Planning Commission

MAPLE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION August 30, 2021 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maple Grove Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. on August 30, 2021 at the Maple Grove City Hall, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Chair Lamothe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Planning Commission members present were Chair Craig Lamothe, Chris Ayika, Lorie Klein, Susan Lindeman, Chuck Lenthe, Michael Ostaffe, and Joe Piket. Present also were Karen Jaeger, City Council Liaison; Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner; and Scott Landsman, City Attorney. ITEMS TO BE None. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA CONSENT ITEMS The following Consent Items were presented for the Commission’ s approval: A. Regular Meeting – August 9, 2021 B. REO Plastics – TABLED to Monday, September 13, 2021, Planning Commission Meeting. Kraus Anderson Construction Company 1185093rd Avenue North PUD concept stage plan amendment and development stage plan for the purpose of constructing a 39,144 square foot warehouse addition. A comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning and short plat is also requested for the purpose of combining an adjacent property. Motion by Commissioner Ayika, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to approve the Consent Items as presented. Upon call of the motion by Chair Lamothe, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION None. OF ITEMS PULLED  Maple Grove Planning Commission August 30, 2021 Page 2 FROM CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW OF THE Mr. Corrow reviewed with the Commission what items the City CITY COUNCIL Council approved that was given direction at the Planning Commission level. MINUTES FROM THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 16, 2021 OLD BUSINESS No items to present. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Corrow stated the applicant seeks a PUD development stage PUBLIC HEARING plan for the purpose of constructing a 4,400 sq. ft. bank with drive- through. This is the last remaining parcel within the Village at NORTH Arbor Lakes to be approved for development. The proposed use AMERICAN and drive- through is in line with the approved concept plan. Staff BANKING discussed the plans in further detail and made the following COMPANY recommendation. LOT 3, BLOCK 1, STAFF RECOMMENDATION: HEMLOCK LANE NORTH AND Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City VILLAGE DRIVE Attorney to draft a Resolution and a Planned Unit Development agreement approving the North American Bank Company PUD PLANNED UNIT development stage plan, subject to: DEVELOPMENT PUD) 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city DEVELOPMENT any remaining applicable comments contained in the STAGE PLAN TO memorandums from: CONSTRUCT AN a. The Community & Economic Development APPROXIMATELY Department dated August 17, 2021 4,400 SQUARE b. The Fire Department dated August 9, 2021 FOOT BANK WITH c. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 24, DRIVE- THRU ATM 2021 d. The Parks & Recreation Department dated August 24, 2021 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Maple Grove Planning Commission August 30, 2021 Page 3 Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Discussion Commissioner Piket asked what was being developed around this lot. Mr. Corrow explained to the south a multi-tenant retail building was being constructed with a drive- thru coffee use. He reported a senior housing building would be located directly to the north. He stated to the southeast there would be a gas station. Chair Lamothe questioned how the exit only access point would deter traffic from entering the site. Mr. Corrow commented this was a concern from staff but noted the median would keep traffic from turning into the site. He stated the shape of the curb would indicate an exit only and noted signage could be posted. Commissioner Ayika asked why this was an exit only access point. Mr. Corrow reported the general focus was to deter east bound traffic from crossing over into the site. He indicated this access point was not intended to be a right-in, right-out. The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Eric Miller, Sambatek representative, explained there were safety concerns from the applicant regarding a westbound right- in. For this reason, this access point would be an exit only to preclude traffic from trying to reach the senior housing garage. Commissioner Lindeman encouraged the applicant to consider posting “ Do Not Enter” signs at this access point. Mr. Miller stated he could have this signage posted. Motion by Commissioner Lindeman, seconded by Commissioner Piket, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution and a Planned Unit Development agreement approving the North American Bank Company PUD development stage plan, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Community & Economic Development Department dated August 17, 2021  Maple Grove Planning Commission August 30, 2021 Page 4 b. The Fire Department dated August 9, 2021 c. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 24, 2021 d. The Parks & Recreation Department dated August 24, 2021 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Chair Lamothe, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Mr. Corrow stated the applicant is proposing a short plat for the purpose of splitting two existing lots into three parcels. The two THOM SECOND current lots make up approximately three acres and contain a large ADDITION wetland area in the back of the properties. In order to achieve the necessary 15,000 square feet of upland area on each lot, the JEFF AND LISA floodplain will be adjusted between the three lots as shown on the THOM grading plan. This type of activity is permitted as long as the 8201 wetland area is not impacted. The submitted plans are consistent YELLOWSTONE with the dimensional requirements of the R-1 Zoning District and the applicant has demonstrated that each lot will meet the LANE NORTH AND subdivision requirements regarding minimum upland area. Staff 8281 recommends approval of the short plat. Staff discussed the plans in YELLOWSTONE further detail and made the following recommendation. LANE NORTH STAFF RECOMMENDATION: SHORT PLAT FOR THE PURPOSE OF Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City PLATTING THE Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the Thom Second PROPERTY INTO Addition short plat, subject to: THREE PARCELS 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 2, 2021 b. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated August 24, 2021 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication Maple Grove Planning Commission August 30, 2021 Page 5 requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Discussion Commissioner Ayika requested further information regarding the easement. Mr. Corrow reported there was an existing drainage and utility easement between Lot 1 and Lot 2. He noted this easement vacation would be considered by the City Council at their second meeting in September. Commissioner Ayika asked if this easement was standard. Mr. Corrow commented the easement request was standard. Commissioner Ayika questioned if the easement request should have been considered prior to the short plat. City Attorney Landsman explained typically the short plat or subdivision approval is separate from the easement vacation. He reported he has been contacted by engineering to draft a notice and Resolution for the easement. He stated as with all vacations that have a new plat attached, vacation of the easement would not become effective until the plat is approved. Commissioner Ayika stated he believed it would be better to have the easement vacation approved prior to the Planning Commission considering the short plat. The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Chair Lamothe opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. The public was asked by Chair Lamothe if they had any comments to make regarding this application. No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Chair Lamothe, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to close the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Chair Lamothe, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Lenthe, seconded by Commissioner Ayika, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the Thom Second Maple Grove Planning Commission August 30, 2021 Page 6 Addition short plat, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the city any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Water Resources Engineer dated August 2, 2021 b. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated August 24, 2021 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent board action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Chair Lamothe, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. DISCUSSION There were no discussion items. ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Lamothe, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Upon call of the motion by Chair Lamothe, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Chair Lamothe adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for September 13, 2021.