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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2019
Vice Chair Einck 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: Vice Chair Scott Einck, Karl Drotning, Jeff Witte, Jenna Majorowicz,
Ex-officio Mike Lamm
Members Absent: Chair Pat Kaluza, Jason Swenson, Brooks Lillehei
Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Alex
Jordan, Assistant City Engineer; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Penny Brevig,
Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The June 6, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
The June 6, 2019 Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as
presented.
4. Announcements
Mr. Morey stated that the June 19, 2019 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources
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Committee meeting motions regarding the TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition and
Springs at Lakeville preliminary and final plats were distributed to the Planning
Commission at tonight’s meeting.
Mr. Morey indicated that a copy of a site plan showing proposed storm shelter locations
for Springs at Lakeville was also distributed at tonight’s meeting.
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5. TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition
Vice Chair Einck opened the public hearing to consider the application of Panera
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Bread for the following, located north of 185 Street (CSAH 60), east of Interstate 35,
and west of Kenrick Avenue: A. Preliminary and final plat and PUD development stage
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plans of two lots to be known as TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition; and B. Vacation
of public drainage and utility easements.
Brian Barnard from Panera and Joe Schramm from Westwood presented an overview
of the request.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that
representatives of Panera Bread have submitted applications for a preliminary and
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final plat of TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition, PUD development stage plans, and
vacation of public drainage and utility easements for the development of a Panera
Bread restaurant. The property is zoned PUD with the underlying zoning of C-3,
General Commercial District.
Ms. Jenson stated that City staff had a discussion with The Avalon Group, owners of
the TimberCrest development, and determined that the shared five-foot-wide drainage
and utility easement along the west property line of Lot 2, Block 1 is not needed. As
such, Stipulation #7 from the June 13, 2019 planning report is no longer required.
Also, Ms. Jenson indicated that Stipulation #1 is no longer required because there is
an existing cross access agreement that covers the subject property.
Ms. Jenson reviewed the Zoning Ordinance performance standards for convenience
food uses. The plans meet Zoning Ordinance requirements, except as follows:
The photometric plan submitted shows the light levels do not exceed the 115
foot-candle limit established by the Zoning Ordinance, but the plan must be
expanded to show light levels to the south and west to verify that light levels do
not exceed one foot-candle at the property line adjacent to public ROW.
Panera representatives have indicated that due to the diversity of options
available to their customers, Panera does not have the same demand for a
drive-thru lane as typical fast food restaurants. As such, they feel that 140 feet
of stacking space from the service window is adequate for their needs. The
Zoning Ordinance requirement is 180 feet.
The Zoning Ordinance requires 55 parking spaces based on the building size.
The site plan provides 45 parking space with the remaining 10 spaces being
provided on the SuperTarget lot by the Timbercrest PUD shared cross access
and parking agreement.
Ms. Jenson stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the
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TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition preliminary and final plat, PUD development
stage plan, and easement vacation for Panera Bread, subject to the five stipulations
listed in the June 13, 2019 planning report, as amended.
Vice Chair Einck opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing at
6:12 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Vice Chair Einck asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
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Commissioner Drotning asked if the sidewalk south of the drive-thru lane could
be extended to the three customer pick up parking stalls. This might require
the removal of some proposed landscaping.
Motion was made by Witte, seconded by Majorowicz to recommend to City Council
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approval of the TimberCrest at Lakeville 8 Addition preliminary and final plat and
PUD development stage plans for Panera Bread, and vacation of public drainage and
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utility easements, located north of 185 Street (CSAH 60), east of Interstate 35, and
west of Kenrick Avenue, subject to the following five stipulations, as amended:
1. Hours of operation are limited to 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. An amendment to the
Development Stage PUD must be approved by the City Council to extend the
hours of operation.
2. Prior to City council consideration of the preliminary/final plat, the photometric plan
must be modified to show that light levels at the south and west property lines
adjacent to public ROW do not exceed one foot-candle.
3. 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.
4. The waste enclosure materials are required to match the principal building and the
enclosure must have maintenance-free gates.
5. Snow storage shall not occur within required parking spaces, vehicle driving lanes
or on public property.
Ayes: Majorowicz, Einck, Witte, Drotning
Nays: 0
6. Springs at Lakeville
Vice Chair Einck opened the public hearing to consider the application of Continental
476 Fund LLC for the following, located west of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), north of
Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), and south of Glacier Way: A. Zoning Map amendment to
rezone property from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit
Development District; B. Preliminary and final plat of one lot to be known as Springs
at Lakeville; and C. PUD development stage plans for 260 multiple family dwelling
units.
Bob McCaigue, Continental Properties, presented an overview of the request. Mr.
McCaigue stated that Continental has over 20,000 units across the country with four
developments in Minnesota. They are proposing 13, 20-unit 2-story buildings that
include studio, and one, two, or three bedroom apartments. The community will be
gated and fenced and will include a clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center,
community room, and outdoor pool and grilling area. He stated that the amount of
parking they are proposing generally exceeds the parking they have provided at other
similar developments on a per unit basis. There will be one access point off of Glacier
Way at the northwest corner of the property, and one emergency access.
Mr. McCaigue indicated that they have been discussing the storm shelter
requirements with City staff because the apartment buildings will be slab on grade
with no basements. He reviewed the storm shelter site plan that was provided to the
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Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting. The plan proposes storm shelter areas
within the clubhouse and attached and detached garages.
Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that
Continental Properties has submitted plans that consist of 260 rental apartments
within 13 buildings, a community clubhouse, and detached accessory garage and
maintenance related buildings. The applications submitted include a Zoning Map
amendment to rezone the property to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, PUD
development stage plans, preliminary plat, and final plat.
Mr. Licht explained that Continental Properties proposes to rezone the subject
property to PUD, based on the requirements of the RH-2, Multiple Family Residential
District. The possible development of the subject property for high density residential
uses is consistent with the Economic Development Commission’s Strategic Plan and
was discussed by the Planning Commission and City Council at work sessions in
2016.
The subject site is bounded by Cedar Avenue to the east, Dodd Boulevard to the
south, existing commercial land uses to the west and north, with attached townhouses
across Glacier Way. The proposed high density residential land uses will be
compatible with the mix of existing residential and commercial uses in the area.
Mr. Licht reviewed the setback requirements of the RH-2 District along with the
developer’s request to reduce setback requirements for the principal and accessory
buildings given the Corridor Mixed Use land use designation proposed by the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. The dwelling unit size, which the architectural plans verify,
comply with the minimum floor areas specified by the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Licht explained that the proposed principal buildings are to be constructed without
basements. The Zoning Ordinance requires that dwelling units include provisions for
storm protection internally to the dwelling unit. The developer submitted the site plan
that was distributed at tonight’s meeting which showed where various storm shelters
would be located. Approval of the storm shelter plan will be determined with City
Council consideration of the applications.
Mr. Licht described the exterior building materials proposed for the Springs at Lakeville
development that are reviewed in more detail in the June 13, 2019 planning report.
A landscape plan has been submitted that meets the Zoning Ordinance requirements
for the site perimeter, interior yards, and building foundations. A perimeter decorative
fence plan has been submitted which will surround the site along the east, south and
west property lines and along the south side of the primary driveway access from
Glacier Way.
Mr. Licht reviewed the proposed pedestrian and vehicle access to the property and off
street parking, which is described in more detail in the June 13, 2019 planning report.
Mr. Licht reviewed the sign allowances for multiple family uses within RH Districts
established by the Zoning Ordinance. The project identification sign to be mounted
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on the retaining wall adjacent to the Cedar Avenue/Dodd Boulevard intersection
incorporating the city’s logo is consistent with the recommendations of the City’s
Corridor and Gateway Design Study. The proposed area identification signs do not
meet the location requirement adjacent to a development access but do provide
directional benefit for identification purposes.
Mr. Licht stated that the proposed development is consistent with the
recommendations of the draft 2040 Lakeville Comprehensive Plan to provide
opportunities for high density housing within the Cedar Corridor in support of existing
commercial uses and future transit services. Staff recommends approval of the
Springs at Lakeville Zoning Map amendment, preliminary and final plat, and PUD
development stage plans, subject to the 14 stipulations listed in the June 13, 2019
planning report, as amended.
Mr. Licht stated that staff is recommending adding the following wording to Stipulation
9:
9. Retaining wall mounted signs, not to exceed 100 square feet in area, shall be
allowed in the northeast and southeast corners of the property consistent with the
provisions of Section 11-23-15.X.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and the approved PUD
signage plan.
Vice Chair Einck opened the hearing to the public for comment.
The following people spoke at tonight’s meeting:
Lauri Olson, 17444 Goodland Court
Kristine Haas, 17477 Goldenview Avenue
Stacee Stinar, 17433 Goodland Path
Concerns were as follows:
Home values
Traffic volumes
Was a traffic study done?
Will the developer be grading the property to street level?
Will Continental Properties be retaining ownership once the project is
complete?
Where will visitors park? Will they be allowed to park on Glacier Way?
Can the access into this development be off of Dodd Boulevard?
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing at
6:51 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous
Vice Chair Einck asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion
points included:
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Mr. McCaigue confirmed that Continental Properties owns and operates all of
their communities. He also stated that this development will have no impact
on surrounding home values.
Assistant City Engineer Alex Jordan stated that a traffic study was prepared
by the developer and reviewed by the City’s traffic engineering consultant.
He provided information regarding queuing issues at the peak p.m. hours for
the Glacier Way and Cedar Avenue intersection along with Dakota County’s
signal timing. He stated that the County will likely wait until the Springs at
Lakeville project is complete before monitoring and possibly making
adjustments to the timing of the traffic signal at Cedar Avenue and Glacier
Way. City staff concurs with the traffic study that this development will not
have a large impact on traffic at this intersection. Mr. Jordan stated that “No
Parking” signs on Glacier Way will be installed with this development. Mr.
Jordan stated that Dakota County does not allow access to Cedar Avenue or
Dodd Boulevard for the subject property; as such, the only access will be off
of Glacier Way, a City street.
Mr. McCaigue stated that the property will be graded to bring it down to street
level. Dodd Boulevard will most likely be the access for trucks hauling the
excess dirt off-site.
The Planning Commission thanked the public for their comments at tonight’s
meeting.
Motion was made by Majorowicz, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City
Council approval of the Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from C-3, General
Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, preliminary and final
plat of one lot to be known as Springs at Lakeville, and PUD development stage plans
for 260 multiple family dwelling units, located west of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), north
of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), and south of Glacier Way, and adoption of the Findings
of Fact dated June 20, 2019, subject to the following 14 stipulations, as amended:
1. The following principal and accessory building setbacks shall be established within
the PUD District:
Minimum Setback
Yard North Cedar Dodd West
Ave. Blvd.
Apartment Buildings and 30ft. 30ft. 30ft 30ft.
Clubhouse
Accessory buildings 10ft. 30ft. 15ft. 10ft.
2. Provision of a storm shelter to satisfy the requirements of Section 11-17-27 of the
Zoning Ordinance shall be subject to review and approval of City staff prior to City
Council consideration of the applications.
3. Building elevation plans for exterior finish materials shall comply with the following:
a. Principal buildings:
(1) A minimum of 50 percent of elevations facing outward at the
perimeter shall be surfaced with brick, stucco, or stone materials.
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(2) A minimum of 25 percent of the area of each internal elevation of a
structure shall have an exterior finish of brick, stucco and/or natural
or artificial stone.
(3) Except for brick, stucco, and/or natural or artificial stone, no single
interior elevation shall have more than 75 percent of one type of
exterior finish.
(4) Except for brick, stucco, and/or natural or artificial stone, no more
than 60 percent of all interior elevations shall be of one type of
exterior finish.
b. The exterior materials for accessory buildings shall be the same as used for
the principal buildings in accordance with Section 11-18-9.E of the Zoning
Ordinance.
4. Landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. The
developer shall provide a cost estimate for the landscaping prior to City Council
consideration of the applications.
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5. The cost of the proposed trail abutting Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) extended to 175
Street shall be divided between the developer and the City in accordance with the
provisions of Section 10-4-3.H.4 of the Subdivision Ordinance, except that the City
will reimburse the developer for the segment of trail west of the subject property.
6. The site plan shall be revised to provide access from the interior of the site to the
trail abutting the subject site on Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23).
7. Vehicle access for fire protection and control of proposed emergency access gates
shall be subject to review and approval of the Fire Chief.
8. The exterior lighting plan shall be revised such that light cast at the north property
line complies with Section 11-16-7.A.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. Retaining wall mounted signs, not to exceed 100 square feet in area, shall be
allowed in the northeast and southeast corners of the property consistent with the
provisions of Section 11-23-15.X.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and the approved PUD
signage plan.
10. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied by payment of a cash fee in lieu of
land at the time of final plat approval as provided for by Section 10-4-8.J of the
Subdivision Ordinance.
11. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer.
12. All utility plans are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
13. All drainage and utility easements are subject to review and approval of City staff.
14. The developer shall execute a development agreement with the City as drafted by
City Attorney and subject to approval of the City Council.
Ayes: Majorowicz, Einck, Witte, Drotning
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary