HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2024
Chair Majorowicz 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 Jenna Majorowicz, Vice Chair Christine Zimmer (arrived at 6:02), Pat
Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Patti Zuzek, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson
Members Absent: Scott Einck
Staff Present: Kris Jenson, Planning Manager; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tina Morrow,
Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The January 4, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes and the February 8, 2024
Planning Commission work session minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Planning Manager Kris Jenson announced that Planning Commissioners will receive an
invitation to a joint session with the City Council and Economic Development Commission
on March 25, 2024 at the Lakeville Water Treatment Center. The guest speaker will be David
Arbit, Director of Research at Minneapolis Area Realtors, who will give the group a Lakeville
housing market update.
5. AVG of Minnesota, LLC (Urgent Vet)
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the application of AVG of Minnesota,
LLC for a conditional use permit to allow a veterinary clinic in the Argonne Village PUD,
Planned Unit Development as permitted in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at
17698 Kenwood Trail.
Shana Conklin representing AVG of Minnesota, LLC presented a brief overview of the project.
Planner Associate Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the
applicant has submitted a conditional use permit application and plans for a veterinary clinic.
The veterinary clinic is proposed to occupy 2,780 square feet of an existing multi-tenant
commercial building in the Argonne Village shopping center. Mr. Dempsey outlined the
proposed floor plan, and the requirements pertaining to City code.
Community Development staff recommends approval of the Urgent Vet conditional use
permit subject to the three stipulations listed in the March 1, 2024 planning report.
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Lillehei to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 7, 2024 Page 2
Ayes – unanimous.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Commissioner Zuzek asked what are the hours of operation? No hours were indicated at
this time.
• What is the plan for pet waste control, given the lack of green space in front of the clinic
location? Mr. Dempsey will follow up and provide more information regarding this
question.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council approval
of the Urgent Vet conditional use permit subject to the following stipulations:
1. The floor plan and remodeling shall be consistent with the plan and narrative described in
the application and approved by the City Council to ensure compliance with Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
2. A building permit shall be issued prior to commencing interior alterations on the building
interior that require a permit.
3. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to installation of any signage.
Ayes: Zuzek, Kaluza, Lillehei, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Swenson
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary