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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC 06-05-2002 ~-- ------- MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION I WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5,2002 7:30 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL I CALL TO ORDER Chair Sand called tbe meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present were Chair David Sand, Commissioners Ken Bezdicek, Teni Duchenes, Thcrese Galatowitsch, Brad Lemberg, Megan Ricke, and Clayton Zimmerman. Absent: None. Also present werc Councilmember Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmember Lois Rem, City Plarmer Aaron Parrish, City Engineer Nick Landwer, and Recording Secretary Katbleen Altman. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 1,2002. I Commissioner Zimmerman requested the following changes/revisions: Page 2, third paragraph, change Hanson to Tolson, Page 2, eighth paragraph, should read: "Chair Sand asked if the City Engineer had been out to the site". Page 3, second paragraph from the bottom, second sentence sbould read: "He noted the Planning Commission could not act on repIatting until Council addressed the vacating of Femwood". Pagc 5, third paragraph, second sentence should read: "He statcd it was not necessary to combine all of the their lots into...". Page 6, fourth paragraph, change Elker to Oelker. Page 7, fifth paragraph, change Elker to Oelker. Commissioner Lemberg moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to approve tbe May 1, 2002 minutes as alnended. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). CASE #02-09 - MINOR SUBDIVISON - JOHN AND LIZ MODESETTE, 3743 NEW BRIGHTON ROAD - PUBLIC HEARING Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m, Staffreviewed their report dated May 23, 2002. Staffrecommended approval of the request based on the findings therein. Commissioner Zimmennan stated the future land use plan talked about half neighborhood business and half residential. He asked if that plan was talking about this I lot or the general area. Mr. PatTish replied the Cllrrent single-family lot that would be created would be low density residential and the parcel fronting Cleveland Avenue would be ncighborhood business district. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 2 Commissioner Zilmnerman inquired about the electrical power in the fi-ont yard of parcel B. Mr. Parrish stated that lot had a future land designation of ncighborhood business. However, it was currently zoned single family residential. He stated the powcr company had a utility easement for that power line. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if Lot B would bc a developable lot. Mr. Parrish stated that power line ran along Cleveland Avenue and it was a deep lot, wbich would allow faT a home and dIiveway. Commissioner Duchenes asked how the division line matched up to the south lot. Mr. Parrish rcplied it would be close. Elizabeth Modesette, 3743 New Brighton Road, replied the lot line would match the south lot line. She stated she had prepared a worse case analysis with the wetland and utility concems if the Commission wanted to see it. There were no comments against the minor subdivision. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmemlan, to recommend approval of Planning Case #02-03, 3743 Kew Brighton Road, Minor Subdivision, John and Liz Modesette with the following conditions: 1. The application is able to meet the minimum requirements of Chapter 11 of City Code for the minor subdivision of property; 2. Providing a 12-foot drainagc and utility easement on the COlmnon lot line and 5- foot drainage and utility easements on the east/west lot lincs. " Rccording of the minor subdivision with Ra111sey County within sixty days of ~. approval from the City Council; a1Id 4, Following recording with Ramsey COlll1ty, the applicant will provide evidenee of recording to the City of Arden Hills. 5. Payment of thc appropriate park dedication fee as determined by an independent appraisal providcd by the applicant. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). CASE #02-10 - SITE PLAN REVIEW/AMENDMENT, BETHEL COLLEGE, 3900 BETHEL AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING Staff reviewed their May 24, 2002 report and recommended approval of the site plan amendment as presented. Chair Sand inquired about the doors on the conccssion stand building. Bruce Kunkel, Bethel CollegeVice President, stated the doors were not changing, except for the location. Chair Sand inquired about the press box. Bruce Kunkel explained how the press box would look. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 3 Chair Sand asked if the building height was within City Ordinance. Mr. PalTIsh I confirmed it was, Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if restroom facilities would be addcd in the future, Bruce Kunkel stated there would not be restrooms added to this building, but there would be portable rest facilities available. Chair Sand asked what the future building reference was on the plans. Bruce Kunkel stated he believed that might be the future restroom enclosure. Mr. Parrish replied one of the original conditions requested by Council was to have a rcstroom cnclosure, Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. There were no comments made at the Public Hearing. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Commissioner Lemberg moved, seconded by Commissioner Ricke, to approve Planning Case 02-l0, Bethel College, 3900 Bethel A venue, Site Plan Review/Amendment as presented. I The motion carried unanimously (7-0), PLANNING CASE 02-11 : SETBACK VARIANCE - TERRY DRAGICH, 1838 BECKMAN AVENUE - PUBLIC HEARING Staff reviewed their February 27,2002 report. Staff reviewed the five findings necessary for a variance. Staff recommended approval of a rcduced rear yard setback of 22 feet, where 30 fect was required, Commissioner Zimmerman asked if there was a variance granted for the prcvious addition. Mr. Parrish replied a previous building inspector had approved the addition for a previous owner. Hc stated he did not know if a VariallCe had been granted or not. Terry Dragich, 1838 Beckman Avenue, stated his father-in-law had built the addition and he had purchased the property hom him. He explained what he knew about the history of the building or the addition and stated a building permit had been issued for the addition, but he was not sure if a variance had been approved or not. Chair Salld asked if they would be going any closer to the lot line than the other end of the home. Mr. Dragich replied this proposal would not be any closer to the lot line than the addition. I Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 8:06 p.m. There were no comments at the Public Hearing. Chair Sand closed the public bearing at 8:07 p.m. ----------- ---- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 4 , Commissioner Zimmerman asked what type of a foundation they were proposing. Mr. Dragich stated there would be footings, which would save a large oak tree on the property. Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to approvc Plmming Case 02-11, Terry Dragich, 1838 Beckman A venue, Setback Variance based on staffs recommendations and findings as presentcd. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS PLANNING CASE #02-08 - PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW - GUIDANT CORPORATION, 4100 HAMLINE A VENUE NORTH Chair Sand stated the applicant had withdrawn their application and that this item had been pulled from the agenda. PLANNING CASE #02-13 - CONCEPT PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, CUB FOODS/OPPIDAN INVESTMENTS, 3715 LEXINGTON AVENUE Staff reviewed their report dated May 28, 2002 and asked for comments relative to thc I plan, Commissioner Zimmennan asked if they were prepared to issue a liquor license. Mr. Parrish replied there was a liquor license available and this was an issue thc City Council would deal with. Commissioner Zimmerman asked about the rail line. Mr, Panish stated applicant would nced to work with the rail owners to have the easement vacated. This was a private easement and would not have a follow the City vacation processes, Commissioner Ricke askcd how much of the square footage was going to be retail and how much was warehouse. Mr. Parrish stated he did not havc these numbers, but that the applicant may be able to provide a breakdown. Chair Sand stated he would like to see more green space along Lexington Avenue, either by reducing parking or adding more landscaping along Lexington Avenue. He stated without a planting or landscaping plan it was hard to know what this site would look like from Lexington Avenue. Mr. Parrish replied a landscape plan would be submitted in the future. He requestcd the signage be reduced also. He requested having a different material at the doorway entrances that would break up the cut-stone. He recommended the "low priced leader" sign be removed. , Commissioner Ricke stated she also had the same concerns as Chair Sand with respect to the amount of signage and the lack of greenspace. Commissioner Galatowitseh stated she would also like to see more greenspace. - ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 5 Commissioner Zimmerman asked how this Cub compared to other Cubs in the area. Mr. . Parrish replied he understood this Cub Foods was more like a "Cubette", It was not as large as the other Cnb Foods in the area. Paul Tucci, Oppidan Investment, gave all overview of the proposal. He indicated they would take into consideration the Commissioners' recommendations regarding lalldscaping, He stated they would screen the headlights facing Lexington Avenue by possibly adding berming along Lexington Avenue. Commissioner Zimmernlan requested the Commissioners receive the number of parking stalls versus the amount of retail space. He stated he wallted to make ensure there was sufficient parking available at peak times, COlmnissioner Duchenes suggested moving some of the parking spaces to the back and creating more green space in the front. Commissioner Bezdicek asked if they had an agreement with Shannon Square. Mr. Tucci stated they were working with Shannon Square on an agreement. Commissioner Bezdicek asked if there would be any problcms with parking issues in Shannon Square. Mr. Parrish replied he did not believe there would be any issues with respect to parking. I Commissioner Zimmerman asked what was the retail versus warehouse space. Mr. Tucci replied he estimated about 11,000 to 13,000 square feet of warehouse area, the balance of it being retail. Commissioner Bezdieek expressed concem about the increase of traffic on Lexington Avenue. Mr. Tucci replied the traffic engineers would evalnate this. There was no traffic report yet, but there would be a traffic report when the final application was submitted. Commissioner DLlchencs requested the traffic patterns be designed so the customers use Grey Fox Road as an access point. Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the gas station was staying. Mr. Tucci replicd as far as he knew they were. Commissioner Bezdicek expressed concern about thc close proximity of the railroad track. Mr. Tucci replied they would need to look at this on their traffic study and how it would impact the development. Chair Sand asked if they had considered a truck tum around in the green space behind Shalmon Square instead of having the trucks get to Grey Fox Road by driving past the front of the store. Mr. Tucci replied that could be a possibility. , Chair Sand inquired about the signage issues. Mr. Tucci replied they intended to share signage with Shannon Square to list some of their tenants also. He stated they were aware of the City's height limit of 16 feet on signs. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 6 Chair Sand asked if the canopy or awning could be extended all of the way along the . middle of the building. He asked for something more creative and with more detail, rather than having a flat wall between the two canopies. He requested tbe "Low Priced Leader" sign be removed. Commissioner Ricke concurred. Commissioner Zimmerman also supported the suggestion of a canopy or awning. Commissioner Galatowitseh stated she believed this building was an improvement over the previous Cub Food buildings. Commissioner Zimmennan asked they take into consideration if there was a greenhouse in the parking lot in the spring and the shortage of the parking spaces ifthis occurred. Chair Sand requested the next proposal show the lighting plan. Commissioner Zimmennan inquired about snow removal and where the snow would be placed. Mr. Tucci replied the snow would all be pushed to the back ofthe devclopment. Mr. Tucci stated with respect to the liquor license, there was a City Ordinance that a liquor license could not be issued within 500 feet of a Church or school, but in this case, the Church was located in Shoreview, so it would not apply to this development. He indicated they were planning on having a liquor store on the premises. I Chair Sand asked what tbeir timing was for the development. Mr. Tucci replied they would like to start demolition this fall. Chair Sand asked if there was any thought as a part of a community gesture to relocate tbe balling cages within the City. Mr. Tucci replied be believed the existing owner was thinking about relocating them, but hc was not sure where they were going to be located. Chair Sand recessed the meeting at 9:17 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:23 p.m. PLANNING CASE #02-04, CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS Staff reviewed their report dated May 16, 2002 and recommended the Commission hold a public hearing in July alld make recommendations to the City Council. Commissioner Lemberg expressed concern about the 28-foot street width versus the 32- foot street width due to the inability of emergency vehicles having sufficient access, Councilmember Aplikowski replied the COlillCil had discussed this in depth. She indicated many of the streets were currently 28-foot streets and operated as 28-foot streets. She stated these streets were labeled as ncighborhood stTeets, but a collcctor street would be wider. She indicated many of the City streets were 28-foot streets, -. Chair Sand asked if there was any preferred curbing style. Mr. Parrish replied the Ordinance did not specify the curbing style, only that concrete curb and gntter were required. Commissioner Zimmerman recommended the City have a design standard for curbing. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 7 . Commissioner Duchenes stated because this was a Subdivision Ordinance, thcse standards would apply principally to new developments and would not necessarily affect existing developments, so they could add a design standard for curbing. The Commission recommended a public healing be held with clarifications on page ll-S and 11-9, PLANNING CASE #02-12, CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Staff reviewed thcir report dated May 2S, 2002 and asked for comments to determine if the Intemational Property Maintenance Code was the appropriate course of action for establishing a property maintenance code. Commissioner Zimmennan asked if this was a subscription service. Mr. Parrish replied on an annual basis code changes were voted on and an updated document would come out on average evcry two years, Commissioner Ricke moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmemlan, to extend the meeting past IO:OO p.m. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). . Commissioner Ricke expresscd concern about the oppressiveness of this proposed Code, especially with respect to weeds in wooded areas and grasses in natural areas. She requested some more time to review the materials. The Commission recommended tabling this for further information. REPORTS A. Planning Commissioners Commissioner Galatowitsch stated shc would be resigning her position on the Planning Commission at the end of June because she was moving out of the City. Chair Sand and Councilmember Aplikowski thanked Commissioner Galatowitsch for all of her hard work on the Planning Commission. B. Staff Mr. Parrish updated the Commission on the TCAAP issues and the 2030 blueprint. C. CounciImember . Councilmember Aplikowski updated the Commission on the decisions made at the last Council meeting, ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 5, 2002 8 ADJOURNMENT . Commissioner Lemberg moved, seconded by Commissioner Galatowitsch to adjourn the meeting at 10:29 p.m. Thc motion carricd unanimously (7-0). - .