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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-08-02 P & Z CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2005 Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Planning and Zoning Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on August 2, 2005, at 6:30 p. m. PRESENT: Brian Hanson Jennefer KlennertHunt JeffHanzal Bob Wright Mark Pangell TomWood(arrivedat6:40p.m.) ABSENT: D. Love COUNCIL: Council Member Terway STAFF: Mr.Larson I. CALLTOORDER 1.Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. II. APPEARANCES 1.Mr. Jeff Smyser, City of Lino Lakes Mr. Smyser appeared before the Commission and provided an overview of the AUAR for the I-35E Corridor Mr. Smyser indicated that once done any project in the AUAR area that requires EIS or EAW is exempt because already done at the City level but heavy industrial uses would not be exempt. The Commission discussed the potential development shown in the AUAR with Mr. Smyser. III. PUBLIC HEARING(S) None. Page 1 of 6 City of Centerville Planning& Zoning Commission August 2, 2005 IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Snowmobile Ordinance Chair Hanson and the Commission discussed how the meeting should run to ensure a smooth and orderly public hearing. Commissioner Wood left the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The Commission indicated an interest intiming any potential banning of snowmobiles with the expansion of CSAH 14. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Wright to set a public hearing for the September meeting to discuss the possible ban on snowmobiles within the City. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 2.Review of Ordinances City Administrator Larson indicated there is no district where adult uses are allowed as permitted or conditional use in the adult use ordinance. He then said that if it is not listed as permitted then it is not permitted so it is prohibited and the City could be sued over that. Staff will make a recommendation for consideration. 3.Rental Unit Inspections & Modification of Ordinance Staff and the Commission reviewed the proposed modifications to the Ordinance. Motion by Commissioner Pangell, seconded by Commissioner Klennert Hunt to recommend approval of this Ordinance with the noted changes. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. V. NEW BUSINESS 1.Site Plan Review 2005 Gateway Circle Robert from Chicilo Homes appeared before the Commission and reviewed his proposal. Commissioner Klennert Hunt asked what types of uses they anticipate for the building. Robert indicated it is an office and warehouse facility for his builder business. He then said that he is working with Rice Creek and City Staff on a landscaping plan that would be acceptable. Page 2 of 6 City of Centerville Planning& Zoning Commission August 2, 2005 Chair Hanson asked whether the fence encroaching into the drainage and utility easement is an issue. City Administrator Larson indicated the parking lot is being shortened so the fence will be brought back out of the easement when that is done. Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Wood to recommend approval of the Site Plan Review for 2005 Gateway Circle contingent upon Rice Creek Watershed approval and ensuring that the drainage easement at the back of the property is within the Ordinance standards. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. th 2.Site Plan Review for 6805 - 20 Avenue Mr. Ray Olson of B&R Properties appeared before the Commission and reviewed his proposed building. Mr. Olson indicated they are a logistics company that arranges shipments for some larger companies so he will occupy three bays of the building himself with his employees. Mr. Olson noted he has recently rented property to store his vehicles ina different location making the activities up here all office related. Mr. Olson indicated he would like to run his custom container company out of the back part of the property. He then said that he would like to reapply for storage of containers on the back of this property until the City determinesit is unsightly or unwanted. Mr. Olson indicated that they want to operate out of the building they are in while constructing the new building and would like to keep the shop building for four to five years and then will take it down, as it is an eye sore. He then said that he would like to develop the site into two buildings or maybe three if possible on the site. Chair Hanson asked whether there wouldbe any ponding issues for this property. City Administrator Larson indicated that Rice Creek will make the ponding determination for the site. City Administrator Larson asked for clarification on parking, as it does not seem to match the Code requirements as proposed. Mr. Olson’s assistant indicated that proof of parking is being shown. City Administrator Larson indicated that they would need 100 stalls but are only providing 36 and identified space for 72 without contemplating the second phase. Mr. Olson’s assistant indicated he would have to verify that with the architect and respond to Staff on it. Page 3 of 6 City of Centerville Planning& Zoning Commission August 2, 2005 Chair Hanson asked how many employees Mr. Olson has. Mr. Olson indicated he has 48 employeesbut there are only 18 at this location. The Commission determined the need for Rice Creek Watershed District approval and clarification on the parking on the plan. City Administrator Larson asked the Commission to determine how many parking spaces are to be required when this building is constructed. Mr. Olson’s assistant indicated they could show proof of parking and asked to allow for 72 stalls with additional put in for the future addition or as the City deems necessary. City Administrator Larson indicated that the applicant would need to show where the required parking stalls would be located. Mr. Olson indicated that he and his assistant would provide the City with a new plan outlining the parking and proof of parking. Commissioner Wood suggested another entrance and building a parking lot further back behind the building to provide enough parking stalls. City Administrator Larson suggested pushing the building back to allow for two rows of parking. Mr. Olson indicated that would interfere with the existing building and maneuvering vehicles in and out. Commissioner Klennert Hunt indicated that she has had reservations but there have been no complaints about the operation and she is excited that the new building is being planned and the old building will be removed in the near future. Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Wright to recommend approval pending Rice Creek approval of the ponding and parking plans submitted for the required 98 stalls of parking. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 3.TIF Plan Chair Hanson indicated he is concerned about the City being opened up to liability and would like to have a policy of how and when to use TIF and stick to it rather than relying on Council decision. City Administrator Larson indicated that there is some guidance in the State Statute to follow. Page 4 of 6 City of Centerville Planning& Zoning Commission August 2, 2005 The Commission and Staff discussed the TIF plan. Commissioner Klennert Hunt said she does not want to set restrictions as it could backfire in the future because Councils change but a basic set of guidelines to consider would be helpful. City Administrator Larson clarified that this redevelops a publicly owned site not private property. Chair Hanson indicated he would like to set some guidelines for when TIF will be granted. City Administrator Larson asked the Commission to determine whether this type of mixed-use development meets the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Hanson indicated he has no issue with the mixed-use proposal as it seems to make sense. Commissioner Wright asked whether there have been any developers interested. City Administrator Larson indicated that last month there was someone interested and Staff asked them to wait until the City decides what it wants to do and whether grants are available. Commissioner Klennert Hunt asked whether this development would happen without TIF. City Administrator Larson indicated it probably would not. Commissioner Wood said he feels it is reasonable for the commercial property and commercial property is a benefit to Centerville as it helps with the tax base. City Administrator Larson invited Commissioners to attend the worksession next Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to discuss downtown redevelopment planning. Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Pangell to determine that this proposal meets the Comprehensive Plan requirements. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VI. DISCUSSIONITEMS City Administrator Larson noted that in looking at the Comprehensive Plan, it looks like the population will end up at just under 5,000 and there are some advantages in directing that to end up over 5,000 for state aid for road construction. Chair Hanson asked for an update on the Rehbein property. Page 5 of 6 City of Centerville Planning& Zoning Commission August 2, 2005 City Administrator Larson indicated that Rice Creek has indicated that they are not violating any of their regulations. VII.CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. July 5, 2005 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes Commissioner Klennert Hunt asked if Staff has had an opportunity to check on clustering of mailboxes. City Administrator Larson indicated that the mailbox issue was directed at a problem at the time and new developments cluster mailboxes so it is a non-issue. Motion by Commissioner Klennert Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Wright to approve the Minutes of July 5, 2005, as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Hanzal, seconded by Commissioner Pangell to Adjourn the August 2, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting at 9:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Transcribed by: Joan Lenzmeier, Recording Secretary TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Page 6 of 6