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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-19 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 23, 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, Scott Einck, Brooks Lillehei, Jenna Majorowicz, Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Jeff Witte Members Absent: Ex-officio Mike Lamm Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Joe Powers, Project Engineer; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The May 9, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the May 22, 2019 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding the Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition preliminary plat was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission to respond to the e-mail that was sent out asking them about July dates that will work for the bus tour of several mixed use developments in Twin Cities suburbs in preparation for work session discussions about the new Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) District in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 5. Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Scannell Properties #180 LLC for a preliminary plat of one industrial lot to be known as Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition, located at the southwest corner of th 217 Street and Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). Greg Van Ochten, Vice President of Project Management for Scannell Properties presented an overview of the request. He stated that this is their second development in the Airlake Industrial Park. They are ready to move forward once they get their approvals. He indicated that it’s been great to work with QA1 on their project. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 23, 2019 Page 2 Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition preliminary and final plat proposes the construction of an office, manufacturing and warehouse building for QA1 Precision Products. QA1 will be the third building in the Interstate South Logistics Park development. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition preliminary and final plat is consistent with the approved AUAR completed in 2015. The proposed lot exceeds the minimum lot area and lot width requirements for the I- 1, Light Industrial District. The building setback requirements of the I-1 District are also being met. The Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition plat will not require the th construction of any new streets. Access will be from existing 217 Street. Parking lot access, circulation and parking requirements are discussed in detail in the May 17, 2019 planning report. The proposed parking plan meets Zoning Ordinance requirements subject to the administrative approval of a parking deferment. Mr. Dempsey stated that the building is to be constructed with pre-cast concrete wall panels with an application of concrete stain, which complies with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The building height will be 35 feet. Any rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view from public right of way. Mr. Dempsey stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Interstate South Logistics Park preliminary and final plat, subject to the nine stipulations listed in the May 17, 2019 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. Robert Ruddle, P.O. Box 185, Dundas, MN (Mr. Ruddle owns the property directly south of Interstate South Logistics Park Second Addition) His concerns are with the borrow pit on the south side of the Interstate South Logistics Park development site. His concerns pertain to the slope, setback, weeds, access to, and duration of the borrow pit. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:13 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Jack Emerman, engineer from Wenck Associates, approached the Planning Commission and explained the temporary borrow pit and how it will be replaced by a permanent retention pond as more phases of the Interstate 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