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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-02 - Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 7:00 PM - THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015 The Corcoran Planning Commission met on April 2, 2015, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Commissioner Wu, Commissioner Theis, and Commissioner Schultz. Absent: Commissioner Jacobs, Commissioner Ravnholdt. Also present were: Council Liaison Keefe, Administrator Martens, City Planner Lindahl, and Code Compliance Official Pritchard. 1. Call to Order Chair Wu called the meeting to order at 7:03pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Chair and Vice -Chair Election Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to appoint Commissioner Wu as Acting Chair for the April 2, 2015 meeting. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Due to the absence of 2 members, the Commission agreed to delay the vote for Chair and Vice - Chair. 4. Open Forum 5. Approval of: a. Agenda Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) b. February 5, 2015 Planning Commission Minutes Motion made by Schultz seconded by Theis to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3 :0) 6. New Business a. Final PUD Development Plan for Ravinia 2nd Addition (city file 15 -003) i. Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Public Comment — Paul Tabone, Lennar, thanked the Council, Commissions and staff and stated that he was open to questions. iii. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission asked for clarification of the changes to the second phase. Staff confirmed that the 2nd addition is slightly smaller than previously anticipated and that the 3rd addition would follow right behind. Mr. Tabone stated that Lennar was modifying the phasing so they could offer some larger lots for sale as well as leave a buffer to existing properties to the south and west of the development. The Commission asked about the exception parcel shown on the site plan. Staff confirmed that the parcel had since been purchased by Lennar and would be included in future phasing. The Commission asked for clarification of street lighting as well as sub- neighborhood sign lighting. Staff confirmed the lighting style for street lighting and that the sign lighting would be downward focused which is consistent with the main sign as well as the City's sign ordinance. The resolution is also requiring a final street lighting plan. Parking requirements were discussed. Staff confirmed that parking would only be allowed on one side of the street throughout the entire development, as is consistent with the City's engineering and design standards. The Commission inquired about dead -end streets and temporary cul de sacs. Staff confirmed that some streets will be stubbed for future development of surrounding parcels; if they meet turn - around standards for public safety and public works vehicles, temporary cul de sacs would not be required. Staff confirmed that the 2nd addition meets the requirements of original approvals. Motion made by Schultz seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (7:29pm) b. PUBLIC HEARING. Site Plan Amendment and Variance for the Public Works facility at 9100 County Road 19 (PID 18- 119 -23 -13 -0001) (city file 15 -006) i. Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing — Chair Wu opened the public hearing. (7:38pm) iii. Public Comment — None iv. Close Hearing Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (7:38pm) V. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission discussed landscaping on the site and inquired about screening and whether or not the current landscaping would meet those requirements. The Commission agreed that landscaping would need to be added to the south fence line as well as along the fence for the storage area extension. Staff confirmed the use of the gravel storage area is for gravel storage and other operations and staging as needed. The Commission asked for clarification on the use of the gravel drive on the north end of the property and discussed whether or not it should be required to be paved. The Commission agreed that because the drive is temporary and may be extended to access the future park, it could remain gravel. Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to recommend approval of the Resolution as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) (8:0 0 pm) 7. Reports: a. Planning Project Update — Information only b. 2015 City Priorities Update — Information only c. City Council Report — Presented by Council Liaison Keefe d. Other Business — None 8. Adjournment Motion made by Theis seconded by Schultz to adjourn. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Meeting adjourned at 8:18pm. Submitted by Mike Pritchard Code Compliance Official