HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-08 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday,April 8, 2021
Held Via Video Conference
Per MN Statute 13D.021
Call to Order:
Vice Chair White called the meeting to order @ 6:02 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Husby, Van Denburgh, VanDyke and White; City Administrator
Johnson, and City Planner Richards. Chair Freeman arrived at 6:06 p.m. Absent: City
Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh, moved to approve the
Agenda as presented. Carried 4-0.
III. Approval of March 11, 2021 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh,moved to approve the
Minutes as presented. Carried 4-0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports: City Administrator Johnson noted that
with Covid-19 vaccinations becoming more available, resuming physical meetings in June
may become a possibility. City Council will be reviewing. Johnson provided an update as to
activity for the A.S. King (Xcel Energy)Advisory Panel.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearing :
A. Palmer Station P.U.D. Amendment: Review and consider a Planned Unit Development
Amendment request to allow a reduction to the front yard setback from 30-foot to 20-
feet and for changes to retaining walls at Lot 8, Palmer Station, located at 5573 Oak
Cove,N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the March 31, 2021 Planning Report to the
request, noting that that the front yard setback reduction to 20-feet was approved in July
of 2020 and that the current proposal is to place the new dwelling 20.5-feet from the
property line and to make changes to the retaining wall. Richards provided an issue
analysis and discussed the same, noting that staff recommended approval, subject to the
conditions reviewed.
Discussion was had as to how the retaining wall correlates to the house, drainage and
limitations to the lot. City Administrator Johnson discussed the filtration basis and
storm water overflow system to the area. It was noted that flooding was an earlier
problem, addressed at the time of development approval and that there is a stormwater
management agreement for the development.
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Vice Chair White opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. and invited public comment.
There being none, Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner
Van Denburgh, moved to close the public hearing. Carried 5-0.
Commissioner VanDyke, seconded by Commissioner Van Denburgh, moved to
recommend City Council approval of the request subject to the conditions of the March
31, 2021 Planning Report, specifically, that:
1. The final grading and drainage and plan for the boulder rock retaining wall for
Lot 8 shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
2. The boulder rock wall shall be constructed as per the certificate of survey dated
March 4, 2021 and the wall elevation dated March 24, 2021, including the
addition of the wrought iron fence as indicated.
3. The City shall be notified when the final grading of the lot is complete, prior to
placement of sod, so that the grade and drainage can be confirmed, subject to
approval of the City Engineer.
4. Any other conditions of the Planning Commission, City Council and City Staff.
Carried 5- 0.
VII. New Business: None.
VIII. Old Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings: Meeting list packet enclosure noted.
B. Council Representative:
• Tuesday, April 27, 2021 —Commissioner Freeman
• Tuesday, May 25, 2021 —Commissioner VanDyke
X. Adjourn: Commissioner Van Denburgh, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke, moved
to adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Juli- Hultman
Planning& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission: May 13,2021 /5-0