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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-05-01 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes . APRIL 5, 2001 The April 5, 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, Grenz, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Puncochar Absent: Kot Staff Present: Arlyn Grossing, Director of Community and Economic Development; .Leif Hanson, Zoning Enforcement Coordinator; Dennis Feller,: Finance Director; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevg, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The March 22, 2001 Planning Commission meeting minutes were .approved. as presented. Commissioner Jerry Comer formally apologized to the Planning .Commission "for my critical and. harsh comments I made at the last .meeting." Commissioner Comer's a olo related to D. R. Horton will: be attached to the P gy March 22, 2001 approved minutes.. ITEM 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS: The following items were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting: ? Updated Residential Development Projects list, dated March 29, 2001 ? Updated Public Commercial/Industrial Projects Iist, dated April 3, 2001 ? Channe116 Weekly Schedule Lake Marion Association letter presenting a gift of $1,000.00 for the City of Lakeville's efforts to acquire the property adjacent to Casperson Park,.and in appreciation of the City's efforts in supporting the water quality and natural resource of Lake Marion and the surrounding property. ITEM 5. TIF DisTRicT No. 9 AND No. 10 A. Tax Increment Financing District No. 9 - consideration of the Resolution of the Lakeville Planning Commission Finding the proposal for Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 9 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Planning Commission Meeting April 5, 2001 Page 2 i Plan of the City. B. Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 -consideration of the Resolution of the Lakeville Planning Commission Finding the proposal for Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax .Increment Financing District No.10 to be consistent with the Lakeville Transportation Plan andthe Comprehensive Plan of the City. Finance Director Dennis Feller addressed the Planning Commission.. Mr. Feller stated that the House File .187 and Senate File 73 states that any amendments for .the tax increment plans certified prior to .May 1990 can only be amended up to April. 30, 2001. All spending and/or issuance of debt must be completed by April..30, 2002. Mr. Feller indicated .that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 9, which is also known as Argonne Plaza, was created in May 1988. The increments from the Argonne Plaza (Taco .Bell and adjoining .parcels) are pledged to financing future public improvements within the Redevelopment Project Area.. • Mr. Feller stated. that the proposed Amendment No. 1 to TIF District No, 9 authorizes the appropriation of the tax. increment revenues for the acquisition of a parcel for future right-of-way on 175 Street and Junelle Path. The proposed right- of-way acquisition. is an integral part of .the County Road 50/175 Street/I-35 interchange improvement. project. Mr. Feller indicated that the future improvements to the I-35/County Road 50 interchange are consistent with the Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Mr. Feller stated that TIF District No. 10, also referred to as Fairfield Business Campus, was created in April 1989. Mr. Feller stated than the proposed Amendment to TIF District No. 10 authorizes the appropriation of the tax increment .revenues, to the extent that such revenues are available after the. payment of the existing debt and fiscal disparities, for improvements to the I-35 and County Road 70 intersection. The proposed improvement project, Mr. Feller indicated, will eliminate unsafe conditions and reduce traffic hazards. Mr.- Feller stated that all infrastructure improvements for Fairfield Business Campus are complete. The Iast tenant, D.R. Horton, will complete their facility this year. Mr. Feller indicated .that the proposed I-35/County Road 70 improvements are consistent with the Lakeville Transportation Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Meeting April 5, 2001 Page 3 • There were no comments from the Planning Commission. 01.29 MoTION.by Wulff, Second by Comer to recommend to the City Council approval of .the Resolution of the Lakeville Planning Commission Finding the proposal for Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District. No. 9 and District No. 10 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Ayes:. Michaud, Bellows, Grenz, Comer, Detjen, Wulff. Nays: 0. Chair Drotning abstained from the vote due to an interest in one of the adjacent parcels. ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING: INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.194 CUP AMENDMENT Chair.. Drotning opened the public hearing. for consideration of the application of Independent School District No. 194 for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-02 to allow the construction of driveway turn-lanes and a sidewalk. at • Lakeview Elementary, located at 20500 Jacquard. Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Andrea Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with state statutes. Mr. Stan Fredrickson, Head Grounds Keeper for ISD #194, was in attendance to represent the .school.. district and Lakeview Elementary for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-02. Mr. Fredrickson stated that the reason they were proposing to .add the driveway. turn-lane was because of the .heavy traffic .back-ups during peak hours of the school day. He indicated the. reason for the proposed sidewalk construction on the south side of the existing parking .lot is so the children walking to school from the neighborhood to the south wori t have to cross the school's driveway access at Jacquard to enter the school .building. Mr. Leif" Hanson, .Zoning Enforcement Coordinator presented an overview of the Planning Report regarding an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-02 to allow the construction of a driveway turn-lane and a sidewalk at Lakeview Elementary. Mr. Hanson stated that Lakeview Elementary School was constructed in 1994.: A Conditional Use Permit was approved by the City Council in 1993 to allow the school to be located in the RS-3, Single. Family Residential District. Planning Commission Meeting April 5, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Hanson. indicated that ISD 194 wants to add an exclusive. right turn-lane to their existing driveway onto Jacquard Avenue, which is located on the west side of the school's property, and also to add a sidewalk that will run along the south edge of the school's existing driveway. Mr. Hanson stated that Lakeview Elementary School is located at the southeast corner of 205 Street West and Jacquard Avenue. The only driveway to the school is located on jacquard Avenue, which borders the west side of the school's property. and is designated as a major collector in the City's Transportation Plan. The driveway currently has one entrance lane and one exit lane. Mr. Hanson stated that the school is proposing to widen the driveway and install an additional exit lane designated for right-turns onto Jacquard Avenue. The existing. exit .lane will then be designated for left-turn exits onto. Jacquard.. .The purpose of the additional exit lane, Mr. Hanson stated, is to help ease traffic congestion within the school's site. • Mr. Hanson stated that there is an existing Iight pole located on the north side of the driveway that will interfere with the addition of a right'turn-lane and will be moved approximately fifteen feet. to the north.. Mr. Hanson also stated that the existing light poles, located in the middle of the new sidewalk on the proposed plan, will be moved to the south edge of the new sidewalk. Mr. Hanson indicated that the sidewalk that currently runs along the north edge of the driveway will be relocated to accommodate the new .right turn-lane with the .relocated sidewalk adjacent to the north edge of the new right turn-lane. Mr. Hanson stated that Lakeview Elementary is also proposing to install a sidewalk that will run along the south edge of the driveway. The purpose of the proposed sidewalk is to provide a safe access for pedestrians to the school site. Mr. Hanson. stated that the new sidewalk (8' asphalt) will connect the existing sidewalk that borders Jacquard Avenue to an existing City .trail located on the east side of the school's parking lot. • Planning Commission Meeting Apri15, 2001 Page 5 • Mr. Hanson indicated that the coniferous trees that were required to be installed along the south edge of the school's site with the original Conditional Use Permit must be replaced if they are removed due to the construction of the sidewalk. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Michaud and Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson. have reviewed the applications for. Lakeview Elementary and recommend -approval of the school's request. Mr. Hanson stated that .should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment for Independent School District #194, Community and Economic Development staff recommends than the approval be subject to the three stipulations listed in the March 30, 2001 Planning Report. There were no comments from the audience. 01.30 Motion by Bellows, Second by Detjen to close the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. • Ayes: Bellows, Grenz, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Michaud Nays: 0 Commissioner Wulff disclosed that the school district was a client of hers, but was assured by the City Attorney that there is no conflict of interest. Commissioner .Wulff asked why this school district item had to be brought to the Planning Commission? Community and Economic Development Director. Arlyn trussing stated that when there is a change proposed to the site plan of an approved Conditional Use Permit, an amendment, with a public hearing before the Planning Commission, is required. Assistant City Attorney Poehler confirmed, that if there is an approved Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit Development and a change is proposed by the property owner; it must go through the City's amendment process. Commissioner Grenz wanted to know where the snow was going to be piled along the new sidewalk. Mr. Fredrickson indicated that they would use a bobcat and push the snow farther south onto the grass. Planning Commission Meeting April 5, 2001 - Page 6 i 01.31 Motion by Comer, Second by Grenz to recommend to the City Council approval of the application of Independent School District No. 194 for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-02 to allow the construction of driveway turn-lanes and a sidewalk at Lakeview Elementary, located at 20500 Jacquard Avenue, subject o the three stipulations listed in the March 30, 2001 Planning Report and the Findings of Fact dated Apri15, 2001. Ayes: Grenz, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Michaud, Bellows. Nays: 0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny ig, Record' ecretary • ATTEST: Wendy Wulff, Vice-Ch r RESOLUTION OF .THE LAKEVII.,LE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE PROPOSAL FOR AMENDMENT TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 9 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Lakeville (the "Authority") has proposed Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District. No. 9 all located within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota (the "City") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.001 and 469.047, inclusive, and:Minnesota.Statutes, Sections 469.1.74 to 469.179, inclusive; and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan and Financing Plan have been submitted to the Lakeville Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.027 and Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3(3); and WHEREAS, the. Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and Financing Plan to determine the consistency of the Plans to the Comprehensive Plan of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b "the Lakeville Planning Y .Commission that the Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax` Increment Financing District No. 10 is consistent with the Lakeville Comprehensive Plan and the .Commission recommends forwarding of the findings to the Lakeville City Council. Adopted: Q~~`~ j ,~T 2001 -`t`om Chairman ATTEST: ~ ~w ~ n RESOLUTION OF .THE LAKEVII.LE PLANNING COMMISSION FINDING THE. PROPOSAL FOR AMENDMENT TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NO. 10 TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY. WHEREAS, .the. Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Lakeville (the "Authority") has proposed .Amendment to Tax Increment. Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District Na 10 all located within the jurisdictional limits of ..the City of Lakeville, Minnesota (the "City") pursuant to Minnesota .Statutes, Sections 469.001 and. 469.04?, inclusive, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174 to .469.179, inclusive; and _ WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan and Financing Plan have been submitted to the Lakeville Planning Commission pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.027 and Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3(3); and WHEREAS,. the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed Redevelopment Plan and Financing Plan to determine the consistency of the Plans to the Comprehensive Plan of he City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED b the Lakeville Planning Y Commission that .the Amendment to Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 10 is consistent with the Lakeville Comprehensive Plan and the Commission recommends forwarding of the findings. to the Lakeville City Council. Adopted: f ( J~ , 2001 Chairman ATTEST: •