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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-15CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 18, 2015 Vice Chair Maguire 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 alternate Tom Thorstenson Tom Thorstenson was sworn in by Recording Secretary (and notary) Penny Brevig as an alternate Planning Commission member at tonight's meeting. Vice Chair Maguire congratulated and welcomed Commissioner Thorstenson. Members Present: Vice Chair Linda Maguire, Brooks Lillehei, Paul Reuvers, Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Tom Thorstenson, ex -officio member Nic Stevens Members Absent: Chair Jason Swenson Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Matt Decur, Project Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 4. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The June 4, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 5. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting: 1. June 17, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft meeting motion regarding the Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat. 2. Revised page 3 of the June 11, 2015 planning report clarifying that the park dedication fee for the subject parcel (Outlot B, Grenada Business Park) was paid at the time of final plat approval in 1999. Mr. Morey commented that the July Planning Commission meetings will be changed to July 9th and July 23rd due to the July 4th holiday. 6. Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition Vice Chair Maguire opened the public hearing to consider the application of APPRO Development on behalf of Bryan Bartz, Lakeville Technologies, for the following: A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, June 18, 2015 Page 2 Preliminary and final plat of one industrial lot to be known as Grenada Business Park 2"d Addition; and B. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. Jim Connelly from APPRO Development and Bryan Bartz, Lakeville Technologies were in attendance at tonight's meeting. Mr. Connelly presented a brief overview of their request. Mr. Connelly stated that they are maximizing the useable area of the property by installing underground structures to accommodate stormwater drainage. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that representatives of Lakeville Technologies, LLC (aka Mendell Machine) have submitted applications and plans for Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat and easement vacation. The planning applications are for Mendell Machine's proposed expansion. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the proposed preliminary and final plat will require City approval of a zoning lot letter to combine two abutting parcels as one zoning lot to allow the proposed building expansion. The Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition final plat meets the minimum lot area and lot width requirements in the 1-2, General Industrial District. Mr. Dempsey clarified that the park dedication fee for the subject property was paid with the Grenada Business Park final plat in 1999. This will be reflected in the amended planning report that goes to the City Council. The June 17, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting draft motion was distributed at tonight's meeting. The easement vacation is required to allow the building to expand to the north. An existing platted drainage and utility easement located on each side of the boundary of Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlot B is proposed to be vacated to allow for the building expansion. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the proposed final plat of Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition will include new boundary drainage and utility easements. Mr. Dempsey stated that all utility companies had been sent the public hearing notice for the proposed easement vacation and Xcel Energy responded that they have an electric power line within the area of the proposed easement vacation and that the power line will have to be relocated. The developer will work with Xcel Energy to coordinate the relocation. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the proposed stormwater management plan consists of a privately owned and maintained underground stormwater chamber. New paved parking lot impervious area and the rooftop drains on the new addition will be directed to the underground chamber. The new stormwater chamber will discharge to the existing stormwater basin east of the site. Vice Chair Maguire opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, June 18, 2015 Page 3 Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Reuvers to close the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Ayes: Lillehei, Thorstenson, Einck, Maguire, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 Vice Chair Maguire asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Mr. Connelly explained how the underground stormwater chamber works at the request of Commissioner Drotning. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of the Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat of one industrial lot and the vacation of public drainage and utility easements, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the June 10, 2015 engineering report. 2. The Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition shall be developed consistent with the plans approved by the City Council. 3. A $10,000 security escrow shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the landscaping identified on the approved landscape plan. All plant materials shall be set back at least 3 feet from all property lines, including street right- of-way lines. All areas not planted with trees shall be planted with sod, grass seed and mulch or other suitable ground cover. All landscaping shall be maintained and any dead materials removed and replaced as needed. 4. A maintenance agreement shall be entered into between the developer and the City. The maintenance agreement shall be drafted by the City Attorney, signed by the developer and approved by the City Council prior to issuance of a building permit for the building expansion. 5. A Zoning Lot letter shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator to combine Lot 1, Block 1, Grenada Business Park and Lot 1, Block 1, Grenada Business Park 2nd Addition into a single parcel for zoning purposes. 6. The developer shall communicate with Xcel Energy regarding any necessary relocation of utilities in the easement areas to be vacated. 7. Snow storage cannot take place in required parking spaces. 8. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements and shall not glare onto public right-of-way. Ayes: Thorstenson, Einck, Maguire, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary