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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-07-10 P & Z Meeting Minutes - Approved 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, July 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Chair Les Kuiper Vice-Chair Commissioner Jon Krueger Commissioner Darrell (DJ) Olson, Jr. Commissioner Richard Nelson Commissioner Bruce Thompson Commissioner Linda Broussard-Vickers Absent: None Vacancy: One Staff: Administrator Mark Statz, Assistant City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Administrator Statz made one revision to the agenda, which is adding New Business item 3, a concept plan from Kennedy Property Development for Block 7. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers to Approve the Revised Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. None VI. OLD BUSINESS 1. No Parking Areas Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that downtown parking restrictions were revisited after the completion of a downtown reconstruction project and there were not many changes in downtown. There have been a few changes in other parts of the city. In the industrial district, Fairview Road st has been punched through and now connects to 21 Avenue. In the commercial district, Michaud Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission July 10, 2023 Way has been constructed and there are a few new developments along Fairview Avenue and Commerce Drive. Around the same time that the Planning and Zoning Commission was reviewing parking restrictions in the industrial district, an issue with trucks queuing on street at 2050/2070 Main Street, waiting to enter the site to load and unload, emerged. Administrator Statz met with the landowner and property managers of American Roofing Supply to discuss options to remedy the situation. This property owner obtained several letters of support from surrounding businesses to allow on street parking in industrial areas, and the city council discussed this item, remanding it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further review. Discussion ensued about two-hour on street parking, striping, and signage on Commerce Drive. Administrator Statz noted that staff’s recommendation is to allow two-hour on street parking on the south side of Commerce Drive. Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Krueger to allow two-hour on street parking along the south side of Commerce Drive. All in favor. Motion carried. VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Schedule a Work Session for Candidate Interviews Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that the Planning and Zoning Commission has received an application to fill a board vacancy. Discussion ensued about interviewing candidate(s) at 6:00p.m. at the next Commission meeting. Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to th schedule a 6pm work session on August 8 to interview candidate(s) to fill a board vacancy. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Concept Plan – Block 7 – Lennar Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that Lennar is presenting three concept plans: A, B, C. The plans show between 21-25 townhomes, depending on the plan. The plans are similar to what Centra Homes presented. Concept A has 23 townhomes facing all three streets: Centerville Road, Sorrel Street, and Heritage Street and four of the homes are in the middle. Concept B is more dense with 25 townhomes, and 6 in the middle; these homes face all three streets as well. Concept C has 21 units with no homes in the middle. Concept C is most like the proposal from Centra Homes. Administrator Statz noted that the design guidelines in the Downtown Masterplan call for brick, glass, and masonry in the design. The concept plans that Lennar is proposing do not meet these guidelines. Josh with Lennar showed the Commission a townhome development in Anoka that is made of brick, but otherwise similar to the concepts being proposed here. Discussion ensued about the concept plans, architecture, maintenance, HOA agreements, downtown masterplan guidelines, etc. The Planning Commission Prefers Concept C to Concepts A and B. The Commission requested that the Lennar incorporate more French architecture and bring plans back for further review. 3. Concept Plan – Block 7 – Kennedy Property Development Administrator Statz introduced this item, noting that Kennedy Property Development’s project is for a 37-unit market rate apartment building. Rashad with Kennedy Property Development showed the Commission a couple of projects they recently completed: a condemned building in St. Paul that they turned into apartments with retail spaces as well as Kennedy Square Townhomes. Rashad Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission July 10, 2023 reviewed his vision for Block 7, noting the apartment building with 37 apartments, a coffee shop or gym on the first floor, underground parking, above ground parking, a public trail, and French architecture incorporated in the design. Rashad also spoke about how community benefits, value- added, and how their concept plan meets the intent of the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan and Guidelines. Discussion ensued about the concept plan and French architecture. Commissioner Broussard-Vickers asked if ownership is retained by the developer and Rashad confirmed that it is. Commissioner Thompson expressed his appreciation for the inclusion of key features outlined in the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Master Plan and Guidelines. Administrator Statz provided feedback on the number of units in the building and the combination of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, noting that the city is looking for density. He noted that additional conversations will occur. Administrator Statz reviewed next steps with the Commission, noting that plans from both developers will be presented to the city council for further discussion to see if the council would like to move forward with townhomes or apartments. VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. June 6, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes There was one revision to the minutes, which is that Commissioner Broussard-Vickers abstained on the minutes. Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to approve the June 6, 2023, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes. All in favor. Motion carried. IX. Announcements and Updates 1. Council Member Liaison No report provided. 2. Administrator’s Report Administrator Statz reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Broussard-Vickers seconded by Commissioner Thompson to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3