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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 11/08/1999 APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,NOVEMBER 8, 1999 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander,Kenneth Clinton,Randy Foote,Bill Habicht,Rebecca Lewis and Doug Sandstad STAFF: Scott Kipp, Senior Planner Deb Meuwissen,Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Chair Foote called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Commissioners Alexander and Habicht were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Clinton, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 4-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the September 27, 1999, October 11, 1999 and October 25, 1999 meetings were tabled until the next meeting of the Planning Commission due to a lack of quorum required for approval. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ANDREAS H by Andreas Properties H, LLC. Request for Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 2.74 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.74 acres and Preliminary Plat on 2.74 acres into 1 lot. Location: 15180 Martin Drive. Perry Ryan, Ryan Engineering, presented a brief overview of the project. The proposed plan consists of a 14,200 s.f. office building with future expansion of 5,500 s.f. There is a low quality wetland located in the southwest corner. The Applicant was in agreement with the Staffs report, including the 25-foot wetland buffer. Clinton asked for clarification on how ingress and egress for the site would be accomplished. Dave Luse,Andreas Development,indicated Mitchell Road or Highway 212 would be utilized. Sandstad indicated the site plan did not show how maneuvering for semi tractor-trailers would be accomplished for the future addition. He asked if maneuvering would be accomplished on the site instead of the roadway. Ryan indicated the future expansion would essentially have the same type of maneuvering for semi tractor-trailers. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES NOVEMBER 8, 1999 PAGE 2 Foote asked whether there had been any discussions with NSP with respect to its need to have access to the substation other than via the driveway. Ryan related access would be strictly for Paragon Cable as NSP did not have access. Paragon Cable would have new access through the dryland. Kipp advised the parking plan for the project proposed 24 parking stalls for the initial building based on use of the building, with additional proof of parking for the expansion. The plan should be revised to include screening for the ground mounted mechanical equipment and a 25-foot wetland buffer. Staff recommends approval subject to its November 5, 1999 Report. MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Sandstad,to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. Clinton indicated he found the site and plan, as amended, acceptable. MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Sandstad, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Andreas Properties II, LLC, for Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 2.74 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.74 acres and Preliminary Plat on 2.74 acres into 1 lot, based on plans dated October 29, 1999, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated November 5, 1999. Motion carried 4-0. V. PUBLIC MEETING VI. MEMBERS'REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PLANNERS'REPORTS Kipp reported briefly on the public hearings scheduled for the November 22, 1999 meeting. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Clinton,to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.