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EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1984 7:30 PM, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BOARDROOM
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang H. Penzel , Richard Anderson, George
Bentley, Paul Redpath and George Tangen
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Juiiie, Assistant to the Cit "
Manager Craig Dawson , City Attorney Roger Pauly,
Finance Director John D. Frane, Planning Director
Chris Enger, Director of Community Services Robert
Lambert, Director of Public Works Eugune A. Dietz
and Recording Secretary Karen Michael
TION: Councilman Paul Redpath f
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL: all members were present.
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The following items were added to the. Agenda i ,-;•VI I I A. Anderson _ S�t�op_5igns on Kingston Drive ;
Ce ; VIII. C. 2. time-s VI'IT ; C, " 2. Setttertent in Preserve
nt the Prese
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Rolfes/Bria ; d-VI1I . . 3. Caron ls condemnation - off-ramp I-494/Va11e� View
Road.
The following item was moved from the regular Agenda to the Consent Calendar:
VIII . B. 1 . blood ile Ordinance became item- III ; L . and was referred to the Park ,
Recreation & Natural -Resources Commission for it-review.
MOTION; Tangen moved , seconded by Redpath „ to approve the Agenda and Other Items
of Business as amended and published. Motion carried unanimously.
II . MINUTES
A, Board of Review meeti nc_hel d Tuesdays_ May 22, 1984
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Bentley, to approve the Minutes of the
Board of Review Meeting held Tuesday , May 22' 1984, as published. Motion
carried unanimously.
B. Special City_Council Meeting held Tuesda,a_ May 22 , 1984
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley, to approve the Minutes of the
Special City Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 22, 1984; as published.
Motion carried unanimously.
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III . CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Clerk's License List .
B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No ; 4O,84 EDENVALE 18TH ADDITION by Equitable Life
Assurance Society of the United- States Zoning District, Change from Rural
to R1-9.5 for 3.20 acres ' and Adopti on,.of Resolution No . 84-157, approving
Development Plan subject to conditions . Location: Edenvale Boulevard at
Birch Island Drive)
C. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. '44-84 'MIN-TEX PHASE- IV (Zoning Amendment for
6. 3 acres for one industrial Tot in 1 -2 Park Zoning District, approval of
an, DeveloperIs Agreement for Mi n-Tex Phase IV, and adoption of Resolution
No, 84-160, approving Summary of Ordinance• .No, 44-84 and ordering the publi-
cation of said Summary of Min-Tex Phase IV. Location: southwest quadrant
of W. 70th Street and Shady Oak Road )
Approval of Master Agreement for 'Southwest Crossing Overall Development
L. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 27-84 SOUTHWEST CROSSING (Zoning District '
` change from Commercial Regional to Office, approval of Developerr's Agreement,
and adoption of Resolution No. 84-168, approving Summary of Ordinance No .
27-84 and ordering publication of said Summary)
F, 2nd Reading of Ordinance_ No. 36-84-PUD-6-84. SOUTHWEST CROSSING-,,II ,
(Zoni ng District Chage from Rural to I-2 Park for Office/Ind— ust al use;
approval of Developer's Agreement for Southwest Crossing II '. and adoption
of Resolution No. 84-174', approving Summary of Ordinance No. 36=84-PUD-6-84
and ordering publication of said Summary for Southwest Crossing II . Loca-
tion; northwest quadrant of County Road .18 and Highway I-494)
G, Request of J,R, 'Nord! Inc,
H. Award contract for Homeward Hills Park -,Grading, I . C; 51=874 (Resol ution
Not 84-155
I . Set Public Hearing for Vacation "of easements in 'Shady Oak Industrial -Park
on for 7: 30 �.m, , A-Ugu_s_t _ , 1984
J . Parking Prohibition for Proposed Anderson__ Lakes Parkway, MS_AS #107 from
to TH 169�Reso1(Resolution No. 84-169�Mitchell Road
K. Resolution No. 84-171 cal 1 i nncc for a Public Hearing, for Housing Revenue Bonds
in the Amount c f-�2,750,000. 00 for Eden Investments Edenvale Apartments I II )
L. Woodpile Ordinance (formerly VI I I . B. 1 . ) Referred to Parks , Recreation &
Natural esources Commission for its review,
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Anderson ,,, to adopt items A - L on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried unanimously,
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. LION'S TAP by Bert Noterman and Lynn Charlson. Comprehensive Guide Plan
Amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial for 1 .6 acres ; and
Preliminary Plat of 24.2 acres into three lots. Location: northwest quad-
rant of Highway 169 and County Road 4. (Resolution No. 84-162 - Comprehen-
sive Guide Plan Amendment and Resolution No. 84-163 - Preliminary Plat)
City Manager Jullie indicated notice -of this Public Hearing had been published
and property owners within the project vicinity had been notified.
Bert Noterman, proponent, and Rick Sathre, engineer representing the pro-
ponents , addressed the proposal ,
Planning Director Enger stated this request load been reviewed by the
Planning Commission at its meetings on May 7, 1984, and again on June 18,
1984. The Commission voted (3-2-0) to approve the preliminary plat and
the Guide Plan change subject to the recommendations included in the
memo from Enger to the Commission dated June 7, 1984, with the exception
of recommendation #2.
Director of Community Services Lambert said the Parks , Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission had reviewed the request at its Meeting on July 2, 1984,
at which time it had voted to recommend approval as per the Planning Staff
Report.
Bentley asked about the impact of this proposal on the intersection of
County Road 4 and TH 169. Director of Public Works Dietz explained how
"�- the intersection is proposed to be changed at some time in the future.
Juliie suggested the Council include direction to Staff requesting Staff
communicate with Hennepin County officials requestinn the County Road 4
roadway be shifted as outlined by Dietz. Redpath said he felt it was a
good idea to straighten out that intersection. Oke Martinson, 7312 Franklin
Circle, said it would be a good idea to do something at that intersection.
Sever Peterson, County Road 4 and TH 169, said he had spoken with 12 neigh-
bors and they all agreed this is a good proposal .
Penzel called attention to a letter which had been received from Edgar E . Hall
in support of the request. (see attached . )
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the Public Hearing
and to adopt Resolution No. 84-162, amending the Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Redpath moved , seconded by Tangen, to adopt Resolution No. 84-163,
approving the preliminary plat of Lion 's Tap for Bert Noterman and Lynn Charl-
son. Motion carried with Anderson voting "no. "
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MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Tangen, to direct Staff to prepare
a Developer's Agreement and to request the City Manager to write to
Hennepin County relative to the intersection of TH 16Q and r,..-nty Road
4, Motion carried with Anderson voting "no."
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to reconsider the previous
motion, Motion carried unanimously,
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Tangen, to direct Staff to prepare a
Summary Resolution taking into consideration the recommendations included
in the Planning Staff Report dated June 7, 1984, eliminating #2 of the a
recommendations; and to instruct City Manager Jullie to write to Hennepin
County relative to the intersection of TH 169 and County Road 4, Motion
carried with Anderson voting "no. "
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B. PRAIRIE KNOLL, by Hestia Homes , Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development
District Review and Zoning from Rural to R1-9.5 , with variances, for 60
single family residential units and Preliminary Plat of 24 acres into 60
lots and outlots. Location: northwest quadrant of Valley View Road and
Edenvale Boulevard`. (Ordinance No, 47-84-PUD-7-84 - rezoning and Resolution {
No. 84-167 = Preliminary Plat)
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City Manager Jullie said notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and property owners within the project vicinity had been notified.
Bryan Nowak , representing Hestia Homes; reviewed the request.
Director of Planning Enger stated this request had been reviewed by the
Planning Corranission at several meetings. At its June 18, 1984, meeting
the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval subject to the recom-
mendations included in the Staff Report of May 4; 1984,
Director of Community Services Lambert said the Parks , Recreation & Natural
Resources Commission had reviewed this request at its meeting on July 7 , 1984,
at which time it voted to recommend approval . The Commission also recommended
approval of the sale of 2.44 acres of park property based on the -fair market
value of the property provided the developer agreed to a street assessment
and that Outlot D be dedicated to the City.
Bentley asked what experience the City has had in the past with selling park
property, Lambert said this would be the first time that has occurred.
Bentley indicated he was not in favor of selling park property.
Anderson asked if this proposal was compatible with the Purgatory Creek Study,
Lambert said it was. Anderson asked how much traffic would be added to Valley
View Road as a result of this development. Enger said each unit would generate
approximately 10 trips per day for a total of 600 trips total . Enger noted
this proposal is scheduled to be built over a period of three years at which
time the connection of Edenvale Boulevard to the north would be made and
would take some of the traffic off of Valley View Road.
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Redpath asked the reason detached garages were included in the project.
Nowak said it was the intent of the developer to break up-the streetscape
and to maximize the variety within the project.
Tangen inquired as to whether or not additional right-of-way would be
necessary when Valley View Road is upgraded. Director of Public Works
Dietz said a 40' right-of-way has been requested on the north side of
Valley View Road,
Tangen asked if there would be basements included with these homes ,
Nowak said full or partial basements are included with each unit. ;
Tangen noted the units appeared to be similar in style and asked what
variations there were. Nowak said the developer is looking for archi-
tectural continuity with. the variety coming via the types of garages,
dormers, and trim colors. Tangen asked how small the smallest lot would i
be. Nowak said 7 ,000 sq, ft, Tangen asked if this was a new concept as
far as zero lot lines are concerned. Enaef- said the Summer Woods project
in Edenvale started out as a zero lot line concept but did not end up
that way -- there are no developments like this in Eden Prairie at the
present time, Tangen noted that the Council is looking at a new type of
` development which is different -- will the Council set a precedent by
including this in a PU D and will there now be a flood of proposals before
the City as a result of this? Enger said there is another similar type
proposal before the Planning Commission now, He did not feel there would
any great difference noted in developments where a zero lot line is used
and those which have used the standard lot lines in the past.
Penzel noted there had been a problem in that some of the adjacent property
owners had not been notified of this evenings Hearing, He asked about the
validity of tonight's Public Hearing, City Attorney Pauly said the notice
had been published and copies of the notice had been mailed to those living
within 350' of the proposed development, He added that failure to notify
each property owner, when a "good faith" attempt has been made to do so,
does not invalidate the Hearing. Enger stated that 352 property owners
had been notified; the owners of 13 parcels had not been notified.
Penzel asked about the sight distances from the road out of this development
with Valley View Road. Enger said the minimum sight distances were met at
the Ontario Boulevard - Valley View Road intersection.
Redpath asked how the lot sizes in this development would compare with
those in the Westover development and Ior were there any projects in the
metropolitan area which were comparable to the proposed. Nowak said there
were none of which he was aware.
David Bowers , 15800 Valley View Road, said he had some problems with the
project as proposed, He stated that he was not in favor of the architecture
- in particular the pitch of the roofs and the fact that the garages were
detached; he said this would not be compatible with the homes in the area
which are on xZ acre lots.
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Cedric Warren, 7324 Franklin Circle, indicated he had not been notified
of tonight' s hearing; his property abuts the project, He -asked how the
City could assume that the developer would design a hike/bike trail at the present time all that is in the area is a trail , He said he would
not advise approval of the development. He related the problems he has
had in his backyard due to drainage problems. Dietz said the City will
check into the problem.
Oke Martinson , 7312 East Franklin Circle, said he is concerned he
felt Eden Prairie deserves something better than this proposal . These
are spec homes; these are cheap houses and will be the future slums , He ,
expressed concern about where snow would be .put in the winter,
Mary Sampson, 7308 Franklin Circle; said she world like to see the continuity
of the area preserved; most of the people in the area ,live on z acre lots.
She said this development will intrude on the wildlife , She also noted
that the increased traffic on Valley View Road will add to the lead problem
found in children
Steve Hanson; 15910 Valley View Road t said he was against the proposal
because of the increased traffic on Valley View Road,
Mike Pehlen , owner of the property, said he had turned down other projects
which have been proposed for this property, but he liked this one, He asked
the Council to support the proposal , a
Bowers asked for a review of the action taken by the Planning Commission .
Bentley said this proposal cannot be compared to Westover as Westover was
developed as cluster homes and he was not thrilled with the changes which
were made there, He stated he would not vote in favor of this proposal as
long as any sale of park property was involved;
Redpath noted that the reason most of the lots in the area are 31� acre in
area is due to the fact that they came to be before there was a City sewer
system.
Penzel expressed concern regarding the sale of park land and the policy it
sets -- he said this must be answered from a principle standpoint, Tangen
said he questionned the number of units which should be allowed in this type
of development, Anderson expressed concern about the traffic on Valley View
Road and the sale of park land necessary for the project. Bentley noted
that the developer had not provided adequate lot size transition within
the project.
MOTION; Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley. to continue action on this
request to the meeting of August 7, 1984, to allow the developer to revise
the proposal subject to the comments expressed this evening. Motion carried
unanimously.
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C. ST. ANDREW CHURCH. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from
low and nedi um density residential to church for 4.95 acres ; zoning
district change from Rural to Public for 1 . 2 acres ; and site plan amend-
ment for Church expansion for 3.75 acres. Location: northwest quadrant
of Baker Road and Valley View Road. (Resolution No. 84-164 - comprehen-
sive Guide Plan Change and Ordinance No. 46-84 - rezoning)
City Manager Jul lie stated notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and adjacent property owners had been notified.
Pastor Rod Anderson, Harold Leiferman , and Fred Hoisington were present
to address the proposal .
Director of Planning Enger said the Planning Commission had reviewed this
request at its June 18, 1984, meeting at which time it voted to recommend
approval subject to the recommendations included in the June 8, 1984,
Staff Report.
There was no report from the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources Commis-
sion.
There were no comments from the audience.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the Public Hearing
and to adopt Resolution No. 84-164, amending the Comprehensive Municipal
Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Bentley, to give 1st Reading to Ordinance
No. 46-84, rezoning. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Bentley, to direct Staff to prepare an
amendment to the Developer' s Agreement for St. Andrew Church as per Commis-
sion and Staff recommendations. Motion carried unanimously.
D. KURVERS ADD3TION, by Franklin J. Kurvers. Request for zoning district
change from Rural to R1-13. 5 and preliminary plat of 2.0 acres into five
single family residential lots. Location: east of Highway #101 , north
of Autumn Woods, south of Rymarland Camp. (Ordinance No. 47-84 - rezoning,
Resolution No. 84-164 - preliminary plat)
City Manager Jul l ie indicated notice of this Public Hearing had been published
and adjacent property owners had been notified.
Mel Kurvers was present to address the request.
Planning Director Enger noted this item had been reviewed by the Planning
Commission at is meeting on June 18, 1984, at which time it voted to
recommend approval subject to the recommendations included in the June
8, 1984, Staff Report.
There were no comments from the audience,
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MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Bentley, to close the Public
Hearing and to give 1st Reading to Ordinance No. 47-84 -` rezoning.
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Tangen, to adopt Resolution No.
84-165, approving the preliminary plat of Kurvers Addition for et al .
Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Redpath, to direct Staff to prepare
a Summary Resolution of Approval per Commission and Staff recommendations.
Motion carried unanimously.
V. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS NOS. 14416 - 14716 3
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Tangen, to approve the Payment of Claims
Nos. 14416 - 14716. Roll call vote: Anderson, Bentley, Redpath , Tangen and
Penzel voted "aye. " Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
There were no reports.
VII . PETITIONS, REQUESTS, & COMMUNICATIONS
A. LEE DATA. Request for review of Environmental Assessment Worksheet
finding of no significant impact for expansion of Office portion by
72,000 sq. ft. Location: east of Flying Cloud Drive, south of West
,.. 7Oth Street, (Resolution No. 84-166)
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Tangen, to adopt Resolution No.
84-166, finding the environmental assessment worksheet for Lee Data
a private action, does not require an environmental impact statement.
Motion carried unanimously.
VIII . REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
A. Reports of Council Members
Anderson - Stop Signs on Kingston Drive - Anderson stated the mid-block
sdop signs on Kingston Drive are unwarranted and a nuisance; he suggested
they be removed.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Redpath, to notify Kings Forest resi-
dents that the stop signs on Kingston Drive will be on the August 7, 1984,
City Council agenda at which time their removal will be discussed. Public
Safety and the Engineering Department were advised to review sight distances .
and make recommendations as to the safety of the signs. Motion carried
unanimously.
Tan_gen asked that a progress report be made on stops signs at Edenvale
Boulevard and Valley View Road. He said this should be a priority item,
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Reath - suggested Dean Scheff be commended for following through
with the landscaping plan which had been approved for CPT. He noted
that CPT' s grounds Look very nice.
Tangen - indicated the Council should be looking at the 9.5 zoning classi-
fication and should develop some guidelines for Staff as to what should
and should not be considered and/or allowed in this district. Enger said
he thought this was a good idea; the goal of the 9.5 district was to provide
affordable housing in Eden Prairie. -
B. R_port of City Manager
1. Woodpile Ordinance - this item was moved to the Consent Calendar
as item III . L. and was referred to the Parks , Recreation & Natural
Resources Comm-'Ission for its review.
C. Report of City Attorney
1. MIDB' s
City Attorney Pauly explained and reviewed recent Federal Legislation
regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds and the effect this legislation will
have on the City.
2. Settlement in The Preserve - Rolfes/Briant
City Attorney Pauly recommended the stipulation presented to the
Council this evening be approved subject to the changes as outlined
by Pauly.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the stipulation
agreement between Rolfes/Briant as reviewed by City Attorney Pauly,
subject to the changes as outlined by Pauly this evening. Motion
carried unanimously.
3. Carlson condemnation - off-ramp I-494 and Valley View Road
City Attorney Pauly noted the cost of the property which was condemned
was $1 .80 per square foot.
MOTION: Tangen moved, seconded by Anderson , to authorize Staff to
proceed with a settlement in this condemnation proceeding. Roll call
vote: Anderson, Bentley, Redpath, Tangen and Penzel voted "aye,"
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resort of Director of Public Works
I. Award Contract for Flying Cloud Drive, I .C. 52-064 (Resolution No. 84-173)
MOTION: Redpath moved, seconded by Anderson, to award the contract
for the improvements to Flying Cloud Drive to Opus Corporation.
Roll call vote: Anderson, Bentley, Redpath, Tangen and Penzel voted
"aye. " Motion carried unanimously.
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IX . NEW BUSINESS
There was none. I
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Bentley moved, seconded by Redpath, to adjourn the meeting at
10:45 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.