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Planning Commission - 05/11/1987 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 11, 1987 7:30 p.m. COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairman Ed Schuck, Richard Anderson, Julianne Bye, Christine Dodge, Doug Fell, 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. BLOSSOM RIDGE ADDITION, by G.W. Pearson. Request for Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 1.98 acres, Preliminary Plat of 3.07 acres into 5 single family lots and road right-of-way. Location: South of Blossom Road, east of Bennett Place. A public hearing. (7:50) B. JAY WALLACE ADDITION, by Jay Wallace. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 1.23 acres, Preliminary Plat of 1.43 acres into 2 single family lots and road right-of-way. Location: East of Franlo Road, north of Laurel Drive. A public hearing. (8:30) C. PRAIRIE BLUFF SUBDIVISION, by Cardarelle & Associates, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on approximately 7.4 acres and Preliminary Plat of 8.5 acres into 17 single family lots, 2 outlots, and road right-of-way. Location: South of Pioneer Trail, west of County Road #18, east of Franlo Park. A public hearing. (9:15) D. THE RIDGE 3RD ADDITION, by Dirlam Development. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 3 acres, and from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 3.36 acres, with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Preliminary Plat of 24.1 acres into 13 single family lots, 1 outlot, and road right-of-way. Location: North of Highway #5, south of Eileen Street, west of Kilmer Avenue. A public hearing. (9:45) E. THE RIDGE 2ND ADDITION, by Dirlam Development. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Industrial to Low Density Residential on 6.7 acres and from Public Open Space to Low Density Residential on 12.2 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 41.5 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 41.5 acres with Zoning District Change from I-Gen to R1-13.5 on 37.7 acres with variances, Preliminary Plat of 41.5 acres into 70 single family lots, one outlot, and road right-of-way. Location: West of Evener Way, South of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. A public hearing. Agenda May 11, 1987 P age Two 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. i MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 11, 1987 City Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Ed Schuck, Rich Anderson, Julianne Bye, Douglas Fell, Robert Hallett (8:00 p.m.), Chuck Ruebling MEMBER ABSENT: Christine Dodge STAFF PRESENT: Michael 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 Fell , to approve the agenda as • printed. Motion carried--4-0-0 II. MEMBERS REPORTS None. (Chairman Schuck arrived at 7:35 p.m.) III. MINUTES MOTION: Motion was made by Ruebling, seconded by Anderson, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 1987, Planning Commission meeting with the following correction: Page 7, Motion #2 for Faith Church of the Nazarene, the vote should read 116-1-0 (Anderson against) ." Motion carried--4-0-1 (Chairman Schuck abstained) IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS A. BLOSSOM RIDGE ADDITION, by G. W. Pearson. Request for Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 1.98 acres, Preliminary Plat of 3.07 acres into 5 single family lots and road right-of-way. • Location: South of Blossom Road, east of Bennett Place. A public hearing. Planner Uram explained that this was basically a housekeeping item. He noted that the Commission had previously reviewed and recommended for i Planning Commission Minutes 2 May 11, 1987 approval of this item, with less acreage overall, subject to the condition that plans be made for extension of the road to adjacent properties. Planner Uram stated that the proponent had been able to add property to the original Blossom Ridge development in order to accomplish this. However, it was necessary that rezoning take place on this additional property in order that it be compatible with the rest of the development. Chairman Schuck asked for comments, or questions, from members of the audience. There were none. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of G. W. Pearson for Zoning District Change from R1-22 to R1-11,5 for 1.98 acres, based on plans dated April 30, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of G. W. Pearson for Preliminary Plat of 3.07 acres into five single family lots, based on plans dated April 30, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 B. JAY WALLACE ADDITION, by Jay Wallace. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 1.23 acres, Preliminary Plat of 1.43 acres into 2 single family lots and road right-of-way. Location: East of Franlo Road, north of Laurel Drive. A public hearing. Mr. Wallace reviewed the proposed development with the Commission. He stated that he had no objections to any of the recommendations within the Staff Report regarding the development. Mr. Wallace stated that there was one remaining challenge for the property involving accommodation of storm water drainage in the area. He added that he was working with the City Staff to resolve this situation. Planner Franzen stated that the major concern of Staff was the storm water drainage, but that he was confident that- it could be resolved. He pointed • out that it would be necessary, also to raise the lowest floor elevations of the proposed structures in order to prevent the structures from any possible water damage. Planner Franzen stated that this appeared to be a situation which could be resolved prior to City Council review. He also commented that Mr. Wallace had designed the plan to save as many trees as possible on the property. Planning Commission Minutes 3 May 11, 1987 Chairman Schuck asked for comments, or questions, from members of the audience. There were none. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2• Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell , to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Jay Wallace for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 for 1.23 acres for the Jay Wallace Addition based on plans dated April 24, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 3: • Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell , to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Jay Wallace for Preliminary Plat of 1.43 acres into two single family lots, for the Jay Wallace Addition based on plans dated April 24, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 C. PRAIRIE BLUFF SUBDIVISION, by Cardarelle & Associates, Inc. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on approximately 7.4 acres and Preliminary Plat of 8.5 acres into 17 single family lots, 2 outlots, and road right-of-way. Location: South of Pioneer Trail, west of County Road #18, east of Franlo Park. A public hearing. Mr. Frank Cardarelle, proponent, stated that - he had reviewed the recommendations of the Staff Report regarding this project and that he had no objections to any of the conditions listed. He stated that, with respect to storm water drainage, he had petitioned the City for a feasibility study to deal with this, and that he would continue to work with the City Engineering Department to resolve the matter. Mr. Cardarelle stated that Pemtom would be the builder of the homes in this proposed development. Planner Franzen that this development was part of the overall Bluff Area • storm water drainage system, involving approximately 1,000 acres of property. He stated that the other major concern about the proposed development was the access to the north to County Road K. Planner Franzen reported that this matter had been discussed in detail with the City Engineering Department and that they had determined that a temporary access in this location would be acceptable. Planning Commission Minutes 4 May 11, 1987 With respect to the storm water drainage issue, Planner Franzen stated that there were two ponds which currently served the area; however, it would be necessary to determine how much water was being directed to the ponds as it was already known that there were piping restrictions in this area. He stated that it was Staff's recommendation that the project not be allowed to proceed without the storm water drainage solution. Regarding sidewalks and trails, Planner Franzen stated that, with the extension of Franlo Road, there should be extension of the bituminous trail on the east side and sidewalk on the west side of the Franlo Road, together with sidewalk on Lee Drive to connect to existing sidewalk on Lee Drive and the overall trail/sidewalk system in the area. Ruebling asked what type of delays would be caused by the storm water drainage study. Planner Franzen stated that it was possible that it could be completed without any delay to the developer and that the storm water drainage improvements could be constructed at the same time as street construction for the property. Ruebling asked if it would be possible to have the study completed prior to second reading of the ordinance for rezoning on the property. Planner Franzen stated that it was. Chairman Schuck asked for comments, or questions, from members of the • audience. There were none. MOTION 1: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Cardarelle & Associates for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.4 acres for Prairie Bluffs, based on plans dated April 7, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell , to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Cardarelle & Associates for Preliminary Plat of 8.5 acres into 17 single family lots and two outlots for Prairie Bluffs, based on plans dated April 7, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 D. THE RIDGE 3RD ADDITION, by Dirlam Development. Request for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 3 acres, and from R1-22 to R1-13.5 on 3.36 acres, with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, Preliminary Plat of 24.1 acres into 13 single family lots, Planning Commission Minutes 5 May 11, 1987 1 outlot, and road right-of-way. Location: North of Highway #5, south of Eileen Street, west of Kilmer Avenue. A public hearing. Mr. Dennis Dirlam, proponent, reviewed the proposed development with the Commission, explaining the locations of existing sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain connections which would result from connecting to other subdivisions in the area. He explained that the Pauly house, currently located on Highway #5, was also part of this subdivision, noting that alternate access would be provided for the Pauly house to the street to be built as part of this development. Mr. Dirlam explained that the variances requested were for Lots 2 and 3 of the proposed development and that they were being requested due to the unusual shape of the lots. Planner Uram reviewed the findings and recommendations of the Staff Report of May 8, 1987, with the Commission. He noted that a letter from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT), which indicated that the state would be requesting a portion of the property for additional right-of- way for Highway #5 for the 1991 scheduled upgrading of that road. Planner Uram stated that noise impact on the subdivision from Highway #5 was another consideration during the review of the proposed development. He stated that • MNDOT had completed such a study and would be working with the developer to mitigate the effect of highway noise on the development. With respect to the wetland along the west portion of the development, Planner Uram explained that it was part of a protected wetland that was approximately 60 acres in size. The proponents would be preserving this area and that the eight-foot wide bituminous trail at the perimeter of the wetland would connect to a trail around the entire wetland eventually. Regarding the requested variances, Planner Uram stated that the requests appeared justified due to the grades of the property, location of the road, and the' shape of the properties, Staff was supporting variances, instead. Planner Uram stated that Staff was also recommending elimination of the access to Highway #5 for the Pauly house and provision of access to the street within the subdivision, along with buffering of the homes along Highway #5 from traffic noise. Planner Uram noted that tree replacement would be necessary for the proposed development, as well, for approximately 242 caliper inches of trees to be removed as part of the construction of the development. Fell asked if the noise study indicated any adverse impact on the subdivision. Planner Uram stated that MNDOT had completed the study and that mitigative measures were suggested, including a ten-foot wall, ,or berm, to eliminate noise. He stated that he expected an exact solution would be . available prior to Council review of the proposed development. He added that the some of the trees to be replaced on the property as part of the City's tree replacement policy would located adjacent to Highway #5 for the purpose of buffering from the noise from traffic. Fell asked if the noise study took into account that traffic would be Planning Commission Minutes 6 May 11, 1987 • increasing in this area in the future due to development in the area. Planner Uram explained that the figures of traffic used in the study were 1990 traffic projections. Bye asked if Mrs. Pauly was aware that her access to Highway #5 would be eliminated as part of this development. Mr. Dirlam responded that she was aware of this and that she had already expressed concern about the difficulty of her current access to Highway #5. Ruebling asked about the location of the trail on the property. Mr. Dirlam responded that the trail would be located at least two feet above the normal high water mark of the wetland area as was done for the other developments adjacent to the wetland. He noted that it appeared that the trail would also be far enough away from the homes of the subdivision to allow the future residents to maintain their privacy, as well . Ms. Barb Johnson, 7660 Atherton Way, asked about the location of the lots with respect to the wetland area. She indicated that she was concerned that the development not encroach upon the wetland area. Mr. Dirlam explained the location of the homes and lots on the property and showed her the plans. MOTION 1: • Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to close the public hearing. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 2: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Dirlam Development for Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 3.36 acres for The Ridge 3rd Addition, with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals, based on plans dated April 13, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 MOTION 3: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Dirlam Development for Preliminary Plat of 24.1 acres into 13 single family lots and one outlot for The Ridge 3rd Addition, based on plans dated April 13, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated May 8, 1987. Motion carried--5-0-0 (Hallett arrived at 8:15 p.m.) • E. THE RIDGE 2ND ADDITION, by Dirlam Development. Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Industrial to Low Density Residential on 6.7 acres and from Public Open Space to Low Density Residential on 12.2 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Planning Commission Minutes 7 May 11, 1987 Amendment on 41.5 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 41.5 acres with Zoning District Change from I-Gen to R1-13.5 on 37.7 acres with variances, Preliminary Plat of 41.5 acres into 70 single family lots, one outlot, and road right-of-way. Location: West of Evener Way, South of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. A public hearing.' Planner Uram explained that during review of this proposal, it became apparent that utility connections would need to be revised in order to service the development properly. He stated that the proponent would be amending this plan and that the main reason for the Commission's consideration at this meeting was to determine whether there were any additional items which should be revised prior to the next meeting on the proposal . Mr. Dirlam explained the utility situation in greater detail and stated that he believed these issues could be resolved soon. He indicated that one method of servicing the property would be to petition the City for extension of Evener Way further west in order to service the site. Planner Uram stated that there were several other details to work out with the proponent, including the trail to be located along the wetland perimeter and minimum lot frontages on some of the lots. Ruebling asked if any problems were anticipated due to future traffic on Highway #5 along the south property line. Planner Uram stated that none were anticipated. He added that the proponent was completing a traffic study at this time. Hallett asked about the potential for abandonment of the railroad along the north property line. Planner Uram stated that the last information from the railroad was that it would remain in use for the time being. Hallett asked about the continuation of the trail around the wetland area to meet the segments of trail already in place and planned for this area. Planner Uram stated that the trail would be connected and continued around the perimeter of the wetland, as planned. Chairman Schuck asked for comments, or questions, from members of the audience. There were none. MOTION: Motion was made by Bye, seconded by Fell, to continue to the May 26, 1987, Planning Commission meeting pending completion of revisions to the plans as discussed. Motion carried--6-0-0 • V. OLD BUSINESS None. Planning Commission Minutes 8 May 11, 1987 VI. NEW BUSINESS None. VII. PLANNER'S REPORT None. VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Bye, seconded by Anderson. Chairman Schuck adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.