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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2010
Call to Order: Vice Chair LeRoux called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Dougherty, Liljegren and Powell; City Planner Richards
and Commission Liaison Abrahamson. Absent: Chair Bye and City
Administrator Johnson.
II. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner
Powell, moved to approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 4 -0.
III. Approval of October 14, 2010 Minutes: Commissioner Powell seconded by
Commissioner Dougherty, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried
4 -0.
IV. Department /Council Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison Abrahamson
updated the Commission as to the Mayor's recent surgery, reporting that Mayor
Beaudet was home and doing well.
• V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Oakgreen Commons Assisted Living Planned Unit Development
Amendment: to consider request for Planned Unit Development
Amendment related to the construction of Oakgreen Commons Assisted
Living as part of the Oakgreen Village Development, located at 13936
Lower 59 St. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the November 11, 2010 Planning Report
related to the request for PUD amendment to allow a change of use at the
northeast corner of the Oakgreen Commons building that would permit a
lower level salon to be constructed below the at patio area.
Richards discussed provided an issue analysis as to the request, noting that
the visual difference occurring with the salon construction would be
negligible and recommended consideration for approval subject to the
conditions proposed within the report.
Commission discussion ensued as to setback distances and right -of -way
issues, in regard to potential roadway alterations as a result of possible
110 alterations to Highway 35 and the intersection at Oakgreen Ave. that has
been proposed as part of future planning by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the status of the site where the townhome was
removed.
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Vice Chair LeRoux opened the public hearing for comment and invited
the applicant to address the Commission.
Tim Nolde introduced himself as the developer of the project and
discussed the status of the removed townhome and made himself available
for questions.
There being no visitors to the public hearing, Vice Chair LeRoux closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren moved to
recommend City Council approval of the planned unit development
amendment, subject to the conditions and recommendations contained
within the November 11, 2010 Planning Report, specifically:
1. The revised landscape plan will be subject to City Arborist review
and approval.
2. The final grading and drainage for the site is subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
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3. Any other conditions of the City Council and Planning
Commission.
Carried 4 — 0.
B. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant: to review and consider
amendment to the 2008 City of Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan,
Zoning Ordinance 401 & Design Guidelines related to energy efficiency
& conservation.
City Planner Richards reviewed the November 10, 2010 Planning
Memorandum and discussion held by the Commission at their October
meeting related to language amendments.
Commission discussion ensued as to the implementation items to be
pursued, goals proposed to the Comprehensive Plan, definitions and their
layout for user ease, application criteria under section 401.17.D and
related.
Vice Chair LeRoux opened the hearing for public comment and closed the
same, there being no visitors to the hearing.
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Commissioner Liljegren, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty moved to
recommend that City Council approve and adopt the proposed changes as
set for in the November 10, 201 Planner Memorandum as amended,
including a definition for geothermal to the definitions sections in the
Zoning Ordinance.
Carried 4 — 0.
VII. Old Business: None.
VIII. New Business:
A. 2011 Meeting & Commission Representation Schedule:
Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved
to approve as presented. Carried 4 — 0.
IX. Informational:
Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings:
December 16, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
January 13, 2011 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
February, 2011 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
Council Representative: November — Commissioner Liljegren
December — Commissioner Bye
January — Commissioner Dougherty
X. Adjournment:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Liljegren, moved to adjourn at
7:29 p.m. Carried 4 - 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Ju1i ultman
Pl ing & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission: 12 -16 -10 (4 -0).
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