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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 12, 1978 o o 0 ~ ~ ANDOVER o o PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular Meeting December 12, 1978 AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. Comm. 1f2-78-5 Pond View Preliminary Plat Continued Public Hearing 2. Comm. 115-78-6 Pine Hills Addition Preliminary Plat Continued 3. Connn. 119-78-13 Lund's Evergreen Estates Preliminary Plat Continued 4. Comm. 1H2-78-1 Variance Request from Melva Johnson/Gar-Jac/Dale Schmidt 5. Comm. 1H2-78-2 Gilbert Menkve1d Special Use Permit Public Hearing 6. Comm. 1112-78-3 Discussion of possible development of Multi-family zoned property on Bunker Lake Boulevard 0 7. Comm. 1H-78-3 Junkyard Ordinance Discussion 8. Comm. 119-78-6 Proposed Rum River Ordinance Discussion 9. Comm. 1H2-78-4 Parking Ordinance Amendment Discussion 10. Comm. 1H2-78-5 Park Ordinance Discussion 11. Comm. 1H2-78-6 Revision to Ordinance 10 Discussion For publication on December 8, 1978 () o o 0 ~ ~ ANDOVER o o REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING December 12, 1978 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Larry Retzlaff on December 12, 1978 at the Andover Community Center, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota. Commissioners Present: d'Arcy Bosell, Don Jacobson, George Lobb and Jeannine Pyron Walter Dick and Ralph Kishe1 Dave Pil1atzke, Engineer from T.K.D.A., and others Commissioners Absent: Also Present: Minutes Motion by Bosell, seconded by Jacobson, to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 28, 1978. Vote on motion: Jacobson, Lobb; present - Pyron. Motion carried. Planning and Zoning Commission yes - Retzlaff, Bosell, WobeRon Woods Preliminary Plat (Comm. #5-78-4) o This plat has been returned by the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission for the second time for revision and/or reconsideration. Dean Lutterman, owner, and Ernie Rud, surveyor, were present. The plat has been redrawn. Dave Pillatzke referred to his letter of 12-12-78. 174th Lane has been realigned and the configuration of Block 2 has been changed. The 2 cul-de-sacs exceed the 500' maximum Ordinance requirement and Block 3 exceeds the 1320' maximum block length requirement. A letter was received from the Anoka County Highway Department requesting that lots ''not'' front on County Road 9. The letter incorrectly stated Lot 1, Block 2. It should be Lot 1, Block 3 instead. According to the topography of the land, this is the most practical street layout, Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Pyron, that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the Andover City Council the acceptance of the Preliminary Plat of Wobegon Woods for the following reasons: 1) It conforms with the Ordinances of the City of Andover except as noted below. 2) The plat conforms with engineering standards and has been reviewed by the City Engineer. 3) It also conforms with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Andover. 4) The Commission recommends 2 variances. A variance for the length of the cul-de-sacs on Eidelweiss Court and Flora Court and a variance for the length of the block which exceeds 1320' on Block 3 of l74th Lane. 5) The Commission also recommends that Lot 1 Block 3 and Lot 1 Block 1 access only to l74th Lane and not onto Round Lake Boulevard. 6) The Commission also recommends that the Council accept money in lieu of land, as recommended by the Park and Recreation Commission. o Amendment by Bosell, seconded by Pyron, that the following lots require a Variance under Ordinance 8 Section 3.02 WW and AAA, as regards the definition for lot front: Lot 1 Block 1 and Lot 1 Block 3. The rationale behind the Planning Commission's recommendation is that due to the character of the land, this platting was compatible with the Ordinances of the City. / \ ) \ ~~ ~ Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 12, 1978 Page 2 Vote on amendment: carried unanimously. Vote on motion: carried unanimously. This will be on the City Council Agenda on January 2, 1979. Pine Hills Addition Preliminary Plat Continued (Comm. #5-78-6) , Tom O'Malley explained that they don't want to go ahead with the engineering plans until they have an idea where the roads are going to be and if the lot sizes are acceptable to the City. The cul-de-sac, l60th Lane,is about 610' from the centerline of Narcissus Street to the East end of the cul-de-sac. If they shorten it, lots 2 and 3 would be less than 300' at the setback line. Suggested a service road on Round Lake Boulevard but the Engineer and Commission recommended that should be avoided, if possible. Another alternative suggested was to run the lot diagonally. Mr. O'Malley will redraw in an attempt to make the cul-de-sac length more acceptable. The plat is 1.8 acres short on park land. Mr. O'Malley said that in meeting with the Park and Recreation Commission, they said that if the developer is willing to pay enough money for the 1.8 acres, then they think they will accept it. It is a good location for a park. Talked about providing a narrow walkway between lots 1 and 2 of Block 1 to provide access to the park. Mr. O'Malley said it was discussed at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting and they felt it would be a maintenance problem. The developer will need to go back to the Coon Creek Watershed Board. Discussed the future subdivision of Block 3 since a portion of it borders on a M.S.A.H.-designated roadway. It was felt the block is wide enough to allow a street to go through to the south. Mr. O'Malley asked that the discussion on the plat be continued until January 9th, the first Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting in 1979. Variance Request from Melva Johnson/Gar-Jac/Dale Schmidt (Comm. #12-78-1) Mr. and Mrs. Dale Schmidt, 15527 Prairie Road, were present to explain the variance requested. There is a 25.6 acre parcel in Section 13 with frontage on Constance Boulevard and Crosstown Boulevard. The people involved want to divide the property into 3 parcels consisting of: Parcel A, 7 acres, 300' of frontage on Crosstown and being purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt; Parcel B, 9.5 acres, 260' of frontage on Crosstown and being purchased by Gar-Jac Construction; Parcel C, 9.1 acres, 300' of frontage on Constance Boulevard and also being purchased by Gar-Jac Construction. Melva Johnson is the realtor involved with the sale of the land. They are requesting the variance for the proposed Parcel B because of the 260' frontage or width. They are also proposing a 33' driveway easement on Parcel C to allow access to Parcel B from Constance Boulevard because of all the low land along Crosstown on this lot. The Schmidt's were present because the realtor and the contractor were unable to come. The Commission suggested that those involved be present, that there be some type of permission from the fee owner and the Building Inspector be contacted to see whether there would be any problems in issuing building permits for the land. This will be on the next Planning Commission agenda. \ ) 'I I '. I '---J '. '0 " ) , Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes - December 12, 1978 Page 3 Lund's Evergreen Estates Preliminary Plat Continued (Comm. #9-78-13) Bruce Grivna, of Egan, Field & Nowak, was present to represent Mr. Lund. The Coon Creek Watershed Board's approval of the plat has been received. The road easement on Lot 3, Block 4 has not been vacated. The developer's attorney is still working on it. The berm on the ponding area on Lot 2, Block 4 is extensive enough. The streets going into the cul-de-sacs have to be changed to 66' of right-of-way instead of 50'. The Park and Recreation Commission has not made a decision on this plat. The following lots have lot width's less than 300': Lots 1, 4 and 9 of Block 2; Lots 1 and 5 of Block 3; and Lot 2 of Block 4. This will be on the next Planning and Zoning Commission Agenda. Gilbert Menkveld Special Use Permit Public Hearing (Comm. #12-78-2) Chairman Retzlaff opened the public hearing. Jack Menkveld was present to advise the Commission of their request. He explained that they have a lot (Plat 65933 Parcel 450) that is zoned R-4 on Crosstown Boulevard, just North of 138th Avenue. They would like to use it for construction of a duplex. The neighboring property is mostly utilized for multi-family with some commercial also so they feel it (a duplex) would be compatible. Discussed how they would put in the driveway off from County Road 18. The service road being proposed for Jim Conroy's plat could maybe be used at some point so the access wouldn't be directly onto Crosstown. It was felt there would probably be a minimum of 4 cars being used by the residents of the duplex. Chairman Retzlaff called for public input - no one responded. Motion by Bosell, seconded by Jacobson, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Discussed the "Criteria for Granting Special Use Permits" under Section 5.03 of Ordinance 8. Mr. Menkveld said they would construct the driveway on the north side of the property so that it could utilize the service road, if constructed. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Pyron, that the Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Andover, recommends to the Andover City Council approval of a Special Use Permit for Gilbert A. Menkve1d (on the property described as: plat 65933 parcel 450 per attached legal description) for the following reasons: 1) a public hearing was held and there was no adverse comment; 2) the request is for an area that already has a number of similar types of housing and the Commission finds that the addition of a duplex in this area will not cause any diminution on property values; 3) the Commission also finds that there will be no adverse effect on the health, safety, morals or general welfare of the occupants of the area; and 4) the issuance of the Special Use Permit would be in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Development Plan. I \ I J '- / '- / , Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 12, 1978 Page 4 Vote on motion: yes - pyron, Jacobson; no - Retzlaff; present - Bosell, Lobb. Motion carried. Commissioner Lobb explained that he didn't vote 'no" because of the Ordinance but he was concerned with the additional traffic a duplex would cause. Commissioner Bosell, "I voted "present" because under the Ordinance an R-4 (zoning) does allow by Special Use Permit this use of the land; however, serious consideration needs to be taken as far as the hazards involved with extra traffic." This will be on the City Council Agenda on January 2, 1979. Discussion of possible development of Multi-family zoned property on Bunker Lake Boulevard (Comm. #12-78-3) I Jack Menkveld showed the Commission a sketch plan of about 31 acres that is zoned M-l and M-2 in Section 34. The sanitary sewer is "to" the property but not extended into it. There would be 292 possible dwelling units. The access to the West is limited because of the City's holding pond and he felt that it would be best to keep this area separate so he didn't show any extension to the East. The North side of the property is residential. The Commission said that he should look into a P.U.D. rather than what he is showing. Mr. Menkveld mentioned that they were thinking of developing only a portion of the land at one time. They do not plan on constructing the buildings on these lots. They want to subdivide the land and bring the sewer to serve the land. It is zoned for multi-family dwellings already but they want to subdivide or plat it into lots. The Commission and Mr. Menkveld discussed the P.U.D. section of Ordinance 8. They mentioned the recent request by Good Value Homes to meet with the City to discuss public sewer extension and possible public water and that perhaps this should be done for this property also. Pond View Preliminary Plat Continued Public Hearing (Comm. #2-78-5) No one was present. Motion by Jacobson, seconded by Bosell, to continue the Plat to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Junkyard Ordinance (Comm. #1-78-3) Commission Jacobson had drafted a junkyard ordinance and the Commission had reviewed it prior to the meeting. A few changes were suggested. Motion by Bosell, seconded by pyron, that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward to the City Council and the City Attorney a draft (copy attached) proposing the repeal of Ordinance 9 and issuing a new Ordinance dealing with the licensing and regulating of junkyards and junk dealers. Motion carried unanimously. This will be on the City Council Agenda on January 2, 1979. \, ) ) , \~ J Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 12, 1978 Page 5 Proposed Rum River Ordinance Discussion (Comm. #9-78-6) Chairman Retzlaff presented new copies and suggested that everyone read it and be prepared at the next meeting for corrections, etc. Parking Ordinance Amendment Discussion (Comm. #12-78-4) At their November 21, 1978 meeting, the City Council to the Planning and Zoning Commission for rewriting. research it and bring it back to the next meeting. referred the Parking Ordinance Chairman Retzlaff will Park Ordinance Discussion (Comm. #12-78-5) The Park and Recreation Commission is still working on the ordinance. This will be continued until they have completed their work on it. Revision to Ordinance 10 Discussion (Comm. #12-78-6) The revision or amendment to Ordinance 10 deals with park dedication. The Park and Recreation Commission, at their meeting on December 7th, made a number of changes to the proposed ordinance. Chairman Retzlaff distributed copies to J the Commission with the Park Commission's recommendations. This will be continued to the next agenda to allow the Planning Commission time to review it. The Commission requested copies of the recently adopted Comprehensive Park Plan. Ad ;ournment Motion by Bosell, seconded by Lobb, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. ..!).J2.~ OC:;W~ Deloris J. H~son Commission Clerk ,