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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 7, 2020 Chair Kaluza called the meeting to order via teleconference 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 Members Present via telephone: Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Jenna Majorowicz, Christine Zimmer Commissioners Witte and Lillehei arrived via teleconference at 6:10 p.m. Members Absent: Thor Howe, Ex-officio member Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director Staff Present via telephone: Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner, Kris Jenson, Associate Planner, Monica Waite, Planning and Zoning Specialist, Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer, Christina Orlowsky, Project Engineer, Logan Vlasaty, Civil Engineer, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 2. Swearing in of new Planning Commission member Christine Zimmer Recording Secretary Penny Brevig swore in Christine Zimmer as a new Planning Commissioner at tonight’s meeting. 4. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The March 19, 2020 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 5. Announcements The following item was distributed via e-mail to the Planning Commission: May 6, 2020 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee draft motions regarding the FedEx 2nd Addition, Launch Park 2nd Addition, and Knob Hill North preliminary plats. Mr. Morey welcomed everyone to the first Planning Commission teleconference meeting. He welcomed our new Planning Commission member Christine Zimmer. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 2 6. Nicole Nguyen-Hebert Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Nicole Nguyen- Hebert for a conditional use permit to allow an attached garage on a single-family home greater than 1,250 square feet in area in the RA/Rural Agricultural District, located at 16415 Klamath Trail. Nicole Nguyen-Hebert was present via teleconference at tonight’s meeting. Ms. Nguyen-Hebert presented a brief overview of her client’s request. She stated they combined the previous two lots into one PID. She indicated that her customer plans to use the garage for personal use only. Planning and Zoning Specialist Monica Waite presented the planning report. Ms. Waite stated that the proposed attached four-car garage is 1,485 square feet which is 235 square feet larger than allowed without CUP approval. The additional square footage is compatible with the RA District neighborhood. Per the applicant’s narrative, the garage is needed for personal and family storage purposes and will not be used for home occupation purposes or for the storage of commercial vehicles or equipment. The home that was constructed on the subject property in the 1970’s was recently removed for the construction of the proposed new home. The additional storage shed that was on the property to the east of the preexisting house has been removed. Ms. Waite stated that the existing driveway access from Knolls Path will not change. She clarified that the portion of the driveway from the attached garage to the shared private driveway easement shall be paved with bituminous, concrete or paver brick in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. The driveway will need to be paved prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the new home. The following additional stipulation is being suggested by staff: 4. The portion of the driveway from the attached garage to the shared private driveway easement shall be paved with bituminous, concrete or paver brick in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new single family home. Ms. Waite stated that the property is served with private well water and septic sewer. The plans propose floor drains in the garage which are directed toward surface areas outside the building. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Nicole Nguyen-Hebert conditional use permit subject to the three stipulations listed in the April 30, 2020 planning report, as amended, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated May 7, 2020. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 3 Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Ayes : Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer Nays: 0 Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Drotning confirmed that the subject property is outside the MUSA. He also thought that there was a change to the Zoning Ordinance regarding storm drains, but Mr. Morey could not confirm that. • Commissioner Lillehei thanked Ms. Waite for the clarification earlier today on the paving of the driveway and for adding Stipulation #4. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Witte to recommend to City Council approval of the Nicole Nguyen-Hebert conditional use permit to allow an attached garage on a single-family home greater than 1,250 square feet in area in the RA/Rural Agricultural District, located at 16415 Klamath Trail, subject to the following stipulations, as amended, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated May 7, 2020: 1. No home occupation shall be conducted within any attached or detached accessory building on the property. No attached or detached accessory building on the property shall be used for the operation of any commercial business or storage of commercial equipment. 2. The property shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council. 3. A building permit must be approved by the City prior to construction of the new single family home and attached garage. 4. The portion of the driveway from the attached garage to the shared private driveway easement shall be paved with bituminous, concrete or paver brick in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the new single family home. Ayes: Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer Nays: 0 7. FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Setzer Properties SMN, LLC for the following, located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9): A. Preliminary plat of one industrial lot to be known as FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition; and B. Vacation of drainage and utility easements. Sean Bohan from AEC Engineering was present via teleconference and presented a brief overview of the request. Mr. Bohan explained that the FedEx Lakeville master plan prepared in 2015 for the first construction phase identified this expansion. The 88,000 square foot expansion will include maintenance and warehouse buildings along with an expansion of the loading docks and trailer parking area. The Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 4 development team concurs with the stipulations listed in the May 1, 2020 planning report. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated Setzer Properties SMN, LLC, owner of the property on which the FedEx Freight facility is located at 9331 – 217th Street, has submitted applications and plans for preliminary plat, site plan and easement vacation for the proposed second phase expansion of the FedEx Freight and transload facility. The property is 43.48 acres in area and is zoned I-1, Light Industrial District. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the proposed second phase is consistent with the conceptual master plan for the property approved in 2015 as part of the first phase of the FedEx property. The proposed plans include expansion of the transload dock building, the truck maintenance building, the fuel island and fuel facility, and the truck/trailer parking and employee parking areas. Mr. Dempsey explained that boundary drainage and utility easements were dedicated with the FedEx Lakeville final plat. Now that the property is being re-platted, all drainage and utility easements are required to be vacated and re-established with the new final plat. The subject site is undeveloped and is platted as Lot 1, Block 1, and Outlot A and Outlot B, FedEx Lakeville. The second phase plans propose that all stormwater from the property will be collected in underground storage chambers before being discharged from the site. Mr. Dempsey stated that the proposed area of the subject lot exceeds the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the I-1, Light Industrial District. The building setback requirements of the I-1 District are being met with the proposed site plan for phase two construction. Mr. Dempsey stated that FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition is bounded by 215th Street (CSAH 70) to the north, Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) to the west, 217th Street to the south and Humboldt Road to the east. All required road construction and improvements were made with the first phase of the FedEx property. Mr. Dempsey described the improvements that will be made to these roads, along with the sound wall that is proposed, which are explained in detail in the May 1, 2020 planning report and the April 25, 2020 engineering report. The proposed maintenance building expansion will be constructed of exterior materials matching the existing maintenance building. Mr. Dempsey indicted that staff recommends a stipulation that the Phase Two building plans be revised so that the exterior north and east end walls of the transload dock building comply with CUP 14- 06 and the Zoning Ordinance prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat. Setzer Properties is preparing a landscaping plan to increase the amount of landscape materials along 215th Street, which will include an extension of the raised earth berm Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 5 consistent with the screening design approved and installed with the first phase in 2015. Mr. Dempsey indicated that approximately 700 trees and tall growing shrubs along with various landscape materials were installed with the landscape plan for Lot 1 of the original FedEx Lakeville plat. The planning report includes a stipulation that the landscape plan be submitted for staff review prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat of FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition. Mr. Dempsey explained that 178 parking spaces were constructed with the first phase development. The proposed parking lot design, spaces and drive aisle dimensions, meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. The existing fuel depot facility will be expanded as noted on the site plan and building sectional views. Mr. Dempsey stated that a photometric and overall lighting plan has been submitted but does not identify foot-candle measurements at the property line in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The proposed new lighting must be consistent with the first phase lighting. Planning Department and Engineering staff recommends approval of the FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition preliminary plat and easement vacation subject to the 10 stipulations listed in the May 1, 2020 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Ayes: Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson Nays: 0 Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Witte asked the developer about their building numbering system from a public safety standpoint. Mr. Bohan commented that the building has one address. He believed right now the current loading docks are numbered or lettered and they will continue that sequence. Mr. Dempsey commented that he will forward this comment to the Fire Marshal. • Commissioner Drotning asked if the proposed noise wall on the north side of 215th Street will be large enough to reduce noise impacts for the townhouse neighborhood to the north and who will pay for the construction of the wall. Mr. Dempsey confirmed that the wall is included in the CSAH 70 road improvement cost. Assistant City Engineer Alex Jordan stated that there was a noise wall study done for CSAH 70 that did not specifically include FedEx, but the neighborhoods north of CSAH 70 will have a direct benefit. Commissioner Drotning felt the wall will help with screening and is appropriate, but he is not Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 6 sure if the noise from CSAH 70 will just go up and over the wall, thereby not benefitting the neighborhoods farther to the north. • Commissioner Swenson commented about the noise wall. He appreciated the level of screening that was done with Phase 1 landscaping and acknowledged the height restrictions because of the overhead powerlines. • Commissioner Swenson asked about the underground stormwater chambers. Mr. Jordan stated that this was a long term plan started with the FedEx Lakeville 1st Addition. They are underground and privately owned and will have a direct benefit to the watershed. There has been good partnership between the City of Lakeville and the developer on this proposed system. • Commissioner Swenson asked Mr. Dempsey if there has been any real history of complaints regarding the noise since FedEx has been in this location. Mr. Dempsey indicated that initially there were complaints of sound late at night, backing up of trucks, etc. The City has not received any lighting complaints in the past couple years and there has been reduction in noise complaints. • Commissioner Swenson stated his support of this project. He commented that there tends to be a stigma attached to trucking companies, but he feels this is an appropriate use in this location. He feels the trucking facility is an important business to have in the City of Lakeville. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Witte to recommend to City Council approval of the FedEx Lakeville 2nd Addition preliminary plat of one industrial lot and vacation of drainage and utility easements, located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and east of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), subject to the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the April 25, 2020 engineering report. 2. The site and buildings shall be developed in compliance with the plans as approved by the City Council and in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. The building exterior plans for the north and east facing end walls of the transload dock building shall be amended to comply with the minimum exterior material requirements of the Zoning Ordinance prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat. 4. A landscape plan shall be submitted for staff review prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat. 5. Any roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from view of public right-of-way by an adequate parapet or other similar structure as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 6. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces. If there is not adequate space to store snow on site, snow must be hauled from the site. 7. Site lighting fixtures shall be consistent with the existing fixtures on the property. The exterior site and building lighting plan shall be revised to identify proposed exterior lighting not to exceed one foot-candle at the property line. 8. The building permit plans and site plans must include outdoor trash enclosure details that comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The trash enclosures shall match the exterior materials of the principal buildings and shall include maintenance free gates. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 7 9. The developer shall verify with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to commencing building construction to determine if a permit is required for any crane or similar construction equipment on the property. 10. The stipulations of CUP 14-06 shall remain in full force and effect. Ayes: Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson Nays: 0 8. Knob Hill North Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of KJ Walk, Inc. for a preliminary plat of 36 single family residential lots and 42 detached townhome lots to be known as Knob Hill North, located west of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) and north of 179th Street (future CSAH 9). Warren Israelson, owner of KJ Walk, presented a brief overview of their request. He indicated that this plat is an extension of the Knob Hill development they started last year. He counted 34 homes under construction in the Knob Hill plat located south of 179th Street. He stated that the townhomes will be slab on grade and the single family homes will be full basement walkouts. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that Knob Hill North will consist of 36 single family lots and 42 detached townhome lots on a replat of Outlot E, Knob Hill of Lakeville. She indicated that the parcel is currently zoned RM-1, Medium Density Residential District. The Zoning Map update proposes to rezone the portion of the preliminary plat that is west of Eventide Way to RS-4, Single Family Residential District. The detached townhome lots will remain zoned RM-1. All of the single family lots meet the lot area and width requirements of the RS-4 District. The proposed house pads for Knob Hill North indicated that all 36 single family lots have adequate building pad areas that meet setback requirements. The proposed townhome lots have sufficient area to accommodate detached units. The minimum lot area exceeds the minimum lot area per unit requirements of the RM- 1 District. The proposed building pads indicated that all 42 detached townhomes have adequate building pad areas that meet setback requirements. Ms. Jenson explained the detached townhome exterior material requirements, which are listed in the April 30, 2020 planning report, along with the floor area, garage area and landscaping requirements. There are two outlots in the Knob Hill North preliminary plat. Outlot A will be used for future park space, and Outlot B consists of a stormwater management basin. Both outlots will be deeded to the City with the final plat. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 8 Ms. Jenson indicated that Knob Hill North will be developed in two phases. The detached townhomes will be the first phase and the single family lots will be the second phase of development. Ms. Jenson reviewed the streets proposed with the Knob Hill North preliminary plat. Detailed information is outlined in the Engineering Division memo dated April 29, 2020. All streets meet the minimum width and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Ms. Jenson explained the residential buffer yard requirements for two of the single family lots that abut 179th Street. Ms. Jenson indicated that the developer is proposing to erect a six-foot tall white vinyl privacy fence along the north plat boundary, at the rear of Lots 1-16, Block 16 and the north boundary of Lot 49, Block 1. Planning Department and Engineering staff recommends approval of the Knob Hill North preliminary plat, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the April 30, 2020 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Majorowicz, seconded by Witte to close the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. Ayes: Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson, Majorowicz Nays: 0 Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Swenson stated that this plat fits in nicely with adjacent residential plats in this area. He indicated how pleased he was to see new homes being constructed in this area of the city. It’s another piece of the puzzle. He stated his support of this project. • Commissioner Drotning agreed. He stated that it is fun to see the development progressing on the previously approved plats in the area. Extending 179th Street will be a good transportation connection. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the Knob Hill North preliminary plat of 36 single family residential lots and 42 detached townhome lots located west of Pilot Knob Road (CSAH 31) and north of 179th Street (future CSAH 9), subject to the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the April 29, 2020 engineering report. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 9 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 five foot wide concrete sidewalks along one side of all streets, except the cul-de-sac. 4. Outlots A and B 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 179th Street must install sod to the trail and a $1,000 per lot security will be required with the building permit. 6. A fence permit is required prior to the installation of the proposed privacy fence along the north plat boundary. The fence located on Lot 49, Block 1 must be maintained by the HOA. The placement of the fence on Lots 1-16, Block 1 should be done such that future homeowners will have the ability to replace or remove the fence on their lot without affecting the fence on adjacent lots. 7. If a subdivision monument sign is proposed for the development, it must be maintenance free and located on private property. A sign permit is required prior to installation of the sign. Ayes: Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson, Majorowicz Nays: 0 9. Launch Park 2nd Addition Chair Kaluza opened the public hearing to consider the application of Airlake Development, Inc. for a preliminary plat of one industrial lot and two outlots to be known as Launch Park 2nd Addition located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of 222nd Street. Dan Regan from Airlake Development, Inc. presented a brief overview of their request. He indicated that Jim Connelly from APPRO Development and Brian Wurdeman from Kimley Horn were also present to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Mr. Regan stated that this second phase of Launch Park is a continuation of the Launch Park industrial park conceptually planned as part of the AUAR approved in 2018, which will include a 150,000 square foot institutional quality building with a small office component in it, dock functionality and vehicle parking for the tenants that will occupy this building. Because this plat is in the South Creek watershed district, he indicated that they are developing plans that respect the trout stream and manage the stormwater on the site. Mr. Regan state that they plan to begin construction this summer and finish before Thanksgiving so they are able to get asphalt and concrete down before winter. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that Airlake Development, Inc. representatives have submitted a preliminary plat application and plans for Launch Park Second Addition. This will consist of one lot and two outlots within the I-2, General Industrial District. They are proposing a two- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 10 tenant warehouse building with some office space. This phase is part of the approved 190-acre Launch Park AUAR. Exhibit C is the AUAR master site plan. Mr. Dempsey stated that Lot 1 exceeds the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the I-2, General Industrial District. Outlots A and B will be retained by the developer for future development. The City’s Comprehensive Parks, Trails, and Open Space plan does not identify any future park needs in the plat area or future trails along Cedar Avenue. The Park Dedication cash fee for Launch Park Second Addition will be due at the time of final plat approval. Due to the site’s proximity to Airlake Airport, the developer is advised to coordinate any required permit with the FAA prior to submittal of building permit and construction plans. Mr. Dempsey stated that 139 parking spaces are required. The site plan provides for 162 parking spaces. All drive aisles and parking stalls comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and provide adequate width and turning radii to accommodate trucks and emergency vehicle access. Access to Lot 1 will be from two driveways on 222nd Street, which meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for location, setback and width. A landscape plan has been submitted for Launch Park Lakeville 2nd Addition that proposes 65 trees to be set back at least three feet from all property lines and will be irrigated in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The Dakota County Plat Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at their April 15, 2020 meeting. Planning Department and Engineering staff recommend approval of the Launch Park 2nd Addition preliminary plat subject to the eight stipulations listed in the May 1, 2020 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Ayes: Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson, Mayorowicz, Lillehei Nays: 0 Chair Kaluza asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 11 • Commissioner Witte asked Mr. Regan if the docks are labeled appropriately for public safety issues. Mr. Regan stated that yes they have building standard signing plans, included a big number above each door which is good for truck drivers to locate the correct loading dock. It makes sense for them and for public safety. • Commissioner Swenson was pleased to see another phase of Launch Park coming to fruition. He commended Mr. Regan on the quality of the building and how they incorporated windows into the upper level of the buildings for natural lighting. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Majorowicz to recommend to City Council approval of the Launch Park 2nd Addition preliminary plat of one industrial lot and two outlots, subject to the following stipulations: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the April 29, 2020 engineering report. 2. The site and building exterior shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. An $82,950 security shall be submitted to guarantee installation and completion of the approved landscaping for Lot 1, Block 1 and for the storm water and infiltration basins and drainage ways at the time of final plat approval. All landscaped areas within and adjacent to the building and parking lot shall be irrigated. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in road right-of-way. 4. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-2 District. A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signs. 5. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces. If there is not adequate space to store snow on site, snow must be hauled from the site. 6. Site lighting shall not exceed one foot candle at the property line adjacent to public right-of-way. All exterior light fixtures shall be down-cast design so as not to glare onto public right-of-way. 7. The developer shall sign a private maintenance agreement for the stormwater basins prior to City Council consideration of the final plat. 8. The developer shall verify with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to commencing building construction to determine if a permit is required for any crane or similar construction equipment on the property. Ayes: Kaluza, Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei Nays: 0 10. Elections Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to nominate Commissioner Kaluza to the office of chair and to nominate Commissioner Witte to the office of Vice Chair, effective May 21, 2020, and to close the nominations. Chair Kaluza expressed his appreciation for being Chair of the Planning Commission for the past two years and Vice Chair under Chair Swenson before that. Because of Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 7, 2020 Page 12 the 3-year term limit, this will be his last year and he was excited to have Commissioner Witte as the new Vice Chair. Ayes: Witte, Drotning, Zimmer, Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza Nays: 0 Chair Kaluza asked for confirmation that the May 21st Planning Commission will be via teleconference. Mr. Morey confirmed that and indicated that he would update Planning Commission members about the June meetings as those decisions are made by staff. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary