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Planning Commission - 03/22/1999 APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,MARCH 22, 1999 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander,Kenneth E. Clinton,Laurence Dorn,Jr.,Randy Foote,William Habicht,Rebecca Lewis,Douglas Sandstad STAFF MEMBERS: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner,Krista R. Flemming,Planner I and Judith Kunz, City Recorder I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-ROLL CALL Chair Foote called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Dorn moved, seconded by Alexander,to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 7-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Clinton, to approve the Minutes of the February 22, 1999 Planning Commission as submitted. Motion carried 7-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR MARCH 22, 1999 A. ADC TELECOMMUNICATIONS (continued from 2/22/99) MOTION: Young moved, seconded by Habicht, to continue the ADC Telecommunications' request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review to the Planning Commission meeting on April 11 , 1999. Motion carried 7-0. B. EDEN PAIRIE MALL THEATRES MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Young, to continue the General Growth Properties request for Planned Unit Development concept Amendment,Zoning District Amendment, and Site Plan Review to the Planning Commission meeting on April 11 , 1999. Motion carried 7-0. C. FARRELL/LAPIC ADDITION (continued from 2/22/99) MOTION: Alexander moved, seconded by Clinton, to continue the Zoning District Change with variances and Preliminary Plat at 12563 Sunnybrook Road to the Planning PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Eden Prairie March 22, 1999 Page 2 Commission meeting on April 11, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. D. HALLETT ADDITION MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Clinton,to continue the request for Zoning District Change and Preliminary Plat located South of Pioneer Trail at Braxton Drive,north of Cedarcrest Drive to the Planning Commission meeting on April 11, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS FROM MARCH 8, 1999 A. FLINT RIDGE (continued from 2/9/99) City Planner Franzen informed the Commission that the proponent is withdrawing this application and will be preparing a new project for presentation at the Planning Commission's first meeting in May. MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Clinton to close the public hearing and return the development plans to the proponent without prejudice. Motion carried 7-0. B. CHESTNUT APARTMENTS Linda Fisher, 1500 Norwest Financial Center,representing BBY Chestnut Limited Partnership,proponent, introduced the owners of the project Ken Belgarde and Gene Ernst; and the project architect, James Cooperman. Ernst reviewed the site plan and informed the Commission that a neighborhood meeting was held with approximately five individuals in attendance. Ernst explained the new trees that would be planted on the site and the perimeter. Ernst told the Commission that the exterior of the new addition would match the existing brick and stucco. Sandstad asked why there would be detached garages when there is already underground parking. Belgarde indicated the additional units would require additional parking and they were attempting to provide 1:1 parking ratio with the number of units. Belgarde continued with a description of the upgrades to the existing units,passing around some before and after photos of other projects they've completed. He indicated rents would increase approximately$200 from the existing rents. Belgarde described the new building having three stories with underground parking and a different roof pitch on each side of the building; and all balconies would be covered. Dorn expressed concern about the location of the new garages being too close to the building and not allowing enough backing up space. City Planner Franzen and the proponents indicated a willingness to work on a relocation of some of the garages to allow PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Eden Prairie March 22, 1999 Page 3 more room. They did indicate that the plan as proposed was developed in an effort to protect the wetland area on the site. Belgarde stated that the proposed plan has six more parking stalls than required by the City. Clinton stated concern with traffic flow since there is only one egress/ingress on the site; asking the City Planner if a traffic study was done. Franzen stated that a traffic study was not done. Anderson Lakes Parkway/212 and Mitchell and Anderson Lakes should have signals this summer which will help traffic flow on Anderson Lakes Parkway. Franzen recommended approval based on the conditions listed in the staff report. No residents appeared. MOTION: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Sandstad moved,Habicht seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of BBY Chestnut Limited Partnership for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 9.16 acres,Planned United Development District Review on 9.16 acres,Zoning District Amendment in the RM-2.5 District on 9.16 acres, and Site Plan Review on 9.16 acres,based on plans dated March 5, 1999 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 5, 1999 and subject to the realignment of parking stalls as requested by the Planning Commission on 3/22/99. Motion carried 7- 0. C. BEARPATH LOTH ADDITION Franzen stated Bearpath Limited Partnership is proposing to build villas, similar to the Bearpath 8th Addition that currently has one home under construction. John Vogelbacher,proponent,reviewed the history of the project area. He stated that a neighborhood meeting was held in the last week. Vogelbacher then reviewed the site plan for the Commission pointing out that the tree loss was reduced from the original proposal. Franzen recommended approval based on the staff evaluation with the conditions listed in the staff letter. No residents appeared. MOTION: Habicht moved, Alexander seconded to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Habicht moved,Alexander seconded to recommended to the City Council PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Eden Prairie March 22, 1999 Page 4 approval of the request of Bearpath Limited Partnership for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 3.3 acres,Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.3 acres,Zoning District Change District from RM 6.5 to R1-13.5 on 3.3 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.3 acres into 8 lots,based on plans dated March 5, 1999 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 5, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. D. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Franzen asked the proponents to make a brief presentation. Gary Johnson, architect from SNSQ, introduced John Urbanski, Chair of the church's Building Committee and Pastor Paul Nelson of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Johnson reviewed the proposal and site plan stating there is 20,000 existing square feet and this project would add a substantial 14,450 square feet for the church. He stated the additional parking proposed exceeds the City requirements. Johnson reviewed the additional trees to be planted and the elevation plan. The new addition would match the existing stucco and reddish brick and the building would have a hip roof. Franzen recommended approval of the proposal based on staff evaluation with the conditions listed in the staff letter. Wayne Thompson, 7685 Meadow Lane, the neighbor just to the west of the church expressed three concerns about the project: noise, lighting, and water drainage. He explained to the commission that the new elevations of the project would allow water drainage onto his property. He asked about the berm which was replaced by a swale and questioned the effectiveness. Thompson asked for assurance that he will not get water flowing into his basement that is a walkout and that the light will be blocked from his property. Johnson reviewed the location of the trees,new and old,that would deflect the light from Thompson's property. He also stated there would be a one-foot allowance for water build- up before it would flood over the curb. Franzen told the Commission that the elevation plans are always submitted to Engineering for their review before the plans are presented to the Commission. Engineering did approve these plans. No other public appeared. Clinton continued discussion about the trees, including size and location. Johnson reviewed the location and size. Johnson stated that there are also some existing trees on the Thompson property that will help deflect the light. Sandstad asked the height of the light poles. Johnson indicated the poles would be 20 feet PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Eden Prairie March 22, 1999 Page 5 high. MOTION: Clinton moved,Habicht seconded to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Clinton moved, Dorn seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Immanuel Lutheran Church for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.7 acres,Planned Unit Development District Review on 6.7 acres,Zoning District Amendment in the Public District on 6.7 acres, and Site Plan Review on 6.7 acres,based on plans dated February 19, 1999 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 5, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. E. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PHASE 3, CLASSROOMS Franzen recommended approval based on the staff evaluation with the conditions stated in the staff letter. The Planning Commission asked the proponents for a brief review of the project. Jason Harris,Harris Architects reviewed the site plan, drainage plan, access and parking plan and indicated the addition would match the existing exterior. No residents appeared. MOTION: Lewis moved,Dorn seconded to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7- 0. MOTION: Lewis moved, Clinton seconded to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Internal School for Zoning District Amendment in the Public District on 56 acres, and Site Plan Review on 56 acres,based on plans dated March 5, 1999 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 5, 1999. Motion carried 7-0. VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS Alexander discussed the Affordable Housing meeting she attended in Richfield. She stated it was an informative meeting with many in attendance. VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS Sandstad expressed appreciation to staff on the survey of communities on how they record plats, and encouraged the other Commission members to support the staff recommendation. MOTION: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded to encourage planning staff to prepare a draft PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES City of Eden Prairie March 22, 1999 Page 6 ordinance with a two year or less limitation on filing final plats. Motion carried 7-0. Clinton asked staff about the letters the Commissioners were receiving regarding the Pioneer Trail development. Franzen indicated these letters were in response to a neighborhood meeting that was held with approximately 30 people in attendance. Alexander expressed her appreciation to the residents for the letters. VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS City Planner Franzen introduced and welcomed Krista Flemming. Dorn asked about the Attorney General's letter. Franzen indicated it was for the Commission's information only. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Habicht moved,Alexander seconded to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 P.M.