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Planning Commission - 03/09/1981 AGENDA Eden Prairie Planning Commission Monday, March 9, 1981 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Grant Sutliff, Hakon Torjesen, Robert Hallett STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Jean Johnson, Assistant Planner; Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call I. SWEARING IN OF REAPPOINTED MEMBERS GARTNER AND LEVITT. II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Chairperson B. Vice-Chairperson C. Secretary III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23, 1981 MINUTES V. MEMBERS REPORTS VI. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. 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 continued public meeting. B. CO. RD. 4/TH 5 PLAN STUDY. Reinstating properties located in the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest quadrants of Co. Rd. 4 and TH 5. A public meeting. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Chapter 11 of Codification VIII. NEW BUSINESS .- A. Section 8 Existing Rent Assistance Program. • IX. PLANNER'S REPORT X. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION approved Monday, March 9, 1981 7:30 PM, City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Grant Sutliff, Hakon Torjesen, Robert Hallett MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary I. SWEARING IN OF REAPPOINTED MEMBERS GARTNER AND LEVITT. The oath of office was administered to Mrs. Virginia Gartner and Mr. Matthew Levitt by The Planner. II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Chairperson B. Vice-Chairperson C. Secretary MOTION Gartner moved to nominate William Bearman as Chairman, Liz Retterath as Vice-Chairperson, and Matthew Levitt as Secretary. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 7-0. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Bearman stated that he would like to add item B under OLD BUSINESS to read, City Hall Master Plan. MOTION Gartner moved to approve the agenda with the addition of item B, City Hall Master Plan, under OLD BUSINESS. Retterath seconded, motion carried 7-0. IV. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 23, 1981 MINUTES Gartner moved to approve the minutes with the following correction and addition: P. 2, Motion 2, Sutluff should be Sutliff P. 2, 4th para. , add: Torjesen then asked if the best interest of the people would be industrial . The Planner replied yes. Motion was seconded by Sutliff and carried 7-0. approved Planning Commission Minutes -2- March 9, 1981 V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. VALLEY PLACE OFFICES, by C.S.J. Development. Request to rezone 4 acres form Rural to Office for Townoffices Located at 9975 Valley View Road. A continued public meeting. Bearman turned the chair over to Retterath. The Planner stated that Mr. Bill Jacobson was present to give a presentation. He also stated that the proponent has a revised plan, and stated that Mr. George Hoff, representing Mr. Herleiv Helle has presented a letter dated 3/9/81. Jacobson stated that Mr. Charles Garrity and Mr. J.F. Swanson was also present. Jacobson distributed a brochure to the commission members illustrating the interior of the proposed building. He reviewed the site plan, grading plan, and stated that they have contacted the neighbors and are awaiting a decision but expect it soon. The Planner reviewed the staff report dated 3/6/81, and stated that the recommenda- tions made in the Hennepin County Department of Transportation letter dated 2/12/81 should be included. He also stated that the storm sewer location has not yet been decided. Levitt asked if there is existing sewer in Valley View Road and how the utilities • will be worked out. The Planner replied no, and that the utilities will be worked out by the Engineering Department. Levitt asked who owns the unplatted land. The Planner replied Mr. Helle. Torjesen stated that he was concerned with the sewer locations. Hallett stated that he was concerned that Ordinance 135 precludes the use of wood as an exterior meterial for commercial buildings. The Planner replied that the proponent will have to go before the Board of Appeals. Retterath asked how heat efficient the building would be. Jacobson replied that the degree of heat will be :above the required heat by the• State Code. He also stated that they will use fans to circulate the air. He also stated that they will be using the air conditioner less in the Summer. Herleive Helle, 6138 Arctic Way, Edina, MN stated that he has had a letter from his attorney distributed to the commission members dated 3/9/81, but also stated that Mr. Hoff was unable to attend because he was ill . He stated that he was very concerned as to the location of the sanitary sewer and storm sewer drainage, and stated that he would go along with the realignment of Valley View Road putting the sewer,in- the R.O.U. Levitt asked where the sanitary sewer would connect after it has gone through Valley View Road. The Planner replied that it would not exist past Norseman 4th. • Helle asked if Valley View Road's extension could be postponed. The Planner replied that he felt that it would be advantageous to finish the road. Bearman stated that he was willing to have the sanitary sewer go along the eastern side of the property. approved Planning Commission Minutes -3- March 9 1981 The Planner stated that building permits cannot be issued prior to working out the problems. Swanson stated that they are willing to go along with the City Engineers recommendations. MOTION Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Valley Place Offices proposal as per the plans dated 3/5/81 and the 2/6/81 staff report. Levitt seconded, motion carried 6-0-1. Bearman abstained. Bearman reassumed the chair. B. CO. RD. 4/17H 5 PLAN STUDY. Reinstating properties located in the Northeast, Southeast, and Southwest quadrants of Co. Rd. 4 and TH 5. A public meeting. The Planner reviewed the 2/26/81 memo and stated that every year less properties within the 4/TH 5 area are rezoned back 'to Plan Study. — Torjesen asked if the approved PUD's are in: accordance with the Guide Plan. The Planner replied yes. Torjesen then asked if the Guide Plan supersedes zoning. The Planner replied no. Mr. & Mrs. Mohr, 1581-85 Garfield Circle, asked The Planner to explain this because they are new owners in the area. The Planner then explained the Plan Study area. • MOTION Retterath moved to recommend to the City Council reinstating the properties out- lined in the 2/26/81 memo back into PS District. Gartner seconded, motion carried 7-0. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Chapter 11 of Codification. The items that were discussed are: agriculture, stables, family, Depth of Lot, Dwelling, FaMily Care Ratio;. and Home Occupation. MOTION Gartner moved to continue Chapter 11 of Codification to the March 23, 1981 meeting. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 7-0. 1 B. City Hall Master Plan Bearman sOggested that the Planning Commission meet with the City Council to discuss this item. The members agreed. MOTION Retterath moved to direct staff to set up a joint meeting between the City Council and the Planning Commission. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 7-0. 4 y [ � approved Planning Commission Minutes -4- March 9, 1981 VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program The Planner explained the Rental Assistance Program. Torjesen asked how many units would be eligible. The Planner replied he would not know until further study had been done. Retterath asked what the benefits will be. The Planner replied there will be more affordable housing units. Hallett wanted the other members to know that there are costs to providing low and moderate income housing in the schools that may not have been considered. MOTION Levitt moved to recommend to the City Council to participate in the Rental Assistance Program. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 5-2. Hallett and Retterath voted no. IX. PLANNER'S REPORT None i X. ADJOURNMENT Sutliff moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:40PM. Levitt seconded, motion carried 7-0.