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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
November 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: Vice Chair Pat Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Karl Drotning, Jason Kelvie,
Ex-officio Member Mike Lamm
Members Absent: Chair Jason Swenson, Paul Reuvers, Scott Einck
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Penny
Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The November 2, 2017 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the work session immediately
following tonight's meeting to discuss the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update.
5. Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Vice Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Station 19
Architects on behalf of Bethlehem Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit to
allow a religious institution (church) in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District,
located east of Ipava Avenue, south of Indiana Avenue, and north of Lakeville North
High School.
Mandy McCulley from Station 19 Architects and Ben Blumer, Lead Pastor at
Bethlehem Lutheran Church were present at tonight’s meeting. Ms. McCulley
presented a brief overview of their request. She mentioned the total buildout of the
church could be approximately 800 seats. Pastor Blumer indicated that their church
was celebrating their 40th Anniversary. In 2011 the congregation reviewed their
growth patterns and started looking for land to purchase to accommodate their growth.
They chose the subject property for the future church construction.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that
the subject property was preliminary platted with the Bethlehem First Addition. The
plans propose a 400 seat sanctuary church, administrative offices, kitchen, and
classrooms. The plans show a possible 400 seat future expansion for a total of +/-
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800 seats. An amendment to the CUP would be required if there was a future
expansion to the building.
Ms. Jenson indicated that the Bethlehem First Addition preliminary plat consisted of
two lots: one lot for a 70 unit independent senior apartment building and the other lot
for Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The Bethlehem Second Addition final plat and
conditional use permit for the church will be presented simultaneously to the City
Council.
Ms. Jenson stated that the Zoning Ordinance allows religious institutions in the RM-1,
Medium Density Residential District subject to approval of a CUP. Ms. Jenson
reviewed the general performance standards for CUP’s which are listed in the
November 9, 2017 planning report.
Ms. Jenson stated that staff recommends approval of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church
conditional use permit subject to the seven stipulations listed in the November 9, 2017
planning report and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated November 16, 2017.
Vice Chair Kaluza 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 6:10 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Vice Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
• Commissioner Drotning confirmed that the access to Ipava Avenue will be right
in/right out only and the access to Indiana Avenue will allow full turning
movements.
• Commissioner Lillehei referred to Stipulation 3 and asked about the screening
panel materials and what they looked like. Ms. Jenson explained that the metal
rooftop screening panels would match the color scheme of the building. The
cross-section plans show that the mechanical units would not be visible from
the right-of-way, but stipulation 3 was included as a safeguard.
• Vice Chair Kaluza asked about the potential for cut-through traffic to avoid the
Ipava Avenue intersection to get to Indiana Avenue. Ms. McCully indicated that
the church will monitor this potential situation and if it becomes an issue they
will consider installing signage and/or speed bumps.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kelvie to recommend to City Council
approval of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church conditional use permit to allow a religious
institution (church) in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District, located east of
Ipava Avenue, south of Indiana Avenue, and north of Lakeville North High School, and
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adoption of the Findings of Fact dated November 16, 2017, subject to the following
stipulations:
1. The recommendations listed in the Engineering Division memorandum dated
November 9, 2017
2. The building and site shall be developed consistent with the plans approved by the
City Council.
3. If rooftop mechanical units are visible from the public right of way upon completion
of the building, screening panels must be installed.
4. The Grade A and Grade B exterior building materials shall not be painted.
5. A landscape security, in an amount to be determined, shall be submitted with the
final plat.
6. A sign permit application shall be submitted and approved by the City prior to the
installation of any signage.
7. The future building addition requires approval of a conditional use permit
amendment.
Ayes: Kelvie, Lillehei, Kaluza, Drotning
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m. and the
Planning Commission immediately went into their work session.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary