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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 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 (arrived at 6:06) Pat Kaluza, Jason Swenson, Christine Zimmer, Patty Zuzek Members Absent: Brooks Lillehei, Ex-Officio Melissa Field Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Lucas Ritchie, Project Engineer; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The November 3, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that the following was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight’s meeting: • November 16, 2022 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding the 179th Street Apartments preliminary plat. • Agenda Item 8, Affinity at Lakeville conditional use permit, will be tabled at tonight’s meeting at the applicant’s request. This agenda item will be considered at an upcoming PC meeting. • Reminded the Planning Commission to respond regarding their attendance at the Navigating Your Competitive Future – Retail and Industrial forum to be held jointly with the City Council and Economic Development Commission on December 13th. 5. Cedar Hills 4th Addition Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of U.S. Home, LLC for the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), south of 200th Street (CR 64), and west of Gallifrey Way: 1. Preliminary plat of one residential lot to be known as Cedar Hills 4th Addition; and 2. Conditional use permit for a private recreation building within the Cedar Hills development. Josh Metzer from Lennar presented a brief overview of the project. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 2 Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the applicant submitted preliminary plat and conditional use permit applications to allow the construction of a homeowner association (HOA) amenity (community) building and other recreational amenities on a lot within the Cedar Hills neighborhood. Ms. Jenson reviewed the site plan and noted the proposed building and parking lot meets the setback requirements for the site. Ms. Jenson also outlined the landscaping plan and indicated all proposed planting materials comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements for size and height. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Cedar Hills 4th Addition preliminary plat and conditional use permit, subject to the three stipulations listed in the November 9, 2022 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 17, 2022. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Majorowicz 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 Swenson commented positively on the recreational amenities in the Lennar developments Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Majorowicz to recommend to City Council approval of the Cedar Hills 4th Addition preliminary plat and conditional use permit subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 17, 2022: 1. An established homeowner’s association shall maintain ownership and maintenance of Lot 1, Block 1, Cedar Hills 4th Addition including the amenities and improvements on the property. 2. A private sidewalk maintenance agreement shall be submitted to allow the private sidewalk within street right-of-way. 3. A landscape security shall be submitted in accordance with the materials and installation costs based on the approved landscape plan. Ayes: Zuzek, Kaluza, Swenson, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning Nays: 0 6. Cedar and Dodd Retail 3rd Addition Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 3 Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of KAMI Inc. for the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), north of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), and south of Glacier Way: 1. Preliminary plat of two commercial lots to be known as Cedar and Dodd Retail 3rd Addition; 2. Conditional use permit for a daycare facility in the C-3, General Commercial District and for a platted lot without frontage and access directly onto an abutting public street; and 3. Vacation of a public drainage and utility easement. Matt Knutson from Amcon Construction presented a brief overview of the project. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the applicant has submitted applications for a preliminary plat, conditional use permit and easement vacation for the development of 2.10 acres of property to be known as Cedar and Dodd Retail 3rd Addition. Ms. Jenson indicated the plat consists of two lots totaling 2.10 acres, which includes development of a 11,900 square foot single story daycare facility on Lot 1 and a 4,450 square foot single story bank on Lot 2. The proposed lots exceed the minimum required lot area of 20,000 square feet and minimum required lot width of 100 feet and are zoned C-3, General Commercial District. A private shared driveway, access and a utility maintenance easement will be required to be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for either parcel. Ms. Jenson outlined the proposed bank and daycare parking requirements. The number and design of the parking spaces for each lot and drive aisles meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. She stated both lots will access an existing private drive that serves the Cedar and Dodd Retail development. The building design and landscaping are discussed in the November 10, 2022 planning report. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Cedar and Dodd Retail 3rd Addition preliminary plat, conditional use permit and easement vacation, subject to the nine stipulations listed in the November 10, 2022 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 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 6:21 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous. Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 4 • Commissioner Zimmer asked for clarification on who is responsible for snow removal on the existing private drive as it may impact police and fire access. Ms. Jenson explained the shared maintenance agreement between the existing and proposed commercial developments in Cedar and Dodd Retail Addition. • Overflow special event parking for the daycare could occur on the bank lot. • The drive through for the bank being only one lane. • Commissioner Swenson commented on directional signage off the private drive for the businesses. Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the Cedar and Dodd Retail 3rd Addition preliminary plat, conditional use permit and easement vacation, subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 17, 2022: 1. The recommendations listed in the November 9, 2022 engineering report. 2. A recorded copy of the private shared access, driveway, parking, and trash enclosure agreement will be required prior to issuance of a building permit for either lot. No trash cans can be stored outside or adjacent to the bank building. 3. The State of Minnesota shall issue the childcare license for the facility prior to building occupancy. 4. The site and building shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council. 5. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. An escrow amount, based on the revised landscape plan, shall be submitted with the development contract to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping. 6. A fence permit application must be submitted and approved by the City prior to fence installation. 7. The developer shall enter into a Parking Deferment Agreement with the City prior to the issuance of a building permit for the daycare facility on Lot 1, Block 1. If the six designed deferral parking spaces are constructed, they shall be signed as “Employee Parking.” 8. All deliveries shall occur at such a time as to not conflict with customer or employee access to the building and parking demand, and all loading and maneuvering shall be accomplished on private property. 9. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat, the landscape plan must be modified to add shrub plantings on the east side of Lot 2 to buffer headlights from shining on to Dodd Boulevard and to relocate the shrubs on Lot 1 so they are not located between the edge of the parking lot and the sidewalk in front of the building. Ayes: Kaluza, Swenson, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Zuzek Nays: 0 7. 179th Street Apartments Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 5 Chair Witte opened the public hearing to consider the application of TE Miller Development, LLC for the following, located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23), south of 179th Street (future CSAH 9), and west of Glacier Way: 1. Preliminary plat of two lots to be known as 179th Street Apartments; and 2. Conditional use permit for a multiple family use in the M-2, Mixed Use Cedar Corridor District. Alex Timm from TE Miller Development, LLC presented a brief overview of the project. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the applicant has submitted preliminary plat and conditional use permit applications for a 243-unit apartment building in the M-2 District. The 179th Street Apartments preliminary plat consists of two lots and two future development outlots on 31.8 acres. The proposed 243-unit apartment building proposed for Lot 2, Block 1 results in a net density of 22.21 units per acre. Ms. Jenson outlined the lot requirements within the M-2 District. She indicated that the proposed building meets the height maximum and complies with Zoning Ordinance setback requirements. Ms. Jenson outlined the parking requirements for the proposed development. She stated the underground garage has 243 parking spaces, which meets the requirement of one underground parking stall per unit. The developer is proposing that 48 of the underground spaces be signed for compact vehicles, while five spaces will be reserved for handicap accessible parking. The number of compact spaces proposed meets the maximum 20% allowed by the Zoning Ordinance. The Developer is requesting that 52 of the 243 required surface spaces be designated as deferred spaces, to be constructed in the future if the need for these spaces is demonstrated. A mix of overstory and evergreen trees are proposed along the perimeter of the site. The location of requested deferred parking areas has been taken into account to minimize the loss of trees on the site should those spaces be added at a later date. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the 179th Street Apartments preliminary plat and conditional use permit subject to the ten stipulations listed in the November 9, 2022 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 17, 2022. Chair Witte opened the hearing to the public for comment. Steve Devney - 5810 212 Street W, Farmington, MN, noted that he is one of the property owners and that he felt this would be a good project for the site. Motion was made by Drotning, seconded by Majorowicz to close the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes - unanimous Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 6 Chair Witte asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Kaluza had questions for the applicant regarding the underground parking and the additional fee to future residents to park in the underground spaces. • Parking lot requirements in comparison to other suburban locations. • Commissioner Kaluza had concerns regarding the deferred parking and how the site is designed. He stated that on-street parking is not feasible for this project and that parking demand must be met on-site. • The Planning Commission had a lengthy discussion regarding the parking deferment. Ms. Jenson outlined the parking study that the applicant submitted. • The depth of the proposed pond was discussed. • Chair Witte polled the Commission on the deferred parking request. Commissioners were comfortable with the deferral of the northerly 19 proposed deferred parking spaces provided the easterly 33 proposed deferred parking spaces are constructed with the development of the site. • Planning Director Morey clarified the discussion regarding the parking deferment. He suggested amending Stipulation #4 to read: If the Planning Commission supports the Developer’s request to defer the northerly 19 surface parking spaces, a Parking Deferment Agreement must be signed and executed in conjunction with the final plat. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Drotning to recommend to City Council approval of the 179th Street Apartments preliminary plat and conditional use permit, subject to the following stipulations, as amended, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 17, 2022: 1. The recommendations listed in the November 9, 2022 engineering report. 2. All compact parking spaces, both in the underground parking garage and in the surface lot, must be signed that they are for compact vehicles only. 3. Snow is required to be removed from the site if it cannot be accommodated on the site outside of parking spaces. 4. If the Planning Commission supports the Developer’s request to defer 19 surface parking spaces, a Parking Deferment Agreement must be signed and executed in conjunction with the final plat. 5. Prior to building permit issuance, the Developer should relocate the utility pad located at the north Glanshaw Avenue driveway access on the east side of the site to a location closer to the building or in a location further away from the driveway access. 6. A zoning permit must be issued for the proposed fences around the pickleball court, the pool, and the dog run. 7. When Outlots A and B are platted into lots and blocks, the developer will be required to construct a 10-foot-wide bituminous trail from Cedar Avenue to Glacier Way along the south side of 179th Street. 8. A five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk must be constructed along the south and east sides of Glanshaw Avenue. 9. Outlot C shall be deeded to the City with the final plat. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, November 17, 2022 Page 7 10. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat, the preliminary plat must be modified to show an additional 15 feet of south half right-of-way for 179th Street (CSAH 9). Ayes: Swenson, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Zuzek, Kaluza Nays: 0 8. Affinity at Lakeville Affinity at Lakeville, LLC representatives have requested that their application for a Conditional Use Permit be tabled at tonight’s meeting. Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Zimmer to table the Affinity at Lakeville Conditional Use Permit to a future Planning Commission meeting. Ayes: Swenson, Witte, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Drotning, Zuzek, Kaluza Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary