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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-08CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES September 8, 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, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Patrick Kaluza, Ex-Officio Melissa Field Members Absent: Christine Zimmer, Patty Zuzek Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Lucas Ritchie, Project Engineer; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The August 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements None 5. Beehive Addition Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Chevalle Investments, LLC for the following, located at 8305 210th Street: 1. Preliminary and final plat of one lot to be known as Beehive Addition; and 2. Conditional use permit to allow senior housing with services in the O-R, Office/Residential Transition District. Noah Tapper, from AMI Consulting Engineers along with Jin Fang, from Chevalle Investments, LLC were in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Tapper presented a brief overview of the request. Mr. Dempsey presented the staff report and explained the Beehive Addition preliminary and final plat consists of 3.31 acres and is located adjacent to a motor fuel facility and multi-tenant commercial building. He indicated that the O-R District zoning and the proposed senior assisted living facility are consistent with the objectives of the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The proposed building will be constructed in two phases. In the future, the two buildings will be connected by a heated building corridor as a single building. Both building phases will include 24 living units for a total of 48 units. Mr. Dempsey explained the access to the proposed property will be from a single driveway at 210th Street. The 2 phases for the parking requirements were outlined. All drive aisle and parking space dimensions and setback requirements comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2022 Page 2 Mr. Dempsey stated that the landscape plan proposes a total of 81 trees on site as well as numerous foundation and shrub plantings. The trash enclosure and site lighting are discussed in the September 2, 2022 planning report. Planning Department staff recommends approval of Beehive Addition preliminary plat and conditional use permit subject to the eleven stipulations listed in the September 2, 2022 planning report and approval of the Findings of Fact dated September 8, 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 Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:11 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 current parking standard for this type of use in comparison to the old parking standard. Mr. Dempsey summarized the parking spaces needed for the site and how the current parking regulations compare to the previous regulations prior to amendment in 2020. The current ordinance requires more parking than the previous ordinance. • Chair Witte commented on the placement of the trash container storage area in relation to the handicapped parking spaces. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Beehive Addition preliminary plat and conditional use permit to allow senior housing with services in the O-R, Office/Residential Transition District subject to the following stipulations and approval of the Findings of Fact dated September 8, 2022: 1. Compliance with the recommendations listed in the August 28, 2022 engineering report. 2. The buildings shall be constructed consistent with the plans approved by the City Council and in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 3. Trash and recycling bins shall be stored inside an enclosure in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. The plans shall be amended prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit to include the enclosure with an architectural design and exterior materials and gate as required by the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The landscape plan shall be amended prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit to provide screening around the ground mounted mechanical equipment. 5. Snow storage shall not occur within required parking spaces serving the assisted living facility. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2022 Page 3 6. All site and exterior building lighting shall be downcast design fixtures and shall not glare onto adjacent properties or street right-of-way. A photometric plan and light fixture specification plan shall be submitted for review prior to the issuance of a building permit. 7. The required landscape buffer and all landscaping included on the approved landscape plan shall remain in a healthy and growing condition. Any dead or diseased materials shall be replaced with the same or similar materials in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 8. A $90,520 landscaping financial security shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit. 9. All signage requires approval of a sign permit and shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. 10. All existing property encroachments identified on the Certificate of Survey prepared by Jacobson Engineers and Surveyors dated June 21, 2022 shall be removed prior to commencing site development. 11. A stormwater maintenance agreement shall be required for the on-site private stormwater basin. Ayes: Einck, Kaluza, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Swenson, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Taco Bell Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of Westwood Professional Services on behalf of BFI Real Estates Holdings, LLC for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience restaurant with a drive-through window in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at 20681 Keokuk Avenue. Greg Dahling from Westwood Professional Services along with Zackary Zelickson from BFI Real Estate Holdings LLC were in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Mr. Zelickson presented a brief overview of the request. He stated the applicant is amending the request for expanded hours from 6:00 am to Midnight to 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM, which is consistent with the conditional use permit approved for the Taco Bell in Argonne Village. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the applicant has submitted a conditional use permit application for the development of a 2,867 square foot Taco Bell convenience food restaurant with a drive through to be located on a 1.75-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Keokuk Avenue and 207th Street. The subject property was administratively subdivided from the Emagine Theater property in 2016, which resulted in a modification and reduction in the number of theater parking spaces. Due to a redesign and reduction of the theater seating, along with an amendment to the required parking for movie theaters. Additional driveway access, drive-through and parking requirements are discussed in the September 2, 2022 planning report. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2022 Page 4 Mr. Dempsey outlined the exterior finishes, exterior lighting, landscaping, and building height, which comply with the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. The hours proposed by the applicant are considered acceptable at this location as part of the larger commercial, entertainment, and hospitality character of the commercial area and the separation from nearby residential zoning. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Taco Bell conditional use permit, subject to the 5 stipulations listed in the September 2, 2022 planning report and approval of the Findings of Fact dated September 8, 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 6:24 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Lillehei asked the applicant to explain the proposed ingress and egress. • The Planning Commission discussed the parking requirements and the required vehicle stacking space for the drive through. • Chair Witte asked for additional clarification on the ingress to the site and drive through. • Commissioner Drotning commented favorably on the hours of operation for the proposed use. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Westwood Professional Services on behalf of BFI Real Estates Holdings, LLC. for a conditional use permit to allow a convenience restaurant with a drive-through window in the C-3, General Commercial District subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated September 8, 2022. 1. The hours of operation shall not exceed 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM, seven days a week. 2. A shared access easement shall be drafted and recorded with Dakota County allowing the Taco Bell property access across the theater property consistent with the site plan approved with the conditional use permit. 3. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. An escrow shall be submitted with the building permit application to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. 4. Signs shall comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements and receive sign permit approval prior to installation. 5. Future subdivision and development of the north portion of the 1.75-acre property shall require that the Taco Bell parcel retain a minimum of 25% landscaped area in compliance with 11-73-7.H.3.a. of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2022 Page 5 Ayes: Kaluza, Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Swenson, Drotning, Einck Nays: 0 7. City of Lakeville Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider an amendment to Title 11, Chapter 97 of the Lakeville City Code concerning the P-OS District. Community Development Director Tina Goodroad presented the planning report. Ms. Goodroad stated the City Council has been reviewing and will make recommendations on plans for redevelopment of Antlers Park including a new plaza area, pavilion building and other amenities to update the park as one of several park improvements being completed because of the park referendum. This will allow the food and beverage sales within a structure with conditions that will allow the use to operate cohesively within the public park setting in a design that will be complimentary to the redevelopment of the park and will ensure high quality development that contributes positively to community image regarding material quality and visual aesthetics. City staff recommends approval of this Zoning Ordinance amendment. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Drotning to close the public hearing at 6:51 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Asked for clarification on the ability of the public to bring alcoholic beverages to the park and the proposal to serve alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the food sales. • Commissioner Swenson expressed his concerns about allowing semi-permanent container structures only at Antlers Park when we don’t allow them anywhere else in the city. He stated he is not opposed to the structures or allowing them at City parks. He would support allowing semi-permanent structures elsewhere in the city. • Commissioner Drotning asked for clarification on the site and building design. Ms. Goodroad explained the overall concept of the design. Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the proposed amendment Title 11, Chapter 97 of the Lakeville City Code concerning the P-OS District, as presented. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, September 8, 2022 Page 6 Ayes: Lillehei, Witte, Majorowicz, Drotning, Einck, Kaluza Nays: Swenson There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary