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
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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: