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Planning Commission - 05/23/1988 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 23, 1988 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Christine Dodge, Doug Fell , Robert *Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Ed Schuck 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 (7:35) A. HIWAY 494/CROSSTOWN RACQUET, SWIM AND HEALTH CLUB, by Northwest Racquet, Swim and Health Club, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to Community Commercial on 2.2 acres and Zoning District Amendment within the Community Commercial District on 9.73 acres with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Preliminary Plat of 6.4 acres into one lot, one outlot, and road right-of-way for construction of a 13,375 square foot addition to the health club and an additional parking lot. Location: East of Baker Road, north of Holasek Lane. A continued public hearing. (7:40) B. CROSSTOWN PRAIRIE OFFICE WAREHOUSE, by Gary A. Hilden. Request for Site Plan Review on 1.89 acres within the I-2 Zoning District with Shoreland variances, and variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Preliminary Plat of 1.89 acres into one lot and road right- of-way for construction of a 21,312 square foot office/warehouse. Location: South of County Road 67, East of Nine Mile Creek, north of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad. A public hearing. (7:45) C. HIDDEN GLEN IV, by Derrick Companies. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on approximately 68 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 68 acres with variances and Zoning District Change from RM-6.5 to R1-9.5 on 10.21 acres, Preliminary Plat of 10.21 acres into 40 single family lots, 3 outlots, and road right-of-way. Location: South of Townline Road, west of Dell Road, east of Highway 101. A continued public hearing. (8:15) D. MEL HANSON ADDITION, by Mel Hanson. Request for Preliminary Plat of 1.42 acres into two single family lots with the R1-22 Zoning District. A public hearing. (8:30) E. BRAU ADDITION, by Scott Brau. Request for Preliminary Plat of 2.12 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District. Location: 16201 Pioneer Trail . A public hearing. Agenda Eden Prairie Planning Commission May 23, 1988 Page 2 V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER'S REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT , *NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE, AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER, OR LATER, THAN LISTED. MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 23, 1988 City Council Chambers 7:30 PM MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairperson Julianne Bye, Christine Dodge, Charles Ruebling, Douglas Fell, Richard Anderson, Ed Schuck, Robert Hallett. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Michael Franzen,Senior Planner; Don Uram,Assistant Planner;Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary • I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 6-0-0. 11. MEMBERS REPORTS None III. MINUTES Minutes from the previous meeting were not available for review. IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. HIWAY 494/CROSSTOWN RACQUET. SWIM AND HEALTH CLUB, by Northwest Racquet,Swim and Health Club, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to Community Commercial on 2.2 acres and Zoning District Amendment within the Community Commercial District on 9.73 acres with variances to be reviewed by Board of Appeals, Preliminary Plat of 6.4 acres into one lot, one outlot, and road right-of-way for construction of a 13,375 square foot addition to the health club and an additional parking lot. Location: East of Baker Road, north of Holasek Lane. A continued public hearing. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 2 Uram reported that the item was continued from the April 25th and May 9th, 1988 meetings awaiting • receipt of the traffic study from the proponents. It appears that the proposal may be redesigned based on the additional parking needs for the facility. The unofficial study indicates that the proposal is 150-200 parking stalls short. Uram also stated that if the Commission continues the time for more than two weeks, it would have to be at the request of the proponent, due to the State Statue which provides for automatic approval of a preliminary_ plat submitted for approval, but not acted upon within 60 days. If the proponent does not request a longer than two-week continuance, the Commission's alternative is to deny the project. Staff feels that the amount of revisions and time-for Staff review would be beyond a two-week period. Uram reported that a letter was received from the proponent requesting withdrawal of the Hiway 494/Crosstown Racquet Swim and Health Club in order to complete the traffic study. MOTION Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to close the public hearing for the Hiway 494/Crosstown Racquet, Swim and Health Club, returning the item to the proponent for more information regarding traffic and parking. Motion carried 6-0-0 B. CROSSTOWN PRAIRIE OFFICE WAREHOUSE. by Gary A. Hilden. Request for Site Plan Review on 1.89 acres within the 1-2 Zoning District with Shoreland variances,and variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals,Preliminary Plat of 1.89 acres into one lot and road right • -of-way for construction of a 21,312 square foot office/warehouse. Location: South of County Road 67, East of Nine Mile Creek, north of the Chicago,Milwaukee,St. Paul&Pacific Railroad. A public hearing. Franzen reported that a letter was received from Gary A.Hilden of A&H Welding Company requesting withdrawal of the Crosstown Prairie Office Warehouse review, in order to further review the plans for development of the parcel of land. Franzen stated the property was situated on Nine Mile Creek and Shoreland Management regulations apply . With the size of the property,variances, drainage requirements and easements, it has been suggested to the developer to appear before the Watershed District to receive their comments prior to review by the City. Anderson felt the continuance-should not be allowed as the unresolved issues should have been more adequately addressed in the planning stage prior to submittal,and taken care of before approaching the Commission. Hallett and Fell agreed that refusal of a continuance would alert other developers about coming before the Commission prematurely. MOTION A motion was made by Hallett and seconded by Fell to close the public hearing for Crosstown Prairie Office Warehouse, returning the item to the proponent, without prejudice. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 3 • C. HIDDEN GLEN IV. by Derrick Companies. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on approximately 68 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 68 acres with variances and Zoning District Change from RM-6.5 to R1-9.5 on 10.21 acres, Preliminary Plat of 10.21 acres into 40 single family lots,3 outlots,and road right-of-way. Location: South of Townline Road,west of Dell Road, east of Highway 101. A continued public hearing. Franzen reported that the proposal was continued from the April 22, 1988 meeting, at which time proponent withdrew the request for Rezoning from RM-6.5 to R1-9.5 and the Preliminary Plat for 40 small,single-family lots. The new request is for a PUD Concept Review and a Zoning District Amendment within an existing RM-6.5 Zoning District. This was a review of an approved twinhome site plan with different unit floor plans and architecture. Staff recommended the establishing of a homeowner's association for the development which would include an architectural review committee. The committee would be responsible for architectural compatibility for items like decks, home additions, colors of the units, etc. Proponent presented the revised floor plans and architecture with the major change being the units would be narrower and deeper than previously approved. The units would be connected at the garage instead of side by side.The shingles,trim colors, exterior materials,windows,doors,garage doors, roof pitches and roof end treatments would be identical for unit types attached to each other. The architectural diversity policy for this proposal is that no two units would be alike side by side, opposite or diagonally across from each other. The units would be closer to the single family lots and Highway#101, and proponent would install heavier vegetation for screening and buffering of that area. Proponent thanked Commission for their time and patience during the last meeting and felt their input resulted in a better product. Franzen stated that Staff recommended approval based on the following two conditions: 1)that • modification to the landscape plan shall provide for larger shade and coniferous trees along Highway #101, and the lot lines adjacent to the single-family homes to the south and on the east lot line of Lot 22;and 2)that modification to the architectural diversity plan shall provide for a different unit type on Lot 19 and Lot 4,to be consistent with the diversity policy. Dipak Shah, 18940 Pennington Avenue, asked if the buffering and landscaping of the single-family homes could be starting prior to issuance of building permit. Franzen commented that it could be done after the mass grading, before building permit or concurrent with construction. He added that if building starts in July, it would be better to plant in the fall when it is cooler. Hallett stated he had no problem with Mr.Shah's request, but that such planting be done at the time of year that which is better for the plants so that the chances of survival are better. Ruebling.inquired as to the distance between the units. Proponent replied they were 26' maximum and 30'was the widest, and units facing each other would be 40'apart, even though ordinance requirement was 151. Ruebling felt the windows across from each other were too close together,the Proponent felt they were necessary for cross ventilation. Fell questioned the floor plan for Unit C as there was no access from the garage to the house. Proponent replied it was the attached-unattached garage. Ruebling questioned the Unit C layout and its marketability. Proponent stated that the floor plan could be revised to create an access into the house. Fell pointed out that if that was the case,the • elevation of the garage must be lower than the entry level. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 4 Franzen stated that the trees should not be planted in August, but rather the time of the year that • promoted the best growth. If construction did not take place until next year, planting could still take place this fall. Hallett stated that if there was no building permit issued,there would be no use for screening. Ruebling felt that it would take a number of years for the trees to grow and the sooner they were planted the sooner they serve their screening purpose. Anderson commented that there seemed to be a flaw in the architecture in that there is no common wall and the distance from the windows is not enough. Hallett agreed and felt long term value could be a problem. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Hallett and seconded by Dodge to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Hallett and seconded by Dodge to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Derrick Companies for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on approximately 68 acres within the Hidden Glen North Planned Unit Development for Hidden Glen IV, based on revised plans dated May 18, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated April 22,and May 20, 1988,with the screening taking place prior to issuance of building permit on the area south of Barrington Drive. Motion carried 5-1-0 (Ruebling opposed.) • MOTION 3: Motion was made by Hallett and seconded by Dodge to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Derrick Companies for Zoning District Amendment within the RM-6.5 District on 8.5 acres for Hidden Glen IV, based on revised plans dated May 18, 1988,subject to the recommenda- tions of the Staff Reports dated April 22, and May 20, 1988,with the screening taking place prior to issuance of building permit on the area south of Barrington Drive. Motion carried 5-1-0 (Ruebling opposed). D. MEL HANSEN ADDITION, by Mel Hansen. Request for Preliminary Plat of 1.42 acres into _two.single family lots with the RI-22 Zoning District. A public hearing. Uram reported that the proponent was requesting the division of 1.42 acre into two single family lots currently zoned R1-22. Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) revise the grading plan to reflect the maximum 3:1 slopes for the proposed home to be constructed on Lot 2 or propose a retaining wall system;and 2) revise the plans to reflect a minimum of a 46 foot front yard setback. The proponent stated that they were in agreement with the Staff Recommendations and the appropriate changes would be made. No public participation. • Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 5 MOTION 1: • Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Hallett to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council approval of the _. .request of Mel Hansen for Preliminary Plat of 1.42 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District for the Mel Hansen Addition, based on plans dated April 29, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 20, 1988. Motion carried 6-0-0 E. BRAU ADDITION. by Scott Brau. Request for Preliminary Plat of 2.12 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District. Location: 16201 Pioneer Trail. A public hearing. Uram reported that the proponent was requesting the division of 2.12 acres into two single family lots,and that such lots have met the minimum requirements of the Ri-22 Zoning District. The lots would be accessed from County Road#1 and would be in accordance with Hennepin County requirements that a shared driveway be constructed on a common lot line that would service both lots; and that the proponent would dedicate an additional 17 feet of right-of-way for County Road #1. Uram stated that due to the possibility of further subdividing the property,Staff recommended that a structure be kept a minimum of 50 feet from the rear lot line. Discussion took place regarding the future road extensions and access points on Valley Road and Hilltop Road in the Eden Heights area. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Hallett to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Hallett to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Scott Brau for Preliminary Plat of 2.12 acres into two single family lots within the R1-22 Zoning District,for the Brau Addition, based on plans dated May 6, 1988,subject to the recommend ations of the Staff Report dated May 20, 1988. Motion carried 6-0-0 (Commissioner Schuck arrived) V. OLD BUSINESS None Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 6 . VI. NEW BUSINESS A. School District Development Plans Cedar Ridge Elementary School Franzen reported that in accordance with the Commission's request, a representative of the Eden Prairie School District would present plans for the Cedar Ridge Elementary School. Franzen stated that on May 19th Staff met with John Hamilton,architect, to go over the plans and a list of seven(7) concerns was the result. Hamilton presented the plat for the Cedar Ridge Elementary School and addressed the issues that the Staff brought to their attention. The following changes were made to the site plan: 1) grading was revised to work with the topography in order to save additional trees along with a catch basin storm sewer system would be added so that the parking lot could be designed to work with existing grades; 2)the north access to the site would be merged with the southern access to utilize a consistent elevation so the minimal site grading would be necessary for the road connection and save additional trees; 3)the future city road would remain open for final design in order for more usable space to be provided on-site; 4)the building would be shifted further out of the tree mass in an effort to reduce the amount of tree replacement that would necessary for the property; 5)the access to the site would be shifted slightly north to create additional room for the ball fields and to establish adequate distance from future residential developments to the south; and 6) the architects indicated that a shift in the building from the east property line to establish more distance from the future residential uses was not possible and that buffering would have to take place with landscaping. • Anderson inquired if there would be any overflow parking area. Proponent responded the soccer field and the playground would serve for overflow parking at school events. Hallett inquired about sidewalks and trails. Franzen replied that they would be worked out when the road alignment was determined. Hallett asked the architect and Staff to work with Fire Marshall on access requirements. Dodge inquired about safety of children with the wooded area so close. Hamilton replied that the faculty saw that area as a resource, and planned supervised use of the woods. Ruebling inquired about the placement of the driveway. Architect responded that due to the road alignment,the entrance was placed at the top of the hill so traffic could be seen from both directions. Dodge inquired if another type of project would be better suited for this property. Franzen replied that typically there would be 30-35%tree removal on a residential subdivision project and there would only be approximately 10% with this project. Dodge stated the.purpose of acquiring the land was to have enough room so the school would not be built up against lot lines, and now the facility looks very tight in the plan. Fell asked that the Police Department and Public Safety review this plan. He inquired if security was a potential concern. Hallett replied that all schools are security conscious regardless of location. Fell inquired about space for expansion. Architect replied there was no plans for expansion. • Ruebling inquired if a park would be created on the 3-1/2 acres of land adjacent to the school. Anderson stated a referendum would be needed to do that. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting May 23,1988 Page 7 Fell asked what the procedure was for development of schools. Franzen replied that schools are permitted use in the rural zoning district and no rezoning would be required. As long as the plans are in accordance with city codes and no public hearing review process was required. Ruebling stated that with 28 acres of guide plan site use change,the School District should go through Planning and City Council like other developers. Commission agreed that all building construction should go through the process for approval. Eden Prairie High School Expansion Hamilton presented the Eden Prairie High School parking lot expansion and traffic pattern redesign. There would be 800 parking spaces with separate faculty parking lot and visitor parking lot. Construction will begin on June 24th with completion by September 1st. MOTION Motion was made by Ruebling and seconded by Fell to direct Staff to look at other surrounding cities and their procedure regarding review process for public buildings. Motion carried 7-0-0 Vil. PLANNER'S REPORT Franzen reported on the upcoming projects of 1) Fairfield-Tandem Properties,2) Datasery-Opus Corporation,3) Cheyenne Place-Westar Properties, 4) Mason Property- Robert H. Mason Homes, Inc., 5) Barth Addition- Bill Barth, and 6) Freeburg Addition. • Vill. ADJOURNMENT MOTION Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Dodge to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM.