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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
March 21, 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, Scott Einck, Pat
Kaluza, Brooks Lillehei, Jason Swenson, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson
Members Absent: Patti Zuzek
Staff Present: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kris Jenson, Planning
Manager; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The March 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Community Development Director Tina Goodroad announced the date of the next Planning
Commission meeting and that the joint City Council and Economic Development
Commission meeting that was scheduled for Monday, March 25 has been postponed until
further notice.
5. Northland Collision
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the application of RJ Construction
on behalf of Northland Equities, LLC for an amendment to conditional use permits 99-01 and
18-10 to allow an expansion to a major auto repair building in the C-3, General Commercial
District, located at 7430 160th Street.
Ryan Johnson, with RJ Construction presented a brief overview of the project.
Planner Manager Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated the applicant
has applied for a conditional use permit amendment and plans to expand the major auto repair
facility.
The proposed addition will include a 3,828 square foot, two level expansion on the southeast
side of the existing building. Ms. Jenson outlined the site plan, describing the building
elevations and exterior materials, which are in compliance with Zoning Ordinance
requirements for a legal non-conforming building.
Community Development staff recommends approval of the Northland Collision conditional
use permit amendment subject to the four stipulations listed in the March 15, 2024 planning
report.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 21, 2024 Page 2
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Einck to close the public hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion.
Ayes – unanimous.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Commissioner Zimmer asked whether the proposed expansion will be of similar colors as the
existing building. Mr. Johnson noted that the exterior of the existing building will be updated
as part of this project and will be consistent with the building addition.
• Commissioner Swenson spoke positively of the building addition.
Motion was made by Lillehei, seconded by Zimmer to recommend to City Council approval
of the Northland Collision conditional use permit subject to the following stipulations:
1. The addition shall be constructed in accordance with the plans submitted with the
conditional use permit application and as approved by the City Council.
2. A sign permit shall be obtained prior to installation of any signage.
3. The stipulations of conditional use permits (01 and 18-10) shall remain in full force and
effect, as they apply to the amended conditional use permit for the building addition.
4. The existing sidewalk along the east side of the building shall be extended south along the
full length of the building.
Ayes: Kaluza, Lillehei, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson
Nays: 0
6. Staff Notices
Commissioner Lillehei summarized his years serving on the Planning Commission, as this was
his last meeting. He stated it was a pleasure to be a part of the Planning Commission and to
contribute to Lakeville’s growing community.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary