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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
February 20, 2020
Vice Chair Scott Einck called the work session to order at 6:27 p.m.
Members Present: Vice Chair Scott Einck, Karl Drotning, Brooks Lillehei, Jenna
Majorowicz, Jason Swenson, and Jeff Witte
Members Absent: Chair Pat Kaluza
Staff Present: Planning Director Daryl Morey, Associate Planner Kris Jenson, and
Daniel Licht, TPC
Others Present: Jim Kellison, Kelco Services; Brian Bross, 17289 Joy Court
Zoning Ordinance Update, Phase 2, cont.
Mr. Licht reviewed his February 13, 2020 memo regarding the draft Zoning Ordinance
update creating the RM-3, M-1 and M-2 Districts to bring the Zoning Ordinance and
Zoning Map into consistency with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The following was
discussed:
RM-3 District. Mr. Licht stated that the RM-3 District could be set up to allow more
flexibility for townhouses as well as dwellings like those being built at Springs at
Lakeville provided the density for each specific RM-3 zoned property is compliant with
the density range identified on the 2040 Land Use Plan and the 3,800 square foot lot
area per unit requirement proposed in the RM-3 District, and provided the exterior
building materials meet RH District standards. The Planning Commission supported the
flexibility provided by this approach.
Mr. Licht stated that a representative of the proposed Fleet Farm property apartments
has questioned the proposed requirement of one enclosed parking space per multiple
family dwelling unit. Instead, they are requesting that an enclosed parking space not be
required for efficiency units. The Planning Commission expressed concern that there
wouldn’t be enough guest parking spaces provided on-site if efficiency units are
exempted for the enclosed parking requirement. The Planning Commission asked what
other cities require with regard to enclosed parking. Mr. Licht reviewed the information
from the 2016 Multiple Family Housing study that he had confirmed as being up to date
that other cities are requiring at least one attached or enclosed space per dwelling unit.
Mr. Licht suggested that parking flexibility could be allowed by conditional use permit
based upon a site and use specific parking study as well as proximity to transit facilities.
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M-1 District. Mr. Licht stated that multiple family dwellings are proposed to be allowed
as a conditional use in the M-1 District at a density of 1 dwelling unit per 1,675 square
feet (1 unit per 1,000 square feet for senior housing). Multiple family dwellings adjacent
to RS Districts would be subject to a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.7 to ensure open space
within the lot. Multiple family dwellings would be limited to 4 stories or 48 feet in height.
The Planning Commission expressed support for the uses and performance standards
proposed for the M-1 District.
M-2 District. Mr. Licht stated that multiple family dwellings are proposed to be allowed
as a conditional use in the M-2 District at a density of 1 dwelling unit per 1,675 square
feet (1 unit per 1,000 square feet for senior housing) but without a FAR limit to
encourage density within the Cedar Corridor. Multiple family dwellings would be limited
to 4 stories or 48 feet in height.
Automotive oriented commercial uses would be not be allowed in the M-2 District, given
the location in the Cedar Avenue BRT corridor.
Reduced building setbacks would be allowed for commercial and residential uses in the
M-2 District to encourage a building forward streetscape.
The Planning Commission expressed support for the uses and performance standards
proposed for the M-2 District.
The work session adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Daryl Morey, Planning Director