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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03B CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES February 6, 2020 Chair Pat Kaluza called the work session to order at 7:00 p.m. Members Present: Chair Pat Kaluza, Karl Drotning, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, and Jeff Witte Members Absent: Vice Chair Scott Einck, Jenna Majorowicz, and Ex-Officio Mike Lamm Staff Present: Associate Planner Kris Jenson, Planning and Zoning Specialist Monica Waite, and Daniel Licht, TPC Others Present: Jim Kellison, Kelco Services and Matthew Knutson, Amcon Construction. Zoning Ordinance Amendments The Planning Commission agreed to discuss the proposed amendments except for those portions related to the creation of the RM-3, M-1, and M2 Districts to allow additional time for review of these provisions prior to discussion. The review of the language related to those districts would be discussed in work session at the February 20, 2020 meeting. Mr. Licht reviewed his January 31, 2020 memo regarding the ordinance amendments. The following ordinance sections were discussed: Residential Density. The Planning Commission supported removing single family homes as a permitted use in the RM-1 District. There was also consensus that the issue could be revisited if it was determined that development density is not occurring within the range of densities guided by the 2040 Land Use plan. Efficiency Apartments. The Planning Commission supported an increase in the number of efficiency apartments within a multiple family building, from 10 percent to 30 percent of the total units to reflect current market practices and the trend to efficiency, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom multiple family dwelling units. Electric Vehicles. The Planning Commission supported the proposed changes to the ordinance. The Planning Commission discussed whether businesses will begin to offer charging stations for public use as well as customer use and the benefits of stations being near the freeway corridor district. Residential Shelters. The Planning Commission expressed support for residential shelters limited to 6 residents. The Planning Commission offered that the number of Planning Commission Work Session Minutes – February 6, 2020 Page 2 people served by a residential shelter could be increased if adequate access is available. Mr. Licht suggested that shelters for 7 to 16 residents could be allowed provided the site has direct access to at least a minor collector street. The Planning Commission agreed to this approach. Solar. The Planning Commission supported the addition of language to allow solar panels in commercial and industrial areas above off-street parking areas. Length of Grass. The Planning Commission agreed with the clarification of the language regarding grass length on outlots, including the exemption of City outlots that are typically stormwater management ponds. Final Plat Extensions. The Planning Commission concurred with the proposed change to allow an administrative extension of the final plat for one year. Condominiums. The Planning Commission agreed with the proposed change to include a process for review and approval of condominium plats, as recommended by the City attorney. Definitions. The Planning Commission concurred with the proposed changes to definitions of animal feedlot, townhouse, and fitness center. Appeals. The Planning Commission agreed with the proposed change, as recommended by the City attorney to limit the time to appeal a City zoning decision to 30 days. Building Height. The proposed change would add crosses as an architectural element that is not subject to the building height limit of the respective zoning district. Chair Kaluza verified that it would apply to all religious symbols and not just crosses. The Planning Commission expressed support for the amendment. Accessory Structures. Proposed changes relating to accessory structures, associated primarily to size and exterior materials, were reviewed. The Planning Commission expressed support for the various proposed changes with clarification of the allowed materials for greenhouses. Bagsters/Dumpsters. Commissioner Swenson verified that a dumpster would be permitted for more than 30 days provided a building permit was in effect at the structure. The Planning Commission agreed with the proposed change. Community Gardens. The Planning Commission supports the change to permit community gardens as accessory uses to institutional uses within residential zoning districts. Residential Gardens. The Planning Commission supports the change to include that single family gardens within residential zoning districts are not to be for produce offered for sale. Planning Commission Work Session Minutes – February 6, 2020 Page 3 Residential Parking. Changes to the parking standards for residential uses are to be based on vehicle classification and weight versus determining what is and is not a commercial vehicle. The Planning Commission agreed with the proposed change. Off-Street Parking Number of Stalls Required. The Planning Commission concurred with the proposed changes to the table specifying the required number of off-street parking stalls based on use. Off-street Loading. Significant changes to the off-street loading chapter are proposed, including the removal of the minimum number of loading areas required based on the size of the building with construction standards for off-street loading spaces remaining in place. The Planning Commission was supportive of the change. Fences. Changes to the fence provisions of the Zoning Ordinance include clarification of approvals required, language added requiring lock boxes for emergency services when gates are installed across private accesses, and providing clear direction when a permit is needed for a fence. The Planning Commission concurs with the proposed changes. Landscaping. Changes have been proposed to the landscape requirements of the Zoning Ordinance based on input from the City Forester. The Planning Commission expressed support for the changes. Residential Buffer Yards. Modifications are proposed to make requirements consistent across similar zoning districts and to permit an accessory structure to be located within a required buffer yard, on the interior side of the landscaping. The Planning Commission supports this change to the ordinance. Signs. The Planning Commission supports the changes to the C-CBD District prohibiting freestanding signs and in regard to ‘for sale signs’ on vacant lots. Uses. There are several uses which are proposed to be added to or removed from various zoning districts. After a brief discussion about each of the uses, the Planning Commission expressed support for the proposed changes. Chair Kaluza excused himself from the meeting at 7:54 pm. Jim Kellison, Kelco Services, was in attendance to discuss the proposed M-1 District requirements. He offered the following thoughts: • With apartment buildings trending toward smaller units, it is difficult to meet the requirement to have one covered space underground per unit. He suggested the Planning Commission consider not requiring a covered space for the studio apartment units. • Feels the height allowances for the district are acceptable. Planning Commission Work Session Minutes – February 6, 2020 Page 4 • Expressed concern about the density allowances for the district. He distributed a handout that illustrated floor area ratios for studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom units. • Suggested that a density bonus could be allowed for additional buffer area to existing single family residential areas. • Noted that the M-2 District is proposed to allow greater density. • Likes the inclusion of language regarding electric charging stations. That is something that he has been including in multi-family developments. They are also planning to have solar panels on the roof to provide electricity for the building. The work session adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kris Jenson, Associate Planner