City Council - 08/01/1978 APPOVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1978 7:30 PM, CITY HALL
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Wolfgang Penzel , Billy Bye, Joan
Meyers, Dave Osterholt and Sidney Pauly
COUNCIL STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Roger Ulstad; City Attorney
Roger Pauly; Planner Chris Enger; City
Engineer Carl Jullie, and Joyce Provo,
Recording Secretary
INVOCATION: City Manager Roger Ulstad
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
k OLL CALL: All members present.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND OTHER ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Meyers, to approve the Council Agenda
as published. Motion carried unanimously.
II. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1978, AND
TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1978
July 5th Minutes• Pg• 4, 1st para. , 2nd line, strike "park" and
insert "church
Pg. 5, 4th paragraph, 1st line, strike "Bloomington"
and insert "representing Prairie
Pg. 7, 6th paragraph, 4th line, strike "piece" and
insert "pipe
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve
the minutes of the Council meeting held Wednesday,
July 5, 1978, as amended and published. Motion carried
unanimously.
July 184L-.h Minutes: Pg. 5, 7th paragraph, 2nd line, strike "signs" and
insert "signals", and in the 3rd line, strike "160"
and insert "169" .
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the
minutes of the Council meeting held Tuesday, July 18, 1978,
as amended and published. Motion carried unanimously.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR 1
A. Payment of Claims Nos. 10936 - 1093 _
B. Clerk's. License List
III . CONSENT CALENDAR (continued)
C. Set Public Hearing for Bluff's West 2nd Addition for September 5,
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D. Set Public Hearing for transportation alternatives for northwest
corner of Trunk Highway 5 and County Road 4 for August 15, 1978
Luther Way, Heritage Road, West 72nd Street. , proposed Valley View
Road)
E. A rove plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids
for public improvements in Crosstown Industrial Park, I .C. 51-329
Resolution No. 78-138 _
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F. Receive 100% petition and order preparation of plans and
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ecifications for streets and utilities in Lake Trail Estates F
'Resolution No. 78-140 z
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve items A - F on the
Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: Osterholt, Pauly, Bye, Meyers and Penzel
voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Vacating a portion of Lakeland Terrace (Resolution No. 78-137)
City Manager Ulstad explained there is an affidavit on file calling
for this Public Hearing, and referred to the petition received from
the property owner, Mrs . Ruth Johnson, who is the owner of the property
abutting this cul-de-sac.
City Engineer Jullie outlined the area by graphic illustrations, explaining
there are no other parcels which abut the area to be vacated or
depend on that cul-de-sac for access, and he, therefore, can see
no problem with vacating this portion of Lakeland Terrace.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to close the Public
Hearing and adopt Resolution No. 78-137, vacating part of Tract U,
RLS #783 (Lakeland Terrace) . Motion carried unanimously. j
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MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the revised
RLS #783,dated July 28, 1978, for Ruth Johnson, which combines tracts
Q, S and T. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Creekside Heights, request by Hustad Development and Mr. Peterson
for rezoning from Rural and I-2 Park to R1-13.5 and I-2 Park for 27
single family lots with variances, 1 industrial lot. I existing
single family home; and preliminary plat approval
City Manager Ulstad explained there is an affidavit on file calling
for this Public Hearing. The proponents have appeared before the Planning
Commission and the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission, and
notices have been sent to all affected and abutting property owners
on file.
Dick Putnam, Hustad Development Corporation, spoke to the proposal
C for 27 single family homes, explaining the intent is for housing slightly
under $39,000 to $49,000. Further that garages would not be required
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B. Creekside Heights (continued)
at this time, but could be added as the owners wish at a later date.
The request for rezoning for l industrial lot would be for Mr. Roy
Peterson for his business.
Mr. Al Schrader, President of Hart Homes, and Steve Heineman,
Manager of Modular Homes for Hart Homes, spoke to the proposed
project and answered questions of Council members,
City Planner Enger explained this item was considered at the 6/26/78
Planning Commission and was approved on a 3 - 1 vote, and was also
considered at the 7/17/78 Parks, Recreation & natural Resources Commission
and was approved on a 3 - 1 vote. Enger outlined the recommendations
of the Planning Commission and Staff Report dated 6/22/78 and answered
questions of Council members.
Putnam stated Hustad will dedicate the entire open space in the original
PUD.
Meyers questioned if this project has been entered in the competition
and, if not, will they be able to. Putnam explained after they received
a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission they went ahead
and applied, and after the Counci 1 's decision this evening they will either
proceed or withdraw from the corapetition. If the project is approved by the
Council , the proponents would like to ask if two of the homes could be put up
between now and August 15, 1978.
Osterholt questioned why the previous plan for this area was abandoned. Putnam
explained the previous plan was for industrial . One of the reasons the
previous plan was abandoned was because of the alignment of the road which
takes away the visibility, and also office and industrial in this part of
town has been slow.
Pauly stated the Council is being asked to give some variances to allow
for smaller lots to provide for this housing, and she would feel alot more
comfortable if there were some way to enforce the affordability of this
housing. Enger explained in his conversations with the proponents they
are not adverse to binding themselves to the information supplied.
Pauly further asked if Hustad would commit that they will not put additional
small lot modular homes in the immediate area . Putnam explained if the Council
includes this as part of the approval , he would agree to that restriction.
Bye commented that Eden Prairie has a commitment to lower cost housing, but
all of the Council questions concern themselves as. to the fact we want it
to work.
Osterholt asked for an explanation of the industrial lot. Enger explained
that the single family home and the area to the south is owned by Mr.
Peterson at this point. Further that Mr. Putnam and Mr. Peterson did come into
the City offices back in December and discussed that Mr. Peterson would like.
to purchase the property and would like to operate his plumbing business
in his home anticipating construction. Mr. Enger advised Mr. Peterson at that
time he could not give approval to this, and told him it was in conflict to
the City's existing ordinances . The staff is aware that Mr. Peterson went ahea
and- is operating the business. Enger commented Staff and the Planning
B. Creekside Heights (continued)
Commission is very concerned about how this small lot subdivision
will relate to the industrial to the west and feels a significant
screening plan must be submitted and undertaken, and that much of it should
be done with the overall grading of the single family plan.
Osterholt asked Mr. Peterson if he was aware he was in violation of City
ordinances. Mr. Peterson answered he was aware, however, he had lost a lease
and was in a real bind as to what to do. Peterson further stated he would
prefer to build an industrial building rather than doing business from
the home presently in existence. The Petersons would like to stay in the
house and put up screening as required.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to close the Public
Hearing and give a 1st Reading to Ordinance No. 78-37, rezoning from Rural
and I-2 Park to R1-13.5 for 27 single family lots with variances,
and rezoning from Rural to I-2 Park for one industrial lot leaving
the existing home in the Rural category. Motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt Resolution No. 78-133,
approving the preliminary plat for Creekside Heights . Motion carried
unanimously.
a MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Meyers, to direct the City Attorney
to draft a developers agreement incorporating recommendations of the
Planning Staff Report dated 6/22/78 as modified by the Planning Commission,
Planning Commission recommendations of 6/26/78, the Parks, Recreation
& Natural Resources Commission recommendations of 7/17/78, that Hustad
Development Corporation agree to the 20% under $40,000 and 80% under
$50,000, that Hustad's commit to not develop the land east in small lot
low cost housing up to Creek Knoll Road, that Outlot A be expanded to include
the open space designated in the original PUD of approximately 10 total
acres, and that credit for this entire open space be applied to Creekside
Heights only, and that Mr. Peterson commit not to subdivide his Rural
residential parcel . Motion carried unanimously.
C. C.P.T. Corporation Headquarters, request from C.P.T. for rezoning from Rural
to I-5 Park on 30 acres located in the northwest corner of Scenic Heights
Road and Mitchell Road for a corporate headquarters
City Manager Ulstad explained there is an affidavit on file calling for
this Public Hearing, and that the proponents have appeared before the Planning
Commission and the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources Commission. Further
that notices have been sent to all affected and abutting property owners on
file.
Robert Knutson, Director and Legal Counsel for C.P.T. Corporation, and
Dick Olson, Architectural Alliance, spoke to the proposal and answered
questions of Council members .
City Planner Enger explained that this item was considered at the 7/10/78
Planning Commission and was approved 5 - 0 with one abstention, subject
to the Planning Staff Report dated 6/30/78. Further that the Planning
Commission did recommend rezoning of the entire parcel to I-5 Park. The Parks ,
Recreation & Natural Resources Commission met on this item 7/17/78 and it
was approved 4 - 1 . Enger explained that the Watershed District considered
C. C.P.T. Corporation (continued)
this proposal on 7/13/78 and did note that the pond would be considered
public waters and all setbacks from the pond and elevations above the pond
would have to be conformed with. anger further noted that he has received
a communication from the Highway Department and based on the information
the City supplied them regarding this site, the Highway Department finds
this proposal within their preferred alternative corridor for Highway #212.
Meyers questioned if there might be further additions on this parcel .
Mr. Knutson responded there may be further additions, but it would be
in the distant future. Mr. Knutson further stated one of the reasons
they want to buy a good size piece of property is so they won't have
to keep moving.
Ted Johnson, 8351 Mitchell Road, representing Atherton Homeowners Assocation,
read from a prepared statement. (Attached as part of minutes).
Don Zupan, 8210 Hiawatha, spoke in favor of the C.P.T. proposal , commenting
he would like to see no development, but is realistic and feels this would
be better than a higher density.
Mr. Peterson, 8357 Mitchell Road, spoke in opposition to the proposal , stating
that he came to Eden Prairie because of the comprehensive plan which he
felt would be adhered to. He feels before C.P.T. is considered, that
the City should wait until the update of the Guide Plan is approved. Mr.
Peterson further questionedwhen the park in this area will be started.
Mr. Ulstad replied next Spring at the earliest.
Torn McIntosh, 8323 Hiawatha Avenue, questioned the amount of traffic which
would be anticipated to have access to Scenic Heights Road-. City Engineer
Jul l ie explained the road in question would be for a limited parking area
of approximately 30 cars.
Gene Schnabel, 8221 Hiawatha Circle, asked what type of access will there be
to the parking lot of the expanded proposed parking area, and what type of
procedures are there to insure citizens that the expansion is taking place.
Penzel replied the expansion is not being considered this evening, and a Public
Hearing notice will be sent to all abutting and affected property owners
when this occurs.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Meyers, to close the Public Hearing
and give a 1st Reading to Ordinance No. 78-38, rezoning from Rural to
I-5 Park for C.P.T. Corporation_ Osterholt, Meyers, Pauly and Penzel voted
"aye" , Bye "abstained" . Motion carried.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to direct the City Attorney
to draft a developers agreement including the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and Staff Report dated 6/30/78 with following amendments:
Item l to read: "1 . Rezoning from Rural to I-5 Park should be granted
for the 30 acre parcel but that future expansion of the building will be
reviewed by the Commissions and Council prior to further construction."
Item 3 to include "that plantings included in brochure shall include
"evergreens", and in addition, that,C.P.T. attempt to accommodate the
Highway #212 corri dor k Meyers , Osterholt, Pauly and Penzel voted "aye",
Bye "abstained" . Motion carried.
D. Gelco Corporation PUD, request for PUD approval of Stages II - V
on 16 acres and the existing zoned 24 acres; rq?9pinj of Stages II - V
from I-5 Park to Office
City Manager Ulstad explained there is an affidavit on file calling
for this Public Nearing, and the proponents have appeared before the
Planning Commission and the Parks , Recreation & Natural Resources
Commission.
Ray Geiger, Leonard Parker Associates, and Emerson Greenberg, Gelco
Corporation, spoke to the proposal and answered questions of Council
members.
City Planner Enger spoke to the recommendations of the Planning
Commission, whereby the 6 members present granted unanimous approval .
Enger further explained that the Parks, Recreation &Natural Resources
Commission approved the proposal on a 4 - 1 vote at their July 17, 1978
meeting,with the exception that the Stage II building be limited
specifically to 3 stories, and that Stages III through V buildings
be limited to 5 stories. Enger stated he does not have the specific
information on the Anderson Lakes water level regarding the concern
expressed at the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
that the lake level appeared to be going down. The Watershed District
has taken monthly elevations on the lake since 1960 and they say
the lake was at a low in January of this year, however, the level
is coming up at this point .
Meyers suggested plantings be required along the southerly boundary
now. Mr. Greenberg stated he would be willing to adhere to this
.. requirement, and that Gelco is looking to soften the impact from
across the lake.
Dave Nubred, 8056 Ensign Road, expressed his concern about the affects ,
of this proposal on Anderson Lakes and that considering the tremendous
amount of rainfall the lake should be up and it is not.
Geneva Middleton, 9411 Timber Trail ,also expressed concern about the
water level of Anderson Lakes explaining if the lake is coming up, it should
have come up faster. Mrs. Middleton spoke to discrepancies she feels
have been made in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. The traffic
problem also is becoming increasingly bad and pollution is caused by
this traffic Mrs . Middleton commented.
City Engineer Jullie explained there is a requirement by the Pollution
Control Agency that a discharge permit is required when traffic volumes
reach a certain stage.
Mrs. Carr, 8100 Ensign Road, commented that the wild geese are almost
gone from Anderson Lakes, and she cannot understand why Eden Prairie
is not concerned about Anderson Lakes as every lake is very
high right now and Anderson Lakes is not.
Lyman Olson, 8016 Ensign Road, explained when he thinks of traffic he thinks
of West 78th Street, and he is concerned about future traffic which will be
generated by this proposal , the Bachman Anderson proposal , and also the
other proposal in Bloomington.
D. Gelco Corporation (continued)
City Engineer .Jullie explained the City has recently developed a
proposed transportation program abd in that program a major element
l to be constructed in fall of 1980 would be a connection of Schooner
Boulevard to Highway #494 with a ramp system. The other improvement,
which is scheduled for late next fall , would be the upgrading of
County Road #18 and Highway #494 interchange to tie West 78th Street
into the exit ramp to Highway #494.
Maurice Moe, 9441 Timber Trail , suggested the Council look into this
proposal more thoroughly before any construction is allowed.
George Bentley, 10800 Fieldcrest Road, asked the Council not to approve
the proposal for Phases III, IV and V at this time. Mr. Bentley also
requested continuation of this item to a later date.
Guy Bovi , 8108 Ensign Curve, asked about the Shoreline Management Act.
Mr. Enger explained that a first reading was given to the Shoreline
Management Act about six weeks ago, and the City did not receive the
Shoreline Management Act in the present form until the first part of this
year.
Mr. Greenberg explained Gelco has an Environmental Impact Statement
which they filed some years ago. Gelco's Environmental Assessment Worksheet
and two Environmental Impact Statements should put them in compliance
according to Mr. Greenberg.
rr Mrs . Middleton explained the Anderson Lakes Property Owners Association
l _ is asking that Gelco be included as a related action with' Bachman
Anderson in the Environmental Impact Statement,
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to close the Public Hearing
and give a lst Reading to Ordinance No. 78-39, rezoning of Stages 1I - V
from I-5 Park to Office for multi-story approval rather than any specific
building height for Gelco Corporation. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adopt Resolution No. 78-134,
granting PUD approval for Stages II-V for Gelco Corporation. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Meyers, to direct the City Attorney
to draft a developers agreement incorporating recommendations of the July 7,
1978 Staff Report with the exception that the multi-story approval not
be given for a specific number of stories, but rather each building would be
reviewed at the time of the request for approval , and that all landscaping
be done along the water at this time. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to direct Staff to check the
water level at Anderson Lakes and clarify communications with the Watershed
District. Motion carried unanimously.
V. REPORTS OF ADVISORY COMMISSIONS
No reports.
Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to continue past the 11 :30 PM adjournment time.
Motion carried unanimously.
VI . ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS
A. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-34, Amsden Hills IV, The Preserve,
rezoning from Rural to RM 6.5 for_ 10 duplex lots on 'S acres and-developers
agreement j T
Lee Johnson, The Preserve, spoke to initialed changes they have
made, and requested of the Council to accept these changes .
Osterholt stated he is disappointed that the deer corridor has been
destroyed.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Meyers , that the developers
agreement be put back into the original form as drawn up by the City,
not to include changes from The Preserve. Motion carried unanimously.
Council directed the City Attorney to insert language appropriate
for Lots A & D in the developers agreement, and to incorporate plat
of Amsden Hills Third Addition.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the developers
agreement for Amsden Hills IV, The Preserve, with appropriate changes
to be made by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Johnson requested of the Council that item 18 be spread over the
rest of the lots . Council asked that this item be worked out with
the City Engineer.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt the 2nd Reading of
Ordinance No. 78-34, A:nsden Hills IV, The Preserve, rezoning from Rural
to RM 6. 5 for 10 duplex lots on 5 acres and to withhold publication
of the ordinance contingent on the signing of the developers agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-35, Norman Addition by Norman Clark
& Dirlam Properties, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 for 6. 5 acres
into 13 lots and developers agreement
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt the 2nd Reading
of Ordinance No. 78-35, Norman Addition by Norman Clark & Dirlam Properties,
rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 for 6.5 acres into 13 lots. Motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the developers
agreement for Norman Addition by Norman Clark & Dirlam Properties.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 78-30, rezonin from Rural to R1-13.5
and RM 6.5 and 21 single family and 7 duplex lots Darkenwald,
and developers agreement ! '�
MOTION: Merholt moved, seconded by Bye, to adopt the 2nd Reading to
Ordinance No. 78-30, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 and RM 6.5 and 21 single
family and 7 'duplex lots for Darkenwald. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to approve the developers
agreement for Darkenwald. Motion carried unanimously.
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D. 2nd Reading of Ordinance_ No. 78-27 , rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5
for 13 single family lots a roximately 8�.5 acres for Tamarac Addition
by Edenvale, Inc. , and devel ooers agreement_
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Pauly, to adopt the 2nd Reading
of Ordinance No. 78-27, rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 for 13 single
family lots on approximately 8.5 acres for Tamarac Addition by
Edenvale, Inc. Motion carried unanimously.
MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to approve the developers
agreement for Tamarac Addition by Edenvale, Inc. Motion carried
unanimously.
VII . REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
A. Reports of Council members
1. poi ntments of 7 members to the Fl yi n4 Cloud Airport Advi snry
Commission of Eden Prairie (three for a three year term, and two
for a two year term, and two for a term of one year - consisting
of at least one member to be appointed by the Chairman of MAC,
at least two representatives of the Flying Cloud Businessmen' s
Association, and four other members to be appointed by the
w Mayor with the approval of the Council )
Mayor Penzel referred to communication from the Metropolitan
Airports Commission naming their representative on this Commission
and also two alternates as follows: Claude Schmidt as MAC' s
representative, and Ed McGaa and Jeff Hamiel as alternates.
Mayor Penzel recommended appointments to the Flying Cloud Airport
Advisory Commission of Eden Prairie as fol lows:
Sally Brown - 1 year term
Sidney Pauly - 1 year term
Kent Barker - 2 year term
Les Lewis - 2 year term
William Gi l k - 3 year term
Norma Schee - 3 year term
Claude Schmidt - 3 year term
(Alternates Ed
McGaa and Jeff
Hami el )
MOTION: Osterholt moved, seconded by Bye, to approve the recommendations
of Mayor Penzel as appointments to the Flying Cloud Airport Advisory
Commission of Eden Prairie. Motion carried unanimously.
Tom Jensen, 9806 Crestwood Terrace, expressed his desire to the
Council to be a member of this Commission noting that he does not
want jets flying out of Flying Cloud Airport. Mr. Jensen
feels he would be a good representative on this Commission from
the community.
B. Report of City Manager
1. Communication from the School pistrict on Community Education.
meeting for August 1.0, 1978
Councilman Bye volunteered to attend this meeting.
C. '- Report of City Attorney
No reports.
D. Report of City Engineer �
1. Consider bids for sanitary sewer improvements on Eden Road,
I. C. 51-320
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MOTION: Meyers moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adopt
Resolution No. 78-136, awarding the bid for sanitary sewer
improvements on Eden Road, I.C. 51-320 to Northdale
Construction Company, the low responsible bidder, in the
amount of $95,275.00. Roll Call Vote: Meyers, Osterholt, ,
Bye, Pauly and Penzel voted "aye". Motion carried unanimously.
2. Final
_ pl at approval for Amsden Hsi l l s 3rd
MOTION: Bye moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adopt
Resolution No. 78-139, approving the final plat of Amsden
Hills Third Addition. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII . NEW BUSINESS
A. Bachman Anderson - A request was made by the Council that Staff
prepare a resolution for the next Council meeting regarding the
Councils opposition to an Environmental Impact Statement for
the Bachman Anderson proposal . Further direction was given to
City Planner Enger to check with the Environmental Quality
Board as to when this resolution should be presented, i .e. .
at the August 24, 1978 EQB meeting to be held at the Eden Prairie City Hall .
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Pauly moved, seconded by Osterholt, to adjourn the Council meeting
at 1 :20 AM. Motion carried unanimously.
To: City of Eden Prairie Council
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We the residents of Atherton Town Houses located at the corner of
Mitchell Road and Chestnut Drive in Eden Prairie object to the re-
zoning of the land northwest of the corner of Mitchell Road and
Scenic Heights Road for the following reasons:
1. The re-zoning to industrial of this site, only one half
block from our homes, is not in keeping with the zoning
plan in effect at the time of our purchase.
2. Mitchell Road and Scenic Heights are both school bus
routes and the small children wait for their buses
there. The present traffice count is heavy - often
With excessive speed. The increased congestion in-
creases the danger for the children.
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3. The traffic congestion is presently a problem between
7:30 and 8:30 a.m. because the plant entrance from Mitchell
Road is East bound at about the same location as the pro- ;?
posed entrance West bound.
4. We feel our city has many areas of cn, ercially zoned un-
developed property that could be used by this company.
Without moving into a residential area. We also feel
�.. that by re-zoning this plot, a president will have been iW
established for land East of this location.
S. The congestion between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. on Highway 5
and Mitchell Road would become even more difficult. At
times it backs up more than a mile now.
6. During the early morning hours Mitchell Road is so con-
gested that in the event of a fire or other emergency
the equipment would have a difficult time leaving the
fire station. The addition of this plant would further
compound the problem.
7. Regardless of care, the attractiveness of the plant, or
the consideration of the management, a factory across
the street from our homes will not be a benefit to our
part of the community. We need a place for our children
to play. A park would be a great help. We feel that the
same kind of encouragement given to a residential developer
could result in a residential development in the area,
and' could be a benefit to us. The bike paths along Scenic
Heights Road are appreciated. We need more of this type
of support, and we don't think the addition of Industrial
neighbors will be a benefit.
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You have the petitions from Atherton. and Hipps areas. We represent
more than 100 families that feel strongly about this issue, and if
the city finds it necessary to follow through on the zoning Cosa- 's
mission's recommendation and ignore us competely we will continue
our struggle to be heard.
ATHERTON HOM ASSOCIATION
T. D. Johnson
8351 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
941-2845
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