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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-16-93 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16,1993 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: Luick, Steigerwalt, Holberg, Whittingham, Smith, Miller. Absent: Whitehouse. Also in attendance: Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Tom Scott, Assistant City Attorney; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director;. Daryl Morey, City Planner; Frank Dempsey, Associate Planner; Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the August 19,1993 Planning Commission meeting were approved as printed. ITEM 4 The public hearing to consider the application of B & G Development, Inc. for the vacation of a perpetual flowage easement on land located south of 160th Street West and west of Grove Trail was opened. The City Attorney attested that. all legal notices had been duly published. Michael Sobota presented an overview of the proposed easement vacation, .stating the easement is no longer needed. He explained that a temporary drainage and utility easement provided by the developer with the final plat of Highview Heights.6th Addition replaces the easement being vacated. The Commission held a brief discussion. There was no public comment. 93.144 Motion was made by Miller, secondedby Smith to close the public hearing. Rall call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.145 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the application of B & G Development, Inc. for the vacation of a perpetual flowage easement on land located south of 160th Street West and west of Grove Trail. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM S The public hearing to consider the application of Render Development, Inc. for the vacation of existing street, utility and drainage .easements on land located west of Ipava Avenue, south of 170t1Y Street was opened.. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Michael Sobota presented an overview of the proposed street, utility and drainage easements, stating the legal description for the easement vacation previously provided by the developer of the Stonebriar plat and approved by the City Council on August 16,1993 was incorrect and also did not include 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEE"TING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 PAGE 2 the portion of easement on the. Tabaka property. The developer is proposing to vacate the remaining portion of this easement to complete the vacation of this easement as originally intended. The final plat of Stonebriar .:dedicates new easements consistent with the layout of theplat. The Commission held a brief discussion, There was no public comment. 93.146 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Luick to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 93.147 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Luick to recommend approval of the application of Render Development, Inc. for the .vacation of existing street, utility and drainage easements on land located west of Ipava Avenue, south of 170th Street West. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 6 • The public hearing to consider the application of Keith Dobbs and Marilyn Larson for the vacation of a portion of Mount Curve Boulevard located on the south side of 175th Street was continued fram the August 5, 1993 Planning Commission meeting. Michael 5obota reviewed the proposed vacation and addressed issues which had been raised at the previous meeting. He discussed the following: - Public access to the Lyndale Lakes Club 2nd Addition lots, - Access to DNR wetland number 19-387. - Possible future trail connection between Kettering Trail and 175th Street. The applicants were present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held: a brief discussion. There was no public comment, 93.14$ Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Smith to close the public .hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous. • s PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 PAGE 3 93.149 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of the application of Keith Dobbs and Marilyn Larson. for the vacation of a portion of Mount Curve Boulevard located on the south side of 175th Street subject to the planning memo dated September.9, 1993, the letter from Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston dated September 10, 1993 and the letter from the DNR dated September 10, 1993. Roll cah was taken on the motion. Ayes: unanimous. ITEM 7 The public hearing to consider the application of Michael Harvath fora conditional use permit to allow the installation o£ an amateur radio antenna with a height in excess of 15 feet on a single family residential lot located at 16770 Hemlock Court was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Mr. Harvath presented a video showing his home and the proposed location for the. amateur radio antenna. The video also showed examples of similar structures located in Apple Valley. Frank Dempsey reviewed the proposed conditional use permit, outlining the planning report of September 9,1993. His review included: - Background - Surrounding land uses - Zoning Ordinance requirements - Recommendations by John DuBois, City Telecommunications Consultant - Use with emergency radio networks - Letter from David Gisch, Director Dakota County Emergency Services - Site characteristics Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the proposed conditional use permit subject to six conditions listed in the planning report. The Commission held a discussion which included; - Setback from side lot line - Possibility of moving antenna to the east - Effect on neighbor's telephone/electronic devices - Rotation of antenna - .Color of antenna. and tower - Safety issue (possibility of antenna falling) - Back-up power • Lawrence Naracala, Dakota County Department of Emergency explained the purpose of the ham operators network, stating the operators assist in emergency situations within Lakeville and surrounding communities. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1y93 PAGE 4 John Dalton'of 17675 Hamilton Drive expressed his concern over the aesthetics of the neighborhood if the antenna were constructed. He stated he felt ham radios are not necessary for emergency communication in the 1990's with the availability of ppagers and cellular phones. He stated he had a petition to submit with 2S signatures opposing the radio antenna. .Chair Holberg explained that the Zoning Ordinance allows roof mounted antennas without a conditional use permit. She stated the neighboring residents should consider whether they would prefer to see the antenna on Mr. Harvath's roof or the proposed location. Joe Barrett of 16794 Hersey Court stated he would be able to see the structure from his house and was concerned over property values. He stated he felt that the radio operation was just an adventure for Mr. Horvath rather than a service in case of emergency. Paul Smokey of 16765 Hemlock Court stated he would prefer to see the antenna located more behind Mr. Harvath's house. Mark Betting of 16790 Hersey Court questioned FCC regulations regarding antennas and stated he would rather see it mounted on the house. • Frank Zeller of 16471 Hemlock Court expressed his concern over property values if the antenna were installed. Nancy Hammersing of 16874 Hersey Court questioned the types of emergency services that could be provided. Mr. Naracala discussed emergency uses. Bob Wyler of 6111 161st Street expressed concern over the aesthetics of the area. Mr. Sabota stated the applicant had led staff to believe he had met with his neighbors regarding the proposed. radio antenna. Mr. Sobota recommended that Mr. Horvath hold a neighborhood meeting in an effort to reach an agreement. Chair Holberg suggested that a member of City staff attend the meeting. Mr. Erickson stated that staff will attend the neighborhood meeting in an effort to mediate the dispute. He further stated that emergency service was .not: an issue in regard to the proposed conditional use permit. 93:150 Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Miller to continue the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. . ITEM 8 The public hearing to consider the application of Schmitty and Sons Bus Service for a rezoning from R-6, Medium Density Residential District to 4 • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 PAGE 5 B-W, Business-Warehouse District and a conditional use permit for impervious. surface coverage exceeding 25 percent within the Shoreland Overlay District of the B-W Business-Warehouse District on land located on the west side of Holyoke Avenue,. south of 210th Street was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Frank Dempsey reviewed the proposed rezoning and conditional use permit, outlining the planning repart dated September 8,1993. His review included the following: - Background - Surrounding land uses - Proposed use - Site area and configuration - Site plan review - Lot area building setbacks - .Building material/design elements - Parking - Landscape plan - Site lighting . _ Site circulation Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree. preservation - Wetlands Mr. Dempsey stated that staff recommends approval of the rezoning and conditional use permit for Schmitty and Sons subject to six conditions listed in the planning repart. John Schwech, representing Schmitty and Sons and Bruce Schmitt, project architect were present to answer questions of the Commission and public.. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Turning radius for buses to get into garages. - Number of parking spaces available for bus chaperones (i.e. attendants) - - Percentage of buses out at the same tirie - Utilities in garages - Oil skimmer for parking lot - Noise generated from back up alarms and loud speakers - Space for future expansion Safety concerns due to close proximity to school buildings - Possibility of signage/flashers for bus crossing - Snow storage Fueling of buses Restrooms Mr. Schmitt discussed plans for phasing the project and the installation of sewer and water to serve lavatories for employees as required by OSHA. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 PAGE 6 Staff stated they had not been notified of such phasing or plan changes and requested the item be tabled pending further review. 93.151 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Smith to continue the public hearing. .Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ITEM 9 The public hearing to consider the application of GRQ Development, Inc. for a lot width variance for a lot in the proposed plat of Country Pond South 6th Addition on land located west of Flagstaff Avenue and south of Dodd Boulevard was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published. Daryl Morey stated the applicant had withdrawn the application for the variance because the lot with the proposed variance has been eliminated from the final plat. He proceeded to review the final plat of Country Pond South 6th Addition, outlining the planning report dated September 3, 1993. His review included the following: • - Background - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots blocks - Setbacks - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated staff recommends approval of the final plat of Country Pond South 6th Addition subject to 10 stipulations listed in the planning report. Ralph Wagner was present and stated he w~ in agreement with all stipulations. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Timing for next phase - Possible need for a retaining wall - Drainage • 93.152 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Smith to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 16, 1993 PAGE '7 The City Attorney stated that no action was necessary on the variance application since it had been withdrawn by the developer. 93.153 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the final plat Country Pand South 6th Addition subject to the planning report dated September 3,1993, the engineering report dated September 7, 1993, and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated September 8, 1993. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. There was no unfinished business. Under new business, Chair Holberg stated that she had received a letter from ISD 19b requesting a volunteer to join a task force which will be addressing community needs within the district. Chair Holberg adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: • ira Holliday, ecording S etary ATTEST: M iz erg, Chair