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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 19, 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. 2. Swearing in of New Planning Commission member Scott Einck Scott Einck was sworn in by Recording Secretary (and notary) Penny Brevig as a Planning Commission member at tonight’s meeting. Chair Lillehei congratulated and welcomed Commissioner Einck Members Present: Chair Brooks Lillehei, Vice Chair Jason Swenson, Linda Maguire, Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Joe Blee, ex-officio member Nic Stevens Members Absent: Paul Reuvers Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Matt Decur, Project Engineer; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 4. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The March 5, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 5. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission prior to tonight’s meeting: 1. March 18, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft meeting motions regarding the Minnesota Blue Skies Addition preliminary and final plat and the Avonlea preliminary plat. 2. Revised Landscape plan (Exhibit I) for Minnesota Blue Skies Addition. Mr. Morey made the following comments: • Tonight will be Commissioner Joe Blee’s last Planning Commission meeting. He has been an alternate on the Planning Commission for 10 years. He thanked Commissioner Blee for his 10 years of service. • Welcomed Commissioner Einck to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 2 • Tonight is Chair Lillehei’s last meeting as Chair. The Planning Commission will vote on a new Chair and Vice Chair at tonight’s meeting to become effective April 1, 2015. • April Planning Commission meeting dates have moved to April 9 and 23 due to the Lakeville School District spring break the week of March 30-April 3. • Reminder to RSVP for the March 26th Advisory Committee Appreciation Event if you have not done so already. 6. Minnesota Blue Skies Addition Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of Cory Schubert, representing Thomas J. Walker, for the following: A. Preliminary and Final Plat of one commercial lot to be known as Minnesota Blue Skies Addition; B. PUD development stage plans for The Goddard School; and C. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. Cory Schubert presented a brief overview of their request. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that plans have been submitted for Minnesota Blue Skies Addition consisting of one lot located at the intersection of Elmhurst Lane and 162nd Street, within the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm (SBF) commercial area. The Goddard School, a daycare facility, is proposed to be constructed on this lot. Ms. Jenson reviewed the streets/site access to the property, the proposed sidewalks/trails and off-street parking, which are all discussed in detail in the March 12, 2015 planning report. Ms. Jenson indicated that the incorrect landscape plan was inserted into the packet material. Staff had recommended the landscape plan be revised to include additional landscaping along the east side of the outdoor play area adjacent to Elmhurst Lane to break up the view of the proposed privacy fence from the public street, which the revised landscape plan shows. She recommended that Stipulation 5 be amended as follows: 5 The landscape plan shall be revised to include additional landscaping along the east side of the outdoor play area adjacent to Elmhurst Lane to break up the view of the proposed privacy fence from the public street. A $37,300 security is required to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. Ms. Jenson stated that when the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm Commercial 1st Addition final plat was approved last year, public drainage and utility easements were added to Outlot C. In order to plat the property for development, those easements must be vacated. New 10 foot wide public drainage and utility easements are shown on the plat adjacent to 162nd Street and Elmhurst Lane. Ms. Jenson stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat, PUD Development Stage plans for The Goddard School, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 3 and the vacation of public drainage and utility easements, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the March 12, 2015 planning report, as amended. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Blee, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Ayes: Maguire, Einck, Swenson, Lillehei, Blee, Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Maguire asked Ms. Jenson to clarify the change to Stipulation 5, which she did. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Blee to recommend to City Council approval of the Minnesota Blue Skies Addition Preliminary and Final plat, PUD development stage plans for The Goddard School, and vacation of public drainage and utility easements, subject to the following seven stipulations, as amended: 1. The recommendations listed in the March 11, 2015 engineering report. 2. The recommendations of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee. 3. The vacation of the public drainage and utility easements shall be recorded with the final plat. 4. The Goddard School site shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council. 5. A $37,300 security is required to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. 6. Signs as shown on the plans are illustrative only. All signs must comply with the requirements of Chapter 23 of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit must be issued prior to any signs being placed or erected on site. 7. Exterior lighting must comply with the requirements of Section 11-16-17 of the Zoning Ordinance. Ayes: Einck, Swenson, Lillehei, Blee, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire. Nays: 0 7. Northern Natural Gas Company Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of Northern Natural Gas Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a natural gas transmission pipeline. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 4 Bryan Kruger, Right-of-way Agent for Northern Natural Gas (NGG), Kelly Henry, Division Environmental specialist for Northern Natural Gas, and Trevor Poland, Northern Natural Gas Engineer, attended tonight’s meeting. Mr. Kruger presented a brief overview of their request. He stated that NNG Company is proposing installation of the new high pressure gas main to address growing customer demand. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that NNG is requesting a conditional use permit to allow the installation of a new 24 inch diameter high pressure gas main within an existing NNG private utility easement between the NNG utility site at Kenrick Avenue and 215th Street, west to the Lakeville city limits. The request also includes the construction of a chain link security fenced receiver lot located north of 210th Street (CSAH 70) and adjacent to the west Lakeville city limits. Mr. Dempsey stated that the original two gas mains were installed within the existing private utility easement in 1960 and 1969. He described the proposed new pipeline and explained where and how the pipeline will be installed. Mr. Dempsey indicated the nearby land uses and the zoning of the properties that are in the vicinity of the proposed transmission line, along with the location of the construction access and equipment staging area and what the new receiver lot will encompass, which are stated in the March 13, 2015 planning report. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the seven criteria that must be met according to the performance standards in the Zoning Ordinance, which are explained in detail in the March 13, 2015 planning report. Mr. Dempsey commented that he received a call from NNG regarding Stipulation 5, requiring that the driveway be aligned with the driveway to the south at 12450 - 210th Street. Dakota County determines driveway access onto County roads, so NNC discussed the driveway access with Dakota County and explained that, due to the wetlands to the east and minimal traffic in and out of this location, Dakota County was not opposed to keeping the driveway where NNG is proposing. Staff agrees that Stipulation 5 can be removed. Mr. Dempsey stated that City staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit, subject to the five stipulations listed in the March 13, 2015 planning report, as amended. Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. John Raplinger, 11897 West 210th Street Mr. Raplinger commented that his property was not directly affected by this proposal but he had a couple of questions: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 5 • He asked for an explanation of two references on the plan to “loops.” What does a loop reference, including the 24” expansion Loop D shown on the map? • What type of safety precautions are being taken with a high pressure gas line? Motion was made by Blee, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Ayes: Swenson, Lillehei, Blee, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Einck Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked NNG representatives to respond to Mr. Raplinger’s questions. Mr. Kruger indicated that the 24 inch pipe line is a loop system design. It is looping NNG’s existing underground pipelines. Kenrick Loop South is the name of the street south of 210th Street. Trevor Poland, Northern Natural Gas Engineer, explained that when NNG adds another pipe line that runs parallel to the original line, this is called a loop. As far as safety precautions, Mr. Poland explained there are several requirements in the Federal Code and from the DOT that NNG must follow for pipeline safety. He indicated that the receiver lot that they are proposing allows them to insert inline inspection tools into the pipeline. In heavily populated areas, they inspect the lines every few years for corrosion, etc. Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. There was no discussion by the Planning Commission on this agenda item. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Maguire to recommend to City Council approval of the Northern Natural Gas Company Conditional Use Permit to allow the installation of a natural gas transmission pipeline, subject to the following stipulations, as amended: 1. Required permits shall be obtained from the City of Lakeville and any other affected governmental agencies prior to commencing excavation and pipeline installation. 2. All properties affected by the pipeline installation shall be restored to original condition upon completion of the project. 3. Landscaping shall be installed in the locations as shown on the approved landscape plan. All spruce trees shall be a minimum of eight feet tall. The landscape plan shall be amended prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit to show minimum eight foot tall spruce trees. 4. A permit shall be approved by the Building Inspections Department prior to installation of the chain link fence and gate around the perimeter of the receiver lot on 210th Street. The fence shall not exceed eight feet in height. Barbed wire is not permitted. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 6 5. A driveway permit will be required from Dakota County prior to installation of the proposed new driveway onto 210th Street. Ayes: Lillehei, Blee, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Einck, Swenson Nays: 0 8. Avonlea Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of Mattamy Homes for the following: A. Comprehensive Plan amendment to modify the 2030 Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Staged MUSA Expansion Areas Plan; B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property to PUD, Planned Unit Development District; and C. Preliminary Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan of 204 single family lots, 47 attached townhouse lots, and one common area lot to be known as Avonlea. Daren Laberee from Mattamy Homes along with Corey Meyer and Ryan Bloom, both from Westwood Engineering were in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Laberee presented an overview of the overall Avonlea project and then narrowed it down to their Phase 1 preliminary plat request, which includes the PUD booklet. Mr. Laberee explained why they were requesting flexibility under the PUD District to allow for the smaller garage size and why they feel they are meeting the overall intent of the City Code. Mr. Laberee indicated that it seems storage is the main reason the City requires the larger garage. Mattamy feels they have a good mix of larger homes with smaller garages and smaller homes with larger garages. Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that the Avonlea development is located adjacent to Cedar Avenue between 179th Street and future 185th Street. He indicated that the first phase development is proposing 251 dwelling units. Mr. Licht stated that the proposed extension of utilities to the subject site and phasing plan for development beyond Phase 1 has been reviewed by City staff and found to be consistent with the City’s growth management policies and that there is adequate public service capacity to accommodate the proposed development. City staff recommends that the Staged MUSA Expansion Areas Plan be amended to include the entire Avonlea development within the current MUSA in conjunction with the Phase 1 preliminary plat. Mr. Licht explained that the Avonlea applications include a Comprehensive Plan amendment to revise the 2030 Land Use Plan to change the land use designations to be consistent with those identified on the Avonlea Illustrative Master Plan for the entire 469.6 acres. Mr. Licht indicated that because of the wide variety of current zoning districts in the Avonlea development area, the developer is requesting a rezoning of the entire Avonlea development to PUD, Planned Unit Development District to provide flexibility in the application of lot requirements and subdivision design standards and the integration of public and private open space within the development. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 7 Mr. Licht reviewed the Transportation Plan and how it relates to the Avonlea development. He indicated that the developer prepared a traffic study for this area to evaluate the impact of traffic generated by the Avonlea subdivision. Details of the Transportation Plan and the traffic study as they relate to this development are explained in detail in the March 12, 2015 planning report. Mr. Licht reviewed the proposed single family lots and townhouses in relation to Zoning Ordinance requirements. He indicated that City staff is recommending that all of the garages for the townhouse units meet the minimum garage area requirements specified by Section 11-58-21.D of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Licht stated that multiple family dwellings will be subject to the requirements of the RH-1 District unless modified through approval of a PUD Development Stage Plan, as set forth by the draft PUD District Ordinance. Mr. Licht reviewed the following which are explained in detail in the March 12, 2015 planning report: • Local streets and private drives • Guest parking • Landscaping, including buffer yard landscaping • Architectural requirements • Trails • Parks • Open Space/Park Dedication • HOA Clubhouse Mr. Licht stated that the developer is proposing a model village on the south side of Street A west of Cedar Avenue consisting of five single family lots and one three unit townhouse building. With open space to be dedicated to the City located to the west and south of the townhouse building to create separation from other single family lots outside of the model village, there will be no compatibility issues by this site design. Mr. Licht stated that the Phase 1 preliminary plat includes 24 outlots. The ownership of each outlot is listed in the March 12, 2015 planning report. Mr. Licht commented that the boundary between Outlot G and Outlot H designated for a future phase to the south reflects a current property line and not the intended subdivision design. It may be necessary to re-plat Outlot G in the future to establish the permanent boundaries of the greenway corridor based on the Avonlea Master Plan. Mr. Licht stated that City staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, along with the Avonlea preliminary plat and PUD Development Stage Plan, subject to the 17 stipulations listed in the March 12, 2015 planning report. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 8 Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. Eric Burch, 20756 Gemini Trail Mr. Burch was concerned about the traffic along Cedar Avenue and how difficult it will be to cross Cedar Avenue without a stop light if you are riding a bike or are a pedestrian. Also, what is the traffic plan for the second phase? Motion was made by Blee, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Ayes: Blee, Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Einck, Swenson, Lillehei Nays: 0 Chair Lillehei asked staff to address Mr. Burch’s concerns regarding pedestrian crossing and the general access to the second phase. Mr. Morey stated that Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) is under the jurisdiction of Dakota County. The preferred option would be to have an underpass for Cedar Avenue in proximity to the 181st Street Park and Ride. He stated the development team is currently studying this possibility but there are constraints due to high ground water levels and the DNR creek. There will be further discussion with Dakota County staff regarding a pedestrian crossing of Cedar Avenue as this project moves forward. The timing and location of traffic signals on Cedar Avenue will also be determined by Dakota County. The existing 181st Street/Cedar Avenue intersection currently has full turning movements, but in the future will become a restricted ¾ access. Mr. Morey clarified that the underpass would be designed to accommodate both bicycles and pedestrians. There are other underpasses in Lakeville at 175th Street to access Cherryview Park, under Dodd Boulevard in the Valley Park neighborhood, and under 160th Street (CSAH 46) in Spirit of Brandtjen Farm. Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Einck was concerned with the single access for a development of this size. Mr. Licht stated that the Lakeville police and fire departments indicated the single access off of Cedar Avenue was not a safety issue for the first phase of development. • Commissioner Drotning asked about the County’s criteria for installing roundabouts. Mr. Morey stated he was not aware if the County has any roundabout criteria but that is a question that could be raised with the County at a future meeting. Mr. Licht commented that the County had an opportunity to comment on the proposed roadway design during the EAW process. • Commissioner Drotning stated that it is important to plan now for future roundabouts so we are not retrofitting later. • Commissioner Swenson commented on the proposed sanitary sewer to serve this development. He also stated that the Cedar Avenue underpass will be difficult at the park and ride location due to grades and groundwater levels. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 9 • Commissioner Drotning commented that the Metropolitan Council’s draft 2040 transportation plan includes scoring criteria that favors higher density developments along major roadway corridors. • Chair Lillehei asked about the reference to the eyebrow cul-de-sacs. Mr. Licht indicated that there are no eyebrow cul-de-sacs proposed in the first phase preliminary plat. City staff is recommending that the allowance of additional cu-de-sacs shown on the Master Plan be reviewed with each application for a PUD Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat to eliminate cul-de-sac streets in favor of through streets where physically possible. • Chair Lillehei asked the developer to explain the reasoning behind their proposed narrower street widths. Mr. Laberee commented that wider roadways can actually cause people to drive faster. Narrower roadways have a calming effect, in that with traffic friction people will pay more attention and drive more carefully. • Chair Lillehei asked the developer why they are proposing landscaping in the cul-de-sac islands. Mr. Laberee indicated that Mattamy likes to have landscaped islands in their cul-de-sacs, especially the ones that will be exposed to Cedar Avenue. The proposed cul-de-sacs with the landscaped islands are larger and will have adequate turnaround radius for larger vehicles such as fire trucks and motorhomes. They are more expensive to construct and maintain but Mattamy prefers them. He stated that the HOA, not the City, will maintain the landscaped islands. • The garage size was discussed. The Planning Commission concurred with staff that the garage sizes should meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment to modify the 2030 Land Use Plan, Transportation Plan, and Staged MUSA Expansion Areas Plan, the Zoning Map amendment to rezone property to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, and the Avonlea Preliminary Plat and PUD Development Stage Plan of 204 single family lots, 47 attached townhouse lots, and one common area lot, subject to the following 17 stipulations: 1. The applications to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map shall be contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval. 2. All 28 foot wide public streets shall be posted as no parking zones on one side to ensure vehicle passage and emergency access; Street D shall be posted for one-way traffic for the divided section also with no parking on one side. 3. The allowance of cul-de-sacs shown on the Avonlea Illustrative Master Plan beyond Phase 1 shall be reviewed at the time of application for PUD development stage plan/preliminary plat approval to eliminate cul-de-sac streets in favor of through streets where physically possible or where they do not meet the minimum length requirement in accordance with Section 10-4-3.S of the Subdivision Ordinance. 4. The Avonlea PUD Booklet shall be revised to include a provision that the 64 foot wide and 74 foot wide single family lots shall allow for a three stall Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 10 attached garage as required by Section 11-19-5 of the Zoning Ordinance, which must be identified in the Avonlea PUD Booklet; the 54 foot wide lots shall be exempt from this requirement. 5. Rear yard setbacks for all single family lots shall be 25 feet for the principal building and 20 feet for an open and unenclosed deck more than 30 inches above grade. 6. The proposed Phase 1 townhouses shall comply with the applicable unit size, exterior materials, garage size and storm shelter design and construction requirements outlined in Section 11-58-21 of the Zoning Ordinance. 7. The developer must provide additional information regarding the value of construction and the landscaping to be installed within the townhouse portion of the development with application for final plat approval to verify compliance with Section 11-58-21.L of the Zoning Ordinance. 8. The boundaries of the Shoreland Overlay District shall be shown on the preliminary plat. 9. Outlots F, G, and I will be dedicated to the City for park use with Phase 1; the net area of Outlots F, G, I and K less wetlands and wetland buffer areas must be identified with application for final plat approval to establish the area eligible for park dedication credit; Outlot G may be re-platted with a future phase to establish the permanent boundaries of the greenway corridor based on the Avonlea Illustrative Master Plan. 10. The Avonlea Master Development Agreement will identify dedication of land to the City with Phase 1 and future phases to be credited to the required park dedication requirement. At the point in time at which the area of land eligible to be credited for park dedication requirements dedicated to the City exceeds the amount required by the Subdivision Ordinance, the City will pay the developer for the additional land at a fixed price of $50,000 per acre. 11. The developer shall construct trails as shown within Outlots F, G, I and K; the submitted plans shall be revised to extend the trail on the east side of Cedar Avenue to the south line of the plat. The cost responsibility between the City and the developer for construction of the trail adjacent to Street J and Cedar Avenue shall be in accordance with Section 10-4-3.H.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance. 12. Development of the HOA Club House on Lot 17, Block 10 will be subject to future application for PUD Development Stage Plan approval. 13. All model homes shall comply with the provisions of Section 11-2-11 of the Zoning Ordinance; the setback of the off-street parking area shall be revised to 15 feet from the right-of-way of Street A to comply with Section 11-19-11.C of the Zoning Ordinance. 14. All grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer; Outlots B, D, E, J, K, L, N, R, U and V shall be deeded to the City for storm water management purposes. 15. All utility issues are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 16. The preliminary plat shall be revised to provide drainage and utility easements at the full perimeter of Outlots O, M, P, T and X as well as over Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 19, 2015 Page 11 all of Outlots Q, S and W. All easements are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 17. Documents establishing a homeowners association must be submitted to address ownership and maintenance of private open space, boulevard trees and landscape islands within the public right-of-ways and are subject to review and approval of the City Attorney prior to consideration of a final plat application. Ayes: Kaluza, Drotning, Maguire, Einck, Swenson, Lillehei, Blee Nays: 0 9. Election of Planning Commission Officers Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Kaluza to nominate Commissioner Swenson to the office of Chair and to nominate Commissioner Maguire to the office of Vice Chair effective April 1, 2015, and to close nominations. Ayes: Drotning, Maguire, Einck, Swenson, Lillehei, Blee, Kaluza Nays: 0 Because it was Chair Lillehei’s last Planning Commission meeting as Chair he expressed his appreciation to his fellow Commissioners and reflected back on their achievements during his three year tenure as Chair. He also thanked staff for their support and assistance. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, _______________________________________ Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary