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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-10CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes June 3, 2010 The June 3, 2010 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Lillehei in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Vice Chair Lillehei Commissioner Drotning Commissioner Glad Commissioner Grenz Commissioner Maguire Alt. Commissioner Blee Ex- officio Bussler Absent: Chair Davis Secretary Adler Staff Present: Daryl Morey, Planning Director; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Zach Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; and Judi Hawkins, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The May 20, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey reminded the Planning Commission members that there will be a work session immediately following tonight's meeting to discuss the MUSA Expansion Area A Timing Study. ITEM 5. CLUB HOUSE CHILD CARE Vice Chair Lillehei opened the public hearing to consider the application of Paster Enterprises for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a daycare facility (Club House Child Care) in a commercial district. The Recording Secretary attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. The proposed facility is located at 16105 Cedar Avenue, in the Lakeville Crossing PUD. Planning Commission Meeting June 3, 2010 Page 2 Aaron Hemquist of RLK Engineers, representing Paster Enterprises, presented an overview of their request. The proposal is to convert the former Lakeville Liquor Store on Cedar Avenue and 161St Street to a daycare facility. This proposed use requires a Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Hemquist described the changes planned for the site including parking, fencing, and landscaping. Ms. Jayme Macchitelli, co -owner of Club House Child Care, stated that she also owns and operates a Club House Child Care facility in Rosemount. The Lakeville site is planned to start with 30 children and eight staff members. Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen stated that Planning Department staff recommends approval of the Club House Child Care Conditional Use Permit subject to the six stipulations listed in the May 27, 2010 planning report and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated June 3, 2010: Vice Chair Lillehei opened the hearing to the public for comment. There were no comments from the audience. 10.26 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. Ayes: Glad, Blee, Lillehei, Maguire, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 Vice Chair Lillehei asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: • Commissioner Glad expressed safety concerns for the children in the daycare, given the amount of traffic on Cedar Avenue and the number of retail businesses in the area. The plans propose a six -foot black vinyl- coated chain - link fence. He asked if other fencing options and /or materials were considered. He would like to see something more opaque and possibly higher. Mr. Hemquist stated that they had looked at some other fence options but wanted to keep site lines open. There are no gates on the fence and the only access to the fenced play area is from within the building. • Commissioner Grenz asked about the playground surface, and if there is a closed circuit TV which would provide parents with an opportunity to check in on their children remotely. Ms. Macchitelli stated that the playground surface is made of a cushioned material, and the closed circuit TV is for internal use only. Grenz also asked about air quality and the State daycare license application. Ms. Macchitelli stated that there has not been any air quality monitoring or testing, and the State daycare license application has been submitted. Planning Commission Meeting June 3, 2010 Page 3 • Commissioner Drotning commented that fences at other daycare facilities in Lakeville are constructed of various materials and he does not feel the chain - link is inappropriate. Mr. John Macchitelli, the second co -owner and Jayme's father, said he feels that chain -link is the best choice, but would be open to considering other options. • Planning Director Daryl Morey provided examples of fencing designs and materials at other daycare sites and made suggestions regarding both fencing and landscaping options. The maximum fence height allowed by ordinance in commercial districts is six feet; however, modifications to the proposed landscape materials could improve screening. Mr. Morey stated that staff had been contacted by Chair Bart Davis who also shared concerns about the need for additional screening of the outdoor play area. Mr. Hemquist said they would look at different landscaping and fencing options if the Planning Commission wished to have them do that. • In response to a question regarding safety concerns, Officer Bussler stated that to the best of his knowledge there has never been an incident regarding chain - link or any other fencing being breeched at a daycare facility. Mr. Kuennen stated that a drop -off area is not needed as it is no longer required by ordinance. Parents are required to actually bring their children into the building and sign them in. • Grenz asked if upcoming changes in the Cedar Avenue BRT would have any impact on this facility. Staff stated that a portion of the boulevard along Cedar Avenue may be needed for the roadway expansion but it would not impact the proposed daycare use. All Planning Commission members ultimately felt comfortable with the existing plan and did not recommend any changes. 10.27 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the Club House Child Care Conditional Use Permit to allow a daycare facility in a commercial district, located at 16105 Cedar Avenue, subject to the following stipulations, and adoption of the Findings of Fact dated June 3, 2010: 1. The site, building, and landscaping shall be developed in conformance with the plans approved by City Council. 2. A security in the amount of $6,000 must be submitted prior to a building permit being issued to insure the landscaping is installed consistent with the approved landscape plan. Planning Commission Meeting June 3, 2010 Page 4 3. The utility and pavement work being completed in the 161St Street right -of- way will require a work in right -of -way permit from the Engineering Department. 4. A sign permit must be granted by the City prior to the installation of any signage. 5. A State of Minnesota daycare license must be submitted to the City prior to a building permit being issued for the interior remodel. 6. All dumpster and trash receptacles must be located within the enclosed storage area at the rear of the building. Ayes: Blee, Lillehei, Maguire, Grenz, Drotning, Glad. Nays: 0 Mr. Morey stated that this item will be considered by the City Council at their June 21, 2010 meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. The Planning Commission went immediately into a work session. Respectfully submitted, Hawkins, Recording Secretary Dated ATTEST: Brooks Lillehei, Vice Chair Da