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Planning Commission - 01/11/1982 AGENDA Eden Prairie Planning Commission Monday, January 11, 1982 7:30 PM, City Hall COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Hakon Torjesen, Virginia Gartner, Dennis Marhula, Grant Sutliff, Robert Hallett STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, .Director of Planning Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 1981 MINUTES III. MEMBERS REPORTS IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. BRYANT LAKE CONDOMINIUMS, by Metram Properties Co. Request for PUD Concept approval on 65 acres for residential attached units with variances and approval of an Environmental Assess- ment Worksheet. Located east of I-494 and Beach Road and south of proposed Crosstown 62. A continued public hearing. B. EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER 3RD ADDITION, By Bar Mil Search Corp. Request for PUD Development Plan approval and preliminary plat approval of Lot 3 zoned C-Reg-Ser into 3 lots and construction of a bank facility on 1 of the lots. "Located north of Schooner Blvd. , and west of the Franlo Road entrance to Eden Prairie Shopping Center. A public hearing. C. MITCHELL LAKE ESTATES 2ND ADDITION, by Karl Peterson. Request to revise the COR PUD, preliminary plat 3 lots on approximately 4.21 acres and rezone from Planned Study to Office, for con- struction of 3 office buildings with variances. Located in the southwest quadrant of TH 5 and Co. Rd. 4 behind Superamerica Gas Station. A public hearing. D. REVIEW OF CITY TRAIL MAP. E• VACATION OF ,WEST 72ND STREET. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. PLANNER' S REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT 1 j MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION approved Monday, January 11, 1982 7:30 PM, City Hall COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Hakon Torjesen, Dennis Marhula, Virginia Gartner, Grant Sutliff, Robert Hallett STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Gartner moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Retterath seconded, motion carried 7-0. II. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 1981 MINUTES Gartner moved to approve the minutes with the following change: page 2, 7th para. , delete entire 2nd sentence, Marhula seconded, motion carried 5-0-2. Retterath and Bearman abstained. III. MEMBERS REPORTS Sutliff brought an item up and it was placed under "New Business". IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. BRYANT LAKE CONDOMINIUMS, by Metram Properties Co. Request for PUD Concept approval on 65 acres for residential attached units with variances and approval of an Environmental Assess- ment Worksheet. Located east of I-494 and Beach Road and south of proposed Crosstown 62. A continued public hearing. The Planner stated that the proponent has requested continuance to January 25, 1982 for additional time to work on the site plan modifications acceptable to the City and the Hennepin County Park Preserve District. MOTION Sutliff moved to continue the public hearing on Bryant Lake Condominiums to January 25, 1982. Gartner seconded, motion carried 7-0. Retterath asked if the City has a time frame for continuing a project. Bearman replied that there is one of 90 days, however, in this case the proponent has been requesting the continuances. B. EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER 3RD ADDITION, by Bar Mil Search Corp. Request for PUD Development Plan approval and preliminary plat approval of Lot 3 zoned C-Reg-Ser into 3 lots and construction of a bank facility on 1 of the lots. Located north of Schooner Blvd. , and west of the Franlo Road en- trance to Eden Prairie Shopping Center. A public hearing. r r .approved Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 11, 1982 The Planner stated that Mr. David Shea of Shea Architects was resent to give p the presentation. Shea reviewed surrounding land uses. He stated that the parcel requested for the bank will be a 4500 sq. ft. bank with drive-thru lanes, it will be a 1-story building, the bank will be a* 1st Nat'l Bank of Edina branch, and stated that cir- culation has been provided so that all three lots will benefit from this site. The Planner reviewed the staff report dated 1/8/82 and stated that this is a site plan revision. Retterath asked if the proponent has received approval from surrounding banks. Shea replied no, but that they expect no problems. Bearman asked if there were any requirements with the original plan for this site. The Planner replied yes. Shea stated that this: plan is in conformance with it., Bearman asked what the requirements were. Shea replied sidewalks, landscaping, utilities, and cross-easements. He stated that a landscape 'node' has been placed between Lots 1 and 2. Bearman asked if there will be a pylon sign. Shea replied yes. Bearman then stated that he was concerned that all previous requirements be upheld. Torjesen asked if all 3 lots are being platted. The Planner replied no-only Lot 2 which will be the bank. Retterath stated that she felt the parking lot is too small. The Planner stated that adequate parking is being provided and there is over-flow parking in the Eden Prairie Center parking lot. Shea stated that additional parking spaces can be added, however, he felt that there would be no problems. Sutliff-asked if the mechanical equipment will be screened according to Ord- - inance requirements. The Planner replied yes. MOTION 1 Gartner moved to close the public hearing on Eden Prairie Center 3rd Addition. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 7-0. MOTION 2 Gartner moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Eden Prairie Center 3rd Addition PUD Development Plan and preliminary plat as per the plans dated 12/31/81 and the staff report dated 1/8/82 adding #6 That the building be a bank facility only; be added to the staff report. Retterath seconded. DISCUSSION Bearman asked that the words ' according to Ordinance requirements' be added to #5 of the report and #7 The original approved PUD requirements shall be met or exceeded. Bearman also questioned-recommending approval prior to seeing building plans.--_Gartner an-d Rette�h agreed. Motion carried 7-0. r approved Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 11, 1982 +' t 2 The Planner stated that the parking lot lighting be no higher than 0 with cut-off luminars; it should be added to the staff report. Marhula stated he had concerns about the dead end parking lot and asked what the status for the large building was. Johnson stated the floor area ratios are grossly under-used and stated he felt circulation was worked out well . Hallett stated that he wanted the City to have control over Outlot A. Torjesen stated he felt that this was a significant Guide Plan change. The planner stated that he talked with the Metropolitan Council planner regarding that and was told that this proposal is not at the level that the Metropolitan Council would like to look at. Torjesen stated he hdd reservations about giving up elderly for offices. The Planner stated that there is a private group trying to get funding for elderly and stated that there are still 2 sites available for elderly. Torjesen asked if each building should have the required amount of parking. The Planner replied yes, but stated that he has made a detailed study of the parking lot for the veterinary clinic across from Eden Prairie Center and found 4-5 cars parked at one time. Torjesen asked if the trees shown on the plan are at 2/3 growth. The Planner replied yes. Torjesen inquired if the duplex property owners are willing to let the proponent put trees on their property. Sutliff asked if there is a time limit for the proponent replacing dead trees. The Planner stated yes; 1 calendar year. If the proponent does not replace it, the City has a bond which can be cashed to replace the tree. Kurt Olson, 16618 Terrey Pine Drive, stated he felt that the trees would not survive on top of the hill and stated that his neighbor planted shrubs there and they did not survive. The Planner stated that planting of trees will require proper planting and tender loving care over the 1st year: He stated that from a functional standpoint, a berm other than trees would be better, but if plant material could be established it still would be best. , Andy Ekedahl , 16559 Terrey Pine Drive asked if parking will overflow onto Terrey Pine Drive. Bearman replied no. The Planner also replied no. Walter Dobinson Jr. , 16475 Terrey Pine Drive stated he was concerned with the amount of traffic to be generated, and was opposed to the street location and asked the number of trips/day traffic ' expected. The Planner replied 800 trips per day. MOTION 1 Hallett moved to close the public hearing on the Mitchell Lake Estates 2nd Addition. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 7-0. approved Planning Commission Minutes -5- January 11, 1982 MOTION 2 Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the revised COR PUD and rezoning from Planned Study to Office as per the plans dated 12/14/81 and the staff report dated 1/4/82 adding that Outlo.t A be deeded to the City; that the parking lot lighting be no higher than 20' with cut-off luminars; and that approval be subject to site plan and building plan review by the Planning Commission if there are major changes to the plan. Sutliff seconded. DISCUSSION Bearman asked that Outlot A be deeded to the City as public ownership with review by the Planning Commission when and if Superamerica wants to be connected to the cul-de-sac and road. Torjesen and Sutliff agreed. Gartner asked if Superamerica was sold and the new owner wanted the site to be an office, if they would have to come before the Planning Commission. The Planner replied yes that they would need rezoning. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION 3 Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the revised COR PUD and preliminary plat as per the plans dated 12/14/81 and the staff report dated 1/4/82 with the same additions as in motion 2. Retterath seconded, motion • carried 7-0. D. REVIEW OF CITY TRAIL MAP The Planner stated that this map is an update of trail systems already constructed and the ones shown in the Guide Plan Update. He stated that this is a concept map. Sutliff stated that he was concerned with the infringement of trails on private property and asked that that be looked at. Gartner asked where the money came for the construction of trails. The Planner replied from C.D.B.G. , MnDOT bikeway funds, and cash park fee for some of them. Ha1Tett asked what the next priority for the trail is. The Planner replied Duck Lake Trail and West Co. Rd. 1. HaTTetit stated that he felt that the people not using the trails provided should be warned by public safety and if that does not work, citations _should_re given. MOTION Gartner moved to recommend approval of the City Trail Map to the City Council . Retterath seconded, motion carried 7-0. E. VACATION OF WEST 72ND STREET Brief discussion was held. MOTION Retterath moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the vacation through the Round Lake Park site. Gartner seconded, motion carried 7-0. approved Planning Commission Minutes -6- January 11, 1982 V. OLD BUSINESS None VI. NEW BUSINESS Sutliff stated that he had some concerns regarding a statement in the 11/19/81 Board of Appeals minutes under New Business in the 6th para. The Planner stated he should discuss that with Wayne Sanders, the Director of Inspections. VII. PLANNER'S REPORT The Planner reviewed upcoming items. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Torjesen moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM. Gartner seconded, motion carried 7-0.