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Home My WebLink About06 16 2014 PC meeting minutes PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, June 16, 2014 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Phelan called the Monday, June 16, 2014 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Jeff Phelan, Perri Hite, Adam Blahnik and Wade Larson, Community and Economic Development Director Dan Rogness, City Planner Jeff Matzke and Development Service Assistant Sandra Woods. 2. Approval of Agenda: MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 3. Approval of Monday, June 2, 2014 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY HITE SECONDED BY LARSON TO APPROVE THE PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2014 MEETING MINUTES. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 4. Public Hearings: A.DEV-2014-0013 17181 Sunset Avenue NW Mr. Leo Alfred is requesting a variance from the front setback requirements on property located at 17181 Sunset Avenue NW, on the th western shores of Spring Lake, east of County Highway 17, south of 170 Street. PID 25-489- 002-0. Planner Matzke introduced the request for a variance from the front yard setback to construct a detached garage. He explained the current circumstances, issues and alternatives; he stated staff recommends a motion to approve a resolution approving the requested variance or any variance the Planning Commission deems appropriate in these circumstances. He provided a resolution, location map and survey dated May 24, 2014. Commission Comments/Questions: Phelan asked if there are engineering concerns with the garage being so close to the house? Planner Matzke replied no and explained the benefits of having a detached garage and the footing needs if it is attached. He stated this particular project would be a slab-on-grade construction. Larson asked is there a proposed walk for the front entrance? And if so, is that going to be a staircase or flat going into the house? Planner Matzke replied the lot is quite flat, and it is just more for the entryway to add a small walk. 1 Larson asked about dimensions for the decking and questioned the typical width? He asked what the approximate percentage is of impervious surface for this lot, including the proposed garage and the decking? Planner Matzke replied it is just over twenty-eight percent; per Shoreland regulations, the maximum allowed is thirty percent. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARINGAT 6:12 P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Public Comment : None. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO CLOSE THE PUBLICHEARING AT 6:13P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Commission Comments/Questions: Phelan stated this is cut and dry; there is precedent in the neighboring yards with the close distance which Planner Matzke points out averaging example in quite some time. He stated he sees practical difficulty due to the unique nature of the lot. He mentioned that it is still under the thirty percent impervious and change the character of the neighborhood therefore he supports this application. Blahnik stated he supports this variance with similar comments; given the size of the lot there are some practical difficulties. He echoes comments of Commissioner Phelan with similar properties in the area having similar garages. He said there is only so much space to work with here. Hite stated she supports this variance for the purposes already identified by fellow Commissioners. Larson stated he echoes comments of his fellow commissioners. Due to the lot size being smaller than a typical lot, as well as it being in character with the neighborhood, he supports the variance request. MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY HITE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REQUESTED FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE STAFF REPORT. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. B.Comprehensive Plan The City of Prior Lake is proposing an amendment to Chapter 3, Land Use Element, of the Prior Lake 2030 Comprehensive Plan related to the staging of development related to the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA), and the Orderly Annexation Area (OAA). Director Rogness introduced this amendment and explained the history, current circumstances, conclusion and issues. He stated staff recommends amendments to Chapter 3, Land Use Element, of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan to add the Godsons Way plat area withing the Residential MUSA (Figure 3.3) and to remove phasing areas 3.1. 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2 and 8.3 from the OAA (Figure 3.4). He provided preliminary and final plats of Godsons Way, Section 3.6 of the Comprehensive Plan, draft Comprehensive Plan Amendment application to the Met Council, Figure 3.3 Undesignated MUSA Reserve Map and 2 Figure 3.4 Prior Lake/Spring Lake Annexation. Rogness further stated that he neglected to include Area 4.2 in the staff report, and said this area should also be removed due to its previous annexation. Commission Comments/Questions: Larson asked for more explanation of the Orderly Annexation Area (OAA). Director Rogness explained the phasing and how the County, the City and the Township all agreed to this phasing; however, the estimated years for each phasing is nearly 5-7 years behind schedule. He explained that the Annexation Task Force is in the process of scheduling discussions with Spring Lake Township about the phasing and corresponding 8-year removal provision in the agreement. He said that whatever is decided by the Task Force or other committee, it will eventually come back to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. Within the OAA, the City is able to annex phasing areas once sanitary sewer is within 150 feet of each area. Commissions Comments/Questions: None at this time. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY LARSON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARINGAT 6:27P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Public Comment : Nora A. Beall stated she resides at 16395 Baseline Avenue (Spring Lake Township, MN) and 2915 Overlook Drive (Bloomington, MN). She stated her property has not been annexed into the City of Prior Lake yet, but is concerned about meetings between the County, City and Spring Lake Township. She was wondering if property owners will be allowed to attend some meetings as she would like to be kept up to date on what is going on. Director Rogness stated the Task Force meetings are not publicized, nor are meeting minutes taken. However, once it becomes a proposal to change what is in the comprehensive plan, then staff would schedule a public hearing and notify property owners. Nora A. Beall thanked staff. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY LARSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLICHEARING AT 6:31 P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Commission Comments/Questions: Blahnik supports a positive recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed amendments based upon the annexation actions previously approved by the city. Hite recommends the approval of the amendments to the City Council. Larson questioned about phases not mentioned by staff on the map and asked if they have or have not been annexed into the City? 3 Director Rogness stated they have not, minus the places that were individually pointed out. He explained the places that have not been annexed will be subject to discussion between the City and the Township. Phelan will be supporting the recommendation to the City Council. MOTION BY HITE, SECONDED BY PHELAN TO RECOMMEND THE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3, LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADD THE GODSONS WAY PLAT AREA WITHIN THE METROPOLITAN URBAN SERVICE AREA AND TO REMOVE PHASING AREAS 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1, 6.2 AND 8.3 FROM THE ORDERLY ANNEXATION AREA. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 5. Old Business: None. 6. New Business: None. 7. Announcements: A.Recent City Council Discussions/Decisions. th Updates from June 9 City Council The Registered Land Survey for County Road Hwy 17 & 82 (SMSC Property) o Approved Thirty day extension of the recording for the Bluffs of Shady Beach Plat for o finalizing the financial transaction that is necessary to provide the City the necessary securities Approved Removed from the Agenda the final approval of the Markley Lake Woods final o plat and development contract rd A few issues but will return to the Council on June 23 Marina and controlled access lot to the amendments to the ordinance o rd; Considered and will be reviewed again on June 23. Council asked staff for more information. th Planning Commission meeting for the 7 of July is being canceled. 8. Adjournment: MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO ADJORN THE MEETING. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m. Sandra Woods, Development Services Assistant 4