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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/07Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda April 10, 2007 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7.00 a.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — March 27, 2007. 3. PUBLIC HEARING Lot Split and Redevelopment Planned Unit Development for property located at 13423 Crooked Lake Boulevard. 4. Work Session: a. Consider code amendment regulating bee keeping 0 5. Other Business: 6. Adjournment I* 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US • 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 - March 27, 2007 DATE: April 10, 2007 Request The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2007 meeting. 0 • L C I T Y 0 F NDOVE PLANNING AND ZONING COIL WSSION MEETING —MARCH 27, 2007 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Acting Chairperson Kirchoff on March 27, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Commissioners present: Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Michael Casey, Valerie Holthus, Devon Walton (arrived at 7:04 p.m.), Douglas Falk and Dennis Cleveland (arrived at 7:24 p.m.). Commissioners absent: Chairperson Dean Daninger. Also present: City Planner, Courtney Bednarz Associate Planner, Andy Cross Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES. February 27, 2007 Motion by Casey, seconded by Falk, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 4 -ayes, 0 -nays, 3- absent (Daninger, Cleveland, Walton) vote. PUBLICHEARING: PRELIAIEVARYPLAT OFA SINGLE FAMU- YRURAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO BE KIVOWNAS THE SMITHADDIT ION LOCATED AT 17919 TULIP STREET NW. Mr. Bednarz summarize the staff report. Commissioner Walton arrived at 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Holthus wondered what the current land use was for this property and what zoning district was it in. Mr. Bednarz explained the land use district is Rural Residential was and the corresponding zoning is R -3, Single Family Suburban. He stated this was an older zoning district that formerly allowed 20,000 square foot lots. Since 40 1978 the minimum lot size has been 2.5 acres. t Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —March 27, 2007 Page 2 Commissioner Falk asked on 178 there is an empty lot on the southeast corner and he • wondered if that was the same thing that happened on the northwest corner. Mr. Bednarz stated it was. He stated from an old land survey there are a couple of tracts that are divided but still owned by the same property owner. He stated with the plat they will all be joined to eliminate the extra properties. Commissioner Holthus stated when this property is split, will the zoning need to be changed to R-4 or will it remain R -3 and will that affect how it is developed in the future if it is subdivided again. Mr. Bednarz stated the R -3 zoning will remain on the property regardless if it is developed in the future or not Commissioner Falk asked how far from the MUSA was the property. Mr. Bednarz explained it was around 2 to 3 miles from the MUSA boundary and the city does not have capacity to serve the property with sewer and water. Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to open the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. There was no public input. Motion by Casey, seconded by Falk, to close the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Mr. Kirchoff asked if the commission needed to make findings for the variance. Mr. Bednarz stated that the additional right -of -way proposed to be dedicated with the plat creates the hardship and is included as a finding in the resolution. Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to the conditions of the attached resolution. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Mr. Bednarz stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (07 -05) TO ALLOWA FARM WINERY FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3482165 LANE NW. Mr. Cross explained Mark Hedin has applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to run a farm winery on his property. Mr. Cross discussed the staff report with the Commission. i Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —March 27, 2007 Page 3 Motion by Casey, seconded by Holthus, to open the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. There was no public input. Motion by Casey, seconded by Walton, to close the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Commissioner Kirchoff asked if the 1,000 gallon limit was set in their ordinance or only for this particular CUP. Mr. Cross stated the 1,000 gallon limit is for this application only and future production limits will be reviewed on a per application basis. Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of the farm winery application for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0- nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Mr. Cross stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING: CITY CODE AMENDMENT TO DELETE SECTION 12-14-6 - A -5 OF THE CITY CODE AND REVISE SECTION 12 -12 "PERMITTED USES' . Mr. Cross stated this Code revision summarizes the discussion that took place at the February 27, 2007 Planning Commission Workshop. Mr. Cross discussed the staff report with the Commission. Commissioner Holthus indicated she liked this because it was efficient. Motion by Walton, seconded by Falk, to open the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. There was no public input Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Code Amendment. Motion carried on a 5 -ayes, 0 -nays, 2- absent (Daninger, Cleveland) vote. Mr. Cross stated that this item would be before the Council at the April 3, 2007 City • Council meeting. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —March 27, 2007 Page 4 • OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bednarz stated the joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop has been set for April 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items and items the Council reviewed and approved. Commissioner Cleveland arrived at 7:24 p.m. Commissioner Casey stated the meeting went very fast tonight and he said that was because the information in the packet was laid out very well and that is one reason the meetings go so well. He thanked the staff for providing good information to them. Commissioner Falk reviewed the training workshop he attended with Commissioner Casey this past weekend. Both Commissioners thought it was a great workshop and would like to attend more of these workshops. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Falk, seconded by Casey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:26 p.m. Motion carried on a 6 -ayes, 0- nays, 1- absent (Daninger) vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 11 N C I T Y 0 F NDOVE 0 - - �.9 * k 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 CC: Courtney Bednarz, City Planner FROM: Andy Cross, Associate Planner,"Y!/�� DATE: April 10, 2007 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING Lot Split and Redevelopment Planned Unit Development for property located at 13423 Crooked Lake Boulevard. INTRODUCTION Dennis Steinlicht has applied to split his property along Crooked Lake Boulevard into two urban residential lots. The existing house, built in 1946, would be removed and two new houses built on the lots. The application is being reviewed using the newly - adopted "Redevelopment PUD" code section 13 -3 -13 (see attached). DISCUSSION 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. City Code Chapter 13 -3 -13 defines criteria that a property must meet to be considered for a "Redevelopment PUD ": 1) Is the existing home on the property at least 30 years old, or 2) Does the current structure fail to meet building codes? 3) Does the current structure have a blighting effect on the surrounding neighborhood? 4) Do the submitted architectural plans conform to the existing neighborhood, and are they acceptable to the council? E The existing house was built in 1946, making it 60 years old. The house fails to meet • current building codes with a 6.5 -foot ceiling in the basement. Seven -foot ceilings are required for a space to be considered livable. The architectural plans submitted by the applicant show two floor plans. One is a 1,070 square -foot house, the other 1,220 square feet (see attached). These sizes are in keeping with the houses in the neighborhood, which range from 884 to 2,822 square feet (see attached map). The proposal seeks two lot size requirements to be approved as part of the Redevelopment PUD. The attached survey illustrates the proposed lot split. Lot details are shown in the table below: Lot Dimensions Parcel A does not meet the standard Code's requirements on two of its dimensions. It is located on the corner of 134 Avenue and Crooked Lake Boulevard, so it requires a width of 100 feet. The applicant is proposing a width of 84.92 feet, 15.08 feet short of the requirement. Additionally, Parcel A is 11,392 square feet, eight square feet short of the minimum lot size requirement of 11,400 square feet. These design standards are outlined in the attached resolution. A letter from the applicant is attached supplying his narrative for the Redevelopment PUD request. Staff recommends approval of the requested deviations for the lot size requirements for Parcel A. Parcel B complies with the City Code. Chapter 12 -3 -5 -A states if two lot minim are met, then the third must have at least 90% of the requirement to comply. Parcel B's width and depth meet Code and its lot area exceeds 90% of 11,400 square feet. Easements Ten -foot drainage and utility easements already exist around the perimeter of the existing property. Separate easement documents will be necessary to establish the standard five - foot drainage and utility easements along both sides of the new property line. Utilities The existing house is connected to the City sewer and water system. The existing sewer connection can serve Parcel B, but a new sewer connection will be required to serve Parcel A. All costs associated with the new sewer connection will be charged to the property . owner. — Z- R -4 Parcel A (corner lot) Parcel B Requirements 80 feet / 100 feet 80 feet Lot Width (corner lot) Lot Depth 130 feet 134.90 feet 134.87 feet Lot Area 11,400 sq. ft. Room 10,789 sq. ft. Lot Dimensions Parcel A does not meet the standard Code's requirements on two of its dimensions. It is located on the corner of 134 Avenue and Crooked Lake Boulevard, so it requires a width of 100 feet. The applicant is proposing a width of 84.92 feet, 15.08 feet short of the requirement. Additionally, Parcel A is 11,392 square feet, eight square feet short of the minimum lot size requirement of 11,400 square feet. These design standards are outlined in the attached resolution. A letter from the applicant is attached supplying his narrative for the Redevelopment PUD request. Staff recommends approval of the requested deviations for the lot size requirements for Parcel A. Parcel B complies with the City Code. Chapter 12 -3 -5 -A states if two lot minim are met, then the third must have at least 90% of the requirement to comply. Parcel B's width and depth meet Code and its lot area exceeds 90% of 11,400 square feet. Easements Ten -foot drainage and utility easements already exist around the perimeter of the existing property. Separate easement documents will be necessary to establish the standard five - foot drainage and utility easements along both sides of the new property line. Utilities The existing house is connected to the City sewer and water system. The existing sewer connection can serve Parcel B, but a new sewer connection will be required to serve Parcel A. All costs associated with the new sewer connection will be charged to the property . owner. — Z- • Both properties will be required to connect to City water at the applicant's expense. A water stub was built in 1995 on Crooked Lake Boulevard to serve this property. This existing connection can serve Parcel A, but Parcel B will require a new water connection. Trail Fee A Trail fee in the amount of $612 will be required for the new property. Park Dedication A Park Dedication fee will be required for the new property in the amount of $2,515. Access The access for both proposed lots would be off 134' Avenue NW. The existing driveway to Crooked Lake Boulevard will be required to be eliminated. ACTION REQUIRED The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to form a recommendation to the City Council on the lot split and Redevelopment PUD request. Respectfully submitted, Andy Cross Associate Planner Cc: Dennis Steinlicht, 2766 133 Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304 Attachments Resolutions Location Map Certificate of Survey Letter from Applicant City Code 13 -3 "Planned Unit Developments" Map of Surrounding House Sizes Architectural Drawings of the Proposed Houses LJ _;7— CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RES. NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST FOR DENNIS STEINLICHT TO SUBDIVIDE INTO TWO PARCELS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 13423 CROOKED LAKE BOULEVARD NW (33- 32 -24 -43 -0047) LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: That part of Lot 1, Block 2, EAST BROOK TERRACE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying west of the east 95 feet thereof. To be divided into properties to be described as; PARCEL A: That part of Lot 1, Block 2, EAST BROOK TERRACE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying west of the east 175.00 feet thereof. PARCEL B: The west 80.00 feet of the east 175.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 2, EAST BROOK TERRACE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. • WHEREAS, Dennis Steir Licht has requested approval of a lot split to subdivide property . pursuant to City Code Title 13 Chapter 1, located at 13423 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, and; WHEREAS, the lot split will follow the following Development Standards, as defined in CUP 07 -07: 1) The lot size for Parcel A will be 11,392 square feet. 2) The lot width for parcel A will be 84.92 feet. WHEREAS, the City Council is reviewing these standards under City Code 13 -3 -13 Redevelopment PUD, and; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined that said request meets the criteria of City Code Title 13 Chapter 1, "Planned Unit Developments ", and; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission finds the request would not have a detrimental effect upon the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City of Andover, and; WHEREAS, a public hearing was held pursuant to state statutes, and; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the lot split as requested, and; . rf . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover hereby agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approves the lot split on said property with the following conditions: 1. Subject to the approval of Redevelopment PUD request CUP 07 -07. 2. Both lots shall be connected to municipal sewer and water. Assessments shall be paid as calculated by the City Clerk. 3. The applicant shall be required to pay a Trail fee in the amount of $612. 4. The applicant shall be required to pay a Park Dedication fee in the amount of $2,515. 5. The applicant shall record the lot split with Anoka County. 6. Separate documents shall be submitted establishing 5 -foot drainage and utility easements on both sides of the new property line between the two lots. 7. The existing driveway on Crooked Lake Boulevard shall be removed and both new lots shall have driveways on 134 Avenue NW. 8. The new deeds for the property shall contain the legal descriptions included in this resolution. 9. That the lot split be subject to a sunset clause as defined in City Code Title 13 Chapter 1. 10. The existing house and garage shall be razed prior to the issuance of a building permit for construction on Parcel A or Parcel B. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this day of 2007. CITY OF ANDOVER ATTEST: Michael R. Gamache, Mayor Victoria Volk, City Clerk • -S- CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RES. NO. A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 13423 CROOKED LAKE BOULEVARD NW (33- 32 -24 -43 -0047) LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: That part of Lot 1, Block 2 EAST BROOK TERRACE, according to the recorded plat thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying west of the east 95 feet thereof. WHEREAS, Dennis Steinlicht has requested approval of a Redevelopment PUD in conjunction with a lot split pursuant to City Code Title 13 Chapter 3, located at 13423 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, and; • WHEREAS, the property has met the following criteria: 1) The existing structure on the property at least 30 years old, or 2) The existing structure fails to meet current building codes. 3) The current structure has a blighting effect on the surrounding neighborhood. 4) The submitted architectural plans for new houses to be built on the newly - created • lots conform to the existing neighborhood, and; WHEREAS, the existing structure will be removed as part of the redevelopment of the property, and; WHEREAS, the development standards for this Redevelopment Planned Unit Development shall be as follows: WHEREAS, the houses built on the new lots shall conform in all ways to the architectural plans submitted with the Lot Split Application dated March 30, 2007, and; WHEREAS, all development standards for this project other than those defined in this Resolution must conform to the City Code, and; WHEREAS, th Planning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined that this PUD request meets the criteria of City Code 13 -3 -13 Redevelopment PUD's, and; • --39— Parcel A Parcel B Lot Width 84.92 feet 80 feet Lot Depth 134.90 feet 134.87 feet Lot Area 11,392 sq. ft. 10,800 sq. ft. WHEREAS, the houses built on the new lots shall conform in all ways to the architectural plans submitted with the Lot Split Application dated March 30, 2007, and; WHEREAS, all development standards for this project other than those defined in this Resolution must conform to the City Code, and; WHEREAS, th Planning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined that this PUD request meets the criteria of City Code 13 -3 -13 Redevelopment PUD's, and; • --39— • WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds the request would not have a detrimental effect on the health, safety, and general welfare of the City of Andover, and; WHEREAS. The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Redevelopment PUD, and; WHEREAS, the Council finds the proposed use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, and; WHEREAS, the Council finds the architectural plans acceptable and in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover hereby agrees with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approves the Conditional Use Permit for the Redevelopment Planned Unit Development. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this day of 2007. CITY OF ANDOVER ATTEST: • Victoria Volk, City Clerk Michael R. 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I L _ /a •— QA 3 >V Q3>f00�� • 2766 133 Lane NW Andover, MN 55304 September 7, 2006 To Whom It May Concern: Attached please find an application for a lot split of my property at 13423 Crooked Lake Blvd., Andover, MN. As a current resident/property owner in Andover, born and raised in the area, I have strong ties to the community. I have submitted this proposal only after much research and a desire to combine my personal goals with the betterment of the community as well. Proposal Overview I would like to tear down an existing older home that currently rests on an oversized lot on the comer of 134 Lane NW and Crooked Lake Blvd., with driveway access on Crooked Lake Blvd., and replace it with two single family homes which would have lots sized more similar to the neighborhood and driveway access on 134 Lane NW. Following, I shall highlight a few of the areas that I hope you will consider as you review my request. • 1. Building Safety My proposal would result in the removal of an older stricture built with dated materials and less stringent code requirements than its replacement, which would provide a higher level of safety and better protection from fire and the elements for its occupants and neighbors as well. 2. Traffic Safety The current property houses a single family rental property with ingress and egress directly to Crooked Lake Blvd., a busy arterial road. This would be replaced by driveway access to the quieter, residential 134` Lane NW, thereby improving the environment for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. 3. Aesthetics The immediate area consists of mixed housing stock with some spotty retail/business locations grandfathered in. It is in transition to a full residential area. The current building's site lines, layout and design reflect the older zoning and architectural era and would be replaced by structures more reflective of the areas current direction and the city's long term goals. 4. Property Values Since the proposal would result in the removal of an older rental -type housing structure suffering some structural obsolescence, and replacement by modern single family, aesthetically appealing structures that would likely be owner occupied, this should help to increase neighborhood property values. 5. Tax Base • The proposal would replace one older, smaller home with two larger homes consistent with the city's long term comprehensive plan as well as the issues mentioned in Paragraph 4 above. This proposal would well over double the city's current tax base for the subject property. I would like to thank all of those involved for their time and efforts and invite you to call me at 612- 850 -4642 with any questions or suggestions. Sincerely, Dennis Steinlicht • RECEIVED MAR 3 0 2007 i CITY OF ANDOVER —J2 - t� K o � z h CIE ME Yr r a F- 0 o� a �u to v w rc h ai. -s AN W o > —/3 Ix N N N N W �(n r II O L Q N O Lu >� ZO r O y Q V p Q O O �Y NQ i f O a m c m z h CIE ME Yr r a F- 0 o� a �u to v w rc h ai. -s AN W o > —/3 a: - - UJ 0 ~ 6 0 w - ~ 0 ill IT) L.i.. () c:: 0 < ill ::::E ~ a: () e e -/t,/'-- 0 E E 0 � m U L. J a is- CC W 0 Z Q O om � „I��I' Illlllfllll ��� IINII�IIhINII� Tj miwiia 0 � I _ 0 m tIf H i Q W � C, O W N Q W O X o M O C� r 1 / - Z I CL LL 00 If Z _ a r Q W � C, W m Q W O U CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 341 AN ORDINANCE CREATING STANDARDS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER. WHEREAS, standards for redevelopment Planned Unit Developments have been created, and; WHEREAS, The proposed changes have been reviewed and recommended for denial by the Planning Commission. NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (Underlining being newly added language and strike- outs indicating language to be removed): PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) SECTION: 13 -3 -1: Purpose 13 -3 -2: Utilization of PUD 13 -3 -3: PUD Concept Review 13 -3 -4: Uses 13 -3 -5: Density 13 -3 -6: Zoning And Subdivision Standards And Requirements 13 -3 -7: Approval Process 13 -3 -8: Fees And Costs 13 -3 -9: Findings Required 13 -3 -10: Revisions And Amendments 13 -3 -11: Desirable PUD Design Qualities 13 -3 -12: Approval Of Planned Unit Development 13 -3 -1: PURPOSE: The purpose of a PUD is to encourage more efficient allocation of density and intensity of land use where such arrangement is desirable and feasible by providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design than provided under the strict application of this code. It must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the City Council that a higher quality development will result than could be otherwise achieved through strict application of this code. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) • • 13 -3 -2: UTILIZATION OF PUD: Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations may be allowed by the City Council to be applied and/or utilized for all developments including the following: townhomes, single- and two- family homes (both urban and rural), apartment projects, multiuse structures, commercial developments, industrial developments, mixed residential and commercial developments and similar projects. (Ord. 298, 8-4 -2004) • MA 13 -3 -3: PUD CONCEPT REVIEW: Any person or persons who may apply for a PUD may request a concept review with respect to land which may be subject to a PUD. The purpose of a PUD concept review is to afford such persons an opportunity, without incurring substantial expense, to have the general feasibility of a PUD proposal considered. PUD concept reviews shall follow the sketch plan procedures provided in Section 11 -2 -1 of this code. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -4: USES: Planned Unit Developments shall be required to conform to the permitted and conditional uses set forth in Title 12 of this code pertaining to the applicable zoning district. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -5: DENSITY: The density of residential developments shall be required to conform to the applicable land use district. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -6: ZONING AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS: All standards and provisions relating to an original zoning district shall apply, unless otherwise approved as a part of the PUD. All standards may be modified or waived provided the applicant demonstrates harmony with the purpose of the PUD and the findings described in Section 13 -3- 9 of this chapter. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -7: APPROVAL PROCESS: An applicant for a PUD shall submit in the application all of the material required by this chapter. Each PUD requested must adhere to the following process: A. Permitted and conditional uses shall follow the Conditional Use Permit procedures provided in Section 12-4-514-6 of this code to establish the development standards for the PUD. These uses shall also complete the commercial site plan process once the Planned Unit Development has been approved. B. Applications involving the subdivision of land shall complete a preliminary and final plat under the procedures provided in Title 11, "Subdivision Regulations ", of this code. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -8: FEES AND COSTS: Applications for a PUD shall be filed at the office of the City Planner along with a nonrefundable application fee for the approval process specified in Sections 13 -3 -3 and 13 -3 -7 of this chapter in the amount established by the City Council to defray administrative costs. (Ord. 298,8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -9: FINDINGS REQUIRED: In order for a PUD to be approved, the City shall find that the following are present: A. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan of the city. B. The proposed development is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable and unified environment within its own boundaries. 9 -/f - C. The proposed development demonstrates how each modified or waived requirement contributes to achieving the purpose of a PUD. D. The PUD is of composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and •. operation are feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any subsequent unit. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) 13 -3 -10: REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS: Administrative approval of incidental changes in the PUD may be authorized by the City Planner upon review and approval by ARC. Such administrative approvals shall not substantially alter the character of the approved PUD and shall be limited to landscaping (not including quantity reduction), color schemes (not including materials), association documents, fencing, entrance monuments and decks. Changes in uses or development/design standards must be submitted for a full public hearing review process. (Amended Ord. 314, 10 -4 -2005) 13 -3 -11: DESIRABLE PUD DESIGN QUALITIES: The following design qualities will be sought in any PUD: A. Achieves efficiency in the provision of streets and utilities and preserves area to achieve the elements of design qualities described in this chapter. B. Provides convenient and safe access for vehicles and pedestrians and all types of activity that are anticipated to be a part of the proposed development. C. Provides a buffer between different uses, adjacent properties, roadways, between . backyards of back -to -back lots. D. Preserves existing stands of trees and/or significant trees. E. Provides considerable landscaping treatments that complement the overall design and contribute toward an overall landscaping theme. F. Preserves significant usable space on individual lots or through the provision of open space within the development. 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. 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 lasting quality of the development will be ensured by design, maintenance and use guidelines established through an owners' association. (Ord. 298, 8 -4- 2004) • — Za — 13 -3 -12: APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: The developer must demonstrate that the amenities and qualities of the Planned Unit Development are beneficial and in the public interest to allow the development to be approved. A • substantial amount of the design qualities identified in Section 13 -3 -11 of this chapter shall be found to be present in order to approve a PUD. The amount of amenities and type of qualities that constitute an acceptable PUD are at the sole discretion of the City Council to determine. (Ord. 298, 8 -4 -2004) redevelopment PUD for their Property, if the property meets the criteria outlined in this section. Such redevelopment PUDs shall only be used for lot splits. PUDs on all other subdivisions shall follow the normal PUD requirements laid out in this chapter. All provisions of City Code chanter 13 -3 shall apply to redevelopment PUDs except for section 13 -3 -11. A redevelopment PUD may be permitted if the subject Property meets the following standards: A. The existing principle structure on the Property is at least 30 years old, or does not meet current building codes, or has a blighting effect on the surrounding neighborhood, and will be removed as part of the redevelopment of the property. B The houses built on the new lots would be similar in size and architectural design to those in the surrounding neighborhood. Architectural plans must be included in the application for a redevelopment PUD and approved by the Council. • Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this 20th day of February 2007. CITY OF ANDOVER Attest: Michael R. Gamache — Mayor Victoria Volk — City Clerk s _Z, `L !.Ai L IL i i ' .s • 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: Chris Vrchota, Associate Planner 1 SUBJECT: Work Session: Consider code amendment regulating bee keeping DATE: April 10, 2007 INTRODUCTION An Andover resident has requested that the City adopt an ordinance outlining regulations for bee keeping activities in the City. The City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance at their March 20, 2007 meeting to allow honey bee - keeping on parcels larger than 2 acres in size in the rural area. DISCUSSION Up to this point, staff had made an interpretation of the City Code to treat bees as an agricultural animal, meaning 5 acres were needed to keep bees. A resident who wishes to keep bees on approximately 2 acres has approached the City Council with a model bee- keeping ordinance. The City Council expressed interest in allowing honey bee keeping on properties of 2 acres and larger in the rural area. Staff has reviewed the model ordinance provided by the resident and feels that it is longer and more specific that what is really needed, in light of the fact that the use of this code section will be fairly limited. Staff has drafted a code amendment that allows for honey bee keeping on lots 2 acres and larger in the rural area and puts some requirements in place to reduce potential nuisance characteristics without being overly long or complex. Both the model ordinance presented by the resident and the draft ordinance put together by staff have been attached so that the Planning Commission can compare the two. Attachments Proposed Code Amendment Model Ordinance ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission is asked to review the proposed changes to the City Code. This will go to the City Council on April 17 for a public hearing unless the Planning Commission recommends significant changes and opts to table the item. ResFe ly submittedC ota Note: Staff believes that the most logical place to include bee - keeping regulations is in City Code 5 -1: Animal Control, since this is the section where controls for other animals (dogs, cats, equines) are located. The Planning Commission may suggest a different location if they feel it would be more appropriately located elsewhere. Chapter 1 ANIMAL CONTROL ARTICLE D. HONEY BEES ( Ai)is Mellifera) SECTION 5 -1D -1: Minimum Requirements for Keeping of Honey Bees 5 -1 D -2: Required Improvements and Maintenance 5 -1 D -3: Violation; Penalty 5 -1D -1: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING OF BEES: A. Location: Honey bee keeping shall only be permitted on properties Residential and are located outside the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) boundary. B. Lot Size: Honey bee keeping shall not be permitted on any property of less than two acres. On lots of 2 -5 acres, a maximum of 8 colonies shall be permitted. On lots larger than 5 acres, there shall be no restriction on the number of colonies, though all other requirements of the City Code shall be met. C. possible All hives must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the property line. 5 -1D -2: REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE: A All hives shall be surrounded by a hedge or other similar barrier to ensure that the bees assume a vertical flight pattern upon entering or exiting the hive. B All hives shall be surrounded by a fence meeting the following criteria: 1 The fence shall prevent people and animals from getting closer than 10 feet to any hive. 2 The fence should not provide hand or foot holds that would make it easily climbable. • L� LJ 3 Gates in the fence shall be equipped with self- closina and self - latching mechanisms and shall be kept locked when not in use. • 4 All fences shall conform with City Code 12 -7: Fences and Walls. B. A convenient source of water shall be provided at all times to avoid the conareaation of bees at swimming pools, bird baths, or other water sources where they might come into contact with people or pets. D. No wax comb or other such materials are to be left on the arounds of the property. Upon removal from the hive, all such material shall be promptly disposed of in a sealed bee -proof container or placed within a building or other bee -proof enclosure. 5 -1 D -3: VIOLATION: PENALTY: Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as defined by state law. 0 go �� PCtfRt�r}�!�_! "1 7 �'�El eted: MODEL B[EKEEPING ORDINANCE¶ t prepared by t he Deleted: MINNESOTA HOBBY MODEL BEEKEEPING ORDINANCE 13EEKEEPERS ASSOCIATUtMI prepared by the • Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association This model ordinance is not intended to he adopted without legal review by counsel representing the 'urisdiction c ortsiderinp it. Likc any proposed ordinance. it must he reconciled with existing ordinances and may be revised to fit community standards and needs. Our purpose in advancing the model ordinance is to o ffer a document with the anicultural framework we believe will enabl hobbyist and sideliner beelccepers to safely and successfully pursue this pleasurable and economica culturally and agriculturally critical activity in urban and suburban areas. WHEREAS, honey bees (apis mellifera) are of benefit to mankind, and to Minnesota in particular, by providing agriculture, fruit and garden pollination services and by furnishing honey, and other useful products; and WHEREAS, Minnesota is among the leading states in honey production and agricultural by products associated with beekeeping throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, domestic strains of honey bees have been selectively bred fol• desirable traits, including gentleness, honey production, tendency not to swarm and non - aggressive behavior, characteristics which are desirable to foster and maintain; and WHEREAS, gentle strains of honey bees can be maintained within populated areas in reasonable densities without causing a nuisance if the bees are properly located and carefully managed; NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained and enacted by Section 1. Preamble Adopted. That the findings contained in the preamble of this • ordinance are hereby adopted as a part of this ordinance. Section 2. Definitions. As used in this article, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context of their usage indicates another usage. 2.1 "Apiary" means the assembly of one or more colonies of bees at a single location. 2. 2 "Beekeeper" means a person who owns or has charge of one or more colonies of bees. 2.3 "Beekeeping equipment" means anything used in the operation of an apiary, such as hive bodies, supers, frames, top and bottom boards and extractors. 2.4 "Colony" means an aggregate of bees consisting principally of workers, but having, when perfect, one queen and at times drones, brood, combs, and honey. Pate of Deleted: I This model ordinance is not intended to be adopted without legal review 6y legal counsel representing the jurisdiction considering it. Like any proposed ordinance. it most he reconciled wilh existing ordinances and nrny be rerised nt ail womamity standards and needs Our purpose in adrmtcing the model ordinance is to after a document with the apieuhmal framework we hdicre will enable hobbyist and sideliner beekeepers to safely and successfidly pursue Ibis Piw,yxMabli t leaeorable and economically, culturally and agriculturally critical activity in urlam and subtuban areas. f 1 �J Model Beekeeping Ordinance _February 22. 2007 4.5 Each beekeeper shall maintain his beekeeping equipment in good • condition, including keeping the hives painted if they have been painted bu are peeling or flaking, and securinrg u nused equipment from weather, potential theft or vandalism and occupancy by swarms It shall not be a defense to this ordinance that a beekeeper's unused equipment attracted a swarm and that the beekeeper is not intentionally keeping bees. Section 5 Colony Density. u 5.1 Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance4 each instance where a colony is kept Jess than 25 feet from the property line of the lot upon which the apiary is located, as measured from the nearest point on the hive to the property line, the beekeeper shall establish and maintain a flyway barrierpt leastfi feet in height. The flyway barrier may consist of a,wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination there of such that bees will fly over rather than through the material to reach the colony. if a flyway barrier of dense vegetation is used, the initial planting may be 4, feet in height, so long as the vegetation normally reaches 6 feet in height or Jtigher. The flyway barrier must continue parallel to the apiary lot line for 10 feet in either direction from the hive or contain the hive or hives in an enclosure at least 6 feet in height A flyway barrier is not required if the property adjoining the apiary lot line (1) is undeveloped, or (2) is zoned agricultural, industrial or is outside of the City limits, or (3) is a wildlife management area or naturalistic park land with no horse or foot trails located within 25 feet of the apiary lot line., �.2 No person is permitted to keep more than the following numbers of colonies on any lot within the City, based upon the size or configuration of the apiary lot: a. One half acre or smaller lob 2 colonies b. Larger than 1/2 acre but smaller than lucre lot 4 colonies c. Larger thanaL4 acrc lot but smaller than I acre lot colonies d. One acre but smaller than 5 acres 8 colonies e. Larger than 5 acres Rio restriction 5.3 egardless of lot size, so long as all lots within a radius of at least 200 feet from any hive, measured from any point on the front of the hive, remain undeveloped, there shall be no limit to the number of colonies. No grandfathering rights shall accrue under this subsection. 5 4, If the beekeeper serves the community by removing a swarm or swarms of honey bees from locations where they are not desired, the beekeeper shall not be considered in violation the portion of this ordinance limiting the number of colonies if he temporarily houses the swarm on the apiary lot in compliance with the standards of practice set out in this ordinance for no more than3 days from the date acquired. Page 3 of 5 • W e blic or pri w Deleted: f I ) Deleted: ;is liwh ns the maxim fence limit anplic hl; to the ani• n Iol <'Jrr if theeir, nuninwmlenrr i limit is 11) fn;t" or (2) if there is no h eight m aximum. then _ t_. Deleted: so I Deleted: ? J Deleted: of or Deleted: 6 Deleted: Deleted: 16clievc this paragraph contradicts the Ist paragraph. which states you tlon - 1 need a n, vay homer if' your colonv is more Ihan 25' of a public or private prolwnv line. Deleted: . Deleted: less De leted:.. Delete VI Deleted: r _ Deleted: Deleted: J Deleted: ( Deleted: no li Deleted :3.. Deleted:4 ( Deleted:. - - - -- .� Deleted: or l Deleted: I br- tgao.rithio MM AV if M odei Beekee in > Ordinance Fer5ruary 22- 200 1 2. "Hive" means the receptacle inhabited by a colony that is manufactured for that purpose. 2.6 "Honey bee" means all life stages of the common domestic honey bee, • apis mellifera species. 2.7 "Lot" means a contiguous parcel of land under common ownership. 2.8 "Nucleus colony" means a small quantity of bees with a queen housed in a - Formatted: Bullets and Numbering smaller than usual hive box designed for a particular p urpose. 9 "Undeveloped property" means anv idle land that Is not Improved or "Undevelo Deleted: ed ton.n r r 1 v eans any idle land That s not improved -. m i actually in the process of being improved with residential, commercial, t,rwit,all in the process of being industrial church park school or governmental facilities or other I I imptnyed wad, rosidovial. conomercial. industrial, church. mark. school or structures or improvements intended for human occupancy and the I uovenunental thcillues orother saaenues grounds maintained in associations therewith. The term shall be deemed or improvements intended liar 1umm occupancy mul the grrnmds maunanuvl in to include property developed exclusively as a street or h or associations 11'em v , i,l, 1 nhe tern, shall he property used for commercial agricultural purposes_ deemed to include properly `Imelop °`I exclusively as a street ar hiphwnc or used for commercial agricultural Section 3. Purpose of Ordinance. p" mOSeSj L `Deleted: "Nucleus Colon 3.1 The purpose of this ordinance is to establish certain requirements for beekeeping within the City, to avoid issues which might otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas. 3.2 Compliance with this ordinance shall not be a defense to a proceeding alleging that a given colony constitutes a nuisance, but such compliance may be offered as evidence of the beekeeper's efforts to abate any proven 3.3 nuisance. Compliance with this ordinance shall not be a defense to a proceeding alleging that a given colony violates applicable ordinances regarding health, but such compliance may be offered as evidence of the public beekeeper's compliance with acceptable standards of practice among hobby beekeepers in the State of Minnesota. Section 4. Standards of Practice. 4.1 Honey bee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames, which shall be ke t in sound and usable condition. Deleted: keep "`'" l 4.2 Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available to the colony so long as colonies remain active outside of the hive. 4.3 Each beekeeper shall ensure that no wax comb or other material that might encourage robbing by other bees are left upon the grounds of the apiary lot. Such materials once removed from the site shall be handled and stored in sealed containers, or placed within a building or other insect- — proof container. Deleted: 2 4.4 For eachF olon permitted to be maintained under this ordinance, there Deleted: cohmies may also be maintained upon the same apiary lot, one nucleus colony in a j Deleted:. I'nr management ol's,vnnns hive structure not to exceed one standard 9 -5/8 inch depth 10 -frame hive T Deleted: Each such nucicus colony body with no supers, shall be disposedolor combined with an aulhorized colony within 30 days alter i the date acquired. weather I,ennittint!.!'. _ -, .Pa 2 of 5 • Model Beekeeping Ordinance February 22. 2007 • Section 6. Inspection. A designated City official shall have the right to inspect any apiary for the purpose of ensuring compliance with this ordinance between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. once annually upon prior notice to the owner of the apiary property, and more often upon complaint without prior notice. Section 7. Presumed Colony /Hive Value. For the purpose of enforcing City ordinances against destruction of property, each colony /hive shall be presumed to have a value of $275. Section S. Compliance. 0 8.1 Upon receipt of credible information that any colony located within the City is not being kept in compliance with this ordinance, [the designated City official] shall cause an investigation to be conducted. If the investigation shows that a violation may exist and will continue, [the designated City official] shall cause a written notice of hearing to be issued to the beekeeper, which notice shall set forth: a. The date, the time and the place that the hearing will be held, which date shall be not less than 30 days' from the date of the notice; b. The violation alleged; c. That the beekeeper may appear in person or through counsel, present evidence, cross examine witnesses and request a court reporter, and d. That if [the designated Cih official] finds that they have been kept in violation of this ordinance and if the violation is not remediated within the time allowed, the bees may be ordered removed and /or destroyed, Notices shall be given by certified US Mail return receipt requested or personal delivery. However, if the beekeeper cannot be located, then notice may be given by publication in a legal newspaper for the county in which the apiary property is located, at least seven days before the hearing. 8.2 The hearing shall be conducted by [the designated City official]. The burden shall be on the City to demonstrate by a preponderance of evidence that the colony or colonies have been kept in violation of this ordinance. If [the designated City official] finds a violation, then he /she may order that the bees be removed from the City or such other action as may address the violation, and that the apiary lot be disqualified for permitting under this ordinance for a period of 2 years from the date of the order, jhe apiary lot pwnership changes in which case the prohibition shall terminate If the order has not been complied with within 20 days of the order, the City may jemove or jlestroy he bees and charge the beekeeper with the cost thereof. Upon destruction of bees by the City, all equipment Page 4 of 5 0 Deleted: tx tenmveJ Ginn the City m' mnn•A nut of the cite limits n•hcrc rheg .arc currently loca4eJ if tlhe designntcd City official] rinds Thal they have been �I kept in violation of Ibis orJinoncc � Formatted Deleted: except Im Deleted: chun_e iu Deleted: m1tw,i ,, mer to nuwc tenu,ve Ihem li'um iilc limits -- ==- =-- = -= - -- - -- - -- _ Delete d: Ix ^ Deleted. eJ Deleted: then, -- - -_ 7— Model Beekeeping ordinance February 22.. 2007 shall be returned by the City to the beekeeper, with expenses of transportation to be paid by the beekeeper. The City's destruction of the bees shall be by a method that will not damaze or contaminate the equipment include wax foundation. 83 The decision of the hearing officer may be appealed by the beekeeper as provided in the City's rules and procedures. If no provision for appeal exists, then the beekeeper may file a notice of appeal with the City secretary within 15 days of the date the order is placed in US Mail to the beekeeper, or 10 days if the decision is announced at the hearing by [the designated City official]. An appeal shall not stay [the designated City official]'s decision, and the beekeeper shall be required to comply with such order pending the outcome of the appeal. 8.4 No hearing and no order shall be required for the destruction of honey bees not residing in a hive structure that is intended for beekeeping. Section 9. Savings Clause. In the event any part of this ordinance or its application to any person or property is held to be unenforceable for any reason, the unenforceability thereof will not affect the enforceability and application of the remainder of this ordinance, which will remain in full force and effect. Section 10. Effective Date. 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