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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03A CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 19, 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, Brooks Lillehei, Scott Einck (arrived at 6:04), Karl Drotning, Jason Kelvie, Elizabeth Bakewicz, Jeff Witte Members Absent: Vice Chair Pat Kaluza, Paul Reuvers, Ex-officio Member Mike Lamm Others Present: David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Brent Jones, Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Technician; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The October 5, 2017 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Dempsey reminded the Planning Commission members about the work session immediately following tonight’s meeting. 5. Andy Wiegand Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the request of Andy Wiegand for a variance to allow fence height in excess of six feet on a single family lot located at 18624 Irvine Trail. Andy Wiegand presented a brief overview of his request. Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Technician Brent Jones presented the planning report. Mr. Jones stated that Mr. Wiegand is requesting a variance for a privacy fence in excess of six feet in the rear yard of his single family home, located in the southwest corner of 185th Street and Ipava Avenue. Mr. Jones indicated that in August of 2017, Mr. Wiegand submitted a Zoning Permit application for an 8 foot high fence located 10 feet from the rear property lines, which did not meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Wiegand met with the Planning Commission at their work session on September 21, 2017 and explained that because the proposed location of the fence is lower in elevation than 185th Street by approximately 3 feet, Mr. Wiegand feels that a taller fence would help cut down on Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2017 Page 2 road noise and allow additional privacy/protection from 185th Street and Ipava Avenue. Mr. Wiegand received support for a variance from the Planning Commission. Mr. Jones stated that staff recommends approval of the Wiegand variance subject to the three stipulations listed in the October 13, 2017 planning report and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2017. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • The Planning Commission commented that they did discuss this at a work session and agreed that it was a reasonable request due to the different elevation of the ground where the fence is being proposed. Commissioner Lillehei confirmed that the intent of the applicant is to connect his fence to the neighbor’s fence. • Commissioner Drotning thanked the applicant for embracing the ordinance and discussing his specific situation with staff. He felt that this request could result in a change to the Zoning Ordinance whereby a variance would not be required in a similar situation. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Bakewicz to recommend to City Council approval of the Wiegand variance to allow fence height in excess of six feet on a single family lot located at 18624 Irvine Trail, as presented in Exhibit C of the planning report, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2017, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The privacy fence must be set back at least 10 feet from the rear property lines that abut street right-of-way. The 6.5 feet of fence on the west side may connect to the fence located at 18620 Irvine Trail as shown on the site plan. 2. The privacy fence may not exceed 8 feet in height along 185th Street, 6 feet in height along Ipava Avenue, and 7 feet in height along the intersection of 185th Street and Ipava Avenue that connects the two, as shown on the site plan. 3. If there are any large gaps in landscaping along the 185th Street side of the screening fence, additional trees will be required in compliance with Section 11- 21-9 of the zoning Ordinance. Ayes: Kelvie, Einck, Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Witte, Drotning Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2017 Page 3 6. City of Lakeville Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the request of the city of Lakeville for a Zoning Map amendment to rezone the White Funeral Home and McDonald Eye Care properties from O-R, Office-Residential Transition District to C- 3, General Commercial District, located at 20134 and 20094 Kenwood Trail. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that as a result of the Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) road improvement project, White Funeral Home plans to install a dynamic display sign on their property, which is not allowed in the O-R District. As such, White Funeral Home representatives have requested the City rezone their property to C-3, General Commercial District. In reviewing this request, City staff agreed that rezoning the adjacent McDonald Eye Care property to C-3 District should also be considered. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the Planning Commission discussed the proposed rezoning at their September 21, 2017 work session. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the Zoning Map amendment, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2017, subject to the three stipulations listed in the October 12, 2017 planning report. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Drotning indicated that they did have a discussion at their work session and thought the Zoning Map amendment made sense. It is consistent with the zoning of neighboring commercial properties. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of the Zoning Map amendment to rezone the White Funeral Home and McDonald Eye Care properties from O-R, Office Residential Transition District to C-3, General Commercial District, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2017, subject to the following stipulation: 1. A sign permit application and electronic sign license shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to the installation of any signs. Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Witte, Drotning, Kelvie Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2017 Page 4 7. Timbercrest at Lakeville Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of Kimley-Horn and Associates for a Planned Unit Development Amendment for Timbercrest at Lakeville to amend the design guidelines for exterior materials for SuperTarget, located at 18275 Kenrick Avenue. Leila Bunge from Kimley-Horn and Jay Richardson (Architect from RSP) were in attendance at tonight’s meeting representing the Target Corporation. Ms. Bunge presented a brief overview of their request. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that Kimley-Horn and Associates, on behalf of Target Corporation, is requesting an amendment to the TimberCrest at Lakeville Planned Unit Development to include a simulated wood siding as a permitted exterior wall treatment specifically for the SuperTarget building. Ms. Jenson indicated that Target is proposing to update the exterior appearance of many of their stores by using the proposed wood panels, which the architect brought to tonight’s meeting. This product was not available when the original PUD was approved. Ms. Jenson reviewed the standards adopted as part of the TimberCrest PUD Design Standards and explained that the current building was constructed entirely of masonry materials. She stated that the proposed wood panels would be installed over the masonry materials. She explained how this is done and that if the panels and brackets are removed in the future, repair to the masonry would need to be completed or a different exterior material would need to be installed over the existing masonry. Ms. Jenson stated that staff recommends approval of the PUD amendment subject to the one stipulation listed in the October 13, 2017 planning report. Chair Swenson opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:25 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Kelvie asked how long this product had been available and if it is currently being used on any other Target stores. Mr. Richardson was not sure how long this particular brand of the product has been used. He indicated that it is extremely durable. They are planning to use it on about 200 Target store remodels. Mr. Richardson explained how the product is made, how the fasteners connect to the masonry, and that the colorfast is good for ten years Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2017 Page 5 with very slight fading after that. This product is expected to last for an extended period of time. • Commissioner Drotning stated that 16 years ago when the Target store was first approved, this product was not available. It is nice to see a new product available and he hoped that it would hold up better than the masonry. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council approval of the Planned Unit Development Amendment to the architectural standards for TimberCrest at Lakeville to allow simulated wood panels as exterior wall treatment for Lot 1, Block 1, TimberCrest at Lakeville, subject to the following stipulation: 1. Should the panels and brackets be removed in the future, repair to the masonry would need to be completed or a different exterior material would need to be installed over the existing masonry. Ayes: Lillehei, Swenson, Bakewicz, Witte, Drotning, Kelvie, Einck Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. The Planning Commission immediately went into their work session. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary