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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-06-83 Lakeville, Minnesota. Planning Commission Meeting January 6, 1983 Charles. Johnson, Vice Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. in the Lakeville City Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken. ,Present: Heald, D. Miller, Johnson, Grohoski, Geisness, Absent:. Rice (Harvey is now a councilman) Also present: Tom Scott, City Attorney; Alan Brixius~. City Planner; Patrick Harvey, Councilman; Jim Robinette, Public Works Director; Shirley Sorensen, Recording Secretary. Vice Chairman Johnson opened ctansideration of election of Commission Officers for 1983. 83.01 notion was made by Miller, seconded by Heald, to nominate Steve Grohoski as Chairman of the Commission. 83.02 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Heald, to close nominations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Heald, Miller, Johnson, Geisness Abstain: Grohoski 83.03 Motion was made by Geisness, seconded by Miller, to nominate Charles Johnson as vice chairman of the Commission. 83.04 Piotion was made by Geisness, seconded by Miller, to close nominations. Roll was taken on the motion. Ayes: Heald, Miller, Grohoski, Geisness. Abstain: Johnson 83.05 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, to nominate Dennis Miller as secretary of the Commission. 83.06 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Heald, to close nominations. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Heald, Johnson, Grohoski, Geisness. Abstain: Miller Grohoski took over as chairman of the meeting and asked for any. additions/ corrections to the minutes of the December 16, 1982 planning commission meeting. Mr. Johnson stated that he liked attaching a copy of the draft ordinances to the minutes and numbering the conditions of motions that are made, so these things. will continue to be done. 83.07 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by J"ohnson, to approve the minutes of the December 16, 1982 planning commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Heald, Miller, Johnson, Grohoski. Abstain: Geisness Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting January' 1983 Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Miller, Geisness. Nays: Heald, Johnson,. Grohoski. Motion not carried. 83.12 Motion was made by Johnson recommending to City Council approval of the setback variance as applied for, the 20 ft. on the west and 5 ft. on the east side. Motion was seconded by Heald, but amending. to include the. two explanations as mentioned in the planner's report of December 27, 1982. Johnson accepted the amendment. Roll. call was taken on the motion. Ayes:' Heald, Johnson, Grohoski. Nays: Miller, Geisness. Geisness'. nay. is because he would argue that we not grant a variance-until such time as we know what type building will go in there. He stated that he would-have granted a conditional use permit if we had denied the variance. Miller agrees with Geisness and is also concerned about the sideyard variance, less than 5 ft., for safety purposes on east side of building. 83.13 Motion was made by Geisness, seconded by Miller, to recommend to City Council denial of the. request of Jack Young for a conditional use permit to build in an unsewered area of less than ten acres,, until such time as an architectural and use concept as to what is going to be placed on the property is presented to us. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Grohoski called for approval of final plat of The Meadows Third Addition located off of Jacquard Avenue. ',Jim Robinette explained the changes and. said that the development agreement is being drafted and would see that the .commission members get a copy of the first draft. Discussion followed. 83.14 Motion was made by Miller, seconded by Geisness, to recommend approval to City Council of the final plat of The Meadows Third Addition subject to the recommendations of Community Development Director. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Mr. Johnson asked if the park west of town (Clays Acres, Meadows, etc.) is to be put in Goon and Mr. Robinette said he would ask. Steve Michae~d~~to attend .our ne~ct meeting so we can find out from him. Chairman Grohoski requested that in the future, the planner give a brief his- tort' and background information on any final plats that are in excess of one year old. -3- Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting January 6, 1983 Out-going chairman and commission member, Patrick Harvey, stated that it has been an honor and a pleasure to serve on the Planning Commission. He believes this body is of importance to the City and simply could not be done at the council level, and wants us to continue in the future. as we have in the past. He said thanks very .much. Chairman Grohoski said thanks to Mr. Harvey and congratulated him on his. appointment to the City Council. Chairman Grohoski opened the public hearing on the application of Jack Young for a setback variance and conditional use permit to build in an unsewered area of less than ten acres, located at Keokuk Avenue and 215th Street. Mr. Tom Scott, City Attorney, attested to this being a duly publicized hearing. Mr. Brixius explained that this would be a warehouse .type building located on this narrow piece of land, but is permitted within the B-W Zoning District. Several variances are required to accomplish what he wants. Neither Mr. Young nor a representative were in attendance at this time. Mr. Fred Lehmann, 11370 237th St E, asked if he could build 20 feet from the line, he owns fiFie land to the west of Mr. Young's. His property is zoned R-~. and was told he could build up to 10 feet from the line. 83.08 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Geisness, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Mr. Jack Young arrived, also Ken Zak, adjoining property owner, at 7:45 p.m. 83.09 Motion was made. by Miller, seconded by Johnson, to reopen the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous i~Ir. Ken Zak, 21490 Keokuk Ave.,asked about screening and Mr. Young stated he would provide whatever might be necessary. Mr. Young stated that he has no building plans at this time, he will wait until he has a tenant to get plans drawn up. " 83.10 Alotion was made by Miller, seconded by Johnson, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Grohoski asked about vacating of 215th St., but since the building is 100 ft. or so from the street, it would not be a factor as far as Mr. Young's applica- tion is concerned. Mr. Young stated that the signs would remain on his property. Grohoski stated it is difficult to make a recommendation on a conditional use permit when we don't have specific information and plans. .Jim Robinette. said .that Mr. Young's plans would be subject to approval at the time a building permit was applied for,, and would. have to meet all requirements of zoning ordinances. 83.11 Motion was made by Geisness, seconded by Miller, to recommend denial to the City Council fora setback variance on Jack Young's application. -2- Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting January 6, 1983.:; Chairman Grohoski opened the continued public hearing on the application of James Refrigeration/pump and Meter Service for a conditional use permit to install an underground fuel storage facility at the strip shopping center near the Tom Thumb store at the northeast corner of 175th Street and Highway 50. There was no one from the general public present to comment relative to this issue. 83.15 Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Miller, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Discussion followed regarding truck unloading, building ramp, site line to pumps and entrances. 83.16 Motion was made by Geisness, seconded by Miller, to recommend approval to City Council, of the application of James Refrigeration/Pump and Meter Service fora conditional use permit to install an underground fuel storage facility at the strip shopping center near the Tom Thumb store at the northeast corner of 175th Street and Highway 50 with the following stipulations:. 1. Rear driveway increased to 25 feet:. 2. At .the time of remodeling, that deliveries be restricted to the rear door for trucks in excess of 10,000 lbs. gross weight 3. That the last parking spot shown on the plan, in the northwest corner,be removed 4. That the handicap parking and ramp be placed near the entrance door, wherever that door is finally placed, 5. The access on to Highway 50 be closed at the time the pumps are installed and the connecting driveway to.Lake Plaza be put in' all in accordance with site plan of October 11, 1982, revised December~21, 1982, drawing 4674-82, and that all parking lot curbing, paving, lot at~d striping is accomplished at the time the pumps are put in. Motion was amended to add: 6. The .east access from 175th Street should be restricted to deliveries. only and be required to relate to future development of adjacent land. Roll call was taken on the motion, with amendment. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Grohoski called for approval of the final plat of Orchard Lake Estates Addition located near the corner of Kodiak Avenue and 175th Street. 83.17 Motion was made by Miller,- seconded by Johnson, to recommend to City Council approval of the final plat of Orchard Lake Estates Addition subject to having the City Attorney check out Lot 1 Block 2 per the plat of December 21, 1982, to see if it is necessary to include that lot in the development agreement of clay 7 , 19 82 . Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous -4- Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting January 6, 1983 83.18. Motion .was made by Heald, seconded by Miller, to extend .the meeting past 10:00 p.m. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Jim Robinette stated that the new ordinance from .the City Administrator regarding three missed meetings in a row will start now and not be xetro- active. Chairman Grohoski asked if any members would like to review the sign ordin- ance as it is now. and make comments to either himself or Nancy Enright, Councilwoman, for use in .the upcoming evaluation of said ordinances. Grohoski also mentioned whether or not there should be park dedication fees on a replat. City Council will be asking members of planning commission for input in this regard, what .charges should be, etc. Future agenda items. 1. Steve Michaud, Park & Rec Director 2. .General discussion with Robert Stegmaier and Dave Parkhill on the possibility of pursuing a 70 acre manufactured housing project outside the urban service area that also would require a zoning change from ~-2 to R-3. 83.19 notion was made by Geisness to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Meeting was adjourned at 10.:.17 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dennis Miller, Secretary ATTEST Stev G. Groho i,.Chairman -5-