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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.