04-11-2013 Planning Comm. Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 11, 2013 development of their property will take a while given the position of Acosta and Boog, the City offered to purchase the Brausen property and also suggested options to purchase for the Acosta and Boog properties. However, a mutually agreeable price with the Brausen's could not be arrived at. The Administrator pointed out that prior to the Pinetree Ponds plat, the development of the Brausen property was dependent on the cooperation of other property owners. The Pinetree Ponds plat does not change that situation. The Administrator stated that the City had hoped to find a win /win situation, but that has not been possible. The Administrator noted that the initial proposal was to vacate the entire 33 -foot easement which would accrue to the 2966 Arcade Street property. The City has requested that as part of the Pinetree Ponds Final Plat that a 25 -foot wide segment of that vacated road easement be dedicated to the City to provide an offset for road right -of -way dedication needed when the northeast property develops. Maleitzke stated that she understands both sides of this issue. She noted, however, that her property abuts this area, and indicated that she will abstain from voting in the Final Plat. Pam Brausen noted that action on the Final Plat as proposed impacts her family well into the future. She noted that the City has a role in this development, and that her family is fighting a City issue because of this role. Brausen asked about the Planning Commission's actions at its last meeting related to Tax Increment Financing for Pinetree Ponds. The City Planner replied that the Planning Commission made a determination that the Pinetree Pond development as proposed is consistent with the land use plan for the area, that is single - family development. He indicated that the Planning Commission does not consider the details of the Tax Increment Plan itself'. The City Administrator reported that at last night's meeting, the City Council voted to expand the TIF Development District to include the two LaBore Road properties that were acquired and are incorporated in the Pinetree Ponds Final Plat. The Council also acted to expand the Development District boundary area where TIF dollars can be spent to include the Acosta/Boog /Brausen properties. Pam Brausen asked about TIP dollar assistance for the Pinetree Ponds development. The City Administrator reported that the Pinetree Ponds Development Agreement has not yet been drafted. That document will spell out the specific details of TIF assistance. The draft agreement will be ready for Council review at its second meeting in April or first meeting in May. There was no one else present from the general public wishing to comment on this matter. -9-