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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-95 a CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLA1`~iING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Skipton at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Holberg, Amborn, Steigerwalt , Skipton, Reib, Miller. Absent: Luick Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director, Gary Fuchs Assistant City Attorney; Daryl Morey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Tim Hanson, Assistant City Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the March 16, 1995 Planning Commission meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 4 -CONSENT AGENDA Vice Chair Skipton noted the revised engineering report regarding Stonebriar 2nd Addition. There was no discussion. 95.35 Motion was made b Holber , seconded b Miller to recommend a royal of the Y g Y pp final plat of Stonebriar 2nd Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous. ITEM 5 The public hearing to consider the application of Mark Nollett for a conditional use permit to allow a second driveway curb cut access. 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 March 29, 1995. His review included the following: • Date of home construction • Date of accessory building construction • Location • Zoning • Surrounding land uses • Zoning Ordinance requirements • Setbacks T PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL, 6, 1995 PAGE 2 • • Size and hei ht of detached accesso buildin g rY g • Width of proposed driveway • Traffic safety Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to seven stipulations listed in the planning report. Mr. Nollett was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a brief discussion. 95.36 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Steigerwalt, Skipton, Reib, Miller, Amborn. Nay: Holberg. The reason Holberg voted nay was the Chair had not formally asked if there was anyone from the public who .wished to speak. There was no public comment. 95.37 Motion was made by Amborn, seconded by Reib to recommend approval of the application of Mark Nollett for a conditional use permit to allow a second driveway curb cut access subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 6 The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for. a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, B-4 General Business District and I-1, Limited Industrial District to BC, Business Campus District; the preliminary and :final plat of Fairfield. Business .Campus; and a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the'Year 2000 Urban Service Area was continued from the February 16, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. The public hearing to consider the application of New Morning Windows for a conditional use permit to allow a light manufacturing use in a BC, Business Campus District was also continued from the February 16, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. PLANNI]~TG COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 3 The ublic hearin to consider the a lication of New Mornin .Windows for a p g Pp g conditional use permit to allow a structure more than 35 feet in height was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed rezoning, preliminary and ..final plats, Comprehensive Plan amendment and conditional use permit, outlining the planning report dated March 29, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Location • Lot area • Existing zoning • Proposed zoning • Building height • Dust collector height • Loading berths • Comprehensive plan • Surrounding zoning • Proposed rezoning • Preliminary and trnal plat: • Zoning Ordinance requirements • Subdivision • Phasing of the project • Streets • Grading, drainage and erosion control • Utilities • Park and trail dedication • Lot requirements and setbacks • Future fire station and water treatment plant • Conditional use permit: • Building type and construction • Parking requirements • .Loading • Waste and recycling receptacles • Landscaping • Lighting • Outdoor storage • Signage • Covenants • Minor Comprehensive Plan amendment • Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation f PLASII~TING COMNIISSION MEETING MIl~IUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 4 Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional. use permit, preliminary and final plat, minor comprehensive plan amendment, and rezoning subject to seven stipulations listed in the planning report. Cary Richman, President, and Mark Larson, Operations Manager, New Morning Windows, and Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Architects were present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included the following: • Dust collector location and height • Fencing around storage area • Loading docks • Future building expansion • Recycling trailer • Outlot D -temporary storm pond • Location of outdoor storage area Public Comment: Conrad Carr, owner of B-4 zoned ro ert south of County Road 70, questioned p p Y the zoning of the surrounding area and expressed concern over future businesses that could move into Fairfield and adjacent property. Ken Haberle questioned the noise that the dust collector would generate. Mr. Larson responded that the noise at the property line would meet state standards in Phase I. Staff responded that the future building additions will provide additional screening from noise. John. Osborne, 18951 Kenrick Avenue, expressed concern over the increased traffic along Kenrick Avenue. Staff responded. Amendments to the stipulations listed in the planning report were recommended as follows: 8. Outlot C shall be platted as Lot 1, Block 2, Fairfield Business Campus. 9. All site lighting shall meet approval of the Building Official. 95.38 Motion was made by Amborn, seconded by Miller to close the public hearings. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. .j PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 5 95.39 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of the City of Lakeville for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, B-4 General Business District and I-1, Limited Industrial District to BC, Business Campus District subject to the planning report.dated` March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated Apri15, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.40 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Holberg to recommend approval of the application of the City of Lakeville for the preliminary and final plat of Fairfield Business Campus subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated Apri15, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.41 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of the City of Lakeville for a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area, all on land located north of 210th Street and east of Kenrick Avenue subject to the planning report • dated March 29,1995 as amended, the engineering report dated April 5, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.42 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the application of New Morning Windows for a conditional use permit to allow a light manufacturing use in a BC, Business Campus District and a structure more than 35 feet in height subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated Apri15, 1995 and the findings of fact. The Commission thanked New Morning Windows for considering Lakeville as home for their new facility. Roll call was taken;on he motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 8 The public hearing to consider the application of Valvoline Instant Oil Change for the preliminary and final plat of one commercial lot and a planned unit development-conditional use permit amendment to allow the construction of a Rapid Oil Change was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NIINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 6 Daryl Morey presented an overview of the proposed preliminary and final plat and the planned unit development-conditional use permit amendment, outlining the planning report dated March 31, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Preliminary and final plat • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan • Streets • Grading, drainage, erosion control and utilities • Tree preservation (n/a) • Wetlands (n/a) • Park and trail dedication • MUSA • Previous planned unit development-conditional use permit amendment • Shared driveway access onto Kenwood Trail • Existing shared freestanding sign with the Burger King restaurant • Zoning Ordinance provisions • Building setbacks • Parking • Trash enclosure • Fire Marshall review Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Valvoline Instant Oil Change preliminary and final plat and planned unit development-conditional use permit amendment requests subject to nine stipulations listed in the planning report. John Kosmos, representing Valvoline Oil, stated he does not agree with stipulation number six of the planning report because his company has no control over the submittal of a preliminary and final plat application by Amoco. A discussion followed between the Commission, the City Attorney and staff. Mr. Sobota stated that stipulation number six could be eliminated because the issue could be handled bythe administrative..subdivision process required prior to plat recording. The Commission held a discussion which included the following: • Traffic flow off of Highway 50 • Access to future development site (possible restaurant) • Waste containment • Storm sewer PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 • PAGE 7 Commissioner Steigerwalt raised concern regarding the proximity of the sign to the right of way and the need for a hold harmless agreement. There was no public comment. 95.43 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Amborn to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on -the .motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.44 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend. approval of the application of Valvoline Instant Oil Change for the preliminary and final :plat of one commercial lot subject to the planning report dated March 31, 1995 as amended (eliminate stipulation number six and add a stipulation regarding the hold harmless agreement for the sign} and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. .95.45 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of Valvoline Instant Oil Change for a planned unit development- conditional use permit amendment to allow the construction of a Rapid Oil Change subject to the planning report dated March 31, 1995 as amended and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 9 The public hearing to consider the application of iSD 194 for the preliminary and final plat of one public school lot to be known as The 1996 Elementary School; a rezoning from R-A, Single Family-Agricultural Residential District to R-2, Single Family Residential District; a conditional use permit to allow a public elementary school with a building height greater than 35 feet; and a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 .Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed plat, rezoning, conditional use permit, and Comprehensive Plan amendment, outlining the planning report dated March 29, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • MUSA (amendment approved by Metropolitan Council) • Rezoning: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 8 • Zonin Ordinance criteria 8 • Conditional use permit: • Building exterior • Floor plan • Transportation • Site access from Ipava Avenue • Utilities . • Building setbacks • Landscaping • Off-street parking • Circulation • Loading area • Trash handling equipment • Ballfields • Site lighting • Building height • Preliminary / final plat: • Lots/blocks -future well site • Easements • Grading/drainage/erosion control • Tree preservation- • Wetlands • MUSA Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee recommendations • Environmental Affairs Committee recommendations Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the proposed plat, rezoning, conditional use permit and minor Comprehensive Plan amendment subject to the eight stipulations listed in the planning report. Carl Wahlstrom and Dan Mehleis, ISD 194, and Greg Dahler, Wold Architects, and Tom Coesor, Clark Engineering,. were present to answer questions of the Commission and public The Commission held a discussion which included the following: • Bus turn around area within parking lot and hard surface play area • Soil conditions and ground water • Pedestrian access to site and along Ipava Avenue • Rezoning Public comment: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 9 Lova Anderson, 17934 Ipava Avenue, questioned the following: • Fencing adjacent to her property. • Possible drainage onto her property • .Possibility of expanding JFK Elementary School and Kenwood Trail Jr. High • Future widening of Ipava Avenue to four lanes • Lack of trees on north side of property Carl Wahlstrom, ISD 194, stated the District did not believe fencing was needed and that all school buildings are designed to allow for possible future expansion. City staff responded that approximately six. acres of the Anderson property flows toward the school site and that drainage systems on the school site are designed to provide proper drainage to this area. Staff noted that the School District is responsible for constructing bypass and turn lanes as part of the school project. Staff fixrther stated that future widening of Ipava Avenue to four lanes is planned but not scheduled at this time. Staff further stated that an existing tree line exists on the north side of the school. Kathy Wilson, Savage, (Ms. Anderson's daughter) questioned parking and drainage. She also indicated concern over liability should a child from the school get hurt on her Mother's property. Terry Wilson, Savage, stated that he felt screening should be provided on the north. side of the property. Staff responded. Mr. Erickson discussed the pavement of the parking lot, stating that a geotextile soil mat should be used. He also discussed the cost sharing of the School District with the City for paving a pedestrian trail on the shoulder of Ipava Avenue from the north school driveway to 175th Street. Amendments to the tipulations of the planning report were recommended as .follows: 9. A geotextile mat shall be used in the. heavy duty pavement section. 10. The east shoulder of Ipava Avenue from the north school driveway to 176th Street shall be paved with the City and School District sharing the cost equally. 11. Two proposed soccer fields shall be shown on the site plan. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 10 • 95.46 Motion was made by Amborn, seconded by Reib, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.47 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of ISD 194 for a preliminary and final plat of one public school lot to be known as The 1996 Elementary School; a rezoning from R-A, Single Family- Agricultural Residential District to R-2, Single Family Residential .District; a conditional use permit o allow a public elementary school with a building height greater than 35 feet; and a minor Comprehensive Plan .amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated March 31, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEMS 10 & 11 The public hearing to consider. the application of McDonald's Corporation for a planned unit developmentlconditionalnse permit to allow adrive-in and convenience food establishment and off-site signage, and the vacation of a lot boundary public drainage and utility easement, was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices. had been duly published and mailed. The public hearing to consider the application of Kwik Trip, Incorporated for a Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience store and gas station in a B-4, General Business District was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published'and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed planned unit development / conditional use permit. and vacation, outlining the planning report .dated March 29, 1995. His review included the following: • Background and history • McDonalds: • Zoning ordinance provisions for drive-in and convenience food • Building/wall signage • Parking • Trash enclosure • Loading area • Indoor play area • Easement vacation • Parking / handicap spaces Y PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 11 • • Future arkin area p g • Kwik Trin: • Zoning Ordinance provisions for convenience store with gasoline sales • Building setbacks • Parking • Trash / recycling storage • .Loading area • Landscaping • Easements • Administrative combination of lots • Joint free standing signage Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of a PUD/CUP for McDonalds Corporation, a PUD/CUP for Kwik Trip, Incorporated,. and the vacation of the public drainage and utility easement for McDonalds subject to stipulations listed in the planning report. John Ruggerri, architect for the project, presented background information regarding Kwik Trip and McDonalds. He also reviewed the over-all layout of the proposed project. Scott Tie en .Kwik Tri .discussed buildin materials site la out wall si a e g p, g y fig, outside storage and employee parking for the Kwik Trip site. Jerry Roper, McDonalds, discussed the play area to be constructed and the drive- up window. He also discussed stipulation number three regarding planting trees along Kenwood Trail, stating McDonalds prefers not to install the trees. He addressed stipulation number five, stating there will be only three directional signs on the site. He went onto question stipulation number four regarding anticipated delivery times and the unloading procedure. He stated that delivery times could vary and he would prefer that this stipulation be removed. The Commission held a discussion which included: • Snow removal and storage • Loading area and parking conflicts forMcDonalds • Landscaping • Delivery times • Signage -Commission preferred freestanding sign "B" • Traffic patterns • Directional signage on site • Location of underground fuel tanks for Kwik Trip • Concrete curb barriers needed for traffic separation . ,1 PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING MINUTES APRII, 6, 1995 PAGE 12 • • Future parking area south of Dodd Boulevard access drive Randy Berg, McDonalds, stated that delivery times will vary due to changes in routes of the delivery trucks. He assured the Commission that deliveries would not be at peak traffic time. Staff responded. There was no public comment. Amendments to the 'stipulations listed in the planning report for McDonalds were recommended as follows: 3. Additional trees shall be provided on a revised landscape plan for the McDonalds site that is acceptable to staff. 4. If at any time in the future, the loading area is evidenced as interfering with the public traffic movement or parking, the City may require that a loading berth be constructed.. 11. A concept plan for future parking on the south part of the site shall be provided taking into account existing trees prior to City Council action. • 95.48 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Reib to close the public hearings. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.49 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of Kwik Trip, Incorporated for a Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience store and gas station in a B-4, General Business District subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated March 31, 1995, and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.50 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of McDonald's Corporation for a planned unit development/conditional use permit to allow adrive-in and convenience food establishment and off-site signage and the vacation of a lot boundary public drainage and utility easement subject to the planning report dated March 29, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated March 31, 1995, and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. • . T PLANNING COMIVIISSION MEETING MINUTES APRII, 6, 1995 PAGE 13 .ITEM 12 The public hearing to consider the application of Freeborn Mower, Ltd. for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District to PUD, Planned Unit Development; the preliminary plat of .107 single family and townhouse residential lots to be known as Boulder Village at Crystal Lake; and a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area was continued from January 5, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. Daryl 1Vlorey presented an overview of the proposed rezoning, preliminary plat and Comprehensive Plan amendment, outlining the .planning report. dated March 31, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Adjacent zoning and land uses • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan • Phasing • Density • Lots/blocks • • Outlots • Setbacks • Streets (private and public) • Landscaping • Grading, drainage, erosion control and utilities • Tree preservation • Wetlands • Park and trail dedication • MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Boulder Village at Crystal Lake preliminary plat and PUD rezoning subject to nine stipulations listed in the planning report.. Jeff Hultgren was present and introduced Tori Dahle and Chuck Ryan, Dahle Brothers; Kevin Berg, Briggs and Morgan; Wayne Lameraux, Pioneer Engineering; Teresa Heglund, Pioneer Engineering. Ms. Heglund reviewed the site layout for the Boulder Village of Crystal Lake. She presented detailed information regarding the landscaping and phasing of the project. .9 .v PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRII, 6, 1995 PAGE 14 • The Commission. held a brief discussion. All agreed that the Boulders Village of Crystal Lake as proposed, is a quality project. Public Comment: Tom Ryan, adjacent property owner, expressed concern over the rezoning of the property to PUD. He stated he felt it should remain R-2, Single Family Residential District. Staff responded. Dan Dansler, 16549 Imperial Circle, also expressed concern over the rezoning, stating he felt the value of his property would decrease. He urged the Commission to vote against the rezoning. .Judy Unstad, 16791 Jacksonville Court, questioned the phasing of the project and what route construction traffic will take through the Lynwood area. Wayne Lameraux stated construction traffic will use the Innsbrook Drive access onto Ipava. Mr. Hultgren responded that street and utility construction traffic would use Ipava Avenue. Tom Ryan referenced an old private driveway easement along the previous girl scout property. He also questioned traffic flow, fencing. and drainage. Staff responded to Mr. Ryan's concerns. 95.51 Motion was made by Amborn, seconded by Reib to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.52 Motion was made by Amborn, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the application of Freeborn Mower, Ltd. for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District to PUD, Planned Unit Development; the preliminary plat of 15 single family and 84 townhouse residential lots to be known as Boulder Village at Crystal Lake; and a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area subject to the planning report dated March 31, 1995, the engineering report dated March 3 1, 1995. and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. TTEM 13 The public hearing to consider the. application of Great Oak Shores Joint Venture for the preliminary and final plat of Great Oak Shores Point; a planned unit PLAI~TNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRII, 6, 1995 PAGE 15 • development-conditional use permit to allow a five foot front yard building setback reduction for three lots located on a cul-de-sac street. in an environmentally sensitive area; a variance to allow a cul-de-sac street with a length greater than 500 feet; and a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area was continued from the August 4, 1994 Planning Commission meeting. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the proposed preliminary and final plat,. PUDCUP, variance and minor Comprehensive Plan amendment, outlining the planning report dated March 31, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Zoning and adjacent land uses • Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan • Density • Lots/blocks • Outlots • Setbacks • Grading, drainage, erosion control and utilities • DNR recommendations • • Environmental Affairs Committee recommendations • Tree preservation • Wetlands • Park and trail dedication and future trail around lake Marion • MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Great Oak Shores Point preliminary and final plat, planned unit development-conditional use permit, and variance requests subject to 1 L stipulations listed in the planning report. Bi11 Dolan and Jim Shiely, developers, were present and stated they were in agreement with the recommendations of staff. The Commission held: a discussion which included the trailway, future phasing to the west and tree preservation. Public Comment: John Osborne, 18954 Kenrick Avenue expressed concern over drainage into the lake. t PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES APRIL 6, 1995 PAGE 16 Mr. Dolan addressed. the issue. Staff also stated the developer will be required to post security to guarantee that erosion control measures will be installed and maintained. 95.53 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded. by Amborn to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.54 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of Great Oak Shores Joint Venture for the preliminary and. final plat of Great Oak Shores Point; a planned unit development-conditional use permit to allow a five foot front yard building setback reduction for three lots located on a cul-de-sac street in an environmentally sensitive area; a variance to allow a cul-de- saa street. with a length greater than 500 feet; and a minor Comprehensive. Plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area subject to the planning report dated March 31, 1995, the engineering report dated March 31, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. There being no further business, Vice Chair Skipton adjourned the meeting at • 12:00 midnight. Respectfully submitted:. y Mira Holliday, Recording Sec tary ATTEST: ~ ~ B ce Skipton, Vice Chair