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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-18-99 City of Lakeville PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES February 18, 1999 The February 18, 1999 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Drotning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken: Present: Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Comer, Wulff, Alternate Member Skipton, Ex- Officio Commission Member Bellows. Absent: None. Staff Present: Michael Sobota, Community and Economic. Development Director; Daryl Morey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Ron Mullenbach, Associate Planner; .Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer; Andrea McDowell Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Donna Quintus, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the February 4,.1999 Planning Commission Meeting were approved as submitted. ITEM 4: ANNOUNCEMENTS • Community and Economic Development Director Michael Sobota introduced new Planning .Commission members Chris Moates and Jerry Comer. Mr. Moates was appointed. by the City Council to a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the remainder of a three-year term which will expire on January 1, 2001. Mr. Comer was appointed to a vacancy on the Planning Commission for the remainder of a three-year term which will expire on January 1, 2000. Assistant City Attorney Poehler administered the Oaths of Office to both Mr. Moates and Mr. Comer. The Planning Commissioners and City staff welcomed both to the Planning. Commission. ITEM 5: CONSENT AGENDA 99.10 MOTION by Wulff, Second by Kot to recommend to City Council approval of the February 18, 1999 Planning Commission Consent Agenda as follows: 5A. Approve the application of Green Ridge Associates, LLP for the GREENRIDGE SECOND ADDITION final plat, a development consisting of 67 single family residential lots on land located west of Flagstaff Avenue and south of 175t" Street. .Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff.. Nays: 0. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 2 • ITEM 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Duane Marek (Northland Collision): Conditional Use Permit Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Duane Marek for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a major auto repair facility in the B-4, General Business District. Assistant City. Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the request from Mr. Duane Marek for a conditional use permit for the establishment of a major auto repair business to be known as Northland Collision at 743D - 160t" Street West, legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, Dakota Plaza (south of County Road 46 and west of Glacier Avenue). The 1.16-acre site is zoned B-4, General Business District and the proposed auto repair use is allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Associate Planner Dempsey reviewed the details of the development plan that proposes a remodeling of the existing self-service car wash building, construction of an addition. onto the existing car wash building, removal of the miniature golf site, and expansion and .improvement of the existing parking lot and drive area. Other elements of the proposal discussed included the following: ? Landscape Plan: includes the planting of shade trees, ornamental trees, and various shrubs and ground cover. The landscape plan meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. ? Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. which is consistent with Zoning Ordinance standards. ? Trash Storage Area: Located in the southwest corner of the property and proposed to be screened with a masonry enclosure to match the principal structure. ? Building Materials: the existing building and proposed addition will be of masonry construction which is consistent with other nearby commercial buildings and will improve and compliment the aesthetic image of the area. The building materials and construction are in compliance with Section 11-8-4 Zoning Ordinance requirements. Dempsey indicated that Mr. Marek is proposing to construct a 26-foot wide driveway from Glacier Avenue which will serve as access to the site. A former driveway access extended north onto County Road 46 and was centered on the common lot line between Lots 1 and 2 and was a shared access between the mini-golf/car wash site and the Dakota Plaza strip center located to the west of the Marek site. The development plan proposes to construct a continuous curb along Mr. Marek's west property line to prevent traffic to and from the strip center from crossing the Marek property. The proposed curb will reduce the existing access aisle from the retail strip center parking area to the alley behind the retail strip center's building to ten feet along • a 35-foot section of driveway. Planning staff is recommending that Mr. Marek and owner of the strip center resolve the access issue prior to City Council consideration of the Conditional Use Permit. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 3 • Commissioner Wulff expressed her opinion that the circulation issue on the Dakota Plaza retail strip center should not impact Mr. Marek's proposal to redevelop the car wash/mini-golf site. Since there was no recorded private access easement for the two properties, Mr. Marek should be allowed to install curbing or landscaping up to his property line. Ms. Wulff stated the retail center owner should resolve his circulation issues independent of the proposed redevelopment project submitted by Mr. Marek. Commissioner Moates requested clarification as to how Mr. Marek intends to store cars that. have been wrecked and are waiting to be repaired. Mr. Marek responded that most cars can be accommodated inside the nine proposed bay areas. Cars with the , least damage are sometimes stored outside for a short period of time, but these cars are parked in such a manner that the visual impact to the public is minimized. Commissioner Drotning suggested that the current Zoning Ordinance does not adequately define "Outside Storage." This should be addressed when the Zoning Ordinance is updated this year. There were no comments from the audience. 99.11 MorioN by Kot, .Second by Wulff to close the public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff, Kot.. Nays: 0. The Planning Commission concurred with Commissioner Wulff's recommendation to delete Stipulation No. 11 of the Planning Report regarding access to the alley on the Dakota. Plaza retail strip center property. The Planning Commission also agreed to amend Stipulation No. 3 to include: "The Landscape Plan shall be amended to replace the four deciduous trees along the south property line and two on the west property line with six-foot tall conifer trees prior to City Council consideration of the Conditional Use Permit." 99.12 MorioN by Rieb, Second by Wulff to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Duane Marek for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the establishment of a major auto repair facility in the B-4, General Business District on property located at 7430 160t" Street West, legally described as Lot 2, .Block 1, Dakota Plaza, generally located east of Cedar Avenue and south of 160t" Street (CSAH 46) subject to the conditions listed in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report with the deletion of .Stipulation No. 11 and the amendment to Stipulation No. 3 regarding the Landscape Plan as discussed above and to approve the Findings of Fact dated February 18, 1999. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff, Kot, Moates.. Nays: 0. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 4 ITEM 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Hammer Property: Shamrock Development, Inc. Easement Vacation/Rezoning/Preliminary Plat Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the request of Shamrock Development, Inc. for a preliminary plat, the vacation of permanent easements, and a rezoning of property. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. City Planner Daryl Morey presented an overview of the application submitted by Shamrock Development, Inc. for the preliminary plat of the Hammer property. The proposed single family residential development consists of 114 single family lots on a 56.22-acre site located in the northeast quadrant of the Dodd Boulevard (CSAH 9) and 210t" Street West intersection. The development of this property for single family residential requires the vacation of several permanent public easements located within the subject property boundaries as well as the rezoning of the subject property from R- 2, Single Family Residential District to R-2A, Single Family Residential District. EASEMENT VACATIONS: City Planner Morey indicated that several public easements currently located within. the preliminary plat boundaries are proposed to be vacated. These public easements, all located within the boundaries of the Hammer property preliminary plat include the following: ? 20-foot bicycle and pedestrian path easement along north boundary; ? 60-foot drainage and utility easement located on the north side; ? 27-foot right-of-way easement for Dodd Boulevard; ? 50-foot roadway easement for 210t" .Street; and ? 20-foot by 100-foot drainage and utility easement west of the exception property located in the south central area. of the plat. All of the above easements will be re-established on the final plat as opposed to being separate recorded documents. Further, the above easement vacations are contingent upon the recording of the Hammer property final plat.. REZONING: City Planner Morey noted that the Hammer property is currently zoned R-2, Single Family Residential District (100-foot lot width and 15,000 square foot minimum lot area requirements). Shamrock Development is requesting to rezone the property to R-2A, Single Family Residential District with 85-foot lot widths and 11,000 square foot minimum lot area requirements. The. creation of the R-2A District was approved by City Council at their February 16, 1999 regular meeting. The proposed rezoning is i consistent with the 1998 Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update which guides the Hammer property for low and low/medium density residential use. In addition, the proposed R-2A rezoning is consistent with the recommendations of the 1998 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 .Page 5 Strategic Growth Management Task Force due to the property's lack of steep slopes, tree cover, and wetlands. City Planner Morey indicated that the R-2A District rezoning is contingent upon the recording of the Hammer property final plat. PRELIMINARY PLAT (HAMMER PROPERTY): City Planner Morey indicated that Shamrock Development, Inc. is proposing to develop 114 single family residential lots on 56.22 acres. The Hammer property preliminary plat is proposed to be developed in one phase. The Hammer property development proposed lot area and lot dimensions are consistent with the approved R-2A, Single Family Residential District requirements. City Planner Morey indicated that the development includes the following three outlots: ? Outlot A, located along the east side of the proposed plat, abuts the CP Rail tracks and includes a storm water drainage pond to be deeded by the developer to the City with the final plat. ? Outlot B, located in the northwest corner of the plat, will be developed for single • family use when the adjacent exception property develops. Outlot B will be retained by the developer. The third outlot encompasses the existing trail located on the north side of the proposed plat and includes an internal trail connection from the Hammer property development to the existing trail. This outlot will be deeded to the City with the Hammer property final plat. Morey noted that proposed grading, drainage, erosion control, and utilities construction for the Hammer property has been reviewed by Engineering Department staff, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Environmental Affairs Committee and they have all recommended approval. In addition, Planner Morey indicated that the Parks and Recreation Committee has recommended a cash contribution to satisfy the park dedication requirements for the Hammer property preliminary plat. Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends approval of the Hammer property preliminary plat subject to the ten stipulations as listed in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report. Staff also recommends approval of the R-2A District rezoning and easement vacations contingent upon recording of the Hammer property final plat. • Mr. James Stanton, Shamrock Development, Inc., was present and indicated his agreement to the stipulations for approval recommended by staff. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1.999 Page 6 Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer, responded to questions and provided clarification regarding on-site drainage patterns, existing and future stormwater holding pond design, and future proposed upgrades and improvements and how they will impact current stormwater and drainage functions. Commissioner Comer indicated his concern for the existing high water table of this property. Staff responded that the Zoning Ordinance requires that the lowest level of a home be three feet above the highest known groundwater level. Discussion was held regarding proposed temporary turnarounds and future street connections on the exception properties. Staff responded and provided additional information regarding proposed street alignments. Commissioner Moates questioned the status of the existing CP Rail right-of-way and the potential for future uses. City Planner Morey indicated that the railroad tracks have not been abandoned and that CP Rail or a subsequent railroad company could begin running trains on this line at any time. Staff also indicated that the City Council has passed a resolution supporting the use of the rail corridor as a regional trail if the tracks are ever abandoned. In addition, the rail corridor has been identified by MnDOT as a potential future commuter rail line. Commissioner Moates asked if there would be an • opportunity for additional screening/berming between the railroad tracks and the proposed single family development. Staff suggested and the developer agreed to re- label the railroad right-of-way from "Former Minneapolis Northfield & Southern" to "CP Rail." Discussion continued. Chair Drotning opened the hearing for public comment. Ken Hanson, 20998 Jacquard Avenue, expressed concern for additional traffic on 210t" Street. Assistant City Engineer Hanson responded that the current design of 210t" Street is capable of handling the existing traffic volumes and the expected increase in traffic resulting from the Hammer property development. Kevin Fowler, 8989 - 210t" Street West, requested details about the existing stormwater system, current drainage, and timing of upgrades to property north of the site. Mr. Fowler questioned the ability of the proposed design to control stormwater efficiently. Assistant City Engineer Hanson responded that the proposed pond on the Hammer property will accommodate the proposed development and the area immediately north. In the future, when 207t" Street is reconstructed, additional ponding may be needed. George Hammer, 9025 - 210t" Street West, discussed the one access to the bike trait as proposed on the preliminary plat. Mr. Hammer indicated that the proposed location • may not be convenient to a majority of the neighborhood. Mr. Hammer also questioned whether the proposed right-turn lane on 210t" Street would impact his property and whether the developer is proposing additional berming and landscape .screening of the proposed development from his property. Staff and the developer responded. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 7 Doreen Machin, 9011 - 210t" Street West, reiterated that traffic on 210t" Street West is her concern and asked what would be the appropriate process for reducing the speed limit on this roadway. Ms. Machin indicated her perception that additional residential development will increase traffic and that safety will be an issue at the current 50 mph speed limit. Assistant City Engineer Hanson stated that 210t" Street is not in the City's Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for upgrade/improvement. However, Mr. Hanson indicated that both Dodd Boulevard and 210t" Street are designed to handle the current traffic and the additional traffic that would result from the proposed development. Mr. Hanson further indicated that the construction of right turn lanes from 2101. Street and. Dodd Boulevard into the proposed Hammer property development will serve to alleviate potential problems in accessing the property from these two roadways. Mr.-.Ken Hanson indicated that he had contacted the Police Department and they have agreed to set up a speed trailer on 210t" Street that would serve to make travelers on this roadway more aware of the posted seed limit. Mr. Hanson asked staff if there was a way to prohibit truck traffic on 2101 Street. City Engineer Hanson responded that restricting truck traffic would be difficult to enforce, however, he indicated most truck traffic is accommodated on County Road 70. There were no further comments from the audience. 99.13 MorioN by Kot, Second by Rieb to close-the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff, Kot, Moates, Drotning. Nays: 0. Upon further discussion, the Planning Commission agreed to add the following stipulations for approval. of the proposed development of the Hammer property: 1. .The developer and staff shall explore the possibility of a second trail access from the subject development to the existing trail located on the north side of the property. 2. The developer and staff shall explore the possibility of a trail access along 210t" Street from Street D to Holyoke Avenue. 3. The landscape plan shall be revised to include trees on the east side of the proposed storm water pond, adjacent to the CP Rail line. 4. Staff shall explore the possibility of a southbound bypass lane on Dodd Boulevard at the proposed Street D intersection. 5. Staff shall .respond to the February 4, 1999 letter from ISD 194 regarding the anticipated rate of development for the subject site. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 8 • 99.14 MOTION by Wulff, Second by Skipton to recommend to City Council .approval of the Hammer property preliminary plat, the rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential. District to R-2A, Single Family Residential District, and easement vacation requests. subject to the ten stipulations as listed in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report with the addition of five stipulations as discussed above and approval of the Findings of Fact dated February 18, 1999. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Skipton, Comer, Wulff, Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb. Nays: 0. ITEM 8. PUBLIC HEARING: Airlake Development Third Addition Preliminary Plat (Wausau) Chair Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Appro Development, Inc. and Airlake Development, Inc. for the preliminary and final plat of Airlake Development Third Addition. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested. that the legal notice had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the application from Appro Development, Inc. and Airlake Development, Inc. for the Airlake Development Third Addition preliminary and final plat . The proposed industrial subdivision is located south • of County Road 70 and east of Highview Avenue and consists of one 20-acre lot and one 28.7-acre outlot. The property is zoned I-2, General Industrial District and the proposed lot size and lot area exceed the I-2 District minimum standards. Mr. Dempsey noted the original application for the plat was named Airlake. Development Fourth Addition. However, the County Surveyor recommended changing the name to the Third Addition. Associate Planner Dempsey indicated that proposed lot 1 will be occupied by Wausau Building Supply. The development of the 20-acre site includes a 144,000 square foot warehouse building and atwo-story office area on the west side of the building for a total finished floor area of 147,000 square feet. The plans also identify a 48,000 square foot future expansion on the east side of the proposed building. The proposed warehouse use is permitted in the 1-2 District and the proposed building location meets minimum setback requirements for the district. Planner Dempsey indicated that the proposed building requires a total of 161 parking spaces with an additional 44 spaces upon completion of the future warehouse expansion project. The developer is proposing to construct a total of 81 spaces with the first phase of development and to defer approximately 50% of the required spaces. City staff will approve the parking deferment after City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat. • Planner Dempsey presented an overview of the outside storage area proposed to be located along the south side of the Wausau parcel. The approximate 125,000 square foot storage area will be screened by a covered shed structure located along the south Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 9 lot line and a combination of evergreen and deciduous landscape plantings along the north property line. Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson discussed existing and proposed drainage patterns on and surrounding the subject property. Details are addressed in the February 12, 1999 Engineering Report. Community and Economic Development Department staff recommend approval of the Airlake Development Third Addition preliminary and final plat subject to the recommendations outlined in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report. Mr. Jack Matasosky, Appro Development, Inc., requested consideration of the following: 1. An amendment to Stipulation No. 2 recommended. in the February 12th Planning Report that the landscaping security be submitted "prior to building permit issuance" rather than "prior to City Council consideration of the preliminary and final plat." Staff concurred. 2. Clarification of, or an amendment to, Stipulation No. 6 to indicate the conditions that must be met before the property owner can relinquish responsibility for the • maintenance of the sediment and nutrient removal (NURP) pond. Staff indicated that they are in agreement to add the following wording: "...until turf is established." 3. Clarification as to whether the upgrade of shoulder and ditch along Highview Avenue is along Lot 1 only or does it include the outlot. Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson responded that staff prefers the upgrade along the entire plat boundary abutting. Highview Avenue. Mr. Hanson indicated that the Progressive Rail Addition required the shoulder construction along the right-turn lane which left only 200 to 300 feet of shoulder to be constructed. He indicated for safety purposes the shoulder should be constructed along the entire street. Mr. Matasosky indicated that the developer is in agreement to the recommended conditions with the amendments discussed above. There. were no comments from the audience. 99.15 MOTION by Wulff, Second by Skipton to close the public hearing at 8:30 p.m. RoIF call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Comer, Wulff, Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton. Nays: 0. Staff and representatives of the developer for the Airlake Development Third Addition • responded to questions and provided clarification to the Planning Commission regarding private access agreements, outdoor storage, truck traffic generation, and proposed landscaping/screening. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 10 Commissioner Wulff stated her opinion that the landscape screening proposed along the northerly property line should extend along. the entire property line to the easternmost boundary. Grant Jacobson, Jacobson Engineering .and Surveying, indicated that an existing drainage swale is located in the northeast. portion of the site and that plantings would not be feasible as proposed by Commissioner Wulff. Staff proposed that additional screening could be achieved along the north and east side of the drainage swale. The Commission agreed to have staff review the need for additional screening prior to City Council .approval 99.16 MOTION by Kot, Second by Wulff to recommend to City Council approval of the Airlake Development Third Addition preliminary and final plat subject to the eight stipulations recommended by staff in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report with modifications to Stipulation No. 2 and No. 6 as discussed. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Wulff, Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer. Nays: 0. ITEM 9. PUBLIC HEARING: Lakeville Police Department Expansion: Conditional Use Permit Chain Drotning opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of the City i of Lakeville for a Conditional Use. Permit Amendment to allow an expansion to the Lakeville Police Department. Assistant City Attorney Poehler attested that the legal notice had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. Associate Planner Ron Mullenbach presented an overview of the application for an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-11 to allow an approximately 1,900 square foot addition onto the existing 15,000 square foot police station located at 20110 Holyoke Avenue. The police department is located on a 3-acre parcel just north of Lakeville Fire Station #1 in the R-2 Single Family Residential District. The facility was originally constructed in 1983. A conditional use permit for expansion of the facility was approved in 1993. The proposed expansion requires an amendment to the 1993 conditional use permit Associate Planner Mullenbach stated that the expansion is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and will meet all required setbacks. The police station expansion is proposed to be constructed of exterior building materials similar to those used elsewhere in the municipal campus (i.e. Fire Station #1, City Hall, Dakota County Heritage Library). Associate Planner Mullenbach also noted that no new outdoor storage. is proposed with this request. Mullenbach also indicated that compliance with Stipulation No. 2 and 3 of the conditional use permit would provide adequate screening of the parking area, trash • enclosure and transformer. Mullenbach also added that the combination of a lot remnant with the .fire station parcel has been completed and staff recommends that this stipulation (No. 4) be deleted from the recommendation. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 11 There were no comments from the audience. Discussion was held regarding the proposed location and screening of the trash .enclosure. Commissioner Wulff indicated that it was her opinion that the trash enclosure should be constructed as a more permanent structure, such as brick, to match the existing police department building. Staff responded that this may not be feasible at this time because future expansion of the police department structure may require relocation of the trash enclosure. Mullenbach noted that staff is recommending that landscape screening of the proposed new transformer and relocated trash. enclosure be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Staff believes that tree plantings and landscape treatment is adequate for screening of the trash enclosure at this time and could be moved to accommodate future expansion of the facility. Commissioner Comer asked questions regarding long range plans for the police facility. Staff responded that the City's Capital Improvements Program addresses the timing and need for City facilities. 99.17 MOTION by Rieb, Second by Kot to close the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Roll call vote was called on the motion. • Ayes: Kot, Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff. Nays: 0. 99.18 MorioN by Skipton, Second by Wulff to recommend to City Council approval of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 93-11 to allow an expansion of the City of Lakeville Police Department office in the R-2, Single Family Residential District subject to three stipulations as listed in the February 12, 1999 Planning Report, excluding Stipulation No. 4 as discussed above and approval of the Findings of Fact dated February 18, 1999.. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Moates, Drotning, Rieb, Skipton, Comer, Wulff, Kot. Nays: 0. Associate. Planner Mullenbach noted that the City's consideration of a contract with Northwest Associated. Consultants (NAC) for an update of the City's Development Regulations (Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, etc.) will be considered by the City Council at their March 1, 1999 regular meeting. Mullenbach requested Planning Commission members identify what issues they believe should be addressed in the updating process. The issues that were discussed will be forwarded to the City Council as an exhibit to the NAC contract. • Following discussion, Associate Planner Mullenbach invited the Commissioners to contact him or Community and Economic Development staff prior to the March 1St Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 18, 1999 Page 12 meeting if there were any additional issues they would like to have included in the Ordinance Update process. Community and Economic Development staff and the Planning Commission held a general discussion regarding their role as Planning Commissioners and the importance of their position and purpose as well as other City committees and commissions, as recommending bodies to the City Council There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Resp fully submitted Donna Quintus, Recor mg Secretary ATTE Karl Drotning, Chair •