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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-01-07 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes FEBRUARY 1, 2007 The February 1, 2007 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Drotning in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag Pledge. Present: Manikowski, Stolte, Drotning, Pattee, Grenz, Ex-officio Gerl. Absent: Swecker. Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Kris Jenson, Associate Planner; Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The January 18, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. The January 18, 2007 Planning Commission work session notes were approved as presented. • ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey indicated the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting. 1. The January 31, 2007 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting minutes regarding the Fieldstone Creek 3rd Addition final plat and the Meadowlark Wren First Addition preliminary plat. ITEM 5. CONSENT AGENDA -FIELDSTONE CREEK 3RD ADDITION FINAL PLAT Vice Chair Drotning asked if landscaping was added adjacent to the pond located on the south side of the plat. This issue was raised during the Fieldstone Creek 2nd Addition preliminary plat public hearing. Ms. Jenson indicated that the landscaping adjacent to the pond had been addressed and is shown on the plans. 07.03 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the February 1, 2007 Planning Commission Consent Agenda as follows: Approve the application of D. R. Horton for the final plat of 60 townhome units to be known as Fieldstone Creek 3rd Addition, located in the southwest quadrant of Pilot Knob Road (C.R. 31) and Dodd Boulevard (C. R. 9). Ayes: Manikowski, Stolte, Drotning, Pattee, Grenz. Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 2 ITEM 6. MEADOWLARK WREN FIRST ADDITION Vice Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) for .the. following, located north of 210 Street and east of Holt Avenue:. A. Preliminary plat of 40 townhome units on two lots to be known as Meadowlark. Wren First Addition; Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designations of portions of the subject property from Commercial and Low Density Residential to Medium/ High Density Residential; Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the subject property to PUD, Planned Unit Development; and Vacation of sanitary sewer and watermain, and drainage and utility easements. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes .and City Code. Dan Rogness and Kari Gill from the CDA, Kim Bretheim from LHB Architects, and Tony Eukel and Peter Glashagel from Jacobson Engineers .and Surveyors were in attendance at tonight's meeting. Ms. Gill presented a history of the subject site and an overview of their request. She explained. that the reason for including the one bedroom units in this development was to help the singles or young couples that dori t qualify for the two bedroom units. Associate Planner Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that the proposed Meadowlark Wren First Addition development is proposed to have 40 rental townhome units and will include connections to existing 209 .Street and Upper 209 Street by a public north/ south street to be named Holiday Avenue. In conjunction with the preliminary plat application Ms. Jenson stated that the developer is also requesting a Comprehensive Plan amendment to re-guide the northwest corner of the property from low density residential to medium/high density residential as well as re-guide the east and northeast parcels from commercial to medium/high density residential. In addition, a rezoning of the entire property to PUD will be required, subject to the requirements of the RM-1 District. She also indicated that two existing utility easements are proposed to be vacated prior to the property being platted. Ms. Jenson stated that there are two easements which were advertised as part of the public hearing for the preliminary plat. She indicated that after the public hearing notice was sent, the Engineering Department discovered a third easement that needs to be vacated. This easement was for 210 Street and was in Dakota County's favor until the roadway .was turned back to the City in 2004. Ms. Jenson stated that a public hearing will be held for this easement vacation at the time of final plat. Ms. enson stated that the Zonin Ordinance exem is affordable housin J g P g developments such as this from the unit construction, garage size, and landscaping requirements. The PUD rezoning will allow flexibility for the townhome building Planning Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 3 i setback to the private drives, consistent with previous CDA townhouse developments, and the buffer yard berming and setback requirements. Ms. Jenson stated that with a total of 40 units proposed with this preliminary plat, 20 guest parking spaces are required and 32 are being proposed throughout the site. Ms. Jenson described the proposed townhome designs. She indicated that all units are proposed to be a minimum of 25 feet or wider and will have an internal storm shelter and one-car garage. She also described the exterior building materials. Ms. Jenson described the proposed access points to 210 Street to the south and to Upper 209 Street and 209 Street to the west and north. She stated that Holiday Avenue will be a 28 foot wide street within a 50 foot right-of-way as part of the PUD. She stated that the developer will construct sidewalks on both sides of Holiday Avenue. Ms. Jenson pointed out the landscaped island in the center of the proposed Upper 209 Street cul-de-sac and explained that it will act like a round about and slow traffic entering the development from the west. Ms. Jenson stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on May 17, 2006. Four residents were. in attendance along with Dan Rogness and Kari Gill of the CDA who reviewed .the project and answered questions raised by the group. She indicated that due to an error by the title company seven property owners who lived near the project did not get notices of the neighborhood meeting. The CDA immediately sent out the notice and offered to meet with these people. on June 27, 2006 to answer any questions they had. Five residents attended the meeting. The issues raised by the .residents are listed in the January 26, 2007 planning report. Ms. Jenson stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat, Comprehensive Plan amendment, Zoning Map amendment, and easement vacations, Planning Department staff recommends approval subject to the 19 stipulations listed in the January 26, 2007 planning report. Vice Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. Dan David, 20924 Holt Avenue Mr. David is opposed to the CDA building being built in this part of the downtown.. He thought there were enough low income rental units currently in the neighborhood. He cited traffic on Holt. Avenue and 209 Street and the number of police calls to rental units in the area as issues to be considered with this development proposal. 07.04 Motion was made and seconded to close the ublic hearin at 6:24 .m. P g p Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Grenz asked if there were any transit plans for this area of downtown. Ms. Gill stated that she was not aware of any at this time. Commissioner Grenz asked what the projected rental rates for these units will be. Ms. Gill indicated that the 2-bedroom units will be $590.00 per month, the 3- bedroom units will be $645.00 per month, and they haven t yet determined what the monthly rent for the 1-bedroom units will be. Vice Chair Drotning asked Sergeant Gerl for his opinion regarding police calls to rental units versus single family homes in this area. Sergeant Gerl stated that most rental units in Lakeville participate in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which require background checks: of prospective tenants. He stated that a police officer meets at least once a month with the management for each rental project. He indicated that the police will always try to identify who is actually on the lease for -the rental units and they are proactive in making sure leasees are the only people living in that unit. Sergeant Gerl stated that the rental units don t get proportionately more police calls than single family homes by comparison. Vice Chair Drotning made the comparison between the CDA developments and the . absentee landlords of other rental buildings, and that the CDA developments are much better managed, which reduces crime and maintenance problems. Commissioner Stolte looked at the positive side of having a CDA rental development in the neighborhood. He indicated that they take very good care of their buildings, participate in the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, and screen all their potential residents. The Planning Commission discussed whether the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment changing the land use designation for portions of the subject property is appropriate. Mr. Morey stated that the subject property was previously used more for industrial uses. He indicated that the majority of this plat is currently guided for medium density residential use and to incorporate the entire property for a unified. townhouse development is both desirable and appropriate. The CDA is conducting. an expensive clean-up of this site because they felt it was a good opportunity for residential redevelopment. The Planning Commission agreed that the land use and density is appropriate and the townhouse buildings will make a good buffer and a good transition between the commercial zoning to the east and the single family zoning to the west and north. Planning Commission Meeting February 1, 2007 Page 5 Mr. Morey commented that the Findings of Fact for the rezoning were not included in the Planning report. He indicated that the Assistant City Attorney agreed that the Plaruzing Commission can forward their recommendation to the City .Council and staff will prepare Findings of Fact for adoption by the City Council. 07.05 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of .the Meadowlark Wren First Addition preliminary plat of 40 townhome units to be known as Meadowlark Wren First Addition, Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the land use designations of portions of the subject property from Commercial and Low Density Residential to Medium/High Density Residential, Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the subject property to PUD, Planned .Unit Development, and vacation of sanitary sewer and watermain, and public drainage and utility easements, subject to the 19 stipulations listed in the January 26, 2007 planning report. Ayes: Stolte, Drotning, Pattee, Grenz, Manikowski. Nays: 0 Ms. Gill thanked the neighbors in attendance and stressed that the neighbors keep in • contact with the CDA on any issues that may arise. ITEM 8. NEW BUSINESS Vice Chair Drotning reminded the Planning Commission members about the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Update Planning District meetings that will be held beginning at the end. of February and continue through March. He stated that Chair Swecker would like at least two Planning Commission members to sign up and .attend each Planning District meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: ~ ~ ~ ~ Penn evig, Recordin Secretary Karl Drotning, Vice Chair •