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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03A CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 19, 2018 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 Swenson, Vice Chair Kaluza, Jason Kelvie, Scott Einck, Karl Drotning, Jeff Witte, Paul Jarvis Members Absent: Brooks Lillehei, Ex-officio member Mike Lamm Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Brent Jones, Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Technician; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer; Dan Licht, The Planning Company; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The April 5, 2018 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated the following were distributed at tonight’s meeting: 1. April 18, 2018 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft motion regarding the Rallis First Addition preliminary plat 2. Additional property owner requests pertaining to the draft 2040 Land Use Plan and 2040 MUSA Map for tonight’s work session discussion Mr. Morey stated tonight’s work session will be held in the Council Chambers at the conclusion of the regular Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Morey encouraged Planning Commission members to visit the Land Use Training & Education Program website (www.mngts.org) and sign up for any of the government training classes they provide. Chair Swenson stated that he has taken some of these classes and he highly recommends them. 5. YMCA Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of the YMCA for a conditional use permit to allow a child day care facility in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at 16331 Kenrick Avenue. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 2 Scott Peterson from the YMCA and Quinn Hutson from CNH Architects were present at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Peterson provided a brief presentation of the project. He indicated that this will be the seventh early childhood center and first stand-alone facility in the Twin Cities. He feels the location is ideal because it has quick and easy access to the freeway. The curriculum will include a fitness program to prepare the kids for success in school. He indicated they are proposing ten classrooms in the facility serving 166 kids. The YMCA meets or exceeds all state licensing. Mr. Peterson felt that their traffic generation won’t be much different from the Fitness 19 use currently located there. Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Technician Brent Jones presented the planning report. Mr. Jones stated that YMCA representatives have applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow a daycare facility with a maximum capacity of 166 children in the tenant space currently occupied by Fitness 19 and the tenant space formerly occupied by Trans4orm located at 16331 Kenrick Avenue. The Zoning Ordinance allows principal or accessory daycare facilities in all zoning districts subject to the approval of a CUP and compliance with the provisions listed in Section 11-31-5 of the Zoning Ordinance. The daycare operator will apply for their license to operate separately from this CUP application. An outdoor play area is proposed to be located on the west (back) side of the building where there is currently a parking lot. The construction of the outdoor play area removes 18 parking spaces, resulting in 125 total parking spaces for the multiple tenant commercial building, which complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The daycare use will be compatible with the other commercial uses on the property. Mr. Jones stated that staff recommends approval of the YMCA child daycare facility CUP, subject to the five stipulations listed in the April 12, 2018 planning report, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated April 19, 2018. 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 6:10 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Traffic congestion at the 160th Street (CSAH 46) and Kenrick Avenue intersection. Assistant City Engineer Alex Jordan stated that the County is working on optimizing the traffic signals in the CSAH 46 corridor to reduce congestion. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 3 • Commissioner Witte recommended that the YMCA install a barrier such as bollards, decorative boulders, or landscaping on the north side of the outdoor play area to segregate it from the Starbucks drive-through traffic flow. • The parking lot traffic patterns were discussed. Commissioner Drotning indicated that it was good to have three ways to enter and exit the parking lot for this commercial center. • Commissioner Kaluza stated that he was very excited to have a childcare facility in this part of the city. • Discussed the type of fence proposed around the outdoor play area. • The Planning Commission agreed that City staff will work with the YMCA, prior to City Council for consideration of the CUP, regarding the type of barrier to be installed on the north side of the outdoor play area. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Kaluza to recommend to City Council approval of the YMCA Conditional Use Permit to allow a child daycare facility in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at 16331 Kenrick Avenue, subject to the following five stipulations, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated April 19, 2018: 1. All permits and requirements of the Minnesota Department of Human Services shall be met prior to occupancy of the child daycare facility. 2. Licensed occupancy for the child daycare facility shall not exceed 166 children, unless an amendment to the CUP is approved by the City Council. 3. A building permit is required prior to commencing any construction or remodeling work on-site. 4. A $5,000 security shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit for the erosion control and restoration of the site for the parking lot removal and construction of the outdoor play area. 5. A permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of any permanent or temporary signage. Ayes: Kelvie, Einck, Jarvis, Swenson, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Rallis First Addition Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider the application of John Rallis for a preliminary plat of one lot and one outlot to be known as Rallis First Addition, located east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), south of Itea Avenue and west of Idealic Avenue. Dr. Jacob Yetzer presented a brief overview of the request. Dr. Yetzer is representing Advanced Oral Surgery and will be one of two surgeons practicing at this site. He feels their business will add a lot of value to the community, including approximately 20 jobs. He indicated that a tenant agreement has been arranged with John Rallis, the developer. Mr. Yetzer grew up in Lakeville so he is excited to be able to bring his business here. Grant Jacobson from Jacobson Engineers and Surveyors was also in attendance representing the applicant. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 4 Associated Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that John Rallis is proposing to build a 3,400 square foot oral surgery office building. The preliminary and final plat consist of one lot and one outlot. The property is zoned C-3, General Commercial District. Mr. Dempsey stated that Rallis First Addition abuts three public streets: Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), Itea Way and Idealic Avenue. No additional right-of-way is required for either Itea Way or Idealic Avenue, but the Dakota County Plat Commission is requiring a five foot trail easement along the west boundary of the property in lieu of five feet of additional road right-of-way to accommodate Dakota County’s roadway and trail needs for this section of Dodd Boulevard. The Rallis office building will be situated on the west side of Lot 1, with the parking lot located north and east of the office building. The parking lot will be accessed from Idealic Avenue, with no access to and from Dodd Boulevard. The building, parking lot and trash enclosure comply with the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The parking lot aisles, stall width and stall depth all meet the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed landscaping is consistent with Zoning Ordinance requirements and the Corridor and Gateway Design Study standards. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the building design, height and signage. He indicated that an exterior lighting plan shall be submitted in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat. They are proposing exterior wall-pack lighting only. There will be no parking lot lighting. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Dakota County Plat Commission reviewed the preliminary plat and recommended a cross access agreement be established with the Chamber of Commerce building property when Outlot A develops. Less traffic would use the existing Chamber of Commerce building driveway access onto Dodd Boulevard with this cross-access agreement. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the Rallis First Addition preliminary plat, subject to the six stipulations listed in the April 13, 2018 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 Einck to close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 5 Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Agreed that from a traffic standpoint it would be good to have a second access for the Chamber of Commerce building with the future development of Outlot A. • Mr. Jacobson was asked to explain the reasons behind the building orientation and site design. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Rallis First Addition preliminary plat, located east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), south of Itea Avenue and west of Idealic Avenue, subject to the following six stipulations: 1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the approved preliminary and final plat plans and in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 2. The site shall be developed in accordance with the recommendations listed in the April 12, 2018 engineering report. 3. The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of all landscaping, including within the boulevard. A cash or letter of credit financial security of $16,825 shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the landscaping per the approved landscape plan. 4. All signage on the property must meet the requirements of Section 11-23 of the Zoning Ordinance. A sign permit is required prior to the installation of any signs. 5. An exterior lighting plan shall be submitted in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat. 6. Snow storage shall not occur within the required parking spaces and vehicle driving lanes. Ayes: Einck, Jarvis, Swenson, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Kelvie Nays: 0 Mr. Morey thanked Dr. Yetzer for establishing his business in Lakeville where he grew up. That is what makes Lakeville great. 7. City of Lakeville Chair Swenson opened the public hearing to consider amendments to the various chapters of the Lakeville City Code. Dan Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that the Planning Department initiates an annual review of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and/or City Code to address issues identified during the review of development applications and in the course of on-going administration of the City’s development regulations. Mr. Licht reviewed the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and City Code that are discussed in detail in his April 10, 2018 planning report. He indicated that City staff is Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 6 recommending that Section 14, related to sport courts, be removed from consideration at this time. Mr. Licht stated that City staff recommends approval of the proposed draft ordinance with the removal of Chapter 14. 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 6:44 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Swenson asked for comments from the Planning Commission. There were no comments. Chair Swenson explained that the Planning Commission has had multiple work sessions to discuss the proposed amendments. Commissioner Kaluza stated that all their work sessions are open to the public. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the amendments to the Lakeville City Code, with the removal of Section 14 related to sport courts. Ayes: Jarvis, Swenson, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Kelvie, Einck Nays: 0 8. Election of Planning Commission Officers (tabled at the April 5, 2018 Planning Commission meeting) Swenson stated he has had the privilege of being Planning Commission Chair for the maximum three years allowed by City Code. He stated he has thoroughly enjoyed working with everyone on the Planning Commission and that he appreciated staff for the guidance they have provided him as Chair. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Witte to nominate Commissioner Kaluza to the office of Chair and to nominate Commissioner Kelvie to the office of Vice Chair effective May 3, 2018, and to close nominations. The Planning Commission thanked Chair Swenson for his strong leadership and indicated that it was a pleasure to have him serve as Chair of the Planning Commission for the past three years. Ayes: Swenson, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Kelvie, Einck, Jarvis Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, April 19, 2018 Page 7 Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary