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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 1 8, 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, Vice Chair Scott Einck, Jeff Witte, Jenna Majorowicz, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Paul Reuvers, Ex-officio Mike Lamm Members Absent: Karl Drotning Others Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Christina Orlowsky, Project Engineer; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The June 20, 2019 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Mr. Morey stated that for Agenda Item 5, Gliori CUP, an updated Exhibit F showing bituminous surface for the parking lot was distributed at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed at tonight’s meeting for Agenda Item 6, Summer’s Creek: • July 17, 2019 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion • Revised preliminary plat plans • Suggested wording for an additional stipulation (#16) Mr. Morey stated that the August 1st Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the bus tour taking place July 23rd at 5:00, which will include City Council, Planning Commission and City staff to tour transit oriented mixed use developments in three Twin Cities suburbs prior to the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation being added to the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Morey indicated that a letter from the Met. Council was received on July 17th stating that our 2040 Comprehensive Plan was finally deemed complete. 5. Guido Gliori Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 2 Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Guido Gliori for a conditional use permit to allow the following, located at 21225 Hamburg Avenue: A. Impervious surface area greater than 25% in the Shoreland Overlay District; and B. Multiple principal buildings on one lot of record. Jim Connelly, Project Manager with APPRO Development presented an overview of the request. Mr. Connelly felt that the proposed layout has made this a more viable property. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the subject property is a 4.74 acre parcel that abuts the South Creek tributary to the Vermillion River with one building and a paved parking lot with two driveway accesses onto Hamburg Avenue. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the electronic copy that was posted on the City’s website of Exhibit F showing the paved parking lot had the correct site plan and the paper copy that was included in the Planning Commission packet was a previous iteration. The correct paper copy of Exhibit F was distributed at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Dempsey stated that the one non-conforming condition is the parking of vehicles, trailers and other equipment on the unpaved surface on the west side of the property. This will be addressed with the construction of the proposed new building and paved outdoor storage area. The conditional use permit will allow more than one principal building on a single parcel and an impervious surface area greater than 25% in the Shoreland Overlay District. The CUP will allow a maximum of 75% impervious surface area. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the Zoning Ordinance criteria for the conditional use permit, which are reviewed in detail in the July 3, 2019 planning report. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the site plan improvements include the construction of a sedimentation basin and infiltration basin along the south side of the property. Mr. Dempsey explained that the final building floor plan for the new building will determine the total number of off-street parking spaces needed. A total of 56 parking spaces are shown on the proposed site plan. Mr. Dempsey stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Gliori CUP for more than one principal building on the property and impervious surface area greater than 25%, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated July 18, 2019, subject to the eight stipulations listed in the July 3, 2019 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 3 Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:10 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 expressed his support for the bituminous paved parking lot requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, which is shown on the revised Exhibit F. The previous iteration of Exhibit F identified asphalt millings, which does not meet Zoning Ordinance requirements, and would create loose pebbles that would run off into the trout stream. He was also glad to see the proposed stormwater improvements on the plans that will help protect the trout stream. • Commissioner Lillehei asked Mr. Dempsey to explain the non-conforming condition of the parking lot. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Reuvers to recommend to City Council approval of the Guido Gliori conditional use permit for more than one principal building on the property and impervious surface area greater than 25%, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated July 18, 2019, subject to the following eight stipulations: 1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the recommendations listed in the July 10, 2019 Engineering Division memorandum. 2. The site shall be developed according to the plans approved with the conditional use permit by the City Council. 3. All signage on the property shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. A sign permit is required prior to installation of any signs on the property or buildings. 4. Exterior lights shall not be flood lights and shall be directed downward or shielded as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Trash containers shall be stored inside the building or in a gated enclosure in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 6. A building permit shall be issued by the City prior to commencing construction of the second principal building. 7. Additional parking spaces shall be provided if required based on the occupancy of one or more of the principal buildings. 8. A signed stormwater maintenance agreement shall be submitted prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit. Ayes: Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Einck, Witte, Reuvers Nays: 0 6. Summer’s Creek Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 4 Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Summergate Companies for the following, located south of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), west of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and east of Highview Avenue: A. Preliminary plat of 84 single family residential lots and 127 detached townhome lots to be known as Summer’s Creek; and B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone a portion of the property from O-R, Office/Residential Transition District and C-3, General Commercial District to RM-1, Medium Density Residential District. Ryan Bluhm, Civil Engineer with Westwood Professional Services and Gary Wollschlager with Summergate Companies, were in attendance to answer any questions that the Planning Commission may have. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the developer of the Summer’s Creek preliminary plat has applied to amend the Zoning Map for the areas zoned O-R, Office-Residential Transition District and C-3, General Commercial District, to RM-1, Medium Density Residential District which will be consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan that guides this property for Medium Density Residential. Ms. Jenson indicated that her July 12, 2019 planning report stated that all of the proposed detached townhomes will be slab on grade units. She stated that the detached townhomes are proposed to have basements, which will provide storm protection for these units. Ms. Jenson reviewed the Summer’s Creek preliminary plat. All of the single family lots meet the lot area, width and depth requirements of the RS-4 District. They also meet setback requirements for principal structures. The proposed unit lots have sufficient area to accommodate detached townhome units. The Summer’s Creek preliminary plat has an average of just over 9,300 square feet per unit for the detached townhomes, which exceeds the minimum lot area per unit requirements of the RM-1 District. The plans must be modified to move the proposed boulevard trees within the detached townhome blocks out of the public street right of way and onto the common area HOA lots. Ms. Jenson reviewed the buffer yard setback requirements abutting the existing and future Dodd Boulevard/179th Street, which are explained in detail in the July 12, 2019 planning report. She indicated that the revised preliminary plat distributed at tonight’s meeting includes Lot 16, Block 10, which may not be final platted until the adjacent Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) right of way is vacated. The following Stipulation #16 was recommended: 16. Lot 16, Block 10 may not be final platted until the adjacent Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) right of way is vacated. There are seven outlots in the Summer’s Creek preliminary plat. Outlots A-F will be deeded to the City and Outlot G will be retained by the developer for future development. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 5 Ms. Jenson reviewed the proposed streets in the July 12, 2019 planning report along with additional detailed information outlined in the July 12, 2019 Engineering Division report. Summer’s Creek will be developed in at least two phases. The first phase is centered on the extension of Hamburg Avenue to Dodd Boulevard. The remaining phases(s) will be the single family homes in the southwest corner of the site and the detached townhomes on the east side of the site. Ms. Jenson stated that staff recommends approval of the Summer’s Creek preliminary plat and Zoning Map amendment, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated July 18, 2019, subject to the amended 16 stipulations listed in the July 12, 2019 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. Terry Storey, 17580 Haverhill Circle Mr. Storey wanted the Dodd Boulevard re-alignment explained further. Motion was made by Reuvers, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing at 6:26 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Project Engineer Christina Orlowsky explained the Dodd Boulevard re- alignment and the projected timeline. • Commissioner Swenson commented that the Dodd Boulevard realignment has been planned for many years. He was glad this plat will help with the realignment by providing the necessary right-of-way. • Commissioner Reuvers commented that the Zoning Map amendment makes sense and fits with the vision of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Summer’s Creek preliminary plat of 84 single family residential lots and 127 detached townhome lots and a Zoning Map amendment to rezone a portion of the property from O-R, Office/Residential Transition District and C-3, General Commercial District to RM-1, Medium Density Residential District, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated July 18, 2019, subject to the following 16 stipulations, as amended: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the July 12, 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. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 6 3. The developer shall construct 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalks as shown on the preliminary plat plans. The developer shall construct a bituminous trail along the east side of Hamburg Avenue south of the future Dodd Boulevard as shown on the plans. A cash escrow must be provided for the future construction of a sidewalk and trail along 175th Street. 4. Outlots A, B, C, D, E, and F 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 Dodd Boulevard (existing and future) must install sod to the side or rear property line and a $1,000 per lot security will be required with the building permit. 6. The following lots shall have restricted driveway access: • Lot 1, Block 1 shall have driveway access from Hayes Avenue • Lots 1-10, Block 2 shall have driveway access from Hawksbill Drive • Lot 14, Block 5 shall have driveway access from 180th Street 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 the following lots: • Lot 18, Block 6 • Lot 26, Block 7 • Lot 41, Block 8 • Lot 30, Block 9 • Lot 16, Block 10 10. Detached townhomes must meet the exterior materials requirements of Section 11-58-21.C.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 11-17-13.D of the Zoning Ordinance. 12. Each detached townhome unit shall include an attached garage meeting the minimum width and area requirements of Section 11-58-21.D 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 11-58-21.K of the Zoning Ordinance. 15. All boulevard trees shown on the landscape plan must be relocated outside of the public right of way onto common lots maintained by the HOA. 16. Lot 16, Block 10 may not be final platted until the adjacent Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) right of way is vacated. Ayes: Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Einck, Witte, Reuvers, Swenson Nays: 0 7. City of Lakeville Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 7 Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Lakeville City Code. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that review of the City’s development regulations for 2019 will be completed in two phases. The first phase will address a general review of issues identified during review of development applications over the past year. The second phase will involve legislating ordinance amendments required to implement the 2040 Lakeville Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Licht reviewed the following amendments that are listed in detail in the July 10, 2019 planning report. • Prohibited animals • Development fees • Building type and construction • Exterior finish materials • Yard encroachments • Storm shelters • Off-street parking • Fence construction • Commercial/Industrial fences • Land/Sea containers • Signs (directional, temporary, office tenant, development, utility boxes, and dynamic display signs) • Goats • C-CBD District motor fuel facilities and car wash uses • RM-1 District design and construction standards • I-1 District commercial recreation • P-OS District Mr. Licht stated that City staff has prepared ordinance amendments related to the issues listed in Phase 1 of the 2019 update of the City’s development regulations. City staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments, as presented. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:46 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 18, 2019 Page 8 • Chair Kaluza thanked Mr. Licht and City staff for their work on these amendments. He is in favor of all the updates and feels that they reflect what was discussed in their work session. • Commissioner Witte agreed with Chair Kaluza and appreciated the collaborative effort and common sense approach with the amendments. He was also proud of the fact that Lakeville is one of two cities in the state that requires the storm shelters for slab on grade residential dwellings. • Commissioner Swenson likes the modified storm shelter requirement, which reflects the creativity of the Springs at Lakeville apartment developer to meet the intent of the requirement. • Commissioner Reuvers felt that clarification of the prohibited animals was important and that codifying development fees is critical. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Lakeville City Code, as presented. Ayes: Lillehei, Kaluza, Einck, Witte, Reuvers, Swenson, Majorowicz Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 pm. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary