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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-09CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission. Meeting Minutes APRIL 2, 2009 The Apri12, 2009 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Davis in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Chair Davis - Vice Chair Lillehei Secretary Pattee Commissioner Drotning Commissioner Glad Commissioner Grenz Ex-officio Bussler Absent: None Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Zaeh Johnson, .Assistant City Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The March 19, 2009 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. The March 19, 2009 Planning Commission work session notes were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey stated that the following item was distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting:. A. The April 1, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding the TimberCrest at Lakeville 6th Addition plat. Mr. Morey informed the Planning Commission that the April 16, 2009 Planning Commission meeting will be a work session only and will continue work on the Zoning .Ordinance Update -with the review of Chapters 15 thru. 22. Mr. Morey asked if a 5:00 p.m. start time would work for the Planning Commission members. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. A 5:00 p.m. start time was agreed upon. Planning Commission Meeting Apri12, 2009 Page 2 ITEM 5. TIMBERCREST AT LAKEVILLE 6TH ADDITION Chair Davis opened. the public hearing.. to consider the application of Miller and Bowlby Properties, LLC for a Preliminary and Final Plat and Final Stage Planned Unit Development for one lot to be known as TimberCrest at Lakeville 6~ Addition, located in the southeast corner of Kenrick Avenue and Orchard Trail. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. James Strapko, from Strapko Artchitects and Gretchen Landini from Westwood Professional Services presented an overview of the request. Planning Director Daryl Morey presented the planning report. Mr. Morey stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the TimberCrest at Lakeville 6th Addition preliminary and final plat and final stage PUD subject to the 9 stipulations listed in the March 27, 2009 planning report. Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 09.08 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:18 p.m. Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: - The angled driveway access to the site. Mr. Morey explained that the driveway is angled due to .the existence of the overhead utility poles for the transmission lines within the subject site. - Location of the driveway to the. Kenrick Avenue/Orchard Trail intersection. Mr. Morey stated that the driveway access meets spacing requirements. - Site lines due to the .existing and proposed trees and the angle of the driveway. Mr. Morey explained that the trees are deciduous so the canopy of the trees will be high enough not to interfere with the site lines. Mr. Morey stated that this use does not generate a lot of traffic and if .people drive correctly, the location and design of the driveway will not create a traffic safety problem. Planning Commission Meeting Apri12, 2009 Page 3 - Pedestrian curb ramps with truncated domes. and whether they are required to be .replaced. Assistant City Engineer Zach Johnson explained that the ADA standards have changed since the initial TimberCrest improvements and the original curb cuts were installed. He indicated that if the curb cut did not have to be modified with this proposed development, the pedestrian ramps would not have to be replaced. There was further discussion as to whether it would be necessary for the developer to replace the pedestrian curb ramps with truncated domes. Mr. Morey stated that prior to City Council consideration, City staff will confirm that the truncated dome .pedestrian ramp replacement is an ADA requirement. - Snow storage. Mr. Morey stated that the required parking landscape lot screening hinders snow storage to a certain extent. He indicated that one of the stipulations of the planning report states that if there is not enough room for snow storage, it must be taken off site. - Signage for a corner lot was discussed. One. freestanding sign and two wall signs are allowed by ordinance along with directional Signage. The Planning Commission considered this to be a very high quality building with "top notch" architecture. They welcome this facility into the community. 09.09 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the TimberCrest at Lakeville 6~ Addition Preliminary and Final Plat and Final Stage Planned Unit Development for one lot, located in the southeast corner of Kenrick Avenue and Orchard Trail, subject to the following stipulations:. 1. The recommendations outlined in the March 27, 2009 Engineering Report. 2. The recommendations of the Park, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee. 3. The site shall be developed according to the plans approved by the City Council. 4. Park dedication requirements are to be satisfied as a cash fee in lieu of land as required by Section 10-4-8 of the Subdivision Ordinance. The park dedication amount is $6,000.54 and must be submitted prior to City Council approval of the preliminary and final plat. 5. A security in the amount of $25,000 is to be submitted prior to the final plat being considered by City Council. to insure the landscaping. is installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. 6. A permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any Signage.. 7. All light fixtures must be shielded and downcast. Planning Commission Meeting Apri12, 2009 Page 4 8. A detailed drawing of the Kenrick Avenue sidewalk connection must be .added to the civil plans and include specifications for the steps and a railing. 9. Snow storage must be accommodated in the green space areas around the perimeter of the property,. or must be taken off site. Ayes: Glad, Lillehei, Davis, Pattee, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Respectfully submitted, S e. ~ J Penny Bre ecording Se ary Dated 5 7 ~ q ATTEST: