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01-25-1994 PC MIN . /#/1"ftA MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION t/EI II HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1994 . Members Present: Chairman Tveite, Commissioners Eberley, Kreger, Kuester, Minton, and Tacheny. Members Absent: Commissioner Kuester arrived at 8: 15 p.m. Staff Present: Steven B. Ach, City Planner, Gary Schmitz, Planning Assistant, Catherine Schmidt, Recording Secretary. 1. Call Meetina To Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairman Tveite. 2. Consider Plannina Commission Aaenda . COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE 1/26/94 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. COMMISSIONER KREGER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consider Plannina Commission Minutes Commissioner Eberley noted that on Page 3, Item 7 of the December 28, 1994, Planning Commission minutes, the motion should contain "THIS IS AN ACCESSORY FACILITY TO THE GOLF COURSE AND THE GOLF COURSE (AS A WHOLE) MEETS THE CURRENT LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS PER CITY CODE." Commissioner Minton noted that Item 11 should contain a change reflecting that overhead doors can be placed in the front and/or side yard setbacks. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/28/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0, CHAIRMAN TVEITE ABSTAINED AS HE WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE DECEMBER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 4. Plannina Commission Representative to Attend City Council Meetina It was indicated Commissioner Minton would attend the February 17, 1994, City Council meeting to be held at Elk River City Hall. 5. Consider Conditional Use Permit by Schmitz-Kornovich/Public Hearing. Case No. CU 93-41 . Staff report presented by Steve Ach. The applicant, Schmitz-Kornovich, requested a conditional use permit to develop a 68 unit apartment project as a Planned Unit Development (PUD). Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1994 . Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. There was discussion among the Commissioners relating to: parking and garage stalls, grading and drainage issues, traffic circulation regarding emergency vehicles, ground water concerns, driveway access, possible bituminous drive, brick or landscaping on the back of the project, and improvements. Staff and the applicant responded to the above issues. COMMISSIONER MINTON MOVED TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BY SCHMITZ-KORNOVICH, CASE NO. CU 93-41, TO DEVELOP A 68 UNIT APARTMENT PROJECT, BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITING STAFF'S MEMO DATED JANUARY 25, 1994. THE REQUEST MEETS THE SEVEN STANDARDS FOR GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. APPROVAL IS RECOMMENDED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. PLANS BE REVISED IN ACCORDANCE WITH TERRY MAURER'S MEMO DATED JANUARY 12, 1994. 2. ENTIRE PARKING AREA BE BOUNDED WITH B612 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. 3. . LANDSCAPE MATERIAL HAVE THE MINIMUM SIZES: OVERSTORY TREES - 2" CAL. BALLED AND BURLAP CONIFERS - 6 FEET IN HEIGHT BALLED AND BURLAP ORNAMENTAL TREES - 2" CAL. BALLED AND BURLAP SHRUBS - AS NOTED ON LANDSCAPE PLAN 4. DEVELOPER MAKE NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS TO ENTRANCE DRIVE FROM SCHOOL STREET ASSURING THE INTEGRITY IS NOT DIMINISHED DUE TO APARTMENT TRAFFIC. THESE IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD CONSIDER CURB AND GUTTER AND BE APPROVED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 5. TWO DUMPSTERS BE PROVIDED ON SITE WITH ENCLOSURES CONSISTING OF A MASONRY MATERIAL MATCHING THE BUILDING. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. . PARKING AREA ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BUILDING BE REDESIGNED TO IMPROVE VEHICLE CIRCULATION. FIFTEEN ADDITIONAL GARAGE STALLS NEED TO BE PROVIDED. TEN (10) FOOT DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE PROVIDED AROUND THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY. AN ON-SITE FIRE HYDRANT BE PROVIDED AND LOCATION APPROVED BY THE FIRE CHIEF PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT. REVISED PLANS BE APPROVED BY THE CITY PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT. Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1994 . 11. THE DEVELOPER AGREE TO ENTERING INTO A CROSS ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH THE ADJACENT PROPERTY TO THE WEST FOR THE EXTENSION OF A DRIVEWAY TO PROCTOR AVENUE. 12. ALONG THE WEST ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING, EITHER A CONTINUATION OF BRICK OR THE ADDITION OF FOUNDATION SHRUBS BE PROVIDED. COMMISSIONER KREGER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6 & 7. Consider Land Use Amendment Request by Marv Prochaska, Public Hearinq, Case No. LUA 93-1 , and Land Use Amendment Request by Country Ridqe Partnerships, Public Hearinq, Case No. LUA 93-2 Staff report presented by Steve Ach. Mr. Ach explained that planning cases numbers LUA 93-1 and LUA 93-2 would be incorporated into one report and presented together due to the similar type of request, proximity to one another, and both sharing the same planning issues. The two applications include a 20 acre parcel and a 24 acre parcel, lying west of Joplin Street alignment and east of Sherburne County Government Center. Jay Johnson, 2619 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, stated that he feels the proposed use is appropriate for this area. . Gary Colby, Project Manager with Menards, stated that due to the PUD, the City will have a lot of input in the proposal. Menards would also like to bring in other users, Le., shopping mall. Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. Spencer Pierce, 13700-182nd Avenue, Elk River, expressed concern regarding the land use change to Highway Business due to the increase in traffic noise. David Raymond, 13686 Riverview Drive, Elk River, feels this type of use does not fit into this area - a residential neighborhood. Shari Patterson, 18363 Naples, Elk River, opposed to the proposed project due to increased noise levels, additional lights, etc. Lynn Endorf. 13747-183rd Avenue, Elk River, stated opposition to the proposed site, not to having a Menards in Elk River. Patrick Dwyer, 11960-194th Circle, Elk River, Chairman of the Business Park Task Force, outlined the history of the Task Force. Mr. Dwyer stated that the Task Force is not opposed to a Menards, however, there was concern regarding loosing industrial property sites. In addition, the Task Force is in the process of a grant proposal (which must be site specific) regarding this site. Commissioner Kuester arrived at this time, approximately 8: 15 p.m. . Jay Johnson discussed offering the Business Park 20 acres south of the east parcel and a restaurant along the highway. Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1994 . David Raymond, 13686 Riverview Drive, Elk River, asked if this project would be the same sizE? as the Golden Valley project. Gary Colby responded: it would be similar in size, approximately 145, 000 square feet in size. Steve Stewart, 18290 Ogden, Elk River, stated he is opposed to the proposed project. Gary Colby, Project Manager with Menards, explained to the Planning Commission the size of property needed for this request and stated that no other site along Highway 169 would be appropriate. Ross Berglove, 13117-182 Avenue, Elk River, believes this proposal would be better than some industrial projects in this area and urged the Planning Commission to look closely at this type of use. Steve Ach commented on the intended use for Business Park and that Highway Commercial was designed to support the Business Park. This area was not intended for Highway Business. There being no further comments from the public, Chairman Tveite closed the public hearing. . Commissioner Eberley commented on the Focus Area Study and the need to focus on "balance" within the community and the need to plan for the future, not just the present needs. Commissioner Minton stated that he was surprised that there is not a site along Highway 1 69 that Menards could consider and that he is not inclined to change the land use to Highway Business. A discussion among the Commissioners ensued. COMMISSIONER KREGER RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT BY MARV PROCHASKA, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. LUA 93-1, NOTING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC OPPOSITION, CITING STAFF'S MEMO, AND STATING THE REQUEST IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER EBERLEY ADDED THAT INFORMATION FROM MR. DWYER SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE FINDINGS OF FACT. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COMMISSIONER KREGER RECOMMENDED DENIAL OF THE LAND USE AMENDMENT BY COUNTRY RIDGE PARTNERSHIP, PUBLIC HEARING, CASE NO. LUA 93-2 , NOTING SIGNIFICANT PUBLIC OPPOSITION, CITING STAFF'S MEMO, MR. DWYER'S TESTIMONY, AND STATING THE REQUEST IS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. COMMISSIONER TACHENY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Consider an Ordinance Amendment to Amend Various Sections of the Zonina Ordinance Relatinq to Accessory structures, Public Hearinq, Case No. OA 94-1 . Staff report presented by Gary Schmitz, for the City of Elk River, to amend Section 900.20, Section 900.12, and Section 900.18 of the City Code related to accessory structures. Planning Commission Minutes January 25, 1994 Page 5 . Chairman Tveite opened the public hearing. Commissioner Kreger commented on the attractiveness of modern metal skin buildings and suggested the Planning Commission take the time to view newer metal skin buildings within the community. Commissioner Kreger also requested staff research possible architectural standards for metal skin structures. David Raymond, 13686 Riverview Drive, Elk River, agreed with Commissioner Kreger and stated he is in favor of allowing metal skin buildings. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners COMMISSIONER KREGER MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM AND THE PUBLIC HEARING UNTIL THE FEBRUARY 22, 1994, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING TO ALLOW FURTHER RESEARCH. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. Other Business Commissioner Eberley requested an update from staff regarding Custom Motors at the next Planning Commission meeting. 10. Adiournment . There being no further business, COMMISSIONER EBERLEY MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER MINTON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The meeting of the Elk River Planning Commission adjourned at approximately 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L!a'fAJ/vLAi n / Catherine M. Schmidt Recording Secretary I JChJrl1 LtC .