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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-03 P & ZCITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OCTOBER 3, 2006 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on October 3, 2006, at 6:30 p. m. PRESENT: Chairperson Brian Hanson Commissioner Jeff Hanzal Commissioner Robert Wright Commissioner D. Love Commissioner Thomas Wood Commissioner Mark Pangell Commissioner Jennefer Klennert Hunt ABSENT: None COUNCIL: Council Member Terway STAFF: Dallas Larson, City Administrator I. CALL TO ORDER 1.Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPEARANCES None. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Sedona Homes – Preliminary Site Plan & Variance Request City Administrator Larson explained that this is not a variance request but a CUP as additional height is permitted by conditional use. Mr. Keleher of Sedona Homes presented the Concept Plan for their three-story office building. Page 1 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Mr. Barasa provided an engineering overview of the Concept Plan for the three-story office building. City Administrator Larson asked the dimension from curb to curb in the parking area. Mr. Barasa explained that the standard is 9 x 18 and their stalls are a little bit deeper and they are aiming for 26 feet wide. He then explained that they went a little bigger than code requirements to give a little more room. Commissioner Wood asked if the developer has considered making it a one way around the main office building to have them come in from the west side and loop around and turn right to exit. Mr. Barasa indicated that they had considered that but in the end they felt that for ease of traffic flow the two-way traffic would provide a better and safer way to move traffic on the site. Chair Hanson asked why two-way traffic would be safer than one-way traffic. Mr. Barasa indicated that whenever there is perpendicular parking to the driveway it is safest for line of sight. Commissioner Love asked if the County gave any feedback as to why they did not feel that two entrances would be allowed. City Administrator Larson indicated that no information or explanation was given but Staff speculates that the reason is due to entrance spacing onto the County road. Mr. Barasa indicated that they did discuss a right in right out for the second entrance but the County was not interested in allowing a second entrance. City Administrator Larson asked why the entire tract is not a single lot with one building and why is the open space under a separate legal description. Mr. Keleher indicated that he would need to discuss that with the surveyor. Mr. Barasa indicated that the surveyor can change it but the surveyor said that it is the cleanest and simplest way to move forward with this plat. Chair Hanson indicated that you cannot build in drainage easements without approval from the City so anytime you modify anything you would need to come back to the City for approvals. City Administrator Larson commented that if there are not multiple owners there is no need for the other property to make it a separate lot. Page 2 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Chair Hanson asked whether it is against Code to have the separate outlot completely land locked. Mr. Barasa agreed to go back to the surveyor to have the plat amended to combine Lots 1 and 2. Chair Hanson asked whether it would be possible to have a double lane access with left and right turn lanes for better traffic flow. Mr. Barasa said that is what they are planning to do is a three lane entrance. Commissioner Pangell asked whether the buffer zone has to have a compact screen wall and whether it has to be a fence or can be vegetation. Commissioner Wood asked how tall the buffer trees are planned to be. The landscaper indicated that the evergreens against the west wall will range from 7 to 9 feet because of the terrain because they cannot get the very large tree spades into those areas. The Architect provided an overview of the architecture of the building and location of the existing buildings on the site. He then noted that the building height will be 42 feet, which is 7 feet higher than allowed, and then another four feet in the front for an additional 11 feet. Commissioner Klennert Hunt asked about a garbage enclosure. The Architect indicated they have not addressed it but will add one to the plan. Chair Hanson asked whether this building needs its own hydrant or if there is one already existing. Mr. Barasa indicated that there are two hydrants shown on either end of the building. Commissioner Hanzal asked whether there would be any signs on the exterior of the building. Mr. Keleher indicated he is not contemplating one at this time. Chair Hanson asked if there is lighting on top of the building shining down on the parking lot. Mr. Barasa explained that there would be street lights on the ends of the island and the back corners of the lot with downcast lighting. The Architect indicated there would be decorative lighting on the front near the entrance. Page 3 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Chair Hanson asked whether the metal would be textured to prevent glare off the metal. The Architect explained that it is corrugated. Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Love, to set a public hearing for November 14, 2006. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Comprehensive Plan Review City Administrator Larson suggested reviewing the goals and objectives and policies rather than a full revision since the City does not have much in the way of undeveloped land. He then explained that the City would not have a Planner on board until the first of the year and there would be a lot of work for that person to do to ensure that the Metropolitan Council requirements are met. Commissioner Pangell asked when this deadline is. City Administrator Larson indicated the deadline is near the end of 2008. Chair Hanson indicated that he would like to look at rezoning property along Main Street th to commercial as well as property along 20 Avenue to commercial. th The Commission and Staff discussed rezoning property along 20 Avenue and agreed to consider rezoning the property north of the creek to commercial. Commissioner Klennert Hunt said that she would like to find out what is going on across the border in Lino Lakes to match it and make it attractive to locate in Centerville. City Administrator Larson asked the Commission to review and bring forward any goals, objectives or priorities that should be removed or updated. V. NEW BUSINESS 1. Reschedule November Meeting Due to General Election to November 14, 2006 Motion by Commissioner Pangell, seconded by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, to reschedule the November Planning Commission meeting to November 14, 2006. All in favor. Motion carried. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS None. VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. September 5, 2006 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 City of Centerville Planning & Zoning Meeting Minutes October 3, 2006 Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Love to approve the Minutes of September 5, 2006, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Hanzal resigned from the Committee effective immediately due to personal issues. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Pangell to adjourn the October 3, 2006 Planning Commission meeting at 8:10 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 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