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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-88 I ~ ~ # w CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Mayor Zaun in the Lakeville High School Commons. Roll call as taken. Present: Councilmembers Nelson, Harvey, Zaun, Enright, Sindt. Also present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Daryl Zuelke, Consulting City Engineer; Jim Robinette, Community Development Director; Patrick McGarvey, City Administrator; Bruce Robertson, Administrative Assis- tant; Alan°Brixius, Consulting City Planner and Pat Goff of Goff Development. Mayor Zaun opened the meeting by stating to the crowd of approximately 150 residents that the council had received many letters and phone calls from Valley Park residents and also has reviewed a large amount of information on the development proposal presented by staff. He went on to describe the meeting's planned agenda. At this time., Pat Goff of Goff Development, Inc. made a lengthy presentation on the proposed Lakeview Manor townhouse development his company plans to build south of 160th Street in the Valley Park area. The highlights of his presentation included: * A site plan and description of the proposed development utilizing drawings was presented. Artist renderings of the proposed manor home buildings were shown. * A description of the type of people he expected to purchase the units was given. Up to 75% of the residents of Lakeview Manor would be single young professionals, according to Mr. Goff. * The homeowner association rules would be enforced, by a legally.. required homeowners association, and involve building and grounds maintenance. Alan Brixius, Consulting City Planner, discussed the proposed Lakeview Manor development in relation to City zoning/comprehensive plan requirements. He stated that parking, setbacks and density levels of the development were all within the legal confines of an R-7 develop- went. He went on to describe the four alternative concepts developed by staff. These included Concept 2, which consists of 22 manor homes and 20 twin homes; Concept 3, which consists of 22 manor homes and 24 single family homes; Concept 4, which consists of 48 twin homes; and Concept 5, which consists of 38 twin homes and 12 single family homes. He went on to state that the Planning commission had recommended approval of either concepts 2 or 3, because under. those concepts, there t • ! CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 was a lower density on the site than the original Goff Development proposal and a buffer between the existing single family homes to the south and the proposed 6 unit manor home buildings. Mayor Zaun then asked the council to present their comments and questions to City staff or Mr. Goff regarding the Lakeview Manor proposal. Councilmember Sindt asked Mr. Goff about the number of units upstairs vs. downstairs in the original Goff proposal. She went on to inquire about handicap accessibility and the number of garage stalls planned for each building. Councilmember Enright asked what was the highest possible density under R-7 zoning. Alan Brixius stated 17 units per acre. She went onto inquire about how this figure compared with the density levels of concepts 2 and 3. Councilmember Harvey indicated that he disagreed with Mr. Goff's statement that each manor home building would be about the size of a single family home. Instead, according to Mr. Harvey, a single family house would be nearly half the size of a manor home. He went on to state his opinion that development in an R-7 zoning district was not always intended to be designed at the maximum density, especially when it was located next to single family homes. Councilmember Nelson inquired about electric service capacity at each of the units in relation to utility needs and the option of central air conditioning. He went on to inquire about the actual amount of control a townhouse homeowner association really has to maintain the building grounds and facilities at an adequate level, and the impact of traffic from the proposed complex on 160th Street. John Scholl, an attorney representing Goff Development, stated that both the City of Lakeville and a Townhouse Homeowners Association has .significant powers to ensure all buildings and grounds of a townhouse development are kept well maintained. Association fees would be charged to every townhome owner, and these funds would pay the costs of building and grounds maintenance. Mr. Scholl went on to state that most people who would move into a townhouse complex, such as the proposed Lakeview Manor, would be financed through government mortgage programs which require a large number of owner occupied townhomes to maintain qualification, and in addition, the banks would insist on proper maintenance of the complex, in his opinion. Mayor Zaun stated he felt each development proposal should be reviewed considering physical, economic and social considerations. City Attorney Roger Knutson stated that the City had until May 11 to make a decision on the proposed development. 2 • A ° CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 At this time, Mayor Zaun asked the Council to present some idea on what concept they supported in their review of the Lakeview Manor develop- went. Councilmember Sindt stated she supported Concept 2. Councilmember Enright stated she supported Concept 2, and possibly Concept 4, because of the lower density and additional landscaping. Councilmember Harvey stated he supported Concept 4, which was a significantly better plan in his opinion from a planning perspective. Councilmember Nelson stated he would support either. Concept 2 or 4. Concept 4 has the advantage of providing significantly lower density without requiring any rezoning. Mayor Zaun stated he preferred Concept 3, except under that concept rezoning would be required on part of the site. City Administrator, Pat McGarvey, stated that city ordinance requires a .four-fifths vote of the Council to approve a conditional use permit. At this time, Jeff Bray, representing the Valley Park Homeowners Association, made a lengthy presentation on the Lakeview Manor develop- ment. The highlights of his presentation included: * He and his neighbors were very disappointed that no action has been taken by the City staff and council on their rezoning request for the property. * He felt the Planning Commission's recommendations should not be considered a mandate, and the Council should also consider options not recommended by the Planning Commission. * He stated that multiple family was not the most common type of housing in the area of 160th Street and Cedar Avenue. As aresult, the conclusion that any development facing 160th Street must be multiple family is not true. * The principal of Parkview School had indicated in writing the school was already overcrowded and any other statements to the contrary by other school officials must also be in writing to be acknowledged by the group. * The Council, if it is facing a legal deadline to make a decision, should either obtain an extension from the developer or meet every night. if necessary to make a decision. * A real estate expert who did not live in Valley Park has stated .that property values of Valley Park homes would go down if the Lakeview Manor Homes were built.. 3 i ' CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 * Other issues are worthy of consideration other than if the proposed development meets the R-7 density requirements. * A petition had been signed by over 1000 Valley Park residents, which is just a fraction of the people who were upset over the Lakeview Manor development. * The development would cause a number of additional children to move into the already over crowded area. * He also discussed concerns by the Department of Natural Resources regarding storm water ponding on the site. The presentation was closed by the statement that he felt the Valley Park Homeowners Association needs the City Council's help, but the City Council needs the support of the Valley Park Homeowners Association also. 88.168 Motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to acknowledge. and receive the petition by the Valley Park Homeowners Association regarding the Lakeview Manor Development. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Sindt, Enright, Zaun, Harvey, Nelson. Joyce Whiteman, a resident in the Valley Park neighborhood, also made a presentation on the project. Highlights of her presentation included: * Traffic levels on County Road 46 were. discussed. Ms. Whiteman stated that the Goff development was projected to add 1664 cars a day to the traffic to the already overcrowded road. * Because of the overcrowded roads in the area already, the .Goff proposal might be a "premature subdivision" and, as a result., illegal. * Challenged City staff to come up with a date that the property was legally rezoned from R-3C to R-7. She stated this would have to be completed by passing an ordinance at a City Council meeting after a public hearing with proper legal notice. At this time, Pat Goff of Goff Development, appeared again before the Council to make additional statements regarding the project. He stated that he felt the reaction to the proposed Lakeview Manor development was totally out of proportion. He went on to comment that his develop- went would provide a needed balance in the community He concluded his presentation by stating he does not want any of the four concept plans for the Lakeview Manor development designed by city staff to be considered by the Council. He is still committed to the original concept plan for Lakeview Manor Development. 4 . # ~ ~ V CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 One final community representative then appeared before the Council to make a presentation on the project, in which he stated: * The project should be reviewed in a social standpoint also, with the rights of the neighborhood considered. * He felt many traditional land use policies were being violated by this development proposal. * Discussed the negative experience he had previously experienced living in a low cost townhouse development. * Suggested turning the entire site into a park, or if that is impossi- ble, turn down all of these proposals. 88.169 Motion was made by Nelson, seconded by Harvey to direct the staff to prepare a findings of fact to consider approval of Concept No. 4 developed by the Consulting City Planner, relating to the conditional use permit for the planned unit development for Goff Development. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Enright, Zaun, Harvey, Nelson. Nay, Sindt. Councilmember Sindt stated she voted No because of her support for Concept No. 2. City Administrator Pat McGarvey stated that the City Attorney would prepare the findings of fact, and it would be presented at the next scheduled meeting of the City Council, which would be held at the Airlake Council Chambers on Monday, May 2nd. 88.170 Motion was made by Sindt, seconded by Harvey to award the electrical contract for Liquor Store No. 3 to Helm Electric in the amount of $19,595. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Zaun, Harvey, Sindt, Nelson, Enright. 88.171 Motion was made by Enright, seconded by Harvey to adjourn the special council meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Harvey, Sindt, Nelson, Enright, Zaun. Time: 10:05 p.m. 5 ~ . y ' CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1988 Respe ul y sub 'tted, /f s atrick E. arvey, ity Clerk ~w-- Du ne Zaun, a or 6