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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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