Planning Commission - 09/28/1987 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, September 28, 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; Ann Kenyon, Recording
Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance--Roll Call
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
III. MINUTES
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
(7:35) A. EDEN PRAIRIE AUTO MALL, by M. Austin Smith & Leo T. Furcht. Request
for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Neighborhood Commercial
to Regional Commercial on 15.3 acres, Planned Unit Development
Concept Amendment on 23.6 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural
to C-Reg-Service on 2.58 acres, with variances to be reviewed by the
Board of Appeals and Preliminary Plat of 4.84 acres into one lot and
• one outlot. Location: South of Prairie Center Drive, east of Joiner
Way. A continued public hearing.
(7:50) B. WINDSONG II, by The Koosman & Rice Company. Request for Preliminary
Plat of 1 .43 acres into 4 lots. A public hearing.
(8:00) C. RAVEN RIDGE II, by The Cambridge Group. Request for Zoning District
Amendment within the RM-6.5 District on 3.04 acres, and Preliminary
Plat of 3.04 acres into 18 lots and 2 outlots for construction of 18
townhouse units. A public hearing.
(9:00) D. AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, by Opus Corporation. Request for Planned
Unit Development Concept Amendment on 14. 36 acres, Planned Unit
Development District Review on 14.36 acres with variances, Zoning
District Change from Rural to Office on 5.34 acres, Preliminary Plat
of 14.36 acres into 1 lot for construction of a 5-story office
building. Location: North of CSAH #62, south of Yellow Circle
Drive. 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 I TD.
MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING CONMISSION
Monday, September 28, 1987
City Council Chambers
7:30 p.m.
NDOERS PRESENT: Chairman Ed Schuck, Richard Anderson, Douglas Fell,
Robert Hallett, Charles Ruebling
MEMBERS ABSENT: Julianne Bye, Christine Dodge
STAFF PRESENT: Michael Franzen, Senior Planner; Don Uram, Assistant
Planner; Ann Kenyon, Recording Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as printed.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
II. MEMBERS REPORTS
None.
III. MINUTES
Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the September
14, 1987 Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
Motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the June 8,
1987 Planning Commission meeting with the following correction:
Page 3, Motion #3 for Majestic Oaks, "sub-division for a through
street" should be inserted.
Motion was made by Fell, seconded by Ruebling, to approve the
minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0-0.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. EDEN PRAIRIE AUTO MALL, by M. Austin Smith & Leo T. Furcht.
Request for Comprehensive Guide Plan from Neighbohood
Commercial to Regional Commercial on 15.3 acres, Planned Unit
Development Concept Amendment on 23.6 acres, Zoning District
Change from Rural to C Reg-Service on 2.58 acres, with
variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals and
Preliminary Plat of 4.84 acres into one lot and one outlot.
Location: South of Prairie Center Drive, east of Joiner Way.
A public hearing.
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Planner Franzen told of meeting with the architect for the project
and reviewing the preliminary plans. The developer has revised the
plans to meet recommendations as stipulated by the Planning
Commission at the September 14th meeting.
Mr. Smith reviewed the plans with the Planning Commission showing
the six revisions made to the plan since the September 14th
meeting. Planner Franzen said that the Staff is recommending
approval of the request for rezoning from Neighborhood Commercial to
Regional Commercial and based on recommendations on page 3 of the
Staff Report.
Fell questioned the lighting and how the shadow effect would work at
night if the doors were fully illuminated and would screening be
diminished. Franzen said that the canopy and plants also help
screen the doors.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments from the audience. There were
none.
MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Hallett, seconded by Ruebling, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0.
• MOTION 2:
Motion was made Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of M. Austin Smith and Leo T.
Furcht for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from. Neighborhood
Commercial to Regional Commercial on 15.3 acres, for the Eden
Prairie Auto Mall, based on revised plans dated September 25, 1987,
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports of September 11
and 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of M. Austin Smith and Leo
T. Furcht for Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 23.6
acres for the Eden Prairie Auto Mall, based on revised plans dated
September 25, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Reports dated September 11 and 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
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MOTION 4:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of M. Austin Smith and Leo
T. Furcht for Zoning District Change from Rural to C-Reg-Service on
2.58 acres, with variances to be reviewed by the Board of Appeals,
for Eden Prairie Auto Mall, based on revised plans dated September
25, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff Reports dated
September 11 and 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 5:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of M. Austin Smith and Leo
T. Furcht for Preliminary Plat of 4.84 acres into one lot and one
outlot for the Eden Prairie Auto Mall, based on revised plans dated
September 25, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Reports dated September 11 and 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
B. WINDSONG II, by The Koosman & Rice Company. Request for
Pre iminary Plat of 1.43 acres into 4 lots. A public hearing.
Planner Uram explained that due to a poor soil condition, the
proponent was required to eliminate one four-unit building. Because
of that the proponent has redesigned three of the structures as
five-unit buildings in order to increase the number of units
consistent with the approved plan. This change will decrease the
total number of units to 71 with an overall density of 5.9 units per
acre. Staff is recommending approval of the project subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments. There were none.
MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of Koosman & Rice Company
for preliminary plat of 1.43 acres into four lots for Windsong II,
based on plans dated September 3, 1987, subject to the
recommendation of the Staff Report dated September 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
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C. RAVEN RIDGE II, by The Cambridge Group. Request for Zoning
District Amendment within the RM-6.5 District on 3.04 acres,
and Preliminary Plat of 3.04 acres into 18 lots and 2 outlots
for construction of 18 townhouse units. A public hearing.
Mr. Jerry Sholts, proponent, explained that this item is a
re-development proposal. The original proposal consisted of 22
single family homes and 24 townhouses. There are 22 single family
homes and 8 townhouse units which have been built. The current
proposal is for the remaining 16 townhouse units to be built on the
site which consists of approximately 3.04 acres.
Planner Uram stated that this project is part of the original Raven
Ridge project that was approved in 1978. The project as presented
meets all of the requirements of the RM-6.5 zoning district.
Although some small trees and brush will have to be removed as part
of the development of this site, Staff is recommending approval of
the plan as proposed, subject to the following conditions:
1. Units will retain a 25-foot front yard setback from curbline to
garage along the private street.
2. Snow fencing will be provided around all of the wooded acres.
3. Proponent will submit building material samples and colors for
• review prior to building permit issuance.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments from the Planning Commission.
Ruebling asked if this project is 1007. woodsiding, and what are the
recommendations for brick. Uram said that brick is only required
within the RM-2.5 zoning district.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments from the audience.
Catherine (Kitty) McClintock, 6935 Edenvale Blvd., said she bought
her townhouse five years ago and was told that the City had
forbidden building in the area behind her townhouse. She expressed
concern regarding the distance between the existing houses and the
new development.
Robert O'Neil, 6939 Edenvale Blvd. , expressed the same concerns. He
told of construction people coming in and bulldozing the area behind
them, and then nothing was built.
Planner Uram said that the Zoning Ordinance establishes certain
requirements for setback within each zoning district. Once the
plans are approved by the Planning Commission and City Council, the
developer is required to build the project according to the approved
plans.
Planner Franzen added that the City has several controls to assure
that projects are built as approved including a developer's
agreement, building permit review and on site inspections.
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MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Ruebling, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Hallett, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of the Cambridge Group for
Zoning District Amendment within the RM-6.5 District on 3.04 acres
for 16 townhouse units for Raven Ridge II, based on plans dated
September 22, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the Staff
Report of September 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Motion was made by Anderson, seconded by Fell, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of the Cambridge Group for
Preliminary Plat of 3.04 acres for 16 lots for construction of 16
townhouse units and two outlots for Raven Ridge II, based on plans
dated September 22, 1987, subject to the recommendation of the Staff
Report of September 25, 1987.
. Motion carried 5-0-0.
D. AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE, by Opus Corporation. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 14.36 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review on 14.36 acres with
variances, Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 5.34
acres, Preliminary Plat of 14.36 acres into one lot for
construction of a five-story office building. Location: North
of CSAH #62, south of Yellow Circle Drive. A public hearing.
Planner Franzen introduced Bob Worthington of Opus Corporation who
said they had no disagreement with the Staff recommendations. Their
intent is to begin construction in November.
Anderson asked how active American Family people are in alleviating
the traffic problem in the County 18 road system. Duane DeBower,
regional operations director for American Family Insurance, stated
that a 494 Steering Committee has been formed and American Family
Insurance is a member of the group. He said their employees have
flexible hours and many come in at 7 a.m. and leave early. He
further stated the company has positioned itself to minimize the
traffic condition on the 494 corridor which would also include
County Rd. 18.
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Fell referred to page 2 of the Staff Report, exterior material
requirement for face brick on the parking deck. He asked if this
shouldn't be included in Item 4 of the Staff recommendations?
Franzen answered, this should be included as a recommendation of
approval. Fell asked if American Family is aware of this and do
they agree. American Family responded that the exposed faces of the
walls will be brick except where they have to be protected from snow
removal.
Fell stated that this will be another parking ramp in the City of
Eden Prairie and expressed concern of the long term problem of
maintenance with parking ramps. He wondered what the City of
Minneapolis has for parking ramp durability. Franzen stated that
Staff has been in contact with several suburban communities. Staff
will be talking to Minneapolis and will bring an update to the
Planning Commission in the near future.
Chairman Schuck asked for comments from the audience. There were
none.
MOTION 1:
Motion was made by Hallett, seconded by Ruebling, to close the
public hearing. Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 2:
Motion was made by Hallett, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of Opus Corporation for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 14.36 acres for
American Family Insurance, for construction of a five-story office
building, based on plans dated September 4, 1987, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated September 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
MOTION 3:
Motion was made by Hallett, seconded by Fell, to recommend to the
City Council approval of the request of Opus Corporation for Planned
Unit Development District Review on 14.36 acres, with variances, and
Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 5.34 acres for
American Family Insurance for construction of a five-story office
building based on plans dated September 4, 1987, subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated September 25, 1987 with
requirement for face brick on the exterior walls of the parking
deck.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
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Motion 4:
Motion was made by Hallett, seconded by Ruebling, to recommend to
the City Council approval of the request of Opus Corporation for
Preliminary Plat of 14.36 acres into one lot for American Family
Insurance for construction of a five-story office building, based on
plans dated September 4, 1987, subject to the recommendations of the
Staff Report dated September 25, 1987.
Motion carried 5-0-0.
V. OLD BUSINESS
There will be general discussions at the next Planning Commission
meeting to prepare for the joint meeting with the City Council.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
Uram showed the Planning Commission an Award of Merit presented by
the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture that the City recently
received. This will be presented to the City Council at the October
6th meeting.
Commissioners Fell and Anderson discussed some of their concerns
with regards to traffic and shared input from a meeting on I-494
Traffic Management and Road Improvements they recently attended.
VII. PLARNERS REPORT
None.
VIII. ADJOURNH=
Chairman Schuck asked for a motion to adjourn. Motion was made by
Hallett, seconded by Fell, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m.