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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-95 f • CITY OF LAKEVII,LE .PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MIl~TUTES JUNE 1, 1995 The meeting was called to order by Chair Luick at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Holberg, Amborn, Luick, Skipton, Reib, Miller. Absent: Steigerwalt. 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, Assistant City Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the May 18, 1995 Planning Commission meeting were amended on page three, Item 5, under Commission discussion to read "storage of flammable and/or combustible materials. ITEM 4 The public hearing to consider the application of Danial Cronen for a conditional • use permit to allow the construction of an accessory building greater than 2,000 square feet in area and an accessory building height more than 20 feet 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 May 24, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Zoning Ordinance • Comprehensive Plan + Transportation Plan • Municipal sewer (outside MUSA) • Lot requirements and setbacks • Surrounding land uses and zoning • Access to the accessory building Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to five stipulations listed in the planning report. Mr. Cronen was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. d S~. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1995 PAGE 2 • The commission held a discussion which included the color of the proposed building and access to the building. There was no public comment. 95.73 Motion. was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. .95.74 Motion was made by Holberg, .seconded by Amborn to recommend approval of the application of Danial Cronen for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of an accessory building greater than 2,000 square feet in area and an accessory building height more than 20 feet subject to the planning report dated May 12, 1995 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 5 The public hearing to consider the application of Ann Proudfoot for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a dance studio in a B-1, Limited • Neighborhood Business District, and a variance to allow a driveway access located less than 40 feet from the intersection of the Dodd Boulevard and Icenic Trail rights-of--way was continued from the March 2, 1995 Planning Commission meeting. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the proposed conditional use permit and variance, outlining the planning report dated May 26, 1995. His review included the following: • Background • Lot size • Building setbacks • Building height • Streets • Parking • Landscaping • Lighting • Building materials • Exterior storage/trash containers • Signs • Grading, drainage, erosion control and utilities Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and variance subject to seven stipulations listed in the planning report. r, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MIl~TUTES JUNE 1, 1995 PAGE 3 • Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Associates, project architect, was present representing Ms. Proudfoot. The Commission held a discussion which included: • Parking • Employee parking at the north end of the parking lot • "Do Not Enter" sign to be located on the north side of the east driveway access • Snow storage • No parking signs on Icenic Trail • Right of way for Dodd Boulevard and dedication of additional 5 feet • Traffic flow through the site, especially during class drop off and pick up times • Possibility of staggering class times • Possibility of turn lanes on Icenic Trail • Handicapped parking and access to building • Adequate rest room facilities Pubic Comment: • Tony Kirby, 20079 Ideal Way, expressed concern over the gap in landscaping at the north end of the parking lot, adjacent to his home. He also expressed concern over drainage and culvert problems in the area. Mr. Tushie stated that one of the proposed evergreen trees could be placed in the gap at the north end of the parking lot. Mr. Hanson addressed the drainage issue, stating that storm sewer is tentatively scheduled to be installed along Dodd Boulevard beginning Fall of 1995. He also discussed the future installation of a trailway along Dodd Boulevard. Amendments to the stipulations in the planning report were recommended as follows: 4. Landscaping shall be installed as shown. on the approved landscape plan, which shall be revised to relocate one of the spruce trees to fill the gap on the north side of the parking lot. The applicant shall provide the City with a $3,000 security at the time of building permit to guarantee installation of the approved landscaping prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the dance studio, • 8. Employee parking shall be designated at the north end of the parking lot. • ~ PLANN[NG COMMISSION MEETING NIINUTES JUNE 1, 1995 .PAGE 4 9. Snow storage shall not occupy any required parking spaces. 10. "No Parking" signs shall be placed on the north side of Icenic Trail adjacent to the subject property. 93:75 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Skipton to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on .the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.76 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Skipton to recommend approval of the application of Ann Proudfoot for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a dance studio in a B-1, Limited Neighborhood Business District, and a variance to allow a driveway access located less than 40 feet from the intersection of the Dodd Boulevard and Icenic Trail rights of way subject to the planners report dated May 26, 1995 as amended, the engineering report dated May 26, 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 Dale Properties for the vacation of a portion of a drainage and utility easement was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed easement vacation, outlining the planning report dated May 24, 1995. He sated this easement vacation is requested to allow the Lots 5 and 6, Block 1, Argonne Park to be combined and accommodate the construction of a home products showroom -warehouse on the subject property. He stated that staff had notified the electric, gas, telephone and cable television companies regarding this easement vacation request and that no opposition had been expressed. He further stated that staff recommends approval of the easement vacation contingent on the lots being combined. Alan Dale, representingDale Properties was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a brief discussion. There was no public comment. 95.77 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Skipton to close the public hearing. 4 PLArINING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1995 PAGE 5 Roll call was taken on the motion. A es: Unanimous. Y 95.78 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Skipton to recommend approval of the application of Dale Properties for the vacation of a portion of a drainage and utility easement subject to the planning report dated May 24, 1995. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM'? The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for the vacation of a ponding drainage easement in conjunction with the County Road 46/I-35 Interchange -Improvement Project 91-3 was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey presented an overview of the proposed easement vacation, outlining the planning report dated May 24, 1995. He stated that the City is requesting the easement vacation to accommodate the construction of the County Road 4b interchange at I-35. The existing frontage road needs to be relocated through the existing ponding area which will result in substantial filling and loss of storage. New ponding areas are designed into the County Road 46 interchange. Both the City of Lakeville and the City of Burnsville are being asked to vacate these existing easements due to a Joint Powers Agreement. Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the easement vacation subject to the City of Burnsville's approval. The Conunission held a brief discussion. There was no public comment. 95.79 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Amborn to close the public hearing.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 95.80 Motion was: made by Reib, seconded by Skipton to recommend approval of the applicationsof the City=of Lakeville for he vacatiom of a ponding drainage easement in conjunction with the County Road 46lI-35 Interchange Improvement Project 91- 3 subject to the planning report dated May 24, 1995 and the engineering report dated May 9, 1995. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ® ITEM 8 -UNFINISHED BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1995 PAGE 6 • .There was no unfinished business. ITEM 9 -NEW BUSINESS Jim Walston discussed a bill passed by the legislature, awaiting the Governor's signature, that would require committees/commissions to act on conditional use permit and variance applications within 60 days. Michael Sobota discussed .upcoming agenda items. There being no further business, Chair Luick adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mira Holliday, Re ording Secret • ATTEST: David Luick, Chair