Planning Commission - 01/13/1997 AGENDA
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Monday, January 13, 1997 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kenneth E. Clinton, Randy Foote, Bill Habicht, Ismail
Ismail, Katherine Kardell, Douglas Sandstad, Mary Jane
Wissner
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Jessica Lind
STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, City Planner
Scott A. Kipp, Senior Planner
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE--ROLL CALL
H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DON PABLO RESTAURANT by DF &R Restaurants,Inc. Request for PUD District
Review on 2.12 acres,Zoning District Amendment in the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on
2.12 acres, and Site Plan Review on 2.12 acres. Location: North of 494, west of Prairie
Center Drive, south of Viking Drive.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
A. CODE AMENDMENT TO RM-6.5 DISTRICT AND TABLE 1 OF CHAPTER I
VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JANUARY 13, 1997 7:00 P.M. CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kenneth E. Clinton, Randy Foote, Bill Habicht,
Ismail Ismail, Katherine Kardell, Douglas
Sandstad,Mary Jane Wissner
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Jessica Lind
STAFF LIAISON: Mike Franzen, City Planner; Elinda Bahley,
Recording Secretary
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-ROLL CALL
Chair Clinton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Ismail arrived at 7:05 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Kardell, to approve the Agenda as
published. Motion carried 6-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Commissioner Ismail arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
Sandstad noted page 5, under New Business, Sandstad's comment should read...
Sandstad suggested inviting somebody from the Metropolitan Center for Independent
Living or the State Council on Disabilities. Their issues are very similar to the senior
issues and would also be a good group to notify.
MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Foote, to approve the Minutes of the
December 9, 1996 Eden Prairie Planning Commission as amended. Motion carried
6-0-1 with abstention by Kardell.
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IV. PUBLIC BEARINGS
A. DON PABLO RESTAURANT by DF &R Restaurants, Inc. Request for
PUD District Review on 2.12 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the C-
Reg-Ser Zoning District on 2.12 acres, and Site Plan Review on 2.12 acres.
Location: North of 494,west of Prairie Center Drive, south of Viking Drive.
Steven Hale, representing DF & R Restaurants, Inc, reviewed the
development proposal with the Commission. He noted they agree with the
staff recommendations. He said the architect didn't properly take into account
the screening of the rooftop from the hotels. The materials will match the
existing hotels.
Kardell asked how the size of this restaurant compares with the one in
Richfield. Hale replied it's the same size. The seats are very similar as to the
number of them. The materials are not their typical Southwestern design.
This building will be brick and glass.
Habicht asked if the developer accepted the recommendation in the Staff
Report concerning signs and mechanical equipment. Hale said yes.
Ismail questioned whether the restaurant would have a Mexican look to it.
Hale replied the exterior of the building will have a very generic look similar
to that of the hotels. The interior of the restaurant will have a Mexican
appearance.
Foote asked how tall the signs are because he was concerned about the
visibility from Highway 494. Hale said they are approximately 20 feet high.
Staff recommended approval according to the conditions on page 4 of the
Staff Report. There were three minor items to be completed prior to review
by the City Council. The proponent has agreed to all those conditions. The
other items on page 4 are standard items before building permits are issued.
MOTION 1: Kardell moved, seconded by Habicht, to close the public
hearing. Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 2: Kardell moved, seconded by Habicht, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of DF &R Restaurants, Inc. for PUD
District Review on 2.12 acres and Zoning District Amendment in the C-Reg-
Ser Zoning District on 2.12 acres based on plans dated January 3, 1997, and
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subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 10, 1997.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 3: Kardell moved, seconded by Habicht, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of DF&R Restaurants,Inc. for Site Plan
review on 2.12 acres based on plans dated January 3, 1997, and subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 10, 1997. Motion
carried 7-0.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
A. CODE AMENDMENT TO RM-6.5,R1-9.5,RM-2.5 DISTRICTS AND
TABLE 1 OF CHAPTER 11
Franzen commented that over the last 12 years,the City has granted variances
through the Board of Appeals and Adjustments, or waivers, through the
planning development process to accommodate small lots. This has been
done primarily for townhouses.
• Reducing the minimum lot size to 3,000 square feet and lot frontage to 24 feet
will match the recommendations of the City. Density is the control, rather
than lot size since townhouse projects have common open space areas to
offset the small lots.
There are several other housekeeping items that needed to be clarified in
Table One,to eliminate confusion. Other requirements are redundant and are
proposed to be eliminated.
The Staff recommendation is to recommend approval of the code change to
the City Council.
Sandstad asked for clarification of the chart. Franzen reviewed the chart and
highlighted the changes that were in bold.
MOTION 1: Sandstad moved, seconded by Kardell,to recommend to the
City Council approval of the CODE AMENDMENT TO RM-6.5, R1-9.5,
RM-2.5 DISTRICTS AND TABLE 1 OF CHAPTER 11. Motion carried
7-0.
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VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS
Foote commented he was pleased to see the calendar received in the Eden Prairie
News depicting everything the Parks Department has done, and applauded Bob
Lambert and the City Council for putting it together.
Sandstad noted he received a flyer which included the names and faces of new 1996
City employees and liked it very much.
Ismail asked about the meeting for Boards and Commission's tomorrow night.
Franzen said last year Kardell and Wissner attended. It would be helpful to have more
than one commissioner present.
VH. CONTINUING BUSINESS
None.
VHL NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen noted at the January 27, 1997 meeting they will revisit the Albin Chapel
project. In order for the City Council to reconsider the project, a Public Hearing is
needed to allow additional information to be brought forward. He noted that the site
plan has not changed. The City Council did not change the plan. The project could
not get the four votes needed for the rezoning of the property.
Kardell asked for staff to comment on the article in the Eden Prairie News about the
proposal for CSM. Franzen said there are new tenants for the church site. Kardell
asked if the timing has changed. Franzen replied the timing has changed,the project
area has doubled in size, office depot has moved to the east next to 494.
Sandstad was concerned about the design of the buildings in Market Center.
Sandstad commented he would hike to see glass and lights and architectural detailing,
instead of four plain brick walls. The Commission agreed with Sandstad.
Clinton asked if anything has been done about additional signs on Highway 494
because it's very confusing to get to Eden Prairie Center. Franzen replied he would
check into that and get back to the Commission.
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Wissner noted there will be a meeting with Gene Dietz and Carl Julie on Thursday,
January 16, 1997, at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will include a transportation plan by
Gene Dietz and the changes to the road system.
X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Habicht,to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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