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1987-04-28 Planning Comm Minutes) CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA, APRIL 28, 1987 = 7:30 P.M. 1. Call ta Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of Minutes, March 24. 4. HEARINGS• a. CASE NO. 87-03f87-04� TandemfKinq, Rezoning and Subdivision. (Hearing continued from March 24). 7•30 P.M. b. CASE NO. 87-07, Anderson, Subdivision. (Hearing continued from March 24). 8:00 P.M. c. CASE NO. 87-08. St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Subdivision. 8:15 P.M. d. CASE NO. 87-09. G& L Properties� Rezoning and Subdivision. 8:30 P.M. e. CAO NO. 87-03, Olsen, CAO Site Plan Review and Variance. 8:45 P.M. 5. New Business• a. CASE NO. 87-10, Losleben, Wetlands Permit. 6. Verbal Review. 7. Adjourn. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS APRIL 28, 1987 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 o'clock P.M. by Chairman Morson. The following members were present: Morson, Anderson, Burke, Duggan, Henning, Krebsbach, and McMonigal. Also present were Engineer Klayton Eckles and Planner Howard Dahlgren. APPROVAL.OF Commissioner Burke moved approval oi the MINUTES minutes of March 24. Commissioner Henning seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 87-03/ Chairman Morson called the meeting to order 87-04, KING/TANDEM ior the purpose of a continued public hearing REZONING/SUB- on rezoning and subdivision of property owned DIVISION by Tandem Corporation and Mr. and Mrs. William King. Planner Dahlgren had distributed revised figures regarding the park contribution for the subject area and reviewed those figures, noting that 12.40 acres out of a total land area of 139.6 acres would be dedicated for park area and that the Park and Recreation Commission accepted this dedication as proposed. Planner Dahlgren noted that the park dedication excludes water as well a_s-'�. the land area excluding water. Mr. Dick Putnam arrived to explain the new shore line established by the DNR and its impact on the park area. He noted that one area of park was enlarged to 5.7 acres, and several lots around the park had been adjusted to meet the 100 foot setback, so that now only 4 or 5 lots will not meet the 100 feet setback rather than 10-15 lots as in the original proposal. He pointed out that there will be 68 new lots in Copperfield III plus three lots from Copperfield II, making a total of 71 lots. There will be 61 lots in the Hampshire Estates addition in addition to the park area. Four lots in Hampshire are 14,000+ square feet, with the balance at or exceeding the 15,000 square foot lot sizes. Commissioner Burke asked the length of the longer cul-de-sac and Mr. Putnam responded that it is about 400 feet long. Mr. Putnam noted that there are 5 lots less in the new plan compared to the older plan. Commissioner Henning noted that any approvals Ayes: Nays: Ayes: Nays: 7 0 7 0 CASE NO. 87-07 ANDERSON, SUB- DIVISION given tonight are conditioned upon approval by the Metropolitan Council of the noise ordinance and the southeast area comprehensive plan amendmen�. Chairman Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience, and there were no comments. Mr. Putnam noted that the level of the ponds will be regulated by pipes, and that some wetlands permits would be asked for on a few lots that are not deep enough for building 100 feet from the ponds. Commissioner Henning moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Burke asked if entrance to the site from Delaware would be safe due to the rolling terrain along Delaware. Mr. Putnam noted that there will be no site problem once the site is graded, but that the site problem is difiicult looking north along Delaware at this time. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:58 P.M. Commissioner Duggan asked if the alignment of Mendata Heights Road is changed, does the park dedication change also? Planner Dahlgren said yes, it could, but there could also be additional park land picked up in the area south of Mendota Heights Road. Commissioner McMonigal moved to recommend appraval of a conditional use permit for a planned unit development, to rezone the land as a PUD in accordance with the southeast area plan, and to approve the subdivision of Copperfield III and Hampshire Estates as submitted, noting that these recommendations are conditioned upon approval of the aircraft noise ordinance and amendment of the southeast area comprehensive plan. Commissioner Fienning seconded the motion. Chairman Morson called the meeting to order for the purpose of a continued public hearing for Carl Anderson's proposed subdivision of :� Hillside Creek, located in the area of First Avenue/Vandal and Brookside. Mr. Anderson was present and noted that he had spoken to Dr. Bruce Anderson of District No. 197 regarding Lots 1-16, Block 2, T.T. Smith Subdivision No. 3, which is owned by the School District. Dr. Anderson noted that it is not the desire of the district to sell the property at this time, but they would like the capability to sell it in the future and do not want it landlocked. Mr. Anderson noted that he had spoken to Mr. and Mrs. Kalaus, owners of property to the west of his site, and offered to sell them a stovepipe piece of land for $2,000 plus assessments, but they haven't decided what they wish to do yet. He also noted that Mr. Ray Christensen would like to be included in the plat. Mr. Anderson stated that Brookside would extend easterly to Laura Court, but that Laura Court, north and south, would not be improved, and it was his plan to have Emerson Avenue vacated only in this subdivision. He noted that as many trees in the fringe area will be saved. Chairman Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience. Mrs. Kalaus, 1394 Clement, noted that she had asked for access to her lots, but Mr. Anderson said there could be no access without buying some of his land. She did not feel that she should have to buy additional land, since her lots were large enough to be buildable lots, without having to purchase more land. Chairman Morson felt this should be worked out prior to the next meeting. He noted that if the cul-de-sac were moved over, it would give Kalaus' and Christensen access, and it would be satisfactory to both parties. Mrs. Kalaus asked about assessments and was told that there would be assessments for water, street and storm sewer, but not for sanitary sewer. Mrs. Joseph Bird, 676 Laura Court, expressed concern with storm water drainage onto her lot, since she has 165 feet of frontage. Staff was directed to address the additional water concerns prior to the next meeting. Mr. Ray Burrows, 668 First Avenue, asked which lots would be assessed. There being no further questions or comments, Commissioner Burke moved to continue the public hearing to May 26, at 7:30 P.M. Commissioner Krebsbach seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Commissioner Duggan stated that a survey addressing the tree coverage needs to be submitted as part of the subdivision process. CASE NO. 87-08, Chairman Morson called the meeting to order ST. PAUL'S UNITED for the purpose of a public hearing for a METHODIST CHURCH, subdivision called Wesley Addition, which is SUBDIVISION easterly of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, on Dodd Road between Marie Avenue and North Freeway Road. Mr. William Gydesen, Chairman of the Church Board, was present to explain the request for five single family lots on 6.83 acres. He noted that the lots were roughly 100'x200' and conform to all ordinance requirements. Chairman Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience. Mr. John Seiver, 689 North Freeway Road, asked that the developer not raise the grade as he � doesn't want water problems in his yard. Mr. Gydesen said the lots will drain to Wesley Lane and that the grading plan will address any potential drainage problems. Mrs. Carla Prakash, 679 North Freeway Road, noted that she appreciates the City's concern with drainage. There being no further questions or comments from the audience, Commissioner Henning moved to close the public hearing at 8:50 P.M. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Commissioner Duggan moved to recommend approval of the subdivision as presented. Commissioner McMonigal seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 87-09, Chairman Morson called the meeting to order G&L PROPERTIES, for the purpose of a public hearing on an REZONING/SUBDIV- application from G&L Properties for the ISION rezoning and subdivision of property located at the southeast corner of Mendota Heights Road and TH 55. �, I _. - #- Mr. Bill Pearson, from G&L was present, as well as Mr. Lou Langer, and Bill Price, to explain the request. Mr. Pearson asked to rezone the parcel to I and B-3, deleting the B-1A designation. He noted that the Industrial zoning could contain an office, office warehouse, and/or motel. The B-3 zoning could contain a service station, fast food type restaurant such as McDonalds, and a sit-down type restaurant similar to Ground Round. He also noted there would be a 60 foot roadway through the site. Commissioner Krebsbach expressed concern over landscaping on the site and wanted to be sure it was satisfactory. It was noted that any rezoning would require an amendmen� to the comprehensive plan and also that a 5% land dedication is required in industrial/commercial zones for a park contribution. Chairman Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience. No one was present for the hearing. � Commissioner Henning moved to close the public hearing at 9:16 P.M. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Commissioner Henning moved to recommend that the City Council amend the Comprehensive Plan such that the area outlined in blue on the drawing shown at this meeting be planned to be rezoned as Industrial. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Commissioner Henning moved to recommend approval oi the subdivision as platted and that Block 1, (the blue area) be rezoned. Commissioner Burke seconded the motion. Commissioner Krebsbach, for discussion purposes, felt that it would be most desireable to have the parcel divided into three lots for two businesses (such as a service station and a restaurant). � i � '_ - :�5-� CAO CASE NO. 87-03, The Commission was advised that Mr. David OLSEN, SITE PLAN Olsen wished to have the scheduled public APPROVAL/VARIANCE hearing set for next month, as he did not have his revised drawings available yet. Commissioner Anderson moved to adjourn the public hearing scheduled for this evening and to continue it to the May 26 meeting. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 CASE NO, 87-10, Mrs. Julie Losleben, 815 Hazel Court, was LOSLEBEN, WETLANDS present to request approval of a wetlands PERMIT permit to allow construction of a 28 foot above ground swimming pool on Lot 3, Simek Rearrangement. It was noted that the Losleben's had written approval from their adjacent neighbors for the swimming pool construction, which would be constructed within six feet of the pond. Jim Losleben arrived at 9:28 P.M. to answer any other questions. Commissioner McMonigal moved to recommend approval of the wetlands permit as requested to allow construction of a 28 foot above ground swimming pool at 815 Hazel Court, such construction to be within six feet of the pond. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 VERBAL REVIEW Deputy Clerk DeLaRosa gave a verbal review of the cases that had gone before the City Council. MISCELLANEOUS A gentleman from Mendota was present for the Olsen Critical Area Ordinance variance and it was pointed out to him that the hearing had been adjourned, at the applicant's request, to the May 26 meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Commission, Commissioner McMonigal moved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Henning seconded the motion. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:38 o'clock P.M. �� __ � _ fi_