HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-90 CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1990
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Zaun at 7:05. p.m.
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given.
Roll call was taken. Present: Councilmembers Ruhmann,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey and .Mayor Zaun.
Also present: B. Erickson, City Administrator; R. Knutson,
City Attorney; K. Nelson, City Engineer; J. Robinette,
Community Development Director; D. Morey, Assistant Community
Development Director; D. Feller, Finance Director; D.
Gudmundson, Chief of Police; S. Michaud, Parks & Recreation
Director; C. Friedges, City Clerk.
1rIINUTES
90.178 .Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to approve the
minutes of the June 4, 1990, Council meeting with a
correction on Page 7. Paragraph 6 on Page 7 is being.
corrected to read, "Councilmember Sindt stated she voted No
because she feels the City is placing an undue hardship on
mobile home park .residents. The individual residents will
not be able to pay the small amount due and could receive a
lot .rent increase that will be ongoing."
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Si.ndt,
Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann.
STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attorney: None.
Engineer: None.
Administrator: Bob Erickson pointed out that an error exists
under Item 9 of his June 15th .memo to the Council. The
reference to a custom grading plan in the Cherry Ridge First
Addition plat should be for Lot 16 rather than Lot 15.
Mr. Erickson read a letter from Tom & Sue Bertram thanking
Daryl Morey, Asst. Community Development Director, for
assisting them in obtaining a conditional use permit for
their garage.
Chief of Police: Don Gudmundson presented the May Police
Department Monthly Report. Council.member Ruhmann asked about
the increase in citations over May of 1989, and Chief
Gudmundson explained that the increase reflects the addition
of four patrol officers to the Police Department during the
past two years.
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Parks & 'Recreation Director: Steve Michaud presented the May
Parks & Recreation Department Monthly Report. Councilmember
Sindt asked about the status of the Valley Park area
identification signs, and Steve explained. that the Valley
Parke Homeowners Assn. does not want them. The cement
monument inserts will be retained by the City, and, the brick
bases will be removed and destroyed.
PRESENTATIONS/INTRODIICTIONS
Chief Gudmundson .introduced Ms. Jennifer Hinman, permanent
part-time receptionist/clerk for the Police Department.
Mayor Zaun presented a plaque from the Minnesota Women in
City Government to Councilmember Sindt for her outstanding
contribution to that organization, including her recent term
as president.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mr. Dick Townsend, a Clay's .Acres resident, expressed his
concern. over the illegal use of drugs in the community,
• referencing known crack houses in the Queen Ann mobile home.
parka Councilmember Harvey asked Mr. Townsend to share
whatever information he has with the Chief of Police.
Mr. Ron Gerk, 178th Street, expressed his concern over .the
dangerous traffic situation that exists at the intersection
of 175th Street and T.H. 50. He requested the Council notify
state senators and representatives. to put pressure on the
Minnesota Department of Transportation to install a signal at
that intersection.. He also suggested the City. consider
lowering the speed limit for westbound traffic on T.H. 50
near that intersection.
Keith Nelson explained that the primary purpose of MnDOT is
to move traffic, and MnDOT is only willing to slow down this
movement, using signs, lights, etc., under certain warrants.
He explained that a traffic study at this location was
prepared at the expense of the Kindercare developer last
summer, and the study determined that the intersection, at
present, does not meet the state's warrants for a traffic
signal. He added that with the reopening of the grocery
stare and the recent construction of Southfork Village
Apartments Phase III, which generates more traffic in the
area, the City may ask the traffic consultant to update this
study.
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Mr. Erickson explained that Mn/DOT has jurisdiction over
speed limits on all city streets, and cautioned residents not
to make the assumption that the State will lower speed limits
upon the City's request He urged Mr. Gerk and any other
concerned residents to contact Ms. Mary LaPlante at the
Mn/DOT District 9 office to help the City by expressing
community support to improve this dangerous intersection.
Mayor Zaun stated that. the City will be in touch with State
senators and legislators on this issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. Rick Ringeisen, 20085 .Italy Avenue, requested the Council
remove Item 7c, authorize TKDA to perform a preliminary study
for the restoration of the former boat launch area at Antlers
Park, from the consent agenda for further discussion.
Councilmembers added Item 15, resolution vacating a portion
of Pocahontas Avenue located in Leni.han's Lots Antlers Park,
and Item 17, appointment of Gary Anderson to the Cable TV
Board, to the Consent Agenda.
90.179 Motion. was. made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to approve
the modified Consent Agenda items as .follows:.
a. Approve claims for payment.
b. Receive minutes of advisory committee meetings:
Planning Commission, June 7th
Natural Resources Committee, June 5th
Parks & Recreation Committee, June 6th
c. (Removed from Consent Agenda)
d. Approve a minor .comprehensive plan amendment for future
Chapel Hills 2nd Addition and Highview Heights street and
utility extensions. to bring the plats into the Year 2000
Urban Service Area for sanitary sewer.
e. Approve a public dance permit and. temporary on-sale
non-intoxicating malt liquor license for the Lakeville
Jaycees' July 7, 1990 Pan-O-Prog event.
f. .Set the date of September 29, 1990, for the fall auction.
g. Authorize final .payment to Penner .Development, Inc. in
the amount of $1,800.00 for North Park and Foxborough
Park shelter buildings.
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h. Authorize TKDA to perform engineering services for 1990
trail dedication fund projects, as .outlined in the Parks
& Recreation Director's memo dated June 12, 1990.
i. Allow South Forty Archery Club to utilize Ritter Farm
Park Archery Range for the 2nd Annual Pan-O-Prog Archery
Tournament.
j. Approve Resolution No. 90-69 authorizing the temporary
closing of downtown streets for Pan-O-Prog events.
k. Authorize temporary "no parking" on both sides of 205th
Street from Holyoke Avenue to the Lakeville Grove
Cemetery and Hol]ins Avenue .from 205th to 206th Streets
to allow. shuttle bus service to the July 4th fireworks;
and authorize $405 expenditure for buses.
1. Approve dance permit for Lakeville Pan-O-Prog Cruise
Dance to be held on July 6, 1990.
m. .Grant a 30 day extension of time to Brown & Cris .for
completion of Improvement Project 89-4, Upper 164th
Street.
n. Table consideration of the application of Render
Development Company for a building setback .variance from
the ordinary. .high water mark of Lee Lake to allow
construction of a new single family residential dwelling.
o. Approve special assessment abatement on Lot 2, Block 3,
Woodridge Estates.
15. Approve Resolution No. 90-72 vacating a portion of
Pocahontas Avenue located in Lenihan's Lots, Antlers Park
at the request of Karl and Harriet Lutgens.
17. Appoint. Mr. Gary J. Anderson, representing School
District No. 194, to the Gable TV Board for a term which
will expire on January 1, 1991.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.
ITEM 7C
Keith Nelson explained that the City received a petition on
May 21st from citizens in the 201st Street and Italy Avenue
.neighborhood who are .concerned about the unsightly and
dangerous condition of the former public boat launch (lagoon)
on the north side of Lake Marion in Antlers Park. The staff
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.has viewed the site with representatives from the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and is recommending the area
be utilized to treat storm water before it flows into the
lake. He explained that staff feels due to the current low
water elevation of Lake Marion, the outlet structure could be
reconstructed, and an adjustable skimming device could be
installed.
Mr. Rick Ringeisen reiterated the neighborhood's concerns as
follows: 1) The lagoon presents a safety concern to children
given the steep sides, below grade water level and mucky
bottom; 2) The area remains a concern to lifeguards as the
lagoon's topography places it below the observation level of
a normal duty station for lifeguards; 3) The area is an
unattractive eye-sore to an otherwise beautiful park; and 4)
The lagoon. has become a storm sewer run-off area that becomes
stagnant and odorous in summer.
Mr. Ken LaBoone, 20072 Italy Avenue, stated he is also
concerned about the safety of the lagoon area, but asked the
City to consider preserving the natural vegetation and
aesthetics of Antlers Park.
Councilmembers expressed the importance of TKDA meeting with
. the residents during the planning process to obtain input and
provide status updates.
90.180 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to authorize
TKDA to perform a preliminary study for restoration of the
former boat launch area at Antlers Park.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
ITEM 8
Dennis Feller presented a resolution which .would. adopt
adjustments to the 1990 budget necessitated by unanticipated
expenditures. from the contingency fund, and some
miscellaneous adjustments needed to bring the operating
budget into conformance with some administrative/policy
decisions made during the first quarter of 1990. The most
significant adjustment was a reduction in .Local Government
Aid (LGA) which resulted from the 1990. legislative budget
cutbacks. The reduction amounted to $80,655 and was achieved
by City departments making the necessary adjustments as
reflected in the resolution. Mr. Feller went on to explain
that a more serious problem lies ahead as a result of changes
made to the property tax laws by a special session of the..
legislature in 1989. In 1990 and future years, cities are
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only allowed to increase their tax levies by one-half the
increase in population. Mr. Feller stated that because of
Lakeville's rapid growth rate, the City is very concerned
about Lakeville's ability to finance appropriate levels of
service in future years.
Bob Erickson- presented a series of state and federal mandates
which affect cities. These are required .programs that cities
must provide with no additional financial assistance from the
State of .Minnesota or Federal Government. They fall in the
areas of Personnel/Employee .Relations, Public Safety,
Environment, Planning/Building, Transportation, General
GovernmentJRecord Keeping, Liquor, Revenue Constraints and
Miscellaneous.
Councilmembers expressed their frustrations with the state
legislature on this matter and agreed .that the City must
continue to be financially innovative to survive. Mr.
Erickson suggested that when the upcoming city. survey is
conducted, emphasis be placed on residents prioritizing city.
services.
90.180 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to approve
Resolution No. 90-70 adopting the 1990 budget adjustments.
• Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Ruhmann,
Zaun, Sindt, Mulvihill.
ITEM 9
Jim Robinette presented the final plat of Cherry Ridge First
Addition, consisting of 69 single family lots east of
Highview Avenue and south of 172nd Street. He explained that
this item was tabled at the June 4th Council meeting to allow
the. developer to provide a tree preservation plan which would
show the impact the site grading would have on trees adjacent
-to the cul-de-sac known as Hibiscus Avenue. He provided a
copy of the grading plan which out,Li.nes the limits of
construction and the tree line. He explained that there is
100 feet of trees that are outside the limits of grading and
will remain undisturbed. He went on to .explain that .the two
to four inch box elder trees are not considered desirable
shade trees, although they do provide screening between
homes,
Mr. Robinette recommended that a custom grading plan for Lot
16, Block 4, be required prior to issuance of a building
permit, since there is a distance of only eight feet .from the
rear .lot pad to the tree line. The Council concurred that a
custom grading plan on Lot 16, Block 4 would be appropriate,
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and suggested custom grading also be accomplished on .Lot 15,
Block 4 and Lots 11, 12 and 13 of Block 2.
Councilmember Ruhmann expressed his desire to save as many
trees in the development as possible, regardless of species.
90.181 Motion was made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to amend
the development contract for Cherry Ridge First: Addition to
include wording on Page 6, Paragraph 11, as follows, "Mass
grading is prohibited on Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 2, and
Lots 15 and 16, Block 4. Grading on these. lots may only
occur at the time a building permit is issued for the
particular lot and must be undertaken to minimize tree loss."
Councilmembers and staff suggested that the cul-de-sac
(Hibiscus Avenue). could be modified by the developer to
provide an increase in lot depths.
Mr. Brian Olson, of Argus Development, Inc. explained that
Cherry Ridge First was preliminary platted by Hi.ghview
Associates, Inc., and Argus .purchased the property after the
City. granted preliminary plat approval. He stated his
company was not notified of any problems with tree removal.
.that were discussed during the preliminary plat process and
stated. he did not feel their plans are flexible at this. point
in the platting process to accommodate the changes being
discussed. He stated. they prefer to site grade the .property
as shown on the 5/15/90 grading plan. He stated that he
feels the City of Lakeville's development requirements are
more stringent than other local communities. Councilmember
Mulvihill concurred with that statement, further stating that
the City is proud of its stringent requirements .and does not
foresee a change. Mayor Zaun explained that the City is
trying to satisfy the concerns of the residents in that area,
while remaining consistent with other development projects.
Roll call was taken on motion No. 181. .Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
Mr. Erickson suggested the staff assume responsibiaity in the
future of notifying a developer who takes on a .plat in mid.
stream of any special provisions the City. has required on the
plat. Councilmember Harvey .voiced his opinion that such
responsibility lies .primarily between the two parties
(developers) involved.
90.182 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to .approve
Resolution No. 90-71 approving the final plat of Cherry Ridge
First. Addition.
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.Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt,
Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann.
ITEM 10
Daryl Morey presented the preliminary plat of 212 single
family lots known as Country Pond South, located west of
Flagstaff Avenue and south of Dodd Boulevard. The property,
which is being developed by Flagstaff Development, Inc., is
located adjacent to the Dodd Park subdivision and is zoned
R-2, Single Family Residential District. Mr. Morey stated
that the Planning Commission opened the public hearing for
this preliminary plat at their April 19th meeting. A number
of neighboring residents were present and raised questions
relating to increased traffic through Dodd Park, increased
storm water drainage, the need for and location of parks` and
trails associated with the proposed development, and proposed
house sizes and costs for Country. Pond South. He went on to
explain that a traffic study, dated June 1, 1990, was
prepared by Sugar, Roscoe, Fausch, which concludes that the
existing street system can support the .Country Pond South
plat as proposed, and that the plat will not. have a
signa.ficant traffic volume impact on the Dodd Park
subdivision. The traffic study does, however, recommend that
173rd Street be extended .east to intersect with Flagstaff
Avenue (as opposed to being cul-de-saced) to help .reduce the
impact of traffic from the Country Pond South development on
the Dodd Park subdivision.
Mr. Morey explained that the parks/trails issue has been
.addressed by the Parks & Recreation Department and Committee,.
and it was determined that existing and proposed. parks within
the 3/4 mile service area of the Country Pond South
preliminary plat meet neighborhood park system plan
.standards. Therefore, the City would require a cash
contribution from the developer to meet .the park dedication
requirements. The Parks and Recreation Committee and staff
are further recommending the installation of an eight .foot
wide multi-purpose trail along the west side of Flagstaff
Avenue for the entire distance of the preliminary plat, with
the cost to be shared 5/8 by the developer and 3/8 by the
City. They further recommend the installation of five foot
wide sidewalks on both sides of the minor collector street
which runs in an east, west direction on the entire length of
the plat; and .extension of the existing sidewalk on .the east
side of Foliage Avenue to 173rd Street, as requested by Dodd
Park residents and recommended by the Planning Commission.
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centl met with the County
Mr. Morey stated that the staff re y y
Pond South developer, and an agreement was reached that. the
developer would be responsible for the 5/8 .share of the cost
for trails on the west side of Flagstaff Avenue along the
entire .distance of the plat, including approximately 400 feet
along the "exception", which the developer does. not own.
When the exception is developed in the .future, the :developer
of that property would reimburse Flagstaff Development, Inc...
the trail dedication times 'the number of lots .developed in
the exception. Mr. Morey ,stated that Flagstaff Development
also concurs. with the other advisory committee
recommendations as stated above.
Mr. Morey stated that storm water drainage, house size and
cost concerns raised by the citizens were. addressed at the
continuation of the public', hearing on June 7th, and the
Planning Commission recommends approval of the preliminary
plat.
Councilmember Sindt asked about the grading .plan for the
first phase, since it surrounds the pond; and the city
engineer indicated that a grading plan. will. be submitted with.,.
the final plat. Councilmember Harvey pointed. out that. very
little-vegetation exists in the first phase of development.
Councilmember Harvey stated', that he had some concern about
the drainage Swale .and the. length and size of piping that
will run underneath the street.. The. city engineer explained
that a thorough study on that issue will take place with
final .plat review.. Harvey also expressed concern over what..
he feels is a common, frightful citizen complaint in a
construction area, that being the .damage that heavy trucks
cause on the existing streets. He asked if an attempt could
be made, through some type of road blocks, to force heavy
trucks to access the construction area .from Flagstaff Avenue
and keep them off the residential streets in Dodd Park.
Mr. Erickson suggested signs'... could be placed at the entrances
which. would state where heavy construction trucks should and
should not travel. He also pointed out that the Dodd Park
residents were appreciative) when they learned that 173rd
Street will be extended .east to Flagstaff Avenue, which will
help reduce traffic in Dodd Park.
90.183 Motion was made by Ruhmann,' seconded by Sindt to approve the
preliminary plat of Country Pond South, subject to the
Planning Commission's recommendations. and the terms agreed
upon between the City and 'the developer for construction of
the trail adjacent to the exception.
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t Mulvihill
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sind , ,
Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.
ITEM 11
Daryl Morey presented the conditional use permit request of
Greg and- Ann Steuart to construct two driveways on their
single family residential property located at the
intersection of Harwell Court and Harwell Avenue. The Zoning
Ordinance allows more than one curb cut on a single family
residential lot only through a conditional use permit granted
by the City Council.
Mr. Morey explained that due to the topography of the lot,
the Steuart's garage will have two levels accessible to
vehicles, the upper (primary) garage level would have
driveway access onto Harwell Court, and the lower garage
level would have driveway access onto Harwell Avenue. Mr.
Morey explained that the original site survey submitted by
the Steuarts had to be revised in relation to the Harwell
Avenue driveway,. because the City Inspection Department
expressed some concern over .the location_ of the storm sewer
drain.. The Steuarts provided a revised survey, and later
realized that too .much of the rear yard would be taken up by
the driveway at that new location. Another revision has been
made, and the final Certificate of Survey (dated June 11,
1990) meets inspection department standards,. as well as
zoning ordinance requirements, and has been incorporated into
Condition No. 1 of the conditional use permit.
90.184 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Mulvihill to receive
the Planning Commission's findings of .fact. and approve a
conditional use permit for Greg and Ann Steuart to allow a
second driveway curb cut access on Lot 8, Block 4, Highview
Heights Second Addition.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
ITEM 12
Daryl Morey presented a proposed amendment. to the zoning
ordinance pertaining to standards for off-street parking,
which is being processed by the City in conjunction with the
conditional use permit and variance requests of International
Chemtex (Agenda item #13) . He explained that. like many
businesses in the Airlake Industrial Park, International
Chemtex has .plans. to expand their business. Also like many
businesses in Airlake, Chemtex sits. on a relatively small
(1.1 acre). parcel of property with no available adjacent_
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busi ess. Man
property to purchase for expansion of their n y
Airlake businesses, including Chemtex, cannot purchase. vacant
adjacent land because it is tied up in the Dallas
Development, FSLIC bankruptcy/foreclosure situation.
Therefore, these businesses must expand onto their existing
property, which ' does not often contain ample area for
building and parking lot expansions. If the parking demand
is low (number of employees and customers), businesses often
seek a reduction in the number of parking spaces provided
versus the number of spaces required by ordinance.
Mr. Morey explained that the proposed ordinance allows
businesses to reduce the number of on-site parking spaces
with the following provisoes, 1) the business can adequately
demonstrate that peak parking demand will be less than
ordinance requirements, but not less than half the ordinance
requirements, 2) the property owner can demonstrate an area
where the required number of parking spaces can be added if
demand exceeds supply, 3} parking occurs only in areas
constructed according to ordinance .standards, and 4) the
property owner enters .into a development agreement with. the
City .guaranteeing the aforementioned items. The Planning
Commission recommended approval. on a 5-1 vote. In
conclusion, Mr. Morey stated. that the staff recommends
approval of this ordinance amendment in an effort to balance
the needs of economic development with those of planning and
zoning, and give businesses the opportunity to expand when
land constraints are high and current parking demands are
low.
Mayor Zaun stated that when ordinance modifications are
c~snsidered, the. City takes into consideration the health,
safety .and welfare of the community, particularly. the
specific. area. He stated that while safety was his primary
concern in this ordinance,. he now feels comfortable that the
safety issue has been properly addressed, taking into account
the changes that occur in an industrial park and the.
accommodations that must often be made.
Councilmeinber Ruhmann asked if other companies can. request a
variance of this type for reasons other than a hardship
situation.
Mr. Erickson stated that without this amendment, it would be
difficult to prove a hardship. He explained .that. the purpose
of the ordinance is to help International ~ Chemtex and at
least four other known Airlake businesses that are anxious to
expand. He stated that Zimmerman & Reed, Attorneys at Law,
have been successful in getting the Dallas Development land
out of foreclosure for the Grist Mill property. They plan to
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meet with representatives of the industrial park in the near
future to offer assistance in resolving the foreclosure
.situation for Airlake properties and have offered to do so on
a contingency fee basis. Mr. Erickson stated that he .feels
if businesses are not allowed to expand in Airlake, they may,
as a result, chose to seek a new location in another
community.
Councilmember Harvey raised a concern that the ordinance, as
written, appears to indicate that an applicant can come to
the City staff. with merely a building permit application and
request a parking lot expansion. He also asked .how the
"banked" parking area would be reserved for that use.
Roger Knutson explained that the ordinance .requires the
property owner to enter into a development. contract, which
only the City Council can approve, :guaranteeing that
additional parking shall. be constructed in accordance with
the ordinance if the site parking demand exceeds the actual.
on-site parking supply. He further explained that a
.development contract is recorded against the property, and
any subsequent buyers would be bound to its. restrictions.
90.185. Motion was .made by Ruhmann, seconded by Mulvihill to adopt
Ordinance No. 418 amending the zoning ordinance by adding
Section 12.4.9, Parking Deferment.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey
(reluctantly), Ruhmann, Zaun, Sndt, Mulvihill.
ITEM 13
Daryl Morey presented the request of International Chemtex
for a conditional use permit to expand their existing office,
manufacturing, warehouse building at the corner of 214th
Street and Hemlock Avenue in Airlake Industrial Park. As
part of their expansion, .they are requesting approval of a
conditional use permit to allow a loading... berth at the side
of the building and a parking lot. setback variance. Mr.
Morey explained that the existing building. has a loading
berth on the Hemlock Avenue side of the property. The
original building was constructed prior to the zoning
ordinance requiring conditional use permits for loading
berths located on the front or side of a corner lot,
therefore, a conditional use permit was not required at the
time the original loading berth was constructed.
Mr. Morey explained that the parking lot setback variance
request has been made because Chemtex is unable to provide
the required parking spaces on the north side of the building
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and meet the five foot setback from the north property line
because of space constraints on the property. They have been
unsuccessful in their attempts to purchase additional..
'~i property to the north. He went on to explain that Chemtex is
proposing to add nine parking spaces to the existing. 10,
which they .feel will be- adequate to meet. employeejcustomer
'I demand. They have also shown on their site plan an
additional 14 future parking spaces which would be
constructed if parking demand exceeds supply. The company
would prefer, however, not to install these 14 spaces at this
time, because it would require the .elimination of the
existing landscaping. in their .front yard. The Planning
Commission. recommended approval subject to 10 conditions as
listed in the draft conditional use permit.
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Councilmember Ruhmann asked if it would be .more advantageous
~ for Chemtex to postpone expansion until after a settlement is
reached on the Dallas Development/FSLIC bankruptcy,
foreclosure situation and the. adjacent. land.. is purchased. by
II Chemtex. Mr. Jack Matasosky of Appro Development stated the
com an 's
p y product lines are ex andi_n , and .this
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building/parking. lot expansion would meet their immediate
needs; however, Chemtex will continue their attempts in
acquiring the adjacent property. Mr. Erickson added that
. even. though the bankruptcy, foreclosure matter is in the
process of reaching resolution, the matter will not, most
likely, be finalized before the end of the current
construction season.
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Councilmember Sindt asked if the City can require
International Chemtex to purchase the adjacent property .when
and if it becomes .available. Roger Knutson explained that,
I, without the power of eminent domain, the City cannot force
the sale or purchase of property .between two .parties. Mr.
j Erickson stated that in his opinion, such a requirement would
add an additional burden to the company's ability to acquire
the property, further stating that all parties involved
appear to have an interest in receiving some sort of
financial benefit from the transaction..
Referring to the site plan,. Councilmember Mulvihill asked
what is meant by future parking. Mr. Matasosky explained
that the future parking area has been set aside in the event
the. building is sold to a business .that. would .require
' additional. parking.
Councilmember Harvey .stated he would choose not to deviate
from the current parking requirements, but .sees no
alternative at this. time.
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• 90.186 Motion was made b Sindt seconded b Ruhmann to
Y Y receive the
Planning Commission's findings of fact and approve a
conditional use permit for International Chemtex to allow a
.loading berth at the side of their building at the corner of
214th. Street and Hemlock Avenue; and approve a variance for
parking lot setback at 8287 214th Street, Airlake Industrial
Park.
Roll call was taken on the- motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
ITEM 14
Daryl Morey presented the request of Joseph M. Miller for a
conditional use permit to move a previously occupied single
family residential dwelling onto 30 acres of farm property
located on the east side of Cedar Avenue, one-half mile south
of Dodd Boulevard. The property is zoned R-A, Single
Family-Agricultural Residential District and is located
outside the 2010 Minnesota Urban Service Area. Mr. Morey
stated that .the house, with a proposed three car .attached
.garage, will meet all ordinance setback requirements.
Mr. Morey explained that the Planning Commission and staff
are recommending the removal of an existing: Naegele billboard
on the northwest corner of the Miller property along Cedar
Avenue.. He explained that the zoning ordinance. allows only
one principal use of the property, the single family home
being one use and the billboard serving as a commercial use.
The billboard, therefore, must. be removed from the property
prior to issuance of a foundation permit for the house. The
staff is recommending the applicant submit a $25,A00 letter
of credit to ensure completion of several building code
requirements as listed in the .May 16, 1990, letter from David
Kri.ngs to Mr. Miller. (Letter on file in the City Clerk's
office.)
Mr. Morey indicated that the Planning Commission recommended
approval of the conditional use permit subject to six
conditions; however, the staff has added a seventh condition
as follows, "The .applicant shall submit a perc test
indicating the site can accommodate a private septic system
prior to the issuance of a building permit to install the
foundation of the house." Mr. Morey stated that .this
condition. has already been met by the applicant.
Brian Olson,. representing Joe Miller, questioned the sign
being considered a principal use of the property; and Roger.
Knutson explained. that a billboard is considered a commercial
use.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, .1990
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90.187 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Mulvihill to receive
the Planning Commission's .findings of fact and approve a
conditional use permit for Joseph M. Miller to move a
previously occupied single family residential dwelling.:- into
the City: of .Lakeville,.. subject to the seven conditions as
listed in the permit.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Sindt,
.Mulvihill, Harvey, Ruhmann.
ITEM 16
Roger Knutson provided a .brief background on the application
from Second Season Golf Center, Inc. for an on-sale
non-intoxicating malt liquor and wine. license. He stated
that the Council considered the application of Mr. Terry
Schroder in June of 1989 and approved the licenses pending.
issuance of an occupancy permit for the Golf Center. .Since
that time, the .Lakeville Investigations Department has
reported a history of chemical abuse by Mr. Schroder.
Glen Nord, attorney for the applicant, stated that the
application is now being submitted. by Second Season Golf
Centex, Inc. under the name of Ralph Schroder, who is
shareholder, secretary and treasurer for the business. The
principal manager for .the establishment will. be Mr. Charles
Carroll. Mr. Nord went on to explain the background of Mr.
Terry Schroder, .his driving offences, and the problems he
encountered prior to final completion of the golf dome.. He
stated that Mr. Schroder has concurred with the City's
requirement that he cannot consume alcoholic beverages on
site, and Mr. Carroll has agreed to .assume the responsibility
of controlling .the consumption of alcoholic beverages. at the
establishment.
90.188 Motion was made by Sndt, seconded by Mulvihill. to extend the
meeting beyond the 10:30 adjournment time.
Roll .call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Mulvihill,
Harvey, Ruhmann, Zaun.
Councilmember Harvey asked if a police investigation was done
on Mr. Carroll, and Investigator Dave Delmonico stated that
the City normally does not perform .background checks on the
manager of a 3.2 establishment, but completes a .full
investigation on .the applicant, who serves as the responsible
individual for the license..
CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1990
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90.189 Motion was made b Harve seco e
y y, nd d by Mulvihill. to approve
.wine and non-intoxicating malt liquor licenses for Second
Season Golf Center, Inc. with the stipulation that it be the
responsibility of the on-site manager to .make sure that
consumption of non-intoxicating malt liquor and wine are
properly .controlled, and a further stipulation that Mr. Terry
Schroder not be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages on
site.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Mulvihill, Harvey,
Ruhmann, Zaun, Sindt.
UNFIldISHED BIISINESS
Mr. Erickson stated that the City has had. no contact with MJC
Development or Pace Entertainment with regard to the proposed
performing arts/athletic facility. since. the last Council
meeting. In reference to citizen concerns that were raised
at the June 4th meeting regarding the arrests. and facilities
in Houston Texas, Mr. Erickson reported that according to a
thorough.. follow-up by the Lakeville Police Chief, the
incident in .Houston over Memorial weekend had no relationship.
with Pace Entertainment or an amphitheater. The incident,
according to Chief Gudmundson's report, was a free rap
concert held in a 30 year park in which 50,000. people
.'attended. Mr. Erickson also stated that the Chief's report
indicates -that the Pace amphitheater in Houston is viewed
positively by the residents and law. enforcement officials of
that community.
Ms. .Judy Dennis, 20525 Juno Court, asked the Council if they
had contacted neighboring cities. for -input on proposed
amphitheater .facilities in their communities, and suggested
the Council. discuss related topics such as the amphitheater.
with other city officials. The Council and staff indicated
that .information has been assembled from other communities
who have received .similar proposals, but reiterated that the
Council and staff do not wish to invest many hours of
research on this issue until the City. receives. an application
from the developer.
ANNOIINCEMENTS
Next Regular Council Meeting, July. 2, 1990
Camp Courage Wagon Train, :June 19th
Olympic Festival in Eagan, July 1st
Olympic Torch. Run, July 2nd
Fireworks/Shuttle Bus .Service on July 4th
City .Hall Dedication, July 8th
CITY OF LAKEVILLE COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 18, 1990
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Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
D ne Zaun, Mayo