Planning Commission Minutes

CITY OF VICTORIA
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 10, 2007

MEETING

Pursuant to due posted and mailed notice thereof, the Victoria Planning Commission met on July 10, 2007, at 7951 Rose in the Council Chambers.

Vice-Chair Vogt opened the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

Members Present: Vice-Chair Vogt, Commissioners James Donadio III and Bud Hiivala.

Members Absent: Chair, Gordy Simanton and Commissioner William Mead VI.

Others Present: Holly Kreft, City Planner, Jim Paulsen, Councilmember, and Tanya Schmieg, Recording Secretary.

A. Adopt Agenda

A motion was made by Hiivala, seconded by Donadio, to adopt the agenda as presented. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.
 

#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A. Minutes of the June 5, 2007, Planning Commission Meeting.

A motion was made by Donadio, seconded by Hiivala, to approve the above minutes. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

B. Minutes of the June 19, 2007, Planning Commission Meeting.

A motion was made by Donadio, seconded by Vogt, to approve the above minutes. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion Carried.

C. Review Minutes from the May 24, 2007, City Council Meeting.

The above minutes were reviewed.
 

A. Request by Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church for a minor subdivision to split the parsonage from the church property at 7595 Minnewashta Parkway.

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-34
2. Exhibits: Survey, Application

Ms. Kreft said the proposal is to split parcel A. There would be a remainder of three acres. She stated the applicant is proposing to construct a new driveway on to 77^th Street. The utilities would be from Chanhassen.

Ms. Kreft said that staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision with the conditions in the packet.

Ms. Kreft explained that the City of Chanhassen serves all the utilities in this area and they agree with the plan.

Reverend William Monday gave the reason for the application request being to purchase a home.

Vice-Chair Vogt opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.

Vice-Chair Vogt closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.

A motion was made by Vogt, seconded by Donadio to approve the request by Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church for a minor subdivision to split the parsonage from the church property at 7595 Minnewashta Parkway with the five staff conditions. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.
 

A. Revised Site Plan for Kelly Green Irrigation

1. Agenda Statement No. 07-35
2. Exhibits: Revised Site Plan, Photograph of proposed building

Vice-Chair Vogt corrected the subject line in agenda statement no. 07-35 to read: Reviewed by the Planning Commission at their February 2007 meeting.

Ms. Kreft explained that the applicant is requesting a portable building for office space.

Ms. Kreft said that staff is recommending that it be approved and that the Planning Commission consider putting a time frame of three to five years on how long the structure can be there.

Duggan Kelly, Kelly Green Irrigation, said they looked at putting the offices in the building, but explained the high costs. He said they are requesting five years and asked if this could be considered permanent.

Commissioner Hiivala asked why they are coming with a temporary building and not a permanent building for the offices.

Vice-Chair Vogt talked about the purchase of the building for long-term business purposes. Mr. Kelly said they were concerned with how long the City would want them as part of the business district. Commissioner Donadio said he encourages them to stay in the City of Victoria and make an investment towards a permanent structure.

Commissioner Hiivala commented on the timetable being dangerous for them by allowing a building that does not meet the design standards. He stated he would rather see a permanent development of the property.

Mr. Kelly talked about the pull barn and it being a seasonal business.

Vice-Chair Vogt recommended not having a temporary building and that the office building be a permanent structure that meets the city guidelines and ordinances.

Ms. Kreft said this will go forward to the City Council for Thursday evening.
 

Councilmember Paulsen commented on progress being made with the Field House. He said they hope to have more clarity in the next thirty days that would put them in a better position financially.

Councilmember Paulsen talked about the Finance Committee meeting and the focus being on a five-year financial plan. He noted they had discussion of how to reload the funds to acquire properties throughout the City.

Vice-Chair Vogt asked if there is anything new with the 13 acres. Councilmember Paulsen said there are some thoughts.
 

A. Communications.

Ms. Kreft noted there are two agenda items for the meeting next week.

Ms. Kreft talked about the Comp Plan Task Force open houses.
 

A motion was made by Hiivala, seconded by Donadio, to adjourn the meeting at 7:08 p.m. Vote: 3 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried.
 

Respectfully submitted,

Tanya Schmieg
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.