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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 23 2012 PC meeting minutes PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, April 23, 2012 1. Call to Order: Acting Chairman Roszak called the April 23, 2012, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners, Roszak, Blahnik, and, Spieler, Community & Economic Development Director Dan Rogness, City Engineer Larry Poppler, Planner Jeff Matzke, and Community Development Assistant Peter Aldritt. 2. Approval of Agenda: MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY ROSZAK TO APPROVE THE APRIL 23, 2012 MEETING AGENDA AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes, Spieler, Roszak, and Blahnik. The Motion carried. 3. Consider Approval of April 9, 2012 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY SPIELERTO APPROVE THE APRIL 9TH, 2012 MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. 4. Public Hearings: A. #EP 12-109McDonalds Re-Construction. Landform Engineering submitted an application for a Preliminary Plat, and an application for a Variance from the minimum driveway and parking setback and minimum parking requirements for Sections 1107.205 and 1107.304 of the Zoning Ordinance. The subject site is located south of TH 13, north of Village Lake Drive and west of County Road 23. Planner Matzke presented the request from McDonalds USA LLC for approval of a Preliminary Plat to nd be known as RADERMACHER 2 ADDITION and a request for three variances on a 1.64 acre site. The plat calls for the redevelopment of the existing McDonalds commercial site, including the demolition of the existing building. Commissioner Questions: Blahnik asked whether the parking requirements were in place when the building was first built and whether they needed a variance at that time. Planner Matzke responded that the zoning ordinance now in effect was adopted in 2009. The city had a more simplified ordinance at the time of the building, and it was built to city standards at the time. Blahnik asked about ownership of the triangle parcel to the south. Planner Matzke responded thatit is privately owned. There are not any current plans to develop that piece, but it is in a good location. 1 L:\12 FILES\12 PLANNING COMMISSION\12 MINUTES\MN042312.doc MOTION BY SPIELER SECOND BY BLAHNIK TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:18 VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. Applicant Ray Croaston stated that the reason for the parking variance is due to shifting the buildings from one drive-through to two drive-through lanes. The restaurant will serve 65%-70% of its customers with the drive-through whereas before it was 40%-45%. McDonalds is not replacing the interior play space due to the shift in demographics in the area which would give more room for parking. Commissioner Questions: Blahnik asked about the time frame of this project? Applicant Croaston responded it takes about 85 to 90 daysto tear down the old building and install the new one. Blahnik asked asked whether there has been communication with the property owner to the south? Applicant Croaston indicated there has been in order to receive the grading easement Spieler asked whether this one will be similar to the new building in Burnsville? Applicant Croaston responded yes, but there will be more brick with additional exterior stone. MOTION BY SIELER SECOND BY BLAHNIK TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:23 VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. Commissioner Comments: Blahnik stated he will be supporting this and believes that practical difficulties do exist here based on the size of the lot and due to the city ordinance’s parking stalls. Spieler askedwhen this project will start? Planner Matzke anticipated about a month out, since once the preliminary plat is approved they applicant can apply for a grading permit and get started; however, it is up to the applicant as to how quickly they want to move forward with it. Spieler stated the reason he asked is that during the summer, a lot of people use that McDonalds for the soccer and baseball games at the Ponds Park. Roszak stated that he will be supporting this, and that it is wonderful to see a business like this reinvest in our community. MOTION BY BLAHNIK SECOND BY SPIELER TO APPROVE THE 4 FOOT VARIANCE FROM THE 5 FOOT DRIVE ISLE SETBACK, A 5 FOOT VARIANCE FROM THE 10 FOOT PARKING SETBACK AND A 14 PARKING STALL VARIANCE FROM NEEDED 77 PARKING STALL REQUIREMENT. VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. 2 L:\12 FILES\12 PLANNING COMMISSION\12 MINUTES\MN042312.doc A MOTION BY BLAHNIK SECOND BY SPIELER TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ND PRELIMINARY PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS RADERMACHERS 2 ADDITION. VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. B. #EP 12-106 Spring Lake Regional Park C.U.P. Stantec Consulting on behalf of Scott County has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow grading in excess of 400 cubic yards within Spring Lake Regional Park. The subject site is located in the southwest corner of Prior Lake between County Road 82 and County Road 12 along County Road 81. Planner Matzke presented plans from Stantec Consulting related to a conditional use permit to allow grading and land reclamation on the property of Spring Lake Regional Park. Commissioner Comments and Questions: Blahnik asked whether the excess of 400 cubic yards just means that they are moving it from one place to another in the park? Engineer Poppler responded that in any event, once this amount amount of dirt is being moved, it triggers a C.U.P. MOTION BY BLAHNIK SECOND BY SPIELER TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:32. VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. Blahnik asked about the quantity of dirt to be moved? Applicant Jeanie Briol stated about 11,000 cubic yards. MOTION BY SPIELER SECOND BLAHNIK TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:33 Commissioner comments: Blahnik stated that he will be supporting this since it is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. This project includes a small amount of grading. Spieler stated that he will be supporting this based on what has been discussed and what staff has presented. Roszak stated that he will be supporting this, echoing his fellow commissioners’ comments. MOTIONB BY BLAHNIK SECOND BY SPIELER TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. VOTE: Ayes, Roszak, Blahnik, and Spieler. The Motion carried. 3 L:\12 FILES\12 PLANNING COMMISSION\12 MINUTES\MN042312.doc C. #EP 12-113 Anna Trail and TH 13 Concept Plan. Copper Creek Partners has submitted an application for a Concept Plan to subdivide an existing 7.4-acre commercial lot into 4 commercial lots. The property is located at the northwest intersection of Anna Trail and TH 13. Community & Economic Development Director Rogness presented Copper Creek Partner’s concept plan for a proposed subdivision of a 7.4 acre commercially zoned parcel into four parcels. The property would include a new public street that would intersect with TH 13 as well as relocating Anna Trail into that new street. A future connection could also be made from this site to the south downtown area by extending the public street through the wetland area. This concept has been given to Bolton & Menk Engineering to consider as they begin the South Downtown Area study. Applicant Greg Schweich, 14332 Watersedge Trail stated that this development is an opportunity for 4 commercial lots. There is great signage and visibility from TH 13. They have met with MNDOT with preliminary support to see a ¾ intersection done with Anna Trail and TH13. The City’s support is necessary in order to go forward with any type of intersection. They envision a park-like setting and trails, possibly connecting to the downtown area of Prior Lake. Commissioner Questions: Blahnik asked to clarify MNDOT’s preliminary approval of aligning a new intersection on TH13? Applicant Schweich responded that they feel the existing off-set intersection is unsafe and could be better designed. Blahnik asked whether this preliminary approval includes a light at the new TH13 intersection? Applicant Schweich responded that there is a need for more research and input on this topic. Blahnik asked whether there has been communication with a pharmacy for one of the 4 lots, and if a controlled intersection is key to having the pharmacy establish in that area? Applicant Schweich responded that they met with a representatives who gave them further information on a site plan showing a footprint for that type of store. The representative stated that they would be very interested if their site plan fits on one of the lots. The pharmacy would like to see a controlled intersection there. Blahnik asked whether there has been contact with other businesses? Applicant Schweich responded that they have talked to numerous people about moving their business to this location. Blahnik liked what you are showing here with this being a good use of the space. Spieler stated that he likes the idea of fixing up that area and to match how the Village Market mall appears. He is interested in hearing what the consultant finds out from the study on streets and traffic. Roszak asked whether they are going to acquire the property to the north? Applicant Schweich respondedpossibly for ponding and grading. Roszak asked whether they would still go through with the project if property could not be acquired? 4 L:\12 FILES\12 PLANNING COMMISSION\12 MINUTES\MN042312.doc Applicant Schweich responded yes. Director Rogness added that this is a redevelopment site, so the question at hand is whether it be redeveloped as one parcel, or whether there is potential to develop it into its highest and best use. The applicants have indicated the potential for a higher and better commercial development here. As the City looks into the study of south downtown, this concept plan will be part of that investigation. Blahnik thinks the connection to downtown would be great, which would have a greater impact on this development if that connection can be made as some point in the future. Spieler supports this as a good project. Roszak supports this, and he would really like to see the road connection to downtown. 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: None 7. Announcements and Correspondence: A. Recent City Council discussions/decisions. th Director Dan Rogness presented updates from the April 16 City Council meeting. B. 2012 First Quarter Building Activity and Residential Lot Supply Reports Director Dan Rogness presented 2012 First Quarter Building Activity and Residential Lot Supply Reports. 8. Adjournment: MOTION BY SPIELR SECONDED BY BLAHNIK TO ADJORN THE MEETING. VOTE: Ayes, Blahnik, Roszak, and Spieler. The Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Peter Aldritt, Community Development Assistant. 5 L:\12 FILES\12 PLANNING COMMISSION\12 MINUTES\MN042312.doc