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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 08/10/1992 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 1992 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7600 Executive Drive COMMISSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Ken Clinton, James Hawkins, Katherine Kardell, Karen Norman, Doug Sandstad, Mary Jane Wissner. STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Edlund, Recording Secretary ROLL CALL: All Present. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Norman moved, seconded by Hawkins to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 7-0-0. II. MEMBERS REPORTS Commissioner Hawkins invited fellow commissioners to attend a workshop to be presented at Datasery by members of City Staff to inform employees of Datasery on major issues in Eden Prairie. Staff members to be present: Carl Jullie, Craig Dawson, Chris Enger, Barb Cross, and Gene Dietz. The meeting would begin at 4:30 PM. Some of the items to be discussed will be: Highway 212, affordable housing, and the public golf course. M. MINUTES MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Norman to approve the Minutes of the July 13, 1992 Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 5-0-2. Sandstad and Bauer abstained. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CASCADE TOWNHOMES by Sunset Homes Corporation. Request for PUD Concept Review on 60 acres, PUD District Review on 6.35 acres with waivers, Zoning District Amendment within the existing RM-6.5 Zoning District on 6.35 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.35 acres into 18 lots and 3 outlots and Site Plan Review on 6.35 acres. Location: Dell Road and Cascade Drive. Franzen reported that this property had zoning approval approximately 2 years ago for 3 buildings. The proposal consisted of 2-unit, 4-unit, and 6-unit buildings. The proponent had decreased the number of 2-unit buildings because of the additional space needed between buildings and parking. Jim Ostenson, representing Tandem Corporation, stated that the drainage concerns would be addressed before the City Council meeting. Ostenson said that saving more trees was a major concern when looking at this site. He believed that the Rottlund-Centex would not be appropriate on this site and, therefore, went with the Sunset Home style which was more of a traditional townhouse unit. Ostenson noted that a new tree survey had been done last month and the homes had been placed to allow the significant tree to be located toward the back of the lots. The proponent proposed to have 1 6-unit building to save more trees. Ostenson stated that the project would be heavily landscaped. He presented a copy of the sales brochure from the original approved PUD plan to show the • difference in the proposals. Donney, representing the proponent, stated that the outside architecture would blend with the existing neighborhood. A 6/12 pitch roof was proposed to help blend in with the single-family units. The price range proposed was $120,000 to $130,000. Sandstad asked if there were different elevations for the buildings to create some variety. Donney replied that there would be different roof styles and some units would have front- loaded garages. Wissner asked what type of siding would be used. Donney replied a masonite material with a 25-year guarantee and white wash brick. Kardell asked what the square-footage of the units would be. Donny replied approximately 17,000 square feet. Clinton asked what market the proponent was trying to reach. Donny replied the empty nesters and professional couples. Norman asked how many bedrooms the units would have. Donney replied 3 bedrooms with finished lower levels. Hawkins asked if there was a sidewalk. Ostenson replied there would be a sidewalk to the south of Cascade Drive. Hawkins then asked what park was the closest. Franzen replied Miller Park or Mitchell Park. Franzen added that roads would connect the Jamestown Development and sidewalks would be provided to Miller Park. Franzen reported that a previously approved plan would allow 20 units on this property. The plan proposed was a different type of housing with walkout units, which would allow the proponent to save more trees. He added that no fill would go into the wetland area with the proposed plan. Franzen stated that there would be a mass of wooded area which would wrap around the entrance and the trees proposed for landscaping were of the pin oak variety which was in character with the trees which were taken out. Franzen said that Staff was concerned about the curb appeal of the project since most townhouse units typically had garage fronts. He added that on this project all the garages would be front- loaded; the variation would be in the outside architecture to create subtle changes by varying the accent trim materials while keeping the basic color and roof materials all the same. Franzen believed that the storm water run-off could be handled from within the development. The proponent would need to furnish 31 inches of additional trees, which would not be a problem because there was plenty of room on the site. Franzen noted that the proponent could have designed the plan without the need for waivers; however, Staff believed that the plan as proposed was a better plan. Staff recommended the use of shrubs for landscaping. Staff recommended approval of the project based on the recommendations outlined in the Staff Report. Hawkins asked for clarification on the recommendation that a homeowners association be formed and be responsible for the maintenance of the sewer and water lines and also • if an association was planned by the proponent. Donny replied that a homeowners association was planned. Franzen replied that it had been the experience of the City that there was a question about who was responsible for repairs. Hawkins noted that the requirement for a 5-foot sidewalk was not part of the official recommendations. Franzen replied that it should be added as recommendation #4. Ostenson noted that the requirement for the sidewalk was part of the overall PUD approval. Hawkins asked Ostenson if the proponent would have a problem articulating the requirement related to this proposal. Ostenson replied no; however, it would be better to wait to install the sidewalk after the development was constructed so that it was not broken up by construction vehicles. Clinton asked if there would be a berm in front of the visitor parking area. Franzen replied that in the 10-foot area not much could be done to berm the area; however, in the 20-foot area a 2-foot berm could be used. Franzen recommended the use of shrubs to screen the parking area; he believed that this was the only solution for this project. Franzen noted that other options such as fencing and other forms of landscaping had been discussed. Wissner asked if there were special parking requirements for multiple dwellings. Franzen replied that each unit required 1 parking space in the garage and 1 space outside; the proposed units would have double garages. Additional visitor parking was required • at 1/2 space per unit or for this development 9 spaces. Wissner commented that in many townhouse developments guest parking was a problem. 3 Hawkins asked if there would be special signage for the development and how would trash disposal areas be handled. Franzen replied that a monument sign was not part of the original PUD and had not been requested at this time by the proponent; however, • there could be a monument sign at the entrance to the development. Kardell replied that each unit would handle its own trash disposal as in a single-family unit; there would be no central disposal. Bauer stated that he was comfortable with the proposal as presented. Bauer was concerned that the architectural variety be limited to 3 different looks to give the project a community look. Hawkins stated that he too was comfortable with the proposal with the additional sidewalk recommendation. Kardell stated that she liked the use of the smaller buildings and encouraged the development of affordable housing. Hawkins stated that he would like to see a similar plan as used on the Fairfield project with specific demarcation of areas for storing of materials and equipment. Franzen replied that the proponent could be required to stake the site with snow fence where the materials were to be stored. Hawkins added that he would like to see the Tandem Corporation continue with there progressive efforts to save the trees. MOTION 1: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0-0. MOTION 2: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Sunset Homes Corporation for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 60 acres, based on plans dated August 7, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 7, 1992 with the following additions: 4. Concurrent with site construction a 5' sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Cascade Drive. 5. Areas for storing construction material and parking construction vehicles shall be staked with snow fencing and shown on the grading plan. Motion carried 7-0-0. MOTION 3: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Sunset Homes Corporation for Planned Unit Development District Review within the RM-6.5 District with waivers, on 6.35 acres, based on plans dated August 7, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 7, 1992 with the following additions: 4. Concurrent with site construction a 5' sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Cascade Drive. 5. Areas for storing construction material and parking construction vehicles shall be staked with snow fencing and shown on the grading plan. Motion carried 7-0-0. 4 MOTION 4: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the • request of Cascade Townhomes for Zoning District Amendment within the RM-6.5 Zoning District on 6.35 acres, based on plans dated August 7, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 7, 1992 with the following additions: 4. Concurrent with site construction a 5' sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Cascade Drive. 5. Areas for storing construction material and parking construction vehicles shall be staked with snow fencing and shown on the grading plan. Motion carried 7-0-0. MOTION 5: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Cascade Townhomes for Preliminary Plat of 6.35 acres into 18 lots and 3 outlots, based on plans dated August 7, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 7, 1992 with the following additions: 4. Concurrent with site construction a 5' sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Cascade Drive. 5. Areas for storing construction material and parking construction vehicles shall be staked with snow fencing and shown on the grading plan. Motion carried 7-0-0. MOTION 6: Hawkins moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the • request of Cascade Townhomes for Site Plan Review on 6.35 acres, based on plans dated August 7, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 7, 1992 with the following additions: 4. Concurrent with site construction a 5' sidewalk be constructed on the south side of Cascade Drive. 5. Areas for storing construction material and parking construction vehicles shall be staked with snow fencing and shown on the grading plan. Motion carried 7-0-0. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. PLANNERS' REPORTS Bauer stated that he would not be able to attend the August 24th meeting and asked other commissioners schedules and if a new member would be appointed by that time to take commissioner Hawkins place. Several other commissioners would not be able to attend that meeting and it was determined to try to reschedule if possible for August 31, 1992. VIE. AWMIMMM MOTION: Bauer moved, seconded by Hawkins to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM. Motion carried 7-0-0. 5 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING CONDUSSION Monday, August 10, 1992 7:30 p.m. COND41SSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Kenneth E. Clinton, Karen Norman, Jim Hawkins, Katherine Kardell, Doug Sandstad, Mary Jane Wissner STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Donald Uram, Planner; Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary Pledge of Allegiance -- Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA H. MEMBERS REPORTS M. MINUTES IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CASCADE TOWNHOMES by Sunset Homes Corporation. Request for PUD Concept Review on 60 acres, PUD District Review on 6.35 acres with waivers, . Zoning District Amendment within the existing RM-6.5 Zoning District on 6.35 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.35 acres into 18 lots and 3 oudots and Site Plan Review on 6.35 acres. Location: Dell Road and Cascade Drive. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. PLANNERS' REPORTS Upcoming agenda items for August 24, 1992 1. Leighton's Garage 2. Bluffs East 13th Addition 3. BFI - Landfill Equipment Building VII. ADJOURNMENT