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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-06-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • JULY 6, 2006 The July 6, 2006 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Swecker in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag Pledge. Present:. Manikowski, Stolte, Swecker, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, Ex-officio Gerl. Absent: Pattee. Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Dennis :Feller, Finance Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner;. Leif Hanson, Planning Assistant; Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The June 15, 2006 Planning .Commission meeting minutes .were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey stated that there were no handouts tonight. He indicated that there was no Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting held on July 5, 2006. Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission about the City Council, Planning .Commission, and Economic Development Commission joint work session to be held on Monday, July 10~ at 5:30 p.m. at the Water Treatment Facility. ITEM 5. CITY OF LAKEVILLE Chair Swecker opened the public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for the adoption of the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan. Planning Director Daryl Morey attested that .the legal notice had been .duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Assistant. City Engineer Jay Rubash and Finance Director Dennis Feller presented the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Rubash reviewed the maps of proposed streets, utilities, trails, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water projects scheduled for construction between 2006 and 2010. Mr. Rebash presented a power point explaining street reclamation. Mr. Feller reviewed the objectives of the CIP and proposed financing for the construction projects. Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 2 • Mr. Feller stated that staff has reviewed the CIP and finds it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and recommends approval of the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan as presented. Chair Swecker opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 06.80 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion passed. Chair Swecker, along with the Planning Commission thanked Mr. Feller and Mr. Rubash for their wonderful summary of the CIP. Commissioner Stolte asked why mass transit and the Park and Rides were not addressed in the CIP. Mr. Rubash stated that the City of Lakeville is not a lead agency in the Park and Rides and we are partners with other authorities for the Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid. Transit plan, • Chair Swecker asked if road reclassifications were normally done with the CIP. Mr. Rubash indicated that road reclassifications are not done with the CIP, but with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update which will be completed in 2008. Commissioner Detjen asked what the difference was in street reclamation and street reconstruction. Mr. Rubash stated that reclamation last longer and is very cost effective. 06.81. Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the 2006-2010 Capital Improvement Plan, as presented, which is consistent with the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update. Ayes: Manikowski, Stolte, Swecker, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 ITEM 6. ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC CHURCH Chair Swecker opened the public hearing to consider the application of All Saints Catholic Church for a Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow the construction of two athletic fields for an existing church use in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District, located at 19795 Holyoke Avenue. Planning Director Daryl Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 3 • Morey attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Jackie Sauber, Parish Administrator for All. Saints Church presented an overview of their request.. Planning Assistant Leif Hanson presented the June 7, 2006 planning. report. Mr. Hanson stated that All Saints Catholic Church representatives have submitted a conditional use permit amendment application to construct two softball fields on Outlot B in the All Saints Catholic Church 2nd Addition. He indicated that in .conjunction with the ball fields, the church is also proposing to construct an accessory building, gazebo and retaining walls on the south side of the church property and agrass-surfaced trail. Mr. Hanson reviewed the relevant performance standards and criteria of .the Zoning Ordinance for this conditional use permit amendment request. He stated that Church representatives hosted a neighborhood meeting on June 15, 2006. Mr. Hanson stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City . Council approval of the conditional use. permit amendment, Planning Department staff recommends approval subject to the 7 stipulations listed in the June 30, 2006 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July 6, 2006. Chair Swecker opened the hearing to the public for comment. Katherine Pesola, 20229 Homefire Way Ms. Pesola wanted to know if there would be bleachers and/ or a sound .system at the proposed new ball fields. 06.82 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:37 p.m. Ayes:6 Nays: 0 Motion passed. Mr. Hanson stated that bleachers or a sound system have not been proposed by All Saints Catholic Church. If they were requested, it would require an amendment to their conditional use permit and a public hearing would be required. Commissioner Drotning asked what types of changes or additions to the approved plans would trigger a CUP amendment. Mr. Morey referred to Stipulation 4 in the • June 30, 2006 planning report and recommended that the stipulation be revised to Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 4 i reflect the wording for CUP amendments listed in Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance and the bleacher and sound system stated by Ms. Pesola. The Planning Commission concluded to amend Stipulation 4 as follows: 4. Any major modifications to the .approved site plan, including permanent lighting, bleachers, or a public address s,, stem, will require the approval of a conditional use permit amendment. Commissioner Grenz questioned whether the existing southerly church driveway should be posted with "no parking' signs on both sides of the driveway. It was decided to let the church monitor on-site parking. 06.83 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the All Saints Catholic Church Conditional Use Permit amendment to allow the construction of two athletic fields for an existing church use in the RM-1, Medium Density .Residential District, located at 19795 Holyoke Avenue, subject to the 7 stipulations listed in the June 30,.2006 planning report, as amended, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July 6, 2006. • Ayes: Stolte, Swecker, Det'en, Grenz, Drotnin Manikowski. Nays: 0 ITEM 7. ANN PROUDFOOT OF DANCE WORKS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND NEW HORIZON DAY CARE Chair Swecker opened the public hearing to consider the application of Ann Proudfoot of Dance Works Performing Arts Center and New Horizon Day Care for the following, located on the east side of 175 Street, south of Glacier Way and north of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9): A. Preliminary and final plat of two commercial lots to be known as Danceworks Addition. B. Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care facility. C. Conditional Use Permit for joint parking facilities between two uses: Planning Director Daryl Morey attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Ann Proudfoot presented an overview of her request. • Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 5 Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the June 30, 2006 planning report. Mr. Dempsey stated that the proposed Dance Works building on Lot 1, Block 1 would be a 12,800 square foot single story building. He indicated that Lot 2, Block 1 is proposed to be a 10,560 square foot, 172 child day. care facility operated by New Horizon. Academy Childcare. Mr. Dempsey stated that both the dance studio and the child care facility will have a shared driveway and shared parking arrangement which. requires a conditional use permit. He reviewed the performance standards of the Zoning Ordinance for a conditional use permit for shared parking. He suggested that the non-handicapped parking spaces in front of the dance studio be designated for employee parking in order to reduce the number of vehicles backing into the main drive aisle during peak periods. Mr. Dempsey reviewed the appropriate provisions of the Zoning Ordinance which must be met by New Horizon Academy Childcare prior to them operating a day care facility. Mr. Dempsey stated that prior to City Council consideration, the plans for Lot 2 . shall be amended to remove the day care facility's outdoor play area pavement from the drainage and utility easement. Mr. Dempsey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat. and the conditional use permits, Planning .Department staff recommends approval, subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the June. 30, 2006 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July.6, 2006. Chair Swecker opened the hearing to the public for comment. Dan O'Meara, Rosewood Portfolio -Representing New Horizon Academy Childcare Mr. O'Meara referred to the June 30, 2006 planning report. He indicated that. the report states that the New Horizon roof would consist of asphalt shingles. Mr. O'Meara stated that they are proposing a blue metal seam roof. Mr. O'Meara requested that they be allowed to keep the sidewalk within the drainage and. utility easement for fire (egress) safety purposes. • Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 6 City staff indicated that the proposed play area fencing is acceptable within the drainage and utility easement, but recommends that the site. plan be revised. the eliminate the proposed pavement within the easement. 06.84 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 7:04 p.m. Ayes: 6 Nays:0 Motion passed. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff is aware that New Horizon is proposing a blue metal seam roof for the day care facility. His planning report inadvertently indicated asphalt shingles. The Planning Commission further discussed what improvements would be acceptable within the drainage and utility easement. Mr. Morey stated that the sidewalk would be acceptable to staff, provided the applicant understands that any repair or replacement of the sidewalk within the easement area would be their responsibility. He stated that the non-sidewalk southerly portion of the proposed concrete should be eliminated. Mr. O'Meara indicated they would be willing to work with staff regarding proposed improvements within the easement.. Commissioner Detjen agreed that basically this plan is the same as the .plan approved by the Planning Commission two years and he felt that .the day care facility is a better fit than the previously proposed dental office. Commissioner Drotning felt that the right-in, right-out drive access at 175 Street in effect directs traffic flow to the front of the dance studio and the full access at Glacier Way. He expressed concern about vehicles backing into this drive aisle. A discussion followed regarding peak .hours of the day care facility and the dance studio, along with the internal vehicle flow. Ms. Proudfoot explained that .her dance studio is primarily a drop off facility and that approximately three .times a year the parents stay to watch a program. Ms. Proudfoot agreed that it was a very good idea to have "employee only" parking designated for the parking spaces near the front of her building. Ex-Officio Gerl asked about future traffic signals in the area. Mr. Rubash explained .possible future traffic signal locations and that they would depend on the design of the 179 Street corridor which is currently being studied as part of the Pilot Knob Road Corridor Study. Planning Commission Meeting July 6, 2006 Page 7 06.85 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of two commercial lots to be known as Danceworks Addition, Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care facility, .and a Conditional Use Permit for joint parking facilities between two uses, located on the east side of 175 Street, south of Glacier Way and north of Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9), subject to the 11 stipulations listed in the June 30, 2006 planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated July 6, 2006. Ayes: Swecker, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, Manikowski, Stolte. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny v' ,Recording Secre ry ATTEST: Kerrin Swecker, Chair •