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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-01-89 CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson Jan Whittingham at 7:00 p.m. in the Airlake Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Whitehouse, Miller, Whittingham, Walters and Steigerwalt. Absent: Langhorst. Also present was Elliott Knesch, City Attorney, Curt Gutoske, Consulting Planner, Bob Erickson, City Administrator, Betty Sindt, Council member, Daryl Morey, Assistant Community Development Director and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. Betty Sindt briefly told the Commission of an upcoming workshop and urged them to attend. 89.127 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whitehouse to approve the minutes of the May 18, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, Miller, Whittingham. Abstain: Steigerwalt, Walters. The public hearing to consider the application of Eldon Fossum for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance) in the Marion . Hills 2nd Addition preliminary plat was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Curt Gutoske gave a review of the request and recommended approval subject to the Planner's report of 4/24/89. Mr. Eldon Fossum, the developer, was present to answer questions. A brief discussion was held among Commission members. There was no public comment. 89.128 Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Steigerwalt to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.129 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters to recommend approval of the application of Eldon Fossum for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance) in the Marion Hills 2nd Addition preliminary plat subject to the findings of fact and the Planner's report of 4/24/89. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. ' ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 The public hearing to consider the application of Highview Associates, Inc. for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance) in the Cherry Ridge Estates preliminary plat was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Curt Gutoske gave a review of the request and recommended approval subject to the Planner's report of 4/24/89.. Tom Laudont of Hayes Avenue, an adjoining property owner, was present to express his concern over the utility easement and the trees that might possibly get removed. Dan Kemness also of Hayes Avenue stated his concern over the impact on the wildlife in the area if the trees were removed. Commission members explained that the preliminary plat had already been recommended. for approval and that the issue at hand was that of a variance. The citizens present were told they could address their concerns to the City Council when the preliminary plat will be presented for approval at their meeting on June 5. 89.130 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Walters to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.131 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the application of Highview Associates, Inc. for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance) in the Cherry Ridge Estates preliminary plat subject to the Planner's report of 4/24/89, the findings of fact and any other comment by City staff. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous, The public hearing to consider the application of James Development Company for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance), sideyard setback of less than 20 feet for a lot which abuts Kingsley Lake (Section 47.5 of the Zoning Ordinance) and side yard setback of less than 20 feet for a tennis court as an accessory use on a corner lot (Section 27.5 of the Zoning Ordinance) in the Kingsley Cove preliminary plat was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. 2 • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 • Curt Gutoske gave a review of the requests and recommended approval of the cul-de-sac variance and-the sideyard setback for the tennis court. He stated that the matter of the side yard setback for the lot that abuts Kingsley Lake is a policy decision that must be made by the Planning Commission and City Council. The developers, Jim Ostensen and John Prins were present to answer questions. There was no public comment. The Commission discussed the requests and all agreed that the cul-de-sac variance and the sideyard setback variance for the , tennis court were justified but were not in favor of the sideyard setback variance for the lot which abuts Kingsley Lake. 89.132 Motion was made by Walters, seconded by Whitehouse to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.133 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters to recommend approval of the application of James Development Company for a variance for cul-de-sac length greater than 500 feet (Section 10-4-3B of the Subdivision Ordinance), a side yard setback of less than 20 feet for a tennis court as an accessory use on a • corner lot (Section 27.5 of the Zoning Ordinance) and denial of a sideyard setback of less than 20 feet for a lot which abuts Kingsley Lake (Section 47.5 of the Zoning Ordinance) subject to the findings of fact and the Planner's report of 4/24/89. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Curt Gutoske gave a review of the final plat of Cherry Highlands 2nd Addition, stating it is consistent with the preliminary plat. He recommended approval subject to the Planner's report of 5/22/89. Ray Brandt was present representing the developer. The Commission held a brief discussion. 89.134 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Walters to recommend approval of the final plat of Cherry Highlands 2nd Addition subject to comments of the City Engineer and the Planner's report of 5/22/89. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Gary Lynn Peterson for an amended conditional use permit for a car wash addition was opened. The City Attorney. attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey gave a review of the request discussing the following: 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 - History of the conditional use permit - Changes that had been made since the report was prepared - Revised landscape plan which was submitted by the applicant - Zoning ordinance requirements - Lot size - Building setbacks - Parking and driveway aisles - Stacking - Grading and drainage Mr. Morey recommended approval subject to 8 stipulations listed in his report of 5/26/89. Mr. Peterson was present and stated he would like to have the dates on recommendations numbers 3 and 4 be October 1 instead of July 15, 1989. He also stated he was not in agreement with recommendation number 7 concerning lighting. Mr. Morey stated he had no objection to changing the dates on recommendations number 3 and 4 but recommendation number 7 concerning lighting was in conformance with the zoning ordinance. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Arrangement of bays - Direction of traffic to and from the site • - Drainage and utility easements - Lot configuration - Parking spaces and arrangement - Additional signage - Sodding There was no public comment. 89.135 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Walters to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.136 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Walters to recommend approval of the application of Gary Lynn Peterson for an amended conditional use permit for a car wash addition subject to the recommendations in the Planner's report of 5/26/89, changing the dates in recommendations number 3 and 4 to read October 1, 1989 changing recommendation number 2 to read "Install 13, two inch diameter, balled and burlapped seedless green ash trees along the north, east and west property lines and mulch, as shown on the revised landscape plan dated 5/31/89, by October 1, 1989, the addition of recommendation number 9 to read; "staff will assist with the subdivision of Parcel B"; and the addition of recommendation number 10 to read: "all signage conform with the City Sign Ordinance." • Roll call was taken on the motion. A es: Unanimous. Y 4 ' ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 . 89.137 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Walters to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Glenn Olson for a conditional use permit to build an accessory building pending further review by staff. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the application of Progress Land Company, Inc. for a preliminary plat of 154 single family lots to be known as Meadow Brook was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Curt Gutoske stated that the developer had just presented him with a revised plat which consisted of between 175 and 180 lots. Mr. Warren Israelson, the developer was present and stated he would like to get the general feelings of the Commission concerning a R-2 PUD concept. Mr. Vern Linder, developer of the Dodd Ridge plat was present and discussed the future of his development which is adjacent to Meadow Brook. He stated he could have a preliminary plat drawn up within the next few days. Bob Erickson, City Administrator, stated he felt this matter should not be discussed until the staff has a chance to review the revised plat and make a recommendation. He also suggested that Mr. Israelson and Mr. Linder should meet to discuss the layout of their developments. The City Attorney stated it may be necessary to republish the legal notice due to an increase in the number of lots. Mr. Bill Block, developer of North Creek Mobile Home Park was present and questioned the landscaping that would abut his property.. 89.138 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to continue the public hearing to consider the application of Progress Land Company, Inc. for a preliminary plat of 154 single family lots to be known as Meadow Brook pending further staff review. Roll call was taken on the motion.. Ayes: Unanimous. Under other business, Jan Whittingham stated that the Commission wished to acknowledge the letter received from Steve Sizer, resigning as a Commission member. She also stated the Commission wished to thank Mr. Sizer for his many years of loyal service to the City of Lakeville. 89.139 Motion was made by Steigerwalt, seconded by Whitehouse to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. M 5 • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JUNE 1, 1989 Time: 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: r 7 n Mira Holliday, Re ording Secre ar ATTEST: Jan Wh' tingham, Acting Chairperson 6