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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3 07-01 draft PC minutes CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 1, 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, Christine Zimmer Members Absent: None Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Logan Vlasaty, Project Engineer; Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The June 17, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements There were no announcements or handouts at tonight’s meeting. 5. Gulbrandson Real Estate, LLLC and Apple Auto Group Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Gulbrandson Real Estate, LLLC and Apple Auto Group for the following, located south of Lakeville Boulevard (CSAH 50) and east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23): 1. Preliminary and final plat of one commercial lot to be known as Airlake Station Second Addition; 2. Conditional use permit to allow: A. Motor vehicle sales with open and outdoor display greater than 30% of the area of the principal building in the C-2 District; B. Major auto repair in the C-2 District; C. Exception to the commercial district exterior building materials requirement. Chris Gulbrandson and Darwin Lindahl presented a brief overview of the project. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Airlake Station Second Addition preliminary and final plat will consist of one lot along with a conditional use permit (CUP) for a 66,445 square foot, two level automotive dealership with major auto repair and outdoor display and sales. The CUP is required for the outdoor display and sales area exceeding 30% of the building floor, the auto repair use, and an exception to the commercial district exterior building materials requirement. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 1, 2021 Page 2 Mr. Dempsey reviewed the preliminary and final plat applications. The one proposed lot exceeds the minimum lot area and lot width requirements for the C-2, Highway Commercial District. There will be no construction of public streets with this plat and there are no wetlands or significant trees within the area of the preliminary and final plat. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the CUP requirements for the outdoor sales/display area exceeding 30% of building floor area, major auto repair, and the building exterior materials exception. The proposed use and plans are in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The proposed trash enclosure will have to be relocated outside the southern drainage and utility easement. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Airlake Station Second Addition preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit, subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the June 25, 2021 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July 1, 2021. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Quality and look of the proposed exterior building materials. • Chair Witte recommended that the rear bay doors have identifying signage to help the first responders. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the Airlake Station Second Addition preliminary and final plat of one commercial lot and conditional use permit to allow: A. Motor vehicle sales with open and outdoor display greater than 30% of the area of the principal building in the C-2 District; B. Major auto repair in the C-2 District; and C. Exception to the commercial district exterior building materials requirement, subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July 1, 2021: 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the June 25, 2021 engineering report. 2. The site and building shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved by the City Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. Parking of vehicles for sale, lease or storage shall not occur within drive aisles and driveways. Long term outdoor storage and outdoor auto salvage storage is not allowed on Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, July 1, 2021 Page 3 the property. Outside storage of damaged or wrecked vehicles not awaiting repair service is not permitted. 4. A fence permit shall be issued prior to installation of any fencing on site. Vinyl slats shall not be installed on the chain-link fence. 5. A $30,000 financial 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. The evergreen trees shall be a minimum of eight feet tall in accordance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 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. 6. Hours of operation of the major auto repair service shall not exceed the following unless approved by amendment to the conditional use permit: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday – 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday – 8:0 am to 6:00 pm Sunday – closed 7. A mechanical plan with roof-top units must be approved prior to issuance of a building permit. 8. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the C-2 District. A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signs. 9. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces. 10. 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. 11. The major auto repair use shall comply with State of Minnesota regulations. Ayes: Swenson, Kaluza, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary