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Planning Commission - 01/27/1997 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 27, 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 II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ONKEN PROPERTY by Paul and Kris Onken. Request for Rezoning from Rural to R 1- 13.5 on 2.27 acres for one single family home. Location: 17809 West 62nd Street. B. ALBIN CHAPEL by Albin Chapel. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.2 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.56 acres,Zoning District Amendment in the Office Zoning District on 2.56 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.56 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 5.2 acres into 2 lots and Code Amendment to Chapter 11 to add funeral homes as a permitted use in the Office Zoning District. Location: Rowland Road and Old Shady Oak Road. V. PUBLIC MEETING VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VHI. NEW BUSINESS A. Appointments to the Housing,Transportation, and Social Services Board (HTSSB) IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS X. ADJOURNMENT APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,JANUARY 27, 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. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Foote,to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 7-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Kardell, to approve the Minutes of the January 13, 1997 Eden Prairie Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 7-0. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ONKEN PROPERTY by Paul and Kris Onken. Request for Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.27 acres for one single family home. Location: 17809 West 62nd Street. Franzen noted this is a piece of property that is undersized by normal agricultural standards. There is a minimum lot size of 10 acres in the Rural District. Under current zoning the home would only be allowed to be built up • to City Code or make minor additions to the building. In order to tear down Eden Prairie Planning Commission January 27, 1997 the building and build a new structure,the owners need to go through a Public Hearing process for rezoning to R1-13.5. R1-13.5 zoning is consistent with the surrounding zoning on both sides of the property. The proposed plan meets the requirements of R1-13.5 Zoning District. The Staff Report recommends a conservation easement over the wetlands that are on the property, and this would be taken care of prior to a building permit. Staff recommended approval of the project as submitted according to the recommendations in the last page of the Staff Report. The Public Hearing was opened. MOTION 1: Kardell moved, seconded by Foote,to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION 2: Kardell moved, seconded by Foote,to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Paul and Kris Onken for Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.27 acres based on plans dated January 6, 1997, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated January 24, 1997. • B. ALBIN CHAPEL by Albin Chapel. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.2 acres,Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.56 acres,Zoning District Amendment in the Office Zoning District on 2.56 acres, Site Plan Review on 2.56 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 5.2 acres into 2 lots, and Code Amendment to Chapter 11 to add funeral homes as a permitted use in the Office Zoning District. Location: Rowland Road and Old Shady Oak Road. Franzen stated this was a project for which the Planning Commission voted to approve the Code Amendment and the developer's plans for the construction of Albin Chapel last October. It went before the City Council on November 19 and Albin Chapel failed to gain approval on a 3-2 vote as four votes are needed for approval. On January 7 the City Council was reconsidering the project and directed staff to give notice of the reopening of the Public Hearing to reconsider the Albin Chapel. There was a miscommunication as to what date Albin Chapel would appear before the Planning Commission. Albin Chapel was expecting February 10. Staff thought it was January 27. Albin Chapel went out and canvassed the neighborhood and talked with people door to door. They also held a meeting at Wooddale Church and communicated to the residents that they would go before the Planning Commission on February 10. Staff sent notices out to the . 2 Eden Prairie Planning Commission January 27, 1997 paper and surrounding neighborhood notifying them of tonight's meeting in accordance with the normal procedures of the City Planning Commission. Franzen added that the Planning Commission can choose to either take input from the residents who have come tonight and vote to continue the item, or they can continue the item until February 10 without discussion. The Planning Commission had a brief discussion to determine whether they should hear input and continue the item, or continue the item without discussion. Sandstad commented he was in favor of conducting all of the discussions to February 10 so there is no split hearing confusion from the residents. Joe Ruzic commented he was notified of a Public Hearing and is prepared to speak tonight. He noted he was in charge of the petition and sent in a letter concerning his objection to this project. Kardell noted the petition is entered in tonight and could be read into the record on February 10. Habicht was in favor of continuing all discussion until February 10 because somebody is going to raise their hand at the next meeting and say they were . not privy to this conversation. Foote agreed with Habicht. Clinton commented the project has come back because the neighbors are bringing forth new information and he would like to hear all the new information at once. Ismail commented the City has to honor the memo and let residents speak tonight who are present. He was opposed to continuing the item until February 10. The Commission agreed to hear information tonight and continue the Public Hearing until February 10. The Public Hearing was opened. Jim Deanovic, 9465 Amesbury Lane, commented he owns land close to where the site is and plans on developing it. He said he was in favor of the project because it's a good use for the site. He has a problem with the people in the residential site because they knew something was going to go on that site. He also noted the developer has done a good job as well as staff. Jay Jensen, 6517 Cherokee Trail,noted his house is probably the closest to the site and he supports the project. This is a good land use for the site. He said people that are against this have a problem with the mystique of a funeral home. He would rather drive by a funeral home than a three-story office building with a flat roof. 3 Eden Prairie Planning Commission January 27, 1997 Jim Albinson,Albin Funeral Chapel,reviewed his development proposal with the Planning Commission. It's a beautiful site and the adjacent wetlands and quiet setting works very well with their type of work. He noted that the petition has several points that are,in fact,in error. The development includes completion of sidewalks along Old Shady Oak Road, a lot of vegetation screening and other kinds of features that would make very little impact in terms of the pastoral nature of this property. It's much different than what an office park would do. The requirement the City has for parking is 47 spaces and the proposal is for 66. They do not anticipate any need ever for off-site parking. This will be a very quiet use of daily trips and will be 10 times less than if it was an office park. There are homes located at the top of a very steep hillside covered with large trees, and a good part of the year you can't see anything up there and they can't see anything below. He showed photographs depicting brand new funeral homes being built adjacent to very expensive homes in other areas of the metro area. Ismail was concerned that Albin Chapel has not yet purchased the property. Albinson explained it has been necessary for them to renegotiate their purchase agreement with the seller because of the length of time of this process. They hope the project gets approval and they will be able to purchase the property and develop it. If the project is not approved, they have no use for the property. Ismail was also concerned about signage. Albinson said code allows them a 50 square foot monument style sign and it will be located by the shared entrance. The sign will be put in according to City guidelines. Wissner commented that according to the petition the objection is more towards the concept of a funeral home than what it looks like. She asked if the developer explained to the residents about how complimentary the rooflines will be as opposed to an office complex. Albinson said they mentioned that every step of the way. They also have continued to mention that the tallest peak of the roof is 32 feet, all the lighting is downcast, and it's a very subdued use of the land. Staff informed them from the beginning that would be the best approach. He noted that someone made a comment about the windows on the west side and they were concerned about what goes on in there and if it could be seen. That area will be very well screened with evergreens. 4 Eden Prairie Planning Commission January 27, 1997 MOTION 1: Kardell moved, seconded by Wissner,to continue the public hearing until the February 10 meeting. Motion carried 7-0. V. PUBLIC MEETING None. VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS None. VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS None. VUL NEW BUSINESS A. Appointments to the Housing, Transportation, and Social Services Board (HTSSB) Clinton explained one member from the Planning Commission is needed to serve on this board. The meetings will be on Thursday night at 7:00. Foote and Sandstad volunteered to represent the Planning Commission at the HTSSB meetings. MOTION: Kardell moved, seconded by Habicht,to offer Randy Foote and Doug Sandstad as two members from the Planning Commission to the Housing, Transportation, and Social Services Board. Motion carried 7-0. IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS Clinton asked when they will hear from General Growth again. Franzen replied their plans are to come back to the Planning Commission in March. Foote asked if Albin Chapel will be published in the Eden Prairie News again. Franzen said notices will be out to the residents. Sandstad recommended letting the people know the Planning Commission accepted public comment after a previous discussion about the process. Sandstad asked staff to provide the Planning Commission with a list of planned trails, sidewalks, and pedestrian improvements for the next several years. Franzen said it • 5 Eden Prairie Planning Commission January 27, 1997 will be in the next packet. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Kardell moved, seconded by Ismail, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 6