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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. r approved Planning Csmmission Minutes -2- February 23, 1981 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. « :approved Planning Commission Minutes__. -3 .FPhruary 23, 1981 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. « approved Planning Commission Minutes -4- February 23, 1981 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.