Minutes - Planning Commission - 01/04/1994

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Case //2: Appoint Chair and Vice. Chair for 1994 Motion by Commissioner LaDue and seconded by Commissioner Holland to appoint David Bawden as Chairperson and Terry Hendriksen as Vice-Chairperson of the Planning and Zoning Commission for 1994. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners LaDue, Holland, Deemer, Hendriksen, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. Case #3: Comprehensive Plan Update Progress Report John Dietrich, RLK Associates, explained that he's been working with Bill Smith of Biko Associates to develop background and mapping in order to put together the land use study. He advised of City Attorney Bill Goodrich's concern over litigation regarding land use on Highway 10 and stated that Mr. Goodrich would like to go to special council before proceeding with land use issues. Therefore, his full report on background issues will be forthcoming. Mr. Dietrich explained that they have been looking at adjacent communities to get an idea and understanding of what's going on around us. He advised that there were a few issues with the City of Anoka, namely the development of Anoka Enterprise Park and the possible extension of McKinley Street west of Thurston Avenue, which need to be monitored. He also cited the potential of a Ramsey- Dayton river crossing and the growth of State Highway g169 in the City of Elk River and the spin- off of land uses in that area as issues of concern. Commissioner Deemer suggested that Thurston Avenue be investigated as a possibility for a river crossing, as it was discussed in the mid-80s when he served on a subcommittee researching the matter. He noted that the Metropolitan Council will not back up any bridge crossing outside of the MUSA and added that Dayton is outside of the MUSA. Mr. Dietrich stated he would like to meet with the Planning and Zoning subcommittee to receive input regarding his report prior to making a presentation at next month's meeting. It was agreed that the Planning and Zoning subcommittee and staff would meet with representatives of RLK Associates and Biko Associates on Wednesday, January 26, 1993 at 7:30 p.m. Bill Smith, Biko Associates, stated he reviewed a number of previous plans and studies (outlined in his report in the agenda) to provide a starting point for this transportation study. Issues identified were: Mississippi River crossing, lack of east-west road continuity due to development patterns and wetlands, possible need for more connections to Elk River, need for railroad overpass, too many uncontrolled accesses onto State Highway gl0, need for frontage road system on State Highway gl0, need for more traffic signals on State Highway gl0, relocation of County Road g5 and Trunk Highway g47 intersection, realignment of Trunk Highway g47, and the need to better serve the industrial area. He identified and discussed the City, County and State Capital Improvement Programs. Mr. Smith advised that his next step is appointments with planners and transportation people to see what is going on in the surrounding communities, starting with Dayton and Elk River, and he will be coordinating this with MnDOT and Anoka County. Case #4: Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Chestnut Ridge; Case of Good Value Homes Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the most recent revision of the preliminary plat for Chestnut Ridge includes 13 lots and the elimination of the private drive and the excessively long cul-de-sac by the extension of Krypton Street N.W. as a through street. She added it is anticipated that park dedication will consist of a cash payment. Planning & Zoning Commission/January 4, 1994 Page 3 of 6