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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-02-95 • CITY OF LAxEVII..LE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Luick at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Steigerwalt, Holberg, Luick, Skipton, Amborn, Miller. Absent: None. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Jim Walston, Assistant City Attorney; Daryl Morey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tim Hanson, Consulting Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the January 19, 1995 Planning Commission meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 4 Daryl Morey presented a brief overview of a townhouse concept. plan proposed by Sienna Corporation on the Hankinson property. He stated the plan proposes the development of 45 townhouse units on a 24.5 acre parcel located on the south side of Klamath Trail across from the Chart House Restaurant. Mr. Morey went on to state that a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment is required to change the land use to low/medium density residential. In addition, a rezoning from B-4 to R-5 and a planned unit development is required to accommodate the development of townhouses on the subject property. Mr. Morey stated that staff was also requesting Planning Commission input on two issues including the need of an environmental impact statement, and proposed locations of a second access which City staff feels will be necessary and possible access to the property to the east. Jirn Johnston, representing Sienna Corporation and Tim Erkilla, Westwood Engineering, discussed the proposed site plan,' stating the project will consist of upscale townhomes and will be respectful ofthe topography and natural vegetation in the area. Mr. Johnston stated they felt if a second access was added, it would require the removal of many trees in the area. Mr. Johnston also stated that if the Chua property to the east developed, Sienna would not have a problem with access through the proposed project. The Commission held a discussion which included: • Sideyard setbacks • Length of cul-de-sac PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NIlNUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE 2 • Width of street • Rezoning • Density • Second access • Possible trailway on east side Robert Erickson explained the need for a trailway to connect to Klamath Trail which could also serve as a emergency vehicle second access. The Commission stated they felt the proposed second access for the development should be reviewed by the Environmental Affairs Committee. ITEM 5 The public hearing to consider the application of New Market Bank for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a drive-thru bank/office building in a B-1, Limited Neighborhood Business District on land located west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R.9) and north of Kenwood Trail (C.R.50) was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. • Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed conditional use permit, outlining the planning report dated January 25, 1995. His review included the following. ` • Background • Lot area • Zoning • Ordinance requirements • Comprehensive Plan • Transportation Plan • Surrounding land uses • Building elevations and neighborhood • Drive-up service windows • Parking • Building exterior • Signage • Landscaping/screening Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit to allow adrive-through bank and professional office building subject to three conditions listed in the planning report. • ,PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE 3 Bob Vo el, re resentin New Market Bank and Art Dicke ,Architect were g P g Y present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included: • Center island on two entrances (none) • .Use of lower level meeting area • Lighting of the parking lot • Signage Mr. Vogel stated that the meeting room would be open for community groups such as the Chamber of Commerce. Public Comment: bonald Moe, 20045 Ideal Way, questioned what type of uses are allowed in a B-1 zoning district, what type screening will be used, the traffic flow for the drive-up windows, lighting and the use of the lower level meeting area. Staff and Mr. Vogel responded. • Jim Heidemann, 20059 Ideal Way, questioned what the rear of the building would look like. Mr. Dickey stated the building materials would be the same as the front of the building. ` Amendments to the stipulations listed in the planning report were made as follows: 1. All proposed signage and lighting shall meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The landscaping plan shall be amended to provide a minimum landscape buffer strip width of 10 feet along the north property line abutting the R-5, Medium Density Residential District. A solid row of coniferous screening a minimum of 6 feet in height shall be provided within said 10 foot wide buffer strip. 95.14 :Motion was made by Holberg, econded by Miller to close the public hearing. Roll. call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.15 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Skipton to recommend approval of .the application of New Market Bank for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a drive-thru bank office building in a B-1, Limited Neighborhood Business District on land located west of Dodd Boulevard (C.R. 9) and north of Kenwood Trial (C.R.50) subject to the planning report dated January 25, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated January 27, 1995 and the findings of fact. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE 4 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 6 The public hearing to consider the application of Pulte Homes of Minnesota Corporation for the vacation of a portion of an existing drainage and utility easement on land located on Homestead Trail, north of 175th Street was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Tim Hanson presented an overview of the proposed easement vacation, outlining the engineering report dated January 25, 1995. He stated the easement requested to be vacated was initially delineated over wetland boundaries identified during the Homestead Creek East preliminary plat. The easement proposed to be vacated was. dedicated as part of the Homestead Creek East 2nd Addition final plat. The issue of the wetland boundaries arose after the development of homes on the seven lots backing up to the drainage and utility easement. His review further included the following: • • Preliminary and final plat approval and time frame • Original Army Corps Permit for Homestead Creek East preliminary plat • NURP basin construction • Grading of Homestead Creek East 2nd Addition • Revised wetland delineation approved by the Army Corps Mr. Hanson stated that Engineering staff recommend approval of the proposed easement vacation to be consistent with the Army Corps revised wetland boundary. The Commission held a discussion which included': • Effect vacation might have on wetlands and drainage in the area • Concern over setting a precedent Mr. Hanson explained that the vacation would have no effect on the wetlands or drainage in the area. He also explained that each vacation request is analyzed individually therefore, a precedent would not be set. Casey Hill representing Pulte Homes was present. There was no public comment. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE 5 • 95.16 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Skipton to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. .95.17 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of Pulte Homes of Minnesota Corporation for the vacation of a portion of an existing drainage and utility-easement on land located on Homestead Trail, north of 175th Street subject to the engineering report dated January 25, 1995. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 7 The public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Thomas Wahl, Mr. Curtis Craig and the City of Lakeville for the vacation of a 16 foot wide public alley located. west of Upper 196th Street, east of Jersey Avenue and north of Java Path was opened. The public hearing to consider the application of Mr. Thomas Wahl for a variance to allow an existing non-conforming garage to within 6.4 feet of the rear property line was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed vacation and variance outlining the planning report dated January. 25, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Zoning • Ordinance requirements • Easements ` • Subdivision • Surrounding. Uses • Alley vacation to accommodate construction of a new fence • 16 foot wide drainage and utility easement to be maintained over the vacated portion of the alley • Variance to remove non-conformity. of the existing garage • Total building square footage • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NIlNUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE 6 • Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends ap royal of the alle vacation and p Y variance subject to a public easement for drainage and utility purposes be maintained as described on the Certificate of Survey, dated December 28, 1994. Mr. Wahl and Mr. Craig were present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included: • City retaining right to access the property'. in the event public utilities or drainage projects are necessary. • Easements currently at the rear of lots - (none) • Water hydrant on Lot 10 Earnest Darflinger, 10310 196th Street, stated he did not think the City has the right to vacate the alley because it is not improved. He cited court cases regarding unimproved alleys.. He also stated he felt problems would arise in the neighborhood due to property line disputes as a result. of fence locations and current agreements on property line locations. • Mr. Wahl stated that he also felt neighboring residents would be upset over the vacation. Mr. Erickson suggested the actions be tabled to allow further review and survey work to be done. 95.18 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to table vacation and variance actions and continue the public hearings. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous. NEW BUSINESS; Staff encouraged :Commission members whowere interested to attend upcoming land use planning workshops. There being no further business, Chairman Luick adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted: • ~ 'ra Holliday, Recor ng Secretary PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 2, 1995 PAGE.? ATTEST: C~ David Luick, Chairman •