HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-04-12 work sessionCITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
October 4, 2012
Chair Lillehei called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Vice Chair Bob Boerschel, Karl Drotning,
Gerry Grenz, Paul Reuvers, and ex- officio Shawn Fitzhenry.
Members Absent: Bart Davis and Linda Maguire.
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner;
Daniel Licht, The Planning Company.
Others Present: Todd Bornhauser, Executive Director of the Lakeville Area Chamber
of Commerce; Michael Cronin, Holiday Station Stores; Ron Kveton, Ole Piper Inn; and
Sunny Bhakta, Comfort Inn.
Mr. Morey informed the Planning Commission of the electronic sign discussion and
recommendation of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) that took place at
their September 25, 2012 meeting. He stated the EDC agreed with the proposed
electronic sign regulations with a 30 second rate of change (versus 15 minutes) and
with a review of the rate of change in one to two years to evaluate the impact on driver
distraction, traffic safety and community aesthetics. Mr. Morey also reviewed the
recommendation of his September 28, 2012 memorandum that proposes electronic
signs be licensed administratively versus approved as an interim use and City staff's
recommendation that the rate of change be set at 60 seconds.
Ms. Bhakta stated that she would like the Planning Commission to consider allowing
electronic signs as part of the freestanding pylon sign for hotel uses.
Mr. Cronin stated that he likes the idea of an annual licensing provision and is
comfortable with the 60 second rate of change recommended by staff in Mr. Morey's
September 28, 2012 memorandum.
Mr. Kveton expressed his appreciation for the work done by the Planning Commission
and where we are today versus 16 months ago when the Planning Commission first
discussed electronic signs at their June 2, 2011 work session. He also agrees with the
annual licensing of electronic signs.
Mr. Bornhauser expressed appreciation that electronic signs are being considered for
private sector businesses. He stated his agreement with the EDC's recommended rate
of change of 30 seconds. He is fine with an annual license requirement provided the
annual fee be kept as low as possible. He stated that the City should instead impose
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fines or larger fees for those businesses that violate the electronic sign regulations. He
suggested the Planning Commission also consider allowing electronic signs in industrial
districts.
The Planning Commission concurred with staff's recommended 60 second rate of
change and administering the operation of the signs by license. The Planning
Commission also stated that the City Council will need to support City staff with their
enforcement efforts of the electronic sign requirements.
Mr. Licht presented the other Zoning Ordinance, Phase 3 items described in his August
30, 2012 memorandum. The Planning Commission made the following comments:
Agreed to allow temporary cul -de -sacs to be constructed within temporary
easements on lots within the developing subdivision as shown on the exhibits
attached to the August 30 TPC memorandum.
• Agreed to not reduce the current 20 foot setback between detached townhome
buildings.
Mr. Licht stated the EDC also discussed OR Office Park District uses and exterior
building materials at their September 25, 2012 meeting. The EDC recommended that
light manufacturing uses that do not generate exterior smoke, dust, odor, fumes or
noise emissions be allowed as a permitted use if less than 50% of the principal building
floor area and as a conditional use if 50% of the principal building floor area or greater.
In addition, the EDC recommended that the OP District building exterior materials be
the same as required for commercial uses with the exception that precast architectural
concrete panels and Quik Brik be considered a grade A material in the OP District. The
Planning Commission concurred with the EDC's recommendations on OP District uses
and exterior building materials.
Mr. Licht stated that City staff is also requesting the current allowance of outdoor
storage as a principal use by interim use permit in the C -2 and C -3 districts be amended
to allow outdoor storage as a directly related accessory use, not as a principal use, by
interim use permit in the C -2 and C -3 districts. The Planning Commission supported
amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow outdoor storage as a directly related accessory
use by interim use permit in the C -2 and C -3 districts as recommended by staff. This
provision will be added to the other Phase 3 Zoning Ordinance amendment provisions
discussed this evening.
Mr. Morey stated the public hearing for the Zoning Ordinance Phase 3 amendments will
be held in November.
The work session adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Planning Commission Work Session Minutes, October 4, 2012
ly §ubmitted,
Daryl IV14ey, Plannod Director
Brooks Lillehei, Chair
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