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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-93 ,y ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Chair Holberg at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Whitehouse, Steigerwalt, Forsberg, Holberg, Whittingham, Miller. Absent: Smith. Also. present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, Assistant Community and Economic Development Director; Alan Brixius, Consulting Planner; Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the Apri115,1993 Planning Commission meeting were approved as printed. Chair Holberg stated that agenda item number five would be reviewed before - item number four to allow more time for residents interested in item four to arrive. ITEM 5 The public hearing to consider the application of Vista Telephone Company of Minnesota for: 1) the preliminary and final plat of one public utility lot to be known as Vista First Addition, and 2) a .conditional use permit to allow the construction of a telephone switching station on land located in the northeast corner of 162nd Street West (C.R. 46) and Jamaica Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the proposed preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit, outlining the planning report of Apri130, 1993. His presentation included the following: - Consistency of preliminary and final plat with the Comprehensive Plan - Lots and blocks. - Setbacks. - Streets. - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree preservation. - Wetlands. - Park and trail dedication. - MUSA. - Outside storage -none. - .Weekly testing of emergency generator. - Proposed landscaping. - Two stall parking area. Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat of Vista. First Addition and conditional use permit to allow the • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6,1993 Page 2 construction of a remote telephone switching station subject to ten stipulations listed in the planning report with number $ amended to read "critical silencer" rather than "hospital grade muffler". Mr. Collin Holzworth, representing Vista Telephone, was present and stated he had no objections to the recommendations of staff. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Use of the area immediately surrounding the remote telephone switching station building -possibility of fencing. - -Noise level of emergency generator. - Length of time and frequency of testing of generator. - Layout of driveway. - Possibility of driveway access on C.R. 46 rather than Jamaica. - Frequency of use of driveway. - Exterior lighting (only over door) - Location of exhaust vent - Setback of the remote telephone switching station from C.R. 46 (20 feet vs. 30 feet) Jack Akinson of 161st Street questioned the type of material to be used on the exterior of the building and what type of generator would be used. He was concerned over environmental effects of the facility and stated he did not want to see any commercial use of the property. He also stated he felt the driveway access to the facility should be off of County Road 46. Mr. Hollworth stated that the exterior of the building would be brick. and that. the generator is powered by natural gas. Steigerwalt stated she sees no need for fencing the property and that there are ordinances which would cover noxious weeds. Holberg stated there would be less traffic from the switching facility than if the property were used for a duplex. She further stated that Vista will be responsible for the upkeep of the property. Forsberg expressed his concern over the noise level of the generator. He stated he would like to see restrictions placed on the day and time of testing as well as the noise level. City Attorney Roger Knutson explained that the PCA had rules that would govern the noise level. Mr. Forsberg requested a copy of the rules and stated he would like to see a stipulation listed in the conditional use permit. Whitehouse suggested that the exhaust be vented on the south. or east side of the building. PLANNING COMMISSION MEE"TING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 Page 3 Commission members recommended the elimination of stipulation number 4 from the planning report. After discussion by Commission members, amendments to the stipulations listed in the planning report were agreed on as follows: 8. A critical silencer shall be installed and maintained an the emergency generator that will be stored inside the remote telephone switching station. Regular testing of the emergency generator shall only occur between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on weekdays. 11. Staff will work with Vista Telephone Company to move the exhaust vent to the south or east side of the remotetelephone switching station. 93.56 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.57 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of .the application of Vista Telephone Company of Minnesota for the preliminary and final plat of one lot to be known as Vista First Addition and a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a telephone switching station on land located in the northeast corner of 162nd Street West and Jamaica Avenue subject to the planning report dated Apri130,1993 as amended, the engineering report dated Apn128, 1993, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated April 21,1993 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 4 The public hearing to consider the application of Independent School District No. 194 for: 1) the preliminary and final plat of one lot to be known as The 1994 Elementary School and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area, 2) a rezoning from R-6, Medium Density Residential District, to R-2, Single Family Residential District, and 3) a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a public elementary school all on land located in the southeast corner of C.R. 64 and Jacquard Avenue (5 foot strip) was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. The public hearing to consider the application of Independent School District No. 194 for a rezoning from R-6, Medium Density Residential District to R-2, Single Family Residential District, on land located in the southeast corner of C.R. 64 and Jacquard Avenue was continued from the Apri115, 1993 meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6,1993 :.Page 4 The public hearing to consider the application of Independent School District No. 194 for the preliminary plat of one lot to be known as The 1994 Elementary School and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area on land located in the southeast. corner of C.R. 64 and Jacquard Avenue was continued from the April 15, 1993 meeting. Michael Sobota reviewed issues that were discussed at the previous meeting and stated that the boundary issues have now been resolved, outlining the report of Apri130, 1993 and the memo of April 6,1993. A public hearing to vacate a portion of the bike trail easement is scheduled for the May 20, 1993. Planning Commission meeting. He stated that staff recommends approval. of the preliminary and final plat and the rezoning. David Lunde of Wold Architects was present and addressed the landscape screening on the south plat boundary planned for the proposed school. Bob Novak of 205th Street expressed his concern over the proposed screening. He stated he would like to see the screening continued to the eastboundary as it does not cover the back edge of his lawn. • Jim Carlson of 205th Street questioned the size. of the proposed ballfield. He stated the field is only 100 feet from the rear property line of his yard which he feels is too close. He also questioned an existing drainage ditch in the cul-de-sac adjacent to his property. He was concerned that it might eventually be turned into a bike path. Mr. Lunde addressed Mr. Carlson's concern regarding the ballfield, stating that the field might possibly be shifted north slightly, however the design of storm ponds on the north part of the site would not permit much movement. Mr. Oliver addressed Mr. Carlson's concern regarding the drainage easement. He stated the drainage easement could. not be used for a bike trail without. a pedestrian easement being acquired. Paul Rachadi of Upper 205th Street stated he felt the ballfield was too big for an elementary school. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Specifications for ballfields in relation to age groups - Possibility of slightly moving fields - Upgrades to County Road 64 - Bus traffic/drop off Crosswalk on Jacquard from Royal Woods development - Signage for no parking - Extension. of trees to property line After discussion, members agreed to add wording to stipulation 5 and to add . stipulation 9 to the planning report of April 7th to read as follows: 5. The trees to be planted on the south boundary of the plat shall be extended to the east property line. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 Page 5 9. Staff to investigate the stipulations regarding ballfield size and the possibility of moving the fields north. 93.58 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Forsberg, to close all the public hearings. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.59 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the application of Independent School District No. 194 for the preliminary and final plat of one public school lot to be known as The 1994 Elementary School and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area, a rezoning from R-6, Medium Density Residential District to R-2, Single Family Residential District and a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a public elementary school subject to the planning reports dated April 7,1993, Appril 30,1993 .:and May 6, 1993 as amended, the engineering report dated Apri19, 1993, the Dakota. County Soil and. Water Conservation District report dated Apri18, 1993 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes: Unanimous. • ITEM 6 The public hearing to consider the application of Arcon/Sienna Joint Venture far a variance to allow a street right-of-way width of 55 feet. (Section 10-4-3P of the Subdivision Ordinance) for a portion of Jackson Circle in the proposed plat of Lynwood South 2nd Addition located south of 170th Street and west oflpava Avenue was opened. The City.Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. The public hearing to consider the application of Arcon/Sienna Joint Venture for the vacation of an existing drainage and utility easement on land located south of 170th Street and west of Ipava Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Alan Brixius presented an overview. of the proposed variance, easement vacation and final plat, outlining the planning report of Apri130, 1993. His discussion included: - Background - Plat history - Zoning - Lot size requirements - Setbacks - . Streets/layout . - Grading and drainage - Wetlands - Tree preservation PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 Page 6 - Park and trail dedication - Outlots - Covenants - Easements - Lighting - Development contract Mr. Brixius recommended approval of the final plat, variance and easement vacation for Lynwood South 2nd Addition.. Scott Johnson of Arcon Development, Inc. was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Trail access through Ridgeview - Grading and erosion control - Minimum lot widths - Silt fencing - Sodding of rear yards along the lake (EAC recommendation) - Parking on streets adjacent to the park Mr. Bob Boehmer of Jasmine Court stated he is the property owner in Ridgeview where the trail is to be constructed. He stated it was his intent that there be no restrictions for access to the park from outside the neighborhood. . 93.60 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Forsberg to close the public hearings. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.61 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of Arcon Development, Inc. for a variance to allow a street right-of-way width of 55 feet (Section 10-4-3P of the Subdivision Ordinance) for a portion of Jackson Circle in the proposed plat of Lynwood South 2nd Addition, the vacation. of an existing drainage and utility easement and the final plat of Lynwood South 2nd Addition subject to the planning report dated Apri130,1993, the engineering report dated April 29,1993, the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated Apri128,1993 and the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Miller, Whitehouse, Steigerwalt, Holberg, Whittingham. Abstain: Forsberg. ITEM 7 • Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Hypointe Crossing 2nd Addition, outlining the planning report dated Apri130,1993. His presentation included the following: i PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6,1993 Page 7 - Background - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots blocks - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Engineering recommendations - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendations - Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendations - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the final plat of Hypointe Crossing 2nd Addition subject to seven stipulations listed in the planning report. Mr. Lee Johnson was present representing U.S. Homes. The Commission held a brief discussion. 93.62 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of the final plat of Hypointe Crossing 2nd Addition subject to the planning report dated Apri130,1993, the engineering report dated April 2$,1993 and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated Apri126, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 8 Michael Sobota reviewed the proposed amendment to the Crystal Lake Golf Estates Wetland System Impact Plan, outlining the engineering report dated Apri122, 1993. Jeff Hultgren of Freeborn Mower was present. A brief discussion was held by the Commission. 93.63 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of a minor amendment to the Crystal Lake Golf Estates Wetland System Impact Plan subject to the engineering report dated April 22, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Crystal Lake Golf • Estates 3rd Addition, outlining the planning report dated Apri130, 1993. His presentation included the following: i PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING .MINUTES MAY 6,1993 Page & - Background - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat/PUD - Lots blocks - Setbacks - Streets - Landscapingiscreening - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Crystal Lake Golf Estates. 3rd Addition final plat subject to nme stipulations listed in the planning report. A brief discussion was held by the Commission regarding lot sizes and the infrastructure to serve the plat. 93.64 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of • the final plat of Crystal Lake Golf Estates 3rd Addition subject to the planning report dated Apri130,1993, the engineering report dated April 29,1993 and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated Apri122, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 9 Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Crystal Lake .Golf Estates 4th Addition, outlining the planning report dated Apri130, 1993. His discussion included the following: - Background - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots blocks - Outlots - Setbacks - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Crystal Lake Golf Estates 4th Addition final plat subject to seven stipulations listed in the planning report with the addition of stipulation number eight as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 Page 9 8. Driveway access for Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 1, Block 2 shall be off of 161st Street or driveway. turn grounds shall be provided. The Commission held a brief discussion. 93.65 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded Uy Miller to recommend approval of 'the final plat of Crystal Lake Golf Estates 4th Addition subject to the planning report dated Apri130, 1993 as amended, the engineering report dated Apri128, 1993 and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated April 21, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 10 Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Crystal Hills, outlining the planning report dated Apri130,1993. His presentation included: - Background - History • _ Consistency with the approved preliminary plat/PUD Townhomes - Setbacks - Driveways - Off-street parking - Streets - Grading and drainage - Landscape plan - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Crystal Hills final plat subject to nine stipulations listed in the planning report. Don Jenson of Rottlund Homes was present and questioned if sod could be allowed as a substitute for the erosion control blanket. Mr. Oliver stated that would be acceptable. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Number of trees to be removed - Phase of building Tot lot • = Handicapped parking Use of golf carts in the neighborhood - Snow storage PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6, 1993 Page 10 93.66 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of .the final plat of Crystal Hills subject to the planning report dated April 30, 1993, the engineering report dated Apri130, 1993 and the Dakota County Sail and Water Conservation District report dated Apri128, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous. ITEM 11 The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for non-point source pollution control was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published. Michael Sobota reviewed the proposed amendment.. The Commission held a discussion regarding pollution to the Minnesota River, including NURP standards and best management practices related to development projects and asphalt paving and ponding. City ordinances will be amended to implement the policies by January 1,1994. 93.67 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.68 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for non-point source pollution control complying with the Metropolitan Council interium strategy for non-point source pollution control. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 12 Michael Sobota discussed .the proposal for Modification No. 4 of the Southfork I Housing Development Project Plan, Interest Rate Reduction Program and Housing Tax Increment District No. 8, and approval and adoption of the modified housing development plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan relating thereto. to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The Commission held a brief discussion. 93.69 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Miller to recammend approval of a resolution of the Lakeville Planning Commission finding the proposal for Modification No. 4 of the Southfork I .Housing Development Project Plan, Interest Rate Reduction Program and Housing Tax Increment District No. 8, and approval and adoption of the modified housing development plan and Tax . Increment Financing Plan relating thereto to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. .Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. bx a PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 6,1993 Page 11 ITEM 13 .Under unfinished business, Whitehouse expressed concern over the condition of Harmony Path located between 160th Street and Griffon Trail. He stated a culvert needs to be installed and that the street was becoming a dumping ground. Chair Holberg adjourned the meeting at 11:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mira Holliday, e ording Secret ATTEST: r i Ma H ber ,Chair