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Planning Commission - 06/23/1997 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, June 23, 1997 7:00 p.m. 6 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 i 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. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 23, 1997 Page 2 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 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 23, 1997 Page 3 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. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 23, 1997 Page 4 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.