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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 6, 2021 Chair Witte 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 Jeff Witte, Vice Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Karl Drotning, Jason Swenson, Brooks Lillehei, Pat Kaluza, Scott Einck, Ex-officio member Thor Howe Members Absent: Christine Zimmer Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer (via Zoom); Logan Vlasaty, Project Engineer (via Zoom); Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The April 22, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that the May 5, 2021 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources draft motion for the Cordelia preliminary plat was distributed at tonight’s meeting 5. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of ADA Architects, Inc. on behalf of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a Raising Cane’s convenience restaurant with a drive-through service window in the th Timbercrest at Lakeville PUD, located north of 185 Street (CSAH 60), west of Kenrick Avenue and east of Interstate 35. Melanie Bagley from Raising Cane’s presented a brief overview of the project via Zoom. She stated that they have met all the criteria in the Zoning Ordinance. They have worked to mitigate stacking and queuing issues by proposing a double lane drive through. There will be two lanes for ordering and they will utilize cameras in the queuing lanes to help determine when to open the second pickup lane during periods of peak demand. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2021 Page 2 Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson reviewed the history of the property and explained that the owner of the property, Avalon Group, have been working with Raising Cane’s on the development of a 3,703 square foot convenience restaurant with a drive-through. It will have seating for 74 indoors with an additional 42 seasonal seats th on the patio. Ms. Jenson commented that in 2019 the Timbercrest at Lakeville 8 Addition final plat was approved by the City Council but never recorded because Panera opted to not move forward with the construction of a restaurant on this site. The Timbercrest at Lakeville th 8 Addition final plat will need to be recorded in conjunction with the approval of the Raising Cane’s CUP. Ms. Jenson reviewed the building setbacks and explained that prior to City Council consideration of the CUP, the proposed canopy over the menu board area must be adjusted to meet the 30-foot setback to the north property line. She stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires 48 parking spaces for a building of this size. The site plan provides 45 parking spaces and the remaining three spaces will be provided by the shared cross access and parking agreement with Target Corporation. In addition, a shared access and parking agreement (if th needed) shall be recorded in conjunction with the Timbercrest at Lakeville 8 Addition final plat between Lots 1 and 2, Block 1. Ms. Jenson reviewed the Zoning Ordinance performance standards for convenience food uses with a drive through service window, which are outlined in the April 28, 2021 planning report. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Raising Cane’s conditional use permit subject to the six stipulations listed in the April 28, 2021 planning report. Chair Witte 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 6:12 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Commissioner Drotning commented that the Lakeville site is twice the size of the Apple Valley Raising Cane’s site and it appears Raising Cane’s has worked hard to address the stacking issue.  Commissioner Swenson and Chair Witte both commented that the layout of the drive through lanes and parking spaces looks better than the Apple Valley location. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2021 Page 3  Commissioner Swenson encouraged the applicant to think about the location of the trash enclosure for more efficient truck access, although it does meet Zoning Ordinance requirements.  Commissioner Lillehei asked the applicant to explain in more detail the removable bollards that are proposed in the drive through lane, which Ms. Bagley did. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers conditional use permit to allow the construction of a convenience restaurant with a drive-through service window in the Timbercrest at Lakeville th PUD, located north of 185 Street (CSAH 60), west of Kenrick Avenue and east of Interstate 35, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The hours of operation shall not exceed 10:00 am to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week. 2. In order to minimize the potential for vehicle stacking for the drive-through extending onto the private access road from Kenrick Avenue, Raising Cane’s is required to make use of both menu and pick-up drive through lanes anytime the drive-through stacking lane reaches the private access road from Kenrick Avenue. 3. Prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit, the site plan must be modified such that the proposed canopy over the menu area meets the 30 foot setback from the north property line. 4. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. An escrow shall be submitted with the building permit application to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. 5. Prior to City Council consideration of the CUP, the landscape plan must be modified per the comments of the city Forester as well as to add plantings around three sides of the ground transformer for screening. 6. Signs must be in compliance with the Timbercrest at Lakeville Architectural Standards and a sign permit must be issued prior to installation. Ayes: Swenson, Einck, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Kaluza, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Cordelia Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Pulte Homes for the th following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and south of 179 Street (future CSAH 9): 1. Preliminary plat of 171 attached townhome lots to be known as Cordelia; 2. Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide a portion of the property from Medium Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential; 3. Zoning Map amendment to rezone a portion of the property from RM-2, Medium Density Residential District to RM-3, Medium Density Residential District; 4. Vacation of a roadway, drainage and utility easement; and 5. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2021 Page 4 Amendment to Section 11-60-21.B.3.a of the Zoning Ordinance regarding exterior building finish requirements. Paul Heuer from Pulte Homes presented a brief overview of their project. Mr. Heuer indicated that Pulte Homes spent a lot of time and effort on the layout of this project. They are very proud of their design for Cordelia. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson explained in more detail what Pulte Homes is requesting concerning the comp plan and zoning map amendments. She also reviewed the preliminary plat requirements and stated that the proposed unit lots have sufficient area to accommodate attached townhome units, including decks and patios. th Ms. Jenson stated that at their April 26 work session, the City Council did not support amending the Zoning Ordinance to alter the current performance standards for multiple family residential districts pending the outcome of proposed bills at the State Legislature that would potentially impact the ability of cities to have zoning standards that are not in line with the State Building Code. She indicated that City staff recommends the Planning Commission defer any action on the Zoning Ordinance amendment until after the current legislative session concludes. Ms. Jenson commented on the existing roadway, drainage, and utility easement and indicated that the developer is requesting the vacation of the entire easement, which will then be replaced with a drainage and utility easement of the same width and location with the final plat. Ms. Jenson stated that staff is recommending deleting the first sentence of Stipulation #4 because the developer has submitted a revised landscape plan that provides landscaping at the immediate perimeter of each attached townhome unit. Stipulation #4 would be amended to read: 4. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat, the landscape plan shall be revised to provide landscaping at the immediate perimeter of each attached townhome unit. Landscaping shall meet the requirements of Section 11-60-21.H of the Zoning Ordinance. A security shall be submitted with each final plat to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. Planning Department staff recommends approval of Cordelia preliminary plat, Comprehensive Plan amendment, Zoning Map amendment, and roadway, drainage, and utility easement vacation, subject to the nine stipulations listed in the April 29, 2021 planning report, as amended. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2021 Page 5 th Steve Devney, 5810 212 Street, Farmington Mr. Devney and his brother are the current property owners. He felt that Pulte Homes has done a good job on the design of this proposed development and they have been good to work with. He was available if the Planning Commission had any questions for the him. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Kaluza to close the public hearing at 6:33 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Commissioner Drotning stated that it was unfortunate that the Planning Commission will table the Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding exterior building finish requirements, but hopefully once the legislature finishes their work, the Planning Commission can revisit this request.  Commissioner Lillehei stated this was an excellent use of the site. He recognized that the townhome development will be close to the park and ride and appreciated the proposed path that will run through the development to provide pedestrian access to the park and ride. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval th of the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and south of 179 Street (future CSAH 9): 1. Preliminary plat of 171 attached townhome lots to be known as Cordelia; 2. Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide a portion of the property from Medium Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential; 3. Zoning Map amendment to rezone a portion of the property from RM-2, Medium Density Residential District to RM-3, Medium Density Residential District; and 4. Vacation of a roadway, drainage and utility easement, as amended, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The recommendations listed in the April 29, 2021 engineering report. 2. An HOA must be established for the ownership of Lot 172, Block 1 and for the maintenance of Lots 1-172, Block 1. 3. As part of the 429 project to construct Glacier Way, a five foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be constructed along the west side of Glacier Way, and eight-foot-wide bituminous trails th shall be constructed along one side of Glacier Way and 179 Street, from Glacier Way to Fulda Trail. 4. Landscaping shall meet the requirements of Section 11-60-21.H of the Zoning Ordinance. A security shall be submitted with each final plat to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 6, 2021 Page 6 th 5. Buffer yard landscaping adjacent to 179 Street shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. 6. The Developer shall construct the bituminous trails throughout the common area as shown on the approved plans. 7. Parallel parking on Roads A, B and C shall not be permitted. 8. Snow will be required to be removed from the site if it cannot be accommodated within the snow storage areas. 9. Exterior materials for the attached townhome buildings shall meet Zoning Ordinance requirements. Ayes: Einck, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Kaluza, Drotning, Swenson Nays: 0 Chair Witte thanked former Chair Kaluza for his leadership and dedication to the Planning Commission for the past 3 years while he was Chair. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary