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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-21-06 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • DECEMBER 21, 2006 The December 21, 2006 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Swecker in the City Ha11 Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Blee, Pattee, Manikowski, Swecker, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning. Absent: Stolte, ex-officio GerL Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director; Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; Daniel Licht, Northwest Associated Consultants; Andrea Poehler, :Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: T'he December 7, 2006 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey indicated the following items were distributed to the Planning i Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting. 1. The December 20, 2006 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motions regarding the Heritage Commons 3rd Addition preliminary and final plat. Mr. Morey announced that Commissioner Detjen is retiring from the Planning Commission and tonight will be his last .meeting. Mr. Morey thanked .Commissioner Detjen for his many years of service with the City of Lakeville on the Planning Commission and Economic Development Commission.. Chair Swecker also thanked Commissioner Detjen for his years of service. Commissioner Detjen commented that his time on the Planning Commission was a rewarding and educational experience. Mr. Morey briefly explained the process for appointing a new Planning Commissioner member. ITEM 5. ELECTION OF 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS 06.144 Motion was made and Seconded to nominate Commissioner Swecker to the office of Chair for the year 2007, to nominate Commissioner Drotning to the office of Vice Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 2 • Chair for the year 2007, to nominate Commissioner Pattee to the office of Secretary for the year 2007, and to close nominations. Ayes: Blee, Pattee, Manikowski, Swecker, Detjen, Drotning. Nays: 0 ITEM 6. HERITAGE COMMONS 3RD ADDITION Chair Swecker opened the public hearing to consider the application of Heritage Commons, LLC for the following, located north of 202nd Street (C.R. 50) and east of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9): A. Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District; B. Preliminary and final plat of one lot on one block to be known as Heritage .Commons 3rd Addition; C. Development and final stage planned unit development; D. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Luigi Bernardi from Aurora Investments introduced Bob Knudson, Senior Project Manager of SuperValu, Inc., Dan Parks from Westwood Professional Services, and Jack Amdal from KKE .Architects. Mr. Amdal presented an overview of their request, which will include a 69,680 square foot Cub Foods store, two future in-line retail buildings attached to the Cub. Foods store, a freestanding 4,000 square foot retail building, and a motor fuel use accessory to the Cub Foods store. Mr. Amdal indicated that the buildings in Heritage Commons 3rd Addition will be consistent with design and materials of the buildings. in the .Heritage Commons 1St and 2na Additions. Commissioner Grenz arrived at 6:15 p.m. Planning Consultant Daniel Licht presented the planning report. Mr. Licht stated that Heritage Commons, LLC and Supervalu, Inc. have submitted a PUD Development Stage Plan and preliminary and final plat for Heritage Commons 3rd Addition, and the vacation of existing drainage and utility easements within Outlot A, Heritage Commons 2nd Addition to be platted as Lot 1, Block 1, Heritage Commons 3rd Addition. Mr. Licht stated that the developer has submitted an overall plan that includes Heritage Commons 3rd Addition along with the undeveloped property located south of Heritage Drive and north of 202nd Street (CSAH 50) between Dodd • Boulevard and Iberia Avenue. He indicated that the developer is proposing to Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 3 rezone the entire Heritage Commons development from C-3, General Commercial District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District. Mr. Licht indicated that the property located in the immediate northeast quadrant of 202nd Street and Dodd Boulevard was not part of the original Heritage Commons concept plan but will be included in the Heritage Commons development as shown on the overall site plan with the rezoning to PUD. He stated that the overall site plan for this location now illustrates a future non-convenience fuel use. Staff supports the proposed accessory fuel use for. Cub Foods given the removal of the convenience fuel use from the corner of 202nd Street and Dodd Boulevard and a stipulation of the PUD that there will be no additional motor fuel uses in the Heritage Commons development. Mr. Licht explained the. reason the developer is proposing to rezone the subject site to PUD. He indicated that consistent with other similar commercial developments, the purpose of the PUD District will be to carry forward the Heritage Commons design. requirements to this and future phases, avoid redevelopment of a convenience fuel use, allow multiple principal buildings on one lot, and provide for cross .access and circulation with the first two phases of Heritage Commons to the • east. Mr. Licht indicated that the overall site plan includes a sketch plan for the property located south of Heritage Drive and north of 202nd Streetbetween Dodd Boulevard and Iberia Avenue and is included within the PUD District rezoning, but not the PUD Development Stage Plan approvals. He stated that future. development of these properties will require an application for PUD Development Stage Plan and preliminary and final plat approvals at that time. Mr. Licht stated that the design and materials .for the proposed ..buildings are compatible with those of the first two Heritage Commons phases and comply with the design guidelines established for Heritage Commons referenced by the Zoning Ordinance. The developer has indicated that he will not construct Retail Buildings B and C until specific tenants and their architectural requirements are determined. Mr. Licht. stated that under the developer's agreement with Supervalu, the shell for the in-line retail buildings must be constructed by September 2007. Mr. Licht stated that there is adrive-through proposed on the west side of the Cub Foods store related to the in-store pharmacy. The drive-through is segregated from the general parking area by an island and provides stacking space for six vehicles from the window. • Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 4 • Mr. Licht stated that a seasonal garden center is proposed in front of the Cub Foods store. The administrative permit limits the sale to not more than 60 days per year and the use must not interfere with other site activities or functions. Mr. Licht stated that there is adrive-through proposed on the south side of the 4,000 sq. ft. stand alone retail building at the southeast corner of the site assumed to be for a coffee shop or convenience food use. He indicated that the drive-through lane has stacking space for eight to ten cars, which is consistent with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Licht described the clock tower and monument sign which will be located at the corner of Dodd Boulevard and 202nd Street. He indicated that City staff supports the proposed height and sign area of the clock tower structure and would additionally recommend that the sign be modified to identify "Heritage Commons" above the tenant signage, but on all four sides. Mr. Licht stated that all existing drainage and utility easements within the subject site will be vacated and that all necessary easements will subsequently be dedicated with the proposed final plat. Mr. Licht stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the Zoning Map amendment, preliminary and final plat, development and final stage planned unit development, and easement vacation, Planning Department staff recommends approval subject to the 17 stipulations listed in the December 12, 2006 planning report. Chair Swecker opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from .the audience. 06.145 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Commissioner Grenz asked if the signs meet the current Sign Ordinance requirements. Mr. Licht indicated that they do not, but are allowed flexibility under the PUD Agreement. He stated .that the proposed signage is consistent with other grocery store anchor tenant commercial developments in the City and the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance. Commissioner Grenz commented that there are technically three uses in the Cub Foods building: TCF Bank, the pharmacy, and the grocery store.. Mr. Licht explained that these would be i considered sub-tenants by the proposed Sign Ordinance Amendment. Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 5 Commissioner Detjen suggested posting the northerly driveway access off of Dodd Boulevard with a sign stating "Deliveries Only." Mr. Rubash stated that there is the potential for this to be a shared access point with the future- commercial re- development to the property to the north. In addition, this access will likely be used by customers accessing the drive-through pharmacy window. Commissioner Blee asked about traffic flow and the connection to Idealic Avenue. He felt that delivery trucks should not be accessing Idealic Avenue through the Donnelly Farm residential area. Commissioner Drotning agreed and. felt there should be a stipulation prohibiting commercial delivery vehicles from using Idealic Avenue. Commissioner Manikowski asked for a clarification of Stipulation 17(a) regarding the sale of wine. Mr. Licht stated that if the Legislature approved wine sales at grocery stores, the developer has agreed not to sell wine within the Heritage Commons development due to the City's Municipal Sales of liquor. Commissioner Grenz asked if the motor fuel facility would be unmanned. Mr. Knudson indicated .that it would be self-serve and the kiosk building would be for equipment only: Fuel sales would require cash or credit card payment directly at the pumps.. Mr. Knudson stated that the pumps would be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Commissioner Blee had some concerns regarding the proposed landscaping on the west side of the Cub Foods parking lot along Dodd Boulevard being able to adequately block headlight glare. Mr. Licht stated .that overstory trees are proposed in this location. Mr. Rubash indicated that because the parking lot is lower than Dodd Boulevard and with the current landscaping proposed, the majority of the headlights should be blocked. Chair Swecker asked about proposed uses in the 4,000 square foot retail building. Mr. Luigi indicated that the uses would not include fast food. The developer is hoping for a coffee or bagel shop. Chair Swecker asked for clarification on the canopy signage and the height of the fence separating the motor fuel facility use. Mr. Licht stated that the motor fuel facility signage is well within Sign Ordinance requirements. Mr. Knudson stated that the fence will be approximately five feet in height and look similar to the garden center fence at the Crossroads Cub Foods store. Regarding the garden center, Chair Swecker asked if there should be a stipulation regarding removal of the garden center if parking demand exceeds supply. Mr. Planning Commission Meeting December 21,.2006 Page 6 Licht indicated that because the garden .center is seasonal and requires annual approval of an administrative permit, parking needs would be analyzed at the time of each application submittal. The Planning Commission discussed snow storage and removal and requested that a stipulation be added to ensure snow storage does not occupy required parking spaces. Commissioner Detjen asked about the construction schedule for Buildings B and C. Mr. Luigi stated he is hoping that once construction of the Cub Foods. building is started, interest in Buildings B and C will heighten. Commissioner Drotning asked about the parking area behind the. Minnesota School of Beauty. Mr. Morey stated that there was a stipulation of the conditional use permit amendment for the Minnesota School of Beauty expansion for the construction of a temporary gravel parking lot on Outlot A, Heritage commons 2nd Addition. He stated that the Cub Foods project was not public nor was it guaranteed at the time of the Minnesota School of Beauty CUP amendment. He indicated that the Cub Foods project has moved through the process more quickly • than staff anticipated and parking has not been an issue since the Fall classes started at the Minnesota School of Beauty. As such, staff has determined that the temporary gravel parking lot is not necessary. Commissioner Drotning discussed the cross access for this development and felt there should be an amendment to Stipulation 3 in the December 12, 2006 planning report to include all phases of the Heritage Commons development. The Planning Commission had another discussion regarding the landscaping along Dodd Boulevard to block headlight glare. Mr. Morey stated .that it would be appropriate to .have low lying shrubs planted between the overstory trees to help with screening the parking lot. He indicated that staff would work with the development team on revisions to the landscape plan prior to City Council consideration of this project. The. following amendment was recommended to Stipulation 3: 3. Across access easement for use of the private drive between Heritage Drive and Idealic Avenue and cross parking easements shall be submitted and recorded for all properties within Phase 1 located north of Heritage Drive, Phase 2, Phase 3, and future phases located south of Heritage Drive and north of 202nd Street between Dodd Boulevard and Iberia Avenue included within the PUD. Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 7 The following three additional stipulations were recommended: 18. Commercial delivery vehicles shall be prohibited from using Idealic Avenue for access to the site with appropriate signage to this effect installed at the northwest corner of the subject site and at a location visible from the loading area of Phase 1 east of the drive aisle between Phases 1 and 3. 19. The developer shall submit a plan for removal of snow from the parking area at full development to ensure that the required number of parking stalls are available at all times of the year. Snow storage shall not occupy required parking spaces. 20. The landscape plan is revised prior to City Council consideration of the applications to include low growing shrubs between proposed. overstory trees along Dodd Boulevard in compliance with the Corridor and Gateway Design Study and the Zoning Ordinance. 06.147 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the • Heritage Commons 3rd Addition Zoning Map amendment to rezone property from C-3, General Commercial. District to PUD, Planned Unit Development; Heritage Commons 3rd Addition preliminary and final plat; development and final stage planned unit development, and vacation of public drainage and utility easements, subject to the 17 stipulations listed in the December 12, 2006 planning report, as amended with the three additional stipulations, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated December 21, 2006. Ayes: Pattee, Manikowski, Swecker, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, Blee. Nays: 0 ITEM 7. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Morey informed the Planning Commission and- public that the January 4, 2007 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled and the next Planning Commission meeting will be January 18, 2007, which will include a work session for the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Planning Commission Meeting December 21, 2006 Page 8 Penny B 'g, Recording Secr y ATTEST: c Kerrin Swecker, Chair