Planning Commission - 06/23/1997 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, June 23, 1997 7:00 p.m.
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COMMISSION MEMBERS: BeverlyAlexander Kenneth E. Clinton Rand F B'y Foote, ill Habicht,
Ismail Ismail,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 Continued Public Hearing:
A. FOSS SWIM SCHOOL by Jon Foss. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Office
to Industrial on 1.3 acres,Rezoning from C-Hwy to Industrial on 1.3 acres, Site Plan Review on 1.3
acres with variances. Location: Flying Cloud Drive, Hwy 212 and Shady Oak Road.
A Continued Public Hearing:
B. EDENVALE FAMILY HOUSING by Jim Deanovic. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change from Office to Medium Density Residential on 3.3 acres and High Density Residential on 2.8
acres,Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.3 acres, Planned Unit Development District
Review on 6.3 acres,Zoning District Change from Community Commercial to RM-6.5 on 3.3 acres
and RM 2.5 on 2.8 acres, Site Plan Review on 6.3 acres and Preliminary Plat of 6.3 acres into 2 lots.
Location: Mitchell Road and Valley View Road.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VH. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS
A. Growth Strategy for Southwest Eden Prairie
ox. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PLANNING COMMISSION
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MONDAY,JUNE 23, 1997 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander, Kenneth E. Clinton,
Randy Foote, Bill Habicht, Ismail Ismail,
Douglas Sandstad, Mary Jane Wissner
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Jessica Lind
STAFF LIAISON: Mike Franzen, City Planner, and Barbara
Anderson, City Recorder
MEMBERS ABSENT: Beverly Alexander,Jessica Lind
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 6-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Foote noted that on page 7 his intent was that the parking ramp remain three stories in height
as originally approved.
MOTION:Habicht moved,seconded by Wissner to approve the Minutes of June 9, 1997 as
corrected. Motion carried 6-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. FOSS SWIM SCHOOL by John Foss. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change from Office to Industrial on 1.3 acres,Rezoning from C-Hwy to Industrial on
1.3 acres, Site Plan Review on 1.3 acres with variances. Location: Flying Cloud
Drive, Hwy 212 and Shady Oak Road.
Franzen noted that he received a letter from John Foss and they would not be able to
construct the pool as proposed and wished to withdraw their application.
• MOTION: Habicht moved, seconded by Foote, to close the Public Hearing and
return plans to the proponent. Motion carried 6-0.
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B. EDENVALE FAMILY HOUSING by Jim Deanovic. Request for Comprehensive
Guide Plan Change from Office to Medium Density Residential on 3.3 acres and High
Density Residential on 2.8 acres,Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.3
acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 6.3 acres, Zoning District
Change from Community Commercial to RM-6.5 on 3.3 acres and RM 2.5 on 2.8
acres, Site Plan Review on 6.3 acres and Preliminary Plat of 6.3 acres into 2 lots.
Location: Mitchell Road and Valley View Road.
Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Architects,reviewed the landscape plans and the
additions they have made to address the concerns raised by the Planning Commission
on June 9th. He reviewed the architectural features of the buildings and noted that
the ALS people requested'them to look at a different entrance they could use to drop
off.
Wissner inquired if they would have a drop off entrance instead of the five parking
spaces and Tushie responded affirmatively.
Franzen reviewed the staff report and noted staff recommended approval subject to
the stipulations on the last two pages of the staff report dated June 20, 1997. Foote
commented this was a much needed facility and while there was significant tree loss
they were mainly box elder or elm trees which were good carriers of disease. He
supported the plans.
MOTION:Wissner moved,seconded by Foote,to close the Public Hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Foote, to recommend approval of the
EDENVALE FAMILY HOUSING proposal by Jim Deanovic for Comprehensive
Guide Plan Change from Office to Medium Density Residential on 3.3 acres and High
Density Residential on 2.8 acres,Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.3
acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 6.3 acres, Zoning District
Change from Community Commercial to RM-6.5 on 3.3 acres and RM 2.5 on 2.8
acres, Site Plan Review on 6.3 acres and Preliminary Plat of 6.3 acres into 2 lots
located at Mitchell Road and Valley View Road subject to the stipulations included
in the June 20, 1997 staff report. Motion carried 6-0.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
VI. MEMBER'S REPORTS
VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS
• VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS
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A. Growth strategy for Southwest Eden Prairie
Franzen discussed the growth strategy for southwest Eden Prairie. There are two
scenarios and staff recommended that they adopt the growth strategy with a range of
2,600 to 2,900 units.
Sandstad asked if Eden Prairie was at a maximum threshold for the Met Council, as
it appeared the Met Council was not encouraging a maximum growth level for this
area while encouraging significant growth farther out. Franzen responded
affirmatively. Wissner inquired if the Church of Edina was still intending to purchase
60 acres for their new facility and Franzen responded affirmatively.
Habicht commented he liked the plan which shows the multi-family tracts. When they
met with the City Council they discussed having some neighborhood commercial
property located in this area, and he inquired where that could be placed. Franzen
responded that this plan is based on the existing Guide Plan and there are a number
of limited commercial traffic uses that could be mixed into this plan which would still
maintain the trip generation numbers specified. Habicht commented they may want
to identify those neighborhood commercial areas as the plan moves forward to keep
the people informed of areas where it could be located. Franzen noted the City has
enough community retail centers but some additional neighborhood commercial.
• Discussion ensued regarding the percentages for the various categories which would
allow for the tax base to remain in place without having to increase taxes to pay for
the costs of the needed improvements. Foote commented that development could
begin by placing the higher densities near the busier roadways. He inquired how many
units could be constructed according to the Guide Plan. Franzen responded that
3,780 units could be constructed,but would exceed transportation restrictions placed
on Eden Prairie by the Met Council.
Sandstad inquired if there was any possibility of Met Council allowing Eden Prairie
to construct more units than the 2,900 units. Franzen responded affirmatively, if
traffic,housing and open space goals are met. Sandstad commented he would like to
see Eden Prairie construct more than 2,900 units and there was a large portion of
single family housing in the plan which could be modified to medium density housing
which was not as expensive and would create more tax base for the City. Sandstad
asked about city parks that would be developed within this area and Franzen
delineated the areas which could be developed as neighborhood parks.
MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Foote to recommend approval of the
growth strategy with the development range of 2,600 to 2,900 units and if traffic and
other considerations permit a slightly greater density such as in the lower 3,000 range
it would not conflict with the Guide Plan,with the highest density not to exceed 3,700
units.
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Ismail recommended they adopt Scenario#2 as he was uncomfortable with the motion
as stated. Discussion ensued regarding retention of the other points at the expense
of achieving higher densities. Sandstad commented the costs of installation of water
and sewer would not be covered by single family housing over 20 years and the higher
densities will cover these costs. Habicht commented that the southwest area is
currently guided for approximately 3,700 units and the strategies will make it
significantly less than what the land is currently guided for. Foote commented that
the 3,700 unit density figure was based on the assumption that MAC would not
acquire any of the property. Habicht stated the intent was to stay within the 2,600 to
2,900 range with the provision of a slight deviation upward if a situation warrants it.
Discussion ensued regarding the merits of quantifying or specifying unit limits, and
the Commission concluded perhaps it was best not to quantify units. Franzen
commented that the projects should be reviewed based on density, open space,
housing variety and traffic rather than on unit limits.
MOTION: Habicht moved, seconded by Foote, to drop the numbers from the
preceding motion. Motion carried 5-0-1. Ismail voted"no".
MOTION AS AMENDED: Sandstad moved, seconded by foot to approve the
growth strategy and development scenarios with a flexible range of housing units.
Motion carried 5-0-1. Ismail voted"no".
• X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Sandstad moved, seconded by Foote,to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.