Agenda - Council - 07/22/2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Commissioner Nosan questioned where the trail would be located. Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the proposed trail location on the current plans with the Commission. He indicated the Parks Commission supported the reconfiguration of the trail. He commented that the trail location can be approved by the Park Commission prior to this item moving forward. Randy Deers, representative from Village Bank, explained the subject property has been for sale for the past two years and there has been no interest. After discussing the property with a developer, the plan before the Commission was designed. He indicated the proposed plat would give the seven property owners access to the river. He stated Village Bank would prefer the northern route for the frontage road as it would impact the homeowners less. He believed the plan would benefit the City. Chairperson Levine questioned how the Commission should move forward. Development Services Manager Gladhill suggested the Commission close the public hearing and begin discussing each item requested from Village Bank. Commissioner Brauer asked if the applicant would be willing to move forward with this case even if the location of the frontage road was unknown. Mr. Deers stated this was a tough position and was hoping to have the frontage road moved to the north. Commissioner Brauer commented the alternative would be that the Commission could take no action. He had concern with the City stepping on MnDOT's toes. Mr. Deers believed that after conversations with MnDOT, the frontage road was a City issue. Chairperson Levine inquired if the Planning Commission had to take action this evening, or if the request could be delayed. Development Services Manager Gladhill reported the Planning Case could be delayed, as the City could extend the Planning Case another 60 days, which would allow staff time to review the final report on the MnDOT Highway 10 Access Study. He stated it would be appropriate to approve or deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Brauer, to close the public hearing. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, Brauer, Maul, and Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Field and VanScoy. Chairperson Levine closed the public hearing closed at 7:57 p.m. Commission Business Development Services Manager Gladhill further reviewed the options available to the Commission for this Planning Case. He commented a variance was being requested for the cul- de-sac length and the Comprehensive Plan Amendment would entitle the plat to move forward. Planning Commission/July 10, 2014 Page 5 of 10