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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.04.10 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 10, 2008 Call to Order Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Kleissler, McRoberts, Moore, Rosenquist, Schumann, and Weidt ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director (CDD) Kendra Lindau, City Planner Michele Lindau, Secretary Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes of March 27, 2008 Weidt made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 27, 2008 as presented. All Ayes. Motion carried. Introduction of New Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields Community Development Director Bryan introduced the new Community Development Assistant Dennis Fields. Dennis took over for Michele Lindau who was appointed as the new City Clerk with the retirement of City Clerk Mary Ann Creager. The Commission thanked Michele and welcomed Dennis as the new Community Development Assistant who will also act as the Planning Commission Secretary. Minor Subdivision, Variance, and CUP for Ted and Jan Stahura A public hearing was scheduled to consider the application of Ted and Jan Stahura, 13390 Keystone Avenue North, for a minor subdivision, variance, and CUP to create two ten -acre parcels. The property is 20 acres in size. Community Development Bryan Bear informed the Commission the applicant had withdrawn the application prior to the meeting. No action was taken. Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment for Rottlund Homes The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Rottlund Homes for a preliminary plat approval and PUD amendment for Victor Gardens North Village 5th Addition to be located north of Rosemary Way and east of Elmcrest Avenue North. Planning Commission Minutes — April 10, 2008 Page 2 Planner Kendra Lindahl explained the original plan consisted of 104 townhomes on 72 acres and was being reduced to 72 townhome units. Two new products would be built in place of the 96 Villa townhomes: the Vantage, which are eight -ten unit buildings, and the Courtyard, which are four -unit buildings. The four twin home buildings in the northern portion of the site would remain as previously approved and would be built in a later phase as single level townhomes. Commissioner McRoberts pointed out that he lived just north of the proposed plat and would refrain on voting on the application. Deb Ridgeway of Rotllund Homes explained the reason for the request was based on slower market conditions, and they wanted to increase their product type in order to increase their buyer base. She explained the architecture of the new products. Schumann asked about street ownership, and Deb replied that they were proposing private streets that would be owned and maintained by the Homeowners Association. McRoberts questioned when construction would begin and price range. Deb said they intended to construct the streets and utilities in July, 2008 and have a model in late summer or fall. The Vantage homes would cost around $179,00. McRoberts commented that the weeds on the vacant lots were very tall. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Commissioners Weidt, Moore, Rosenquist, and Kleissler stated they had no problem with the plat. McRoberts reminded the applicant that they were proposing high residential density next to large lot agricultural land, and the less impacts would be appreciated. He liked the reduction of density and the lowering of the heights on some of the buildings. Weidt made motion, Moore seconded, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Rottlund Homes for Victor Gardens North Village 5th Addition. All Ayes: Kleissler, Moore, Rosenquist, Schumann Weidt Abstain: McRoberts Motion carried. 2008 Comprehensive Plan The Commission continued discussion on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Bryan provided a recap of past meetings on the Comprehensive Plan. Issues left to be discussed were the properties on the east side of Elmcrest Avenue, south of 165th Street North being included in the MUSA, and the eastern area of Hugo where there were three options: preserve land for future development, preserve land for open space and natural resources, or a compromise with a portion planned for Planning Commission Minutes — April 10, 2008 Page 3 future residential and some planned as permanent rural. The Community Development Director presented a map showing properties of those who signed petitions. The mapped area represented a comparison of those who supported cluster housing and those who supported five to ten acre lots. Chair Schumann talked about a rumor that has been circulating that a sewer and water project was planned to be done in conjunction with the CSAH 7-8-9 realignment project. Community Development Bryan Bear explained the CSAH 7-8-9 project was a County led study. This was also talked about at the most recent Council meeting, and there was no intention of putting in sewer and water with the project. Chair Schumann talked about the petition showing support of Hugo's current policy of one unit per ten acres, or in the event of a Planned Unit Development, one unit per five acres. Schumann signed the petition. The Commission discussed the neighborhood meeting with residents along Elmcrest Avenue and south of 165th Street whose properties were proposed to be included within the MUSA. Commissioner McRoberts, who was at the meeting, said there were four landowners representing 70 of the 80 acres of the property in question who attended the meeting. Their concerns were tax assessment issues and increased property values and taxes. After having their questions answered, they opted to stay in the MUSA. McRoberts made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to affirm the decision to keep those properties within the MUSA as shown on the draft land use plan. All ayes. Motion carried. Planner Kendra Lindahl explained the difference between guiding by land use and zoning districts and Bear added that the land use in eastern Hugo would not change from what is proposed now if it was decided to construct the sewer pipe larger to accommodate future growth past the year 2030. Weidt made motion, McRoberts seconded to remove from Chapter 4 of the draft plan the phrase "The areas outside of the 2030 MUSA boundary are not expected to receive municipal sewer and water." All Ayes. Motion carried. The Commission talked about the area south of CSAH 8 and how it may not develop due to existing small lot sizes and the sensitive areas around the lakes, and how people seemed to want to preserve their options. They also talked about a 1 home per 10 acre density or 1-5 with a PUD, maintaining the west location of the MUSA line, and guiding the area to the east of it for agricultural uses. Planning Commission Minutes — April 10, 2008 Page 4 Schumann made motion, Rosenquist seconded, to approve the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as amended by the previous motions, and forward it to the City Council to be considered on Monday, May 5, 2008. Upon role call: AYE: Rosenquist, Weidt, Kleissler, McRoberts, Moore, Schumann NAY: None Motion carried. Adjournment Weidt made a motion, Rosenquist seconded to adjourn at 8:17 p.m. All aye. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission