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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
AucusT 17,.2000
The August 17, 2000 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: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Ex-officio Knutson.
Absent: Skipton, Wulff.
Staff Present: Arlyn Grossing; Director of Community and Economic Development;
Daryl Mgrey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tim Hanson,
Assistant City Engineer; Andrea McDowell Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; .and
Donna Quintus, Recording Secretary.
The August 3, 2000 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as
presented.
ITEM 4: Announcements:
City Planner Daryl Morey introduced new Community and Economic Development
Director Arlyn Grossing.. Mr. Grossing is a former Planning Director for the City of
Bloomington and most recently served as the Director of Planning and Economic
• Development for Rice. County. Arlyn began his employment with the City on August
7, 2000. Chair Drotning and Planning Commission members welcomed Arlyn to the
City of Lakeville.
City Planner Daryl Morey stated that excerpts from the minutes of the August 15,
2000 Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) had been distributed to the
Commission indicating the EAC recommendations on the Lakeway Park East
Campus final plat and the Hawthorne Heights Addition preliminary plat.
City Planner Morey noted a resolution was adopted by the City Council at their
August 7, 2000 meeting. This resolution authorizes a comprehensive review of the
City's newly adopted Zoning Ordinance and directs that the Planning Commission
initiate a review of the new Zoning ordinance in the spring of 2002 and report
findings to the City Council by September 2002.
ITEM 5. Consent A eg nda
00,89. MoTtoN by Rieb, Second by Corner to recommend to City Council approval of the
August 17, 2000 Planning Commission Consent Agenda as follows:
5A. Approve the LAKEWAY PARK EAST CAMPUS final plat to allow for the
development of two lots and two outlots qn 50.86 acres of land located in the
northwest corner of Kenwood Trail (GS.A.H. 50) and 185 Street West (C.S.A.H.
60) subject to the three stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning
Report.
Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Moates.
Nays: 0.
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ITEM 6. Public Hearing (continued,fromAngust 3, 2000): Minnesota Valley Family
Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Amendment
.Chair Drotning reconvened the public hearing for consideration of the application of
the Minnesota Valley Family YMCA for a CUP Amendment to allow the construction
of three new detached accessory buildings on the YMCA property located at 11490
Klamath Trail.
Associate Planner Dempsey indicated that, in discussion of the application of the
YMCA for a CUP Amendment on August 3, 2000, the Planning Commission and two
abutting property owners raised concerns regarding an existing shed that encroaches
into the northeast corner of the YMCA property and the proposed location of a future
40' x.40' accessory building.
David Marshall, YMCA Program Manager, indicated in a letter. dated August 11, 2000
that the two issues identified by .the Planning Commission have been addressed and
resolved to the satisfaction of the two- concerned abutting property owners. Mr.
Trenary,16512 Kingswood Drive, has agreed to the YMCA's offer to move the
encroaching shed, including the concrete foundation, and relocate it entirely on the
• Trenary property.. YMCA representatives also met with Mr. and Mrs. Hildreth of
16515 Kingswood Drive regarding concerns for the proposed location of the future
accessory building. Mr. Marshall indicated that the Hildreths were satisfied with the
YMCA's plan to screen the building and the choice of .color shades for the building
exterior.
Associate Planner Dempsey indicated that the non-conforming storage building
located in the northeast corner of the property has already been removed. Therefore,
Condition No. 3.c. of the draft Conditional Use Permit Amendment can be removed
as a condition. Associate Planner Dempsey stated that if the Planning Commission
chooses to recommend approval of the CUP Amendment as requested by the YMCA,
Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends three of the
four stipulations listed in the Conditional Use Permit Amendment form.
There were no further comments from the public.
00.90 MOTION by Kot, Second by Bellows to close the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.
Ayes: Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows.
Nays: 0.
00.91 MOTION by Bellows, Second by Kot to recommend to the City Council approval of
the application of the Minnesota Valley Family Young Mens Christian Association
(YMCA) for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow the construction of
accessory buildings in three locations on the YMCA property located at 11490
Klamath Trail subject to three stipulations listed in the Conditional Use Permit
Amendment form attached to the August 11, 2000 Planning Memorandum with the
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elimination of Stipulation No. 3.c. and approval of the Findings of Fact dated August
17, 2000.
Ayes: Drotnng, Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows, Kot.
Nays: 0.
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ITEM 7. Public Hearin: James and Cynthia Graham Conditional Use Permit O~ ` r9
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) application of James and Cynthia Graham to allow the construction of a
second detached accessory building resulting in a total accumulative accessory
building area greater than the 788 square feet in area that is permitted in the RS-CBD,
Single Family Residential District -Central Business District. Assistant City Attorney
Poehler attested that the legal notice had been mailed and published in accordance
with Minnesota State Statutes.
James and Cynthia Graham, 20480 Holyoke Avenue, presented an application for a
CUP to allow the construction of a new detached two-car garage on his property
located at 20480 Holyoke Avenue.. Mr. Graham stated that the existing non-
conforming detached. garage will be relocated from the front of the property to the.
northeast corner of the property and will be used for storage of yard maintenance
• equipment and other personal property.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the request of James and
Cynthia Graham for a CUP to allow them to construct a new 672 square foot garage
and to retain the existing non-conforming 406 square foot detached garage. The
Graham s property is located in the RS -CBD, Single Family -Central Business
District. The new Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum of 788 square feet of
accessory building area square footage in the RS -CBD District unless a .CUP is
granted to exceed those figures. The Graham s proposal indicates a total of 1,074
building area square footage for the two detached accessory buildings. The existing
building is proposed to be moved to the northeast corner of the property and set back
10 feet from the north property line and 15 feet from the east property line. The new
detached garage is proposed to be setback 25 feet from the south property line and 13
feet from the east property line. The proposed setbacks are incompliance with the
requirements for the RS -CBD District.
Associate Planner Dempsey stated that should the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the Graham s request for a CUP, Community and Economic
Development Department staff recommend compliance with the nine stipulations as
listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report.
There were no comments from- the public.
00.92 MoTioN by Kot, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 6:25 p.m.
Ayes: Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows, Kot, Drotning.
Nays: 0.
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00.93 MOTION by Kot, Second by Bellows to recommend to the City Council approval of
the application of James and Cynthia Graham to allow the construction of a second
detached accessory building on their property located at 20480 Holyoke Avenue
resulting in a total accumulative accessory building area greater than the 788 square
feet as permitted in the RS-CBD, Single Family Residential- Central Business District
subject to the nine stipulations listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report and
approval of the Findings of Fact dated August 17, 2000.
Ayes: Comer, Moates, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb.
Nays: 0.
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ITE1~18. Public Hearin: Tarry Creek Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation ' ~Sq
Chair Drotning opened. the public hearing for consideration of the application of Paul
Vogelgesang, et. al., for the vacation of a portion of an existing drainage and utility
easement in the. Tarry Creek residential development. Assistant City Attorney
Poehler attested that the legal notice had been mailed and published in accordance
with Minnesota State Statutes.
Mr. Vogelgesang, 16442 Griffon Lane, presented his and three other affected property
owners' application for a vacation of the southerly 10 feet of an existing 20-foot wide
• boundary drainage and utility easement located along the north lot lines of Lots 5, 6, 7
and 8, Block 2, Tarry Creek. Mr. Vogelgesang indicated that he and the other
applicants recently met with Country Joe, Inc., current owner and future developer of
the property to the north (Eisele property). An agreement was made to relocate an
existing wale located along the rear lot lines and center it along the common plat
lines of Tarry Creek and the proposed future residential development of Hawthorne
Heights.
Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson indicated that the existing 20-foot. wide drainage
and utility easement was established with the final plat of Tarry Creek and extends
along the. entire hared subdivision boundary of Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, Tarry
Creek and the Eisele property. As agreed upon by the property owners and Country
Joe, Inc., the rear yard Swale was reconstructed by Country Joe, Inc. last year and is
now centered on the common plat lines of Tarry•Creek and Hawthorne Heights. The
southerly 10 feet of the existing easement is no longer required as drainage is not
conveyed within this area and no other municipal infrastructure is located within the
area proposed to be vacated.
Assistant City Engineer Hanson stated that if the Planning Commission chooses to
recommend approval of the easement vacation as requested, City Engineering
Department and Community and Economic Development Department staff
recommend compliance with the two stipulations listed in the August 9, 2000
• Planning Report.
There were no comments from the public.
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00.94 MOTION by Comer, Second by Moates to close the public hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Ayes: Moates, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer.
Nays: 0.
Commissioner Rieb indicated that the Lot 4, Block 2, Tarry Creek also shows a 20-foot
rear yard drainage and utility easement and questioned why this lot was not a part of
the easement vacation request.
Assistant City Engineer Hanson responded that a storm sewer pipe is located within
the 20-foot easement on Lot 4, Block 2, Tarry Creek. Therefore, the easement on this
lot could not be vacated.
00.95 MoTioN by Rieb, Second by Moates to recommend to the City Council approval of
the application of Paul Vogelgesang, et al., for the vacation of a portion of a drainage
and utility easement vacation located on Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 2, Tarry Creek
subject to the two stipulations listed in the August 9, 2000 Planning Report.
Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Corner, Moates.
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ITEM 9. Public Hearin: Dakota County Community Development Agency and
the City of Lakeville Easement Vacation, Rezoning and
Preliminary and Final Plat
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the applications of the
Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) and City of Lakeville for:
1) the vacation of permanent driveway, highway and parking easements; 2) a
rezoning of property from C-CBD, Central Business District Area -Commercial
District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District; and 3) a preliminary and final
plat of one lot. and one block to be known as Lakeville Senior Housing Addition.
Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notices had been mailed and
published in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes.
Kari Gill, Dakota County CDA, and Mr. Kim Bretheim, project architect .from Paul
Madson & Associates, presented the applications for easement vacations, rezoning,
and preliminary and final plat to allow the development of the Lakeville Senior
Housing Addition. Ms. Gill noted that the senior housing/commercial mixed use
project proposes the redevelopment of Block 9, Town of Fairfield in the downtown
Lakeville area and is mutually beneficial to both the CDA and City. The CDA met
with the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA) who reviewed .the
exterior building plans and a number of their suggestions have been incorporated
into the design. of the proposed building.
• Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the applications of the
Dakota County CDA for a preliminary and final plat for the development of the
Lakeville Senior Housing Addition. The proposed senior residential housing project
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consists of a three-level 62,200 square foot building and includes 51 senior citizen
independent living units, 7,885 square feet of commercial space, and 21,000 square
feet of underground parking to accommodate parking for 49 vehicles.
Preliminary and Final Plat:
Associate Planner Dempsey noted that the proposed subdivision is a replat of Block 9,
.Town of Fairfield into one lot and one block. The 1.12-acre site is bordered by
Holyoke Avenue. (CSAH 50) on the west, 209 Street on the south, Holt Avenue on
the east and the Enggreri s parking lot to the north. The site was previously
developed and consisted of one commercial building (Giles/Hoffbeck/Wren site), an
auto fuel and service station (MainStreet Automotive), a residential house (Magalis)
and abandoned railroad property. All previously existing buildings were recently
razed by the City of Lakeville. As a part of-the demolition process, contaminated soil
was removed from the site and disposed of in an MPCA approved soil treatment
facility.
Easement Vacations:
In conjunction with the senior housing/commercial project, Associate Planner
Dempsey indicated that three easements are proposed to be vacated as part of the
Lakeville Senior Housing Addition plat: 1) a 5-foot wide street and sidewalk
easement adjacent to Holyoke Avenue; 2) a driveway easement extending across the
northerly 40 feet of the Fairfield block; and 3) a parking easement that extends across
the northeasterly 20 feet of the Fairfield block. The final plat will dedicate the
proposed ultimate right-of-way width for Holyoke Avenue. All public utility
companies have been notified and have responded that they have no objection to the
proposed vacation of public easements.
Rezoning:
Mr. Dempsey noted that the property is currently zoned C-CBD, Central Business
District Area -Commercial District. The proposed rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit
Development to allow the residential and commercial mixed use of the building is
consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan which supports the commercial,
high density residential, and life cycle housing use proposed by the Dakota County
CDA.
PUD Site Plan:
Associate Planner Dempsey stated that the PUD zoning is required to allow the
proposed commercial and residential mixed use and excess building height. Mr.
Dempsey provided a summary of the details of the site plan as follows:
? Setbacks: The minimum setbacks for buildings in the C-CBD District is zero feet.
The site plan indicates that the CDA is proposing 10-foot building setbacks to allow
for additional sidewalk width and green area.
? Residential Parking Spaces: The site. plan indicates 49 underground off-street
garage parking spaces and 32 surface parking spacesfor a total of 81 spaces. This
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meets the requirements for parking for the residential and residential guest
parking needs.
? Commercial Parking Spaces: The. commercial uses require a total of 22 parking
spaces.. The plan identifies a total of 15 on-street parking spaces for commercial
use. The remaining 7 spaces required for the commercial use will utilize a portion
of the 32 off-street surface parking spaces on the north side of the building
consistent with the Downtown Parking Study.
? Access: The site will be accessed from driveways onto Holyoke Avenue and Holt
Avenue. Break-away bollards will be installed in the .parking lot on the north side
of the. building to restrict through traffic between Holyoke and Holt Avenues.
? Landscaping: The proposed landscape materials meet the species and size
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and will match the existing downtown
streetscape landscaping located alongHolyoke Avenue.
Associate Planner Dempsey stated that, should the Planning Commission approve the
Lakeville Senior Housing. Addition preliminary/final plat, rezoning, and easement
vacation, Community and Economic Development Department staff recommend that
• approval be subject to the five stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning
Report.
Chair Drotning opened the floor for public comment.
Rod Borg, President of the Downtown Lakeville Business Association (DLBA),
indicated his and the DLBA's support for the proposed Senior Housing/Commercial
project. Mr. Borg indicated that the association did identify two issues on the site
plan that they would like to see addressed by the City: 1) the trash enclosure for the
commercial. element of the project is proposed to be located on the northwest corner
of the building adjacent to Holyoke Avenue. The DLBA feels that the enclosure
should be relocated to an area that is not visible from Holyoke Avenue; and 2) the
break-away bollards proposed for installation in the parking lot on the north side of
the building will not allow access from Holt Avenue on the east to the commercial
uses on Holyoke Avenue. The DLBA sees this restriction as a detriment to the
downtown commercial area.
There were no further comments from the public.
00.96 MOTION by Moates, Second by Comer to close the public hearing at 6:55 p.m.
Ayes: Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows.
Nays: 0,
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The Planning Commission discussed the details and issues regarding the Lakeville
Senior Housing Addition and site plan including the following:
.Parking Lot Configuration and Internal Circulation: The Commission concurred
that the break-away bollards proposed to be located in the parking lot on the
north side of the building to restrict through traffic between Holyoke Avenue and.
Holt Avenue addresses safety concerns and should remain as proposed.
? Provisions for Handicapped Parking and Access to the Senior Residential Use:
Mr. Kim Bretheim, project architect from Paul Madson & Associates, indicated the
location of two handicap accessible stalls in the parking lot. Mr. Bretheim stated
that these spaces were not designed for large vans or buses, such as the DARTS
bus. He noted that a "drop-off/pick-up" point off 209 Street at the southwest
building entrance will accommodate larger vehicles for access to the residential
portion of the building. Either "no parking'. signs or pushing the curb on 209
Street to the north at the entrance of the senior residential use could be done to
better define the "drop-off/pick-up area.
? Snow Removal and/ or Snow Storage Issues: Mr. Bretheim responded that snow
would most likely be plowed into. the parking lot islands and. sidewalk areas and
possibly hauled off site.
• ? Trash Enclosure Location and Design: The Commission directed the CDA to
explore alternative locations. for the trash enclosure away from Holyoke Avenue.
Community and Economic Development Department staff will evaluate. trash
enclosure options and make a recommendation prior to City Council
consideration of the final plat.
Chair Drotning called for aten-minute break. The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
The Commission recognized the Lakeville Senior Housing project as an integral
component to the revitalization of downtown Lakeville and a catalyst for future
redevelopment of the historic downtown. Ms. Gill expressed the CDA's willingness
to work with City staff to address the issues raised by the Planning Commission.
00.97 Motion by Rieb, Second by Bellows to recommend to City Council approval of the
applications of the Dakota County Community Development Agency for the vacation
of permanent driveway, highway and parking easements, a rezoning of property
from C-CBD, Central Business District Area-Commercial District to PUD, Planned
Unit Development District, and the preliminary and final plat of one lot and one
block to be known as Lakeville Senior Housing Addition subject to the five
stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report and approval of the
Findings of Facts for the rezoning dated August 17, 2000.
• Ayes: Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows, Kot.
Nays: 0.
Chair Drotning called for aten-minute break and reconvened the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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ITEM 10. Public Hearin: Hawthorne Heights Rezoning and Preliminary Plat
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of
Country Joe, Inc. for a rezoning and preliminary plat of Hawthorne Heights.
Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been mailed and
published in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes.
Bob Wegert, Paramount Engineering, introduced Joe Miller, developer, and the
Eisele family, property owners, and presented the applications submitted by Country
Joe, Inc. for the Hawthorne .Heights preliminary plat and the rezoning of the
southerly portion of the Eisele Greenhouse property to allow the inclusion of the
subject property in the Hawthorne Heights plat.
City Planner Daryl Morey presented an overview of the details of the proposed
Hawthorne.Heights preliminary plat as outlined in the August 11, 2000 Planning
Report. The preliminary plat of Hawthorne Heights consists of 68 single family lots
and three outlots on 38..78 acres of land located south of 160 Street (C.S.A.H. 46) and
east of Highview Avenue. The subject property consists of four metes- and bounds
description parcels and two. outlots (Outlot B, Tarry Creek and Outlot B, Vermillion
Springs).
• Rezoning
Mr. Morey indicated that one of the metes and bounds parcels. includes the Eisele
greenhouses and is currently zoned RA, Rural/Agricultural District. This parcel is
proposed to be administratively subdivided to include the extension of Harvard
Drive to the west from the Highview Heights and Highcroft single family
neighborhoods. The developer is requesting that this portion of the Eisele
Greenhouse property that is to be administratively subdivided and included in the
Hawthorne Heights plat be rezoned from RA to RS-2, Single Family Residential
District.
Preliminary Plat
City Planner Daryl Morey noted that the proposed development of Hawthorne
Heights for single family lots is consistent with the 2020 Land Use Plan and 1998
Comprehensive Plan Update. The 68 single family lots in Hawthorne Heights meet
lot area, width and depth requirements for the RS-2 District.. However, Lots 4-7,
Block 1.are dependent upon the relocation of Highview Avenue and the vacation of
the existing Highview Avenue roadway easement. These factors require that. the
Vermillion Springs. plat is recorded and the development. project proceeds. Until the
Vermillion Springs plat is recorded and developed, Community and Economic
Development Department staff recommends that. the Hawthorne Heights final plat
designate Lots 4-7, Block 1 as an outlot.
• City Planner More rovided details re ardin the three proposed outlots. The three
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outlots include existing wetlands, a nutrient removal basin, and park land dedication
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and will be deeded by the developer to the City with the Hawthorne Heights final
plat.
Mr. Morey indicated that proposed Lot 1, Block 8 includes Greg and Sharon Eisele's
existing single family home currently located on one of the four metes and bounds
parcels: included in the Hawthorne Heights preliminary plat. Their driveway will be
relocated :from 160 Street (C.S.A.H. 46) to the Gunflint Circle cul-de-sac proposed to
be constructed within the Hawthorne Heights plat.. Two small sheds, a concrete pad
and a water pump will be removed with the development of Hawthorne Heights, as
well as any building encroachments.
Mr. Morey presented the details for proposed street configuration, berming and
.landscaping, tree preservation, grading and drainage, wetlands, and park and trail
locations. City Planner Morey stated that should the Planning Commission
recommend approval. of the Hawthorne Heights preliminary plat and rezoning,
Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends approval be
subject to the 19 stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report.
Chair Drotning opened discussion for public comment.
• Kent Peterson, 16393 Gunflint Trail, indicated he is not opposed to the single family
residential project; however, he expressed concern for construction traffic that would
access the site from Gunflint Trail. Mr. Peterson also noted. his concern that an
existing wetland had been filled in and many of the natural features were destroyed.
Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson responded that. the development contract will
identify an approved construction access. to the site. Any .deviation of the
construction route should be reported to the City, as well as the developer, for
.enforcement, The City has been satisfied with the cooperation of the developer and
immediate enforcement of approved construction access in the past.
Cathy Halstead, 16350 Havelock Way, expressed concern that Havelock Way is
proposed to be extended to the west and will border the southern portion of
Highview Park. Ms. Halstead indicated that the park playground equipment is
located in this area and stated her concern for the safety of the children who use the
playground equipment. City Planner Morey noted that the playground equipment
will be set back approximately 40 feet from Havelock Way. He stated that the Parks
and Recreation Department will monitor the situation and a fence maybe installed if
a safety concern arises.
Pat Thompson, 16434 Griffon Lane, expressed her frustration with the destruction of
the existing wetland. Ms. Thompson indicated that she was told when she built her
. home one year ago that the wetland would remain natural. She stated she is
disappointed that the developer has allowed the disturbance of the natural vegetation
of the wetland by allowing dirt fill and garbage to be dumped in the wetland. Ms.
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Thompson requested details as to how and when the wetland will be restored to its
natural state.
City Planner Daryl Morey noted thaf the City's Environmental Engineer Tim Brown
has addressed the wetland restoration issue with the developer and is satisfied that
the wetland will be restored to an equal, if not improved, condition prior to the
wetland disturbance. The Environmental Affairs Committee (EAC) reviewed the
restoration plans at their August 15, 2000 meeting. Environmental Engineer Tim
Brown will monitor the restoration process. Mr. Morey further indicated that the
wetland will be restored by the developer as part of the Hawthorne Heights
development. When the Hawthorne Heights plat is developed and houses are
constructed, the illegal dumping will most likely no longer occur.
Brian Owen, 16440 Griffon Lane, asked if private covenants for Hawthorne Heights
have been established. Joe Miller, Country Joe, Inc., indicated that private covenants
will be drawn up and established at the time of recording of the final plat. Mr. Owen
asked if the cash contribution for park dedication would be designated specifically for
Highview Park.
City Planner Morey responded that the cash contribution for park dedication goes
. into a park dedication fund for the upgrade of existing parks, as well as the.
development of new parks in Lakeville. The Comprehensive Parks and Trails Plan
adopted by the City Council and awaiting approval by the Metropolitan Council can
be reviewed by the public at City Hall.
Brad and Katherine Richardson 16432 Griffon Lane, indicated they also wanted the.
specifics regarding the restoration of the wetland. Mr. Richardson also asked if the
easements around the wetland are re-established what impact will those easements
have on the lots that currently exist and abut the wetland?
City Planner Morey responded that the wetland will be located within an outlot to be
deeded by the developer to the City. The new Zoning Ordinance requires a 33 foot
building setback for newly created lots. Existing lots are not required to meet the new
wetland setback.
Project engineer Bob Wiegert indicated that a detailed restoration plan for the
wetland will be developed with review by Tim Brown, the City's Environmental
Resources Coordinator.
Kathy McKaX,16436 Griffon Lane, asked when the developer will begin the wetland
restoration and how long before complete restoration can be expected.
• Mr. Wiegert indicated that the wetland. restoration process will commence as soon as
the City approves the plat and grading can begin for the project. Mr. Wiegert also
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indicated that the developer is willing to work with the residents to get input on what
.kinds of trees and vegetation they would like to see in the wetland.
Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson stated that the City will hold a security for five
years to ensure. re-establishment of the wetland.
There. were no further comments from the audience.
00.98 MoTloiv by Kot, Second by Moates to close the public hearing at 9:27 p.m.
Ayes: Rieb, Comer, Moates, Bellows, Kot, Drotning.
Nays: 0:
Chair Drotning called for aten-minute break and reconvened the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
Commissioner Moates asked if additional berming and landscaping could be installed
along the rear of Lots 6 and 7, Block 1 where they abut Highview Avenue and
Hawthorn Path. Mr. Wiegert responded that due to the grade change it was
physically impossible to install a berm on these lots. He indicated that the developer
is willing to install additional landscaping along these lots to provide additional
screening from the public right-of-way.
The Commission agreed to add a stipulation to read as follows:
Stipulation No. 20: "The landscaping plan shall be revised to include additional buffer yard
landscaping at the rear of Lots 6 and 7, Block 1."
Chair Drotning expressed concern that, the exception parcel located in the northwest
corner of the site will retain its private driveway access onto- County Road 46.
Alternative lot design and other opportunities for relocation of the exception parcel's
driveway access were reviewed. After further consideration, the Commission
concurred that although it would be preferable to eliminate the private driveway
access onto the county road, the developer should not be required to provide options
for access to the exception parcel from within the Hawthorne Heights plat
boundaries.
00.99 MoTtoN by Comer, Second by Rieb to recommend to the City Council approval of
the Hawthorn Heights preliminary plat and the rezoning of a portion of the subject
property from RA, Rural/ Agricultural District to RS-2, Single Family Residential
District subject to the 19 stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report
with addition of Stipulation No. 20 as listed above and the Findings of Fact for the
rezoning dated August 17, 2000.
Ayes: Comer, 5kipton, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb.
• Nays: 0.
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ITEM 11. Public Hearin: Airlake Development Fifth Addition Preliminary and
Final Plat
Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of
Airlake Development, Inc. for consideration of the Airlake Development Fifth
Addition preliminary .and final plat. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the
legal notice had been mailed and published in accordance with Minnesota State
Statutes.
Sean Regan, property owner and developer, presented the application of Airlake
Development, Inc. for the Airlake Development Fifth Addition preliminary and final
plat. The proposed plat consists of three lots on one block and is located south of
Holyoke Avenue and CSAH 70. Mr. Regan indicated that proposed Lot 3, Block 1,
Airlake Development Fifth Addition would be developed by C.H.. Carpenter Lumber
and will have railroad access and warehouses that include interior and exterior
storage. Mr. Regan introduced Grant Jacobson, project engineer; Tom Barbeau,
project architect; Rick Hollenkamp, Vice-President of Kraus-Anderson Construction
Co.; and Jim Hansen, C.H. Carpenter Lumber.
Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the details of the Airlake
. Development Fifth Addition preliminary and final plat and C.H. Carpenter
development plans as outlined in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report. Mr. Dempsey
indicated that the proposed industrial subdivision consists of three lots on a 25.48. acre
site located south of CSAH 70 at Holyoke Avenue and west of the Canadian Pacific
(CP) Rail line. The subject property is zoned I-1, Limited Industrial District which is
consistent with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The proposed lots are in
compliance with the I-1 District minimum lot area and lot width requirements.
Mr. Dempsey noted that Lot 3, Block 1 is proposed to be developed as an office
showroom and warehouse distribution facility for C.H. Carpenter Lumber. Access to
the site is from CSAH 70 across from the Holyoke Avenue intersection. Lot 2 will
share a driveway with Lot 3 with access to Lot 2 provided from the west side of the
main driveway that aligns with Holyoke Avenue to the North. Future access for Lot
1 will be via a proposed roadway located on the west side of the property.
Associate Planner .Dempsey indicated that the C.H. Carpenter Lumber site consists of
one principal building and three accessory/storage buildings. with phase one
construction. Loading docks are proposed to be constructed to face south on the east
side of the main warehouse portion of the building. Community. and Economic
Development Department staff is requiring that the landscape plan be amended to
include additional plantings adjacent to the east property line to provide year-round
screening of the loading dock area from CSAH 70 road right-of-way.
Associate Planner Dempsey stated that, should the Planning Commission .approve the
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Development Department staff recommends that approval be subject to the eight
stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report.
There were no comments from the audience.
00.100 MOTION by Kot, Second by .Moates to close the public hearing at 10:45 p,m.
Ayes: Moates, Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer.
Nays: 0.
Chair Drotning suggested that access to the C.H. Carpenter Lumber site from the
shared driveway be relocated further to the south for a safer turn radius for semi-
trucks. Mr. Regan indicated agreement to Chair. Drotning's recommendation for a
modified access point to the site.
00.101 MOTION by Kot, Second by Bellows to recommend to the City Council approval of
the Airlake Development Fifth Addition preliminary and final plat subject to the eight
stipulations as listed in the August 11, 2000 Planning Report.
Ayes: Bellows, Kot, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Moates.
Nays: 0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
onna Quintus, Rec ding Secretary
ATTEST:
Karl Drotning, Chair