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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 21, 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, Karl Drotning, Scott Einck, Jason Swenson, Patty Zuzek
Members Absent: Vice Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Christine Zimmer, Patrick Kaluza, Brooks
Lillehei, Ex-Officio Melissa Field
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Ryan Tessman,
Planning and Zoning Specialist; Daniel Licht, TPC; Alex Jordan, Assistant City Engineer (via
Zoom); Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The April 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved.
4. Announcements
Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that the following was distributed to the Planning
Commission at tonight’s meeting:
1. April 20, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion
regarding the Brookshire preliminary plat.
2. Letter from Eric Thom, Continental Properties, regarding Agenda Item 8, Authentix
Lakeville.
3. Revised Exhibit A to the Authentix Lakeville Findings of Fact based upon the request from
the developer and property owner.
4. Email from neighboring property owner regarding Agenda Item 6, Bubble Barn Express
Car Wash.
5. Revised landscape plan for Agenda Item 6, Bubble Barn Express Car Wash.
6. Planning Director Daryl Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the election of
officers that will take place under Agenda Item 9.
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5. Andrew Walz
Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Andrew Walz for a
conditional use permit to allow the construction of a detached accessory building exceeding
2,000 square feet in area in the RS-1, Single Family Residential District.
Andrew Walz presented a brief overview of his request.
Planning and Zoning Specialist Ryan Tessman presented the planning report. Mr. Tessman
stated that Andrew Walz has applied for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of
a detached accessory building exceeding 2,000 square feet in area in the RS-1, Single Family
Residential District located at 16410 Kingswood Drive. The proposed accessory structure
would add 2,080 square feet to the 2.32-acre property and the addition would increase total
accessory building area to 2,794 square feet and will be used as storage for vehicles and
equipment for personal use.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Andrew Walz conditional use permit,
subject to the seven stipulations listed in the April 13, 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 Einck to close the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion point included:
• Commissioner Drotning commented on the roof material proposed for the accessory
building.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval
of Andrew Walz conditional use permit to allow the construction of a detached accessory
building greater than 2,000 square feet in the RS-1 District, subject to the following
stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated April 21, 2022:
1. The total accessory building area (combined attached and detached) on the property shall
not exceed 2,794 square feet.
2. The detached accessory building shall be constructed in the location identified on the
Certificate of Survey approved with the conditional use permit.
3. The driveway to the detached accessory building shall be paved with concrete, bituminous,
or paver brick.
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4. Exterior building materials shall be of similar color and materials as the principal building
and shall conform with the standards and criteria in section 11-17-9 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
5. The detached accessory building shall be kept, used and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the existing single family home on the property and shall not present a
hazard to the public health, safety and general welfare.
6. Sanitary sewer service shall not be provided to the detached accessory building and the
detached accessory building shall not be used as a dwelling.
7. No home occupation or other commercial activities shall occur in any accessory building
on the property including no storage of commercial equipment or third-party properties
or equipment.
Ayes: Zuzek, Witte, Einck, Swenson, Drotning
Nays: 0
6. Bubble Barn Express Car Wash
Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Jessica Zazworsky, Bubble
Barn Express Car Wash for a conditional use permit to allow a commercial car wash facility
located at 17453 Dodd Boulevard.
Jessica Zazworsky, Owner of Bubble Barn Express Car Wash presented a brief overview of the
project.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the
applicant has applied for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a
commercial car wash in the C-3, General Commercial District. The car wash is proposed to be
located northwest of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and east of Glasgow Avenue within the Cedar
and Dodd Retail Addition plat.
Ms. Jenson outlined the site plan and the operation of the car wash. The Zoning Ordinance
allows commercial car washes in the C-3 District subject to meeting the criteria outlined in
Section 11-73-7.D of the Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Bubble Barn Express Car Wash
conditional use permit, subject to the four stipulations listed in the April 14, 2022 planning
report.
Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
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Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion included:
• Maximum number of vehicles that go through the car wash per hour.
• Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval
of Bubble Barn Express Car Wash conditional use permit, subject to the following stipulations,
and approval of the Findings of Fact dated April 21, 2022:
1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council.
2. Trash and recycle bins shall be stored inside the trash enclosure constructed in accordance
with the plans submitted with the conditional use permit application and approved by the
City Council.
3. A security for landscaping must be submitted with a SIPA prior to recording of the
conditional use permit.
4. The water reclamation and discharge system must be reviewed and approved by the city
engineer and building official prior to issuance of a building permit.
Ayes: Witte, Einck, Swenson, Drotning, Zuzek
Nays: 0
7. Brookshire
Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of D.R. Horton, Inc. –
Minnesota for the following, located south of 170th Street, east of Eagleview Drive, and west of
the municipal boundary with Empire Township: 1. Zoning Map amendment to rezone
property from RS-3, Single Family Residential District to RST-2, Single and Two Family
Residential District and RM-1, Medium Density Residential District, 2. Preliminary plat of
555 single family residential lots, 181 attached townhome lots, and one HOA clubhouse lot to
be known as Brookshire, 3. Variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 600 feet, and
4. Conditional use permit to allow: A. Reduction of minimum lot area and width
requirements for single family lots within the RST-2 District and B. Private HOA clubhouse
facility and HOA parks and open space.
Mike Suel, from D.R. Horton Inc. presented a brief overview of the project.
Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the TPC planning report. Mr. Licht stated that
D.R. Horton has applied for a preliminary plat of 298.93 acres with 736 total dwellings, as well
as public park, and HOA open space and a clubhouse facility.
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Mr. Licht explained the land use goals, policies, and plans of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
He indicated the preliminary plat satisfies the criteria established by the 2040 Comprehensive
Plan for development of the subject site within MUSA Expansion Area A prior to 2028.
Mr. Licht outlined the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the single family lot sizes and
setbacks, the townhouse exterior building materials, garage size, private drives, and guest
parking, and the HOA clubhouse. Mr. Licht also identified the collector and arterial streets
and access points for the Brookshire development as well as the proposed outlots and their use.
He stated the cul-de-sac street length variance required for Street 19 meets Subdivision and
Zoning Ordinance criteria.
Mr. Licht explained the landscaping plans for the single family, townhomes and clubhouse use,
including the landscape buffer behind the proposed townhomes in the northwest corner of the
preliminary plat. He stated the developer hosted a virtual neighborhood association meeting
on March 23, 2022.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of Brookshire preliminary plat, rezoning,
conditional use permit, and variance, subject to the 12 stipulations listed in the April 14, 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 Einck to close the public hearing at 6:37 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 commented on the proposed preliminary plat and land use
compatibility with the Empire Township Comprehensive Plan.
• The Planning Commission asked Mr. Suel to give a brief description of recent D.R.
Horton residential developments in Lakeville.
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval
of Brookshire preliminary plat, conditional use permit, and variance subject to the following
stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated April 21, 2022:
1. The preliminary plat shall be revised to eliminate the double frontage lots within Block 24.
2. Park dedication shall be subject to the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation, and
Natural Resources Committee to be satisfied as:
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a. Outlots F and H shall be deeded to the City for 2.10 acres or 7.0 percent credit for
the required park land dedication for the preliminary plat;
b. The balance of the required park dedication shall be satisfied as a proportional
cash fee in lieu of land equal to 93 percent of the cash fee in effect at the time of final
plat approval.
c. The City shall reimburse the developer for 100 percent of the costs for bituminous
pavement and aggregate base for the trail construction within the Outlot H, based
on an estimate to be provided by the developer’s engineer, will as a credit to the
park dedication cash fee in lieu of land requirement with the final plat of future
phases.
3. All right-of-way dedication and street design and construction plans shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer.
4. All private drive design and construction plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
5. All drainage and utility easement shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
6. All utility issues shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
7. All grading, drainage, stormwater management, wetland, and erosion control issues shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
8. Outlots A, B, D, E, and G shall be dedicated to the City for stormwater management
purposes.
9. The developer shall submit documents with application for final plat approval establishing
a homeowner’s association to address ownership and maintenance of private open space
for the proposed townhouse dwelling units in accordance with Section 11-58-19.B of the
Zoning Ordinance, subject to review and approval of City staff.
10. The landscape plan for the proposed preliminary plat shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Forester in compliance with Section 11-21-9 of the Zoning Ordinance
and Section 11-58-21.I of the Zoning Ordinance, including the following:
a. There shall be a minimum of two shade trees planted within each single family
lot.
b. The landscape plan for Blocks 1, 5, 21, and 22 shall individually comply with
Section 11-59-21.I of the Zoning Ordinance.
c. The residential buffer yard requirements of Section 11-21-9.E of the Zoning
Ordinance shall be in addition to the requirements of Section 11-21-9.C and 11-59-
21.I of the Zoning Ordinance.
11. Installation of play equipment within Outlot I shall be subject to review and approval by
the Zoning Administrator and issuance of a building permit(s) as may be required.
12. Subdivision identification sign(s) shall comply with Section 11-23-15.X of the Zoning
Ordinance subject to approval of a sign permit by the Zoning Administrator prior to
installation.
Ayes: Witte, Einck, Swenson, Drotning, Zuzek
Nays: 0
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8. Authentix Lakeville
Chair Witte opened reconsideration of the application of Continental 564 Fund, LLC. for the
following, located north of 210th Street (CSAH 70) and west of Keokuk Avenue: A.
Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide property from Commercial and High Density
Residential to Corridor Mixed Use. B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from C-
3, General Commercial District and RH-2, Multiple Family Residential District to M-1, Mixed
Use I-35 Corridor District
Eric Thom, Senior Development Director from Continental Properties presented an overview
of his April 19, 2022 letter. He stated they are asking that the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning
Map amendment boundaries be shown north of the delineated wetland boundaries within the
preliminary plat and not the outlots the wetlands are located within. This will allow them more
flexibility as they redesign their site plan to reflect the action of the City Council at their April
4, 2022 meeting. Mr. Thom also stated that they are proposing to modify their Comprehensive
Plan amendment request from 20% of the units at 60% AMI to all of the units at 80% AMI,
which is similar to last year’s Comprehensive Plan amendment request.
Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated that the City
Council tabled action on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendment, preliminary
plat, and conditional use permit applications at their April 4th meeting and referred
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendment applications back to the Planning
Commission for consideration of only that portion of the subject property located north of the
delineated wetland on the site. He stated that staff concurs with the Comprehensive Plan and
Zoning Map amendment boundaries requested by the developer in their April 19th letter.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Authentix Lakeville Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Map Amendments, as presented.
Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:56
p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion point included:
• The revisions to the Authentix Lakeville Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map
amendments are reasonable and may improve the design of the site.
Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Zuzek to recommend approval of the Authentix
Lakeville Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments and approval of the findings of
fact dated April 21, 2022.
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Ayes, Swenson, Drotning, Zuzek, Witte, Einck
Nays: 0
9. Election of Officers
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Drotning to nominate Jeff Witte to the office of
Chair and to nominate Jenna Majorowicz to the office of Vice Chair, and to close the
nominations.
Ayes: Drotning, Zuzek, Witte, Einck, Swenson
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary