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Planning Commission - 07/11/1988 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, July 11, 1988 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman Julianne Bye, Richard Anderson, Christine Dodge, Dou( Fell , Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling, Ed Schuck STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Sue Anderson, Recordin( Secretary Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. MINUTES IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS (7:35) A. DATASERV by Opus Corporation. Request for PUD Amendment Review on 17.1 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 17.4 acres with waiver for office use up to 100% within the I-2 Zoning District, Zoninc District Change from Rural to I-2 on 7.4 acres and Preliminary Plat of 17.4 acres into 1 lot for construction of additional parking spaces for the Datasery Headquarters. Location: South of Technology Drive, east of Prairie Center Drive. A continued public hearing. (7:40) B. EDEN CREEK, by JMS Equities, Inc. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Public Open Space to Low Density Residential on 1.9 acres; • Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.6 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.6 acres into 10 single family lots, one outlot, and road right- of-way. Location: Southeast of County Road #4, across from Mere Drive. A public hearing. (8:15) C. MINNESOTA MINI-STORAGE, by Bruce Hubbard. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to I-2 for 2.35 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 7.7 acres into one lot for construction of 44,255 square feet of storage buildings. Location: Northwest of Flying Cloud Drive, southeast of U.S. Highway #169. A public hearing. (8:45) D. PANNEKOEKEN HUIS OF EDEN PRAIRIE, by Marco Construction. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Regional Commercial on 1.24 acres, Zoning District Change . from Office to C-Reg-Service on 1.24 acres with variances to be reviewed -by the Board of Appeals for construction of 79,020 square feet of office and restaurant use. Location: Northwest of the intersection of Eden Road and Glen Lane. A public hearing. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS Presentation by Stu Fox, City Forester, on "Saving Trees" . • 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, JULY 11, 1988 City Council Chambers 7:30 PM MEMBERS PRESENT. Chairperson Julianne Bye, Christine Dodge, Charles Ruebling, Richard Anderson, and Douglas Fell MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Hallett, and Ed Schuck. • STAFF PRESENT: Michael Franzen,Senior Planner; Don Uram,Assistant Planner;Sue Anderson, Recording Secretary I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item IV, reverse the order of Development Proposals B. and C. MOTION: Motion was made by Ruebling and seconded by Fell to approve the agenda as printed. Motion carried 4-0-0. 11. MEMBERS REPORTS None III. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 11, 1988. MOTION: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Ruebling to approve the minutes of the April 11, 1988, Planning Commission meeting-as published. Motion carried 4-0-0. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 2 . B. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 25, 1988. MOTION: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Hallett to approve the minutes of the April l i, 1988, Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 3-0-1, Bye abstained. C. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 13, 1988. MOTION: Jul 13 Motion was made by Ruebling and seconded by Bye to approve the minutes of the April-14' 1988, Planning Commission meeting as published. Motion carried 2-0-2, Hallett and Dodge abstained. IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. DATASERV by Opus Corporation. Request for PUD Amendment Review on 17.4 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 17.4 acres with a waiver for office use up to 100% within the 1-2 Zoning District,Zoning District Change from Rural to 1-2 on 7.4 acres and Preliminary Plat of 17.4 acres into 1 lot for construction of additional parking spaces for the Datasery Headquarters. Location: South of Technology Drive,east of Prairie Center Drive. A continued public hearing. • Fransen reported that at the last meeting with BRW the data for driveway entrances and turn lanes had not been assembled for the Southwest Area Study,thus delaying the final results of the traffic study for the Datasery project. Staff was also planning a meeting with Datasery for traffic management discussion to reduce traffic flow numbers. Staff recommended that this item be continued for two weeks. MOTION: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to continue this item to the July 25, 1988, Planning Commission meeting pending receipt and analysis of the traffic information for the proposed development. Motion carried 5-0-0 B. EDEN CREEK, by JMS Equities, Inc. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Public Open Space to Low Density Residential on 1.9 acres,Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.6 acres, Preliminary Plat of 6.6 acres into 10 single family lots, one outlot,and road right-of-way. Location: Southeast of County Road#4,across from Mere Drive. A public hearing. Jeff Schoenwetter, proponent, presented the project of 6.6 acres to be developed into 10 single family lots,and one outlot. The average lot size would be 18,217 square feet. Outlot A, located along Purgatory Creek,would be dedicated to the City. Access to the project would be provided from County Road#4 by a single cul-de-sac. • Uram stated that two issues needed to be addressed. 1) The 1982 Comprehensive Guide Plan depicted the western portion of the site as guided for Public Open Space. This was centered along Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 3 the lot line between the Stodola property and Hidden Ridge Subdivision. In reviewing the plans, • Staff could find no apparent reason why the designation existed. Staff was therefore supporting the change to the Guide Plan designation on that portion of the property where this development would be proposed. 2)Acccess to the project from County Road#4. This access point has been reviewed and approved by Hennepin County. Uram reviewed the Staff Recommendations and City Engineers recommendations. Dr. Peter J. DlBona, 15809 Park Terrace Drive,. stated that the only free standing trees at this time were on the ridge and he did not want to see them removed. He inquired about a park for their neighborhood that was promised years and years ago, and that the proposed development site would be the last available piece of land for such park. He also questioned the changing of zoning which created narrower lots. He urged the Commission to consider the needs of established neighborhoods as well as new developments. Uram responded that the zoning did not create narrower lots and greater density,as the setbacks remained the same. He stated Parks and Recreation was questioned about a park in this neighborhood and they did not feel it was possible, but it would be discussed at the next Parks and Recreation meeting. Douglas McChane, 6625 Rainbow Drive, stated his concern regarding pollution with the plan for a holding pond from County Road#4 which would be uncontrolled in its flow. He continued that from the cul-de-sac the water will run into the creek at a faster volume creating murky water in Purgatory Creek and it would become an open storm sewer. He inquired if this had been referred to the DNR or Watershed District. Other concerns were regarding traffic for County Road#4,what were the future plans. Will it be as wide as Valley View Road. What was the proposed entrance for Rainbow Drive. • Uram responded that the pollution issues would be looked at by City Engineer, DNR and Watershed District. A series of catch basins are proposed but would have no effect on fertilization. Franzen responded that County Road#4 was a collector road. Approximately 7500-10,000 cars per day travel the road. The capacity for a single lane road was 10,000. The County felt the ideal would be to align Nancy Drive with Mere Drive. The long range plan would be for four lanes, but was not in the five year plan. Gail Beno, 6618 Rainbow Drive,was concerned with the rezoning of the land. She requested if her lot was 1/2 acre that the adjoining lots be the same size. She felt if trees were removed,the wildlife would leave as well. She asked if it was contemplated that ecology tests be done on Purgatory Creek in the years to come. Bye stated this proposal.will.come back to the Watershed District. Uram added that DNR would also check in that issue. Beno continued that a high number of children were in the area and no park. There was no overpass or underpass for them to cross County Road#4,which was a very dangerous situation. She was also concerned with the aesthetic value of the neighborhood with replacement of a 24" oak with 12 little oaks. She concluded that a by-pass lane at County Road#4 would be a disaster waiting to happen. Anderson inquired to Staff what the requirement was for driveway spacing. Franzen responded it varied. A rural area would be 1200-1500 feet and urban area would be a minimum of 150 feet. • Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 4 Ruebling commented that there were by-pass lanes at Duck Lake Trail and Terrace Wood. They • were so busy they are a danger at this point. To place another by-pass lane on the road would make it doubly dangerous. Commission inquired to Staff the differences in the zoning changes with regard to lot size. Bye inquired if a stop light would be installed at Duck Lake Trail. Franzen responded not to his knowledge. She requested that he look into the issue. Dodge inquired about the road alignment. Proponent responded that this is being platted to save trees and increase site distance without substantially changing the elevation. Anderson replied that people were more important to save than trees. Uram stated that the City and County Engineers have reviewed this site plan,and specific comments should be addressed to the City Engineer. Ed Sieber, 11792 Dunhill Road, agent for Stodola property, stated that the 3-1/2 acres was not approached by City for purchase or neighbors. The road to the property now was dangerous. Fell inquired about road alignment possibility. Franzen responded it could be done with loss to trees and some tight turns. Commission discussed pros and cons of road alignment and traffic signals. Ruebling was concerned about the R1-22 homes backing up to two existing homes on the lots. Proponent responded that from the site,view of the Rainbow Drivehomes was not possible. • Dick Olson,6615 Eden Prairie Road,felt a traffic signal light was very important for the area. Ruebling asked, regarding drainage, if the City would review the catch basin issue. Uram stated that it would be reviewed in greater detail. Bye asked that the record show 1)that a zoned transition or buffer along the subdivision line be worked out with the developer;2) drainage issues must be reviewed by the City Engineer; and 3) further study should be done regarding the alignement of Nancy Lane and Mere Drive. Bye asked Staff if DNR should be involved in this project. Uram responded that the DNR would be involved if it were an environmental issue, however,they typically do not get involved in a fertilization issue. Fell stated his objection to the present road alignment. Uram stated that Staff would look again at the road alignment and sight lines of intersection. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to recommend to the City Council approval of • the request of JMS Equities, Inc., for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Public Open Space to Low Density Residential on 1.9 acres for Eden Creek, based on plans dated June 24, Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 5 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 8, 1988, and other concerns • such as good transition, drainage, pollution, road alignment and park issues. Motion carried 5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to recommend to the City Council approval of the-request of JMS Equities, Inc.;for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 6.6 acres for Eden Creek, for single family residential development, based on plans dated June 24, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 8, 1988, and concerns mentioned in Motion 2. Motion carried 5-0-0 MOTION 4: Motion was made by Dodge and seconded by Fell to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of JMS Equities, Inc.,for Preliminary Plat of 6.6 acres for Eden Creek for ten single family lots, one outlot, and road right-of-way, based on plans dated June 24, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 8, 1988, and concerns mentioned in Motion 2. C. MINNESOTA MINI-STORAGE, by Bruce Hubbard. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to 1-2 for 2.35 acres,and Preliminary Plat of 7.7 acres into one lot for construction of 44,255 square feet of storage buildings. Location: Northwest of Flying Cloud Drive, southeast of U.S.Highway#169. A public hearing. Bruce Hubbard, proponent, presented the project which was a combination of five existing lots into • 1 lot equalling 335,255 square feet or 7.7 acres. He stated that the demand was such that expansion was necessary. A new updated look for the development would be the addition of a 2- unit manager's apartment/office containing 2,230 square feet, and increased landscaping. Access to the site would be from Flying Cloud Drive via a new 27 foot driveway located within the center of the project, and the existing driveway would be removed. Fell inquired if the storage units were unheated. Proponent responded yes, with the exception of Building #5, all buildings were unheated. Fell asked how deep the footings were and proponent stated 3-1/2 to 4 feet and were soil cushioned instead of floating slabs. Uram stated that Staff was recommending approval based on their recommendations. He reported that after this item was scheduled for public hearing, a Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Office to Industrial was identified by Staff. Because the required change was noticed so late in the process,the public hearing could not legally be held at this meeting. After discussion by Staff, he was determined that this item must be continued until the July 25, 1988, Planning Commission meeting. The proponent was agreeable to this but requested to proceed to City Council as soon as possible. Staff recommends that the Commission order the publication of this item for the August 2, 1988 City Council meeting. MOTION: Motion was made by Fell and seconded by Ruebling to continue the public hearing for Minnesota Mini-Storage to the July 25, 1988, Planning Commission meeting. It would be appropriate to order the scheduling of this project for August 2, 1988, City Council meeting at this time. . Motion carried 5-0-0 Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 6 • D. PANNEKOEKEN HUIS OF EDEN PRAIRIE, by Marco Corporation. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Regional Commercial on 1.24 acres, Zoning District Change from Office to C-Reg-Service on 1.24 acres with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals for construction of 7,920 square feet of office and restaurant use. Location: Northwest of the intersection of Eden Road and Glen Lane. A public hearing. Norman Brody, proponent, represented the project as a two-story, 7,920 square foot mixed use restaurant/office building on 1.24 acres of land. A variance for front yard setback of 17-1/2 feet was being requested for parking from the Board of Appeals. The design would be a split-level building with one story facing Eden Road,with a gazebo and deck which fronts the lake. Screening of adjoining property would-be accomplished with mass plantings of six-foot evergreen trees. The major issue was the BRW 1985 Traffic Study which indicated that the site was allocated 24 trips during peak hours and the proposed use would generate 34 trips during peak hours. They are prepared to go with the third alternative recommended by Staff to not occupy the office portion of the building unless trip generation was established at 20 or less. The office area would be utilized as storage until such time as an office use was allowed. Uram stated that with the third alternative as the choice of the developer, it was reasonable to eliminate the construction of the deck and gazebo from the project until the office portion was occupied. Bob and Clare Kooiman, 7936 Eden Road, were concerned that with a restaurant adjoining their property they would have a trash problem,noise from trucks for deliveries as well as refuse pickup.The lighting of the parking lot and building was also a concern. Bob Kooiman commented to the Commission that since 1961,zoning plans were made over and over and then cast aside,and urged members to not forget the rest of the area and how it would fit into the development of the • area. He commented that there was already a number of restaurants on this strip of road,which creates a traffic problem near their home. He stated that no barrier would truly screen his home from the activity of the restaurant,and an office building would be less of a disruption to the area. They and their neighbors are willing to sell their property when the opportunity arises. He feels the area should be developed together and not piece by piece. Uram stated Staff would consider any suggestions by the architect for effective screening. Proponent stated they could increase the height of the wall to 8 feet and larger plantings could be used in the area. Uram stated that they should cut sight lines from the Kooiman's home, and that perhaps landscape screening would be more effective on their property. Proponent addressed the concerns of the neighbors and stated that hours could be allocated for deliveries as well as trash pickup. They would be more than willing to accommodate the neighbors. Perhaps the loading area would have a roof covering to shield truck site. Clare Kooiman commented on the present bottle-neck traffic situation in the area at noon time. Many people walk because of the vehicle congestion. Franzen spoke of the sidewalks to encourage more pedestrian activity in the area. He stated that the highway truck traffic was not foreseen when this area was developed for restaurants. Anderson inquired if a trail system was in the works for around the lake. Uram responded that Parks and Recreation would be directed to look into that matter. Dodge inquired if this would restrict the land between Pannekoeken and Rosemount, and would • retail be more effective. Uram responded that the site was guided office which was acceptable for retail or office use. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 7 • Ruebling stated that a trail access was indicated in the 10 foot setback reducing the setback. Uram responded than an 8 foot trail located adjacent to Lake Idlewild would be connected to the existing trail to the Eden Prairie Convenience Center. He added that this could be relocated as the trail does not go all the way around the lake. Ruebling inquired about the 50-55% business being on the weekend and if that percentage changed what alternatives-would be available.-Uram reported that this was possible and that Staff would still be comfortable with 30 trips. If the restaurant changed ownership,the trip generation characteristics could exceed the BRW estimate as well. Bye stated that City,does take all that into consideration but there are different allowable numbers between office, restaurant and retail. Franzen added that trip generation with reference to building changing hands would be difficult to enforce. He added that if owners are responsible it would work, but City gets compliance only 50% of the time. Dodge inquired as to what protection the City had that the trip generation remain the same if the building changed hands. Franzen replied that a covenant could be written within the land deed. MOTION 1 Motion made by Ruebling and seconded by Fell to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion made by Ruebling and seconded by Fell to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Marco Construction for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Office to Regional • Commercial on 1.24 acres for the Pannekoeken Huis of Eden Prairie for construction of 79,020 sq. ft. of office and restaurant uses, based on plans dated June 22, 1988, subject to the recommend- ations of the Staff Report dated July 8, 1988, and additional recommendation additional screening and implementation of screening and timing of refuse pickup. Motion carried 5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion made by Ruebling and seconded by Fell to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Marco Construction for Zoning District change from Office to C-Reg-Service on 1.24 acres,with variances to be reviewed by to Board of Appeals,for the Pannekoeken Huis of Eden Prairie for Construction of 79,020 sq.ft. of office and restaurant uses, based on plans dated June 22, 1988, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated July 8, 1988 and recommendations mentioned in Motion 2. Motion carried 5-0-0 V. OLD BUSINESS None • Eden Prairie Planning Commission Meeting July 11, 1988 Page 8 VI. NEW BUSINESS A. TREE PRESERVATION City Forester Stewart Fox presented a slide show documenting the tree before construction, during construction and the end result. Tree sensitivity was the major point with the tree replacement process and accuracy of projected tree loss percentages. The Planning Commission summarized that the presentation was extremely beneficial and should be required viewing for all developers in Eden Prairie. VII. PLANNER'S REPORT Franzen reported on the six agenda items for the July 25, 1988 Planning Commission meeting . Vill. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Motion was made by Anderson and seconded by Dodge to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM.