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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-92 Y CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7,1992 The meeting was called to order by Chair Steigerwalt at'7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken.. Present: Whitehouse, O'Donnell, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Smith, Miller. Also present was Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Jim Walston, Assistant City Attorney; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic. Development Director; Daryl Morey, Assistant Community and Economic Development Director; Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the Apri12,1992 Planning Commission meeting were approved as written. The public hearing to consider the application of the State of Minnesota Department of Human. Services for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 17041/17053 Jonquil Avenue was. continued from the January 2 and February 6,1992 Planning Commission meetings. Michael Sobota stated that City staff had received and reviewed a revised rading and site plan for Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Rolling Oaks South Plat Four. He further stated that the house orientation and design has been modified,as a result of staff from the State Department of Human Services meeting with. residents in the neighborhood. Bert Gumeringer, representing the State Department of Human Services reviewed .the revised site survey, stating the square footage of the home had been reduced and the garage had been reconfigured. The Commission expressed concerns which included: - Size of the home in relation to other homes in the neighborhood - Drainage - Proposed use does not meet R-2 requirements - Low area on Lot 8 - Steep grades of driveway and streets in the neighborhood John Bringgold of 17031 Jonquil Avenue expressed his concern over the. size of the house, the possibility of a drainage problem in the low area of Lot 8, the grade of the street,. and the varied backgrounds of proposed residents who will live in the group home. Paul Zyla of 17061 Jonquil Avenue expressed his concern over the size of the drama~e swale and the size of the house. He further stated that he and his neighbors are very upset over this issue and they plan to attend the City Council meeting to further. voice their concerns. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 1992 Page 2 David Beaner of 17070 Jonquil Avenue stated he is upset that the State purchased the two lots in Rolling Oaks when they could have worked with the City to find a more suitable location. Commissioner Whittingham asked if the easement vacation request is denied- could the home still be built on one of the lots. City Attorney Jim Walston stated that the home can be built as long as setback requirements are met. Commissioner Whitehouse stated the issue should have been addressed as a variance request in that the proposed use as a group home is not consistent with R-2 standards. Mr. Walston stated that State law requires that group homes be considered a single family use relating to city zoning standards. Paul Peltier stated that the City would be well advised to find out what type of residents will. be living in the group home. He stated that individuals are chosen well in advance. .92.42 Motion was made by Smith, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing. • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.43 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Holberg to recommend approval of the application of the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 17041117053 Jonquil Avenue subject to the planning report of.December 27,1991. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: O'Donnell. Abstain: ' Steigerwalt. Nays: Whitehouse, Holberg, Whittingham, Smith, Miller. The Commission directed the City Attorney to prepare findings of fact for ..adoption at the May 21,1992 Planning Commission meeting. The public hearing to consider the application of Great Oak Shores Joint Venture far the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 18702/18706 Kanabec Court was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the proposed vacation, outlining the planning report of April 29,1992. He discussed the following: - Easement vacation application being processed in conjunction with an administrative subdivision request. - Required setbacks Minimum lot width and lot area requirements - Engineering Department recommendations • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 1992 Page 3 Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the drainage and utility easement vacation request subject to three stipulations listed in the planning report. He stated that stipulation number three has been met. Stipulation number three required a site plan showing a proposed house design with a deck for the newly configured Lot 8, Block 2. Bill Dolan of Great Oak Shores Joint Venture was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. He stated he is in agreement with the planning report. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Tree preservation - House layout for Lot 8 - Access to Lake Marion from Lot 8 Chair Steigerwalt requested that tree preservation be added as a new stipulation. 92.44 ~ Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Holberg to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.45 .Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded. by Smith to recommend approval of the application of Great Oak Shores Joint Venture for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 18702/18706 Kanabec Court subject to the planning report of April .29,1992 as amended. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for a rezoning from PUD, Planned Unit Development, to B-3, Auto Oriented Business District, and B-4, General Business District, on land located in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue was opened. The Gity Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. The public hearing to consider the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for the preliminary plat of one commercial lot and four outlots to be known as Schweich 2nd Addition and to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area on land located in the northeast .corner of T.H: 50 . and Cedar 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 rezoning and preliminary and final. plat of Schweich 2nd Addition, outlining the planning report of • Apri129,1992. He addressed the following: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7,1992 Page 4 - Background - Rezoning from PUD to B-3 and B-4 - Lots/blocks - Streets - Turn lanes - Grading, drainage, erosion control and utilities - Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendations - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation - Streetlights - Trees/landscaping - Park. dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat of Schweich 2nd Addition and a rezoning from PUD to B-3 and B-4 subject to 11 stipulations listed in the planning report. Rick Schuler of Sunde Engineering was present to answer questions of the public and the Commission. The Commission held a discussion which included: Width requirements for green space • - Fencing/walls - Turn lanes off of Highway 50 - Oil skimmer - Stock pile of topsoil height and timeframe for removal) - Possibility of traffic signals at Cedar and Highway 50 - Possibility of Highway 50 upgrade (no plans) - Wetlands/ponding/storm drainage plan - Landscaping - .Loop street. - Park dedication - Lighting Roger Peterson, an adjacent property owner, expressed his concern over increased traffic in the area; questioned access to the. site, sewer flow direction, and land valuation. Richard Sears, also an adjacent property owner questioned the floodplain, ponding and drainage, the elevation of Cedar Avenue, windblown debris, and the timeframe of the stockpile of topsoil. The Commission asked that stipulations number 12 and 13 of the planning report be added as follows: 12. The stockpile of excess black dirt be seeded and silt fenced and an access road made of limestone be installed by October 1,1992. The • stockpile of excess black dirt shall be removed no later than October 1,1994. 13. City staff investigate planting of vegetation in the wetland. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7,1992 Page 5 92.46 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing regarding the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for a rezoning from PUD, Planned Unit Development, to B-3, Auto Oriented Business District, and B-4, General Business District, on land located in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.47 ~ Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Smith to recommend. approval of the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for a rezoning from PUD, Planned Unit Development, to B-3, Auto Oriented Business District, and B-4, General Business District, on land locate in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue subject to the planning report of April 29, 1992 as amended and the findings. of fact. Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. .92.48 ~ Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whitehouse to close the public hearing to consider the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for the preliminary plat of one commercial lot and four outlots to be known as Schweich 2nd Addition and to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area on land located in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.49 ' Motion was made. by Holberg, seconded by Smith to recommend approval of the application of Lawrence and Bonita Schweich for the preliminary plat of one commercial lot and four outlots to be known as Schweich 2nd Addition and to bring the property into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area on land. located in the' northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue subject to the planning report of April 29,:1992 as :amended. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.50 ' Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Smith to recommend approval of the final plat of Schweich 2nd Addition subject to the planning report of April 29, 1992 as amended. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, O'Donnell, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Smith. Nay: Miller. The reason for Miller's nay was he felt a landscape plan should be submitted for lots and outlots prior to the final plat. The public hearing to consider the application of Farmington Ford-Mercury, • Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow a F©rd-Mercury automobile dealership with automobile repair and outdoor sales and display on land located in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue was opened. . The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 1992 Page 6 Daryl Morey presented an overview of the propposed conditional use permit, .outlining the planning report dated Apri130,1992. He discussed the: following: - Background - Setbacks - Parking - Lighting - .Landscaping - Signage - Grading, drainage and utilities Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit subject to-five recommendations listed in the planning report. Murray Kelly and John Briscoe, representing Farmington Ford were present to answer questions of the public and the Commission The Commission held a discussion which included: - Circulation for car transports . _ Collection of storm water and location of an oil skimming device Signage far used cars - Entry into the building over a natural gas pipeline (approval of gas company) - Landscaping - Screening adjacent to Ardmor Mobile Home Park - Plantings at interior of parking lots - Outdoor sales and display - Future auto sales lots sodded/seeded until needed - Building material of building - Need for additional trees - The Commission asked that revisions to the stipulations listed in the planning report be as follows: 3. The landscape plan be revised to include two. groups of three additional evergreen trees to be evenly spaced with the proposed trees along the north property line and one group of three evergreen trees along the east property line. In addition, the five proposed Sugar maple trees must be at least two inches in diameter and moved to the north. 6. The.drainage and erosion control plan shall include the installation of a parking lot oil skimmer. 7. The area between the proposed parking lot and loop road shall be • seeded and not used for vehicle parking until paved. .92.51. Motion was made by Millerseconded by Smith. to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7,1992 Page 7 92.52 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by O'Donnell to recommend approval of the application of Farmington Ford-Mercury, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow aFord-Mercury automobile dealership with automobile repair and outdoor sales and display on land located in the northeast corner of T.H. 50 and Cedar Avenue subject to the planning report of Apri130,1992 as amended, the findings of fact, and the recommendation of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of ISD 194 for the preliminary and final plat of two lots to be known as Lakeville High School Addition and for the vacation of a portion of 201st Way (a/k/a 1st Street), a portion of Ysis Path (a/k/a Taft Avenue), and an adjacent alleyway all on land located on the west side of Dodd Boulevard, south of 192nd Street and northeast of T.H. S0. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Michael Sobota discussed the previous actions related to the conditional use permit for the new high school. He discussed the revised site plan and. the proposed preliminary and final plat along with the street vacations. • Mr. Sobota noted a letter dated April 24,1992 from Wold Architects agreeing to the conditions for City access to the site for. construction of Ipava Avenue and a sanitary sewer from Dodd Boulevard.. He summarized the planning report of April 29,1992, stating that staff recommends approval subject to the recommendations in the planning report. Kevin Sullivan and David Lunde of Wold Architects were present representing ISD 194. The Commission held a discussion which included: - The adjacent property owned by Geraldine Pfarr - Timeframe for the construction of the stadium (Summer/Fall 1992) - Lots and blocks as described on page three of the planning report - Water source for irrigation and drinking fountains - Visitor parking - Turn lane off of Dodd Boulevard to be installed by August 1, 1993 There was no public comment. 92.53 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Miller to close the public hearing on the preliminary plat and street and alley vacation. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.54 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of the application of ISD 194 for the preliminary and final plat of two lots to be known as Lakeville High School Addition subject to the planning report of Apri129,1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 7, 1992 Page 8 92.55 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Smith to recommend ap royal of the application of ISD 194 for the vacation of a portion of 201st Way ~a/k/a 1st Street), a portion of Isis Path (a/k/a Taft Avenue), and an: adjacent alley way all on land located on the west side of Dodd Boulevard, south of 192nd Street and northeast of T.H. 50 subject to the. planning report of April 29, 1992. Roll call. was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.56 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Smith. to approve the revised site plan for Lakeville High School per Conditional Use Permit Number 91-O1 dated May 20,1991. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. A brief update on the Strategic Growth Task Force was given by Chair Steigerwalt. Under unfinished business, it was decided that given the hour, the architectural review update would be given at a subsequent meeting. • There was no new business. ` Chair Stegerwalt adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted: , Mira Holliday, Rec rding Secretary ATTEST: ns Steigerwalt, hair i