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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03A CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2017 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, Karl Drotning, Paul Reuvers, Jason Kelvie, Pat Kaluza, Elizabeth Bakewicz Members Absent: Scott Einck, Ex-officio member Nic Stevens Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Christina Orlowsky, Civil Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The March 2, 2017 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. The March 2, 2017 Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Dempsey stated the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting: • March 15, 2017 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft motion for the Launch Park First Addition preliminary plat • Revised Findings of Fact for Launch Park First Addition Mr. Dempsey reminded the Planning Commission members of the work session immediately following tonight’s meeting. 5. Launch Park First Addition Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Launch Properties for the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of the City limit boundary: A. Preliminary plat of two industrial lots to be known as Launch Park First Addition and B. Conditional use permit to allow an exception to the exterior building materials requirements in the I-2, General Industrial District. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 16, 2017 Page 2 Dan Regan from Launch Properties presented an overview of the project. Mr. Regan stated that he has been working in the City of Lakeville area for a long time and he feels this is a very exciting project that will bring many jobs to Lakeville. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that Launch Properties representatives have submitted preliminary plat and conditional use permit (CUP) applications and plans for Launch Park First Addition. The proposed Lot 1, Block 1 will have a warehouse/office building, a portion of which Menasha Packaging will occupy. The CUP is required to allow a pre-cast concrete panel with a painted or stained exterior for the proposed building to be constructed. The site is currently undeveloped in agricultural production of row crops. The parent parcel of the proposed preliminary plat is slightly less than 99 acres and the property owner will submit a request to administratively subdivide the property to reflect the proposed preliminary plat. Mr. Dempsey stated that the two lots proposed with the preliminary plat exceed the minimum lot area and lot width requirements for the I-2, General Industrial District. The building setback requirements of the I-2 District are being met with the proposed site plans for Lot 1. He indicated that the preliminary plat of Launch Park First Addition includes the partial construction of 222nd Street east of Cedar Avenue to the east boundary of Lot 1. The specifics of the construction phases for 222nd Street are described in detail in the March 10, 2017 planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that a wetland delineation must be completed on the property prior to issuance of a grading permit or City Council consideration of the final plat. There are no public trails or sidewalks that are being constructed with this plat. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the parking requirements and stated that the site plan provides for 303 parking spaces. Access to the site and circulation meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the CUP request and explained that the applicant has indicated to staff that a painted or stained exterior finish on a precast concrete wall is now a common finish on many industrial buildings such as the one they are proposing. Mr. Dempsey stated that the City Attorney recommended the amended Findings of Fact that were distributed at tonight’s meeting in that they confirm that the proposed exterior building material is a desired and quality material that will meet the intent of the Zoning Ordinance requirements and the use of said material is not based on economic considerations. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and CUP subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the March 10, 2017 planning report. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 16, 2017 Page 3 Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Lillehei 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: • Commissioner Drotning indicated that based on the City’s parking requirements and the use of the building, this site is over parked. He wanted to be sure that the developer knew that a parking deferment is available to them. Mr. Regan commented that he feels they need to have flexibility for anyone that may want to use this building. One important amenity is the number of on-site parking stalls. • Chair Swenson felt that the proposed building exterior of painted or stained pre-cast concrete wall panels is a quality product and should work well for this building. • Chair Swenson stated the proposed infiltration basins are very appropriate to discourage bird nesting so close to the airport. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council approval of the Launch Properties preliminary plat of two industrial lots and conditional use permit to allow an exception to the exterior building material requirements in the I-2, General Industrial District, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of the city limit boundary, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the March 10, 2017 engineering report. 2. The site and building exterior shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. A financial security shall be submitted to guarantee installation and completion of the approved landscaping for Lot 1, Block 1 and for the storm water and infiltration basins and drainage ways at the time of final plat approval. All landscaped areas within and adjacent to the building and parking lot shall be irrigated. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in road right-of-way. 4. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-2 District. A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signs. 5. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces. 6. Site lighting shall not exceed one foot candle at the property line adjacent to public right-of-way. All exterior light fixtures shall be down-cast design so as not to glare onto public right-of-way. 7. The building permit plans and site plans must include outdoor trash enclosure details that comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements if trash is to be stored Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 16, 2017 Page 4 outside. The trash enclosures shall match the exterior materials of the principal building and shall include maintenance free gates. 8. A temporary turn-around easement shall be located over the temporary cul-de- sac on 222nd Street. 9. The landscape plan shall be revised to add evergreen trees along the south boundary of the plat to screen the loading dock doors from Cedar Avenue. 10. If required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approval of Permit No. 7460 shall be obtained from the FAA prior to commencing construction with the use of a crane or other construction equipment taller than 35 feet in height. 11. A “No Truck Exit” sign shall be installed at the southwest corner of the building to prevent trucks from driving northbound along the west side of the building. Ayes: Kelvie, Bakewicz, Lillehei, Swenson, Reuvers Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The Planning Commission reconvened in the Marion Conference Room for a work session immediately following the Planning Commission meeting. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary