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Jenson, Kris
From:george.maverick@usbank.com
Sent:Thursday, January 14, 2016 3:18 PM
To:Jenson, Kris
Subject:Fw: Rosehenge Hall Screening Plan
Dear Kris,
Following the planning commission meeting, please find below the proposed screening plan.
I propose we build a maintenance free, vinyl fence (information attached) on the whole South border of the property, within a foot
North of the Southern property line, or as prescribed by the City Code. On the SW corner, the fence would go as far West as the
corner of the neighbor’s house to the South. In addition, I propose we extend this fence along the East property line, from the SE
corner of the property, North, until the SE corner of the building. I believe this will also accomplish screening for the refuse and
recycling bins.
This will be a 6 foot fence, as shown. I propose this fence will be built by May 30, 2016. I believe this fence will provide sufficient
refuse screening and I proposed we reassess the need for additional screening once this fence is completed. Should the City find
that the fence does not fulfil the screening requirements, we would complete the additional screening within 45 days of being
notified to do so.
The green line in the diagram below shows the proposed fence. I further propose that we field verify actual location of fencing in
April 2016, or as soon as the snow melts, in order to address the neighbors' concerns regarding fence placement.
Please let me know if this is sufficient.
An additional note: the neighbors expressed to me personally a concern about alcohol consumption into the night. I informed them
that we already close the bar 30 minutes prior to closing, and that we provide soft drinks and coffee free to all guests all evening, in
order to encourage responsible behavior. For a short while I was under the impression that keeping the bar closing time at 10:30
pm on days when the closing would be 12 would alleviate their concerns. Apparently there was a change of heart about that
arrangement. We will continue to actively manage, monitor bar activity, and will continue closing the bar well before closing time,
in order to encourage responsible behavior.
Sincerely
George Maverick
612‐280‐2121
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George Maverick
612‐280‐2121
From: Jenson, Kris [mailto:kjenson@lakevillemn.gov]
Sent: Friday, January 8, 2016 12:35 PM
To: georgemaverick@msn.com
Subject: Rosehenge Hall Screening Plan
George,
I wanted to touch base with you about what you need to submit to the Planning Department regarding the Rosehenge
Hall site. As we discussed last night, I will need you to submit a plan to my office proposing screening for the south and
east sides of the parking area as well as around the dumpster enclosure. If you feel it would be beneficial to meet on
site, I am available to do so next week.
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Jenson, Kris
From:rringerr@aol.com
Sent:Wednesday, January 13, 2016 2:08 PM
To:georgemaverick@msn.com; Jenson, Kris
Cc:drringer@gmail.com; nancy.zanatta@me.com
Subject:Re: Rosehenge Hall Screening Plan
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Dear Mr. Maverick and Kris Jenson,
We request that you move this agenda item to the council meeting at the end of the month. We
desire more time to communicate with Mr. Maverick.
While we do appreciate Mr. Maverick's offer to close the bar at 10:30 PM, however, you need to
understand our position. We wrote to the City of Lakeville and attended the meeting to express that our position was
that the current practice of closing Rosehenge Hall at 11:00 PM, should not be expanded. We pointed out that there is
currently no buffer or space to add a proper buffer as outlined in city code so that you would understand the importance of
maintaining the current closing time.
At the planning commission meeting a fence was proposed. Right now it is winter and it is difficult to see
exactly how the proposed fence would fit in the suggested location. I can tell you that the ground slopes steeply away
from the parking lot curb. If the proposed fence is moved away from the parking lot curb in will be shielding what little
green space we have between our property and the parking lot. We do not consider this to be desirable. If it is decided to
put up a fence we desire that the fence be as far off our property as possible to allow for as much green space buffer as
possible. Please follow the city code that calls for five feet and ten feet for fences to be set back.
The fence that Mr. Maverick has proposed does not meet our expectations or the city code of air space. In fact, the whole
idea of the fence was an out of the blue experience for us. We are not certain we will agree to a fence being built.
Regards,
Richard Ringeisen
David Ringeisen
Douglas Ringeisen
Nancy Zanatta
-----Original Message-----
From: George Maverick <georgemaverick@msn.com>
To: 'Jenson, Kris' <kjenson@lakevillemn.gov>
Cc: rringerr <rringerr@aol.com>; drringer <drringer@gmail.com>
Sent: Tue, Jan 12, 2016 2:54 pm
Subject: FW: Rosehenge Hall Screening Plan
Dear Kris, and also Doug and Rick Ringeisen,
After the Planning Commission meeting of January 7, 2016, I had a brief conversation with Doug and Rick Ringeisen, and
also Mr. Ford.
What I took from the conversation with them was that they key concern for extending the hours of operation from 11 to
midnight is that alcohol consumption would be extended as well.
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Jenson, Kris
From:Nancy Zanatta <nancy.zanatta@me.com>
Sent:Wednesday, January 06, 2016 1:48 PM
To:Jenson, Kris
Subject:January 7 CUP-Private community center
Hi Kris,
Below is a copy of an email I just sent to City Officials and Staff. Your email bounced back to me because I did
not have your email address correct. I apologize for the mistake.
Thank you,
Nancy Ringeisen-Zanatta
City of Lakeville Officials and Staff,
I’m Nancy Susan Ringeisen-Zanatta. I am part owner with my 3 brothers of 2 properties in Lakeville.
1. 20764 Holt Avenue
2. 20760 Holt Avenue
3. 20758 Holt Avenue
20760 and 20758 is a duplex. 20764 is a single family home.
This email is concerning the filing by George Maverick for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to extend the hours of
operation to midnight for the private community center Rosehenge Hall located at 20732 Holt Avenue, Lakeville. My
properties are directly south of the center.
I request you do not approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit George Maverick is requesitng.
George Maverick is requesting to extend the hours of operation to midnight on:
1. Friday nights
2. Saturday nights
3. Sunday before Memorial Day
4. July 3
5. Thanksgiving Day
6. December 24
7. December 31
8. Sunday before Labor Day
This accumulations to approximately 108 additional days of late nights for homeowners located in close proximity to the
private community center.
My properties are homes for individuals and they range from 10 feet to 70 feet from the parking lot for the community
center. There are also homes directly behind the private community center. The added hours will have a negative effect
on the quality of life, and property values of all the homeowners.
There is no buffer zone between the private center and the home-owners properties. When originally built the property it
was designed as senior housing. Now as an event center, the use is quite different, and close adjacency to private
residences without a proper buffer.
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The original condition of approval for the community center required operation hours of 7:00am to 10:00pm on Sunday
through Thursday and 7:00am to 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday. These hours were already generous and are what
was approved. Mr. Maverick agreed to the hours. They should not be extended. Ending time of 11:00pm for a wedding is
acceptable and appropriate for the area. It has worked for the center for 3 years. Plus it always takes longer than the
closing time to clear a building and the parking lot. So the effective hours are really already currently later than 11pm.
Approval to midnight will extend the actually use of the building much later.
While we have not filed complains with the city regarding the added traffic, noise, garbage, headlights, loss of privacy, etc.
We already suffer constant disruptions, and nusence due to the change of use from senior housing to an event center.
Extending the hours will only increase an already disruptive addition to the neighborhood. The insufficient parking for the
facility is a constant problem.
Please do not approve the proposed Conditional Use Permit. Our sense of neighborhood is already disrupted we don’t
need it extended
Thank you,
Nancy RIngeisen-Zanatta
Rick Ringeisen
Doug Ringeisen
David Ringeisen
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 7, 2016
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, Brooks Lillehei, Karl Drotning, Alternates
Jason Kelvie and Tom Thorstenson, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: Vice Chair Linda Maguire, Paul Reuvers, Pat Kaluza, Scott Einck
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director, Kris Jenson, Associate Planner;
Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The December 3, 2015 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that the following were distributed to the Planning Commission
regarding Agenda Item 5, Rosehenge Hall CUP Amendment:
November 8, 2012 Planning Commission minutes for the original CUP public
hearing.
E-mail from a resident voicing their concerns about the request for extended
hours.
Mr. Morey indicated that the annual Zoning Ordinance update work session
discussion will be held immediately following the January 21st regular Planning
Commission meeting.
5. George Maverick, Rose Mountain LLC
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of George
Maverick for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 12-14 that would extend
the hours of operation for a private community center in an RM-1, Medium Density
Residential Zoning District.
George Maverick presented a brief overview of his request. He reviewed the
measures he has put in place to minimize potential impacts to the surrounding
residential properties, including a new sound system, using an in-house DJ for all
events, posting a staff member at the door to keep guest from exiting the building
with alcoholic drinks, and keeping doors closed at all times. The building was also
remodeled to remove a large window on the east side of the building and replaced it
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, January 7, 2016 Page 2
with a wall. He indicated that his business is not a very intensive use and that there
are about 30 events a year.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated
that the proposed CUP amendment would allow the Rosehenge Hall, a private
community center located at 20732 Holt Avenue, to stay open to midnight on Friday
and Saturday evenings, as well as on six other days throughout the year, which are
listed in the December 30, 2015 planning report. The six days requested were
chosen because the following day is a major holiday and is typically a day off of work
for most people. The original CUP stated the facility was permitted to operate from
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on
Friday and Saturday.
Ms. Jenson stated that staff asked for input from the Lakeville Police Department as
to whether there were calls for service f rom Rosehenge Hall since the CUP was
approved in 2012. Since January 1, 2013 there has been one public assist call and
no calls regarding noise complaints, crimes, or suspicion calls.
Ms. Jenson indicated that she received two phone calls regarding Mr. Maverick’s
CUP amendment request. Neither expressed specific concerns about the extended
hours. She received an e-mail from an adjacent property owner (which was
distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting) who was not in favor of
the extended hours.
Ms. Jenson stated that Planning Department staff supports the extended hours for
Friday and Saturday nights and for the six additional days and recommends
approval of the CUP amendment, subject to the one stipulation listed in the
December 30, 2015 planning report and the findings of fact included with the
Planning report.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Richard Ringeisen, 20085 Italy Avenue (speaking on behalf of his brothers Doug
and David Ringeisen and his sister Nancy Ringeisen-Zanatta)
Mr. Ringeisen and his family own 20758 and 20760 (Duplex) and 20764 Holt
Avenue. Their concerns were:
The distance (less than 10 feet) between the subject parking lot and their
property
Snow from the parking lot gets plowed directly onto their property
No buffer or screening between the subject property and their property
Trash enclosure has no screening
Not enough parking
Noise, garbage, traffic impacts to their quality of life and property values
Mr. Ringeisen feels that Mr. Maverick does a nice job and understands that there are
businesses and homes next to each other in the downtown area. He feels that the
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11:00 p.m. time works now and does not think that it is necessary to be open until
midnight.
Glenn Nord, 20655 Holt Avenue
Mr. Nord stated he lives less than a block from the property and indicated that he is
representing seven residents in the area that feel this is not a good location for this
type of facility. His concerns were:
The property is not zoned properly
There is not enough parking for this use
There is not enough room for landscaping to help buffer the residential
properties from this facility
He asked the Planning Commission to not recommend approval of the request for
extended hours.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Thorstenson to close the public
hearing at 6:26 p.m.
Ayes: Thorstenson, Lillehei, Swenson, Kelvie, Drotning
Nays: 0
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
Screening along the east and south property lines and how challenging
screening can be for downtown businesses because of the reduced setbacks
allowed by ordinance. Mr. Maverick indicated that he is willing to submit a
screening plan prior to City Council consideration of his CUP amendment
application.
The C-CBD District has a reduced parking requirement and allows
businesses to utilize on-street parking to meet their parking requirement.
The Zoning Ordinance requires trash enclosures to be screened. The
Planning Commission did not feel the need to add this as a stipulation but
rather requested that staff enforce the ordinance.
Discussed the CUP criteria and pointed out that the City Council has the
ability to revoke the CUP if the conditions of approval are not being met.
Listed all of the things that Mr. Maverick has done to minimize noise impacts
to adjacent residential uses, which is likely why there have been no police
calls in the three years the facility has been operating.
Based upon the Planning Commission’s discussion, Mr. Morey recommended the
following additional stipulation:
2. The applicant shall submit a plan for screening along the south and east
sides of the parking area prior to City Council consideration of the CUP
amendment.
Chair Swenson allowed Mr. Ringeisen to come back up to the podium to make a
statement even though the public hearing is closed.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, January 7, 2016 Page 4
Mr. Ringeisen stated that the Planning Commission represents the nine residents
that he and Mr. Nord presented as being opposed to the request for extended hours,
yet the Planning Commission supports the request . He stated that the Planning
Commission is not listening to their request to deny this application. He stated that
screening is not his main concern and reiterated that noise, alcohol and parking
issues are the main concern and that he thinks things will get worse if the hours are
extended to midnight. He stated that the Planning Commission should be making
decisions based on the quality of life of the residents and not on the profits of
businesses.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City
Council approval of the Amendment to CUP 12-14 to extend the hours of operation
for a private community center in an RM-1, Medium Density Residential Zoning
District, subject to the following stipulations, as amended, and adopt the Findings of
Fact dated January 7, 2016:
1. The hours of operation shall be limited to 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through
Thursday and to midnight on Friday and Saturday as well as on the Sunday
before Memorial Day, July 3rd, the Sunday before Labor Day, Thanksgiving,
December 24th, and December 31st. All activities would take place within the
building. No exterior assembly, music or noise would be allowed at any time
due to the proximity to single family residential homes.
2. The applicant shall submit a plan for screening along the south and east sides
of the parking area prior to City Council consideration of the CUP
amendment.
Ayes: Lillehei, Swenson, Drotning, Thorstenson
Nays: Kelvie – Commissioner Kelvie agreed with Mr. Ringeisen that the
current 11:00 closing time works for both parties.
6. Kenwood Hills
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the request of Kenwood Hills,
LLC for an amendment to the Kenwood Hills planned unit development to allow a 10
foot setback between detached townhome buildings.
Dave Schmit presented a brief overview of their request. Mr. Schmit thanked the
Planning Commission and staff for their support for their development. He stated
that Kenwood Hills is modeled after a development they have in Eden Prairie. He
indicated that with the curvature of the roads and the way the homes will sit on the
lots in Kenwood Hills, the distance between the front of most buildings will be greater
than 10 feet.
Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht reviewed
the background of the Kenwood Hills plat and PUD zoning. He stated the first
building permit was issued for a model home in November 2015. Shortly thereafter a
building permit application for a second model home directly adjacent to the first
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George Maverick
12790 Dodd Blvd
Rosemount, MN, 55068
612-280-2121
November 16, 2015
To: Mr. David Olson & Mr. Justin Miller, City of Lakeville
Re: Modification to the Conditional Use Permit for Rosehenge Hall / Former Senior Center Building, 20732 Holt Ave
Summary
Request for the modification of the exiting Conditional Use Permit to increase hours of operation by 1 hour on Fridays, Saturdays,
and 6 national holidays.
Background
Rosehenge Hall is a downtown Lakeville events center, located in the City’s former Senior Center building since December 2012. The
events center is a destination attraction, holding primarily weddings, along with an assortment of other corporate functions and
family events, bringing economic activity to Lakeville.
We have enjoyed being a part of the Lakeville downtown community over the past 3 years, participating in the Pan-O-Prog Parade,
and appreciating the City’s services: policy & fire response, street cleaning, and the Arts Center. We look forward to being a part of
the community many years into the future.
Located in a mixed use zoning area, Rosehenge Hall operates under a Conditional Use Permit. Key stipulations of the CUP are hours
of operation (closing at 11PM on Friday/Saturday and 10PM Sundays), and operate all events exclusively indoors and with all
windows closed in order to preserve the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.
In the 3 years we’ve been a part of downtown Lakeville we have followed all CUP conditions. On a few occasions we asked City staff
whether there had been any complaints based on our activity and presence, and were told that there had been no complaints.
Request Details
The current closing time of 11PM on Fridays and Saturdays causes us to lose a number of customers every month as most adults find
11PM to be far too early an ending time for a wedding. We request to modify the operating hours as follows, essentially closing one
hour later on the weekends:
o Friday and Saturday and the following 6 days: 8 AM – 12 PM
July 3rd,
Sunday before Memorial Day,
Sunday before Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day
December 24th,
December 31st,
o Sunday through Thursday 8 AM – 10 PM
Sincerely
George Maverick