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Home My WebLink About11-06-97 City Of Lakeville . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES November 6, 1997 The November 6, 1997 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rieb at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council .Chambers. Roll call of members was taken: Present: Bellows, Miller, Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff. Absent: Alternate Commission Member Luick. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer; jim Walston, Assistant City Attorney; and Donna Quintus, Recording Secretary. £ommissioner Wulff requested that Page 7, paragraph 3 of the October 16, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting minutes be amended by replacing "commissioner Wulff suggested..." with "The Commission concurred..." The minutes of the October 16, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting were approved as amended. Community and Economic Development Director Michael Sobota indicated that Lowell Lundstrom Ministries has withdrawn their application fora comprehensive guide plan amendment, rezoning, conditional. use permit, and variance for the proposed .Celebration Addition project located at 16655 Kenyon Avenue. The public hearing scheduled"for this evening will entail discussion of the Celebration Addition preliminary and final plat only. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston requested the November 6, 199.7 Planning Commission Agenda be amended by addition 1O.A. City Legal Counsel Change Announcement. ITEM 5: PUBLIC HEARING: Todd Arens: Conditional Use Permit Chair Rieb opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Todd Arens for a conditional use permit (CUP). to allow the construction of an addition onto an existing non-conforming single family dwelling located at 12227 -1 75th Street West.. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston attested that the legal notice had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. Commissioner Cecchini excused himself from the dais and discussion of this application because of his ownership of property in close proximity to that of the subject property. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the request from Todd and Linda Arens for a conditional. use permit to allow the expansion of their existing non- conforming single family home at 12227 -175th Street West located an the south shore of 'Orchard Lake. The Arens' are proposing to construct atwo-story addition onto the front of • their existing house. The proposed addition consists of a ground level two-stall garage, a 330-square-foot living area expansion, a 342-square-foot basement area, and a 900-square- footupper level living area. The subject property is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential and lies within the Shoreland Overlay District of Orchard Lake. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 2 Associate Planner Dempsey reminded the Planning Commission of their informal discussion of the Arens' proposal held on August 7, 1997 at which time Mr. Arens presented a survey of his property and discussed alternatives for his home expansion. Mr. Dempsey explained that the survey was later found to be inaccurate. Since that time Mr. Arens obtained a corrected survey of his property which indicates that a variance is not required as originally thought because the addition meets the required 75-foot setback from the Ordinary High Water Level of Orchard Lake. Planner Dempsey stated that an existing detached shed on the west side of the property is proposed to be removed following completion of the building addition. Further, the non- conforming gravel driveway wild be paved as one of the proposed conditions of the permit. Community and Economic Development Department staff is recommending approval of the conditional permit application requested by Mr. Arens subject to the seven conditions listed in the Planning Report. The City Engineering Department and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have reviewed Mr. Arens' Conditional Use Permit application and have not identified any issues with this request. Mr. Arenswas present in the:audience and stated he is in agreement to the conditions recommended by staff. There was no public comment. 97.140 MOTION by Wanner, Second by Wulff to close the public hearing. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Mi11er,.Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Wulff. ..Nays: 0. Abstain:.. Cecchini. 97.141 MOTION by Amborn, Second by Miller to recommend to City. Council approval of the application of Todd Arens for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an addition onto an existing non-conforming single family dwelling located at 12227 -175th Street, legally described as Lot 12 and the East Half of Lot 11, Block 4, Lyndale Lakes Club 2nd Addition, subject to the seven conditions listed in the Planning Report dated October 31, 1997 and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 6, 1997. Roll call vote was called on he motion. .Ayes: Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Wulff, Miller. Nays: 0. Abstain: Cecchini. ITEM 6: PUBLIC HEARING: Park View Preliminary and Final Plat Chair Rieb opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Robert C. Lubovich for the preliminary and final plat of three single family residential lots to be known as Park View on land located on the west side of Ipava Avenue, south of 170th Street West. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston attested that the legal notice had been mailed and published as required by state statute. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 3 • City Planner Daryl Morey presented an overview of the Robert Lubovich application for the Park View preliminary and final plat. The plat consists of a 3.0-acre parcel located on the west side of Ipava Avenue, north of Stonebriar Addition and south of Lynwood North 3rd- Addition, proposed to be subdivided into three single family residential lots. There is an existing single family home that wild remain. on proposed Lot 3, Block 1, Park View. Mr. Morey stated that Mr. Lubovich .has agreed to remove the existing storage building and the overhead power line serving the storage building as a part of the Park View development. An existing private well will also be capped in compliance with state and local requirements. City Planner Morey indicated that the driveway access for the existing house, currently located off of Ipava Avenue, will be relocated to the proposed Isanti Court as shown on the Park View plat. City Planner Morey noted that the Park View development meets the minimum requirements for the R 2, Single Family Residential District.. Community and Economic Development staff recommends approval subject to the conditions listed in the Planning Report. The Environmental Affairs Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee have reviewed the Park View plat and have recommended approval Mr. Lubovich was present and indicated his agreement to the conditions for approval .recommended by City staff. • Chair-Rieb opened the Public Hearing for. public comment. -Mr. Tom Traub, 9590 -170th Street West, requested additional information regarding structure setback requirementsfrom property lines in the R-2 District. Staff responded. Mr. Dave Tabaka, 10264 -1 73rd,Street West, indicated he was representing the interests of the Margaret Tabaka estate, owner of the property located at 17081. Ipava Avenue, which is contiguous to the south boundary of Mr. Lubovich's property. Mr. Tabaka questioned whether the .proposed lay out of the Park View development would adversely impact the potential for development of the Tabaka property. He expressed his concern that possible future redevelopment of the Park View development could result in an access issue for the Tabaka property in the future. Planner Morey responded that redevelopment of the Park View plat is unlikely because further subdivision would not meet. current minimum lot and access requirements for residential development. Further, when the Tabaka property is proposed for development the applicant will be responsible for showing how access will be gained to the Tabaka property. Mr. Doug Hrdlichka, 9617 171st Street, expressed concern for the integrity of the existing pond and the surrounding residents' hope that the pond would remain in its current natural state. Mr. Hrdlichka asked if the Park View development would be subject to the private covenants of the Lynwood and Stonebriar Additions. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston indicated that the pond/wetland area is within a public easement and no structures are allowed within the easement. Walston further noted that Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 4 • the private covenants of the Lynwood and Stonebriar Additions do not apply to the Park View development. There were no further comments from the audience. 97.142 MOTION by Wulff, Second by Cecchini to close the public hearing. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Wanner, Reb, Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff, Miller, Kot. Nays: 0. Commissioner Amborn requested clarification as to who is responsible for the removal of unsightly trees/debris currently existing on the property. Planner Morey responded that removal of debris is the responsibility of the property owner. Commissioner Wulff noted that the configuration of praposed Lot 2, Block 1, Park View is r?ot as deep as the other two lots. Ms. Wulff suggested that the City may vvant to ensure that a future owner of the. property would be aware of the shallow lot depth and that the proposed house should_be placed on the lot to accommodate a future deck or room addition without encroaching into the required rear. yard setback. The Commission agreed to .add StiPUU~noN No. 7. NThe house plan for .Lot 2, Block 1, Park View shall identify a future deck or house addition that does not encroach within the 30-foot rear yard setback." 97.143 -MonoN by Wulff, Second-by Amborn to recommend to City Council approval of the application of Robert C. Lubovich for the preliminary and final plat of three single family residential lots to be known as Park Vrew on land located on the west side of Ipava Avenue,-south of 170th Street West subject to the six stipulations listedin the October 31, 1997 Planning Report with the addition of Stipulation No. 7 as stated above and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 6, 1997. Rolf call. vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff, Miller, Kot, Wanner. Nays: 0. ITEM -7: PUBLIC HEARING: Timothy and Traci Radtke: Conditional Use Permit Chair Rieb opened the public hearing for consideration. of the application Timothyand Traci Radtke for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an addition onto an existing non-conforming single family dwelling located at 19713 )ersey Avenue. Assistant City Attorney )im Walston attested that the legal notices had been duly mailed and published as required by state statute. Associate Planner Frank Dempsey presented an overview of Tim and Traci Radtke's application for a conditional use permit to allow the expansion of their existing home at 19713 )ersey Avenue. The property is zoned R-2, Single Family Residential District and is located within the Shoreland Overlay District of Lake Marion. The proposed addition consists of the construction of a vaulted ceiling resulting in an increased height of the existing roof, construction of a dormer window in the vaulted area, and the construction of a covered rear entryway facing Lake Marion. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 5 Associate Planner Dempsey indicated that paving of the existing gravel driveway is .recommended to be required as a part of the conditional use permit to reduce that non- conformity. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has received a copy of the proposed plans. Mr. Pat Lynch, DNR Area Hydrologist, has reviewed the plans and offers no comments. Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer, has reviewed the Radtke conditional use permit application and. has recommended. approval subject to his comments in his memo dated October 31, 1997. Mr. Tim Radtke was present to provide additional information and answer questions regarding his proposal. Mr. Radtke stated his agreement to the conditions recommended by staff for approval of his permit application. There were no comments from the public. 97.144 MOTION by Miller, Second by Wanner to close the public hearing. Roll. call .vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff, Miller, Kot, Wanner, Rieb. Nays: 0. 97.145 -MorroN by Miller, Second by Amborn to recommend to City Council approval of the application Timothy and Traci Radtke for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an addition onto an existing non-conforming single family dwelling located at 19713 Jersey Avenue, legally described as Lot 17, Block 23, Lenihan's Lots, Antler's Park, subject to the four stipulations as listed in the October 31, 1997 Planning Report and approval of the Findings of Fact dated November 6, 1997. Rolf call vote was called on the. motion. Ayes: Cecchini, Wulff, Miller, Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn. Nays: 0. .Chair Rieb called for aten-minute recess and reconvened the November 6, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting at 7:05 p.m. ITEM 8: PUBLIC HEARING: Pulte Homes of Minnesota Corporation:. Orchard Meadows Chair Rieb opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Pulte Homes of Minnesota Corporation for: 1) a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment; 2) rezoning; and 3) preliminary plat.. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston. 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 applications from Pulte Homes • required for the development of the Orchard Meadows plat as outlined in his Planning Report dated October 31, 1997. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 6 PRELIMINARY PLAT City Planner Daryl. Morey indicated that the Orchard Meadows preliminary plat consists of 73 townhouse lots on a 28.2-acre parcel of land located on land. south of 185th Street (C.S.A.H. 60) between I-35 and Kenwood Trail. The proposed townhouse design consists of one-story "club homes" with attached two car garages. The Orchard Meadows plan proposes eighttwo-unit townhouse buildings and 19 three-unit .townhouse buildings. Community and Economic Development staff and Engineering staff provided details of the proposed Orchard Meadows plat which included the following: 1) development phasing (two phases proposed); 2) building setbacks from property lines and between townhouse units; 3) outlots for common areas, wetland areas, and internal private street; 4) an existing Minnegasco easement; 5) .proposed naming/renaming of streets; 6) proposed subdivision identification monument sign; 7) grading/drainageJutilities; 8) tree preservation; 9) parks and trails {sidewalk along proposed Orchard Trail); 10) tree preservation; and 11) wetland mitigation. plan.. • City Planner Daryl Morey indicated that the developer hosted a neighborhood meeting on October 23, 1997. The City Administrator, himself, and nine .residents attended the neighborhood meeting where the developer responded to concerns and questions regarding the proposed development. Issues raised were projected traffic counts, proposed street designs and existing street upgrades, sidewalk/trail connections, and drainage pattern. concerns in the southeast corner of the subject property. Assistant City Engineer Tim Manson presented an overview of his memorandum dated October 31, 1.997 regarding site conditions and drainage issues. MINOR COMPREHENSIVE LAND. USE PLAN AMENDMENT City. Planner Morey noted that the Comprehensive land Use Map identifies the subject property as low density residential. A minor amendment to the comp plan for a redesignation of land use to low/medium density residential is required to accommodate the proposed Orchard Meadows townhouse development. The density of the Orchard Meadows townhouse project is 2.59 units per acre which is comparable to many existing single family developments within: the City. REZONING City Planner Morey noted that the subject property is currently zoned R-2, Single Family Residential District. A rezoning to PUD, Planned Unit Development District would allow the developer to accommodate the proposed townhouse development by clustering the townhouse units. Clustering provides an opportunity to preserve the existing environmental features on the site, including wetlands, significant trees, and steep slopes. In response to staff concerns, the developer has acquired an additional Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 7 • three-acre parcel of land adjacent to the existing railroad tracks to improve the wetland preservation and grading design of the property, Mr. Morey concluded that Community and Economic Development staff recommends approval of the Orchard Meadows preliminary plat, comprehensive guide plan amendment, and rezoning subject to the comments of the City Engineer, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District,. and the 19 stipulations as listed in the October 31, 1997 Planning Report. City Planner Morey indicated that the Environmental Affairs Committee requested. a re- design of the proposed Wetland Mitigation Plan for the Orchard Meadows project and deferred action on the plat subjectto the submittal and their review of proposed revisions. Therefore, Community and Economic Development staff recommends an addition to the staff recommended 19 stipulations for approval by appending Stipulation No. 20 to read:. "Subject to approval by the Environmental Affairs Committee of the revised Wetland Mitigation Plan." Gary Grant, Vice-President of Pulte Homes, discussed. the details of the townhouse design and the proposed exterior treatment of the townhomes. Mr. Grant indicated that the Orchard Meadows plat is geared toward the empty nester and marketed as a community for active adults. Mr. Grant. stated that the average townhome cost is estimated. at $150,000, The Commission requested additional information regarding the following: 1) school enrollment impacts; 2) wetland delineations and connections within the project and impacts on drainage outside of the development; 3) on-site snow storage; 4) clarification of peripheral versus lot line yard setback requirements of the PUD District; 5) enforcement for the removal of silt. fences. upon .completion of development; and 6) the use of fill in preparation of house pads. Staff responded. Ex Officio Member Bellows questioned whether there is a plan to install traffic lights at the intersection of 185th Street and County Road 50 in the future. City Administrator Erickson indicated that the City Engineer submitted a formal request. for signalization of this intersection and would be listed as non-programmed improvements pending meeting warrants in the Dakota County Highway Department's five-year CIP budget. Commissioner Wulff questioned the grading plan which indicates grading activities encroaching onto the adjacent church property and whether the church has any objections to the grading plan. Mr. Dennis Griswold, Puite Homes, noted that a formal request will be made to the church regarding proposed grading activities at the time of final plat. However, if they do not consent to the plan, grading can be accommodated on the townhouse development site. Chair Rieb opened the public hearing to receive public comment. i Mr. David Baudhuin, 18625 Kanabec Trail, indicated he purchased his home in March, 1997. His decision to live in this neighborhood was based on his belief that the subject property would be developed for single family use. Mr. Baudhuin indicated that the proposed $1.50,000 townhouse value was not compatible with the values of the existing Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 8 single #amily homes in the area. Mr. Baudhin also stated that the existing railroad track section is currently inactive and he did not consider this an issue for the project. Mr. Mel Nordin, 18987 Orchard Trail, expressed concern for current water runoff and the flooding conditions that occur in the spring and after heavy rainfalls on Orchard Trail at the southeast corner. of the proposed Orchard Meadows plat. Assistant City Engineer Tim Hanson. stated he was not aware of current flooding conditions in this area, but indicated he will review drainage conditions in this area and study what measures can be taken to alleviate the runoff issues. However, Mr. Hanson stated that the Orchard Meadows project will not contribute additional flows to current flooding on Orchard Trail -and could be a contributing factor in alleviating current flooding. James Walker, 18966 Jordan Trail, expressed his opposition to the Orchard Meadows townhouse development noting that existing streets cannot accommodate increased traffic. Mr. Walker also indicated that he has concerns for the ponds/wetlands and drainage. He expressed his desire for development underthe conditions of the R-2 District to be compatible with he existing single family neighborhood. Mr. Walker further expressed his belief that the City of Lakeville already has too many multi-family. residential developments and questioned whether the townhouse development will have a fiscal. impact on the residents of Lakeville based on taxes paid by these types of developments. Staff responded. Diane Walker, 18966 Jordan Trail, expressed her wish for this neighborhood to continue its single family,residential status. Ms. Walker expressed an understanding that it maybe appropriate for a twinhome development project to be located along 185th Street because . _ of its high. use status; however, she was concerned about additional development and its effect on stormwater runoff and.. increased traffic. Ms. Walker indicated that she felt the developer should provide two plansfor the City to review: one for the currenty-2_use and one for the requested PUD District rezoning. Ms. Walker also indicated that she had not received a notice of the neighborhood meeting. Staff responded. Rick Thomas, 18694 Kanabec Court, indicated his opposition to the Orchard Meadaws project and reiterated the concerns previously expressed by the area residents. Mr. Thomas stated he hadpurchased his home five years ago with the understanding that the surrounding property wou d be developed as single family residential. Staff responded. Commissioner Miller questioned the need for providing driveway turnarounds for specific lots :proposed to access onto Orchard Trail. Staff responded that this could be added as a condition for approval of the project. There was no further comments from the audience. 97.146 MoTioN by Cecchini, Second by Amborn to close the public hearing.. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Miller, Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff. • Nays: 0. The Commission agreed to a modification to the second sentence in Stipulation No. 10 to add: "and .driveway turnarounds shall be provided" and the addition of Stipulation No. 20 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 9 to read: "Subject to approval by the Environmental Affairs .Committee of the revised Wetland Mitigation Plan." .97:147 MoTIoN by Cecchini, Second by Kot to recommend to City Council approval. of the applications of Pulte Homes, Inc. for: 1) a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment to change the proposed use of property from low density residential to low/medium density residential; 2) rezoning of property from R-2, Single Family Residential District to PUD, Planned Unit Development District; and 3) the preliminary plat of 73 townhouse lots to be known as Orchard Meadows, all on land located south of 185th Street and west of Kenwood Trail (CSAH 50}, subject to 19 stipulations as listed in the October 31, 1997 Planning Report with a modification to Stipulation No. 10 and the addition of Stipulation No. 20 as stated above and approve the Findings of Fact dated November 6, 1997. Roll call votewas called on the motion. Ayes: Kot, Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini, Wulff, Miller. Nays: 0. Commissioner Wulff excused herself from further Planning Commission discussion and left the. November 6. 1997 Planning Commission .Meeting at 9:40 p.m. ITEM 9: PUBLIC HEARING: Lowell Lundstrom Ministriesr Celebration Addition Chain Rieb opened the public hearing for consideration of the application of Lowell Lundstrom Ministries for the preliminary and final plat of one lotto be known as i Celebration Addition. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston-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 Lowell Lundstrom Ministries for the Celebration Addition preliminary and final plat. Associate Planner Dempsey indicated that the ultimate development of the 18-acre parcel is proposed to occur in three phases. Phase 1 consists of the remodeling of the existing "golf dome" structure and clean-up of the site. Phase II proposes construction of 12,000 square feet of additionat office/meeting room space and expansion of the parking lot. Phase III will encompass the construction of 63,000 square feet of building area and additional parking. Each of the phases will .require separate planning actions. The developer has chosen to complete each phase individually and request planning actions as - they are required. Thus,. Lowell Lundstrom Ministries has withdrawn theirapplicationsfnr a comprehensive land use plan amendment, rezoning, conditional use permit, and variance at this time. Planner Dempsey presented the details. of Phase I of the Celebration :Addition subdivision which consists of the platting of the existing "Golf Dome" property located at 16655 Kenyon Avenue (west side of Kenyon Avenue just south of Lee Lake). The subject site is currently zoned 6-4, General Business District. Mr. Dempsey noted the developer has agreed to limittheir use of property to office/meeting room space. • Mr. Dempsey provided details. regarding the following: 1) future grading, wetlands, and tree preservation; 2) park and trail dedication; Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 10 3) lighting plans; 4) building elevations; 5) traffic access/improvements needed and the results of the SRF traffic study; 6) signage; and 7) fences. Community and Economic Development Department staff recommends approval of the. application of Celebration Church for the preliminary and final plat of one lot and one outlot to be known as Celebration Addition subject to the. 14 stipulations as .listed in the Planning Report dated October 31, 1997. Mr. Lowell Lundstrom, Lowell Lundstrom Ministries, indicated fiis agreement to the staff recommendations for approval of the Celebration Addition preliminary and final plat.. He answered questions from the Commissioners and provided additional details regarding the initial and ultimate use of the property for church and event functions. Mr. Dick. Brownley, from Station 19, architect for Lowell iindstrom Ministries,. presented clarification of the use of the current and proposed use of the. existing "golf dome" building. Mr. Brownley discussed the details of the proposed alterations to the existing building that would provide office space and a hospitality area on the upper level and meeting room and classroom space on the lower IeveL The remodeling is proposed to provide space for four classroom size rooms for approximately 150 to 200 occupants. Community and Economic bevelopment Director Michael Sobota indicated that the occupant load of the classrooms is a building code issue and suggested that the ..Commission modify Stipulation No. 5 by deleting current language and replacing it with the following sentence: "'The developer shall meet with the Building Inspector regarding occupancy issues prior to City Council consideration." Chair. Rieb opened. the public hearing to receive public comment. Ms. Boyce Anderson, 11065 Lower 167th Street West, indicated she was representing the residential neighborhood abutting the proposed Celebration Addition development to the west. Ms. Anderson noted the residents have not expressed opposition to the proposal; however, she presented a list of concerns that they want the City and the developer to address in all three phases of development. Those concerns are as follows: 1) drainage patterns and impacts to surrounding properties; 2) number of proposed parking stalls and the ability to remove some parking along the property bordering the existing single family residential property; 3) impact on existing wooded areas; 4) future outdoorrecreational facilities proposed; 5) future need for satellite dishes/N antennae; 6) impact on property taxes; and 7) potential for the planting of additional trees/landscaping along the property line • between the residential and future commercial/church uses. Community and Economic Development Director Michael Sobota indicated that staff will address all these issues in future phases of this development. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 6, 1997 Page 11 There was no furtherpublic comment. 97.148 MoT~oN by Miller, Second by Wanner to close the public hearing. Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes:. Wanner, Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini, Miller, Kot. Nays: 0. The Commission discussed the proposed uses of the existing building and agreed with a modification to Stipulation No. 5 to delete current language and replace it with the following sentence: "The developer shall meet with the Building Inspector regarding .occupancy issues prior to City Council consideration." 97.149 MOTION by Amborn, Second by Cecchini to recommend to City Council approval of the Celebration Addition preliminary and finalplat subject to the i4 stipulations as listed in the October 31, 1997 Planning Report with a modification to Stipulation No. 5 noted above." Roll call vote was called on the motion. Ayes: Rieb, Amborn, Cecchini,: Miller, Kot, Wanner. .Nays: 0. Assistant City Attorney jim Walston announced that he will be leaving the firm of Campbell Knutson to establish his own private law firm-in Mendota Heights. The Commission thanked him for his contribution as the legal counsel to the Planning Commission and wished him well in his new venture. Mr. Walston noted that City Attorney Roger Knutson will be attending the Planning Commission meetings inthe future to provide legal assistance. The next Planning Commission-Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 1997. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, l~~~J Donna Quintus, Re ording Secretary ATTEST: ` ~~N'" L r e Rieb,. Chair •