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07-05-95 PCHakanson Anderson ■!•■ Assoc., Inc. June 29, 1995 Elaine Beatty, Clerk City of Otsego 8899 Nashua Avenue Otsego, MN 65330 RE: Vantatenhove Estatcs Door Elaine: 222 Monroe Street Annk i, Minnescit.t 55303 612/42'1-6860 fax 612/427-3401 Hakanson Anderson Associates, Inc. has reviewed the above referenced preliminary plat and offers the following. The southwest corner of the plat has an existing low area which acts as a natural stormwater retention pond. The existing pond volume is :t 3.87 AC -FT to elevation 881. The proposed pond volume is ±2.18 AC -FT (including ditch storage) to elevation 881. The proposed pond and ditch volume Should be increased to a minimum of the historic size, plug the additional volume should be added due to development. The proposed plat lies within the Hall's Ponca Taxing )district. Upon development the majority of the stormwater run off will flow into the Nordi Mississippi Storm Sewer Taxing District. The plat will then need to be transferred from Hall's Pond District to North Mississippi District. In order to pay for future trunk facilities to serve development, the City has ordinances in effect to charge the developer an upfront amount for their portion of the future cost. The cost of the trunk facilities has not been dezarmined or set by City Council. The other option for the City to fund the construction of trunk storm sewer systems is through assessments to the benefited property or taxing through the storm sewer district. It Is our recommendation that the developer be charged a fee for these facility at the time of development. Engineers Landscape Architects Sur veyr„s Elaine Beatty Page 2 June 29, 1995 • Drainage calculations performed for the site and pond were completed without consideration for offsite stormwater. The routing calculations should be performed considering the following data: 100 year Inflow from west 15.2 cfs 100 year Outflow under culvert on CSAH39 (less Vantatanhove flow) 16.2 cfs • The drainage swals grades are very flat. These swales will act as an extension of the stormwater pond. This is adequate for this application. • Rip -rap is depicted at both the upstream and downstream ends of the proposed culvert. Sod is adequate at the upstream end. • The low area should be reviewed to determines if it is a weltand. Odell Avenue should be corrected to Odeon Avenue on all plan sheets. • The cul-de-sac should be constructed as a typical street section, with flow lines extended from the actual street section at 15' from centerline. The "wings" of the cul-de-sac would then be sloped up at a 106 grads. This will allow for a portion of the cul-de-sac to be utilized during the future extension of the roadway. • The roadway (cul-de-sac) should be extended to the property line. • Access to Lot 1, Block 7 and Lot 1, Block 2 should be located as far cast as practical. • Direct access to Odeon Avenue and CSAH39 should be prohibited. The location of the tree buffer along the north property line should be subject to review by United Power Association personnel. • The location of the 82nd Street and Odeon Avenue intersection appears adequate. • A street light should be placed at the proposed strcct intersection. Elk River Utilities will place the light when requested. Elaine Beatty Page 3 June 29, 1995 The developer has yet to provide a soils report on the ability of the soil in the area to support septic tankldrainfield disposal systems. The United Power Association easement which traverses Block 1 must be reviewed to determine how restrictive the casement is. The easement could affect available area for placement of wells or septic systems. Building setback lines, tree planting areas, etc, could also be affected. Any restrictions which result from this easement should be noted on the plat. We would also require written permission to construct the ditch, place pipe or perform any other activity, under or within the power easement . Comments to be received from Wright County Highway Department on R.O.W_ requirements on CSAH39. Development plan to be provided showing proposed and future building pads with designated first floor and garage floor elevation. Ultimate lot split plan to be provided for municipal sewer and water service. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, HAKANSON ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, INC_ cc: Bob Kirmis, NAC Andy MacArthur, Radawill George Vantatenhove OT2122 Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. C O M M U N I T Y PLANNING • DESIGN MARKET R E S E A R C H PLANNING REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: EXECUTIVE SUIVEVIARY Background Otsego Mayor and City Council Otsego Planning Commission Bob Kirmis/David Licht 20 June 1995 Otsego - VanTatenhove Estates: Rezoning and Preliminary Plat 176.02 - 95.11 Mr. George VanTatenhove, on behalf of Advance Masonry Inc., has requested preliminary plat approval of an eight single family lot residential subdivision entitled VanTatenhove Estates. The subject 9.4 acre site lies south of County Road 39 and east of Odell Avenue. To accommodate the proposed development, a rezoning of the property from A-1, Agricultural Rural Service to R-3, Residential Immediate Urban Service has been requested. Attached for reference: Exhibit A - Site Location Exhibit B - Detailed Site Location Exhibit C - Preliminary Plat Exhibit D - Grading and Drainage Plan 5775 Wayzata Blvd. • Suite 555 • St. Louis Park, MN 55416 • (612) 595-9636•Fax. 595-9837 Recommendation The proposed low density residential land is directly consistent with the City's Land Use Plan and a Comprehensive Plan policy supporting infill development within the City. In this regard, we feel justification exists to warrant approval of the requested R-3 zoning designation. Matters of rezoning remain, however, City policy issues to be determined > y City officials. Should the City find the proposed use and requested R-3 zoning to be acceptable, our office would recommend approval of the VanTatenhove Estates preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The submitted grading plan is subject to review and appr�val by the City Engineer. 2. All park land dedication requirements are satisfactorily met. 3. The submitted preliminary plat is modified to illustrate a manner in which lots may be resubdivided in the future. 4. A temporary cul-de-sac is provided at the eastern terminus of 92nd Street. 5. The developer enters into a development agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. 6. All restrictive covenants applicable to the subject subdivision are subject to review and approval by the City. Such covenants must include the following conditions: A. All houses and buildings constructed on property within the plat shall be sited consistent with future subdivision and shall be typical for urban development with regard to future lot lines and shall meet City and County standards for existing lot lines. B. The driveway for Lot 1, Block 1 shall be located proximate to the lot's eastern boundary so as to ensure safe and efficient turning maneuvers at the Odell Avenue/ 92nd Street intersection. C. Direct driveway access to County Road 39 shall be prohibited. C,� ) L, " �!,N D. Direct driveway access to Q"Avenue shall be prohibited. In the event that restrictive covenants are not to be provided as part of the subject subdivision, the above conditions shall be made part of and enforced by the development agreement. 2 7. If a residential area identification sign is to be erected, an outlot of sufficient size and area is established to accommodate such sign. Upkeep, maintenance and other costs associated with the sign and outlot shall be addressed either in restrictive covenants or the subdivision's development agreement. Sign height, area �d location shall comply with applicable provisions of the City Sign Ordinance. 8. A landscape buffer be provided along the subject property' northern boundary. Specific planting types and sizes will be subject to City approval. The impact such buffering may have upon site drainage shall be subject to further comment by the City Engineer. 9. Comments from other City staff. ISSUES ANALYSIS Rezoning R-3 District. To accommodate the proposed use, the applicant has requested a rezoning of the subject 9.4 acre subject site from an A-1, Agricultural Rural Service to an R-3, Residential Immediate Urban Service designation. The purpose of the R-3 District is to provide for low to medium density single family detached uses and directly related complementary uses. Judgement Criteria. Section 20-3-2 of the Zoning Ordinance states that the City Council shall consider possible adverse effects of the rezoning. Their judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following criteria: 1. The proposed action's consistency with the specific policies and provisions of the official City Comprehensive Plan. The City's Land Use Plan suggests low density residential use of the subject property. The plan further encourages infill development in the interest of economizing City services. In this regard, the proposed land use is consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The proposed use's compatibility with present and fut re land uses of the area. The subject site is bounded by low density residential uses to the north, south and west. While an agricultural use does exist to the east of the site, the Comprehensive Plan suggests low density residential use of the land. In consideration of uses which currently surround the site and those uses anticipated in the future, the proposed use is considered compatible with land uses in the area. 3 3. The proposed use's conformity with all performance standards contained herein (i.e., parking, loading, noise, etc.). As a condition of ultimate final plat approval, the proposed development will be required to comply with all applicable provisions of the City's ordinances. 4. The proposed use's effect upon the area in which it is proposed. The proposed development represents an infill situation specifically encouraged by the Comprehensive Plan. The use is not expected to adversely impact the area in which it is proposed and likely will improve service delivery efficiency. 5. The proposed use's impact upon property values of the area in which it is proposed. The proposed use is not expected to adversely impact property values in the area. 6. Traffic generated by the proposed use in relation to capabilities of streets serving the property. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within the capabilities of Odean Avenue, which serves the property. As a condition of final plat approval, direct single family access to Odean Avenue and County Road 39 will be prohibited. 7. The proposed use's impact upon existing public services and facilities including parks, schools, streets, and utilities and its potential to overburden the City's service capacity. The proposed use is not expected to overburden the City's service capacity. In fact, as an infill development, the proposed use is expected to improve service delivery efficiency. Based on the preceding evaluation, it is evident that justification exists for approval of the requested R-3 zoning designation. Issues of land use appropriateness are, however, considered matters of City policy to be determined by City officials. Preliminary Plat Blocks. According to Section 21-7-3 of the Subdivision Ordinance, blocks within residential subdivisions may not exceed 1,200 feet in length. At -+- 650 feet in length, Blocks 1 and 2 both comply with maximum block length requirements. Lot Area. Within R-3 Zoning Districts, a minimum lot width of 150 feet is required. All lots have been found to meet the said requirement as measured along front setback lines. 0 Street. As shown on the submitted preliminary plat, the subject property is to be accessed via a newly constructed segment of 92nd Street from Odean Avenue. It is envisioned that, at some future point, the street will be extended into the adjacent easterly property and ultimately intersect with Ogren Avenue which lies southeast of the subject property (see Exhibit B). As required by Ordinance, a temporary cul-de-sac has been provided at the streets' eastern terminus. At 60 feet in width, the street complies with right-of-way requirements for designated local streets. The proposed 92nd Street/Odean Avenue intersection location lies -::E 350 feet south of County Road 39 and has been found to be acceptable by the City Engineer. Setbacks. All lots within the proposed subdivision demonstrate an ability to satisfy the following R-3 District setback requirements: Re nir .rl Setback Front Yard 35 feet Side Yard - Corner 35 feet Side Yard - Interior 15 feet Rear Yard 20 feet Double Frontage Lots. As shown on the submitted preliminary plat, the subject subdivision includes four double frontage lots. According to Section 21-7-4.N of the Subdivision Ordinance, double frontage lots which back on arterial streets or highways should have an additional depth of ten feet to allow for screen plantings along the rear lot line. With lot depths of � 250 feet, it is believed ample area exists for such screening. County Road 39. The subject. property is bounded on the north by County Road 39. In compliance with County Highway Department recommendation, a 50 foot right-of-way dedication (from centerline) has been provided. Easements. According to Section 21-7-15 of the Subdivision Ordinance, Drainage and Utility Easements, a minimum of ten feet in width must be centered on rear and other lot lines. The submitted plat includes all appropriate drainage and utility easements as directed by the Ordinance and the City Engineer. Grading Plan. As required by Ordinance, a grading and drainage plan has been submitted for review (Exhibit D). The plan will be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. E Resubdivision. According to Section 21-6-2.E.6 of the Subdivision Ordinance, when structures are placed on large lots which are subject to potential replat, the preliminary plat must indicate a logical way in which the lots could be resubdivided in the future. The resubdivision plan should be superimposed on the submitted preliminary plat. Park/Trail Dedication. The proposed subdivision does not include any park land dedication. In lieu of land dedication, Section 21-7-18 of the Ordinance stipulates that the subject subdivision must satisfy the following park and trail cash dedication requirements: Lis Amount Per Lo TO Park Dedication 8 $350 $2,800 Trail Dedication 8 $ 50 400 TOTAL $3,200 Development Agreement. As a condition of ultimate final plat approval, the developer must enter into a development agreement with the City and post all the necessary securities required by it. Restrictive Covenants. If restrictive covenants are to be provided for the subject subdivision, they shall be subject to City approval and should include, but not be limited to, the following conditions: A. All houses and buildings constructed on property within the plat shall be sited consistent with future subdivision and shall be typical for urban development with regard to future lot lines and shall meet City and County standards for existing lot lines. B. The driveway for Lot 1, Block 1 shall be located proximate to the lot's eastern boundary so as to ensure safe and efficient turning maneuvers at the Odell Avenue/ 92nd Street intersection. C. Direct driveway access to County Road 39 shall be prohibited. D. Direct driveway access to Odell Avenue shall be prohibited. In the event that restrictive covenants are not to be provided as part of the subject subdivision, the above conditions shall be made part of and enforced by the development agreement. G Signage. In staff discussions, the developer had inquired as to the possibility of providing a permanent residential area identification sign within the subject property. If such signage is to be provided, it must comply with applicable provisions of the City Sign Ordinance. Of particular relevance to the proposed subdivision is a requirement that such sign be placed on an outlot. Such outlot must be of a sufficient size and area necessary to accommodate the sign. Upkeep, maintenance and other costs associated with the sign and outlot must be addressed either in the subdivision's restrictive covenants or development agreement. Landscaping/Buffering. As noted above, double frontage lots are required to have an additional ten feet of depth to accommodate screen plantings along the rear lot line. To fulfill the intent of the Ordinance and minimize adverse impacts (audible and visual) from adjacent County Road 39 traffic, it is recommended that a visual screen (i.e., green belt planting strip, berming, etc.) be provided along the subject property's northern boundary. Specific planting types and sizes will be subject to City approval. The impact such buffering may have upon the site drainage should be subject to comment by the City Engineer. CONCLUSION If the City finds the proposed low density residential use of the subject property to be acceptable, our office recommends approval of the VanTatenhove Estates preliminary plat subject to the conditions listed in the Executive Summary of this report. 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I 1 i a.:. :+ 13.2b' S.F. f � - c (�• I `; • h 1. 4 .•,'" !;./-• � a' i?rur.n+• Fa.. c..•nr ' 4 IA.AC} -' t+ i & S • ••l'ti:i:1 gra�tin3e F�>.Jnrnt 1'� I 's842 C— r t —r�'z • I . 1 . i t� i' : t J `� �' -1 1 -�- f - 1 r .,- •1 a S r) J (;Or1aV%.n b.- a &a"S d 3 ? l5`N , _ " - w�.rucf er.q. ••Na at 0301 .3 - •• .:o EXHIBIT D - GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN CITY of OTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS Amended: July 1995 ORGANIZATION: 1. The Planning Commission officers shall be: Chair Vice Chair Secretary 2. Duties of the officers: A. Chair: The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Commission. The Chair shall preserve order and decorum and shall decide all questions of order. The Chair shall appoint any necessary committees and shall appoint any committees requested by a majority of the members. The Chair may call special meetings by written notice stating the purpose of such meeting and delivered at least twenty four hours in advance of the meeting. B. Vice Chair: The Vice Chair shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the Chair and perform such duties as requested by the Chair. C. Secretary: The Secretary shall be responsible for insuring that detailed minutes of all Commission meetings shall be taken by the staff secretary and distributed to the members at least a week before the next commission meeting. The Secretary shall also maintain records of site inspection attendance and attendance of Commission members at meetings and shall submit these records to the staff upon a regular basis. WORK RULES: There shall be two regularly scheduled meetings the first and third Wednesday of each month, unless an alternative is scheduled due to an unforeseen conflict. Notice of the change must be given in writing to members at least four days prior to the meeting date. 2. At the first meeting in January, the Commission shall elect from it's membership a Chair, a Vice Chair, and a Secretary. 3. The membership of the Commission shall consist of seven members appointed by the City Council, one alternate member appointed by the City Council, and a nonvoting Council representative. 4. The alternate member shall sit at the planning commission table during any scheduled meeting, but the alternate shall only vote if a member of the commission is absent. 5. A quorum shall consist of four members. 6. A member may be excused from an individual meeting for reasons of illness, work or out of town trips. Notice of the members absence must be communicated to the staff before 4:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. 7. The order of business shall be as listed in the meeting agenda to be prepared by the Zoning Administrator before each meeting. 8. All Commission recommendations shall be sent to the City Council in written meeting minutes and shall include a record of the division of votes on each recommendation. 9. All meetings shall be open to the public. 10. Any site inspection involving 4 members or more as a group, must be noticed as a special Planning Commission meeting. 11. Any resolution or motion, except the motion to adjourn, postpone, reconsider, table, or force the previous question shall be written and included in the meeting minutes. 12. Any resolution or motion may be withdrawn at any time before action is taken on it. 13. When a question is under debate, no other motion shall be entertained except to table or call for the question, act on the question, postpone, refer to committee, or amend. Motions shall take precedence in that order and the first two shall be without debate. 14 All motions shall be carried by a majority vote of the members and Chair present, except call for the "question". Any members or the Chair may call for a roll call vote on any issue. 15. Motions shall be made only by persons recognized by the Chair. 16. Call for the question is not a motion, but an indication to the Chair that the person making this statement is ready to have the motion or question acted upon without future discussion. 17. Any Commission member having a personal interest, a financial interest, or a family member with a financial interest in any individual action to be considered by the Commission, shall: a. notify the Chair of the conflict in advance of meeting. b. allow the Chair to explain the potential conflict to the Commission. C. at the request of the Chair, the member shall excuse himself/herself from the Commission meeting room in advance of the discussion and voting on this item. 18. In the event that a member is contacted prior to a Commission Meeting by a citizen with a concern regarding a pending issue, the member must: a. refrain from discussing any pending Planning Commission business with any individual outside of a Planning Commission meeting. This includes indicating his/her stand on the pending issue. b. refrain from speculating on other Commission member's stand on the pending issue. 19. Any Commission member who conducts himself/herself in a manner conflicting with the above By -Laws, provides grounds for removal by the City Council. 20. These rules shall not be repealed or amended except by a five member vote of the Commission and after notice has been given at a previous meeting. Changes in these By -Laws will become active upon approval by the City Council. 21. Any rule not covered by these Work Rules shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. Memorandum Date July 12, 1995 Subject P. C. VISION BRAINSTORMING To Planning Commission cc Liz Wilder From Richard V. Nichols Telephone 441-2052 Planning Commission Members: Here's my thoughts on brainstorming our vision for the City of Otsego. Note: Anyone not planning to be at our July 19 meeting should contact Carl or myself with their vision to ensure their ideas are presented. Feedback on this memorandum before the meeting will be cheerfully accepted. BACKGROUND • Initial request for a Vision session was from the EDAAC. They were looking for further direction for their activities and were driven by a desire to move development within the wishes of the City and City Council. • October 16 Visioning session set for City Council, Planning Commission and EDAAC to review 1 year, 5 year and long term view of Otsego. Visioning is the first step in revision of Otsego's Comprehensive Plan. PROCESS: NOMINAL GROUP TECHNIQUE - • Everyone, in turn, provides an idea or thought, which is recorded on an easel without challenge from the rest of the group. • Once all ideas or thoughts are recorded, we review each entry and discuss its relative merits. • At this point, we can add, subtract or combine ideas/ thoughts. • Finally, if desired, we could highlight the 3 or 4 most important ideas/ thoughts. • This activity can be summarized on a couple of overheads for the October 16 Visioning Session. Food for Thought: This is far from a complete list and is not meant to portray my personnel feelings. It's just meant to get people thinking. • Do we need a concept plan for our industrial, commercial, retail or residential areas or do we continue to accept piece by piece development? • Does the city want to portray a pro, neutral or anti -development bias? • Future lot sizes and type. Should we resort to 5 acre minimum residential lot sizes in new plats to slow growth, protect our water (until sewer and water is available) and potentially raise the $ value of some new homes? Basic scheme of Medina? • Cluster residential home and septic system development to save green space. Perhaps instead of park fees. • Can we compare our ideas to other published sources that have discussed anticipated growth. For example the Metropolitan Council, articles in the Star Tribune, Elk River paper, NAC, U of M, etc. • Further discussion of areas 1, 2 and 6 from the Third Industrial Site report. • City use of tax increment financing. • Movement of immediate urban service lines. • Do we need a focal spot for the city. Some developing cities are trying to build a "downtown", while others are looking at a "city square". Other cities like Elk River are worried about their downtowns dying. • How do we get Otsego's citizens really involved in changes to the comprehensive plan? • Can we attract manufacturing jobs, which tend to be higher paid than retail or service?