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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-08 P & Z Minutes - (Approved) CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Matthew Montain Commissioner Pete Johnson Commissioner Mark Haiden ABSENT: Commissioner Nick Twohy STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson P.W. Director/Building Official Paul Palzer Senior Planner-Stantec, Phil Carlson OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member D. Love Mayor Tom Wilharber I. CALL TO ORDER. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Chairperson Mosher. 1.Roll Call II. APPEARANCES Mr. Pete Johnson was sworn in by City Administrator Mike Ericson as a Commission Member after an interview and selection by the City Council. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. None. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Proposed Parking Design – Centennial School District #12 (Centerville Elementary) Administrator Ericson stated that the proposed plans have been forwarded to the City following numerous meetings between ISD #12 representatives and Staff. Administrator Ericson stated that the plans appear to allow safe access and egress for the school buses and vehicle traffic which was the achievement of the District. Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Koski to schedule a public hearing for April 5, 2016 to consider zoning modification or other land use ordinances and Page 1 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 8, 2016 comprehensive plan amendment to accommodate construction of an expanded parking lot at 1721 Westview Street. All in favor. Motion carried. a. 1709 Main Street – Condemnation Proceedings Administrator Ericson stated that the courts awarded the property to ISD#12 – Centennial School District. 2. Metropolitan Council System Statement - FYI Administrator Ericson stated that this agenda item would be discussed at the April meeting due to the amount of time for review of the concept plan for Waterworks. Due to the amount of items on the Agenda for the April meeting, this item will be placed on the May agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review Concept Plan for Waterworks Property Mr. Bill Lentch, Cities Real Estate, Carey Osborn, AHMC Properties and Attorney Brett Larson from Messerli & Kramer, P.A. introduced themselves to the Planning & Zoning Commission and reviewed thier presented concept plan for a 4-story, 108 unit apartment building to be constructed on 7265 and 7281 Main Street. Mr. Lentch stated that he is requesting that 7281 Main Street be rezoned from B-1 Commercial and 7265 Main Street also be rezoned from R-3 to a new zoning district allowing for increased density and height requirements for the proposed building. Mr. Lentch stated that the current owner desired that he retain a 2 acre parcel for his residence. City Planner, Phil Carlson, stated that public hearings would need to take place regarding rezoning, lot splits, comprehensive plan amendment and a City Code amendment for a new zoning district if the Commission and Council chose. Mr. Carlson stated that a new R-4 district could accomplish Mr. Lentch’s goals for height and density increases. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the proposed development; including roadway improvements, driveway(s) (ingress/egress), landscaping, innovative stormwater use, timetable for the project being this fall, cost of the project being $18-20 million, rent being $1,650/1 bedroom unit, target market of couples without children and active couples. Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Montain to schedule a public hearing for April 5, 2016 to consider rezoning and a lot split/lot combination for 7265 & 7281 Main Street. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.City Code, Chapter 116: Tobacco Regulations; Sales (Hookahs, Sale of Paraphernalia, Sampling, Vaping & Etc.) Administrator Ericson stated that the City Council recently approved a tobacco license for Ameer’s Tobacco, 1869 Main Street and Council desired the Commission to review the City’s Page 2 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 8, 2016 Code and consider regulations for the sale of paraphernalia, sampling of products and hookah lounge regulations. This item was tabled. 3.2016 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Administrator Ericson gave a brief overview of the most recent meetings stating that another meeting was scheduled for March 28, 2016 and the Committee is off to a good start. He again stated that he would keep the Commission current on the Committee’s work. 4.Ruffridge Johnson Termination of Purchase Agreement Administrator Ericson stated that the City was in receipt of Ruffridge Johnson’s request for a refund of their earnest money associated with the purchase agreement for 2065 Commerce Drive. 5.7261 Main Street – Home Detail, Inc. (Construction of a New Home & Purchase Agreement for City Owned Property) Administrator Ericson stated that Mr. Jeff Magdik has not met the requirements of the original purchase agreement. He appeared before Council and Council instituted requirements for renegotiating the original purchase agreement including the property’s originally granted variance pertaining to setback requirements which expired in 2015 and granted him to encroach 13 feet into the required 35 foot front yard setback per City Code. Administrator Ericson stated that a public hearing would need to be scheduled for consideration of granting an additional variance. Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Haiden to schedule a public hearing for April 5, 2016 to consider granting a variance for 7261 Main Street to encroach 13 feet into the required 36 foot front yard setback per City Code. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.January 5, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Montain seconded by Commissioner Koski to approve minutes from the January 5, 2016 meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. Discussion ensued regarding appointment of a Vice-Chair and consensus of the Commission was that Commissioner Koski would be very qualified for the position. Commissioner Koski accepted the nomination of the Committee. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Ericson Page 3 of 4 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 8, 2016 City Administrator Page 4 of 4