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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 2019
Chair Kaluza 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 Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Brooks Lillehei,
Scott Einck, Jeff Witte, Ex-officio Mike Lamm
Members Absent: Vice Chair Jason Kelvie
Others Present: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Alex Jordan, Assistant City
Engineer; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The March 7, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes and March 7, 2019 work
session minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Dempsey stated that the following was distributed at tonight’s meeting:
1. March 20, 2019 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting
motions regarding Airlake Development Seventh Addition preliminary and final plat
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and Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 21 Addition preliminary plat
2. Amended Engineering memo dated March 20, 2019 for Airlake Development
Seventh Addition
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3. Amended stipulations for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 21 Addition
5. Casey’s Retail Company (To be tabled)
Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to consider the applications of Casey’s Retail
Company for the following, located at 17150 Kenyon Avenue: A. Conditional use
permit to allow motor vehicle fuel sales with a convenience store in the C-3, General
Commercial District; and B. Vacation of public road right-of-way.
Chair Kaluza asked for a motion to table this agenda item to the April 4, 2019 Planning
Commission meeting at the request of the applicant.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Swenson to table the Casey’s Retail
Company public hearing to the April 4, 2019 Planning Commission meeting.
Ayes: Swenson, Einck, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning
Nays: 0
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6. Airlake Development Seventh Addition
Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the applications of Airlake
Development, Inc. for the following, located south of Lakeville Boulevard and east of
Hamburg Avenue: A. Preliminary and final plat of two industrial lots to be known as
Airlake Development Seventh Addition; and B. Conditional use permit to allow an
impervious surface area greater than 25% in the Shoreland Overlay District.
Jim Connelly from APPRO development presented an overview of the request. Mr.
Connelly stated the property has been vacant for some time and they feel they have
a development proposal that suits this site well. APPRO has worked with City staff to
develop a stormwater design that will work for this site. They are very excited about
the project and glad that it can help companies in Lakeville to expand and stay in
Lakeville.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey
stated that the parent parcel of the proposed Airlake Development Seventh Addition
preliminary and final plat is Outlot A, Arden Kitchens Addition, which was platted in
1997, and will consist of two lots and one outlot. A conditional use permit (CUP) has
also been submitted to allow an impervious surface area greater than 25% in the
Shoreland Overlay District of the South Creek tributary of the Vermillion River.
Currently the property is undeveloped farmland. The South Creek tributary of the
Vermillion River runs along the south and west boundary of the plat.
The proposed Airlake Development Seventh Addition lots exceed the minimum lot
area and lot width requirements for the I-2, General Industrial District.
The Airlake Development Seventh Addition preliminary and final plat does not include
the construction of any streets and will be accessible from two driveways at Lakeville
Boulevard. The easterly driveway will be shared between Lots 1 and 2. There will be
a shared driveway access agreement between the two lots for this shared access
driveway.
Mr. Dempsey indicated that a wetland delineation was submitted and has been
reviewed by City staff. The wetland and wetland buffer will be located within Outlot A,
which will be deeded to the City.
Mr. Dempsey explained that the City’s Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Plan identifies a future trail within the South Creek tributary corridor.
Mr. Dempsey reviewed the CUP criteria for a maximum impervious surface area of up
to 75% on properties adjacent to tributary streams.
Mr. Dempsey reviewed the parking requirements, landscaping/screening, building
materials, and lighting plan, which are all explained in detail in the March 15, 2019
planning report.
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Mr. Dempsey stated that Project Engineer Joe Powers and Environmental Resources
Manager Mac Cafferty amended their March 14, 2019 memo after speaking to the
applicant, who has owned these properties for many years and reminded staff that in
2001 the City Council agreed to allow that developer to advance pay on the park
dedication for a number of lots that they had acquired through the Resolution Trust
Corporation in the early 1990’s. Mr. Dempsey indicated that City staff researched this
statement and confirmed that the park dedication had already been paid for the
subject property and is not required with this plat.
Mr. Dempsey stated that City staff recommends approval of the Airlake Development
Seventh Addition preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit, subject to the
ten stipulations listed in the March 15, 2019 planning report, and adoption of the
Findings of Fact dated March 21, 2019.
Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing
at 6:12 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
Commissioner Swenson was glad to see the floodplain protection and the
future greenway corridor trail that will run behind the proposed buildings and
he stated the importance of these two items.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council
approval of the following, located south of Lakeville Boulevard and east of Hamburg
Avenue: A. Preliminary and final plat of two industrial lots to be known as Airlake
Development Seventh Addition; and B. Conditional use permit to allow an impervious
surface area greater than 25% in the Shoreland Overlay District, subject to the
following stipulations, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated March 21, 2019.
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the March 20, 2019 revised
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. All parking lots, driveways and outdoor storage areas shall include raised concrete
curb and shall be paved with concrete, bituminous or paver brick in compliance
with Zoning Ordinance requirements.
4. A public trail easement shall be dedicated over the west 20 feet of Lot 1 between
Outlot A and Lakeville Boulevard.
5. A financial security of $30,000 shall be submitted to guarantee installation and
completion of the approved landscaping for those areas of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1
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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 street right-of-way.
6. 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.
7. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces.
8. 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.
9. 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
outside. The trash enclosures shall match the exterior materials of the principal
building and shall include maintenance free gates.
10. The access restriction on Lakeville Boulevard established with the parent parcel,
Outlot A, Arden Kitchens Addition, must be removed in conjunction with the
recording of the Airlake Development Seventh Addition final plat.
Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Swenson
Nays: 0
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7. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 21 Addition
Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of SBF
Development Corp. for a preliminary plat and PUD development stage plans of 99
detached townhome lots, 43 attached townhome lots, 12 common open space lots,
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and nine outlots to be known as Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 21 Addition, located south
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of 160 Street (CSAH 46) and east of Eagleview Drive.
Pat Wrase, Tradition Development, presented an overview of their project. Todd
Stutz, President of Robert Thomas Homes, Rick Osberg, James R. Hill, and Tim
Witten, Witten Associates, were also in attendance.
Mr. Wrase commented that this is their first entry into the higher density portion of the
SBF PUD. They are very concerned that their design be compatible with existing
development within the SBF PUD. Mr. Wrase stated that they have a couple new
products that will be built with this development phase.
Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
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stated that the SBF 21 Addition will include the development of 99 detached
townhouse dwellings, 43 attached row townhouses, 12 common open space lots and
nine outlots. The proposed detached townhouses are an appropriate transitional land
use between Eagleview Drive and the elementary school to the east consistent with
the SBF Land Use Plan.
The developer has submitted exterior elevation drawings for the proposed
“Revelation” row townhomes and the “Revival” detached townhomes. The developer
must identify the proposed exterior materials to be used for both townhome styles,
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which must be consistent with the exterior materials used within SBF including brick,
stone, cement fiber board or wood fiber board siding. Floor plans must also be
submitted for the two types of townhomes to verify compliance with minimum floor
area and garage requirements. If the row townhouses do not have a basement and
for those detached townhomes not constructed with the optional basement, a storm
shelter will be required to meet Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Mr. Licht explained that the lot areas and side yard setbacks do not comply with the
minimum requirements of the SBF PUD District. However, allowing the proposed
number of dwelling units and reduced lot area per dwelling unit, along with reduced
side yard setbacks, is appropriate within the flexibilities for the SBF PUD District. The
site plan for the detached townhomes shifts the building to one side of the unit lot line,
which is a creative and efficient use of the area between the structures for outdoor
living areas that would otherwise be unavailable due to the rear garage access of each
dwelling.
The developer is requesting a 7 foot setback for unenclosed structures such as a deck
or pergola, from the adjacent building on the abutting unit lot. Allowance of this is
acceptable provided that they are in no way enclosed by side walls, screens, windows,
doors, or a roof.
Mr. Licht reviewed the proposed streets and guest parking. The preliminary plat
provides for Streets A and B as public streets. Parking will be restricted to one side
on Streets A and B at the time of final plat approval. Private drives and the use of
alleys are provided for in the SBF PUD Booklet and are consistent with the approved
standards for this PUD. The guest parking will be highly functional and is acceptable
based on the site plan.
Mr. Licht explained the sidewalks and trails layout and what the Parks, Trails, and
Open Space Plan identifies for this area.
A landscape plan has been submitted for the proposed street boulevards, along the
alleys and common open spaces. Two recommended revisions to the landscape plan
are listed in the March 13, 2019 planning report.
Regarding easements, the preliminary plat is to be revised to provide for dedication of
drainage and utility easements over all of the base lots and all outlots.
Outlots A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I shall be publicly accessible open space deeded
to an HOA that provides for long-term maintenance and ownership.
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Mr. Licht stated that City staff recommends approval of the SBF 21 Addition PUD
Development Stage Plan and preliminary plat, subject to the amended 17 stipulations
listed in the March 13, 2019 planning report.
Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
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Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Swenson to close the public
hearing at 6:28 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
Commissioner Witte asked if the streets would be able to accommodate
parking on both sides. Mr. Licht indicated that the streets will be 28 feet wide
with parking on one side. The other side of the street will be posted with no
parking signs.
The Planning Commission appreciated the proposed housing options and
thanked the developer for the housing diversity within the SBF PUD.
The evolution of the City’s storm shelter requirement was discussed.
Chair Kaluza commented that this development does help the City meet its
Comprehensive Plan goal for dwellings for all different stages of life.
Commissioner Drotning stated that it has been fun to watch the SBF
development evolve over the years.
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Witte to recommend to City Council
approval of a preliminary plat and PUD development stage plans of 99 detached
townhome lots, 43 attached townhome lots, 12 common open space lots, and nine
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outlots to be known as Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 21 Addition, located south of 160
Street (CSAH 46) and east of Eagleview Drive, subject to the following amended
stipulations:
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1. SBF 21 Addition shall be developed consistent with the approved SBF Master
Plan, the PUD booklet dated June 20, 2005 and the PUD Development Stage
Plan/Preliminary Plat.
2. The preliminary and final plat(s) shall be subject to review and approval of the
Dakota County Plat Commission.
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3. Structures within SBF 21 Addition are subject to the lot requirements in
accordance with the PUD Standards table on page 7.1 of the SBF PUD booklet,
except as modified below:
Yard Structure Min.
Setback
Front Building 15ft.
Garage Door NA
Side-Corner Building 15ft
Rear Building NA
Garage Door 25ft
Between Detached Sidewall to Sidewall 14ft
Buildings TH Sidewall to unenclosed deck or pergola 7ft
Attached TH 25ft
ROW/Buildings Guest parking 15ft
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4. The exterior finish materials for the row and detached townhouse dwellings shall
utilize brick, stone, cement fiber board, or wood fiber board siding.
5. Each row or detached townhouse dwelling shall have an attached garage that
complies with the provisions of Section 11-58-21.D.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. Any dwelling unit constructed without a basement shall provide for a storm shelter
as required by Section 11-17-27 of the Zoning Ordinance.
7. All street and alley section designs shall be subject to review and approval of the
City Engineer.
8. Street names shall be designated in accordance with the Dakota County Grid
system and subject to approval by City staff.
9. One side of Streets A and B and both sides of all alleys shall be posted no parking
in accordance with the revised site plan.
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10. Financing for construction of a 10-foot bituminous trail to the south side of 160
Street from Pilot Knob Road to Diamond Path shall be determined prior to submittal
of the first final plat application for the development.
11. The landscape plan shall be revised as follows:
a. Additional shade trees be planted along the east plat line adjacent to the
regional greenway corridor.
b. A typical landscape plan for the foundations of each townhouse or detached
townhouse dwelling must also be provided.
c. The developer will be required at the time of final plat approval to provide
cost estimates for the plantings to be installed to verify compliance with the
requirements of Section 11-58-21.K.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
12. Park and trail dedication requirements shall be satisfied as a cash fee in lieu of
land as provided for by the SBF Development Agreement.
13. The preliminary plat shall be revised to provide for dedication of drainage and utility
easements over all of Lots 14 and 37, Block 1; Lot 9, Block 2; Lot 8, Block 3; Lot
7, Block 4; Lot 7, Block 5; Lot 7, Block 6; Lot 9, Block 7; Lot 11, Block 8; Lot 12,
Block 9; Lot 23, Block 10; Lot 24, Block 11; and Outlots A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and
I; all drainage and utility easements are subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
14. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and
approval by the City Engineer.
15. All utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.
16. Outlots A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I shall be publicly accessible open space deeded
to an HOA that provides for long-term maintenance and ownership.
17. Final platting of the proposed development in phases shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Engineer.
Ayes: Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Swenson, Einck
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary