Planning Commission - 08/31/1992 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMIVIISSION
APPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1992 7:30 PM CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Kenneth Clinton, Karen
Norman,Katherine Kardell, Doug Sandstad,
Mary Jane Wissner
STAFF MEMBERS: Donald Uram, Planner; 7enifer Bellefleur,
Substitute Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL: All Present.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION
Kardell moved, seconded by Wissner to approve the Agenda as published.
• Motion carried 6-0-0.
H. MEMBERS REPORTS
Sandstad invited/challenged fellow commissioners to participate in the upcoming
United Way Fund Drive.
M. MINUTES
MOTION
Norman moved, seconded by Clinton to approve the minutes of the 7/27/92
Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 5-0-1 with Kardell
abstaining.
Kardell moved, seconded by Bauer to approve the minutes of the 8/10/92
Planning Commission meeting with the following amendment: Bauer would like
to see on the agenda the opportunity to discuss schedules/attendance for upcoming
meetings; motion carried 6-0-0.
• IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. BLUFFS EAST 13TH ADDITION by Hustad Development Corporation.
Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential on .69 acres, Rezoning from Rural to RM-6.5 on .30
acres, Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.06 acres, PUD Concept Review on
186 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.1 acres into 10 lots. Location: North of
Franlo Road, West of County Road 18.
Beth Simonsted, representing Hustad Development, gave a summary of the
project. She stated that twin homes would be consistent with the area and would
provide transition from high density to low density residential.
Norman asked about the positioning of the single family home. Simonsted replied
that the single family home would be placed on the comer lot.
Kardell inquired about the architecture and whether it will be consistent with the
surrounding architecture. Simonsted supplied an architectural elevation and stated
that the architecture would be consistent.
Bruce Foster of 9805 Lee Drive asked whether the zoning change would affect
surrounding homes. Uram responded that any unplatted area is zoned "rural"
until the Commission sees a plan for its development. Simonsted reiterated that
there would be no effect on surrounding homes.
MOTION 1:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to close the public hearing. Motion carried
6-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hustad Development Corporation for Comprehensive Guide Plan
Change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on .69
acres for a single family residential development based on plans dated August 28,
1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992.
Motion carried 6-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hustad Development Corporation for rezoning from Rural to
RM-6.5 on .3 acres and rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.06 acres for a
single family residential development based on plans dated August 28, 1992,
• subject to the recommendations of the staff report dated August 28, 1992. Motion
carried 6-0-0.
. MOTION 4:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hustad Development Corporation for Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 186 acres, based on plans dated August 28, 1992, subject to
the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992. Motion carried
6-0-0.
MOTION 5:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hustad Development Corporation for Preliminary Plat of 3.1
acres into 10 lots, based on plans dated August 28, 1992, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992. Motion carried 6-0-
0.
B. WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE-EQUIPMENT BUILDING - Rezoning
from Rural to I-2 Park Zoning District on 1.85 acres and Site Plan Review within
the I-2 Park District on 1.85 acres for construction of a 2,200 square foot storage
building. Location: 9813 Flying Cloud Drive.
Eric Christianson from Rutledge Construction was present and gave a presentation
• regarding the proposed building and surrounding site. He pointed out that the
style and building materials would be very similar to those of surrounding
buildings.
Uram highlighted the staff report, and stated that the staff recommends approval
with the two conditions listed therein. He also pointed out that Craig Dawson,
Assistant to the City Manager, provided a comprehensive memo describing
landfill closure.
Norman asked what will happen to the building when the landfill closes.
Christiansen responded that there is a twenty year commitment remaining for the
landfill, with unforseen circumstances possibly keeping it open even longer.
MOTION 1:
Kardell moved, seconded by Wissner to close the public hearing. Motion carried
6-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Kardell moved, seconded by Wissner to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Woodlake Sanitary Service for rezoning from Rural to I-2 Park
on 1.85 acres for an Equipment Building based on plans dated August 28, 1992,
• subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992.
Motion carried 6-0-0.
• MOTION 3:
Kardell moved, seconded by Wissner to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Woodlake Sanitary Service for Site Plan Review within the I-2
Park District on 1.85 acres, based on plans dated August 28, 1992, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992. Motion carried 6-0-
0.
C. LEIGHTON'S GARAGE by Hoyt Development Company. Request for Zoning
District Amendment within the Existing I-2 Park Zoning District, Site Plan
Review on 1.7 acres within the I-2 Park Zoning District, and Preliminary Plat on
1.89 acres into One Lot and Road Right-of-Way and Shoreland Variances and
Zoning Code Variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments.
Location: South of County Road #67, North and East of Nine Mile Creek.
Brad Hoyt, of Hoyt Development was present. He stated that the 11 variances
required on this project are mostly driven by existing conditions. He gave a brief
history of the site and of Leighton's Garage.
Hoyt pointed out that the proposed addition will upgrade the current conditions
and bring the property closer to code. The proposal will not disturb existing
vegetation. The proposed modifications will resolve currently unacceptable run-
off conditions.
A landscape plan was submitted today, August 31, 1992.
No citizens were present for the public hearing.
Commission members had questions about curb and gutter waiver for upper lot,
and the delayed installation of the storm sewer. These issues are not resolved
and will be discussed with the Engineering Department.
Uram stated that the staff recommends approval with the conditions of the staff
report, variances from the Board of Appeals, and the review of the landscape plan
submitted.
Bauer noted for the record that it would have been very informative to have the
minutes from Commission meetings in the past when there was previous activity
on this site. Bauer wants past minutes on developments that are being revisited
available at future meetings.
Bauer also stated that he thought the plan as proposed was appropriate as an
intermediate plan for the parcel.
All agreed that removal of the pipe building should be a condition for approval
of the NEXT proposal for upgrade/expansion of the property. This should be in
the minutes and available in the future in the event that current members are no
longer with the City (this condition would be adhered to).
MOTION 1:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to close the public hearing. Motion carved
6-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hoyt Development Company for a Zoning District Amendment
within the existing I-2 Park Zoning District on 1.89 acres based on plans dated
August 28, 1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated
August 28, 1992 including curb and gutter and approval of the landscape plan.
Motion carried 6-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
• of the request of Hoyt Development Company for Site Plan Review within the
existing I-2 Park Zoning District on 1.7 acres, based on plans dated August 28,
1992, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992.
Motion carried 3-0-1. Clish abstained.
MOTION 4:
Bauer moved, seconded by Norman to recommend to the City Council approval
of the request of Hoyt Development Company for Preliminary Plat of 1.89 acres
into 1 lot and road right-of-way and shoreland variances and zoning code
variances, based on plans dated August 28, 1992, subject to the recommendations
of the Staff Report dated August 28, 1992. Motion carried 6-0-0.
V. OLD BUMESS
VI. PLANNERS' REPORTS
Uram addressed the Commission regarding the City of Eden Prairie's approving further
development in areas where future "clean-up" is desired - e.g., Leighton's Garage.
Improving the property will make redeveloping the area for a single user more costly.
. The Commission may want to take this into consideration when reviewing projects in this
area.
• A. Upcoming Agenda Items for September 14, 1992.
Fairfield South. This development brings up the question of 9.5 housing in Eden
Prairie as an effective means of encouraging starter housing. All agreed that the
9.5 concept must either be abandoned, or additional measures initiated to control
the cost per lot. This will be discussed in depth at the next meeting.
Starkey Laboratories
B. Attendance for future meetings. Clinton stated that he will be unable to attend on
the 14th or 28th of September. Bauer will be absent on the 14th.
VH. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Bauer moved, seconded by Clinton to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM. Motion
carried 6-0-0
AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COND41SSION
Monday, August 31, 1992
• 7:30 p.m.
COMIVIISSION MEMBERS: Tim Bauer, Kenneth E. Clinton, Karen Norman, Jim
Hawkins, Katherine Kardell, Doug Sandstad, Mary Jane
Wissner
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael D. Franzen,
Senior Planner; Donald Uram, Planner; Deb Edlund,
Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance -- Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
H. MEMBERS REPORTS
M. MINUTES
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. BLUFFS EAST 13TH ADDITION by Hustad Development Corporation.
Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to
Medium Density Residential on .69 acres, Rezoning from Rural to RM-6.5 on .30
acres, Rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.06 acres, PUD Concept Review
on 186 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 3.1 acres into 10 lots. Location: North of
Franlo Road, west of County Road 18.
B. WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE-EQUIPMENT BUILDING-Rezoning
from Rural to I-2 Industrial on 1.85 acres and Site Plan Review within the I-2
Industrial District on 1.85 acres for construction of a 2,200 square foot storage
building. Location: 9813 Flying Cloud Drive.
C. LEIGHTON'S GARAGE by Hoyt Development Company. Request for Zoning
District Amendment within the Existing I-2 Park Zoning District, Site Plan
Review on 1.89 acres within the I-2 Park Zoning District, and Preliminary Plat
on 1.89 acres into One Lot and Road Right-of-Way and Shoreland Variances and
Zoning Code Variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments.
Location: South of County Road #67, North and East of Nine Mile Creek.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. PLANNERS' REPORTS
• VII. ADJOURNMENT