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Planning Commission - 07/14/1975 _ �'JmPf� Q. a T AGENDA C /PAfa Eden Prairie Planning Commission 1f C �JA Monday, July 14, 1975 7:30 PM City Hall .-^ = Invocation --- Pledge of Allegiance --- Roll Call Ctive 6 COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairperson Don Sorensen, Richard Lynch, Joan Meyers, . Norma Schee, Herb Fosnocht, Dick Feerick, Roger Boerger STAFF MEMBERS: Dick Putnam, Chris Enger, jean Egan I. MINUTES OF THE TUNE 9 , 1975 , PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. II. MEMBERS REPORTS. A. Chairperson Don Sorensen. B. Council Representative Joan Meyers. C. Others. III. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. ►��.AO A. 169 Study Area, presentation of basic analysis prepared by Brauer & Associates. B. Flying Cloud Airport Study, discussion of staff report. C. Comprehensive Guide Plan Update, review and discussion of background material. �,,OD. Transportation Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide, discussion of report. �` 1<1. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS. IOWA. Homart Development Company and Sears,Roebuck & Company, request for additional signage for Sears Store. q,.oB. Area A of The Preserve Commercial Plan, request for concept and preliminary plat approval for office, commercial and multiple uses. Area A is located west of the Gelco Office Building, south of.W.78th Street, and north of Anderson Lakes. A continued public hearing. 11C. Areas B,C,&D of The Preserve Commercial Plan, requesting concept and preliminary plat approvel for office, commercial and multiple uses. Areas B,C, & D are located to. 'the west of Anderson Lakes . A continued public hearing. Area G of the Preserve Commercial Plan, requesting concept plan and preliminary plat approval for commercial and office uses. The site is located northwest of the 169/Ring Road intersection. A continued public hearing. 0 E. Olympic Hills Phase III, request forPUD Development approval, rezoning to accommodate approximately 20 single family units and 14 atrium units, and preliminary plat approval of Phase 3 of the Olympic Hills PUD. 10;pSF. Eden Prairie Family Recreational Center, request by Eden Development Inc. , to rezone approximately 21 acres at the northeast corner of T.H. 5 and Mitchell Road from Industrial to Community Commercial. V. PLANNER' S REPORT. VI. ADJOURNMENT. Sul MINUTES approved EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION • Monday , July 14, 1975 7:30 PM City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT:.Chairperson Don Sorensen, Richard Lynch, Norma Schee, Richard Feerick, Herb Fosnocht MEMBERS ABSENT: Joan Meyers STAFF PRESENT: Dick Putnam, Jean M. Egan, Dwight Picha I. MINUTES OF THE NNE 9, 1975 , PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. P. 3, 2nd P, should read- Lynch asked if Modern Tire would need to increase their parking lot if they did not construct the addition to the building. Lynch moved, Schee seconded, to accept the minutes as published and corrected. The motion carried with 4 ayes and 2 abstains ( Fosnocht & Boerger ) . II. MEMBERS REPORTS. A.Chairperson Sorensen. No report. B.Meyers. Absent. C.Others. None III. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. A.169 Study Area,presentation of basic analysis prepared by Brauer & Associates. The planner reported that notices regarding the 169 Study Area would be mailed to surrounding property owners prior to the commission's July 28th • meeting. Don Brauer outlined the background of the 169 Study Area, possible road systems within the area, and existing land uses. Discussion followed relative to the land uses and alternate road systems. Don Brauer did not anticipate that legitimizing the existing uses would effect other non-conforming uses within the City. Motion: Lynch moved, Sorensen seconded, to continue the discussion to the July 28th meeting and to direct staff to continue its work on the 169 Area Study. The motion carried unanimously. B. Flying Cloud Airport Study, discussion of staff report. The planner reported he had met with the airport, consultants and Dr. Bofenkamp and that 1.eAtem would be discussed at the joint Council/Planning Commission meeting to be held on July 15th. He then briefly reviewed the staff report. Boerger asked for the definition of "footprints" . The planner explained that a footprint is the measurement of noise levels on the ground. • - approved Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 14, 1975 • Sorensen asked if it is possible to set standards on airport use. The planner felt standards can be achieved through operational plans which are estab- lished by the F.A.A. , but presently no operational plan has been adopted for the Metropolitan Area. Feerick felt the City should make the best use of the airport facility within its limitations. Motion: Boerger moved, Schee seconded, to continue the Flying Cloud Airport Study item to the July 28th meeting. The motion carried unanimously. C. Comprehensive Guide Plan Update, review and discussion of background material. The planner referred the commission to the additional material to be included in the background material for the Comprehensive Guide Plan Update, and stated the update would be'discussed at the joint Council/Planning Commission meeting on July 15. Motion: Boerger moved, Schee seconded, to continue discussion of the Guide Plan Update to the July 28 Planning Commission meeting. The motion carried 6:0. • D. Transportation Chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide, discussion of report. The planner_informed the commission that a public hearing would be held in St. Paul on Wednesday. He then reviewed the 8 items contained in the July 8th memo. Boerger asked what the present status of 212 is todate. The planner replied that Unique System D is the existing approved plan. Motion: Boerger moved, Schee seconded, to recommend the Council communicate with the Metropolitan Council regarding the Transportation Policy Plan.and that the communication reflect the staff information in the June 9th and July 8th memos. The motion carried unanimously. IV. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS. A. Homart Development Company and Sears, Roebuck & Company, request for additional signage for Sears Store. The planner informed the commission that 3 standard Sears signs ( 2 entrance/ exit signs and 1 merchandise pickup sign ), had been omitted from the Eden Prairie Shopping Center Exterior Signs brochure and pointed out where the • signs would be located. Motion: Schee moved, Boerger seconded, to approve the '22 sq. ft. merchandise pickup sign & the . entrance and exit signs for the Sears Store. The motion carried 5:1 with Fosnocht abstaining. approved Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 14, 1975 • B. Area A of The Preserve Commercial Plan request for concept and preliminary plat approval for office, commercial and multiple uses. Area A is located west of the Gelco Office Buidling, south of W. 78th Street, and north of Anderson Lakes. A continued public hearing. C. Areas B, C & D of The Preserve Commercial Plan, requesting conceptand pre- liminary plat approval for office, commercial and multiple uses. Areas B,C & D are located to the west of Anderson Lakes. A continued public hearing. The planner reported that The_Preserve_is still working on Areas A, B, C and D of the commercial plan. Don Hess stated that the final work will soon be completed by The Preserve's attorney and the City attorney. Motion: Boerger moved, Fosnocht seconded, to continue the public hearings for Areas A,B,C & D of The Preserve Commercial Plan to the commission's July 28th agenda. The motion carried unanimously. D. Area G of The Preserve Commercial Plan, requesting concept plan and preliminary plat approval for commercial and office uses. The site is located northwest of the 169/Ring Road intersection. A continued public hearing. • Loren Galpin reviewed Area G's location, road access, soil.conditions and possible 8 parcels. He stated that the road system has been worked out with Mr. Bermel' who owns the property to the north of the site. Expected uses within Area G were cited as; institution, bank, office, shops, and restaurants. The planner inquired about the large retail facility that was part of the initial plan. Galpin replied that a large retail facility is still an alternative use The planner felt the City may desire to divert large retail establishments away from the MCA periphery and that it would be addressed in the staff report. Motion: Schee moved, Boerger seconded, to continue the public hearing to the July 28th meeting and to direct the staff to submit a report at that time. The motion carried unanimously. E. Olympic Hills Phase III, request for PUD Development approval, rezoning to accommodate approximately 20 single family units and 14 atrium units, and preliminary plat approval of Phase III of the Olympic Hills PUD. Mr. Bruce Knutson presented the Phase 3 plan for single family type units and stated they have incorporated the Council's and Planning Commission's concerns of a .-path along the eastern boundary, a totlot, and a • 150 foot buffer - between phases 1 and 3 of the PUD. approved Planning Commission Minutes -4- July 1-4 , 1975 • Knutson stated that the land would be maintained by and be part of the Olympic Hills property. The planner asked if the lots would be conventional single family lots. Knutson replied that the intent is to have 0 lot lines on one side, but that other alternatives are possible. Fosnocht asked what the price ranges of the units are expected to be. Knutson estimated the units to cost between $ 42,000-67,000. Feerick inquired how many bedrooms the units would have. Knutson replied the model units would have 2 or 3 bedrooms , and bustom designs' would also be considered. Sorensen asked for the purpose of the empty lot at the end of the cul-de-sac. Knutson responded that the empty lot could accommodate a totlot or be left for common space. - Motion: Boerger moved, Fosnocht seconded, to continue the item to the July 28th meeting and direct the staff to prepare a staff report. The motion carried unanimously. F. Eden Prairie Family Recreational Center, request by Eden Development Inc. , • to rezone approximately 21 acres at the northeast corner of.,T.H. 5 and Mitchell Road from Industrial to Community Commercial. Mr. Peterson presented the Recreational Center proposal stating that the site has excellent access and visibility; and that the uses-of specialty foods, family restaurant, 2 theatre cinema, roller skating rink, 32 lane bowling alley, and a health raquet club facility are the uses most desired by the market and potential tenants. Mr. Peterson added that the site is not adjacent to any single family and that it would not interfere with the nearby industrial uses. Sorensen asked Peterson if he had reviewed the July 3, 1975, Riley/Purgatory Watershed District letter. Peterson replied that he has conversed with the watershed district and that hopefully an agreement would soon be reached. Sorensen then asked why the recreational center was not proposed in the MCA. Peterson replied that sewer , water, and access for their property-in the MCA may be 3 years away. Boerger asked how soon construction could begin. Peterson responded that construction could begin next year. approved Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 14, 1975 • Sorensen inquired if there was a demand for the property with its current industrial zoning. Peterson replied that demand for the property under industrial has been poor, but there exists strong demand for the property as community commercial. Schee asked what type of access is proposed. Peterson felt a right-in, right- out would be best. Schee then asked if the bowling alley would desire a liquor license. Lyle Lindstrom responded that a 3.2 lounge is envisioned. Schee expressed objection to a liquor license for a bowling alley that is adjacent to other recreational uses. Motion: Boerger moved, Fosnocht seconded, to direct the staff to draft a report and continued the item to the July 28th agenda. The motion carried unanimously. V. PLANNER'S REPORT. The planner informed the commission that new items on the July 28 agenda would be the Hustad Office PUD and the replatting of Eden Prairie Acres. The planner then referred the commission to the 1976 Planning Program • and stated that the commission's concerns and comments would be appreciated. Don Sorensen mentioned that the Board of Appeals has been discussing a large lot single family proposal and asked if the commission would like the item referred to the Planning Commission. The commission members agreed that Mr. Sorensen should use his own judgement on whether the item should be referred to the Planning Commission. VI. ADJOURNMENT. Lynch moved, Boerger seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Respectively Submitted Jean M. Egan Planning Secretary • AGENDA V i _ r Eden Prairie City Council and Planning.'Commission Work/Study Meeting ` Tuesday, July 15, 1975 8:00 PM, City Hall } Council Members: Mayor Osterholt, Sidney Pauly, Wolfgang Penzel, Billy Bye, Joan Meyers. Planning Commission Members: Chairperson Don Sorensen, Richard Feerick, Richard Lynch, Norma Schee, Joan Meyers, Roger Boerger Herb Fosnocht, -- Staff Members: Roger Ulstad, Harlan Perbix, Carl jullie,- Dick Putnam I. Welcome by Mayor Osterholt. H." Comprehensive Guide Plan Review. A. Discussion of Background Material. B. Discussion of Eden Prairie's Update Plan . III. Major Center Ordinance. A. Discussion of need, relation to Comprehensive Plan, and content. IV. Metropolitan Airport Commission Flying Cloud Airport Study. Discussion of staff report. . Discussion of plan and city response to M.A.C. V. General Discussion. - VI. Adjournment- . .^ ... . ._ _. ._ . ._ -'. .�.Y -_ �.�_.�.'1 ..r. '� � - _" fit`• :SST."S•`.. '.-^F'T:^. 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