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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-09CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. MAY 7, 2009 The May 7, 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 Commissioner Drotning Commissioner Grenz Commissioner Glad Ex-officio Bussler Absent: Secretary Pattee Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, .Associate Planner; Adam Kienberger, Economic Development Specialist; Zach Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The April 2, 2009 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. The April 16, 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 May 6, 2009 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting motion regarding the Shady Oak Grove Third Addition final plat. Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission of the work session following tonight's meeting. ITEM 5. MARKET PLAZA Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the application of Metro Equity Management, LLC for the vacation of 208 Street right-of-way between Holyoke Avenue and Holt Avenue. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Planning Commission Meeting May 7, 2009 Page 2 Mr. Morey requested the Planning Commission table this item until the May 21St meeting when the Market Plaza preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit public hearing is scheduled to be on the agenda. Chair Davis asked for a motion to table the Market Plaza right-of-way vacation public hearing to the May 21, 2009 Planning Commission meeting. 09.10 Motion was made and seconded to table the Market Plaza right-of-way vacation public hearing to the May 21, 2009 Planning Commission meeting so all planning actions for the project can be reviewed concurrently. Ayes: Glad, Lillehei, Davis, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 ITEM 6. SHADY OAK GROVE THIRD ADDITION Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the application of Brent Crego for the vacation of all drainage and utility easements .and public right-of-way within the Shady Oak Grove Second Addition plat, located south of 185 Street (CSAH 60) and west of Ipava Avenue adjacent to Irvine Way, and consider the final plat of one outlot to be known as Shady Oak Grove Third Addition. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. The applicant was not in attendance. Chair Davis asked for a motion to table this agenda item to later in the meeting. 09.11 Motion was made and seconded to table Agenda Item 6 to later in tonight's meeting. Ayes: Glad, Lillehei, Davis, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 ITEM 7. MINNESOTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the application of MSB Holdings - Lakeville (Minnesota School of Business) for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an adult education facility in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at 17685 Juniper Path. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. Planning Commission Meeting May 7, 2009 Page 3 John Myhre, with Globe University/ Minnesota School of Business, presented an overview of their request. Economic Development Specialist Adam Kienberger presented the planning report. Mr. Kienberger stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Minnesota School of Business Conditional Use Permit, subject to the two stipulations listed in the May 1, 2009 planning report. Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public'for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 09.12 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: - Are any additional handicapped parking spaces required for this use? Mr. Morey stated that handicapped parking is based on the number of parking spaces in the lot, not on the type of business. - Mr. Myhre confirmed that students, faculty, staff, class sizes, and visitors were all taken into account when determining the amount of parking required. - Very nice opportunity for the .City of Lakeville to have a higher education facility. 09.13 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the Minnesota School of Business Conditional Use Permit to allow an adult education facility in the C-3, General Commercial District, located at 17685 Juniper Path, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The building plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshall and Building Official prior to the issuance of a building permit for interior modifications. 2. All building signage shall require a sign permit from the City of Lakeville prior to installation. Ayes: Lillehei, Davis, Grenz, Drotning, Glad. Nays: 0 Planning Commissicaxl Meeting May 7; 2009 Page 4 Chair Davis congratulated .and thanked the Minnesota School of Business representatives. ITEM 6. SHADY OAK GROVE THIRD ADDITION (Continued from earlier in the agenda) The applicant still has not arrived. The Planning Commission determined that it was in the best interest of the applicant and the City to move forward with this item at tonight's meeting, despite the absence of the applicant. Associate Planner .Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Shady Oak Grove Third Addition final plat and easement and right-of-way vacation as presented. 09.14 Motion was made and seconded to pull this off the table and open the public hearing. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Chair Davis re-opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 09.15 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:32 p.m. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: - The Planning Commission confirmed that the Shady Oak Grove Third Addition final plat re-platting the property back to an outlot, thus eliminating the need for a letter of credit or construction of the public improvements, was what the applicant requested. - Would the City be setting a precedent by approving this? Mr. Morey indicated that most developers do not final plat their property if they are not ready to develop it and instead request extensions for their approved preliminary plats. He identified one other development that may follow this same procedure. - Commissioner Drotning felt that this was the best method to address that the property is not ready for development at this time. Planning Commission Meeting May 7, 2009 Page 5 09.16 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the Shady Oak Grove Third Addition final plat of one outlot and right-of-way and easement vacation, located south of 185 Street (CSAH 60) and west of Ipava Avenue adjacent to Irvine Way, as presented. Ayes: Davis, Grenz, Drotning, Glad, Lillehei. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~.;~~ _` Penny Bre , Recording S tary Dated 5 ~ 1 n TT~CT.