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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
April 4, 2024
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.
New Planning Commission alternate member, Mark Traffas was sworn in by Recording Secretary
Tina Morrow.
Vice Chair Christine Zimmer, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Amanda Tinsley, Mark
Traffas, Patti Zuzek, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson
Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Jason Swenson
: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kris Jenson, Planning
Manager; Alanna Sobottka, Civil Engineer; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
The March 21, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented.
Planning Manager Kris Jenson stated that the following was distributed to the Planning
Commission at tonight’s meeting:
1. April 3, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion
regarding the Autumn Hill preliminary plat.
2. Agenda Item 6, Autumn Hill preliminary plat, amended wording for Stipulation #5
of the March 27, 2024 planning report.
3. Revised tree inventory, landscape, and foundation planting plans for Autumn Hill
preliminary plat.
Vice Chair Zimmer opened the public hearing to consider the application of Youngfield
Homes, Inc. for a preliminary plat of 54 twinhome lots and one detached townhome lot to be
known as Autumn Hill, located south of 185th Street (CSAH 60) and east of Dodd Boulevard
(CSAH 9).
Bob Wiegert, with Paramount Engineering presented a brief overview of the project.
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Planner Manager Kris Jenson presented the planning report. Ms. Jenson stated the applicant
has applied for a preliminary plat to allow the development of 54 twinhome lots and one
detached townhome lot for a total of 55 townhome lots on 20.08 acres to be known as Autumn
Hill.
The Autumn Hill property is located in Planning District 5 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
which guides the subject property for low/medium density residential development.
Ms. Jenson commented that the stipulation added to the March 27, 2024 planning report was
regarding the requirement that an HOA be established to own and maintain common area
property as well as the exteriors of the twinhome units. A revised tree inventory, landscape
plan, and typical foundation planting plan were distributed at tonight’s meeting. She indicated
that the tree inventory plan was updated to reflect required changes to the grading plan, while
the landscape and typical foundation planting plans were updated to include more plantings
around the site and perimeter of the homes.
Community Development staff recommends approval of the Autumn Hill preliminary plat
subject to the nine stipulations listed in the March 27, 2024 planning report.
Vice Chair Zimmer opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m.
Vice Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Commissioner Zuzek asked for clarification regarding the proposed HOA requirements.
• Vice Chair Zimmer inquired about the width of the garages and how this affects the
minimum garage size relating to the proposed building. Mr. Weigert outlined the
requirements for the garage spaces.
• Commissioner Kaluza positively commented on Lakeville diversity of housing types and
products.
to recommend to City Council approval of
the Autumn Hill preliminary plat subject to the following stipulations, as amended:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the March 27, 2024 engineering report.
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2. Park dedication shall be satisfied with a cash contribution paid with the final plat.
3. The developer shall construct five-foot-wide concrete sidewalks as shown on the
preliminary plat plans.
4. Outlot A shall be deeded to the City with the final plat.
5. An HOA must be established for maintenance of all attached townhome units with
Autumn Hill as well as ownership and maintenance of the following common area lots:
• Lot 31, Block 1
• Lot 11, Block 2
• Lot 16, Block 3
6. Buffer yard landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan and a
security for the buffer yard landscaping shall be submitted with the final plat.
7. Within Lot 31, Block 1, the Developer must install sod with the buffer yard plantings to the
trails along 185th Street and Dodd Boulevard.
8. Prior to City Council consideration, the landscape plan must be modified to include a
combination of overstory, understory, evergreens and shrubs across the site and to
incorporate the 12 spruce trees indicated as save trees on the tree inventory plan.
9. Prior to City Council consideration, the typical foundation planting plan must be revised
to show foundation plantings around the entire perimeter of the principal structure.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary