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Approved
CITY OF CENTERVILLE
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Commission held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Roll Call
Present: Acting Chairperson John Krueger
Chairperson Linda Broussard-Vickers (via Zoom)
Commissioner David Kubat
Commissioner Les Kuiper
Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr.
Commissioner Richard Nelson
Commissioner Nick Twhoy
Absent: None
Staff: City Administrator, Mark Statz
Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis
Council Liaison, Russ Koski
City Planner, Phil Carlson
City Attorney, Kurt Glaser
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Administrator Statz noted that there was one change to the packet, but not to the agenda.
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Approve the
Agenda as presented. All in favor. Motion carried.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter)
None
V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS & APPEARANCES
1. None
VI. OLD BUSINESS
None
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Project Banjo
a. Concept Plan Review
Administrator Statz noted that an informal review of project Banjo allows the Planning & Zoning
commission an opportunity to discuss the project prior to it going through the formal submittal
process. City Planner Phil Carlson reviewed the planning memo as presented in the packet. Key
points are whether to process the project as a planned unit development (PUD) or as a straight
conditional use permit (CUP). The Zoning code table lists warehouse/distribution as a permitted
use. Conditional use permits are needed for the following: (1) truck terminal, (2) outdoor storage,
(3) height. With regard to the height requirement, Administrator Statz noted that anything above
35ft triggers a conditional use permit (the proposed height of the building is 44ft). The use is allowed
with the CUP, however conditions will be applied.
Administrator Statz reviewed the preliminary traffic study as presented in the packet. The
preliminary study looked at levels of service (LOS) during morning and evening peak hours, and
concluded that there will not be any intersection issues. The existing levels of service are between
A and B and the impact of new traffic would change the level of service to C and D, which is
considered “acceptable” per industry standards. Administrator Statz requested the traffic study be
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revised to include calculations on additional inputs such as traffic north of 21 Avenue, and stacking
on Center Street. Administrator Statz noted that the study was based on vans leaving the facility
between 9:30am and 11:00am and returning between 7:30am and 9:00am. Discussion ensued about
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adding a left turn lane on 21 (to increase accessibility to businesses in Lino Lakes), adding a three
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lane design from Commerce Drive up to Main Street, and the future punch-through of 21 Avenue,
and associated traffic impacts on future development of the area.
Administrator Statz also reviewed the Sidewalk and Trail Map, showing where existing, proposed,
and future routes are; he suggested the board consider having a second east west connection over
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21.
City Attorney Glaser noted there is a not section in the city code where an applicant can directly
apply for a PUD, but there is a section noting that if the Board thinks the project is best handed by
a PUD, they can ask the developer submit the project this way. Attorney Glaser also noted that
adopting a PUD provides the city greater flexibility, as well as an opportunity for the city and
developer to go back and forth on conditions. Attorney Glasser added that there are two controls in
the plan: there is an option for a CUP on certain elements of the project, and there is site plan review.
Attorney Glaser suggested that the Board require a PUD for Banjo. Discussion ensued about the
pros and cons of approving a PUD. Administrator Statz noted the downside of a PUD is that they
can be cumbersome administratively if there are several of them. With a PUD, the Zoning code and
performance code get thrown out the door and everything else is negotiable. For any changes to this
site, the PUD would need to be referenced, not the Zoning code. A PUD allows the city to follow
the intent of the ordinance, without following the letter of the law.
The applicant, Dan Mueller from Ryan Companies, provided a brief overview of project Banjo,
noting that Banjo is a Type-A industrial facility and an e-commerce company that delivers products
to residential homes by way of passenger vans. Mr. Mueller added that he would like to hear
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feedback from the community on the proposal. The Board asked a few questions about the impact
of traffic in the area, and they expressed support of the project. The applicant is open to processing
their project as a PUD.
b. Consideration of a Planned Unit Development
Discussion ensued about requiring the applicant to submit an application for a PUD.
Motion by Commissioner Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Olson to require the
development be submitted as a PUD, finding that the proposed development could be
best handled as a PUD. All in favor. Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Kubat, seconded by Commissioner Olson to call for a public
hearing for Banjo on May 3, 2022 at the regular Planning and Zoning Commission. All
in favor. Motion carried.
VIII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 1, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Kuiper, seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve the
Planning & Zoning Commission meeting minutes of March 1, 2022. All others in favor.
Motion carried.
IX. Announcements and Updates
1. Council Member Liaison
Council Liaison did not have a report.
2. Administrator’s Report
City Administrator Statz reviewed the administrator’s report as presented, and he added that
staff is in the process of preparing a development map that shows where all the active
developments are. There are 19 active sites.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Kuiper to adjourn the
meeting at 8:48 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
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