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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.02.12 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2004 Call to Order Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. PRESENT: Bailly, Hoffbeck, Kleissler, Schumann Malaski arrived at 7:35 ABSENT: McRoberts, Rosenquist ALSO PRESENT: Kendra Lindahl, City Planner Michele Lindau, Secretary Minutes of January 21, 2004 Kleissler made the motion, Bailly seconded, to approve the minutes as submitted. All Ayes. Motion carried. Haas - Rezoning to Lone -Term Agricultural The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Charles and Marykay Haas to rezone their property at 15500 Keystone Avenue North from Agricultural to Long -Term Agricultural. The applicant requested the rezoning to allow the property to be included in the Metropolitan Agricultural Preservation Program, which provides tax relief for agricultural and conservation land in exchange for restrictive zoning requirements and an eight-year commitment to leave the property in agricultural use. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. Edward Tschida, 9822 152nd Street North, owns the adjacent parcel to the west, which was recently rezoned and put into the Preservation Program. Tschida said he felt it was a great idea and recommended it to anyone who wants to preserve their land. Bailly made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recommend approval of the rezoning of 15500 Keystone Avenue North from Agricultural to Long -Term Agricultural. Planning Commission Minutes — February 12, 2004 St. Sauver/Seng Lee — Minor Subdivision The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of William St. Sauver for a minor subdivision to create two lots from a 69.34 acre parcel. The proposed lot sizes would be 27.33 and 42.01 acres. The original application filed with the City on January 8, 2004, included the Seng Lee parcel to the north. Since the time of application, Lee withdrew his portion of the request. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments so he closed the public hearing. Hoffbeck made motion, Bailly seconded, to approve the minor subdivision for St. Sauver, removing the conditions in the draft resolution pertaining to the Seng Lee parcel. All Ayes. Motion carried. Leibel — Minor Subdivision The Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Curt Leibel, 16740 Henna Avenue North, for a minor subdivision to create three residential lots on his 30 - acre parcel. The existing home and the two proposed parcels would all have access to Henna Avenue North, an existing gravel road. The parcels would be 10 acres each and would meet the minimum lot standards for the Agricultural zoning district. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Bailly made motion, Hoffbeck seconded, to recommend approval of the minor subdivision for Curt Leibel with the conditions of the draft resolution. All Ayes. Motion carried. Oakwood Land Development - Beaver Ponds South Plat The Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Oakwood Land Development for preliminary plat approval to construct 45 homes on 20 acres. The development would be know as Beaver Ponds South, and located north of 125th Street and south of the existing Beaver Ponds development off 130th Street. As part of the development, the developer proposed to dedicate 2.1 acres of parkland, which would be consistent with City requirements. The proposed development lot size and setback requirements would comply with ordinance requirements. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes — February 12, 2004 Dan Jackson, 14846 Flay Road, said parking along the road during soccer games was causing problems. He was also concerned about safety at the intersection of TH61 and 130th Street and questioned why the proposed development was not connected to 125th Street to the south. Developer Len Pratt explained that when parkland is dedicated in lieu of paying the parkland dedication fee, there is nothing definitive in place for the use of the land. Pratt suggested it could be used for additional parking. He acknowledged that park systems come from long-range visions and encouraged the neighborhood to get involved with the planning of the park. Darin Carlson, 12808 Fondant Trail, had concerns about expanding the park because of the additional cars and traffic. Carlson also felt there should be another outlet to help with the traffic problems at 130th Street and TH61. Commissioner Bailly said she was at the Parks Commission meeting the previous night and there was discussion about the proposed parkland. Uses proposed for the park area were construction of a parking lot or construction of a basketball area. Alison Schram, 5713 128th Street, complimented Pratt on the proposed development but agreed that there were issues with the parking along the road. Schramm said she felt a parking lot was very important. Gerald Hauble, 5460 125th Street, said he owned the land for the proposed development and the land to the west, but not the land to the south, which would provide access to 125th Street. Hauble indicated that there were wetlands on the land to the west that would make it difficult to put a road access there. Pat Aden, 12852 Fondant, commented on the likely increase in traffic at the intersection of TH61 and 130th Street with the development of Northern Pines and Fable Hills. Jason Schmidt, 12843 Fondant Trail, asked why 130th and TH61 was not a controlled intersection. Commissioner Malaski pointed out that Hugo was one of many communities seeking stop lights for busy intersections. Malaski agreed that there were issues that needed to be resolved regarding the parking for the soccer fields and said she felt a meeting was necessary between the Parks Commission, surrounding property owners, and the developer to discuss the development of the parkland. Chair Schumann recessed the public hearing. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to table this agenda item until their meeting March 11, 2004. All Ayes. Motion carried. Planning Commission Minutes — February 12, 2004 Gene's Disposal — CUP and Variance The Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Gene Wegleitner, owner of Gene's Disposal Service, Inc., for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a recycling center and for exterior storage exceeding the size of the principal structure. The exterior storage would be used for storing rolloffs and for sorting material. Also requested was a variance from the paving requirements. The property is located at 5661 152nd Street North (Peloquin Industrial Park) and is part of the former site of American Structural Metals. On the property is an existing building approximately 10,840 square feet in size. The applicant indicated that he wanted to purchase the property and use the front half of the building for storage and office, and rent out the rear portion of the building to another user. Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit but denial of the variance from the paving requirements because it did not meet the standards required in the Comprehensive Land Use Regulation. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. There was no one present but the applicant. Schumann closed the public hearing. Commissioner Hoffbeck asked the applicant why he was requesting the variance and the applicant indicated that it was because of the high cost associated with paving the entire parking and storage area. The applicant said there was a mesh screening used to cover the rolloff containers. Malaski said she did not feel it was an appropriate cover to contain the odors. The applicant said the refuse would only be there for a short time. Commissioner Bailly said she felt the paving of the exterior area was necessary and the south part of the lot could remain gravel if it wasn't going to be used. Commissioner Kleissler asked how the potential renter would access the building. The applicant said the property could be accessed from Freeland Avenue. The Planner indicated that there should be an easement over the property to the east for that access. It was noted that any additional new tenants would be required to apply for a conditional use permit if necessary. The applicant asked to work with staff on paving and parking issues. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for recycling and exterior storage, and recommend denial of the variance from the paving requirement. All Ayes. Motion carried. Planning Commission Minutes — February 12, 2004 2004 Goals for the Planning Commission The Commission reviewed their goals for 2004. The Commission focused on the downtown redevelopment plan as being a priority for 2004. The Commission was reminded of the joint workshop with the Council for February 23, 2004 at 7:00 pm to begin discussions on downtown redevelopment. The Commission received a draft copy of the Planning Commission 2003 annual report. Adiournment Malaski made motion, Hoffbeck seconded, to adjourn at 9:25 pm All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission