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02-04-13 PCOTSEGO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OTSEGO PRAIRIE CENTER February 4, 2013 7:00 PM Cal[ to Order. Chair Black called the meeting to order at 7.00 PM. Roll Call: Chair dam Black; Commissioners ommissioner lot ` David hoson,r Richard Nichols, Aaron Stritesky, Brian Ge en, Tammie Fallon and Jing Kolles,' CiCondlernedn er. Staff: Daniel Ucht,, City Planner, and Tam! Loff, City Clerk. L—Considerthe f 1.1 January 7, 2013 Plannina Commission Meeting, Commissioner Fallon motioned o al3prove as written# Seconded by Commissioner Striteskyn All in favor. Motion carried. 2, Public Hearin items: 2.1 Marin Farms Phase 2: A. Prelim[na P[at, B. PUD -CUP for wetland buffer averaging and setbacks. City Planner Licht stated the PUD -CUP was noticed but is not needed and that the only application is dor a Preliminary Play. Representative for applicant Lennart Joe Jablonski was present and agreed with the recommendations of the City staff report. City Clerk l.off attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed. Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7.14 PM. Sarah Coe, 1.2109 72 n Street NE, said her and several of her neighbors have asked the applicant to look at keeling the berm in behind their properties. Chair Black asked if the berm is there currently. Ms. Coe said yes. City Planner Licht said along Lots 1-6, Block 2 and those to the north within Phase 1 drain to Outlot B; it looks like dist was constructed along that line being described as berm. City Planner Licht said there is no means for the City to a berm. It would be up to Lennar to submit those changes to the City for review. Emily Gilmore, 12153 72"' Street NE, said she is not happy with the proposed back to back yards. She has asked the applicant to consider another option. Craig Cusick, 12169 72"d Street NE, said the [and behind him is elevated and with the addition of houses it will be blocking their view. Sarah Coe, 12109 72nd Street NE, asked why these proposer houses where not on the official plat map at the County for residents to look at before purchasing their (tome. City Planner Licht said this is a multi -phase and the areas now being developed are recorded as outlots, Ms. Coe asked where residents would get information regarding the planned development. City Planner Licht said the information is in City files and that residents could call City staff. City Planner Licht reviewed the past planning and approvals for the overall area and said the original plans included on the east side of MacIver Avenue townhouses and on the west side high density housing which would include senior housing, Commissioner Gerten asked if the city should relook at the mister plan along with Lennar, City Planner Licht stated that the Planning Commission and City Council would review possible modification to the development plan if there were a change in City requirements or policy. Commissioner Nichols asked if hese proposed lots are smaller than the ones already existing. City Planner Licht said these lots are subject to the same 9,000 square feet minimum lot size requirement but that the Phase 2 lots must exclude non -buildable areas from that calculation.' Commissioner Nichols asked if utilities could be extended to the east of Marin farms to parcels currently outside of the sewer district, City Planner Licht said that would require a Comprehensive Plan amendment but that the Comprehensive Plan would discourage such action based an available undeveloped hand and vacant lots within the current sewer district. Craig Cusick, 12169 72nd Street NE, said with the back to back domes it will change the property values. Mr. Cusick said there have been drainage issues and lennar has installed a drain the along the rear of the lot. Mr. Cusick said he is concerned with drainage after addition of these homes. City Planner Licht stand that the rear of the lots in Phase I is within a drainage area and wetland at the center of the block. Emily Gilmore, 12153 72nd Sheet NE, staffed she hopes the l.ennar will take a look at this. Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7.40 PM. Commissioner Gerten said on the City map it looks like all the lots have been subdivided. City Planner Licht said that all the lots in Phase 1 of Marin farms have been final platted and are able to put[ building permits. Commissioner Gerten asked about the unpaved streets to the north. City Planner Licht said that area is Arbor Creek 3'dAdditionf is owned by Emmerich Development and they have final plat approval so that will not came back to the Planning Commission before construction can be finished. Commissioner Gerten asked shout the lots along 7St" Streets City Planner Licht said that area is also Arbor Creek 3rd Addition, Commissioner Gerten asked who is responsible for the drainage as the area is developing and if these is anything that can be added to the developer's agreement. City Planner Licht said the City accepts a security for grading and installation of the stormwater drainage system. An as -built grading plan is required for each lob after the house is constructed to ensure it complies with approved grading plan. After that point then any stormwater drainage issues are a City maintenance item. Commissioner Thompson asked if the eight food rise is going to be taken down. City Planner Licht said the grading plans show the house elevations to be within two to three feed with a slope in each lot dawn to the center of the block, Commissioner Nichols said since 4utlat B will hold both the existing and new drainage, has the City thought about revising the standards on how large an area is needed for stormwater ponding especially with the reoccurring weft springs. City Planner Licht said the City uses the 100 year flood elevation to determine the capacity of the stormwater basins. Commissioner Thompson motioned to recommend City Council approval of the Marin farms Phase 2 Preliminary Plat subject to the 14 conditions listed in the Panning Report, Seconded by Commissioner Stritesky. All in favor. Motion carried. City Planner Licht stated that the application will be considered at the City Council meeting on February if, 2013 at 7:00 PM. CM Heidner requested City Planner Licht talk to the City Engineer in advance of the City Council meeting regarding the drainage issues raised during the public Dearing. 2.2 Amend the Zoning ordinance regarding building.tyr) nd construction. City Planner Licht presented the Planning Repan, City Clerk LofF attested that all the proper noticing, posting and publishing has been completed. Chair Black opened the Public Hearing at 7.56 PM. Hearing no comments Chair Black closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 PM. Commissioner Nichols motioned to recommend City Council approval of an ordinance amending the building materials section of the Zoning Ordinance as presented. Seconded by Commissioner 1(oltes. A1l in favor. Motion carred. 3 I Update on City Council actions. M Heldner updated the Commissioners on Cit r Council actions. 4. Update on future Planning Commission Agenda items. City Clerk Loff said there are no applications at this time and she will keep the Commissioners posted. 5. Adjourn._ Commissioner Fallon motioned to adjourn. seconded by Commissioner Gerken, All in favor. Potion carried. Adjourned at 8:05 PM. Ozi.."a Pam Black, Chair ATTEST: A01�n- Tami LofF, City Clerk