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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 10, 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 Jason Swenson, Vice Chair Linda Maguire, Brooks Lillehei,
Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Jason Kelvie, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: Paul Reuvers
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community and
Economic Development Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, The
Planning Company; Alex Jordan, Development/Design Engineer; and Penny Brevig,
Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The August 20, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that the following item was distributed to the Planning Commission
at tonight’s meeting:
A. September 9, 2015 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources meeting draft
motions regarding the Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat and the
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 15th Addition preliminary plat
5A. Interstate South Logistics Park
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Scannell
Properties #180 LLC for a preliminary plat of one industrial lot and one outlot to be
known as Interstate South Logistics Park.
Dan Salzar with Scannell Properties presented a brief overview of their request. Mr.
Salzar indicated that this will be a 240,000 square foot manufacturing facility for SSB
Manufacturing Corporation with approximately 200 employees.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey
stated that the application is proposing one 23 acre lot and one outlot on a 176 acre
industrial zoned parcel. The property is located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and
west of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). The proposed Lot 1, Block 1 will be occupied by
SSB Manufacturing Company who manufactures mattresses for Simmons and Serta
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mattress companies. The site plan proposes the construction of a 240,000 square
foot office, manufacturing and warehouse building on Lot 1.
An Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) was prepared for the proposed 176
acre property in advance of the preparation of the preliminary plans. The City
Council provided a negative declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) on February 17, 2015 and approved the AUAR at their June 1, 2015
meeting. Future build-out of Interstate South Logistics Park is estimated to include
up to 2.2 million square feet of light industrial warehousing and distribution space.
Access to the first phase of the Interstate South Logistics Park project will be from
217th Street at Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). Future phases will be accessed from
extensions of 217th Street and a future extension of Jacquard Avenue. There will be
no driveway access directly to 215th Street (CSAH 70).
Mr. Dempsey indicated that the building setback requirements of the I-1 District are
being met with the proposed site plans for Lot 1, as indicated in the September 4,
2015 planning report.
The proposed landscape plan is described in detail in the September 4, 2015
planning report along with the Planning Department staff recommendations and
amendments to the landscape materials that were proposed. Mr. Dempsey stated
that a financial security shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the
landscaping on Lot 1.
Mr. Dempsey reviewed site plan items related to setbacks, landscaping, parking,
along with a possible parking deferment, traffic circulation, outdoor storage, loading
docks, signage, site lighting, trash enclosure and snow storage, which are discussed
in detail in the September 4, 2015 planning report.
Mr. Dempsey commented that the Zoning Ordinance requires the building to be
constructed with concrete panel walls that are integral colored, exposed aggregate
or integral colored concrete but not painted as proposed on the building elevation
plans. Exterior building materials and mechanical equipment screening will be
reviewed by staff at the time of building permit submittal for compliance with the
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Mr. Dempsey stated that the Planning Department staff recommends approval of the
Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat subject to the 13 stipulations listed in
the September 4, 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 Maguire to close the public hearing
at 6:13 p.m.
Ayes: Lillehei, Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Kelvie, Kaluza, Drotning
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Nays: 0
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commissioner Drotning asked about the staging of the proposed ponding and
why all of the ponding is at the south end of the property. Mr. Salzar stated
that the regional ponds have been planned along the channel at the south
end of the property to serve future development. Ponds will be constructed
as needed with future development phases.
Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City
Council approval of the Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat of one
industrial lot and one outlot subject to the following stipulations:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the September 4, 2015
engineering report.
2. Implementation of the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Natural
Resources Committee.
3. The site and buildings shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved
by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements.
4. The landscape plan shall be revised to include additional landscape screening
along Dodd Boulevard and the trailer parking area along the south side of the
property to provide visual screening of the trailer parking area in accordance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
5. A financial security shall be submitted to guarantee installation and completion of
the approved landscaping for Lot 1, Block 1 and for the wetlands and stormwater
and infiltration basins at the time of final plat approval. All landscaped areas
within and adjacent to the parking lot shall be irrigated. Landscaping shall not be
planted in street boulevards.
6. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-1 District.
A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation
of any signs.
7. Snow storage shall take place in required parking spaces.
8. Site lighting shall not exceed one foot candle at the property line adjacent to
public right-of-way. The lighting plan shall be amended to demonstrate this
stipulation prior to City Council consideration of the final plat.
9. The building is required to be constructed of integral colored concrete materials
consistent with Section 11-17 9.E of the Zoning Ordinance.
10. The chain link security fence shall be black vinyl coated. A fence permit shall be
approved prior to installation of the fence.
11. The building permit plans and site plans must include outdoor trash enclosure
details that comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements if trash is to be stored
outside. The trash enclosures shall match the exterior materials of the principal
buildings and shall include maintenance free gates.
12. If required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approval of permit No.
7460 shall be obtained from the FAA prior to commencing construction with the
use of a crane or cranes taller than 35 feet in height.
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13. A parking deferment agreement shall be approved by the Planning Department
prior to occupancy of the building.
Ayes: Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Kelvie, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei
Nays: 0
5B. Interstate South Logistics Park
Community and Economic Development Director David Olson presented the staff
report. Mr. Olson stated that SSB Manufacturing Company manufactures Serta and
Simmons mattresses and is the #1 mattress manufacturer in the United States.
They are proposing a 240,000 square foot manufacturing and warehouse facility on
a 23 acre site in the new Interstate Logistics Park located in the southwest corner of
County Road 70 and Dodd Boulevard. The project would be a build-to-suite-to-lease
project with Scannell Properties constructing the building and leasing it back to SSB
Manufacturing. The preliminary plat was considered previously at tonight’s Planning
Commission meeting.
Mr. Olson indicated that SSB Manufacturing would create 200 new jobs in Lakeville
with a starting wage of $17.35 per hour. He explained that these jobs will be quality
positions that are not manual labor jobs but rather will require automation experience
based on the company’s new investments in advanced machinery.
Mr. Olson indicated that the estimated development cost of the project is $15.7
million. The SSB Manufacturing TIF application is seeking TIF assistance in the
amount of $1,645,929 which is identified as the financing gap in the project. The
total amount of TIF eligible costs for the project is estimated at $7.7 million. Mr.
Olson reviewed Springsted Inc.’s, the City’s financial consultant, Draft TIF Plan for
the project, which is explained in detail in the September 4, 2015 planning report.
Mr. Olson explained that the primary purpose of designating most of Airlake
Industrial Park as a Redevelopment Project Area in 1984 was to provide the impetus
for private development, maintain and increase employment, and to increase the tax
base for the City. He also explained that Interstate South Logistics Park is not
currently located within the Airlake Redevelopment Project Area, but the proposed
TIF Plan for this project is proposing that the current Airlake Redevelopment Project
Area be amended to include the Interstate South Logistics Park in order to create a
new TIF District for this project.
Representatives of SSB Manufacturing are also working with the Minnesota
Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on Minnesota
Investment Fund and Job Creation Fund applications. If approved, these two
programs could provide up to $2 million of additional assistance for this project.
Mr. Olson stated that staff is requesting that the Planning Commission adopt the
resolution recommending to the City Council that the Tax Increment Financing Plan
for TIF District No. 21 is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission.
• Commissioner Lillehei clarified that the Planning Commission is to confirm
that TIF District No. 21 is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
• The Planning Commission agreed that it is good to see this parcel being
developed and bringing in appropriate businesses to this area of Lakeville.
• Commissioner Maguire stated that having the SSB Corporation in a TIF
District makes sense.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to recommend adoption of
the resolution finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for TIF District No. 21 is
consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, as presented.
Commissioner Lillehei clarified that the Planning Commission knew that this request
is consistent with the use of the land because of Mr. Dempsey’s presentation on the
Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary plat earlier at tonight’s meeting.
Ayes: Maguire, Swenson, Kelvie, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck
Nays: 0
6. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 15th Addition
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of SBF
Development Corp. for the following: A. Preliminary plat and PUD development
stage plans of 93 single family lots to be known as Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 15th
Addition, and B. Vacation of permanent drainage and utility easements.
Jacob Fick with SBF Development Corp. presented a brief overview of their request.
He indicated that the 62 lots that will be included in the first phase final plat will be
custom lots and will be focused around an eight acre HOA owned and maintained
open space area.
Planning Consultant Daniel Licht of TPC presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
stated that this application involves platting a portion of Spirit of Brandtjen Farm
located east of Eagleview Drive and north of 167th Street with 93 single family lots
and seven outlots. The application includes a PUD development stage plan,
preliminary plat and easement vacation. SBF Development Corp. has also
submitted a first phase final plat of 62 single family lots, which will be brought to City
Council for their consideration along with the preliminary plat.
Mr. Licht indicated that the preliminary plat proposes to extend Draft Horse
Boulevard north of the current terminus at 167th Street and extend local streets east
of Eagleview Drive. A major benefit to this plat is the additional public connections
to the southeast quadrant of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm PUD. The alignment of the
streets is changed from the SBF Master Site Plan, which would have directed Draft
Horse Boulevard northwest to intersect with Eagleview Drive.
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The developer hired a transportation engineer to evaluate the traffic volumes and
traffic disbursement of the proposed alignment of Draft Horse Boulevard along the
perimeter of the east half of SBF before connecting with Eagleview Drive at 162nd
Street. Mr. Licht explained that the study projected traffic volumes within the existing
platted areas of SBF and SBF 15th Addition would be within acceptable ranges for
the applicable street designations.
Mr. Licht indicated that there are several existing public and private easements
within the preliminary plat boundaries and that those easements that no longer serve
a public purpose based on the development plans for SBF 15th Addition or for which
new drainage and utility easements will be dedicated upon approval of the final plat
are to be vacated.
There are seven outlots included in the SBF 15th Addition plat, with Outlots A, B, D,
E, and F being owned by the HOA, Outlot C being deeded to the City and Outlot G
kept by the Developer for a future development phase.
Mr. Licht stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Spirit of
Brandtjen Farm 15th Addition preliminary plat, PUD development stage plan, and
easement vacation, subject to the 13 stipulations listed in the September 3, 2015
planning report.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to close the public
hearing at 6:44 p.m.
Ayes: Swenson, Kelvie, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck, Maguire
Nays: 0
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commissioner Drotning asked Mr. Fick if higher density residential and
apartments may be part of their future development plans. Mr. Fick indicated
they are planning a detached townhome product south of the commercial
area in the northwest portion of SBF and higher density residential along
County Road 46 that could include apartments.
• Commissioner Drotning indicated that the original SBF Master Plan is
included with the preliminary plat reports as a reference, but it would be nice
to get an updated Master Plan. The original Master Plan is helpful but with
the flexibility that was allowed with the SBF PUD, it has become outdated.
Mr. Fick realizes that the current development does not match the 2005
Master Plan. The Planning Commission recognized the developer’s efforts
over the years to be able to adjust to the changing housing market and keep
the SBF PUD moving forward.
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Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Maguire to recommend to City
Council approval of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 15th Addition preliminary plat and
PUD development stage plans of 93 single family lots, and vacation of permanent
drainage and utility easements, subject to the following stipulations:
1. SBF 15th Addition shall be developed consistent with the approved SBF
Master Plan, the PUD booklet dated June 20, 2005 and the PUD
Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat.
2. The lots within Blocks 1, 2, 3 and 4, SBF 15th Addition preliminary plat are
subject to the requirements established for traditional lots; all other lots within
SBF 15th Addition shall be subject to the requirements established for cottage
lots:
Min.
Lot
Width
Setbacks
Front Side Rear
Corner
House Garage
Door
Garage Interior House Garage
Door
Garage House Garage
Cottage 60 ft. 20ft. 25ft. 15ft. 7ft. 15ft. 25ft. 15ft. 20ft. 10ft.
Traditional 75 ft. 20ft. 25ft. 15ft. 7ft. 15ft. 25ft. 15ft. 20ft. 10ft.
3. All street section plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
4. One side of Draft Horse Boulevard, 165th Street and Duluth Trail shall be
designated as “No Parking”.
5. An agreement on the design and construction timing for Diamond Path
(CSAH 33) shall occur between the Developer City and Dakota County when
a preliminary plat is submitted for Outlot G.
6. All grading, drainage and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
7. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
8. All drainage and utility easements shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Engineer.
9. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied at the time of final plat
approval as a cash fee in lieu of land based on the formula established by the
SBF Master PUD Development Agreement subject to the recommendations
of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee.
10. Outlots A, B, D, E and F as identified on the preliminary plat shall be owned
and maintained by the homeowners association and designated as publicly
accessible/privately maintained open space.
11. Outlot C shall be deeded to the City with the final plat.
12. The final plat shall be revised consistent with the conditions applicable to the
preliminary plat, subject to review and approval of City staff.
13. The developer shall execute a development agreement with the City prior to
City Council approval of the final plat, subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
Ayes: Kelvie, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck, Maguire, Swenson
Nays: 0
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary