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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 14, 1978 o o o o o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER o PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION March 14, 1978 Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M, AGENDA Approval of Minutes 1. 2. 3. 4. Comm. #7-77-4 Comm. ifl-78-7 Comm. #2-78-5 Cunningham Addition Preliminary Plat Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat Continued Public Hearing James Conroy Revised Sketch Plan Comprehensive Plan Update For publication on March 10, 1978 o o o o o 0 ~ 01 ANDOVER o REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING March 14, 1978 MINUTES The Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Larry Retzlaff on March 14, 1978 at the Andover Community Center, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Anoka, Minnesota 55303. Commissioners Present: d'Arcy Bosell, James Elling, George Hamilton Commissioners Absent: Ralph Kishel, Jeannine Pyron, Gary Schwendinger Also Present: Rex Stockwell, City Engineer from T.K.D.A., and others Minutes Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Bosell, to approve the Minutes of 2-27-78. Motion carried unanimously. Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat Continued Public Hearing (Comm. #1-78-7) The Commission had received a revised copy of the plat. Lawrence Carlson, developer of the property, presented the soil and groundwater report. Discussed Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 regarding lot frontage. Engineer Stockwell explained that Lot 1, Block 1 frontage is a handicap because of the ravine. Lot 1, Block 2 frontage is a handicap because of the gas pipeline. Mr. Carlson stated that the lots will be sold with the idea that the houses will front on Dakota Street. Discussed the block length of l60th Lane and Fox and Dakota Streets. Mr. Stockwell said that the street profiles and the soil and groundwater report all look good. The park land is over 10% of the total acreage. Motion by Commissioner Bosell, seconded by Commissioner Elling, to close the public hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Discussed past motions approving variances for lot frontages on preliminary plats. Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Commissioner Bosell, that the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat, dated 3-10-78, on the following items: 1) The plat meets or exceeds the current requirements of Ordinances 8 and 10 with the exceptions: Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 are not minimum frontage; the length of Fox and Dakota Streets and l60th Lane NW exceed the 1320' maximum block length; and further recommend granting variances to these 5 items due to the topographical hardship of the property (Ordinance 10 - Section 17.01). 2) The plat o i~ o o ~) Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 1978 Page 2 has been reviewed by the City Engineer and found to be satisfactory under all engineering standards. 3) We have a letter from the Anoka County Highway Department regarding the right-of-way on County Road 58 and County Road 20 and they have reviewed this plat and are in concurrence with it. 4) Also a letter from the Park and Recreation Commission stating their acceptance of the plat. 5) A public hearing was held and no public opposition was noted. 6) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to the City Council that it direct the City Engineer or City Attorney to proceed with acquiring right-of-way at the end of Enchanted Drive on the end of the plat for the extension of Enchanted Drive at the same time that road is built or in concurrence with the roads that are being built there. Amendment by Chairman Retzlaff, seconded by Commissioner Bosell, that the Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat has been reviewed and has no adverse effects on the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Amendment carried unanimously. Discussed lot frontages and whether the motion should state "the lot fronts should be on the longest street frontage". o Amendment by Chairman Retzlaff, seconded by Commissioner Bosell, that the Variance be granted on Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 from Section AAA and WW of Ordinance 8 (the definition of corner lot) and that the frontage on these lots be considered the longest street frontage. Vote on amendment: yes - Chairman Retzlaff, Commissioner Hamilton, Commissioner Bosell; no - Commissioner Elling. Amendment carried. Vote on main motion: carried unanimously. The Fox Meadows Preliminary Plat will be on the City Council Agenda on April 4, 1978. Cunningham Addition Preliminary Plat (Comm. #7-77-4) James Hane, developer, had made the changes on the plat, requested at the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of 2-27-78, and presented the revised copies to the Commission. Mr. Stockwell and the Commissioners agreed that the required preliminary plat data has now been supplied. o Motion by Commissioner Elling, seconded by Chairman Retzlaff, that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Cunningham Addition Preliminary Plat in that: 1) the plat meets or exceeds the current requirements of Ordinances 8 and 10; 2) approval of the plat has been secured from the Coon Creek Watershed Board and we have a letter to that effect; 3) the plat has been favorably reviewed by the City Engineer; 4) it is in concurrence with the Comprehensive Plan of the City; 5) a public hearing was held and there was no public opposition; and 6) the Park and Recreation Commission will accept money in lieu of land on this plat. Q o o o , , \J o ~ ~- Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 1978 Page 3 Motion carried unanimously. The Cunningham Addition Preliminary Plat will be on the City Council Agenda on March 21, 1978. Comprehensive Plan Update Most of the Commission members have met with Dave Licht of Midwest Planning. He has divided the Comprehensive Development Plan into a number of categories. On their Special Meeting to be held on March 16. 1978, the Commissioners will choose which subject they will work on to update and research. James Conroy Revised Sketch Plan (Comm. #2-78-5) Mr. Conroy had revised his drawing to now include all of his contiguous land. He plans to build houses on Lots 3-8. His home is on Lot 1. Mr. Conroy wants to rezone Lot 2 to Neighborhood Business. The Commission questioned how to handle Lot 2 in the platting since it is larger than twice the average size of lots in the plat. They will ask City Attorney Ed Babcock for an opinion on the rezoning request on Lot 2 for which Mr. Conroy has already applied - whether the public hearing can be held before the preliminary plat is filed. Engineer Stockwell said that curb and gutter would have to be put in on the service road. Talked about access to the County road from the lots that will have homes and also the neighborhood business area. Ad;ournment Motion by Commissioner Bosell, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.