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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-01 CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes AUGUST 2, 2001. The August 2, 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: Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Puncochar Absent: None Staff Present: Arlyn trussing, Director of Community and Economic Development; Daryl Morey, Assistant Community Development Director; Frank. Dempsey, Associate Planner; Rona Mullenbach, Associate Planner; Keith Nelson, City Engineer; Alyson Morris, Design/Development Engineer; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The July 19, 2001 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as .presented. The July 19, 2001 Planning Commission Work Session minutes were approved as presented. The July 26, 2001 Joint Planning Commission/ Environmental .Affairs Committee meeting minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chair Drotning welcomed Commissioner Grenz as a regular member of the Planning Commission.. Assistant Community Development Director Daryl Morey introduced Alyson Morris, Design/Development Engineer.. Mr. Morey ,stated .that the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission members and staff before tonight's meeting:. 1. Letter from City Administrator to interested parties .regarding the TimberCrest EAW. 2. List of Aetions that were taken at the Environmental Affairs Committee Meeting on 7/ 31 / 01. 3. Draft of minutes from the August 1, 2001 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting. Plaruung Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 2 4. Letters from the Dakota. County .Plat Commission regarding the Spring Hill and Wild Meadow Villas plats. 5. Letters from ISD #194 regarding Spring Hill, .Wild Meadow Villas, and Village Creek. 6. Revised fullsize set of Wild Meadow Villas Landscape & Tree Preservation Plan. 7. Dodd Marsh Highlands Improvement costs and Landscaping cost. ITEM 5. CELEBRATION CHURCH Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of .the application of Celebration. Church for the vacation of a portion of an existing public roadway, drainage and utility easement, located along a portion of the west side of Kenyon Avenue, north of 172nd Street and south of 162nd Street. Assistant City Attorney. Poehler attested. that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance. with state statutes and City Code. Mr. Morey stated that Celebration Church has agreed to .continue the.. public .hearing. for the .easement vacation request to the August 16, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Morey indicated that, at that time, the Planning Commission will be considering Celebration Church's request for preliminary and final plat, conditional use permit, and rezoning for a new church building, along with the easement vacation. 01.88 .Motion by Wulff, Second by Comer to continue the public hearing for the vacation of a portion of an existing public roadway, drainage and utility easement for Celebration Church until the August 16, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. Ayes: Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff. .Nays: 0 ITEM 6. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of the City. of Lakeville "for an ordinance amending Title 11-3 of the City Code concerning amendments to the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been. duly published in .accordance with state statutes and City Code. Planning Corrunission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 3 Mr. Morey stated that in their .packets, the Planning Commission members--received a "red-lined" draft amendment to Section 11-3-3L of the Zoning Ordinance concerning.. the .required vote to approve amendments- to the Zoning Ordinance, including rezonings: Mr. Morey indicated that the draft amendment was prepared by .:City Attorney Roger Knutson to bring our Zoning Ordinance into compliance with legislation approved this session. Mr, Morey stated that Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends. approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. There .were no comments from the audience, 01.9 Motion by Wulff, Second by Comer to close the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.rn. - Ayes: Michaud, Drotning, Comer,.Detjen, Wulff, Grenz. Nays: 0 01.90 Motion by Detjen, Second by Wulff to recommend to City Council approval of the amendment to Section 11-3-3L of the Zoning Ordinance. Ayes: Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud. Nays: 0. ITEM 7: DODD MARSH HIGHLANDS Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of D. R. - Horton -Minnesota for .the vacation of public drainage, utility -and roadway .easements in relation to the final plat. of 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), and to consider the final plat of 47 single family attached townhouse lots and 35 single family detached townhouse lots.. Assistant City Attorney Poehler, attested that the legal notice had been duly published in .accordance with state statutes and City Code. Don Patton and Mike Suel from D. R. Horton, and Mark Scholle of RLK-Kuvsisto were in attendance. Mr. Patton gave a short presentation of the Dodd Marsh Highlands final plat. He stated his agreement. that stipulation z. be .added to the planning report stating that no sheds/fences shall be installed in this development. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 4 Mr. Patton also stated that D. R. Horton is proposing owner maintenance of detached townhome building exteriors. Mr. Patton requested the Planning Commission consider this deviation from the RM-1 Standards as part of the Final PUD approval. He added that his request is compliant with state statutes related to homeowners associations. Associate Planner Ron Mullenbach presented the planning report. He stated that along .with. the. 47 single family. attached townhouse lots and 35 single family .detached townhouse lots, there are 2 common area lots and 9 outlots on 82:54 acres of land. Mr. Mullenbach indicated that the Dodd Marsh Highlands preliminary plat and development stage PUD plans were .approved by the City Council on April 2, 2001. Mr. Mullenbach stated. that the subject property is zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development. It includes several metes and bounds parcels and Outlot E, Paradise Hills 2nd Addition. Mr. Mullenbach indicated that two of the metes and. bounds - parcels were single family homesteads, including outbuildings, that were removed by D. R. Horton. All buildings, septic systems and wells associated with these two homesteads must be .properly removed/abandoned in compliance with State, county, and City requirements. The minutes from the Environmental Affairs and Parks and Recreation Committees. have been. distributed at tonight's meeting. Mr. Mullenbach. stated 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 acquired with the Ipava Avenue improvement project and the old prescriptive rights section of 192nd Street located west of Dodd Boulevard. The Ipava Avenue easements will be replaced by street right-of-way on the Dodd Marsh Highlands final plat. The abandoned 192nd Street roadway will be incorporated into the final plat. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the lot, block, and street design of the Dodd Marsh Highlands .final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat/PUD development plan. Two Iots along .the greenway have been removed, consistent with the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Committee and City Council. Planning Commission Meeting .August 2, 2001 Page 5 Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Dodd Marsh Highlands development abuts 190 Street, which was platted as part of Century Ridge, on its north; 195 Street on its. south; Dodd Boulevard {C.R. 9) on its east; and Ipava Avenue on its west. Mr. Mullenbachstated that the. developer has submitted a final landscapeplan with the final plat. The final landscape plan has incorporated recommendations of the Planning Commission and City Council which are listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report... Mr. Mullenbach stated that the developer has submitted project and landscape value figures for Dodd Marsh Highlands in .compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Therefore, stipulation: p. of the planning report should read, "A security of 100 000 shall be required...". Mr. Mullenbach stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to -City Council approval of the Dodd Marsh Highlands final plat/final planned unit development and easement vacations, Community & Economic Development. Department staff recommends approval subject to the 25 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report, including. the security amount. of $100,000 under stipulation p, and the addition of stipulation z. to read "The construction of fences and/ or sheds shall be prohibited. on the detached townhome lots." Mr. Mullenbach added that the Planning Commission must' also .discuss Mr. Patton s request related to maintenance of the detached townhome exteriors. Chair Drotning opened the hearingto the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience.. 01.91 Motion by Michaud, Second by Corner to close the public hearing at 6:15 p.m. .Ayes: Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning. Nays: 0 Chair Drotning clarified with the Assistant City Attorney, Ms. Poehler, that this development must comply with. zoning ordinance requirements. Ms. Poehler stated that the City can require more restrictive wording requirements based on the Zoning Ordinance. She indicated that the protective covenants for this development would need to comply with both state law and city code. Mr. Patton questioned whether there was a need for the homeowners association for the detached townhouses to maintain building exteriors. He felt that each Planning Commission Meeting August 2,..2001 Page 6 homeowner should be able to do their own maintenance at the time they felt it necessary. He also thought that this might put an extra burden of cost on some homeowners. Mr. Patton stated that they were trying to build affordable. housing. Mr. Morey indicated. that the RST-2 standards for detached townhomes was established because the detached townhomes were a new product at the time of the Zoning Ordinance. update. The .maintenance-free lifestyle and function as a townhouse was established for both attached and detached townhomes. Mr. Morey stated. that there are 4 other .plats that. are proposing detached townhomes and their association documents must comply with this requirement. Commissioner Grenz asked Mr. Patton what the price range was for these townhomes. Mr. Patton stated they start at about $290,000 - $320,000 for the detached townhomes. Commissioner Wulff stated that she likes the detached townhouse and that the developer should follow the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Detjen agreed, but. suggested that we should .review this section of the Zoning Ordinance next year. Chair Drotnng asked who has control over the homeowners association. Mr. Patton explained that a management company has control over the homeowners association until the development has been sold out. Then the developer steps back and association members manage their own association. Commissioners Grenz and Detjen commented that they thought. it would be better to be able to make monthly dues payments to a homeowners. association -for maintenance rather than having. to do the maintenance on your own and paying for it all. at one time. Chair Drotning .stated that because they are clustered and because. of their net density, the units. shouldri t be considered as single family and need to be maintained as would an attached townhorne development through a homeowners, association. He also felt the price range stated by Mr. Patton would not be conceived affordable by most government agencies. 01.92 Motion by Comer, Second by Detjen to recommend to City Council approval of the application of D; R. Horton -Minnesota for the vacation of the public drainage, utility and roadway easements. Plaruling Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 7 Ayes: Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer. Nays: 0 01.93 Motion by Comer, Second by Grenz to recommend to City Council approval of the application of D. R Horton -Minnesota 'for the Final Plat and Final Planned Unit Development plans for 47 attached townhome units and 35 detached townhome lots to be known as Dodd Marsh Highlands, subject to the 26 stipulations listed in the -July 27, 2001 planning report, with the addition of stipulation z. as stated and amended stipulation p. as stated. Ayes: Wulff,. Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen. Nays: 0 Item 8. The Oaks of Lakevilla Chair Drotning- opened the public hearing to consider the application of Johnson- Reiland Construction, Inc. and the City of Lakeville for-the. vacation of a permanent public ponding, drainage and utility easement, recorded as Document. No. 387821, .located. north of 179 Street between Kenyon Avenue and Keokuk Avenue in the Oaks of Lakevilla, .and to consider the final plat of 29 single family. 1©ts and 22 single family detached townhouse lots. Assistant City Attorney Poehler, attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Rick Osberg, representing Johnson-Reiland Construction, Inc. was in attendance. to answer any questions the Planning Commission or the public may have. He stated that regarding Stipulation 3 in the July 27, .2001 planning report,. approved plans have been submitted to City staff showing the relocation and burial of the private electric utility line. Assistant Community Development. Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated that Dan Reiland representing Johnson-Reiland Construction has .submitted an application for the final. plat of The Oaks of Lakevilla, which proposes the development of 29 single family lots and 22 detached single family townhouse dots on 33.77 acres of land located west of Kenyon Avenue, north of 179 Street, and east of Keokuk Avenue. 1VIr. Morey stated that in conjunction with the final plat and consistent with past practice, the- developer. and City staff are requesting the vacation of an existing ponding, drainage and utility easement located within the final plat boundaries. He indicated that City owned outlots and public drainage and utility easements Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 8 dedicated on the Oaks of Lakevilla final plat will replace .the metes and bounds description public easement proposed to be vacated. Mr. Morey stated that lot area,- width and depth .figures are consistent with the approved. preliminary plat and meet RST-2 District requirements. Mr. Morey. stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires that a homeowners association be established for the detached townhome portion of the .Oaks of Lakevilla development. The homeowners association documents must be submitted by the developer for review .and approval by the City Attorney prior to City Council consideration of the final plat. Mr. Morey stated that a landscape plan, which included the .installation of .Black Hi11s Spruce and Pin Oak trees to supplement the significant trees that will be saved for buffer yard- screening, was approved with. the Oaks of Lakevilla preliminary plat.. The developer must. submit a $10,000 security with the final plat to guarantee installation of the landscape .screen on the 10 lots .that buffer yard landscaping. is ,proposed. Mr. Morey indicated .that the engineering report prepared by Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson and Development/ Design Engineer Alyson Morris, recommends approval. of the Oaks of Lakevilla final plat plans. The Environmental Affairs Committee recommended approval of the final plat at .their July 31, 2001 meeting. Mr. Morey. stated that a passive park is proposed on the north side of the final plafi within Outlot A which will be deeded to the City to meet the park land. dedication requirement. Mr. Morey indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee's recommendation from their August 1, 2001 meeting was distributed at tonight's. Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Morey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the Oaks of Lakevilla final plat and easement vacation, Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends .approval, subject to the 14 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report. Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. ' 01.94 Motion by Wulff, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. - Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 9 Ayes: Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen. Nays: 0 There were no comments from the Planning Commission. 01.95 Motion by Michaud, Second by Detjen to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Johnson-Reiland Construction for: A) the vacation of a permanent public ponding, drainage and utility easement, recorded as Document No. 387821, B) the final plat of 29 single .family lots and 22 single family detached townhouse lots to be known as the Oaks of Lakevilla subject to the 14 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report. Ayes: Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff. Nays:. 0 Break at 7:00 p.m. Reconvened at 7:15 p.m. Item 9. Village Creek Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of Wensmann Realty, Inc. for: A) the preliminary plat of 119 single family lots and 126 townhouse lots to be known as Village Creek, B) the rezoning of 3 lots in the Village Creek plat from RS-3, Single Family Residential District to RS-CBD, Single Family Residential District -Central .Business District and the .rezoning of 2 outlots from RM-1, Medium Density Residential District to RS-3, Single Family Residential District, and. C) a Conditional Use Permit for right-of-way width of 50 feet in the RM-1, Medium Density Residential- District and construction of a street crossing in the FW, Floodway District, located north of Lakeville Boulevard (C: R. 50), south of Aronson Park, west of Hamburg Avenue and east of downtown Lakeville. Assistant City Attorney Poehler, attested. that the legal .notice had been .duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Terry Wensmann, representing Wensmann Realty, was in attendance and gave a short .presentation and history of the Village .Creek plat, .including .the neighborhood meetings, the 207 Street connection and the average cost of the units. Mr. Wensmann indicated that Herb Wensmann of Wensmann Realty and Nick Polta of Pioneer Engineering were also in attendance. Associate Planner Ron Mullenbach presented the planning report. Mr. Mullenbach stated that Wensmann Realty representatives. have submitted an application for the. preliminary plat of Village Creek. He indicated that in conjunction with the Planning Corrunission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 10 preliminary plat, the. developer is also requesting rezoning a portion of the subject property and a conditional use permit. Mr. Mullenbach stated, that the subject property is zoned RS-3, .Single Family Residential and RM-1, Medium Density Residential.. A portion of the property also lies within the Shoreland Overlay District and Floodplain Overlay .District for an unnamed tributary to South Creek. Mr; Mullenbach stated that Aronson Park Community Athletic Complex, Lakeville Grove. Cemetery and. single family homes along Hamburg Avenue lie to the north.. Hamburg Avenue and agricultural property are on the east. Single family homes and undeveloped property guided for medium density residential land uses lie to the south and the creek and single family homes lie to the west. The. preliminary plat plans were distributed to the City Engineer, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District (DCSWCD), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,: ISD 194 .officials, and the Environmental Affairs Committee and Parks and Recreation Committees. Their recommendations have been received and distributed at tonight's Planning Commission Meeting. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the.. Village Creek preliminary plats consists of 262 total residential units with a net density of 2.67 units/acre. He indicated that Village Creek is proposed to be developed in two phases: The first phase will include 22 single family lots. The remaining 97 single family lots and 126 attached townhouses will be developed in the second phase. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the lot area and width figures on the preliminary plat indicate that the 116 RS-3 District lots and three RS-CBD District single family lots meet the minimum lot requirements of the RS-3 District and RS-CBD District, respectively. The 17 future lots within Outlots E and F, which are shown .only conceptually on the preliminary plat plans, also meet the minimum lot requirements of the RS-3 District. Mr. Mullenbach. indicated that the .Village Creek preliminary plat abuts Hamburg Avenue on its east side and will extend a street connection across the creek channel to existing 207 Street. Four street accesses are proposed on Hamburg Avenue. Two will exclusively serve .the single family lots and two will exclusively serve the attached townhouse units. Mr. Mullenbach indicated that paving of Hamburg Avenue between 202nd Street and 210 Street is recommended by staff to reduce the number of trips on 207 Street, which may attempt to avoid. a gravel segment of roadway. Planning Commission Meeting August2, 2001 Page 11 Mr. 1Vlullenbach stated that considerable attention was given to the connection of 207 Street at the three neighborhood meetings that .were held by Wensmann Realty. He indicated that many residents west of the Village Creek development had concerns. related to increased traffic on 207 Street. These issues. are addressed in the traffic study completed by SRF Consulting, dated July 24, 2001. Jeff Bednar of ,SRF Consulting is in attendance to respond to questions on the traffic study. Mr. Mullenbach indicated that the Village Creek preliminary plat also lies adjacent to the greenway trail along the creek. A greenway trail corridor will be deeded to the City of Lakevillewith thefinal plat. In addition, Outlot A will be deeded. to the City of Lakeville and will include land for a neighborhood park. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Village Creek development combination of row- style and back-to-back. style townhouse buildings meets Zoning Ordinance . requirements. The development density, lot requirements, and setbacks meet or ..exceed the Zoning Ordinance requirements. In addition, the unit construction and exterior building finish are both in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. The developer is proposing a total of 70 guest parking. spaces to serve the 126 attached townhouse units, in compliance with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Wensmann Realty Inc. is proposing to rezone three single family. lots which are proposed on the west side of the creek, .adjacent to .existing downtown neighborhoods, to RS-CBD, Single Family Residential District -Central Business District, consistent with the existing homes. ' Mr. Mullenbach stated that the developer is also requesting that .the proposed single family lots in the RM-1 District adjacent to the existing single family homes to the north be rezoned to RS-3 .District. Both are consistent with the policies of the 1998 Comprehensive Plan Update. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Zoning Ordinance allows a public street with a 50 foot right-of-way width in the RM-1 District with the approval of a conditional use permit. The roadway width is proposed to be 32 feet, consistent with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Mullenbach stated that the Zoning Ordinance allows street construction. within the FW, Floodway District by conditional use permit. Street construction in the FW District is required for the connection of 207 Street. Barr Engineering is preparing a hydraulic analysis and culvert sizing for the crossing to ensure that the floodplain is not increased. He indicated that the Department of Natural Resources has Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 12 reviewed the proposed .street crossing and recommends approval subject to the comments listed in their e-mail, dated July 27, 2001. Mr. Mullenbach indicated that the developer hosted three neighborhood meetings. totaling nearly 10 hours of discussion for the proposed Village Creek development. The main issue raised by the neighborhood is -why the 207th Street crossing is required.. Staff indicated that the connection is .supported by the policies of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Transportation Plan. Specifically, Planning Districf 7 of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan includes policies supporting interconnected neighborhoods. Mr. Mullenbach stated that while the. 207th Street crossing is still proposed, the developer has made several revisions, including -the elimination of a street connection to existing Holiday Avenue, to previous plans to address neighborhood concerns. Staff has also reviewed stipulation f. in regard to the temporary barricade of .207th Street. Staff is recommending that the following wording be added to this stipulation "or 3 years, whichever occurs first." Mr. Mullenbach stated. that should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the preliminary plat, the rezoning, and the conditional use permit, Community and Economic Development. Department staff recommend approval subject to the 21 stipulations contained in the July 27, 2001 planning report with the aforementioned amendment to stipulation f., and approval of the .Findings of Fact dated August 2, 2001.. Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. There was a total of 20 residents who. spoke. Following is a list of their concerns: 1. Bob Christiansen, 8502 207th Street Didri t think that 207th Street should be a minor collector street. 2. Dave. Casanova, 8515 202na Street Wanted to .leave the unique neighborhood alone by not connecting 207th Street. 3. Linda Turpening, 20670 Holt Avenue Concerned for the safety of seniors crossing 207th Street and wants to preserve the character of the older housing. 4. Joe Rasmussen, 8505 207th Street. Thought the traffic report was unacceptable. 5. Jerry Laugerude, 8610 206th Street Doesri t want 207th Street connection Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 13 6. Gary Turpening, 20670 Holt Avenue He had made an application for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. He would like to amend the Transportation Plan to remove. the minor collector designation on 207th Street. Concerned for safety of children. .Thought the traffic study was in error because it does not consider future development east of Hamburg Avenue. Presented plan for -the construction of a new parkway south and east. of downtown. 7. Fred Nelson, 8181230th Street East He was representing Lakeville Grove Cemetery, and wanted to know if the City would. take aver the cemetery and allow expansion. Wants to be on the mailing list for this plat. 8. Kolette Lattu, 8675 Upper 206th Street Thought 207th Street was already too busy. Concerned about the traffic around the Post Office. Had a letter from Robert Brown, Postmaster. Liked the idea of a narrow connection road-for emergency vehicles only. 9. Randy Lattu, 8675 Upper 206th Street Liked Wensmanri s plat. Pointed out policies in the Transportation Plan that he feels are in conflict with the. designation of 207th Street as a minor. collector. Break at 8:40 p.m. Reconvened at 8:50 p.m. 10. Colleene Ortner, 20665 Holt Avenue Concerned about 207th Street connection. 11. Joan Fries, 8415 207th Street West Concerned about the short driveways serving existing homes. Concerned about safety for kids on bikes.. 12. Dan Laun, 8675 206th Street Thinks designation of 207th Street should be changed. The connection may potentially devalue homes. Are the Wensmann's agreeing with the 207th Street extension? Thought cone-way bridge crossing the creek would help control traffic. Submitted letters from downtown business owners into the official record. 13. Donna Sandon, 20710 Hollins Concerned with the narrowness of 207th Street. Agreed with the narrow one-lane bridge idea. 14. Steve Fridgen, 8405 West 207th Street Against street connection. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 14 Sight. line safety concerns. Impact on .his property. 15. William Lamb, .8510 West 207 Street Buildings too close to road, Concerned about setbacks. 16. Glenn Nord, 207th and Holyoke Liked the idea of a loop street within the Village Creek plat; no need for a connection to 207 Street. Traffic concerns. 17. Ed Mako, 8455 207th Street Traffic concerns. Thought Wensmann has been cooperative to this point. Liked the neighborhood meetings. Didri t -think 207 Street was a proper street for designation as a minor collector. Said there has .never previously been plans to make a street connection across the creek. 18. Gary Turpening, 20670 Holt Avenue .Wanted to know if the 207 Street improvements proposed with this plan go away if the connection is not made. 19. Mark Zzveber, 21310 Dodd Boulevard Wants street connection to downtown to help businesses. 20. David Fries, 8415 207th Street Wanted to connect south to Heron Way. 01.96 Motion by Michaud, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 9:40 p.m. .Ayes: Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz. Nays: 0 Break at 9:40 p.m. Reconvened at 9:50 p.m. Chair Drotning indicated that the following papers will be received by the Planning Commission: ? Letter from Robert K. Brown, Postmaster ? Letter from Kohlnhofer Agency, Inc. ? Letter from L & J Vacuum ? Letter from Erickson's Ben Franklin ? Letter. from Erickson Drug, Inc. Letter from Barger's Hair Design & Tanning ? Letter from Edward Jones ? Letter from Falvey Realty Planning Commission. Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 15 ? A proposed Alternate 4 Lane Parkway system map and travel trips configuration from Gary Turpening Chair Drotning explained the Planning Commissions responsibility. .The main concerns that need to be discussed are the connection of neighborhoods, 207 Street, the Transportation Plan, and is the ordinance being interpreted properly. Mr. Morey. stated that the developer looked at all the options for street connections and alternative loop streets, including a street connection through the Aronson Park at 202nd Street. In addition to safety concerns, the cost of a connection through the park and the low number of trips it would accommodate didri t justify the expense for construction and maintenance. City Engineer, Keith Nelson was in attendance tonight and explained the width. of 207th Street, which was part of the downtown improvement .project, as well as the City's functional street classification system. Jeff Bednar, a consultant from SRF explained how they forecast their traffic counts for the average daily number of trips. Mr. Bednar indicated that their study and computer models showed that trips to 210th or 202nd Streets via Hamburg Avenue are more efficient than taking 207th Street. Mr. Bednar stated that their study showed that the connection to 207th Street wouldri t significantly increase traffic on 207th Street or Upper 206th Street. Chair Drotning asked to see .the original sketch plan for Village Creek. Mr. Mullenbach explained the modifications made to the original sketch plan based upon comments from the neighbors, including reducing: the number of connections to .existing streets west of the creek and moving the neighborhood park to the northwest corner of the plat, .closer to the existing homes. Mr. Mullenbach reviewed the MUSA staging plan and the land use plan in regard to future development east of Hamburg Avenue. Mr. Bednar. was asked to explain traffic calming. He stated that it could involve speed bumps, roadway narrowing, or even parked cars. He also indicated that 30 mph is the lowest posted speed limit that can legally be applied to 207th Street. The .narrowness of existing 207th Street and parked cars have a calming effect on existing traffic. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 16 Commissioner Michaud asked if a .connection to 207th Street is required with this plat.. Mr. Morey stated that the connection is required to be consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Transportation Plan. Commissioners Puncochar and Grenz indicated that they would like to see even more street connections for public safety reasons. Commissioner Wulff stated that. the lot line between Outlot E and Lot 10, Block. l should be parallel to adjacent lot lines.. She also wanted to know- why there wasri t a berm at a point at the south end of the plat. Nick.Polta from Pioneer Engineering showed the grading plan. He stated they had to break the berm to provide emergency overflow for a nearby catch basin. The developer .agreed to put in a dense planting of evergreens to screen the multi- family units. Commissioner Wulff asked at what point do we deal with the ISD #194 comments- regarding space constraints if the November school bond referendum does not pass. Mr. Morey stated that most of-the phase 1 residential developments currently being processed are small -due to the short amount of time left in the construction season. If the school bond referendum does not pass, the school district and the City can discuss options at that time. Commissioner Wulff asked what are the developer's options if a preliminary plat does get approved, and then a moratorium is put on new housing. Assistant City .Attorney Poehler stated that the developer would have the right to final plat all preliminary platted lots. Commissioner Wulff complimented the neighbors and the developer for their cooperation on this project. She felt it was absolutely crucial to have the 207 Street connection. To answer Mr. Turpening's question regarding his application of April 17, 2001 to modify. the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and change the classification of 207th Street as a minor collector- street, Mr. Morey indicated. that he sent a letter on April 20, 2001 to Mr. Turpening stating that he needed to provide information supporting his application. The supporting information has not been submitted. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 ..Page 17 Community and Economic Development Director Arlyn trussing .stated that the downtown Post Office had decided to build a new facility at Heritage Commons, but they will have to wait until the federal freeze on building new post offices expires: The Post Office has stated that there will be home delivery for downtown residents after the new post office is constructed. Break at 11:15 p.m. Reconvened at 11:30 p.m. The Planning Commission all agreed on the importance of the 207 Street connection.. The preliminary plat meets all the objectives of Comprehensive as well as Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance requirements. Commissioners Grenz and Puncochar said the 207 connection is very necessary in order to provide good emergency access for police and fire vehicles. Commissioner Wulff didn't agree with. the stipulation regarding the barricade on 207 Street, feeling that it would set a precedent: Ms. Poehler stated that the barricade stipulation would nbt set a precedent because each. development is reviewed. on it's own merits. Mr. Morey indicated that the barricade would be installed to ensure that the contractors and subcontractors building the single family homes and townhomes would use the Hamburg Avenue access The Planning Commission agreed to modify Stipulation f. to remove the barricade after houses have been construction on 100. of the 119 single family lots (84%) or 3 years, whichever occurs first. The Planning Commission also agreed that a trail segment should be added between the townhomes and-street 2. The developer will review this request. Chair Drotning asked Mr. Morey for the correct wording for the amendments to the stipulations. Mr. Morey stated that: Stipulation f. shall be amended to read: 207 Street shall be barricaded until 100 of the 119 single family. lots are constructed or 3 years from approval of the final plat, whichever occurs first. Stipulation v. The lot line between Outlot E and Lot 10, Block 1 shall be parallel to adjacent lot lines. Stipulation w. Evergreen trees shall be installed east of Lot 18, Block 3. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 18 Stipulation x. An additional train connection shall be made between the single family and townhouse lots on the north side of the development. 01.97 Motion by Grenz,,Second by Wulff to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Wensmann Realty, Inca for a preliminary plat of 119 single family lots and 126 townhouse lots to be known as Village Creek, subject to the 24 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report, as amended, -and subject to the 3 additional stipulations as stated.. Ayes: Drotning, Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud. :Nays: 0 01.98 Motion by Grenz, Second by Detjen to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Wensrnann Realty, Inc. for the rezoning of 3 lots :from RS-3, to RS- CBD and.. the rezoning of 2 outiots from RM-1 to RS-3, subject. to the Findings of Fact dated August 2, 2001. Ayes:.. Comer, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning. Nays:. 0 01.99- Motion by Grenz, Second by Comer to recommend to City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit for right-of-way width of 50 feet in the RM-1 District, and ' construction of a street crossing in the FW District for Village Creek, subject to the Findings of Fact dated August 2, 2001. Ayes: Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer. Nays: 0 ITEM 1O. WILD MEADOW VILLAS Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of Progress Land Company, Incorporated for the preliminary plat of 128 single family detached townhome lots to be known as Wild Meadow Villas, located west of 212 Street and Dodd Boulevard (C. R. 9) and north of 215 Street (C. R. 70). Assistant City Attorney Poehler, .attested that the legal notice .had been duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Mike Olson, Project Coordinator for Progress-Land Company; Incorporated was in attendance to answer questions that the public or Planning Commission may have. Mr. Olson indicated that 34 lots are included in the. first phase of the project. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 19 Associate Planner Frank Dempsey. presented the planning report. ~ Mr. Dempsey stated that the Wild Meadows Villas preliminary .plat is zoned RST-2, Single and Two. Family Residential District and includes a 37.91 acre area with 128 single family detached townhome lots on 8 blocks with 2 outlots. Two different builders (Keyland Homes and M.W. Johnson Construction) will operate under two separate homeowner's associations. Mr. Dempsey stated that the subject property is bounded on the north by existing metes .and bounds described parcels ranging from 2 to 4 acres with single family homes. The homes are not currently served with. City sewer and water. Mr. Dempsey indicated that sewer and water will be made available to the two existing homes on the .southernmost parcels with the development of the .Wild Meadow Villas plat. He indicated that city sewer can be made available to other homes further north of the Wild Meadow Villas .plat with the extension of sewer mains now.located east of Dodd Boulevard. A public improvement project will allow the City sewer to be extended. to serve these other properties in the future when these property owners petition for the proposed project and assessments. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Subdivision .Ordinance requires that the developer submit a "ghost plat" sketch of property adjacent to the proposed development to identify and plan for a possible future street and lot layout of the adjacent properties. The developer did submit a "ghost plat" which was designed to maximize the development opportunities while respecting the .locations of the existing homes. Mr. Dempsey stated .that the .Wild Meadow Villas preliminary plat has been forwarded to ISD #194 officials for review.. Their recommendation has been distributed attonight's Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the Wild. Meadow .Villas preliminary plat area is proposed to be developed in two phases. The developer submitted a plan showing phase one which contains 341ots. A full phasing plan showing the lots that will be developed by both home builders is required prior to final plat approval. Mr. Dempsey stated that the lot area and width figures provided indicate that all. proposed lots meet lot area and width requirements. He also indicated that according to the matrix spreadsheets submitted by the home builders, all lots have adequate building pad areas that meet the setback requirements for some or all of the proposed house plans. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 20 Mr. Dempsey stated. that unit. width, size, and construction all meet ordinance requirements and each lot and house pad is configured to allow the construction of a deck or porch to meet the minimum setback requirements. Mr. Dempsey stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires the construction of a storm shelter for homes in the RST-2 District and that do not have basements. There are no slab-on grade. homes proposed with the Wild Meadow Villas .preliminary plat, however, 4 of the 13 house plans. do not show basements as defined by the Zoning Ordinance. These units will have to provide interior storm shelters or a conforming basement area to provide a shelter area. Mr. Dempsey .stated that Keyland Homes and MW Johnson Construction plans meet the building exterior requirements for single family detached townhomes. Mr. Dempsey indicated that the. Zoning Ordinance requires that each dwelling. unit include an attached garage. Each garage on the submitted plans meets the minimum width and area requirements. Mr. Dempsey stated that access to the Wild Meadow Villas development will be from two streets off of Dodd Boulevard (C. R. 9). One is across from the existing 212th Street. The other is 616 feet south of 212th Street and will intersect with a future street on the east side of Dodd Boulevard. Mr. Dempsey stated that the grading .plan and landscape plan proposes the construction of a 4 foot high berm and the installation of 6 foot tall spruce trees spaced 15 feet apart along. Dodd Boulevard. He indicated that the landscaping meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the Corridor and Gateway Design Study. Mr. Dempsey stated that the tree inventory. and preservation plan submitted by the developer identifies 74 significant trees within the. development area. Of the 74 trees, no trees are proposed to be removed, however, staff does. not agree that a house can be constructed on Lot 7, Block 3 without removing some of .the trees on that lot. In addition, Mr. Dempsey stated that the road cannot be constructed along the north boundary line without removing existing trees. A revised Wild Meadow Villas Landscape & Tree Preservation plan addressing these concerns was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting. Mr. Dempsey stated that the City's 1999 Park and Open Space System Plan identifies a proposed greenway corridor and multi-purpose trailway along the tributary stream on the south side of .the Wild Meadow Villas development. This Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 21 multi-purpose trail is proposed to be part of an east and west greenway corridor. .along the tributary stream between Airlake Industrial Park and the .planned future development to the west. Mr. Dempsey' indicated that the greenway .will be expanded as the property. to the west develops. A neighborhood park search area is identified. approximately one-quarter mile to the west of the. proposed .Wild Meadow Villas preliminary plat. Park land dedication will also be required on the properties to the west as that area develops. A draft of the minutes .from the August 1, 2001 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting were distributed at tonight's meeting with their recommendation. Mr. Dempsey stated that the ratio of developed parcels to undeveloped greenspace in the Shoreland Overlay District is low and will meet the 25% maximum allowable. impervious surface area requirements. Mr. Dempsey. stated that the Certificate of Survey identifies the location of a 50 foot wide roadway; drainage and utility easement on 3 of the 4 properties adjacent to the north boundary. of the Wild Meadow Villas preliminary plat. The easement was dedicated by the .adjacent properties owners as a stipulation of a Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use Permit (PUD/CUP) m 1990. The PUD/CUP allowedthe rearrangement of the non-conforming parcels. Mr. Dempsey. indicated that the rearrangement eliminated a number of subdivision and property encroachment non-conformities. Mr. Dempsey stated that the .new right-of-way for 212 Street will utilize only a portion of the existing 50 foot wide drainage and utility easement on the adjacent properties. The remaining portion of the 50 foot road right-of-way will be vacated ..with the final plat. Mr. Dempsey indicated that -the developer hosted a neighborhood meeting. on February 12, 2001 that was attended by 4 property owners. City staff hosted another neighborhood meeting on May 9, 2001 that was attended by approximately 15 people. Mr. Dempsey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the Wild Meadow Villas preliminary plat, Community and .Economic Development Department staff. recommends approval subject to the 12 stipulations listed in the: July 27, 2001 planning report. Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 Page 22 Sondra Samos, 21175 Dodd Boulevard. Her initial concerns related. to this proposed development were property lines, existing trees and .water drainage. These items have been addressed by the developer and the City. She wants. to be sure that the developer and-the City keep-communicating with her throughout the project. 01.100 Motion by Detjen, Second by Michaud to close the public hearing at 12:15 a.rn. Ayes: Corner, Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning. Nays: 0 Commissioner Wulff wanted to be sure that the landscaping along Dodd Boulevard is sufficient. City .staff stated that the landscaping and buffer yard meet Zoning ordinance requirements. Chair Drotning commented that there be a lot of variety in these homes with two builders involved in the project.. Will Keyland Homes be changing. their exterior to match more of what M. W. Johnson Construction will be doing? Mr. Dempsey indicated that yes, Keyland Homes will be modifying their exterior material to be more consistent with the M. W. Johnson Construction exteriors. 01.101 Motion by Wulff, Second by Michaud to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Progress Land Company, Incorporated for the preliminary plat of 128 single family detached townhome lots to be known as Wild Meadow Villas, subject. to the 12 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report. Ayes: Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer. Nays: 0 ITEM 11. SPRING HILL Chair Drotning opened the public hearing to consider the application of Country Joe, Inc. for the preliminary. plat of 84 single family residential lots to be known as Spring Hill, located .south of 185 Street (C. R. 60) and west of Ipava Avenue. Assistant City Attorney Poehler, attested that the legal notice had been .duly published in accordance with state statutes and City Code. Bob. Weigert of Paramount Engineering and Joe. Miller from Country Joe,. Inc. were in attendance to answer questions that the public or Planning Commission may have. Assistant Community Development Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. He stated that there are 84 single family lots and 4 outlots proposed on Planning Commission Meeting. August 2; 2001 Page 23 39:78 acres of land located south of 185th Street. (C.S.A.H. 60) and west of Ipava Avenue. Mr. Morey stated that the subject property is currently zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development District. The preliminary plat proposes RS-3 Single Family Residential District lot sizes for this development. Mr. Morey stated that the Spring Hill preliminary plat is proposed to be developed in two phases. The first phase of 17 lots reflects the relatively short length of time between the expected start of site grading and the- end of the .2001 construction season. Phase one proposes five lots for model homes at the entrance to the development off of Ipava Avenue at Street A and 12 .lots off the extension of Ironriver Trail from the adjacent Greenway 1St Addition plat. Mr. Morey indicated that phase two will consist of the remaining 67 lots in the preliminary plat. The four lots shown conceptually on the preliminary plat can be preliminary and final platted following preliminary and final plat approval of Shady Oak. Grove. Mr. Morey stated that the Spring Hill development meets lot area, width and depth requirements He also indicated that the house pads for all 84 single family lots meet minimum RS-3 District building setback requirements Mr. Morey stated that the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances require the installation of a berm/landscape screen in the buffer yard. area of the lots that abut 185th Street and Ipava Avenue. The developer is proposing to utilize existing trees as the buffer yard screen to the greatest extent possible. Mr. Morey indicated that the developer is proposing to transplant evergreen trees from the existing stands located on the southerly portion of the preliminary -plat to supplement the saved trees in the buffer yard areas along 185th Street and Ipava Avenue... Mr. Morey indicated that the developer will construct a 10 foot wide bituminous trail on the west side of Ipava Avenue adjacent to the preliminary plat. Staff is recommending that the segment of this trail located between Street A and 185th Street be constructed with the Phase One development. The trail on the south side of 185th Street will be constructed when 185th Street is upgraded to an urban section at a future date: Mr: Morey stated the developer is proposing to construct a greenway corridor trail within Outlots A and. B, which will be deeded to the City for park dedication purposes. Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2001 ..Page 24 Mr. Morey stated. than should the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of the Spring Hill preliminary plat, Community and Economic Development Department staff recommend approval subject to the 13 stipulations listed in the planning report. Chair Drotning opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 01.102: Motion by Michaud, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 12:40 a.m. Ayes: Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer, Detjen. Nays: 0 Commissioner Wulff wanted to be sure that the screening was sufficient on the corner of 185+ and Ipava due to such. a high level of traffic at that intersection. Mr, Morey stated that there is a lot of undergrowth at this. location and the developer will be transplanting pine trees to fill gaps in the tree stands. Chair Drotning questioned. the jogged intersection with Street A. Mr. Morey indicated that the developer is trying to maximize the site- design given the greenway corridor. He sated that the street job meets Subdivision Ordinance requirements. 01.103 Motion by Detjen, Second by Comer to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Country Joe, Inc. for the preliminary .plat of 84 single family residential lots to be known as Spring Hill, subject to the 13 stipulations listed in the July 27, 2001 planning report. Ayes: Detjen, Wulff, Grenz, Michaud, Drotning, Comer. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:45 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTE l'°-~ Penny B vi , Recordin etary Karl Drotning, Chair E1NlTEDSTIITES _ i~POST/JL3ERVlCE July 31, 2001 To Whom- It May Concern: Thin letter into serve as notification that there still exists a Freeze on new Buildingsifacilities in the US Postal Service nationwide. Plans to build a new Postal Facility far the City of Lakeville have been delayerd accordingly. While it is impossible to predict when the freeze will be lifted and new facilities on hold will be brought. back into the building process, I doubt that a new facility wits be underway until at least 2-3 years. d~,~-l<. Robert K. Brown Postmaster Lakeville, mn. 55044-9998 FAX: KOHLNHOFER AGENCY, INC. 20700 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 (952) 469-4968 August 2, 2001 Lakeville City Council Lakeville Planning Commission Lakeville City Hall 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Re: 207t" Street's Impact To whom it may concern: _ Your undersigned is one of the owners of the above insurance agency. Our .agency has been located in the .downtown Lakeville area for. over 30 consecutive years. We are aware of the concerns of the residents 'in the 207t" Street area about the connecting of 207th Street with property to be developed to the east. A substantial. portion of the Downtown Lakeville .Business community consists of the providing of professional services, a growing trend in that retail businesses tend to be congregated at the present time in mall areas. It is our belief .that our clients will utilize our services- only if we provide a quality professional service. In short, those clients that we have will continue to utilize our service, in our opinion, even if they must drive an extra mile or so to get to our offices. We believe there will be little impact on our business if the Street is not extended. We also believe that the other service businesses would similarly be unaffected. The existing ,residents believe that. the increased traffic will degrade their neighborhood based on the large number of new homes and townhomes that will be .constructed and that will result in the increased usage of 2071h. We agree with_ their conclusion. Very truly yours, L, r r~vl-e W~ r bey P~= Koc~hlnhofer Insurance, Inc. J BS~C!E'~S o.~ L~n~SMUn I~e~PtvPM~~ 5~-3-e~ ~~-'r /1~?~ i~-es 1d~P~ a ~~nd ~ WU,FIn_f p~~".~ ~~_(~f~n G ~5~ ~1'CIILl~? ~~E'e~i t~. ~ ~ _ i to.,cn.,n., ~n.,~l, nn„P.vr ~v u~SP ~ ~ ~ Ct L&JVACUUM _ 20780 HOLYOKE AVENUE LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55044 952-469.1011 August 2, 2001 City Council of Lakeville Lakeville City Hall 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 In regards to Wensmann Project - 207th Street To the Lakeville City Counsel: Our business belief supports the homeowners along 207th Street in opposing having 207th Street -cross the creek. The homeowners will have difficulty. backing out of their short driveways, will probably lose some of their parking rights; have homes that are too close together forsafety needs, wild have younger children particularly placed in greater danger, and will be worth less. No one wants a through street in their front yard. The existing road has been there for 30 plus years and should remain as is. Any business gain by extending the. street is more than offset by fhe loss to the homeowners, incerely, ~ Vr~-t., L & J Vacuum, Inc. ERICKSON'S BEN FRANKLIN 20675 Holyoke Avenue .Lakeville, Minnesota 55044 - (952) 469-2466 August 2, 2001 Lakeville Planning Commission 20195 Holyoke Avenue .Lakeville,. MN 55044 Lakeville City Hall Re: 207th Street To the Chairman and Members of-the Planning Commission: I am the owner of Erickson's Ben Franklin and have recently entered into a long term extension of our business lease. We intend to remain in the Lakeville downtown area , for a considerable time into the future.. I previously resided in the neighborhood bounded by 207th Street for over 20 years. Thus I am familiar with the residential and commercial impact of the extension of 207tH Street into the land located east of the creek that is .going to be developedby Wensmann Homes. Wensmann's project is extremely large, one of the larger in the entire surrounding downtown area. I am familiar with the narrowness of 207th Street and believe that the same will constitute a form of "bottle neck" if utilized as a collector street. The established homes in this area are on small lots, have short driveways, have. limited parking areas, and are close together. I believe that they will be negatively impacted by an extension of 207th Street. It is possible that by not extending 207th Street that my business will not increase to the fullest amount that could occur if 207th-Street was extended, however, I believe that those individuals that want to utilize our services. will for the great part manage to come to .our store if we provide a quality business atmosphere and pricing. In balancing the needs of the existing neighborhood against the potential decrease in business that might occur because of .the 'inappropriate layout of the neighborhood as indicated above, I believe the needs of the neighborhood should prevail. Very. truly yours, C Erckson's Ben Franklin .Scott Erickson President ERICKSON DRUG, INC. 2075] HOLYOKE AVE. LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 (952)469-2964 August 2, 2001 City of Lakeville -City Council and Planning Commission Lakeville., MN 55044 Re: Wensmann Homes -Downtown Lakeville To the Members of the Lakeville City Council and Planning Commission: Your undersigned is one of the new owners of Erickson Drug, Inc. and a licensed pharmacist. Concerning the extension of 207th Street in the .Downtown Lakeville area: We are familiar with the arguments raised by the City-that there will be fevv additional motor vehicles using 207th Street if the same is extended. We have been informed that "few" amounts to 100 per day.. Given. the number of homes planned in the Wensmann project and given the potentiality of the future extension of 207th Street to the east of Hamburg Avenue, these. projections seem low. We question whether the existing neighborhood's estimates which are .higher may be more accurate. Regardless, we support the neighborhood's request that the street not be extended because of the reasons that the neighbors have submitted, .namely, that the existing portion of 207th Street that runs through their neighborhood was not properly sized as a collector street and that the valuation and safety of the homes in the neighborhood will be compromised. While the non-extension of the street may cause a night decrease in sales for our business; we believe that the needs of the existing neighborhood outweigh the same. We further believe that the great majority of customers that will utilize our store's services will be willing to drive on .Hamburg, and thereafter to Highway 50 to come to our store. Very truly yours, l G BARGER'S HAIR DESIGN & TANNING LAKEVILLE MALL, 20700 HOLYORE AVENUE LAKEVILLE, MN 55044 952-469-5979 August 2, 2001 City .Council of Lakeville. Lakeville City Hall 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville,:MN 55044 Re: Wensmann Project - 207th Street To the City Council: I have-a business on 207th Street-and at this .time I find that the traffic is too heavy along this street. Therefore, I am opposed to the extension of 2D7th street as I feel traffic will increase-greatly. .Sincerely Ju y Bargar Bargar`s Hair Design &.Tanning ii ~1/Lr~~~;~: G'~ ~ ~ S i~ ~ 1 l.v ~ ? ~ ~ ` Edward Jones Richard-W. Shutters 20730 Holyoke Avenue Suite 14 Investment Representative Lakeville, MN 55044 (952)469-2606 Edwa.~°dJones August 2, 2001 The City of Lakeville Lakeville City Hall 202nd St. and Holyoke Ave ` Lakeville, Mn 55044 Re: Weissmann Homes To Whom Lt May Concern, Our company believes that the problems that extending. 207th Street. to -the east would .create for the existing homeowners outweighs the benefits to downtown Lakeville businesses. The city should consider having a bikeway only across the creek. The creek serves as a natural barrier for the existing neighborhood and for the new Weissmann neighborhood. Sincerely, W 20686 Holyoke Ave. #100 Fa ~Ve P.O. Box 1213 y Lakeville, MN 55044-1213 Office:952-469-8300 d ~ t,My Toll Free: 1-877-880-8025 Fax: 952-469-2929 August 2; 2001 Lakeville City Council Lakeville Planning Commission Lakeville City Hall 20195 Holyoke Avenue Lakeville, MN 55044 Re: Wensmann Homes Project - 20Th Street To the members of the Lakeville City Council and the Lakeville Planning Commission: I have been asked to comment on the impact that "opening" 207`h Street for the pending Wensmann Homes project will have. At .the present time the property owners located along 207`h Street and Upper 206' Street in effect have a "private loop." The "loop" is proposed to be opened at the easterly end of 207`h Street to serve as a minor collector through the new Wensmann project. The homes in the older existing neighborhood have approximate values of $150,000.000- $180,000.00 and are. located upon smaller lots with shorter setbacks than required. by present standards. It has been called to my attention that the projected increased traffic flow is disputed, i.e. the City indicating that the same will increase by approximately 100 trips per day and the homeowners indicating. that the same could be considerably higher particularly at such time that the property lying east of Hamburg Avenue is developed or if the City's projections pertaining to the Wensmann multiple development are not accurate. In spite of the disagreement concerning these projections; it is my opinion that the .existing homes in this area of the neighborhood will sustain a decrease in market value averaging $10,000.00 per home. I have observed in the years of my profession that simply being located on a minor collector street automatically makes the residential property in question less desirable, and less desirable, means that there is a decrease in value.. Should the projections of the City turn out to be unreasonably low, I believe the :diminution in value would be greater than indicated above (i.e. more than $10,000.00 per home). I further point out that the proposed residential homes in the Weissmann project located on the extension of the minor collector street would also be more desirable, and hence more valuable, if 207t" .Street was not extended (i.e. if the Weissmann easterly street. constituted a "loop" rather than a minor collector street). Very truly yours, ~S~ ..Jim Falvey