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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES October 19, 2023 Vice Chair Zimmer 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: Vice Chair Christine Zimmer, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Amanda Tinsley, Ex-Officio member Jeff Hanson Members Absent: Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Patty Zuzek Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The September 21, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Planning Director Daryl Morey stated that if none of the items at tonight’s meeting are tabled, the November 2, 2023 Planning Commission meeting will be canceled. 5. Eric Joncas Vice Chair Zimmer opened the public hearing to consider the application of Eric Joncas for an interim use permit to allow outdoor sales and display of automobiles as an accessory use in the C-3, General Commercial District located at 16079 Buck Hill Road. Eric Joncas presented a brief overview of the project. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the applicant has applied for an interim use permit to allow outside sales and display of used electric motor vehicles on property zoned C-3, General Commercial District. Outside sales and display of motor vehicles are allowed in the C-3 District but not to exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principal building or building tenant lease space by interim use permit. The proposed outside sales and display area would include four vehicle parking spaces located near the west entrance to the property at Buck Hill Road. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2023 Page 2 Planning Department staff recommends approval of the interim use permit, subject to the 5 stipulations listed in the October 13, 2023 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2023. Vice Chair Zimmer opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous. Vice Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Kaluza asked the applicant if there were any plans for a public charging station? Mr. Joncas replied there is not. • Commissioner Swenson commented positively on adding another choice for automobile sales in Lakeville. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of the Eric Joncas interim use permit subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2023: 1. Outside sales and display shall be restricted to the four parking spaces in the area identified on the approved site plan and shall not exceed 30% of the floor area of the lease space for this use in the principal building. 2. Outside sales and display of motor vehicles shall not obstruct the access to the building and site and shall not impede access by emergency service vehicles. 3. A Minnesota dealer licenses shall be obtained by the business owner and a copy shall be submitted to the City prior to commencing the sale of motor vehicles on-site. 4. Signage shall be installed and maintained in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements and subject to approval of a sign permit. 5. The interim use permit will terminate at such time that outside sales and display of motor vehicles is no longer occurring on the property or a change of use in building occupancy. Ayes: Kaluza, Lillehei, Zimmer, Einck, Tinsley, Swenson Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2023 Page 3 6. Timberland Partners, Inc. Vice Chair Zimmer opened the public hearing to consider the application of Timberland Partners, Inc. for the following, located north of 162nd Street (CSAH 46) and west of Buck Hill Road: A. Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide property from Medium Density Residential to Low/Medium Density Residential and from Commercial to Corridor Mixed Use; and B. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from RM-1, Medium Density Residential District to RST-2, Single and Two Family Residential District and from to C-3, General Commercial District to M-1, Mixed Use I-35 Corridor District. Ryan Sailer, Vice President of Timberland Partners, Inc. presented a brief overview of the request. He stated they have modified their proposed development plans from the one presented to the City in 2021 with similar Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendment applications to add two proposed medical office buildings and to reduce the number of stacked flat townhome units. He stated the Davis Group will construct the two medical office buildings and Robert Thomas Homes will construct the residential buildings. He stated Timberland Partners will continue to own the residential buildings after they are completed and will provide on-site management for the rental single family and stacked flat townhome units. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the applicant has submitted a sketch plan for development of 18.7 gross (17.2 net) acres of land to be known as Sundance Lakeville. The developer is proposing 167 stacked-flat townhouse dwelling units within 13 buildings (11, 12 and 16 units), including a 5,000 square foot clubhouse building and a maintenance building. The proposed development would also include nine single family lots to be accessed from Kendale Drive at the northwest corner of the property. Mr. Dempsey described the process to amend the Comprehensive Plan, which requires the city to notify adjacent governmental jurisdictions. The City of Burnsville responded with comments that included capacity issues at their Maple Island lift station, which is where the sanitary sewer for the Sundance Lakeville project would be directed. Mr. Dempsey stated this issue will be addressed with the platting and development of the property, should the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments be approved. Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2023. Vice Chair Zimmer opened the hearing to the public for comment. Chesley Nguyen - 15956 Kendale Drive Ms. Nguyen stated her concern regarding traffic safety and vehicle speeds on Kendale Drive. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, October 19, 2023 Page 4 David Coolbaugh - 15822 Dupont Avenue Mr. Coolbaugh commented on the entrance to the proposed Sundance Lakeville development that could result in congestion at the Kendale Drive and 162nd Street intersection. He also was concerned the traffic would increase within his neighborhood because of this development. Amy Erkenbrack - 11255 162nd Street W. Ms. Erkenbrack stated she would like to see traffic counters installed for safety reasons because of vehicle speeds on Kendale Drive. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Kaluza to close the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous. Vice Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included: • Commissioner Lillehei expressed concerns on the possible increase in traffic from this development. Mr. Dempsey clarified the allowed uses between the existing commercial zoning and the proposed residential use. • Director Morey indicated the developer has prepared an updated traffic study for the proposed development. Nick Grage with Alliant Engineering outlined the traffic study update and findings. • Commissioner Swenson supports the land use change and the intent. • Director Morey commented positively on the developer’s involvement in the proposed project. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Lillehei to recommend to City Council approval of the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments as requested, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated October 19, 2023: Ayes: Lillehei, Zimmer, Einck, Tinsley, Swenson, Kaluza Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary