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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-85 .r. •s Lakeville, Minnesota PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES April 25, 1985 7:00 p.m. Steve Sizer, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeville City Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Cammack, MacGibbon, Miller, Sizer, Walters, Whittingham. Absent: Langhorst Also present: Roger Knutson, City Attorney; David Licht, City Planner; Jim Robinette, Community Development Director; Shirley Sorensen,. Recording Secretary. Chairman Sizer called for additions or corrections to the minutes of the April 18, 1985 planning commission meeting. 85.64 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters, to approve the minutes of the April 18, 1985 planning commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Sizer opened the public hearing to consider the application of Mills Properties, Inc. for a conditional use permit for outside storage in conjunction with a retail outlet and operation of a motor fuel station, a variance from sign height and square footage requirements of Ordinance ~~254, variance from loading dock. setback requirements and security fence and screening abutting residential property on Kenrick Avenue, north. of Hwy 50 and south of Connelly Mobile Home Park. Mr. Knutson stated .that the proper mailed and published notices have been given for this hearing. Mr. Stuart Mills, owner and developer, explained what they would like to do, this being their second store in Twin Cities area. He intro- duced Mr. Tom Wurst, Attorney, Mr. Tom Green, Vice President of Mills Properties, and Mr. Bruce Buxton, Engineer. Mr. Buxton went on to give the size and type of building, terrain info, the different types of fuel. being provided, security area, loading docks, signage and drawings showing elevation of the building. Mr. Licht summarized the planner's report dated April 18th and addendum dated April 23rd and stated that the Mi11s Properties people have responded to just about all the recommendations made and have been easy. to work with. There are 15 recommendations and perhaps there will have to be a text amendment to the sign ordinance, to consider at least a portion of the over-sized signing requested by the applicant. Mr. Buxton explained the need for the large sign, most particularly the lack of visibility from the south, however, it couldn't be seen-from the south no matter what size the sign is, because of the. location of the property. ~ Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 1985 Mr. Wallace Martin was concerned about his mother's property to the south, as far as drainage is concerned, and Mr. Buxton said the water would. be controlled on their (Mills) property. Discussion followed on: security,. lighting, outside storage area, .fuel, screening, canopy, signage, fill/trading, grading. permit, retaining .wall and loading dock area. Mr. Licht explained some of the particu- ; lars regarding commercial signing, etc.. Mr. Buxton explained that there are at least eight different businesses located within this building, under one roof, and, therefore, feels that in the I.C.D. a large sign. would be permitted. They would agree. to take out the readerboard and the tire service sign, leaving about 900 square feet total signage. Mr. & Mrs. Ben Shannon, 10849 & 1085 1173rd St., are concerned about the taking down of the hill behind their duplex, also removing of trees, which act as a noise barrier between them and the freeway. Mr. Buxton is working on an easement agreement in this area with the property owners, which has not been resolved yet. 85.65 Motion was made by Walters, .seconded by Miller, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous The applicant is requesting four years to complete this project. 85.66 Motion was made by Sizer, seconded by Miller, to recommend to city council approval of Mills Properties., Inc. for conditional use permits for outside storage in conjunction with a retail outlet and operation of a motor fuel station, a loading dock fronting a street, and a tire store, and a variance from loading dock setback requirements and security fence and screening abutting residential property on Kenrick Avenue, subject to the 15 .recommendations in planner's reports dated April 18, 1985 and April 23, 1985, city engineer's recommendations, any other staff recommendations, and to extend the length of time on the conditional use permits from one year to four years for completion. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 85.67 Motion was made by Sizer, seconded by Cammack, to recommend to city council denial of the variance from sign height and square footage .requirements of Ordinance ~~254, giving staff time to work something out with the developers regarding the. large street sign, perhaps a text amendment. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous • 2 ~ Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 1985 Mr. Buxton stated that the canopy sign is a standard identifying sign that is on all of their 24 stores and they would very much like. it on this canopy, also. Chairman Sizer opened the public hearing for a minor comprehensive plan change to include Lake Marion Estates in the 1990 Planned Urban Service Area... Mr. Knutson stated that the proper published. notice has been given for this hearing. 85.$8. Motion was .made by Cammack, seconded by Miller, to close the public hearing. Roll ca1L was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 85.69 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters, to recommend to city council approval of a minor comprehensive plan change to include Lake Marion Estates in the 1990 Planned Urban Service Area. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Sizer opened the public hearing for a minor comprehensive plan change to include SouthFork Village Apartments in the 1990 Planned Urban Service Area. Mr. Knutson. stated that the proper published. notice has been given for this hearing. 85.70 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Sizer, to close the public hearing. Roll call was. taken on the motion. Ayes:. Unanimous 85.71. Motion was-made by Miller, seconded by Sizer, to recommend to city council. approval of a minox comprehensive plan change to include SouthFork Village Apartments in the 1990 Planned Urban Service Area... Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Sizer called for the. final plat review. of Rock Ridge First Addition. Mr. Licht explained there are conditions that should be placed on providing a temporary cul-de-sac at 173rd Street and Ixonia Path. 85.72 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters, to recommend to city council approval. of the final plat of Rock Ridge First Addition subject to the recommendation in the planner's report of April 25, 1985 that conditions be placed on the providing of a temporary cul-de-sac at 173rd Street and Ixonia Path and any comments of the City Engineer, City Attorney. and City Staff. Roll call was ..taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous • 3 Planning Commission Minutes April 25, 1985 Chairman Sizer called for the consideration of a site plan change on SouthFork Village Apartments. Discussion followed on: reduction in number of units by two, design change, parking, and setbacks. Mr. Licht stated that suggested changes have been made and they recommend approval of the First and Second Additions. 85.73 Motion was made by Cammack, seconded by Walters, to recommend to city council approval of the site plan changes on SouthFork Village Apart- ments, subject to the planner's report and any other staff recommenda- tions. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 85.74 Motion was made by Sizer, seconded by Walters, to approve the final .plat of SouthFork Village Apartments, First and Second Additions, subject to any recommendations by City Planner, City Engineer, City Attorney, or .City Staff. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 85.75 Motion was made by Sizer, seconded by Miller, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Chairman Sizer adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, y ~ Dennis Miller, Secretary ATTEST: J / Steven C. Sizer, Ch r n 4