Planning Commission - 02/08/1988 •
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
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Monday, February 8, 1988
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AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, February 8, 1988
7:30 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman Ed Schuck, Richard Anderson, Julianne Bye,
Christine Dodge, Doug Fell , Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael Franzen, Senior
Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Sue Anderson,
Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
III. MINUTES
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
(7:30) A. WEST 5 BUSINESS CENTER, by John T. Smith. Request for Zoning
District Change from I-General to I-2 Park on 4.68 acres with
variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Preliminary
Platting of 4.68 acres into 2 lots for construction of a 34,752
square foot office/warehouse building. Location: East of Fuller
Road and Northwest of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI . NEW BUSINESS
A. Receive C.I .P. - Preliminary discussion and questions.
B. Receive and discuss memo on limitation of use for storage in yard
setbacks.
VII . PLANNER'S REPORT
VIII . ADJOURNMENT
*NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE, AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER,
OR LATER, THAN LISTED.
MINUTES
40 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, February 8, 1988
7:30 PM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ed Schuck, Christine Dodge, Robert
Hallett, Julianne Bye, Douglas Fell, Charles
Ruebling
MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram,
Asst. Planner; Sue Anderson, Recording
Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as
printed.
Motion carried 3-0-2
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
None
III. MINUTES
Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Bye to approve the
minutes of the January 11, 1988, Planning Commission meeting as
published.
Motion carried 3-0-2
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. WEST 5 BUSINESS CENTER, by John T. Smith. Request for
Zoning District Change from I-General to I-2 Park on 4. 68
acres with variances to be reviewed by the Board of
Appeals, Preliminary Platting of 4. 68 acres into 2 lots for
construction of a 34,752 square foot office/warehouse
building. Location: East of Fuller Road and Northwest of
the Chicago & Northwestern Railway.
Senior Planner Franzen introduced the proposal requesting one
4. 68 acre lot divided into a 2. 66 acre and a 2 . 02 acre lot for
the construction of a 34,752 sq. ft. warehouse building. Also
requested is a zoning change of I-General to I-2 not permitting
40 outside storage. Proponent will be seeking a variance through
the Board of Appeals for lot frontage from the required 200
feet down to 57 feet for Lot 1.
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John Smith, representative for proponent, stated the land was
purchased last year and the proposed facility is aimed as a
small user facility. Per the Staff Recommendations, they will
be doing additional landscaping in order for Lot 2 to meet Code
minimums. Proponent is looking at approximately 12 to 14
tenants in this facility.
In closing he stated that the proposal meets all City Codes and
Ordinances except for the street frontage and a variance will
be sought through the Board of Appeals for lot frontage
adjustment.
Franzen reported that Staff recommended approval of the Zoning
District change from I-Gen to I-2 on 4. 68 acres and preliminary
plat of 4. 68 acres into 2 lots subject to the following
Staff Recommendations:
1) prior to City Council review, proponent shall revise the
landscape plan to provide additional landscaping for Lot 2 in
order to meet Code minimums, provide additional planting islands
to meet Code for Lot 1, and provide a 10 foot strip of sod
around the perimeter of Lot 2 .
2) prior to final plat approval, proponent shall receive a
variance from the Board of Appeals for lot frontage for Lot 1;
submit detailed storm water run-off, erosion control, and
utility plans for review by the City Engineer; and submit
detailed storm water run-off and erosion control plans for
review by the Watershed District.
3) prior to grading permit issuance, proponent- shall notify
City and Watershed District at least 48 hours in advance of
grading, cap all on site wells, and remove any on site septic
systems.
4) Prior to building permit issuance, proponent shall record a
cross access easement for the property at Hennepin County and
provide proof of filing to the City; provide parking
improvement plans consistent with City Code and rooftop
screening plans for the existing building on Lot 2 to be
included in the landscape bonding requirement; submit details
for construction of the trash enclosures consistent with the
main structure; submit site lighting details which demonstrate
limiting off-site glare, and color choices for the building,
including overhead bay doors; and pay the appropriate cash park
fee.
Fell inquired if parking requirements were in line with city
requirements.
Franzen responded that parking requirements were based on the 1/3
office, 1/3 manufacturing, and 1/3 warehouse theory in view of
the fact that the tenants are not yet identified. At present
using the 1/3 method, all parking and building setbacks meet or
exceed Code requirements.
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MOTION 1;
Motion was made by Bye and seconded by Fell to close public
hearing.
Motion carried 3-0-2
MOTION 2 :
Motion was made by Bye and seconded by Fell to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of John T. Smith for
Zoning District Change from I-General to I-2 Park on on 4.68
acres, with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals,
for construction of a 34,752 sq. ft. office/warehouse building
to be known as West 5 Business Center, based on plans dated
January 19, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report dated February 5, 1988.
Motion carried 3-0-2
MOTION 3 :
Motion was made by Bye and seconded by Fell to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of John T. Smith for
Preliminary Plat of 4. 68 acres into two lots, with variances
to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, for construction of a
34,752 sq. ft. office/warehouse building, to be known as West 5
Business center, based on plans dated January 19, 1988, subject
to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 5,
1988.
Motion carried 3-0-2
V. OLD BUSINESS
Senior Planner Franzen reported the approval of the Creekview
proposal by the City Council. He commented that the house pads
were pulled back from the trees with the cul-de-sac plan. He
reported that the EAW petition was resulted in a finding of
fact that there was no environmental impact.
He stated the difficult part of the development would be the
monitoring. With that in mind, each independent lot will need
a permit.
Schuck commented that from the cities standpoint, a great
project has come out of the resident controversy.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP)
Preliminary discussion and questions.
Uram reported that the CIP, a projected budget over the next
five years, as been referred to the Planning Commission for
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review and comments with respect to its consistency with the
City's Comprehensive Guide Plan in terms of goals and
objectives.
On a Staff level, Uram reported, the review indicated that all
was in compliance and consistent with the Guide Plan. The CIP
consisted of roadway improvements, traffic issues and other
items which require a substantial capital outlay. He concluded
with a request from the Commission to recommend to City Council
that what is included on the CIP is consistent with the Guide
Plan.
Ruebling inquired if sites have been selected for the proposed
parks. Franzen responded that this is not site specific. The
CIP talks to needs and approximate dollars needed.
Ruebling continued in asking if there was some realism given to
the projected income. Franzen stated that the needs of the
community were realistic and the costs were based knowing what
they know at present.
Ruebling inquired about available dollars for Riley Lake Park.
Franzen stated those dollars were acquired through a specific
grant for acquisition of the land.
Schuck inquired about Purgatory Creek recreational area, and
Dodge inquired if there was a specific order of priority.
She stated that the City should make park land acquisitions a
priority. Other Commissioners concurred. Uram stated that he
would pass this on to the City Council.
Hallett inquired about a public golf course and if it was in
the plans for the future. Hallett stated to begin planning
the golf course now, it would not be a reality for ten years.
Franzen responded that the City has been approached by private
developers interested in building one.
Franzen also stated that park acquisition by grants would not
be competing with road improvement dollars.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Bye and seconded by Hallett to inform the
City Council that the improvements in the CIP are consistent
with the Comprehensive Guide Plan and add the following
recommendations: 1) park acquisition; 2) golf course; 3)
possible trail along Nine-Mile Creek, Minnetonka to Eden
Prairie, Crosstown - Baker Road - Hwy 101.
Motion carried 5-0-0
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B. LIMITATION OF STORAGE IN YARD SETBACKS
Proposed City Code Amendment
Franzen introduced Zoning Administrator Jean Johnson who has
been researching and drafting an ordinance increasing
restrictions on storage of recreational vehicles in residential
districts.
Johnson stated that the residents petitioning a change as well
as those affected by the change were notified of this meeting
before the Commission. She continued that the purpose of her
presentation was further review before drafting the ordinance
for final approval by Commission and City Council.
Bye commented that if recreational vehicles are permitted, they
must be screened.
Johnson stated that the suggested height variance would be 7
ft. , length of 101 , and a grandfathering clause.
Commission Members discussion focused on storage allowed in
front yards, screening accomplished without blue tarps,
grandfathering be associated with present vehicle not
homeowner, and 7 ft. height would ban all recreational
vehicles, as well as most vans.
Fell inquired if there was a time period for storage on
automobiles and boats. Johnson responded that all vehicles
must be operable and licensed.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Ruebling and seconded by Bye to recommend to
the City Council that the draft of the Limitation of Storage in
Yard Setbacks include the following: 1) the grandfathering be
stipulated to specific vehicles; 2) all vehicles licensed and
operable; 3) consider height limit that of a recreational
vehicle; and 4) minimize storage in front yards.
Motion carried 5-0-0
VII. PLANNERS REPORT
None
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Bye and seconded by Fell to adjourn the
meeting at 8:35 PM.
Motion carried 5-0-0