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Planning Commission Minutes 01-04-1994 .. . .. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING ~ MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, January 4, 1994 ~ 7 p.m. Members Present: Cindy Lemm, Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Brian Stumpf, Richard Carlson Members Absent: None Staff Present: Gary Anderson, Jeff O'Neill 1. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Cindy Lemm at 7 p.m. 2. A motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Brian Stumpf to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 3, 1993. Voting in favor: Cindy Lemm, Jon Bogart, Brian Stumpf. Abstaining: Richard Martie. Absent: Richard Carlson. 3. Public Hearing--Consideration of a preliminarv plat request of phase IV - Cardinal Hills residential subdivision. Applicant, Value Plus Homes. Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, explained Value Plus Homes' request for a preliminary plat of phase IV of the Cardinal Hills residential subdivision. The following is a review of the preliminary plat along with discussion topics that require special attention by the Planning Commission. Parcel Standards/Easement Requirements. O'Neill indicated that City staff had reviewed the plat for compliance with lot design, roadway width, and easement standards and found that the plat meets the minimum requirements. Additional easement widths will be needed for Lots 15 and 16, Block 2, and Lots 2 and 3, Block 2, to accommodate storm sewer pipes at these locations. The final location for the storm water easement has not been defined by the City Engineer but might need to be adjusted prior to the final plat. Sanitary Sewer and Water Svstems. A description of the utility system providing the development with sanitary sewer and water has not been included with phase IV, as it has already been determined that it is feasible to serve the 'plat as proposed. Storm Water System. The project shows development of a storm water ponding area along the southern boundary of the property. This facility will serve to maintain storm water for the 4th phase. The existing pond developed in the 3rd phase will be connected to the south pond developed with the 4th phase. Page 1 Planning Commission Minutes - 1/4/94 . Park Development. When the 2nd phase of Cardinal Hills was developed, the Parks Commission recommended the City accept the park in the northwest corner of the development (2.7 acres) and a proposed tot lot (,5 acres) in the southeast section of the development. The land area of the two park areas amounts to approximately 1/3 of the standard park dedication area required with this plat. The developers are requesting that they pay cash in lieu of land for the unsatisfied portion of the park dedication requirement. When the final plat of phase III of Cardinal Hills was approved by the City Council, the Council accepted cash in lieu of park land as satisfying the park requirement for phase III; however, Council made no commitments regarding the park requirement associated with the development of phase IV through completion of the project. The developers will be requesting the City to make a final determination as to what the park dedication requirement will be for the balance of the development. . The park dedication question was brought back before the Parks Commission for their input at a recent meeting. The Parks Commission continued with their original recommendation to hold the view of the school property along with the two parks provided sufficient space for the area. It was also their view that a strong effort in the future should be made to acquire land south of the south pond for park purposes. This land would be acquired with the development of the adjoining land to the south. The Parks Commission felt this would be a good area for a central park in this location. The Parks Commission recommended to acquire the south pond as an outlot to be connected to the future park area. The public works department was opposed to the City obtaining this south pond area as an outlot. If it was an outlot, the City would be required to maintain that outlot and would be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the property. If it were not an outlot and the property lines extended into this south pond area, the property owner would be responsible for maintaining this outlot area. If the Planning Commission thinks the public access to the area is a strong possibility, then it should be taken as an outlot. If there is no need for the public to walk or skate in this area, then it should be taken as an easement. Sidewalk/Pathway. It is proposed that the pathway easement be provided between Lots 10 and 11, Block 2, to allow limited pedestrian access to the south pond area. This pathway would be extended through the south pond area across a sand filter, which will act as a bridge. The bridge will then be connected to a future park area if it is developed to the south. . Road System. The 4th phase calls for further development of Starling Lane, Mallard Lane, and a portion of Pelican Avenue. Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes - 1/4/94 . Grading and Drainage Plan. The grading and drainage plan for the site has already been prepared by the City Engineer. This plan was done in conjunction with an application for an Army Corps of Engineers permit obtained by the applicant in conjunction with the 2nd phase of the development. Cindy Lemm then opened the public hearing. There being no additional information from the public, Chairperson Cindy Lemm then closed the public hearing and opened it up for comments from the Planning Commission members. Much discussion amongst the Planning Commission members was the area of the south pond, whether to accept that as an outlot or to extend the property lines into the area for easement area. There being no further discussion from Planning Commission members, a motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Richard Carlson to approve the preliminary plat for the Cardinal Hills 4th Addition with the following conditions. . It was the view of the Planning Commission that the creation of the ponding area creates an attractive nuisance that the City should be responsible for policing. The City should accept responsibility for managing the area because one cannot count on the property owners to manage the area in a coordinated manner. 1. To accept cash in lieu of land for park dedication at a price per acre as determined by the City Council. 2. The south pond area be dedicated as an outlot that has benefit for the future development south and will allow the City control of the land. 3. The bike path be graded, Mallard South to plat boundary; and the bike path be graded and hard surfaced from Mallard Lane to School Boulevard. The motion carried unanimously. . Page 3 -- . , Planning Commission Minutes - 1/4/94 Additional Information Items 1. Discussion of an initial request submitted by the developers. Value Plus Homes. to have the City consider additional square footage requirements for 1 1/4 story. 1 1/2 story. and 1 3/4 story homes. Planning Commission members felt it was a good idea to look at establishing additional square footage requirements for these styles of homes. Therefore, a motion was made by Richard Martie and seconded by Brian Stumpf to approve establishing a public hearing for proposed ordinance amendment establishing square footage requirements for 1 1/4 story, 1 1/2 story, and 1 3/4 story homes. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Jeff O'Neill, Assistant Administrator, updated the Planning Commission members on the proposed update of the comprehensive plan. 3. Election of Officers. A motion was made by Jon Bogart and seconded by Richard Martie to reappoint Cindy Lemm as Chairperson of the Monticello Planning Commission. Voting in favor: Richard Martie, Jon Bogart, Richard Carlson, Brian Stumpf. Abstaining: Cindy Lemm. A motion was made by Cindy Lemm and seconded by Richard Martie to appoint Jon Bogart as Vice Chairperson. Voting in favor: Cindy Lemm, Richard Martie, Richard Carlson, Brian Stumpf. Abstaining: Jon Bogart. A motion was made by Richard Martie and seconded by Brian Stumpf to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, $4~ok>>l Ga Anderson Zoning Administrator Page 4