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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
May 19, 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, Brooks Lillehei,
Ex-Officio Melissa Field
Members Absent: Patrick Kaluza, Christine Zimmer, Patty Zuzek
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Kris Jenson,
Associate Planner; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The May 5, 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:
• May 18, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes
regarding Voyageur Farms preliminary plat.
• Mr. Morey stated that Agenda Item 5, Ninth Elementary First Addition preliminary
plat and conditional use permit, will be tabled at tonight’s meeting at the applicant’s
request
• The Planning Commission meetings in June will be determined after staff hears back
from all Planning Commission members about their availability in June
• Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the work session in the Council
Chambers immediately following tonight’s regular meeting.
5. Ninth Elementary First Addition
Chair Witte asked for a motion to table.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to table Ninth Elementary First
Addition at the request of the applicant.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2022 Page 2
Ayes: Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Drotning
Nays: 0
6. Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd Addition
Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville
(preliminary plat) and 4 West Capital Development, LLC (conditional use permit) for the
following, located north of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) and east of Ipava Avenue: A. Preliminary
plat of two commercial lots to be known as Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd Addition, and
B. Conditional use permit for a child daycare facility in the O-R District.
Eric Mikkonen, representing 4 West Capital Development, LLC presented a brief overview of
the project. He stated the proposed development will be used for childcare and business office
purposes and feels it will be a great addition to the area.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the City
of Lakeville has prepared a preliminary and final plat named Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd
Addition in preparation for the property to be sold to 4 West Capital Holdings, LLC. The
preliminary and final plat includes property that was obtained by the City as part of the
Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) improvement project in 2017-18. The Kenwood Trail Business
Park preliminary and final plat was approved by the City Council on February 21, 2017 and
included one lot, seven outlots, and Icenic Way street right-of-way. The City has since entered
into a purchase agreement with 4 West Capital Holdings, LLC to purchase Lots 1 and 2, Block
1, Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd Addition.
The preliminary and final plat includes two lots and one outlot. The lot size for the two lots in
the preliminary and final plat exceed the 24,000 square foot minimum lot area and 120 foot
minimum lot width requirements for the O-R District. Mr. Dempsey explained the site plan,
indicating the two lots will share a driveway access at Icenic Way and will include internal
shared driveways, shared parking, and a shared trash enclosure/storage by private agreement.
The proposed childcare building on Lot 1 will be 13,877 square feet and will include an 11,087
square foot outdoor play area and a 38 space parking lot. The future office building on Lot 2 is
proposed to be 6,000 square feet in area with a 30 space parking lot.
Mr. Dempsey stated there will be a Site Improvement Performance Agreement required prior
to the development of the properties. The criteria pertaining to the conditional use permit is
outlined in the May 13, 2022 planning report.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2022 Page 3
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat and conditional use
permit, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the May 13, 2022 planning report, and
approval of the Findings of Fact dated May 19, 2022.
Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:13 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous
Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:
• Commissioner Drotning asked about the zoning of the triangular shaped portion of the
Ames Arena parcel being split off and added to the Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd
Addition plat. Mr. Morey stated that Planning Department staff will review the zoning
prior to consideration by the City Council.
• Chair Witte commented on the parking plan for the site. He agrees that the plan
accommodates safe drop off for the childcare use and is in support of the project as
presented.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Majorowicz to recommend to City Council
approval of Kenwood Trail Business Park 2nd Addition preliminary plat and conditional
use permit, subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the findings of fact dated
May 19, 2022:
1. The developer and City Council shall enter into a Site Improvement Performance
Agreement (SIPA) for site development prior issuance of a building permit.
2. A signed copy of the private shared access, driveway, parking, and trash enclosure
agreement will be required prior to issuance of a building permit.
3. Sign permit applications must be submitted and approved by the City prior to sign
installation.
4. The State of Minnesota shall issue the childcare license for the facility prior to building
occupancy.
5. The site and building shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City
Council.
6. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. An escrow
amount, based on the revised landscape plan, shall be submitted with the SIPA to guarantee
installation of the approved landscaping.
7. The barbed wire fence identified on the property survey shall be removed prior to issuance
of a building permit.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2022 Page 4
Ayes: Witte, Majorowicz, Drotning, Lillehei
Nays: 0
7. Voyageur Farms
Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of U.S. Home, LLC d/b/a
Lennar for the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), south of 181st Street, and
west of Glacier Way: 1. Preliminary plat of 154 detached townhomes lots to be known as
Voyageur Farms, and 2. Zoning Map amendment to rezone a portion of the property from
RM-2, Medium Density Residential District to RST-2, Single and Two Family Residential
District.
Josh Metzer from Lennar presented a brief overview of the project. Mr. Metzer described the
proposed unit lots shown on the Voyageur Farms preliminary plat. He stated that a
homeowner’s association will be required for ownership and maintenance of the common area
lots.
Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that U.S.
Home, LLC d/b/a Lennar has applied for preliminary plat and rezoning to allow the
development of 154 detached townhome lots on 62.32 acres to be known as Voyageur Farms.
Ms. Jenson explained the rezoning from RM-2 to RST-2 is to have consistent development
standards across the entire plat. An amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is not
required because, while the west half of the parcel is guided MDR, Medium Density Residential
and the east half of the parcel is guided L/MDR, Low/Medium Density Residential, both
designations have a minimum density of 4.0 units per acre, which the site meets. Ms. Jenson
described the proposed grading plan, outlots and trails.
The requirements for exterior materials, townhome unit floor area, garage width and area, and
the buffer yard landscape plan is outlined in the May 11, 2022 planning report. Ms. Jenson
stated a variety of overstory trees are proposed in the front yard area of the units and the
remainder of the common open space will be landscaped with a mix of overstory and evergreen
trees.
Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Voyageur Farms preliminary plat and
Zoning Map amendment subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the May 11, 2022 planning
report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated May 19, 2022.
Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2022 Page 5
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Majorowicz to close the public hearing at 6:32
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 asked for clarification on the phasing plan. Mr. Metzer
explained the planned phasing for the project.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval
of the Voyageur Farms preliminary plat and Zoning Map amendment, subject to the following
stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated May 19, 2022:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the May 11, 2022 engineering report.
2. Park dedication shall be satisfied with a combination of land dedication and cash
contribution paid with the final plat for each development phase.
3. The developer shall construct five-foot-wide concrete sidewalks on one side of each street
as shown on the preliminary plat plans. The developer shall construct a bituminous trail
along the east side of Cedar Avenue, the north side of 185th Street, and through Outlot A
as shown on the plans.
4. Outlots A, B, and D shall be deeded to the City with the final plat.
5. Buffer yard landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. A
security for the buffer yard landscaping shall be submitted with the final plat.
6. The existing house, accessory structures, fence, well, and septic system must be removed
with the development of this property.
7. A homeowner’s association must be established for ownership and maintenance of the
following lots:
• Lot 16, Block 1
• Lot 24, Block 2
• Lot 48, Block 3
• Lot 22, Block 4
• Lot 21, Block 5
• Lot 17, Block 6
8. Detached townhomes must meet the exterior materials requirements of Section 11-57-
19.B.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. The developer must submit dimensioned floor plans for the detached townhome units to
verify compliance with the minimum requirements for above grade floor area established
by Section 11-17-13D of the Zoning Ordinance.
10. Each detached townhome unit shall include an attached garage meeting the minimum
width and area requirements of Section 11-57-19.C of the Zoning Ordinance.
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11. The developer shall provide details to verify compliance with the landscape requirements
of Section 11-57-19.G of the Zoning Ordinance.
Ayes: Majorowicz, Drotning, Lillehei, Witte
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary