Planning Commission - 09/13/1999 APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander,Kenneth Clinton,Randy
Foote,Bill Habicht, Rebecca Lewis and
Doug Sandstad
STAFF: Michael Franzen, City Planner
Carol Pelzel, City Recorder
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Foote called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioners Lewis and Sandstad
were absent.
H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Alexander, to approve the Agenda as published.
Motion carried 4-0.
HI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Habicht moved, seconded by Clinton,to approve the minutes of the August 23,
1999,Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 4-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CHRESTOMATHY II by Chrestomathy. Request for Zoning District Amendment
within the Community Commercial Zoning District on 1.22 acres and Site Plan
Review on 1.22 acres. Location: 7465 Eden Prairie.
Franzen reported that Chrestomathy is withdrawing their request to expand the
existing building on property which is currently zoned community commercial and
is submitting a new request for office zoning.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Alexander, to close the public hearing and
to return the plans to the proponent without prejudice. Motion carried 4-0.
Franzen explained that new notices would be mailed out for a public hearing to be
held on September 27.
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B. RESEARCH SECOND ADDITION by Starkey Laboratories. Request for Planned
Unit Development Concept Amendment on 13.13 acres and Preliminary Plat on
13.13 acres into two lots. Location: Flying Cloud Drive and Crosstown Circle.
Franzen reported that this is a simple subdivision of existing zoned industrial
property into two lots; one of which will be retained by Starkey Laboratories and
the other will be put on the market and sold. Staff does recommend approval of this
project.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Alexander,to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 4-0.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Alexander,to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Starkey Laboratories for Planned Unit
Development Concept Amendment on 13.13 acres and Preliminary Plat on 13.13
acres into two lots,based on plans dated August 6, 1999, and subject to the
following conditions:
1. A waiver from City Code be granted for a lot size less than five acres.
2. An additional 10-feet of right-of-way along Flying Cloud Drive be dedicated
with plat.
3. Standard drainage and utility easements along the property line between
proposed Lots 1 and 2 be created.
Motion carried 4-0.
C. BROWN ADDITION by Pemtom Land Company. Request for Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 23.87 acres,Planned Unit Development District
Review with waivers 8.59 acres,Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 4.09 acres,
Zoning District Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on 1.02 acres and
the R1-9.5 Zoning District on .82 acres,Preliminary Plat on 23.87 acres into 13 lots
and two outlots, and Musa Line addition of 1.65 acres. Location: East of Overland
Trail and Frontier Place; north of Flying Cloud.
Dan Herbst,representing Pemtom Land Company, explained that they had been
before the Planning Commission approximately one and a half years ago with the
Settler's Ridge project and they are now nearing completion of the first phase of
that project. Herbst explained that while developing the Settler's Ridge project they
became friends with the Brown's who own the site to the east of Settler's Ridge.
This site has been heavily plowed out and farmed. Dr.Brown has been very careful
to not disturb the existing mounds.Herbst indicated that the Brown site is
approximately 20 to 21 acres that abuts the eastern end of Settler's Ridge.
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Dr. Brown does reside on the site and the property they are discussing resides on a
bluff. Herbst further explained that the Brown homestead is an older home with a
detached garage. The proposed project would be done in two phases with the Brown
homestead included in the second phase, which may result in the Brown home being
demolished. Dr. Brown would like to build on the ravine side of the property. The
second phase would also restore ponds and deed property to the City.
Herbst explained that the first phase of this development would have 12 lots with
land dedicated along Riley Creek. Phase Il development will be future development
of proposed Lot 13 into four additional lots and a seven-acre outlot on the steep
slopes along Highway 212 to be dedicated to the City. Herbst indicated that there
would be very little impact on the site during the development. The developer is
proposing to preserve as many trees as possible. Tree loss is calculated at 17%or
147 diameter inches. A majority of the site will have custom grading to offer
different building pads that accommodate unique lots. The evergreen trees will be
moved to the front of the site and the road will be private and maintained by the
homeowners. Herbst explained that the benefits to the plan are significant and
would include preserving all of the existing mounds,preserving the bluff and
preservation of most of the trees. Phase I would result in 2.66 acres being deeded to
the City and Phase II would result in 7.01 acres being deeded to the City. There is
also the potential of restoration of the trout ponds.
Foote asked if these houses would be similar to those constructed in Settler's Ridge.
Herbst responded that there was more flexibility in Settler's Ridge because of the
lack of trees. This site will include custom designed homes for the particular lot and
the easements have been designed around the mounds.
Franzen presented the staff report stating that staff does recommend approval of this
request.
Alexander said she appreciates the way this item was presented to the Commission
and feels it is a very good development. Clinton said he too appreciates the plan and
the passion Mr. Herbst has for the development of this site. Clinton said he is very
comfortable with this proposal and will support it.
Habicht said he also felt it was a good presentation and feels the plan is well laid
out. Habicht asked staff to explain the erosion control and drainage
recommendations. Franzen explained that in most cases development along the
bluff allows room for a swale. Because of the burial mounds on this site, there is not
enough room to grade out a swale and the storm sewer system without disturbing
these mounds. Franzen said that basically they take the rainwater from the gutters
and run it through a drainpipe to the street. Also,because of the limited amount of
hard surface in the back yard,they will use brick or patio stone rather than concrete.
This will eliminate the water from running down the hill.
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Foote said he feels this is a very nice project and he appreciates Dr. Brown's
preservation of this site.
MOTION: Alexander moved, seconded by Clinton, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Pemtom Land Company for Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 23.87 acres,Planned Unit Development District
Review with waivers on 8.59 acres, Zoning District change from Rural to R1-13.5
on 4.09 acres,Zoning District Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on
1.02 acres,Zoning District Amendment within the R1-9.5 Zoning District on.82
acres,Preliminary Plat on 23.87 acres into 13 lots and two outlots and Musa Line
addition of 1.65 acres,based on plans dated September 10, 1999 and subject to the
following conditions:
1) Prior to City Council review, the proponent shall:
(A) Add a notation to the utility plan indicating the use of gutters to route
rear drainage to the storm water sewer system for Lots 3-10.
(B) Add a notation to the utility plan indicating the use of semi-permeable or
permeable materials and covenants to deeds for the construction of
patios, decks, etc. in the rear yard.
(C) Add a notation to the grading plan indicating that at the time of grading
for the private road, Lots 8-10 will also be graded.
(D) Obtain resolution from the Parks Commission in regards to trail
construction.
(2) Prior to final plat approval, the proponent shall:
(A) Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for
review by the Watershed District.
(B) Submit detailed storm water runoff,utility and erosion control plans for
review by the City Engineer.
(3) Prior to Building Permit issuance, the proponent shall:
(A) Pay the appropriate cash park fee.
(B) Meet with the Fire Marshal to go over fire code requirements.
(C) Submit a landscaping and screening bond for review.
(4) Prior to grading, the proponent shall notify the City Engineer,Watershed
District, and City Forester.
(5) The following waivers from the City Code are granted as part of the Planned
Unit Development District review in the R1-13.5 Zoning District:
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• Front yard setback from 30 feet to 25 feet for Lots 2-11
• Lot size from a minimum of 13,500 square feet to 11,093 square feet on
Lot 4 and 12,896 square feet on Lot 5
• Bluff setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for Lots 2-11
Motion carried 4-0.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VIII.NEW BUSINESS
IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Motion Habicht, second Alexander,to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
4-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.