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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
February 4, 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, Vice Chair Linda Maguire,
Paul Reuvers, Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Jason Kelvie, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: Scott Einck
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Matt
Decur, Project Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The January 21, 2016 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
The January 21, 2016 Planning Commission work session minutes were approved
as presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated the following item was distributed at tonight’s meeting:
1. February 3, 2016 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft
motion regarding the Rainbow Child Care Center preliminary and final plat.
5. Rainbow Child Care Center
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Rainbow
Rascals MN – Lakeville, LLC for the following: A. Preliminary and final plat of one
commercial lot to be known as Rainbow Child Care Center; and B. Conditional Use
Permit to allow a daycare facility as a principal use in the O-R District.
Michael Al, Construction Manager with Rainbow Child Care Center presented a brief
overview of their request. Mr. Al indicated that Rainbow Child Care Centers accepts
children that are six months to six years old. He commented that they construct their
buildings to look more like a home than an office building.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated
that Rainbow Rascals MN – Lakeville, LLC has submitted plans for a Rainbow Child
Care Center located east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and north of Itea Avenue.
No street upgrades or additional street construction are proposed with this plat and
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no additional right of way dedication is required. The proposed lot area and width
meet the requirements of the O-R District.
She stated that park dedication was satisfied with the Donnelly Farm Addition. The
Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee reviewed the preliminary and
final plat at their February 3, 2016 meeting. Their motion recommending approval of
the preliminary and final plat was distributed at tonight’s meeting.
A portion of the subject site is within the Shoreland Overlay District (SOD) of South
Creek. The portion of the Rainbow Child Care Center site that is within the SOD has
21.3% impervious surface coverage, which meets Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Ms. Jenson reviewed the site plan/conditional use permit requirements for a daycare
facility as a principal use within the O-R, Office/Residential Transition District listed
in the January 27, 2016 planning report. She indicated that the Rainbow Child Care
Center development meets the requirements.
Ms. Jenson stated staff recommends approval of the Rainbow Child Care Center
preliminary and final plat and CUP for a daycare facility in the O-R District, subject to
the seven stipulations listed in the January 27, 2016 planning report and approval of
the Findings of Fact dated February 4, 2016.
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 6:08 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commission Drotning confirmed with staff that because the parent parcel was
platted as an outlot with the Donnelly Farm Addition, that is why the parent parcel
needs to be platted into a lot and block. Ms. Jenson stated that City ordinance
does not allow a building permit to be issued for an outlot.
• Commissioner Drotning asked Mr. Al how they handle large events that may
generate more parking demand. Mr. Al indicated that they don’t hold large
events. If they host an open house, it is over several hours so that the parking
demand would be spread out.
• Chair Swenson asked Mr. Al to tell the Planning Commission a little more about
the Rainbow Rascals MN – Lakeville, LLC, which Mr. Al proceeded to do. He
stated that this will be the first Rainbow Child Care Center in Minnesota.
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Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council approval of the Rainbow Child Care Center preliminary and final plat of one
commercial lot and Conditional Use Permit to allow a daycare facility as a principal
use in the O-R District, subject to the following stipulations and approval of the
Findings of Fact dated February 4, 2016:
1. The recommendations listed in the January 27, 2016 engineering report.
2. The recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
Committee.
3. The Rainbow Child Care Center site shall be developed in accordance with the
plans approved by the City Council.
4. A $30,000 security is required to guarantee installation of the approved
landscaping.
5. Prior to the City Council meeting, the developer must verify whether the trash
enclosure gate is to be constructed of a maintenance-free material, and if not, the
plans shall be modified accordingly to comply with the ordinance.
6. The developer shall place a No Parking sign at the south end of the truck
turnaround.
7. Signs as shown on the plans are illustrative only. All signs must comply with the
requirements of Chapter 23 of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit must be
issued prior to any signs being placed or erected on site.
Ayes: Kelvie, Maguire, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Drotning, Lillehei
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary