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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-05-89 v . a r CITY OF LAKEVILLE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1989 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Langhorst at 7:00 p.m. in the Airlake Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. Present: Whitehouse, Miller, Holberg, Langhorst, Steigerwalt, Whittingham. Absent: Walters. Also present was Elliott Knesch, City Attorney, Alan Brixius, City Planner, Daryl Morey, Assistant Community Development Director and Mira Holliday, Recording Secretary. 89.207 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to approve the minutes of the September 21, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Whitehouse, Miller, Holberg, Steigerwalt, Whittingham. :Abstain: Langhorst. The public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to Ordinance 167, the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to dog kennels was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published. Daryl Morey requested that this item be tabled pending further staff review. 89.208 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Whittingham to continue the public hearing to consider the application of the City of Lakeville for an amendment to Ordinance 167, the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to dog kennels. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. The public hearing to consider the proposed Cedar/Dodd Land Use Study as prepared by the City of Lakeville for the area surrounding the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard was continued from a previous meeting. Alan Brixius gave a review of his updated report dated September 13, 1989, explaining concepts 4-A and 4-B. He stated there could be flexibility in both concepts. Al Herrmann, developer of Shady Oak Shore was present and stated he was in favor of concept 4-A. A discussion was held among Commission members, staff and Mr. Herrmann which included: - Commercial areas abutting single family lots. - Park trails and dedication. - Bike paths into commercial area. - Circulation in the northeast quarter. - Intersections. - Signage plan. i t PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1989 Alan Brixius stated that any PUD zoning would not include Shady Oak Shores and any approval already granted to Shady Oak Shores would not be affected by performance standards incorporated in the study. 89.209 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 89.210 Motion was made by .Miller, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the proposed Cedar/Dodd Land Use Study as prepared by the City of Lakeville for the area surrounding the intersection of Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard, concept 4~4 as amended. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Discussion of the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-08 for an off site parking lot located at 20770 Holt Avenue, for Enggren's Inc. was continued from the previous meeting. Once again, the applicant was not present. Commission members felt that the applicant has had an opportunity to speak to this issue the past two meetings and has failed to do so. They, therefore, felt denial of the request was appropriate. • 89.211 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Whitehouse to recommend denial of the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 88-08 for an off site parking lot located at 20770 Holt Avenue for Enggren's, Inc. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. Alan Brixius gave a review of the final plat of Southfork Village 3rd Addition and recommended approval. He stated the final plat is in conformance with the preliminary plat. Mr. John Healy, developer of the project was present and stated that he would implement the upgrading of Highway 50 himself. A brief discussion was held. 89.212 Motion was made by Whitehouse, seconded by Miller to recommend approval of the final-plat of Southfork Village 3rd Addition along with a minor comprehensive plan amendment to include the area in the Year 2000 Urban .Service Area, subject to the planning report of September 20, the engineering report of September 27, 1989, recommendations of the Park and Recreation Committee and subject to an escrow provided by the developer for future upgrading or implementation of the upgrading of Highway 50. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1989 Alan Brixius stated that the application for the final plat of Homestead Creek 2nd Addition had been withdrawn. The public hearing to consider the application of Kinder-Care Learning Centers, Inc. for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a licensed daycare center was opened. The City Attorney attested that all legal notices had been duly published and mailed. Daryl Morey gave a review outlining his report of 9/29/89. He reviewed, in detail, the proposed site plan, stating that several modifications had been made in an effort to improve the efficiency of the proposed development. The site plan modifica- tions include; adding several parking spaces and designating employee, company vehicles and no parking areas. Mr. Morey stated he had visited several Kindercare Centers in neighboring cities to compare their sites, especially related to parking, with this proposal. The site plan modifications attempt to alleviate parking problems that exist at these other area Kindercare facilities. He recommended approval subject to the stipulations included in his report plus the following stipu- lations: 5. No vehicle parking be designated in the driveway aisles. 6. Company vehicle/staff parking only allowed in the two northernmost, non-handicapped parking stalls. • 7. The seven southernmost parking stalls be designated for staff parking. 8. The site be developed according to the approved site plan. Gene Anderson of Donohue and Associates, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. Diane Gossard of 3unelle Path was present and expressed her concern over all the driveways and congestion in the area of 175th and Highway 50. The Commission held a discussion which included: - Parking situation. - Possibility of a common driveway for Kindercare and Mr. Sparkle Car Wash. - Drainage. - Traffic flow problems. - Dumpster access. - Possibility of a lower speed limit on 175th Street. 89.213 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Steigerwalt to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 5, 1989 89.214 Motion was made by Whittingham, seconded by Steigerwalt to recommend approval of the application of Kinder-Care Learning Centers, Inc. for a conditional use permit to construct and operate a licensed day care center subject to the planning report of 9/29/89 as amended, the engineering report of 9/23/89, the revised plan and any other staff recommendations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous. There was no other business. 89.215 Motion was made by Holberg, seconded by Miller. to adjourn .the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Respectfully submitted: k Mira Holliday, Recording Secret ATTEST Terrence Langhorst, Cha' an 4