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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-89 `I ~ CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by acting Chairman Miller in the Airlake Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Whitehouse, Walters, Miller, Whittingham, Steigerwalt. Absent: Langhorst, Sizer. Also present was Alan Brixius, City Planner, Elliott Knesch, City Attorney and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. 89.92 Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Whitehouse to approve. the minutes of the April 20, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, Walters, Steigerwalt. Abstain: Miller, Whittingham. The public hearing to consider the application of Brandt Engineering and surveying for the preliminary plat of 49 single family lots to be known as Raven Lake, a rezoning to R2 and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the area into the 1990 Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. • Miller stated that per the request of the staff, the item was to be continued until the next meeting pending further review by the City Engineer. A number of residents of the Woodridge area were present and stated their opposition to the project. They asked that a review be given since so many of them were present. Alan Brixius reviewed the preliminary plat and .answered questions. Mr. Fred Grester of Java Trail had a map drawn to scale, compar- ing the proposed Raven Lake lots to lots in Woodridge. It was the general feeling of all the residents present that the proposed development would decrease the value of their homes and that the area surrounding Woodridge should have more continuity. It was suggested by Mr. Percel of Jasper Trail that the next meeting on this matter be held in a larger capacity setting. The residents were advised to check with City Hall staff as to the time and place of the next meeting. 89.93 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Walters to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Brandt Engineering and Surveying for the preliminary plat of 49 single family lots to be known as Raven lake, a rezoning to R2 and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the area into the 1990 Urban Service Area. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 The public hearing to consider the application of Eldon Fossum for a preliminary plat of 27 single family lots to be known as Marion Hills 2nd Addition and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the area into the 1990 Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Miller stated that per request of the staff the item would be continued pending .further review by the City Engineer and recommendation by the Natural Resources Committee. Eldon Fossom was present and stated that all problems had been resolved and requested the item be reviewed. The Commission explained that until they receive all the materials and recommendations they cannot make a recommendation to the Council. 89.94 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Steigerwalt to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Eldon Fossum for a preliminary plat of 17 single family lots to be known as Marion Hills 2nd Addition and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to bring the area into the 1990 Urban Service Area. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Alan Brixius gave a review of the final plat of Lake Marion Estates 2nd Addition. He recommended approval subject to the recommendations in his report of April 27, 1989. Rick Murray of • Builders Development was present. The Commission discussed phasing, the connection of County Road 64, adjacent unfin- ished streets and the report of the City Engineer dated 4/27/89. 89.95 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Walters to recommend approval of the final plat of Lake .Marion Estates 2nd Addition subject to the Planner's report of 4/27/89, the Engineer's report of 4/27/89 with the correction that the area be brought into the 1990 Urban Service Area instead of the 2000 Urban Service Area and subject to a cul-de-sac being placed at the south end of Juno Trail between Blocks 2 and 4 and any other staff recommendations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. It was decided to postpone item numbers 7 and 8 until later in the meeting when a representative of ISD 194 would be present. Alan Brixius gave a review of the proposed sign plan amendment for McStop Convenience Center outlining his reports of April 24 and May 2, 1989. Mr. Wally Klus, representing McStop was present and stated that he was not in complete agreement with the Planner's report. He stated he feels the tenants of the convenience. center are at a disadvantage as their shops are not easily visible. There were several tenants of the convenience center present and stated they felt the proposed signs are crucial to their businesses because their shops are totally hidden by parked semi trucks. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 A lengthy discussion was held between staff, the Commission and Mr. Klus which included various locations for the signs and various sizes and types of signs. 89.96 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend approval of a sign plan amendment for the McStop Convenience Center to include two 50 square foot monument signs to be located as shown on Exhibit B of the planning report dated 4/24/89. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of James Develop- ment Company for the preliminary plat of 23 single family lots to be known as Kingsley Cove and a minor comprehensive plan amend- went to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed for the preliminary plat aspect of the application but that no legal notice had been published for the requested variances. Alan Brixius gave a review of the proposed plat, outlining his report of April 24, 1989. He recommended approval of the plat subject to the recommendations in his report. Jim Ostenson and John Prins of James Development was present and discussed the larger lot sizes stating they intended for the area to be an upper bracket neighborhood. Wayne Tower of Pioneer Engineering discussed the natural environment lake, stating they intended to maintain the natural vegetation around the lake as much as possible. Walt Sternberg, an adjoining property owner was present to state his objections to the project. He stated that Robert Street, a street of record, had not been legally vacated and was his access out of his property. He also had concerns over the sanitary sewer ponding which would adjoin his property. Mr. Tower addressed Mr. Sternberg's concerns stating that Robert Street had been duly vacated and that the ponding was storm sewer, not sanitary sewer. The Commission discussed runoff, setbacks, cul-de-sac length, storm sewer, and access for existing residences in the area. 89.97 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to continue the public hearing to consider the application of James Development Company for the preliminary plat of 23 single family lots to be known as Kingsley Cove and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area .pending further review by staff and publication of the variance requests. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 T i li ation of W nsmann he publ c hearing to consider the app c e Realty for the preliminary plat of 107 single family lots to be known as Royal Woods and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly .published and mailed. The applicant was not present due to a death in the family. 89.98 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Walters to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Wensmann Realty for the preliminary plat of 107 single family lots to be known as Royal Woods and a minor comprehensive plan. amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Highview Associates, Inc. for the preliminary plat of 69 single family lots to be known as Cherry Ridge Estates and a minor comprehen- sive plan amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. . The applicant was not present. 89.99 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Steigerwalt to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Highview Associates, Inc. for the preliminary plat of 69 single family lots to be known as Cherry Ridge Estates and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to include the area in the 1990. Urban Service Area. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of North Creek Company for a conditional use permit for a mobile home park and a minor comprehensive pla~.amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area was continued from the last meeting. Alan Brixius gave a review of the proposal, outlining his report of April 14, 1989. He stated he had discussed the recommendations listed in the report with Mr. William Block and he agreed with the landscaping recommendations but not with the park dedication. Mr. Jack Wilkie, engineer for the project was present to answer questions. There were several residents of the North Creek Mobile Home Park, Phase I and II present to voice their concerns over the completion of the first two phases before the third phase begins. • 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 • The Commission discussed such items as: - Storm shelter - Completion of first two phases - Park dedication requirements to be resolved by Park Committee - On site inspection to be made by staff 89.100 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Whittingham to continue the pubic hearing to consider the application of North Creek Company for a conditional use permit for a mobile home park and a minor comprehensive plan amendment to include the area in the 1990 Urban Service Area pending further review by staff. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance 4167, Section 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 to allow a public or private educational institution limited to pre-school, latch key and adult education in B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4 and CBD-C Districts by conditional use permit was opened. The City Attorney attested that all. legal notices had been duly published and mailed. The public hearing to consider the application of Independent . School District 194 for a conditional use permit to operate a pre-school latch key and adult education facility was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Alan Brixius gave a review of the proposed text amendment and the application of ISD 194, outlining his report of 4/27/89. He recommended approval subject to the recommendations in the report. Faith McKay of ISD. 194 was present to answer questions. There was no public comment. The commission discussed the following items: - Parking - Hours of operation - Return of property to original form if vacated by school 89.101 Motion was made by Whittingham seconded by Walters to close the public hearing for consideration of the application of the City of Lakeville for a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordi- nance 4167, Section 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 to allow a public or private educational institution limited to pre-school, latch key and adult education in B-l, B-2, B-3, B-4 and CBD-C Districts by conditional use permit. • Roll call was taken on the motion. 5 U, . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 1989 89.102 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Whittingham to recommend approval of the application of the City of Lakeville for a text amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance #167, Section 35, 36, 37, 38 and 39 to allow a public or private educational institution limited to pre-school, latch key and adult education in B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-4 and CBD-C Districts by conditional use permit subject to amendment of hours and 3 parking spaces to 6 parking spaces. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.103 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Walters to close the public hearing to consider the application of Independent School District 194 for a conditional use permit to operate a pre-school latch key and adult education facility. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.104 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of Independent School District 194 for a conditional use permit to operate a pre-school latch key and adult education facility subject to the recommendations in the Planner's report of April 27, 1989 with the addition that the playground area be returned to original form should the school move to another location and subject to six parking spaces instead of three and approval of the findings of fact. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.105 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Steigerwalt to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Time: 11:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mira Holliday, R cording Se etary ATTEST: Terrence Langhorst, C 'rman 6