The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Karen Edgeton at 7:00 PM.

Members Present: Karen Edgeton, Tim Burke (arrived at 8:13), Frank Blundetto, John Bergman, Jim Hadley, Tom Melander, Jeannine Churchill

Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Community Development Director Rick Kelley, City Planner Tom Lovelace, Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer, Assistant Planner Margaret Milton, Consulting Engineer Pat Wrase, City Attorney Sharon Hills, Secretary Nelda Werkmeister.

Community Development Director Rick Kelley added item 7C, General Development Issues in South Central and Southeast Areas of the City. Commissioner Bergman added 7D, Garden View Task Force Meeting.

MOTION: Hadley moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried 6-0.

MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Bergman, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried 5-0 (1 abstention-Churchill).

4. CONSENT ITEMS - None -

Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. with standard remarks.

City Planner Tom Lovelace introduced the item.

Melander asked about building coverage of the previously approved storage facility. Burke said he didn't recall extra access for the Fire Department at that previously approved facility.

Bergman asked about the possibility of using all wrought-iron fencing to be consistent.

Edgeton requested for the next meeting projected traffic impacts of allowed uses on the site.

Todd Jones of Superior Storage, the petitioner, said they could consider wrought-iron fencing. He stated their use is a good transition with very low impact. Traffic projection, based on actual counts at other Superior storage centers, is 50 trips per day. He closed by saying their storage center concept differs from mini-storage in that they use high-quality materials, interesting architecture, landscaping, and activity is internal to the project. They generally draw customers from a three-mile radius, including small businesses.

Paul Strother, project architect, said the white painted wood fencing was chosen to match the trim of the building, but that they could consider wrought iron.

Lovelace reported some concern with the appearance of gray rock-faced block. He added that sidewalk installation along the street would be required as part of the platting.

Edgeton requested a comparison of coverages between storage facility uses and retail uses currently allowed on the site, including both retail buildings and their parking lots.

Kathleen Smith of 15502 Garnet Way expressed concern about the location of the driveway, trucks coming out, the height and intensity of lighting, any security issues, and noise from climate control units.

Reba Fischer of 15529 Garnet Way asked why you would want a storage unit in the middle of Apple Valley. She went on to say lining up the driveway with Garnet is an accident waiting to happen, and that she is totally against the location.

Blundetto asked staff and the petitioner to explore entrance location alternatives.

There being no additional comments, Edgeton closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.

Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. with the standard remarks.

Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer introduced the item.

Bergman asked if there had been any discussion about flipping the location of the church and dentist office on the lots.

Edgeton asked about room on the church lot for future expansion, and requested a listing of other "LB" uses that would be allowed on the site.

Raleigh Foss, representing the petitioner, said they selected the locations of the buildings to minimize traffic down Glazier, and to save more trees on the site. He stated the consensus of his group is that a new group would be formed somewhere else if they got too large. Foss also noted the design of the church could also suit an office building use in the future.

Dr. Steve Dalseth said his dental office is currently in the Apple Valley Professional Building. He is working with a dental building architect to construct a larger facility on the northern lot proposed.

Edgeton asked if staff had any concern about losing acreage zoned "institutional". Community Development Director Rick Kelley responded that there was not a concern because most churches are looking for sites larger than this parcel with both lots included.

Karen Meyer of 7361 146^th Way stated a concern with the size of the dental building and whether other businesses would be tenants.

There being no additional comments, Edgeton closed the public hearing at 7:53 p.m.

Edgeton opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. with the standard remarks.

Assistant City Administrator Charles Grawe described and illustrated the categorization and analysis used in developing the Capital Improvements Program (CIP). He noted that the CIP is a planning process, not a budgeting process although it is a valuable tool in developing annual department budgets.

There being no comments from the public, the hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.

MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the Capital Improvements Program. Motion carried 6-0.

Assistant Planner Margaret Milton introduced the item. She noted 30% lot coverage and that the color scheme mimics the adjacent Menards. Milton also explained the changes in the plan and reviewed the public hearing comments.

There were questions from the Commission regarding the used tire area and whether there were cart corral covers proposed. Milton said the tire storage area is screened, and that there were no plans submitted for cart corral covers.

Greg Frank of McCombs, Frank, Roos, representing the petitioner, stated there would be a cover on top of the tire storage area, which was done to address storm water runoff concerns by the City. He said the elimination of the screening wall on the west side of the building was discussed with staff and recommended by staff. As to cart storage, they propose to add a screen wall next to the building to eliminate any overnight storage of carts in the cart corral.

Blundetto stated he wants two bay doors for the tire and battery installation area -- one entry bay and one exit bay.

Bergman asked about hours of operation. Frank replied hours are generally 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Bergman said he wants store management to know that there is no overnight storage in the cart corrals. The petitioner stated they are requesting that no overnight storage in the corrals be made a condition of approval.

Bergman also expressed concern that the trash enclosure is large enough for damaged carts and any other items to be disposed of.

Burke expressed concern with the usefulness of the landscape screening during the winter months if not all pines. Churchill suggested conifers toward the front where the difference in elevation is shorter.

Edgeton asked if staff felt there were enough decorative features on the west building elevation to be considered a front.

Churchill suggested staff work with the fire marshall on the used tire area roof and fence (wrought iron versus chain link).

MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Bergman, to recommend approval of the rezoning of that portion of Outlot I zoned "PD-646, zone 3" to "PD-646, zone 1". Motion carried 7-0.

MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the planned development allowing for auto accessory installation facilities within zone 1 conditioned upon the following: (1) all service bays are accessed by an internal aisle; (2) only two service bay doors (one entrance, one exit) are provided; (3) no bay door shall be wider than 12'4". Motion carried 7-0.

MOTION: Churchill moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the site plan/building permit authorization for a 126,033 square foot warehouse retail building conditioned upon the following: (1) installation of a pedestrian walkway connecting the site to an existing sidewalk on Foliage Avenue; (2) installation of bike racks; (3) no overnight storage of carts in the parking lot; (4) City staff will work with the petitioner to improve the architectural details on the left side elevation; (5) City staff will work with the petitioner on modifications to the landscape plan. Motion carried 7-0.

There was some discussion of future development within Fischer Market Place.

Lovelace introduced the item and noted the developer had made all modifications requested by the Planning Commission previously.

MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Blundetto, to recommend approval of site plan/building permit authorization to allow for the construction of 40 townhouse dwelling units on approximately 14.6 acres as indicated on the submitted plans. Motion carried 7-0.

Bodmer introduced the item, noting the triangular shape of the lot and the trees to be saved.

MOTION: Melander moved, seconded by Burke, to recommend approval of the variance because of the shape of the lot, its topography and to be consistent with the front setbacks of neighboring lots. Motion carried 7-0.

Chuck Ryan, representing the petitioner, wanted to update the Planning Commission on their discussions with the Williamsburg III Townhome Association representatives. Williamsburg III had expressed three major concerns: (1) traffic through the development; (2) maintenance of the berm; (3) preservation of trees. Ryan said he felt they had arrived at a plan that addressed those concerns. Williamsburg III has a meeting scheduled for next Wednesday, at which time a vote of the membership will be taken as to acceptance of the plan. The Planning Commission favored the proposed plan.

Lovelace introduced the project.

Blundetto asked why two cul-de-sacs instead of a through street.

The petitioner John Houston responded that there are many trees and significant grade where the two cul-de-sacs would be connected if a through street were to be created. In order to preserve the natural features and to maintain a private, woodsy feel for those lots, the cul-de-sacs were chosen.

The Planning Commission responded favorably to the proposal.

Kelley reminded the Commissioners of the affordable housing seminar on June 19, 2000, and that they should contact staff if interested in attending.

Kelley referred to several significant developments to occur in the south central and southeast portions of the city. He stated it might be worthwhile to schedule a work session to be aware of the competing interests and activities to occur. A tentative date of July 27^th was discussed for a work session prior to the City Council meeting so that Council members may attend as well.

Bergman reported the Garden View Task Force met on June 1 and developed an aggressive meeting schedule to arrive at recommendations by August 1. Future updates or meeting minutes will be included in the Planning Commission packets, according to Bergman.

MOTION: Burke moved, seconded by Bergman, to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.