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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
March 2, 2017
Chair Swenson called the work session to order at 6:50 p.m.
Members Present:
Chair Jason Swenson, Vice Chair Brooks Lillehei, Karl Drotning, Pat
Kaluza, Elizabeth Bakewicz
Members Absent:
Scott Einck, Jason Kelvie, Paul Reuvers
Staff Present:
Planning Director Daryl Morey and Daniel Licht, TPC
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Others Present:
Mike Stahnke, 6407 Lower 161 Street; Amy Willingham, Michael Launsbach
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and the 6 grade Lego League team, and Gary Reuter from the U of MN Bee Lab.
2017 Zoning Ordinance Update Phase 2 Discussion
Daniel Licht presented possible amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, as listed in his February
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24, 2017 memorandum. Some of the amendments listed in the February 24 memo are a
follow-up to the discussion that occurred at the January 5, 2017 Planning Commission work
session.
Planning Commission discussion points:
Accessory Buildings
The Planning Commission concurred that the proposed amendment, as revised in the February
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24 TPC memo, addressed the concerns raised at their January 5 work session.
Animals
The Lego League Team presented the trophy that they earned at the Lego League State
competition for their bee research and presentation.
A question was raised as to whether the proposed ordinance amendment would allow bee
keeping on City properties, including parks, or on school properties. As proposed, the
ordinance would not allow bee keeping on these properties, but that could change with a future
Zoning Ordinance amendment. The Planning Commission concurred that the City needs to be
mindful of the fact that some people are allergic to bee stings and having bee hives on public or
school property could create unintended consequences.
In response to a question about location of the bee hives, Mr. Licht stated the proposed
amendment would not prohibit them from being located on a deck or roof of the house.
Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance requirements was discussed. Mr. Morey stated the City
will be hiring a full-time Code Enforcement Technician within the next few weeks to assist in the
enforcement of this use if the Zoning Ordinance amendment is approved by the City Council.
Planning Commission Work Session Minutes – March 2, 2017 Page 2
The Planning Commission concurred that the proposed amendment is a very good first step and
they would be willing to re-visit the ordinance requirements with future Zoning Ordinance
updates. The Planning Commission complemented the Lego League Team on their State
competition finish and thanked them for bringing this issue to their attention and for being
actively involved in the ordinance-making process.
The Planning Commission concurred with the rest of the proposed amendments to the animal
section of the Zoning Ordinance to include a specific listing of prohibited animals and allow for
keeping of raptors within the A-P and RA Districts as an interim use.
Industrial Exterior Building Materials
The Planning Commission concurred with the proposed amendment to expand the allowed
finishes of concrete panels, commenting that many stained concrete panels look and hold up
better than integral colored panels.
Fast Food Restaurant Off-Street Parking
The Planning Commission concurred with the proposed amendment to the parking
requirements for fast food restaurants and coffee/doughnut shops.
The work session was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Daryl Morey, Planning Director