Planning Commission - 10/06/1986 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, October 6, 1986
7:30 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman Ed Schuck, Richard Anderson, Julianne Bye,
Christine Dodge, Virginia Gartner, Robert Hallett, Charles
Ruebling
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning; Michael, Franzen, Senior
Planner; Don Uram, Assistant Planner; Kate Karnas,
Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
III. MINUTES
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
(7:35) A. SHADY OAK RIDGE 2ND ADDITION, by Joseph Ruzic. Request for Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5 .4 acres and Preliminary
Plat of 7.6 acres into 11 single family lots and one out lot.
Location: West of Old Shady Oak Road, north of Rowland Road. A
continued public hearing.
(8:05) B. SUPERAMERICA, by SuperAmerica Stations, Inc. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Fire Station to Neighborhood
Commercial on 1.06 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to
Highway Commercial on 0.38 acres and Zoning District Amendment
within the Highway Commercial District on 0.68 acres, with
Preliminary Plat of 1.06 acres into one lot and one outlot.
Location: East of Highway #169, north of County Road #1, west of
Pioneer Trail . A public hearing.
V. OLD BUSINESS
VI . NEW BUSINESS
VII . PLANNER'S REPORT
VIII . ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE ARE TENTATIVE, AND MAY BE SIGNIFICANTLY EARLIER,
OR LATER, THAN LISTED.
MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, October 6, 1986
School Board Meeting Room
7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ed Schuck (7:35 p.m.), Rich Anderson, Julianne Bye,
Christine Dodge, Chuck Ruebling
MEMBERS ABSENT: Virginia Gartner, Robert Hallett
STAFF PRESENT: Michael D. Franzen, Senior Planner; Donald R. Uram,
Assistant Planner; Kate Karnas, Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Motion was made by Ruebling, seconded by Dodge, to adopt the agenda as
printed.
Motion carried--4-0-0
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
None.
III. MINUTES
MOTION:
Motion was made by Dodge, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes of
the September 22, 1986, Planning Commission meeting as written.
Motion carried--2-0-2 (Bye and Ruebling abstained)
(Chairman Schuck arrived at 7:35 p.m.)
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. SHADY OAK RIDGE 2ND ADDITION, by Joseph Ruzic. Request for Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.4 acres and Preliminary
Plat of 7.6 acres into 11 single family lots and one outlot.
Location: West of Old Shady Oak Road, north of Rowland Road. A
continued public hearing.
Planner Franzen explained that this item had been continued to this meeting
pending revisions for tree replacement on the property, as well as other
related issues of unit type, street grades, etc. Mr. Ron Krueger,
Planning Commission 2 October 6, 1986
representing proponent, stated that the major issue regarding tree
replacement from the previous meeting had been reviewed with the City Staff
and that revised plans had been submitted. He noted that proponents had
worked out a plan using cluster housing, but that it was clear that the tree
replacement and grading necessary for such a plan would be nearly equal to
that of the proposed single family plan. He stated that the majority of the
"damage" to the hill was being done by the proposed road through the
property, which would not change from a single family plan to a multiple
family, cluster unit plan. The maximum road grade allowed in both cases
would be eight per cent.
Planner Uram reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Staff Report. He
stated that as part of the tree replacement plan, Staff was recommending
that the developer include evergreens as part of the replacement materials.
Also, it had been determined that the sight distance for the intersection
with Rowland Road was 350 ft., which was adequate. Planner Uram stated that
the other major issue of concern was that of protection of the replacement
materials after planting on the property. In that regard, Staff was
recommending installation of a snow fence after installation of the
materials for protection purposes.
Ruebling asked if the grades of the property would match those of the
recently approved Shady Oak Ridge 1st Addition to the north. Planner Uram
stated that the projects would be similar at their joint property line.
Ruebling expressed concern about the amount of grading to be done on the
property and the amount of cut that was proposed from the hill on the site.
Chairman Schuck noted that the cut of the hill would not be visible from the
roadway.
Anderson asked what the major difference was between the revised proposal
and the proposal reviewed by the Commission at its last meeting. Planner
Uram stated that explained the difference in the amount of tree replacement
based on policy being established in the City for tree replacement in
residential areas. He indicated that the total amount of replacement trees
had been reduced by approximately 100 caliper inches from the original Staff
recommendation.
Dodge asked if the proponent had agreed to this revised replacement plan.
Mr. Krueger stated that the proponent did agree to the revised plan.
Chairman Schuck asked for questions, or comments, from members of the
audience. There were none.
MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Dodge, seconded by Anderson, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried--5-0-0
MOTION 2:
Motion was made by Dodge, seconded by Bye, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Joseph Ruzic for Zoning District Change from
Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.4 acres for Shady Oak Ridge 2nd Addition, based on
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plans dated August 21, 1986, including a tree inventory, revised plans dated
October 2, 1986, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports of
September 19, and October 3, 1986.
Motion carried--5-0-0
MOTION 3:
Motion was made by Dodge, seconded by Bye, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Joseph Ruzic for Preliminary Plat of 7.6 acres
into eleven single family lots and one outlot for Shady Oak Ridge 2nd
Addition, based on plans dated August 21, 1986, including a tree inventory,
revised plans dated October 2, 1986, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Reports of September 19, and October 3, 1986.
Motion carried--5-0-0
B. SUPERAMERICA, by SuperAmerica Stations, Inc. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Fire Station to Neighborhood
Commercial on 1.06 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to
Highway Commercial on 0.38 acres and Zoning District Amendment
within the Highway Commercial District on 0.68 acres, with
Preliminary Plat of 1.06 acres into one lot and one outlot.
• Location: East of Highway #169, north of County Road #1, west of
Pioneer Trail . A public hearing.
Mr. Dan Tyson, representing proponent, stated that this was the location of
the former Prairie Dairy store in the community. He stated that, due to .the
realignment of County Road #1 and Pioneer Trail in this area, a portion of
formerly used right-of-way would require vacation in order for the project
to be completed. Mr. Tyson pointed out that proponent was requesting
rezoning of that portion of the property that would be vacated, as well .
With respect to the requested Comprehensive Guide Plan amendment proposed
from Fire Station to Neighborhood Commercial, Mr. Tyson stated that the City
had recently authorized construction of a fire station in an alternate
location within this neighborhood at the northeast corner of Sunnybrook Road
and Homeward Hills Road. Therefore, the fire station use in this location
was no longer necessary.
Mr. Tyson explained that there would be extension of sanitary sewer and
water services from the Suburban Wood Products site and that there would be
a swap of property between Associated Well Drillers and the developer in
order to allow for better lotting.
Planner Franzen reviewed the findings and conclusions of the Staff Report of
October 3, 1986, with the Commission. He noted staff recommendations
regarding front yard setbacks and increase berm height for purposes of
screening. Additional plantings were also recommended by Staff for the
• purpose of screening of the loading area, and the developer was being
required to include an eight-foot wide bituminous trail along Pioneer Trail
in accordance with the City's trail system plan.
Anderson asked about the site selection process for the approved fire
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station site at Sunnybrook Road and Homeward Hills Road. Planner Franzen
stated that the matter had been handled by the City Manager's office.
Anderson asked about difficulties with neighbors at the existing
SuperAmerica station at County Road #4 and Highway #5. Mr. Tyson explained
the circumstances, stating that the two sites should have no impact upon
each other. He stated that he felt the difficulties had arisen as a result
of miscommunication, which was being rectified.
Chairman Schuck asked about access to the site, noting that this had been
one of the major considerations at the existing SuperAmerica site. Mr.
Tyson explained that there would be no direct access allowed to to Highway
#169, but that the access to County Road #1 was in a good location for the
site for this current proposal of SuperAmerica.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments, or questions, from members of the
audience. There were none.
MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Dodge, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried--5-0-0
MOTION 2:
Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Dodge, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of SuperAmerica Stations, Inc., for Comprehensive
Guide Plan Amendment from Fire Station to Neighborhood Commercial for 1.06
acres, based on plans and written materials dated September 17, 1986,
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated October 3, 1986.
Motion carried--5-0-0
MOTION 3:
Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Dodge, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of SuperAmerica Stations, Inc., for Zoning District
Change from Rural to Highway Commercial on 0.38 acres and Zoning District
Amendment within the Highway Commercial District on 0.68 acres, based on
plans and written materials dated September 17, 1986, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated October 3, 1986.
Motion carried--5-0-0
MOTION 4:
Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Dodge, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of SuperAmerica Stations, Inc., for Preliminary Plat
. of 1.06 acres into one lot and one outlot, based on plans and written
materials' dated September 17, 1986, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report dated October 3, 1986.
Motion carried--5-0-0
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V. OLD BUSINESS
None.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VII. PLANNER'S REPORT
A. Residential Tree Replacement Policy
Planner Uram presented the final draft of the tree replacement policy
changes to be used for single family residential developments within the
community. The Commission discussed the policy with the Staff, noting their
concerns for preservation of hills, wetlands, and other natural features, as
well . Planner Uram explained that the Staff was working on policy documents
for these issues, also, and that documents would be presented to the
Commission for their review in the near future.
MOTION:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the City
• Council adoption of the tree replacement policy as presented.
Motion carried--5-0-0
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Ruebling, seconded by Anderson.
Chairman Schuck adjourned the meeting at 8:50 p.m.