HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018.04.12 PC MinutesMinutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, April 12, 2018
Commissioner Arcand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Luchsinger, Tjernlund.
ABSENT: Kleissler, Lessard.
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner
Rachel Leitz, Community Development Assistant
Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 8, 2018
Commissioner Tjernlund made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Luchsinger, to approve minutes for the
meeting of March 8, 2018.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Weston Estates Preliminary Plat & Final Plat
Leitz described that applicant is seeking approval of a preliminary plat and final plat for a site generally located
east of TH 61 and south of 165th Street N. to allow for the alteration of ten parcels to become four parcels. The
applicant is not proposing development of the property, but the modification to move property lines and
combine parcels within this area to reduce non -conformities and the number of total parcels. Leitz described
the existing parcels and how they do not meet all of the lot size or setback requirements of the Future Urban
Service (FUS) zoning district. She stated the proposed plat reduces the non -conformities of each property and it
was in staff's opinion that the proposed plat is more in conformity with the FUS zoning district standards than
existing conditions. Leitz then further discussed streets/access, drainage/grading, wetlands/floodplain, utilities,
and park dedication. She stated that at the time of development, those items would have to be further analyzed.
Leitz concluded by saying that is in staff's opinion that the proposed plat is reducing existing non -conformities
and is a good way to attain greater compliance of the FUS zoning district standards. Staff recommended the
Planning Commission open the public hearing to hear public comment and staff recommended approval of the
preliminary and final plat with the conditions listed in the resolution.
Commission Arcand opened the public hearing at 7:18 pm.
Doug Halver, 3701 St. Regis Drive White Bear Lake, approached the podium. He inquired as to the right-of-
way dedication and future dedication needs on highway 61.
Juba stated that the proposed plat dedicated the current right-of-way needs for highway 61, but at the time of
development, the City will request an additional 39 feet of right-of-way for the future expansion of the highway.
Rick Mallinger, 5816 165th Street, approached the podium. He inquired as to when city utilities are planned to
be installed on 165th Street and also asked about further information on the medium density residential
classification.
Juba stated that city utilities are generally installed at the time of development so there is no exact timeline for
the installation of utilities. Juba then described that the land use plan is what the future of the City looks like
and stated that at the time utilities are provided, a medium density property could be developed at 3-6 units per
acre.
Commission Arcand closed the public hearing at 7:24 pm.
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The Commission agreed that although the properties still do not meet the lot regulations in the FUS zoning
district, the proposed changes would more align the properties with those requirements.
Commissioner Tjernlund motioned, Commissioner Luchsinger seconded to approve the preliminary plat and
final plat for Weston Estates subject to the conditions listed in the resolution.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Commissioner Tjernlund made a motion, Commissioner Derr seconded, to adjourn at 7:29 pm.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Leitz