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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-04 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MARCH 4, 2004 The March 4, 2004 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Stolte in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Pattee, Swecker, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, ex-officio Arvidson. Absent: Reuvers. Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning 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: .Chair Stolte indicated that in the first paragraph on Page 7 of the February 19, 2004. Planning Commission minutes, it should read Commissioner Drotning, not Chair Stolte "indicated that a bank may not be the right use for Lot 1 given the parking and on-site circulation." The February 19, 2004 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as amended. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey indicated that revised wording for Section 11-58-21.J of the Zoning Ordinance Update was distributed to the Planning Commission and staff at tonight's meeting and will be discussed under Item 6. ITEM 5. CONSENT AGENDA 04.20 Motion by Detjen, Second by Pattee to recommend to City Council approval of the March 4, 2004 Planning Commission Consent Agenda as follows: Approve the request of Diane Ye for athree-year extension of a Special Home Occupation Permit to operate a massage therapy business out. of her home, located at 18097 Jacquard Path. Approve the request. of Lorene Erickson for athree-year extension of a Special Home :Occupation Permit to operate a massage therapy business out of her home, located at 17187 Jordan Court. Ayes: Pattee, Swecker, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 Planning Commission Meeting .March 4, 2004 Page 2 ITEM 6. CITY OF LAKEVILLE Chair Stolte opened the public hearing to consider ordinances amending Title 9 of the Lakeville City Code, the Sign Ordinance; Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code, the Zoning Ordinance; and the Lakeville Zoning Map. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State. Statutes and City Code. Daniel Licht of Northwest Associated Consultants. (NAC) presented a summary of the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Sign Ordinance, as outlined in his planning report dated February 23, 2004. Mr. Licht stated that staff and the Planning Commission initiated a review of the Zoning Ordinance in January 2002, approximately two years following the Zoning Ordinance update, which was adopted by the City Council on July 17, 2000. He indicated that his review was directed by the City Council to evaluate the new performance standards that were included in the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Licht stated that the Planning Commission has held 13 work sessions to outline the issues to be reviewed, receive input from City staff and interested parties, and consider . revised, performance standards. Mr. Licht reviewed the final changes being proposed as a .result of the work- session discussions to the performance standards for townhouse uses along with a number of .general Zoning Ordinance revisions. The proposed revisions are outlined in detail in the February 23, 2004 planning report. 1VIr. Licht commented on the revised wording, which was distributed to the Planning Commission before tonight's meeting for Section 11-58-21.J of the Zoning Ordinance regarding guest parking. Mr. Licht stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the ordinances amending Title 9 and Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code and the Lakeville Zoning Map, as amended. Chair Stolte opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were. no comments from the audience. 04.21 Motion by Drotnng, Second by Pattee to close the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Ayes: Pattee, Swecker, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning. • Nays: 0 Plaruzing Commission Meeting March 4, 2004 ' Page 3 • Chair .Stolte commented that the Zoning Ordinance Update process was a good one and he thanked Mr. Licht and staff for their hard work on the amendments. The Commissioners commented on a few sections of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment, including guest parking, building condominium ownership in industrial districts, accessory buildings and their use; and the definition of functional family. The Planning Commissioners concluded thafi they. would recommend to the City Council approval of the Zoning Ordinance amendment with the following changes: A. The proposed revision to the definition of "Family" and the proposed addition of the "Family, Functional" definition will be removed from the amendment and reviewed at a future date. B. Amend the wording for Section 11-58-21.J concerning guest parking consistent with the handout at tonight's meeting. C. The I-1 District CUP rollover from the C-W District that was inadvertently eliminated with the July 17, 2000 Zoning Ordinance. Update will be re-instated. Mr. Licht extended his appreciation to the Planning Commission for their diligent work on this Zoning Ordinance update. 04.22. Motion by Pattee, Second by Swecker to recommend to City Council. approval of ordinances amending Title 9 of the Lakeville City Code, the Sign Ordinance; Title 11 of the Lakeville City Code, the Zoning Ordinance; and the Lakeville Zoning Map, as amended. Ayes:. Swecker, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, Pattee. Nays: 0 ITEM 7. CITY OF LAKEVILLE Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; presented. the engineering report concerning. the CSAH 50/CSAH 5 Official Map. Mr. Rubash stated that CSAH 50 is identified in the City. of Lakeville's Comprehensive Transportation plan as ahigh-density minor arterial. He indicated that CSAH 50 is experiencing congestion and traffic delays and in order to provide for the future needs of the region, the City of Lakeville has beenproactive over the past several years working with the property owners, Dakota County, MnDoT, and the FHWA in pursuing an interim project and ultimate plan for improvements to this interchange. Planning Commission Meeting March 4, 2004 Page 4 Mr. Rubash reviewed the history of the current moratorium for the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange and explained the interim improvement plan, .per his memo dated February 27, 2004. With the interim improvements the City of .Lakeville is obtaining all the right of way necessary for the realignment of Kenrick Avenue, the realignment of 175 Street, and for the future completion of the four lane urban roadway section of CSAH 50 from 175 Street southeast to Jurel Way. Mr. Rubash indicated that the interim improvements do not include all the necessary right of way for the ultimate upgrade to the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange. He stated that the remaining right of way necessary for the ultimate improvements is being Officially Mapped. Mr. Rubash indicated that the Official Map provides for future improvements to .the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange. The improvements include provisions for a third lane in each direction of I-35, new exit ramps,. new entrance ramps, an entrance loop, .and acceleration lanes. Mr. Rubash explained the anticipated- interchange improvements, which .are listed in detail in his February 27, 2004 memo.. He indicated that the Official Map-would preserve the right of way necessary for these improvements. Mr. Rubash stated that after the CSAH 50/5 Official Map is adopted and filed, the City would be authorized to deny an application for a permit to construct a new building, addition, or structure within the area designated for right of way on the Official Map. Mr. Rubash stated thafiEngineering Department. staff is recommending adoption of the CSAH 50/CSAH 5 Official Map and the Official Mapping Ordinance, as presented. He stated that the City Council will hold a public hearing on the Official Map at their March 15, 2004 meeting. Chair Stolte commented that capacity issues are being addressed. by the Official Map. Mr. Rubash agreed and indicated that on the Ultimate Plan, there. will be two left turn lanes on the exit ramp of southbound I-35. Commissioner Swecker confirmed that all the property owners involved with the CSAH 50 realignment had been notified. Mr. Morey indicated. that David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director .and Keith Nelson, City Engineer, have personally talked with the property owners impacted by the proposed interchange improvements. In addition, the City has hosted several open houses, at which copies of .the proposed improvement plans and an explanation of the project were provided by City staff. Planning Commission Meeting March 4, 2004 Page 5 Commissioner Arvidson asked about the time frame for completion of the interim improvements and to confirm that there would be safe access for emergency vehicles and the public to the local businesses for the duration of the interim. improvement project. Mr. Rubash informed the Planning Commission that this was a staff priority and that staff anticipates that the interim improvements would be completed within one year. Commissioner' Drotning indicated that having until recently been a property owner in the interim improvement project area, the on-going communication between the City and property owners has been excellent. He also commented that the Mills. Fleet Farm site is fully developed and encouraged the owners to plan now for. future expansion possibilities through the purchase of adjacent properties in the interchange area. Mr. Morey pointed out that Taco Bell/Long John Silvers was the first step in the process of moving two of the existing businesses along CSAH 50 to facilitate the interim improvements. He indicated that SuperAmerica will relocate in the area of the old Taco Bell following he removal of that building. Once construction of the new. SuperAmerica is complete, their old building can be removed and CSAH 50 in • that area can be widened. 04.23 Motion by Swecker, Second bybetjen to recommend to City Council approval of an ordinance amending Titles 9 and 10 of the Lakeville City Code concerning Official Mapping, and approval of the CSAH 50/CSAH 5 Official Map, as presented.- Ayes: Detjen, Grenz, Pattee, 8wecker, Stolte.. Nays: 0 Abstain: Drotning. (Former owner of property in the I-35/CSAH 50 interchange area). There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Penny ev' ,Recording Secr tary Lowell Miller Stolte, Chair