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Home My WebLink About10-06 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 th Heritage Commons 5 Addition preliminary plat th 2. Amended stipulation No. 6 for Heritage Commons 5 Addition st 5. Crossroads 1 Addition Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of APPRO st Development for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for Crossroads 1 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 st an amendment to the Crossroads 1 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 st Ms. Jenson reviewed the Crossroads 1 Addition PUD and the Crossroads Church CUP in reference to the sign requirements per the Zoning Ordinance for the RM-1, st Medium Density Residential District, which applies to Lot 1, Block 2, Crossroads 1 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. st Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Crossroads 1 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 st Council approval of the Crossroads 1 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 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 6, 2016 Page 3 th 6. Heritage Commons 5 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 th outlot to be known as Heritage Commons 5 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 nd development east of Dodd Boulevard and north of 202 Street. th The preliminary and final plat of Heritage Commons 5 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 nd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and 202 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. th Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Heritage Commons 5 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: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 6, 2016 Page 4  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 th Council approval of the Heritage Commons 5 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 th 2 to be incorporated into the Heritage Commons 5 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. nd 5. The trail easement adjacent to 202 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