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Planning Commission - 05/14/1984 AGENDA Monday, May 14, 1984 School Board Meeting Room 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Virginia Gartner, Robert Hallett, Stan Johannes, Dennis Marhula, Ed Schuck, Hakon Torjesen STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Kate Karnas, Recording Secretary Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA II. MEMBERS REPORTS III. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS ( 7:40) A. LION'S TAP, Bert Noterman. Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial for 1.6 acres; and Preliminary Plat of 17.0 acres into three lots. Location: Northwest quadrant of Highway #169 and County Road A. (Board of Appeals action required) A continued public hearing. ( 7:45) B. BROCK RESIDENCE INN, by Eden Prairie Hotel Company. Request for Zoning District and Site Plan Amendment for 4.33 acres for 128-unit hotel and Registered Land Survey for two parcels, (4.33 and 4.22 acres). Location: Southeast quadrant of Highway #5 and I-494. A public hearing. A continued public hearing. ( 8:00) C. PRAIRIE KNOLL, by Hestia Homes, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development District Review and Zoning from Rural to R1-9.5, with variances, for 60 single family residential units and Preliminary Plat of 24 acres into 60 lots and outlots. Location: Northwest quadrant of' Valley ViewRoad and Edenvale Boulevard. A continued public hearing. ( 9:00) D. RIDGEWOOD WEST 4TH, by Centex. Request Planned Unit Development District Review of 64.0 acres; Zoning District Change from R1-13.5 to R1-9.5, with variances, and Preliminary Plat of 8.85 acres into 30 lots. Location: Cumberland Road at Wellington Drive. A public hearing. ( 9:30) E. SUPER 8 HOTEL. Request for Site Plan and Zoning Amendment in .C,-NTghway District of 1.29 acres and Preliminary Plat of 5.4 acres into one lot and one outlot. Location: East of Highway #169, North of W. 78th Street. A public hearing. (OVER) Ogenda May 14, 1984 Continued (10:00) F. MIN-TEX PHASE IV. Request for Site Plan and Zoning Amendment for 6.3 acres for one industrial lot in I-2 Park Zoning District. Location: Southwest quadrant of W. 70th Street and Shady Oak Road. A public hearing. IV. NEW BUSINESS V. OLD BUSINESS VI. PLANNER'S REPORT VII. ADJOURNMENT NOTE: The above times are tentative estimates, individual items may run more, or less time. MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 14, 1984 School Board Meeting Room 8100 School Road MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Ed Schuck, Virginia Gartner, Robert Hallett, Stan Johannes, Dennis Marhula MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman William Bearman, Hakon Torjesen STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Kate Karnas, Recording Secretary Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Marhula, to adopt the agenda as printed. Motion carried--5-0-0 II. MEMBERS REPORTS None. III. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. LION'S TAP, Bert Noterman. Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Low Density Residential to Commercial for 1.6 acres; and Preliminary Plat of 17.0 acres into three lots. Location: Northwest quadrant of Highway #169 and County Road #4. (Board of Appeals action required) A continued public hearing. The Planning Commission had considered this request -at the May 7, 1984, meeting. The Commission recommended approval of the Comprehensive Guide Plan change from Low Density Residential to Commercial and continued action on the preliminary plat to this meeting. The proponent is in the process of trying to obtain an additional 4.2 acres of land to the north from Mr. Charlson to make Lot 3 a ten- acre lot. Since this issue had not been resolved by the time of the meeting, proponents requested continuance to the June 11, 1984, meeting. MOTION: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Marhula, to continue the hearing to the June 11, 1984, Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried--5-0-0 Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 14, 1984 B. BROCK RESIDENCE INN, by Eden Prairie Hotel Company. Request for Zoning District and Site Plan Amendment for 4.33 acres for 128-unit hotel and Registered Land Survey for two parcels, (4.33 and 4.22 acres) . Location: Southeast quadrant of Highway #5 and I-494. A public hearing. A continued public hearing. Mr. Ken Nelson, reviewed the revisions to the site plan for the Brock Residence Inn with the Commission. He pointed out that the property boundary had been revised to meet the concerns of the Planning Commission at the previous meeting of April 23, 1984. Mr. Nelson stated that proponents would be proceeding to the Board of Appeals with requests for sign variance and a floor area ratio variance. He also expressed concern regarding the requirement for a development framework manual prior to final approval of this project. Planner Enger reviewed the findings of the revised Staff Report of May 11, 1984. He stated that the requirement regarding the development framework manual was meant to apply to the balance of the property, excluding that portion to be used for the Brock Residence Inn. Hallett questioned the literature provided by the proponent wherein it was stated that the hotel had the potential for conversion to office condominiums. He pointed out that there would not be enough parking for office purposes on this site for such a conversion. Mr. Nelson responded that in some portions of the . country where they had developed other inns of this type, this conversion method had worked out and did meet zoning requirements. However, since it would not work in Eden Prairie due to Ordinance requirements, it would not be proposed in Eden Prairie in the future. Marhula expressed concern for the lack of berming shown and the lack of site lines available for review by the Commission. Planner Enger responded that these matters could be dealt with at a Staff level in review of the landscaping plan prior to building permit issuance. Acting Chairman Schuck asked for comments and questions from members of the audience. There were none. MOTION 1 : Motion was made by Johannes, seconded by Gartner, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2• Motion was made by Johannes, seconded by Gartner, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for Zoning District and Site Plan Amendment for 4.33 acres for a 128-unit hotel for Eden Prairie Hotel Company, based on revised plans dated May 7, and May 9, 1984, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11 , 1984, with the addition of the following: #14. Proponent shall submit plans for exterior materials to the Planning Staff for review and approval, prior to building permit issuance. Motion carried--5-0-0 Planning Commission Minutes 3 May 14, 1984 i MOTION 3: Motion was made by Johannes, seconded by Gartner, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for Registered Land Survey approval for 8.55 acres for a hotel and related uses for Hustad Development, Inc., based on revised plans dated May 7, and May 9, 1984, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984, with the addition of the following: #14. Proponent shall submit plans for exterior materials to the Planning Staff for review and approval, prior to building permit issuance. Motion carried--5-0-0 C. PRAIRIE KNOLL, by Hestia Homes, Inc. Request for Planned Unit Development District Review and Zoning from Rural to R1-9.5, with variances, for 60 single family residential units and Preliminary Plat of 24 acres into 60 lots and outlots. Location: Northwest quadrant of Valley View Road and Edenvale Boulevard. A continued public hearing. Mr. Bryan Nowak, representing Hestia Homes, presented slides of the project site. He reviewed site characteristics and plan features for the proposed development. Planner Franzen reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Staff Report of May 11, 1984. • Marhula expressed concern regarding the location of garages in the front of the houses. He also stated that it did not appear as if there was much open space available to the individual units throughout the project. Mr. Nowak responded that the location of the garages was chosen to provide a variety of look to the site. Marhula asked if there was enough room for turning space in the driveway areas for several of the homes. Mr. Nowak responded that this could be mitigated in the few areas where it was a problem. Hallett asked how the City would determine a fair purchase price for the 2.44 acres of park to be purchased by the proponent. Staff explained that an appraisal would be prepared prior to sale of the City property to the proponent. Hallett asked if the money received from this purchase would be returned to park improvements in this vicinity. Staff responded that this would be a matter for the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission to handle. Hallett asked if the project would be workable without the park property. Staff responded that the site plan appeared to "fit the site" better with the additional park property. Johannes asked what percentage of the units were below the 9,500 square foot minimum requirement for the zoning district requested. Staff responded that approximately 40% of the units were under the 9,500 square foot minimum. Johannes stated that he questioned whether adequate parking space would be available for • each unit with only a single car garage. Johannes stated that he felt the building style for this project was a bit difficult to accomplish. He asked proponent what their experience had been with this type of unit. Mr. Nowak responded that this type of unit had been built in Planning Commission Minutes 4 May 14, 1984 several areas of the country and had been successful. Mr. David Bowers, 15800 Valley View Road, stated that he had several concerns regarding the proposed project. These included: 1) traffic on Valley View Road, especially with respect to the single lane traffic underneath Graffiti Bridge; 2) environmental impact upon the wildlife within the area; 3) the unit type proposed, and its impact upon the resale value of the surrounding properties in the neighborhood, as well as the resale possibilities of the units themselves; 4) the ability of a "zero lot line" concept to work within the City of Eden Prairie; and, (5) street lighting and safety plans for the project. Mr. Douglas Page, 15817 Valley View Road, stated that he did not feel any variances should be granted for this site. He stated that several of the homes in the area were already experiencing flooded basements during the wet seasons of the year, and he questioned whether these homes could avoid being flooded due to their proximity to the wetland area to the north. Mr. Page also expressed concern regarding the wildlife which would be .disturbed by this development and asked whether an environmental assessment worksheet was required for this property. Staff responded that it was not. Mr. Page stated that his major concern was the potential upgrading of Valley View Road which would be required by this project. Staff responded that this project, alone, would not be responsible for requiring the upgrading of Valley View Road. It was pointed out that there were many projects in process and recently completed along Valley View Road which were requiring the upgrading of the road. • Ms. Judy Grimm, 15330 Creekside Court, stated that she felt there was too much multiple residential development in this area, and that the small lots of this project would not allow enough open space for future residents of the area. Mr. Art Weeks, 8789 Sycamore Court, stated that, in his opinion, the project would look better if the view of the project would not be a line of garages seen down the main street to the project as shown. He stated that he felt the detached garages would be more of a maintenance burden than a maintenance-free situation. Mr. Harry Treager, 15341 Creekside Court, expressed concern about the potential traffic increases and any harm that would come to wildlife due to this project. Marhula asked if the City had reviewed this project against the Purgatory Creek Conservancy District requirements. Staff responded that they had and that the project was not .in conflict with that study. Acting Chairman Schuck asked Staff for a status report regarding the upgrading of Valley View Road. Staff responded that the City had received preliminary cost estimates for the assessments for the entire road. Staff reiterated that the upgrading of Valley View Road would be necessary regardless of whether this project was being proposed or not. Hallett asked if drainage for this site would impact upon Valley View Road. Staff responded that the drainage was directed away from Valley View Road, to the north, • and therefore, would not impact Valley View Road. Marhula stated that he felt there were many questions left unanswered and unaddressed based on the information presented to the Commission at this point in time. Acting Chairman Schuck stated that he concurred with Marhula. Planning Commission Minutes 5 May 14, 1984 Mr. Nowak responded to several of the concerns discussed by the residents. He stated that there would be common ownership of the garages and that they would be maintained through set of Homeowners Association restrictions. The driveways without proper access would be revised. Regarding storm water drainage, the engineers for the project had designed a system which would work for the property and which had been discussed with the City Engineers. Mr. Greg Frank, McCombs- Knutson and Associates, engineer for proponent, reviewed the storm water drainage and grading plans for the property. Mr. Nowak added that street lighting would be providing per City requirements and also stated that his project was not the single cause for the required upgrading of Valley View Road. MOTION: Motion was made by Marhula, seconded by Gartner, to continue the public hearing to the June 11, 1984, meeting for resolution of the following concerns: maintenance of garages, access to garages, the fund toward which monies for the park land to be purchased by proponent will be used, and site drainage. Motion carried--5-0-0 D. RIDGEWOOD WEST 4TH, by Centex. Request Planned Unit Development District Review of 64.0 acres; Zoning District Change, with variances, from R1-13.5 to R1-9.5 and Preliminary Plat of 8.85 acres into 30 lots. Location: Cumberland Road at Wellington Drive. A public hearing. Mr. Tim Eller, representing Centex, reviewed the overall project with the Commission. Planner Franzen reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984. Mr. Leonard Flesher, Jr., 14000 Research Road, stated that he was representing the concerns of over 100 residents who had signed a petition presented to the Planning Commission regarding this project. He outlined their major concers as being the that density for this project was too high considering the surrounding neighborhoods and that Research Road and Mitchell Road were already suffering from the amount of traffic in the vicinity, and in the opinion of the residents signing the petition, were'in need of upgrading immediately. The addition of traffic to this neighborhood would only add to the existing problems. Ms. Judy Simac, 8800 Knollwood Drive, stated that she had several concerns. She stated that the bituminus pathway in the vicinity of her home was in need of maintenance. There was little consistency in the potential for adding decks to already-built homes. Some of the homes in the area did not have basements, and storage within the provided garages forced cars onto the street, causing parking problems. She stated that in her opinion, the development had become of an age where signage was now appropriate and necessary, especially regarding no parking areas and stop signs. . Mr. Terry King, 13915 Carmody Drive, expressed concerns about property value, traffic increase, lot size, the effect upon wildlife, and proper access to this development, as well as their existing development to the north. Mr. Dan Trongard, 13893 Carmody Drive, expressed concern for the safety of the Planning Commission Minutes 6 , May 14, 1984 children in the existing neighborhood to the north with the addition of many more residents to this area. Mr. Gary DeMee, 14002 Carmody Drive, stated that he felt that the land uses in this area should be better blended. Mr. John Willard, 13959 Carmody Drive, questioned the distance between his home to the north of this property and the closest home proposed to be located within this development to his property. Mr. Eller measured off the distance for him. Mr. Eller pointed out that the lots proposed to be adjacent to the existing homes within the Deer Creek Development to the north were larger than those within Deer Creek. He pointed out that Centex was not proposing to connect the two developments via a roadway connection. Staff pointed out that with the addition of upgraded Anderson Lakes Parkway over the Summer of 1984, much of the traffic in this vicinity and access problems currently existing would be solved. Gartner stated that while she appreciated the concerns for the wildlife expressed by the neighboring residents, she felt that the City had done a good job in trying to purchase and maintain as many wildlife areas as possible within natural environment parks. She added that she did feel the City could purchase every piece of property involving wildlife habitat, however. MOTION 1 : Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Johannes, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Johannes, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for Planned Unit Development District Review for 64.0 acres and Zoning District Change from R1-13.5 to R1-9.5, with variances for lot size, density, setbacks, and street frontage, for 8.85 acres for 30 single family homes for Centex Homes of the Midwest, known as Ridgewood West 4th Addition, based on plans dated April 6, 1984, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11 , 1984. Motion carried--4-0-1 (Marhula abstained) MOTION 3• Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Johannes, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for Preliminary Plat of 8.85 acres for 30 single family residential lots for Centex Homes of the Midwest, known as Ridgewood West 4th Addition, based on plans dated April 6, 1984, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984. Motion carried--4-0-1 (Marhula abstained) E. SUPER 8 HOTEL. Request for Site Plan and Zoning Amendment in C-Highway District of 1.29 acres and Preliminary Plat of 5.4 acres into one lot and one outlot. Location: East of Highway #169, North of W. 78th Street. A Planning Commission Minutes 7 May 14, 1984 public hearing .g. (Floor Area Ratio variance to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals) Mr. Harvey Rott, representing Super 8 Hotels, reviewed the site characteristics and development features for the proposal . Planner Franzen reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Staff Report of May 11, 1984. Marhula asked what the requirements were for fire protection for a building of this type. Staff responded that the building did not have to be sprinkled, but that other measures were required by the uniform code adopted by the City. Marhula questioned the proposed access drives for the site. He stated that he felt safety would dictate that these access drives align with those existing on the south side of West 78th Street. Hallett asked if the site as proposed met the exterior materials requirements of the major center area. Staff responded that it did. Mr. Richard Lynch, 11426 Leona Road, expressed concern regarding the lighting proposed for this site. He stated that he would prefer that it be down lighting in that his residence abutted this property. He added that he felt fencing would be a better transitional barrier between his property and the property for the hotel as opposed to the shrubbery shown on the landscape plan. MOTION 1 : Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Hallett, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Hallett, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request for site plan and zoning amendment within the C-Highway District for 1 .29 acres for a Super 8 Motel, based on plans dated March 19, 1984, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984, with the addition of the following items: Add to Item 1B. The landscape plan shall be revised to screen headlights from the adjacent residential neighborhood; and, Add an Item 1F. Parking lot lighting shall be down-cast, with cut off luminars. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Hallett, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Super 8 Motel for preliminary plat of 5.4 acres into one lot for a motel and one outlot, based on plans dated March 19, 1984, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984, with the addition of the following items: Add to Item 1B. The landscape plan shall be revised to screen headlights from the adjacent residential neighborhood; and, add an Item V. Parking lot lighting shall be down-cast, with cut off luminars. Planning Commission Minutes 8 May 14, 1984 Motion carried--5-0-0 F. MIN-TEX PHASE IV. Request for Site Plan and Zoning Amendment for 6.3 acres for one industrial lot in I-2 Park Zoning District. Location: Southwest quadrant of W. 70th Street and Shady Oak Road. A public hearing. Mr. Bob Pope, Pope Architects, representing proponent, reviewed the site plan characteristics and site features with the Planning Commission. Planner Franzen reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 11, 1984. The Commission discussed with the proponent the requested changes of the Staff Report. Mr. Jim Sorenson, proponent, stated that they felt they could have the changes made to plans in time for a Council meeting at the beginning of June. Commission members discussed the need to review the plans as changed prior to Council review. Acting Chairman Schuck asked for comments and questions from members of the audience. There were none. MOTION 1 : . Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Marhula, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Gartner, seconded by Marhula, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Min-Tex for site plan and Zoning Amendment on 6.3 acres of land, known as Min-Tex Phase IV, within the I-2 zoning district for an office/warehouse building of 73,000 sq. ft. , based on plans dated March 30, 1984, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report of May 11 , 1984. Motion carried--5-0-0 IV. NEW BUSINESS None. V. OLD BUSINESS None. VI. PLANNER'S REPORT None. Planning Commission Minutes 9 May 14, 1984 is VII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Marhula, seconded by Gartner. Acting Chairman Schuck adjourned the meeting at 1 :10 a.m. r Respectfully submitted, Kate Karnas Recording Secretary