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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 03/09/1998 APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,MARCH 9, 1998 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander, Kenneth E. Clinton, Randy Foote, Bill Habicht, Ismail Ismail, Douglas Sandstad, Mary Jane Wissner STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Kyle Halvorson,Adam Hupp STAFF LIAISON: Scott A. Kipp, Senior Planner, and Barbara Anderson, City Recorder MEMBERS ABSENT: Kenneth E. Clinton I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-ROLL CALL Vice Chair Foote called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Alexander, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Habicht to approve the Minutes of February 23, 1998 as submitted. Motion carried 5-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GERRING CAR WASH - REZONING by Gerring Properties. Request for Planned Unit Development concept Amendment of 3.76 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review of 3.76 acres, Rezoning from Rural to Community Commercial on 2.5 acres, Site Plan Review of 3.76 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.76 acres into one lot. Location: Highway 212 and Aztec Drive. David Gerring stated he was present to answer any questions. Wissner asked if there were changes in the plans from the last time they were reviewed. Kipp responded that the last time the Planning Commission reviewed the plans was to decide on the Guide Plan land use. The current action is a request to rezone the property and construct the facility. Kipp reviewed the staff report and noted staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 1998 Page 2 Charles Radloff, Architect, showed elevation renderings of the proposed building and noted that he did not include all the landscaping so the building would be easier to see. He noted they have tried to design the building to be more in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood. He reviewed the landscape plan which will include evergreens as well as deciduous trees to provide interest. Alexander felt it was attractive and well laid out and would blend well with the neighborhood. The Public Hearing was opened. No one present wished to speak. Wissner asked if the building met the City's noise standards and Gerring responded they will have some special elements included to eliminate the noise from the car wash. Sandstad commented he felt it was a good project with an above average design. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Alexander, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Alexander, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Gerring Properties for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment of 3.76 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review of 3.76 acres, Rezoning from Rural to Community Commercial on 2.5 acres, Site Plan Review of 3.76 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.76 acres into one lot based on plans dated March 6, 1998 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 6, 1998. Motion carried 5-0. B. OFFICE RIDGE CIRCLE DEVELOPMENT by Oppidan, Inc. Request PUD District Review on 2.76 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 2.76 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.76 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 2.76 acres into one lot. Location: Valley View and Office Ridge Circle. Laurie Johnson, Hanson, Thorpe & Pellinen, representing Oppidan, Inc. Stated she was present to answer questions. Kipp gave the staff report and noted staff recommended approval of the project, with an alternate rooftop screening plan. Prior to City Council review, according to the Staff Report, additional landscaping should also be added along Office Ridge Circle. The Public Hearing was opened. Neil Lipson, Director of Facilities for Super Valu on Valley View Road, stated they were very concerned about the traffic which presently is very heavy on Valley View Road in front of their facility. They are endeavoring to have a traffic signal placed at the intersection to enable their employees better access to Valley View road. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 1998 Page 3 Kipp noted there have been discussions regarding signalization of valley View Road, but because it is a County road, it will require coordination with the County on this issue. Lipson wanted to be sure that people were aware of the traffic problems on Valley View Road. Foote noted that this project has less traffic associated with it than the existing approved plan. Lipson asked if this plan would jeopardize their Planned Unit Development. Kipp responded that the surrounding traffic generation should have been part of the Super Valu PUD, so with less traffic proposed with this site, there should not be a negative effect to their existing PUD approval. Sandstad inquired if Hennepin County has determined if there are enough warrants to require signalization at this time and Lipson responded that the traffic levels did not meet warrants at this time. However, it was very dangerous now, and traffic was moving so fast (about 50 mph) that it was very dangerous considering there was very little sight distance available at this intersection. Wissner commented she felt part of the traffic problem was that people drove too fast on the roadway. Lipson stated there will be signals placed at both the on-ramp and off-ramp from I-494 onto Valley View this spring. Wissner commented she had found the proponent had met the requirements and she had not found any reason not to approve the project. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Habicht, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Habicht, to recommend to the City Council approval of Office Ridge circle Development by Oppidan, Inc. for PUD District Review on 2.76 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 2.76 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.76 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 2.76 acres into one lot based on plans dated March 2, 1998 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 6, 1998. Motion carried 5-0. C. DOUGLAS CORPORATION by Douglas Corporation. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to I-2 Industrial on 10.24 acres, Site Plan Review on 10.24 acres and Preliminary Plat of 10.24 acres into one lot. Location: Southwest quadrant of Valley View Road&Golden Triangle Drive. Gary Vogel, Architect, representing Douglas Corporation introduced Mr. Doug Skansky, owner, and David Walden, builder who were also present. Vogel reviewed the plans for the industrial building and discussed the surrounding area including the land uses. He discussed the parking requirements and noted that the building will be primarily used for warehouse and manufacturing with a small office component. He discussed the landscaping plan which is fairly extensive, and showed renderings of the building. He described the architectural features and materials which will be used in the construction of the building. Sandstad asked if the landscaping was irrigated all around the building and Vogel responded it would be. Sandstad asked about handicapped parking spaces and Vogel indicated them on the plans. Alexander asked about the amount of tree loss which would occur, as it appeared the site would be graded clean and then replanted with trees after the building was constructed. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 1998 Page 4 Vogel responded that it was doubtful if the trees on the site would survive transplantation and they decided to replant the site according to the City guidelines once construction was completed. Kipp gave the staff report and noted that staff recommended approval of the project. All lost trees will be replaced, and the site will be nicely landscaped once construction is completed. The Public Hearing was opened. No one present wished to speak. Wissner commented it was very nice to see four entrances and exits onto the site, which would provide adequate traffic circulation. She felt the location of the building on the site was very attractive. Habicht concurred, and commented that while the tree loss was significant, it was being replaced and the proponent does not have the flexibility to work around the trees based on their central location on an industrially guided property. Foote commented he thought the building was very attractive. Wissner commented this was a business already located in Eden Prairie and was staying in Eden Prairie, which was very gratifying! MOTION: Alexander moved, seconded by Wissner, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION: Alexander moved, seconded by Wissner, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Douglas Corporation for Zoning District Change from Rural to I-2 Industrial on 10.24 acres, Site Plan Review on 10.24 acres and Preliminary Plat of 10.24 acres into one lot based on plans dated March 6, 1998 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 6, 1998. Motion carried 5-0. V. PUBLIC MEETING VI. MEMBER'S REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS Alexander commented it did not appear the Planning staff was using the most recent maps of Eden Prairie in the packets, and she was having difficulty in finding some of the sites. Kipp stated he would bring this issue to the attention of the Engineering Department which updates the City's base map. IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS Kipp stated items on the next agenda included Best Buy Phase III which will be the expansion of the parking area and the other project will be the twenty-screen theater project at Eden Prairie Center. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 9, 1998 Page 5 X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Habicht moved, seconded by Alexander, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.