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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-05-02 Planning Commission Minutes Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes May 2, 2024 - 7:00 pm The Corcoran Planning Commission met on May 2, 2024, in Corcoran, Minnesota. Three Planning Commissioners were present in the Council Chambers. Members of the public were able to participate in-person and monitor the meeting through electronic means using the audio and video conferencing platform Zoom. Present: Commissioners Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. Also present: Planner Davis McKeown, Planning Technician Klingbeil, and Council Liaison Vehrenkamp. 1. Call to Order / Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to approve the agenda for the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0). 4. Open Forum (none) 5. Minutes Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to approve the April 4, 2024, Planning Commission Minutes. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0). 6. New Business – Public Comment Opportunity a. Public Hearing. Heather Meadows 3rd Addition. (City File No. 24-002) i. Planner Davis McKeown presented the Staff Report. ii. Public Hearing 1. Markus Lee, 22901 Oakdale Drive, discussed the application and the need to keep two driveway access points on Oakdale Drive for Agricultural purposes. 2. Mark Lee, 22901 Oakdale Drive, discussed the need of the second driveway for separating access for agricultural uses from residential uses. 3. Mike Savitski, 10322 Hage Drive, discussed his support for maintaining the second driveway access on Oakdale Drive, and had questions regarding drainage and future right-of-way easements. 4. Laurie Kazimer, 10265 Heather Lane, had questions regarding the extension of Heather Lane; applicant’s proposed land-use of outlot areas; and the intent of developing 12 additional lots rather than keeping the entire farm intact. 5. Dan Grenke, 10300 Sundance Road, requested clarification of where the development location. 6. Deann Fiore, 10211 Hage Drive, had questions regarding the proposed use of Outlot A; minimum lot size requirements; and future road connections to Hage Drive. 7. Mike Socha, 10315 Hage Drive, had a question regarding future access for agricultural equipment to Outlot A. 8. Jeff Halter, 10480 Heather Lane, had a question regarding the possibility of connection to County Road 19 and Oakdale Drive, and the continued farming on the outlot. 9. Glen Kero, 10205 Hage Drive, had a question regarding wetland drainage. Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0). iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission discussion included staff’s response to the questions raised during the public hearing; clarification that open space may be developed once municipal services are available to the site; adding native vegetation in the right-of-way; the purpose of maximum lot sizes in Open Space & Preservation plats; the benefits of establishing an HOA early; clarification that the applicant does not intend to establish an HOA; outlot maintenance responsibility; clarification on urban street section requirements; differing the wetland buffer plantings and monuments while the outlot is actively farmed; agricultural use on an adjacent property meeting the Conditional Use Permit requirements for accessory structures; recommending the condition that structures exceeding the maximum footprint would be removed when agricultural operations cease; the safety benefit of the horseshoe driveway on Oakdale Drive; and excluding the requirement for design covenants. Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Hargreaves, to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for Heather Meadows 3rd Addition. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0). b. Public Hearing. Chastek Farm Rezoning, Preliminary Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat. (City File No. 23-034) i. Staff Report – Staff Report was presented by Planner Davis McKeown. ii. Public Hearing 1. Ben Krsnak, Hempel Real Estate, provided a presentation on their application which included the stormwater collection from other sites; the buffer between adjacent land uses; lot sizes; rear lot setback flexibility for two lots; reducing garage size to two-car garages on 65’ lots; the requirements for improvements to Maple Hill Road; the benefit of provided by an off-road trail; water drainage from off-site locations; clarification from staff for the reason for Maple Hill Improvements and the City Policy to improve the street to the property line; the potential use of Maple Hill Road from neighboring developments; and clarification that this application would not connect to Fir Lane. 2. Lynn Alberts, 7490 Fir Lane, had a question about the identify of the developer and who owns the land. Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to close the Public Hearing. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0). iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission discussion included a question regarding density requirements in the RSF-2 and RSF- 3 zoning districts; density implications from recent other developments; appreciation of providing the percentage of deviation; differing to Minnesota Legislature to distribute the road improvement costs; the benefit provided by the road improvements; 11.3% being sufficient open space; buffering around the exception piece of the plat; the difficulty of installing a trail through the hydrology corridor; clarification of trail location in relation to the screening fence; the appreciation of anti-monotonous design elements; tracking unit density as developments are approved; the timing of construction in relation to the Fairway Shores development to the east; the target audience of older buyers and the desire for three-car garages; consideration of other developments in the strategic planning of the City. Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Kozicky, to recommend approval of the Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for “Chastek Farm”. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0) c. Public Hearing. Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Planned Unit Development, and Preliminary Plat (City File No. 24-006) i. Staff Report – Staff Report was presented by Planner Davis McKeown. ii. Public Hearing 1. Mike Bergeron, Bergeron Homes & Development, spoke about a similar project in Plymouth; the purpose for requesting flexibility from building material requirements; and variation in rooflines, colors, and siding. 2. Lynn Alberts, 7490 Fir Lane, expressed his support for the proposal and the trail near Cook Lake, and commended the updates to the PUD requirements. 3. Matt Summers, 7485 Fir Lane, expressed support for both developments but had a concern regarding traffic flow surrounding Fir Lane. 4. Derek Stendel, Rush Creek Golf Club, expressed concerns with drainage impact to the Golf Course, the potential for golf balls landing near trail users, and notifying buyers of the early operations of the Golf Course operations. Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to close the Public Hearing. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0) iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation – Commission Discussion included the suitability of guiding this parcel for conservation residential; counting portions of the wetland buffer as open space; additional screening on the trail to deflect golf balls; amendment to the tree preservation plan; appreciation for applicant’s willingness to work together; enhanced buffers in the open space; the possibility of relocating sections of the trail near the road; clarification that impervious surface percentage is calculated on a per lot basis; the number of villa units in the city; additional landscaping in outlot C; and clarification that 25 foot rear setback is separate from the buffer-yard ordinance. Motion made by Lanterman, seconded by Brummond, to recommend approval of the comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary planned unit development, and preliminary plat for Fairway Shores Villas at Cook Lake. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0) 7. Reports/Information a. Other Business – i. The Commercial & Industrial Update (page 1 of use table) – Due to the run time of the meeting, the Commission agreed to discuss this item at the next Planning Commission meeting. b. Planning Project Update* - c. City Council Report* – Commissioner Brummond expressed her opinion to Council Liaison Vehrenkamp that the City should consider increasing its planning staff to keep up with demand. 8. Commissioner Liaison Calendar City Council Meetings 5/9/2024 5/21/2024 6/13/2024 6/27/2024 7/11/2024 7/25/2024 Lind Brummond Hargreaves Kozicky Lanterman Lind 9. Adjournment Motion made by Brummond, seconded by Lanterman, to adjourn the May 2, 2024, Planning Commission meeting. Voting Aye: Lanterman, Brummond, Hargreaves, Kozicky, and Lind. (Motion passed 5:0) The meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm.