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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-156RESOLUTION 21-156 CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADAMEY 2040 COMPRHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT WHEREAS, on 1 November 2021, the Lakeville City Council met at its regularly scheduled meeting to consider the application of Kotula Properties, LLC for an amendment of the 2040 Land Use Plan map of the 2040 Lakeville Comprehensive Plan in conjunction with the United Christian Academy development; and WHEREAS, the subject property is guided for Commercial land uses by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan; the applicant has applied for an amendment to the 2040 Land Use Plan to change the guided land use for the portion of the property shown on Exhibit A to Medium -to - High Density Residential; and WHEREAS, the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment has been submitted to adjacent governmental jurisdictions and the affected school district; and WHEREAS, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan provides that the Planning Commission shall consider possible effects of the proposed amendment with its judgment to be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: A. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. Finding: Envision Lakeville establishes a set of community values that are to guide development and implementation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which includes the following related to schools: High Quality Education; We value and are committed to high quality education that sets us apart. Lakeville residents came here for high quality schools more than any other reason. Lakeville will continue to attract those seeking the highest quality K-12 education and will also offer continuing education opportunities for the lifelong learner. 1 Locations for new school facilities are not identified as part of the Comprehensive Planning process, but are more reactive to ongoing changes in population and demographics that occur over time within the community. To this end, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan establishes a goal of working with education providers to ensure proper school facilities planning to meet future population needs. This goal is to be achieved through a policy of identifying sites for new school facilities that are easily accessible, compatible with adjoining land uses, environmentally compatible, and offer land area to meet the schools' physical needs. The proposed development of the UCA, NSIPM, and Sano campus also has opportunity for recognition as a regionally significant education program that supports a positive identify for Lakeville and strengthens the community's sense of identity consistent another value of Envision Lakeville: A Sense of Community and Belonging; We value the sense of belonging that comes from our traditions and institutions, and we strive to support and preserve them. Lakeville residents draw a sense of community and belonging from a range of institutions and activities that exist within the City. We highly value these institutions and activities including neighborhoods, schools, places of worship, recreation, athletics and community celebrations. The proposed use is consistent with the goals and policies of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. B. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. Finding: The proposed UCA facility will abut the NSIPM and Sano facilities, as well as planned commercial uses to the west of the subject site. There are existing commercial uses to the north of Keswick Loop and planned commercial uses east of Keokuk Avenue across from the subject site. Given that the proposed UCA is an educational facility that will draw attendance from the broader region and is to be developed as part of a larger campus, the proposed use is anticipated to be compatible with existing and planned land uses in the area. C. The proposed use conforms to all performance standards contained in the Zoning Ordinance and the City Code. 2 Finding: The proposed use will be required to comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and City Code to be evaluated as part of necessary applications to develop the property. D. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Finding: Only a portion of subject site is within the MUSA, with the outdoor athletic fields accessory to the UCA facility located on the portion of the property designated as MUSA Expansion Area B in accordance with the 2040 MUSA Staging Plan. There are existing sewer and water utilities available to the portion of the property abutting Keswick Loop with capacity to serve the planned 180,000 square foot UCA building. Utilities are not planned to be extended to MUSA Expansion Area B until 2029 to 2038, but the proposed outdoor athletic fields do not require services. The proposed use will not overburden the City's service capacity. E. Traffic generated by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property. Finding: The subject site is accessed by 2101'' Street (CSAH 70) via Keswick Loop and Keokuk Avenue. The Transportation Plan designates 2101 Street (CSAH 70) as an existing A -Minor Arterial street and future Principal Arterial street. Keswick Loop is designated by the Transportation Plan as major collector street along the north line of the subject site and Keokuk Avenue is designated as a minor collector street along the east line of the subject site. Potential traffic impacts and required improvements related to development of the UCA facility will also be subject to further review by the City as part of a future conditional use permit application. The streets accessing the property will have adequate capacity to accommodate traffic generated by the proposed use. WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is: EXHIBIT A WHEREAS, the report dated 14 October 2021 prepared by The Planning Company LLC (TPC) is incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the application, preceded by published and mailed notice, where the applicant was present and the Planning Commission heard testimony from all interested persons wishing to speak and closed the public hearing. M NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the application of Kotula Properties, LLC to amend the 2040 Comprehensive Plan subject to the approval of the Metropolitan Council. ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this 151 day of November 2021. ATTEST: wl- A-0 Charlene Friedges, Q61 erk CITY OF LAKEVILLE I: iii . 1 � � PIN Douglas P. • •Mayor 2