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PLANNING COMMISSION - SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday,July 22,2014—Oak Park Heights City Hall
Call to Order: Chair Kremer called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Anthony, Bye, Kremer and Thurmes; City Planner Richards and
Planning& Code Enforcement Officer Hultman. Not Present: Commissioner Nelson, City
Administrator Johnson and Commission Liaison Liljegren.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Anthony, seconded by Commissioner Bye,moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4 - 0.
III. Old Business:
A. Palmer Property — 5625 Oakgreen Ave. N.: Review & validate July 10, 2014
recommendation to requests for property Subdivision, Planned Unit Development-
Concept & General Plan, Conditional Use Permit, Rezoning and Preliminary& Final
Plat approval to allow development of a 13 lot subdivision.
Chair Kremer discussed the reason for the meeting to review and validate the
recommendation made at the July 10, 2014 Planning Commission meeting to ensure
adherence to appropriate process,relative to quorum and voting upon recommendations
to City Council.
Visitors to the meeting included the land owner and developer representative, Mick
Lynskey;Wynn Babcock-5523 Oakgreen Place N.,Carol Lombard-5527 Oakgreen Place
N., and Doug&Becca Wilson-5519 Oakgreen Place N.
Commissioner Thurmes noted that he was the surveyor to the project and removed
himself from the public hearing discussion and voting.
City Planner Richards reviewed his July 16,2014 Memorandum regarding the matter of
quorum related to the Palmer Property public hearing held July 10, 2014. Richards
reviewed and discussed the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission at the
July 10, 2014 meeting, sharing the basis of rationale for the same.
Discussion ensued as to the conditions,City Engineer proposal for installation of storm
pipe installation between 5519 and 5523 Oakgreen Place to address 100 year storm
events and who should bear the burden of the installation cost. It was noted that the
installation is to address development drainage issues and not as a resolution to any
drainage issues being experienced by adjacent properties.
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Chair Kremer asked if there was discussion beyond that which had already been
covered.
Commissioner Anthony noted that she had concerns with the issue of drainage,that she
felt that too many homes for the site were being proposed and that the width of the
roadway was too narrow.
Wynn Babcock—5523 Oakgreen Place N. suggested that allowing parking on one side
of the road might be an option to create extra parking opportunities and still maintain
adequate access for emergency vehicles.
Chair Kremer stated that his concerns are to the drainage aspects at the site and water
issues. He noted that he was not in favor of restricting them to fewer homes than they
are seeking.
Continued discussion was had as to roadside parking options, the Commissions role
toward promoting public safety and ensuring protection of property.
Carol Lombard—5527 Oakgreen Place N. expressed that she felt the density to be too
great and that the integrity of Oak Park Heights needs to be maintained.
Discussion continued with Commissioner Anthony noting that she supported the
development though she felt it could be improved and wanted to be certain that the big
picture is being met. Mr.Lynsky provided some insight as to what had been considered
when the developer worked through the planning of the area prior to submitting their
proposal.
Commissioner Bye,seconded by Commissioner Kremer,moved to affirm the conditions
as recommended by the Commission at their July 10, 2014 meeting and as outlined in
the Planning Commission Recommending Resolution provided with the special meeting
packet,with condition 11 amended noting the Commission's recommendation that the
applicant pay 100 percent of all project costs for storm sewer improvements.
Carried 2— 1 — 1, Anthony opposed and Thurmes abstained.
City Planner Richards noted that the City Council was meeting directly following the
conclusion of the special meeting and that he would be forwarded the amended
recommendation to the City Council for consideration. All in attendance were invited to
stay and attend the City Council meeting.
IV. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, July 22, 2014 City Council 7:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, August 14, 2014 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, August 26, 2014 City Council 7:00 p.m./City Hall
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B. Council Representative
• Tuesday, July 22 , 2014—Commissioner Kremer
• Tuesday, August 26, 2014—Commissioner Nelson
V. Adjourn: Commissioner Anthony, seconded by Commissioner Bye,moved to
adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Carried 4—0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julitiltman
PlanniOg& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission:09-11-2014