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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 01-05 PC PACKETCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN City Hall - 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3763 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail C'itN-(a vemlakeN N.or� To: Planning Commission, City Council, Mayor Uzpen From: Craig Rafferty, Planning Commission Chair kilt GEM LAKE PLANNING COMMISION AGENDA, January 5, 2010. Place: Heritage Hall 1. Call to Order at 7PM. 2. Review and Approval for December 2009 Meeting Minutes 3. Update discussion re: Hansen Property \ 4. 2010 Goals 5. Other WA Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org CITY OF GEM LAKE, MN 4200 Otter Lake Road Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227 Telephone 651-747-2790 E-mail CitvngemlakeMN.org Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting 1 December 2009 The regular meeting of the Planning Commission of Gem Lake was called to order by Chairman Craig Rafferty on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. in the Gem Lake City Hall conference room. The following members were present: Chairman Craig Rafferty, Planning Commission members Beth Herzog, and Derek Wippich. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Agenda: Chairman Rafferty asked for any changes, deletions or added agenda items. None was given, so proceeded to move forward with the meeting. Planning Commission Minutes: Chairman Rafferty called to approve the October Planning Commission meeting minutes. The October Planning Commission minutes were discussed and upon motion by Herzog and seconded by Wippich. The October minutes were approved. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. OPEN FORUM Hansen Property (West of Daniels Farm Road): Planning Commission Chair Craig Rafferty stated that tonight there would be a conceptual idea being presented for input and direction. Mike Brass from NAI Welsh gave a presentation to the Planning Commission representing the Hansen family and the property located on County Rd E. Eric Anderson frorn Ryan Corporation made a presentation to the Planning Commission describing the Senior Living and Assisted Senior Living phase for the Hansen property. Lou DeMedici, III from Medici Development gave his presentation describing his proposal for single-family homes. This development is geared for an active adult and meeting their demands with the homes built around a courtyard for the residents to enjoy. There is no age restriction and square footed ranges from 1500 square feet for a smaller home, 1700 square feet for a medium size home and 2000 square feet for the larger home. They are proposing to build 32 homes. No basements will be built to keep it to a single level home. They want Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting Page Two to keep the siding and windows the same design and color. Proposed road would be wide enough for emergency vehicles and would create green space versus buffer land. Tom Hansen was out of town but would like to donate a part of the land to the City of Gem Lake. The City of Gem Lake would be responsible for the buffer expenses. Concerns from the Planning Commission were the price range of the homes and cost to the City of Gem Lake. A bigger concern was the buffers, landscaping and neighbors. Also mentioned was the cost that the City of Gem Lake would have to contribute to this development for paying for the streets. The developers will come up with a rough estimate of the costs that the City will be responsible for. The road issue will need to be evaluated and addressed. The developers have the Zoning Ordinance and will view the updated Ordinance. Will have a visual tour for the Planning Commission to view and give a list of communities where their homes have been built. Chairman Rafferty stated that he appreciates the fact that there are no demographic limitations to these projects and that they fall in place on their own and there are no age or gender restrictions to the project. The Planning Commission will discuss some questions with the City Clerk. Isolated Property North of Tousley: Chairman Rafferty talked to Councilmember Rasmussen about his road as it relates to building the new community. The City might have an obligation to provide access to the road. Will have to work to find a solution for this property. Green City Concept Discussion: No discussion at this time. Developer Deposit Schedule: Chairman Rafferty asked if we have one in place. Mayor Uzpen stated yes the city does and that the 2010 fee schedule will be available shortly. Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakemn.org Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting Page Three ADJOURN The December 2009 regular meeting of the Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:30 pm. Chair Commissioner Rafferty motioned to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Wippich. Ayes — 3, Nays — 0. APPROVED: ATTEST: ATTEST: Julie Newkirk Craig Rafferty Recording Secretary Chairman Look for us on the World Wide Web at gemlakeran.org