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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
March 1, 2011
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regularly
meeting on March 1, 2011, at 6:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Chairperson Darrin Mosher
Commissioner Eric Larson
Commissioner Thomas Wood
Commissioner Jim Wekseth
ABSENT:
Commissioner Olaf Lee
Commissioner James Flint
Commissioner Matthew Montain
STAFF:
Administrator Dallas Larson
OTHERS PRESENT:
Council Member D Love
I. CALL TO ORDER.
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Wood.
1.Roll Call
II.PUBLIC INPUT/HEARING
1. Proposed amendment to Chapter 156, Section 156.025(R-3 Zoning District~High-
Density Multi-Family Residential District)
2.Proposed ordinance amendment-City Code Chapter 156, Section 156.030 (B-1
Commercial Zoning District- Interim Uses.
The Commission opened the public hearing to consider the proposed changes to City
Code, Chapter 156, Sections 156.025 & Chapter 156, Section 156.030. No one was present
to comment on the hearing matters.
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to close the
public hearing regarding the proposed changes to Chapter 156, Sections 156.025 and
156.030. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
III.OLD BUSINESS
.
1.Comprehensive Plan-zoning issues-Proposed code amendments to facilitate
changes to zoning as guided by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
a.Amend Chapter 156, adding Section 156.025 (adding new R-3 Zoning
District.
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Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Wekseth to approve the
prepared findings and recommendation for Council adoption of proposed changes to
Chapter 156, Sections 156.025. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
b.Amend Chapter 156, Section 156.030 (Interim Uses in B-1 Zone)
Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve the
prepared findings and recommendation for Council adoption of proposed changes to
Chapter 156, Sections 156.030. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
2.Update zoning to correspond with the Comprehensive Plan.
a. R1 Changeto R-2
b. R-2 Change to R-3
c. R-2A Change to R-3
d. R-2 Change to M-2
e. I-1 Change to B-1
The Commission reviewed the list of properties that will need to be rezoned to conform to
the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. It was pointed out that the multi-family area known as
Willow Glenn should be included in the areas that are rezoned to R-3.
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to approve to
call for public hearing to be held on May 3, 2011 on the rezonings required to make
the properties in the areas identified comply with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. All
in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
IV.NEW BUSINESS.
1. Metropolitan Transit Parking Facility proposed for Lino Lakes.
City Administrator Larson reviewed preliminary plans of Metropolitan Transit for a 300
st
car park and ride facility in Lino Lakes immediately east of 21 Avenue and north of Main
Street. The Commission discussed traffic and access issues that will need to be addressed.
V.DISCUSSION ITEMS
Dallas Larson reminded Planning & Zoning Commission to take on-line land use basics
training offered by the League of Minnesota Cities. All present agreed to take the training.
VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Wekseth to approve
minutes from the February 1, 2011, meeting. All in favor. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
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VI. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Larson to adjourn the
meeting at 7:42 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously.
Transcribed by:
Dallas Larson, Administrator
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CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission is tasked to fulfill the goals of the
Centerville 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Whereas, that Comprehensive Plan guided certain areas to be repurposed for high
density residential uses.
Whereas, the City Code, Chapter 156, Zoning does not contain an appropriate
zoning district to implement the desired high density zoning.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission proposes a new R-3 High-
Density Multi-Family zoning district to accomplish the desired zoning densities.
Whereas, on March 1, 2011, the Commission held a public hearing to consider
proposed changes to City Code, Chapter 156, adding a new Section 156.025 with
appropriate regulations to implement the desired high density housing. As a result of that
hearing the Commission makes the following findings of fact.
Implementation of the high density areas of the city can best be accomplished by
establishing a new R-3 zoning district in keeping with the guidance set forth in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Based on these findings, the Commission proposes the attached amendments to
Chapter 156 of the Centerville Code. The Commission recommends that the City Council
adopt these findings and amendments to Chapter 156, adding a new section 156.025.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission is tasked to fulfill the goals of the
Centerville Comprehensive Plan.
Whereas, that Comprehensive Plan guided certain industrial zoned areas to be
repurposed for commercial uses. (Hereinafter, “repurposed area.”)
Whereas, prior to the formation of that Comprehensive Plan, the City created a
tax increment financing district (hereinafter, “TIF district”) which successfully attracted
businesses to locate in the repurposed area.
Whereas, the existing and conforming businesses in the repurposed area
(hereinafter, “businesses”) desire to build upon their investments and goodwill.
Whereas, on March 1 2011, the Commission held a public hearing to discuss
changes to the repurposed area and Chapter 156.030 of the Centerville Code. As a result
of that hearing the Commission makes the following findings of fact.
Rezoning the repurposed area from industrial use (I-1) to commercial use (B-1) is
in keeping with the guidance set forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
The City can recover the maximum benefit from the TIF district in the repurposed
area by maintaining high property values and retaining viable businesses. In order to do
so these businesses must remain and flourish in the repurposed area.
Businesses are likely to remain and flourish in the repurposed area if they can
continue their current industrial uses, and maximize their investments and goodwill. This
includes creating opportunities for these businesses to expand and grow in the future.
Allowing these businesses to continue in the new commercial zone with interim
industrial uses balances the need for business opportunities and investment growth while
allowing for future conversion of the repurposed area from industrial to commercial uses.
Based on these findings, the Commission concludes and proposed the attached
amendments to Chapter 156.030 of the Centerville Code. The Commission recommends
that the City Council adopt these findings and amendments to Chapter 156.030.
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
156.030 Commercial District (B-1)
(N) Interim uses in B-1 District.
(1) Uses existing on a site in the I-1 Industrial District as a
conforming use prior to the site being rezoned from I-1 to B-1 may
continue to be used for such conforming I-1 uses, regardless of site
ownership. In addition, the activities and operations may be expanded
on the site as if the use was located in an I-1 District, until such time
the use is abandoned or changed to a use permitted in the B-1 District.
After the use of the site is abandoned or is changed to a permitted use
in the B-1 District, the site may not thereafter be used except as
permitted in the B-1 District. In the event of a proposal by the City to
rezone the site from I-1 to the B-1 District, the City Planning and
Zoning Commission shall, simultaneously with such rezoning action,
determine whether the site is a conforming industrial use qualifying for
interim use status under this section. In the event a determination is
made that the use of the site conforms to I-1 standards and this section,
the City shall, within sixty (60) days of such determination, file a
notice of compliance with the Anoka County Recorder.
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE #______
SECOND SERIES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE , CHAPTER 156
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 156, Section 156.030 is hereby amended by adding a
paragraph (N) which shall read as follows:
(N) Interim uses in B-1 District.
(1) Uses existing on a site in the I-1 Industrial District as a conforming use
prior to the site being rezoned from I-1 to B-1 may continue to be used
for such conforming I-1 uses, regardless of site ownership. In
addition, the activities and operations may be expanded on the site as
if the use was located in an I-1 District, until such time the use is
abandoned or changed to a use permitted in the B-1 District. After the
use of the site is abandoned or is changed to a permitted use in the B-1
District, the site may not thereafter be used except as permitted in the
B-1 District. In the event of a proposal by the City to rezone the site
from I-1 to the B-1 District, the City Planning and Zoning Commission
shall, simultaneously with such rezoning action, determine whether the
site is a conforming industrial use qualifying for interim use status
under this section. In the event a determination is made that the use of
the site conforms to I-1 standards and this section, the City shall,
within sixty (60) days of such determination, file a notice of
compliance with the Anoka County Recorder.
Section 2: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage
and publication, according to law.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this _____ day of ___________, 2011 by the City
Council of the City of Centerville.
_______________________________
Tom Wilharber, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________
Teresa Bender, City Clerk