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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/04• 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda October 12, 2004 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7.00 a.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — September 13, 2004 3. PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (04 -09) to change the zoning district from Single Family Rural Residential (R -1) to Single Family Urban Residential (R- 4) for property located at 15941 Hanson Boulevard NW. 4. PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat of Prairie Cove, an urban residential development located at 15941 Hanson Boulevard NW. 5. PUBLIC HEARING: Conditional Use Permit (04 -07) to adopt floodplain map amendment for northeastern Andover as approved by FEMA under Case • No. 04- 05- 3553P. 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (03 -06) to change zoning from Single Family Rural Residential (R -1) to Single Family Urban Residential (R -4) and Multiple Dwelling Medium Density (M -1) for property located at 1101 161 Avenue NW. 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat for Country Oaks West, an urban residential development located at 1101 161 Avenue NW. 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat for Kimberly Oaks, a rural residential development located at 16337 Verdin Street NW. 9. Other Business 10. Adjournment • 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner SUBJECT: Item 2. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 2004 DATE: October 12, 2004 Request The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to approve the minutes from the September 13, 2004 meeting. • 0 0 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Kirchoff on September 13, 2004, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota. Commissioners present: Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Tony Gamache, Rex Greenwald, Dean Vatne and Michael Casey. Commissioners absent: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioner Jonathan Jasper. Also present: City Planner, Courtney Bednarz Associate Planner, Andy Cross Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES. August 24, 2004 Motion by Casey, seconded by Greenwald, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 2 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3- present ( Vatne, Gamache, Kirchoff), 2- absent ( Daninger, Jasper) vote. VARIANCE (04 -07) TO VAR Y FR OM THE B UILDABLE AREA REQUIREMENTS OF CITY CODE 12 -2 FOR PROPER TY L OCA TED AT 826138 TA AVENUE NW. Mr. Cross explained that Mr. Gary Eskuri has applied for a variance to the City Code's minimum lot size requirements for an outlot adjacent to his property in the Hills of Bunker Lake subdivision. Mr. Cross discussed the information with the Commission. Mr. Cross stated the received an email from Ms. Kim Schultz who lives next to the applicant and she indicated her chief concern with development on her property is the increased water on her property if the property is developed. Mr. Cross reassured her that 0 Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — September 13, 2004 Page 3 Commissioner Casey stated he could not find any hardship to grant this variance. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council denial of Resolution No. , denying the variance to vary the build -able area requirements of City Code 12 -2 for property located at 826 138 Avenue NW. Mr. Eskuri passed out a letter to the Commission. He stated the Coon Creek Watershed District will not be able to relocate or adjust the wetland, in order to do anything else, there has to be a public hazard, it would have to be a health and safety hazard to the public in order to move the wetland. Commissioner Greenwald stated it was very hard to approve a variance on something like this without setting a precedent. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Jasper) vote. Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would,be before the Council at the September 21, 2004 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE PLANAMENDMENT (04 -03) TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM URBAN RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (URH) AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GB) TO URBAN RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (URM) FOR PROPER TY LOCA TED IN SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 24, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Mr. Cross explained that a 26 -acre section of Andover Station North currently has two Land Use Designations: Urban Residential High (URH) and General Commercial (GC). The Land Use Designation needs to be changed to Medium - Density Residential (URM). Mr. Cross discussed the staff report with the Commission. Acting Chairperson Kirchoff asked there was a road going through to the development to the west. Mr. Cross stated there was not. Acting Chairperson Kirchoff asked on commercially zoned land, would they need to rezone to residential to build residential on the land. Mr. Cross stated they would. Commissioner Greenwald asked if by reducing this from high density to medium density, they will be moving high density elsewhere. Mr. Cross stated they would not. Commissioner Gamache asked if the Met Council will require them to put high density elsewhere in the City if they reduce this property count. Mr. Cross stated they would not. • Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — September 13, 2004 Page 5 0 OTHER BUSINESS. Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Casey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Jasper) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 0 n U 1 A c 1 T Y o f NDOW 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning (04 -09) to change the zoning district from Single Family Rural Residential (R -1) to Single Family Urban Residential (R -4) for property located at 15941 Hanson Boulevard NW. DATE: October 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission is asked to review the proposed rezoning to allow the Prairie Cove project to move forward. DISCUSSION As with all rezonings, in order to change the zoning the City must establish one of the two following findings are present: 1. The original zoning was in error. 2. The character of the area or times and conditions have changed to such an extent to • warrant the rezoning. The proposed plat is consistent -with the Comprehensive Plan as the property is designated Transitional Residential (TR). This designation indicates that the property will transition from rural to urban with the extension of utilities to the property. Staff Recommendation Times and conditions have changed due to the fact that the surrounding properties have developed at urban densities and municipal utilities are now available to serve the subject property. Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning. Attachments City Code Amendment Location Map ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission is asked to recommend approval of the rezoning request based on the fact that times and conditions have changed. 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The property is designated Transitional Residential (TR). This designation indicates the property will transition from rural to urban with the extension of utilities to the property. The zoning of the property is Single Family Rural Residential, R -1. A rezoning to Single Family Urban Residential, R -4, will be necessary to allow the project to move forward. DISCUSSION Access Access will be provided from a temporary cul -de -sac at the south end of Shady Oak Cove. Due to the fact that this cul -de -sac exceeds 500 feet in length, it was granted a variance at the time that Shady Oak Cove was approved. The variance included the future cul -de -sac extension that will serve the proposed project. Lots Each of the proposed lots will exceed the R -4 minimum lot area requirement of 11,400 square feet as indicated on the sketch plan. Each of the lots will meet or exceed the R -4 minimum lot width and depth requirements. The existing house will be located on one of the lots. Landscaped Cul -De -Sac Island The project utilizes a larger cul- de- sac,W. ith a landscaped center island. The applicant has designed the island and landscaping improvements to observe the recommendations of the Public Works and Fire Departments. A drawing that illustrates the proposed improvements to the island is attached. A homeowners association will be created to provide long term maintenance of the island. The City Attorney and staff will review the association documents to ensure maintenance activities and responsibilities are clearly delineated. • Hanson Boulevard The Anoka County Highway Department has previously indicated that no public street access to Hanson Boulevard will be allowed. The existing driveway will need to be removed and the right CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA . STATE OF MINNESOTA RES. NO R A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "PRAIRIE COVE" FOR PRASKY DEVELOPMENT, LLC ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 15921 HANSON BOULEVARD NW (P.I.D. 14- 32 -24 -32 -0006 LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: The South 329.96 feet of the north 1184.86 feet of the West 660.00 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 14, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, as measured at right angles to the North and West lines thereof. WHEREAS, Prasky Development, LLC has requested approval of a preliminary plat of Prairie Cove, and; WHEREAS, the Andover Review Committee has reviewed the preliminary plat; and WHEREAS, pursuant to published and mailed notice thereof, the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on said plat; and.,f - WHEREAS, as a result of such public hearing, the Planning and Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the plat, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover has received the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approves the preliminary plat with the following conditions: 1. The preliminary plat shall conform to the plat drawing stamped received by the City of Andover September 22, 2004 except so as to be revised as follows: a. To conform with subsequent review comments from the Engineering Department, TKDA and the Coon Creek Watershed Management Organization. 2. The developer obtains all necessary permits from the Coon Creek Watershed District, DNR, Corps of Engineers, LGU, MPCA, Anoka County Highway Department and any other agency that may be interested in the site. 3. Park dedication and trail fees .shall be paid on a per lot basis for seven lots at the rate in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval. 4. A variance to City Code 11 -3 -3G. to allow a street to terminate in a cul -de -sac that exceeds 500 feet in length was previously approved with Resolution R187 -02. 5. A property owners association shall be created to provide maintenance of the cul -de -sac island with the following documents provided to the City Attorney for review and approval prior to being recorded with the final plat in accordance with City Code 11 -2 -3: a. Articles of Incorporation b. By -laws of the association c. Declaration of covenants, . conditions and restrictions regulating the properties, • exterior maintenance of the homes and maintenance of the common areas. 6. Contingent upon staff review, and approval for compliance with City ordinances, policies and guidelines. • N W-4 prod c Locatiow ap • q F G)G) N ye F p • GRADING, DRAINAGE, 6 EROSION CONTROL PLAN � ey ` PRAIRIE COVE g ? SATHRE- BERGQUIST, INC. �1 ANDOVER, MINNESOTA Y im souDl Br+oAVnyMw TA. MN SSw �arBeow W Y PRASKV DEVELOPMENT, LLL. •gees rye w °� • � EXISTING CONDITIONS .t`" `we mme E gs -� PRAIRIE COVE g $ SATHRE- BERGQUIST, INC. i € ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 's tw S BRD AY NMY TA MN. SS%1(45t)4ib80W p 1 V ! e PRAS" DEVELOPMENT. L-C. � °• r �� g{ DRAINAGE AREAS (EXISTING) PRAIRIE COVE € % SATHRE- BERGQUIST, INC. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA _ JW Sd eRO Y MMTL IM.5 lfJ5 °� PRASKV DEVELOPMENT. LLD •o�A� P`' f t 4 Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — August 10, 2004 Page 6 • ' PUBLICHEARING. RESIDENTLAL SKETCHPLANFOR AN URBAN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 15941 HANSONBOULEVARD NW. Mr. Bednarz explained the Planning Commission is asked to review a residential sketch plan for an urban development containing nine lots. Mr. Bednarz discussed the information with the Planning Commission. Commissioner Gamache asked if this was a legal cul -de -sac or did it need a variance. Mr. Bednarz stated they handled the variance for the length of the cul -de -sac with Shady Oak Cove. Commissioner Kirchoff stated that with this being such a small development, who would take care of the center donut in the road. Mr. Bednarz referred this item to the developers. Mr. Jason Osberg and Mr. Andy Prasky of Premier Development stated there would be an association and it would be very minimal. The only other thing they discussed regarding the center area was to dedicate the center area as park land and then the burden falls back onto the City which is probably not as favorable as a homeowner's association. Mr. Osberg stated with the association, there will probably be an annual fee of $25.00 per home to care for the area. He stated they would like to have the ability to do something that is not sodded and that may not require irrigation in the center such as a rock garden or a dry river bed appearance. Something that is still an amenity or focal point to he neighborhood and would look fairly attractive but would not require as much maintenance or irrigation. Commissioner Gamache asked if there is an option to have the middle area deeded to a parcel. Mr. Bednarz stated this would be a little unusual. Typically these islands are in the right -of -way and the maintenance responsibility is assigned to the association. Commissioner Jasper asked if there were other developments like this in the City with this type of a cul -de -sac. Mr. Bednarz stated they do not have anything specifically like this. They have a few landscaped medians that are at entrances to developments. He listed the developments. Commissioner Kirchoff asked how the cul -de -sac was maintained at Shadow Brook. Mr. Bednarz understood it was taken care of by one or more of the owners closest to it. Commissioner Jasper stated the one that goes into Woodland Creek by the red barn is not really taken care of by anyone so they would want to make sure this is taken care of by . someone. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — August 10, 2004 Page 8 • Commissioner Kirchoff stated he liked the large cul -de -sac. Commissioner Gamache stated he liked the current plan rather than the ghost sketch from Shady Oak Cove. He thought this was a good alternative and that they did a good job. Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the August 17, 2004 City Council meeting. BUSINESS. Reschedule September 14, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting 0 It was noter. Bednarz would email the Commission to find out what night would be the best for thtkPlanning Commission meeting to be moved. Mr. Bednarz men ' ned that they have been holding a couple of neighborhood meetings to discuss the! Ian now that the sewer study has been completed. Mr. Bednarz stated they ve received a sketch plan proposal for the area southeast of Andover Boulevard and Pr 'rie Road. Chairperson Daninger asked w t the outcome was from the City Council regarding the four season porch they denied. Bednarz stated the City Council approved it. Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commissioner Vatne stated from his to deny due to insufficient information as he looking for going forward, they need to have on related items. regarding the TIF proposal, they voted osed and to clarify, what he would be of financials and corresponding tax impact. He asked they are abl o better understand the reason why they were including the residential property in this oposal and not in the previous one and an understanding whether the residents have a ch 'ce or not. Whether they are included in the TIF or whether they will be forced to se It occurred to him that when they discussed this previously, there were inspections that ere in process and he did not think to question what the results were but it would be intere ' g to know the results of the inspections and how this impacted the proposal they saw a e meeting. Commissioner Jasper stated it was frustrating to him that all the in available but they were requested to make a recommendation. He their time. Lion was not was a waste of • I �► C IT Y OF �., NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners FROM: Courtney Bednarz, City Plann SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat with Planned Unit Development Review for Country Oaks West, an urban residential development located at 1101 161 Avenue NW. DATE: October 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission is asked to review a preliminary plat with Planned Unit Development review as provided under City Code 13 -3. The development contains single family and twinhouse lots. The Planning Commission previously reviewed a sketch plan of the subject property on two occasions (see attached minutes). DISCUSSION Conformance with Local and Regional Plans and Ordinances Comprehensive Plan Amendment (03 -05) extended the MUSA Boundary to include the subject property. A condition of this approval limited the proposed development to municipal sewer and water service for 100 lots. The property is zoned Single Family Rural Residential (R -1). A rezoning to Single Family Urban Residential (R -4) for single family lots and (M -1) Multiple Dwelling Medium Density for twinhouse lots are needed for the proposal to move forward as proposed (please see rezoning report). Hydrology Due to the fact that the floodplain boundaries had not previously been determined in this area of the City, a floodplain study was completed by the applicant to determine the floodplain boundaries and appropriate 100 year flood elevations. This work has been reviewed by FEMA and will ultimately need to be adopted by the City as a floodplain map amendment (please see Conditional Use Permit for Floodplain Map Amendment report). ACCESS A single public access to the development would be provided from 161 Avenue NW. A variance will be needed to the minimum intersection spacing requirement of 660 feet for arterial roadways due to the limited distance from Vale Street NW on the south side of 161 Avenue • NW. The access was located to maximize the distance between existing intersections on the south side of 161 Avenue NW. An emergency access is also proposed to the east of the public access. The applicant has revised the plan to provide connectivity within the development where possible. However, due to the . Double Frontage Lots The City Code prohibits double frontage lots except along arterial roadways. The plat has been redesigned to eliminate as many double frontage lots as possible. However, Lots 1,2 and 3 of Block 2 will require a variance to this requirement. By allowing these lots to have double frontage, the driveways can access an interior local street instead of the collector street. Buildability One of the single family lots, Lot 6, Block 6 does not meet the 116.5 foot buildable area requirement as measured from the front property line to the delineated wetland edge. This resulted from a more detailed wetland delimeation than was done with the sketch plan and a reduction in the curve of the collector street around this lot to meet state aid design requirements. Staff has asked the applicant to explore filling the small wetland finger necessary to achieve compliance with the City's requirements. If this cannot be done, staff recommends that the property lines be adjusted to allow all of the lots to meet the buildable area requirements. These options have been included in the attached resolution as a condition of approval. Sketch of Adjacent Properties, The applicant has sketched a street connection with the property to the west in a location that is based on a wetland delineation provided by that property owner. The location will accommodate development as shown on the sketch. — These lots are not included in the 100 units permitted for the subject property under Comprehensive Plan Amendment (03 -05). The sketch of the property to the southwest shows that access can be provided from the collector street to create two additional urban lots from this property in the future. The property to the southeast contains a wetland along the rail line that limits the development potential of this property. The location of the existing house and the desire of the owner to retain an acreage property further limit the development potential of this property. Planned Unit Development (PUD) Review Applicable Ordinances City Code 13 -3 -9 regulates the findings that are required for a PUD to be approved: 1. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan of the City. 2. The proposed development is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries. 3. The proposed development demonstrates how each modified or waived requirement contributes to achieving the purpose of PUD. 4. The PUD is of composition and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and operation are feasible as a complete unit without dependence on any subsequent unit. Additionally, City Code 13 -3 -11 provides nine design qualities that are sought from each proposed PUD. The attached letter from the applicant address the findings and design qualities. n 3 • The sign will need to be shown in this manner on the landscaping plan. Presently the sign is shown at the property line. A ten foot setback is necessary. Association Documents A homeowners association will be created to maintain the landscaped areas and exteriors of the twinhomes. The City Attorney and staff will review the association documents to ensure all items are appropriately addressed. Coordination with other Agencies The developer and/or owner are responsible to obtain all necessary permits (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Coon Creek Watershed District, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU and any other agency that may have an interest in the site). Initial contact shall be made with the City Engineering Department regarding this item. Other The developer is also required the following City Ordinances and all other applicable ordinances: City Code Title 11, Subdivision Regulations, City Code Title 12, Zoning Regulations, City Code Title 13, Planning and Development, and City Code Title 14, Flood Control Park and Recreation Commission Comments . The Park and Recreation Commission recommended that both park land and cash be provided. The developer has proposed to develop the park with playground equipment and sports facilities as a part of the proposal. The developer will receive credit for both the land and the proposed improvements. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the conditions in the attached resolution. ACTION REQUESTED The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the propose plat and any relevant adjustments that the" Commission feels are necessary. Attachments Location Map Preliminary Plat Plan Set Letter from Applicant Front Elevation of Twinhouse Monument Sign Drawing ACHD Comments Table of Townhouse Developments *hP nute ttedd en gon Holdings 9457 State Hwy 10 Ramsey, MN 55303 5 • WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends the plat be redesigned to eliminate this variance, and; WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a variance to City Code 11 -3 -3G. to exceed the 500 foot maximum cul -de -sac length, and; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance based on the finding that wetlands to the west, a railroad to the east and no involvement from properties to the north prevent another street connection at this time. Additionally, there is potential for the collector street to continue north and eliminate the variance in the future. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined that said request meets the criteria of City Code 13 Planned Unit Development with the following findings: WHEREAS, as a result of such public hearing, the Planning and Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the plat, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover has received the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approves the preliminary plat with the following conditions: • 1. The Preliminary Plat shall conform to the plans revised September 23, 2004 and stamped received on September 28, 2004 except so as to be modified as follows: a. As required by the Coon Creek Watershed management Organization prior to final plat approval. b. Lot 6, Block 6 shall be required to meet the requirements of City Code 13 -6. 2. The Landscaping Plan shall be revised as follows: a. The landscaping between the rear yards of twinhouse units be changed to five shrubs from the Juniperus Scopulorum family. b. The edging and plant material shown in the boulevard be moved out of the street right -of -way. c. The tree shown in the temporary cul -de -sac be moved as necessary so as not to conflict with the cul -de -sac. d. The area identification sign shall be relocated to meet the requirements of City Code 12 -14 -9. 3. The development shall conform to City Code Titles 11, 12, and 13, as well as Exhibit B "Country Oaks West Design Standards ". Exhibit B shall regulate when in conflict with the City Code. 4. The developer obtains all necessary permits from the Coon Creek Watershed District, DNR, Corps of Engineers, LGU, MPCA, Anoka County Highway Department and any other agency that may be interested in the site. 5. Contingent upon the approval of the Rezoning of the property to R -4 Single Family • Urban Residential and M -1 Multiple Dwelling Medium Density. If this request fails to be approved, the preliminary plat shall be considered null and void. 7 • EXHIBIT A COUNTRY OAKS WEST LEGAL DESCRIPTION All that part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1 /4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Twenty -Four (24), Anoka County, Minnesota, lying on the Westerly side of the right of way of the Eastern Railway Company of Minnesota except a strip of land in the Northeast corner thereof described as follows: Commencing at a point where said Railroad intersects the North line of said Northeast Quarter (NE /4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Twenty -four (24); thence South along the Westerly side of said right of way, Thirty-two (32) rods more or less to the private crossing of said property; thence West at right angles Three (3) rods; thence North at right angles and parallel with said railway right of way Thirty-two (32) rods more or less to the North line of said Northeast Quarter (NE 1 /4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Twenty -four (24); thence East at right angles Three (3) rods to the point of commencement, ALSO EXCEPT, The West Three hundred (300) feet of the South Three hundred and sixty -three (363) feet of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1 /4) of Section Fourteen (14), Township Thirty-two (32), Range Twenty -four (24), lying on the Westerly side of the right of way of the Eastern Railway Company of Minnesota, AND ALSO EXCEPT, That part of the south 325.00 feet of the Northeast Quarter of Section 14, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the westerly right -of -way line of the Burlington Northern Railroad and lying easterly of the following described line: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Northeast Quarter; thence South 88 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds East, assumed bearing, along the south line thereof, a distance of 810.81 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 1 degree 32 minutes 33 seconds East, a distance of 325.00 feet to the north line of the south 325.00 feet thereof, and said line there terminating. • E lae Country Oaks West $� ° �� #€ �i E: s � R G I t Fy G 4.v , °�a e a \ 3E IF # e 7 5 Qom .<.r7H" :�"^ ,_n"•" _r j x•� ppe • € =€ Lf s €s E # a .. ........ r 43T.. /� \. • J i ey F { I - tl t f {# V "F°p /I ,4 € [[ '^�_�:�� ° r � � r '' y F• • � \�' � � � r € Ef ; e 31i p F �} €{ I t al Join d F a 71-► yy I 1 - pm — — X +� S�fF( i • � • � + gip° � t� ��� 6 ' •. `� F I I � G r - s e � {FP£fg " ! 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" The majority of the lots have a usable backyard of over 45' deep, which is 15' deeper than the minimum rear yard setback. In addition, the project will include . a neighborhood park and wetlands consisting of another 21 acres of open space. "G. Provides an attractive streetscape through the use of undulating topography, landscaping, decorative street lighting, decorative mailbox groupings, retaining walls, boulders, fencing, area identification signs, etc. " The collector street will be designed to have a parkway look including decorative street lighting, landscaping and an entrance monument with extensive landscaping. "H. The proposed structures within the development demonstrate quality architectural design and the use of high quality building materials for unique design and detailing. " The developer has provided detailed building drawings and colored elevations, showing the specific architectural design features and building materials, which include architectural 30 -year shingles, maintenance free decks, windows, siding and fully sodded yards. "I. The lasting quality of the development will be ensured by design, maintenance and use guidelines established through an owners association. " A Homeowner's Association, which will be provided by the developer, will be in place for the design and maintenance of the town homes. • i + City of Andover Re: Revised Whitetail Ridge Plat — Previously Reviewed 8/15/2003 March 2, 2004 Page 2 — -- 1) - All — applicable Intersection Sight Distance Requirements for the local roadway- and the emergency vehicle access shall be met to the fullest extent possible for this development; 2) The turn lane/bypass lane concept plan provided by ACHD shall be modified/shifted and applied at the local roadway intersection. Please note that ACHD has not provided revised concept plans for this version of the plat. Refer to the concept plans provided with our August 15, 2003 review letter. 3) The emergency vehicle entrance shall be signed appropriately and/or gated with some type of breakaway devices to prevent everyday, routine use by local residents. Additionally, to reduce the risk of pedestrians/bicyclists from entering the traveled portion of CSAH 20 without warning, the paved portion of the path shall not make a direct connection to CSAH 20. The City may consider the construction of a path along the north Right of Way line between the eme rgency vehicle access and the proposed local roadway. Calculations must be provided along with a grading and erosion control plan that delineates the drainage areas for this site. The post - development rate/volume of runoff must not exceed the pre- developed rate volume of runoff for the 10 -year, critical design storm. An engineering plan review fee estimated at $850.00 will apply to this project. Contact Andrew Witter, Construction Services Engineer, for information regarding the engineering plan review process. Please submit the drainage calculations, grading and erosion control plans, and turn lane/bypass lane plans along with the ACRD Design Requirements Checklist for County Highway Modifications (copy attached) and the applicable engineering plan review fee to Mr. Witter for his review and approval. If the City and/or the developer • wish to meet with county staff to discuss the county highway modifications for this plat prior to submittal of formal engineering plans, we would be happy to do so. An access permit and a permit for work within County right of way are required and must be obtained prior to the commencement of any construction (permit to work within the R/W= $110.00; Access permit = $150.00). Installation and maintenance of any necessary permanent traffic control devices within the county right of way will be coordinated by Anoka County in conjunction with the permit process (Please note that the Developer will be required to make the necessary pavement marking removals for the implementation of the turn lane/by -pass lane plan as a part of the permit process). All other comments made in our August 15, 2003 review letter remain unchanged. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jane Rose Traffic Engineering Manager cc: CSAH 20/PLATS /2004 Mike Kelly, Chief Right -of -Way Agent Larry Hoium, County Surveyor Roger Butler, Traffic Engineering Coordinator Josie Scott, Permit Technician Tom Hornsby, Traffic Services Supervisor - Signs Leon Opatz, RLK Kuusisto (1321 Andover Blvd NE, Suite 114, Ham Lake, MN 55304) roadway extension to the west for additional future connectivity to Yellow Pine Street. Ideally, when the property to the west is developed all access to this Development (Whitetail Ridge) could be made via Yellow Pine Street, and the new local roadway proposed in this plat would become a cul -de -sac. This would be similar to the access scheme for the D o n Peterson Development on the south side of _ CSAH 20 where the development between Crane St. and Yellow Pine S . did not introduce any new access points. Turn lane construction/creation on CSAH 20 will be required to be completed by the developer and/or the City for this development. For the City's consideration, we have prepared some tam lane concept plans for this development (labeled A, B and Q. Turn lanes on CSAH 20 will be required for this development. Concept Plans A and B depict two different turn lane and bypass lane configurations for future discussion as plans for this development continue (it should be noted that this department prefers the implementation of Concept Plan B in conjunction with this and other developments in this area). The right of access along CSAH 20 shall be dedicated to Anoka County with an exception for the approved local roadway (this includes the larger parcel east of the proposed roadway that appears to be intended as commercial use). All existing entrances to CSAH 20 shall be removed and the right -of -way restored to match existing ditch section, grade, and slope. Calculations must be submitted along with a grading and erosion control plan that delineates the drainage areas for this site. The post - developed rate/volume of runoff must not exceed the pre, developed ratelvolume of runoff for the 10 -year, 24 -hour storm, utilizing the "SCS Method ". It should be noted that residential land use adjacent to highways will usually result in complaints regarding traffic noise. Traffic noise at this location could exceed noise standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Anoka County policy regarding new developments adjacent to existing county highways prohibits the expenditure of highway funds for noise mitigation measures. The City and/or the Developer should assess the noise situation and take any action deemed necessary to minimize associated impacts at this site from any traffic noise. A permit for work within County Right -of -Way is required and must be obtained prior to the commencement of construction. License Permit Bonding, method of construction, design details, tam lane construction, work zone traffic control, restoration requirements and follow -up inspections are typical elements of the permitting process. Contact Roger Butler, Traffic Engineering Coordinator, or Josie Scott, Permit Technician, for further information regarding the permit process. Installation of any necessary permanent traffic control devices within the County Right -of Way for this proposed development will be coordinated, installed, and . maintained by the Anoka County Highway Department as part of the permit process. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jane Pemble Traffic Engineer xc: CSAH 201PLATS 12003 Roger Butler, Traffic Engineering Coordinator Josie Scott, Permit Technician Mike Kelly, Chief Right -of -Way Agent Larry Hoium, County Surveyor Val Anderson, Melchert Walkky Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —April 6, 2004 Page 12 carried unanimously. (Res. R066 -04) ACCEPT FEASIBILITY REPORT /ORDER PLANS & SPECS 104- 131VMB THROUGH PROPOSED WOODLAND ESTATES 6 City Engineer Berkowitz explained a feasibility report has been prepared identifying the improvements and estimated improvement costs associated with Veterans Memorial Boulevard NW through the proposed Woodland Estates 6 th Addition development. Motion by Jacobson, Seconded by Trude, to approve the resolution accepting the feasibility study, waiving public hearing and directing preparation of plans and specifications for Veterans Memorial Boulevard NW through the proposed Woodland Estates 6 th Addition development. Motion carried unanimously. (Res. R067 -04) CONSIDER SKETCHPLAN /COUNTRYOAgS WEST 11101161 AVENUE NW Community Development Director Neumeister stated the Council is asked to review a revised residential sketch plan for a single family and townhouse development formerly called "White Tail Ridge ". The revised plan attempts to address the issues raised by the City during the first round of sketch plan review. Councilmember Trude asked if this would line up with the street that will come out at Sophie's Manor. Mr. Berkowitz stated when this was brought up, they requested it be directly across from Vale and the County said they did not like the idea because it was too close to the railroad. Now the County is asking the road be moved closer to the tracks. Discussion ensued in regard to access to the development and where the County wanted the road placed. Councilmember Jacobson stated he would like to have time to look at the sketch plan before discussion and he has not had time to look at the new plans. The one thing he noticed that changed was the request for town homes which would mean a PUD which would give the Council more control. Councilmember Trude stated she was concerned because they have a lot of lots that are platted and now that they have seen their sewer plan they are going to add on to and review. She is concerned with the additional one hundred homes added to the sewer at this time. She wondered if this development will be dependent on communal septic systems because they have never talked about or had communal septic systems in the community. Mr. Neumeister stated one of the concepts staff talked to the developers about is if they do not hold those lots for some kind of communal system, they could do some large lot development there. • Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes — April 6, 2004 Page 14 Ms. Jane Bankin, 16526 Sycamore Street, stated she is in favor of the plan they are seeing now. She stated the developer has done a lot to preserve where they are at. She wanted to put her plea in and ask them to look at Andover from the urban area to the rural area. She would like some buffer between the large parcels and the small parcels. Mr. Tom Bankin stated when they purchased their home fifteen years ago they were under the impression that the surrounding area would also be maintained as 2 % acre plats. He would like to see the area and the wildlife maintained. Mayor Gamache stated he liked the idea that the land to the north will be considered as a development with larger lots. LOCATION UPDATE /01- 51SKATE PARK EQUIPMENT City En ' eer Berkowitz updated the City Council on the new location for the skate park equipment. e explained Dan Masloski and Dave Blackstad, members of the Skate Park Task Force, have co cted churches and the school district to see if they would be interested in allowing the eqw ent to be moved to their site for use by the public. Constance Free Church, at the intersection o 61" Avenue NW and Crosstown Boulevard NW, has expressed interest. The Finance Departme is currently researching insurance and liability issues associated with the equipment being place at the church. Mr. Dickinson suggested the Co cil put in place a lease which outlines where the equipment will be put and then they can deal some of the issues of where the equipment will be placed. The City's insurance policy, they wou cover the skate board site like before. Mayor Gamache asked if they would need to onitor this site. Mr. Dickinson stated they would not need to monitor the site with the type of eq ' ment they have. Councilmember Knight appreciated Constance Free arch offering their site but he was concerned with how far out from the kids it will be. Mayor Gamache noted there was a Boy Scout in the aud\an sked h im to come up and introduce himself and explain what he was working on. Joseph Regan stated he was there earning his Citizen and Community MehQBadge. 0 CONSIDER NEW TRAIL CONS TR UCTION PR OJECTS FOR 2004, City Engineer Berkowitz explained this item is in regard to considering constructing Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — March 23, 2004 Page 8 s Watershed would make sure that no more water than currently drains onto the property would result from the development. Motion by Vatne, seconded by Gamache, to close the public hearing at 8:51 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent (Daninger) vote. Acting Chairperson Kirchoff thought this was an improvement over what they previously have seen. Discussion ensued in regards to a second access road and where they could place it and what other changes needed to be made. Acting Chairperson Kirchoff stated he liked the layout and did not think there needed to be many changes made. Commissioner Gamache stated they are trying to make better use of space by moving the road over sixty feet. BUSINESS. 0 Mr. Bednarz� dated the Planning Commission on related items. Mr. Bednarz mention that the City Council will be meeting on March 30` to discuss the sewer study issue. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Vatne, to adj carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent (Daninger) the meeting at 9:25 p.m. Motion Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes — October 14, 2003 Page 6 • desirable for both Planning and Council, they may go forward with and invite this into the plat. Commissioner Kirchoff stated they are looking at 47.5 acres and if they would include the other acres and would this have the effect on the number of units. Mr. Wold stated he understood it would. Mr. Bednarz stated the 2.5 acre parcel of land is currently outside of the MUSA and they would have to petition the City to have this brought into the MUSA. Commissioner Vatne stated on the NW part of the property, that is the wetland, will that be impacted by the hydrology study once it is completed in that the lots that are adjacent to that may or may not be buildable. Mr. Bednarz stated the hydrology study will show right where the line falls. He stated that right now it is an estimate. He explained that the line may be pulled back and there may be more buildable area, but the study still needs to be done to determine exactly what the elevation of the floodplain is. Commissioner Gamache stated the measurement on this property has to go all the way back to 161 Ave. NW. Mr. Bednarz stated this is correct. Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to open the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. 0 There was no public input. Motion by Gamache, seconded by Casey, to close the public hearing at 7:47 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Commissioner Greenwald stated this is another item with a long cul -de -sac and there would need to be a rezoning with this. Mr. Bednarz stated the rezoning would come with the plat. Commissioner Gamache stated he liked plan two because it takes the traffic off the main road. Commissioner Greenwald stated this also lengthens the length of the cul -de -sac from 161"Ave. NW. Discussion ensued in regards to the length of the cul -de -sac, wetlands and the type of housing proposed. Chairperson Daninger explained there is a big concern about a feeder street. They should look at the sketch plan not having driveways on a feeder street. He stated the developer also needed to look at changing the roads to not include such a long cul -de -sac. Chairperson Daninger stated that the number of units needs to meet the sewer access . allowed by Council and they need to have the hydrology report. He stated he would like more definition on townhomes. j • TO: 0 40 . ANLb 6 1 Y^ 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Planning and Zoning Commissioners FROM: SUBJECT: DATE Courtney Bednarz, City Plann" PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat for Kimberly Oaks, a rural residential development located at 16337 Verdin Street NW. October 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION The Planning Commission is asked to review a rural plat containing ten rural residential lots. All existing structures will be removed from the property. DISCUSSION Conformance with Local Plans The proposal is consistent with the Rural Residential Land Use Classification and Single Family Rural Residential (R -1) Zoning District that exist on the subject property. Access Access is proposed to be provided from Verdin Street NW (CSAH 59) in alignment with 163 Lane NW. This will be the only access to the site permitted by the Anoka County Highway Department (ACHD). The street would extend approximately 1,500 feet into the site before terminating in a temporary cul -de -sac at the north property line. The street could be extended in the future to provide a secondary access when the property to the north develops further. A second interior street is also proposed to branch off to the east and would extend approximately 1,000 feet from the entrance to the development before terminating in a cul -de -sac. When the street is extended to the north the second interior street will meet the 500 foot maximum cul -de- sac length. In the short term, a variance to the maximum cul -de -sac length of 500 feet is needed for both of the cul -de -sacs. The Fire Department has requested that a temporary cul -de -sac be provided at the north end of the project to allow emergency vehicles to turn around. The Fire Department will ask for the street to connect to the north as a part of any future development proposal. The ACHD has provided comments on the proposed sketch plan. The developer already indicates that additional right -of -way will be dedicated to satisfy the typical 60 foot half right -of- way for the east half of CSAH 59. Sixty feet of right -of -way was established for the west half of CSAH 59 though the Silver Meadows plat. The attached sketch plan is designed to prevent future private driveway accesses onto CSAH 59 as mentioned in the attached ACHD memorandum. The attached grading plan also illustrates the sight triangle at the entrance to the development. Vegetation will be cleared within the right -of -way for CSAH 59. • Ghost Sketch The ghost sketch to the north of the subject property indicates one way that these properties could develop in the future. The eventual design of a future development will depend upon the desires of these property owners. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the conditions in the attached resolution. Coordination with other Agencies The developer and/or owner is responsible to obtain all necessary permits (Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Lower Rum River Watershed Management organization, Anoka County Highway Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU, and any other agency that may have an interest in the site). Initial contact shall be made with the City Engineering Department regarding this item. The developer is also required to meet all other applicable ordinances, including: • City Code Title 11, Subdivision Regulations • City Code Title 12, Zoning Regulations • City Code Title 13, Planning and Development • • City Code Title 14, Flood Control Attachments Resolution Location Map Preliminary Plat (full size in packet) Sketch Plan Minutes ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission is asked to recommend approval or denial of the proposed plat with any modifications the Commission feels are necessary. Res ct y s 'tt , Cc: Dale Howard 16178 Raven Street NW 11 3 Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this day of , 2004. CITY OF ANDOVER ATTEST: Victoria Volk, City Clerk Michael R. Gamache, Mayor • 11 5 organization, Anoka County Highway Department, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, LGU, and any other agency that may have an interest in the site. 3. Contingent upon the approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Floodplain Map Amendment. If this request fails to be approved, the preliminary plat shall be considered null and void. 4. Park dedication and trail fees shall be collected for each lot based on the rate in effect at the time of preliminary plat approval. 5. The developer shall be responsible for the cost of construction of all improvements proposed as a part of the preliminary plat. 6. Contingent upon staff review and approval for compliance with City ordinances, policies and guidelines. 7. Such plat approval is contingent upon a development agreement acceptable to the City Attorney. A financial guarantee will be required as a part of this agreement to assure all of the subdivision improvements will be completed. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this day of , 2004. CITY OF ANDOVER ATTEST: Victoria Volk, City Clerk Michael R. Gamache, Mayor • 11 5 I I I I I � • O I I - J a A. a I I a a O a YLUI� \; 5 e �o I , I / M I \ • Regular Andover City Council Meeting Minutes —August 4, 2004 Page 7 Mr. Dale Howard, 16178 Raven Street, stated the cul -de -sac length was originally way back in the one lot but due to past experiences, the City recommended extending the cul -de -sac to have a three hundred foot frontage on the one lot below the outlot which gives them the one hundred fifty -foot radius. He explained that originally the wetlands on the survey were not how it actually shows. Councilmember Jacobson stated he raised the question because if the applicant could build the cul- de -sac at half the length they are proposing and still get the same number of lots out of it, he thought it would be advantageous to do so. Mr. Howard stated they would not get the same amount of lots. It would be nine lots and they would not be able to get the three hundred foot frontage. A map was shown and staff discussed with the Council the reason why the cul-de -sac should be where it is. Councilmember Orttel asked if the Ordinance still allowed for filing of less than the entire preliminary, where he could stage in the plat. Mr. Berkowitz stated this was staffs recommendation. Councilmember Trude stated this plat is very near the Rum River Elementary School and they have a • section of trail and she wondered if the right -of -way in this plat would allow for a trail if they would choose to do so. Mr. Berkowitz stated they can look at this. They would have to build the trail through their trail fund but they should make sure they have enough working right -of -way if they want to have that option. Councilmember Trude thought there was a high ridge of pine trees and she thought this should be reviewed to preserve a trail option. Mr. Howard stated he has talked to the soil conservation district about the crossing. SKETCH PLAN/SILVER MEADOWS WEST Community De ment Director Neumeister stated the Council is asked to review a sketch plan containing 17 rural res tial lots. Councilmember Jacobson stated to and 13 look like they are almost entirely within the wetland area and he was wondering if there was a area to put in some houses plus put in the septic systems. Mr. Jeremy Booths, John Oliver and Associates, stated they been working with staff and the requirement is the 60x60 house pad and then the ten thousand square for septic areas. They have done borings. Their preliminary calculations show they have the area to pu ' th ere. He stated if they are tight lots but they would be adequate. Councilmember Jacobson stated a report. from the Fire Chief said the new National Fire Stan Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —July 27, 2004 Page 4 • Mr. Dale Howard, 16178 Raven Street, stated he was the developer of the new development and the temporary cul -de -sac once it is a through street the cul -de -sac will be less than 500 feet and will be legal. He stated people to the north are interested in developing their property but not at this time. He stated Anoka County, as of December 2003 have a requirement of a quarter of a mile access onto a major road. The Silver Meadows plat was probably ok before the requirement came into effect. He stated on the turn lane, after three houses, there has to be a turn lane to the development. Motion by Jasper, seconded by Gamache, to close the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0 -nays, 1- absent (Kirchoff) vote. Commissioner Gamache stated he was looking at this plan and it looks like some of the secondary and primary septic areas are in the easement. He wondered if this was allowed. Mr. Bednarz stated drain fields are not allowed in easements and they have made some modifications to the sketch plan to make sure that is not the case. Commissioner Greenwald asked what the guidelines were for temporary cul -de -sacs. Mr. Bednarz stated it does meet the Fire Department guidelines for a turn around. There is a standard sixty foot right of way and then temporary street easements that are abandoned once the street is extended. Chairperson Daninger stated on the ghost plat to the north, is that the ideal spot for the • street to come through. Mr. Bednarz stated the developer made the sketch plan to the north. Towards the center of the horseshoe design is a wetland. There has been some effort made to split the street around the wetland to achieve lots along both sides. This is one of a dozen ways the property to the north could be developed. Commissioner Jasper stated when he looked at this, he did not like this but it is the only way to layout the road without cutting through the middle of the wetland and get lots out of this. The cul -de -sac to the east conforms because they have allowed other developments to have longer cul -de -sacs because they are temporary and the reason it is longer is because of the temporary road to the north and he did not see any other way for the developer to do this. Commissioner Vatne stated there was a change to the Counties regulations regarding this. They changed the rules in terms of accesses. He thought it would be nice to have consistency amongst the County that would allow them to join the roads and have a structure that is laid out in somewhat a consistent fashion. Mr. Bednarz stated the County has taken a more proactive role in reviewing these developments. Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the August 4, 2004 City Council meeting.