Conditional Use Permit for a Detached Accessory Building (Kevin Kwatt)

Dissent: None

Moved by Tinsley Morovic [10:49] · Seconded by Travis [10:52]

Kevin Kwatt applied for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct a post-frame accessory building that, when combined with his attached garage, would exceed the 2,000 square feet limit by 392-400 square feet. Staff noted a proposed setback violation from Legal Avenue and early clearing of trees. A neighbor, Darren Schmidt, voiced concerns and proposed a compromise: increasing the setback by 1 foot for every additional square foot over the limit (resulting in a 37-foot setback) and establishing a 'wood easement' for natural screening instead of planted evergreens. Commissioners and staff clarified that the attached garage contributes to the total accessory building area. Staff reiterated the necessity of a 30-foot setback and proposed other stipulations including screening and material consistency. The commission also discussed the type of landscaping for screening, considering a broader 'screening' instead of strictly 'evergreen trees' due to environmental concerns.

Sundance Lakeville Preliminary and Final Plat

Dissent: None

Moved by Zuzek [40:48] · Seconded by Tinsley Morovic [40:53]

Mark Davis presented a preliminary and final plat for two medical office buildings (Sundance Lakeville) at the northwest corner of Buck Hill Road and 162nd Street. This is Phase 1 of a larger mixed-use development that will include residential townhomes. The key contentious issue was a Dakota County Plat Commission recommendation to implement 'three-quarters access' at Kendale Avenue and County Road 46, restricting left turns from Kendale onto 162nd Street. This would reroute significant traffic through a new private drive within the development to access Buck Hill Road. Multiple residents expressed strong opposition, citing concerns about increased traffic, safety for pedestrians and children, difficulty accessing I-35, and the private road's maintenance. They questioned the traffic study's scope and conclusions regarding the restricted access. Staff clarified that the traffic study did account for the restricted access and that the private drive would function like a city street, though maintenance responsibilities needed to be formalized. They also noted the county's push to reduce access points on County Roads for safety. Commissioner Zuzek raised concerns about the maintenance of the private road for safety and suggested an additional stipulation for a formal maintenance agreement.