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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-18-00-00 ITEM 2 • CITY OF LAKEVILLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 18, 2000 'Members Present: Brantly, Detjen, Emond, Erickson, Matasosky, Miller, Pogatchnik, Vogel, and Ex-officio members Johnsen and Erickson. Members Absent: Schubert and Tushie Staff Present: David Licht, Northwest Associated Consultants; Rita Erpelding, Economic Development Coordinator; and Ron Mullenbach, Associate Planner. 1. Call to Order. Chair Vogel called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Administration Conference Room at Lakeville City Hall. 2. Approval of the March 21, 2000 Meeting Minutes MOTION 00.13 Comms. Detjen/Erickson moved to approve the March 21, 2000 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Update of Strategic Work Plan Activities a. South Creek Trout Stream Subcommittee Update Comm. Matasosky provided an update on the South Creek Subcommittee activities. The subcommittee met on April 11 to discuss the structure, content, and schedule for the development of a management plan which will summarize the process and recommendations of the subcommittee. Based on the results of Barr Engineering's recent study, the subcommittee is recommending that the primary best management practice be the construction of infiltration ponds. Staff has estimated that the proposed infiltration ponding requirements will be less than the current ponding requirements. Other best management practices to be incorporated include landscaping, education, monitoring, and the development of an emergency response plan. Comm. Erickson asked whether property owners will be losing significant buildable areas of their lots. Comm. Matasosky stated that it is anticipated that the use of infiltration basins will not reduce buildable area. However, infiltration basins may have an economic impact because developers typically have • utilized the granular material from pond excavation for site improvements. Lakeville Economic Development Commission April 18, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 2 Comm. Pogatchnik added that the subcommittee is beginning to learn about various grant programs which may provide property. owners with financial assistance to implement the best management practices. Comm. Erickson asked whether property owners in Airlake Industrial Park have responded favorably regarding the process. Comm. Matasosky stated that the subcommittee has received favorable feedback. He added that an article in the Airlake Industrial Park newsletter and direct mailings regarding the results of the study would be appropriate. Mr. Erickson asked whether the subcommittee should review the storm sewer area charge based on the implementation of the recommended best management practices. Comma Matasosky stated that the issue. had come up, but was recommended to be discussed following the completion of the management plan. b. Corridor and Gateway Design Study Committee Chair Vogel stated that the joint subcommittee has a meeting scheduled for May 3rd to discuss commercial and industrial park dedication fees. The subcommittee includes Chair Vogel and Comm. Tushie from the EDC and Chair Larson and Comm. Messinger from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. • Mr. Erickson reported that the City Council appreciates the EDC's recommendation that funding for improvements on the Cedar Avenue corridor be a priority. c. Labor Force Subcommittee The EDC reviewed a draft summary of the purpose, goals, and potential questions for a labor force survey. Ms. Erpelding asked whether the survey target should include all businesses in Lakeville orjust manufacturing/industrial businesses. Comm. Erickson stated that retail and industrial businesses have different labor force issues and therefore, the survey should only focus on manufacturing/industrial businesses. EDC members agreed that the survey should target manufacturing/industrial businesses. Ms. Erpelding asked whether the focus of the survey should be limited to labor force issues or if the survey should also include general questions such as satisfaction with City services. EDC members agreed that the focus should be on labor force questions. Mr. Erickson stated that the EDC may find it beneficial to have the • subcommittee meet with potential consultants to discuss the format of the survey. Mr: Erickson suggested thafthe consultants can be asked to provide Lakeville Economic Development Commission April 18, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 3 recommendations regarding the most appropriate way to structure the survey based on the EDC's goals and objectives. Ms. Johnsen added that the Chamber of Commerce is in the process of contracting with the NationJob Network to develop a website listing of available employment opportunities. Ms. Johnsen suggested that the survey results may be beneficial to include as part of the community profile. d. Marketing Plan Update Ms: Erpelding stated that staff recommends that the EDC begin the marketing plan update process after the May EDC meeting. The EDC concurred with staff's recommendation. 4. Review of Zoning Ordinance Update David Licht of Northwest Associated Consultants presented the draft Zoning Ordinance Update. Mr. Licht stated that the zoning ordinance consists of three main sections: 1) administrative chapters; 2) performance standards; and 3) zoning districts. An additional component consists of the draft zoning map. The administrative sections include a revised conditional use permit chapter where performance standards have been combined for ease of reference. The draft zoning %i ordinance also includes new provisions for administrative permits. Administrative permits will be used to handle requests that are technical in nature. Since site plans are currently regularly reviewed by staff, a chapter clarifying the site plan review process has been added. The performance chapters include new or enhanced standards related to such issues as erosion control and drainage, wetland setbacks, building materials, parking requirements, and loading space requirements. Parking standards for the C-CBD District have been revised based on the recently completed Downtown Lakeville Parking Study. New nomenclature has been applied to commercial and residential zoning districts. While many of the districts remain the same, some new districts have been added. A significant change for residential development involves planned unit development zoning, which will no longer be allowed in areas guided for low density residential development on the 2020 Land Use Plan. New RM-2 and RH-2 Districts include density bonus provisions for multiple family development. The R-B District was eliminated in favor of the O-R District. While both are transitional districts, the new O-R District shifts the emphasis from residential to commercial uses as the permitted uses. Minimum lot areas have been increased in the commercial and industrial districts, though not significantly. Existing lots not meeting the new lot area minimums will be "grandfathered-in" under the new zoning ordinance. Other than lot Lakeville Ewnomic Development Commission April 18, 2000 Meeting Minutes page q areas, few changes are proposed to the commercial and industrial districts. Mr. Licht also stated that the draft zoning map has been developed consistent with the 2020 Land Use Plan, which was approved by the City Council in 1999. Comm. Pogatchnik asked what types of comments City staff has received on the draft zoning ordinance and map. Mr. Licht stated that the comments submitted consist of requests for zoning changes on individual parcels, comments on the text, and some zoning enforcement issues. Mr. Erickson stated that several comments have included requests for zoning designations that would be inconsistent with the 2020 Land Use Plan. The City Council recently adopted a 60-day extension to the residential plat moratorium in order that a thorough review and complete response could be provided to all those who submitted written comments. The residential plat moratorium will now end on July 17~'. Comm. Erickson stated his agreement with the Planning Commission's approach to the process. City staff will forward the draft responses to written comments related to commercial and industrial development to the EDC for their review. Comm. Matasosky asked whether day care facilities were allowed in the industrial zoning districts. Mr. Licht stated that day care facilities are a conditional use in all of the districts. Comm. Emond asked whether the City had enough land proposed to be zoned for retail and commercial development at the various freeway interchanges. Mr. Licht stated that the combined commercial areas of Burnsville, Apple Valley and Lakeville appear to be adequate to serve the future needs of the community. Some commercial development will most likely involve redevelopment of underutilized properties in the freeway interchange areas. MOTION OD.14: Comms. Matasosky/Emond moved to commend the City staff and Northwest Associated Consultants for their work on the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. 5. Staff Activities Report Ms. Erpelding stated that the City Council adopted the Downtown Lakeville Parking Study at their April 17"' meeting. The Study includes a plan for striping tandem parallel parking spaces along Holyoke Avenue, an analysis of the Post Office carrier facility location, and new parking stall size and parking requirement calculations to be incorporated into the zoning ordinance update. The Public Works Department has already begun preparations to complete the recommended striping. City staff will be distributing a summary of the Study to downtown property and business owners. • Lakeville Economic Development CommiBSion April 18, 2000 Meeting Minutes Page 5 Ms. Erpelding stated that ISD 194 has begun marketing their 25-acre site in Fairfield Business Campus. In addition, CP Motor Freight has left their Airlake facility and is now in the process of preparing for its sale or lease. 6. Other Business Mr. Erickson stated that the City will be opening bids for the construction of a 104 stall parking lot on the downtown All Saints campus. This will add to the available parking in the downtown. Ms. Johnsen briefed the EDC on upcoming activities of the Chamber of Commerce. 7. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Attested to: i1.~.~.~.°et.-~<.~.P_ on Mullenbach, Recording Secretary R.T. Brantly, Secretary