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Planning Commission - 06/29/1981 AGENDA Eden Prairie Planning Commission Monday, June 29, 1981 5:00 PM, City Hall COMMISSION *MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Matthew Levitt, Virginia Gartner, Grant Sutliff, Hakon Torjesen, Robert Hallett STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS IV. CHAPTER 11 OF CODIFICATION V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER'S REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES EDEN PRAIK E PLANNING COMMISSION PP roved Monday, June 29, 1981 5;00 PM, City Hall COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Matthew Levitt, Grant Sutliff, Virginia Gartner, Hakon Torjesen COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:_ Robert Hallett STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Gartner moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 6-0. II. MEMBERS REPORTS None III. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS None IV. CHAPTER 11 OF CODIFICATION General discussion was held regarding codification. The Commission, at 7:00 PM, voted 3:2:1 to consider site plan amendment review of a development plan by Duke Schneider of Schneider Construction-Co. �Retterath and Bearman voted no and Gartner abstained) The Planner introduced Mr. Duke Schneider of Schneider Construction Co. Schneider gave a brief presentation and stated that this is a site plan amendment from 4 buildings to 2 buildings because of site problems. He stated that he has met with the neighbors and submitted letters of approval . Torjesen asked how the residents on Black Maple Drive felt. Schneider replied they agreed. Retterath asked about the residents to the north. Schneider replied that he had contacted everyone adjacent to the site and the Homeowners Association. K Retterath asked how many inside parking spaces were provided. Schneider replied 42/24 unit building. Torjesen asked why the changes. Schneider explained that site orientations are constrained because of sideyard setback requirements. 3 approved Planning Commission Minutes -2- June 29, 1981 Torjesen asked for a verbal staff report. The Planner explained that the consolida- tion of four buildings into two was an improvement and stated that staff recoinmendsapproval. Levitt stated that he was concerned about the closeness of the buildings and the woods. Schneider replied that it is shown at 15 feet but could be done in 5 or 10 feet. Levitt asked how large the buildings would be. Schneider replied they will be 2 story with a mansard 3rd story. Gartner asked if the buildings are condominiums. Schneider replied yes and further explained that they have put 2000 sq. ft. and 1500 sq. ft. units with additional storage areas. Bearman asked the price. Schneider replied the smaller units would be 95,000 to 100,000 and the larger ones would be 135,000. dollars. MOTION Gartner moved to approve the plans dated 6/24/81. Motion died for lack of second. MOTION Retterath moved to continue the item to July 13, 1981 and requested staff to send out notices to the residents, but that no presentation should be made unless people were present and'interested. Gartner seconded, motion carried 6-0. • The Commission then returned to Chapter 11 of Codification. Bearman asked the Commission Members to list policy priorities for changes to be made in the Ordinance. The Commission felt that these prioritiesdealt in three (3) categories: 1) current recommendations to the City Council ; 2) special committees formed for more detail study and recommendations; 3) add staff research with reports to the Commission for final recommendations. The Planning Commission made the following current recommendations: 1) Change the minimum lot size from 5 acres to 10 acres for Rural zoned property outside the M.U.S.A. Line. 2) R1-22 zone be upgraded to a' 2,,:acre zone and. allowed only in the transi- tion areas according to the Comprehensive Guide Plan. 3) That a special zone be created according to the Comprehensive Guide Plan for duplexes requiring 20,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size. The Planning Commission felt that a special committee should be established to study permitting of commercial stables in a Rural zone. The Commission itself wished to study a cottage industry zone more specifically. • approved Planning Commission Minutes -3 June 29, 1981 The Commission referred the following to staff: 1) Initial research for a special energy ordinance which could deal with such things as solar rights, wind power, and under- ground housing. 2) Research and recommendations from staff on additional parking requirements for multiple housing. 3) Completion of Shoreland Management Ordinance. 4) Completion of the Slope Ordinance. 5) Deferred restructuring of 'PUD' to the City! Attorney and asked and asked that he study 25 acres as a possible flexible PUD size. The Commission reviewed development policies. V. OLD BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS • None VII. PLANNER'S REPORT The Planner reviewed the items on the agenda for July 13, 1981 and gave a brief summary on the progress of the City Services Complex. He also stated that there will be a presentation before the City Council on July 7, 1981 on the City Services Complex. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Levitt moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:42 PM. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 6-0.