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Home My WebLink About02-18 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 18, 2021 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 Jeff Witte, Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Brooks Lillehei, Jenna Majorowicz, Christine Zimmer, Ex-officio member Thor Howe Members Absent: None Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer (via Zoom); Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The February 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of the Work Session Minutes The February 4, 2021 Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as presented. 5. Announcements Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that several e-mails from Spirit of Brandtjen Farm th residents regarding Agenda Item #6, Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 24 Addition were distributed to the Planning Commissioners at tonight’s meeting. th Mr. Morey added that the March 4 Planning Commission meeting will be a work session only. th 6. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 24 Addition Chair Kaluza continued the public hearing to consider the application of The Garrett th Companies for the following, located south of 160 Street (CSAH 46), west of Eagleview Drive, nd north of 162 Street, and east of Elmhurst Lane: A. Preliminary plat of two lots to be known as th Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 24 Addition; B. PUD development stage plans for 204 multiple family dwelling units within 20 principal buildings in the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm planned unit development; and C. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2021 Page 2 Josh Hughes from The Garrett Companies presented a brief overview of their project via Zoom. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that a public th hearing to consider the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm (SBF) 24 Addition applications was tabled by the Planning Commission at their December 3, 2020 meeting so the developer could work with Tradition Development to refine the proposed building plans and present the revised plans to neighboring residents. Mr. Licht explained that the proposed density of the PUD Development Stage Plan is appropriate for this area of the SBF PUD and will be compatible with the surrounding existing and planned land uses. A rental multiple family use within Spirit of Brandtjen Farm is consistent with the overall concept plan approved with the SBF PUD. He stated that, including th the units proposed with SBF 24 Addition, only about 63% of the 2,109 units that were entitled by the PUD ordinance approved in 2005 will have been developed in Spirit. Mr. Licht described the proposed dwelling units, which are a hybrid of townhouse and apartment style dwellings and are discussed in more detail in the February 11, 2021 planning report. th Planning Department staff recommends approval of the SBF 24 Addition preliminary plat, PUD development stage plans for 204 multiple family dwelling units within 20 principal buildings, and easement vacation, subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the February 11, 2021 planning report. Chair Kaluza opened the hearing to the public for comment. Edward Dittberner, 16267 Elkhorn Trail (via Zoom) Mr. Dittberner asked that the proposed gated entries be explained further. Motion was made by Majorowicz, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:29 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Kaluza asked Mr. Hughes to address Mr. Dittberner’s question regarding the gated entrances and their locations, which Mr. Hughes proceeded to do. Mr. Hughes then asked the Planning Commission to reconsider Stipulation #2 regarding providing a locking gate with the first floor patios and a sidewalk between the patio and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2021 Page 3 public sidewalk adjacent to the public streets. He explained that the patios are intended to be a private space. After some discussion, Stipulation #2 was deleted. Chair Kaluza asked for other comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Confirmed that the property management will be using the crime free and drug free lease applications and that prospective residents are subject to background checks.  Traffic flow within SBF was discussed and how it is substantially less than what the roadways were designed for in 2005 due to there being fewer residential units developed than were entitled by the SBF PUD ordinance.  Parking demand vs. supply. th  The relative lack of open space proposed in SBF 24 Addition is accommodated by the amount of open space that was planned and developed since 2005 within the SBF PUD.  Commissioner Drotning provided a brief history of the SBF PUD.  Commission members agreed that there is a good mix of housing in the SBF PUD and that the development was well thought out. th  Commissioner Swenson commented that even though SBF 24 Addition does not have any on-site stormwater ponding, their stormwater management is incorporated into the overall stormwater design of the SBF PUD, the site of which was a former gravel mine.  Regarding one of the emails received from neighbors, Commissioners stressed to anyone purchasing a home to contact the City if they have any questions about what could be developed on a specific piece of property to ensure they are getting accurate information.  Commissioner Lillehei recognized and appreciated the e-mails that came in with th questions regarding the SBF 24 Addition plat.  Stipulation #4 was discussed with regards to driveway aprons with less than a 20-foot setback between the private drive and garage face and whether a “No Parking” sign shall be installed. The consensus was to amend the wording in Stipulation #4 to state the following: “Vehicles parked on the driveway apron shall not encroach into the 24-foot wide private drive to be enforced by the property management.”  Asked about the location of trash receptacles and how often will trash be picked up. The developer stated that the management company will enforce the trash receptacle location with the tenants. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval th of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 24 Addition preliminary plat of two lots, PUD development stage plans for 204 multiple family dwelling units within 20 principal buildings in the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm planned unit development, and vacation of public drainage and utility thnd easements, located south of 160 Street (CSAH 46), west of Eagleview drive, north of 162 Street, and east of Elmhurst Lane, subject to the following stipulations, as amended: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, February 18, 2021 Page 4 1. The site and buildings shall be developed in accordance with the SBF PUD District and the plans on file with the City except as modified herein or approved by City staff. 2. All street construction plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 3. Vehicles parked on the driveway apron shall not encroach into the 24-foot wide private drive to be enforced by the property management. 4. The landscape plan is subject to review and approval by the City Forester. 5. The area and height of the proposed monument signs shall comply with Section 11-23- 19.B.2 of the zoning Ordinance. 6. The phasing plan for construction of the principal buildings and site improvements shall be subject to review and approval of City staff. 7. All drainage and utility easements shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 8. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 9. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 10. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied by payment of a cash fee in lieu of land at the time of final plat approval based on the provisions of the SBF Master PUD Agreement. 11. The developer shall execute a development agreement prior to City Council consideration of the final plat as required by Section 10-5-1.A of the Subdivision Ordinance. Ayes: Swenson, Majorowicz, Lillehei, Kaluza, Witte, Zimmer, Drotning Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary