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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 01.12.23 Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, January 12, 2023 Chair Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. PRESENT: Andress, Arcand, Derr, Granger, Kelly, Kleissler, Petty ABSENT: Lessard STAFF: Rachel Juba, Community Development Director Joe Hinzman, Administrative Intern Oath of Office Planning Commissioners Michael Kelly and Michael Granger recited the Oath of Office. Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of December 8, 2022 Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Derr, to approve the minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of December 8, 2022. Ayes: Andress, Derr, Granger, Kelly, Kleissler, Petty. Abstain: Arcand. Motion carried. Public Hearing: Ordinance Amendments – Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Requirements Staff provided background on the 2020 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit requirements. Two sections were added to the General Permit that requires the passage of two ordinances. The first section requires permit holders to regulate the proper removal and dispo sal of pet waste on permittee owned land. To address this, staff proposed the adoption of Ordinance 2023- 520 related to the proper removal and disposal of animal waste. This ordinance amends sections 10-1, 10-38 and 10-39 of the City Code and requires pet owners to immediately remove their pet’s waste on public and private property not owned by the owner. Additionally, the ordinance lays out proper methods of disposal and classifies violations as petty misdemeanors. The second section requires permit holders to regulate salt storage at commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. To address this, staff proposed the adoption of Ordinance 2023 -521 related to proper salt storage at commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. This ordinance amends section 90-182 of the City Code and requires deicing materials to be stored indoors when possible, or be properly covered if stored outdoors. Additionally, the facility must be in close proximity to where the deicing materials are being used, be located on an impervious surface, and not be located in salt vulnerable areas. Best practices must be implemented to reduce exposure when transferring salt or other deicing materials. Staff January 12, 2023 PC Minutes Page 2 stated that the proposed ordinance would put them in compliance with se ctions 18.5 and 18.6 of the City Code. Additionally, staff hopes these ordinances would help maintain healthy ecosystems and waterways, improve sanitation and reduce runoff pollution. Staff recommends the Commission approves the mentioned City Code amendments and that a public hearing is held. Commissioner Petty asked what ‘permittee owned land area’ means. Hinzman explained that permittee owned land area refers to public property, as the City is the permit holder. Commissioner Petty asked if the dog waste ordinance would apply to private property. Hinzman stated that the ordinance would apply to private property not owned by the pet owner. Juba stated that the city could require pet owners to clean up dog waste on their own property underneath the City Cod e’s nuisance section. Commissioner Petty asked whether the salt storage ordinance would apply to the City of Hugo. Juba stated that the ordinance applies to the City Commissioner Granger asked if there are any companies that would be impacted by the propo sed salt storage ordinance. Juba responded that she was not aware of any companies that have salt storage facilities. Commissioner Kelly asked how these ordinances would be enforced. Juba responded that the animal waste ordinance would be enforced on a complaint basis. Juba stated that the dog waste and salt storage ordinance would be enforced based on routine inspections required by the MS4 General Permit. Chair Kleissler opened the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM No one spoke at the public hearing. Chair Kleissler closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 PM. No further discussion. Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Granger, to approve the pet waste and salt storage MS4 Ordinances. Ayes: Andress, Derr, Granger, Kelly, Kleissler, Petty Abstain: Arcand Motion Carried New Business None. January 12, 2023 PC Minutes Page 3 Old Business: Oneka Commons - Revised Sketch Plan Staff provided an update on the Oneka Commons sketch plan. The developer for the project is Peter Stalland from Knute Development, LLC. The sketch plan was revised, as the Planning Commission did not like changing the land use to allow the apartment at the original proposed location. The property is zoned Central Business with a small portion zoned General Business. The property is guided Mixed-Use with a small potion guided Commercial. The applicant is using approximately 23 acres to create a mixed use development with residential and commercial uses, with the intention to create apartments and commercial businesses. 150 apartment units are proposed, and access to the site would be from Frenchman Road. The developer has not clarified that they are applying for a Planned Unit Development. The development is subject to Downtown Design Guidelines. T he applicant indicated that the building’s design will be consistent with these guidelines by blending the uses together. Common spaces and amenities will be included, as well as pedestrian oriented elements. Landscaping and architectural features will be consistent with Downtown Design Guidelines. Commercial buildings in the development are required to meet Commercial and Industrial Design guidelines. The applicant presented a general commercial building rendering, which appears to mostly align with these guidelines by relating to traditional Main Street or Prairie style architecture and being oriented towards the streets. The apartment building is required to meet the requirements of the Multifamily Design Guidelines. The applicant presented a rendering of the apartment complex. The rendering is three to four stories tall with underground parking and a breezeway. The developer is proposing meandering trails connecting to the Hardwood Creek Regional Trail, and sidewalks have been constructed along both sides of Victor Path. The developer included a proposed park in the sketch plan without any amenities. Entrance to the development would be from a right -in/right-out from Frenchman road which would need to be approved by Washington County. A roundabout is included for easier access to the property. The applicant has indicated regional stormwater management for the site. Sewer and water is available for the site. Staff believes that generally, the sketch plan is on the right track in meeting development guidelines. Staff recommends the Planning Commission provide comments to the applicant on the proposed sketch plan, specifically related to the general layout, building architecture, street access and development phasing. Stalland addressed the Planning Commission. Stalland clarified that the project would develop both the residential and commercial properties, creating uniformity. Stalland states that the phasing of the development will be controlled by the developer. Stalland mentions the development’s massing and how he needs a minimum of 150 apartment units in order for the development to be economically feasible. Stalland notes that the two houses facing the complex will be a story above the traffic driving into the development. Stalland states that the breezeway will act as a plaza. Commissioner Arcand asked if the apartment complex is two buildings, and if the garage is connected to both. Stalland confirmed that to be true. Commissioner Arcand asked if Stalland would have any issue moving the roundabout. Stalland responded that they can be flexible within reason. Commissioner Arcand asked if the road coming out of the roundabout towards Fenway Avenue is included in the project. Stalland responded that it is not. Arcand asked what the County does not like about the right-in right-out. Juba responded that access point was not part of their County Road 8 corridor plan. Commissioner Arcand asked if a right-in right-out on Highway 61 was possible. Stalland January 12, 2023 PC Minutes Page 4 stated that it is not possible. Arcand asked if the architecture would be consistent regarding commercial developments. Stalland responded that companies would have to adapt to the developer’s architectural guidelines. Commissioner Granger asked how the developer manages the common areas. Stalland responded that it was through the common area maintenance requirements. Commissioner Granger asked about grading at the site. Stalland mentioned that grading would not need to be adjusted. Juba stated that the City will have to analyze the groundwater to ensure the correct separation, potentially leading to a raise. Commissioner Petty stated that she appreciates the sketch plan changes and asked if the Planning Commission could receive a concept of what the plaza would look like. Stalland responded that he can do that. Commissioner Kelly asked when a traffic study would be conducted. Juba responded that it would be conducted as the plans are being developed for the Preliminary Plat. Commissioner Kelly stated that he believes the traffic study may cause problems for the developer. Stalland responded that there are already indications that a traffic light will need to be included. Commissioner Kelly stated concerns about traffic congestion in the morning. Stalland responded that the traffic engineers will find a way to resolve this issue. Kelly asked if traffic will backed up in the right-in right-out if there is a red light. Stalland responded that it is a possibility. Chair Kleissler asked about the timing of building the development. Stalland responded that the first phase would ideally start late summer to early fall. Construction would start late fall to early winter. The first 88 units would take around 12-14 months to build. The next phase would begin depending on the shape of the economy. Commercial buildings would take around 6 to 9 months. Chair Kleissler asked if the developer plans on selling the parcels off. Stalland responded that it depends on the buyer and the market. Chair Arcand asked how much of the site would be graded during the first phase. Stalland responded that they would mass grade the entire site. Commissioner Andress asked if there would be any ditch dredging at the south end of the site. Stalland responded that he does not anticipate anything happening. Petty asked why trees are not permitted to be planted in the right of way. Juba responded that the County maintains the right of way and prefers to not deal with new plants. January 12, 2023 PC Minutes Page 5 Old Business: Review and Approve 2023 Goals Juba reviewed the Planning Commission’s 2023 goals set forth at a previous goal setting meeting. Juba mentioned a few staff changes. The Economic Development Authority would also like to discuss zoning language and geographic considerations for high-density apartments. Goals staff added include a goal to evaluate the adoption of a mixed-use zoning district, a goal to consider revisions to residential zoning district regulations, and a goal to evaluate the solar energy system ordinance. Staff would also like the Planning Commission to stay informed on the Highway 61 Visioning Study. Relating to Highway 61, staff would also like the Planning Commission to discuss the area planning for 165th Street and Highway 61. Staff recommends the Planning Commission approves the adoption of their 2023 goals. Commissioner Derr made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Petty, to approve the 2023 Planning Commission goals. All ayes. Motion Carried. Adjournment Commissioner Petty made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Andress, to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 PM. All ayes. Motion Carried. Respectfully Submitted, Joe Hinzman, Administrative Intern