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City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />March 9, 2016 <br />Motion by Council Member Paar, seconded by Council Member King to Approve <br />Extension of Franchise Fee Implementation for Connexus Energy From April 1 to May 1, <br />2016 as Requested. All in favor. Motion carried. <br /> <br />Mayor Wilharber desired to extend the City’s gratitude to Dario Lawn Service for completing the <br />City’s seasonal contract due to Goetz Landscaping’s Bankruptcy. <br /> <br /> <br />3.Review Concept Plan from AHMC for Apartment Building on Waterworks Site <br /> <br />Administrator Ericson stated that Mr. Bill Lentch, President, Partnership Investment Group, <br />LLC, Mr. Brett Larson, Messerli & Kramer and Ms. Carey Osborn from Augusta Housing <br />Management Company (AHMC) appeared before the Planning & Zoning Commission at their <br />last meeting to discuss a concept plan for a four (4) story, flat roofed, 108 unit apartment <br />building to be constructed on the old Waterworks site (7281 Main Street) and 7265 Main Street. <br /> <br />Mr. Lentch addressed Council and reviewed the concept plans. Mr. Lentch stated that the <br />current owner of the property, Mr. & Mrs. Richard DeFoe would be retaining two (2) acres of the <br />property along with their home and driveway access from Main Street. Mr. Lentch also stated <br />that they have had meetings with Staff and other governmental agencies including Rice Creek <br />Watershed District (RCWD) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Mr. <br />Lentch stated that the property is very unique due to its location: lake views; water access; <br />zoning and zoning requirements; floodplain/elevations; entrance/exit to the property and removal <br />of the existing Waterwork building. Mr. Lentch reported that Augusta Housing is requesting a <br />rezone, comprehensive plan amendment, lot combination/lot split and City Code amendments <br />associated with density requirements and height requirements. <br /> <br />Council Member King questioned roadway requirements that Anoka County Highway <br />Department may place on the development such as turn lane(s)/bypass lane(s), separated <br />entrance/exit(s), etc. Mr. Lentch stated that he has had very brief conversations with Anoka <br />County regarding the redevelopment of the property, but believes that one (shared driveway <br />exists for the properties and one (1) individual driveway for the existing home so there may not <br />be a problem. Mr. Lentch also stated that there would be above (119 spaces) and below ground, <br />heated parking (101) on the site. <br /> <br />Mr. Brett Larson, Messerli & Kramer, introduced himself to Council and stated that he is Legal <br />Counsel for AHMC and that he also attended the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Mr. <br />Larson stated that during the meeting with RCWD and DNR it was determined that the City of <br />Centerville did not adopt DNR regulations so it is the City’s Code that will govern the <br />development of the property. Mr. Larson stated that the property is currently zone R3 however <br />their proposed building with exceed the City’s zoning density requirements and the City’s <br />Zoning Code regarding height restrictions of 35’ versus the height of the building that AHMC is <br />proposing at 45’. Mr. Larson stated that the DNR would only regulate the docks that may be <br />installed at the location. <br /> <br />Council Member Fehrenbacher questioned references made about the City of Lino Lakes <br />providing fire services due to the lack of equipment provided by Centennial Fire District. <br />Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />