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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-20 CITY OF LAKEVILLE. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES March 20, 2025 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, Jason Swenson, Amanda Tinsley, Mark Traffas, Ex-Officio Jeff Hanson. Members Absent: Patty Zuzek Staff Present : Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director; Kris Jenson, Planning Manager, Heather Botten, Senior Planner, Jon Nelson, Assistant City Engineer, Dawn Erickson, Recording Secretary. 3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes The March 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. 4. Announcements Planning Manager Kris Jenson stated if the agenda items are not tabled they will move forward to the April 7 City Council meeting. 5. Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the applications of Tradition Development for a preliminary plat, PUD Development Stage Plan, and an amendment to the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm planned unit development located north of 170 th Street and west of Draft Horse Boulevard. Pat Wrase from Tradition Development introduced the project. He stated it is the last outlot of developable land in the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm development. Ms. Jenson presented the staff report. Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment. There was no public comment. Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:09 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2025 Page 2 Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission.  Commissioner Traffas requested clarification on the 20 minute parking zone. Ms. Jenson stated there is a pull-off area for deliveries, and they don’t expect there to be problems with this.  Commissioner Swenson asked for clarification regarding this being the final plat and he expressed his pleasure with this successful development.  Commissioner Kaluza expressed his agreement with the success of this development. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Einck to recommend to City Council approval of the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition preliminary plat, PUD development stage plan, and amendment to the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm planned unit development subject to the 13 stipulations listed below: 1. The site plan and preliminary plat shall comply with the following setback requirements: Detached Townhomes 170th Street 50ft. Draft Horse Boulevard Building 15ft. Garage Door NA Side-Corner Building 15ft. Rear Building NA Garage Door 25ft. Between Buildings 15ft. Lot 1, Block 2 None Off-Street Parking Public Right-of-Way 15ft. 2. Construction plans for a parking lane on Draft Horse Boulevard shall be subject to review of the City Engineer. 3. All private drive and off-street parking section designs and construction plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 4. A parking zone limiting of the parking spaces on Draft Horse Boulevard to 20 minutes shall be established by City council resolution at the time of final plat approval. 5. Public access easements shall be dedicated over the sidewalks within Lot 8, Block 1, Outlot A, and Outlot B. 6. The landscape plan shall be to be subject to review and approval of the City Forester. 7. The preliminary plat shall be revised to provide for dedication of drainage and utility easements at the perimeter of Lot 1, Block 2; all drainage and utility easements are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2025 Page 3 8. All grading, drainage, and erosion control plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 9. All utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 10. Outlot A shall be deeded to the Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25th Addition sub-homeowner’s association for ownership and maintenance 11. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied as a cash fee in lieu of land as provided for by the SBF master Development Agreement at the time of final plat approval, if required. 12. Homeowners Association documents for Spirit of Brandtjen Farm 25 th Addition including the plat within the SBF Master Association and establishing a sub-association for ownership and maintenance of Lot 8, Block 1 and Outlot A shall be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney and must be recorded prior to the issuance of building permits. 13. The developer shall execute a development contract with the City as drafted by City Attorney and subject to approval of the City Council concurrent with final plat approval. Ayes: Tinsley, Kaluza, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson, Traffas Nays: 0 6. Lord of Life Townhomes Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider the applications of Frisbie Properties, LLC/Lord of Life Townhomes for a preliminary plat for 24 twin home lots and one common area lot to be known as Lord of Life Townhomes, a variance for cul-de-sac street length, and vacation and re-dedication of certain public drainage and utility easements. The parcel to be developed is located east of Dodd Lane and south of Lord of Life Church, located at 16200 Dodd Lane. Matt Frisbie introduced the project. Senior Planner Heather Botten presented the staff report. Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment. There was no public comment. Motion was made by Zimmer, seconded by Swenson to close the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission.  Commissioner Zimmer asked if there were any areas of water. Mr. Frisbie stated that wet land delineation was completed. There are some lowlands which will be addressed with grading but no identified wetlands. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2025 Page 4  Commissioner Traffas asked about the traffic impact. Mr. Frisbie stated it was discussed and they did not feel a traffic study was needed for the density of this project. Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Tinsley to recommend to City Council approval of the Lord of life Townhomes preliminary plat, variance and easement vacation, subject to the seven stipulations listed below: 1. The site shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City Council. 2. Outlot A will be deeded to the City with the final plat. 3. The twin home dwellings must demonstrate compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements of Section 11-57-19 at the time of building permit issuance. 4. The landscape plan shall be revised to identify minimum shrub sizes, not plant pot size. Low growing shrubs shall be 18-24 inches tall and tall growing shrubs shall be 24-36 inches tall as required by Section 11-21-9 of the Zoning Ordinance. The developer shall provide details to verify compliance with the landscape requirements of Section 11-57-19 of the Zoning Ordinance. 5. Park dedication shall be subject to the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Committee to be satisfied at the time of final plat. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Developer shall submit documents establishing a homeowners association for ownership of the common lot and maintenance of said common lot and building exteriors. The HOA documents must be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and recorded with Dakota County. 7. Implementation of the recommendations and stipulations listed in the engineering report dated March 11, 2025 and any subsequent correspondence. Ayes: Kaluza, Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson, Traffas, Tinsley, Nays: 0 7. Pumpkin Creek Chair Majorowicz opened the public hearing to consider applications of Peter Knaeble for a preliminary plat and Zoning Map amendment to allow the development of 26 single-family residential lots to be known at Pumpkin Creek generally located east of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50), west of Ipava Avenue and south of 185th Street (CSAH 60). David Knaeble from Civil Sight Group introduced the project. Ms. Botten presented the staff report. Chair Majorowicz opened the hearing to the public for comment. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2025 Page 5 The following public comments were received:  Dick Sullivan, 9798 185th St, asked for an explanation of the difference between RS-2 and RS-3 zoning districts.  Josh Wolter, 18462 Ixonia Ave, lives across the street from future development, expressed concerns about increased traffic, as well as concerns with the wetlands, wildlife and nature in the area. Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Zimmer to close the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes – unanimous Ms. Botten explained the difference between the RS-2 and RS-3 zoning districts, the biggest difference being the minimum lot size. Jon Nelson, Assistant City Engineer, addressed the questions about stormwater runoff. Mr. Nelson stated that all city ordinance requirements are being met for stormwater runoff, including meeting the rate and runoff controls for the development. Mr. Knaeble stated they are proposing two stormwater retention basins. Mr. Knaeble stated due to the types of soils present infiltration is not feasible. Mr. Knaeble stated the water quality going in to Lake Marion should be as good or better than what is going there currently. Commissioner Zimmer asked if there would be any call for a type of underpass for the deer and wildlife in the area. Mr. Knaeble stated they have not noticed anything that would call for that. Commissioner Swenson asked for clarification on the 185th Street construction. Mr. Knaeble stated they have coordinated the entry drive location to match up with where the crossing is. Mr. Nelson stated it is currently proposed as a full access intersection and Dakota County has jurisdiction over future restrictions to the roadway. Mr. Nelson stated Dakota County will continue to monitor at this intersection and at the corridor as a whole post construction. Chair Majorowicz asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:  Chair Majorowicz asked if there was a traffic study done. Mr. Nelson stated a traffic study was not done, however there was a traffic impact analysis that took place with the project.  Commissioner Zimmer asked if there would be a traffic study done once it is developed. Mr. Nelson stated there would not be a traffic study done for the Pumpkin Creek development. Mr. Nelson stated they would take a look at the traffic counts for 185th Street project once the construction is complete. Ms. Botten made note the plat was reviewed by the plat commission with Dakota County and they recommended approval in October 2024. Ms. Botten stated that was with 29 residential lots with one access point.  Commissioner Swenson commented that the roadway connects all the way through the development to the road to the south. He stated that the City makes an effort with the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes, March 20, 2025 Page 6 developments to allow connectivity from one development to another, as well as alternate routes to get out of the development. Motion was made by Einck, seconded by Tinsley to recommend to City Council approval of the Pumpkin Creek preliminary plat and Zoning Map amendment subject to the nine stipulations listed below: 1. Implementation of the recommendations and stipulations listed in the engineering report dated March 11, 2025 and any subsequent correspondence. 2. The Zoning Map amendment shall be effective upon the recording of the Pumpkin Creek final plat. 3. Park dedication shall be satisfied with a cash contribution paid with the final plat. 4. The developer shall construct five-foot wide concrete sidewalks along one side of all streets, except cul-de-sacs, as identified on the preliminary plat plans. 5. Outlots A-C shall be deeded to the City with the final plat. 6. Buffer yard landscaping shall be installed according to the approved landscape plan. A security for the buffer yard landscaping shall be submitted with the final plat. 7. Any existing structures, fences, wells and septic systems shall be removed with the development of this property. 8. The Developer shall place “Future Street Extension” signs and barricades at the east terminus of Irvine Trail and the west terminus of Street B. 9. The drainage and utility easement along the east side of Lot 4, Block 1 and Lot 3, Block 5 must be shown as 10 feet in width on the final plat, to comply with Section 10-4-4.A of the Subdivision Ordinance. Ayes: Majorowicz, Zimmer, Einck, Swenson, Traffas, Tinsley, Kaluza Nays: 0 8. The Planning Commission recognized Chair Majorowicz’ six years of service. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Erickson, Recording Secretary