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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/28/02{-IASTIN6/S PLANNIN6/COMLMIISSION January 28th, 2002 Regular Meeting 7:00 pm Chairman Strauss called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm. 1. Roll Call Commissioners Present: Anderson, Greil, Michno, Stotko, Strauss, Twedt, Commissioners Absent: Hollenbeck Staff Present: Acting Planning Director Kris Jenson, Planning Administrative Samantha Schmidtke Assistant 2. Approve January 14, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes The date of the minutes was corrected to read January 14th, 2002, rather than January 28th, 2002. The minutes were then accepted by a unanimous vote. Public hearing - Comp Plan Amendment (Glendale Heights Land Use Designation and MUSA Adjustment) Acting Planning Director Jenson presented background information on the Glendale Heights proposed development and the Comp Plan Amendments. The Developer's representative, Dan Tilsen, was available at the meeting for questions. Commissioner Greil inquired as to how this property fit with the Comp Plan. Acting Planning Director Jenson stated that the plan is intended to be a guide, and that this type of development meets the philosophy that was set during the comp plan process, of trying to look at properties within the City limits to develop or redevelop, rather than having to add land from outside the City. Commissioner Stotko asked about the timing of the road connection. Acting Planning Director Jenson stated that if the feasibility for the road connection comes back with a negative recommendation, then this item will not be forwarded on to Met Council, as the City doesn't want to see the property developed with only as access through the Industrial Park. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Anderson moved and Commissioner Stotko seconded the motion to recommend to City Council the approval of a Resolution submitting comprehensive plan amendments to the Metropolitan Council, upon successful completion of the Spiral Boulevard Feasibility Study. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. 4. Public Hearing - City of Hastings ROW Map No. 4 Acting Planning Director Jenson presented background information on the item. Chairman Strauss opened the public hearing at 7:20 pm. Hearing no comment, the public hearing was closed at 7:22 pm. Chairman Strauss commented that this type of situation isn't unusual for older cities. Commissioner Twedt inquired as to how a value for the land would be determined. Acting Planning Director Jenson stated that an assessor would determine a fair market value. Commissioner Anderson verified that this plat was simply a legal tool needed to move the project forward. Commissioner Stotko inquired as the objective of the project. Acting Planning Director Jenson stated that the street was in need of reconstruction, that there currently is no curb and gutter, nor storm sewer system in the road. Some sections of water main and sanitary sewer are in need of replacement, and that a sidewalk was intended to be added along 18th Street, as per the Sidewalk and Trail Plan in the Comp Plan. Lynn Mann, 1927 Eddy Street, asked for further clarification of the project, and how far on each side of the centerline the road would go. Renee Meyer, 1908 Eddy Street, asked if easements would be necessary for the project, and where the funds to acquire the land would come from. A1 Teuber, 108 W 21st Street, inquired as to the plans for 21st Street. Donna Teuber, 108 W 21st Street, asked how comer properties were assessed. Jim Downey, 1828 Eddy Street, asked about the situations where the land goes clear across the street. Acting Planning Director Jenson directed each of the residents with specific questions regarding the project to contact Tom Montgomery, Public Works Director. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Greil moved and Commissioner Twedt seconded the motion to recommend approval of the City of Hastings ROW Map No. 4 to the City Council. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. South Oaks Townhomes Phase One South Oaks Final Plat Acting Planning Director Jenson presented background information on both items. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Twedt moved and Commissioner Michno seconded a motion to recommend approval of the South Oaks Townhomes Site Plan to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: The proposed structures and accessory items including, but not limited to, landscaping, shall be completed pursuant to the approved site plan. Upon request for occupancy of the units, all uncompleted items contained within the site plan shall be addressed pursuant to city code escrow requirements. That the developer shall install separate water meters and water lines installed for all irrigation systems. That the overall landscape plan shall be modified to include those units on the west side of Century Drive, and approved by the Planning Director. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. Planning Commission Action: Commissioner Stotko moved and Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion to recommend approval of the South Oaks Final Plat to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: the 2. 3. 4. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. That final plat approval is contingent upon the property being re-zoned to R-2 and R-3 PRD. Developer shall agree to escrow 40% of the estimated 31st St. culvert cost. These costs shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the developer shall have a separate water meter and water line installed for all irrigation systems The applicant shall be required to pay $310.00 per lot in interceptor sewer charges, prior to the city releasing the final plat hardshells. The interceptor sewer charge for this project totals $20,150.00 for the 65 units. The applicant shall be required to pay $850.00 per unit in park dedication fees, prior to the city releasing the final plat hardshells. The park dedication fee for this project totals $55,250 for the 65 units. That the town home units in the project are required to receive site plan review approvals from the City prior to construction. That the stormwater plan shall be reviewed by BARR Engineering and any BARR Engineering comments shall be incorporated into the stormwater plan. The Developer shall be responsible for the costs of the BARR Engineering stormwater plan review. These costs shall be agreed to in the development agreement. That the developer shall install, to City standards, all trails identified on the preliminary plat, dated 4/4/01. That the developer shall submit a tree plan identifying street trees every 50 linear 50 ft, subject to the approval of the City Forester. That the builders in this subdivision shall plant Aboulevard@ trees according to submitted tree plan and one front yard tree per lot. An escrow is required for any unplanted trees before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any units without trees is allowed. That all private drives and related utilities be designed and constructed according to City policies, as determined by the Public Works Director. That the developer shall provide evidence that all private drives and utilities will be maintained by a homeowner=s association not by the City. That the cul-de-sac island shall be maintained by the homeowners and not by the City. The developer shall provide documentation on the maintenance of the cul- de-sac island to be recorded with the plat and development agreement. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. That final plat approval is contingent upon the developer obtaining a special use permit to fill the flood plain. That final plat approval is contingent upon the City Council and the National Parks Service approving the proposed land trade, otherwise the plat shall be modified to eliminate the City property. That a 20 ft conservation easement should be placed along the rear of the lots 1- 6, Block 1, as identified on the preliminary plat (dated 4/4/01) to protect the wooded hillside. Permanent monuments shall be installed identifying the conservation area. That upon approval for a land trade, a 20 ft conservation easement shall be placed at the rear of lots 1-8, Block 12, as identified on the preliminary plat (dated 4/4/01). This easement shall be planted with a natural vegetative buffer, subject to the approval of the Hastings NRRC. Permanent monuments shall be installed identifying the conservation area. That only phase 1 of the South Oaks project, as identified on the South Oaks Preliminary Plat, (dated 4/4/01) shall be developed before 31st Street is extending to County Rd 47. That upon approval of the Riverwood 7th project or phase 2 of the South Oaks project, 31st St shall be constructed to County Rd 47. Developer shall plant trees to screen the backyards of the single-family homes that back up to the overflow channel and trail. That model homes may be allowed after the plat has been recorded, with full utilities provided to the units, as well as vehicular access as approved by the Public Works Director. That the Developer shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City to memorialize conditions of final plat and that the executed Agreement shall be recorded against the subject property prior to issuance of building permits. Upon vote taken: Ayes: 6, Nays: 0. 7. Elections Commissioner Stotko nominated Commissioner Anderson for the position of Chairman of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Greil seconded the motion. Upon voice vote, the vote was unanimous. Commissioner Greil nominated Commissioner Stotko for the position of Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Commissioner Michno seconded, and upon a voice vote, the vote was unanimous. 8. Updates and Other Business Acting Director Jenson thanked Chairman Strauss for her service to the Planning Commission, and that her input and contributions would be missed. Chairman Strauss thanked Staff and the other Commissioners, stating that she enjoyed her time on the Planning Commission. 9. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.