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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-82 Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting October 21, 1982 Patrick Harvey, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Lakeville City Council. Chambers. Roll. call of members was taken. Present: Geisness, Heald, Harvey,. Johnson, Grohoski. Absent: D. Miller, Rice Also present: Roger Knutson, Attorney; .David Licht, City Planner; Jim Robinette, Public Works Director; Shirley Sorensen, Recording Secretary.. Chairman Harvey asked for additions and corrections to the minutes of, the October 7, 1982 meeting. The following changes have been made: The 3fd line from the bottom on page one should read "Mr. Knutson stated that the developer pays most of the costs." not the public pays. The last sentence of the third paragraph on page 2 should read ' Mr. Geisness feels that the matter of more students potentially coming into the school system is not an issue that normally determines the outcome of the planning commission recommendations. The evidence presented to the planning commission should focus on other issues.' The third paragraph on page 3 should-read 'Mr. Geisness stated that we have to use our Comprehensive Plan.{Policy. Plan/Development Framework) as a guide to our deci- signs and read a list of some of the goals we should be going for, to preserve and maintain the character of neighborhoods. Policies and objectives, from that • plan, that seem to be pertinent, are as follows:' The fourth paragraph, after. the list of objectives, first sentence should end with 'because the issue is-that of zoning and-that there has been ample evidence presented to decide that issue.' The last sentence of that same paragraph should read 'The city staff is requested " to let City Council or Planning Commission know if there is a continuance and have developer pay the added expense of another publication.' In the first sen- tence, first paragraph on page 4, after delayed any further "and not wait for what the developer, etc.' The third paragraph from the bottom on page 4, third line from. the bottom should have been Mr. Grohoski mentioned instead of Mr. Geisness. The third paragraph on page S, motion 82.154, should have been'to recommend to the. City Council, etc.' and the end of that motion 'quarterly or semi-annually.' 82.155 .Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, to approve the October 7, 1982 planning commission minutes as amended. Rdll call was taken on the. motion. Ayes: Geisness, Heald, Johnson, Grohoski Nay: Harvey Harvey's nay was because he feels the minutes should reflect what was said rather than what might have been reflected upon after the fact. Geisness objected to Harvey's nay. Chairman Harvey opened the public hearing on the application of Joda, Inc. for a preliminary plat of a re-plat of Acorn Heights Addition east of I-35 and north. of Minnreg Road. Knutson attested that this is a duly publicized hearing. Mr. Darrel Gonyea presented the new plat and explained that they are ..mainly changing. lot lines, and eliminating the three billboards. It was felt that the report & recommendation to the CityGouncil should say .that lots 3 and 4 of Block l are combined. ~ - Lakeville, Minnesota • Planning Commission Meeting October 21, 1982 There will now be 14 lots instead of 13 and it was determined that the whole plat could be varianced. 82.156 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by-Johnson, to close the public hearing. Roll. call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Mr. Gonyea made the statement that the billboards would be removed before a building permit is issued. 82.157 Motion was made by-Grohoski, seconded by Johnson, that we recommend to the City Council approval of .the preliminary plat of the re-plat of Acorn Heights Addition subject to the 5 recommendations contained in Northwest Associated Consultants report of 18 October 1982 and in addition subject to the combin- ation of Lots 3 and 4, Block l into one lot and subject to the developer applying for and receiving a variance as to this plat, specifically as to the number-of lots within this plat.. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 82.158 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Heald,. to strike item 4~4 from our agenda in that the item had been previously withdrawn. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes.: Unanimous Chairman Harvey opened the public hearing on the application of Lawrence and .Mary Kloster for a conditional use permit for the installation of a wind energy system on a 100 foot high, three leg, free standing galvanized steel tower located at 18400 Kenwood Trail. Mr. Knutson attested to this being a duly publicized hearing. Mr. Ken Maxa, 23525 .Dodd. Blvd., was here representing the Kloster's and to answer questions. He answered many. technical questions and why there was need of a 100 ft. tower here. The commission members feel. there is a"need here to address the potential problems that might be associated with the wind generated electrical systems, some of which are safety, impact on surrounding area and aesthetics. .82.159 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous It was agreed that this application should be tabled until an ordinance is drafted and approved. 82..160 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, that due to the absence of the applicant and lack of requested information, specifically, site plan, and to allow staff, city attorney and consultants, to put their heads together on a proposed draft ordinance concerning wind energy systems, to table this matter until the November 18th planning commission meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous -2- Lakeville, Minnesota . Planning Commission Meeting October 21, 1982 Chairman Harvey opened the public hearing on the application of Jack Young/ City of Lakeville to rezone from R-1, Low Density Single Family Residential, to B-W, Business-Warehouse, a parcel of property located at the southeast corner of Keokuk Avenue and. 215th Street on the west side of I-35. Mr. Knutson attested to this being a duly publicized hearing.`':` Mr. Lee Soberg, 11850 215th St, wanted to know just what piece of land we are concerned with and Mrs. Diane Soberg asked how much road frontage Mr. Young owns, what the warehouse would be used for, how much traffic might be generated, and if the property is wide enough for the uses coming in. Mr. Licht explained that it would be fairly restricted. Discussion followed and the consensus was that it was the best alternative in this matter. Mr. Young also appeared & was in agreement and satisfied with the proposed rezoning to B-W. 82.161 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by FIarvey, to close the public hearing. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimcsns Discussion brought out the fact that we need to settle this .problem :once and for all. 82.162 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Heald, to recommend to City Council approval of the application of the City of Lakeville to rezone from R-l, law density single family residential, to B-6d, business warehouse, the parcel of property described: That part of the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 36, Township 114, Range 21, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying westerly of the. westerly right of way line of Interstate Highway 35 containing 1.6 acres. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Harvey opened the public hearing on the application of Valley Christian Church/Dennis R. Gramentz for a conditional use permit and the platting-of out- lot A, Donnay's Valley Park 3rd Addition, at the southwest corner of 160th St. and Foliage Avenue. Mr. Knutson attested this is a duly publicized hearing. Mr. Jim Bragonier, Architect, made the presentation for the church, stating they would be working with the County for an access off 160th St. 82.163 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Heald & Geisness, to close the public hearing. t Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous 82.164 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, to recommend to the City Council approval of the application of Valley Christian Church for a conditional use permit on Outlot A, Donnay's Valley Park -3rd Addition, subject to the four recommendations as enumerated in Northwest Associated Consultants memo of 13 October 1982 and further subject to the approval of the access plan by the Dakota County Highway Department, as to access on to County 46 and subject to • the required replatting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous -3- Lakeville, Minnesota Planning Commission Meeting October 21, 1982. 82.165 Motion was made by Grohoski, seconded by Geisness, to table any action on platting of Outlot A, Donnay's Valley Park 3rd Addition until the November 18, 1982 Planning Commission Meeting. Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes: Unanimous Chairman Harvey called for the presentation for final plat approval of Oak Ridge Heights Addition located north of Woodridge Estates Addition and east of Highway SO and Mr. Steve Grohoski indicated that he will not be voting on .,this item as he has. ownership in this property, but is available to answer questions. Mr. Gene Jacobson presented the final plat and stated that the suggested rec- ommendations_had been made. Mr. M. J. Helkenn, 1805 Junelle Path, asked about .the berm that was planned between this development and .his property and was told by Grohoski that it appears on the drainage plan. 82.166 Motion was made by Heald, seconded. by Johnson, to recommend to the pity Council approval of the final plat for Oak Ridge Heights Addition. Roll call was taken on the motion. .Ayes: Geisness, Heald, Harvey, .Johnson Abstain: Grohoski Chairman Harvey asked the commission members to consider starting their meetings at 7:00 p.m. Future .agenda items: 1. Margaret Barrett preliminary plat 2. Brooks Superette Mr. Robinette stated that enforcement of the sign ordinance has been called for in regard, to campaign signs, but it will wait until after this year's election. .The City Council thinks there needs to be a committee formed to do something with the whole ordinance, perhaps 1 planning commission member, l city council 'member and 3 citizens,.fnom our various areas. 82.167 Motion was .made to adjourn the. meeting. Voice vote was taken on the motion. Chairman Harvey adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST; rvin Geisness, Secretary Patrick Harvey, C irman