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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 8, 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, Vice Chair Brooks Lillehei, Scott Einck, Karl Drotning, Pat Kaluza, Elizabeth Bakewicz, Jason Kelvie, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens Members Absent: Paul Reuvers Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The August 18, 2016 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated the following item was distributed at tonight’s meeting: 1. A complete copy of the Agenda Item 8 planning report due to the even numbered pages not being included in the original packet material. Mr. Morey stated that if none of the agenda items are tabled at tonight’s meeting, the September 22nd Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled. 5. Performance Office Papers Chair Swenson opened the meeting with the request from Performance Office Papers for a three-year extension of Variance No. 2008-03, located at 21465 Hamburg Avenue. Russ Defaw from Performance Office Papers presented a short overview of the request. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that Performance Office Papers is requesting a fifth extension of the setback variance the City Council approved on August 4, 2008. The variance allows the construction of a 90,000 square foot building addition to the west side of the building to match the existing non-conforming setback along the north property line adjacent to 215th Street (CSAH 70). Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2016 Page 2 Mr. Dempsey explained the initial variance request along with the numerous extensions that have been granted by the City. He indicated that the applicant wishes to preserve their right to utilize the variance so they may proceed with the construction of the building addition in the future. Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Drotning indicated that he supported the original variance request in 2008 as well as the subsequent extension requests. He pointed out a typo in the planning report regarding the date of the e-mail requesting the most recent variance extension. Commissioner Drotning asked Mr. Defaw if he will be back in 2019 for another extension. Mr. Defaw stated there were no guarantees. He indicated that the addition is shovel ready, as building plans have been prepared for the addition, they just don’t know when the addition will be constructed. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council approval of a three-year extension of the Performance Office Papers Variance No. 2008-03, located at 21465 Hamburg Avenue. Ayes: Kelvie, Einck, Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Lakeville Pet Medicine P.C. Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Lakeville Pet Medicine P.C. for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a veterinary clinic in the Crossroads Planned Unit Development, located at 17510 Dodd Boulevard. Shannon Kennelly presented a short overview of her request. Ms. Kennelly stated that she has been a practicing veterinarian for the past eleven years in Lakeville. Ms. Kennelly will be operating this vet clinic. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the applicant has submitted a CUP for a veterinary clinic to be located in a 3,300 square foot tenant space in an existing multi-tenant commercial building in the Crossroads development. The Zoning Ordinance allows veterinary clinics by conditional use permit subject to certain criteria, which Mr. Dempsey reviewed and which are addressed in detail in the August 31, 2016 planning report. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Lakeville Pet Medicine P.C. CUP and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated September 8, 2016, subject to the 3 stipulations listed in the August 31, 2016 planning report. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2016 Page 3 There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kelvie to close the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Confirmed that there will be no outdoor exercise area. • Have never heard of any Zoning Ordinance compliance issues with the existing veterinary clinics in the City. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council approval of the Lakeville Pet Medicine Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a veterinary clinic in the Crossroads Planned Unit Development, located at 17510 Dodd Boulevard, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated September 9, 2016, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The floor plan and remodeling shall be consistent with the plan and narrative described in the application and approved by the City Council to ensure compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 2. A building permit shall be issued prior to commencing work on the building interior. 3. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to installation of any signage. Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Kaluza, Drotning, Kelvie Nays: 0 7. Kenwood Hills Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the request of Homestead Partners, LLC for an amendment to the Kenwood Hills development stage PUD to allow a 20 foot building setback from public street rights-of-way, located west of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) at Jurel Way. Tom Bakritges, Director of Land Development with Homestead Partners presented a short overview of their request. Mr. Bakritges indicated that the amendment will allow the proposed decks to be on the unit lot rather than on the common area HOA lot. He stated he agrees with the stipulations listed in the planning report. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that Homestead Partners is proposing an amendment to the PUD Development Stage Plan and the final plat of Kenwood Hills 2nd Addition in order to modify the site plans due to additional issues the developer has encountered with the configuration of the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2016 Page 4 site whereby the proposed dwelling units cannot be adequately accommodated within the final platted unit lots. Mr. Licht stated that in revising the PUD Development Stage Plan, the developer is proposing to increase the area of the individual unit lots within which the detached townhouse dwellings are to be constructed and modify the required setback from Jurel Way, given that City staff has agreed the trail on the west side of Jurel Way is no longer needed. He stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Kenwood Hills development stage PUD amendment, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the August 30, 2016 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 Kelvie to close the public hearing at 6:29 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Asked about the existing trail segment on Jurel Way located northeast of the Kenwood Hills plat. Mr. Morey stated staff is recommending the segment of the trail located west of Jurel Court be removed by the Kenwood Hills developer. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Kaluza to recommend to City Council approval of the Kenwood Hills Development Stage PUD amendment to allow a 20 foot building setback from public street rights-of-way, located west of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) at Jurel Way, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The following principal building setbacks shall apply to the Kenwood Hills PUD, except as indicated on the PUD Development Stage Plan: Setback Base Lot 30 ft., except Lots 1 and 11, Block 3 as shown on site plan Street 25 ft., except Lots 16-22, Block 22 at 20 ft. Private Drive 25 ft. Between Buildings 10 ft. Guest Parking 15 ft. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2016 Page 5 2. The Kenwood Hills HOA shall maintain the sidewalk on the east side of Jurel Way within the final plat and adjacent to Outlot A, Southfork 3rd Addition. 3. The developer shall pay the City the estimated 3/8ths cost of the trail west of Jurel Court with the initial final plat and credited to the developer within the development agreement. 4. The developer shall submit revised Kenwood Hills HOA documents addressing the change in the legal description of the development as Kenwood Hills 2nd Addition, subject to review by the City Attorney and approval of the City Council. 5. Installation of subdivision signs as allowed by Section 11-23-15.X of the Zoning Ordinance shall require issuance of a sign permit. 6. The revised grading plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 7. The revised utility plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Ayes: Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Kaluza, Drotning, Kelvie, Einck Nays: 0 8. City of Lakeville Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to Title 11 (the Zoning Ordinance), Section 19-7 of the City Code concerning off-street parking provisions for multiple family uses. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that after hearing from several developers interested in possible multiple family developments, the City Council requested that City staff provide preliminary information regarding actions that could be taken within the City’s land use controls to facilitate greater opportunity for multiple family development. The Planning Commission concurred with staff’s recommendations at their July 21, 2016 work session to address opportunities for multiple family development primarily through a PUD District process on a case-by-case basis. The Planning Commission directed staff to initiate an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance for off-street parking requirements for multiple family uses. Mr. Licht reviewed the proposed amendment, which includes adding multiple family uses to the allowed parking deferment, and the parking dimensions for off-street parking within structures. Mr. Licht stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendment, as presented. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Bakewicz to close the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2016 Page 6 Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Chair Swenson explained that the proposed amendment was discussed at a recent Planning Commission work session, which is why there are no comments from the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of an amendment to Title 11 (the Zoning Ordinance), Section 19-7 of the City Code concerning off-street parking provisions for multiple family uses, as presented. Ayes: Swenson, Bakewicz, Kaluza, Drotning, Kelvie, Einck, Lillehei Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary