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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL MINUTES 07172007CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 17, 2007 7:00 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER. Chair Stromgren called the St. Anthony Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Chair Stromgren; Commissioners: Crone, Goodwin, Heinis, and Jenson. Absent: Commissioners Galyon and Jensen Also present: Assistant City Manager Kim Moore-Sykes III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Stromgren invited the Commission and the audience to join in the Pledge of Allegiance. IV. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion by Commissioner Goodwin, seconded by Commissioner Jenson, to approve the meeting agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 V. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2007 Chair Stromgren noted that on page 4, line 3 note Mr. Todd Hanson’s address is his business address. He noted typing errors on page 6, line 8. Motion by Commissioner Jenson, seconded by Commissioner Crone, to approve the Planning Commission meeting minutes of June 19, 2007 as amended. Motion carried unanimously. 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 VI. COMMUNICATION WITH CITY COUNCIL None VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VII.I. Draft 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update47 48 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2007 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Chair Stromgren opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes explained that in 1979, the City completed its first comprehensive use plan and used it in planning its development of twenty years. She stated that in the early 1990s, State law was adopted that required municipalities to do or redo their land use plans, with updates to be done every ten years. She reported the City of St. Anthony completed its updated comprehensive land use plan in 1998. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes explained the purpose of the comprehensive land use plan is to both protect all those tangible and intangible characteristics that contribute to the community’s uniqueness and to manage the change and on-going development that keeps the community vibrant. She reported the 2008 Comprehensive Plan is the by-product of a year long effort on the part of residents, staff, and consultants that came together as a task force to review what had been done, what is happening now, and what the City’s future response would be. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated the City began planning for this update in 2006. She commented that Mr. William Weber, McCombs Frank Roos, and Associates, was selected at that time through a RFP process to facilitate the update project and provide technical support to the task force. She stated representatives from SANB School Superintendent, Rice Creek Watershed District, and the Middle Mississippi Watershed Management Organization were invited to the task force meetings. She reported the task force had its first meeting in May 2006 and continued to meet throughout the summer, reviewing land use and development issues within the City, answering questions, considering ideas, and working with Mr. Weber to complete the comp plan update. She stated that on November 8, 2006, the City held an open house, providing the community with an opportunity to review the proposed draft of the comprehensive land use plan update. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes stated that after the open house, the City had a public hearing as a formal review of the draft update by the public, the Planning Commission, and the City Council in preparation of submitting it to the surrounding cities, the school district, the watershed organizations, and the counties as required by law for review and comment. She explained these agencies had six months for this review and the review period expired on July 2, 2007. She indicated the City is now required to submit the draft land use update with its preliminary approval and received comments to the Metropolitan Councils for that agency’s 120- day review period. She confirmed that public notice for the public hearing of the draft 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update was published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on June 27, 2007 Mr. Weber stated this is the third time he has worked on the St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan. He reported the plan was circulated to adjacent communities and returned with no recommended changes. He noted that, because St. Anthony is a fully developed community, any changes in land use would come in the form of redevelopment. He identified recommended changes regarding land use located in the southwest area of the City to a mid to high density housing complex. Mr. Weber mentioned the recommended land use for the nearby shopping center change to a mixed retail, service, and multi-family housing development, should the owners decide to make the changes. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2007 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Mr. Weber pointed out minor land use changes on pg. 2-17 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Weber reported the plan for the park system, road system, and sewer and water system recommends maintenance and improvement to the current systems. He stated the City Engineering consultant is preparing and update to the Surface Water Management Plan, which could be incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Weber commented the plan acknowledges changes for Silver Lake Boulevard. He stated the plan identifies a slightly larger forecast for households and a slightly higher number of residents than predicted by the Metropolitan Council for 2030. He explained this is due to the recent redevelopment of Silver Lake Village and the potential redevelopment of the southwestern section of the City. He reported Metropolitan Council accepted the higher numbers. He stated the plan is consistent with the Metropolitan Council’s vision for St. Anthony to build and sustain a healthy community. Chair Stromgren questioned whether there are opportunities to make changes even though the Comp Plan was approved by the Council. Mr. Weber replied there are opportunities prior to make changes up to the time the City Council adopts the plan and a public hearing is held. Mr. Weber stated the owners of the mobile home park and the shopping center are supportive of the comp plan. Chair Stromgren noted reference to the railroad right of way at 88th is now a bike path – this needs to be updated. Mr. Weber noted the trail system would eventually connect Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, Washington County, and continuing on to Duluth. Chair Stromgren referenced page 29 and noted clarification is needed to the paragraph. Mr. Weber stated it is recommended that the City work with the County to rebuild Kenzie Terrace. He indicated that change could be supportive of two land use changes that could occur to the north and south. Mr. Weber stated the City might be interested in working with the residents, the shopping center owner, and the mobile home park owner to show how buildings, transportation, and landscaping could be arranged. He commented the Shopping Center owner has no future plans for redevelopment; however, the mobile home park owner has actively studied the options. Commissioner Goodwin referenced page 1-20, table 24, and asked about the jump in poverty increases. She is concerned about changes in poverty in the community. She referenced the Mobile Home Park includes individuals living at the poverty level. She asked if a mixed income development has been considered for that area. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2007 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Mr. Weber replied there is a great deal of support for that concept. He stated the plan states the rights and interests of the individuals living in the mobile home park should be respected. The plan states the City and County should work to find affordable replacement housing for the residents of the mobile home park; this is a condition of redevelopment. Mrs. Vernie Bjorkland, 3207 Silver Lake Road, asked about the land across from the St. Anthony Village Shopping Center and asked if the rental units would be rental units or condominiums. Chair Stromgren replied the comp plan only identifies land use density and identifies these sites as underutilized. Mrs. Bjorkland asked if subsidized housing would be included. Chair Stromgren stated the comp plan only concentrates on the mobile home park residents addresses and relocation of the mobile home park residents according to state law. He indicated the redevelopment could be five to 25 years in the future and because of this there is no diagram for subsidized housing. Mrs. Bjorkland asked if the residents of the mobile home would be required to relocate within St. Anthony. Chair Stromgren replied it did not specify where the residents would be located. Chair Stromgren replied there the residents have the option to match the value, the right to relocation costs, and the right to move the mobile home units. Mrs. Bjorkland asked if the housing across from St. Anthony Village Shopping Center is the vacant lot on the right going towards Lowry. Chair Stromgren replied it was. Chair Stromgren closed the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Jenson, seconded by Commissioner Crone, to approve Resolution No. 07-055, a resolution of preliminary approval of the draft 2008 City of St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan Update for submission to the Metropolitan Council and re-submission of the Draft 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to adjacent cities, counties, watershed districts and the school district. Motion carried unanimously. 42 43 44 45 46 VIII. CONCEPT REVIEWS None Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 17, 2007 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 IX. REPORTS FROM STAFF IX.1 Recodification – American Legal Publishing & LMC Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes reported the City entered into a contract with American Legal Publishing & LMC and would also be working with an attorney from the League of Minnesota Cities to assist with the recodification of the City’s Ordinances. She stated staff is constructing a list of changes and corrections and would appreciate input from the Commission. IX.2 Quarterly Code Enforcement Report Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes submitted the quarterly Code Enforcement Report to the Commission as requested. X. COMMUNITY FORUM Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes took the opportunity to thank Mrs. Bjorkland and Mr. Jeff Fahrenholz for their work on the Comp Plan Task Force. XI. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioner Jenson asked about updates to the Silver Lake Road project. Assistant City Manager Moore-Sykes replied staff is moving forward with Hennepin County. She reported the project completion is sited for 2008/2009. XII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Heinis, second by Commissioner Jenson, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.33 34 35 36 37 Respectfully submitted, Dianna Wise TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.