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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 07.14.22 Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, July 14, 2022 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Arcand, Derr, Kleissler, Petty, Lessard STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of May 26, 2022 Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand to approve minutes for the meeting of May 26, 2022. Ayes: Arcand, Derr, Kleissler, Petty Abstain: Lessard Motion carried. Public Hearing: Integrity Land Development, Inc. Preliminary Plat for a residential development to be known as “Goodview Estates” for property located at 13452 Goodview Avenue North Staff provided a background on the request submitted by Integrity Land Development for preliminary plat approval for 58 lots and 2 lots on approximately 70 acres with 36.7 buildable acres. The outlots within the plat contain stormwater ponds and wetlands. The net density of the project is 1.6 units per acre. Road connections will be made to the stub streets to the north, Goodview Avenue, and connection to the south for future development. The proposed single family lots comply with the Single Family Detached Residential (R-3) zoning district ordinance standards. This includes the 10,400 square foot lot size and 80 foot lot width minimums. The density, setbacks, building height, and landscaping requirements are also met. The lighting plan has not been submitted but staff will continue to work with the applicant. Access will occur from Goodview Avenue and two stub streets located off of 135th in Birch Tree Ponds. The applicant has provided right-of-way along Goodview Avenue and trail easement to accommodate a future trail along the west side of Goodview Avenue, consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant will also pay escro to cover the future costs of the trail and conversion of Goodview Avenue to an urban section along their property. The applicant is proposed to pay the park dedicate fee for the development. The park dedication fee is $3,400 per lot for a total of $197,200.00. The fee will be paid as part of the development agreement with the final plat. The developer is also planning to construct a gravel trail with asphalt entrys meandering through the development. July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 2 The development is proposing to use stormwater re-use. The Technical and Evaluation Panel will be issuing a notice of decision on the drainage and grading plans. Watermain and sanitary sewer is proposed to be extended south from Birch Tree Ponds. Staff found that the development was consistent with comprehensive land use regulations, the subdivision regulations, and met the criteria necessary to approve a rezoning of the property. Staff recommended the Planning Commission open the public hearing and hear public comment. Staff recommended approval of the rezoning and preliminary plat, subject to the findings in the resolution. Commissioner Arcand asked about Goodview Avenue and the escrow. Juba explained that the escrow would be collected that would pay for a future upgrade including curb and gutter and a trail by the linear foot. Chair Kleissler Chair Kleissler invited the applicant to address the Commission. Todd Ganz, President of Integrity Land Development, introduced himself and asked for questions. Commissioner Arcand asked if the development was separated due to wetlands. Ganz explained that the TEP looked at an east west connect and recommended not follow the old road bed but keep it as a wetland. Commissioner Arcand asked about the three ponds and if all of those ponds would be used for irrigation. Ganz stated that two of the ponds are, the west pond and east pond, and that the north pond is just a catch storm pond. Ganz shared that he hoped to stock the ponds for fishing. He also shared information about the soil borings. He estimated that the land will be raised on the west side 10 feet and 6 feet on the east side to make the sewer connections work. Juba clarified that the outlot with the trail on it will be city-owned. Commissioner Petty asked if the homes will be walk-out villas and what the builders will be. Ganz stated that he has two builders now that are looking to do full walk-outs with different homes. He talked about establishing rules with the builders for homes. Commissioner Arcand asked if the price point of the homes is known at this time. Ganz shared that the average home price will be $750,000, made comparisons to Adelaide Landing, and stated that the homes will be in the Mahtomedi School District. Chair Kleissler opened the public hearing at 7:22pm. Dan Sittler, 6110 135th Street, asked three questions. One was about the one exit onto 135th street for the new homes on the west side of the development. He was concerned about everyone funneling through the neighborhood. His second concern was about construction traffic, based on experience with Adelaide Landing. Hi third concern was that 135th street was built 30 years ago and is in marginal shape and will need to be fixed after construction. July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 3 Jay Manke, 13514 Goodview Avenue N, showed where his property was and said that he had 500’ that was affected and that he was concerned about how close the homes will be. He stated that he is also concerned about elevations and where the water will go. He also asked for a buffer of trees and reminded that Goodview Avenue is brand new. Jaclyn Zakrzewski, 6105 135th Street, said that she lives on one of the stub streets and is concerned about the traffic coming through. She said that the traffic flow is very fast compared to 30 years ago and was told that there wouldn’t be homes behind her due to the wetlands. She said that she always has a sump pump going and has drainage issues in her back yard. She said she is concerned with water, the basements, and the elevation of the new road connection. Jordan Fry, 6035 135th Street North, stated that he is concerned about traffic and the condition of 135th Street. He asked about the culvert and the amount of water in it and his yard. Jodie Heeman, 13327 Goodview Avenue North, asked if the trees along Goodview will remain. She stated that she was concerned about future responsibility for Goodview Avenue construction and traffic noise and safety. Barb Connolly, 13475 Goodview Avenue North, shared that she is concerned about Goodview Avenue speeding and wanted to know about future development of Goodview Avenue. Ray Bahm, 6310 132nd Street, expressed that he is concerned about traffic on Goodview Avenue and 132nd Street. He reported issues with speeding. Becky Hagle, 13292 Goodview Avenue North said that she has talked with the City and Sheriff’s Department about speeding on Goodview Avenue and would like to see the results of the traffic counts were. Craig Paulson, 13427 Goodview Avenue North stated that he didn’t know how the new access will handle traffic. He reported speeding instances that he has witnessed. Lauren Stacken, 5915 135th Street, reported enjoying the nature behind her property and concerns about the traffic, Ann, 5965 135th Street North, reported wildlife sightings on the property and expressed concerns about fast traffic and asked about construction damage on Goodview Avenue. Michael Menne, 13403 Fondant Avenue, asked the developer to comment on the trees that would be clear cut and a buffer. He recommended to Commission that comments on traffic be addressed with a traffic survey. July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 4 Juba addressed the technical concerns and questions. She clarified where the development was in relation to the other properties. Juba showed where the wetlands were and confirmed the limitations they had on potential road connections. Juba shared information about traffic construction requirements and that the Birch Tree Ponds neighborhood is on the City’s Street Improvement CIP and that there will be a neighborhood meeting in the near future. She said that the City Engineer is comfortable with the amount of traffic that will be on 135th Street and Goodview Avenue but will pass on concerns of speeding to the Sherriff’s Department. She confirmed that work is continuing on the drainage and grading plans and that the development is not allowed to impact drainage on adjacent properties. She shared information on the City’s low floor elevation requirements. Staff is working with the developer on grading to allow for trees on the north side to remain as a buffer. The developer is required to keep the streets in a good condition. Juba confirmed that development occurs as property owners choose to sell their property. She noted that the developer is not asking for flexibility from the zoning ordinance and since they are meeting all requirement, the City must approve their project. Juba confirmed that Goodview Avenue will be improved with development but that state law prohibits the City from requiring the developer to improve streets that is not adjacent to their property. Todd Ganz discussed the trees on the property, shared an interest in keeping as many as possible, and identified locations where they will remain. He discussed the existing and planned stormwater management and also said that the builders he is working with are requesting a fence along the north property line. Commissioner Arcand asked about the swales and the drain tile in the new yards. Ganz confirmed that those will go to the ponds. Jordan Fry, 6035 135th Street North ,asked about the creek and if it goes to the north pond. Ganz showed where it is and said that it will continue to go into the north pond and then also to the other ponds. There was back and forth from the audience on how portions of project will drain. Commissioner Lessard asked for more information on the fence. Ganz showed where it is planned to go. Anne Manke, 13514 Goodview Avenue, asked if the fence was negotiable and asked for trees. Jaclyn Zakrzewski, 6105 135th Street North, asked for clarification on the land being up and the position of the houses and the fence. Ganz discussed that the levels of the back yards will be the same and commented on the location of the fence and swale. Jay Manke, 13514 Goodview Avenue, asked about the number of levels. Ganz clarified that it will be a combination of 1 and 2 story walk-outs. July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 5 Barb Connelly, 13475 Goodview Avenue North, shared that he has been here since 1966 and about the changes she has seen. She thanked the Planning Commission for taking the time to listen to the concerns. Ganz clarified where and when construction traffic will happen and that the majority of it will be off of Goodview Avenue. Paul John Heeman, 13327 Goodview Avenue, asked about the timeline. Todd Ganz said that depending on approvals they plan to be 75% done by November. Commissioner Arcand asked when the buildout will be done. Ganz said that the builders anticipate all of the homes to be done in 3-4 years. Jay Manke asked for clarification on construction traffic on the old driveway near his home. Todd Ganz said that the existing driveway will be used for two weeks and then the new street. Ray Bahm told the developer to keep trucks off of 132nd Street. Jodie Heeman asked how many homes are going in on Goodview Avenue. Juba stated that it is 28 homes on the east side. Chair Kleissler closed the public hearing at 8:23pm. Commissioner Lessard confirmed that they heard concerns around traffic and construction restrictions and that those should be passed on to the Sherriff’s Department. Commissioner Derr expressed that he understands that it is a challenging lot but that the builder has done good job working with the land available. Commissioner Derr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Petty to approve the preliminary plat subject to the terms and conditions listed for Goodview Estates. All ayes. Motion carried. Old Business Juba gave an update on the Future Central Business zoning district neighborhood meeting on June 9th, 2022. Discussion topics included how do they feel about the zoning, what they would like to see happen, and what is desire of the neighborhood. The neighborhood was unaware of the zoning of their property and was clear that they do not want commercial uses in the area. The Premiere Bank sketch plan applicant did talk at the neighborhood meeting and there were mixed feelings about their July 14, 2022 PC Minutes Page 6 plan. Some members in the neighborhood stated they wanted to be zoned residential. Juba has not seen revisions from Premier Bank at this time and they are still considering their application. Adjournment Commissioner Petty made a motion, Commissioner Arcand seconded, to adjourn at 8:38pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner