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Home My WebLink About06-20-91 CITY OF LAKE~ILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 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, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Smith, Miller, Holberg. Absent: O'Donnell Also present was Robert Erickson, City Administrator; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; Michael Sobota, Community and Economic Development Director; Daryl Morey, Assistant Community and Economic Development Director; and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. The minutes of the June 6, 1991 Planning Commission meeting were approved as written.. The ppublic hearing to consider the application of Kurt and Kenneth Larson for the preliminary and final plat and planned unit development of four townhouse lots to be known as Larson's Townhome Addition and for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to R-5, Single and Two Family, Medium Density Residential District, on land located on the south side of 208th Street,. east of Holiday Avenue was continued from the June. 6th meeting. • Daryl Morey presented a video showing the surrounding area of the proposed townhome site. Robert Erickson discussed a neighborhood meeting which was held June 18th between the neighboring residents, the developer, and City staff. The following issues were discussed: - .Building elevations/appearance - Landscaping - Traffic On-street parking - Lot density - Zoning history - Townhome design - Sewer and water. extension Mr. Morey explained that Mr. Steve Johnson, the property owner adjacent to the east of the Larson's Townhome Addition, stated a willingness to sell Mr. Larson a portion of his pproperty so he could decrease the density of his development project. Mr. Morey briefly discussed the scenario should such. a sale take place. Mr. Larson presented and explained a landscape plan which had been requested by the Planning Commission at the last meeting. Paul Beaumaster, a neighboringg resident of the proposed site, stated his, and the community°s continued opposition to the rezoning. He stated he • feels the groposed project is not compatible with the neighborhood. He also expressed concern over the units becoming rental property. . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1991 Page 2 The Commission held a discussion which included: - Layout of units should additional property be purchased - Concern over density in original plan. - Rezoning history - Landscape plan - Installation of utilities - Mature trees on the site - Possibility of homeowners association or maintenance agreement ("common wall agreement") Mrs. Becker, the ad'acent property owner to the west, stated that Mr. Larson had met wit her to discuss the project. She stated she does not recall the rezoning to R-5 and is not happy with the proposed project, however, feels rt is the most suitable considering the current zoning. Mr. Beaumaster stated the residents of the area would like to be notified of further meetings to have input into the landscape plan. 91.58 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to continue the public hearing to provide the Larsons time to consider purchasing the additional property. • Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.59 Motion was made by Miller, seconded'by Smith to approve the conc. plan of the Larson's Townhome Addition contingent on the purchase of property to the east and submittal of a complete landscape plan. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Michael Sobota presented a brief review of the grading and grubbing plan for the Independent School District 194 proposed new high school. He brought the Commission up to date on the overall progress. of the high school plans. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Soil corrections - Tree preservation - Emergency access - .Handicapped grades and walkways - Dirt removal. - Roadway for parking - Bus access Bill Forbord, Chairman of Independent School District 194 School Board, introduced School Board Members Cheryl Forrest, John Berquist, Terry Langhorst and Fred Nelson; Carl Wahlstrom, Superintendent of Schools and • Dan Mehleis, Director of Business Services. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1991 Page 3 91.60 ..Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Smith to approve the grading and grubbing plan for the new Independent School District 194 proposed high school subject to approval by the Environmental Affairs Committee. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: unanimous The public hearing to consider the application of Chemcentral-Minnesota for a planned unit development amendment to allow an expansion of their existing industrial facility on land located at 21675 Hamburg Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey presented a review of the planning report dated June 14, 1991, which included the following: - Background - History - Site plan review - Lot requirements and setbacks - Parking requirements - Building. plan and flammable material handling review • Mr. Morey explained that at the City's request, an independent building code consultant, Duane C. Grace & Associates, reviewed the Chemcentral expansion plans.. A copy of Mr. Grace's report was provided to the Commission. Mr. Morey went on to state that staff recommends approval of the ChemcentralManned unit development amendment subject to seven conditions listed m the planning report of June 14, 199E Jim Michel, Fire Marshal; David Krings, Building Official; and Duane Grace of Duane C. Grace & Associates were present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Duane C. Grace report - Parking deferment - Drain sumps - Access to existing fire hydrant - Two and four hour burn walls 91.61 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to close .the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.62 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Smith to recommend approval of • the application of Chemcentral-Minnesota far a planned unit development amendment to allow an expansion of their existing industrial facility on land located at 21675 Hamburg Avenue subject to the planning report of June 14, 1991 and State agency recommendations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. . , • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1991 Page 4 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. 50 was continued from the May 16, 1991 meeting. Michael Sobota stated that staff recommended this conditional use permit .public hearing be continued pending conclusion of the newly proposed high school conditional use permit process. A brief discussion was held concerning grading of the site. Mary Liz Holberg expressed. concern over residents being notified when this item will actually be considered. Whitehouse suggested that maps be included with all pertinent legal notices. when published. Staff concurred. 91.63 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Smith to continue 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. 50. and direct staff to notify area residents and. republish the public hearing notice when rescheduled • Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes: Unanimous. A review and. discussion was held concerning a proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance related. to maximum, allowable wall signage in industrial .zoning districts. 91.64 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Whitehouse to authorize staff to set a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the sign ordinance related to maximum allowable wall signage in industrial zoning districts. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. A review and discussion was held regarding a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance related to consistency with the Zoning Ordinance. 91.65 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Whitehouse to authorize staff to set a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance related to consistency with the Zoning Ordinance. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.66 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to adjourn the. meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Time: 9:30 p.m. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 20, 1991 Page 5 Respectfully submitted: Y Mira Holliday, Re °ording Se ,r tary ATTEST: _ Chris Steigerwalt, Ch 'r •