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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003.03.27 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION March 27, 2003 Call to Order Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m. PRESENT: Bailly, Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Schumann ABSENT: McRoberts, Rosenquist ALSO PRESENT: Kendra Lindahl, Planner Michele Lindau, Planning Commission Secretary Minutes of March 13, 2003 Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to approve of the minutes of March 13, 2003 as amended. All Ayes. Motion carried Heritage Development -Eagle Shores The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request of Heritage Development, 422 East County Road D, White Bear Lake, for a rezoning to PUD, PUD general plan and preliminary plat for "Eagle Shores" consisting of 11 single family home lots on a 12.16 -acre parcel located north of 122nd St., west of Everton Ave. N. and east of Bald Eagle Lake. The property contains a single family home and the proposed plat would create 10 additional single- family lots. Planner Kendra Lindahl noted that the map printed on the notice mailed to the property owners was incorrect because it did not include the north portion of the site. In November 2002, Heritage Development submitted a Sketch Plan for Planning Commission review. The Commission and Council expressed concern over the use of individual sewage treatment systems because of the potential for septic systems to contaminate nearby Bald Eagle Lake. Since then, the applicant had obtained an easement for sanitary sewer to serve the development. Lindahl presented the plat to the Planning Commission. The Commission discussed the reasons for rezoning to PUD. Lindahl stated the applicant was requesting the PUD in order to provide Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2003- page 2 single family detached homes within the permitted density range, while preserving trees along the perimeter of the site and providing sanitary sewer service in the Shoreland Overlay District of Bald Eagle Lake. The developer was also working with the City to oversize the storm water management system to address the existing drainage issues east of the site. Lindahl explained that the benefit of these public improvements was being proposed in exchange for flexibility in the lot size requirements. Chairman Schumann opened the public hearing. A resident at 4753 126th St. Ct. N. said a survey stake had been placed in his yard and he was concerned that the water from the development would end up on his property. He indicated that the property slopes towards his back yard. Jolene Servatius, 12770 Europa Ave. N., questioned the open ditch system and its maintenance. Servatius was concerned that the ponds shown on the plat would not contain the water from the development and would overflow. She asked for assurance that water problems in the area would not increase due to this development. Steve Bono from Heritage Development stated that they had conducted a neighborhood meeting and received good feedback from those who attended. Bono said the builder they had selected, Keesey Homes, was a very well known homebuilder and Bono showed examples of types of homes to be built. He indicated they would be constructed of natural material and would all be different in style and design. Bono stated that the common areas of the site would be maintained by an association, the entry monument would be landscaped, and the trail would remain natural. He said all significant trees were noted on the plan and would be left remaining. Bono stated that the development site would be accountable for their own water, and the infiltration ponds would flow into the lake during a 10 -year event. The developer would be working with the City to oversize the storm water management system to address the existing drainage issues east of the site. Darren Meyer, the project manager for the development, explained where the drainage would go for each individual lot. Meyer stated that there would be language in the development agreement that would provide the City an easement to clean out the ponds and charge it back to the homeowners association if necessary. Dwight Harvey, 12471 Ethan Ave. N., had questions about the walking trail, how many slips were permitted on the dock, and the elevation of the ponds. Bono replied that the trail would be a six- foot wide asphalt trail that would not interfere with any trees. He explained that the County only allowed six slips on the dock without a permit. Bono provide Harvey the elevations of the ponds. Matt Koreen, 12490 Europa Ave. N., asked who would maintain the ponds since the homeowners were not engineers and would not know how to maintain it on their own. Planner Lindahl explained that provisions in the development and homeowners' agreements would provide for it. Kim Simanski, 12340 Europa Ave. N., asked if they would consider constructing a berm between her property and the pond. Simanski was concerned about her small children. Schumann Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2003- page 3 suggested that she install a yard fence and Malaski agreed saying a berm would provide a false sense of security. Doug Youel, 4749 122nd St. N., asked if the City would improve the portion of 122nd St. that floods. Bono said there were no definite plans yet on how the entrance to the development off 122nd St. would look. Youel said he was also concerned about phosphorous going into the lake. The resident at 4753 126th St. Ct. N., said the road floods at 122nd St. N. and many motorists drive too fast on the curve. The resident also asked how the power would be brought into the development, overhead or underground. He said he would be interested in having the power to his property located underground. Schumann said it would be decided by Xcel Energy engineers but would probably be located underground. Bill Servatius, 12270 Europa Ave. N. said he was concerned about the pond not holding water and water draining into Lake Aire Estates. Dale Pelletier, 12185 Everton Ave. N., suggested a stop sign be located at the corner of Everton Ave. N. and 122nd St. N. because cars often enter into the oncoming lane when driving too fast around the bend. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Malaski expressed concern about the trail easement between lots 5 and 6 that would connect the cul-de-sac to Outlot A and asked if berming or fencing could be constructed along the easment. Bono said they could consider planting trees to block the trail from the homes. Malaski asked if there was to be lighting on the monument sign. Bono said there was no definite plans yet on what the monument sign would look like but they typically did not have lighting. Malaski thanked the developers for working with the City on the plat and for obtaining the easement for the connection to the sewer. Schumann suggested the City consider options for the low area along 122nd St. N. to alleviate some of the water that collects along the curve. Kleissler said she was concerned about the safety of those who will be driving into and out of the development. She asked why the street was so wide compared to 122nd St. N.. Bono replied that they were trying to get close to City standards and agreed to install a 26 -foot wide road. 122nd St. N. is a 22 -foot wide road in that area. Bailly said she liked the road being constructed down the center of the plat verses along the east side, which would create double frontage lots. The Commission agreed. Peltier asked if the ponds could be made larger and Bono stated that the plat was reviewed by Pete Willenbring, City Water Resource Engineer, and the ponds were found to be sufficient. Planning Commission Meeting March 27, 2003- page 4 Kleissler asked what the depth of the ponds would be and Dwight Harvey said they could be as deep as six feet. Malaski made motion, Bailly seconded, to recommend approval of rezoning to PUD, PUD general plan, and preliminary plat for "Eagle Shores" as recommended by City staff. All Ayes. Motion carried. The Commission stated their concerns about safety issues along 122nd St. N. at the curve and the entrance of the development. Design Standards On March 17, 2003, the Planning Commission had reviewed draft architectural and site design standards for downtown. In reviewing the standards, the Commission expressed a desire to examine additional sign standards. The Community Development Director had provided them with draft design standards for discussion. Planner Lindahl presented slides of commercial and retail areas for the Commission to review and discuss. Adiournment Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to adjourn at 9:40 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission