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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-07-13CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 7, 2013 Chair Lillehei called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given. Members Present: Jason Swenson, Linda Maguire, Vice Chair Bob Boerschel, Chair Brooks Lillehei, Paul Reuvers, Gerry Grenz, Karl Drotning, Ex- officio Shawn Fitzhenry Members Absent: None Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Mark Hansen, Assistant City Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The October 17, 2013 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. The October 17, 2013 Planning Commission Work Session meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the Envision Lakeville presentation (Agenda Item 6) will be rescheduled to the November 21 Planning Commission meeting. 5. River Country Cooperative Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of River Country Cooperative for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an automatic car wash attached to an existing convenience store building in the C -3, General Commercial District, located at 9290 — 202 Street. River Country Cooperative representatives Kevin Sexton, Tom Boland, and Ray Bohl were in attendance at tonight's meeting. Jim Connelly from APPRO Development was also present. Mr. Sexton presented a short history of the subject property and company and an overview of their request. He indicated that they will be keeping the same footprint in the existing building for the proposed car wash. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that River Country Cooperative representatives have submitted an application for a conditional use permit to allow a remodel of the existing convenience store building for an attached automatic car wash to be located on the west side of the existing building. He indicated that there is no proposed physical building expansion associated with the proposed car wash addition. The space in the building for the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 7, 2013 Page 2 proposed car wash is currently being used for storage but was originally used as an auto repair and service bay. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the existing non - conformities on the site, which are described in the October 30, 2013 planning report. He indicated that River Country Cooperative is proposing to eliminate or reduce some of the non - conformities as part of the car wash project. Mr. Dempsey indicated that there are seven specific criteria in the Zoning Ordinance that car wash facilities must follow which he reviewed and are also listed in the October 30, 2013 planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that 16 parking spaces are required and the site plan shows 16 striped parking spaces located on the property. He indicated the site plan includes a proposal to narrow the west driveway from 43 feet to 28 feet in order to more narrowly define access and egress turning movements at that location nearest the car wash exit. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to the 9 stipulations listed in the October 30, 2013 planning report. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Boerschel to close the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Ayes: Swenson, Maguire, Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: Commissioner Grenz commented that he is a member of the River Country Cooperative. He asked how this car wash will be different from the car wash they run in Apple Valley. Mr. Sexton commented that their car wash in Apple Valley has a 100 foot tunnel and vehicles are pulled through the car wash tunnel. With the proposed Lakeville car wash, the vehicles will remain stationary and the wash equipment will go around the vehicle. Commissioner Drotning felt this proposed car wash will be good for the site and good for the area. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City Council approval of the River Country Cooperative Conditional Use Permit to allow an automatic car wash attached to an existing convenience store building in the C -3, General Commercial District, located at 9290 — 202 Street, subject to the following 9 stipulations: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 7, 2013 Page 3 1. A building permit is required prior to commencing any building improvements. 2. A sewer access unit charge for the car wash shall be determined by the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services agency prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. All signage on the property must meet the requirements of Section 11 -23 of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs. 4. A minimum of 16 automobile parking spaces shall be provided on -site in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 5. Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan. 6. The south car wash door shall remain closed during the entire car wash operation cycle. 7. Site lighting shall not glare onto adjacent property and shall meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 8. The west driveway access to 202 Street shall be narrowed to 28 feet in width as shown on the site plan. 9. A financial security shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit in an amount equal to the cost to complete the required parking lot improvements as identified on the site plan and as outlined in the engineering report. Ayes: Maguire, Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson Nays: 0 6. City of Lakeville Chair Lillehei asked for a motion to postpone Agenda Item 6. So moved and seconded. Ayes: Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson, Maguire. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Q A-/� Penny B ig, Recording Sec tary ATTEST: Brooks Lill Chair