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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-09-04 P & ZCITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 4, 2007 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting on September 4, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT: Chair Brian Hanson Commissioner Ben Fehrenbacher Commissioner D. Love Commissioner Mark Pangell Commissioner Thomas Wood ABSENT: Vice-Chair Jennefer Klennert-Hunt COUNCIL: Council Member Broussard STAFF: City Administrator Dallas Larson I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Hanson called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Roll Call II. APPEARANCES/PRESENTATION(S) None III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. Request for Conditional Use Permit (Bennett & Koch Construction/Lake Area th Utilities) – 6995 – 20 Avenue South th Mr. Will Lessard, 6995 20 Avenue, stated that he had a perspective tenant interested in renting his property to operate a warehouse and store vehicles and trailers associated with operating a construction business. City Administrator Larson asked if the property behind this area would be part of the lease. Mr. Lessard replied that it would not be part of the leased property. Chair Hanson opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission September 4, 2007 Commissioner Wood commented that he was one of the adjoining properties and asked if other equipment would be stored on the property. Mr. Lessard replied that it would be a case of unloading equipment and moving it into the building during normal business hours. Chair Hanson questioned if the building would be used for vehicle maintenance. Mr. Lessard replied that the shop is equipped with an oil separating system and he assumed minimal maintenance would occur in the building. Mrs. Susan Love, 1953 Eagle Trail, commented that the previous tenant on the property created a junkyard in her back yard. She requested that a berm or other barrier be created between the business and what they look at every day. Commissioner Love questioned whether an agreement on specific business hours would exist. Chair Hanson questioned whether combustibles would be stored in the building. City Administrator Larson stated that the Fire Marshal would determine the requirements to be met, depending upon what is being stored, quantities, and height. Commissioner Pangell requested information on the other tenants on the property. Mr. Lessard identified the other tenants and the business each operated. Commissioner Wood questioned if the proposed tenant would adjust hours of operation on the weekends. Mr. Lessard replied that this company did not work weekends. Chair Hanson inquired about paving the area. Mr. Lessard replied that paving is cost prohibitive. He commented that the minimal access into and out of the property did not justify paving the area. Commissioner Love inquired about landscaping plans. Mr. Lessard replied that screening such as a privacy fence was considered. Chair Hanson asked if all debris from previous tenant had been removed. Mr. Lessard replied that there are a few items left to clean up. Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission September 4, 2007 Commissioner Fehrenbacher questioned Mr. Lessard concerning building a privacy fence. City Administrator Larson stated that the City has the right to state the appropriate standards that protect the community; therefore, paving and screening could be required. Councilmember Broussard commented that if a CUP is issued and the tenant did not follow the conditions, the property owner has leverage to evict the tenant. City Administrator Larson commented that the City controls the enforcement and could take action to impose the permit conditions. Motion by Commissioner Love, seconded by Commissioner Wood, to close the Public Hearing at 6:58 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Chair Hanson commented that he would like to see a privacy fence or screening and cleanup of the property. Councilmember Broussard recommended that the CUP clearly state the hours of operation. Discussion ensued. Motion by Commissioner Pangell, seconded by Fehrenbacher, to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Bennett & Koch Construction/Lake Area Utilities at th 6995 - 20 Avenue South subject to terms and conditions as discussed and as detailed on the written “Findings and Recommendation” attached. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. IV. OLD BUSINESS 1.Site Plan Review – Multi-Web Processing (Stone Construction) Mr. Eric Bladholm, Stone Construction, provided updated site plans and discussed the same. Mrs. Jennifer Anderson, 1965 Center Street, requested that an eight-foot cedar privacy fence be built. She stated she would like some of the trees saved also. Mr. Bladholm agreed to provide appropriate landscaping and a privacy fence. Discussion ensued. Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission September 4, 2007 Commissioner Love stated that the buildings look like those in an industrial district rather than a commercial zone. Consensus reached to require the building design fit into a commercial district. Discussion ensued. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that Stone Construction come back with a plan with the recommended changes to include the roofline, entrance, fencing, landscaping, road improvements, lighting, windows, and verification of the property dimension. City Administrator Larson requested that Mr. Bladholm submit the new site plan to him for review and comments to make sure nothing has been missed. He stated that he would send this to the Commissioners for review also to speed up the process. 2.Site Plan Review – Mr. Greg Watson Construction Design/Build (Daycare th Facility at 6907 20 Avenue South th Mr. Greg Watson, 6907 20 Avenue South, presented the site plan and described the project details. He commented that a conditional approval was received from the Rice Creek Watershed District. He reported that he is working with Anoka County on the driveway location. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Broussard pointed out that this is a unique opportunity to share ideas on the looks of this building and the building being built by Stone Construction. Consensuses reached to require Mr. Watson bring back a site plan with the recommended changes to the roof, softening of the exterior, and a balanced appearance. Commissioner Love questioned whether it would be appropriate to look at changing the building requirements in the code so builders have an idea of the standards. City Administrator Larson replied that would be a good idea. 3.Review Tax Increment Financing Plan for Kendall Howard Project City Administrator Larson explained that the Minnesota law requires this be reviewed by the Planning Commission to determine if the proposal meets the comprehensive plan. He stated the belief is that the Kendall Howard project would qualify for grants and other funding; given that, the TIF amount would decrease. Discussion ensued. Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission September 4, 2007 Motion by Commissioner Fehrenbacher, seconded by Commissioner Love, that the Kendall Howard Project conforms to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4.Review Second Draft of Goals and Policies (Comprehensive Plan) Discussion ensued. Consensus reached on updates and wording in the draft of the Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. V. NEW BUSINESS 1.Mr. Brent Meyer, Interim Use Permit Request – Alliance Drywall, Inc. at 6716 Centerville Road Mr. Brent Meyer addressed his needs and the reason for the Interim Use Permit request. He stated the business is small with the typical equipment and two staff. He pointed out the location on a site map. Discussion ensued. Councilmember Broussard recommended discussing this with the City Attorney. Consensus reached that approving this would create a spot zone situation that could set precedence for other properties. Consensus reached to defer this item until feedback is received from the City Attorney. 2.Fence Permit – Mr. Kevin Amundsen, 1782 Peltier Lake Drive Mr. Amundsen reported that he would like to build a six-foot privacy fence in his front yard. He distributed photos of his property and examples of other fences in the City. He commented that his neighbor is in favor of this fence. Discussion ensued. Consensus reached to readdress the fence ordinance. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS None VII. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission September 4, 2007 1.August 7, 2007 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Fehrenbacher, seconded by Commissioner Love, to approve the minutes of August 7, 2007 as presented. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0, Abstain 1, (Commissioner Wood). Motion carried. VIII. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion by Wood, seconded by Commissioner Pangell, to adjourn the September 4, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting at 10:24 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Dianna Wise, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 6 of 6