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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 5, 2015
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: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Vice Chair Jason Swenson, Linda Maguire,
Paul Reuvers, Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company;
Alex Jordan, Civil Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The January 22, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
Chair Lillehei stated that he would like to make the following amendment to the
February 5, 2015 Planning Commission Work Session minutes, Page 2, paragraph
three:
Commissioner Lillehei supports adding 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday to the proposed…
The February 5, 2015 Planning Commission Work Session minutes were approved
as amended.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed to the Planning
Commission prior to tonight’s meeting:
1. March 4, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft
meeting minutes regarding the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 2nd Addition
preliminary and final plat.
2. Regarding Agenda Item 6, amended Page 4 of the draft Ordinance identifying an
additional section of the Zoning Ordinance where the new State Building Code
requires an amendment pertaining to detached accessory buildings.
Mr. Morey indicated that our new Planning Commission member, Scott Einck, is in
the audience tonight, and encouraged current members to introduce themselves
after the meeting. Mr. Einck will be sworn in at the March 19, 2015 Planning
Commission meeting.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2015 Page 2
Mr. Morey asked the Planning Commission members to provide feedback at the end
of tonight’s meeting for changing the Planning Commission meeting dates in April
from April 2 and 16 to April 9 and 23 due to the Lakeville School District spring break
the week of March 30 - April 3.
5. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 2nd Addition
Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of SBF
Development Corp for the following: A. Preliminary and Final Plat and PUD
Development Stage Plan of 15 outlots to be known as Spirit of Brandtjen Farm
Commercial 2nd Addition; and B. Vacation of a public drainage and utility easement
and public street right-of-way in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm.
Jacob Fick from SBF Development Corp presented a brief overview of their request.
Mr. Fick indicated that the plans for SBF Commercial 2nd Addition involve only
construction of street and utility infrastructure where gravel mining activities are
complete. He stated that they would like to start construction in spring of 2015.
Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
stated that the submitted plans for SBF Commercial 2nd Addition provide for
construction of public streets and utilities within the north half of the SBF
development connecting Eagle View Drive to 160th Street (CSAH 46) and 162nd
Street to Eagle View Drive.
Mr. Licht indicated that no land uses have been shown on the currently submitted
plans, and unless amendments are approved for the Comprehensive Plan and SBF
PUD District, the land uses will remain as stated in the SBF Master Land Use Plan
included within the SBF PUD Booklet dated June 20, 2005.
Mr. Licht explained the proposed modifications to the Master Site Plan included in
the SBF PUD Booklet, the proposed streets, trails and sidewalks, and plan revisions
that will be needed prior to City Council consideration, including revising the
sidewalk width to eight feet adjacent to Eagleview Drive from 160th Street to 162nd
Street and increasing the width of the undivided segment of Eagleview Drive to 36
feet.
Mr. Licht stated that Outlots E, H and J are to be deeded to the City for public trail
purposes and any additional park dedication, either as land or a cash fee in lieu of
land, will be required with the final plats of the future development outlots within SBF
Commercial 2nd Addition.
Mr. Licht stated that the preliminary plat shows 10 foot wide drainage and utility
easements adjacent to the public right-of-way for Eagleview Drive and 162nd Street.
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat and PUD Development
Stage Plan, and the easement and ROW vacation, subject to the 11 stipulations
listed in the February 26, 2015 planning report.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2015 Page 3
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 6:15 p.m.
Ayes: Maguire, Swenson, Lillehei, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning.
Nays: 0
Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• The proposed elimination of the southerly roundabout was discussed. Mr.
Fick commented that Tradition Development tries to follow the Master Site
Plan, but sometimes they find they need to revise the plan based upon
unanticipated conditions.
• Commissioner Drotning asked and the Planning Commissioners agreed that
they would like to have a work session to discuss the specific criteria of when
the City will use roundabouts. Mr. Morey indicated that the work session will
likely be later in the year due to the current workload and so City staff can
take the proper time to prepare for the work session. He stated that the City
is using our traffic consultant, SRF, for the review of the design of the
roundabout in SBF Commercial 2nd Addition.
• Commissioner Swenson commented that he was initially a little concerned
with the elimination of the southerly roundabout, but pleased with the road
alignment and the proposed curvilinear design of Eagleview Drive, which will
provide traffic calming.
• Commissioner Reuvers commented that he was very supportive of this
project and that he was looking forward to the roundabout work session
discussion.
Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council approval of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 2nd Addition preliminary
and final plat and PUD Development Stage Plan of 15 outlots and the vacation of a
public drainage and utility easement and public street right-of-way in Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm subject to the following 11 stipulations:
1. Unless approved by amendment of the Comprehensive Plan and SBF PUD
District, the following land use designations will apply to the outlots within
SBF Commercial 2nd Addition and corresponding land uses allows by the
PUD District:
Outlot Comprehensive Plan SBF Land Use
B Open Space HOA Irrigation Building
C L/M Density Residential Single Family
F L/M Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Multi-Family
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2015 Page 4
High Density Residential
G Medium Density Residential
High Density Residential
Multi-Family/
Residential Village
K High Density Residential Multi-Family
L Street HOA maintained center island
M Office/Residential Transition Residential Village
N Office/Residential Transition Residential Village
O High Density Residential Multi-Family
2. The developer shall submit a landscape plan and cost estimate for the
Eagleview Drive medians.
3. The sidewalks adjacent to Eagleview Drive from 160th Street to 162nd Street
(including the north half of the traffic circle) shall be revised to be eight feet
wide.
4. Outlots E, H and J shall be deeded to the City for trail purposes.
5. Outlots A, D and I shall be deeded to the City for storm water management
purposes.
6. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat, the plans
must be revised to increase the width of the undivided segment of Eagleview
Drive to 36 feet. Eagleview Drive must be posted as “No Parking”.
7. All street sections and construction plans are subject to review and approval
of the City Engineer.
8. All grading, drainage and erosion control plans are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
9. All utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
10. The proposed right-of-way and drainage and utility easement vacation shall
be subject to approval of the SBF Commercial 2nd Addition final plat.
11. The developer is required to execute a development agreement with the City
prior to City council approval of the final plat.
Ayes: Swenson, Lillehei, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire.
Nays: 0
6. City of Lakeville
Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider amendments to various
chapters of Title 10 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the
Lakeville City Code.
Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
stated that the proposed amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances are
items that were identified by City staff in the course of on-going, day-to-day
administration of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the review of
development applications. Mr. Licht explained that the Planning Commission
discussed the proposed amendments at their February 5, 2015 work session and
directed City staff to publish notice of a public hearing to formally consider
amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2015 Page 5
Mr. Licht reviewed each of the amendments, which are explained in detail in the
February 25, 2015 planning report. The amendments involved the following: gravel
mining hours, Subdivision Ordinance variances, front yard definition, setback
exception provision for terraces, decks and stoops, accessory buildings, fences,
landscaping, window signs, temporary signs, sign placement, wall signs,
convenience fuel lighting, and Shoreland Overlay District setbacks.
Mr. Licht also reviewed the rear yard setback requirements applicable to decks more
than 30 inches above grade which is in response to the Notice of Appeal filed by the
homeowner at 21444 Hytrail Circle.
Mr. Licht stated that City staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments
as presented.
Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Eric Seurer, 21331 Hyalite Drive
Mr. Seurer attended the Planning Commission work session and tonight he was
requesting clarification in regards to the RS-4 District deck setback issue. He asked
if the language covers things such as trellises, retractable shade awnings, etc. that
people install for use with their decks. Mr. Morey stated that the proposed RS-4
District rear yard setback language was not intended to cover items such as trellises,
pergolas or awnings, it was to cover permanent enclosures such as 3 and 4 season
porches.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Maguire to close the public
hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Ayes: Lillehei, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Swenson
Nays: 0
Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commissioner Drotning commented that the City is constantly reviewing and
updating the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. He would like a discussion
of garage sizes to be the first item on the next list of possible amendments.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council approval of the amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, as
presented.
Ayes: Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Swenson, Lillehei
Nays: 0
Chair Lillehei wanted to recognize Associate Planner Frank Dempsey for his help on
these amendments.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 5, 2015 Page 6
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary