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
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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.
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The Planner stated that Mr. David Shea of Shea Architects was
resent to give
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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.
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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
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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
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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.