070517 Planning CommissionCITY OF NEW HOPE
4401 XYLON AVENUE NORTH
NEW HOPE, MINNESOTA 55428
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES July 5, 2017
City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER The New Hope Planning Commission met in regular session pursuant to
due call and notice thereof; Chair Schmidt called the meeting to order at
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Tom Schmidt, Scott Clark, Cedrick Frazier, Roger Landy,
Bill Smith, Chris Hanson, Matt Mannix, Michael Redden
Absent: Jim Brinkman
Also Present: Jeff Sargent, Director of Community Development; Aaron
Chirpich, Community Development Specialist; Stacy
Woods, Assistant City Attorney; Alan Brixius, Planning
Consultant; Jessi Weber, Recording Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
Item 2.1
Planning Commission members Cedrick Frazier and Michael Redden
were officially sworn in by Recording Secretary, Jessi Weber.
PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Case 17-10
Item 4.1
Chair Schmidt introduced Item 4.1, request for approval of amendment
to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) to allow for the installation of freestanding ATM machine with a
drive-through service lane, known as New Hope Shopping Center, 4203
Winnetka Ave N; Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, petitioner.
Mr. Aaron Chirpich, Community Development Specialist, gave
background on the planning case. Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
intends to open a branch in the vacant space east of Jackson Hewitt,
where Blockbuster Video was previously located. The applicant has
indicated that an ATM with a drive-through service lane is an integral
part of their operations and that opening the location is contingent upon
receiving the necessary approvals. The proposed ATM would be located
in southern parking lot, north of the southeast entrance to the shopping
center on 42nd Avenue North. The ATM with a drive-through service
lane would be 10 feet wide by 84 feet long, and would eliminate two
existing parking stalls.
Next, Chirpich reviewed the zoning analysis. He informed that the
reduction in the number of parking stalls due to the ATM with a drive-
through service lane would still meet parking requirements. The
stacking lane of 84 feet would be sufficient for accommodating up to
four automobiles. Chirpich also mentioned that adding a middle stripe
at the easterly entrance from 42nd Avenue North would aid in
correcting traffic congestion. The loudspeaker noise, lighting, screening,
number of drive through lanes, and proposed infrastructure would all
comply with City Code.
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Chirpich concluded that staff recommended approval of the
amendment to a CUP for a PUD with the conditions outlined in the staff
report.
When Chair Schmidt questioned whether any of the Commissioners had
any questions for staff or the applicant, Commissioner Smith asked if
the subject property is owned by the city. Chirpich stated that the city
does not own the land and that it is private property. Commissioner
Smith also asked if approving the amendment would set a precedent for
other drive-through lanes in the lot. Al Brixius, City Planner, stated both
the applicant and property owner must sign an approval for such
requests. There is only one drive-through allowed per property and no
other drive-through lanes exist on the property. Commissioner Smith
asked for clarification if the entrance to the parking lot was from the
south. Brixius said it was and clarified the turn lanes. Commissioner
Redden asked when the peak time of use is for an ATM drive-through
service lane. Russ Schramm, from HTG Architects, answered on behalf
of the applicant. Schramm said peak use is during evenings and on
weekends. Commissioner Clark asked if Affinity Plus Federal Credit
Union would have an ATM in the foyer of the bank. Schramm answered
a walk-up ATM would be installed in the future if stacking at the ATM
drive-through lane showed need for one.
Chair Schmidt then opened the Public Hearing, and no one from the
audience wished to address the Commission. Being that no one wanted
to speak, Chair Schmidt asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Hanson, to
close the public hearing. All present voted in favor. Motion carried.
Motion
Item 4.1
Motion by Commissioner Clark, seconded by Commissioner Landy, to
approve Planning Case 17-10, request for an amendment to a CUP for a
PUD for the installation of a freestanding ATM machine with a drive-
through service lane at 4203 Winnetka Ave N, Affinity Plus Federal
Credit Union, petitioner, with the following conditions:
1. Noise from loudspeaker(s) shall be limited to a maximum of
55 decibels at property lines.
2. Southeast parking lot entrance from 42nd Avenue North shall
be striped with the following markings:
a. 35-foot stripe down middle of driveway from
sidewalk to edge of westerly bump out.
b. Arrow pointing north on easterly lane.
c. Right turn arrow pointing west on westerly lane.
3. Provide as-built plans of existing utilities and drive-through
service lane work upon completion of construction.
Voting in favor: Clark, Frazier, Schmidt, Landy, Smith, Hanson,
Mannix, Redden
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Voting against: None
Absent: Brinkman
Motion approved 8-0
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Design and Review
Committee
Item 5.1
Director Sargent stated that there would potentially be a meeting on July
13, 2017. Staff met with two applicants at a pre-application meeting. The
first was a request by Cooper High School to construct an athletics storage
building. After review, it was determined that the request could be
processed administratively and that Planning Commission approvals
were not necessary. The second was for a restaurant that would locate in
the former Scout building at 8016 27th Avenue North. Sargent explained
that the applicant would need to complete additional research and secure
financing prior to making a formal application. Sargent stated that if a
Design and Review Committee meeting is necessary, staff will inform the
committee appropriately.
Codes and Standards
Committee
Item 5.2
Commissioner Landy stated that Mayor Hemken requested that the
Codes and Standards Committee consider an ordinance requiring
moisture sensor irrigation controllers for new developments at their next
meeting. Director Sargent indicated that several items are scheduled to
be discussed and that a meeting would be scheduled in the near future.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 6.1
Chair Schmidt assigned the new Planning Commission members to the
Design and Review and Codes and Standards committees. Director
Sargent explained the days and times of meetings to new members.
Members were assigned as follows:
Codes and Standards: Tom Schmidt, Jim Brinkman, Cedrick Frazier,
Matt Mannix
Design and Review: Christopher Hanson, Scott Clark, Bill Smith,
Michael Redden
Floater: Roger Landy
OLD BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes
Item 7.1
Motion by Commissioner Landy, seconded by Commissioner Mannix, to
approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 7, 2017. All present
voted in favor. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Al Brixius stated the next Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting is
scheduled for July 20, 2017, from 6 to 9 p.m. and explained that members
would be receiving a reminder and agenda.
Commissioner Landy requested an update on the proposed
redevelopment of the Four Seasons Mall in Plymouth. Director Sargent
indicated that the last discussion he had with the Plymouth City Planner
indicated that the project was still moving forward.
New Commissioners Frazier and Redden introduced themselves to the
committee.
ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission meeting was unanimously adjourned at 7:34
p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Jessi Weber, Recording Secretary