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HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION
June 13, 2013
Call to Order
Chairman Gwynn called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm.
PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, Lessard, McRoberts
ABSENT: Knauss, Rosenquist
ALSO PRESENT: Rachel Juba, Planner
Anna Wobse, Accounting Clerk
Approval of Minutes
Kleissler made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
May 9, 2013.
All Ayes, motion carried.
PUD Amendment for Diamond Point East — E&G Development
City Planner, Rachel Juba, presented to the Planning Commission a request from E&G
Development for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment for Diamond Point East to
allow decks to encroach 10 feet into the required rear yard setback on certain lots on 145"
Alcove and 145°i Bay.
Juba explained that the PUD General Plan for Diamond Point East that was approved in 2003
included a request from the developer asking for flexibility for smaller lots including a reduced
front yard setback and reduced shoreland setback. In return for the flexibility, the developer was
to provide a higher level of amenities, preserve natural resources and assist in the construction of
Goodview Avenue. Due to the smaller lot size and the lot orientation, the houses built and
planned to be built have been set further back towards the rear property line in order to meet the
side yard setback requirements. This resulted in the houses being built close to or at the rear
yard setback, leaving little or no permitted space to construct a reasonably sized deck. This is
the reason for the applicants request of allowing decks on these lots to encroach 10 feet into the
rear yard setback. Juba shared with the Commission that the intent of the setback ordinances are
to provide green space between buildings. The lots proposed for the PUD Amendment do not
back up to residential lots and abut the openspace in the middle of the development. Allowing
decks to encroach 10 feet into the rear setback would not noticeably change the character of the
area and would provide an adequate amount of gremspace between buildings. Staff feels that
the PUD Amendment would be consistent with the overall PUD General Plan for Diamond Point
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East and the City's Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval of the PUD Amendment for
Diamond Point East.
McRoberts stated that this issue arose because the developer originally requested smaller lots and
therefore there is a lack of permitted space for decks. He questioned why not just make the lots
larger by extending the lot lines to the middle of the development. Juba stated that the smaller
lots help protect the wetlands.
Developer, Mike Quigley stated that yes, the lots are smaller but they are still designed to
maintain separation. It was not intentional that some lots would not have enough permitted
space, but it is a result of trying to maintain the openspace areas.
Chairman Gwynn opened the Public Hearing.
Jennifer Durand (6670 1450 Alcove) stated that they were not made aware of the setback when
they built. Both her and her neighbors would appreciate the approval of the PUD Amendment so
that they would be able to enjoy their backyards.
Chairman Gwynn closed the Public Hearing.
Arcand made a motion, Lessard seconded, to approve the Planned Unit Development
Amendment for Diamond Point East as presented. Staff will present at the July 1, 2013 City
Council Meeting for final approval.
All Ayes, motion carred.
Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Roy Molitor 21d Addition — Xcel Enernv Inc.
City Planner, Rachel Juba, presented to the Planning Commission a request from Xcel Energy
for a preliminary plat and final plat for the property located south of 140"' Street and west of
Fenway Boulevard. The preliminary plat and final plat will subdivide a 46 acre piece of property
into 1 lot (15.6 acres) and 1 outlot (30.4 acres) to be known as Roy Molitor 2nd Addition.
Juba stated that the City Council approved the final plat for Roy Molitor 1 st Addition in 2011 and
that the lot that is being subdivided is known as Outlot A, Roy Molitor I" Addition. if the
proposed plat meets the standards outlined in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations,
then the City must approve the plat. The proposed plat meets the lot size, setback, streets and
access, drainage and grading, utilities and park dedication requirements. With the application
meeting all requirements necessary to approve the preliminary plat and final plat for the Roy
Molitor 2nd Addition staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat.
McRoberts questioned what the motivation was behind this request from Xcel Energy.
Lynn Patzner, a representative from Xcel Energy, stated that when Xcel originally purchased the
property from the Molitor family there was a condition in the agreement that Xcel needed to
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decide if they would like to purchase Outlot A. At this point in time Xcel is looking at a future
master plan and with the agreement option expiring Xcel has decided to buy that land and in
order for that to take place, the split needs to be approved.
Juba stated that Excel Energy is the applicant and the Molitor family is the landowner. If the
preliminary plat and final plat are approved Xcel would be purchasing Lot 1, Block 1 and the
Molitor family would retain ownership of Outlot A
Chairman Gwynn opened the Public Hearing.
David Engel (5249 141' Circle North) voiced a concern that him and his neighbors would like to
see some type of fencing or tree line along 140"' Street to help screen the residential areas from
the industrial area.
Chairman Gwynn closed the Public Hearing.
McRoberts made a motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the preliminary plat and final plat for
the Roy Molitor 2"d Addition as presented. Staff will present at the July 1, 2013 City Council
Meeting for final approval.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Adiournment
Arcand motioned, McRoberts seconded, to adjourn at 7:33 pm.
All Ayes, motion carried.
Meeting adjourned.
Anna Wobse
Accounting Clerk