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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-23 Council MinutesDocument No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 1 The Corcoran City Council met on November 23, 2004 at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were Councilors Bucher, Gageby, Lymangood and Thomas. Mayor Guenthner was excused absent. Also present were Administrator Vergin, Planner Lindahl, Engineer Pember, Consultant Buss and Police Chief Schutte. Acting Mayor Lymangood called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Agenda Approval MOTION by Bucher, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to approve the agenda with the following additions: • Revised Claims List on consent agenda 5.c. • Update on Corcoran Cares Project - Lymangood Open Forum There were no requests from the public to speak during open forum. Consent Agenda MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to approve the consent agenda, with the exception of item f., as follows: a. Approve the October 21, 2004 Council Budget Workshop Minutes as presented. b. Approve the November 10, 2004 Regular Council Meeting Minutes as presented. c. Approve payment of the November 23, 2004 Claims, #4814 - 4856, in the amount of $161,082.76, as presented. d. Adopt Resolution No. 2004 – 94, approving a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for Rush Creek Golf Club, located at 7995 Maple Hill Road, as recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff, subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan amendment and conditional use permit are approved in accordance with the plans received by the City on September 27, 2004, October 14, 2004 and November 10, 2004, except as amended herein. 2. A conditional use permit is approved to allow a 1,800 square foot accessory building, based on the finding that the use complies with all applicable conditional use permit standards. 3. A conditional use permit is granted to allow metal building siding and an asphalt shingle roof on the new accessory building based on the following findings: a. The proposed metal building with asphalt shingles would maintain the quality, durability and value intended by the ordinance. b. The proposed structure is compatible and in harmony with other existing structures within the immediate geographic area. The proposed building is consistent with the existing maintenance building. c. The existing maintenance building would screen the proposed building from adjacent land uses. d. The proposed maintenance building would be consistent with the conditional use permit standards in Section 1070.020 of the Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Agenda Approval Open Forum Consent Agenda Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 2 Zoning Ordinance. 4. The development shall comply with the existing P-1 district standards. No variances are granted or implied. 5. A building permit is required prior to construction of the new accessory building. 6. The applicant must comply with the requirements of Section 1060.040 of the Zoning Ordinance (Lighting), including fixture cutoff requirements. Light fixture details must be provided for staff review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. e. Approve the Summerhill Development Agreement Modification for Charles Cudd LLC, on property located at the southwest corner of Horseshoe Trail and Mohawk Drive, as recommended by Staff. Consent Agenda Item 5.f. Discussion was held regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.f. Initiate Tomann Property Reguide/Rezone. Planner Lindahl provided the following information about the application: Terry and Don Tomann have requested that the City amend the Land Use Map and Zoning Map for the UMC property at 22600 Highway 55. Earlier this year, Don Tomann attended a City Council meeting where the proposed new Zoning Map was being reviewed. Mr. Tomann indicated that the City had assured him that the entire UMC property would be designated as Business Park on both the Land Use Map and the Zoning Map. Several Council members and staff involved in the Comprehensive Planning process recalled that was the intent. However, staff noted the adopted land use plan shows a portion of the property as residential. State Law requires the land use designation and zoning map be consistent. The Council indicated that they would correct the error as part of the annual Zoning Ordinance updates in December, 2004. Mr. Tomann has submitted a written request for this change and staff intends to process the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning as a city-initiated request. The public hearing on the requested change will be held before the Planning Commission on December 2, 2004, and Council consideration is scheduled for December 21, 2004. The following public comments were heard: Blake Asbury, 22730 Wagon Wheel Lane -- Mr. Asbury owns a 1 acre residential parcel that abuts Mr. Tomann’s property and is not excited to see a business park located there. Why would the council adopt an amendment to the Zoning Map at this time? Acting Mayor Lymangood reiterated that the Council is not taking action on this item tonight. The public hearing will be held on December 2, and with Council consideration taking place on December 21. Interested residents were invited to attend the public hearing before the Planning Commission and voice their concerns at that time. Don Tomann, 22600 Highway 55 -- Mr. Tomann wished to clarify the request. UMC used to be located in Corcoran, but because sewer and water services were not available at the time the business was expanded, they re- Consent Agenda Item 5.f. Tomann Property Reguide/Rezone located out of Corcoran. The Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 3 business was located in Corcoran for 30 years prior to that. This area had always been designated as Business Park before the map was revised. He was assured throughout the process that the property would remain as Business Park. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to approve consent agenda item 5.f. as follows: f. Initiate the process for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and rezoning for the UMC Property located at 22600 Highway 55. Planning Commission Business Corcoran Business Park PUD Sketch Plan Planner Lindahl reported that the applicant (United Properties) is requesting informal comments from the Council on a PUD Sketch Plan for a proposed 568,000 square foot industrial development, which would likely be completed in phases. The proposed development is located north of Highway 55, between Rolling Hills Road and Pioneer Trail. This sketch plan was reviewed by the Planning commission at the November 4, 2004 meeting. While the Planning Commission supports the concept, they expressed concern on a range of topics, including screening of loading docks adjacent to the residential areas, sidewalks and trails and setbacks. The property is located in the MUSA. The applicant is proposing 8 industrial buildings, with four shared loading areas, along tree-lined streets. A new frontage road is included in the development. An environmental assessment must be completed. Discussion will be held later in the meeting on whether an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) should be completed. Planner Lindahl reviewed the process and timeline for this project. The environmental assessment must be completed prior to approval of the application, and can be expected to take 4 - 12 months to complete. The application appears to comply with the intent of the ordinance. This review is to provide comments to the applicant regarding the proposed development. No approvals will be given at this time. The following public comments were received: Blake Asbury, 22730 Wagon Wheel Lane - He feels that this is putting the cart before the horse and the Council should not be commenting on the application at this point in time, since the property is not even zoned for this type of development. Shouldn’t the property be rezoned first? Planner Lindahl commented that per the process outlined in the City’s PUD ordinance, this review is required and appropriate at this time. Acting Mayor Lymangood added that a large portion of this property is already zoned Business Park. Mr. Asbury also questioned the setback of the ponding from his residential property and was advised that the setback requirement is 50 feet. Joe Shallbetter, 6730 Lakeview Circle -- This parcel is not very flat and the Approve Consent Agenda Item 5.f. Initiate Reguide/Rezone of Tomann Property Planning Commission Business Corcoran Business Park PUD Sketch Plan developer should provide a topographic map of the property in order to Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 4 provide a true picture of what the development will look like and what visual impacts will be made on adjacent residential properties. Tony Kuechle, United Properties (Developer), 3500 W. 80th Street, Bloomington, was also present to answer questions of the Council. Michael Dvoracek, 22400 Highway 55 -- Mr. Dvoracek questioned the setback from residential property and was advised that the setback is 10 feet. Don Tomann, 22600 Highway 55 -- Mr. Tomann stated that according to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the Council desires to have approximately 65% of the City’s available jobs generated by the SW area. This application is a good start to reaching that goal and is consistent with the City’s plan. Council addressed the following issues as outlined on pages 5 - 6 of the Planning Report: y Rotate Buildings 1 and 2 (adjacent to Highway 55) and 7 and 8 (adjacent to residential) -- Council expressed a preference that the loading areas not face residential properties. Mr. Kuechle stated in regards to Buildings 1 and 2, they wanted the prominent side to face Highway 55. Those buildings are located approximately 250 feet from any residential properties. Those could possibly be rotated 90 degrees, as long as all safety issues can be addressed. y Are industrial uses with loading docks acceptable in this area or should the uses be less intense (i.e. office space) so that loading docks are not as necessary -- Council agreed that in this location, industrial uses are acceptable. y Setback Flexibility along the frontage road and along Highway 55 -- Council did not express any concerns regarding the possibility of allowing setback flexibility for the parking areas along the frontage road and Highway 55. y Right of Way along Highway 55 -- Administrator Vergin reported that current Highway 55 redesign map shows the majority of the right of way acquisition on the north (Corcoran) side of the highway. Staff is working with MNDot to reduce Corcoran’s impact. y Sidewalks -- Council expressed a preference for sidewalks along both sides of the frontage road. The Parks and Trails Commission would also review the plat and make a recommendation to the Council prior to final approval. AUAR for Southwest District Consultant Buss reported that the proposed Corcoran Business park in southwest Corcoran will require completion of an environmental review to determine potential impacts of the development on traffic, storm water, natural resources, and other environmental elements. Based on its size, the development will require either an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR). Staff is recommending the AUAR as the preferred environmental review method for this project, with AUAR – Southwest District the 2020 development boundary as the study area. The AUAR will take between 6 - 12 months to Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 5 complete and has a lifespan of approximately 20 years. Council discussed who would complete the AUAR and how it would be funded. Buss added that typically the City would choose who completes the study because the City is ultimately responsible. Cost is based on the amount of developable acreage in the study area. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas, and carried unanimously to direct Bonestroo staff to develop a scope of work and cost estimate for the completion of an Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) for the SW District, to be presented to the City Council on December 9, 2004, and to communicate this action to the property owners that signed the petition requesting accelerated services to the area. Acting Mayor Lymangood declared a recess at 8:37 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Hedgestone Development (Laurent Project) Process Schedule Planner Lindahl reported that Laurent Development has requested an accelerated review process in order to receive preliminary development approvals by the end of 2004. The developer has indicated that these approvals are needed due to purchase agreement requirements and staffing issues. The proposed schedule includes the scheduling of a special Council meeting on December 29, 2004. If the Council supports the proposed schedule, staff should be directed to proceed with scheduling a special Council meeting for December 29, 2004. The following public comments were heard: Joe Shallbetter, 6730 Lakeview Circle -- He questioned the rush to accommodate this developer. Suggested that the Council will be setting a precedent for future developers. Stan Shilinski, 6439 Hunter Lane -- This is a large project and the City’s first project that requires an EAW. Council will be scheduling a meeting between two major holidays when public may not be available to attend or comment on the proposed development. Eric Hartman, 19240 Gleason Road -- It is obvious that the developer is pushing for approval prior to the new Council taking office on January 1 because there is a concern that the project won’t be approved by the new Council. Robert Staplin, 6760 Olde Sturbridge Road -- The Council should take into consideration that the holiday season is approaching and plan double the amount of time to complete this process instead of rushing through it. MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas, and carried to approve the AUAR Scope & Cost Estimate Hedgestone Development (Laurent Project) Process Schedule Approve Process Schedule – Hedgestone process schedule for the Hedgestone Development as presented. Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 6 MOTION by Lymangood, seconded by Bucher, and carried unanimously to amend the motion to include a provision that all December Planning Commission and Parks and Trails Commission meetings be posted in the event that more than three Council members are in attendance at said meetings. Consideration of the original motion: MOTION by Gageby, seconded by Thomas, and carried to approve the process schedule for the Hedgestone Development, and direct staff to post public notice of the December Planning Commission and Parks and Trails Commission meetings in the event that more than three Council members are in attendance at said meetings. Roll call: Bucher, aye; Gageby, aye; Lymangood, naye; Thomas, aye. Motion carried. Unfinished Business Police Department Cost Analysis Acting Mayor Lymangood advised that this item was appearing on the agenda because Mayor-Elect Cossette had requested a summary of the cost analysis be shared with the public. Council’s concerns regarding the various costs to Corcoran, Greenfield, Dayton and other similar communities were expressed to the Hennepin County Sheriff via letter. No response to the letter has been received from the Sheriff as of yet. Mayor-Elect Cossette asked several questions regarding how the costs for the City of Greenfield were derived. Administrator Vergin answered that Corcoran has received copies of Greenfield’s current contract and the proposed 2005 contract. Mayor-Elect Cossette also stated that he had met with Sheriff McGowan, who told him he would be submitting a new proposal to Corcoran after January 1, which would reflect a $2 per hour increase over the previous proposal submitted by the Sheriff‘s Department, and that this contract rate would be the same for all cities. Police Chief Schutte reported that a part-time officer has been hired and began working on Sunday, November 21, and another has been interviewed. Background checks are being completed on two full-time candidates, with a potential hire date prior to January 1, 2005. New Business There was no new business for consideration. Council and Staff Reports Parks and Trails Commission Councilor Thomas reported that the Parks and Trails Commission discussed trail materials in wetland areas where the use of pavement may not be feasible. The Commission also discussed the Rush Creek Meadows proposed development. In the original park plan, a neighborhood park was designated in that area, but was removed at the request of the Council. Some type of designation for parks needs to be included in the more rural areas of Corcoran Unfinished Business Police Department Cost Analysis Council and Staff Reports Parks and Trails Commission for long range park planning. The Commission also reviewed the Hedgestone Development. Fire Advisory Committee Document No. December 9, 2004 Agenda CITY OF CORCORAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 23, 2004 7 Acting Mayor Lymangood reported that the proposed contract is currently being reviewed by the Medina City Council and the Corcoran City Council will consider on December 21, 2004. vendor wanting to deploy from Corcoran’s tower. Corcoran Cares Program Acting Mayor Lymangood reported that he had met with several non-profit groups and local churches who have indicated interest and support in a program to support Corcoran residents serving in the military overseas. Lymangood will draft an outline of the program and a listing of needs to be included in City newsletters, on the website and in the local paper. Council agreed by unanimous consensus that it would be appropriate to place a drop box at City Hall as a collection place for donated items. Further discussion was held regarding the EAW process for the Hedgestone Development. No action taken. MOTION by Thomas, seconded by Gageby and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kary Tillmann Fire Advisory Committee Corcoran Cares Program Adjournment