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ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE CITY CODE
AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE FOR PUBLICATION
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to approve an ordinance amending Title 11,
Section 17-9 of the City Code regarding commercial exterior building materials and the summary ordinance
for publication, as presented.
Overview
Hy-Vee and Ryan Companies representatives have submitted an application to amend Section 11-17-9 of the
Zoning Ordinance regarding commercial exterior building materials. The request stems from the Hy-Vee Fast
& Fresh (currently under construction) and the proposed Ryan Companies medical office building, both in the
Cedar and Dodd Retail Addition development. Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh is using a thin brick veneer wall panel
manufactured by Fullerton Finish Systems. The Ryan Companies medical office building is proposing
primarily architectural concrete panels with brick inlay. Thin brick veneer is not currently allowed as a
commercial exterior building material and architectural concrete panels with brick inlay is considered a Grade
B material. The proposed ordinance would allow the use of manufactured thin brick veneer wall panels as a
Grade A material for buildings less than 10,000 square feet in size in commercial districts and the O-P District.
The proposed ordinance would also add brick faced architectural concrete panels as a Grade A material.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Zoning Ordinance amendment at their May 23, 2019
meeting and unanimously recommended approval. Public comment in support of the amendment was
received from Phil Hoey, Director of Real Estate for Hy-Vee, Dave Lawson of Hy-Vee Construction, and Dave
Walock, Fullerton Finish Systems. At the April 22, 2019 work session, the City Council discussed the use of
thin brick veneer for the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh and directed staff and the Planning Commission to research the
issue and update the Zoning Ordinance.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Is the proposed amendment consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance?
Supporting Information
• Staff analysis of primary issues to consider
• Ordinance amending Title 11 of the City Code and Summary Ordinance
• May 17th planning report (including a redlined version of the draft ordinance)
• May 23rd draft Planning Commission meeting minutes and April 22nd City Council work session minutes
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted: Y☐ N☐ Source:
Related Documents: (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Envision Lakeville Community Values: Design that Connects the Community
Report Completed by: Daryl Morey, Planning Director
June 3, 2019
Zoning Ordinance
Primary Issues to Consider
• Is the proposed amendment consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance?
Section 11-17-9 states that “buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard for exterior
architecture to ensure a high quality of development and land use compatibility that contribute positively to
community image in regard to material quality, visual aesthetics, permanence and stability to prevent use of
materials that are unsightly, deteriorate rapidly, contribute to depreciation of area property values, or cause
urban blight”. The proposed amendment remains consistent with the purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance for exterior building finishes and staff recommends approval.
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ORDINANCE NO.________
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-17-9.B.1.a of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
a. Brick, brick face, or custom masonry units (CMU) having a bricklike
appearance.
Section 2. Section 11-17-9.B.2.b of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
b. Architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light
sandblast, acid etch, form liner, smooth as cast, tooled, masonry veneer,
and/or cast stone type finish.
Section 3. Section 11-17-9.D.1 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
add the following provision:
c. Masonry veneer may be used for principal buildings with a gross floor area
of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the Grade A
material requirements of this Section.
Section 4. Section 11-17-9.D.2 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
a. The exterior building finish shall be composed of at least sixty five percent
(65%) Grade A materials, not more than thirty five percent (35%) Grade B
and Grade C materials, and not more than ten percent (10%) Grade D
materials.
b. Architecturally precast concrete panels with a form liner, smooth as cast,
tooled, brick and stone face, and/or cast stone type finish may be used to
satisfy the Grade A material requirements of this Section.
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c. Masonry veneer may be used for principal buildings with a gross floor area
of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the Grade A
material requirements of this Section.
Section 5. Section 11-17-9.F.7 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
revise the following definition:
BRICK: The conventional molded rectangular block of baked clay, nominal
four inch (4") width.
BRICK AND STONE FACE: A thin fired clay brick faced or stone faced
architectural precast or tilt-up concrete panel with a cavity cast in, or a
plate cast in if the brick runs to the bottom of the edge so that the brick
can be set in the panel after its removal from the form exhibiting coursing
and joint treatment to match hand-laid brickwork or stonework aesthetic.
MASONRY VENEER: A finish having a manufactured non-structural
external veneer layer of thin fired clay brick, or natural/artificial stone
exhibiting coursing and joint treatment to match hand-laid brickwork or
stonework aesthetic either anchored or attached directly to an internal
structural wall manufactured as a unit off-site.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 3rd day of June,
2019.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: _______________________
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST
BY: ________________________
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. ______
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 (ZONING ORDINANCE)
OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
This ordinance amends Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code. An amendment has been
made to the following chapter of the Lakeville City Code:
Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance)
Chapter 11-17-9 (Building Type and Construction)
A printed copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the
City Clerk’s regular office hours.
Approved for publication by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota this 3rd
day of June 2019.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: _________________________
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
3601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN 55303
763.231.5840
TPC@PlanningCo.com
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Daryl Morey
FROM: D. Daniel Licht, AICP
DATE: 17 May 2019
RE: Lakeville – Zoning Ordinance; Commercial exterior materials
TPC FILE: 135.01
BACKGROUND
Hy-Vee has started construction of a convenience fuel store within the Cedar and Dodd Retail
Addition. The conditional use permit for the proposed use required, and the approved exterior
building elevation plans identify, use of modular brick for the exterior finish of the building.
However, Hy-Vee has used a brick veneer wall panel in construction of the building, which does
not comply with the definition of brick established by Section 11-17-9.F.7 of the Zoning
Ordinance. In addition, the developer of a medical office building proposed within the Cedar
and Dodd Retail Second Addition, would like to use architectural concrete panels with brick
inlay as an exterior finish to meet the requirements for use of Grade A materials. Use of inlaid
brick within concrete panels is not currently allowed as a Grade A material by the Zoning
Ordinance. The City has initiated an amendment of Section 11-17-9 of the Zoning Ordinance to
consider possible changes to the allowed exterior finish requirements for commercial buildings
related to use of inlaid or brick veneer materials. A public hearing has been noticed for the
Planning Commission meeting on 23 May 2019.
Exhibits:
Draft ordinance amendment
ANALYSIS
Existing Ordinance. Section 11-17-9 of the Zoning Ordinance establishes building type and
construction standards for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial uses. These
standards are adopted in order to require high quality building materials and other measures
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that will promote an aesthetically pleasing living and working environment as a stated policy of
the 2008 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Section 11-17-9.B of the Zoning Ordinance classifies
building materials by grade as the basis for regulation of exterior finishes shown in the table
below.
Grade A Grade B
Brick/CMU Textured concrete block
Natural/artificial stone Precast concrete panels
Glass Stucco
Copper panels Ceramic
Section 11-17-9.D.1 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that the exterior finish of commercial
buildings within the C-1, C-2, C-3, and C-CBD Districts utilize at least 3 Grade A materials and
that the exterior building finish be composed of at least 65 percent Grade A materials and not
more than 35 percent Grade B materials. Brick as a Grade A material is specifically defined by
Section 11-17-9.F.7 of the Zoning Ordinance to be a conventional molded rectangular block of
baked clay having nominal 4 inch width. Use of bricks inlaid into a concrete panel is defined as
a brick face material that would be included as an allowed finish on precast concrete panels as
a Grade B material. Use of a natural stone veneer panel is allowed as Grade B material, but
brick veneer is not specified. These various materials are defined or proposed to be defined as
follows:
BRICK: The conventional molded rectangular block of baked clay, nominal four inch
(4") width. Thin brick veneer, faux brick, or decorative brick shall not be permitted
as a building material for nonresidential structures.
BRICK AND STONE FACE: A thin fired clay brick faced or stone faced architectural
precast or tilt-up concrete panel with a cavity cast in, or a plate cast in if the brick
runs to the bottom of the edge so that the brick can be set in the panel after its
removal from the form exhibiting coursing and joint treatment to match hand-
laid brickwork or stonework aesthetic.
NATURAL STONE MASONRY VENEER: A finish achieved by placing natural stone
pieces into a form and casting concrete behind it resulting in a precast panel having
a natural stone face having a non-structural external veneer layer of thin fired clay
brick, or natural/artificial stone exhibiting coursing and joint treatment to match
hand-laid brickwork or stonework aesthetic either anchored or attached directly
to an internal structural wall manufactured as a unit off-site.
The primary distinction regarding brick construction and brick face or veneer is that the
traditional use of brick is as a structural element of the wall. Brick face or brick veneer is an
added element to the wall for aesthetic purposes. The use of brick face or brick veneer has
increased in commercial construction as it requires a less structural foundation due to lower
weight, can be manufactured in quantities increasing efficiency, and is more easily and quickly
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constructed, all of which result in lower overall costs. The construction of the brick face and
brick vener can be made to have the same aesthetic appearance as traditional brick. Existing
examples of brick veneer buildings in Lakeville include the Hy-Vee convenience fuel store at
Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, Taco Bell at Spirit of Brandtjen Farm, and McDonalds at Crossroads, all
of which are located within planned unit developments (PUDs).
Community Survey. City staff and our office reviewed the Zoning Ordinances for the following
communities within the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to survey allowances for brick face and
brick veneer exterior finishes for commercial buildings.
Community Brick Face Brick Veneer
Bloomington Not defined Allowed same as brick
Burnsville Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Chanhassen Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Eagan Limited to 35 percent Limited to 35 percent
Eden Prairie Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Edina Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Farmington Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Maple Grove Not defined Not defined
Mendota Heights Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
Plymouth Allowed same as brick Allowed same as brick
St. Louis Park Not defined Not defined
Woodbury Limited to 35 percent Limited to 35 percent
The Cities of Eagan and Woodbury both limit use of brick face and brick veneer to not more
than 35 percent of a commercial building exterior as a lesser material similar to the manner in
which Lakeville currently defines and allows these materials for commercial buildings. Of the
12 surveyed communities, 7 allow use of brick face or brick veneer exterior finishes the same as
a traditional brick or without limitation. Maple Grove and St. Louis Park do not specifically
define brick face or brick veneer but allow its use the same as brick. The survey indicates that
use of brick face or brick veneer is a widely accepted practice within cities having a similar
development character to Lakeville.
Draft Ordinance. Based on the information outlined above, City staff has drafted a proposed
amendment to Section 11-17-9 of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed ordinance would:
Make brick face a Grade A material.
Specify that masonry veneer, defined as brick, stone, or manufactured stone, as a Grade
B material.
Revise the definitions of brick and natural stone veneer to address use of brick veneer
and require that it be manufactured as a unit off-site to avoid temperature extremes,
humidity, precipitation, and contamination.
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Allow for use of masonry veneer to meet the Grade A material requirements for
buildings less than 10,000 square feet in area within commercial districts.
Allow for use of brick and stone face panels, or masonry veneer for buildings less than
10,000 square feet in area, to meet the Grade A exterior material requirements within
the O-P District.
CONCLUSION
Architectural design, construction techniques, and exterior materials continue to evolve and
advance. The City has from time-to-time found it necessary to review and amend its building
type and construction standards set forth by the Zoning Ordinance to be consistent with
current practices and technology. Allowances for the use of brick, brick and stone face, and
masonry veneer materials is the most recent example of construction advances. The proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance related to use of these materials will provide for their use
within commercial buildings while remaining consistent with the purpose of the Zoning
Ordinance to ensure high quality of development that contributes positively to community
image in regard to material quality, visual aesthetics, permanence, and stability.
c. Justin Miller, City Administrator
David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director
Andrea McDowell-Poehler, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.________
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-17-9.B.1.a of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
a. Brick, brick face, or custom masonry units (CMU) having a bricklike
appearance.
Section 2. Section 11-17-9.B.2.b of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
b. Architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light
sandblast, acid etch, form liner, smooth as cast, tooled, natural stone
veneer, brick facemasonry veneer, and/or cast stone type finish.
Section 3. Section 11-17-9.D.1 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
add the following provision:
c. Masonry veneer may be used for principal buildings with a gross floor area
of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the Grade A
material requirements of this Section.
Section 4. Section 11-17-9.D.2 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
a. The exterior building finish shall be composed of at least sixty five percent
(65%) Grade A materials and/or architecturally precast concrete panels with
a form liner, smooth as cast, tooled, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or
cast stone type finish, not more than thirty five percent (35%) other Grade
B and Grade C materials and not more than ten percent (10%) Grade D
materials.
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b. Architecturally precast concrete panels with a form liner, smooth as cast,
tooled, brick and stone face, and/or cast stone type finish may be used to
satisfy the Grade A material requirements of this Section.
c. Masonry veneer may be used for principal buildings with a gross floor area
of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the Grade A
material requirements of this Section.
Section 5. Section 11-17-9.F.7 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
revise the following definition:
BRICK: The conventional clay fired molded rectangular block of baked clay,
nominal four inch (4") width. Thin brick veneer, faux brick, or decorative
brick shall not be permitted as a building material for nonresidential
structures.
BRICK AND STONE FACE: A thin fired clay brick faced or stone faced
architectural precast or tilt-up concrete panel with a cavity cast in, or a
plate cast in if the brick runs to the bottom of the edge so that the brick
can be set in the panel after its removal from the form exhibiting coursing
and joint treatment to match hand-laid brickwork or stonework aesthetic.
NATURAL STONE MASONRY VENEER: A finish achieved by placing
natural stone pieces into a form and casting concrete behind it resulting in
a precast panel having a natural stone face having a manufactured non-
structural external veneer layer of thin fired clay brick, or natural/artificial
stone exhibiting coursing and joint treatment to match hand-laid brickwork
or stonework aesthetic either anchored or attached directly to an internal
structural wall manufactured as a unit off-site.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this ______ day of
______________, 2019.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: ________________________
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST
BY: ________________________
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019 Page 3
South Logistics Park development are completed. Mr. Emerman discussed
the stormwater runoff for the QA1 project including how it is treated, rate
control, water quality, and volume. He indicated that it will be designed to
meet the City’s requirements.
• Mr. Powers stated that the borrow pit is subject to the MPCA permit. The
concerns about weeds and exposed soils will be inspected by City staff and
followed up with the developer. He indicated that a typical finished side slope
would be 3:1, but it would be site specific.
• Mr. Dempsey explained the parking requirements and showed where the
deferred parking spaces are proposed.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Witte to recommend to City Council
approval of the Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition preliminary and final
plat subject to the following nine stipulations:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the May 15, 2019 engineering
report.
2. The site and buildings shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved
by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements.
3. A $76,057.00 security shall be submitted to guarantee installation of the approved
landscaping at the time of final plat approval. All landscaped areas within and
adjacent to the parking lot shall be irrigated. Landscaping shall not be planted in
street boulevards.
4. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-1 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.
7. The buildings shall be constructed of materials consistent with the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance for industrial buildings.
8. If required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approval of permit No.
7460 (crane permit) shall be obtained from the FAA prior to commencing
construction with the use of a crane or cranes taller than 35 feet in height.
9. Parking deferment applications shall be submitted to the Planning Department
prior to the issuance of building permits.
Ayes: Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Einck, Witte, Drotning
Nays: 0
6. City of Lakeville
Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to Title 11 (the
Zoning Ordinance), Section 17-9 of the City Code regarding exterior building finish
materials.
Daniel Licht from The Planning Company presented the planning report. Mr. Licht
explained the background information pertaining to this Zoning Ordinance amendment
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019 Page 4
to consider changes to the allowed exterior finish requirements for commercial
buildings related to use of inlaid or brick veneer materials.
Mr. Licht reviewed the existing ordinance requirements pertaining to exterior building
finishes for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial uses. Based on the
information that is outlined in the May 17, 2019 planning report, the proposed
ordinance would:
• Make brick face a Grade A material.
• Specify that masonry veneer, defined as brick, stone, or manufactured stone,
is a Grade B material.
• Revise the definitions of brick, brick face, and natural stone veneer to allow the
use of brick veneer provided that it is manufactured as a unit off-site to avoid
temperature extremes, humidity, precipitation, and contamination.
• Allow for use of masonry veneer to meet the Grade A material requirements for
buildings less than 10,000 square feet in area within commercial districts and
the O-P District.
Mr. Licht stated that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance related to use
of these materials will provide for their use on commercial buildings while remaining
consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. This will ensure high quality
development that contributes positively to community image in regard to material
quality, visual aesthetics, permanence, and stability. City staff recommends approval
of this Zoning Ordinance amendment.
Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment.
The following were in attendance at tonight’s meeting:
Phil Hoey, Director of Real Estate for Hy-Vee, Inc.
Dave Walock, President/CEO Fullerton Companies
Dave Lawson, “The Brick Guy” with Hy-Vee Construction
Mr. Hoey stated that they have used this system for almost 20 years on their Hy-Vee
buildings. He feels it is a high quality system and meets all building code regulations.
He introduced Mr. Lawson and encouraged the Planning Commission to ask him any
brick questions that they may have.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing
at 6:36 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Mr. Lawson stated that he consults for Hy-Vee and Casey’s. He addressed
questions raised by the Planning Commission concerning water permeability,
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019 Page 5
energy costs, and durability of thin brick. Hy-Vee started using the Fullerton
Systems thin brick on their buildings about 12 years ago. He stated the use of
thin brick is becoming more popular and there is a cost savings to using thin
brick.
• Commissioner Drotning asked about the exterior materials for the proposed
Casey’s General Store in Lakeville and Mr. Morey confirmed that Casey’s will
be using full brick on their building.
• Mr. Walock clarified that the thin bricks used in their system are kiln fired brick,
just like “real” brick and they are water resistant.
Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council
approval of the amendment to Title 11 (the Zoning Ordinance), Section 17-9 of the
City Code regarding exterior building finish materials, as presented.
Ayes: Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Einck, Witte, Drotning, Swenson
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:49 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES
April 22, 2019
1. Mayor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Marion Conference Room.
Members present: Mayor Anderson, Council Members Hellier, Lee, Volk, and Wheeler
Members absent: None
Staff present: Justin Miller, City Administrator; Allyn Kuennen, Assistant City Administrator;
Paul Oehme, Public Works Director; Jerilyn Erickson, Finance Director; Mike Meyer, Fire Chief;
Tamara Wallace, Deputy Clerk
2. Citizen Comments
There were no citizen comments regarding non -agenda items.
3. Exterior Building Materials Requirements
Staff has been made aware that the construction of the new Hy -Vee Fast & Fresh includes the use
of a product, thin brick, which is not permitted under the City's Zoning Ordinance for non-
residential buildings. Though the City approved the wall section plan sheet with the use of
regular course brick as required by City code, ultimately plan sheets submitted with the building
permit application show the use of the thin brick material. This construction is not consistent
with initial wall section plans submitted and approved by the Council.
The walls at the Hy -Vee Fast & Fresh have been completely installed. Staff has preliminarily
worked with the project architect and City Attorney to present three possible solutions: install
full brick on the front of the existing fagade, Hy -Vee could apply for a conditional use permit, or
finally the City could amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow the use of thin brick. Staff has
indicated there have been past, and likely will be future, requests for the use of the thin brick
product on other non-residential buildings. Staff showed a video from Fullerton Companies'
website to demonstrate how the product is applied.
Phil Hoey, Director of Real Estate for Hyvee
Indicated that Hy -vee has been using the thin brick system for many years on its stores; and as
long-term owners (even in scenarios in which they lease a property back), they are liable for
maintenance of materials, appearance, and durability of the building/ product. Mr. Hoey also
added that the product itself is actual brick material, and therefore believed it would pass City
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
City Council Work Session Minutes, April 22, 2019 Page 2
Dave Walock, President/ CEO for Fullerton Companies (manufacturer of the product)
Dave Lawson, Independent Sales Representative for Glen -Gert'
Offered to come in and speak with the Council and/ or staff on characteristics of the product, as
well as how it is created and ultimately applied.
The City Council discussed the product and expressed hesitancy about setting a precedent for
businesses to manipulate the ordinance. Hy -vee was given approval to move forward with the
construction of their project, however obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy would be contingent
on an approved conditional use permit which must go through the Planning Commission and
City Council. In the interim the Council directed staff to begin education on thin brick as well as
other like products, and to work with the Planning Commission to perform a full evaluation and
update to the zoning ordinance.
4. Metro Cities Membership
Staff is recommending the City reinstate its membership with Metro Cities, an organization
principally focused on representing metropolitan cities at the Legislature and Metropolitan
Council. Paul Oehme, Public Works Director, provided background on what Metro Cities does
and how the organization lobbies on a wide range of policies from transportation, local
government aids, wastewater, redevelopment, and housing.
Under State Statute, Metro Cities is required to appointment municipal representatives to serve
on both the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) and the Transportation Advisory Committee
TAC). Mr. Oehme currently serves on the TAC and is chair of the Funding & Programming
subcommittee which manages the use of federal transportation funds as well as metro area federal
grant money. Should the City reinstate its membership with Metro Cities, this would allow Mr.
Oehme to continue to serve on the TAC while providing City Council members the opportunity
to serve on various metro -wide boards. Annual membership for Metro Cities is $13,000 with a
50% discount the first year; Lakeville is the only large city who is not a current member.
The Council reviewed and discussed the membership information, including a letter from the
Executive Director of Metro Cities which outlined the organizations' recent accomplishments.
Though the Council expressed varying opinions on the advantages of the membership,
ultimately, they agreed to move forward with the 50% rate for the first year as a trial.
5. Transportation Update
Mr. Oehme provided an update on the following transportation/ construction projects: 2019
Street Reconstruction, County Road 50, Hamburg Avenue improvements, Dodd Blvd & Flagstaff
roundabout, Dodd Blvd & Glacier Way traffic signal which will have a pre -construction meeting
on May 6, miscellaneous roadway projects, organic facility improvement, Kenyon Avenue culvert