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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 12/13/1993 - Joint Meeting MINUTES JOINT CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION AND PARKS. RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1993 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER - Council Chamber 8080 Mitchell Road COUNCIL(EMBERS: Mayor Douglas Tenpas,Richard Anderson,Jean Harris,H. Martin Jessen, and Patricia Pidcock PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: Timothy J. Bauer, Kenneth Clinton, Cynthia A. Clish, Lisa-Marie Gualtieri,Katherine Kardell,Douglas Sandstad, Edward Schlampp, and Mary Jane Wissner PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMIVIISSION MEMBERS: Bruce Bowman, Richard Brown, Mark Bremer, Claire Hilgeman, David Kracum, Joanne L. Kube-Harderwijk, Diane Popovich Lynch, and Patrick Richard COUNCIL/COMMISSIONS STAFF: City Manager Carl J. Jullie, Assistant to the City Manager Craig W. Dawson, Director of Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Bob Lambert, Park Planner Barbara Cross, Director of Community Development Chris Enger, Senior Planner Mike Franzen, Planner Don Uram and Council Recorder Jan Nelson I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tenpas called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Councilmember Harris was absent. Commissioners Kardell, Brown and Lynch were absent. M PRESENTATION BY CLUTS, O'BRIEN, STROTHER/BRW. INC. FOR URBAN DESIGN CONCEPTS IN MARKETCENTER AREA Enger noted that this is a preliminary meeting on the design process for the Eden Prairie downtown area. He introduced Brian Cluts of Cluts, O'Brien, Strother, who described the major elements in the area, and Arijs Pakalns of BRW Inc., who presented an overview of the framework plan for the Eden Prairie Marketcenter. Joint Meeting of Council, -2- December 13, 1993 Planning Commission, and Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission III. DISCUSSION BY CITY COUNCIL AND MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS Councilmembers' concerns included funding of the project beyond the $1.5 million that has been set aside for the development of the area and coordination of this project with plans for the Purgatory Creek area, Lake Idlewild and the Major Center Area. Commissioners expressed concern about the estimated costs and proposed materials used for the trails and the issues raised regarding traffic in the area. Tenpas asked both Commissions to include this as an agenda item for their next meetings. IV. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tenpas adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,DECEMBER 13, 1993 8:00 p.m. City Center Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Douglas Sandstad, Chair; Tim Bauer, Kenneth E. Clinton, Cynthia Clish, Katherine Kardell, Edward Schlampp, Mary Jane Wissner. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa-Marie Gualtieri STAFF MEMBERS: Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Recording Secretary Jan Nelson I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE--ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chair Doug Sandstad. Kardell was absent. H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Clish, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 6-0-0. III. MINUTES MOTION: Schlampp moved, seconded by Wissner, to approve the minutes as published. Motion carried 6-0-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. SUMMERFIELD by The Rottlund Company. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Public to Medium Density Residential on 19.59 acres, Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Neighborhood Commercial to Medium Density Residential on 3.03 acres, Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Office to Medium Density Residential on 2.5 acres, PUD Concept Review on 38.14 acres, PUD District Review with waivers on 38.14 acres, Rezoning from Rural to RM-6.5 on 5.53 acres, Rezoning from Public to RM-6.5 on 19.59 acres, Preliminary Plat of 38.14 acres into 78 lots, and 1 outlot for 180 multi-family units. Location: Dell Road and Highway 5. At the November 22nd meeting, the Commission directed the developer to meet with the neighborhood to resolve any transitional issues with the project and to modify the site plan per • recommendations of the Staff Report. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 December 13, 1993 Don Jensen, representing The Rottlund Company, reviewed the results of the neighborhood meetings and the modifications made to the site plan in response to the Staff requests. He said they have agreed to get together with the neighborhood before the plantings along the buffer zone are done. Schlampp and Sandstad expressed concerns about the NURP pond, especially the issue of safety because of its large size and the question of access to it for maintenance. Jensen said that the design criteria for such facilities have taken safety issues into consideration. Franzen said there will be access through a private drive on the wetland mitigation end and the conservancy easement extends 35 feet back from the edge of the defined wetland area. Clinton asked how the building and unit count had been affected by the site plan modifications. Jensen said there are the same number of units, but the number of buildings decreased. Franzen noted that the developer worked with the neighborhood on issues of transition and density, particularly with regard to the area to the north. Franzen said Staff recommends approval of the project and believes the Comprehensive Guide Plan change is justifiable. Tom Bryant, 7578 Kimberly Lane, said the main concern remaining for the neighborhood group relates to density and aesthetics. He said they would Iike to see one of the quad units on the peninsula eliminated so that one of the quads on the wetlands could be made into a double unit. Julia Foote, 7603 Kimberly Lane, said she thought it is a good project that needs some tweaking. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Public to Medium Density Residential on 19.59 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Neighborhood Commercial to Medium Density Residential on 3.03 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Office to Medium Density Residential on 2.05 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried • 6-0-0. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3 December 13, 1993 MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for PUD Concept Review on 38.14 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. V MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for PUD District Review with waivers on 38.14 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Rezoning from Rural to RM-6.5 on 5.53 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Rezoning from Public to RM-6.5 on 19.59 acres based on plans dated revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Clish, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of The Rottlund Company for Preliminary Plat on 38.14 acres based on plans dated • revised December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. The Commission agreed to discuss Item IV.D next. D. CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION by ISD #272. Request for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 25.2 acres for a 25,000 sq. ft. classroom addition. Location: 8950 Braxton Drive. Franzen presented background information, noting that Staff has worked with the School District on this project. Steve Thompson, representing Cunningham Architects, reviewed the plans for the addition, and explained how the bus traffic will now be separated from the parent drop-off area in order to avoid the traffic conflicts that currently exist. Sandstad questioned the location of the sidewalk. Thompson said the sidewalk is positioned where the School District wanted it and that they are taking a look at a crossover for the sidewalk. Schlampp asked if this will reduce the drainage problems at the school. Thompson said the City has requested a drainage and utility easement on the northerly portion of the site. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 4 December 13, 1993 • Franzen said Staff recommends approval with revisions to include the drainage and utility easement and minor adjustment to the parking lot to meet Code requirements. Steve Verdon, 8863 Sylvan Ridge, expressed concern about the need to expand the size of the cafeteria so that lunch periods for students could be lengthened. Sandstad asked if Verdon had expressed his opinions to the School Board since,while this is an issue for many of us as parents, it is not really an issue for the Planning Commission to address. Thompson said he would be happy to report Verdon`s concerns to Staff, but the most appropriate forum would be the School Board. Verdon then said he was concerned that the size of the playground area had not been increased. Thompson said a play area is being added that will provide continuity between the main play area and the ballfield area. Verdon asked whether teacher input had been solicited. Thompson said they had at least two dozen meetings with staff. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Wissner, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clinton, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD #272 for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District on 25.2 acres based on plans dated December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clinton, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD 9272 for Site Plan Review on 25.2 acres based on plans dated December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. C. OAK POINT POOL ADDITION by ISD#272. Request for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 21.78 acres for a 20,000 sq. ft. pool addition. Location: 13400 Staring Lake Parkway. Steve Thompson,representing Cunningham Architects,reviewed the proposed addition of a pool at the Oak Point Intermediate School. He said this is a joint proposal for the School District and the City and that the Pool Committee was composed of a City Council member, a School Board member and members of the community. Wissner asked if separate access can be provided to the pool area only. Thompson said the pool area can be closed off from the rest of the school. Clish asked if Oak Point students will have swimming as part of the Physical Education program. Thompson said he did not know, but this project opens up the opportunity for that to occur. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 December 13, 1993 Franzen said Staff recommends approval per page 3 of the Staff Report. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clish, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clish,to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD#272 for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District on 21.78 acres based on plans dated December 7, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clish,to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD #272 for Site Plan Review on 21.78 acres based on plans dated December 7, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. E. EDEN LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ADDITION by ISD #272. Request for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 23.43 acres for a 20,000 sq. ft. expansion. Location: 12000 Homeward Hills Road. Steve Thompson, representing Cunningham Architects, reviewed the proposed addition to the Eden Lake Elementary School. He said this project adds several classrooms, expands the cafeteria and will also add a new parent drop-off loop in order to separate the bus and automobile traffic. Sandstad asked if there is enough space for buses to maneuver. Thompson said the bus area has been changed somewhat, with a small portion of diagonal bus parking added, and the new drop off zone will cut down on congestion as the bus traffic will now be separate from the automobile traffic. Franzen said Staff recommends approval per page 3 of the Staff Report. There were no comments from the audience. MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Bauer, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Bauer, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD #272 for Zoning District Amendment in the Rural Zoning District on 23.43 acres based on plans dated December 6, 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Bauer, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of ISD #272 for Site Plan Review on 23.43 acres based on plans dated December 6, PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES 6 December 13, 1993 1993, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated December 10, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0. V. MEMBERS' REPORTS Clinton said he is very concerned about the high levels of traffic at the intersection of Highways 5 and 4 and he asked Franzen to check into the situation. VI. CONTINUING BUSINESS VII. NEW BUSINESS VIII. PLANNERS' REPORTS Enger said the Commission should add an agenda item to discuss the Market Place concepts presented at the Joint City Council, PIanning Commission and Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meeting earlier tonight. The consensus of the Commission was to put that on the agenda for January 10 and to not meet on December 27. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Clish, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.