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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/07ANLb �' O F 6 • 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. a ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda November 13, 2007 Andover City Hall Council Chambers 7.00 p.m. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes — October 23, 2007. 3. PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit (07 -13) for expansion of above ground utilities at 14800 Prairie Road NW. 4. PUBLIC HEARING Variance (07 -03) to allow reduced front yard setback for lots in Woodland Estates 3 Addition. is 5. Resident Forum: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. 6. Other Business 7. Adjournment C I T Y O F DOVE 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 - October 23, 2007 DATE: November 13, 2007 Request The Planning and Zoning Commission is asked to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2007 meeting. 9 • C I T Y O F NDOVE 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONMEETING — OCTOBER 23, 2007 The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Daninger on October 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., at the Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Tim Kirchoff, Michael Casey, Valerie Holthus, Devon Walton, Douglas Falk and Dennis Cleveland. Commissioners absent: There were none. Also present: City Planner, Courtney Bednarz Associate Planner, Chris Vrchota Assistant City Engineer, Todd Haas • Others APPROVAL OFMINUTES. September 25, 2007 Motion by Kirchoff, seconded by Casey, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. PUBLIC HEARING: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (07 -12) FOR A DRIVE THROUGHATA PROPOSED FINANCL9L EVSTITUTIONAT 2121 STATION PARKWAYNW. Mr. Vrchota noted the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to construct a drive- through for the new credit union planned on the site. Commissioner Kirchoff asked if the driveway off of Station Parkway allowed access to the liquor store. Mr. Vrchota indicated it would. Motion by Walton, seconded by Casey, to open the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Motion • carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting ' Minutes —October 23, 2007 Page 2 No one wished to address the Commission. • Mr. Michael Kraft, HTG Architects, 9300 Hennepin Town Road, Eden Prairie, indicated he was representing Minnco Credit and could answer questions. Commissioner Walton asked if the front of the building will be facing north and if so, how will they dress up the south side to the townhomes so if does not look like the back of the building. Mr. Kraft stated there are actually faces on each side of the building. He stated the entry faces west, they have created a bay to the north so it has a face toward the street. He stated there will also be a face towards the townhomes. Commissioner Falk stated on the southeast area of the property, the green space, will there be some type of foliage to block the view of the townhomes for aesthetic purposes. Mr. Kraft indicated these will be low plantings to conceal cars but not to conceal the bank. Motion by Falk, seconded by Walton, to close the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Motion by Walton, seconded by Kirchoff, to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions in the attached resolution. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. 0 Mr. Vrchota stated that this item would be before the Council at the November 6, 2007 City Council meeting. WORK SESSION • Second Review of Transportation Plan Update Mr. Bednarz reviewed the Transportation Plan with changes with the Commission. Mr. Todd Haas reviewed the pedestrian crossing changes with the Commission. Chairperson Daninger stated the crossing on Crosstown by the high school is a very difficult crossing and represents a bad crossing. He wondered why this was even put there. Mr. Haas stated at one time the school district was going to use the city fields at Sunshine Park but now most of their sport activities are on the high school grounds. He noted there is a crossing guard during school start and close times to help pedestrians cross the street. Mr. Haas thought most of the comments from the Planning Commission seemed reasonable so they did make the changes to the plan. is Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes —October 23, 2007 Page 3 • Commissioner Holthus wondered how they could get flashing lights on the more dangerous pedestrian crossings. Mr. Haas stated that would be up to the County. Mr. Bednarz explained the next step in the process with the Commission. Commissioner Kirchoff wondered if the potential for bus commuter service and the Northstar line could be matched better. He wondered if there could be ways to encourage the Northstar service in the future. He thought they could provide some sort of service to get people to the Northstar stop in either Anoka or Coon Rapids. He wondered if this plan could be revised to address commuter service. Mr. Haas indicated they will discuss how to best address this in the plan. Commissioner Walton stated on page 72 he was looking at traffic calming and theoretical ways of slowing traffic down. He wondered if there was a piece in this regarding how speeds are determined along City streets. It was noted there was information regarding this on page 69. Chairperson Daninger wondered why a round about would not be listed as a traffic calming type of device. Mr. Haas stated the City is kind of exploring this as a device but they have not gotten to a point of implementing it. He noted they are looking at this type of device for the intersection on Crosstown by the Fire Station. He stated they will consider those in the future. The Commission thought the changes looked good. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Bednarz updated the Planning Commission on related items. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Falk, seconded by Kirchoff, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays, 0- absent vote. Respectfully Submitted, Sue Osbeck, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Of, jSite Secretarial, Inc. • ID OVE • 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 Plannef SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING Conditional Use Permit (07 -13) for expansion of above ground utilities at 14800 Prairie Road NW. DATE: November 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION Northern Natural Gas has proposed an expansion of the existing facilities within Prairie Knoll Park as a part of a larger pipeline project to provide natural gas to the Xcel Energy Riverside power plant in Minneapolis. DISCUSSION The attached letter from the applicant describes the facilities that will be installed. A second attachment illustrates the location of both existing and proposed facilities. Access A new access from 148"' Lane NW will be constructed to provide access to the north end of the project area as a part of the project. A gate will control access to the site. The existing entrance from Prairie Road will continue to provide access to the south end of the project area. Building A new building will be constructed on the site to enclose some of the above ground utilities. The building will be similar to the one that presently exists on the site. However, the new building will have a brick fagade. As with the first building, a building permit will be required and inspections will be conducted by the city. Fence The existing fence shown on the attached site photographs will be expanded to enclose the entire facility. The new fence will be similar to the existing chain link fence. Land The applicant is working through a process to acquire the area that is needed for the expansion. Due to the fact that the park was dedicated with the Barnes Rolling Oaks plat, the city does not have the ability to sell or lease the property for non -park related uses. As a result, Northern Natural Gas will be using the eminent domain authority granted to them by the State of Minnesota to acquire the property. This was discussed by the council at their August 28` Work Session. Landscaping The applicant has proposed to provide landscaping along the north and west sides of the facility to screen the site from residential properties to the north and the remainder of the park to the west. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit subject to the conditions of the attached resolution. • Attachments Resolution Location Map Applicant's Letter Site Plan Site Photographs ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission is asked to hold a public hearing, discuss the proposed conditional use permit and make a recommendation to the City Council. Respe fully s hmitt Ca Cc: Elizabeth Babcock, Northern Natural Gas 1650 W 82 °d St Suite 1250 Mpls, MN 55431 E • CITY OF ANDOVER . COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RES. NO. A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST OF NORTHERN NATURAL GAS TO ALLOW EXPANSION OF UTILITES AT 14800 PRAIRIE ROAD LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A WHEREAS, Northern Natural Gas has requested a conditional use permit to allow expansion of utilities on the subject property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and has reviewed the request; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds the request would not have a detrimental effect upon the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the City of Andover and recommends to the City Council approval of the conditional use permit as requested. 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 to allow expansion of utilities on said property with the following conditions: 1. The improvements shall conform to the site plan dated June 27, 2007. • 2. The applicant shall complete the process of acquiring the subject property prior to construction. 3. The applicant shall obtain a building permit from the City of Andover for the construction of the proposed building. 4. The applicant shall provide landscaping along the north and west sides of the proposed facility. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this of , 2007. CITY OF ANDOVER ATTEST: Michael R. Gamache, Mayor Victoria Volk, City Clerk • C I T Y O F NDbW Incorporated 1974 15080 I I 249 1 215 945 I 885 1 14870 1 1 765 I 726 I 885 I 645 Northern Natural Gas Conditional Use Permit 14964 254 no 1A942 14921 Proposed Expansion Area 149 14861 14656 14851 14835 14828 14745 Existing Facilities 14800 r 14744 14717 930 880 14810 14815 0 Prairie 14755 14760 Knoll Park 595 14701 14700 14705 n 14656 1 885 1 835 ago 640 � r m � 14540 R BLVD ago 0 Q � ,e 1A3� w �q s i C A r 475 425 1 375 325 275 225 ANDOVER BLVD - Li 2 64 N Y V • N Location Map Uj 480 430 380 330 280 230 Q tY a 475 425 1 375 325 275 225 ANDOVER BLVD - Li 2 64 N Y V • N Location Map V gorthern Natural Gas � umwuciw u.urr no.u.ae murwr August 22, 2007 • City of Andover Mayor and Councilmembers: Re: Modifications to Northern Natural Gas Facility/Prairie Knoll Park Northern Natural Gas Company 1650 West 82nd Street Suite 1250 Bloomington, MN 55431 In order to meet the expanding needs of the community, Northern Natural Gas Company desires to add additional above ground facilities adjacent to and north of its existing facilities within property known as Prairie Knoll Park. While considering alternative locations, it was determined that Northern could minimize its impact to the neighborhood and the community by consolidating the additional facilities near its existing site. As such, the proposed expansion would be from the existing Northern Natural Gas property line, northerly to the south right of way line of 148 Lane N.W. The equipment to be installed would consist of an ultrasonic meter, regulators, pipeline and associated valves and fittings, concrete foundation, a building and a new driveway off of 148' Lane N.W. This expansion would require the acquisition of additional property 183.8' x 100` > 189.4' x 120'. Northern would propose planting of some spruce trees along the northerly boundary to provide screening of the facility to the owners north of 148 Lane N.W. In 2004, Northern worked with your then attorney, Barry Sullivan, to determine if the City had the authority to convey property and it was the opinion of your attorney that the City did not have such authority, however, that Northern could either request a vacation of that portion of the park and obtain an easement from the underlying fee owners or that Northern could initiate a "friendly" eminent domain. Northern believes the clearest method of acquiring the property would be to exercise the option of the "friendly" eminent domain. I have confirmed this would still be the preferred method with your current attorney, Bill Hawkins. Northern has been working with city staff to address possible concerns the city or its residents may have with the expansion and would like to work with the city council in finalizing plans for the expansion. U i Attached for your deliberation are the preliminary site and landscaping plans proposed • for this location. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration in this matter. Very truly yours Elizabeth E. Babcock Contract Project Manager Attachments • U I In FF n : __m i1!,cD.U.k J:\PROJECTSINNQ\2DOBUIIOlI Nt ElCPANSIOW PRDJEiCTSIZONE E_F\RNERSlbE STATlOII.2-P1PEUNEUANDSCAPE PLAN.DWG I ~~ "p;: f .7- 9 .. I I I u . j i ! :..1"; AI , ~ ~ .)t , . i . , I l ~ . . a . .~.. , ! ::II .. o ;: "II Z ::II 0 .. m ::II 0( Z " .. ~ ~ ~ ~ . ,I ." Imll~J "II I II I ii'_ 1" II · I Ii hm h5~~ "I~;!z ~ '"'~ ,. . I~i;~' 11I1 =~ .! i' ."', 8. l!l B /_. i ~.>:(1f>- - ~~~~~,~ Gl:l ~ ,.-..-,- • VIEW FROM THE NORTHEAST, ACROSS PRAIRIE ROAD • VIEW FROM THE WEST • SITE PHOTOGRAPHS I/ 9 te r. 1 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 MAIN (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 a WWW.CLANDOVER.MN.US TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners FROM: Andy Cross, Associate Planner Ax SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING Variance (07 -03) to allow reduced front yard setback for lots in Woodland Estates 3 Addition. DATE: November 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION Woodland Development has requested a variance to front yard setback requirements in the new Woodland Estates 3 Addition. DISCUSSION Woodland Estates 3 Addition was developed directly west of the existing 2 nd Addition. The 2 nd Addition was buffered on the west by a large stand of trees and the residents were interested in • seeing the trees preserved during the development of the 3rd Addition. To facilitate this, Woodland Development constructed a retaining wall along the east property line of Woodland Estates 3 Addition. The tree buffer and retaining wall encroached about 20 feet into the back yards on Block 2 (see attached plat). The grading of the development required an additional retaining wall on Lots 2 -5 on Block 1. The walls decrease the amount of usable space in the back yards of these lots, so Woodland Development is requesting a variance to the front yard setback. This would allow houses on these lots to be built closer to the street, thereby increasing the size of the back yards (see attached letter from Woodland). In many cases the building pad is within 20 feet of the retaining wall, but individual housing styles could increase that distance by five to ten feet. If the variance is granted, back yards could increase by an additional five to ten feet. A similar variance was granted several years ago on the Miller's Woods subdivision, which was developed as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). In that case the City decreased the front yard setback and street width in return for increased tree preservation, landscaping, and neighborhood amenities like the pool and common area. Two options may be considered with this variance request: 1) The applicant's request of a ten -foot variance can be granted to the entire subdivision, or 2) The reduced setback request of 25 feet may be changed to 30 feet, reducing the variance from ten feet to five. C� As with all variances, hardship must be demonstrated to vary from the City Code. The standards • used to evaluate hardship are as follows: 1. There are circumstances unique to the property that were not created by the landowner. Unique conditions may include the physical characteristics, including topography or water conditions that may exist on the property. 2. The property, if the variance is granted, will not be out of character with other properties in the same neighborhood. 3. The applicant has exhausted all reasonable possibilities for using his/her property 4. Economic considerations may not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use of the property exists with application of the minimum standards of Chapter 12 -3 -4. ACTION REQUESTED The Planning Commission is asked to review the findings for a variance and recommend approval or denial of the request. Respectfully submitted, Andy Cross Attachmentsv Resolution Location Map Plat for Woodland Estates 3 rd Addition Letter from Woodland Development Photograph of Woodland Estates 3 rd Addition Cc: Woodland Development Corporation, 13632 Van Buren St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304 • • CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA RES. NO. R A RESOLUTION APPROVING/DENYING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 35 FEET TO 25 FEET IN THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS "WOODLAND ESTATES 3 ADDITION ", LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS: Woodland Estates 3 rd Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the request to vary from City Code 12 -3 -4 to reduce the front yard setback for the subject subdivision from 35 feet to 25 feet, and; WHEREAS, the applicant has provided the following findings for the Planning Commission to consider: 1. The topography of the land: The subdivision slopes more than 30 feet from east to west, requiring four retaining walls to secure the housing pads. 2. Tree preservation: An existing line of trees along the east property line was preserved at the City's request. To accommodate this, a retaining wall along the east property line was moved 20 feet into the back yards of properties on Block 2. • WHEREAS, after review the Planning Commission finds recommended approval/denial of the request, and; "101 WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendation of the Planning Commission, and; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Andover approves /denies the proposed variance request to reduce the front yard setback for the subdivision from 35 feet to 25 feet. 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 • . ! 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'- ~~ - -, : :8 � 3 s I s_ u n 1 I i ' x 1 1 1 1 $ 1 1 0 1 1 F 1 1 1 I L 1 n ■ 1 t N I I --- ------------ J T g xv 3w Ma \ / ✓ I _ � I 3 a• 01 t � � 1 s }a. i rid ci Mll 1 O + ` 1 1lllrrrr - -- - - -- no 1V I11 r'V � i �I __ r : •I 1 1 I JC 1 ; i I. 1 L - -- - - -- l' I 1 T J — --- __—___� O •1 I 11 1 11 W 1 ® RECEIVED DEVELOPMENT October 4, 2007 Courtney Bednarz Andover City Planner 1685 Crosstown Boulevard N.W. Andover, MN 55304 OCT 2001 CITY OF ANDOVER Subject: Variance Request for Front Yard Setback — Woodland Estates P Addition This is a front yard setback variance request for the 13 lots in Woodland Estates 3` Addition. The issue is the short depth of backyards due to the topography of the land, which required retaining walls, and the desire to preserve trees. The specifics are: 1. The topography of this property slopes heavily from east (902 feet) to west (869 feet) requiring placement of retaining walls to accommodate house pads. 2. During our platting process the City requested we work with neighbors to the east regarding saving trees. In good faith we agreed to save a strip of trees on the east side of the property. Because of this, we moved a retaining wall from the property line to approximately 20 feet inside the property line. 3. We had lot reservations on 11 of the 13 lots prior to land improvement construction. When completed, 10 of the 11 lots were not purchased because of the short backyards due to the placement of the retaining walls. 4. To build an average size home, average for other Woodland Estates Additions, and with the required 35 foot front yard setback, backyards would range from 20 feet (as shown on exhibit Lot 3, Block 1) to 25 feet (as shown on exhibit Lot 4, Block 2). This does not include a deck. 5. Block 2 lots not only have short backyards but the 9 foot retaining wall makes the yards feel even more closed in. Deeper backyards would not give such a closed in feeling even with the 9 foot retaining walls. At least 9 of the 13 lots are affected by this issue. In an effort to keep this block and development uniform, we are requesting a variance from the standard 35 foot front setback to a 25 foot front setback. This would allow similar type homes to be built in this development like homes in the surrounding area. Thank you for reviewing this request. Respectfully, Joe Hauglie Woodland Development Vice President, Land Development and Sales • E U 13632 Van Buren St. NE Ham Lake, Minnesota 55304 (763) 427 -7300 Fox: (763) 427 -0192 1�vv, w. WoodlandMN. corn • • 5 • TO �J 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 . (763) 755 -5100 FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.AN DOVER. MN. US FROM SUBJECT: DATE: Planning and Zoning Commissioners Courtney Bednarz, City Planner Resident Forum: 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update November 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION This item is intended to allow property owners an opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the Comprehensive Plan. It is not the intent for a final decision to be made on any specific request that may be raised. DISCUSSION The Commission and staff are free to walk around the room and talk with property owners. Staff intends to have several stations around the Council Chambers for the different chapters of the Comprehensive Plan. Any specific requests will be collected and presented at a future Planning Commission meeting for discussion and recommendation. ACTION REQUESTED As stated above ;0W 1 sub 'tied, ednarz n