HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 June 16 2014 PC Meeting MinutesPRIOR 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
western shores of Spring Lake, east of County Highway 17, south of 1701' 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.
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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 HEARING AT 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 PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:13P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Phelan, Hite, Blahnik and Larson. The Motion carried.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Phelan stated he supports this application.
Blahnik stated he supports this variance.
Hite stated she supports this variance.
Larson stated he echoes comments of his fellow commissioners.
MOTION BY BLAHNIK, SECONDED BY HITE TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
REQUESTED FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIANCE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET
FORTH ON THE STAFFS 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
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 explaination of the Orderly Annexation Area (OAA).
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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 city's 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 HEARING AT 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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.
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?
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 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
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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.
• Updates from June 9th City Council
o The Registered Land Survey for County Road Hwy 17 & 82 (SMSC Property)
■ Approved
o Thirty day extension of the recording for the Bluffs of Shady Beach Plat for
finalizing the financial transaction that is necessary to provide the City the
necessary securities
■ Approved
o Removed from the Agenda the final approval of the Markley Lake Woods final
plat and development contract
■ A few issues but will return to the Council on June 23rd
o Marina and controlled access lot to the amendments to the ordinance
■ Considered and will be reviewed again on June 23rd Council asked staff
for more information.
• Planning Commission meeting for the 7th 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
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