Planning Commission - 05/23/1977 i
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AGENDA '
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
Monday, May 23, 1977
7:30 PM, City Hall
Invocation --- Pledge of Allegiance --- Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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?I. MTNIYTES OF THE MAY 93 1977 MEETING
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III. MEMBERS REPORTS
A. Chairman Sundstrom
B. Otters
IV. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Wi nut Addition, by Dirlam Properties, request for rezoning from Rl -22
Rl-13.S and preliminary plat approval for 18 lots on approximatelx-
8 acres. Th.e site is located in the Northeast corner of Co. Rd. 4 and ,
Valley Vier Road. A public hearing.
B. Be -me! Smaby Rezoning, request for rezoning from Rural to Office for
approximately 1 acre at 8110 Eden Road.
C. Condor Corporation, request to rezone from Rural to I-2 Park approximately
S acres for office/warehouse use. The site is located 433 feet west of
Washington Avenue and 2 ,100 feet south of Valley View Road.
D. Rieman Road 1'acation located in Edenvaie Industrial Park 2nd Addition .
E . Minnesota Protective Life, request for approval of signage program.
F. Minneapolis Floral Company,, request to purchase Lot 16, Westgate Add. ,
and dedicate a portion or all to the city fur road access .
V. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Outlot F Edenl!ale Industrial Park 2nd Addition, request to rezone ft• va
I-General to I-2 Park and platting of the ^xi.sting 3 lots into 5 Lots .
B. Hi&h oint 4th .'Addition, The Preserve, request to rezone frow RM 2 . 5 to
RI-13.5 and preliminary plat 36 lots on approximately 1' acres .
The site is located Southwest of Ifighpoint Ist Addition.
C. Garrison Fo_rest 2nd Addition, The Pre-.ervc , request to :c_une froom R»raI
To- R1 -13. S and preliminary plat 43 lots on approximately :-S acres .
Tl-c site is located Wo;t of Co. Rd , 18 and Soutit of Ansdcn Road ,
D. Amsden Hills 2nd Addition , The Preserve, request to rezone from Mural to
R1 -13. 5 and nreliminary plat annroval for A3 lor% on antiroirimateiv 1 .: acres .
The site is located West of proposed Garrison Forest 2nd Additior. and
South of Amsden Rood.
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A. Park Cash Fee, discussion.
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MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
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Monday, May 23 , 1977 7:30 PM
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COMMISSION FRESEN'T: Chairman Sundstrom, Schee, Redpath, Lynch, Retterath
COMMISSION ABSENT: Bearman. McCulloch
STAFF PRESENT: Dick Putnam, Jean Johnson
Invocation --- Pledge of Allegiance --- Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Redpath moved, Schee seconded to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
H. MINUTES OF TIE MAY 9, 1977 MEETING
Schee moved, Lynch seconded, to approve the minutes at submitted. Motion
carried 4:0:1 with Redpath abstaining.
III. MEMBERS REPORTS
A. Chairman Sundstrom-none
B. Others-none
IV. REPORTS AND RECOK4ENDATIONS
A. Walnut Addition, by Dirlam Properties, request for rezoning from R1-22 to
RI-13.5 sand preliminary plat approval for 18 lots on approximately 8 acres.
The site is located in the northeast corner of Co. Rd. 4 and Valley-View
SRoad. A public hearing.
Mr. Leo Stern, Attorney for Mr. Dirlam, stated the plat has been revised down to
17 lots as requested by the City staff and the zoning requested is for RI-13.5 .
Sundstrom inquired if the developer would be constructing the berm along Co. Rd. 4 .
Mr. Stern replied the property is heavily wooded and perhaps covenants can outline
the necessary berming and landscaping to be done by the developer along Co. Rd. 4 .
Mr. Harold Marquardt, 16301 Valley View Road, stated the adjacent property owners
had received a letter from W% Dirlam stating no multiple is being requested. He
asked if the holding pond near Valley View Road would still be in use. The planner
stated the pond will be temporary until curb and gutter are in.
Mr. Marquardt asked for the distance from the Valley View Road/Co. Rd. 4 intersection
to the entrance of the project . The planner estimated the distance to be 265 feet .
Mr. Gordon Carlson, 7352 Franklin Circle, inquired if the grading at the north end
of the project would still drain water towards Mr. Berne's property. The planner
stated th.; City Engineer has reviewed the drainage and it is assumed some drainage
from back lots will still drain to the north but the majority of drainage would
be to the street.
Mr. Carlson stated he appreciates the City C.ouncil 's and Mr. Dirlam's efforts
as he feels the neighbors' concerns have been met.
Motion 1 :Schee moved, Redpath seconded, to close the public hearing on the Walnut Addition
preliminary plat. Motion carried unanimously.
approved
Planning Commission -2- May 23, 1977
Motion 2 :
Schee moved, Retterath seconded, to recommend approval of the rezoning
request from R1--22 to R1-13.5 by Dirlam Properties as per the May 19 ,
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for 17 single family sites . Motion carried unanimously.
Motion 3 :
Schee moved, Redpath seconded, to recommend to the City Council approval of the
preliminary .plat for Walnut Addition as per the May 19, 1977 plat , the staff
report of May 16, 1977 and Engineer' s report of May 18, 1977. Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Bermel/Smaby Rezoning, request for rezoning from Rural to Office for
approximately 1 acre at 8110 Eden Road.
The plminer located the 1 acre site within the Major Center Area which has been
conceptually approved for commercial/office uses in the MCA Report. He stated
the staff is recommending approval of the request .
Mr. Bermel , Executive Vice President. of Bermel Smaby, outlined the site' s rela-
tionship with adjoining properties through overlays and slides. He stated they
intend 'to fill the southern h of the site ( maximum of 18' fill) ,relocate the
driveway further south, provide parking for 18 cars mild landscape the parking
lot and building. He informed the Commission they desire a "V"shaped sign
approximately 80square feet in size with exposure :.o US 169, (material not submitted) .
- Redpath inquired if the %ity had transitional use procedures or an ordinance by
• which to review the request, or if the only option is to "snot" zone 1 acre.
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The planner stated agreements have been entered into between the City and proponent
in similar cases without zoning approval grar_ted. The planner added that the
staff believes office use on this site appears to be a legitimate long-term use.
Lynch inquired if the house to the north was vacant . Mr. Bermel stated the house
is occupied and he has personally spoken to the residents relative to their plans.
Schee asked what uses Bermel/Smaby foresees for their remaining acreage. Bermel
stated he is unsure at this point in time.
Lynch asked if a fast food use could locate on a 1 acre office site. The plane:
replied negative.
Sundstrom asked if the council is reviewing a transitional ordinance. The planner
replied such an ordinance would be difficult to formulate prior to the Guide Plan
update and hopefully will be completed along with the update.
Schee asked if the planing staff feels a staff report is required on the request.
The planner stated the believes the Commission can act upon the submitted material
as it is straight forward.
Lynch felt the zoning of 1 acre at a time can result in negative encroachments
to existing single family He would prefer an agreement with a time limit .
Mr. Bermel replied that the residents along Eden Road have been aware of the future
0higher use of their properties since 1970. He did not feel this office zoning
would diminish the value of the other homes.
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• Motion:
Schee
moved, Retterath seconded, to recommend to the City C-ouncil approval of the
iC4UVb , iur i ac;ry aiL oiiv Eden Road from Dural to Uttice
contingent upon the Bermel/Smaby letter of 5/23/77 and the 2 attached Barton-
Aschman plans.
Discussion:
Bermel asked if the Commission is including approval of their signage request .
Schee replied negative.
Redpath empathtically requested the Council to proceed on adopting a Transition
Ordinance.
Vote: Motion carried 4 :1 with Lynch voting nay because he believed it would be spot
zoning and not in the best interest go t he residential neighbors.
C. Condor Corporation, request to rezone from Rural to I-2 Park approximately
5 acre-s for office/warehouse use. The site j s located 433 feet west of
Washington Avenue and 2,100 feet south of Valley View Road.
Mr. .Jim Riley, Condor Corporation, stated the 400 feet fronting onto Washington
Avenue is zoned I-2 Park and they desire having an additional 365 feet zoned I-2
Park so the existing buildings can be enlarged to the west and more parking can
be added. He stated they will be working out det�.iled grading and _utility plans
with the Engineering Department .
The planner stated the request is consistent with the Smetana Lake Report and the
staff is recommending approval contingent upon street right-of-way dedication on
the entire north side of the property owned by Condor.
Schee remarked the staff report had to make some assumptions because insufficient
material was submitted. She believed the staff and C ommission should require that
all material included in the Draft PUP, Platting and Zoning Procedures be submitted
with land development applications. 1 .1e planner stated the staff does prefer having
all the material submitted but the - procedures are not yet adopted.
Motion:
Schee moved, Lynch seconded, to recommend to the City Council approval of Condor
Corporation's rezoning request from Rural to I-2 Park for office/warehouse use on
approximately 5 acres to include the recommendations of the staff report dated
May 19, 1977 and to require the grading plans and architectural drawings be sub-
mitted and agreeable to staff. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion:
Schee moved, Redpath seconded, to instruct the Eden Prairie planning staff not to
process any land development applications which do not address all items contained
in the Draft PUD, Platting and Zoning Procedures. Motion carried 4:1 with Lynch
voting ray.
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D. Rieman Road Vacation, located in Edem,ale Industrial Park 2nd Addition.
Mr. Peterson stated the industrial park was approved 2 years ago for small light
industrial uses. He stated the uses do not require Rieman Road and he has 100%
petition of the users to vacate Rieman Road.
The planner informed the commission the vacation could leave some of the lets
with no access to a public street. He stated the City Engineer and he are y
recommending vacation of the street and a replat of the lots to insure all have
frontage onto a public street .
Mr. Peterson replied the staff' s suggestion is acceptable. i
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Motion:
Redpath moved, Retterath seconded, to recommend approval of the Rieman Road vacation
contingent upon the proponent filing a new plat by June 13, 1977. Motion carried
unanimously.
E. Minnesota Protective Life, request for approval of signage program.
The planner informed the commission the council in their approval of the MPL Office
rezoning did require that the signage plan be presented and approved by the Planning
Commission. The planner outlined the request as 1 ground panel sign, (41x201) and
1 building sign of 99 square feet. He added that MPL may be requesting twu � lai--
tional signs in the future , one a possible bank sign and the other an entrance sign.
Schee inquired what materials would be used on the ground panel . Mr. Rock, Federal
Sign Company, replied it would be block with stucco, and aluminum letters .
Lynch asked if the signs requested were consistent with the draft sign ordinance.
The planner replied affirmative.
Notion :
Schee moved, Redpath seconded, to recommend approval of the NPL Sign program
as follows : 1 building sign of 99 square fact, 1 entrance ground panel 4' x
20 ' as per the -May 4 , 1977 submission. Motion carried unanimously.
F. Minneapolis Floral CMany, request to purchase Lot 16, Westgate Addition,
and dedicate a portion or all to the city for road access.
The planner stated the road access proposed is consistent with the 4/S Study adopted
rs a reference document and the staff is recommending approval.
W. Hedlund, Ninneapolis Floral Co. , stated he has walked the site with the City
Eagineer and the Engineer concurs with this lot for road access as the lot to the
north is in very poor soils.
Lynch inquired if Fuller Road aligns to Westgate Boulevard. The planner replied
negative.
Motion:
Lynch moved, Redpath seconded, to recommend approval of Lot 16, Westgate Addition,
street dedication as proposed by Minneapolis Floral and according to the iingineer's
ammo dared May 192 1577. Motion carried unanimously.
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V. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS PUBLIC HE:MGS:
A. Outlot F, £denvale Industrial Park 2nd Addition, request to rezone from
I-General to I-2 Park and platting of the existing 3 lots into S lots.
,r The planner reported the original zoning was granted but no ordinance was ever
p drafted, therefore the City Attorney, Engineer and himself will be meeting to
determine the property's present zoning and to draft a staff report.
Mr. Peterson stated the platting recpiest is in response to the demand for small
- industrial lots. He added that he will be .requesting setback variances and will
be submitting such request to the staff for their review.
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Motion:
Redpath moved, Schee seconded, to continue the Outlot- F public hearing to the
June 13th meeting and --efer the item to the staff and City Attorney for a staff
report. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Highpoint 4th AdditiM, The. Preserve, request to rezone from RM 2.S to
R1-13.5 and preliminary plat 36 lots on approximately 17 acres. The
site is located west of Co. Rd. 18 and South of Amsden Road.
Mr. Hcys, The Preserve, presented Highpoint 4th and the following two items
concurrently.
C. Garrison Forest 2nd Addition, The Preserve, request to rezone from Rural
to R..-13. 5 and preliminary plat 43 lots on approximately 2S acres. The
site is located west of Co. Rd . 18 and south of Amsden Road.
D. Amsden Hill% 2nd Addition, The Preserve, request to rezone from Rural to
RI -13. 5 and preiini• gry plat approval for 33 lots on approximately 1S acres .
The site is located west of proposed Garrison Forest 2nd Addition and
South of Amsden Road.
[fir. Hess :,tated the Highpoint 4th site was previously approved -for the Trails
Townhouses, but instead of constructing the iS4 townhouses, they are requesting
rezoning to RA-13.5 for 36 single family lots. He outlined the site's location
and stated the outlet %Jjacent to Olympic Hills Golf Course would be dedicated
to the homeowner's association.
W. Hess informed the 'Commission Garrison Forest and part of Amsden Niiis 2nd
are not within the Preserve's PUD boundary and they would be agreeable to a park
fee for Pimsden Hills 2nd similar to that required .for Garrison Forest .
W. Hess said they are unsure at this time what exact commercial and multiple uses will
be proposed at the southwest corner of Co. Rd . 16 and Amsden Road, but they will be
dedicating the necessary road right-of-way. He then outlined the County Highway' s
preliminary draft plans for a interchange at Cb. Rd. 18 and Amsden Road.
Ross stated another project (Ar ien Hills Ud Addition) may be proposed yet this
year if additional single family lots are needed. He informed the Commission
tbey are regretting the standard setback variances for all three projects.
Retterath inquired if the spacing 3etweev the streets onto Amsden Road were guffi-
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time Mr.Wss stated the County is agreeable to the locations as proposed.
lSchee remarked that only preliminary plat plans were submitted on the three projects,
wW drat the GOi■mist-ion desires all the information requested in the draft Land
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Development Procedures . Mr. Hess stated he would submit the material .if directed.
Mr. Sundstrom informed Mr. Hess of the Commission's previous motion regarding
submission of material ( page 3 ) .
Sundstrom inquired if any member in the audience had questions or comments on
any of the three projects. None were raised.
Notion
Redpath moved, Schee seconded, to continue the public hearing on Highpoint 4th
Add;tion to the June 13 meeting contingent upon the developer submitting to the
staff the r_ecesaary information requested in the Draft Land Development procedures.
Notion carried unanimously.
Mot i 6n
Redpath Moved, Schee- seconded, to continue the public- hearing on Garrison Forest
2nd Addition to the .tune 13th meeting contingent upon the developer submitting the
necessary material in the Land Development Procedures. Notion carried unanimously.
Motion: '
Redpath moved, Schee seconded, to continue the public hearing on Amsden Hills 2nd
Addition to the June 13 meeting contingent upon the developer submitting to the
staff the necessary information requested in the Draft Land Development Procedures.
;lotion carried unanimously.
VI. OLD BUSINESS none
VII. NEW BUSINESS `
A. Cash Park Fee, Discussion
The planner referred the commission to the memo dated Apr. 29, 1977 which outlines
The Preserve's , Edenvale' s and Hidden Ponds ' park/open space commitments .
The Commission, planner and Mr. Hess, The Preserve, briefly discussed the
differences between private and public areas, their use, park fees vs. land
dedication, etc.
VI I I. PLANNER'S REPORT
1 . Upcoming Projects :
a. Maple Leaf Acres 3rd Addition
b. Eden Prairie Family Recreational Center Replat
c. Timber Lakes
2. tdongate Trial Statue .
The planner reported- a decision is expected in -the next couple of weeks and
the :i tv hos been directed to review the March 19, 19?6 pre osal .
3. Pillsbury Company.
The planner reported the City is expecting to receive a letter from
Pillsbury relative to their decision not to locate in the C ity.
IX. AOX1pURNMENT
path o nd, Lynch seconded, to adjourn- at 10:48 PM, Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Johnson