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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-19 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES June 6, 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, Brooks Lillehei, Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Jeff Witte, Jason Kelvie Members Absent: Jenna Majorowicz, Scott Einck, Ex-officio Mike Lamm Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The May 23, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that the June 5, 2019 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding the North Creek preliminary plat was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting. rd Mr. Morey informed the Planning Commission that July 23 at 5:00 p.m. has been set 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. More information will be e-mailed out in the coming weeks for people to RSVP. Mr. Morey stated that there will be a work session immediately following tonight’s meeting to include a discussion of the 2019 Zoning Ordinance Update. 5. North Creek Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of KJ Walk, Inc. for a preliminary plat of 80 single family residential lots and 42 detached townhome lots to be known as North Creek, located east of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) and rd south of 173 Street. Warren Israelson, owner of KJ Walk, presented an overview of the request. Mr. Israelson indicated that D. R. Horton is proposing to purchase the North Creek lots which will include split level, single family homes and slab on grade townhomes for empty nesters. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2019 Page 2 Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the development site consists of five parcels on approximately 88 acres. The North Creek preliminary plat area is zoned RM-1 and is proposing single family homes and detached townhomes, which are both permitted in this zoning district. Ms. Jenson indicated that all of the single family lots meet the lot area, width and depth requirements, along with the setback requirements of the RM-1 District. The proposed townhouse unit lots have sufficient area to accommodate the detached townhome units. The builder will offer multiple house plans for the detached townhome dwellings, which are shown in Exhibit Q of the May 30, 2019 planning report. Ms. Jenson reviewed the exterior material options that will be available. The options all meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. Due to the proposed detached townhomes being slab on grade units, provisions will be made to provide storm protection internally to the unit by the builders as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Each detached townhome unit must provide landscaping at the immediate perimeter of the unit and include inground irrigation systems with an automatic controller. North Creek will be developed in two phases. The first phase will include the detached townhomes and 33 single family lots. The second phase will include the remaining 47 single family lots. The May 30, 2019 planning report gives a summary of proposed streets for the North Creek preliminary plat. The tree preservation plan, wetlands, park dedication and sidewalks/trails are also reviewed in the May 30, 2019 planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the North Creek preliminary plat, subject to the 14 stipulations listed in the May 30, 2019 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. Rhett Zabel, 17857 Element Avenue th Mr. Zabel indicated that 179 Street runs along their backyard. He was curious about the potential plans for the green space shown on the location map (Exhibit A) immediately north of his property. He also wanted to know if there is a plan for a park in the area. Motion was made by Kelvie, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2019 Page 3 Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Mr. Israelson addressed the public comment. He stated that KJ Walk owns the property to the north of Mr. Zabel’s home. It was originally a sewage treatment facility and subsequently a yard waste compost facility. It is being shown as a ghost plat currently because they are doing Phase II environmental testing on the site. He is anticipating the development of detached townhomes similar to North Creek on this property.  Staff addressed the future neighborhood park, greenway corridor trail and park dedication requirements for this area and the North Creek plat. rd  There was a discussion regarding the Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) and 173 Street intersection and spacing guidelines.  Mr. Israelson confirmed that he understands the Zoning Ordinance requirement for slab on grade buildings to provide a storm shelter. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of the North Creek preliminary plat of 80 single family residential lots and 42 detached townhome lots located east of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) and south of rd 173 Street, subject to the following 14 stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the May 30, 2019 engineering report. 2. Park dedication shall be satisfied with a combination of land dedication and cash contribution paid with the final plat for each development phase. 3. The developer shall construct 5 foot wide concrete sidewalks along one side of all streets. The developer shall construct a bituminous trail within the Dakota County greenway property east of the development and provide a security for the future construction of a trail along the east side of Pilot Knob Road. 4. Outlots A, B, and C shall be deeded to the City with the final plat. 5. Buffer yard landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. A security for the buffer yard landscaping shall be submitted with the final plat. The lots abutting Pilot Knob Road must install sod to the rear property line and a $1,000 per lot security will be required with the building permit. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat, the landscape plan must be modified to supplement the overstory trees with shrubs such that the buffer yard contains a continuous band of plants. 6. The following lots shall have restricted driveway access:  Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 shall have driveway access from Encina Path.  Lots 3-10, Block 2 shall have driveway access from Ely Avenue. 7. All new local utilities and any existing overhead service utilities located on the property shall be placed underground. 8. The existing house, accessory structures, fence, well, and septic system must be removed with the development of this property. 9. A homeowner’s association must be established for ownership and maintenance of Lot 15, Block 5, Lot 22, Block 6, and Lot 8, Block 7. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, June 6, 2019 Page 4 10. Detached townhomes must meet the exterior materials requirements of Section 11-58-21c.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. 11. The developer must submit dimensioned floor plans for the detached townhome units to verify compliance with the minimum requirements for above grade floor area established by Section 11-17-13D of the Zoning Ordinance. 12. Each detached townhome unit shall include an attached garage meeting the minimum width and area requirements of Section 11-58-21D of the Zoning Ordinance. 13. Each detached townhome unit shall provide storm protection as required in Section 11-17-27 of the Zoning Ordinance. 14. The developer shall provide details to verify compliance with the landscape requirements of Section 11-58-21K of the Zoning Ordinance. Ayes: Swenson, Kelvie, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 pm. The Planning Commission immediately went into their scheduled work session. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary