CITY OF WACONIA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

Regular Meeting of Thursday, May 6th, 2021 Planning Commission City Hall – 6:30 PM Waconia, Minnesota

IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM (see log in information below)

MEMBERS: Robert Grohmann, Jim Sarcletti, Dan Lesher, Mike Sherman, Tina Zellman ALTERNATE MEMBER: J.D. Ludford CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LIAISON: Carl Pierson STAFF: Lane Braaten, Community Development Director Brenda Stein, Recording Secretary Ethan Nelson, Assistant Planner Please note that, pursuant to the authority provided by Minn. Stat. Sec. 13D.021, subd. 1(1), the Interim City Administrator and the City Attorney have determined that it is not feasible nor practical or prudent due to the health pandemic to have all members of the public, or city staff in attendance at the regular meeting location. Meetings of the Planning Commission will be conducted with both the in-person option and an electronic option. The public is welcome to attend in person, but attendance will be limited and there are strict capacity limits. The public may monitor the meeting and provide public hearing comments electronically via the information and links provided below: Cable Channel 8

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86898596283  Webinar ID: 868 9859 6283

1. Call meeting to order and roll call

2. Adopt Agenda

3. Minutes Approval from April 8th, 2021 – Pages 1-8

4. New Business A. PUBLIC HEARING – Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the property located at 601 Industrial

Blvd. West. Pages 9-28

5. Other A. Staff Update

Adjourn

WACONIA PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2021

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Waconia Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Grohmann at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CALL MEETING TO ORDER.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Sherman, Sarcletti, Lesher, Zellman, Grohmann MEMBERS ABSENT: All Present

ALTERNATE: Ludford-Present STAFF PRESENT: Braaten, Nelson VISITORS: See attached sheet

CITY COUNCIL LIAISON: Pierson

Braaten stated no changes to the agenda.

2. ADOPT AGENDA: MOTION BY LESHER, SECOND BY SHERMAN TO APPROVETHE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTIONCARRIED.

3. ADOPT MINUTES: MOTION BY LESHER, SECOND SARCLETTI TO APPROVETHE MINUTES FROM MARCH 4TH, 2021. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTIONCARRIED.

4. NEW BUSINESS:

A. PUBLIC HEARING – WATERFORD ADDITIONS PRELIMINARY PLATAND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THEPROPERTIES LOCATED AT 9450 & 9680 HIGHWAY 284.

Braaten presented the Waterford Addition Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development applications for the property addresses 9450 and 9680 Highway 284. The Preliminary Plat was submitted by JMH Land Development Company LLC. The applicant is requesting to plat the properties into 212 single family residential homes and 144 townhome units. The application to zone the properties PUD would allow reduced lot sizes, reduced setbacks and increased impervious surface allowances to permit two different single family parcel sizes and the development of townhomes in this neighborhood.

Braaten displayed the location of the property showing Sparrow Road being to the north, Windmill Creek to the west, properties to the south are outside the City limits, owned by Song River Holdings and to the east is County Road 284.

Braaten talked about the applicants request for the property to be zoned PUD to allow for two different sized single-family parcels and townhomes to be consistent with the original Waterford development preliminary Plat considered by the city in 2005. The development plan is similar to the originally proposed plan. Annexation for this property was completed in March 2021.

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The project plans for townhomes to the north and the remainder to be single family homes which will include 75 ft. lots and 65 ft. lots. Braaten indicated the road access would be a continuation from Lenox, Ravencroft and adding a new access across from Sierra Parkway off of Highway 284. Braaten pointed out the existing trail around the pond, up Sparrow Road and across Highway 284. The development is proposing a connection from the Highway 284 through the development and a southern path connection. Braaten explained City Ordinance requires at least 10% of the gross land in a subdivision shall be dedicated for parks, schools, playgrounds, and open space. In 2005 some of the park dedication was completed for the property. The developer plans to dedicate the remaining 2.4 acres of park land and the approximately $1,700 in cash. In addition, the developer is proposing to do some additional grading, updating the parking lot, and modification to the park area including an update in anticipation of future park improvements such as the inclusive playground installation and a possible year-round community structure. The park dedication requirements have been satisfied. Landscaping requirements have been met along with the tree preservation plan. Braaten addressed the lot sizes and the phases of the development with the setback details noting flexibility wanted by the developer. A map was displayed showing the areas of lots divided between 65’ and 75-foot lots also showing the timing of each phase. Braaten stated that if the Commission were to recommend approval of the applications, staff would recommend with the 17 conditions listed in the staff report. Sarcletti asked about the alteration and flexibility of the lots in regarding to the PUD Zoning. Grohmann asked about the request for hard surface being in line with what we have allowed other developments to go with. Braaten stated this is consistent with what has been approved in other recent residential PUD approvals. Lesher asked about the trail connection from the existing trail on Sparrow Road. Braaten gave Lesher an explanation regarding the interior and exterior green space around the townhome units to be the outlot area. Sarcletti asked about storm water issues. Braaten stated that the improvement of the proposed neighborhood would allow the stormwater plan from 2005 to be completed, which would be a benefit to the overall system. GROHMANN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING. Mark Sonstegard-JMH Land Development Company Comments and Concerns: Sonstegard shared the Development Teams involvement with other development projects in Waconia along with an introduction of the services they provide. A comparison display was shown of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan vs the 2005 Waterford Development. The development data indicated three owners of the site plan property with agreements in place for the purchase of these areas. 2

The home sites were pointed out showing which lots are the 75’lots, 65‘ lots and townhomes. In comparison to 2005 there were a total of 527 total and the Waterford Plat presented is showing homes 505.

Sonstegard explained the storm water ponding and how it will work with overflow and where it will discharge. The concern with the neighborhood is the pond and the amount of possible flooding. The City Engineer and Public Services Director have initially review the grading, drainage, and utility plan.

Lennar will be the builder for this development. Sonstegard presented the single-family home styles and the townhomes being proposed. The townhomes consist of slab on grade, lookouts and walk out styles. There will be an HOA for the townhomes. Single family homes will either be 2 story or rambler with full basements, lookouts or walkouts.

Sonstegard summarized what Braaten addressed regarding the Park Dedication plan.

Added discussions regarding existing trails, proposed trails and sidewalk information.

JD Ludford, 1965 Starlight Drive, Waconia, MN 55387 Comments and Concerns:

Concerns with the trail off Highway 284 with safety issues on how the trails and sidewalks cross driveways. Asking to consider other options.

Tom Serbus, 10580 Elm Creek Road, Waconia, MN 55387 Comments and Concerns:

Serbus talked about the drain tile by his property being plugged and has concerns with his back yard flooding. Concerns of the path along his property and privacy issues.

Jessica and Jay Lewis, 1689 Lenox Drive, Waconia, MN 55387. Comments and Concerns:

Expressing concerns with monitoring speed limits. Wondering about construction traffic and truck coming through on Lenox.

Braaten pointed out the property owned by Trumpy Land Development and Song River Development connecting to the Waterford Development.

Braaten also mentioned that there will be signs place on the new extended road segments for speed limits.

Mark Sonstegard, JMH Land Development. Answers to comments:

Construction traffic more than likely will be coming off the new entrance on Highway 284 or Sparrow Road/ Ravencroft Drive. Sonstegard reassured that the water flow would be more to the southwest.

Ryan Bluhm, Westwood Professional Services. Comments and Concerns:

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The pond has an outlet that goes directly to the south and west. The emergency outlet would take a different route so not to flow onto the Serbus property and eventually flow into the creek but will not affect the neighboring property.

Braaten addressed the original comment from Serbus regarding a trail terminating at his property line. The Planning Commission may want to consider adding a condition of approval requiring a split rail fence, which could be added to the Developers Agreement.

Tom Serbus, 10580 Elm Creek Road, Waconia, MN 55387 Comments and Concerns:

Mention of the field tile draining in the south west pond. The water currently is coming into Mr. Serbus yard. Braaten offered to have a site visit at the property with Public Services Director and Mr. Sonstegard to look over the drainage issues.

MOTION BY SARCLETTI SECOND BY ZELLMAN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

Discussion followed regarding road alignments and the written comments received from the public.

Sherman asked about upgrades to Highway 284 that would provide a turn lane going into the development. There have been conversations regarding turn lanes off 284 along with discussions of appropriate signage for pedestrian safe crossing into the new development. Considerations for foot traffic and vehicle traffic. The developer will be responsible for a portion of the road work to be done on 284. Sherman wondered if street F was going to be installed with phase 1 of the project. Sonstegard explained that it may not be possible in the first phase, but possibly move the timing to phase 2 in 2022.

Discussion took place regarding a drainage and utility easement, storm water catch basin, and the townhome area.

Discussion followed regarding requiring additional sidewalk elements on Street F.

Jessica Lewis, 1689 Lenox Drive, Waconia, MN 55387 Comments and Concerns:

Construction traffic concerns. Lewis is wondering if all construction traffic could come down Ravencroft to avoid Lenox.

Josh Metzer, Lennar Comments and Concern:

Sidewalk and trail discussion regarding outlot F.

JD Ludford Comments and Concerns:

Mentioned the thought of a future tunnel under 284.

Sonstegard comments to questions.

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1) Construction traffic - JMH will propose a construction access traffic plan/map to be approved by the City Engineer and Public Services.

2) Trails – They want to make sure there are enough pedestrian trails and will do what the City recommends. Commission members stated that if the through street is developed in Phase 2 that would be sufficient. Talk of a fence on the south end of the trail segment.

MOTION BY LESHER, SECOND BY SARCLETTI TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL FOR THE WATERFORD ADDITIONS PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 9450 & 9680 HIGHWAY 284 WITH THE 19 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ALL IN FAVOR VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

B. PUBLIC HEARING – COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1330 WACONIA PARKWAY SOUTH. Braaten displayed 1330 Waconia Parkway South on the map. As a part of the Metropolitan Council requirements, since we do not have an orderly annexation agreement with the Waconia Township, the Metropolitan Council requires the City to process a comp plan amendment every time a property is annexed into the City. The amendment is required to show the change in the boundary of the City and that the desired land use is now the official guidance for the subject property.

GROHMANN OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING.

MOTION BY ZELLMAN, SECOND BY SHERMAN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY LESHER, SECOND BY SARCLETTI TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1330 WACONIA PARKWAY SOUTH. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

C. SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR SOTA SHINE CAR WASH

SUBMITTED BY SHINGOBEE BUILDERS, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 740 MARKETPLACE DRIVE.

Nelson presented the application for Site Plan and Design Review for the property located at 740 Marketplace Drive submitted by Shanna Heard. The proposal is to construct a freestanding 4,800 sq. ft. drive thru car wash on the subject parcel. The subject parcel is zoned B-1, Highway Business District. The proposed car wash business is a “Use Permitted with Special Restrictions” in the B-1 zoning district.

Nelson displayed the location of the proposed Car Wash. The structure setbacks, building height, and hardcover surface requirements stated above have been satisfied based on a review of the Site Plan.

The gross floor area of the principal structure is 4,800 sq. ft. Based on the parking calculation above, the total number of parking spaces required per City Code is 20. The applicant has proposed a total of 28 parking spaces, plus 3 additional proof of parking spaces, which follows City standards. Additionally, the Car Wash use provides drive thru services. City code permits car was uses provided there is sufficient stacking space outside the wash bay to accommodate that number of vehicles which can be washed

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during a 15-minute period based on the equipment rating. The applicant is proposing 29 drive thru stacking spaces, which appears to conform to City ordinance requirements.

All proposed and future outdoor and/or rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from neighboring properties in compliance with the City Code.

Vehicle access is proposed onto Marketplace Drive. Marketplace Drive has a left turn lane in place to accommodate this access location. To utilize this turn lane and not conflict with the access to the grocery store to the south, this proposed access shall be constructed as far to the west as practical and as allowed. The applicant is proposing an entrance width of 36 feet at the recommendation of staff.

A sidewalk connection from the car wash facility to the sidewalk on the north side of Marketplace Drive. The proposed layout is acceptable. The applicant shall submit a plan indicating the trash enclosure materials at the time of building permit submission. The site perimeter in this case is greater and equal to 1,000 lineal feet, which requires 20 trees to be planted on site.

City Ordinance states additional plantings shall be required for properties fronting State Highway #5. The following will be required for every 40’ of frontage along Highway #5. In addition to the 20 trees required per the site perimeter, the applicant is also required to plant 5 additional trees for the 171 lineal feet of frontage on Highway 5.

The landscape plan indicates 22 trees to be planted on the subject parcel, which is less than the 25 trees required. The applicant shall be required to plant 25 trees meeting the requirements listed above.

The current lighting plan submitted by the applicant does not currently conform to City Ordinance. The applicant shall revise and resubmit a lighting plan that conforms to City requirements prior to permit issuance.

The City Engineer and Public Services Director have conducted and an initial review of the grading, drainage and utilities and provided comments back to the applicant via a staff review comment memo dated March 26, 2021. The applicant has since submitted revised plans that the City Engineer has reviewed and found generally acceptable. Any recommendation by the Planning Commission should include a condition requiring the applicant to work with the City Engineer to complete revisions to the satisfaction of the City prior to any work commencing on site.

Nelson displayed the exterior design and the elevations of the building. Based on a review of the plan set provided by the applicant for the Sota Shine car wash staff finds that the design requirements stated in the Highway Design District meet City standards.

The applicant has submitted some information regarding wall signage and monument signage. Signage appears to generally meet City Code, although a separate sign permit, and review are still required.

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Comments and Concerns: Thanked the Commission members for the positive comments. MOTION BY SHERMAN, SECOND BY SARCLETTI TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW FOR SOTA SHINE CAR WASH SUBMITTED BY SHINGOBEE BUILDERS, INC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 740 MARKETPLACE DRIVE WITH THE 18 RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. ALL IN FAVOR VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED. D. SKETCH PLAN SUBMITTED BY JEFF HELSTOM FOR THE PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 7860 LAKETOWN PARKWAY. Braaten presented a sketch plan submitted by Jeff Helstrom to facilitate a discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the possible future development of the property located at 7860 Laketown Parkway. The property was displayed showing the location and area of the parcel. Informational discussion took place regarding land use requirements, shoreland overlay and the development of this property. Braaten pointed out the areas surrounding the parcel. An existing shed is located on the property site with a driveway onto Laketown Parkway. There is an existing home to the north in close proximity to the shared property line with 7860 Laketown Parkway and with screening will be necessary if this develops. Braaten explained the proposed concept layout, which included three conforming lake lots and Outlot A. Braaten indicated that Outlot A extending to the lake did not meet minimum lot sizing requirements and would need to be revised or removed. The applicant is looking for feedback from the Commission members before starting the annexation and preliminary plat process. Mark Gronberg, Engineer Comments and Concerns: Conversation regarding a temporary cult sack to the North along with screening. Questions about the shed on the east portion of the property and if that will stay or be removed and subdivided into single family lots as well. Helstrom will eventually be looking to remove the existing shed and add two more lots. Braaten summarized by saying that the commission members are in favor of the three lots in the R-1 zoning District. Discussions should take place with the Watershed district for the requirements of the storm water ponding and shoreline vegetation. Lesher mentioned screening for the property to the North. Grohmann added that there would need to be a plan for the small portion of land on the south end of the property as it would not conform to City standards.

5. OTHER:

A. STAFF UPDATE. Dairy Queen permit has been submitted. 2020 the city issued 43 new home construction permits. As of today’s date, we

have 55 new home permits submitted.

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Grading permit was issued for the Fields residential development to start moving dirt.

Pre-Construction meeting will be held next week for the Orchard Park residential development.

Hartman Communities submitted the Woodland Creek 2nd Addition final plat. The first phase was 24 lots, and the second phase is 19 lots. The entire development consists of 59 parcels.

Discussion regarding Planning Commission meetings being in person or continuing zoom meeting.

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, MOTION BY LESHER TO ADJOURN AT 9:00 PM, SECOND BY SHERMAN. ALL PRESENT VOTED AYE. MOTION CARRIED.

Respectfully submitted, Brenda Stein Recording Secretary

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REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION

Meeting Date: May 6th, 2021 Item Name: PUBLIC HEARING – Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the

property located at 601 Industrial Blvd West Originating Department: Community Development Presented by: Ethan Nelson, Assistant Planner Previous Action (if any): RECOMMENDATIONS/COUNCIL ACTION/MOTION REQUESTED (Include motion in proper format.) Open the Public Hearing Motion to close the Public Hearing Recommend approval/denial of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide the subject parcel as H, High Density Residential versus the current guidance of I, Industrial.

EXPLANATION OF AGENDA ITEM (Include a description of background, benefits, and recommendations.) BACKGROUND: Applicant: Paul Tucci, Oppidan Inc. Owner: Robert G Sudheimer Trust Address: 601 Industrial Blvd. West P.I.D. #: 750235300 Zoning: A, Agricultural District Comprehensive Plan Designation: I - Industrial REQUEST: The City has received a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application from Paul Tucci (the “Applicant”) to reguide the property located at 601 Industrial Blvd as H, High Density Residential versus the current guidance of I, Industrial.

APPLICABLE ORDINANCE PROVISIONS:

1. Section 900.12, Subd. 6 – Amendments EXISTING CONDITIONS: The approximately 11.68-acre subject parcel is currently an undeveloped parcel zoned A, Agriculture and located within the City of Waconia. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT: The applicant has requested the City of Waconia amend the City’s Land Use Plan and reguide the subject property H, High Density Residential versus its current guidance of I, Industrial. Table 1.1 below identifies the existing and proposed guidance and the applicable zoning districts if the property guidance were amended. Table 1.1 - LAND USE PLAN CATEGORIES AND PROPOSED ZONING MAP DISTRICTS:

CATEGORY LAND USES ZONING DISTRICTS EXISTING COMP PLAN GUIDANCE I - Industrial

This category includes manufacturing or warehousing that may involve heavy

I-1, Industrial Park District I-2, General Industrial District

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truck traffic and the handling of raw materials.

PROPOSED COMP PLAN GUIDANCE H – High Density Residential

All forms of attached housing ranging from 8 to 22 units per acre.

R-5, High Density Residential District

*Information above taken from Table 3-10 of the City of Waconia Comprehensive Plan The Comprehensive Plan identifies the following criteria to consider when reviewing Comprehensive Plan changes/amendments:

1. The change is consistent with the goals and objectives or other elements of the Waconia Comprehensive Plan.

2. The change does not create an adverse impact on the public facilities and services that cannot be mitigated. Public facilities and services include roads, sewers, water supply, drainage, schools, police, fire and parks.

3. Development resulting from the change does not create undue impact on surrounding properties. Such development should be consistent with the physical character of the surrounding neighborhood or would upgrade and improve its viability.

4. The change allows a more viable transition to the planned uses on adjacent properties than the current land use.

5. The change does not have a significant adverse impact on the natural environment including trees, slopes and groundwater, or the impact could be mitigated by improvements on the site or in the same vicinity.

6. There is a change in City policies or neighborhood characteristics that would justify a change. 7. The change corrects an error made in the original plan. 8. There is a community or regional need identified in the comprehensive plan for the proposed land use or

service. 9. The change helps the City meet its life-cycle and affordable housing objectives. 10. The change does not adversely impact any landmarks or other historically significant structures or

properties unless mitigated through relocation. The Planning Commission and City Council should consider the criteria stated above and determine if the proposal meets enough of the criteria to warrant a modification to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CONSIDERATIONS;

1. The 11.68-acre parcel is located south of Industrial Blvd. West and County Road 10. The neighboring area to the east is the Wildhurst single-family residential development. The properties to the northeast/southwest are all zoned Industrial. The properties to the northwest are zoned Commercial and Sudheimer Park is located to the south.

2. The City currently has an inventory of 23.42 acres of land guided for I, Industrial. The Sudheimer Trust Property’s 11.68 acres represents 49.87% of the City’s available land inventory.

3. The applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis on April 28th, 2021 that was completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. The City Engineer and Carver County Engineers are currently reviewing the analysis and will provide comments on the report. In the event that the City Engineer and/or Carver County does not have enough time to review the traffic information prior to the Planning Commission meeting staff would recommend continuing the agenda item and public hearing to the first meeting in June.

PUBLIC NOTICE/COMMENT The notice was published in the WACONIA PATRIOT on April 22nd, 2021 and posted at Waconia City Hall. Individual notices were mailed to all property owners within 350 feet of the subject parcel. As of the date of this memo staff has received one written comment pertaining to this application, which is attached to this report.

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Procedurally we are also required to notify all affected jurisdictions in relation to all comprehensive plan amendments. Staff notified Carver County, Waconia Public Schools and Waconia Township. The comments received at this time have been attached for review and consideration. CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION The Planning Commission should review the pertinent information, hold a public hearing, and make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 601 Industrial Blvd. West. As noted in the Comprehensive Plan Amendment Considerations, if the review of the traffic analysis has not been completed by the City Engineer and/or Carver County Engineers staff would recommend continuing the consideration of the agenda item and the Public Hearing to the next regular meeting in June. Upon a recommendation this item will be forwarded to the City Council for review at the next available City Council meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Location Map (1 page) Attachment 2: Public Hearing Notice (1 page) Attachment 3: Comp Plan Amendment Application & Narrative (9 pages) Attachment 4: Existing & Future Land Use Plan Map (2 pages) Attachment 5: Affected Jurisdiction Comments (2 pages) Attachment 6: Public Hearing Comments (2 pages)

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CITY OF WACONIA, MN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Waconia,

MN, will hold a public hearing on May 6th, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., at the Waconia City Hall, 201 South Vine Street, Waconia, MN, to consider a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the property legally described as follows:

601 INDUSTRIAL BLVD W, WACONIA, MN 55387

PID# 750235300

The City of Waconia 2040 Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property as Industrial. The applicant, Oppidan Inc. (on behalf of Robert G. Sudheimer Trust) is requesting approval of a proposed comprehensive plan amendment that would guide the property as High Density Residential.

Pertinent information pertaining to this request is available at the City Hall. Interested persons may submit written or oral comments pertaining to this matter any time prior to the hearing, or at the hearing on May 6th, 2021. Written comments will be distributed to the Planning Commission for review and consideration. Please submit written comments by mail, email or in person as follows:

Mail/in person: Attention: Ethan Nelson, 201 South Vine Street, Waconia, MN 55387 Email: enelson@waconia.org

By: WACONIA PLANNING COMMISSION ATTEST: Ethan Nelson, Assistant Planner (Published in the Waconia Patriot on April 22nd, 2021)

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Ethan Nelson

From: charlene kozar <razokss@yahoo.com>Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 4:15 PMTo: Ethan NelsonSubject: Re: Public Hearing May 6th HDR

Thanks so much Ethan, for your response and educating me on this meeting. I have never had to be involved with this type of thing.  I think over communicating wants and needs are better then doing nothing so please share and also include   We would like to leave the property as industrial. Other concern is where the water drainage will go if it will cause issues for our yards and homes.   Thank you so much.  Warm Regards, Char   

Sent from my iPhone   

On Apr 27, 2021, at 12:29 PM, Ethan Nelson <enelson@waconia.org> wrote: 

  Good afternoon Char,   Thanks for your comments. I would note that this application is not proposing any structure yet, although it is noted to be a future apartment. The current request is to change the property guidance from Industrial to High Density Residential. Although I do not have any plans submitted for the apartment, the developer has been looking to build an apartment within the City for some time and previous versions have been very high quality and Section 8 housing has not been proposed. I would note that the current public hearing is not to discuss a proposed structure, but to discuss the proposed uses for the subject property.   Would you like me to pass your comments to the Planning Commission for the public hearing?   

Ethan Nelson Assistant Planner City of Waconia 201 South Vine Street Waconia, MN 55387 Office: 952-442-2184 Direct: 952-442-3110 www.waconia.org   

From: charlene kozar <razokss@yahoo.com>  Sent: Monday, April 26, 2021 2:28 PM 

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To: Ethan Nelson <enelson@waconia.org> Cc: charlene kozar <razokss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Public Hearing May 6th HDR    I wanted to state that I left Eden Prairie due to all the low income housing around me. I realized after two years of living there, that I was paying HOA and dues for low income to use the parks that they did not take care of. Littering, not taking care of the park after they had a gathering. There was a stabbing/robbery at the end of my road and we had to stay indoors while a helicopter combed the area. We were told not to open our doors unless it was a police officer. They suspected it was from the neighboring apartments. Time for me to move. Now I will be up in the air regarding any more home improvements, indoor or outdoor. Why put money into my home if the value is going to go down. I will have to move yet again to a place I will feel safe.  

On Monday, April 26, 2021, 01:12:10 PM CDT, charlene kozar <razokss@yahoo.com> wrote:      Hello Ethan,   I'm at 316 Wildhurst Rd. I'm inquiring about the notice of public hearing for 601 Industrial Blvd. W, Waconia. I would like to know what kind of housing is being considered, is this section8, low income and if that is the case. What can we do to prevent this from happening or is this already a drop in the bucket?   I've had many family members that have live in that kind of house and it is not safe. I babysat when I was younger in apartments and housing like that. I could never take my nieces and nephews out to play nor could I ever answer the door.    With the way this state is in such upheaval I am in disbelief that this city would even consider doing something like this. We are already fearful enough of what is coming our way with riots getting closer and closer to us. We want a safe community and this will not allow that. Again, I have experienced these types of living. They need to find another place to build. I'm sure there are cheaper pieces of property in Minneapolis due to what has taken place, they need to rebuild those communities and that is where this type of property should go. Not here, near our neighborhoods, parks and grocery store.   How many signatures would stop something like this from happening?   Thank you, Char Kozar 

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