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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-25-92 . _ CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25,1992 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, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Miller. Absent: O'Donnell, Smith. 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 June 4,1992 Planning Commission were approved as written. The public hearing to consider the application of Curt and Patti Kaler for a building setback variance from the ordinary high water level of Orchard Lake to allow the construction of a deck onto an existing single family dwelling (Section 47.5(lc) of the Zoningg Ordinance) on land located on the south side of 168th Street west of C.R. 44 was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. • Daryl Morey presented an overview of the variance request, outlining the planning report of June 19, 1992. He discussed the following: - Background - Original variance approved in 1990 - Construction of a door leading out to a deck area on upper level of the house when it was constructed - Shoreland Impact Plan - Letter from Pat Lynch, DNR - Examples of non-conforming. deck setbacks in the adjacent area sited by the applicant Mr. Morey stated that staff feels approval of the Kaler variance request would be inconsistent with the City's land use plans and the planning objectives of the Shoreland Overlay District. He further stated that staff recommends denial of the variance request and recommends that any structure attached to the rear of the house to allow ground level access from the upper level "deck door" meet the 40 foot setback from the ordinary high water level approved with the original Kaler variance in 1990. Mr. Kaler stated he had meetings with City staff prior to purchasing the lot andwas assured a house could be build and variances granted. He stated the plans for the deck were inadvertently left out of his original variance request. He went on to state that he felt the City had set a precedent by allowing variances on neighboring properties. Mr. Kaler • discussed his involvement in environmental issues within the community. r • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25,1992 Page 2 The Commission generally felt that the.deck should be constructed within the 40 foot setback approved with the 1990 variance. Options were discussed regarding the deck being constructed in a design (other than a square or rectangular shape) that would fit with the 40 foot setback. Mr. Morey stated there were two options the Commission and Mr. Kaler could consider this evening: 1. The Commission could table the request to allow Mr. Kaler time to redesign the deck to fall within the 40 foot setback approved with the 1990 variance. 2. The Commission could forward a recommendation regarding the variance request to City Council Mr. Kaler stated he would prefer the Commission table the issue. 92.71 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to table the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. • The public hearing to consider the application of Imperial Plastics for the preliminary plat of one industrial lot to be known as Imperial First Addition on Land located at 21320 Hamburg Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal .notices had been duly published and .mailed. Michael Sobota discussed a proposal for modification of Airlake Redevelopment Project No. 1, establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 131ocated within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and proposal for approval and adoption of the redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plan relating thereto to be consistent with the comprehensive plan of the City. He explained the expansion and re-platting plans for Imperial Plastics, listing the benefits to the City. He stated staff recommended. approval of the resolution finding the project consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Daryl Morey reviewed the proposed preliminary and final plat of Imperial Plastics, .outlining the planning report of June 18,1992. He discussed the following: - Background - Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan - Lot area and width - Setbacks - Parking • . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES .JUNE 25,1992 Page 3 - Loading - Landscaping - Exterior storage - Streets - Easements - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Enggineering recommendation - Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendation - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation Park dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat of Imperial First Addition subject to eight recommendations listed in the planning report. Jack Matasosky of Appro Development was present and stated that the bank financing this expansion project had eliminated a portion of the funding. As such, the proposed 13 new parking spaces to be located at the front of the 34,000 square foot expansion would not be constructed at this time. Instead, the proposed 11 future parking spaces to be located adjacent to • the existing 45 stall .parking lot would be constructed as a part of this project. This would increase the parking deferment request from 41 to 43 spaces. Robert Erickson suggested that the Commission recommend that the proposed 13 stall new parking area be left on the plans but be relabled as future parking so the applicant would not have to go through the application process again to amend the site plan. In addition, he recommended that the curb cut for this future parking area be installed with this building expansions The Commission held a discussion which included: - Installation of an oil skimmer - Bridge reconstruction - Garbage containment -recycling 12 inch watermain - Parking deferment - Durability of existing driveway in relation to truck traffic Amendments to the recommendations listed in the planning report were as follows: 9. The site plan shall include the installation of an oil skimmer at the outlet located in the northeast corner of the parking lot. • 10. The proposed 13 stall new parking area to be located in the southwest corner of the site be relabled as future parking and a curb cut be provided for this future parking area with the 34,000 square foot building expansion. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25, 1992 Page 4 92.72 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to approve a resolution finding the proposal for modification of Airlake Redevelopment ProjectNo. 1, establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 13 (Imperial Plastics expansion) located within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and proposal .for approval and adoption of the redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plan relating thereto to be consistent with the comprehensive plan of the City. Roil call was taken an the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.73 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Holberg to close the public hearing to consider the application of Imperial Plastics far the preliminary plat of one industrial lot to be known as Imperial First Addition on land located at 21320 Hamburg Avenue. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.74 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Holberg to recommend approval of the application of Imperial Plastics for the preliminary plat of one industrial lot to be known as Imperial First Addition on land located at 21320 Hamburg Avenue subject to the planning report of June 18, 1992 with • the addition of stipulation numbers 9 and 10. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.75 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Holberg to recommend approval of the final plat of Imperial Plastics First Addition subject to the planning report of June 18,1992 with the addition of stipulation numbers 9 and 10. Roll call of members was taken. Ayes: Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Miller. Nay: Whitehouse. The reason for Whitehouse's nay was he felt 214th Street should be brought up to City street standards. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Royal Woods 3rd Addition, outlining the planning report of June 18,1992. He discussed the following: - Background - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots blacks - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control • _ Engineering recommendation Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendation - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation - Tree preservation • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25,1992 Page S - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Royal Woods Third Addition final plat subject to nine recommendations listed in the planning report. Mr. and Mrs. Wensmann and Ralph Wagner, project engineer were present to answer questions of the Commission. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Sidewalks - Landscaping plan - Lot width - Berming 92.76 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of the final plat of Royal. Woods Third Addition subject to the planning report of June 18,1992. • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Highview Heights 5th Addition, outlining the planning report of June 18,1992. He discussed the following: - Background - Related proposed development. - History - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots/blocks - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Engineering recommendation - , .Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendation - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation - Tree preservation - Wetlands - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Highview Heights 5th Addition final plat subject to the 10 stipulations listed in the planning report. . Bill Barbush of B & G Development was present to answer questions of the Commission. The Commission held a discussion which included: PLANNING .COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25,1992 Page 6 - Possibility of a four-way stop at Griffon Trail and Harmony Path - Possibility of hammerhead driveways for the lots on Harmony Path or access onto Griffon Trail - County Road 46 reconstruction/interim access to Valley Christian Church - Harmony Path construction timeline Commission members agreed to eliminate stipulation number 4 from the June 18,1992 planning report so that the proposed two lots at the intersection of Griffon Trail and Harmony Path will have the option of driveway access onto either collector street. In addition, Commission members recommended the addition of a stipulation to read as follows: The developer shall work with City staff and the Dakota County Highway Department to provide temporary access during utility and street construction to the Valley view Christian Church north of the plat boundary while County Road 46 is under construction. 92.77 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the final plat of Highview Heights 5th Addition subject to the planning report of June 18,1992 with the elimination of stipulation number 4 and • the addition of stipulation number 11, the engineering report dated June .18,1992 and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated June 18,1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Unfinished business: 92.78 Motion was. made by Whittingham, seconded by Holberg to re-open the public hearing to consider the application of Melvin Van Voltenberg for a conditional use permit and variance to allow the construction of a detached accessory building on anon-conforming single family residential lot located at 10052 -199th Street West. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Mr. Van Voltenberg stated he would like to proceed with. the construction of his proposed garage with a modification to the location so that it faces 199th Street and meets setback requirements. He further stated that he was withdrawing his variance request but requested the boathouse remain until the new garage is constructed. Staff recommended that Mr. Van Voltenberg .post a $1,000. security until for removal of the boathouse prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed garage with a deadline of October 1,1992 for the removal of the boathouse. Assistant City Attorney Jim Walston reviewed the stipulations • of the planning report dated May 29,1992. 92.79 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 25,1992 Page 7 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 92.80 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of the application of Melvin Van Voltenberg for a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a detached accessory building on anon-conforming single family residential lot located at 10052199th Street West subject to the planning report dated May 29,1992 with the additional stipulation that $1,000 security be posted for the removal of the boathouse prior to the issuance of a building permit for the proposed garage. The boathouse shall be removed by October 1,1992. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham. Abstain: Miller New Business: 92.81 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to direct the City Engineer to have the City's traffic consultant evaluate the intersection of Griffon Trail and Harmony Path prior to the development of Highview Heights 6th Addition for appropriateness of a four way stop. • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mira Holliday, Reco ding Secreta ATTEST: Chris teigerwalt, Chair