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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
September 23, 2010
The September 23, 2010 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair
Davis in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
Flag pledge and roll call of members:
Present: Chair Davis
Vice Chair Lillehei
Secretary Adler
Commissioner Drotning
Commissioner Grenz
Commissioner Maguire
Ex- officio Bussler
Absent: Commissioner Glad
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Daniel Licht, The Planning
Company; Zach Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; Roger
Knutson, City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The August 19, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
The August 19, 2010 Planning Commission work session notes were approved as
presented.
ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Morey stated the following items were distributed at tonight's meeting:
1. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting
motions regarding the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 6 Addition preliminary
and final plat and the Boulder Heights preliminary and final plat.
2. Regarding Agenda Item 6, a letter on behalf of the owner of Lot 12, Block
9, Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, which is not included in the replat.
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ITEM 5. CONSENT AGENDA
10.38 Motion was made and seconded to remove Dennis Dunham from the Consent
Agenda and place it on the regular agenda for discussion. Vote was unanimous.
Commissioner Drotning felt that this extension should not be granted and if Mr.
Dunham chooses to develop the property for outdoor storage, he should have to re-
apply for the conditional use permit and meet the ordinance standards that are in
place at that time.
Commissioner Grenz asked how many more extensions Mr. Dunham could request.
Mr. Morey indicated that Mr. Dunham could request an extension every year if his
extension requests are granted.
10.39 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of a one
year extension for CUP 08 -13 for Dennis Dunham as presented.
Ayes: Maguire, Lillehei, Davis, Adler.
Nays: Grenz, Drotning. Both felt that Mr. Dunham should have to re -apply for a
CUP when he chooses to construct the outdoor storage area and meet the standards
of the Zoning Ordinance at that time.
ITEM 6. SPIRIT OF BRANDTJEN FARM 6TH ADDITION
Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the request of Tradition
Development for the following, located north of 170th Street and east of Eagleview
Drive: 1) A preliminary plat of 29 single family lots to be known as Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm 6th Addition; 2) Vacation of existing public street rights -of -way and
drainage and utility easements in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm. In addition, consider
the application of Tradition Development for the final plat of 15 single family lots to
be known as Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 6th Addition. The Recording Secretary
attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State
Statutes and City Code.
Jacob Fick from Tradition Development presented an overview of their request.
Mr. Fick referred to the letter that was received from Attorney Gary M. Peterson,
who represents the bank that owns Lot 12, Block 9, Spirit of Brandtjen Farm. Mr.
Fick addressed the concerns highlighted in Mr. Peterson's letter.
Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the preliminary and
final plat and easement vacation subject to the 12 stipulations listed in the
September 15, 2010 planning report.
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Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
10.40 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
Ayes: Lillehei, Davis, Adler, Grenz, Drotning, Maguire.
Nays: 0
Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
were:
• Asked staff to clarify the sidewalk /trail recommendations listed in
Stipulation 3 of the September 15, 2010 planning report. Mr. Licht and
Assistant City Engineer Zach Johnson responded.
• Asked the City Attorney's legal opinion regarding Mr. Peterson's letter. City
Attorney Roger Knutson responded that it is a private matter the City does
not have jurisdiction over.
10.41 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 6f Addition preliminary plat of 29 single family lots and
final plat of 15 single family residential lots and vacation of existing public street
rights -of -way and drainage and utility easements, located north of 170th Street and
east of Eagleview Drive, subject to the following stipulations:
1. The SBF 6th Addition preliminary and final plat shall be development
consistent with the SBF PUD approved on June 20, 2005.
2. Lots shall be regulated based on minimum width requirements, setbacks and
design standards established by the SBF PUD Booklet dated June 20, 2005
applicable to the lot designations shown on the preliminary plat.
3. The developer is responsible for the cost of construction of all sidewalks and
trails shown on the SBF 6th Addition plans subject to the following
modifications:
a. Either a temporary trail segment shall be made to connect the existing
sidewalk on the east side of Eagleview Drive adjacent to proposed Lot
2, Block 4 with the trail segment proposed to be constructed within
Outlot B with the development of the SBF 6th Addition final plat
improvements, or the trail segment proposed within Outlot B shall be
constructed when Outlot A of the SBF 6th Addition final plat is
developed.
b. The entire length of the permanent trail connection proposed within
Outlot B shall be bituminous for continuity purposes.
c. The trail segment proposed within Outlot B shall be shifted to the
north to provide adequate separation between the trail and the rear
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single family lot lines for the installation of a landscaped buffer
screen. A landscape plan which includes this buffer screen must be
submitted for staff review prior to City Council consideration of the
preliminary and final plat.
d. The proposed trail segment within Outlot C adjacent to Lot 6, Block 3
(preliminary plat) shall be constructed when Outlot A of the SBF 6t
Addition final plat is developed and the trail segment within Outlot C
is connected to Eagleview Drive in order to avoid a dead -end trail
segment.
4. A landscape plan for public boulevards and privately maintained/ publicly
accessible open space shall be submitted prior to City Council consideration
of the preliminary and final plat.
5. Block 1 as shown on the preliminary plat shall not be final platted until such
time as the developer provides for construction of Eagleview Drive through
the intersection with Dynamic Drive to include a temporary cul -de -sac at its
northeastern terminus.
6. The developer shall construct a temporary cul -de -sac at the north terminus
of Dynamic Drive within Outlot A as shown on the final plat plans.
7. The developer shall submit a $14,200 payment to the City for the land
transfer related to the transfer of property between the City and developer as
shown on Exhibit I of the planning report dated September 15, 2010.
8. Public access easements must be provided over the publicly
accessible/ privately maintained open space areas within Outlots A and B.
9. All easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer
10. All grading and drainage issues shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
11. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
12. Documents including the modifications of the lots and open space within
SBF 6 1 h Addition as part of the SBF Master Homeowners Association are
required to provide for long -term ownership and maintenance. These
documents are subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
Ayes: Davis, Adler, Grenz, Drotning, Maguire, Lillehei.
Nays: 0
ITEM 7. BOULDER HEIGHTS
Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the request of D. R. Horton, Inc -
Minnesota for the following, located south of 202nd Street (CSAH 50), west of
Hamburg Avenue and north of Hartford Way, 1) A preliminary plat of 47 single
family lots to be known as Boulder Heights; 2) Vacation of existing public drainage
and utility easements. In addition, consider the application of D. R. Horton, Inc. -
Minnesota for the final plat of 16 single family lots to be known as Boulder Heights.
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The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in
accordance with State Statutes and City Code.
Ron Mullenbach from D. R. Horton, Inc. - Minnesota presented an overview of their
request.
Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated
that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final
plat and easement vacation subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the September 16,
2010 planning report.
Mr. Morey stated that Dakota County will only allow a right -in only access to C. R.
50 because proposed Hampton Avenue does not meet access spacing for a full
intersection and due to the County's concern about safety with a right -in, right -out
pork chop median design. With this requirement, residents will not be able to exit
the subdivision from Hampton Street. Mr. Morey indicated that City staff
recommended a pork chop median design to the County. City staff had an
extensive discussion with the Dakota County Plat Commission regarding the
importance of the right -in, right -out access for the neighborhood residents and
emergency service responders.
Mr. Morey stated the developer hosted a neighborhood meeting for this proposed
development on August 30, 2010.
Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Arnold Zach, President of Village Creek toumhome HOA, 20559 Hampshire Way
Mr. Zach stated the Village Creek Associations main concern is existing drainage
problems from springs in the area and the potential impact of storm water coming
down the hill into the Village Creek townhomes from this new development. He
requested that the drainage issue to addressed.
10.42 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
Ayes: Adler, Grenz, Drotning, Maguire, Lillehei, Davis.
Nays: 0
Mr. Mullenbach addressed Mr. Zach's concern. Mr. Mullenbach stated their
analysis of the issue indicates that it is perched ground water not springs that is
causing the drainage issue for the Village Creek townhomes. They are proposing a
3 -1 slope in the back yards of the single family lots abutting the Village Creek
townhomes, which is permitted by City ordinance. Mr. Mullenbach stated that it is
not physically possible to prevent the stormwater from the back yards of the single
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family lots from entering the Village Creek townhome area. Instead, they will limit
the amount of stormwater discharge that goes to the rear yards of these single
family lots. He indicated that a public draintile system will be installed with the
Boulder Heights plat and each privately -owned draintile system will connect to the
public draintile system.
Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
were:
➢ Asked if the upgrade to C.R. 50 is in the 5 year CIP. Mr. Johnson stated that
it is not in Dakota County's 5 year CIP. Lack of funding is the issue. There is
adequate right -of -way to install a pork chop median at the proposed
Hampton Avenue access to C.R. 50.
➢ City staff has reviewed the stormwater issue in the Village Creek
townhomes. The Boulder Heights development will reduce the amount of
surface run -off being conveyed toward the Village Creek townhomes.
➢ Discussed appealing the County's decision regarding the right -in only access
allowance to C. R. 50. Mr. Morey indicated that there would be time to
pursue this access design issue, and given the phasing proposed with the
Boulder Village preliminary plat, continue to move forward with the
approval process for the preliminary and final plat. It was determined that
the Planning Commission could recommend approval of the preliminary
and final plat and add to the motion that the City Council consider
requesting the County reconsider a right-in/right-out access design when
they deem appropriate.
➢ A "Wrong Way" or "Do Not Enter" sign should be installed at the
intersection of C. R. 50 and Hampton Avenue. The County would have
jurisdiction on installing and maintaining this sign.
➢ Commended the developer for their efforts to address the stormwater run-
off issues in the Village Creek townhomes.
10.43 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the
Boulder Heights preliminary plat of 47 single family lots and final plat of 16 single
family residential lots and vacation of existing drainage and utility easements,
located south of 202nd Street (CSAH 50), west of Hamburg Avenue and north of
Hartford Way, subject to the following stipulations. Further, request that City
Council revisit with Dakota County the right -in /right -out access at Hampton
Avenue, at their discretion.
1. The recommendations outlined in the September 16, 2010 Engineering
report.
2. The recommendations of the Parks Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee.
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3. A five -foot wide sidewalk must be constructed at the developer's expense
on the west side of Hampton Avenue.
4. The developer shall construct a 10 foot wide trail between Lots 5 and 6,
Block 3 as depicted on the preliminary plat when Outlot A develops.
5. A cash escrow for the future trail construction along the south side of
202nd Street is required when Outlot A develops.
6. The buffer yard landscape screening and the landscaping within the
storm water basins must be installed as shown on the approved plans
when Outlot A develops.
7. The buffer yard berm must be sodded to the edge of the trail along 202nd
Street (CSAH 50) when Outlot A develops. A $1,000 cash escrow must be
submitted with the building permit application for the lots adjacent to
202 Street (CSAH 50) to guarantee the installation of the sod. This
escrow will be in addition to the landscape /sod escrow required for this
lot at the time of building permit.
8. The developer must submit a $1,000 security for tree preservation within
Outlot A.
9. A barricade must be installed by the developer at the north end of
Hampton Avenue until the street is extended with the future
development of Outlot A.
10. A cash escrow for the future burial of the existing overhead utility lines
along 202nd Street shall be paid by the developer at the time of final plat
approval when Outlot A develops.
11. All single- family homes must comply with the following RS -3, Single
Family District setbacks:
Front Yard: 30 feet
Rear Yard: 30 feet
Side Yard (interior): 10 feet
Side Yard (corner): 20 feet
Side Yard (abutting 202nd Street (CSAH 50)): 55 feet
Ayes: Grenz, Drotning, Maguire, Lillehei, Davis, Adler.
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording
Dated / 0�i311 0
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ATTEST:
Bart bzvfs, Chair Da