speedy Market people. The gas pumping facilities will also be expanded. They have also entered into a purchase agreement for the property to the north of the existing store. If the Special Use Permit is approved, the two lots would be combined. Todd Haas noted that we are looking at relocating Crosstown Boulevard and if that happens, this portion of the road would be downgraded to a collector. Mr. Kvanbec noted that the county wants only one access to Crosstown and one to Bunker Lake Boulevard. Commissioner Bosell noted that the Amended Special Use Permit is specifically for the expansion of the gas pumping facilities. Mr. Kvanbec stated that the existing underground tanks would remain in place. The proposal is to expand the pump islands. At the present time there is only one pump island and they intend to double that. Commissioner Rogers asked if they anticipate selling propane. Mr. Kvanbec stated that they are not. \ ) MOTION by Pirkl, seconded by Rogers to close the public hearing. Motion carried. MOTION by Jovanovich, seconded by Pirkl that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of an Amended Special Use Permit requested by the T.F. James Company for the expansion of gas pumping facilities at the Speedy Market property located at 13725 Crosstown Boulevard N.W. for the following reasons: 1) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community; 2) It will not cause serious traffic congestion; 3) It will not depreciate surrounding property values; 4) It is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The gas pumping facilities will be increased to two islands with 12 hoses. AMENDMENT TO MOTION by Jovanovich, seconded by Pirkl that approval of the amended Special Use Permit is contingent upon the following: 1) Inspection by the appropriate city and state inspectors; 2) Leak detect- ors will be installed; 3) Construction shall be in conformance with the standards contained in National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code (1973 Edition as amended). Vote on amendment: Carried unanimously. '\ ) Vote on motion: Carried unanimously. on March 17, 1987. This will go to the City Council , / Regular Planning commission Meeting February 10, 1987 - Minutes Page 4 ,~ \ T.F. James Company Variance ~ Dick Kvanbec - stated that they are requesting a 10 foot variance from the street right of way to allow smoother access around the gas pumping facilities. Commissioner Bosell stated that she is not in favor of that idea as the ordinance requires 20 feet of landscaped area on all streets. Commissioner Pirkl asked how many parking spaces are required for this property. Mr. Kvanbec stated that 44 are required and they are proposing 50. Ms. Bosell noted that in the past the city has varied on the size of the parking space to 9' x 18' instead of 10' x 20'. She stated that she would be in favor of reducing the size of the parking spaces but that she would like to keep the 20 feet of landscaped area. MOTION by Bosell, seconded by Rogers that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council denial of the request of the T.F. James Company to vary from the landscape requirements of Ordinance 8, Section 8.04 requiring a depth of 20 feet or more along all streets for the following reasons: 1) The Commission has considered visibility at this intersection and consider safety as a primary Concern. Twenty feet of green area is necessary to protect safety. It is further recommended that the City Council reduce the size require- ment for parking stalls as has been done at the Downtown Center to 9' x 18'. This would still allow for a proper traffic pattern which was the purpose of the proposal. Reasons for approving the 9'x18' parking stall size are: 1) it would not be in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan; 2) it meets the spirit and intent of the zoning ordinance; 3) It would not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the community. Motion carried unanimously. This will go to the City Council on March 17, 1987. Gaughan Companies Lot Split Al Hamel, representing the Gaughan Companies - stated that their company has purchased the Griswold property and located on this property is an existing home that will be left in the ownership of the landowner to the southwest. They are requesting to split off that 2~ acre piece from the 182 acres. Commissioner Vistad stated that the frontage and 300 feet is required. problem to increase the frontage to 2~ acre parcel only has 278 feet of He asked if it was a significant 300 feet. Mr. Hamel noted that the property line would then go through the middle \ of the barn. This property right now is not served by city sewer and / water but will be served in the immediate future. They would like to keep as much frontage as possible on Crosstown Boulevard for the remainder of the property for when they start to develop it. \ ) Regular Planning Commission Meeting February 10, 1987 - Minutes Page 5 (Gaughan Companies Lot Split, Cont.) Commissioner Bosell asked if the Gaughan Companies is the fee owner of the property. Mr. Hamel noted that they are not at the present, but they will be by the time this goes to the City Council. Chairman Apel stated that he would be in favor of granting a variance for the lot width being 278.5 feet. Commissioner Bosell noted that she would stick with the 300 feet because it needs a hardship created due to the topography of the land in order to grant a variance. MOTION by Rogers, seconded by Pirkl that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the lot split requested by the Gaughan Companies for the property described as PIN 23 32 24 24 0001 with a variance being granted for lot width which is 278.5' instead of the required 300 feet. Approval is subject to the payment of park dedication fees. Vote on motion: Motion carried. Yes - Jovanovich, Pirkl, Rogers; No - Vistad, Bosell. This will go to the City Council on March 17, 1987. MOTION by Pirkl, seconded by Vistad to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~,~ Vicki Volk Commission Secretary /