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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-11CITY OF LAKEVILLE Planning Commission Meeting Minutes MAY 19, 2011 The May 19, 2011 Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Davis in the City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Flag pledge and roll call of members: Present: Chair Davis Vice Chair Lillehei Commissioner Boerschel Commissioner Drotning Commissioner Grenz Alternate Commissioner Blee Absent Secretary Adler Commissioner Maguire Ex- officio Fitzhenry Staff Present Daryl Morey, Planning Director; David Olson, Community & Economic Development Director; Allyn Kuennen, Associate Planner; Zach Johnson, Assistant City Engineer; Andrea Poehler, Assistant City Attorney; and Penny Brevig, Recording Secretary. ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: The May 5, 2011 Planning Commission meeting minutes were approved as presented. ITEM 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Morey stated that the following items were distributed to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting: 1. Draft minutes from the May 18, 2011 Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Committee meeting regarding the Lakeville Commerce Center 3rd Addition. 2. Letter from Dale Properties, who own land north of the proposed Walmart site, in support of the proposed Walmart. ITEM 5. LAKEVILLE COMMERCE CENTER 3RD ADDITION (WALMART) Chair Davis opened the public hearing to consider the application of Kimley -Horn & Associates for the following, located south of 205th Street, east of Keokuk Avenue, north of 210th Street (CSAH 70) and west of Interstate 35: A. Preliminary and final plat of one commercial lot and one outlot to be known as Lakeville Commerce Center 3 Addition for the construction of a proposed Walmart store; and B. Vacation of public drainage and utility easements. The Recording Secretary Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2011 Page 2 attested that the legal notice had been duly published in accordance with State Statutes and City Code. William D. Matzek, from Kimley -Horn & Associates and Jackolyn A. Cook - Haxby, with SAIC Company, presented an overview of their request. Mr. Matzek stated that Kimley -Horn & Associates are representing Walmart and have submitted a preliminary and final plat for one commercial lot and one outlot for the construction of a proposed Walmart store. They have also submitted an application to vacate existing drainage and utility easements within the site. Mr. Matzek reviewed the preliminary and final plat and discussed the details of the site, grading, utility and landscape plans. Mr. Matzek also reviewed the easement vacation request and the dedication of the wetland area to the City within Outlot A. Ms. Cook -Haxby presented the details regarding the exterior building materials of the store and the general architecture of the building including the sight line study to insure the roof top mechanicals will not be visible from I -35 or from Keokuk Avenue. She also discussed some of Walmart's energy conservation and recycling policies during the construction process as well as on -going programs within the store after it has opened. Associate Planner Allyn Kuennen presented the planning report. Mr. Kuennen indicated that Walmart is the first site to be reviewed under the updated landscaping and exterior building standards as adopted by the City Council in 2010. He stated that Walmart does comply with the updated exterior building and landscaping standards as well as all the other performance standards required for development in the C -3, General Commercial District. Mr. Kuennen indicated that Walmart has submitted a comprehensive sign plan for the site, which also complies with the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Kuennen further stated the City required a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) be completed for the proposed Walmart development to determine if any improvements to the transportation system are needed. The TIA that was prepared by Kimley -Horn and Associates and was reviewed by SRF, the City's transportation consultant, and they confirmed Kimley -Horns findings as outlined in the Engineering staff report dated May 12, 2011. The developer has agreed to post a $75,000 cash escrow with the City toward future roadway improvements at the intersection of Kenrick Avenue and 205th Street. Mr. Kuennen stated that should the Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary and final plat and easement vacation, Planning Department staff Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2011 Page 3 recommends approval subject to the 10 stipulations listed in the May 12, 2011 planning report. Chair Davis opened the hearing to the public for comment. Robert Powell, 11774 205 Street W. Mr. Powell asked about the parking lot lighting. Todd Bornhauser, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. Bornhauser commented that the chamber, while not specifically supporting Walmart, is in support of commercial development in general within the City. With the interchange improvements at County Road 70, Mr. Bornhauser stated that this type of development is exactly what the Chamber was hoping for. 11.26 Motion was made and seconded to close the public hearing at 6:21 p.m. Ayes: Boerschel, Lillehei, Davis, Blee, Grenz, Drotning. Nays: 0 In response to Mr Powell's question Mr. Kuennen presented the photometric plan which was submitted by the applicant. He stated that stipulation 6 listed in the Planning Department staff report indicates that the photometric plan must be revised to reduce the overall height of the light poles in the parking lot from 40 feet to 35 feet or less. Other than this revision, the photometric plan for the site meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Chair Davis asked for comments from the Planning Commission. Discussion points were: • Commissioner Boerschel commented that the exterior of the Walmart building looks great. However, he questioned the construction of the brick planter at the base of the sign and asked if the pole of the sign could be wrapped in brick in lieu of the brick planted at the base. Ms. Cook -Haxby agreed to consider designing a brick pole to hold the monument sign rather than installing the plantings and brick base at the base of the pole. • Commissioner Grenz commented on the articles he saw in the newspaper regarding the wetlands located on the subject site. Chair Davis asked staff to confirm that City Council approved the wetland replacement plan. Assistant City Engineer Zach Johnson stated that a wetland delineation was prepared by the applicant in conjunction with the proposed development of the property. The wetland replacement plan was approved by City Council on Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2011 Page 4 March 7, 2011. Mr. Johnson indicated that a detailed review of the wetland replacement application is included in the May 12, 2011 Engineering report. • Commissioner Grenz confirmed with Mr. Johnson that the Lakeville Theatre parking lot drains into the same wetland as the Walmart parking lot. • Commissioner Blee asked the applicant to comment on the parking lot and egress/ ingress locations. Mr. Matzek stated that it has all been designed to meet Zoning Ordinance standards, including the drive isles and parking stall dimensions. He indicated that there will be turn lanes constructed on Keokuk Avenue for all three entrances. • Commissioner Lillehei commented on the new LED style lighting for the parking lot. He asked if they are shielded the same way as traditional lights. Mr. Matzek indicated that the exterior lighting is downcast and designed not to exceed the one foot candle lighting intensity at the property line. The lights can be shielded in the future if needed. • Commissioner Lillehei confirmed that the pylon sign will be positioned to be seen from I -35. 11.27 Motion was made and seconded to recommend to City Council approval of the Lakeville Commerce Center 3rd Addition preliminary and final plat and easement vacation, subject to the following 10 stipulations: 1. The recommendations outlined in the May 12, 2011 Engineering report. 2. The recommendations of the Park, Recreation & Natural Resources Committee. 3. The site shall be developed according to the plans approved by the City Council. 4. A security in the amount of $200,000 is to be submitted prior to the release of the final plat mylars to guarantee the installation of the landscaping per the approved plan. 5. A sign permit must be obtained prior to the installation of any signage. 6. The photometric plan must be revised to reduce the overall height of the light poles to 35 feet or less. 7. Snow storage must be accommodated in the green space areas around the perimeter of the property, or must be taken off site. 8. The developer must submit a $2,500 security for tree preservation within Lot 1 and Outlot A. 9. A $75,000 cash escrow must be submitted to the City for the future construction of a round -about at 205f Street and Kenrick Avenue. 10. An eight -foot wide concrete sidewalk must be constructed at the developer's expense on the east side of Keokuk Avenue and connect to the trail on the south side of 205th Street. Planning Commission Meeting May 19, 2011 Page 5 Ayes: Lillehei, Davis, Blee, Grenz, Drotning, Boerschel. Nays: 0 There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Penny Bre ecording Sec ary 6/ 02/ 11 ATTEST: Chair 6/02/11