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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. Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 28, 1987 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. Planning Commission Minutes -3- September 28, 1987 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. Planning Commission Minutes -4- September 28, 1987 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. Planning Commission Minutes -5- September 28, 1987 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. Planning Commission Minutes -6- September 28, 1987 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. Planning Commission Minutes -7- September 28, 1987 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.