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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-02 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning .Commission Meeting Minutes ArRIL 18, 2002 The April 18, 2002 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Wulff in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Stolte, Michaud, Wulff, Detjen, Grenz, Larson, ex-officio Puncochar. Absent: Drotning Staff Present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner, Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The. April 4, 2002 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. Commissioner Stolte stated that the required setbacks of the addition should be • indicated in the Harrison work session notes. The April 4, 2002 Planning Commission work. session notes were approved, as amended. ITEM 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey stated that the. following items were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting. 1. April 17, 2002 Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes regarding the Century Ridge 2nd Addition. Preliminary and Final plat and the Willow Ridge Preliminary and Final plat. 2. Copy. of Kerrin Swecker's application for appointment to the Planning Commission. 3. Copy of commercial and residential mailings concerning the residential plat moratorium and the I-35/C.R. 50 official mapping. 4. Merno from Frank Dempsey regarding John and Rose Harrison's options for building onto their home. 5. List of current residential and commercial developments. Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 2002 Page 2 ITEM 5: CENTURY RIDGE 2~ ADDITION Chair Wulff opened the public hearing to consider .the application of Weissmann Realty, Inc. for a preliminary and final plat of 10 townhouse units to be known as Century Ridge 2nd Addition, located in the northwest corner of 190 Street and Dodd Boulevard (C.S.A.H. 9). .Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly published. in accordance with state. statutes and City Code. Kelly Murray, representing Weissmann Realty, Inc., was in attendance at tonight's meeting to answer questions. Ms. Murray provided an overview of .the subdivision. She stated that Weissmann Realty, Inc. was able to acquire the additional property at the .corner of 190 Street and Dodd Boulevard from the two landowners and incorporate it into the Century Ridge townhouse development. Ms. Murray indicated they had made provisions in their original townhome declarations to be able to add this- land as additional_ real estate covered by the original homeowners association documents. Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey .stated • that Weissmann Realty, Inc. representatives have submitted applications for the preliminary .and final plat. of Century Ridge 2nd Addition, which consists of 10 townhouse lots and 1 common area lot on .1.28 acres of land located in .the northwest .corner of 190 Street and Dodd Boulevard (C. R. 9). He indicated that a conceptual design of the subject property for 10 attached .townhouse lots was included by the developer with the Century Ridge preliminary plat/PUD approved by the City Council on December 18, 2000. Mr. Morey stated that the subject property consists of two metes and bounds parcels and Outlot B, Century Ridge. One of the metes and bounds parcel has a single family home with a driveway access to Dodd Boulevard which will be removed with the development of Century Ridge 2nd Addition. He indicated that a $10,000 security will be required with the development contract to guarantee the removal of the house, driveway, overhead utility lines, and septic system. Mr. Morey stated that the proposed townhouse units meet the RM-1 District building setback requirements. Mr. Morey stated that Century Ridge 2nd Addition abuts Dodd.Boulevard (C. R. 9) and 190 Street. He indicated that adead-end private drive is proposed to ..access 190 Street to serve the 10 attached townhouse units. The private drive access i aligns with Inman Avenue, which will be constructed with the second phase of the Dodd Marsh Highlands development. Planning Commission Meeting Apri118, 2002 Page 3 Mr. Morey stated that the preliminary grading and tree preservation plan indicates that 10 of the 13 significant trees will be saved. The significant trees designated to be saved are located on Lot 11, Block 1, the common area lot Mr. Morey indicated that the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee recommended a cash contribution of $15,850.00 ($1,585.00 X 10 units) to satisfy the park dedication requirements, at their April 17, 2002 meeting. Mr. Morey. stated that the developer has submitted a preliminary landscape plan for Century Ridge 2nd Addition. A four foot berm is proposed along Dodd Boulevard east of the six unit townhouse building and in the northwest corner of Dodd Boulevard and 190 Street adjacent to the four unit townhouse building. He indicated that a three foot berm is proposed east of the dead-end private drive. Mr. Morey indicated that Spruce trees. to screen headlights are proposed at the east end of the private drive and south of the westerly guest parking spaces. Mr. Morey stated that the .developer has indicated that the townhouse buildings shall be constructed consistent with the approved Century Ridge building plans and in compliance with zoning ordinance requirements. • Mr. Morey indicated that the developer is proposing to provide five off-street guest parking spaces_to serve the 10 townhouse units in Century Ridge 2nd Addition in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Morey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat of Century Ridge 2nd Addition, Plaruzing Department staff recommends the 13 stipulations listed in the Apri112, 2002 planning report. Chair Wulff opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 02.41. Motion by Michaud, Second by Detjen to close the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Ayes: Stolte, Michaud, Wulff, Detjen, Grenz, Larson. Nays: 0 Commissioner Detjen indicated that the Planning Commission during their review of the Century Ridge preliminary plat expressed their desire that the developer acquire the subject properties and incorporate ahem into the development. He i commended the developer for achieving this outcome. Planning Commission Meeting Apri118, 2002 Page 4 Chair Wulff indicated that .she would prefer a continuous berm along Dodd Boulevard with a few more trees. Commissioner Michaud confirmed that the developer has .exceeded the landscaping requirements. He doesn't feel that more rees should be added, but suggested instead that proposed trees be shifted .from an internal location in the ,development to the Dodd Boulevard berm. Ms. Murray indicated that they are willing to extend the berm and relocate trees to the berm. Assistant City. Engineer Jay. Rubash requested that the -final plat be revised to include additional drainage and utility easements over the proposed storm sewer catch basins in Lots 1 and 7, Block L Mr. Morey recommended the following modifications to the 13 stipulations listed in the April 12, 2002 planning report: Addition of Stipulation 14: A continuous berm along Dodd Boulevard shall • be provided and landscaping shall be installed along Dodd Boulevard adjacent to Lot 10. Addition of Stipulation 15: Additional drainage and utility easements shall be provided over the storm sewer catch basins adjacent to Lots 1 and 7, Block 1. 02.42 Motion by Detjen, Second by Grenz to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Wensmann Realty, Inc. for a preliminary and final plat to be known as Century Ridge 2nd Addition, subjecf to the 13 stipulations listed in the April 12, 2002 Planning Report, with the addition of Stipulations of 14 and 15, as stated above. Ayes: Michaud, Wulff, Detjen, Grenz, Larson, Stolte. Nays: 0 ITEM 6. WILLOW RIDGE Chair Wulff opened the public hearing to consider the application of Willow Ridge, LLC for a preliminary and final plat of 29 single family residential lots to be known as Willow .Ridge, located on the north side of 210 Street and west of Juno Trail • Assistant City .Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice .had been duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Planning Commission Meeting Apri118, 2002 Page 5 Rick Osberg, Engineer for James R. Hill, Inc. was in attendance at tonight's meeting and gave a short presentation of their application for Willow Ridge. Mr. Osberg questioned Stipulation 7 regarding the underground utilities and asked for a clarification. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey. stated that Willow Ridge, LLC representatives have submitted an application for the preliminary and final plat of Willow Ridge, which consists of 29 single family residential lots on 18 acres located north of 210 Street and west of Junco Trail. He indicated that the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat area is zoned RS-2, Single Family Residential District. Mr. Dempsey indicated that there is one Outlot proposed in the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat. Outlot A will be deeded to the City with the final plat for stormwater ponding purposes. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat abuts 210 Street and 209 Street. He indicated that 210 Street is designated' as a Major Collector .roadway and 209 Street as a Local Street, in the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. jury Court includes a 60 foot wide right-of-way and will. provide access to the development from 210 Street. Mr. Dempsey indicated that. the proposed grading, drainage, erosion control, and utilities for the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat is shown on the grading, drainage and erosion control plan and the utility plan included in the April 12, 2002 Planning Report. Mr. Dempsey clarified Stipulation 7 of the April 12, 2002 Planning Report as requested by the project engineer. He stated that staff is :recommending that the developer submit a cash escrow to guarantee the future burial. of the existing overhead utilities lines along 210 Street adjacent. to-the Willow Ridge plat. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee reviewed the _Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat at their April 17, 2002 and their recommendation for approval, including a cash requirement of $45,965 to satisfy the. park dedication .requirement, was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting. Mr. Dempsey stated that 258 out of the 323 significant trees located in the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat will be saved. Five of the significant trees are oak trees and they will all be saved, • Mr. Dempsey indicated that a landscape plan has been submitted .that shows a berm and landscape buffer along 210 Street as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Commission Meeting .April 18, 2002 .Page 6 • Mr. Dempsey stated that staff is recommending that the developer substitute Norway .Maple trees for .the Sugar Maples `trees and Black Hills or Colorado Green Spruce trees for the Austrian Pines. These trees are known to have a greater tolerance for salt spray and salt soils. Mr. Dempsey stated that there was a neighborhood meeting held on Monday, March 25, 2002, hosted by representatives from Brandl/Anderson Homes, Inca and Willow. Ridge, LLC. The purpose of the-.meeting was to allow area .residents to review the plans for .the development of the 18 acre property for 29 single family lots. There were approximately eight .residents in attendance at the meeting. The questions .that the residents raised were related to .proposed grading, tree preservation, the extension of 209 Street, and 210 Street right-of-way. Mr. Dempsey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the Willow Ridge preliminary and final plat, Planning Department staff recommends the 14 stipulations listed in the April 12, 2002 planning report. Chair Wulff opened the hearing to the public for .comment. Mike Herald, 20790 Junco Court Mr. Herald was in favor of this development. His concerns were: ¦ Thedeveloper needs to be aware of Dutch. Elm disease in this area and help prevent .the spread of the disease. Chair Wulff asked Mr. Morey to comment on Mr. Herald's concern. Mr. Morey - stated that individual lot tree preservation plans must be prepared for each lot with saved significant trees. The developer's forester should review the elm trees for the presence of Dutch Elm disease and take steps to prevent the spread of the disease. John Harding;-20701 Jasmine Circle Mr. Harding's concern was: ¦ Is the area. adjacent to the northwest. corner of the Willow Ridge plat included as part of this development. Mr. Dempsey indicated... that this area includes a wetland and was platted as an Outlot that was deeded to the. City with the Lakeview Estates development. 02.43 Motion by Michaud, Second by Stolte to close the public hearing at 6:40 p.m. Ayes: Wulff, Detjen, Grenz, Larson, Stolte, Michaud. Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting April 18, 2002 Page 7 Commissioner Grenz asked, due to the possibility of a new high school being built in this area, is there enough right-of--way for a trail to be built on both sides of 210 Street. Mr. Rubash indicated that there is adequate right-of-way fora 3-lane roadway to be built along with an 8 foot wide trail on both sides of 210 Street. Commissioner Detjen confirmed. that the overhead utility lines referred to in the Planning Report is the distribution line fronting the property .and thaf the development will be served with underground lines. Commissioner Stolte asked if a trail access could be constructed between Lots 9 and 10, Block 1 to access to the adjacent property owned by ISD 194. Mr. Rubash indicated that the grades in that area are too steep. Trail access would not be feasible. . Chair Wulff asked about traffic projections for 210 Street. Mr. Dempsey indicated. in 1999-2000 there were approximately 3,000. - 4,000 trips per day. The. 2020 traffic projections- indicate approximately. 6,000 - 7,000 trips per day. This does .not take into account the proposed high school. Chair Wulff asked about building. pads with large .amounts of fill proposed... Mr. Morey suggested that a stipulation be added that building pads with .significant depth of fill remain through. one freeze/thaw cycle prior to building permits. The developer agreed with this stipulation. Mr. Morey recommended the following modifications to the 14 stipulations listed in-the April 12, 2002 Planning Report: Stipulation 7: Ti, a , a ~;r„~ ~t,.,n ~,o_r,.,,,,,a , r,a,,,. ~„r,a cu,..i ba v w u . An escrow shall be submitted by the developer with the final plat to guarantee burial of the overhead. utility lines. Stipulation 12: Should be corrected to read $1,500.00 per lot security. The following sentence should be added:. The developer's forester or landscape architect shall review the elm .trees .for .the presence of Dutch Elm Disease with the individual lot Tree Preservation Plans. If Dutch Elm Disease exists, the developer shall take necessary steps to prevent the spread of the disease. The addition of Stipulation 15 should read: Lots with building pads with an average fill of 8 feet or more below the garage floor elevation shall be required to • remain through one freeze/thaw cycle prior to the issuance of building permits. The affected lots are Lots 4, 5, 6, Block 1 and Lots 5, 6,10, and 11, Block 2. Planning Commission Meeting Apri118, 2002 Page 8 02.44 Motion by Stolte, Second by Michaud to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Willow Ridge, LLC for a preliminary and final plat to be known as Willow Ridge, subject to the 14 stipulations listed in the April 12, 2002. Planning Report, as amended, and with the addition of Stipulation 15, as listed above. Ayes: Detjen, Grenz, Larson, Stolte, Michaud, Wulff. Nays:. 0 ITEM 7: NEw BUSINESS City Administration Robert Erickson gave an in depth presentation on the adoption. of the interim ordinance temporarily prohibiting the approval of new residential plats and prohibiting the development and .new construction in the area east of the I-35/Co. Rd. 50 interchange. He indicated that these ordinances will be in effect until the adoption of official maps. and other official controls or April 14, 2003, whichever occurs first. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny ig, Recordin ecretary ATTEST: en y u ff, hair