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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20-14CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2014 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 Members Absent: Ex -officio Shawn Fitzhenry Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Alex Jordan, Civil Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The February 6, 2014 Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as presented. The February 20, 2014 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the following was handed out at tonight's meeting: A. Draft motion of the March 19, 2014 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting regarding the Enclave at St. Frances Woods preliminary plat. B. Amended Tax Increment Finance Resolution for Menasha Packaging (Agenda Item 5). Mr. Morey stated that if the items on tonight's agenda are not tabled, the April 3rd Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled. Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the work session to immediately follow tonight's meeting in the Council Chambers. 5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 18 Consider a resolution finding that the TIF District No. 18 Financing Plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Lakeville. Community & Economic Development Director David Olson presented the report. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 Page 2 Mr. Olson explained what TIF is used for and reviewed previous TIF projects that the City of Lakeville has approved. Mr. Olson stated that Menasha Packaging has presented plans for a 123,000 square foot expansion of their 238,000 square foot manufacturing facility located at 8085 220th Street West. They submitted a request to the City for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to assist in their $1,365,453 site improvement costs associated with the project. Mr. Olson stated that one of the requirements of the TIF Statutes is that the City prepares a Tax Increment Financing Plan, which has been prepared by Springsted Inc. He indicated that the City Council will be reviewing this project and the request for TIF assistance in greater detail at the March 24th City Council Work Session and the EDC will be reviewing it at their March 25th meeting. Mr. Olson explained the amended resolution. Below indicates the changes that were made to the resolution: WHEREAS, the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing (Economic Development) District No. 18 within Airlake Redevelopment Plan Project No. 1 (the "Financing Plan") Redevelopr�aertt Plan and FinaRGiRg have been submitted to the Lakeville Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.027; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan Financing Plan to determine the consistency of the Plans t with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lakeville Planning Commission that the Redevelopment Plan and Financing Plan are is consistent with the Lakeville Comprehensive Plan and the Commission recommends forwarding of the findings to the Lakeville City Council. Mr. Olson stated that the proposed expansion is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and staff recommends approval of the resolution. Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Drotning stated that this is one of the few areas that the Planning Commission can assist with commercial/industrial development. He felt that this is another item in our tool box to assist community development. • Commissioner Reuvers indicated that this request looks straight forward and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. • Chair Lillehei thanked Mr. Olson for the modifications to the resolution as he had requested. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 Page 3 Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Boerschel to adopt the resolution finding that the TIF District No. 18 Financing Plan is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Ayes: Swenson, Maguire, Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Kyla Crossing Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of CNC Development, LLC for the vacation of public street right-of-way, located in the Lenihan's Lots Antlers Park plat. Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated that CNC Development has submitted an application for the vacation of a platted street and alley in conjunction with the final plat for Kyla Crossing, a single family development with 40 lots. Mr. Morey indicated that the property was originally platted as Lenihan's Lots Antlers Park in 1941. Fourth Street and the neighboring alley were never constructed. He stated that the right-of-way needs to be vacated before the Kyla Crossing final plat can be recorded. Mr. Morey added that approval of the vacation will be contingent upon the recording of the final plat, so if CNC Development would choose not to move forward and record the final plat, then the right of way will not be vacated. Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the right-of-way vacation subject to the stipulation listed in the March 11, 2014 planning report. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Boerschel, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. Ayes: Maguire, Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson. Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. There was no discussion regarding this agenda item. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council approval of the Kyla Crossing right-of-way vacation, subject to the following stipulation: The right-of-way vacation is subject to the approval and recording of the Kyla Crossing final plat. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 Page 4 Ayes: Boerschel, Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson, Maguire. Nays: 0 7. Enclave at St. Frances Woods Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of ACR Financial for the following, located south of 205th Street and west of Kensington Boulevard: A. Preliminary plat of 41 single family residential lots to be known as Enclave at St. Frances Woods; B. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. Joel Cooper from James R. Hill, representing ACR Financial, presented a short overview of their request. Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated that ACR Financial representatives have submitted a preliminary plat application and plans for Enclave at St. Frances Woods, which consists of 41 single family lots. In conjunction with the preliminary plat, the developer has submitted an application to vacate the existing easements within the area being re -platted consistent with City practice. Mr. Morey indicated that Enclave at St. Frances Woods proposes to re -plat seven vacant townhome lots in St. Frances Woods 8th Addition as well as the remaining phase of 62 undeveloped townhome units from the St. Frances Woods 7th Addition preliminary plat approved in 1999. Mr. Morey stated that all 41 lots in the preliminary plat meet the lot area and width and building setback requirements of the RS -4 District. Mr. Morey added that the Enclave at St. Frances Woods preliminary plat proposes two outlots, both of which will be deeded to the City with the final plat. Mr. Morey reviewed the street layout, landscape plan, tree preservation, and wetlands. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft minutes were distributed at tonight's meeting with their recommendation for approval of the preliminary plat. Mr. Morey explained that a blanket drainage and utility easement was dedicated over all of Lot 5, Block 4 and Lot 7, Block 5, St. Frances Woods 8th Addition. The easements within these two common area (St. Frances Woods townhome HOA) lots that are being re -platted will be vacated and new boundary drainage and utility easements will be established for each single family lot consistent with Subdivision Ordinance requirements. Mr. Morey stated that staff would like to add a stipulation at the recommendation of the City Attorney's office in relation to the common area lots that are being included in this re -plat. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 Page 5 8. Preliminary plat approval is conditioned upon the release of all HOA covenants and declarations over the property to be conveyed or dedicated to the City. Mr. Morey indicated that the attorney representing the St. Frances Woods townhome HOA has indicated to staff that there is a tentative agreement between the developer and the HOA regarding the release of the restrictive covenants over the common area lots being re -platted and that this agreement will be finalized before the final plat. Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Enclave at St. Frances Woods preliminary plat and easement vacation, subject to the amended stipulations listed in the March 13, 2014 planning report. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Reuvers, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Ayes: Lillehei, Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson, Maguire, Boerschel. Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Grenz asked how many vacant townhouse lots will be left after this re -plat and what the plans for these lots are. Mr. Morey stated that the preliminary plat includes seven vacant townhome pads being re -platted to single family lots, which would leave nine attached townhome lots (three, 3 - unit buildings) located off of Kearney Path abutting Kensington Boulevard. Those vacant pads are surrounded by existing townhome units. Staff felt that those areas were not appropriate to re -plat for single family lots because they would be surrounded by townhomes. Mr. Morey indicated that those lots would have to be developed as townhome units. They could be re -platted as 2 -unit buildings rather than 3 -unit buildings. • Commissioner Maguire asked if the approximately 33% listed on the tree preservation plan as save trees was typical. Mr. Morey stated that 25-35% is very common for the amount of saved trees associated with single family residential developments. • Commissioner Boerschel commented that the cul-de-sacs (listed as Street A and Street B on the plans) look narrow to him. Mr. Morey stated that the right-of-way was reduced to 50 feet with a 60 foot turnaround radius as allowed by the Subdivision Ordinance for environmentally sensitive areas. He indicated that this is allowed subject to meeting certain requirements, which are listed in the March 13, 2014 planning report. • Mr. Morey explained why this property was zoned Planned Unit Development (PUD) in 1999. He indicated that the Zoning Ordinance performance Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 Page 6 standards for townhome developments were not adopted until the 2000 Zoning Ordinance Update that followed the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update. Public Comment Ted Roehl, 20511 Kalmeadow Court Mr. Roehl commented that the nine attached townhome lots that were discussed earlier are either under construction or planned for construction. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Boerschel to recommend to City Council approval of the Enclave at St. Frances Woods preliminary plat and easement vacation, subject to the following stipulations, as amended. 1. The recommendations listed in the March 13, 2014 engineering report. 2. The recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee. 3. Outlots A and B shall be deeded to the City with the Enclave at St. Frances Woods final plat. 4. Lots 1-4, Block 1 and Lots 1-5 and 8-15, Block 3 shall have a 15 foot drainage and utility easement in the front/side yard abutting either Street A or Street B. 5. The houses to be constructed on Lots 1-4, Block 1 and Lots 1-5 and 8-15, Block 3 shall have an attached three stall garage with corresponding front driveway parking apron. The curb cut opening on the street shall meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. 6. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. A security will be required with the final plat to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. 7. The easement vacation is subject to the approval and recording of the Enclave at St. Frances Woods final plat. 8. Preliminary plat approval is conditioned upon the release of all HOA covenants and declarations over the property to be conveyed or dedicated to the City. Ayes: Reuvers, Grenz, Drotning, Swenson, Maguire, Boerschel, Lillehei. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. The Planning Commissioners went immediately into a work session. R7ectfully sub, ed, ,,, Penny Brevi ecording Secretary Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2014 ATTEST: Brooks Lillehei, Chair Page 7