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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 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,
Scott Einck, Paul Reuvers, Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director, Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Zach
Johnson, City Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The November 19, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that the December 17th Planning Commission will be cancelled due
to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2016.
5. Simply Self Storage
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of O. B.
Management Services, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a self-
storage facility in the O-P, Office Park District.
Jared Farmer from Farmer Development, representing O. B. Management and
Simply Self Storage, presented a brief overview of their project.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated
O.B. Management Services, Inc. is requesting a CUP for a self-storage facility in the
former Train America building at 9913 – 214th Street. The proposed storage
business is Simply Self Storage, which is a national self-storage business with
locations in 18 states.
Ms. Jenson stated that the building has just over 100,000 square feet of floor area.
Nearly 17,000 square feet of that is occupied by three tenant spaces, one on the first
floor and two tenant spaces on the second floor. The area not currently occupied by
the existing tenants will be remodeled to include storage units in a variety of sizes.
Ms. Jenson explained that some parking spaces will be removed to accommodate
the addition to the building and still meet the impervious surface maximum allowed
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by the CUP approved in 2006. She stated the parking on the site will exceed Zoning
Ordinance parking requirements for the existing and proposed uses.
Ms. Jenson explained the building modifications which are described in detail in the
November 24, 2015 planning report. Because the building was originally designed
for sports and athletic uses, there is only a second floor in a portion of the building.
The structure will be modified to add a second floor to accommodate additional
storage units.
Ms. Jenson stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the
CUP, subject to the three stipulations listed in the November 24, 2015 planning
report.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Reuvers, seconded by Drotning to close the public
hearing at 6:06 p.m.
Ayes: Lillehei, Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning
Nays: 0
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission felt this was a good re-use of an existing building.
Motion was made by Maguire, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City
Council approval of the Simply Self Storage Conditional Use Permit to allow a self-
storage facility in the O-P, Office Park District subject to the following stipulations,
and adopt the Findings of Fact dated December 3, 2015:
1. The site plan and building shall be developed in accordance with the plans
approved by the City Council.
2. A building permit is required prior to commencing construction.
3. Signs shown on the colored elevation plans are illustrative and any new signs
proposed for the building or site will require a sign permit to be issued by the
Planning Department.
Ayes: Einck, Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei
Nays: 0
6. City of Lakeville
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the request of the City of
Lakeville for the adoption of the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
City Engineer Zach Johnson presented the 2016-2020 CIP. Mr. Johnson reviewed
the objectives of the CIP and indicated that the CIP includes future transportation,
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utility, parks and recreation, facilities and equipment improvements for the years
2016-2020.
The City Council has reviewed plans for the North Creek Greenway Trail and, due to
the increased project costs and delays in acquiring the needed easements, this
project will be postponed until time of development in the area. The final CIP
document will reflect the deletion of this project.
Mr. Johnson highlighted three of the more noticeable projects for 2016 which include
the Dodd Boulevard reconstruction project scheduled for 2016, the County Road 50
reconstruction project between County Road 60 and Dodd Boulevard starting in
2017, and the 172nd Street realignment project planned for 2016.
Mr. Johnson stated that staff has reviewed the 2016-2020 CIP and finds it to be
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and therefore recommends approval as
presented.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Maguire to close the public hearing
at 6:14 p.m.
Ayes: Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck
Nays: 0
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commissioner Drotning asked for an explanation of the 172nd Street
realignment project. Mr. Johnson explained that the intersection of 172nd
Street and County Road 5 would be eliminated and realigned with Kenyon
Avenue just south of HOM Furniture. Utilities will be extended to the
northwest quadrant of the new intersection.
• Commissioner Drotning commented on the pressure that the Met Council is
putting on cities to provide affordable housing. Mr. Johnson commented that
the 172nd Street realignment project is unique in that the City will be
partnering with the County, property owners, and perspective developers.
• Chair Swenson commented that having been on the Planning Commission for
two years now, it is nice to see the transportation improvement projects
scheduled for completion in the next five years.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council adoption of the 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan as presented, which is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Ayes: Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei, Einck, Maguire
Nays: 0
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary