Planning Commission - 02/23/1981 AGENDA
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
Monday, February 23, 1981 -- --- - - --- - - -
7:30 PM, City Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Grant Sutliff,
Liz Retterath, Robert Hallett, Hakon Torgesen
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Jean
Johnson, Assistant Planner; Sue Schulz,'
Planning-Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call
I APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II• APPROVAL OF- JANUARY 26, 1981 MINUTES
III. MEMBERS REPORTS
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. -CPT PUD,---by CPT Corporation.- Request for PUD Concept - - -- --
approval upon 30 acres zoned I-5 to use greater than
50% of the buildings as office space. -Located in the
Northwest quadrant of Mitchell Road & Scenic Heights
Road. A public hearing.
B. VALLEY PLACE OFFICES, by C.S.J. Development. Request
to rezone 4 acres from Rural to Office for Townoffices.
Located at.9975 Valley View Road. A public meeting.
V OLD BUSINESS
VI NEW BUSINESS -
A. Appointment of 2 members to Slope Study Committee
VII. PLANNER'S REPORT
A. -Eden Prairie -Development Bbok
B. Planning Commission Reference File
C. Metro Council Review of City Guide -Plan
D. --City-Hall--Master Plan . ---
E. Chapter 11 of Codification
F. Co. Rd. 4/TH 5 Plan Study
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
approved
Monday, February 23, 1981 7:30 PM, City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman William Bearman, Matthew Levitt,
Grant Sutliff, Hakon Torjesen, Virginia
Gartner, Robert Hallett
MEMBERS ABSENT: Liz Retterath
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Sue .Schulz,
Planning'Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Gartner moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Sutliff seconded,
motion carried 6-0.
II. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 1981 MINUTES
Torjesen moved to approve the minutes with the following corrections:
P. 2, 1st para. , 3 line, add after the word 'cars ' and that stage III
would require alparking structure. '
P. 2, Item B, delete 1st motion.
Motion was seconded by Gartner, and carried 6-0.
III. MEMBERS REPORTS
None
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. CPT PUD, by CPT Corporation. Request for PUD Concept
approval upon 30 acres zoned I-5 to use greater than
50% of the buildings as office space. Located in the
Northwest quadrant of Mitchell Road & Scenic Heights
Road. A public hearing.
The Planner stated that the original request was for a site plan revision but
because there would be more than 50% office space, the proponent has requested
a PUD Concept approval .
Ken Skold, Armstrong, Torseth, Skold, & Rydeen Inc. , reviewed the site plan,
landscape plan, transportation systems, surrounding zoning districts, parking
requirements, and the use of the existing CPT-!building.
The Planner reviewed the staff reports dated 12/18/81 and 2/20/81. He also
stated that 100- parking spaces have been added and further stated that
access from MTS on the east side of Mitchell Road would not line up with the
CPT access point. He stated that he felt that CPT could move their road to
the south.
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Gartner asked where proposed 212 would be. Skold replied that the 212 Corridor
would go through the parking lot.
Sutliff asked if 212 will effect the new City holding ponds. The Planner replied
yes.
Levitt stated that he felt that access onto Scenic Heights Road is not desireable.
He also asked if the staff recommendations are contingent upon the road to Mitchell being
built. The Planner replied yes. Levitt also stated that he felt that he approves
of the office use but felt that parking must be accommodated for this.
Torjesen asked where the truck traffic would be. The Planner replied on Mitchell
Road.. Torjesen then asked if-ithe best interest of the people would be industrial .
The Planner replied yes.
Bearman asked if the engineering department has been working on this project. The
Planner replied yes. Bearman then asked if there is enough area for water run-off.
The Planner replied yes.
Mrs. Schnabel , 8211 .Hiawatha Circle, asked if there will be additional loading
docks. Skold replied no. .
Greg Wymore, 8310 Tamarac Trail stated that he was concerned with the property
values, landscaping of the new �i Ws water treatment ponds, and the lighting
along Mitchell Road. The Planner stated that the City Council considers lights
upon petition, and that the City would be providing additional landscaping around
their treatment lagoons with the planning water expansion.
MOTION 1
Levitt moved to close the public hearing on CPT PUD. Gartner seconded, motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION 2
Levitt moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the PUD plan dated
1/30/81 as per the staff reports of 12/18/80 & 2/20/81, the CPT report dated
2/23/81, the 12/31/80 Department of Transportation letter and that there will not
be access onto Scenic Heights Road. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 5-1.
Gartner voted no. Explaining that the felt that the road petition should be received
prior to approval)
B. VALLEY PLACE OFFICES, by C.S.J. Development. Request
to rezone 4 acres from Rural to Office for Townoffices.
Located at 9975 Valley View Road. A public meeting.
Bearman turned the chair over to Commissioner Levitt.
The Planner stated that this site is an existing residential site and-also stated
that Mr. Bill Jocobson was present to- give a presentation.
Bill Jacobson, C.S.J. Development reviewed the site, floor area ratio, parking
requirements, setbacks, the inner road, and the building plans- He also intro-
duced 'Mr. Charles Garrity, one of the owners.
Sutliff asked the amount of impervious surface coverage. Jacobson replied 80,000
sq. ft.
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Sutliff asked if handicapped parking spaces are required in our ordinance. The
Planner replied that it is in the State Building Code.
Torjesen asked what the guide plan designates for this site. The Planner replied
industrial development:
Herlieve Helle, 6138 Arctic Way, Edina, MN stated that he was concerned with the
:assessment of the storm sewer, all to his property, with none being assessed to the
residential parcels.
Levitt asked if Valley View Road will be altered at this time. The Planner stated
that the profile of Valley View Road is expected to change, but could not give a
time schedule.
Levitt stated that he felt that a graphic should be included in the staff report,
to depict clearly, surrounding conditions.
Torjesen commented that he felt the" proponent has done a great deal to save the
oak trees. Hal.lett also agreed.
MOTION
Gartner moved to continue the Valley Place Offices rezoning to March 9, 1981.
Sutliff seconded, motion carried 5-0-1. -Bearman abstained.
Levitt returned the chair to Bearman.
V. OLD BUSINESS
. None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of 2 members to Slope Study Committee
Bearman and Sutliff volunteered for the committee.
MOTION
Levitt moved to appoint William Bearman and Grant Sutliff to the Slope
Study Committee. Gartner seconded, motion carried unanimously.
VI. PLANNER'S REPORT
A. Eden Prairie Development Book
The Planner reviewed the development book prepared by the Planning
Department with the Commission Members which gave a summary of development
during the last 10 years in Eden Prairie.
B. Planning Reference File
The Commission received Planning Reference Files.
C. Metro Council Review of City Guide Plan.
The Planner reviewed the Metro Council 's review of the Guide Plan, noting that
there was a Mandatory Plan change. Lake Riley is designated as a Regional Park
by Met Council and a- Community Park by Eden Prairie. The City Council has
instructed the staff to appeal this required change through the proper channels.
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D. City Hall Master-Plan
The Planner presented preliminary site plans for municipal buildings
around the existing City Hall .
The Commission questioned what the Council ' s rational on the location
of the complex from a land use standpoint and wanted time for additional
consideration.
E. Chapter 11 of Codification
The Planner briefly reviewed Chapter 11. The Commission agreed that
this should be discussed in more detail at the March 9, 1981 meeting.
F. Co. Rd. 4/TH 5 Plan Study
MOTION
Gartner moved to direct Staff to institute placing the property again in
Plan Study and place this item on the March 9, 1981 agenda. Torjesen
seconded, motion carried 5-0-1. Hallett abstained.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Levitt moved to adjourn the meeting at 11:21 PM. Sutliff seconded, motion
carried 6-0.