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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 15 2014 PC meeting minutes PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Monday, September 15, 2014 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Phelan called the Monday, September 15, 2014 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Jeff Phelan, Perri Hite, Adam Blahnik, Eric Spieler and Wade Larson,Community and Economic Development Director Dan Rogness, Project Engineer Seng Thongvanh and Development Service Assistant Sandra Woods. 2. Approval of Agenda: MOTION BY SPIELER, SECONDED BY LARSON TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, SEPTMBER 15, 2014 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 3. Approval of Monday, August 4, 2014 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY LARSON TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 4. Public Hearings: A.DEV14-000018B Maple Place Jeff Nycklemoe, on behalf of Maple Place, is requesting approval of a preliminary plat of approximately 5.0 acres to be subdivided into 12 single family th lots on land located south of MN TH 13, directly southwest of Griggs Street and north of 176 Street. PID 25-910-023-0. Director Rogness introduced the proposed preliminary plat and explained the current circumstances, issues, conclusion and alternatives. He stated staff is recommending to approve the Preliminary Plat subject to conditions identified by the Planning Commission. He provided a location map, development plans and Community Development Department memorandums. He noted that the applicant has changed the original proposed layout of the lots to include the storm water pond at the northeast part of the plat. They also changed the tear-drop cul-de- recommendation, the applicant will then complete a full set of design plans based on the relocated storm pond location. Rogness also noted that Lots 6 and 7 in the revised preliminary plat may require front lot width setbacks due to the redesign of the pond the corresponding shift of lots on the northern end. Therefore, staff has provided that as a condition of plat approval. Engineer Thongvanh explained the utilities, grading and the storm water plan. Commission Comments/Questions: Phelan asked is this 12 single family lots on 5.38 acres or 10.5 acres? Director Rogness replied 5.38 acres. 1 Hite asked about hydrology and the need to have both a filtration basin and a storm water pond in Outlot A. Engineer Thongvanh explained the need for the filtration basin and the storm water pond related to volume and rate control. Spieler asked why this is not listed as a sixth addition of Maple Glen or part of the master plan for Maple Glen. Rogness replied that the Commission may want to ask the applicant. Staff cannot require that any specific development be part of another prior subdivision; that decision is up to the applicant/owner. Spieler asked about the timing of development on land directly south from a City perspective. Director Rogness know of plans for that lot. He explained the desired connectivity through that property with street and sidewalk, but that is based on a future development proposal. Rogness mentioned the ghost plat; however, it is completely up to the homeowner if they want to sell or develop in whole or in part. Spieler stated his concerns of new neighborhoods being developed on ghost plats and changes that impact existing neighborhoods. Larson questioned the inlet protection. Director Rogness replied they would be submitting detailed plans of all the changes with the new pond location. Larson asked were drainage is going? He questioned the filtration system inside the normal storm water drainage. Engineer Thongvanh replied it is protection storm sewer system. He said these get cleaned out with erosion control inspections. Larson asked if this is temporary while they are doing the grading operation. Engineer Thongvanh replied this would be for grading and construction; it is temporary until vegetation and the site has been stabilized and established. Larson questioned Outlot C of the adjacent plat and how it fits into the Maple Place updated plans. Director Rogness replied that Outlot C with Maple Glen was platted as a remnant parcel to be used as part of a future development parcel. Larson stated there is another lot on the east side of Outlot A and is wondering if this area is a whole lot, or is it being cut apart. 2 Director Rogness believes a home was built on that lot during this last year, and furthermore, the little triangular piece does not impede the development of that property. Blahnik questioned the width of Lots 6 and 7; he asked if the original plan was to have all lots at 86 feet. Director Rogness replied yes. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARINGAT 6:21 P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Applicant : Terry Snyder , consultant at Project Developers representing the applicant, answered questions and summarized changes that would benefit the lots. He mentioned the pond and the size of the lots, and the revisions were based on city engineering comments. Since they are not the same developer as that for Maple Glen, he stated it was common courtesy not to consider naming it as another addition. He talked about their selection of this area and the lot placement. Spieler asked how construction vehicles would access the site. Applicant Snyder replied that since the main construction will be home builders, they will be coming in on Griggs. Spieler asked if they have been working with the Maple Glen community to explain what they are planning on this property. Applicant Snyder believes they are aware of what is going on. Spieler expressed his concerns for the adjacent neighborhood with heavy traffic during construction. Applicant Snyder said due to the smaller plat size, the truck hauling should be minimized during a more concentrated time period. Spieler asked if Maple Glen has a Homeowners Association (HOA). Director Rogness replied yes. Spieler asked if this would be part of the HOA or if they would be working together with Maple Glen? Applicant Snyder replied they have not approached that issue. He stated the HOA of one development does not typically cross over; they would already be involved in their own share of costs. Spieler asked about the type of houses to be built and the time schedule. Applicant Snyder replied the northern lots will have full basements with two stories; the ones on Highway 13 will be full walk-outs with a mix of 1-2 story buildings depending on price point and desires. He stated that the final decision is up to the builder, and he is hopeful to have one to two different custom builders on this site. They would like to get approval now so they have the option to get the final plat recorded with some possible grading work this fall. 3 Public Comment : None. MOTION BY PHELAN, SECONDED BY HITE TO CLOSE THE PUBLICHEARING AT 6:32 P.M. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. Commissions Comments/Questions: Phelan stated this is straightforward and appreciates that the developer is working closely with staff on revising the lots and noting that these two lots may require a variances. He would like to note on record that if this did not have a cul-de-sac, the variances may not be warranted; however, it does change on the basis of having a temporary cul-de-sac. He mentioned that unless he sees something further in his fellow Commissioners comments, he will be supporting this application. Blahnik stated he will be supporting this preliminary plat as it was originally approved in 2006, it is now back again with City staff recommending the drainage pond be moved from the south to the north. He also believes this is straightforward subdivision. Larson stated he agrees with Commissioner Blahnik comments. Hite is supportive of this, noting the applicant will need to come back to apply for any variances that will be needed with the lots on the minimum lot width. Spieler supports this, but would like to recommend that the developer work closely with Maple Glen HOA and neighborhood to make sure that the neighbors are not disturbed and that construction goes smoothly. MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY HITE TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAT AS PROPOSED TO THE CONDITIONS IDENTIFIED BY STAFF. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. 5. Old Business: None. 6. New Business: None. 7. Announcements: A.Recent City Council Discussions/Decisions. UPDATES (September 8, 2014) PUD Crystal Bay Townhomes approved Vacation Candy Cove Trail pulled based on input from the City Attorney; right-of-way vacations are not property dispositions, and as such, do not require Planning Commission review; Commissioners agreed with this interpretation. 4 8. Adjournment: MOTION BY SPIELER, SECONDED BY LARSON TO ADJORN THE SEPTEMBER 15, 2014 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. . VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Spieler, Blahnik and Larson The Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m. Sandra Woods, Development Services Assistant 5