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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-05 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, April 5, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chairperson Darrin Mosher Commissioner Russ Koski Commissioner Matthew Montain Commissioner Pete Johnson Commissioner Nick Twohy ABSENT: Commissioner Mark Haiden STAFF: City Administrator Mike Ericson City Attorney Kurt Glaser Senior Planner John Shardlow, Stantec 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 Chairperson Mosher read an opening statement describing the roll of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Commission Member Koski read a statement describing what a public hearing is and how the public can speak and participate. II. APPEARANCES None. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1.7261 Main Street – Request for Variance (Jeff Magdik, Home Detail, Inc.) City Attorney Glaser reviewed with the Commission several years of Mr. Magdik’s purchase agreement requirements, breach of contract and his desire to move forward with revisions to his purchase agreement with the City and expiration of the previous variance. City Attorney Glaser stated that the parcel is very unique due to Anoka County’s taking of additional land for widening CSAH14/Main Street in 2007. City Attorney Glaser stated but for the variance request, the parcel would be undesirable and unbuildable. Chairperson Mosher opened the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Page 1 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 Upon receiving all comments from the public, Chairperson Mosher requested a motion to close the public hearing. Motion by Commission Member Koski, seconded by Commission Member Twohy to close the public hearing at 6:34 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.1721 Westview Street – Request for Zoning Modification or Other Land Use Ordinances & Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Accommodate Construction of an Expanded Parking Lot by ISD#12 Senior Planner John Shardlow reviewed a staff report with the Commission. He stated that the basic project would remove the existing structures on the residential lot, add parking, re-stripe parking areas, relocate and expand the bus turnaround, add a storm pond in the southeast corner and add landscaping on Main Street. He explained that the site of the expansion and the existing parking lot are currently zoned M-1 (Mixed Use) and the remainder of the school’s property is zoning P-1 (Public/Semi-Public). Mr. Shardlow explained the M-1 District “is intended to implement the Master Plan and Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville” which minimizes the impact of automobiles, encourages active ground floor uses, such as restaurants, shops and services to animate the street, challenges of balancing downtown character with car- related needs such a parking and in fact recommends off-street parking away from CSAH14 and CSAH21. He also explained that the proposed parking lot lacked a principal structure. Planner Shardlow stated that he would be recommending denial of the comprehensive plan and rezoning of the property due to the requirements of the Downtown Master Plan and the School Districts’ submitted design plans lacking parking and car-related design issues, single use versus multi-use, the lack of innovative/creative solutions for stormwater management shown in the design plans and minimal landscaping and streetscaping features. Planner Shardlow stated that the parking lot is a main component of the City and entrance to the downtown area which should provide for a mixed-use environment, high quality landscaping and streetscape elements providing for automotive and pedestrian travel being aesthetically pleasing to the eye rather than a rather large parking lot/impervious surface. Chairperson Mosher opened the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Executive Director of Business Services, Mr. Dan Huffman, ISD#12 introduced himself and stated subsequent to the 2014 successful voter levy for $49.5 million dollars for facility upgrades, plans have been completed for numerous schools within the District with Centerville Elementary School receiving $6 million in improvements (parking lot, 6-10 more classrooms and numerous building updates (roof, hvac equipment, security, etc.). Exec. Director Huffman stated that the school’s ultimate goal for the proposed parking lot is to provide safety for students, parents, buses and teachers. He also stated that recently the District bought one house on Centerville Road and acquired a smaller parcel with a garage on it through eminent domain allowing for the expanded parking lot. He explained that the District did not consider ponding, streetscaping, landscaping, additional parking lot lighting, watermains, etc. that the City is requiring. Discussion ensued regarding whether RCWD had determined the size of the pond and Exec. Director Huffman concurred. Attorney Glaser stated that any other developer would incur costs Page 2 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 with a project. Exec. Director Huffman stated that the District desired to receive bids for the expansion in three weeks and would like the City to tell them what is needed for this project. Discussion also ensued regarding specific design standards and the lack there of. Mrs. Wendy Brilowski, 7124 Main Street, stated that she and her husband have resided in the community for 14 years, desires for the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone the school property to P-1 and resolve the landscaping issues so that construction can commence assisting in the safety of the teachers, school buses and children that attend, teach or drop off children at the school. Mrs. Brilowski stated that numerous parents park on Westview Street, Centerville Road, Main Street and Kelly’s parking lot when activities are taking place at the school. Mr. George Burr, 1693 Peltier Lake Drive, stated that the voters have spoken regarding the levy and they approve of improvements at the District’s schools and safety should be the number priority of the school and City. Mr. Tyler Brigl, 1295 Mound Trail, stated that he moved to the City due to the School District and their reputation for being ranked better than 90% of the country and 95% of the rest of the state in 2011. Mr. Jonathan Hakes, 7250 Main Street, stated that residents take pride in the City, the importance for safety of all users of the school and its grounds. Mr. Hakes also stated that he believes the screening and lighting are the issue along Main Street. Upon receiving all comments from the public, Chairperson Mosher requested a motion to close the public hearing. Motion by Commission Member Mosher, seconded by Commission Member Montain to close the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m. Due to the number of audience members, it was suggested that the item be considered at this time to alleviate those who came for just this item and provided an opportunity for others to participate in additional items on the agenda. Motion by Commission Member Montain, seconded by Commission Member Koski to Recommend to Council Approval of the Requested Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment of parcels PIN #’s 23-31-22-21-0023, 23-31-22-21-0024, 23-31-22-21-0025 and 23-31-22-21-0022 From M-1 (Mixed Use) to P-1 (Public/Institutional). All in favor. Motion carried. Centerville Elementary School Principal, Mr. Wayne Whitman discussed that the School District desires to ensure the safety of all that utilize the school and that one in five of the students are open enrolled which means that their parents deliver them to the school instead of utilizing busing services. Discussion from Commission Members ensued regarding traffic and safety issues for some time regarding the school, but being that the parking lot abuts Main Street and the City’s downtown area it should be less invasive and more eye-appealing than just a parking lot. Page 3 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 Motion by Commission Member Montain, seconded by Commission Member Twohy to Recommend Council Conditional Approval with an improved landscaping and urban design plan that meets the City’s Engineering (Stantec’s) approval. All in favor. Motion carried. There was no motion to take action on the School’s request to vacate city easements/right-of-ways or roadways. The Chair provided for an eight (8) minute recess. 3.7265 & 7281 Main Street – Request for Replat of Land, Potential for Modifications to City Code 153 (Subdivision-Land Use) and City Code 156 (Zoning Code4) or Other Land Use Ordinances & Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Accommodate Construction of a 108 Unit, 4-Story Apartment Building (Mr. Bill Lentch, Cities Real Estate) Chairperson Mosher opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Mr. Bill Lentch, Cities Real Estate, introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he is removing his request for the construction of a 108 Unit, 4 Story Apartment Building and just requesting rezoning/lot split/lot combinations of the properties. Mr. Lentch stated that the firm that was interested in renting units in his concept plan has pulled out. Mrs. Jennifer Cherry, 1299 Mound Trail, stated that the existing building is an eyesore and should be removed. Mrs. Cherry also suggested leaving 7281 Main Street zoned B-1 and using it for a Commercial purpose such as a restaurant. Mr. Johnathan Hakes, 7250 Main Street, stated that he was not in favor of rezoning the B-1 parcel to R-3 prior to plan for development being submitted, feels that the process is underhanded, questioned whether property values will change, does not want to live across the street from an apartment building and has concerns regarding traffic on Main Street. Ms. Kim Ganzel, 1339 Mound Trail, questioned the need for exceeding the City Code’s requirements regarding height and units, requested that a stipulation be placed on the property owner regarding if 7281 Main Street were to be rezoned to R-3 the units should be limited to the Code along with height requirements, that she felt that the development should be a mix of housing and she had concerns regarding the amount of docks and lake usage. Mr. Frank Zimney, 7252 LaValle Drive, stated that he desired for the City to maintain the small- town feel of the community. Mr. Tyler Brigl, 1295 Mound Trail, stated that he desires to also keep the small-town feel of the community, does not believe that this development will lessen his property taxes except for devaluing it, does not like high-density in this local and believes it should be away from the lake, has concerns regarding lake usage and docks, wonders why the City has not condemned the existing building and believes that the site is much more suited for single family homes or townhomes. Page 4 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 Mr. Lloyd Drilling, 7121 Mound Trail, stated that he was on the Planning & Zoning Commission in the ‘80s when it was zoned R3 and 7281 Main Street remained B-1 because of the Waterworks building and business. The Planning & Zoning Commission at that time envisioned townhomes for the larger site. Mr. Sean Laidig, 1275 Mound Trail, questioned how much Mr. Lentch has spent on research regarding marketing, the condition of the existing building, environmental impacts of the rezoning and water quality of the lake as being key to Centerville and residents. Mr. Paul Degler, 7264 Mound Court, stated that he felt that if the Commission approved the rezoning without a plan for construction was putting the horse before the cart. Ms. Kim Ganzel, 1339 Mound Trail, agreed with Mr. Degler and desired to stop the project. Mr. Jeff Magdik, 7271 Main Street, was concerned for traffic on Main Street, stated that a large building could compromise his building site and he would prefer not to have rental property near his building site. Mr. William Loye, 6933 LaMotte Drive, Lino Lakes, stated that he desired them to just rezone the B-1 to and R-3 to R-2 and be done with it. Motion by Commissioner Member Montain, seconded by Commissioner Member Koski to close the public hearing at 8:34 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried Lengthy discussion took place regarding the removal of a 108 unit, 4 story apartment building, the owners right to building within the confines of the City Code or request additional avenues to obtain something different, the right to due process and the requests to rezone the B-1 to R-3 and the R-2 to R-3 with the proposed DeFoe home site to be rezoned from R-3 to R-2. Discussion also took place regarding the removal of the existing building, the floodway on 7281 Main Street, rezoning without a plan and the City’s needed update to their Comprehensive Plan guiding development into the future and previous actions of the Planning & Zoning Commission and Council’s desired/anticipated growth of the parcels. Motion by Commissioner Montain, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to Recommend to Council rezoning the R-2 sliver of 7281 Main Street to R-3. Commissioner Montain Aye, Commissioners Mosher, Koski, Johnson and Twohy Nay. Discussion ensued regarding a plan proposal prior to rezoning and the appearance of Mr. DeFoe at the meeting. It was stated that as the purchaser, Mr. Lentch has the same authority to request the rezone as the property owner and Mr. DeFoe signed off on the requests. Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Twohy to Recommend to Council to take no action on the submitted applications until more “concrete plans” were submitted. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 5 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. City Code, Chapter 116: Tobacco Regulations; Sales (Hookahs, Sale of Paraphernalia, Sampling, Vaping & Etc.) Due to time constraints, this item will appear on the Commissions next agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. 7261 Main Street – Request for Variance (Jeff Magdik, Home Detail, Inc.) – Findings of Fact & Recommendation to Council Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Montain to Recommend to Council approval of the variance request as submitted. All in favor. Motion carried. 2.1721 Westview Street – Request for Zoning Modification or Other Land Use Ordinances & Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Accommodate Construction of an Expanded Parking Lot by ISD#12 Recommendation(s) to Council Action was previously taken. 3.7265 & 7281 Main Street – Request for Replat of Lane, Potential for Modifications to City Code 153 (Subdivision-Land Use) and City Code 156 (Zoning Code) or Other Land Use Ordinances & Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Accommodate Construction of a 108 Unit, 4 Story Apartment Building (Mr. Bill Lentch, Cities Real Estate) Recommendation(s) to Council Action was previously taken. 4.2016 Fete des Lacs Festival Committee Report Administrator Ericson stated that the meetings have been well attended, a list of volunteers is needed and he believes the events planned will be a great addition to previous years. VI. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1.March 8, 2016 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes The Chair provided Commissioner with an opportunity to provide feedback regarding the minutes. Motion by Commissioner Koski seconded by Commissioner Montain to approve minutes from the March 8, 2016 meeting as presented. All in favor. Motion carried. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Koski, seconded by Commissioner Mosher to adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 6 of 7 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission April 5, 2016 Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Ericson City Administrator Page 7 of 7