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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-01-19 PC Packet PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA January 19, 2022 – 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Special Order of Business A. Oath of Office Commissioner Curtis Commissioner French Commissioner Nelson B. Resolution 1144-22; Recommending a Planning Commission Chair, and Appointing a Vice-Chair 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases A. (none) 6. Other Planning Activity A. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity B. Staff Updates C. Council Updates D. Planning Commissioner Reports 7. Approval of Minutes: November 17, 2021 8. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 B. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9. Adjournment PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Marcus Curtis, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 19th day of January, 2022. _______________________________ Marcus Curtis (SEAL) _______________________________ Jon Sevald Community Development Director PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Jason French, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 19th day of January, 2022. _______________________________ Jason French (SEAL) _______________________________ Jon Sevald Community Development Director PLANNING COMMISSION Oath of Office I, Danny Nelson, do solemnly swear, to support the Constitution of the United States, and of this state, and to discharge faithfully the duties, devolving upon me as a member of the Planning Commission of the City of Mounds View, to the best of my judgment and ability. Sworn before me this 19th day of January, 2022. _______________________________ Danny Nelson (SEAL) _______________________________ Jon Sevald Community Development Director The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Item No: 03B Meeting Date: Jan 19, 2022 Type of Business Special Order Planning Case N/A City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director Item Title/Subject: Resolution 1144-22; Recommending a Planning Commission Chair, and Appointing a Vice-Chair Introduction: The Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV, establishes the offices of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The Commission shall nominate one of its members as Chairperson for a one-year term. This recommendation shall be considered by the City Council, who shall appoint the Chairperson. The Commission shall appoint its Vice-Chairperson. The Chairperson shall invite nominations from Planning Commission members. After nominations have been received, the Chairperson shall entertain a motion to close nominations. If such motion is made and passed, and more than one nomination has been made, the Chairperson (or Staff) shall distribute ballots to the Commission members and each member shall write his or her selection on the ballot. The recording secretary (Staff) shall tally the ballots and announce the nominee receiving the most votes In the event of a tie, the recording secretary shall announce the nominees tied in the voting and balloting shall be repeated until an election occurs. If only one nomination has been received, the chairperson may conduct the voting by voice vote. If a majority of the members present vote in the affirmative for the nominee, the nominee shall be elected.1 The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall assume office at the first meeting in February. Respectfully, Jon Sevald, AICP Community Development Director ATTACHMENTS Resolution 1144-22 1 City of Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission Bylaws, Section IV(B)(3) (Election Procedure) RESOLUTION 1144-22 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON, AND APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE 2022 MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code §33.001 establishes a Planning and Zoning Commission, which shall be the City planning agency as authorized by Minnesota Statute §462.354, Subd 1; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code §33.025 establishes a Board of Adjustment and Appeals, of which its membership shall consist of members of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code §33.002(A) states that based upon the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the City Council, shall appoint a Chairperson; and, WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View Municipal Code §33.006(A) states that at the first regular meeting in January, the Commission shall elect a Vice-Chairperson from among its appointed members for a term of one year; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that be appointed by the City Council as the Planning and Zoning Commission Chairperson; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission does hereby appoint as Vice-Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IF FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 19th day of January, 2022 Gary Stevenson, Chair ATTEST: Jon Sevald, Community Development Director (SEAL) DRAFT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 17, 2021 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Rundle at 7:03 p.m. for November 17, 2021. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, French, Nelson, Rundle, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Monn and Munson. Also Present: Community Development Director Jon Sevald and Council Member Gary Meehlhause. Index to Minutes Page Resolution 1143-21, Recommending Approval of the Intent of the 2 Mounds View Economic Development Authority to Sell land at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8 Approval of Minutes 4 3. Special Order of Business None. 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases A. Resolution 1143-21, Recommending Approval of the Intent of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority to Sell Land; 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8 Community Development Director Sevald stated in 1996, the City acquired 4943 Old Highway 8 for $70,000 for the purpose of realigning Old Highway 8. The home was removed, the road realigned, and the land has sat vacant since. It was noted the Skyline Motel was built in 1953. Between January 2015 and August 2019, the motel averaged 4.7 police calls per month, and created a negative impression as the city’s gateway (Police calls included 30 proactive visits, 27 medical assists, 20 disorderly conducts, 16 assaults, 13 arrests, and 10 domestic disturbances, among others). In 2016, a developer had plans to purchase and demolish the motel, and redevelop the site as a four story, mixed-use complex with 61 apartment units affordable to families earning <50% of the Average Median Income (AMI), and offices for social services and non-profits. The project cost was estimated to be $15.7 million. In 2018 the development partnership dissolved, and the City was asked if it wanted to assume the Purchase Agreement. The EDA purchased the motel for $1.3 million, removed the buildings, and began marketing for redevelopment. Community Development Director Sevald reported at that time, industry experts suggested that the highest and best use was warehouse/manufacturing with outdoor storage. That type of user would not justify an equal return on the EDA’s investment (now, $1.5 million). The industrial value is estimated at $5.00+/- p/sq ft. If selling all for industrial, the City would lose about half of its investment. Community Development Director Sevald explained in 2019, the EDA considered proposals for redevelopment, including; a hotel and warehouse; assisted living facility; apartment building; and self-storage facility. The EDA’s preference was to combine the assisted living facility and apartment building projects on the City’s site and adjacent land owned by Bauer Welding. In 2020, the developer of the assisted living facility withdrew their proposal due to market changes at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. In 2021, the EDA entered into a Predevelopment Agreement with a developer to sell the Skyline Motel site for $1.5 million contingent upon the developer obtaining public financing for the project (120-units of senior housing, with income ranges between 30% AMI – 60% AMI). The project’s cost is estimated to be $29 million. The EDA also entered into a Predevelopment Agreement with Bio-Clean to sell a portion of land for their planned expansion. Community Development Director Sevald commented the City Council’s position is to sell the property to break even on its investment, while obtaining a redevelopment project that will benefit the community; and to assist adjacent BioClean and Bauer Welding with their planned expansions as much as possible. The proposed land sale(s) and development projects accomplishes this goal. Staff commented further on the request and recommended approval. Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Stevenson asked who would be paying the park dedication fees. Community Development Director Sevald reported the City’s plan was to sell a small portion of land to BioClean and the remainder would be sold to MWF. He explained with the subdivision park dedication would be paid by the apartment developer in the amount of $420,000 and BioClean would pay $5,600. Commissioner Farmer stated this would be a great contribution to the City’s park dedication fund. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve Resolution 1143-21, a Resolution Recommending Approval of the Intent of the Mounds View Economic Development Authority to Sell Land at 4889 Old Highway 8 and 4943 Old Highway 8. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. Reports A. Upcoming Planning Cases & Activity Community Development Director Sevald stated he currently had no open planning cases. He requested the Commission set a meeting calendar for 2022. He indicated there had been a request to move the meetings up from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Farmer/Commissioner Stevenson. To recommended the Planning Commission meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. for 2022. Ayes – 4 Nay – 1 (French opposed) Motion carried. B. Staff Updates Community Development Director Sevald provided the Commission with an update from staff. He reported the EDA and City Council would be reviewing the Skyline property redevelopment on Monday, November 22. C. Council Updates Council Member Meehlhause provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. He reported the new apartment complex on the Skyline property would be a great addition to the community. He discussed a feasibility study the City was completing regarding a potential expansion to the Community Center. He commented on how the City was working with Al Stauffacher with Twin Cities Gateway to draw more people to the community for sporting events. He noted the City was also working with the Libby Law Firm to assist with lobbying for State funding for the potential expansion of the Community Center. Mounds View Planning Commission November 17, 2021 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ D. Planning Commissioner Reports Chair Rundle reported a Cookies with Santa event would be held at the Community Center on Saturday, December 4. He noted the Lions would also be hosting a waffle breakfast on this same day from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Chair Rundle indicated the Lions would be hosting a light display competition and displays would be judged on Wednesday, December 22. 7. Approval of Minutes November 3, 2021. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Farmer/Commissioner French. To approve the Minutes of the November 3, 2021 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 8. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 B. Wednesday, December 15, 2021 9. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Rundle adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald Community Development Director Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial