PLAN COMMISSION

July 21, 2005

Members present: Breault, Koch, Yoerg, Mailloux, Gilbert and Bieraugel

Others present: David Robson, Brian Zeller, Matt Frisbie, Gordon Conard and Denny Darnold

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Breault at 7:00 p.m.

Moved by Yoerg, seconded by Gilbert to approve the meeting minutes of July 7, 2005.

Motion carried.

Final development plans, 9,900 sq. ft. retail center, proposed lot 1, Ban Tara commercial subdivision, east of Carmichael Rd. and south of Stageline Rd. – Ban Tara, LLC. Darnold reviewed the comments received from the city engineer and water utility director. The comments are primarily oriented toward issues that may arise with the second building proposed on the lot, particularly water and sanitary sewer services. One issue that needs to be addressed now, as part of this plan review, is the provision of an additional fire hydrant on the north side of the building.

Matt Frisbie, project architect reviewed the site plan and building elevations with the commission. Bieraugel asked if the landscaping along the Carmichael Rd. boulevard will be carried through in the other lot developments which have Carmichael Rd. frontage also. David Robson explained that Ban Tara, LLC will be maintaining ownership of the three lots abutting Carmichael Rd. and will design the sites to complement each other, including landscaping. Mailloux asked how much distance exists between the proposed overstory trees. Darnold commented it varied between 45 to 60 feet.

Yoerg asked about the street design and access to the north part of lot 1 and the proposed second building. Brian Zeller presented the master plan of the entire 10 parcel development showing location of the streets, lots and proposed building locations. The second building will have access via Pearson Street.

Moved by Mailloux, seconded by Yoerg to recommend approval of the final development plans for 9,990 sq. ft. retail center, lot 1 Ban Tara commercial subdivision as proposed by Ban Tara, LLC with the condition that the plans be amended per the water utililty director’s 7-21-05 e-mail memorandum /comments. Motion carried. 5-0, Bieraugel abstained, Koch was absent.

Review of restrictions for construction of buildings with metal facades / architectural standards – Community Development Director. Darnold presented a sample ordinance based on an ordinance adopted by Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

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Building construction is limited as to what materials and percentage of coverage allowed per zoning district. The commission generally felt that more types of building materials can be allowed in the commercial and multiple family districts. A concern generally expressed by commission members is the use of metals and that some metal buildings do not retain its aesthetic appeal or long term value. The commission agreed to continue review of this issue. No action.

Review of change for conditional use permits for outside storage and temporary structures – Community Development Director. Darnold reviewed conditional use permits and noted that only the temporary use permit is limited to one year, with a one year extension. Concern was expressed regarding outside storage such as being utilized by Wal-Mart. Breault asked that Darnold recommend a zoning code change for outside storage and temporary uses and some uses such as garden centers would only be required to be reviewed by the plan commission and council such as development plans are reviewed, once unless a specific concern arises. No action.

Review of extraterritorial subdivision reviews: private septic systems and conservation easements – Community Development Director. Darnold discussed St. Croix County’s recent amendment to their sanitary code and adoption in early July, 2005, which allows use of a common system. Bieraugel suggested that a density bonus should be granted if a common system is utilized to promote use of that type of private sanitary system. Yoerg asked the question as to why the county will allow a mounds system. Darnold stated he is trying to set up a meeting with the St. Croix County zoning staff and town of Troy officials to visit with them about the common sanitary systems and conservation easement issues respectively. No action.

Update on Xcel Energy landfill advisory committee – Community Development Director. Darnold advised the commission that at the landfill advisory committee meeting held July 13^th that the committee approved a resolution, based on a resolution that was adopted by May township in Minnesota, that declared that all the sites that were identified and listed to be reviewed for recommendation are not suitable to landfill fly ash from the Xcel Energy King plant primarily due to proximity to groundwater and that Xcel Energy has not exhausted alternative methods to landfill fly ash in the Washington County, MN and St. Croix County, WI area. Darnold noted that alternatives may include transporting the material to more suitable locations or finding acceptable reuse of the fly ash. Darnold stated that the committee will probably be disbanded. The committee did invite Xcel Energy to review other alternatives to landfill fly ash in the immediate area.

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Other business for information only or placement on future agendas. Koch inquired about the status of the request for quotations (RFQ) for the city of Hudson comprehensive plan update. Darnold stated that he has finished a draft of the RFQ, needs to re-review it one more time and should be able to send it out soon.

Gilbert mentioned that he recently reviewed a new construction material called invisible structure that is being used for access driveways and walking paths. Such a product could be used in Prospect Park near the burial grounds to allow a better surface for accessibility and improve storm drainage. Gilbert did note that the materials can only be driven on periodically.

Moved by Yoerg, seconded by Mailloux to adjourn. Motion carried. 7:50 p.m.

Dennis Darnold, Secretary