Planning Commission - 05/24/1993 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING CONaMSION
APPROVED MINUTES
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MONDAY, MAY 249 1993 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Ken Clinton, Cynthia Clish, Katherine Kardell, Doug
Sandstad, Edward Schlampp, Mary Jane Wissner.
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa-Marie Gualtieri
STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Franzen, Senior Planner; Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- ROLL CALL
H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Clinton moved, seconded by Kardell to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 6-0-0.
M. MINUTES
MOTION:
• Clinton moved, seconded by Kardell to approve the Minutes of the April 26, 1993 Planning
Commission meeting as published and amended.
CORRECTION: Page 12, Item E, Paragraph 5, Sentence 2 should read: Kephart replied .....
Motion carried 6-0-0.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued from 4-26 and from 5-10:
A. EDEN PRAIRIE FORD-CAR STORAGE by Eden Prairie Ford. Request for Zoning District
Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 4.5 acres, Site Plan Review on 4.5
acres, and Preliminary Plat of approximately 14 acres into one lot with variances to be reviewed
by the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Location: South of Valley View Road, between
Prairie Center Drive and Plaza Drive.
Joe Clement, representing the proponent, presented the revised site plan. The revised plan
showed an increase in berming, a lower grade, and the provision of a N.U.R.P. pond. Greater
setbacks were also provided. A 6 to 8 foot high fence would be constructed in the northeast and
west areas of the project. The fence would be similar in design to the fence at Walmart.
Additional trees would be provided outside the fence. The N.U.R.P. pond would be located in
the southwest corner and would be designed according to official standards.
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Schlampp asked what the City's responsibility would be regarding the NX.R.P. pond. Franzen
replied that originally it was discussed that the pond could be located in the ditch area and the
City could be responsible for the maintenance since drainage from an area larger than this site
would be involved. The pond would now be located in the southwest comer of the site and
would not be tied into the City's system.
Franzen reported that the driveways on Valley View Road were acceptable to Staff.
Schlampp asked if this storage area would be subject to vandalism. Clement replied that security
gates would block the entrances.
Sandstad asked if the driveways would be signed for right-in and right-out only. Clement replied
that the drivers would be familiar with the site and know that they were right-in and out only.
Kardell asked if Hennepin County agreed with the driveways as designed. Franzen replied
Hennepin County accepted the plan as proposed but would not allow any further median cuts in
this area.
Clement stated that a lighting plan would be submitted.
Franzen reported that Staff recommended approval subject to the recommendations outlined in
the Staff Report. Franzen believed that lighting was important because of the close proximity
to the residential area.
Sandstad asked Franzen to elaborate on the driveway issue. Franzen replied that originally the
. primary concern had been to reduce access to help screening and that safety was a secondary
issue since Valley View was two lanes cars could bypass a turning truck.
Schlampp noted that the speed on this road was 40 to 50 MPH. Schlampp questioned safety in
making the turns. Franzen replied that the median prohibits left turns to this site. Franzen
believed that it was important to look at the turning radius of the trucks so that it did not make
a wide turn to a narrow driveway. He added that driveway radii may need to be larger.
Wissner asked what type of gates would be used. Clement replied the gates would be an
electronic security gate.
Kardell asked if there was already grading going on at the site. Franzen replied that the
proponent was removing the original surcharge from the site. He added that a new grading
permit would be needed for the addition. Kardell believed that the proponent had significantly
improved the plan. Kardell added that with the additional screening she could support the plan.
The remainder of the commission concurred that the plan had improved.
MOTION 1:
Kardell moved, seconded by Clinton to close the public hearing.
• Motion carried 6-0-0.
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MOTION 2:
Kardell moved, seconded by Clinton to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
• of Eden Prairie Ford for Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service
on 4.5 acres based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Kardell moved, seconded by Clinton to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Eden Prairie Ford for Site Plan Review of 4.5 acres based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 6-0-0.
MOTION 4:
Kardell moved, seconded by Clinton to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Eden Prairie Ford for Preliminary Plat of approximately 14 acres into one lot based on plans
dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993.
Motion carried 6-0-0.
B. CENTEX DEERFIELD by Centex Homes/Delegards. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on 21.8 acres and from
Low Density Residential to Neighborhood Commercial on 3.66 acres. Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 94.15 acres. PUD District Review with waivers on 94.15
acres. Rezoning from Rural to R1-9.5 on 30.1 acres from Rural to RM-6.5 on 21.8 acres, from
• Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.3 acres, Preliminary Plat of 94.15 acres into 323 lots, 7 outlots and road
right-of-way. Location: Dell Road, and West 82nd Street.
Franzen reported that this item was continued from the May 10, 1993 meeting for further review
of transition, tree loss, traffic, and transition of the commercial area.
Dan Blake, representing Centex, stated that all of the home sites on the northern border had been
revised to R1-13.5 to provide the transition to the existing neighborhood. This revision had
resulted in the loss of 2 lots from the plan reviewed at the last meeting. Blake stated that the
trees next to the homestead would be removed because of the grading of Dell Road.
Approximately 16 trees would be lost down the corridor of trees in the center of the property
because of the need to connect the collector road to Dell Road.
Sandstad asked if any of the collectors from this development would connect to Highway 5.
Blake replied that all of the collectors connected to Dell Road.
Blake noted that the tree loss had been reduced from 62% to approximately 32%.
Clish arrived at 8:00 PM.
Bob Smith, representing the proponent, stated that the retail buildings had been moved to the
south which would increase the distance between the commercial and residential areas. The
N.U.R.P. pond along with additional trees would be added to the northeast corner of the
commercial area. The square footage of the convenience store had been reduced. The parking
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in front of the retail spaces had also been reduced. Islands in the parking area had been reduced
from 3 to 2. There will be a right-turn only from Dell Road. Smith stated that 134 parking
spaces would be provided for approximately 19,840 square feet of building space.
Sandstad asked if the green space had been increased to the east. Smith replied that the green
space would be 90 feet from edge to edge. Sandstad asked the height of the berm to the east.
Smith replied the berm to the east would be 8 feet high.
Franzen recommended approval of the project based on the recommendations outlined in the Staff
Report.
Sandstad asked what the building elevations would be for the multiple-family area. Blake replied
that the multiple-family would be the same as the Carmody project.
Bauer believed that the proponent had addressed all of the concerns addressed at the last meeting.
MOTION 1:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Centex Deerfield for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential on 21.8 acres and from Low Density Residential to Neighborhood
• Commercial on 3.66 acres based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Centex Deerfield for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 94.15 acres based on
plans dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21,
1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
MOTION 4:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Centex Deerfield for PUD District Review with waivers on 94.15 acres based on plans dated
May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993.
Motion carried 7-0-0.
MOTION 5:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Centex Deerfield for Rezoning from Rural to R1-9.5 on 30.1 acres, from Rural to RM-6.5
. on 21.8 acres, and from Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.3 acres based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
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MOTION 6:
Bauer moved, seconded by Schlampp to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Centex Deerfield for Preliminary Plat of 94.15 acres into 323 lots, 7 outlots and road right-of-
way based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report
dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
C. JIFFY LUBE by Danco Development Corporation. Request for rezoning from Rural to
Commercial Regional Service on 1/2 acre and Site Plan Review on 1/2 acre. Location:
Singletree Lane and Eden Road.
Franzen reported that this project would be approximately 2,300 square feet. The issues were
architectural compatibility and screening. The exterior material would be similar to Walmart.
Screening of the mechanical equipment will need to be addressed prior to City Council review.
Decorative lighting standards would be used.
Schlampp asked if a car wash was normal for Jiffy Lube and if other approvals would be needed
because of the car wash. Franzen replied that the building is located to provide room to stack
cars and to keep ice off City streets. Franzen added that he did not believe that the car wash was
a high percent of the business.
Schlampp questioned how the ice problem would be handled. Franzen replied that a drainage
basin would be needed to collect water dripping off the vehicles.
John Anderson, representing Jiffy Lube, replied that a dryer was not used but he did not
• anticipate a problem with ice. He added that the car wash was an adjunct service which was
appreciated by the customers. Anderson added that the car wash was non-revenue producing
portion of the business.
Schlampp asked how they would store hazardous waste material. Anderson replied that they did
not have any hazardous waste material. Schlampp asked about anti-freeze. Schlampp added that
a new bill had just been passed which would give the facility 2 years to provide a facility for the
storage of hazardous waste material.
Clinton did not believe that the requirement for the storage of hazardous material would affect
the building design.
Schlampp stated that he wanted Staff to be aware of the new requirements.
Sandstad asked if the building details would be similar to Walmart. Franzen responded, just
similar brick and decorative lights. Sandstad felt building details should be similar in terms of
brick patterns and colors.
MOTION 1:
Wissner moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0-0.
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MOTION 2:
Wissner moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Danco Development Corporation for Rezoning from Rural to Commercial Regional Service
on 1/2 acre based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
MOTION 3•
Wissner moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request
of Danco Development for Site Plan Review of 1/2 acre based on plans dated May 21, 1993 and
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 21, 1993. Motion carried 7-0-0.
V. MEMBERS' REPORTS
Sandstad thanked Staff for the map of 212 area.
Sandstad asked how the Deerfield project would access Miller Park. Franzen replied that there would
only be a pedestrian access; no vehicle access.
Clinton noted that a lot of development had already been approved along Dell Road and Highway 212
and questioned what would happen if construction of Dell Road and 212 are delayed. Franzen replied
that traffic would in#rease on local streets. Franzen added that Dell Road north of 212 is necessary for
the Deerfield project and that the signalized intersection at Highway 5 can handle the traffic. The
upgrading of County Road 4 and Pioneer Trail is more important because of through traffic especially
rif 212 is delayed. Dell Road is needed to reduce traffic on County Road 4.
Sandstad asked if the Commission would see the revised plan for the Sowles project. Franzen replied
that he would see that the Commission received a revised plan.
Kardell reported that on May 13th Cynthia, Ken, Mary Jane, and David had meet with the Chamber of
Commerce to ask for concept approval for an employer survey on housing needs in the community.
VI. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VU. NEW BUSINESS - Summer Vacation Schedules
No conflict of schedules was noted at this time regarding meeting quorums.
VIU. PLANNERS' REPORTS
1X. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Clish moved, seconded by Clinton to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 PM. Motion carved 7-0-0.
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING CONAIISSION
Monday, May 24, 1993
7:30 p.m.
COND41SSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Kenneth E. Clinton, Cynthia Clish,
Katherine Kardell, Douglas Sandstad, Edward
Schlampp, Mary Jane Wissner
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE: Lisa-Marie Gualtieri
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Community Development;
Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Donald Uram,
Planner; Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- ROLL CALL
H. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES
W. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued from 5-10:A. EDEN PRAIRIE FORD- CAR STORAGE by Eden Prairie Ford. Request for
Zoning District Change from Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 4.5 acres,
Site Plan Review on 4.5 acres, and Preliminary Plat of approximately 14 acres
into one lot with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals. Location: South of Valley View Road, between Prairie Center Drive —
and Plaza Drive.
Continued from 5-10:
B. CENTEX DEERFIELD by Centex Homes/Delegards. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential on 21.8 acres and from Low Density Residential to
Neighborhood Commercial on 3.66 acres. Planned Unit Development Concept
Review on 94.15 acres. PUD District Review with waivers on 94.15 acres.
Rezoning from Rural to R1-9.5 on 30.1 acres from Rural to RM-6.5 on 21.8
acres, from Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.3 acres, Preliminary Plat of 94.15 acres into
323 lots, 7 outlots and road right-of-way. Location: Dell Road, and West 82nd
Street.
C. JIFFY LUBE by Danco Development Corporation. Request for rezoning from
Rural to Commercial Regional Service on 1/2 acre and Site Plan Review on 1/2
acre. Location: Singletree Lane and Eden Road.
V. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VI. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS - Summer Vacation Schedules
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORTS
IX. ADJOURNAMM