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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-91 CITY OF LAKEVIr T F PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 1b, 1991 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; Mayor Duane Zaun; ..Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Alan Brixius, Planning Consultant; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Daryi Morey, Assistant. Community and Economic Development Duector; Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the May 2, 1991 Planning Commission meeting were approved as written. Daryl Morey presented a review of the final plat of Highview Heights 4th Addition, outlining the planning report of May 9, 1991. He discussed the history of the plat along with the following: - ..Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Blocks Lots Streets - Grading, drainage, erosion control, and easements - Park dedication - Urban Service Area Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the final plat of Highview Heights 4th Addition subject to eight stipulations as fisted in the planning report of May 9, 1991. Kevin ~7on Riedel, representing the developer was present to answer questions of the Commission. Discussion by the Commission followed which included: - Drainage - Cul-de-sac radius - Width of interior lots 91.44. Motion was. made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to recommend. approval of the final plat of Highview Heights 4th Addition subject to theplamm~g report. of May 9, 1991; the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated Apri130, 1991; the engineering report dated May 3, 1991 and subject to a minor Comprehensive Plan amendment to bring the area into the Year 2000 Urban Service Area. Roll callwas taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. . , PLANNING COMMISSION. MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 1991 Page 2 The public hearing to consider the application of Performance Computer Forms, Inc. for the preliminary and final. plat of one industrial lot to be known as Performance Computer Forms First Addition and for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 21673 Cedar Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published. and mailed. Daryl Morey reviewed the one lot flat and discussed the vacation of the drainage and utility easement, outhmng the planning report of May 9, 1991. He held a discussion which included: - History of the property - Lots and blocks - Easements - .Grading and drainage - Park land dedication - Site plan review Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat of Performance Computer Forms First Addition and the drainage and utility easement vacation, subject to 9 stipulations as listed in the May 9, 1991 planning report. Jack Matasosky and Martin Woody of Appro Development were present representing Performance Computer Forms. Mr. Woody introduced the .President and Vice President of Performance Computer Forms, Inc. Michael Sobota acknowledged receipt of a letter from Paul Holliday of Carquest Distribution Center stating approval of the concept for the proposed ditch for the benefit of Performance Computer, Cedar 70 Business Park and Carquest. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Handicapped parking spaces - Outdoor storage to be moved in-doors - Striping of parking spaces - Future parking spaces located on an easement - Shared driveway access with Merillat - Parking deferment (phasing} 91.45 Motion was made by Miller,: seconded by Whittingham to close .the public .hearing.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. e PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 1991 Page 3 91.46 Motion was made by Miller, seconded Holberg to recommend approval of the application of Performance Computer Forms, Inc. for the. preliminary and final plat of one industrial lot to be known as Performance Computer. Forms First Addition and for the vacation of a drainage and utility easement on land located at 21673 Cedar Avenue subject to the engineering report dated May 16, 1991; the Dakota County Plat Commission letter dated May 6, 1991; and the planning report dated May 9, 1991 with an amendment to stipulation number six and the addition of stipulation numbers 10 and 11 to read as follows: 6. The shared driveway for emergency vehicle access between Performance Computer Forms and Merillat Industries be maintained with a locked. gate. 10. The four. proposed parking spaces designated between Buildings E and F be relocated, 1 L .The parking lot be striped as shown on the preliminary plat to include the number of handicapped parking spaces. required by the Zoning Ordinance. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Independent School District 194 for a preliminary plat and conditional use permits as it relates to public school facilities and buildings to be located on the west side of Dodd Boulevard, south of 192nd Street was continued from the May 2, 1991 meeting. Alan Brixius presented a brief summary of reviews and discussions of the Lakeville High School plans between the School District, City staff and advisory committees/commissions. He reviewed the draft conditional use permit which included: - Development. plans - Grading and drainage .plan - Revised siteplan - Landscape plan - .Lighting plan - Utility plan - Final plat - Future stadium construction Kevin Sullivan of Wold Architects statedthat he and the School District are in agreement with the conditions. listed in the draft conditional use permit. Robert Erickson stated the Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the site pplan on May 15, 1991 and unanimously recommended that park dedication funds be used to purchase additional land. t PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 1991 Page 4 .Elaine Donnelly of 20480 Flagstaff Avenue questioned if the money for the ice arena was being taken from funds for the new school. She stated she felt the public had made it clear that they did not want an ice arena and does not feel the school district should provide property for such an arena... Carl Wahlstrom, Superintendent of ISD 194, stated the decision of the property for the ice arena was a policy decision made by the School Board. Vicki Bakken of 11900 Flagstaff Avenue questioned the number of soccer fields which -would be available. Mr. Sullivan stated there would be four soccer fields. Ron Gerk of 9935 W. 178th Street questioned treereservation and the amount of dirt to be moved on the site. He asked if other developers would be given the same consideration in moving earth and removing trees as the School District is being given. Mr. Erickson responded and followed up on the comments made by Mr. Sullivan regarding the tree preservation and grading. Marilyn Gordhammer of 16965 Kenwood Drive expressed concern over the cost of landscaping, skywayys and non commercial windows. She was concerned whether there would be adequate funding for the entire project. Mr. Sullivan responded, stating that a great deal of discussion has been and continues to be held at School Board meetings. He stated the. detailing of the building is considered with the necessary elements to meet future expansion needs. .Katherine Heatherington of 17424 Hetica Lane stated she felt that. preservation of trees should not slow down the process of building the school.. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Preservation of vegetation - .Future streets and the channeling of school traffic - Retaining wall height - Drainage - Emergency vehicle access to stadium from parking lot - Disposal of debris and garbage (governed by Dakota County -agency to be determined and made a part of CUP). - Circular driveway - Orientation of parking stalls - Safety of parkin on slope - Possibility of sphttmg parking lot into two levels - Ingress and egress of trucks to facilitate freight deliveries and collection of on-site recycling and solid waste disposal materials Drainage pond Adjustment of ball fields Mr. Whitehouse suggested that Mr. Sullivan give a synopsis of how the high school site was chosen. Mr. Sullivan reviewed the site selection process. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 16,.1991 Page 5 91.47 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.48 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Smith to recommend approval of the application of Independent School District 194 for a conditional use permit, in draft form as amended, to allow. the construction of a senior high school facility including outdoor sorts fields, a stadium, parking and nature study areas, subject to the findings of fact. 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 precedent would be set by granting a conditional use permit before a preliminary or final plat was approved. City Attorney Roger Knutson explained that the public hearing for the preliminary plat had not been closed. Robert Enckson explained the platting process concerning this site was in need of revision because of the additional land being provided by the City. 91.49 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whittingham to continue the public hearing to consider the application of ISD 194 for a preliminary plat as it .relates to public school facilities and buildings to be located on the. west side of Dodd Boulevard, south of 192nd Street. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Lakeville Community Corporation for a conditional use permit for an ice hockey arena on land located west of Dodd Boulevard and north of T.H. SO was continued from the May 2, 1991 meeting. Alan Brixius stated that staff recommended that this item be tabled pending the resolution of related issues. Whitehouse asked to be heard, not as a Planning Commission member, but as a citizen only. Chair Stei~erwalt ask that he step down from the Commission table to speak. Mr. Whitehouse expressed his concern over the land for the ice arena being purchased with school bond referendum funds. He stated he felt the School Board was "stepping out of bounds" and that the situation "hints as collusion between the Lakeville Community Corporation and the School Board". Mr. Erickson stated that this issue does not pertain to the issue at hand and is not the responsibility of the Planning Commission. He stated these questions should be asked of the School Board. ~ ~ ~ ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 16, 1991 Page 6 91.50 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to continue to the public hearing until June 20, 1991 to consider the application of Lakeville Community Corporation for a conditional use permit for an ice hockey arena on land located west of Dodd Boulevard. and north of T.H. 50. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Under unfinished business, Mr. Erickson updated the Commission on the Belzer PUD agreement, explaining minor adjustments which had been made to the site plan. Discussion followed. 91.51 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whittingham to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Time: 9:45. p.m. Respectfully submitted: 0 Mira Holliday, ecording ecretary ATTEST: .Chris Steigerwalt, Chair an