MEETING. Members Present: Commissioners: Chairman Jeff Loeschen, Todd Triethart, Derek Gunderson, Jacob Servais and Jake Nau

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1 CITY OF VICTORIA REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 21, 2016 Pursuant to due posted and mailed notice thereof, the Victoria Planning Commission met on June 21 th 2016, at 1670 Stieger Lake Lane in the Council Chambers. #1 CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Chairman Jeff Loeschen open the meeting at 6:43 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners: Chairman Jeff Loeschen, Todd Triethart, Derek Gunderson, Jacob Servais and Jake Nau Members Absent: Commissioners: Tom Kreyekes, John Wichmann. Others Present: Ben Landhauser, Community Development Director, Erin Smith, Senior Planner, Cara Geheren, City Engineer A motion was made by Chairman Loeschen, seconded by Commissioner Triethart to adopt the agenda. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried. #2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 7, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting A motion was made by Chairman Loeschen, seconded by Commissioner Nau to approve the Minutes of the June 7th, 2016 Meeting. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried. #3 New/Unfinished Business A. Crossings at Church Lake Sketch Plat 1. Agenda Statement Sketch Plat 3. Elevation Drawing 4. Informational Packet The Community Development Director Ben Landhauser and Senior Planner Erin Smith presented information about the sketch plat submitted by the Carver County CDA and the Community Asset Development Group for the Crossings at Church Lake. The proposed project includes a 65 unit senior apartment building, 4 single-family lots and identifies land for potential future development. The project would be located adjacent to the St. Victoria Church campus. The Carver County CDA and the Community Asset Development Group hosted a neighborhood meeting on June 14th and a neighborhood meeting held by the city prefaced the Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission discussed the process for the project and the need for housing diversity within the city. The Planning Commission discussed traffic and parking concerns that residents

2 near the proposed project have as well as potential options the development team could look at to mitigate some challenges the project presents. The City Engineer, Cara Geheren spoke to the traffic study the developers will need to complete before submittal of the preliminary plat. She also mentioned that the system is feeling pressured from developments throughout the city and there needs to be a broader look at current conditions. Chairman Loeschen invited residents in attendance of the meeting to provide comments about the project. Rosie Williams, a member of St. Victoria Church addressed the location of the project and felt that information was not distributed to members of the Parish or residents in a timely fashion. Lauri LeDoux, 8155 Victoria Drive had questions about if the existing utilities could support the proposed apartment building. Ms. LeDoux inquired if the developer had looked at other properties. Robyn Dimino, 8207 Trillium Lane had density concerns and spoke to the intent and purpose of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances. Bill Henney represented Teresa Vogel, 1880 Church Lake BLVD read deed restrictions on the church property dating back to the 1880 and the uses of the property. Laura Passe, 1800 Church Lake BLVD questioned if there were other locations for the project and if there could be a different access to the project. Susan Fix, 1877 Trillium Lane was concerned with views from across the lake and the use of the property. Amy Schesso, 1877 Trillium Lane spoke to the negative impact the proposed development was having to the neighborhood on Victoria Circle. John Ehlen, 1870 Victoria Circle expressed concerns with the 4 single-family lots that are part of the sketch plat. He had concerns about pedestrian traffic with no sidewalks and parking on both sides of the street. Father Bob White, St. Victoria Church spoke to the desire to partner with the community and be a good neighbor to the existing residences in the area. The Commission thanked those who spoke about the project and explained that the project was following the process and that the participation was appreciated. B. Charlson Meadows Renewal Center Lake House Retreat Site Plan 1. Agenda Statement Resolution of Recommendation Site Plan & Colored Elevation Drawings 4. Project Narrative 5. PUD Ordinance

3 Mr. Landhauser presented an overview of the site plan and building materials review for the Charlson Meadows Renewal Center. The Commission discussed that the operations would remain the same with additional space being added. The proposed site plan and building materials are consistent with the existing structures and intent for the property. Chairman Loeschen made a motion to approve Resolution 16-13, a resolution recommending approval of a site plan and building materials related to the proposed reconstruction of the lake house retreat building on the Charlson Meadows Renewal Center property. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Triethart. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. C. Whispering Hills (Lano Buraru Property) Public Hearing: Rezoning, CUP, Pre Plat 1. Agenda Statement Resolution of Recommendations Preliminary Plat 4. Detached Townhome Elevations and Floor Plans 5. Rowhome Elevations and Floor Plans D. Whispering Hills (1 st Addition) Final Plat 1. Agenda Statement Resolution of Recommendation (Final Plat) 3. Final Plat Mr. Landhauser provided an overview of the Whispering Hills project and explained that the project was in for preliminary plat and the first addition was in for final plat. Mr. Landhauser spoke of the preliminary plat that was submitted in March and explained the changes that have been made. The number of units has increased and the builder of the units has changed from the preliminary plat that was submitted in March. The Commission discussed the street project related to the development and had concerns with the amount of traffic that moves through Victoria and dangerous intersections. Elevation differences between Madelyn Creek and Whispering Hills was discussed and maintenance of the property. Mr. Landhauser spoke to the home owners association and the restrictions that have been mentioned by the development team. Chairman Loeschen opened the public hearing at 9:05 pm. Don Sauter, 1155 Lilac Circle had concerns about the type of units and increased traffic on highway 5. Mr. Sauter has concerns about the density and maintenance of the property. Chris Peterson, 1195 Lilac Circle has concerns about the density of the project and the infrastructure that will support the new units. Mr. Peterson had concerns about blind corners on highway 5 and spoke to the decrease quality of life after the project. Peter Boorsma, 960 W. 78 th. St. spoke of concerns about the process of the project. Mr. Boorsma was concerned about the details of the project that he was seeing for the first time.

4 Jennifer Boorsma, 960 W. 78 th St. stated that the area is congested and getting onto highway 5 is a challenge. Ms. Boorsma had concerns about how the development will affect their property which is surrounded by the development. John Iverson, 1032 Anthony Way had concerns about the density of the project. Kevin Hubbard th St. W has concerns about Kochia Lane and would like to see it paved. He had concerns about the density. Mr. Hubbard had concerns about safety of residents. Mark Straaus, 7743 Madelyn Creek Dr. had concerns about traffic issues and parking for each new unit. He spoke to challenges that exist living in Madelyn Creek and that they will be heightened with Whispering Hills. Chairman Loeschen closed the public hearing at 9:41 pm. The Commission appreciated feedback from the residents that spoke. The Commission spoke to the density goals that need to be met and that lower density projects had been rejected for this property due to the need for housing diversity. Todd Cushman, Trinity Development spoke to the process of reaching the density of the project and spoke to the goals of both the developer and city in terms of density. The Commission had concerns moving forward with the final plat after concerns from the residents. The Commission spoke to traffic issues that are happening throughout the system. The density that is currently proposed does not move forward, the site will not be developed. The Planning Commission wanted feedback from the City Council before moving forward with a recommendation of the final plat. Chairman Loeschen made a motion to approve Resolution 16-14, a resolution recommending approval of a rezoning, conditional use permit for a planned unit development, and preliminary plat for Whispering Hills. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nau. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Commissioner Gunderson made a motion to table Resolution 16-15, a resolution recommending approval of a final plat for Whispering Hills until the July 5 th meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nau. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. #4 CITY COUNCIL UPDATES Mr. Landhauser provided an update for the June 13 th meeting. #5 MISCELLANEOUS #6 ADJOURNMENT

5 A motion was made by Chairman Loeschen, seconded by Commissioner Triethart, to adjourn the meeting at 10:26 p.m. Vote: 5 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.