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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 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 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2016 Page 2 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. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 4, 2016 Page 3 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