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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
June 6, 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, Scott Einck, Pat Kaluza, Jason Swenson, Amanda
Tinsley, Vice Chair Christine Zimmer
Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson, Patti Zuzek
: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kris Jenson, Planning
Manager; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Alanna Sobottka, Civil Engineer; Lieutenant Jason
Haider, Police Department; Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary
The May 9, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes and the May 9, 2024 Planning
Commission work session minutes were approved as presented.
Planning Manager Kris Jenson stated that the following was distributed to the Planning
Commission at tonight’s meeting:
1. June 5, 2024 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding
the Kenyon Green preliminary plat.
2. The July 4, 2024 Planning Commission meeting is canceled due to the Independence Day.
Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the application of Ron Clark
Construction to consider the following: 1. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from O-R,
Office/Residential Transition District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District, 2. Preliminary
plat of 17 residential lots to be known as Kenyon Green, and 3. PUD development stage plans for
15 attached townhome lots, one common area townhome lot, and one lot with a 49 unit apartment
building with a height greater than 42 feet, located west of Interstate 35, north of 185th Street
(CSAH 60), and south of Kenyon Avenue.
Michael Waldo with Ron Clark Construction presented an overview of the project.
Planning Associate Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated the
applicant has applied for a preliminary plat, zoning map amendment rezoning the property to
PUD, planned unit development district, and PUD development stage plan to allow the proposed
development of Kenyon Green.
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The Kenyon Green property is located in Planning District 1 of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
which guides the subject property as Office/Residential Transition, which allows high density
residential development, including apartment and townhome dwellings.
Mr. Dempsey stated the subject property poses unique site development challenges due to the
parcel shape, wetland and natural environment protection areas, double street frontage and
abutting arterial roadways, and limitations on the site access due to the curve of Kenyon Avenue,
which result in the need for additional flexibility of site development that is offered by a PUD with
the underlying zoning of the O-R District.
The subject property is within the current MUSA. The proposed apartment building and
townhomes are consistent with the planned land use of the property in accordance with the 2040
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
The preliminary plat includes a proposed plan for a development of one outlot, which is outlined
in the May 30, 2024 planning report. The proposed property complies with the lot requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance for the respective zoning districts.
Mr. Dempsey outlined the PUD planned unit development and the purpose. The rezoning to PUD
provides for flexibility with certain setbacks as noted in the May 30, 2024 planning report to
provide a layout that works with the physical site constraints. He reviewed conformance with
Zoning Ordinance requirements, which included, setbacks, off-street parking,
landscaping/screening, garage stalls and guest parking, building elevations and exterior building
materials, signs, and site lighting.
Mr. Dempsey clarified that staff is recommending an additional stipulation to read as follows:
Stipulation #8. In the event the townhome properties and units are sold as private properties, a
homeowner’s association (HOA) and covenant declarations shall be established in accordance
with State of Minnesota Statute requirements.
Community Development Department staff recommends approval of the Kenyon Green zoning
map amendment, preliminary plat, and PUD development stage plan, subject to the seven
stipulations listed in the May 30, 2024 planning report, as amended.
Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment.
Janet Lebens – 18560 Knollwood Circle
Ms. Lebens expressed concern about the potential height of the apartment building and how it will
impact her sight line from her property.
to close the public hearing at 6:34 p.m.
Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:
• Commissioner Zimmer asked if there will be a potential issue with Interstate 35 in the future.
She asked if plans were sent to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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• Building setback deviations for the townhomes and setback and height deviations for the
apartment building.
• Commissioner Tinsley asked a question regarding the height of the fence, and will it be a
continuous fence around the proposed property? Mr. Waldo clarified the fence will be six feet
and proposed at this time only along Kenyon Avenue.
• Commissioner Swenson commented on the change to the driveway length and has no conflict
with the proposed site plans and setbacks.
• Private stormwater pumping system and underground stormwater containment.
• Commissioner Kaluza stated that he appreciates the work of the high-quality building.
Supports the intended use and how it fits with the current zoning. He is concerned of the
number of deviations to the proposed project and will not be supporting the rezoning to
Planned Unit Development.
to recommend to City Council approval of
the Kenyon Green zoning map amendment, preliminary plat, and PUD development stage plan
subject to the following stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated June 6, 2024, as
amended.
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the May 22, 2024 engineering report.
2. Park dedication shall be satisfied with a cash contribution paid with the final plat.
3. The relabeled Outlot A, containing the wetland and buffers, must be deeded to the City with
the final plat.
4. The townhomes will include two stall garages. The building garage sizes and exteriors shall
comply with minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. The excess Kenyon Avenue right of way and drainage and utility and roadway easements noted
in the May 22, 2024 engineering report shall be vacated as a condition of final plat approval.
6. Prior to City Council consideration, the landscape plan and grading plan shall be revised to
comply with the buffer yard screening requirements adjacent to Kenyon Avenue, 185th Street
(CSAH 60) and Interstate 35.
7. Prior to City Council consideration, the preliminary plat shall be amended to change Outlot A
to a lot and block designation, re-number the townhome unit lots, and relabeled Outlot B to
Outlot A.
8. A homeowner's association shall be established for ownership and maintenance of the
common area townhome lots.
Commissioners Kaluza and Zimmer stated their nay votes were due to the number of deviations
incorporated with the PUD.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Morrow, Recording Secretary