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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 01/08/1990 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 08, 1990 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Tim Bauer, Christine Dodge, Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Doug Standstad. STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Scott Kipp, Assistant Planner, Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance -- Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. MINUTES IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS *NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE TENTATIVE AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER, OR LATER THAN LISTED. 7:35 A. ALPINE CENTER, by Lariat Companies. Request for Planned Unit Development District Review on approximately 18 acres with waivers, Zoning District Change from Office to C-Reg-Ser and Site Plan Review on 3 . 56 acres for construction of a 29,700 square foot retail center. Location: Northeast corner of Prairie Center Drive and Commonwealth Drive. A public hearing. 7:40 B. R.G. READ & COMPANY, INC. , by R.G. Read & Company, Inc. Request for Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 1.82 acres for construction of a 39, 080 square foot office/warehouse. Location: Northeast quadrant of Corporate Way and Martin Drive. A public hearing. AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 08, 1990 Page 2 7:50 C. CENTURY BANK BUILDING, by KKE Architects, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 109. 68 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers, Zoning District Change from C-Reg to C-Reg-Ser, and Site Plan Review on 2.48 acres for construction of a 33,653 foot building. Location: Southeast corner of Viking Drive West and Highway #169. A public hearing. 8:00 D. EDEN SOUARE (TOWER SQUARE BANK) , by Robert Larsen Partnership, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 9.58 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review and Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning Distrct and Site Plan Review on 9.58 acres for construction of a 7,800 square foot building. Location: Highway #169 and Prairie Center Drive. A public hearing. 8:25 E. MERMAID CAR WASH, Esberg Corporation. Request for Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser District and Site Plan Review on 2 . 17 acres. Location: Prairie View Center. A continued public • hearing. 9: 10 F. EDEN SERVICE CENTER, by Rosewood Construction for Aspen Park Properties. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Neighborhood Commercial on 1.5 acres; Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on approximately 37 acres for consideration of a 3,300 square foot Auto Service Center. Location: Northwest corner of Fuller Road (extended) and Highway 5. A public hearing. 9:40 G. EDEN PLACE CENTER, by Prairie Entertainment Associates. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 15.2 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 15.2 acres with waivers, Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg- Ser Zoning District on 6.42 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.42 acres into two lots, and Site Plan Review on 6.42 acres for construction of a 25, 742 square foot building addition to the commercial site. Location: West of Glen Lane, south and east of Eden Road. A continued public hearing. w , a AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 08, 1990 Page 3 V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER'S REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT AG0108 • PLANNING COMMISSION -- "APPROVED MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7600 Executive Drive COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairperson Christine Dodge, Tim Bauer, Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Doug Sandstad COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Scott Kipp, Assistant Planner; Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION• Hallett moved, seconded by Bauer to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 4-0-0. II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. MINUTES A. Minutes of the November27_,__ 1989 Planning Commission Meeting Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to approve the Minutes of the November 27, 1989 Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 4-0-0. B. Minutes of the December 11, 1989 Planning Commission Meeting Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to approve the Minutes of the December 11, 1989 Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 4-0-0. IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. ALPINE CENTER, by Lariat Companies. Request for Planned Unit Development District Review on approximately 18 acres with waivers, Zoning District Change from Office to C-Reg- Ser and Site Plan Review on 3 .56 acres for construction of a 29,700 square foot retail center. Location: Northeast corner of Prairie Center Drive and Commonwealth Drive. Planning Commission Minutes 2 January 8, 1990 • Franzen reported that the proponent had requested a continuance to re-evaluate the restaurant proposal and the outdoor seating. MOTION• Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to continue the public hearing to the January 22, 1990, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 4-0-0. B. R. G. READ & COMPANY, INC. , by R. G. Read & Company, Inc. Request for Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 1.82 acres for construction of a 39,080 square foot office/warehouse. Location: Northeast quadrant of Corporate Way and Martin Drive. Bruce Schmidt, representing the proponent, stated that the proponent concurred with the recommendations outlined in the Staff Report. Scott Kipp reported that the 2 story structure was in compliance with City Code. Kipp recommended that a Final Plat be done to separate the two sites that currently exist as one lot with an administrative division. Hallett asked if the proponent was to do this on its own or if this should be part of the Staff Report recommendations. Schmidt replied that the proponent had been advised to contact its attorney. MOTION 1• Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 2 • Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of R. G. Read & Company, Inc. , for Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 1.82 acres, for construction of a 39,080 square foot office/warehouse, based on plans dated January 2, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990, subject further to the recommendation that prior to City Council review the proponent submit a plan regarding Final Platting of the parcel as discussed. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 3• • Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of R. G. Read & Company, Inc. , for Site Plan Review for construction of a 39,080 Planning Commission Minutes 3 January 8, 1990 • square foot office/warehouse building, based on plans dated January 2, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990, subject further to the recommendation that prior to City Council review the proponent submit a plan regarding Final Platting of the parcel as discussed. Motion carried 4-0-0. C. CENTURY BANK BUILDING, by KKE Architects, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 109.68 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers, Zoning District Change from C-Reg to C-Reg-Ser, and Site Plan Review on 2.48 acres for construction of a 33,653 foot building. Location: Southeast corner of Viking Drive West and Highway #169. Ron Erickson, representing the proponent, presented the plans for a 30,000 square-foot two story office building. The bank would occupy the 1st floor of the facility and the remainder of the space would be leased. The building would be highly visible from both Highway #169 and I-494 . The amount of stacking space provided would be adequate. The entrance to the facility would be from Viking Drive. Erickson noted that Century Bank was a commercial bank and, therefore, would not generate the amount of traffic as a retail bank. The proponent was currently requesting from MnDOT a right-in only access off Highway 212 ; however, the facility would function appropriately, with or without this access. The building was of an octagonal design. Erickson presented samples of the exterior materials which would consist of brick, rock-faced brick, stone, and decorative medallions. The brick colors would be of earthtones, the glass would be tinted blue. Franzen reported that Staff recommended approval of the proposal based on the recommendations outlined in the Staff Report. Bauer asked if the samples of exterior materials would be what was actually used. Erickson replied yes. Hallett asked if the proposed colors matched well with those of the Marriott and surrounding buildings. Franzen replied that an actual field test would need to be done. Hallett believed that this recommendation should be added to those listed in the Staff Report. Nicolas noted that the Staff Report had indicated that no roof-top units were proposed. Nicolas stated that it was • conceivable that roof-top units could be necessary and added that if this were the case the units would be properly screened. Planning Commission Minutes 4 January 8, 1990 • Nicolas requested that some flexibility be granted regarding the material used for the retaining wall. Franzen replied that some flexibility would be possible; however, the need for continuity was important and a request for a material such as wood would not be permitted. Franzen stated that the exact exterior materials should be approved prior to review by the City Council. MOTION 1• Bauer moved, seconded by Sandstad to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 2: Bauer moved, seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of KKE Architects for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment to the overall Southwest Crossing Planned Unit Development for construction of a 33,653 square foot bank/office building to be known as Century Bank Building, based on plans dated January 2, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990, amended to include the • following: Item A.1, should read: Prior to City Council Review provide samples of exterior building materials and colors for review. ADD Item E, A masonry retaining wall to be reviewed. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 3• Bauer moved, seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of KKE Architects for Planned Unit Development District Review, with waivers, and Zoning District Change from C-Reg to C-Reg-Ser on 2.48 acres for construction of a 33,653 square foot bank/office building to be known as Century Bank Building, based on plans dated January 2, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990, amended to include the following: Item A.1, should read: Prior to City Council Review provide samples of exterior building materials and colors for review. ADD Item E, A masonry retaining wall to be reviewed. Motion carried 4- 0-0. MOTION 4: Bauer moved, seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of KKE Architects for Site • Plan Review on 2.48 acres for construction of a 33,653 square foot bank/office building to be known as Century Bank Building, based on plans January 2, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, Planning Commission Minutes 5 January 8, 1990 • 1990, amended to include the following: Item A.1, should read: Prior to City Council Review provide samples of exterior building materials and colors for review. ADD Item E, A masonry retaining wall to be reviewed. Motion carried 4-0-0. D. EDEN SQUARE (TOWER SQUARE BANK) , by Robert Larsen Partnership, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 9.58. acres, Planned Unit Development District Review and Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District and Site Plan Review on 9.58 acres for construction of a 7,800 square foot building. Location: Highway #169 and Prairie Center Drive. Kelly Doran, representing the proponent, presented modified plans from those originally approved for an 8, 000 square foot, two-story office building. The architecture would blend with the existing center. Doran added that the proponent concurred with the Staff Recommendations. Franzen noted that the Change in square foot from 7,800 to 8, 000 would not affect the recommendations. Bob Miller, 5124 Lyndale Avenue South, asked what bank would be occupying the facility. Doran replied that the • bank wished to remain anonymous until its charter was approved. MOTION 1• Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 2• Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Robert Larsen Partnership, Inc. , for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment to the Eden Square Planned Unit Development on 9.58 acres for construction of a 7,800 to 8,000 square foot building to be known as Tower Square Bank, based on plans dated December 21, 1989, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 3• Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Robert Larsen Partnership, Inc. , for Planned Unit Development District Review and Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser • District on 9.58 acres for construction of a 7, 800 to 8, 000 square foot building to be known as Tower Square Bank, based on plans dated December 21, 1989, subject to Planning Commission Minutes 6 January 8, 1990 • the recommendations of Staff Report dated January 5, 1990. Motion carried 4-0-0. MOTION 4• Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Robert Larsen Partnership, Inc. , for Site Plan Review on 9.58 acres for construction of a 7,800 square foot building to be known as Tower Square Bank, based on plans dated December 21, 1989, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990. Motion carried 4-0-0. E. MERMAID CAR WASH, Esberg Corporation. Request for Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser District and Site Plan Review on 2.17 acres. Location: Prairie View Center. Ray Berg, representing the proponent, stated that the proposal was for a luxury car wash. Two existing facilities were presently in operation in the metropolitan area. Berg stated that all the operational functions occurred within the building and, therefore, there would be no impact to the neighborhood. Mike Gair, representing the proponent, stated that the DNR, the Corp of Engineers, and the Watershed District had all been contacted. The building would be well away from the protected wetland area. Access to the facility would be from Plaza Drive. Sandstad asked how the proponent felt about the Staff recommendation regarding the driveway entrance. Gair stated that the proponent was very concerned about the direction of traffic and that the proposed design had been proven in existing facilities to be helpful. Hallett asked what was meant by a luxury car wash. Berg replied that a luxury car wash provided an upscale design for both equipment and building design. Gair gave a slide presentation which illustrated the exterior design of the building, the interior equipment and design, the high quality of lighting, the retail sales area, and the driveway design of the existing facilities. The driveway proposed was two separate 20 foot wide sections divided by an 8 foot median. Ruebling arrived at 8:20 PM. • Gair stated that the exterior building material color proposed was wheat. The exterior design utilized the use of rounded corners. Turn around lanes were proposed. Gas pumps would be available for customer convenience only. Planning Commission Minutes 7 January 8, 1990 • Bauer asked how many gallons of gas were pumped per month. Berg stated that the average had been calculated on a per car basis which averaged approximately 1 gallon per car. Berg added that he was not sure of the quantity on a per month basis. He said that the gas sales were a very minor part of the operation. Berg noted that the gas pumps were not self-serve and the gas was only pumped by an attendant. Gair stated that the trash containers would be enclosed and located adjacent to the building. Bauer asked how many parking spaces would be provided at the front of the building. Berg replied 19 spaces. Hallett asked what detailing consisted of. Berg replied that the interior was shampooed and the exterior of the car waxed, etc. Berg stated that a small retail sales area was provided for customer convenience. The inside of the facility was well lighted and no noise could be hear from the outside of the building. Berg said that a full management staff was available during hours of operation. • Bauer asked how many people would be employed and where would the employees park. Berg replied approximately 15 employees and added that a van service was provided for the employees. He added that very limited parking would be necessary. Hallett asked if the proposal was in compliance with City Code regarding parking. Uram replied that based on the information given by the proponent, the 19 spaces proposed would be adequate. Dodge asked if the wheat color was an identifying factor for the franchise. Berg replied yes. Berg added that the proponent wanted to create a warm, friendly feeling. Dodge stated that the Planning Commission and Staff had worked hard to have the building in the Rainbow Center area match both in color and architectural design. Gair replied that the wheat accent band was meant to compliment the Rainbow color scheme. Uram reported that Staff recommended that the driveway width be reduced to 30 feet and the median be removed. He said that screening would not be able to conceal the overhead garage doors or the 3 lanes of cars. Uram stated that the City Engineering Staff had been consulted regarding the driveway issue and supported the Planning . Staff recommendation that the median should not be necessary to direct the traffic. Staff believed that the areas were well marked and would be sufficient to direct Planning Commission Minutes 8 January 8, 1990 • the traffic. Uram stated that the exterior building material was a masonry product. Uram believed that the exterior color should be more compatible with the Rainbow Center. Uram reported that Staff recommended approval of the project based on the recommendations made in the report. i Bauer believed that the median could help in the direction of traffic. Hallett supported the Staff recommendations to remove the median and to have the exterior color be more compatible with the Rainbow Center. Gair replied that the landscaping provided in the median would provide some screening, the median would be built and maintained by the owner. Gair believed that the median was both a safety and aesthetic issue. Gair added that curb and gutter would also be provided. Uram reported that because of the interceptor, berming could not be provided. The Staff recommendation would provide an additional 18 feet of greenspace. Uram re- emphasized that the City Engineer did not believe that the median was necessary. • Ruebling stated that he did not believe that a 30-foot driveway would accommodate 2 lanes of traffic in both directions. Ruebling believed that the entrance could be redesigned so that the entire island would not be eliminated. Berg stated that the proponent believed very strongly in the need for the median to direct the traffic. Ruebling asked if it would be possible to reduce the size of the island. Uram replied yes. Uram believed that the driveway could be narrowed and the traffic would still operate efficiently. Franzen noted that effective screening could not be provided within the 8-foot median. He added that for screening to be effective, it would need to be on the perimeter of the property. Ruebling believed that the redesign of the entrance should be investigated further. Hallett believed that the location of the gas pumps would give direction for traffic. He further believed that because this was the entrance to the City that additional screening should be provided. Gair replied that he . believed the evergreen masses proposed would provide adequate screening. Gair added that the overhead doors would be anodized to reduce the glare. Planning Commission Minutes 9 January 8, 1990 • Sandstad believed that public safety issues and internal traffic flow were two separate items and did not believe that the median was necessary. Bauer asked if the proponent would favor a reduction in the width. Berg replied that a minimum of 16 feet on each side of the island would be acceptable. Uram noted that Staff should review any changes made to the plan. Hallett stated that he would support the above compromise. Hallett believed that the motion should be worded such that the median either be removed or meet Staff standards. Ruebling stated that he would support a 30 foot width for the throat of the driveway with the median being set back. Bauer asked for further clarification on the exterior material proposed. Berg replied that the masonry product was equivalent to brick. Dodge noted that this type of material had not been allowed for other projects. Uram noted that other proponents had proposed this type of exterior material to be used as an accent, which consisted of only 25% of the exterior building surface. Gair believed that the masonry material was equivalent to brick. Uram replied that City Code did not allow for this type of exterior material and a variance would be required. Bauer asked is there was a waste treatment issue involved with the use of detergents, etc. Berg replied that all of the detergents were bio-degradable and none of the products would enter the environment. MOTION 1• Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 2 • Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Esberg Corporation for Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 2 .17 acres for construction of a car wash to be known as Mermaid Car Wash, based on plans dated December 21, 1989, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990. Motion carried 5-0-0. Planning Commission Minutes 10 January 8, 1990 • MOTION 3• Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Esberg Corporation for Site Plan Review on 2. 17 acres for construction of a car wash to be known as Mermaid Car Wash, based on plans dated December 21, 1989, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 5, 1990 with the addition of Item 1.E, The exterior material and color should match that of the Rainbow Center. Hallett believed that it was important that this building not stand out, but blend in with the other buildings. Ruebling believed that the color should be close to the Rainbow Center colors. Motion carried 5-0-0. F. EDEN SERVICE CENTER, by Rosewood Construction for Aspen Park Properties. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Community Commercial on 1.5 acres; Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on approximately 37 acres for consideration of a 3,300 square foot Auto Service Center. Location: Northwest corner of Fuller Road (extended) and Highway 5. Kipp noted that the request should be changed from Office to Community Commercial instead of Neighborhood Commercial as noted in the packet. Peter Hilger, representing the proponent, stated that the request at this time was an approval of the concept for a Comprehensive Guide Plan change and not details of a specific plan. The proposed tenants for the center would be a small auto service center and a glass company. Hilger noted that MnDOT would be taking a large portion of the property and another large portion of the land was wetlands, leaving only a small amount of buildable land. Hilger showed a map which illustrated the location of other auto service centers in the area. Hilger noted that a neighborhood commercial district had been established in this area. Hilger stated that this was only a concept proposal and the proponent would return with further details at a later date. Utilities would need to be brought into the site and the quality of soils marginal. Hilger believed that the overhead doors could be adequately screened. Bauer asked Hilger if his rationale for the Comprehensive • Guide Plan change was that this type of service was supported by demographics. Hilger replied yes and that this use would be consistent with the original plat. Planning Commission Minutes 11 January 8, 1990 • Kipp reported that this parcel was part of the original Gonyea plat. The request by the proponent was for a change in the Comprehensive Guide Plan for Community Commercial use. Kipp stated that a use of this nature lends itself more to an area of Regional character where other commercial uses would be nearby. In addition this use would not be compatible with the view from the residential areas across the wetland. Kipp stated that any use on this site would require architecture which blend in with the PUD. Kipp noted that this was a concept plan only. He believed that there could be ways to downplay the overhead doors; however, there would be a potential for storage problems and screening would be critical. Kipp stated that traffic generation would be nominal. Hilger noted that the original PUD provided for the construction of a 14,000 square foot office building; however, because of the space available this type of building would not be possible. Kipp concurred that a large portion of property had been taken by MnDOT for right-of-way. Hilger stated that regarding the concern for outside storage, there was no outside storage area being requested. Hallett stated that the proponent had presented excellent background information; however, it was unfortunate that anything would be developed on this site. Hallett believed that the use proposed was not appropriate for this site, but rather the Major Center Area. Hilger stated that the area to the west of the Major Center Area was considered as a viable commercial area. He added that the visual impact would be minimal and believed that the proposal could be developed very attractively. Hilger further believed that the objectives of the original PUD could be accomplished with this development. Franzen presented a brief history of the original PUD. He added that because the commercial growth of the community was still young that there were other location where this , type of development could occur without a need for a Comprehensive Guide Plan Change. Hilger disagreed that this type of development should be in the Major Center Area. • Ruebling believed that an office use would serve the area better and did not find a compelling reason for a change in the Comprehensive Guide Plan. 1 Planning Commission Minutes 12 January 8, 1990 • Bauer noted that because of his representation of an adjacent property owner he would abstain from voting on this issue. Sandstad stated that he appreciated the complexity of the site; however, he was not confident that a Comprehensive Guide Plan Change was appropriate. He added that he did not have the detail to support such a request. Hilger asked if further detail were provided if this would alter the decision. Hallett replied that the proposed use did not fit in this location and further detail would not change his outlook. MOTION 1• Ruebling moved, seconded by Hallett to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0-1. Bauer abstained. MOTION 2• Ruebling moved, seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council denial of the request of Rosewood Construction for Aspen Park Properties for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Community Commercial • on 1.5 acres and Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment to the overall Gonyea Planned Unit Development of 37 acres for construction of a 3,300 square foot auto service center based on the following findings: 1. The proposed land use does not represent the highest and best use of the property. Motion carried 4-0-1. Bauer abstained. G. EDEN PLACE CENTER, by Prairie Entertainment Associates. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 15.2 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 15.2 acres with waivers, Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 6.42 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.42 acres into two lots, and Site Plan Review on 6.42 acres for construction of a 25,742 square foot building addition to the commercial site. Location: West of Glen Lane, south and east of Eden Road. Franzen noted that the concern presented at the previous presentation by the proponent was if outdoor sales and display was appropriate for this area. John Winston, attorney for the proponent, stated that he had found the Frank's Nursery staff to be knowledgeable and cooperative. Winston noted that a meeting had been held with John Teman and George Bentley to address their concerns. Winston believed that the meeting had resulted in an acceptable compromise. Winston believed that Planning Commission Minutes 13 January 8, 1990 • Frank's Nursery would be a first-class business with a long-term member of the community. Winston requested favorable action by the Planning Commission. Winston concluded by saying that Frank's Nursery viewed this as an opportunity to provide a service to the community. Paul Struthers, representing the proponent, presented the revised plans. Struthers believed that the plans now addressed the concerns of Staff and of Mr. Teman. The concern regarding the trash containers at Ciatti's would be accomplished by enclosing the trash containers at Ciatti's and the retail business trash containers would be contained within the building. Another major concern had been screening, which was addressed with the closing of the berm at the Ciatti's location and the enclosure within the building of all meters as much as possible. To address the issue regarding the view from the backside of the facility, the signage would be the same on the back of the building as that of the front, the snowfence would be removed, sidewalks would be completed, and the NSP lines would be buried. The screening of the display area would now be accomplished by a masonry wall, which replaced the previous chainlink fence. Glass would be placed between the masonry pillars and the outdoor area would be covered as much as possible. Sandstad asked what type of material the roof would be over the outside display area. Struthers replied it would be latch work design. Hallett asked if the poly-bubble had been completely removed from the plan. Struthers replied yes. Struthers added that the view from Highway 169 would be screened with a wall. Struthers stated that in response to a comment in the minutes of the previous meeting, this was not intended as a landholding effort. Struthers noted that a glass roof and an atrium would not be feasible. He added that all service activities would be well screened from view. Struthers noted that the proponent believed that the wrought iron would enhance the appearance rather than the glass and would help provide better ventilation for the plants. He said that the covered dock would be well screened by a high berm. He added that the doors would not be visible from some areas. Jim Cleary, representing Frank's Nursery, requested that the Planning Commission consider the use of wrought iron in place of the glass between the masonry piers. • Winston noted that regarding the precedent setting issue, the proponent had completely enclosed the area and in fact there was no longer any outdoor display. The proponent would not be displaying any merchandise beyond the Planning Commission Minutes 14 January 8, 1990 confines of the building. Winston noted that what was being stored and displayed were living objects. Franzen reported that the revised plan was similar to the original proposal; however, the design changes made were coming closer to accomplishing what was originally intended. Franzen noted that outdoor storage and display would be display outside of the building. He added that it did not make any difference if the products were alive or not. Franzen stated that the two pylon signs would need to be in compliance with City Code. The sidewalks would need to be completed. Don Brauer, owner of adjacent lots at 8034 and 8018 Eden Road, supported the proposal. He believed that what was being proposed was a building and that the area would become a service court. Hallett stated that he preferred the glass between the masonry piers. Hallett believed that the proponent had done an excellent job in addressing the concerns. Ruebling believed that the proponent had addressed the issues adequately. Sandstad supported the revised proposal and did not believe that the precedent issue would arise. Bauer stated that he had been persuaded by the positive comments from the adjacent property owners. Ruebling supported the use of glass between the piers and Staff's recommendation regarding the loading dock. MOTION 1• Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 2 • Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Prairie Entertainment Associates for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 15.2 acres to the overall Eden Prairie Entertainment Center for construction of a 25,742 square foot building addition for Frank's Nursery and Crafts, based on plans dated December 22, 1989, on revised plans dated January 3, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated November 9, 1989, and January 5, 1990. Motion carried 5-0-0. MU TiuN Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Prairie Entertainment Associates for Planned Unit Development District Review, with waiver to allow outdoor display and sales, and Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser District on 6.42 acres for construction of a 25,742 square foot building addition for Frank's Nursery and Crafts, based on plans dated December 22, 1989, on revised plans dated January 3, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated November 9, 1989, and January 5, 1990. Ruebling requested that the City Council be made aware that the rationale for approval was that the area had been architecturally screened. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 4• Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Prairie Entertainment Associates for Preliminary Plat of 6.42 • acres into two lots for a 25,742 square foot building addition for Frank's Nursery and Crafts, based on plans dated December 22, 1989, on revised plans dated January 3, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated November 9, 1989, and January 5, 1990. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 5• Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Prairie Entertainment Associates for Site Plan Review for a 25,742 square foot building addition for Frank's Nursery and Crafts, based on plans dated December 22, 1989, on revised plans dated January 3, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated November 9, 1989, and January 5, 1990. Motion carried 5-0-0. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER'S REPORT Planning Commission Minutes 16 January 8, 1990 � �- VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ruebling moved, seconded by Sandstad to adjourn the meeting at 10:40 PM. Motion carried 5-0-0.