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COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Receive and place on file the approved minutes for the Planning Commission's meeting on
January 27, 2014.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Receive and place on file the approved Planning Commission minutes for the meeting on
January 27, 2014.
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City of Cottage Grove
Planning Commission
January 27, 2014
A meeting of the Planning Commission was held at Cottage Grove City Nall, 12800 Ravine
Parkway South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota, on Monday, January 27, 2014, in the Council
Chambers and telecast on Local Government Cable Channel 16.
Call to Order
Chair Rostad called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Members Present: Ken Brittain, Jody Imdieke, Wayne Johnson, Chris Reese, Jim Rostad,
Maureen Ventura
Members Absent: Elijah Harter, Lise' Rediske, Randall Wehrle
Staff Present: Jennifer Levitt, Community Development Director/City Engineer
John McCool, Senior Planner
John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
Justin Olsen, City Councilmember
Approval of Agenda
Reese made a motion to approve the agenda, lmdieke seconded. The motion was ap-
proved unanimously (5-to-0 vote).
Open Forum
Rostad asked if anyone wished to address the Planning Commission on any non-agenda item.
No one addressed the Commission.
Chair's Explanation of the Public Hearing Process
Rostad explained the purpose of the Planning Commission, which serves in an advisory capac-
ity to the City Council, and that the City Council makes all final decisions. In addition, he ex-
plained the process of conducting a public hearing and requested that any person wishing to
speak should go to the microphone and state their full name and address for the public record.
(Brittain arrived at 7:04 p.m.)
Public Hearings and Applications
6.1 Aggregate Industries 2014 Mining Permit — Case MP2014-001
Aggregate Industries — MWD, LLC has applied for their 2014 mining permit to continue
mining operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island.
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January 27, 2014
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McCool summarized the staff report and recommended approval based on the findings of
fact and subject to the conditions stipulated in the staff report.
Bob Bieraugel, Aggregate Industries, 2915 Waters Road, Eagan, stated that he would
answer any questions from the Commission.
Johnson asked if notification of this hearing on the mining permit was sent to neighboring
property owners so they could attend to express any concerns. McCool responded that no-
tices were mailed. He noted that staff has not heard any complaints or concerns from area
residents since 1996 when the dredge was first operational. Johnson asked if this was a
quiet operation because it will be operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bieraugel
stated that based on only one complaint in almost 20 years seems to indicate that generally
the neighbors are not bothered by their operations.
Rostad opened the public hearing, No one spoke. Rostad closed the public hearing.
Brittain made a motion to approve Aggregate lndustries 2014 mining permit, based on
the findings of fact and subject to the conditions listed below. Ventura seconded.
Findinps of Fact:
A. The city has allowed the dredge to operate 24 hours per day seven days per week
since �995 when the dredge was first installed,
B. Since the dredge has been operation, only one noise complaint was received by
the city. That complaint was received in 1996. The applicant was contacted and the
problem was reso/ved in a timely manner.
C. Residents are encouraged to immediately contact Aggregate Indusfries of any
noise issues so that the problem can promptly be identified and mitigated in a
timely manner.
D. The variance relating to the hours of operation will be evaluated annually,
Conditions of Approval:
1, The provisions as stipulated in Title 3, Chapter 10 of the City's Codes (Mining,
Sand, and Gravel Operation) shall be complied with, except as modified below.
2. The applicant is responsible for removing any materials that may have spilled onto
any public roadway. This material shall be cleaned up immediately.
3. The outer edge of mining limits must be a minimum of 100 feet from abutting
public right of-way, private property, or any archeological sensitive area.
4. The "future mining" designation on the 2014 Operations Plan is only an illustration
of the applicant's future desire to mine in those areas. City approval of the 2014
Operations Plan does not guarantee mining permit approval for areas shown as
"future mining." Approval of the 2014 Mining Permit does not approve their ability
to mine within the required 200-foot setback from the Mississippi River, within the
Mississippi River itself, or in the vicinity of archeological sensitive areas.
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January 27, 2014
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5. Bituminous/asphalt materials are prohibited from being buried on the premises.
Bituminous/ asphalt, concrete, and street sweepings originating within the geo-
graphical boundaries of Cottage Grove may be temporarily stockpiled on the site
for processing (e.g. crushing, screening, etc.) and/or reuse.
6. The applicant may operate the mining operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Upon notification by neighboring residents that the night-time operations (i.e, be-
tween the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.) are disturbing, the applicant agrees to
voluntarily cease operation during night-time hours until such time the noise
source is identified and appropriate corrections are made,
7, Aqgregate Industries must install erosion control devices at the base of any slope
where erosion is evident. A drainage swale must be constructed at the base of any
eroding s/ope to control run-off and divert it to a sedimentation basin before
entering any natural drainage system. Erosion control measures must be imple-
mented within a reasonab/e amount of time.
8, Archeological and landmark sites as identified in the burial mound group known as
21 WA9 and the recorded Grey Cloud Townsite 21 WA48 on Lower Grey Cloud
lsland must be protected and undisturbed,
9. No vehicular traffic or equipment in the vicinity of all archeo%gical and landmark
sites must remain on existing private access routes so not to disturb or destroy
existing burial mounds or any other archeological sites.
10. The applicant is responsible for obtaining all state and federal permits relating to
fheir mining operations on Lower Grey Cloud Island.
11, The applicant's current reclamation plan is titled "Harbor lsland Concept Plan."
The City has not provided any formal review or approval of the "Harbor Island
Concept Plan," This concept plan is only an illustration of a development concept
that the applicant and landowner have considered. The City's approval of the 2014
Operations Plan does not guarantee approval or imply future approval of the
Harbor Island Concept Plan.
12. The Oak Savanna Reclamation Plan, Revised 9-3-10 is still valid, If a prescribed
burn is scheduled, the applicant must notify the City and property owners on
Lower Grey Cloud Island a minimum of five business days before burning. A
burning permit from the MN/DNR is required. All oak plantings within the desig-
nated oak savanna groves must be replaced with new oak trees and watered
during dry conditions to promote their survival.
13. As the Oak Savanna Reclamation Plan is implemented, the applicant must con-
tinue to update the City on the effectiveness of the reclamation and restoration ac-
tivities, particularly how many acorns are planted and how many oak seedlings are
growing. If the number of trees is low, then another tree planting alternative will
need to be discussed,
Planning Commission Minutes
January 27, 2014
Page 4 of 11
Motion passed unanimously (7-to-0 vote).
6.2 Aggregate Industries Concrete Plant — Case ICUP2014-002
Aggregate Industries — MWR, Inc. has applied for an interim conditional use permit for
the placement of a temporary concrete mix plant and a temporary concrete casting plant
at the Nelson Sand & Gravel facility, 11250 Grey Cloud Trail South.
McCool summarized the staff report and recommended approval subject to the conditions
stipulated in the staff report.
Bieraugel stated that the staff report and presentation was accurate. He noted that he has
concerns about several recommendations. Condition #1 requires that site restoration be
completed before December 31, 2016, and requested that the date for the reclamation com-
ponent be changed to early summer of 2017. In condition #10 staff is recommending that a
tree inventory be conducted on the 20 to 25 acres and based on that tree inventory provide a
letter of credit that is 150 percent of the estimated cost of replacing those trees. He re-
quested that they be allowed to do the oak savannah restoration plan as they are doing for
their mining permit, rather than plant tree species that are not native to the Island. He noted
that the photo from 1964 showed the area was largely pasture and grassland. In the staff re-
port for the mining permit staff commented that they had taken down black locust in a five to
six acre area that were invasive trees not native to the area. Condition #12 requires a letter
of credit in the amount of $250,000 for removing the buildings. He requested that instead of
a letter of credit, that the City accepts a performance bond as a guarantee that they remove
those buildings. A letter of credit ties up cash and limits cash flow, whereas the bond would
not. Condition #18 is the requirement to do an erosion and sedimentation control plan for the
ready mix plant. That plant will be in the same area as the casting building and yard, and
there is a drainage plan for that area. He asked that condition #19 be deleted. They are pro-
posing a settling basin in that area and since this area has very sandy soil, the amount of
water that runs in there will dissipate very quickly. It is the practice at all their sites to do
maintenance on an annual basis as needed.
Bieraugel stated that the condition they are most concerned about is condition #3, which is
the imposition of a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). He noted that they will work with staff
and City Council in the next several days, but he wanted to make his argument against this
proposal on the record. In 2013, they paid real estate taxes for this property and the aggre-
gate tax of $375,000 to Washington County.;Approximately $85,000 comes back to Cottage
Grove for local tax support. In addition to that, from the $117,000 in aggregate tax they paid
last year, approximately $23,000 came back to the City. So in 2013 they paid taxes of
$373,000 and they put a little over 1,000 tons of aggregate on city streets. He explained that
their demand for city services is very low and their use of the local streets on annual basis is
also low. He stated that the PILOT amount could be approximately $100,000 over a couple
years, and was not budgeted; that fee could be a budget buster. They did not anticipate this
fee. He asked that the Commission recommend to the City Council that Condition #3 be
dropped.
Ventura asked where the requirements for conditions #10 and #12 came from and if the City
would accept a bond instead of a letter of credit. McCool responded from the requirement for
the 150 percent on landscaping is in the City Code; the letter of credit for the building re-
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January 27, 2014
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moval is a staff recommendation. Staff would entertain the idea of a bond instead of a letter
of credit with the approval of the city attorney.
Rostad stated that he understands the applicant's request regarding the tree inventory and
asked if it would be possible to do a tree inventory first and if they are taking out invasive
species, to not require their replacement. If it is discovered that tree replacement is needed,
then there could be discussion about a letter of credit or bond. McCool responded that was
the intent of condition #10; staff would like to see the tree inventory to be able to identify
what must be mitigated. The amount that needs to be posted for any mitigation would be
based on city ordinance requirements. He believes that Bieraugel was alluding that the trees
appear to be mostly Chinese elms, which are an invasive species, so they don't need to do
an inventory or mitigation for that type of tree. Rostad stated that if the inventory shows that
the trees are almost all an invasive species he would be comfortable eliminating the need for
the letter of credit and remediation of those trees.
Brittain asked about the oak savannah restoration. McCool stated that staff would evaluate
the best location for if another oasis of reclamation is needed on the Island. He noted that
last year's inspection of the trees planted within the oak savannah showed the survival of the
trees is very low, so the number of trees that should be part of the reclamation for the mining
permit and this proposed ICUP would need to be evaluated. Brittain asked if it is the City's
intent to have some level of forestation over this particular area. McCool stated that we are
not looking to reforest an area that has never been forested.
Brittain asked with respect to the erosion and sediment control, if the City could review
Aggregate Industries' current plans or is it expected to be significantly different. Levitt stated
that the intention for condition #18 is to ensure that when they pull the NPDES permit re-
quired by MNPCA they have adequately addressed those issues in the permitting document.
The condition is not requiring that additional measures need to be incorporated but to ensure
that they are compliant with the NPDES permit. She then addressed condition #19 regarding
pre-treatment of runoff such as a sedimentation basin or vegetation buffer. She explained
that this is a standard of the South Washington Watershed District and part of the City's
surface water management plan. If this type of project were to occur elsewhere in the com-
munity, this requirement would be in place and she does not believe this site should deviate
from the standards in the surface water management plan or the South Washington
Watershed District. It is also indicates that the infiltration area needs to be clearly marked so
there is no additional compaction. Staff would not be supportive of changing conditions #18
or #19. Levitt suggested changing the date that site restoration should be completed in
condition #1 to August 2017 as requested by the applicant.
Levitt explained the reasons for the payment in lieu of taxes requirement in condition #3.
One of the criteria for a conditional use permit is that the use shall not create excessive ad-
ditional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and shall not be detri-
mental to the economic welfare of the city. The City provided the applicant with our rationale
for imposing this fee. This project could have a negative impact on the City's infrastructure.
This project is a design-bid-build project with Mn/DOT and there were some confidential
elements through the bidding process so not all the details of the project could be released
to staff in earlier discussions. Staff apologizes that those things were not able to be dis-
cussed earlier but we are trying to accommodate an aggressive schedule to meet the
requirements of the bridge project.
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Rostad asked what type of truck traffic is currently using local roadways for the mine opera-
tions. Bieraugel responded in 2013 there was approximately 1,015 tons that left the property
on local streets, which would be about 60 trucks. The year before it was about 1,500 tons,
and the year before that was approximately 3,000 tons. Rostad asked if the weight of the
trucks using the local roads would be monitored. Rostad asked what vehicles would the
materials would be coming in on. Bieraugel believes the re-bar, building materials, and steel
sheeting would come in on a flat bed truck, and the base material from the limestone quarry
would come in dump trucks. Rostad asked if the ten trucks a day referenced in the staff re-
port means every day for the duration of the project or is that an average. Bieraugel
responded that they anticipate that the construction of the site would bring the heaviest truck
traffic, which would occur within a 30-day period in the winter months. Once the site is pre-
pared and the building is up, there could be one or two trucks a day carrying cement grade
dust that goes into making the concrete and maybe a couple trucks a week carrying the
steel. The estimate of 10 trucks a day is the worst case.
Johnson asked if most of the road damage is done in the winter due to freezing and thawing.
Bieraugel responded that the biggest damage occurs when the frost is coming out. Rostad
noted that in the spring, roads are posted with road restrictions. Levitt explained that based
upon their axle weight, they could have additional axles or bring in smaller loads but the ap-
plicant is proposing to haul the material between now and early March when road restrictions
are in place. Typically road restrictions come on in early March and come ofF eight weeks
later in early May, which is the reason the applicant is proposing to haul materials to the site
during that one-month period before the frost comes out of the ground.
Brittain asked approximately how many trucks would access the area during the entire
process. Bieraugel responded that they estimated 20,000 tons and the number of trucks is
dependent on the axles and the weight each truck could carry. Brittain stated they would go
from 60 trucks a year to possibly over 1,000 trucks in a year, so he believes it is appropriate
to have some type of inechanism to ensure that any road damage from the extra truck traffic
is taken care of. The amount of the PILOT should be determined by the City Council and
staff, and the Planning Commission should not recommend what that should be. Bieraugel
stated that over the years they have been making a contribution in aggregate tax of ap-
proximately $23,000 to $25,000 a year and he would like to get some credit for that. Brittain
understands his perspective but they are removing a nataral resource from the area so there
has to be some sort of accommodation for the regional area from that removed resource, so
he believes the aggregate tax is appropriate.
Reese asked if any other businesses are being taxed similarly to what is being proposed.
Levitt responded that she does not recall any other interim conditional use permit with this
intensity. She explained that the City Attorney has dealt with a number of cases in South St.
Paul with a similar intensive hauling operation in which a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT)
has been utilized. Reese noted that street reconstruction projects are financed by splitting
the costs between the property owners and the City. He asked how much the City is respon-
sible for in reconstruction projects and would Aggregate Industries be assessed when those
roads need to be repaved or reconstructed. Levitt stated that per the City's IMTF policy, 45
percent is borne by the adjacent land owners and 55 percent by the general levy. Aggregate
Industries properties do not front on most of those streets. Only for projects on larger collec-
tor streets, such as the Jamaica roundabout, that serve a greater area is a tiered system
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used because everybody utilizes and gains a benefit from those projects. Our policy does
not necessarily give the City latitude to assess Aggregate Industries for reconstructing those
roads. The amount that the City is seeking in the PILOT is marginal compared to the overall
total reconstruction costs of the road network they are planning to utilize. Reese asked what
the amount is. Levitt responded approximately $146,000.
Rostad opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Rostad c%sed the public hearing.
Brittain stated that with regard to condition #1, he is in favor of moving the deadline to
August 2017. Condition #3 the Commission should leave as proposed for the City Council
and applicant to negotiate, however, he does believe the significantly increased impact to the
roadways should be compensated in some way and this project is different than others in the
past. Conditions #10, #12, #18, and #19 appear to be standard policy for what the City re-
quires for these types of conditional use permits. Some of the work may already be done,
and the plans just need to be presented.
Rostad asked in condition #1, while the deadline for site restoration would be changed to
August 2017, is the building still required to be removed by December 31, 2016. Brittain
asked if there would be flexibility if the bridge project was delayed. Levitt responded that was
correct. Ventura stated that flexibility would be good as other bridge projects in the area have
had delays.
Ventura agrees with Brittain's comments regarding conditions #10, #12, #18, and #19 and in
condition #12 it should be up to the City Council if it should be a letter of credit or a bond.
Rostad also agreed. He would like to come sort of agreement on condition #3 as he thinks
this project is worthwhile. He does feel there will be additional stresses on the road.
Reese asked the applicant if condition #3 would be a budget buster and why. Bieraugel
stated that it could be approximately $150,000, which was not in any of their estimations or
bid for this project. Reese asked if that means the project goes away if the PILOT is
approved. Bieraugel said no.
Imdieke asked if the roads are city or county roads. Levitt responded mostly city roads ex-
cept the roads in Grey Cloud Township, which are a combination of a county road system.
Imdieke asked what the estimate is for repairing all of the roads. Levitt responded it was
estimated to be $2.5 million for a full reconstruction of those streets.
Brittain made a motion to approve the conditional use permit allowing Aggregate
Industries to place temporary concrete mix and concrete casting plants at the Nelson
Sand & Gravel facility, subject to the conditions listed in below, with a modification to
condition #1 changing the restoration end date to August 2017. Imdieke seconded.
1. The interim conditional use permit as described in proposed operation plan date
January 2014 shall terminate on December 31, 2016. Prior to December 31, 2016, all
temporary structures, bulk storage facilities, mobile trailer, concrete ready mix
plant, and concrete pumps used for the temporary concrete ready mix and con-
crete casting production plant shall be removed from the property. Site restoration
for the 20 to 25 acre bridge section storage area used for the temporary concrete
ready mix and concrete casting production plant shall be re-graded to its original
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grade elevations, the topsoil spread back over the area which was stripped, and
the entire 20 to 25 acre site seeded with appropriate native seed mix. Site restora-
tion must be completed before August 2017.
2. The barge slip is allowed to remain, subject to the approvals by Mn/DOT, MPCA,
Mn/DNR and the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers.
3, The applicant must enter into a Payment ln Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with
the City of Cottage Grove. Approva/ of this agreement must granted by the City
Council before any site preparation work for this temporary concrete ready mix,
concrete casting plant and all ancillary improvements for the temporary concrete
plant begins on the Nelson Mine site.
4, The applicant is responsible for removing any materials that may have spilled onto
any public roadway, This material shall be c/eaned up immediately.
5, Bituminous/asphalt, concrete, and street sweeping materials are prohibited from
being buried on the premises or delivered to and stockpiled on the temporary
concrete ready mix plant site.
6. All dust control and collection devices must be installed to control dust and
cement emissions where cement is transferred to the si/os and at the truck loading
areas, The application of water and chloride to the internal access roads must be
applied when necessary.
7. The applicant may operate the temporary concrete ready mix and concrete bridge
casting production plant the same operation hours as approved for the Nelson
Mine. Presently, City approval of the Nelson Mine permits operations 24-hour a day
and seven days a week. If any operation within the Nelson Mine causes noises that
disturb any neighboring property owners, the applicant agrees to voluntarily cease
operation during night-time hours until such time the noise source is identified and
appropriafe corrections are made.
8, Aggregate Industries must install erosion control devices at the base of any slope
where erosion is evident. A drainage swale must be constructed at the base of any
eroding s/ope to control run-off and divert it to a sedimentation basin before
entering any natural drainage system. Erosion control measures must be imple-
mented within a reasonable amount of time.
9. The applicant is responsible for obtaining all state and federal permits relating to
the concrete ready mix, concrete bridge casting production plant, barge slip, and
channel dredging/maintenance operations for the interim concrete ready mix and
concrete bridge casting production plant on the Nelson Mine site.
10. A tree inventory for the 20 to 25 acre site must be completed and submitted to the
City before tree removal begins. The applicant must comply with the City's tree
preservation requirements. lf tree mitigation is required, the applicant must submit
a tree preservation plan and successfully plant the required number of trees before
the October 15, 2016. A letter of credit that is 150 percent of the estimated cost for
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planting trees that complies with the City's tree preservation regulations must be
submitted to the City before April 1, 2014.
11.A11 applicable permits (i.e.; building, electrical and mechanical) must be completed,
submitted, and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any construc-
tion activities. Detailed construction plans for the proposed concrete bridge cast-
ing production plant and mobile trailer must be reviewed and approved by the
Building Official and Fire Marshal.
12.A performance bond in the minimum amount of $250,000 for the removal of the
temporary metal building, site restoration (grading and seeding), ready mix plant,
concrete pumps, cement si/os, mobile trailer and all other ancillary structures and
equipment associated with the temporary concrete ready mix and concrete bridge
casting production plant must be submit#ed to the City before any work begins or
permits issued for the proposed interim use,
�3. The applicant obtains the necessary permits from the Minnesota Department of
Health Well Management Section Central Office and any other state agency that re-
quires a permit for the installation of a new well for this temporary use. The well
must be abandoned and sealed in accordance to the MDH's well management reg-
ulations before December 31, 2016. Sealing the well must be done by a licensed
well contractor, A copy of the well sealing certification must be submitted to the
City once the work is completed.
14, The concrete ready mix plant must only be used for the mixing of cement for the
temporary concrete bridge casting production plant. Delivery of cement or sa/e of
cement material for off-site use not associated with the temporary concrete bridge
casting production plant is prohibited.
�5. Appropriately designed and number of portable sanitary units must be p�ovided
on-site.
16. Truck deliveries of cement, steel, equipment, etc, must not exceed the weight
restrictions designated for al/ public roads and streets.
17. Before the topsoil is spread over the storage area and production plant, the com-
pacted limestone material must be removed prior to site restoration.
18,An erosion and sediment control plan must be submitted to the City before a build-
ing permit will be issued for the concrete production plant.
19. Pre-treatment of runoff (e.g. sediment basin or vegetative buffer) must be estab-
lished prior to discharging into the proposed infiltration area in the northeast
corner of the storage area, The proposed infiltration area should be clearly marked
to prevent the storage of materials in the basin and shall be sized to accommodate
one-inch of runoff from the tributary area.
20. The City will monitor compliance of the NPDES permit for erosion control meas-
ures and the applicant is required to reimburse the City for inspection services,
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Reese asked if Brittain wanted to add to his motion that the conditions relating to financing
should be left up to the City Council. Brittain stated that his intention would be to leave those
as requirements. He believes the conditions are appropriate and any changes should be left
up to staff and the Council. Rostad asked about condition #12, changing the letter of credit to
a bond.
Brittain amended his motion to include the possibility of alternate financing instead of
the line of credit in condition #12. Imdieke seconded the amendment.
Reese stated that even if South St. Paul used PILOT, he recalls that this was proposed in
the past for this applicant and was turned it down. This is a one-time big budget item and he
would prefer to work with them on a way that they could be held accountable but to spread it
out and it gets directly applied to repairing the streets that are being used.
Motion passed on a 5-to-1 vote (Reese),
Reese explained that he is opposed to condition #3 because there is no background for this
within the City of Cottage Grove, even with the Jamaica roundabout project. He would like to
have seen other ways to make this work instead of a big payment. Johnson noted that there
was not a lot of time to figure out other ways due to the urgency of moving this forward.
Brittain noted that the condition does not state that it has to be paid in one lump sum and
other ways that would be amicable to both parties can be looked at between now and the
City Council meeting, which is why he did not want to micromanage condition regarding the
payment in lieu of taxes. He agrees that this should be looked into; however, there should be
some sort of compensation.
Discussion Items
None
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes of December 16, 2013
Ventura made a motion to approve the minutes from the December 16, 2013, Planning
Commission meeting. Johnson seconded. Motion passed unanimously (6-to-0 vote).
Reports
9.1 Recap of December and January City Council Meetings
Levitt reported that on December 18, 2013, the City Council approved the Capital Improve-
ment Program 2014-2018; the final plat and development agreement for Cayden Glen,
formerly Ravine Meadows; an additional lot in the Eastridge Woods subdivision; the noise
ordinance amendment; and the ordinance amendment relating to exterior materials. On Jan-
uary 15, 2014, the Council approved the conditional use permit for an on-sale liquor license
for the north and south tenant spaces of the existing building at 7180 East Point Douglas
Road (formerly Hollywood Video).
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Olsen provided an update on the City Council's goal setting and visioning session that was
held on Saturday, January 25. Council, staff, and interested public members get together to
discuss where the City has been and where we want to go and how that lines up with the
City's vision statement. Some of the topics covered included development in the City, noting
that 2013 was one of the top five busiest years since the mid 1980s and it is anticipated that
2014 will be busier; if there is enough staff in place handle the increased workload; residen-
tial and commercial development; what the Council wants to see in respect to planning;
maintenance and code enforcement of our commercial and residential properties; the transi-
tion from our police paramedic first-out model to our fire paramedic first-out model; and the
former Home Depot building.
Olsen asked that any Commissioner who is interested in chairing the Planning Commission
to contact either him or Levitt. He would like to nominate a chair at the February 19 City
Council meeting. The Vice Chair and Secretary are nominated and elected by the Planning
Commission.
9.2 Response to Planning Commission Inquiries
For Sale/Lease Siqnage
Levitt stated that a memo from the City's Code Enforcement Officer was included with the
packet regarding for sale and lease signs. She reported that the signs on the 80th Street
fence have been removed. Council, at their workshop, provided direction to staff and the
Planning Commission to review the sign ordinance and propose amendments to tighten up
the City's sign regulations.
9.3 Planning Commission Requests
None
Adjournment
Reese made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ventura seconded. Motion passed
unanimously (6-to-0 vote). The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p,m.