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Home My WebLink About03-17CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 17, 2022 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, Scott Einck, Jason Swenson, Christine Zimmer Members Absent: Pat Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Ex-Officio Melissa Field Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Dave Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer; Daniel Licht, The Planning Company; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The March 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved with one correction. 4. Announcements None 5. Redstone Development Co. Inc. and Pietsch Builders Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Redstone Development Co. Inc. and Pietsch Builders for the vacation of public drainage and utility easements located at 18583 and 18599 Hidden Way. Doug Pietsch, owner of Pietsch Builders, presented a brief overview of their project. He indicated the plan for the reduction in easement size is to accommodate a home with a larger garage. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report stating Redstone Development Co., Inc. and Pietsch Builders have applied for an easement vacation to reduce the width of the side yard easements centered on Lots 18 and 19, Block 1, Redstone. The original development plans included an oversized side yard easement between Lots 18 and 19, Block 1 to accommodate a storm sewer pipe but after construction of utilities the storm sewer pipe was no longer needed. Planning Department recommends approval of the Redstone easement vacation Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2022 Page 2 Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:06 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Swenson stated he has no issue with the easement vacation as presented. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the Redstone Development Co. Inc. and Pietsch Builders vacation of public drainage and utility easements located at 18583 and 18599 Hidden Way. Ayes: Einck, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Swenson Nays: 0 6. North Ryan Addition Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Scannell Properties #445, LLC and Ryan Farm of Lakeville, LLP for the following, located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and west Jacquard Avenue: A. Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide property from Office Park to Warehouse/Light Industrial; B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from OP, Office Park District to I-1, Light Industrial District; and C. Preliminary plat of two industrial lots and two outlots to be known as North Ryan Addition. Jake Kurth, with Scannell Properties, presented a brief overview of their project. Community and Economic Director, David Olson presented the planning report. Mr. Olson stated that Scannell Properties #455, LLC has submitted an amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan to re-guide portions of proposed Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, North Ryan Addition from Office Park to Warehouse/Light Industrial and also to rezone portions of proposed Lots 1 and 2 from OP, Office Park District to I-1, Light Industrial District. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning will match the developed properties to the east and south of 217th Street. Mr. Olson outlined the two outlots proposed with the preliminary plat. The two lots exceed the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the I-1 District. Outlot A will be deeded to the City with the final plat for stormwater management purposes. Outlot B will be for future Office Park development. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2022 Page 3 Mr. Olson reviewed conformance with Zoning Ordinance requirements, which included, setbacks, outdoor storage, building height, landscaping/screening, parking stalls and driveways, streets, building elevations and exterior building materials, signs, and site lighting. A landscape security shall be submitted with the final plat to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. The security amount will be determined by the developer’s landscaping contractor prior to City Council consideration of the final plat. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the North Ryan Addition Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments and preliminary plat, subject to the eleven stipulations listed in the March 7, 2022 planning report and approval of the Findings of Fact dated March 17, 2022. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Majorowicz, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Zimmer commented that this is an appealing development. • Commissioner Drotning commented on the precast panels and the architectural elements of the building. • Commissioner Drotning commented on the use of backage roads in this area, which makes it easier for traffic to move through the industrial park. • Commissioner Swenson stated the proposed building will have a bigger visual impact because of the elevation of the site. • Chair Witte expressed his thoughts on how well development in this area is laid out. • Commissioner Drotning thanked Mr. Olson for his years of service to our community. • Mr. Olson complimented Planning Department staff and stated Lakeville has been a community that supports growth and that is well designed and planned. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council approval of Scannell Properties #445, LLC and Ryan Farm of Lakeville, LLP for the following, located south of 215th Street (CSAH 70) and west Jacquard Avenue: A. Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide property from Office Park to Warehouse/Light Industrial; B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from OP, Office Park District to I-1, Light Industrial District; and C. Preliminary plat of two industrial lots to be known as North Ryan Addition subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated March 17, 2022. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2022 Page 4 1. The recommendations listed in the Engineering Division memorandum dated March 9, 2022. 2. Outlot A shall be deeded to the City with the final plat. 3. The developer shall construct a temporary turnaround at the west end of 217th Street until it is extended in the future with the development of the adjacent property to the west. 4. Prior to City Council consideration of the final plat, the name for proposed Ryan Avenue must be changed to comply with the City’s street naming requirements. 5. The Lot 1 site and building shall be developed and constructed consistent with the preliminary plat plans approved by the City Council. 6. A private cross access easement agreement between Lot 1, Block 1, North Ryan Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, South Ryan Addition shall be required with the final plat. 7. A parking deferment agreement shall be applied for and approved prior to issuance of a building permit for Lot 1 as noted on the preliminary plat plans. 8. A landscaping security shall be submitted for Lot 1 with the final plat. 9. All signs shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements for the I-1 District. A sign permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signs. 10. Site lighting shall not glare onto public streets and shall not exceed one-foot candle at the property line. A photometric lighting plan shall be submitted for Lot 1 prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat. 11. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces. If there is not adequate space to store snow on site, snow must be removed from the site. Ayes: Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Swenson, Einck Nays: 0 7. Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of KAMI, Inc. for the preliminary plat of one commercial lot to be known as Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and north of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9). Phil Hoey of Hy-Vee, Inc., on behalf of KAMI, Inc., presented a brief overview of their project. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated the Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition preliminary and final plat consists of one lot totaling 4.46 acres. The lot was previously preliminary platted with the Cedar and Dodd Retail Addition plat. In 2019, a final plat (Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition) was approved for this parcel, but the applicant didn’t move forward with recording the final plat and subsequently the preliminary plat expired. Ms. Jenson outlined the Zoning Ordinance requirements, including setbacks, building exterior materials and height, exterior lighting, roof-top mechanical equipment screening, signs, and landscaping. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2022 Page 5 Ms. Jenson indicated the plan proposes to construct 263 parking spaces, in excess of the 198 parking stalls required by the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition preliminary plat of one commercial lot, subject to the four stipulations listed in the March 9, 2022 planning report. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Swenson asked the developer why there was a higher number of parking stalls proposed on the site compared to Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Hoey stated the tenant requires this number of parking stalls based on their experience at other medical office building sites. • Commissioner Drotning commented on the parking lot flow and orientation of the front entry to the north. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Cedar and Dodd Retail 2nd Addition preliminary plat subject to the following stipulations listed in the March 7, 2022 planning report. 1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the March 9, 2022 engineering memo. 2. Prior to City Council consideration of the final plat, comments from the City Forester must be addressed. Landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. A financial security shall be submitted prior to release of the final plat mylars to guarantee installation of the landscaping. 3. All signs shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. A sign permit must be issued by the City prior to the installation of any signs. 4. Snow storage shall not occur within required parking spaces and shall not infringe upon vehicle site circulation or sight visibility. Ayes: Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Swenson, Einck, Witte Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2022 Page 6 8. City of Lakeville Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Ordinance) and Title (Zoning Ordinance) of the Lakeville City Code Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the TCP planning report. Mr. Licht stated that the Planning Department initiates an annual review of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and/or City Code to address issues identified in the course of ongoing administration of the City’s development regulations and review of development applications. Based on direction from the Planning Commission at their February 17, 2022 work session, Mr. Licht summarized recommended amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision ordinances, which are described in detail in the March 8, 2022 planning report. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:51p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. There were no comments from the Planning Commission. Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed amendments of the Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance as presented. Ayes: Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Swenson, Einck Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary