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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-06-15 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES August 6, 2015 Chair Swenson 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 Swenson, Vice Chair Linda Maguire, Brooks Lillehei,Paul , ReuversPat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Members Absent: Ex-officio member Nic Stevens Others Present: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The July 9, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Dempsey stated that the following item was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting: 1. E-mail from an area resident expressing their views on the Candlewood Suites Conditional Use Permit (Agenda Item #6) 5. Darlene A. and William A. Jenison Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Darlene and William Jenison for a variance from building setback requirements to allow the construction of a new single family home in the Orchard Lake Shoreland Overlay District. Darlene Jenison presented a brief overview of their request. Ms. Jenson explained how they came to their decision to move to Lakeville and in particular to the subject lot on Orchard Lake. She stated that they feel their project is compatible with the conditions of the surrounding neighborhood. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Jenison’s have applied for a variance to allow the construction of a 2,185 square foot two bedroom single family home with a walk-out lower level and th two car garage located at 12235 175 Street. The property is located in the Shoreland Overlay District and is approximately one-quarter of an acre in area. Mr. Dempsey indicated that due to the shallow depth of the lot, the requested variance Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, August 6, 2015 Page 2 would allow a 42.1 foot setback to the Ordinary High Water Level of Orchard Lake, a front yard setback of 25 feet, and an impervious surface area greater than 25%. Mr. Dempsey explained which neighboring homes had previously requested variances that were approved for numerous reasons and how most of them do not meet the OHWL setback of 75 feet to the lake and have used setback averaging to the OHWL. Mr. Dempsey stated that the land use is compatible and keeping with other properties in the area. The Jenison’s had written a very descriptive narrative of their plans which was included in the staff report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Jenison variance subject to the four stipulations listed in the July 29, 2015 planning report. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. Ayes: Lillehei, Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  The Planning Commission agreed that this is the perfect example of how a variance is supposed to work. If someone owns a piece of property that they have every right to use, this helps them find a way to use it.  The Planning Commission felt that this home will fit very well into the character of the neighborhood. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Maguire to recommend to City Council approval of a variance from building setback requirements to allow the construction of a new single family home in the Orchard Lake Shoreland Overlay th District, located at 12235 – 175 Street, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the site plan and building plans approved with the variance. 2. A tree preservation and erosion control plan will be required prior to building permit approval and prior to commencing tree removal, grading or construction. Any healthy tree proposed to be saved that is removed during construction shall be replaced with a like species of tree complying with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. All disturbed soils shall be restored and established with groundcover immediately after work in that area is completed. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, August 6, 2015 Page 3 4. The lowest floor elevation of the single family home shall not be less than 980.6 feet above sea level to comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The survey shall be amended to reflect the minimum floor elevation. Ayes: Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei Nays: 0 6. Lakeville Hospitality, LLC Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Lakeville Hospitality, LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow building height in excess of 35 feet in the C-3, General Commercial District. Angela Thomas and Nate Nelson, two of the five partners in Lakeville Hospitality, LLC were in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Ms. Thomas presented a brief overview of the request. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Candlewood Suites hotel will be located at 21060 Keswick Loop. The conditional use permit (CUP) is for the proposed building height of the hotel. The proposed building height would be up to 43 feet, 1-1/2 inches tall. The C-3 District allows a building height up to 35 feet unless additional height is approved by CUP. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the Zoning Ordinance allows building heights in excess of 35 feet, and up to six stories or 65 feet, in the C-3 District subject to additional setback requirements and approval of a CUP. About one-third of the building will include architectural parapet walls that will exceed 35 feet, with a total height of between 39 feet and just over 43 feet. Mr. Dempsey indicated that City staff will review and approve the site plan, grading plan and utility plan separately in conjunction with the building permit application. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject to the two stipulations listed in the July 29, 2015 planning report. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Reuvers to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck Nays: 0 Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, August 6, 2015 Page 4  Chair Swenson clarified for the audience that Planning Commission review is specifically for the height of the building.  Commissioner Drotning had a concern with parking of oversized vehicles, trailers, etc. and asked if there had been any discussion with staff regarding this. Ms. Thomas commented that the site plan is still a work in progress. There are a lot of challenges with the grading of the lot, but the development team knows this is a concern. Commissioner Drotning requested that they look very carefully at the site plan for parking oversized vehicles.  Commissioner Drotning asked if this was a lot of record. Mr. Dempsey indicated that it is a legal conforming metes and bounds parcel. It previously had a single family home on it. He stated that the necessary street right-of- way has been dedicated and the infrastructure was installed with the reconstruction of the County Road 70 / I-35 interchange. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Maguire to recommend to City Council approval of the Lakeville Hospitality, LLC Conditional Use Permit for building height in excess of 35 feet, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The building height shall not exceed 44 feet as shown on the building elevation plans prepared by Truman Howell Architects dated July 1, 2015 and as approved by the City Council. 2. The project shall receive approval of a site plan application and building permit prior to commencement of construction. Ayes: Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck, Maguire Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary