PLAN COMMISSION

August 24, 2006

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

Others present: Darrell Nelson, Hugh Gwin, Dan Bauer, Matt Frisbie, Roger Humphrey, Jim Zeller, Doug Zahler, John Rask, Colleen Wallen, Denny Darnold and others.

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

Moved by Mailloux, seconded by Gilbert to approve the 7/27/06 meeting minutes. Motion carried.

Request for discontinuance of Myrtle Street right-of-way west of First Street, not inclusive of the city trail or shoreline areas – Hoggatt and Nelson. Darnold noted that the request to vacate the portion of the unimproved street right-of-way west of First Street is only that portion between the two residences at 925 First Street and 1001 First Street and not the city of Hudson pathway and shoreline areas. Gwin noted that the Hoggatt’s require modifications made to their residence which will include disability access. Darnold noted that the park board recommended not to discontinue the right-of-way in 1997 and a recent memo from Jim Frye, Fire Chief expressed some concern about vacating the right-of-way as it provides access to the city pathway system and shoreline area. Moved by Yoerg, seconded by Mailloux to refer the matter to the park board and public safety committee for review and comment / recommendation back to the plan commission. Motion carried. Darnold noted that the city staff may approve administrative permits to allow disability access to buildings without the issue going to the board of appeals for consideration of a variance.

Concept development plans, 6,000 sq. ft. prop repair and retail facility, 1820 Webster Street – Propulsion Associates. Darnold reviewed the revised plans for the 6,000 sq. ft. Propulsion Associates facility including the provision of connected parking area with the property to the east. Darnold noted that the two adjacent properties, Propulsion Associates and A-1 Archery need to provide the city with documentation of storm drainage and vehicle access. Moved by Gilbert, seconded by Yoerg to approve the concept development plans for the 6,000 sq. ft. Propulsion Associates facility at 1820 Webster Street contingent on the plans to be revised per the city engineer’s comments. Motion carried.

Final plat, Red Cedar Canyon Whitetail Ridge, five one-family residential lots and one outlot – Hans Hagen Homes. Darnold advised the plan commission that the final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat approved by the plan commission. Darnold referred to comments from the city engineer regarding the collection of impact fees and suggested that the city attorney address the collection of impact fees within the

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preparation of the development agreement. Moved by Gilbert, seconded by Yoerg to approve the final plat of Red Cedar Canyon Whitetail Ridge and recommend approval to the Common Council with the execution of the plat being contingent upon execution of the development agreement with Hans Hagen Homes and the city of Hudson and for the city attorney to address the issue of payment of impact fees in the development. Motion carried.

Pre-preliminary plat, six lots (3 commercial lots in the city of Hudson and three lots in the town of Hudson) – DaMe Properties. Darnold reminded the plan commission that the intent of the pre-preliminary plat review is to discuss issues that the plan commission may have regarding the proposed subdivision and is not a matter that action is approved or disapproved.

Matt Frisbie, representing DaMe Properties stated that the developer proposes a seemless part in the city and part in the town of Hudson. Issues include storm water drainage and traffic. Frisbie referred to the August 17 memorandum from the consulting engineer B.R.A.A. noting needed modifications to Stageline Rd. regarding left turn lanes or the provision of a modern roundabout. Frisbie concluded that the road would be constructed entirely within the town of Hudson because the intersection of Stageline Rd. and Old Hwy. 35 is in the town.

Breault asked if the lots will provide adequate area for septic systems and referred to the city’s wellhead protection ordinance. Frisbie noted that they are aware of the provisions of the wellhead protection ordinance, and any proposals will comply with those regulations.

Gilbert stated that the development of this area should be entirely in the city of Hudson with the provision of public sanitary sewer and water. Frisbie noted that the existing access to the site is located in the town of Hudson, and the city has twice denied annexation of the property .

Darnold stated that he hoped that the developer and city can come to some conclusion to allow this development to be entirely within the city.

Breault noted that he too is opposed to the 12.3 acres within the town of Hudson to be developed commercially in the town and that the property should be annexed.

Yoerg commented that he voted against the annexation, but felt that the development if commercial should be entirely in the city of Hudson and that wellhead protection is a significant issue as to why the property should be in the city.

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Koch noted that she has not supported the annexation of this property due to the expressed concerns of the citizens, through the comprehensive plan survey, for the rate of development. She noted that she is anxious to further hear the concerns of the citizens regarding development.

Breault asked how the city may develop a format to allow the citizens to express their concerns. Darnold suggested that the plan commission may want to schedule a public hearing regarding this specific area or development on the south side of I-94 as there has been some discussion regarding the development in the Carmichael Rd. and Hanley Rd. areas south of I-94.

Moved by Yoerg, seconded by Gilbert to schedule a public hearing or hearings for future development areas including the DaMe Properties and Carmichael Rd / Hanley Rd. corridors south of I-94 and the Carmichael Rd. corridor north of I-94. Motion carried.

Certified survey map (CSM), three commercial lots (one new lot), Lenertz Road, west of USH 12 and north of I-94, town of Hudson, extraterritorial subdivision review – Mick Howland / The Dry Dock, LLC. Darnold commented that this proposed certified survey map creates one additional lot in an existing two lot commercial development. The end result will be one additional private septic system and well.

Moved by Mailloux, seconded by Koch to recommend approval of the three lot certified survey map as proposed by Mick Howland / The Dry Dock, LLC. Motion carried.

Proposed 88 senior housing unit development, Red Cedar Canyon – Hans Hagen Homes / DMW Properties. Darnold explained that the proposal would require amendment of the Red Cedar Canyon planned residential development master plan for the project to move ahead. In 2004 the plan commission approved a revised preliminary plat for this area, and this proposal would replace 24 of the 66 approved townhome units with 88 senior housing units.

John Rask, Hans Hagen Homes explained that the original master plan included 699 dwelling units total and 240 units of rental or senior housing, included in that total is the 40 existing condo units of Vista Canyon development (located north of Hanley Rd. at the

O’Neil Rd. intersection). Rask noted that in 2004 the townhome developments were approved and that the approval included the revised preliminary plat and that some of the utilities have been installed. Rask stated they are requesting to be able to replace 24 of the townhome units with 88 senior housing units which will include an assisted housing element. Rask noted that the change can be accommodated as proposed and that the overall impact of the change from the 24 townhome units to 88 senior housing units would not be significant.

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Breault asked if the developer has completed a market survey to verify the need of senior housing. Colleen Wallen, DMW Properties stated that they have not completed the market survey; but that this product is being developed in two other Twin Cities communities; Brooklyn Park, 155 units and Delano, 77 units. Wallen noted that these are rental units with on-site services available. The development will include social activities. Senior citizens will be able to age in place or not have to move to another housing development to receive services. Seniors will be able to acquire services as needed.

The plan commission suggested that there will be two issues that will need to be addressed - density and off-street parking. No action was taken.

Sign proposal, Prairie Pointe Professional Center, 1003 Crest View Drive – Prairie Pointe Partners of Hudson / Mark Erickson. Darnold noted that the previous consideration of the plan commission and Common Council of this proposed sign required that the final plans be presented to the plan commission for approval. Yoerg commented that there was some question regarding the height of the base relative to the submitted plans. Darnold recommended approval. Moved by Gilbert, seconded by Yoerg to approve the final development plans of the freestanding sign proposed by Prairie Pointe Partners of Hudson. Motion carried.

Other business for discussion purposes only or placement on future agendas. No items for future agendas were noted.

Moved by Yoerg, seconded by Mailloux to adjourn. Motion carried. 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Dennis D. Darnold, Secretary