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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-01 Planning Commission MinutesCITY OF CORCORAN Corcoran Planning Commission Minutes September 1, 2016 -7:00 pm The Corcoran Planning Commission met on September 1, 2016, at City Hall in Corcoran, Minnesota. Present were: Vice -chair Schultz, Commissioner Wu, and Commissioner Theis. Absent: Chair Jacobs and Commissioner Russel Also present were: City Planner Lindahl, and Code Compliance Official Pritchard 1. Call to Order / Roll Call Vice -chair Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:00pm 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Agenda Approval Motion made by Theis seconded by Wu to approve the agenda as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) 4. Open Forum — None 5. Minutes a. Minutes —August 4, 2016 Motion made by Theis seconded by Wu to approve the minutes as presented. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) 6. Unfinished Business — None 7. New Business a. Public Hearing. Park Place Storage Rezoning, Variance, Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat. (City file 16 -002) i. Staff Report — City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing — Vice -chair Schultz opened the public hearing. iii. Public Comment — None iv. Close Hearing Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) v. Commission Discussion & Recommendation — The Commission discussed 65th Place and received clarification that it would be dedicated right -of -way with a private drive until further development required a public street. Concerns regarding the construction of the public street were discussed, including financial responsibility. The Commission stated more clarification was needed regarding the type, amount, and location for the landscaping along Co Rd 19. Staff clarified that the proposed stormwater management would generally keep the water on site, but that overflow would go east across Co Rd 19. Wash -bay water management was also discussed. Staff confirmed that the new interior buildings would be metal and that the Council was open to it as the new larger upgraded buildings along Co Rd 19 would screen both the new interior buildings as well as the existing buildings. The Commission discussed whether or not an interim screening plan was needed until phase 2 was complete. By consensus, the Commission was not concerned as the new buildings are an upgrade from the existing. The Commission did however, share concerns regarding the landscaping along Co Rd 19. They asked that the landscaping wrap around the north side of building "H." Staff clarified that Elm Creek Watershed is the wetland LGU and would work with the applicant regarding their wetlands. Staff stated that there is a substantial amount of information missing and there would be a number of conditions for approval. The Commission asked if there were concerns regarding misuse of the condos, or people living in them and how that is "policed." Mr. Jorgensen, applicant stated that the association is very much involved and that any issues inside the complex are typically reported by owners. The Commission inquired if this type of development was a good use of the land related to tax capacity. Staff shared that individually owned storage condos carried a good value. Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the resolution approving rezoning the property from Urban Reserve to Light Industrial. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the resolution approving the Findings of Fact. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the resolution approving the Site Plan, Variance, and Conditional Use Permit with an amendment to condition 12b to distribute landscaping to the north side of building "H." Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the resolution approving the Preliminary Plat. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) b. Public Hearing. Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Lennar (city file 16 -022) i. Staff Report - City Planner Lindahl presented her staff report. ii. Open Public Hearing - Vice -chair Schultz opened the public hearing. iii. Public Comment - Jerry and Jeanie Faue, 6695 Bridle Path (previously White Tail Trl) asked what the proposed development may look like and stated that the density seemed high. City Planner Lindahl explained that the application in front of the Commission was for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment only and that plans would come in with the future Plat /PUD application. Planner Lindahl also clarified that density would be 3 -5 units per acre and is based on an overall average. iv. Close Hearing Motion made by Theis seconded by Wu to close the public hearing. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) v. Commission Discussion & Recommendation - The Commission clarified that the application was for the Comprehensive Plan Amendment only and that plans would come in with the future Plat /PUD application. The Commission asked if a Comprehensive Plan Amendment had to be requested by a property owner /applicant. Staff clarified that an applicant could petition for an amendment or it could be initiated by the City and that the plan is updated every 10 years as is required. Mr. Tabone, Lennar /applicant, shared that the plan is to annex the new property into Ravinia and offer their Discovery series homes which were introduced with Ravinia 4'" Addition. He also stated that Lennar is working on final plans and plan to move forward with the Plat /PUD. Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to recommend approval of the resolution approving the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) 8. Reports /Information a. Planning Project Update - Information only b. City Council Report - No Council Liaison c. Other Business - None 9. Commissioner Liaison Calendar - Due to scheduling conflicts, the Commission adjusted the schedule as follows: City Council Meetings 9/8/16 9/22/16 10/13/16 10/27/16 11/10 11/21 12/8 Theis Wu Schultz Jacobs Schultz Theis Wu 10. Adjournment Motion made by Wu seconded by Theis to adjourn Voting Aye: Wu, Theis, and Schultz. (Motion carried 3:0) Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. Submitted by Mike Pritchard Code Compliance Official