Loading...
Planning Commission - 02/26/1990 • AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, February 26, 1990 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Tim Bauer, Christine Dodge, Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Doug Sandstad. STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Scott Kipp, Assistant Planner, Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary. Pledge of Allegiance -- Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. MINUTES IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS *NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED BELOW ARE TENTATIVE, AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER, OR LATER THAN LISTED. 7:35 A. DEAN SWANSON ADDITION, by Dean E. Swanson. Request for Preliminary Platting of .97 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District with variances for lot size and structure setback. Location: 15130 Ridge Road. A public hearing. 7 :45 B. BOULDER POINTE TOWNHOMES, by David Carlson Companies, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 13 . 65 acres, Site Plan Review on 13 . 65 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 13. 65 acres into 51 lots for construction of a 50 unit multi-family residential development. Location: South and west of Twin Lakes Crossing, northwest of Starring Lake Parkway. A public hearing. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER'S REPORT • VIII. ADJOURNMENT AG0226 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1990 7:30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7600 Executive Drive COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Tim Bauer, Christine Dodge, Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Doug Sandstad. STAFF MEMBERS: Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Scott Kipp, Assistant Planner; Deb Edlund, Recording Secretary. ROLL CALL: Anderson and Dodge absent. I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA. MOTION: Ruebling moved, seconded- by Sandstad to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 5-0-0. •II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. MINUTES IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. DEAN SWANSON ADDITION, by Dean E. Swanson. Request for Preliminary Platting of .97 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District with variances for lot size and structure setback. Location: 15130 Ridge Road. A public hearing. Frank Cardarelle, representing the proponent, presented that plans for a 2 lot subdivision. The lot depths would be approximately 120 feet with one lot square footage being 22, 000 square feet and the second lot approximately 20,400 square feet. Scott Kipp reported that one lot would require a lot size variance and a front yard setback variance. Kipp believed that the front yard setback of 30 feet rather than the average 44 feet would be appropriate because of the sloping land topography, and that all other homes along the East side of West Starring Lane are built at a 30 foot 'setback as well. Mr. Gloede, 9141 West Staring Lane, stated that the existing neighborhood had a nice atmosphere. He believed that if the variances were granted it . would subtract from the atmosphere. Pat Hartell, 9140 West Staring Lane, stated that variances had never been granted in this neighborhood. The variances would make the proposed -lots the smallest in the neighborhood and was concerned about a precedent being set to encourage more - small lots in the neighborhood. Hartell was also concerned about an increase in density- in the area and its affect on the existing wells. Ruebling asked if the surrounding area was all zoned R1-22. Kipp replied yes. Ruebling then asked if most of the lots already had homes built on them. Kipp replied that most of the lots in this area had homes and . added that since 1986, there had been four requests for subdivisions in this area. Ruebling was concerned about the parcel being divided in half. Bauer believed that this division would not be in character with the existing neighborhood. Bauer asked Hartell to elaborate on the well situation. Hartell replied that pollution problems did not exist at this time; however, because of the drought, several wells had been redrilted over the last several years. Kipp noted that a low depressed area existed in the center of this circle area and felt that the potential for a roadway along the back of some of these lots would not be possible. Dean Swanson, owner of the parcel, believed that the neighbors were concerned about the aesthetics of the neighborhood. He stated that he had done major landscaping on the parcel and maintenance, of the yard area was an issue. Swanson believed that because of the location of, his home on the property it gave the appearance of being on' two lots. Swanson added that he believed there would, still be sufficient open land. He stated that he- was • concerned with the atmosphere of the neighborhood also. Hallett believed that possibly only one additional lot could be subdivided in this area. Kipp stated that additional subdivision could take place in the Brace's Bit area and other areas on the West side of West Starring Lane. Hallett believed that because of the location of the existing home the character of the neighborhood would not be changed. Cardarelle stated that the reason the homes were placed toward the front of the lots was due to the drop in elevation in the rear of the property. Cardarelle believed that this would be the last subdivision in this. neighborhood. Sandstad asked if the proponent had tried to purchase addition property from the owner to 'the north to attempt to meet the R1-22 zoning. Cardarelle replied that the property owner to the north was not interested in selling. Cardarelle added that because of the spacing of the homes it would be consistent with the existing neighborhood. Sandstad asked if the variances could be . justified. Kipp replied that if the home were placed further back on the lot, extra fill would be required and additional trees would be lost. Ruebling believed that the due to the location of the existing home and the extra 10 feet of width required for the road he could support the proposal. MOTION 1: Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 2: Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval-of the request of Dean Swanson for Preliminary Plat of 0.97 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District, with variances for lot size and structure setback to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, based on plans dated February 21, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1990. Motion carried 5-0-0. • B. BOULDER POINTE TOWNHOMES, by David Carlson Companies, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 13 . 65 acres, Site 'Plan Review on 13 .65 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 13. 65 acres into 51 lots for construction of a 50 unit multi-family residential development. Location: South and west of Twin Lakes Crossing, northwest of Starring Lake Parkway. A public hearing. David Carlson presented the plans for a 50 unit townhouse project. Three different floor plans would be available. The architecture would be a prairie design. Carlson stated that it was important from a marketing standpoint to position the homes -to provide as many views of Staring Lake as possible. He noted that aesthetically, the duplexes gave an appearance of being single-family homes. The target market would be residents 45 years or older. All of the units would have master bedrooms located on the main floor. ' The majority of the units would have walkouts. Carlson stated that he would like to have a model ready for the Parade of Homes in September. • Hallett asked if the adjacent property owners have had the opportunity to view these plans. Carlson replied that Mason Homes and David Kramer had seen the plans. Uram reported that the plan proposed presented a low range of density compared to what had originally been approved. One lot had been eliminated to save additional trees. Uram stated that Staff recommended approval of the project based on the recommendations outlined in the Staff Report. Bauer asked if the proponent had specific comments 'to the Staff recommendations. Carlson stated that he concurred with the Staff recommendations. Carlson presented the exterior color selections and added that an irrigation system would be in place. • Uram noted that an addition should be made to the Staff recommendations that the landscaping materials around the perimeter of the project should be planted at the beginning of the project. Carlson concurred with the recommendation. Hallett asked what the price range would be for the homes. Carlson replied that the units were being advertised between $219,000 and $225*,000. Hallett then asked were the market was coming from. Carlson replied from Eden Prairie, Bloomington, and. Minnetonka. MOTION 1: Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 2: Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of. David Carlson Companies, Inc. , for Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 13 . 65 acres for Boulder Pointe Townhomes, based on • plans dated February_ 20, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1990, with the addition of Item 6 'to the Staff recommendations to read: Install all perimeter landscaping material at the beginning of the project. Motion carried 5-0-0. MOTION 3: Sandstad moved, seconded by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of David Carlson Companies, Inc. , for Site Plan Review on 13. 65 acres for 50 multi-family ' units to be known as Boulder Pointe Townhomes, based on plans dated February 20, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1990, with the addition of Item 6 to the Staff recommendations to read: Install all perimeter landscaping material at the beginning of the project. Motion carried 5-0- 0. MOTION 4• Sandstad moved, seconded .by Bauer to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of • David Carlson Companies,_ Inc. , for Preliminary Plat of 13. 65 acres into 51 lots for construction of a. 50-unit multi-family residential development to be known as Boulder Pointe Townhomes, based on plans dated February 20, 1990, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1990, with the addition of Item 6 to the Staff recommendations to read: Install all perimeter landscaping material at the beginning of the project. Motion carried 5-0-0. V. OLD BUSINESS Hallett asked if anything was being done regarding the screening along Highway 5 .for the Water Products Company. Kipp replied that he was looking into sight line distances on the opposite side of the road and would address this issue at the same time. Bye asked that the Planning Commission be advised of any progress. VI. NEW BUSINESS • VIZ. PLANNERIS REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Hallett moved, seconded by Ruebling to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. Motion carried 5-0-O.c: