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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
October 6, 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, Pat
Kaluza, Paul Reuvers, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: Jason Kelvie, Karl Drotning
Others Present: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner;
Matt Decur, Project Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The September 8, 2016 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Dempsey stated the following items were distributed at tonight’s meeting:
1. October 5, 2016 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources draft motion regarding
Heritage Commons 5th Addition preliminary plat
2. Amended stipulation No. 6 for Heritage Commons 5th Addition
5. Crossroads 1st Addition
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of APPRO
Development for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for Crossroads 1st
Addition to allow the construction of a second freestanding sign on a parcel for
Christian Heritage Academy, located at 17671 Glacier Way.
Jack Matasosky from APPRO Development presented a short overview of the
request. Mr. Matasosky introduced Darby O’Leary from Christian Heritage Academy.
Mr. O’Leary stated that he appreciates all the hard work by staff, the Planning
Commission, and the City Council.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated
that APPRO Development, on behalf of Christian Heritage Academy, has requested
an amendment to the Crossroads 1st Addition PUD to allow an additional
freestanding sign on the Crossroads Church site that will identify the future Christian
Heritage Academy School.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 6, 2016 Page 2
Ms. Jenson reviewed the Crossroads 1st Addition PUD and the Crossroads Church
CUP in reference to the sign requirements per the Zoning Ordinance for the RM-1,
Medium Density Residential District, which applies to Lot 1, Block 2, Crossroads 1st
Addition.
Ms. Jenson indicated that officials from Christian Heritage Academy have requested
that the PUD be amended to permit the school to have a separate freestanding sign
on the subject property. This would help show that the church and the school are
two separate uses and distinct from one another.
The Sign Ordinance permits two wall signs for a corner lot. The school is currently
proposing one wall sign along the north elevation of the building. Staff is
recommending that only one wall sign be allowed for Christian Heritage Academy if
this PUD amendment for the freestanding sign is approved. If the PUD amendment
is approved, the school has indicated that they would move the proposed wall sign
to a location near the front entrance.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Crossroads 1st Addition
PUD amendment, subject to the 2 stipulations listed in the September 28, 2016
planning report.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Reuvers to close the public hearing
at 6:05 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Swenson commented that if Christian Heritage Academy was platted on a
separate lot, the Zoning Ordinance would allow a freestanding sign and the PUD
amendment request would not be before the Planning Commission tonight.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council approval of the Crossroads 1st Addition PUD amendment to allow the
construction of a second freestanding sign on a parcel for Christian Heritage
Academy, located at 17671 Glacier Way, subject to the following stipulations:
1. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs.
2. Only one wall sign shall be permitted for Christian Heritage Academy.
Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza
Nays: 0
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6. Heritage Commons 5th Addition
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of EREP
Heritage Commons I, LLC for the preliminary plat of six commercial lots and one
outlot to be known as Heritage Commons 5th Addition, located north of Kenwood
Trail (CSAH 50), east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and south of Heritage Drive.
Brian McCool, attorney from Fredrikson & Byron, P.A., and Dan Parks from
Westwood Professional Services were in attendance at tonight’s meeting
representing the developer. Mr. McCool presented a short overview of the request.
He explained that the preliminary and final plat plans are only proposing construction
of an extension of a private commercial driveway within Outlot A. Mr. McCool
stated that they agree with the 8 stipulations, with the amendment to Stipulation 6
that was distributed at tonight’s meeting.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey
stated that the Heritage Commons Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved
in 1999 and included a master site plan for 34 acres of planned commercial
development east of Dodd Boulevard and north of 202nd Street.
The preliminary and final plat of Heritage Commons 5th Addition includes an
administrative subdivision of a metes and bounds (unplatted) parcel of which 2.8
acres of the parcel will be included in the preliminary and final plat. The remainder
of the metes and bounds parcel near the southwest corner of the site will remain
until specific commercial developments are proposed and until the planned Dodd
Boulevard (CSAH 9) and 202nd Street (CSAH 50) intersection design is completed in
2018.
Mr. Dempsey reviewed the preliminary plat, including the lots and outlots, street
access, pedestrian paths, and proposed signs.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Heritage Commons 5th
Addition preliminary plat, subject to the 8 stipulations listed in the September 30,
2016 planning report, as amended.
Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing at
6:15 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
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• There was a short discussion regarding the existing access points to the plat
and that the Dakota County Plat Commission has indicated that the existing
shared access with Lake Marion Collision on CSAH 9 is likely to be restricted
or removed in conjunction with the CSAH 9/CSAH 50 intersection
improvement project. Mr. McCool indicated that they are providing for Plan B
(alternative access) now.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City
Council approval of the Heritage Commons 5th Addition preliminary plat of six
commercial lots and one outlot, located north of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50), east of
Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and south of Heritage Drive, subject to the following
stipulations:
1. The property shall be developed in accordance with the recommendations
outlined in the engineering report dated September 22, 2016.
2. The site shall be developed according to the preliminary and final plat plans
approved by the City Council.
3. The metes and bounds parcel shall be administratively subdivided to allow Parcel
2 to be incorporated into the Heritage Commons 5th Addition preliminary and final
plat.
4. The remaining metes and bounds parcel, described as “Parcel 1” on the survey,
shall be preliminary and final platted prior to the issuance of a building permit for
that site.
5. The trail easement adjacent to 202nd Street (CSAH 50) shall be vacated in
conjunction with future preliminary plats of the affected outlots or metes and
bounds parcel.
6. Upon preliminary and final plat of the metes and bounds described parcel
adjacent to Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), which parcel is identified as “Parcel 2” on
the survey accompanying this application, the existing driveway onto Dodd
Boulevard and access to Dodd Boulevard from such parcel shall be restricted or
removed in accordance with Dakota County’s requirements at such time.
7. Any signage not allowed under the requirements of the Heritage Commons PUD
shall require City Council approval of an amendment to the Heritage Commons
PUD.
8. A shared driveway and access easement shall be submitted for the private road
in Outlot A.
Ayes: Lillehei, Swenson, Reuvers, Kaluza, Einck
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary