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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.07.28 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION July 28, 2011 Call to Order Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Gwynn, Kleissler, McRoberts, Rosenquist, Schumann ABSENT: Moore ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Rachel Juba, Planner Shayla Syverson, Parks Planner Approval of Minutes of June 9, 2011 Rosenquist and Gwynn were not at the meeting. Schumann made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 9, 2011, with revisions. All Ayes, Motion carried. Approval of Minutes of June 23, 2011 Gwynn made motion, Arcand seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 23, 2011. All Ayes, Motion carried. Jasinski — Minor Subdivision Rachel Juba, Planner, presented on the minor subdivision. The applicant requested approval of a property line adjustment and a minor subdivision. The property line adjustment will move a shared property line on a 9.7 acre parcel and a 26.45 acre parcel to create a 16.05 acre parcel and a 20.1 acre parcel. The minor subdivision will split the 20.1 acre parcel into two parcels, a 10.04 acre parcel and a 10.06 acre parcel. Schumann opened the Public Hearing. There was no one that spoke on the agenda item. Schumann closed the Public Hearing. Rosenquist made a motion, McRoberts seconded, to approve the Jasinski minor subdivision. Planning Commission Minutes — July 28, 2011 Page 2 All Ayes, Motion carried. Approve Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines and Ordinance Text Amendment. Rachel Juba, Planner, presented the guidelines and the ordinance text amendment. The guidelines encourage quality development by providing direction on building design, color, and material. They also provide direction on other aspects of the development such as signage, screening and lighting. The guidelines allow flexibility for industrial development in the strict application of four-sided architecture, screening, and building footprint. There are also exceptions for properties that are not serviced by City sewer and water and have potential for redevelopment. There are Commercial and Industrial Construction Standards within the City Code that regulate the types of materials that are allowed for commercial and industrial buildings. Staff is not proposing the guidelines to be an ordinance, but required for compliance as part of the construction standards. This will include a zoning ordinance amendment to the construction standards that state the guidelines also shall be met. Staff recommended approval of the design guidelines and text amendment to the Planning Commission. Schumann opened the Public Hearing. There was no one that spoke on the agenda item. Schumann closed the Public Hearing. There were a few minor revisions to the text of the design guidelines. Gwynn made a motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines and ordinance text amendments, with revisions. All Ayes, Motion carried. Eastern Hugo Land Use and Sewer Study Jed Chesnut, Natural Resources Specialist, from WSB & Associates, presented on the Eastern Hugo Study. The 2030 Comprehensive Plan required the study. A stakeholders group worked on the findings for the area outside the 2030 MUSA. The study helped evaluate what areas are feasible for City sewer in the rural parts of Hugo by identifying and prioritizing natural resources. The next steps include seeking funds for phase two and completing the study. Planning Commission Minutes — July 28, 2011 Page 3 Appointment of Sub -Committee Member for Irish Ave Park Planning Shayla, Syverson, Parks Planner, presented on the planning for Irish Avenue Park. At their meeting of July 20, 2011, the Hugo City Council listened to a presentation from the University of Minnesota Women's Track and Field Head Coach Gary Wilson and White Bear Lake High School Boys Track Head Coach Dave Percival with a proposal for a cross country running facility at Irish Avenue Park. Wilson and Percival shared their vision of "Irish Meadows" which has the potential of including a multi -use off road cross country running/ skiing facility and pinwheel ball field complex and other park facilities. The City Council authorized the formation of a committee to discuss master planning of Irish Avenue Park. They also discussed the importance of including a neighborhood representative, City Council member, Planning Commissioner, Parks Commissioner, Lions Club member, American Legion member, and possibility a representative from the County on the committee. Staff was directed to solicit names for those willing to serve on the subcommittee and bring it back for approval. The duties of the committee are to develop an understanding as to the improvements that would need to be made such as parking and access, how and when residents would become involved in the planning process, potential timeline for improvements, and how the park was currently being used. A Memorandum of Understanding could be developed to establish expectations if needed. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission appoint one commissioner to serve on the Irish Avenue Park Planning Committee. Gwynn stated that he was interested in being on the sub -committee. Schumann made a motion, McRoberts seconded, to appoint Rick Gwynn as the Planning Commission reprehensive on the sub -committee. All Ayes, Motion carried. Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Updates and Planning Commission Workshops Staff discussed the next zoning ordinances that will be updated. These ordinances include variances, guest homes, churches, and schools. The Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) will be working on the updates and they will be brought to the Planning Commission for their review. Staff discussed training topics and workshops with the Planning Commission as part of its goals for 2011. The Planning Commission talked about a workshop with the EDA on City identity. At its May 9, 2011, meeting the EDA agreed with the Planning Commission to have a workshop on City identity. Rosenquist made a motion, Gwynn seconded, to have the City identity workshop with the EDA at the first Planning Commission meeting in November. Planning Commission Minutes — July 28, 2011 Page 4 All Ayes. Motion carried. Adjournment Arcand motioned, Gwynn seconded, to adjourn at 8:13 PM All Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Rachel Juba, Planner