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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem -2003AW13 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES February 6, 2014 Chair Lillehei called the work session to order at 6:45 p.m. Members Present: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Joe Blee, Karl Dr , Gerry Grenz, Linda Maguire, and Jason Swenson Members Absent: Vice Chair Bob Boerschel, Pa v��and ex -officio Shawn Fitzhenry � Staff Present: Planning Director Daryl More��ministrative SeryiZ_pllanager Allyn Kuennen, and planning consultant Daniel L' PC v Others Present: Stephen Bona and Thomas estead Partners and Paul Kangas, Loucks and Associates Vil Mr. Bona provided a b of sim s th'Now nestead Partners has developed, or is de g, i Twin area. Eden Gardens in Eden Prairie was cited as a specifI ple that urrentl ng through the planning process. He gave an overvie eir prop villa proj on the 17.7 acre parcel located west of Kenwood Trail (CS ) a Mr. Ka t th ography lends itself better to a detached housing product tha a footpr art uilding because they can step the pads between bu' s and minimi ne extensive grading and large retaining walls. Mr. Mo ovided back nd on zoning, land use, and the Comprehensive Plan housing g nd object' for the subject property. He outlined the three options listed in his ry 30 4 planning report and requested the Planning Commission's input on the Ho artners villa concept. The Planning Commission expressed support for the villa concept utilizing Option 3 listed in the planning report (rezoning the property to PUD). However, the Planning Commission expressed some concern over the proposed reduction in density on this parcel, which is currently zoned RH-1. The Planning Commission also expressed concern about the establishment of an HOA for the villa project that would be responsible for retaining wall, snow and lawn maintenance given similar developments in the city where the HOA became non-functional and the problems that were created for the residents and for the City. Planning Commission Work Session Minutes - February 6, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Licht indicated that the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update assumed higher density residential development in the Cedar Avenue corridor when that area of the city is brought into the MUSA and land uses are established. Chair Lillihei opened the work session by thanking Commissioners for contacting staff with questions in advance of meetings and reminding Commissioners to carefully reflect on the comments they intend to make at the meetings to ensur ey are not saying anything that is inappropriate given that the Planning Comm' meetings are broadcast on cable TV. Envision Lakeville Mr. Kuennen asked the Planning CommissisiWrainstorm around eai the six strategic priorities listed in the Envision Lak report a nsider idea arding new policies, programs or initiatives for consi on b sty Council 11 may help enhance or maintain Lakeville as a desirable loc ork, live and play over the next 25 years. The following outli ose ideas sed during the brainstorming session: Increased Economic Sustainabilitv. • Maintain and i eded ent planlWg and development review process. • Consider ffects of i ased tel muting, working from home and home based office wh s to a development trends/patterns. • Nee consi c ould promote increased economic oppIN. sties in Lakev iedto co rat has worked in the past will not necessary work in the , such a me ping will change the way retail stores are developed nction. • portant that eville provide housing for all types of employees to support a r of comm;el, industrial and office developments. • The ng Co sion must continue to be flexible when considering develop apt to possible technological changes, market conditions and the needs esidents without compromising the desirability of the community. • It is important to provide the appropriate land uses and standards to provide opportunities for the continued development of high-tech, office park/campus and commercial uses. • It is important to maintain a good internal road system with connections to 1-35. • An analysis should be completed to review missing road connections that, if completed, would promote additional development within the City, such as the Planning Commission Work Session Minutes - February 6, 2014 Page 3 extension of Kenrick Avenue north of the TimberCrest Development and Keokuk Avenue north to 172nd Street and Klamath Trail. • The City should proactively research funding options for the construction of missing road connections and development of the adjacent land to improve the overall transportation system. Support Quality Education: • It is important to work with the school districts to review ntain and improve safe routes to schools including roads, sidewalks an • Access between neighborhoods and to schools sh a priority with all new residential developments. • Service district boundaries for individual sch I ould sidered with new residential developments to provide safe tr ewalk conn ns and road crossings. • Work with the school districts to revie ool district boundaries nsider how students safely get to school fro and e ' g developme • Discuss the school busing policies with h tricts to review the potential impact that policy may have n road, trail alk designs as well as impacts on traffic congestio afety issu children walking to/from school and parents picking- 'ng -off th ildren. • A quality transportation syste imp pro safe means of travel for school buses and students. Develop a Comm • It is import to provide desira,i rails, sidewalRR, nity of cl • I mued amen • DiscusMIS • It is impo initiatives a future. maintai mmercia idential, office, and industrial standards , in City to promote Lakeville as a ork a in and enhance our lakes, natural areas, quality housing, ed good management of the City. en nd open space areas make Lakeville unique and a in th tro area. rithin the park system and around the lakes should be f creating a regional attraction that is uniquely Lakeville. ember and learn from the past trends, developments, icies, both the negative and positive, while we prepare for the Cultivate a Sense of Community: • Trail connections through neighborhoods, greenways and commercial areas enhance a sense of community. • Options to minimize the crossing of major collector and arterial roads should be considered. Planning Commission Work Session Minutes - February 6, 2014 Page 4 • Church and community events should be promoted to provide a sense of community. • Interconnections between complimentary developments should be encouraged such as Hosanna Church and The Fountains of Hosanna senior housing facility. • A larger outdoor community area would provide a venue for outdoor concerts and events to bring the community together. • Continue to promote the Downtown area and redevelopment efforts. It is important to recognize the high level of citizen volu Lakeville, community organizations and faith leaders. The City should investigate the possibility of the as a multi -zip -code city which would allow reside Farmington address to change to Lakeville, but, 55044, 55068 and 55124. � Provide Services that Add Value: Provide a web based application for subdivision ordinance complaints. Investigate a community bas Investigate the potential of d Develop a web based inform residents, realtors, develope permit and sub^'inforr Revise and ups the public re Mr. Kuennen efforts on the Daryl Morey, Planning Director Brooks Lillehei, Chair within the City of designating Lakeville Rosemount and ,priginal zip codes of service providers. ng Department to allow Wok up planning, zoning, Pfeede-dWovide quicker access for meeting agendas and related materials. Commission for their brainstorming