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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.07.11 PC MinutesCall to Order Chairperson Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. PRESENT: Bailly, Kleissler, Malaski, Peltier, Rosenquist, Schumann ABSENT: McRoberts ALSO PRESENT: John Rask, Community Development Kendra Lindahl, Planner Michele Lindau, Planning Commission Secretary Minutes for Planning Commission Meeting ,Tune 27, 2002 Bailly made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the minutes for June 27, 2002 as amended. All Ayes. Motion carried. Thompson CUP The Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Dennis and Ann Thompson for a conditional use permit to construct a 4,500 square foot pole building on their property at 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North. The maximum size of an accessory building is 3,600 on parcels greater than 10 acres in size. Accessory buildings up to 125 percent of the size permitted are allowed by a conditional use permit. The property is 15 acres in size and the proposed pole building would be located to the rear of the parcel and would meet all setbacks. Staff found that the building would be consistent with the character the area, and there were other parcels in this general area with large accessory buildings. Because the building would be 70 feet from the nearest property line, staff found that no screening or buffering would be necessary. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments, so Schumann closed the public hearing. Dennis Thompson said a portion of the building would be used for an office and gym for his children and, should the ordinance be modified, a home-based business. Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2002 - page 2 Rosenquist cautioned that the building be constructed to meet commercial standards should a home-based business be allowed there. Kleissler asked Thompson if he understood that the conditional use permit was only for the construction of the pole building. Thompson said he understood that he would need to apply for a conditional use permit for the business should the ordinance be changed to allow it. Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow a 4,500 square foot pole building at 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North. All Ayes. Motion carried. North Suburban Development - Oneka Lake View South Plat The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of North Suburban Development, 1630 NE Highway 10, Spring Lake Park for a conditional use permit and preliminary plat approval for six twinhome lots on 20.09 acres located south of Oneka Lake Boulevard between Geneva Avenue and Goodview Avenue. Staff recommended denial of the conditional use permit and preliminary plat. Staff found that, because of the wetlands, it would be difficult for the twinhomes to meet the minimum floor area requirement for single family homes, which is 960 feet for single level homes and 1,200 square feet for two level homes, and the lots would have very limited yard space. Staff also found that the development would not have adequate access, and the common driveway would encroach upon the drainage and utility easement. Staff felt the applicant could enjoy a reasonable use of the property by constructing a single-family home on the lot. Schumann opened the public hearing. Leroy Miller, 6129 150th St. N., asked if it was the same developer who did the Oneka Lake View townhomes he lived in. Engineer Ken Gust said the property would be sold to Seth Marshall, 14641 Krypton St., Ramsey, if the plat is approved. Miller said he there was already a lot of traffic on Oneka Lake Boulevard, and the land they were proposing to build the townhomes on was a swamp. Diane LaRock, 6117 1501h St. N., was not in favor of the development because of the access to Oneka Lake Boulevard. LaRock said the Oneka Lake Townhomes had been denied access to Oneka Lake Boulevard because it was determined to be hazardous. A resident at 6137 150`h St. N., said he was not in favor of the development because it would impact the wetland easements and he felt the wetlands should be preserved. Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2002 - page 3 Rosemary Gorence, 6125 150`h St. N., presented the Planning Commission a petition signed by 29 property owners that stated they disapproved of the proposed development. Ken Gust, Engineer, said that when the infrastructure was put in for the Oneka Lake View Townhomes, it was constructed to accommodate the subject property. Residents of the Oneka Lake View Townhomes stated their displeasure with the builder of their homes. There were no other comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Rosenquist said the Commission should follow staff's recommendation to deny the application. Peltier said she felt it was no place to build a home. Malaski was concerned with traffic issues and whether the common drive would accommodate fire and emergency vehicles. Kleissler agreed that they should follow staff's recommendation. She said that, should Oneka Lake Boulevard be widened, the homes would be too close to the road. Schumann said there would be too much impervious surface, and development should be consistent with the single family housing on the south side of Oneka Lake Boulevard. Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded, to recommend denial of the conditional use permit and preliminary plat for Oneka Lake View South. All Ayes. Motion carried. Lakeview Hugo LLP — Legacy Plat The Commission held a public hearing to consider the application of Lakeview Hugo, LLP, 3500 Willow Lake Boulevard, Vadnais Heights, to rezone to PUD, approval of a PUD general plan and approval of a preliminary plat to be known as "Legacy" for property located east of Elmcrest Avenue, west of Fenway Boulevard, north of 130`h Street and south of 1401h Street. The development team consists of Len Pratt, John Peterson, and Derek Passe, who were in attendance at the meeting to answer questions from the Commission. Approval of the preliminary plat would allow the creation of 52 single-family detached home lots and three outlots on the 102 -acre site. The development would provide two outlots proposed for a City park and common open space, and an outlot for a future phase of development. The existing home on the site would be incorporated into the first phase of construction. The applicant requested approval of a rezoning from R -3/R-1 to PUD in order to provide smaller lots east of Clearwater Creek. Staff found it would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2002 - page 4 and met the intent of the PUD zoning district by providing integrated lifestyles and life cycle housing, and preserving the natural features of the property. The developer would provide new public streets to serve the proposed homes. The developer would extend the public street from the Centex development on the east and would wind the public street through the development. City staff (including the City Engineer and Fire Chief) had reviewed the proposed one-way streets and were recommending some minor revisions. Staff found the development also exceeded the minimum parking requirements. The developer requested 6 -foot garage side yard setbacks where 10 feet is normally required. The 10 -foot side yard setback would be retained on the living area side of the homes. The reduced setback would allow the developer provide smaller yard areas in the two blocks adjacent to the Centex development. The homes on these lots would be part of a homeowners association that would maintain the yard areas. The homes would provide a transition from the adjacent townhomes on the east and south to the larger single family detached home lots in the western portion of this development. The City had identified the need for a trail along the main street through this project. The developer proposed to construct an 8 -foot trail to provide access through this site to the proposed City park. Staff recommended the developer provide a trail on the north side of the entry drive between the Centex development and the first north/south cul de sac. The City -owned Clearwater Creek Park is adjacent to this property --directly northeast of this initial phase. This park would provide most of the recreational need of the residents in this area, but the developer has also proposed to provide Outlot A as an active City park. The Park Commission reviewed the plat at their July 10, 2002 and requested a trail and road extend into the City Park. Schumann opened the public hearing. Dennis Thompson, 13755 Elmcrest Avenue North, was concerned about the shared driveway. Thompson said it was a quiet road and was concerned it would turn into a short cut to the west. John Peterson said they could put a chain across it that would allow emergency vehicles to drive through it. There were no other comments so Schumann closed the public hearing. Malaski made motion, Kleissler seconded, to recommend approval of the ordinance approving the rezoning to PUD, and approving the resolutions approving the findings of fact for rezoning, PUD general plan, and preliminary plat, adding that conditions be added requiring an extension of the cul-de-sac and trail to the City park, an easement for a future trail along Clearwater Creek, and the shared driveway have adequate Class 5 rock and a breakaway gate approved by the Fire Department. All Ayes. Motion carried. Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 2002 - page 5 Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (Premature Subdivisions) The Commission held a public hearing to consider an Adequate Public Facilities ordinance for inclusion in the City's Comprehensive Land Use Regulations. The ordinance would help prevent the premature subdivision of land by preventing subdivisions that do not provide adequate infrastructure and in instances where the CIP does not provide the needed improvements within the necessary timeframe. The ordinance would only apply to subdivision applications and not to existing lots of record. Schumann opened the public hearing. There were no comments and Schumann closed the public hearing. Schumann made motion, Peltier seconded to recommend approval of the Adequate Public Facilities ordinance. All Ayes. Motion carried. Transfer of Development Rights The Community Development Director updated the Planning Commission on the Transfer of Development Rights Committee. He said the Council would be talking about the formation and goals of the Committee at the City Council meeting on July 15 and would be inquiring about Commission members interested in serving on the Committee. Rosenquist, Schumann, and Malaski stated their interest and the Community Development Director said he would forward it to the Council. Adiournment Malaski made motion, Peltier seconded to adjourn at 8:50 pm. All Ayes. Motion carried. Michele Lindau, Secretary Planning Commission