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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
December 8, 2016
Chair Swenson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room at
City Hall.
Members Present: Chair Jason Swenson, Vice Chair Brooks Lillehei, Karl Drotning,
Elizabeth Bakewicz, Pat Kaluza, Jason Kelvie, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens
Members Absent: Scott Einck, Paul Reuvers
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director, Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; and
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The November 3, 2016 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that this will be the last Planning Commission meeting for the year.
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The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 5.
5. Heritage Commons
Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of EREP Heritage
Commons I, LLC for an amendment to the Heritage Commons Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to allow a modification to the comprehensive sign plan.
The attorney for EREP Heritage Commons I, LLC Brian McCool presented a short
overview of their request.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated
that the owner of Heritage Commons, EREP Heritage Commons I, LLC, has submitted
an application for a PUD amendment to the Heritage Commons comprehensive sign
plan to modify the signage plan for the development to increase visibility and public
awareness of businesses within Heritage Commons.
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The Heritage Commons 5 Addition preliminary and final plat of six lots south of
Heritage Drive is expected to be considered by the City Council at their December 19,
2016 meeting.
Mr. Dempsey reviewed the proposed revisions to the comprehensive sign plan, which
are described in detail in the December 1, 2016 planning report. Staff has reviewed the
proposed modifications and has found them to be consistent with other commercial
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PUDs in the city and recommends approval subject to the two stipulations listed in the
December 1, 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
6:10 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
Even though Mr. McCool stated that his client is not proposing changeable copy
signs, the Planning Commission discussed and agreed that due to the close
proximity of the potential individual business freestanding signs along County
Road 50, they recommend a third stipulation be added regarding the rate of
change of any electronic changeable copy signs.
Mr. Morey suggested the following stipulation be added:
3. Electronic changeable copy signs on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lots 1-3, Block 2 of
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the Heritage Commons 5 Addition preliminary plat shall not change more frequently
than once every 30 seconds.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council
approval of the Heritage Commons Planned Unit Development amendment to allow a
modification to the comprehensive sign plan, subject to the following stipulations, as
amended:
1. Sign permits shall be required prior to the installation of any signs allowed under this
PUD amendment.
2. All other provisions of the approved Heritage Commons Planned Unit Development
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect except for the modification to the
comprehensive signage plan.
3. Electronic changeable copy signs on Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 and Lots 1-3, Block 2 of
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the Heritage Commons 5 Addition preliminary plat shall not change more frequently
than once every 30 seconds.
Ayes: Kelvie, Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Kaluza, Drotning
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary