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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
AUGUST 5, 2004
The August 5, 2004 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice
Chair Drotning in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
Flag pledge and roll call of members:
Present: Swecker, Drotning, Detjen, Grenz, Blee, ex-officio Arvidson.
Absent: Stolte, Reuvers, Pattee.
Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner;
Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Leif Hanson, Zoning Enforcement Coordinator;
Jay Rubash, Assistant City Engineer; Joel Jamnick, Assistant City Attorney; and
Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The July 22, 2004 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mr. Morey. indicated the following items were distributed to the Planning
Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting:
1. August 4, 2004 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee
.Meeting Motions regarding the Prairie Lake 4th Addition final plat,
the Prairie Lake 5th Addition final plat, and the Donnelly Farm
preliminary plat.
2. Copy of meeting notes from the September 4, 2003 Planning
Commission work session regarding the Donnelly Farm sketch plan.
3. Revised plans for Watters/Ringheisenagenda Item 7.
4. Letter from Kenneth and Dr. Kay LaBoone regarding their opposition
to vacating the street right=of-way for agenda Item 7, which will be
entered into the public hearing record.
ITEM 5. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Grenz confirmed that the Prairie Lake 4th Addition and 5th Addition
final plat included no significant changes from. the approved Prairie Lake
preliminary plat.
04.88. Motion by Swecker, Second by Blee to recommend to City Council approval of the.
August 5, 2004 Planning Commission Consent Agenda as follows:
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A. Approve the application of U. S. Homes, Inc. for the final plat of 9
single family lots to be known as Prairie Lake. 4~ Addition.
B. Approve the application of U. S. Homes, Inc. for the final plat of 21
single family lots to be known as Prairie Lake 5~ Addition.
Ayes: Swecker, Drotning, Detjen, Grenz, Blee.
Nays: 0
ITEM 6. VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Vice Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the request of Valley
Christian Church for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the
construction of an accessory building on the Valley Christian Church property,
located at 17297 Glacier Way. Assistant City Attorney jamnick attested that the
legal .notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City
Code.
Jerry Horstman from Valley Christian Church was in attendance at tonight's
meeting to answer any questions that the Planning Commission or public may
have. Mr. Horstman presented an overview of the project.
Zoning Enforcement Coordinator Leif Hanson presented the planning report. Mr.
Hanson stated that representatives of Valley Christian Church have submitted an
application for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97-11 to allow the
construction of a detached accessory building on the north side of the church
property and adjacent to the parking lot. He indicated that the proposed accessory
building area will be 720 square feet with a height of 12 feet.
Mr. Hanson stated that the church intends to store lawn maintenance equipment
and .other miscellaneous items in the accessory building and the building will not
be used for any business or vehicle storage. He indicated that two doors will be
located on the south side of the accessory building, one of which is an 8 x 9 foot
garage door.
Mr. Hanson indicated that the exterior of the proposed accessory building and the
roof will be compatible with the exterior materials and color of the church building.
He stated that the proposed location of the building exceeds the required setbacks
for detached accessory buildings located in the RS-3 District. Mr. Hanson stated
that the floor elevation of the proposed accessory building is 5 to 7 feet lower than
the floor elevations of the single-family homes located to the north. There are
existing spruce and crabapple trees located on the north side of the building that
provide some"screening between the accessory building. and the single-family
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homes. Mr. Hanson indicated that a stipulation of the conditional use permit
amendment will require that two additional 6 foot tall evergreen trees be planted
on the north side of the accessory building to provide additional year round
screening.
Mr. Hanson stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of the Valley Christian Church Conditional Use Permit
Amendment, Planning Department staff recommends approval subject to the 7
stipulations listed in the July 28, 2004 planning report, and approval of the Findings
of Fact dated August 5, 2004.
Vice Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
04.89 Motion by Detjen, Second by Grenz to close the public hearing at 6:08 p.m.
Ayes: Drotning, Detjen, Grenz, Blee, Swecker.
Nays: 0
Vice Chair Drotning asked which direction the garage and service door would be
facing. Mr. Hanson stated that it would be facing south toward the existing paved
driveway. He also indicated that no curb cut was. proposed with the CUP
amendment. Vice Chair Drotning recommended a curb cut be installed to allow the
construction of an apron at the garage door opening to access the proposed
accessory building.
Commissioner Blee asked how the location of the two trees to be installed would be
determined. Mr. Hanson indicated that a field inspection would be made by staff
and church representatives to determine the best location.
The following Stipulation was recommended:
8. A paved access shall be provided to the accessory building, A
$500.00 escrow must be submitted to guarantee installation of the
paved access.
04.90 Motion by Swecker, Second by Detjen to recommend to City Council approval of
the Valley Christian Church Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the
construction of an accessory building on the Valley Christian Church property,
located at 17297 Glacier Way, subject to the 7 stipulations listed in the July 28, .2004
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planning report, along with the addition of Stipulation 8, and approval of the
Findings of Fact dated August 5, 2004.
Ayes: Detjen, Grenz, Blee, Swecker, Drotning.
Nays: 0
ITEM 7. MICHAEL WATTERS AND RICHARD RINGHEISEN
Vice Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the request of Michael
Watters and Richard Ringeisen for the following actions on property located at
20079 and 20085 Italy Avenue: A. Conditional Use Permit for the placement of fill
in the floodplain; B. Variances to allow lot width less than 85 feet and lot area less
than 20,000 square feet in the Shoreland Overlay District, and to allow less than 15
feet of freeboard fill around a new house foundation in the floodplain; C. Vacation
of street right-of-way. Assistant City Attorney Jamnick attested that the legal notice
had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code.
Michael Watters and Richard Ringheisen were in attendance at tonight's meeting to
answer any questions that the Planning Commission or public may have. Mr.
Watters presented an overview of the project.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented the planning report. Mr. Dempsey
stated that Mr. Watters and Mr. Ringeisen have submitted applications for aright-
of-way vacation, conditional use: permit and variance as part of their request to
allow the construction of a new single family home on the Watters property located
at 20079 Italy Avenue. Mr. Dempsey presented a short history of the subject
property.
Mr. Dempsey stated that Mr. Watters plans to demolish the existing non-
conforming single family home and garage and replace them :with a new home that
will conform to the setback requirements of the Lake Marion Shoreland Overlay
District. He indicated that no building or site improvements are proposed for the
Ringeisen property in conjunction with the planning actions. Mr. Dempsey
explained what the benefits would be for both applicants when the title is cleared
between their properties to eliminate asix-foot wide overlap in the existing legal
descriptions. Mr. Dempsey described the non-conformities on both properties and
identified the non-conformities that would be reduced or eliminated if the
conditional use permit, variance and vacation applications are approved.
Mr. Dempsey stated that the construction of the proposed new house on the
Watters parcel will require the removal of at least five existing significant trees. Mr.
Dempsey indicated that the legal description overlap must be eliminated and a
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CLOMR-F application must be submitted to FEMA prior to the City issuing a
building permit for the new Watters house.
Mr. Dempsey discussed the impervious surface area for both properties and
explained that City and DNR staff are recommending the removal of impervious
surface area on the Ringheisen property in order to more closely comply with the
25% impervious surface requirement for a single family lot in the Shoreland
Overlay District.
Mr. Dempsey stated that the lot area and lot width of both properties will be
increased with the elimination of the overlap in the legal description and with the
right-of-way vacation. A Zoning Lot letter will be issued by City Staff to combine
the two existing Ringeisen parcels into one lot.
Mr. Dempsey stated that staff is recommending that a drainage and utility
easement be dedicated over the portion of the right-of-way being vacated in
addition to the standard boundary drainage and utility easements along the front
and sides of the Watters and Ringheisen lots.
Mr. Dempsey identified the floodplain requirements for the Watters and
Ringheisen properties. He indicated that Mr. Watters' home will be built slab on
grade and a storm shelter must be incorporated into the design of the house.
Mr. Dempsey also stated that there are five criteria that must be considered and
determined for the approval of a variance in the Shoreland Overlay District, which
are examined in detail in the July 30, 2004 planning report.
Mr. Dempsey stated that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified
of the public hearing and received a copy of the proposed plans and supports the
conditional use permit, variance and right-of-way vacation requests.
Mr. Dempsey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit, variances, and vacation of street
right-of-way, Planning Department staff recommends approval subject to the 12
stipulations listed in the July 30, 2004 planning report, and approval of the Findings
of Fact dated August 5, 2004.
Vice Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment.
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Mary Smith, 20075 Italy Avenue
Ms. Smith's concerns were:
? She stated that the July 30, 2004 planning report refers to both 5 and 6 trees
to be planted on the Watters property and she wanted to know which is the
correct number.
? She expressed a concern about the conveyance of storm water drainage
along the north side of the Watters lot, which abuts her property.
? She wanted to know how the City found it feasible to build on the Watters
lot now when previously people were told that the lot was unbuildable. She
felt that allowing a house to be built on this lot would set a precedent for
building on similar size lots abutting Lake Marion.
Richard Ringheisen, 20085 Italy Avenue
Mr. Ringheisen wanted to make it clear that Mr. Watters approached him to
participate in this process. He described the flooding problems that he had before
the City installed an outlet to control the elevation of Lake Marion. Mr. Ringheisen
• stated that he contacted the DNR regarding erosion problems due to flooding and
followed their suggestions. Due to the erosion that has occurred over the years, the
amount of his land has decreased and the impervious surface area has increased.
He wanted the Planning Commission to know that he would prefer not to remove a
portion of his concrete patio as recommended by City staff and the DNR.
04.91 Motion by Swecker, Second by Blee to close the public hearing at 6:43 p.m.
Ayes Grenz, Blee, Swecker, Drotning, Detjen.
Nays: 0
Vice Chair Drotning and Assistant City Attorney Jamnick .responded to Ms. Smith's
concern regarding setting a precedent for other lots on Lake Marion if the lot area
and width variance is approved. Mr. Jamnick stressed that each variance request is
unique and must be responded to individually.
Mr. Dempsey stated that staff is recommending that five, not six, trees be planted
on the Watters property, given the number of save trees on-site.
Mr. Rubash responded to Ms. Smith's questions regarding storm water drainage.
He stated that Mr. Watters is proposing to construct a short retaining wall on the
north side of his property. A Swale will provide positive drainage from the front
. yard to the rear yard of the Watters property.
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Commissioner Swecker addressed the letter from the LaBoone's. She asked about
past use of the right-of-way proposed to be vacated. Mr. Dempsey stated that there
was a boat access at the west end of 201St Street prior to the City moving the boat
launch to Casperson Park. Commissioner Swecker appreciated the cooperation of
Mr. Ringeisen and stated that she was in favor of the vacation request.
Commissioner Grenz asked if emergency access would be granted across his.
property by Ringeisen to the City if the vacation was granted. Mr. Ringeisen
agreed to grant emergency access. Mr. Morey indicated that with the adjacent lake
frontage in Antlers Park, which would be a more desirable emergency access
location, an emergency access easement on the Ringheisen property would not be
necessary.
The Planning Commission recommended an amendment to Stipulation 12 and the
addition of Stipulations 13 and 14, as follows:.
12. A drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated over the area of
vacated right-of-way of Italy Avenue and 201St Street.
13. The two existing Ringheisen parcels shall be combined into one lot.
14. An internal. storm shelter shall be provided in the new house at 20079
Italy Avenue (Watters) in compliance with Section 11-17-27 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
04.92 Motion by Detjen, Second by Grenz to recommend to City Council approval of the
Watters/Ringeisen Conditional Use Permit for the placement of fill in the
floodplain, variances to allow lot width less than 85 feet and lot area less than
20,000 square feet in the Shoreland Overlay District, and to allow less than 15 feet of
freeboard fill around a new house foundation in the floodplain, and vacation of
street right-of-way, located at 20079 and 20085 Italy Avenue, subject to the 12
stipulations listed in the July 30, 2004 planning report, as amended, along with the
addition of stipulations 13 and 14, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated
August 5, 2004.
Ayes: Swecker, Drotning, Detjen Grenz.
Nays: Blee. Commissioner Blee did not want to require Mr. Ringeisen to remove a
portion of his concrete patio as stated in Stipulation # 7 of the planning report.
Break at 7:22
Reconvened at 7:35
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ITEM 7. DONNELLY FARM PRELIMINARY PLAT
Vice Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the request of Tollefson
Development Incorporated for the preliminary plat of 131 single-family lots and
135 townhome units on 122.70 acres to be known as Donnelly Farm, located east of
Dodd .Boulevard (CSAH 9), west of Holyoke Avenue and north of Heritage Drive.
Assistant City Attorney Jamnick attested that the legal notice had been duly
published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code..
Gary Wollshlager of Tollefson Development and Gary Harris and Brandon
Anderson from John Oliver & Associates were in attendance at tonight's meeting to
answer any questions that the Planning Commission or public may have. Mr.
Wollshlager presented an overview of the project. He indicated that the prices of
the single family homes would be between $350,000 and $500,000, and the
townhomes would be between $210,000 and $280,000. He also referred to
stipulation 16 of the planning report, regarding subdivision identification signage,
which he indicated would be worked oufi with staff, and stipulation 23, regarding
the rezoning of Outlot D, which he opposes.
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen
stated Ghat the site is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development and that the applicant
is requesting the single-family section to be developed according to the RS-4, Single
Family Residential District. regulations and the townhome section to be developed
according to the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District regulations.
Mr. Kuennen indicated that the project will be completed in two phases. Phase 1
consists of all 131 single-family lots and 81 of the townhome units. He indicated
that Phase 1 will also include the construction of the regional and local storm water
basins, the extension of 195t~ Street from Dodd Boulevard to Holyoke Avenue and
the implementation of the wetland mitigation plan.
Mr. Kuennen discussed the existing streets that are adjacent to the subject plat,
including Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and Holyoke Avenue, and the extension of
195 Street from Dodd Boulevard to Holyoke. Avenue. He also reviewed the local
streets ,proposed with this development. Mr. Kuennen stated that Itea Way crosses
the wetland and floodplain in the southwest corner of the site and requires a
section of the floodway to be filled to construct the crossing.. He indicated that a
conditional use permit will need to be approved with the final plat to allow fill to
be placed within the floodplain.
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Mr. Kuennen stated that the applicant is proposing one street access onto Holyoke
Avenue and two street accesses onto Dodd Boulevard with the north street access
being aright-in/right-out due to the center median that exists at this location
within Dodd Boulevard. He indicated that the developer will be required to extend
195th Street as a major collector from Dodd Boulevard to Holyoke Avenue along the
north side of the project.
Mr. Kuennen indicated where the sidewalks and trails would be located in the
Donnelly Farm plat and who would be responsible for installing them as outlined
in the July 29, 2004 planning report.
Mr. Kuennen stated that the subject property is zoned PUD. He indicated thatthe
single-family section of the site is proposed to be developed under RS-4, Single
Family Residential District regulations and the townhome section of the site is
being developed under the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District regulations..
Mr. Kuennen stated that the lot area and width requirements. and the proposed
building pads meet minimum setback requirements for both the single-family
homes and townhomes.
Mr. Kuennen stated that an Administrative Subdivision is required in conjunction
with the final plat to convey property from the Lakeville Tschohl Partnership to the
Donnelly Farm development in order to locate the 195th Street intersection with
Holyoke Avenue consistent with the Transportation Plan.
Mr. Kuennen reviewed the proposed townhome unit design and construction
standards, indicating the exterior building materials, square footage of units,
garage sizes, etc.
Mr. Kuennen stated that on September 4, 2003 the Planning Commission held a
work session to review the proposed Donnelly Farm sketch plan including the
applicant's request to develop the single family section using RS-4, Single Family
Residential District regulations, which allows for 75 foot wide lots with 7 foot side
yard setbacks. During that discussion the Planning Commission stated that they
would consider 80 foot wide lots if the developer proposed unique house design
features and amenities, such as side loaded .garages, garages located behind the
house, and prominent front porches.
Mr. Kuennen stated that an overall landscape plan has been submitted with the
preliminary plat for the townhouse portion of the development, along with a
typical guest parking lot landscape and buffering plan. He indicated the proposed
plans comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
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Mr. Kuennen stated that the preliminary plat proposes nine outlots. Outlots A, B,
C, E, G and I include the greenway corridor, park dedication areas, wetland and
floodplan areas and the local and regional storm water treatment basins. Staff
recommends that these outlots be combined to simplify the plat plans. Outlots D
and F will be retained by the Donnelly family and are currently zoned C-3, General
Commercial District. Outlot H is owned by Tollefson Development and is zoned C-
3, General Commercial District. Outlots D, F and H are not being developed at this
time. The Planning Commission recommended that Outlot D be rezoned to O-R,
Office Residential. Transition District at their. September 3, 2003 work session.
Mr. Kuennen stated that the developer is proposing to dedicate land to satisfy a
portion of the park dedication requirement for the Donnelly Farm plan with the
remaining park dedication requirement being paid in cash.
Mr. Kuennen recommends adding Stipulation #23 to the July 29, 2004 staff report
requiring Lot 1, Block 1, and Lots 1 and 13, Block 2 be increased in width by 10 feet
to meet the buffer yard requirement adjacent to a major collector.
Mr. Kuennen stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City
• Council approval of the Donnelly Farm preliminary plat, Planning Department
staff recommends approval subject to the 22 stipulations listed in the July 29, 2004.
planning report, with the addition. of Stipulation 23, as presented.
Vice Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment.
George Mahowald, 20059 Homestead Ct.
? Mr. Mahowald's asked about the status of the existing storm water retention
pond located in the southwest corner of the All Saints Catholic Church
property.
04.93 Motion by Swecker, Second by Grenz to close the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Ayes: Swecker, Drotning, Detjen, Grenz, Blee.
Nays: 0
Mr. Rubash indicated the church owns and currently maintains the existing storm
water pond located in the southwest corner of their property and that City staff is
nat requiring that the church's storm water pond be connected to the proposed
storm waterpond within the Donnelly Farm development, although that could be
done if the church and developer chose to do that..
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Vice Chair Drotning stated that the Planning Commission did not support 75-foot
wide lots at the September 4, 2003 work session to review the Donnelly Farm sketch
plan. He stated that the Planning Commission's expectation of unique single-
family design features and amenities for this PUD, as expressed at the work session,
has not been met with the preliminary plat submittal. He felt that the preliminary
plat should be tabled and scheduled for a Planning Commission work session to
discuss house designs and lot sizes given the PUD zoning of the property.
Mr. Wollschlager identified the amenities they are proposing with the Donnelly
Farm development, including 28 acres of green space. He stated that the proposed
single family lots are similar. to the RS-4 District lots the City allowed to be
developed 15-20 years ago west of Cedar Avenue.
Vice Chair Drotning stated that their green space includes the DNR protected creek,
wetlands, wetland buffers, flood plain, and required storm water ponds, which are
not developable.
Commissioner Swecker asked when the last time an RS-4 District plat had been
approved by the City. Mr. Morey indicated that it was the Cedar Glen preliminary
i plat in the late 1980's.
Mr. Wollschlager stated that he has been working with the City for almost a year on
the Donnelly Farm development and. he has incorporated all of the staff's
recommendations except for the 75-foot wide lots. He stated that he does not feel it
is fair to hold up the plat due to the 75-foot wide lots.
Commissioner Grenz asked how many single-family lots would be proposed at 85-
foot widths. Mr. Wollschlager stated that there would be 15% fewer lots and it
would increase the price per lot by approximately $20,000.
Mr. Wollschlager stated that they are trying to provide affordable housing with this
.development. They are using three different home builders that will give the
development approximately 1S different house styles within the 131 proposed
single-family lots. He demanded that a recommendation be made by the Planning
Commission tonight. He did not want his application to be tabled.
Mr. Wollschlager stated that they are. not in agreement with the recommendation to
rezone Outlot D from C-3, General Commercial District to O-R, Office Residential
Transitional District since Tollefson Development does not own the property.
Commissioner Swecker recommended the City initiate rezoning Outlot D to O-R.
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Mr. Wollschlager stated that since the zoning for RS-4 exists in the Zoning
Ordinance, the City allows IZS-4 District developments in PUD zoning districts.
Vice Chair Drotning stated that the PUD zoning allows the Planning Commission
to approve variations to the strict application of land use regulations to improve
site design provided design elements are incorporated that exceed City standards
in order to offset the effect of the variations. He added that the RS-4 District
standards are included in the Zoning Ordinance for the existing developments, so
they would not be rendered non-conforming, and that no new IZS-4 District land
was incorporated into the 2000 Zoning Map Update.
Commissioner Swecker stated that the overall design of the Donnelly Farm
:preliminary plat was good. She liked the east/west roadways,: the distribution of
townhome guest parking, and the greenway corridor and trail. connections.
Commissioner Swecker referred to the wording from the September 4, 2003 work
session and asked if we had a definition for "unique design features." Mr. Morey
indicated that would be covered in the PUD section of the Zoning Ordinance.
. Commissioner Grenz stated that he agrees with the 75-foot wide lots at this location
because of its .close proximity to the downtown area. Commission Detjen pointed
out that the Village-Creek single-family development is located closer to the
downtown area and has 85 foot wide lots that fit very well with the adjacent
properties.
Vice Chair Drotning asked about the transition requirement between the proposed
townhomes and single-family homes. Mr. Morey stated that there is no transition
requirement within the same plat.
Vice Chair Drotning stated that he liked the proposed tot lot and the gazebo, but
thought it would be preferable to locate them in the same area. Mr. Wollschlager
stated that due to drainage and the lack of contiguous space, they were not placed
next to each other on the plans.
Commissioner Blee asked if the three lots that need to be increased by 10 feet to
meet buffer requirements were revised, would they lose any lots. Staff indicated
that 2-31ots may need to be eliminated or 195 Street may need to be shifted to the
north.
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The following additional stipulation was recommended:
Stipulation 23: Lot 1, Block 1, and Lots 1 and 13, Block 2 shall be increased to
at least 100 feet in width in compliance with Section 11-21-9C of the Zoning
Ordinance.
04.94 Motionby Detjen, Second by Swecker to recommend to City Council approval of
the Donnelly Farm Preliminary Plat of 131 single-family lots and 135 townhome
units, located east of Dodd Boulevard {CSAH 9}, west of Holyoke Avenue and
north of Heritage Drive, subject to the 22 stipulations listed in the July 29, 2004
planning report, with the addition of Stipulation 23.
Ayes: Grenz.
Nays: Drotning, Detjen, Blee, Swecker.
Commissioners Swecker, Drotning, Detjen, and Blee concurred that the
development did not meet the single-family lot size and design features
recommended at the September 4, 2003 Planning Commission work session.
Break at 9:07 p.m.
reconvened at 9:20 p.m,
ITEM 9. CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Vice Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the request of the City
of Lakeville for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of the City of
.Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential
District, .located south of Dodd Boulevard and west of Cedar Avenue.. Assistant
City Attorney Jamnick attested that the legal notice had been duly published in
accordance with State Statutes and City Code.
Don Volk, Director of Operations and Maintenance for the City of Lakeville was in
attendance at tonight's meeting to answer any questions that the Planning
Commission or public may have. Mr. Volk presented an overview of the project.
Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen
stated that the City of Lakeville is proposing to construct a Central Maintenance
Facility to house and maintain the city's fleet vehicles and equipment and to
provide a central location for dispatching street and park maintenance crews. The
facility is anticipated to be completed by the Fall of 2005. Mr. Kuennen indicated
that the facility will include office space, workshop areas, locker room and break:
room, and interior parking for fleet vehicles. The facility will also. include exterior
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storage of road maintenance material, salt storage and above ground gas tank
storage.
Mr. Kuennen indicated that the setbacks for buildings within the RM-1 District are
30 feet from the front, rear and side property lines. The site plan identifies
compliance with the required building setbacks.
Mr. Kuennen reviewed the proposed driveway accesses for the Central
Maintenance Facility site, which are listed in the July 29, 2004 planning report. He
stated that the site contains a total of 195 parking stalls including. interior and
exterior spaces exceeding the required amount and that all .parking areas comply
with setback requirements.
Mr. Kuennen stated that the site. is proposed to be enclosed with asix-foot tall black
vinyl coated chain-link fence with extensive landscaping and a 5-10 foot berm on
the exterior perimeter of the fence. He indicated that the proposed landscaping and
berming will provide appropriate screening for future adjacent developments and
complies with the City's Corridor and Gateway Design Study and Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
Mr. Kuennen indicated that the ro osed Central Maintenance Facilt shares a
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common architectural theme, style and materials with other existing City buildings.
Mr. Kuennen stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of the
City of Lakeville Central Maintenance Facility, Planning Department staff
recommends approval subject to the 3 stipulations listed in the July 29, 2004
.planning report, and approval of the Findings of Fact dated August 5, 2004.
Vice Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment.
There were no comments from the audience.
04.95 Motion by Blee, Second by Grenz to close the public hearing at 9:32 p.m.
Ayes: Detjen, Grenz, Blee, Swecker, Drotning.
Nays: 0
Commissioner Grenz asked if the site has been tested for ground pollution due to
the previous nursery use of the property. Mr. Volk indicated that they have
:checked for asbestos, but not ground pollution.
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Commissioner Swecker asked if this facility needed to meet any impervious surface
area requirement. Mr. Morey indicated that the property is not located within a
Shoreland Overlay District or the Crystal Lake Watershed, so there is no
impervious surface requirement.
Commissioner Blee asked what precautions were being taken for the fuel storage.
Mr. Volk stated that all specifications will be followed according to state
regulations, similar to the existing Water Treatment Facility.
Commissioner Detjen asked if any storm water ponds will be constructed. Mr.
Rubash indicated that storm water treatment basins will be installed along the
south property line and will provide storm water treatment prior to it reaching the
Vermillion River.
Commissioner Detjen also asked about future building expansion. Mr. Volk stated
that the initial construction of facility is designed to accommodate space needs until
2015. A future building expansion is shown on the plans.
Vice Chair Drotning indicated that the facility exceeds parking requirements and
suggested that six or seven parking spaces in the southeast corner of the lot not be
• striped in order to provide more room for equipment accessing the storage area.
The following additional stipulation was recommended:
4. The plans. shall be revised to eliminate the six parking spaces in the
southeast corner of the parking lot.
04.96 Motion by Blee, Second by Detjen to recommend to City Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of the City of Lakeville Central
Maintenance Facility in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential District, located
south of Dodd Boulevard and west of Cedar Avenue, subject to the 3 stipulations
listed in the July 29, 2004 planning report, along with the addition of Stipulation 4,
and approval of the Findings of Fact dated August 5, 2004.
Ayes: Grenz, Blee, Swecker, Drotning, Detjen.
Nays: 0
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Morey asked if the Planning Commission would consider changing the
Planning. Commission meetings in September from the 2nd and the 16th to the 9th
and the 23rd due to the Labor Day weekend and the first day of school. The
Planning Commission was agreed to this change. Mr. Morey stated that he will
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confirm the change with the rest of the Planning Commissioners by the next
Planning Commission meeting. on August 19, 2004.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny e g, Recordin S retary
ATTEST:
Karl Drotning, Vice Chair
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THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Stone Borough
Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit
Located east of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9) and north of 21 Sth Street (C.R. 70)
Public Hearing
August 19, 2004
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From: Pat Lynch [pat.lynch@dnrstate.mn.usJ
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Cc: Nelson, Keith; Lafferty, McKenzie; Michele Hanson
Subject: prelim plat of stone borough, south creek
I just yesterday recieved the mailing and offer the following
comments/observations for consideration at the upcoming PC hearing
Thursday evening:
1. please check the scale on the prelim plat cover-sheet and on the
boundary survey. I believe it is erroneous.
2. is there any opportunity to continue the stream restoration
(meandering) upstream of where the previous effort terminates? It would
likely take the concurrence of those existing property owners of the 14
lots along~215th street. DNR would help with this if it something the
city and developer are interested. in.
3. the 17-foot wetland buffer along the stream may not be adequate to
protect the creek and downstream habitat. Does the South Creek plan
call out a 17 foot buffer or something greater? Is 25 feet acheivable
here?
4, at first glance, the density in shoreland looks too great, but when
I talc it out, it is compliant. the 300-foot shoreland overlay
district should be depicted on the final plat drawings. Does impervious
surface in shoreland meet the 25~ maximum?
In accordance with State and Federal rules and Lakeville's
~loodplain ordinance, the lowest floor of the structures must be at
least one foot above the 100-year flood elevation. Any fill in to the
designated floodway must be approved under the Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) process through FEMA.
Please take the above in to consideration and include them in the
official hearing record on Thursday the 19th. Please contact me via
phone or e-mail if you or others wish to discuss my comments on th
eproposed plat.. Thank you.
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