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3. PCSR MIN 06-12-2012MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2012 Members Present: Vice Chair Westberg, Commissioners Johnson, Keller and Konietzko Members Absent: Chair Anderson and Commissioner Bell Staff Present: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager; Chris Leeseberg, Planner/Park Planner; Debbie Huebner, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meeting To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Vice Chair Westberg. 2. Consider 6/12/12 Planning Commission Agenda MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3.1 Consider 4/10/12 Planning Commission Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLER TO APPROVE THE APRIL 10, 2012 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 3.2 Consider 5/8/12 Planning Convnission Minutes MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLER TO APPROVE THE MAY 8, 2012 MINUTES. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.1 Request by Dean Johnson for Rezoning of Elk River Retail Center to C3 Highway Commercial_ Case No. ZC 12-02 -Public Hearing 4.2 Request by Mark Leadens for Conditional Use Permit to allow Nature's Dry Cleaning at 18850 Dodge Street. Case No. CU 12-12 -Public Hearing Staff report presented by Chris Leeseberg. Vice-Chair Westberg opened the public heazing for both items. No one spoke for or in opposition of the zone change or conditional use permit. Vice-Chair Westberg closed the public heazing. Vice-Chair Westberg asked if the drive thru was wide enough for the canopy and an emergency vehicle drive aisle. Mr. Leeseberg stated yes. Planning Commission Minutes June 12, 2012 THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE ADDED TO SECTION 3, SUBSECTION (02) CONDITIONAL USES OF THE AGREEMENT DATED MAY 4, 1994: PAWN SHOPS, PROVIDED THEY MAINTAIN A 250-FOOT SETBACK FROM RESIDENTIALLY-USED PROPERTY AND A 500- FOOT SETBACK FROM SCHOOLS, PARKS, DAY CARE CENTERS, CHURCHES AND OTHER PAWNSHOPS, MEASURED FROM THE PROPERTY LINE. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. MOVED BY COMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST BY RYAN BROWN FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A PAWN SHOP AT 19179 FREEPORT STREET (FORMER HOLLYWOOD VIDEO STORE), WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THE SPACE SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE BUILDING AND FIRE CODES. 2. AS THE CUP IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY BUILDING PERMITS. 3. THE PROPRIETOR SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL APPLICABLE PAWN LICENSES. 4. NO OUTDOOR STORAGE OR DISPLAY IS PERMITTED. 5. THE INFRASTRUCTURE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FORMER DROP BOX AREA SHALL BE REMOVED AND LANDSCAPING REINTRODUCED. 6. DEAD TREES ON SITE SHALL BE REPLACED. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.5 Request by AutoZone for Site Plan Approval to Allow Auto Parts Store Lot 1 Block 1 Elk River Crossing 3~d~west of Zane and south of existing..gas station/convenience store) Case No. SP 12-02 -Public Hearine The staff report was presented by Jeremy Barnhart. Mr. Barnhart noted that staff is working with the applicant on the following issues: 1) dumpster at rear, facing Highway 169; cannot be made of wood; 2) signage needs to meet PUD requirements; 3) lighting plan. Commissioner Johnson asked if staff took into consideration the proposed Highway 169 plans when reviewing this application. Mr. Barnhart explained that the proposed plans have not been approved by the federal government. He stated that the access could be impacted by the plans, but that staff must review the application on what currently exists. Page 3 MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: Plarumig Commission Minutes June 12, 2012 1. ALL ITEMS OF THE STAFF COMMENT LETTER DATED MAY 18, 2012 SHALL BE ADDRESSED. 2. AS SITE PLAN APPROVAL IS NOT A BUILDING PERMIT, THE APPLICANT SHALL APPLY FOR ALL REQUIRE PERMITS. 3. THE LANDSCAPE PLAN NEEDS TO BE SIGNED BY A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT AND INCLUDE AT LEAST 16 OVER STORY, 8 EVERGREEN, AND 8 ORNAMENTAL TREES. 4. THE LIGHTING PLAN NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO MAINTAIN AN AVERAGE OF 3 FOOTCANDLES. 5. THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE WILL NEED TO BE MODIFIED TO MEET THE PUD REQUIREMENTS. 6. SIGNAGE AS SHOWN IS NOT APPROVED, AND WILL NEED TO MEET APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OUTLINED IN THE ER CROSSING PUD AGREEMENT. 7. A NPDES PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO GRADING OPERATIONS. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.6 Reduest by Elk River EDA for Preliminary Plat of Nature's Ede Business Center Case No. P 12-02 -Public Hearing The staff report was presented by Jeremy Barnhart. He noted that this plat is a xeplat of Gateway Business Park. He stated that the xeplat reflects the long-term plans of the FAST Study. Mr. Barnhart explained that 171~t Avenue will remain as is, and Twin Lakes Road will go thru the plat. He noted that around-about is proposed. Vice-Chair opened the public hearing. There being no convnents for or against the application, Vice-Chair closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF NATURE'S EDGE BUSINESS CENTER WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. ACCESS CONTROL SHALL BE DEEDED TO MNDOT FROM OUTLOT B. 2. THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL MEET ALL APPLICABLE FIRE CODES. THE FIRE CHIEF SHALL VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL FIRE HYDRANTS, AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL HYDRANTS NECESSARY TO PRESERVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE RESIDENTS. 3. A WETLAND BUFFER OF 25 FEET APPLIES TO ALL WETLANDS AND A STRUCTURE SETBACK OF 20 FEET FROM THE BUFFER APPLIES. AN EXHIBIT SHALL BE PREPARED AND INCLUDED IN THE LITERATURE PROVIDED TO POTENTIAL BUYERS. 4. WETLAND BOUNDARIES SHALL BE POSTED IN A MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR. 5. IN ADDITION TO THE EASEMENTS SHOWN ON THE PRELIMINARY PLAT, THE FOLLOWING EASEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED: Page 4 Plamiuig Commission Minutes June 12, 2012 I. A 25-FOOT EASEMENT ADJACENT TO THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF DELINEATED WETLANDS TO NOTE, PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE REQUIRED NO-TOUCH BUFFER. II. A 20-FOOT PEDESTRIAN EASEMENT ADJACENT TO THE 25- FOOT EASEMENT ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE DELINEATED WETLANDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN AMENITY. 6. A NPDES PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. 7. PARK DEDICATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: I. IN THE FORM OF CASH FOR 19.12 ACRES LOTS AT THE RATE APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. (CURRENTLY $2,485 PER ACRE) 8. ALL REQUIRED SUBDIVISION/PARK INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORMAT (.DWG FILE) AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE AND LAND USE APPLICATION PRIOR TO RECORDING OF THE PLAT. 9. THIS APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT SHALL EXPIRE AFTER 1 YEAR, UNLESS THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OWNER'S AGENT HAS SUBMITTED A FINAL PLAT OR LETTER OF REQUEST FOR EXTENSION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.7 Request by City of Elk River for Ordinance Amendment Regarding Commercial Recreational Uses. Case No. OA 12-03 -Public Hearine The staff report was presented by Jeremy Barnhart. The Planning Commission is asked to consider what types of recreational uses they would like to see in Elk River, and where those uses would be appropriate. Vice-Chair asked what type of use batting cages and go carts would be. Mr. Barnhart stated that would be indoor commercial recreational uses. Mr. Barnhart explained that staff did not feel the Business Park zoning would be appropriate for commercial recreational uses, since this property is reserved for higher end industrial uses, with a focus on job creation. Commissioner Keller stated that he could see having these types of uses in industrial areas, but also felt they should be close to commercial uses, such as restaurants and gas stations. Vice-Chair Westberg stated that bowling alleys and softball complexes or go-cazt tracks aze very different types of uses and located in different zoning districts. Commissioner Johnson noted that Maple Grove has indoor soccer located in an industrial park and is well-used. Pagc 5 Mr. Barnhart asked that the Commission think about where the various types of commercial recreational uses would be appropriate in the city. Placuilng Commission Minutes June 12, 2012 Vice-Chair Westberg opened the public hearing. There were not comments from the public. Vice-Chair Westberg continued the public hearing. MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KONIETZKO TO TABLE THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REGARDING COMMERCIAL RECREATIONAL USES TO THE JULY 10, 2012 MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5. Cancel August 14 2012 Planning Commission Due to Primary Election and Call Special Meeting -Alternate Date MOVED BY COMMISSIONER JOHNSON AND SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER KELLER TO CANCEL THE AUGUST 14 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND CALL A SPECIAL MEETING FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012 AT 6:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 4- 0. 6. Announcements - No announcements. 7. Adjournment There being no further business, Vice-Chair Westberg adjourned the meeting. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Minutes prepazed by Debbie Huebner. Tina Allard City Clerk Page 6 Chad Westberg, Vice-Chair