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HomeMy Public PortalAboutpc Minutes 07-10-18 1 CITY OF MEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION Meeting Minutes Tuesday July 10, 2018 1. Call to Order: Chairperson White called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. Present: Planning Commissioners Todd Albers, Aaron Amic, Dino DesLauriers, Robin Reid, Janet White, and Rashmi Williams. Absent: Planning Commissioner Kerby Nester. Also Present: Planning Director Dusty Finke. 2. Public Comments on Items not on the Agenda No comments made. 3. Update from City Council Proceedings Cousineau reported that the Council considered the Ditter concept plan. She stated that the Council was not necessarily opposed to the idea but believe that more time should be spent to create a different configuration with fewer lots. She stated that the ordinance was passed regarding the disconnection of sanitary sewer. She stated that the overlay projects for Buckskin Drive and Hickory Drive were approved. She noted that there was still an outstanding issue with the draft Comprehensive Plan and the high-density staging. She stated that the Council gave in to the 2021 staging desired by the Metropolitan Council to move forward. She stated that the Council received the 2017 Financial Report and received a clean opinion. She noted that the Council recently approved a liquor license for Target. DesLauriers asked which proposed developments the high-density staging would impact. Finke noted that the staging would impact three properties, two of which had presented concept plans, Elim Care and the Palm property. White stated that she was concerned at the level of discussion for the Ditter concept plan and asked for input. Cousineau stated that it seemed to not fit currently and would require an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and therefore the timing did not seem appropriate. She stated that the Council encouraged the applicant to continue to work with staff to determine if a different configuration could be created with lesser lots. Finke stated that he had a conversation with the Ditters and they are reviewing their options. 4. Planning Department Report Finke provided an update. 2 5. Public Hearing – Ordinance Amendment – Chapter 8 of the City Code Related to Stormwater Management Regulations Finke explained that staff reviewed the ordinance to determine necessary updates. He stated that the ordinance was reviewed to determine the elements that would trigger the requirements and the design guide provides options to property owners to meet the requirements. He stated that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tonight and then offer any comments on the proposed ordinance. He noted that comments can also be made regarding the design guide. He stated that the ordinance has two primary changes, while the design guide has been swiped clean and redone with the updated current information. He stated that the primary ordinance changes are related to the triggers that require a property owner to install BMPs on their property. He stated that the City has more stringent triggers than the watershed, so smaller projects would require the construction of stormwater improvements. He noted that the goal is to find the mix of having improvements to water quality before it becomes impaired and tying those improvements to the addition of hardcover. He provided examples of exemptions. He stated that the volume control requirement is proposed to increase from one inch of rainfall needing to be controlled to 1.1 inch. He noted that while infiltration is required in other communities, the high-water table and clay soils do not make Medina prime for infiltration. He stated that while filtration is not a preferred method of volume control, the method is left as an option because that will still be a practical option for some sites. Albers asked if much is gained by making the requirements more stringent. Finke replied that the implementation of stormwater management improvements is the main way in which the City meets the TMDL requirements from the watershed. He stated that more stormwater projects equate to more phosphorus reduction, which helps the City to reach the goals of the watershed without requiring the City to complete additional projects on its own. White opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. No comments made. White closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. White stated that there are impaired waters in Medina and asked for additional information on triggers for those areas. Finke replied that impaired waters do not have different requirements. He stated that there are however different requirements for properties within 300 feet of lakes and streams that limit hardcover to 25 percent of the site which is controlled by the shoreland overlay district regulations. Amic asked if there are any unintended negative consequences moving from one inch to 1.1 inch. Finke replied that additional area would be required for the additional ten therefore a consequence would be additional occupation of the site for the improvement. He noted that two thirds of the City would be required to meet the 1.1-inch requirement by the watershed regardless of the City requirement. He stated that there are impacts from the thresholds, as an improvement would be required if 5,000 square feet of hardcover is added. He explained that 3 each lot in a development would not be required to meet the stormwater requirements, as the development itself is planned to meet the requirements as a whole. Motion by Reid, seconded by Albers, to recommend adoption of the ordinance related to stormwater management as presented. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Nester) 6. Approval of the May 8, 2018 Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion by DesLauriers, seconded by Reid, to approve the May 8, 2018, Planning Commission minutes as presented. Motion carries unanimously. (Absent: Nester) 7. Council Meeting Schedule Finke advised that the Council will be meeting the following Tuesday and Albers volunteered to attend in representation of the Commission. 8. Adjourn Motion by Albers, seconded by Amic, to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.