Planning Commission - 10/10/1989 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 10, 1989
7:30 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Tim Bauer, Christine
Dodge, Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Douglas Sandstad
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael Franzen, Senior
Planner; Don Uram, 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. ROUND LAKE VIEW, by Zachman Development Corporation. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential on 14.6 acres for a future single family development.
• Location: North of Valley View Road, north and west of Duck Lake Road. A
public hearing.
(8:30) B. EDEN PLACE CENTER, by Prairie Entertainment Associates. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 15.2 acres, Planned Unit
Development District Review on 15.2 acres with waivers, Zoning District
Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 6.42 acres, Preliminary
Plat of 6.42 acres into two lots, and Site Plan Review on 6.42 acres for
construction of a 25,742 square foot building addition to the commercial
site. Location: West of Glen Lane, south and east of Eden Road. A
public hearing.
(9:30) C. U.S. WEST, by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, and Rydeen, Inc. Request for
Site Plan Review within the I-2 Zoning District on 2.1 acres with
variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals for construction of a
2,000 square foot building addition. Location: Southeast corner of
Highway #5 and Fuller Road. A public hearing.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. PLANNER'S REPORT
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVED MINUTES
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1989 7 : 30 PM CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7600 Executive Drive
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Tim Bauer,
Christine Dodge, Charles Ruebling,
Douglas Sandstad
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Anderson, Robert Hallett
STAFF MEMBERS : Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Deb
Edlund, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: -
Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to approve the Agenda as
published. Motion carried 5-0-0 .
II . MEMBERS REPORTS
III . MINUTES
Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to continue the Minutes of
the August 14, 1989 to the October 23, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting. Motion carried 5-0-0 . The minutes had
been inadvertently omitted from the Commission's packet .
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS,
A. ROUND LAKE VIEW, by Zachman Development Corporation.
Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Low
Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on 14 . 6
acres for a future single family development. Location:
North of Valley View Road, north and west of Duck Lake
Road.
Jim Zachman, proponent, stated that the planning for this
project would be accomplished in two stages . The request
at this time was for a Comprehensive Guide Plan change and
the proponent would return to the Planning Commission at a
later date for Preliminary Plat and Zoning District
approval . The proponent proposed R1-9 . 5 lots for this
area to develop starter homes . The price range would be
from $110,000 to $130,000 .
• Uram reported that Staff recommended approval of the
Comprehensive Guide Plan change from Low Density
Residential to Medium Density Residential subject to the
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conditions outlined on Page 3 of the Staff Report dated
October 6, 1989 .
Ruebling asked if Alternate B in the Staff Report provided
adequate sight distances and distances between
intersections . Uram replied that there was a distance of
150 feet to the first intersection. Uram added that sight
distances would be reviewed with the Zoning District
approval .
Bye stated that she would like to see a strong commitment
by the proponent to construct R1-9 . 5 housing. Zachman
replied that the FHA limit for starter homes was *104, 000
to $110, 000 . He added that the highest priced home would
be approximately $145, 000 and that the proponent did not
intend to go above this limit . The wider lots would have
side garage units . Zachman noted that 75% of the lots
would only accommodate a 60 foot wide home .
Leslie Erickson, 17670 South Shore Lane West, stated that
she was concerned about the grading to take place and the
affect on the drainage . Erickson was also concerned about
the elevation of the new development. Zachman replied
that the lots to the west would be developed as walkouts .
The drainage would flow to Valley View Road through an
• outlet system which currently existed. Erickson then
asked if the hill would be taken down. Zachman replied
that little grading would be required on the site .
Erickson asked what the difference in elevation between
their lot and the new development would be . Zachman
replied the new homes would be approximately 10 feet
higher in elevation. Erickson asked if the grade could be
lowered . Zachman believed that lowering the grade would
create a drainage problem. Erickson stated that there was
currently a drainage problem in their back yard and did
not wish to see the problem increase . Zachman stated that
the point was well taken and would be considered in the
preparation of the drainage plan. Zachman added that the
run-off would be the same as it was currently, but could
possibly be improved .
Bye explained to the Erickson's that the plan would be
looked at further in the planning process . Uram added
that another hearing would be held when the specific plans
were available . Uram asked Zachman when it believed that
plans would be returned to the Planning Commission for
further review. Zachman replied in approximately one
month.
Ed Sieber, 11792 Dunhill Road, stated that because of the
assessments against the property the proponent wanted to
move forward quickly. The proponent had sought an
experienced builder and believed that single family
development was appropriate for the area.
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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 Zachman Development
Corporation for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from
Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on
14 . 6 acres for a future single family residential
development, based on plans dated October 4, 1989, subject
to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated October
6, 1989 . Motion carried 5-0-0 .
B. EDEN PLACE CENTER, by Prairie Entertainment Associates .
Request for Planned Unit Development concept Amendment on
15. 2 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on
15. 2 acres with waivers, Zoning District Amendment within
the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 6 . 42 acres, Preliminary
Plat of 6 . 42 acres into two lots, and Site Plan Review on
6 . 42 acres for construction of a 25,742 square foot
building addition to the commercial site . Location: West
of Glen Lane, south and east of Eden Road.
• Uram reported that the proponent had requested a one month
continuance .
MOTION•
Bauer moved, seconded by Ruebling to continue the public
hearing to the November 13, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 5-0-0 .
C. U. S . WEST, by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, and Rydeen, Inc.
Request for Site Plan Review within the I-2 Zoning
District on 2 .1 acres with variances to be reviewed by the
Board of Appeals for construction of a 2, 000 square foot
building addition. Location: Southeast corner of Highway
#5 and Fuller Road.
Gene Borth, representing the proponent, stated that the
exterior of the 2,000 square foot addition would match the
existing brick. Two single doors would be added at the
same elevation as presently existed . Landscaping islands
would be added to screen the six new parking stalls .
Dogwood scrubs would be used to screen the 3-foot high
trash container. Nine Blackhill Spruce would be added
throughout the area for additional screening. The parking
lot would be located 2 feet below the new Fuller Road
• berm.
Sandstad asked if the trash container area was adequately
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screened and if there was a restriction on the distance of
the conifers from an intersection. Uram replied that the
City would maintain the conifers and would trim them if
the sight distance was being obstructed.
Bye asked if the Blackhill Spruce were more salt resistant
than other trees . Uram replied that the Blackhill Spruce
was one of the more resistant trees .
Ruebling believed that the screening around the trash
containers would be more effective if conifers were used,
especially in the winter .
Uram reported that variances would be required due to
existing conditions for building and parking lot setbacks .
Staff recommended that additional screening be provided to
screen the additional parking stalls and the mechanical
units . Staff recommended approval of the project with the
above changes in the landscaping noted in the Staff
Report .
Bye stated that she supported the additional screening of
the mechanical equipment.
Borth asked if Staff was recommending screening on top of
• the berm. Uram replied that the city required that the
parking area be screened from the roadway. Uram added
that because the project was small, Staff would work with
the proponent on the landscaping details before going to
the Council .
MOTION 1:
Dodge moved, seconded by Sandstad to close the public
hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0 .
MOTION 2•
Dodge moved, seconded by Sandstad to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of U. S . West for Site Plan
Review on 2.1 acres within the I-2 Zoning District, with
variances to be reviewed by the Board of appeals, for
construction of a 2, 000 square foot building addition,
based on plans dated September 5, 1989, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated October 6, 1989 .
Motion 5-0-0 .
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI . NEW, BUSINESS,
• VII . PLANNER ' S REPORT
Planning Commission Minute; 5 October 10, 1989
• VIII . ADJOURNMENT
MOTION•
Ruebling moved, seconded by Bauer to adjourn the meeting at
8 : 20 PM. Motion carried 5-0-0.
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