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2014-07-22 Planning Comm Minutes CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSON MINUTES July 22, 2014 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1101 Victoria Curve at 7:00 P.M. The following Commissioners were present: Chair Litton Field, Jr., Commissioners Michael Noonan, Doug Hennes, Robin Hennessy, Mary Magnuson, and Ansis Viksnins. Those absent: Commissioner Howard Roston. Others present were City Planner Nolan Wall and Public Works Director/City Engineer John Mazzitello. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as submitted. Approval of June 24, 2014 Minutes COMMISSIONER MAGNUSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HENNES, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2014, AS PRESENTED. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 Hearings PLANNING CASE #2014-18 Elite Motor Sports Conditional Use Permit Chair Litton Field noted that this planning case was noticed and asked if there was anyone in the audience who came to speak about it during the public hearing. Seeing no one coming forward, Chair Field explained that the case was cancelled because the application was withdrawn. PLANNING CASE #2014-19 Mark Gergen, on behalf of Cory Morrisette and Gail Darling, 641 Callahan Place Subdivision Request Planner Nolan Wall explained that the applicant requested a lot split for the subject parcel located at 641 Callahan Place. The subject parcel is approximately 1.0 acre or 43,510 square feet and owned by Cory Morrisette and Gail Darling. It is zoned R-1 and guided for low density residential July 22, 2014 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 1 development on the Comprehensive Plan. The applicant has a purchase offer on the parcel contingent upon the approval of this subdivision. If approved, the applicant intends to demolish the existing home and construct two new single family homes. Planner Wall shared a copy of the submitted survey. The subdivision would create two lots, both in excess of the 15,000 square foot minimum lot size requirement for the R-1 district. Parcel A would be 21,679 square feet and parcel B would be 21,722 square feet; both parcels would have 100 foot of frontage on Callahan Place, would be compliant with the R-1 lot standards, and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. This request only considered the lot split and was not a site plan specific to any future development; although the setbacks were noted. Any drainage and setback issues would be addressed by staff once final plans are submitted as part of the building permit application. Staff recommended approval of the subdivision request for this lot split with conditions. Staff also recommended an additional condition be added requiring a five foot drainage and utility easement along the rear property boundary line. Based on the findings of fact, the subdivision would be consistent with the City Code and Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Magnuson asked for confirmation that the 100 foot frontage on Callahan Place would be consistent with at least some of the lots in the area. Planner Wall confirmed. Chair Field opened the public hearing. Mr. Mark Gergen, 18004 Jacquard Path, Lakeville, came forward to answer questions from the Commission. There were no questions from the Commission. Mr. Jerome Schiltgen, 646 Callahan Place, asked what kind of structures are planned to be put up and how they would change how the neighborhood looks. He also wondered if they would be spaced far enough apart. Chair Field replied that due to the nature of the application, a lot split request only and not a site plan or building application, the Commission would be unable to answer his questions. Mr. Mark Bade, 632 Marie Avenue, also owns a property at 636 Marie Avenue that he is developing. He stated that his only concern is that there are some drainage issues in the back of these lots and would like them to be addressed. Chair Field replied that these issues would be addressed in the building permit phase of the application. Mr. Bade suggested that the owners review the drainage issue before the lot is split to make sure they could correct that problem. Mr. Mark Gergen stated that he would work with staff on addressing the drainage issue. COMMISSIONER NOONAN MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VIKSNINS, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 July 22, 2014 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 2 COMMISSIONER NOONAN MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER VIKSNINS, TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF PLANNING CASE 2014-19, SUBDIVISION REQUEST BASED ON THE FINDING OF FACT THAT THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY CODE AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1.The existing single family dwelling is demolished prior to the subdivision being recorded by Dakota County. 2.Park dedication fee in the amount of $2,700, in lieu of land, is collected after City Council approval and before being recorded by Dakota County or issuance of any additional permits by the City. 3.Street reconstruction assessment fee, as part of Callahan Place Improvement 2008-04, is collected after City Council approval and before being recorded by Dakota County or issuance of any additional permits by the City. 4.Connection charges for sanitary sewer and water main shall be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. 5.The applicant shall submit grading and utility plans and a dimensioned site plan with associated easements, subject to review and approval by the City Engineering Department as part of any building permit application. 6.Any land disturbance activities must be in compliance with the City’s Land Disturbance Guidance document. AND WITH THE ADDITIONAL CONDITION REQUIRING A FIVE FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT ALONG THE REAR PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINE AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 Chair Field advised the City Council would consider this application at its August 5, 2014 meeting, which begins at 8:00 p.m. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking Chair Litton Field reminded the Commission that this subject was briefly discussed at the June 24, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting. Since that time, Planner Nolan Wall had prepared an outline of the issues that would apply to the City of Mendota Heights. Staff requested input and questions from the Commission on the proposed rules. The City Council would be requested to provide similar input at their August 5, 2014 meeting; after which staff would combine the feedback received with their own and submit them to the Department of Natural Resources by August 15, 2014. Planner Nolan Wall provided background on the proposed draft rules and indicated the areas that would affect the City of Mendota Heights specifically. He also explained that once adopted, the amended rules would require the City to amend the existing Critical Area Overlay District standards. In addition, the MRCCA section of the Comprehensive Plan would have to be amended. Commissioners asked questions and provided comments regarding the roles and responsibilities of the different entities involved, how many homes are in the critical area and would be affected July 22, 2014 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 3 by the changing rules, height limits associated with the difference categories, the possibility of contracting the scope of the critical area, assuming this is adopted when would the City of Mendota Heights be required to amend its Comprehensive Plan, and reference to the flexibility provision. Verbal Review Planner Wall gave the following verbal review: PLANNING CASE #2014-13 th Ken and Mary Kay Noack, 677 – 4 Avenue Lot Split, Lot Width and Detached Garage Size Variance, and Wetland Permit Requests •Approved by the City Council PLANNING CASE #2014-17 Ned Rukavina and Leslie Pilgrim, 1704 Vicki Lane Front and Side Yard Setback Variances •Tabled by the City Council at the July 1 and July 15 City Council Meetings •Application deadline has been extended to allow for additional review and discussion at next months’ City Council meeting Staff Announcements •Critical Area Public Information Meeting, July 24, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in Hastings, MN •Two industrial developments on Pilot Knob Road and on Lemay Avenue are both progressing nicely now that the weather is cooperating •Next Planning Commission Meeting, August 26, 2014 Adjournment COMMISSIONER MAGNUSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER NOONAN, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:02 P.M. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 July 22, 2014 Mendota Heights Planning Commission Meeting Page 4