Planning Commission - 01/25/1982 AGENDA
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
Monday, January 25, 1982
7:30 PM, City Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath,
Hakon Torjesen, Dennis Marhula, Grant
Sutliff, Virginia Gartner, Robert Hallett
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance - Roil Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 11, 1982 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. FRANLO ROAD CONDOMINIUMS, by Prairie Lakes Corporation.
Request to preliminary plat and rezone approximately 13.3
acres from Rural to RM 2. 5 for construction of two 3-story
condominiums for a total of 172 units. Located west of
Preserve Blvd. and north of Franlo Road. A public hearing.
C. GOLDEN STRIP 2ND, by Condon-Naegele Realty Company. Request
to replat the Golden Strip and vacate Media Drive and a 26'
utility easement. Located north of I-494 and south of
Smetana Lake. A public hearing.
D. REVIEW OF CITY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PLAN. Public hearing to recommend final approval of the Com-
prehensive Guide Plan to the City Council . A public hearing.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI. NEW BUSINESS
VII. PLANNER' S REPORT
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
,approved
Monday, January 25, 1982 7:30 PM, City Hall
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath,
Dennis Marhula, Virginia- Gartner, Robert
Hallett, Grant Sutliff
MEMBERS ABSENT: Hakon Toriesen
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Sutliff moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Retterath seconded,
motion carried 6-0.
II. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 11, 1982 MINUTES
Sutliff moved to approve the minutes with the following corrections:
pg. 2, para. above Motion 1, strike word ' site' and insert 'mechanical
equipment' .
pg. 2, add in 'Discussion' Bearman also questioned recommending approval
prior to seeing building plans.
Marhula seconded, motion carried 6-0.
III. MEMBERS REPORTS
None
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. BRYANT LAKE CONDOMINIUMS, by Metram Properties Company. Request
for PUD Concept approval on 65 acres for residential attached
units with variances and approval of an Environmental Assessment
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 the February
22, 1982 meeting to make revisions and come up with a plan that Hennepin County
Park Preserve District, Metram, and the City can agree on.
MOTION
Retterath moved to continue the public hearing on Bryant Lake Condominiums to
February 22, 1982. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 6-0.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 25, 1982
B. FRANLO ROAD CONDOMINIUMS, by Prairie Lakes Corporation.
Request to preliminary plat and rezone approximately 13.3
acres from Rural to RM 2.5 for construction of two 3-story
condominiums for a total of 172 units. Located west of
Preserve Blvd. and north of Franlo Road. A public hearing.
Bearman asked how much property is left in the City for multiple housing. The
Planner replied that there is one more area near Neill Lake in The Preserve. He
stated that Doug Moe, of James R. Hill & Assoc. , and Mr. Larry Peterson of The
Preserve were present to give the presentation.
Peterson reviewed the location; a library is planned for the site t.o .the north,
Franlo Road is on the south, and Preserve Blvd. is on the east. He stated that
he felt that residential housing will ultimately be condominiums because of the
economy. There will be two buildings each consisting of 86 units for a
total of 172 units. The price range will be from $55;000 to $65,000 and there
will be underground parking,.
The Planner reviewed the staff report dated 1/22/82 and stated that the Parks ,
Recreation and Natural Resources Commission will be reviewing this proposal and
will recommend one totlot be provided for the project. He stated that there is
no major vegetation on the site presently, and that the project is consistent
with the Comprehensive Guide Plan.
• Sutliff asked if there will be any roof-top mechanical equipment, and if so,
if it will be screendd according to Ordinance requirements. Moe replied that
there will be one area in the center which will consist ofplumbing vents and
dress chutes and will be enclosed.
Marhula asked if the site to the south has been platted as single family. The
Planner replied yes, but directly adjacent are-dupldx lots.
Marhula asked if there will be a grade problem for the property to the west. The
Planner replied yes. Marhula then asked if the property to the north's owner is
anticipating grading. Peterson replied yes.
Bearman asked how much lower the site is to the west. The Planner stated that it
will not match the grade unless it was developed in a similar fashion.
Bearman asked what building materials will be used. Peterson replied brick and
wood: Moe stated that on the long extension of the buildings the balconies will
be wood with brick wing-walls. The buildings will basically be brick.
Bearman asked if any thought was made regarding the use of the sun. Moe replied
yes and stated that they are orientating the majority of the units to the sun.
Bearman asked the size of the units. Moe replied 1A-786 sq. ft; 2A-1050 sq. ft;
3A-1270-1375 sq. ft. ; 3B-1377 sq. ft. Price ranges would be IA-mid 50's and 3B-
high 60's.
• Bearman asked if the easement to the north has been settled. Peterson replied
they have talked with the owners and expect no problems.
Hallett asked if the owners of the condominium units will be assessed for the
upgrading of Franlo Road. Peterson stated that the proponent will pay for it
before the units are owner-occupied.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -3- January 25, 1982
MOTION 1
Marhula moved to close the public hearing on Franlo Road Condominiums. Gartner
seconded, motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 2
Marhula moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Franlo Road Condo-
miniums rezoning from Rural to RM 2.5 as per the material dated 12/28/81 and the
staff report dated 1/22/82 pending the assessments to be made in the developer's
agreement. Sutliff seconded.
DISCUSSION
Sutliff asked that 'All roof-top mechanical equipment be screened according to
Ordinance' be added as #10 of the staff report. Marhula agreed.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 3
Marhula moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat
for Franlo Road Condominiums dated 12/28/81 as per the staff report dated 1/22/82
with the same additions as in motion 2. Sutliff seconded, motion carried 6-0.
C. GOLDEN STRIP 2ND REPLAT, by Condon-Naegele Realty Company.
Request to replat the Golden Strip and vacate Media Lane
• and a 26' utility easement. Located north of I-494 and
south of Smetana Lake. A public hearing.
The Planner stated that Mr. Don Brauer of The Brauer Group was present to give
the presentation.
Brauer stated that the proposed buyers are looking at a large lot on the west
end (this is the reason for the vacation of Media Lane). He stated that the
road will continue through the property to the east.
The Planner reviewed the staff report dated 1/22/82. He stated that this site
had been approved in 1976-1977 and this had been graded for development of car
dealerships which will not be built.
Sutliff asked if access will be eliminated onto 169 until Schooner Blvd. is com-
pleted. The Planner replied yes.
Brauer stated that the proposed buyer is planning to start development on the
east end of the project and continue west to Schooner Blvd.
Bearman asked if construction for Schooner Blvd. is to begin this Spring. The
Planner replied yes, and stated that it is planned to be completed by 1984.
MOTION 1
Hallett moved to close the public hearing on Golden Strip 2nd Replat. Marhula
seconded, motion carried 6-0.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -4- January 25, 1982
MOTION 2
Hallett moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the replat dated 1/11/82
as per the staff report dated 1/22/82. Marhula seconded.
DISCUSSION
Sutliff stated he was concerned that;the current access at Dale Green remain until
169 connects to Schooner Blvd.
Bearman asked that #2 of the staff report read: All site and development plans be
reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and City Council prior to any
building permit issuance or site work. Hallett and Marhula agreed.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 3
Hallett moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the vacation of Media
Lane and Block 2, Lot 2, utility easement as per the plans dated 1/11/82 and the
staff report dated 1/22/82. Sutliff seconded.
DISCUSSION
Marhula asked if the utility easement of Media Lane will be retained. The Planner
replied yes. Marhula then asked that 'and retain the 25' easement along Outlots
A and B' be added to the motion. Hallett and Sutliff agreed.
• Motion carried 6-0.
D. REVIEW OF CITY COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN.
Public hearing to recommend final approval of the Comprhensive Guide
Plan to the City Council. A public hearing.
The Planner stated that the-'City-thodght they had the option to hold a public hearing
before either the Planning Commission or the City Council . However, the City Att-
orney said that the public hearing had to be before the City Council . The Guide Plan
had been approved by the City, but the Metropolitan Council made changes and it has
to be approved again. He stated that the Housing Assistance Plan also needs approval .
The Housing Assistance Plan is for low and moderate income ranges. The allocation
for the number of units for Eden Prairie is currently 1338 units (it was allocated
in 1978) and stated he expects the number to be lowered. The City will have 34 units.
Gartner asked if the existing units are occupied. The Planner replied yes with a
waiting list.
MOTION 1
Gartner moved to close the public hearing on review of the City Comprehensive Guide
Plan and Housing Assistance Plan. Retterath seconded, motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 2
Gartner moved to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Guide Plan to the City
Council. Retterath seconded, motion carried 6-0.
MOTION 3
Gartner moved to recommend approval of the Housing Assistance Plan to the City
Council . Retterath seconded, motion carried 6-0.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -5- January 25, 1982
V. OLD BUSINESS
Sutliff stated that he talked with the Board of Appeals regarding his
concern of house moving. He stated that he felt a joint meeting should
be set up between them and the Planning Commission. The Planner stated
that the Planning Commission should express their concerns to the City
Council .
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None
VII. PLANNER'S REPORT
The Planner reviewed upcoming items, and a brief discussion was held
regarding the BFI expansion request that is coming.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Retterath moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:44 PM. Gartner seconded,
motion carried 6-0.