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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004.11.18 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 2004 Call to Order Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PRESENT: Bailly, Hoffbeck, Kleissler, Malaski, McRoberts, Schumann ABSENT: Rosenquist ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director (CDD) Kendra Lindahl, Planner Michele Lindau, Community Development Assistant Minutes of October 28, 2004 Malaski made motion, Kleissler seconded, to approve the minutes of October 28, 2004 as submitted. Ayes: Hoffbeck, Kleissler, Malaski, Schumann Abstain: Bailly, McRoberts Motion carried. Generation Acres Preliminary Plat A public hearing was scheduled to consider the plat of Generation Land, LLC 1902 5th Avenue South, Anoka, for a preliminary plat, site plan and variance approval for "Generation Acres" consisting of 42 townhome units for property located north of Oneka Lake Boulevard, south of 150th Street and east of Geneva Avenue North The Planner explained that the applicant had requested that the item be tabled in order to provide the applicant with more time to address outstanding issues. The Planning Commission had previously reviewed similar plats for this piece of property. In 2003, the applicant had submitted a plat that was denied by the City Council. In 2004, the Council had approved a revised preliminary plat; however, approval of the plat expired within 120 days because a final plat application was never submitted. Since then, the applicant had modified the plat in response to concerns of the Rice Creek Watershed District. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes — November 18, 2004 Milo Gaul, 6122 150th Street North, asked if there were any plans regarding the parcel to the north of the proposed Generation Acres development. The City had not received any plans for that site but Gaul was informed that it was zoned the same as the proposed plat. Gaul also asked the difference between public and private roads and what was involved in changing a road from private to public. Schumann explained that because the roads were constructed differently and maintained differently, the City would need to decide if they wanted to maintain the road prior to changing it from private to public. Marvin Koop, 6106 150th Street North, asked if there were any plans to relieve the traffic problems on 147th Street. Chair Schumann explained that if the properties to the north develop, there would be another outlet to Highway 61. The City is continually applying to MNDOT for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 61 and 147th Street North. Schumann explained that if the proposed development met all the standards of the ordinance, the City had no legal right to deny it. Chair Schumann recessed the public hearing until December 9, 2004. Tim Thone, owner of the property to the north of the proposed Generation Acres, said he was working on a wetland delineation plan for the property and would be submitting an application for a multi -family development. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to table the application for Generation Acres as requested by the applicant. All Ayes. Motion carried. O'Shea's Irish Ridge Preliminary Plat The Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Stephen Shea, 2200 Arcade Street, Maplewood, for a preliminary plat to be known as O'Shea's Irish Ridge. The plat consists of four single-family lots on 41.83 -acres located west of Irish Avenue North and south of 155th Street North. The property is zoned Agricultural. The Planner explained that all the lots would meet the lot size requirement of ten acres and the road frontage requirement of 300 feet. Setbacks, landscaping, septic permits, road right-of-way, trail easements and other conditions of approval were discussed. Chair Schumann opened the public hearing. Jeff Hughes from Wild Wings Game Farm, 9491 152nd Street North was concerned about the 500 feet setback and the noise from the hunting club. Hughes wanted potential buyers to be made aware of the club's existence. Planning Commission Minutes — November 18, 2004 Lisa Boerum, 8521 155th Street North, asked how the road and trail easement would affect their property since their home is not setback very far and there are trees lining the street. The CDD informed her that there were no plans to do anything at this time. The City would work with the land owner if/when the improvements take place. That portion of the sidewalk could possibly be built on a portion of the road. Boerum also had concerns about stray BB's hitting her home and has observed hunters very close to her property. Commissioner Malaski said she had no problems with the plat but was concerned about Wild Wings being so close and said buyers needed to be made aware of the club's existence. Commissioner Hoffbeck asked Shea if the prospective buyers were aware of the presence of the gun club. Shea said they were and he was not opposed to a condition in the resolution that there is disclosure at the time of the sale. Commissioner Hoffbeck asked how the gun club operates and Hughes explained the controls they have in place to ensure the safety of the hunters and neighbors but said he has no control over the road hunters which may have been what Boerum had experienced. Hughes explained the general operations of the club. Commissioner Kleissler approved of the plat and said it would be nice if the noise from the club could be controlled. Commissioner McRoberts agreed that neighbors should be notified of the club's existence. Commissioner Bailly expressed the same concerns. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommend approval of the plat for O'Shea's Irish Ridge with the conditions in the resolution. All Ayes. Motion carried. Adiournment Malaski made motion, Hoffbeck seconded, to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission