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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMinutes_2012_05_01C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 1 Planning Commission Brookings, South Dakota May 1, 2012 OFFICIAL MINUTES Chairperson Wayne Avery called the regular meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Members present were Hal Bailey, Mike Cameron, Donna DeKraai, Greg Fargen, Al Heuton, John Sydow, and Avery. Alan Gregg was absent. Also present were Bill Purrington, Jim Rice, Jim Juntunen, Barb Walder, Robin Schulte, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Community Development Director Mike Struck, Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Hanson and others. Item #1 – (DeKraai/Heuton) Motion to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2012, meeting. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #2 – (Heuton/Cameron) Motion to approve the agenda. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #3 - The following plats were submitted for action: a. Lot 7, Block 1; Lot 3, Block 2; and Block 3, Telkamp Addition (Heuton/Cameron) Motion to approve. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. b. Lots 11, 12, and 18, Block 1 and Lots 7, 9, and 16, Block 5, Moriarty Heights Addition (Fargen/Cameron) Motion to approve subject to the required utility easements and drainage easements. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. c. Lots 12A and 13A, Block 12, Camelot Square Addition (Bailey/Heuton) Motion to approve. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. d. Lots 10 and 11, Block 10, and rights-of-way in Bluegill Addition C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 2 (DeKraai/Cameron) Motion to approve subject to utility easements, drainage easements, and an amended drainage plan. All present voted aye except Fargen abstained. MOTION CARRIED. e. Lots 19 and 28, Block 4, Windermere Pointe Addition (Fargen/Sydow) Motion to approve subject to utility easements. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #4 – The Planning Commission directed staff to begin the process for a rezoning of a residential neighborhood as requested by landowners’ petitions. Item #6 – The City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Zoning, pertaining to access drive regulations. (Cameron/Bailey) Motion to approve the amendments. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #7- The City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Zoning, pertaining to yard requirements for cantilevered floors. (Heuton/DeKraai) Motion to approve the amendments. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #8 – The City of Brookings has submitted amendments to Chapter 94, Zoning, pertaining to land classification procedures. (Heuton/Cameron) Motion to approve the amendments. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. Item #9 – An amended Organization and Rules of Procedure document was presented to the Planning Commission. (Fargen/Bailey) Motion to adopt the amended document. All present voted aye. MOTION CARRIED. The meeting was adjourned. ______________________ __________________________ Dan Hanson, Secretary Wayne Avery, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Administrator C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 4 Planning Commission Brookings, South Dakota May 1, 2012 SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION Chairperson Wayne Avery called the regular meeting of the City Planning Commission to order on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at 5:30 PM in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Members present were, Hal Bailey, Mike Cameron, Donna DeKraai, Greg Fargen, Al Heuton, John Sydow, and Avery. Alan Gregg was absent. Also present were Bill Purrington, Jim Rice, Jim Juntunen, Barb Walder, Robin Schulte, City Engineer Jackie Lanning, Community Development Director Mike Struck, Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Hanson and others. Item #3d- Lanning stated that an amended drainage plan would be required in this part of Bluegill Addition. Item #4- Bill Purrington, 1423 1st Street, stated he started the petition with help from his neighbors. He and his neighbors felt that, since most of the area was still single-family, it should remain that way. A single-family district would be desirable for young families, but a two-family dwelling could negatively impact the neighborhood. The petition involved a majority of property owners in the area. Purrington did not know why some people did not sign the petition. Jim Rice, 1617 1st Street, felt the homes were relatively small and the area was compact now. He was concerned about more density and increased parking. Rice felt the proximity to a school and park made the area desirable for families with children. Barb Walder, 1308 Legeros Drive and Robin Schulte, who lives on Gilley Avenue, felt traffic congestion was an issue now on their streets so they favored the R-1C District. Fargen asked how the petitions were circulated and if everyone was contacted. Purrington replied that signatures were obtained during one weekend. The targeted area was from 17th Avenue to 14th Avenue and 3rd Street to the railroad tracks. Purrington added that this neighborhood had similar characteristics to the area east of 17th Avenue which was in the Residence R-1B District. Heuton supported preserving older neighborhoods such as these for moderate income families. He favored initiating a rezoning. Cameron concurred with Heuton. Bailey inquired if the area could be expanded to the C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 5 north along the west boundary up to 5th Street and then east to the school. Heuton noted that the area presented at this meeting had been supported by a majority of residents. Therefore, he favored focusing on it first. DeKraai supported Heuton’s proposal. Hanson pointed out that expanding the area was an option, but it could delay the rezoning process since more research would be needed on these blocks. The Planning Commission generally agreed to proceed with the blocks that had petitioners’ support. Item #5 – Hanson stated that the South Dakota Department of Transportation would be reconstructing 6th Street between 22nd Avenue and I-29 in 2015. Several design issues were being discussed, and input from the Planning Commission was requested. Heuton supported the new configuration but felt a right-in/right-out on 25th Avenue should be considered. He also favored converting the frontage roads to greenspace. The Planning Commission discussed the frontage road right-of-way and whether it would be retained by the DOT or vacated. Struck noted the manner in which the land was originally acquired would be a factor in vacating it or not. Typically, right-of-way was not vacated. Hanson stated that an option for moving the signalized intersection to Sunrise Ridge Road was acquiring right-of-way between the Brooking Auto Mall and the Finn property. This right-of-way would then head back to 25th Avenue by Runnings and the Payless Shoe Store. He added that a right-in only was mentioned on 25th Avenue, but the DOT favored southbound traffic going back to the Sunrise Road intersection. DeKraai remarked that some motorists would likely take a short cut through the Dakotaland parking lot to get to 25th Avenue which could present problems. Heuton felt this would be an argument to keep 25th Avenue open both ways. Hanson noted that the vast majority of customers to area businesses came from the west. Many take 22nd Avenue to WalMart and then go east to 25th Avenue instead of going to 25th Avenue from 6th Street. Struck pointed out that if 25th Avenue is left as it is and the signal lights are simply moved to Sunrise Ridge Road, then no improvements would be realized. He noted that the 25th Avenue intersection has alignment problems and turning problems. There is little to no traffic queuing on the south side of the intersection either. Hanson added that the distance between the off-ramp and 25th Avenue is too close according to the current access management regulations. C:\Documents and Settings\lcarruthers\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\5ZLTOVMI\05.docx 6 Lanning stated further discussions with the DOT would be likely in the next few months. Fargen asked if local businesses had input. Struck stated that the DOT had discussed the issues with them. Struck pointed out that the right- in/right-out by the Brookings Auto Mall would also close and move west. Heuton favored keeping the access by the Calla Center instead of closing it as proposed by the SDDOT. If closed, he felt traffic would cut through the Fishback Call Center instead of going to Sunrise Ridge Road. Item #6 – Hanson stated that the amendment was a way to allow commercial and industrial uses an additional driveway if they had long frontages. Currently, a use with 200 feet of frontage was allowed the same number of driveways as a use with 1,000 feet. Heuton was concerned that three (3) driveways within a 500 foot frontage may be too many. However, Hanson remarked that collector streets have fairly low traffic counts in Brookings so a third access may have a minimal impact in most cases. Item #7 – Hanson stated that regulating cantilevered floors was done by some communities while others prohibited them. Brookings currently controlled the setback by the location of the foundation wall. Heuton asked if cantilevering into a sideyard could cause a fire safety or access issue. Hanson replied that the typical setback of seven, eight, and 15 feet would still provide adequate separation. Item #8 – The amendments provided updated terminology and an option for posting rezoning notices when the land area under consideration was large or had multiple owners. The posting of signs was a local ordinance requirement and was not required by State law. Item #9 – The Planning Commission’s Organization and Rules of Procedure document was outdated. The new revisions reflected the current method of operations. The meeting was adjourned. ______________________ __________________________ Dan Hanson, Secretary Wayne Avery, Chairperson Planning & Zoning Administrator