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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-91 ,a , CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 18,1991 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, and Miller. Absent: Smith. 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; Jeff Oliver, Assistant Engineer; and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. .Michael Sobota reviewed. a resolution recently adopted by the City Council regarding grading, utilities, curbing and surfacing requirements for public streets within subdivisions. He stated the resolution was adopted due to City concerns about the quality of street construction in subdivisions. He further stated that the letter had been sent to developers, engineers and builders doing business in Lakeville to inform them of the new requirements. A brief discussion was held by the Commission. The public hearing to consider the application of Kurt and Kenneth Larson for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to R-5, Single and Two Family, Medium Densi Residential District, on land located on the south. side of 208th Street, east o~Holiday Avenue was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. The public 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, for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to R-5, Single. and Two Family, Medium Density Residential District, and for the vacation of a portion of East Avenue on land located on .the south side of 208th Street, east of Holiday Avenue was continued from the June 20, 1991 meeting. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the planning report dated July 12, 1991. The new public hearing for rezoning stems from the Planning Commission's request at the June 20th meeting that Mr. Larson incorporate a portion of the adjacent land to the .east into his townhome development. Mr. Morey gave a brief synopsis of the events that have taken place regarding the Larson's Townhome Addition. He went on to review the revised plans (preliminary and final plat} which include the 40 foot. strip to be purchased from Mr. Johnson. He reviewed in detail the lot area and width and discussed the objectives of the additiona140 feet of property. Mr. Morey stated that staff recommended approval of the preliminary and final plats, the PUD, both rezonings and the street vacation subject to the May 29 and June 13, 1991 planning reports, and the revised preliminary plat ,r PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1991 Page 2 lot area figures and the grading and utilityplans be changed to reflect the new lot configurations/additional 40 feet of property. The Commission held a discussion regarding the landscapi~ of the easterly 40 feet of the property. Ken and Kurt Larson were present to represent the development project. Kurt Larson stated they were interested m only purchasing 20 feet of property from Mr. Johnson. Mr. Johnson stated he had not been informed of this new plan. The Commission expressed concern over the change in plans. Whittingham stated that proof of purchase of the Johnson property should be required before the plat goes to the City Council. Whitehouse suggested the hearing be continued until the purchase of the property is secured. Mr. Larson stated he would stay with the original plan of purchasing the 40 feet from Mr. Johnson. 91.70 Motion was made by O'Donnell, seconded by Whittingham to'close the public hearing to consider the application of Kurt and Kenneth Larson for the prelirmnary and final plat and. planned unit development of four townhouse lots to be known as Larson's Townhome Addition, for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to R-S, Single and Two Family, Medium Density Residential District, and for the vacation of a portion of East Avenue on land located on the south side of 208th Street, east of Holiday Avenue. Roll .call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.71 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing to consider the application of Kurt and Kenneth Larson 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. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.72 Motion was made by Whittngham, seconded by O'Donnell to recommend approval of the application of Kurt and Kenneth Larson for the preliminary and final' pplat and .planned unit development of four townhouse lots to be known as Carson's Townhome Addition, for a rezoning from R-2, Single Family Residential District, to R-5, Single and Two Family, Medium Density Residential District, and for the vacation of a portion of East Avenue on land located on the south side of 208th Street, east of Holiday Avenue sub°ect to the Manning reports dated July 12, July 13 and May 29, 1991 wit the additional stipulation that approval be granted. only if 40 feet of property is purchased from Mr. Johnson and the rezoning is valid only for this particular development. i 1 ~ i PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1991 Page 3 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: O'Donnell, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham. Nays:. Whitehouse, Miller. The reason for Whitehouse's nay was he felt uncomfortable with the indecision of the developer with regard to the purchase of 20 feet or 40 feet of property from Mr. Johnson and that the landscape plan did not reflect the lot and townhouse configuration with the additional 40 feet of property. The reason for Miller's nay was he felt there would be an increase in spot zoning and the area should be zoned R-2. 91.73 ..Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by O'Donnell to recommend approval of the application of the Kurt and Kenneth Larson 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 subject to the planning reports dated July 12, June 13, and May 29, .1991 with the additional stipulation that approval be granted only if the Larson's Townhome Addition as presented is .developed on this property. Roll call of members was taken. Ayes: O'Donnell, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham. Nays: Whitehouse, Miller. The reason for Whitehouse's nay was he felt uncomfortable with the indecision of the developer with regard to the purchase of 20 feet or 40 feet of property from Mr. Johnson. The reason for Miller's nay was he felt R-5 zoning is inappropriate for the area. The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for the vacation of portions of Judicial Road, Lakeside Boulevard (now known as 175th Street), and Wright Boulevard (now known as Linch Path on land located in the Liberty Heights and Lyndale Lakes Club 1st Addition subdivisions was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the planning report dated July 10, 1991 which included the review of the above referenced street vacation and the final plat of Orchard Oaks (a/k/a Trabant Addition). Mr. Morey discussed the following: - Background of the plat - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots Outlot A (must be sold to ad'acent property owner to the north or will have to be attached to Lot 1, Bloc 1) - Streets - Street vacation - Grading, drainage and erosion control 5 ` 1 PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1991. Page 4 - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation - Tree preservation - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the Orchard oaks final plat subject to the stipulations listed in the July 10, 1991 report with the elimination of stipulation number 10 because that stipulation had already been met by the developer. Ralph Trabant, the developer, was present to answer questions of the Commission and public. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Outlot A (purchase prior to final plat release) - Tree preservation (replacement) - Possibility of protected wetland area - Vacation of a portion of 175th Street Mr. Trabant stated he had a letter of intent from Mrs. Jensen to purchase Outlot A. The Commission was concerned that this purchase be finalized prior to the approval of the final plat. Roger Knutson, City Attorney i stated thatthe purchase of the property could be a condition of the final plat approval and the developer would have to show proof of purchase prior to the signed mylars being released. 91.74 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to close the public hearing to consider the apphcation of the City of Lakeville for the vacation of ortions of Judicial Road, Lakeside Boulevard (now known as 175th Street, and Wright Boulevard (now .known as Linch Path on land located in the Liberty Heights and Lyndale Lakes Club 1st Addition subdivisions. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.75 Motion was made by Hoiberg, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of the application of the City of Lakeville for the vacation of portions of Judicial Road, Lakeside Boulevard (now known as 175th Street), and Wright Boulevard (now known as Linch Path) on land located in the Liberty Heights and Lyndale Lakes Club 1st Addition subdivisions. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.76 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by O'Donnell to recommend approval of the final plat of Orchard Oaks subject to the planning report dated July 10, .1991; the engineering report dated July 9, 1991; the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation Distnct report dated July 5, 1991; and subject to review by the Army Corps of Engineers for protected wetlands. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, O'Donnell, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, and Miller. Nay: Holberg. . ~ r PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING. MINUTES JULY .18,1991 Page S The reason for Holberg's nay was she felt that tree replacement should be added to the tree preservation proposal. Daryl Moreyresented an overview of the final plat of Chapel Hills 3rd Addition, reviewing the planning report dated July 10, 1991. He discussed the following: - Background of the plat - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Park and trail dedication - MUSH Mr. More stated that the staff recommends approval. of the final plat of Chapel Hills 3rd Addition subject to the stipulations listed in the report of July 10, 1991. Rick Packer of Sienna Corporation was present to answer questions of the Commission. The Commission held a discussion which included: • - Maximum cul-de-sac length (Greenbrier Court and Greenbrier Lane) - Drainage into the adjacent Foxborough development - Grading and drainage for Lots 17, 19 and 22, Block 2 - Possibility of soil testing by the developer - Emergency overflow system (and possibility of scheduled inspections) - Drainage easement between Lots 10 and 11, Block 2 - Environmental Affairs Committee recommendation 91.77 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the final plat of Chapel Hills 3rd Addition subject to the planning report of July 10, 1991. Roll call was. taken on the motion: Ayes: O'Donnell, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham, Miller. Nay: Whitehouse The reason. for Whitehouse's nay was he felt the overflow line should be inspected annually. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Royal Woods Second .Addition, reviewing the planning report of July 11, 1991. He discussed the following: - Background - History - Consistency with the .approved preliminary plat • _ Lots Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Tree preservation - Park and trail dedication - MUSA . , , 4 + PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1991 Page 6 Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the final plat of Royal Woods Second Addition subject to the stipulations listed in the planning report dated July 11, 1991; the engineering report dated July 8, 1991; and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated July 10, 1991. Developer Herb Wensmann and Ralph Wainer, pro ect engineer were present and stated they agreed with the recommendations of ~ity staff. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Drainage plan (effect on Sullivan Estates) - Tree preservation plan - Piles of dirt left on site - Screening adjacent to 210th Street 91.78 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of the final plat of Royal Woods Second Addition subject to the planning report dated July 11, 1991; the engineering report dated July 9, 1991; and the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservarion District report dated. July 10, 199E Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Daryl Morey presented an overview of the final plat of Cherry Ridge Second Addition, reviewing the planning report dated July 10, 1991. He discussed. the following: - Background - Consistency with the approved preliminary plat - Lots - Streets - Grading, drainage and erosion control - Park and trail dedication - MUSA Mr. Morey stated that staff recommends approval of the final plat of Cherry Ridge Second Addition subject to the recommendations listed in the plamm~g report of July 10, 1991. Brian Olson, representing the developer, and Ray Brandt, engineer far the project were present to answer questions of the Commission. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Drainage plan - Dirt piles left on site - Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District recommendation - Adjacent walking trail 91.79 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Holberg to recommend approval of the final plat of Cherry Ridge Second Addition subject to the planning report dated July 10, 1991, the engineering report dated July 9, 1991, and • the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District report dated July 9, 1991. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. PLANNING COMMISISON MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 1991 Page 7 The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to the Lakeville Subdivision Ordinance concerning. Zoning Ordinance consistency was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Michael Sobota presented a review of the proposed amendment requiring preliminary and final plats to be consistent with the- Zoning Ordinance. The Commission held a brief discussion. 91.80 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to close the public hearing to consider the a~phcation of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to the Lakeville Subdivision Ordinance concerning Zoning Ordinance consistency. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 91.81 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend a~rpproval of the application of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to the Lakeville Subdivision Ordinance concerning. Zoning Ordinance consistency. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Robert Erickson, City Administrator led a discussion concerning growth management issues. The interim ordinance approved by the City Council on July 15, 1991 was discussed. Under new business, a discussion was held regarding banners and temporary signs. Staff is to review the situation. 91.82 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Miller to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Timer 10:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted: L~7 L*C:~ ~ , Mira Holliday, ecording S retary Chris Steigerwalt, Ch it