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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 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.
Chair Jenna Majorowicz, Alexander Cecchini, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Mark
Traffas, Amanda Tinsley, Patti Zuzek, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson.
Jason Swenson, Christine Zimmer
: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director (via Teams); Kris Jenson,
Planning Manager, Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Jon Nelson, Assistant City Engineer; Tina
Morrow, Recording Secretary
The June 6, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented, as amended
Planning Manager Kris Jenson stated that the following item were distributed to the Planning
Commission at tonight’s meeting:
• Letter from Darren and Elizabeth Schmitt and Christine Callstrom, regarding Agenda Item 5a,
Kevin Kiewatt.
• Planning Manager Kris Jenson reminded the Planning Commissioners that the July 4, 2024
Planning Commission meeting will be canceled due to Independence Day.
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the application of Kevin Kiewatt for a
conditional use permit to a detached accessory building with a combined accessory building area
exceeding 2,000 square feet on a single-family lot in the RS-1, Single Family Residential District,
located at 16560 Laigle Avenue.
Kevin Kiewatt presented an overview of his project.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the
applicant has submitted an application for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a
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detached accessory building on his property that will exceed the 2,000 square foot maximum
allowable accessory building area in the RS-1, Single Family Residential District.
The proposed new detached accessory building will be 1,998 square feet. There is also a 392 square
foot two stall garage attached to the house. The property is located in the Rural Service Area on the
2040 MUSA Staging Plan of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Dempsey clarified that staff is recommending three additional stipulations to read as follows:
Stipulation #8 Prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit the site plan shall
be amended to show a minimum setback of 30 feet to the Laigle Avenue right of way (property)
line and minimum 20 feet to the north property line.
Stipulation #9 Install a row of minimum six foot tall evergreen trees along the west side of the
accessory building to provide screening from Laigle Avenue.
Stipulation #10 The accessory building shall have an exterior finish of gray and black as noted in
the application narrative.
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the of the Kevin Kiewatt
conditional use permit, subject to the seven stipulations listed in the June 13, 2024 planning report,
as amended.
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Darren Schmidt -16535 Laigle Avenue
Mr. Schmidt is concerned about the size of the accessory building and he proposes an additional
seven feet of building setback and tree easement.
to close the public hearing at 6:14 p.m.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points
included:
• Chair Majorowicz asked if the applicant will clarify the setbacks and building exterior.
• Commissioner Kaluza is supportive of the project.
• The City Forester will confirm the tree screening options near the proposed building site.
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Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Zuzek to recommend to City Council approval of the
Kevin Kiewatt conditional use permit, subject to the following stipulations, as amended and
approval of the Findings of Fact dated June 20, 2024.
1. The detached accessory building shall be constructed in accordance with the plans
approved with the Conditional Use Permit application.
2. The detached accessory building shall be kept, used and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the existing single family home on the property and shall not present a
hazard to the public health, safety and general welfare.
3. A building permit must be approved by the City prior to construction of the new detached
accessory building (garage).
4. Electric service to the detached accessory building shall be placed underground.
5. No sanitary sewer service shall be provided to the detached accessory building.
6. No commercial activity, storage of commercial equipment or use as a dwelling shall take
place within any accessory building on the property.
7. The subject accessory building shall be removed from the property if the property is
subdivided into one or more additional lots in the future
8. Prior to City Council consideration of the conditional use permit the site plan shall be
amended to show a minimum setback of 30 feet to the Laigle Avenue right of way
(property) line and minimum 20 feet to the north property line.
9. Install a row of minimum six-foot-tall evergreen trees along the west side of the accessory
building to provide screening from Laigle Avenue, subject to advice of the City Forester.
10. The accessory building shall have an exterior finish of gray and black as noted in the
application narrative.
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the application of Mark A. Davis, Davis
HRE for the preliminary and final plat of two lots and two outlots to be known as Sundance
Lakeville, located north of 162nd Street (CSAH 46), west of Buck Hill Road, and east of Kendale
Drive.
Mark A. Davis presented an overview of the project.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the
applicant has submitted preliminary plat and final plat applications and plans for Sundance
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Lakeville, which proposes two commercial lots totaling 3.0 acres to include the construction of two
single story medical clinic buildings north of 162nd Street (CSAH 46) and west of Buck Hill Road.
The proposed Sundance Lakeville medical buildings represent the first phase development
proposed at this location on 18.75 acres. The second phase is proposed to include the development
of 167 rental townhome units and nine single family homes north of the proposed medical clinic
site but will be reviewed under a separate application.
The subject property on which the medical buildings will be located is zoned C-3, General
Commercial District. The remaining property north of proposed Lot 1, Block 1 is zoned M-1,
Mixed Use I-35 Corridor District and guided for high density residential use by the 2040
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
The subject property is guided commercial therefore, the proposed commercial use is consistent
with the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The proposed Sundance Lakeville preliminary and
final plat meets the recommended goals and objectives outlined in Planning District No. 1 of the
2040 Comprehensive Plan.
A traffic study was completed by Alliant Engineering to determine the conditions of existing and
anticipated traffic volumes between Buck Hill Road, 162nd Street (CSAH 46) and Kendale Drive,
which was mentioned in the June 14, 2024 planning report.
The site development plan proposes construction of two buildings that have a shared parking
agreement to allow parking over both lots. Both individual buildings comply with the minimum
number of parking spaces but both lots will have a shared access and parking easement. Sundance
Lakeville abuts 162nd Street (CSAH 46) and will have a shared private drive access at Buck Hill
Road. The private drive will be extended west to Kendale Drive as coordinated with the
development of the property to the north. The private drive will include an easement to allow the
commercial and residential portions of the development as well as the public to use the private
street connection between Kendale Drive and Buck Hill Road.
Community Development Department staff recommended approval of the Sundance Lakeville
preliminary and final plat subject to the twelve stipulations listed in the June 14, 2024 planning
report, as amended.
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Tara Weishaar -15939 Kendale Circle
Ms. Weishaar stated her concern regarding the eastbound to 162nd Street turning restriction from
Kendale Drive as imposed by Dakota County . She is proposing a revised traffic study to adjust
the restriction from County Rd. 46 or to consider a roundabout to access I-35.
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Chelsey Nguyen – 15956 Kendale Drive
Ms. Nguyen is concerned about the potential heavy traffic around the proposed building.
Amy Erkenbrack - 11255 162nd Street
Matt Lyson - 16031 Kinard Court
Seth Thomas - 15829 Dupont Avenue
Amy Bell – 15902 Kendale Drive
They agree with the concerns regarding the issue with heavy traffic and impact to the
neighborhood surrounding the proposed site.
Kathleen Moroni - 1317 158th Street, Burnsville
Ms. Moroni stated the rental units will have a negative impact on traffic.
to close the public hearing at 6:54 p.m.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:
• Chair Majorowicz asked if the traffic study can be revised to accommodate the restricted access
to Kendale Drive. Mr. Dempsey clarified the traffic study report.
• Commissioner Zuzek asked will there be a shared maintenance agreement?
• Safer designs for the residential site.
• Commissioner Zuzek suggested an additional stipulation to read as follows: Prior to recording
the final plat Developer shall establish a cross access easement over Lots 1 and 2, Block 1 serving
both lots and Outlot B for the private drive over Lots 1 and 2, Bock 1 for access to Buck Hill
Road, which easement shall provide for construction and maintenance, including snow
plowing.
to recommend to City Council approval of the
Sundance Lakeville preliminary and final plat subject to the following stipulations, as amended.
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the June 4, 2024 engineering report.
2. The site and buildings shall be developed in compliance with the plans approved by the City
Council and Zoning Ordinance requirements.
3. Park dedication must be paid at the time of final plat approval.
4. All landscaped areas adjacent to the building and parking lot shall be irrigated. Trees and
shrubs shall not be planted in street right-of-way and shall comply with minimum size
requirements.
5. The developer shall submit a financial security to guarantee installation of the approved
landscaping at the time of final plat approval.
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6. All signs shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for the C-3 District. A sign
permit shall be issued by the Planning Department prior to the installation of any signs.
7. Snow storage shall not take place in required parking spaces.
8. Site lighting shall not exceed one foot candle at the property line adjacent to public right-of-
way. All exterior light fixtures shall be down-cast design so as not to glare onto public right-of-
way.
9. The trash enclosures shall be constructed of materials consistent with the principal building
and shall include a durable, maintenance free gate.
10. An easement allowing shared public access over the private drive shall be submitted prior to
final plat approval.
11. The two buildings will have a shared parking agreement to allow parking over both lots. The
shared parking agreement shall be submitted prior to final plat recording.
12. Prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary plat, the landscape plan shall be
amended to include parking lot screening along the south boundary of the parking lot and
shrub sizes shall be amended to comply with minimum size requirements in compliance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
13. Prior to recording the final plat Developer shall establish a cross access easement over Lots 1
and 2, Block 1 serving both lots and Outlot B for the private drive over Lots 1 and 2, Bock 1 for
access to Buck Hill Road, which easement shall provide for construction and maintenance,
including snow plowing.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary