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CITY OF LAKEVILLE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
September 18, 2025
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.
Members Present: Chair Christine Zimmer, Pat Kaluza, Jason Swenson, Amanda Tinsley, Mark
Traffas, Alternate Erin Duckworth, Ex-Officio Jeff Hansen
Members Absent: Scott Einck, John Swaney
Staff Present : Kris Jenson, Planning Manager; Tina Goodroad, Community Development
Director; Heather Botten, Senior Planner; Zach Johnson, City Engineer; Jon Nelson, Assistant City
Engineer; Dawn Erickson, Community Development Recorder.
3. Approval of the Meeting Minutes
The September 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented.
4. Announcements
Planning Manager Kris Jenson stated there were no announcements.
5a. City of Lakeville
City Engineer Zach Johnson presented the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). He
reviewed the objectives of the CIP and indicated that the CIP’s components include future
transportation, parks and recreation, utilities, facilities, environmental resources, equipment and
technology for the years 2026-2030. The project descriptions, locations, revenues and expenditures
are included in the CIP.
Mr. Johnson reviewed the CIP map and explained the reconstruction projects and the specific year
that project will be completed. He highlighted several road construction, parks and recreation, and
utility projects that will be completed in the next five years.
Mr. Johnson stated that staff have reviewed the 2026-2030 CIP and find it to be consistent with the
2040 Comprehensive Plan and therefore recommend approval as presented.
Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points included:
Chair Zimmer and Commissioner Kaluza expressed appreciation for staff planning.
Commissioner Swenson inquired about cost sharing for the Judicial Road project. Mr.
Johnson stated there is a joint powers agreement and the cost is shared.
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Commissioner Swenson noted he is a MN DOT employee, but his position does not have
decision making authority regarding these projects, therefore there is no conflict of interest.
Commissioner Traffas inquired about the process to determine when new wells and
expansion of the water treatment facility are needed. Mr. Johnson stated a model is used to
project growth and demand to make those determinations.
Motion was made by Kaluza, seconded by Swenson to recommend to City Council approval of
the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan as presented, finding that it is consistent with the City’s
2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Ayes – Traffas, Kaluza, Zimmer, Duckworth, Swenson, Tinsley
Nays: 0
6a. North Creek Second Addition
Chair Zimmer requested a motion be made to table this item to the October 2, 2025 Planning
Commission meeting.
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Tinsley to recommend to table the North Creek
Second Addition preliminary plat of 47 single family residential lots to the October 2, 2025
Planning Commission meeting.
Ayes: Unanimous
Nays: 0
6b. Chart House
Chair Zimmer opened the public hearing to consider the application of George Maverick of the
Chart House for a conditional use permit to exceed 25% impervious surface in the shoreland
overlay district and a variance from the required setback from Kingsley Lake.
George Maverick, owner of the Chart House, introduced the project and stated they would like to
expand the patio bar.
Senior Planner Heather Botten presented the staff report. The Chart House restaurant and banquet
facility is proposing to demolish the existing detached bar building and construct a new 2,660
square foot structure. The new building requires a variance from the minimum setback
requirements from Kingsley Lake. Additionally, the proposed site improvements require a
conditional use permit (CUP) amendment to exceed 25% impervious surface on a natural
environment lake. A CUP was approved in 1997 to exceed the 25% impervious surface area. Even
though the proposed revisions on site will reduce the amount of impervious surface area to an
amount that is less than what was approved with the original CUP, the 1997 approvals were tied
to a site plan that is now being modified, thus the CUP amendment.
The plans have been reviewed by staff from Community Development, Environmental Resources,
and Engineering as well as the DNR. A site improvement agreement and stormwater maintenance
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agreement are required to address site improvements and stormwater treatment facilities. This
requirement ensures that these improvements will be constructed to the satisfaction of the City.
Chair Zimmer 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 6:24 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion.
Ayes – unanimous
Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission.
Commissioners Swenson and Kaluza and Chair Zimmer expressed support for the project.
Motion was made by Swenson, seconded by Kaluza to recommend to City Council approval of
the Chart House conditional use permit amendment to exceed impervious surface and variance
from shoreland setbacks and approval of the findings of fact dated September 18, 2025, subject to
the following stipulations:
1. The site shall be developed in substantial conformance with the plat and plan set on file with
the Community Development Department except as may be modified by the conditions below.
2. The City Code Enforcement Officer, or other designee, shall be granted right of access to the
property at all reasonable times to ensure compliance with the conditions of this permit.
3. A site improvement agreement and stormwater agreement are required to address site
improvements and stormwater treatment facilities.
4. The developer shall meet the conditions outlined in the City Engineering review memo dated
September 9, 2025 and any subsequent correspondence.
5. Final site, grading, stormwater management, and erosion control plans shall be approved by
the City Engineer.
6. Revised building elevations that are in compliance with City Code shall be submitted and
approved prior to City Council consideration of the request.
7. Resolution No. 97-18 shall become null and void and shall be replaced by the terms of this
Conditional Use Permit.
Ayes: Kaluza, Zimmer, Duckworth, Swenson, Tinsley, Traffas
Nays: 0
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6c. Launch Park Fourth Addition
Chair Zimmer opened the public hearing to consider the application of Lakeville Flexspace, LLC
for a preliminary plat and development plan for a one lot, one outlot subdivision.
Jim French, Lakeville Flexspace, LLC, introduced the project. Mr. French stated he is a developer
of small bay industrial space. A Common Interest Community (CIC) plat would be created, which
allows individual ownership of the spaces as well as provides declarations, covenants and
restrictions for the use of the units.
Ms. Botten presented the staff report. The proposed plat includes one lot and one outlot on a 20-
acre parcel. Lot 1 is eight acres and the outlot is 12 acres. Lakeville Flexspace is proposing to
construct a garage condo development on Lot 1. The proposed storage development is a permitted
use in the I-2, General Industrial District. The complex would include three garage condo
buildings, each roughly 33,750 square feet (375’ x 90’) in size and one building about 16,875 square
feet (375’ x 40’). Each building consists of multiple units, and each unit has access to water and
sewer.
The property is located east of Cedar Avenue (CSAH 23) and south of future 222 nd Street. The
preliminary plat plans have been reviewed by the Engineering Division, Fire Marshal, and Parks
and Recreation Department.
Chair Zimmer 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 6:35 p.m.
Voice vote was taken on the motion.
Ayes – unanimous
Chair Zimmer asked for comments from the Planning Commission.
Chair Zimmer asked for details on how the CIC is used and what restrictions would be in place.
Mr. French stated the CIC is to ensure that the community is in compliance with the permitted
uses. He stated some of the restrictions and covenants in the CIC include no excessive noise-
producing activities, no excessive smell-producing activities, and no overnight parking. The
CIC is enforced and maintained through a commercial property management company that
enforces the covenants in addition to maintaining the exteriors of the structures and contract
for snow removal. He also stated as these are industrial spaces; the owners are not permitted to
live or stay overnight in the spaces.
Commissioner Duckworth asked how many units will be in the project, what the price point is
and how they are typically utilized and by whom. Mr. French stated there will be 98 units and
be about $185,000 for 1,200 square feet. Mr. French said there are a wide range of uses,
including retirees, people who have a lot of toys, workshops, and small business owners.
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Commissioner Traffas asked where can the owner park if they drive to the unit. Mr. French
stated the owner can park directly in front of the unit that they own. The units are wide enough
to accommodate three spaces in front of each unit.
Commissioner Duckworth asked if owners have the ability to sublease. Mr. French stated it is
permitted to rent the unit after obtaining permission through the property management
company.
Commissioner Kaluza asked about numbering or lettering on each door for emergency service
response, as well as if there are crime or drug free requirements. Mr. French stated each unit
has a number on the door and there are crime and drug free requirements listed in the CIC.
Security cameras will also be included on site.
Motion was made by Tinsley, seconded by Traffas to recommend to City Council approval of
the Launch Park Fourth Addition preliminary plat, subject to the following stipulations:
1. Implementation of the recommendations listed in the engineering report dated September 8,
2025 and any subsequent correspondence.
2. The final plat shall be in substantial conformance with the preliminary plans on file with the
Community Development Department except as may be modified by the conditions herein.
3. A development contract and related agreements shall be approved by the City Council with the
approval of the final plat.
4. The site and building shall be developed in accordance with the plans approved by the City
Council.
5. Landscaping shall be installed consistent with a landscape plan approved by the City Forester.
A financial security shall be submitted with the development contract to guarantee installation
of the approved landscaping. All landscaped areas within and adjacent to the building and
parking lot shall be irrigated. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in road right-of-way.
6. The park dedication fee must be paid with the final plat.
7. 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.
8. Section 11-19-13 of City Code requires 3 parking spaces, plus 1 space per 100 storage units. A
revised site plan demonstrating the required parking spaces is required prior to final plat
approval.
9. An onsite hydrant about midpoint of the property shall be required on the east side of the
development as required by the Fire Marshal.
Ayes: Zimmer, Duckworth, Swenson, Tinsley, Traffas, Kaluza
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Erickson, Community Development Recorder