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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-05 P & ZCITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on September 5, 2006, at 6:30 p. m. PRESENT: Chairperson Brian Hanson Commissioner Jeff Hanzal Commissioner D. Love Commissioner Tom Wood Commissioner Mark Pangell Commissioner Jennefer Klennert Hunt ABSENT: Commissioner BobWright COUNCIL: None STAFF: City Administrator, Mr. Larson I. CALL TO ORDER 1.Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. II. APPEARANCES None. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. IV. OLD BUSINESS th 1. Review Application for Preliminary Plat/Lot Splits 7030 – 20 Avenue South Backage Road- Schedule Public Hearing City Administrator Larson recommended delaying this item to allow time to resolve outstanding issues. Chair Hanson indicated he would like the City to discuss rezoning with Comfort Heating. Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes September 5, 2006 Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Hanzal, to table. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review Proposed Site Plan – Sedona Homes Mr. Barasa from MFRA Engineering appeared before the Commission on behalf of Sedona Homes and provided an overview of the replat of Centerville Office Plaza to add a 10,000 square foot footprint building with three floors for a total of 30,000 square feet of additional office space. Mr. Barasa indicated that they can meet all of the City’s requirements with this plan but noted that they would like to exceed the 35 foot height requirement. City Administrator Larson indicated that granting a CUP for height requires one foot additional setback on all sides for every foot of additional height. The Architect indicated that they are looking at a minimum of 38 feet with a little bit more height at the front entrance. Chair Hanson asked what the setbacks are as proposed. Mr. Barasa indicated that the setback is 70 feet or so. Mr. Barasa indicated that they meet all requirements other than height. City Administrator Larson asked the Developer to explain how they intend to handle separation within the site. Mr. Barasa explained that the owner would work with the City on signage and is willing to address it in the Developer’s Agreement. He then said that there will be staggered hours to eliminate some congestion on the site. Commissioner Love asked if the City should require more than one access point for emergencies and to alleviate congestion on the site. Mr. Barasa explained that due to the constraints on the site it is not possible to have another entrance/exit. He then explained that Anoka County would most likely not allow a second access due to their minimum spacing requirements. Commissioner Klennert Hunt indicated that secondary access was discussed for this site previously but there did not seem to be a way to do it. Chair Hanson suggested a right in, right out to alleviate traffic congestion. Commissioner Pangell asked whether this would be one tenant or more than one. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes September 5, 2006 The Developer indicated that they are in negotiations and not at liberty to discuss their tenant at this time. City Administrator Larson suggested discussing a second access that lines up with the access across the street with Anoka County to see if they would be willing to consider it. Commissioner Hanzal asked when final plans would be brought to the City for consideration. The Developer indicated that they would like to be ready to go for next month. City Administrator Larson explained that the CUP would require a public hearing. He then asked for an explanation of the proposed subdivision for the site. Mr. Barasa explained the subdivision plans and noted it would take legal and survey work to accomplish. The Commission, Staff and the Developer discussed setting the public hearing for next month. Commissioner Hanzal indicated that he would be concerned about doing so without further information on the actual height being requested and the setback information. Commissioner Klennert Hunt indicated that she would like police and fire to review the plan. City Administrator Larson indicated that Rice Creek Watershed District would need to review the plans. He then suggested that the Developer look into whether the entire site was approved with the first phase because that may save time with this portion of the site. Commissioner Hanzal indicated that he would prefer to wait to schedule the public hearing until all the information is available for review. The Commission agreed noting that some of the required information was dependent upon other agencies and they may not be able to meet a tight time requirement. City Administrator Larson indicated that Staff would require a proposed plat with the site laid out exactly as proposed. Commissioner Hanzal recommended that the Developer ask Rice Creek whether an administrative approval would be possible for this project rather than full board review. 2. Proposed City Code Language Amendment Chapter 152 (Area Identification Signs) Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes September 5, 2006 City Administrator Larson indicated that this matter would not require a public hearing and noted that the Commission could forward this directly to Council with a recommendation. City Administrator Larson reviewed and explained the proposed change to allow area identification signs in residential areas as the Code does not currently do so. Chair Hanson indicated he would like to change the size of the sign to 48 x 8 as is allowed for institutional signs. The Commission and Staff discussed the size of the sign and the Commission agreed to the 48 x 8 size. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Pangell, to recommend Council approval of the Amendment to Chapter 152 as amended to 48x8. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS The Homeowner at 6817 Grouse Hollow appeared before the Commission and indicated that he would like the City to consider granting him a variance to construct a garage/shed in his yard. He then explained that a variance would be needed as most of his yard is in a drainage easement. Staff and the Commission explained that the City would require that the homeowner pay for the City Engineer to conduct a study to determine whether it would be possible to reduce the size of the easement to allow for the construction of the garage/shed. The Homeowner agreed to contact Staff to discuss the matter. City Administrator Larson informed the Commission of the upcoming Council work sessions to discuss downtown redevelopment and indicated that Commissioners are welcome to attend. VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. August 1, 2006 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Pangell, seconded by Commissioner Wood to approve the Minutes of August 1, 2006, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes September 5, 2006 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Klennert Hunt to adjourn the June 6, 2006 Planning Commission meeting at 8:00 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 5 of 5