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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-09-03 CITY OF LAiCEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting 1Vlinutes JANUARY 9, 2003 The January 9, 2003 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Stolte in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. .Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Swecker, Reuvers, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, ex-officio Puncochar. Absent: None Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director; Jay Rubash, Assistant. aCity Engineer; Janice Waataja Associate Planner; Daniel Licht, NAC Planning Consultant;. Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and PennyErevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF METING MINUTES: The November 21, 2002 Planning Commission Work Session notes were approved as presented. The December. 5, 200 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as ,.presented. The December 19, 2002 Planning Commission Work Session notes were approved as presented. Viee Chair Stolte asked Planning Director Daryl Morey if there were any announcements. He stated that there were no additions to tonight's meeting. agenda. He indicated that 'the January 8, .2003 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motions and recommendations regarding the Wetland Management Plan were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting. ITE1V14. ELECTION OF 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION O~IEERS 03.01 lVlaton by Drotning, 'Second by Detjen to nominate Commissioner Stolte to the office of Chair for the year 2003. 03.02 Motion by Reuvers, Second by Swecker to nominate Commissioner Drotning to the office of Vice Chair for the year 2003. 03.03 Motion by Grenz, Second by Drotning to nominate. Commissioner Detjen to the office of Secretary for the year 2003. 03.04 Motion by Drotning, Second by Reuvers to close nominations and elect .officers as nominated. Planning Commission Meeting January 9, 2003 Page 2 .Roll call vote was taken on the motions. Ayes: Swecker, Reuvers, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny B v' ,Recording Secre ry ATTEST: owell Miller Stolte, Chair CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Work Session Minutes JANUARY 9, 2003 The January 9, 2003 Planning Commission work session commenced at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioners Present: Swecker, Reuvers, Stolte, Detjen, Grenz, Drotning, ex-officio Puncochar. Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community and Economic Development Director; Janice Waataja, Associate Planner; Dan Licht, Planning Consultant from NAC; Mac Lafferty, Environmental .Resources Coordinator; Andi Moffatt, WSB & Associates, Inc.; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. Daryl Morey stated that Planning Department staff have invited the owners and managers of the motor fuel facilities operating in the city to attend tonight's work session and provide their .feedback to the Planning Commission regarding the outside storage and sales requirements listed in Section 11-37-30 of the Zoning Ordinance. He indicated that to date, two letters providing comments on the . existing outside storage and display requirements have been received and -they were included with the Planning Commission's packet materials. Mr. Morey indicated that Associate Planner Janice Waataja had surveyed 11 other metro area communities for their Zoning Ordinance requirements related to outside storage and display. Her December 18, 2002 memo was included in the Planning Commission packet. Chair Stolte opened the floor for motor fuel facilities owners and managers comments. Comments from: David Blatnik, 26 East Exchange Street, Suite 310, St. Paul, MN 55101 Represents SuperAmerica • The SuperAmerica convenience stores offer a little bit of everything to meet market demand. Items such as mulch, firewood, salt, etc. are delivered in bulk. There is no room inside the stores to display these items. These outdoor sales are an important part of their business. He cited sales figures for various outdoor sales. items. Planning Commission Work Session January 9, 2002 Page 2 • • He displayed pictures of Cracker Barrel Restaurant and Ace Hardware, which both had items on display that were for sale in front of their buildings. He felt the City of Lakeville may be discriminating against motor fuel facilities. Motor fuel facilities should have the same opportunity as other stores to display their merchandise. • He indicated that the sidewalks in front of their stores are considered "aprons" intended for display of products for sale, not sidewalks for their customers to walk on. He stated that their customers dori t use. the building aprons to enter the building. • He indicated that the pump islands were designed to hold products for sale. Chair Stolte asked if SuperAmerica has a corporate policy on appearance. Mr. Blatnik indicated that it is up to each regional manager. Commissioner Swecker asked if SuperAmerica rotates it stock. Mr. Blatnik indicated that a lot of their stock is for sale year around. Commissioner Swecker suggested that as a .compromise, items could be displayed seasonally and not in front of the building. Mr. Blatnik indicated that theft is an issue if items are placed on the side of the building out of the sales clerk's view. • Mr. Morey. stated .that facilities: built after. the 1997 _Zoning Ordinance went into. effect had to provide a minimum five-foot wide sidewalk in the front of the building. Joel Booth, 8500 .210th Street, Lakeville, MN 55044 Manages the SuperAmerica on I35/C.R. 50 • They buy their items in bulk, to be stored outside on pallets. He feels that this is necessary to stay competitive. • He asked why outside storage and display was restricted in 1997. He stated Ghat his customers have never complained about the appearance. Mr. Morey stated that the motor fuel facilities performance standards were adopted in 1997 because the Zoning Ordinance requirements at that time, which addressed motor fuel sales in conjunction with service stations, not convenience grocery stores, were outdated. Vern Kelley, 10220 Oak Shore Drive, Burnsville, MN 55306 Owner of the SuperAmerica on I35/C.R. 50 • He feels that .the ordinance requirements do not represent the needs of the convenience store industry. Planning Commission Work Session January 9, 2002 Page 3 • Hflifh e e t t e motor fuel facility is not located adjacent to a residential use, who would care about the outdoor storage and display of products. • He stated that residents would be concerned if the outside display items were not available at motor fuel facilities. Kevin Sexton, 9290 202nd Street, Lakeville, MN 55044 Runs the Farmers Union Co-op (Cennex) • He feels that there appears to be discrimination when it comes to motor. fuel facilities. • He stated that the five-year amortization of outdoor display and sales is unlawful Brian Dapper, 18850. Englewood Circle, Farmington, MN 55024 District Leader for Kwik Trip • He also felt that there is discrimination against. motor fuel facilities. • He indicated that not being able to display their products outdoors will have an affecf on their sales. • He indicated. that the ice containers that are outside are for public use. • He felt that they need to provide the products stored outdoors for their customers. Mr. Morey showed a picture of the Amoco station on I35/C.R. 50 where it was impossible for handicapped customers to access the building because the sidewalk leading from the handicap ramp to the building entrance was blocked by items stored on the sidewalk. Mr. Morey stated that the building "apron" is indeed a sidewalk. Whether people are handicapped or not, they need to be able to use the sidewalk to enter the store. Commissioner Grenz added that a wheelchair needs at least athree-foot aisle to maneuver properly. The motor fuel facilities managers and owners requested a copy of Janice Waataja's memo and the color pictures included in the Planning Commission packet. Mr. Morey indicated that these two items will be mailed to those who included their name and address on the sign-in sheet. Chair Stolte thanked the motor fuel facilities managers and owners for coming to tonight's meeting and stated that the Planning Commission will consider the comments provided this evening as part of their Zoning Ordinance Update process.. • Planning Commission Work Session January 9, 2002 Page 4 • Break at 7:15 .m. p Reconvened at 7:20 p.m. The Planning Commission continued discussion on the draft Wetland Management Plan from the December 19, 2002 work session. The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee tabled action on the draft Plan at their December 18, 2002 meeting. At their January 8, 2003 meeting, the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee recommended the City Council authorize distribution of the Wetland Management Plan. Andi Moffatt of WSB and Associates provided a brief overview of the revisions from the draft plan reviewed by the Planning Commission on December 19, 2002 and the revised Plan recommended by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee. Ms. Moffatt also provided a comparison of the existing wetland regulations with those proposed by the Wetland Management Plan with respect to the approved Prairie Lake preliminary plat, which includes two preserve category wetlands. Commission Drotning asked staff o review the location of the preserve category wetlands identified in the Plan. It was determined that there was .only one preserve • category wetland (ML-88) that has the potential .for a significant. amount. of new residential development to occur adjacent to it that will be impacted by the Wetland Management Plan. Staff reiterated. that only new. developments would have to comply with the. Zoning .and Subdivision Ordinance changes proposed by the Plan. The Planning Commission agreed to incorporate the provisions of the Wetland Management Plan into the Zoning Ordinance Update process. The work session was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, P r?ny vi ,Recording Se ry Daryl orey, Pl ing Director •