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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
MARCH 22, 2001
The March 22, 2001 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair
Drotning in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call of members was taken:
Present: Michaud, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz.
Absent: Wulff, Ex-officio member Puncochar
Staff Present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Arlyn Grossing, Director of
Community and Economic Development; Daryl Morey, Assistant Community
Development Director; Ron Mullenbach, Associate Planner; Tim Hanson, Assistant
City Engineer; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording
Secretary.
The March 15, 2001 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
ITEM 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Assistant Community Development Director Daryl Morey indicated that the
following items were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff
before tonight's meeting:
? Motions from the March 20, 2001 Environmental Affairs Committee
(EAC) meeting outlining heir recommendations for Century Ridge,
Dodd Marsh Highlands, and Streefland Addition.
? Draft Minutes from the March. 21, 2001 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee meeting outlining their discussion and recommendation on
the Dodd Marsh Highlands preliminary plat.
? A letter from Welsh Companies regarding ISD #194/ Kenwood Center
Conditional Use Permit extension.
? Revised copy of the Findings of Fact for the Streefland Addition
Variance.
? RM-1/RST-2 Exterior Building materials requirements handout.
? Memorandum from Associate Planner Ron Mullenbach regarding the
Dodd Marsh Highlands Public Hearing.
? Letters from citizens regarding TimberCrest'of Lakeville.
ITEM 5. ISD 194 LATCH-KEY CUP EXTENSION
Chair Drotning opened discussion for the consideration of an extension of
Conditional use Permit No. 89-09 for ISD #194 to operate an adult basic education,
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pre-school education, early .childhood family education, and child care facility in
the Kenwood Center, located at 17749 Juniper Path.
Mr. Peter Martin, Community School Coordinator for Independent School District
No. 194 was in attendance and presented the request for an extension to
Conditional use Permit No. 89-09. Mr. Martin stated that the adult basic education
has moved out of the Kenwood Center, so this would ease parking demand.
Assistant Community Development Director Daryl Morey presented an overview
of the Planning Report regarding the extension to Conditional Use Permit No. 89-09
for ISD #194 to operate an adult basic education, pre-school education, early
childhood family education, and child care facility in the Kenwood Center, 17749
Juniper Path.
Mr. Morey stated that Mr. Peter Martin has submitted a letter requesting an
extension to Conditional Use Permit No. 89-09.
Mr. Morey indicated that CUP No. 89-09 was approved by the City` Council on May
15, 1989 to allow ISD No. 194 to begin operating this facility in the Kenwood
Center.. Mr. Morey stated that an amendment to CUP No. 89-09 was approved by
the City Council on August 5, 1991 to allow ISD No. 194 to expand. their operation
into an adjacent. vacant bay of the Kenwood Center due to an increase in
enrollments of the programs offered. On September 8, 1992, Mr. Morey indicated
that a second amendment to CUP No. 89-09 was approved by the City Council, to
allow ISD No.-194 to expand their operations into another adjacent vacant bay of
the Kenwood Center. The expiration date for CUP No. 89-09 was extended to June
30,1997 to correspond with ISD No.194's new lease at the Kenwood Center.
Mr. Morey stated that on September 16, 1999, the Planning Commission reviewed
the request of ISD No. 194 to allow an extension of the CUP until June 30, 2001
which was the date of the expiration of the renewed lease between ISD No. 194 and
Kenwood Center. On October 4, 1999, the City council approved an extension to
CUP No. 89-09 to correspond with the June 30, .2001 lease.
Mr. Morey indicated that ISD No. 194 is now requesting an extension of CUP No.
89-09 until July 1, 2006 to correspond with the new lease between ISD No. 194 and
Kenwood Center.. Mr. Morey stated that the stipulations approved with CUP No.
89-09 and its 2 amendments will remain in full force and effect with this extension.
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01.19 MOTION by Comer, Second by Kot to recommend to the City Council approval of
an extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 89-09 for ISD #194 until July 1, 2006 to
operate an adult basic education, pre-school, education, early childhood family
education, and child care facility in the Kenwood Center, located at 17749 Juniper
Path.
Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud.
Nays: 0.
ITEM 6: CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY-SAINTS CUP EXTENSION
Chair Drotning opened discussion for consideration of the request of the Church of
Jesus Chrisf of Latter-Day-Saints (LDS Church) for an extension to Conditional Use
Permit No. 00-07 until May 20, 2002 on property located north of 185 Street and
west of Kenwood Trail.
Mr. Ed Kolman and Mr. Scott Notchman, church members were in attendance to
answer any questions the Planning .Commission may have. Mr. Kolman stated that
Kodet Architectural Group is expected to finish developing plans by the end of
June. By the end of August or early September they plan to begin construction of
the church.
Assistant Community Development. Director Daryl Morey presented an overview
of the Planning Report regarding the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints
(LDS Church) Conditional Use Permit extension request.
Mr. Morey stated that the LDS Church has submitted a letter requesting an
extension to Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 that is set to expire on May 15, 2001.
- This same letter states that the church plans to request bids in the Fall of 2001 for
construction of the church in 2002 and is requesting that the Conditional Use Permit
be extended for one year; however, Mr. Morey added that construction of the
church may begin this year.
Mr. Morey stated that the development agreement for Lakeway Park East Campus
required Ghat the Kachina Court cul-de-sac street off of 185 Street be constructed
by November 30, 2000. The church's only access is off of Kachina Court, which
intersects with 185 Street. Kachina Court has not yet been constructed.
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Mr. More indicated that staff has informed the develo er of Lakewa Park .East
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Campus that Kachina Court must be constructed no later than November 30, 2001.
Mr. Morey stated that the City is holding a letter of credit to guarantee construction
of Kachina Court as required. A building permit will not be issued for the LDS
Church until Kachina Court is constructed.
Mr. Morey indicated that Community and Economic Development Department
staff recommends approval of the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07
until May 20, 2002.
Commissioner Grenz confirmed that the cul-de-sac has to be in place before
construction begins for the LDS Church. Mr. Morey responded in the affirmative...
Chair Drotning asked if Kochina Court could be extended to the north to intersect
with Jurel Way, to be constructed with the proposed Kenwood Crossing plat. Mr.
Morey stated that the Lakeway Park East Campus plat included two lots,. one for
the church and one for a future corporate campus use in the northwest corner of
Kenwood Trail/185th Street. Both lots .will utilize Kochina Court as their only
public street access. The physical constraints (wetlands, steep slopes,.. etc.) of the
site prohibit the northerly extension of Kochina Court...
01.20 Motion by Kot, Second by Michaud to recommend to the City Council approval of
an extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 00-07 for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day-Saints until May 20, 2002, on property located north of 185th Street and
west of Kenwood Trail.
Ayes: Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud, Bellows.
Nays: 0.
ITEM 7: PUBLIC HEARING: CENTURY RIDGE
Chair Drotning opened the Public Hearing for consideration of the application of
Wensmann Realty, Inc. for the vacation of public drainage, utility, roadway, and
pedestrian easements, on property located within the proposed Century Ridge plat,
which is located east of Ipava Avenue and west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9} at 190th
Street. City Attorney Knutson attested that the legal notice had been duly
published in accordance with state statutes.
Ms. Kelly Murray from Wensmann Realty, Inc. was present to answer any
questions the Planning Commission may have regarding the Century Ridge plat.
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Assistant Communi Develo ment Director Dar 1 More resented the staff
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report regarding the application of Weissmann Realty, Inc. Mr. Morey stated that
Weissmann has submitted a final .plat and final planned unit development plan
application for the proposed Century Ridge plat, which consists of 108 townhouse
lots, 3 common area lots, and 2 outlots on 34.02 acres of land located east of Ipava
Avenue, west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9), south of Century Ridge Junior High
School, and north of the proposed westerly extension of 190 Street. The Century
Ridge preliminary plat and development stage PUD plans were approved by the
City Council on December 18, 2000.
Mr. Morey indicated that in conjunction with the final plat, .the developer has
submitted an application to vacate all public easements located within the plat
boundaries. This includes the roadway, drainage and utility easements.- that the
City purchased for the Ipava Avenue improvement project (98-10). Mr. Morey
indicated that. the easements to be vacated will be replaced by street right-of-way,
publicly deeded outlots, and drainage and utility easements on the Century Ridge
final plat. Mr. Morey indicated that the utility companies have been notified and
they are in agreement with the request.
Mr. Morey stated that the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit
Development. The RM-1 District performance standards have been utilized as a
base for staff analysis of the Century Ridge development consistent with the
medium density land use designation of the 2020 Land Use Plan. Mr. Morey stated
that the proposed final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary platjPUD
development plan.
Mr. Morey stated that there are two metes and bounds parcels located on the west
side of Dodd Boulevard, north of proposed 190 Street, that are exceptions to the
Century Ridge final plat. The developer is attempting to purchase these two
exception parcels to incorporate .them into the Century Ridge townhouse
development. Mr. Morey indicated that if the developer is successful in purchasing
the properties, he will pursue a preliminary and final plat for the development of
townhouses consistent with the Century Ridge development. If the developer is
not successful in purchasing the exception parcels, then the following must occur:
1. The northerly exception parcel, owned by James and Julie Nye, has several
encroachments into the proposed Century Ridge final plat boundaries. The
encroachments include a septic drainfield, dog kennel, garden, and play
area. These encroachments must be eliminated. The developer has reached
an agreement with the Nyes for an Administrative Subdivision to split off 25
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feet of the Century Ridge property to combine with the Nye property on the
west side to eliminate the dog kennel, garden, and play area encroachments.
2. The Nye's septic drainfield will be impacted by the Century Ridge
development. The developer will extend sanitary sewer to the Nye's north
property line. With the removal of their septic drainfieid, the Nye's will be
required to connect to sanitary sewer as soon as it is available. The Nye`s
must connect to sanitary before their septic drainfield is impacted by the
Century Ridge development. This will require coordinated project
development timing between the developer, the Nyes, and the City.
Mr. Morey stated that Engineering staff recommends approval of the Century
Ridge final plat plans. The minutes from the Environmental Affairs Committee
with their recommendation to approve the final plat were distributed to the
Planning Commission at tonight's meeting.
Mr. Morey stated that the Parks and Recreation committee recommended a cash
contribution to satisfy the park dedication requirements for the Century Ridge
development during their review of the preliminary plat.
Mr. Morey .summarized the RM-1 District Standards With respect to the
townhouse performance .standards included in the RM-1 District of the Zoning '
Ordinance. Mr. Morey stated that they meet all of the RM-1 District performance
standards except the following:
• A 50 foot right-of-way for the internal public streets.
• Building setback less than 30 feet from guest parking spaces.
• Guest parking setback less than 30 feet from public right-of-way.
• Seven townhouse units located on one side of a private drive.
These exceptions were approved as part of the Century Ridge preliminary
plat/ development stage PUD.
Mr. Morey stated that the developer has. submitted a substantial landscape plan
with is outlined in the March 16, 2001 planning report. Mr. Morey indicated that
Chapter 11-58-21K of the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum landscape value..
in relation to the project value. By ordinance, the landscape value must equal at
least 1 The estimated cost of the proposed landscaping, including ground cover
and irrigation system is more than double the required value.
Mr. Morey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to City
Council approval of the Century Ridge final plat and final PUD plans and
easement vacation, Community and Economic Development staff recommends
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that the a royal be subject to the 19 recommendations listed in the March 16
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2001 planning report.
There were no comments from the audience.
00.021 Motion by Bellows, Second by Kot to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Ayes: Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud, Bellows, Kot
Nays: 0
Commissioner Detjen asked about the proposed offset intersection at 190 Street
between the Century Ridge and Dodd Marsh .Highlands developments.
Mr. Morey stated that there was an extensive discussion regarding this issue
during the public hearing for the preliminary plat of Century Ridge. Mr. Morey
explained that the physical constraints on both sides of 190 Street and the
presence of the two exception parcels hinders the ability to align this intersection.
Mr. Morey indicated that offset intersections are allowed by ordinance provided
theyare at least 125 ft. apart..
. Commissioner Grenz stated that if the public streets are narrowed to 28 feet,
.parking should be prohibited on one side of the street.
Mr. Morey stated that. given the guest parking spaces, and the building etbacks,
which allow cars to be parked tandem in the driveways, it should limit the need to
park on the street. City Engineer Tim Hanson stated that there are two longer
private drives that are 28 feet wide, but the public streets are all 32 feet wide. The
right-of-way was narrowed, but the street width remains the same.
00.022 Motion by Bellows,. Second by Kot to recommend to the City Council approval of
the Century Ridge Final Plat of 108 attached townhouse lots, along with the
vacation of public drainage, utility, roadway, and pedestrian easements, located
east of Ipava Avenue and west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9) at 190 Street, subject
to the 19 stipulations listed in the March 16, 2001 planning report.
Ayes: Comer, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud, Bellows, Kot, Drotning
Nays: 0
ITEM S: PUBLIC HEARING: STREEFLAND ADDITION
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of Tollefson
Development for a preliminary plat of 45 single family detached townhome lots to
be known as Streefland Addition and a variance for cul-de-sac street length, on
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property located east of County Road 5 and north of County Road 46. City
Attorney Knutson attested that the legal notice had been duly mailed and
published in accordance with state statutes.
Gary Wollschlager from Tollefson Development. was in attendance to represent the
application for a preliminary plat of 45 lots on 3 blocks to be known as Streefland
Addition, and a variance for cul-de-sac street length.
Assistant Community Development Director Daryl Morey presented the staff
report regarding the application of Tollefson Development, Inc. Mr. Morey
stated that Streefland Addition includes a 20.92 acre area with 45 single family
detached townhome lots on land located north of County Road 46 and Kenwood
Oaks 2nd Addition and east of Kenwood Trail (County Road 5). Mr. Morey
indicated that the development will include a homeowner's association that will
maintain the yards, sidewalks, driveways, building exteriors, etc.
Mr. Morey stated that the Streefland Addition preliminary plat and consists of 45
single family detached townhome lots on 3 blocks with 3 Outlots in the RST-2,
Single and Two Family Residential District. The Streefland Addition preliminary.
plat indicates that all proposed lots meet. lot area and width requirements.
Mr. Morey indicated that Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 3 will require the construction of
slab-on-grade homes. There are not adequate grade elevations to allow a full or
partial basement construction on those lots and meet the minimum 3 foot elevation
above the wetland high water elevation.
Mr. Morey stated that each lot and house pad is configured to allow the
construction of a deck or porch and meet the minimum setback requirements. The
building plans propose a minimum' 18 inch roof (soffit) overhang on each
dwelling.
Mr. Morey indicated that the developer has submitted a letter dated March 15,
2001 that states that the building exterior of all units will be stucco
Mr. Morey stated that the garages for dwellings with basements meet the
minimum size requirement of 440 square feet. Mr. Morey indicated that for the
garages for the townhouses without basements, must be at least 540 square feet in
area. This allows for more storage space area.
Mr. Morey indicated that the development of the Streefland Addition preliminary
. plat includes the construction of the following local streets:
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A local street will be constructed as an extension of Dupont Avenue in Burnsville
to intersect with County Road 46. The extension of Dupont Avenue will be
constructed primarily within an easement that was obtained from the adjacent
property owner in 1995. Mr. Morey stated that full access to the Streefland
development will be via the Dupont Avenue and County Road 46 intersection,
which is located 1/4 mile from Country Road 5. The Dupont Avenue easement is 80
feet wide and meets the minimum width requirements for a commercial street.
Mr. Morey stated that the street will be platted as right-of-way when the adjacent
property develops.
A public street with right-in/right-out access at County Road 46 is proposed 1/8
mile from County Road 5.
Mr. Morey. stated that there are 3 cul-de-sacs proposed with the Streefland
Addition preliminary plat. The cul-de-sacs are due .primarily to roadway access
restrictions on County Roads 5 and 46 and the location of internal wetland
systems.
Mr. Morey stated that because the preliminary plat abuts County Road 5 and
. County Road 46, it is subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission. A
copy of the preliminary plat has been submitted to the Plat Commission. Mr.
Morey indicated that the Plat Commission has requested additional right-of-way
along County Road 5 due to the cemetery adjacent to the west side of County Road
5 across from the proposed Streefland Addition.
The plans for the proposed grading, erosion control, wetland replacement and tree
preservation for the Streefland Addition preliminary plat have been reviewed .and
approved by the Environmental Affairs Committee, as indicated by their motion
handed out at tonight's meeting,
Mr. Morey stated that the City's 1999 Park and Open Space System Plan does not
identify the need for any new parks in the area of the Streefland Addition
preliminary plat. Staff and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee are
recommending a cash contribution to satisfy the park dedication requirements.
Mr. Morey indicated that the developer and home building hosted a neighborhood
meeting on January 29, 2001 at Trinity Evangelical Free Lutheran Church..
Approximately 22 residents attended. Mr. Morey indicated that the specific details
of the meeting are shown in the notes that are attached to the March 16, 2001
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Mr. Morey stated that the proposed northwesterly cu-de-sac street will exceed the
maximum allowable length of 600 feet.. The proposed cu-de-sac will be
approximately 1,060 feet in length. Mr. Morey indicated that the Subdivision
Ordinance allows a cul-de-sac street when area topography or other physical site
conditions warrant or when a through street is not physically feasible or desirable
due to environmental or access spacing considerations. Mr. Morey stated that due
to Dakota County restrictions for access to both County Roads 5 and 46, he
location of the existing wetland, and the location of the Dakota Electric substation
near the northeast corner of the plat, no access to County Road 5 is proposed or
permitted.
Mr. Morey stated that Community and Economic Development Department staff
recommends approval of the Streefland Addition preliminary plat and cul-de-sac
street length variance subject to the 15 stipulations listed in the March 16, 2001
planning report.
There were no comments from the audience.
01.023 Motion by Kot, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
Ayes: Detjen, Grenz, Michaud, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer.
Nays: 0
Commissioner Comer expressed concern about the westerly wetland and its
proximity to County Road 5. Mr. Hanson indicated that the wetland will not
normally hold. a large volume of water and that its distance from County Road 5
should not pose any public safety concerns.
Commissioner Detjen asked if there was sufficient distance between the Streefland
Addition plat and the Dupont Avenue intersection with County Road 46 on the
Lorentson property for a future RST-2 development. Mr. Morey indicated there
was.
Commissioner Detjen wanted clarification on the lot sizes in this plat. Mr. Morey
stated that all 45 lots meet the minimum RST-2District lot area and width
requirements and that many Lots exceed the requirements.
01.024 Motion by Michaud, Second by Detjen to recommend to the City Council
approval of Tollefson Development for a preliminary plat of 45 single family
detached townhome lots to be known as Streefland Addition and a variance for
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• cul-de-sac street len h subject to the 15 sti ulations listed in the March 16 2001
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planning report and the Findings of Fact dated March 22, 2001.
Ayes: Grenz, Michaud, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen.
Nays: 0
7:10 p.m. Break. Reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING - DODD MARSH HIGHLANDS
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of
D. R. Horton, Inca for a preliminary plat -and development stage planned unit
development for 47 attached townhome units and 105 detached townhome lots to
be known as Dodd Marsh Highlands, located north of 192nd/ 195 Street, east of
Ipava Avenue, south of 190 Street and west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9). City
Attorney Knutson attested that the legal notice had been duly published and
mailed in accordance with state statutes.
Mr. Don Patton from D. R. Horton and Mr. Dick Krier from Midwest Planning &
Design were in attendance to present the applications for a preliminary plat and
. development stage planned unit development of .Dodd Marsh Highlands. Mr.
Krier gave a thorough and highly detailed presentation of the proposed
development. He explained why they call the development a "Life Cycle
Neighborhood." Mr. Krier stated that the site has fantastic views, woodland,
wetlands, privacy, extensive landscaping and detailed architecture. Mr. Krier gave
an extensive review of the project's layout, design, grades, and unit styles.
Mr. Krier stated that the developer is asking for a modification to the exterior
building material requirements. He indicated that the developer wants to create
something unique and different. By breaking up the look with landscaping and
decks, they would like to use 100% vinyl siding on the rear of the buildings.
Associate.. Planner Ron Mullenbach presented the staff report for Dodd Marsh
Highlands, dated March 16, 2001. He indicated that the subject property was
zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development with the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning
Map update approved on July 17, 2000. The Dodd Marsh Highlands plat will be
reviewed based on the RM-1, .Medium Density Residential District (attached
townhouses} and RST-2, Single and Two Family Residential District (detached
townhouses} standards, consistent with the proposed uses and the guided land use
of medium density residential.
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Mr. Mullenbach stated that the ro osed develo ment of Dodd Marsh Hi hlands
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for attached and detached townhouses is consistent with the medium density
residential land use identified on the 2020 Land Use Plan and District 5
recommendations of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Dodd Marsh Highlands preliminary plat consists
of 105 detached townhouse units and 47 attached townhouse units (152 total
townhouse units) on 82.64 gross acres of land. He indicated that this results in a
gross density of 1.84 units/acre. The 105 detached townhouses lie on 27.59 net
acres and have a net density of 3.81. units/acre. The 47 attached townhouse units
lie on 8.66 net acres and have a net density of 5.43 units/ acre. The 152 total
townhouse units have a net density of 4.19 units/ acre.
Mr. Mullenbach indicated that Dodd Marsh Highlands is proposed to be
developed in two phases. The 47 attached townhouses and 37 detached
townhouses will be developed in the first phase, with the remaining 68 detached
townhouses developed in the second phase.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Dodd Marsh Highlands preliminary plat plans
• have been reviewed by Engineering Department staff, the Dakota County Soil and
Water. Conservation District (DCSWCD), the DNR, and the Environmental Affairs
and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committees.
Mr. Mullenbach indicated that the Dodd Marsh Highlands plat is located within
Planning District 6 of the City's Comprehensive Park, Trail and Open Space Plan
and is the first plat processed adjacent to the planned central area greenway. Mr.
Mullenbach stated the Park Plan identifies amini-park/neighborhood play lot
search area in the vicinity of the Dodd Marsh Highlands plat. This park will be
located along the greenway corridor adjacent to the wetland within Outlot D.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Trail Plan identifies multi-purpose trailways
(MPTW) along .Ipava Avenue and Dodd Boulevard and a greenway corridor along
the unnamed tributary. A 10 foot wide bituminous trail was constructed on the
east .side of Ipava Avenue in 2000 with the extension of Ipava Avenue from
Lakeville Senior High School to Century Junior High School. Mr. Mullenbach
indicated that a MPTW segment will be constructed along Dodd Boulevard from
192nd/195~ Street .south to Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50) with the Dodd Boulevard
improvements in 2001. The developer will construct the greenway trail from
192nd/195~ Street to Ipava Avenue through the Dodd Marsh Highlands
development.
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Mr. Mullenbach indicated that five foot wide concrete sidewalks will be
constructed on both sides of 190 Street between Ipava Avenue and Dodd
Boulevard with the Century Ridge development. In addition, a five foot wide
sidewalk will be extended from 190 Street down to the greenway multi-purpose
trailway. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the sidewalk will make the connection via
interrelated connections on Streets A, B, C, and D. A five foot wide. sidewalk. will
also be constructed on the south side of Street A from Ipava Avenue to Street D.
The sidewalks on Street A and on 190 Street are connected to the 10 foot MPTW
along Ipava Avenue.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that staff is recommending a combination of cash
contribution and land dedication to satisfy the park and trail dedication
requirements for Dodd Marsh Highlands. He indicated that a total of 3.74 acres of
park land are proposed to be dedicated with the final plat. The Parks 'and
Recreation Advisory Committee made their recommendation regarding the park
dedication requirements for Dodd Marsh Highlands at their March 21, 2001
meeting. The developer will construct the greenway trail within Outlot D and will
be reimbursed by the City for their cost associated with construction of the'trail.
• Mr. Mullenbach stated that the developer has submitted exterior building material
calculations and a narrative for the attached and detached townhouse units. He
indicated that the developer is proposing 100% brick, stucco, and/or natural. or
artificial stone on the front elevation, 40% on the sides, and 0% on the rear
elevation. Mr. Mullenbach stated that based on these proposed calculations, the
proposed building elevations:
• Comply with the requirement that a minimum of 25% of the combined
area of all building facades have an exterior finish of brick, stucco and/or
natural or artificial stone.
• Do not comply with the requirement that, except for brick, stucco and/or
natural or artificial stone, no single building facade shall have more than
75% of one type of exterior finish. The rear elevation would have 100%
vinyl siding. The developer is requesting approval of this departure
from the RM-1 and RST-2 District requirements as part of the planned
unit development.
• Comply .with the requirement that, except for brick, stucco and/or
natural or artificial stone, no townhouse dwelling structure shall have
more than 60% of all building facades of one type of exterior finish.
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Mr. Mullenbach requested that the Planning Commission provide direction as to
whether the proposed elevations are acceptable.
The developer is proposing to construct six different. building styles for the 105
detached townhouses. Mr. Mullenbach stated that some of the detached
townhouse garages do not meet the minimum width of 20 feet and will be revised
by the developer prior to consideration of the final plat.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that the building setbacks which are required are listed in
the March 16, 2001 planning report and are shown on the Dodd Marsh Highlands
preliminary site plan. Staff recommends that the detached townhouse units
maintain a minimum 21 foot setback between buildings. This setback is consistent
with zoning ordinance requirements based. upon the proposed heights of the
townhouse buildings.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that some overhangs depicted on the building elevations
are less than thee. RM-1 District requirement of 18 inches. The developer is
requesting approval of a minimum 16 inch overhang as part of the planned unit
development.
• Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires that all streets within
an RST-2 development be public. The developer is proposing that the townhouses
within Dodd Marsh Highlands be served by four internal public streets and one
private drive. The private drive provides access to six detached townhouse .units
and would be the maintenance responsibility of the homeowners association. The
developer is requesting approval of the private drive with the planned unit
development.
Mr. Mullenbach indicated that the developer has requested reduced right-of-way
width as part of the planned unit development. Street right-of-way widths have
been designed according to City staff's recommendation. Proposed rights-of-way
for streets with a 5 foot. concrete sidewalk are 55 feet in width. Proposed rights-of-
way for streets without a sidewalk are 50 feet in width. Staff supports the
proposed right-of-way widths.
Mr. Mullenbach stated that Lots 1-5, Block 1 are located within the Shoreland
Overlay District for an unnamed tributary. Because the five lots do not meet the
minimum lot width of 75 feet for single family lots in the Shoreland Overlay
District, approval of a shoreland overlay district planned unit development is
required. Section 11-102-21 of the Zoning Ordinance .requires that shoreland
overlay district planned unit developments must provide at least 50 percent of the
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area within the Shoreland Overlay District as preserved open space. The plans
meet this .requirement. In addition,. the DNR .has reviewed the preliminary plat
plans and have no objections to the proposed development.
The Environmental Affairs Committee recommended approval of the preliminary
plat, grading, erosion control, and tree plans for Dodd Marsh Highlands at their
March 20, 2001 meeting.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee made a motion to recommend to
the City Council approval of the preliminary plat of Dodd Marsh Highlands,
subject to the removal of six lots adjacent to the greenway corridor and
recommend a land dedication of 4.08 acres with the remaining balance paid in cash
to satisfy the park dedication ordinance requirements.
Joel Engstrom, 19348 Dodd. Boulevard stated that he is concerned that his property
will depreciate in value because of the development. In addition, Mr. Engstrom
expressed concern regarding site lines at the intersection of 190 Street and Dodd
.Boulevard.
01.025 Motion by Kot, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 8:10 p.m.
• Ayes: Michaud, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz
Nays: 0
Chair Drotning stated that property depreciation concerns could not be
considered, as it is difficult if not impossible to prove. He then asked City staff to
address the site line issue.
City Engineer Tim Hanson indicated that the intersection of 195 Street/Dodd
Boulevard has improved site lines with the reconstruction of Dodd Boulevard. Site
lines at 190 Street are somewhat limited, but maintain 7 seconds of site distance
which is an acceptable level. Mr. Hanson stated that the main ingress and egress
to the site should be at Ipava Avenue.
Commissioner Bellows asked Mr. Hanson if .the 7 seconds of site distance is for a
vehicle traveling at 55 mph.. Mr. Hanson indicated that it was.
Commissioner Bellows asked if staff is recommending elimination of the six homes
as the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee has done. City Administrator
Bob Erickson stated that staff cannot take a position on the Park Committee's
recommendation.
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Chair Drotnin stated that the develo er's ro osal to ad'ust the exterior buildin
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materials made him very uncomfortable. Other developers have been able to
abide by the standards.
Commissioner Bellows was in agreement with the Chair. The Planning
Commission and staff spent a great deal of time on these standards and he didri t
.think we should deviate from them. Commissioner Comer concurred. Chair
Drotning commented that the roof lines were very diverse and the building
elevation is very important.
Mr. Krieg stated that the developer wants variety with their buildings.. They are
not attempting. to discard the City's standards, they are proposing the stone and
brick where they think people will see it the most.
Break at 8:30 p.m. Reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
Mr. Krieg stated that. they are. willing to increase the amount of stucco to meet the.
exterior building materials requirements. Mr. Patton stated that his reasoning
behind putting the brick/stone/stucco treatments in the front elevation is that it; is
more accommodating to the market. He also stated that he wanted to save those
• six lots which .the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee recommended.
removing.
Commissioner Michaud stated that he agreed that they should be able to keep the
six lots.
Chair Drotning questioned City Attorney Knutson about the Planning
Commission making a recommendation related to the six lots. Mr. Knutson stated
they can make their recommendation on the preliminary plat and PUD and attach
comments related to the six lots, or they can make a separate motion regarding the
six lots.
Chair Drotning asked for the Planning Commission to vote on the motion and then
state their comments.
01.026 Motion by Grenz, Second by Kot to recommend to the City Council approval of
D. R. Horton, Inc. for a preliminary plat and development stage planned unit
development for 47 attached townhome units and 105 detached townhome lots to
be known. as Dodd Marsh Highlands, located north of 192nd/ 195 Street, east of
Ipava Avenue, south of 190 Street and west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9) subject to
. the 24 stipulations listed in the March 16, 2001 planning report.
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Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud
Nays: Comer Commissioner Comer stated "I'd like to use some four letter words,
unfortunately I don't want to because of the people watching T.V. I don't
appreciate that D. R. Horton showed up here and tried to give us a sales
.pitch for zvhy they want to do what they want to do versus what zve
recommend what they do. I don't like that they discounted what the
Planning Commission's recommendations were for the City and what the
..Park and Recreation Committee's recommendations were to the City. I
take that as a personal offense and that's zvhy I strongly recommend a
nay."
.Comments from the Planning Commission regarding the exterior building
materials: All. commission members agreed that developer should meet Zoning
Ordinance requirements for the exterior siding.
Comments from. the Planning Commission regarding the 6 lots and whether they
should be removed: All commission members agreed that the six lots should be
.kept in the plat.
Item 10: Unfinished Business
Chair Drotning opened: discussion to consider the Findings of Fact for The Avalon
Real Estate Group, L.L.C. for an amendment to the 2020 Land Use Plan. Chair
Drotning read out loud the Findings of Fact for The Avalon Real Estate Group,
L.L.C.
City .Attorney .Roger Knutson explained what the law provides for the City
Council vote on the Comprehensive Plan amendment. He stated that by law a
2/3rds vote the City Council is required to pass the amendment. Mr. Knutson
stated that if one of the 5 Council members abstains due to a conflict of interest,
then a 2/3rds vote of the remaining 4 Council members is required for passage.
2/ 3rds of 4 is 2.66, therefore, 3 votes would be needed to pass the amendment.
There was no discussion by the Planning Commission.
01.027 Motion by Detjen, Second by Comer to recommend to the City Council approval
of the Findings of Fact for The Avalon Real Estate Group, L.L.C. for an amendment
to the 2020 Land Use Plan.
Ayes: Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Michaud, Bellows
Nays: Grenz Commissioner Grenz indicated his negative vote was based on Findings of
Fact 8; "Currently planned and existing streets and highways have
adequate capacity to serve the property. Commercial guiding will put less
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eak hour demand on the trans ortation network than the
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current guiding." Commissioner Grenz stated "Number 8 kind of
scares me on this thing. I don't think there is road capacity out
there, let alone under construction road capacity to handle this. I
think it is about two years premature. I don't think that we can
allow the citizens of Lakeville to have all that traffic added to a two
lane road. I think it's a very nice development, but I don't think it
can substantially open anything, especially the Target, without the:
road being
four lanes."
01.028 Motion by Comer, Second by Detjen to receive into the permanent record letters
received by staff regarding TimberCrest of Lakeville.
Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Grenz, Michaud
Nays: 0
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Penn i , Recordin Greta
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ATTEST:
Karl. Drotning, Chair
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
APRIL 5, 2001
ril 5, 2001: Planning :Commission meeting was called to order by Chair
Drotni the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
RoII call of memb as taken:
Present:. Michaud, Bello Grenz, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Puncochar
Absent: Kot
Staff Present: Arlyn trussing, ctor of Community and Economic
Development; Leif Hanson, Zoning cement Coordinator; Dennis Feller,
Finance Director; Andrea Poehler, Assistant Attorney; and. Penny Brevig,
Recording Secretary.
ITEM S: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES:
The March 22, 2001 Planning Commission meeting minutes were ap ved as
Commissioner Jerry Comer formally apologized to the Planning Commission "for
my critical and harsh comments I made at the last meeting."
arch 22, 2001 approved minutes.
ITEM NOUNCEMENTS:
The following i s were distributed to the Planning Commission members and
staff before tonight eeting:
? Updated Residentia evelopment Projects list,. dated March 29, 2001
? Updated Public Comme 1/Industrial Projects list, dated April 3, 2001
? Channe116 Weekly Schedu
? Lake Marion Association letter p enting a gift of $1,000.00 for the City of
Lakeville's efforts to acquire the prop adjacent to Casperson Park, and in
appreciation of the City's efforts in suppo g the water quality and natural
resource of Lake Marion and the surrounding operty. ,
ITEM 5. TIF DISTRICT NO.9 AND NO.10
A. Tax Increment Financing District No. 9
- consideration of the Resolution of the Lakeville Planning Comma n
Finding the proposal for Amendment to Tax, Increment Financing Pla or Tax
Increment Financing District No. 9 to be consistent with the. Compreh