Planning Commission - 02/13/1978 AGENDA
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
Monday, February 13, 1978
7:30 r1A, City Hall
Invocation --- Pledge of Allegiance --- Roll Call
COMMISSION MEMURS: Chairman Sundstrom, Schep, Redpath, McCulloch,
Estimated L inch, Bearvisan, Retterath
PM STAFF M94BERS: Chris Enger, Jean Johnson, Jim Jensen
7:30 I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7:35 II . MINUTES:
A. Joint Meeting between Development Commission/Planning Commission,
Jan. 23, 1978.
B. Planning Coinission Meeting, Jan. 23, 1978.
7:40 III. MEMBERS REPORTS:
Eh a i r nan
B. Others
7:45 IY. REPORTS AND RECOMIMENDATIONS
A. Hennepin - County -Lib-raa Site , request to rezone approximately
acres from Rural to Public for construction of future library.
The site is located north of Schooner Boulevard and south of
Homart Eden Prairie Shopping Center.
0 B. Amsden Hills i I I The Preserve request to preliminary mi na plat 32 acres
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for single famz .y , multi-family, and park uses; and to rezone 16 acres
from Rural to R1-13.5 with variances for approximately 30 lots.
A continued public hearing.
8:45 X C . Minnesota Mini-Store a 2nd Addition , reQuest by Bruce Hubbard to
rezonN from Rural & Highway Conn,erc al to I-2 Park 3.06 acres for
individual storage warehouse space. The site is north of the present
Minnesota Mini-Storage building at 6570 Flying Cloud Drive.
9:00 X D. Anderson Rezoning of a 22 foot strip west of I-5 District lying
nee NW corner of Valley View Road and Washington Avenue.
.24 acres . from Rurai ' to I-5 Park.
E. County Road 181I-494 Interchanqj
9: 15 V. nr Pr ETIiIONS AND RE ESTS Cates , Thelma Griffith Haynes Property. Request
r rezoning -from Aura to R1-22, and preliminary plat approval of
26 lots { acre-2acre size) or approximately 24 acres. Site is
located tip! end Bryant' s Long Lake. A D ubl i c hearing.
9:45 B. flillsborough, The Preserve, request to rezone from Rural to RI-13.5
and7preliminary plat approximately 20 acres located east of Flomeward
Hills Road b South of Mill Creek Townhouses. A public hearing.
10:00 VI. OLD BUSINESS
10:05 V I I. NEW BUS I NgIS
.' VIII. PLANNER' S REPORT
A. guide an Update
10:20 IX. ADJWRNK NT
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C"ISSION PRESENT: Vice-chairman lynch, Retterath, Redpath, NcCulloch,Schee
ISS ION ABSENT: Chairman Sundstrom, Beaman
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Jean Johnson
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
math -.hove,, i loch se -ndcd, to approve the agenda as submitted.
Motion carried unanimously.
H . MINUTES:
A. Joint Meeting between Developme.nt Comission/PlanningCoamission 1-23-78
Redpath moved, McCulloch seconded, to approve the minutess s t .
Motion carried 4:0:1 with Schee abstaining.
B. Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting, 1-23-78
Redpath moved, Retterathseconded, to approve the M nutes as submitted .
Motion carried 4:0:1 with Schee abstaining.
IIi . MEMBERS REPORTS
Vice-chairman lynch informed the commission he was reappointed to a I year
term on the Board of Appeals and Adjustments.
IV. REMAND RECqMMENDATIONS :
A. Hennepin County Li bra y -Site3,, request to rezone approximately 2 acres
ran Rural to Public or construction of future library. 7%* slote is
located north of Schooner Boulevard and south of Namert Ede" Prairie
Shopping Cetoi ie .
The Planner referred the Commission to the Jan. 27th staff report stating the
staff is recommending approval of the rezoning request based 4e the recowmmoda-
tions within the staff report.
Mr. David Smith, Hennepin County Library, stated he basically agrees with th*
recommendations of the report except for the construction: of a walkw&y along
the entire site as they cannot commit to constructing a ralbtay along property
they do not own.The Planner explained that if the residue piece of approximtely 1.4 acres is
not devel oiled,then the staff would like someone to eonstrKt the re "i"dw of
the walkway. He stated t4ee staff ®ra sty inquire of N Mrt what
May be developed on the remainder of the lite and no response has been received.
Rr. Smith replied,in conversations with Mamert,he believes the site may be dmooped
as a family restaurant.-
The Planner felt the 1.4 acres to the east of the libra"r site wild leave a
difficult time meeting setback requit ts. -
The Planner then asked ff the Commrission road any camments or opposition to the
proposed administrative land divisioh. The Co missioh ftlt such decision should
be made by .,the Council . -
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approved
Planning Commission Minutes -2- Feb. 13 , 1978
Hennepin County Library, continued
Motion •
Redpath moved, Schee seconded, to recommend to the City Council approval of the
Hennepin County Library rezoning request dated Jan. 9 , 1978 based Upon the
following:
a). That Hennepin County library obtain information concerning intended
use of the adjacent property to the east.
b) . [lased upon this information , the County should construct a sidewalk
along Schooner Boulevard on their site according to Hikeway/Bikeway
Report standards.
Discussion:
Ghee expressed her approval of this public use request within the Major
Center Area of the City.
Vote: Motion carried unanimously.
Planning Commiss:on then directed the staff to forward the administrative land
division request to the Council for action.
B. Amsden Hills III , The Preserve , request to preliminary plat 32 acres
for single family, multi-family and park uses; and to rezone 16 acres
from Rural to R1-13.5 with variances for approximately 30 lots .
A continued public hearing.
The Planner referred the Commission to the two staff reports and the engineering
report with recommendations on the platting, land use , diseased trees , deer
corridor, etc. S
Mr. Hess , The Preserve , stated The Preserve does not believe the deer corridor
has to be flared to the extent the staff is requesting and that the fence and
additional plantings along the proposed corridor should not be the developer's
responsibility. He stated they are still unsure of the access possibility
for outlot D.
Redpath suggested access to outlot D be resolved prior to Commission recommendation
on the plat and rezoning requests .
McCulloch also believed the Commission should not take Pny action on the Amsden
Hills III plat unless access to Outlot D is known.
Schee suggested the proponent prepare alternatives for access and return
for Planning Commission review.
Lynch inquired if members of the audience had questions or comments. None were
raised.
riot i on:
Redpath moved, Schee seconded, to continue thepublic hearing on the Amsden Hills
III request to the Feb. 27th meeting , and if no further information is Provided
at that time ,the item would again be continued. Motion carried unanimously.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -3- Feb. 13, 1978
C. Minnesota Mini-Storage , 2nd Addition , request by Bruce Hubbard to
rezone from Rural & Highway Commercial to I-2 Park 3.06 acres for individual
storage warehouse space. The site is north of the present Minnesota Mini
Storage building at 6570 Flying Cloud Drive.
The Planner referred the Commission to the staff report which answers the pre-
vious questions of the Commission , and stated Mr. Hubbard is present to
go over questions and outline sight distances and site treatment.
Mr. Hubbard reviewed the building locations proposed, surrounding property uses ,
adjacent road systems , existing and proposed screening, and sight distances.
Mr. Redpath inquired how many garage doors would be visible from the freeway.
Mr. Hubbard stated the garage doors are on the north and south sides of the
proposed building and very little would be visible from the freeway.
Redpath then complimented the proponent on the existing building.
The Planner stated landscaping and screening would be accomplished according
to City ordinance.
Lynch inquired if any members of the audience had questions or comments .
None were raised.
Motion :
McCulloch moved, Schee seconded, t.o recommend to the City Council approval of the
rezoning from Rural and Highway Comwrcial to I-2 Park for the 3.06 acres of
M ,;nesota Mini -Storage 2nd Addition as per the recommendations of the Feb . 2 ,
1978 staff report. Motion carried unanimously.
D. Anderson Rezoning of a 22 foot strip ,west of 1-5 District 1 yi nq 4 n the Nor
corner of Valley View Road and Washington Avenue. .24 dcres from Rural
to I-5 Park.
The Planner outlined t.ie site location for the Commission and referred them to
the Engineer's memo of Dec. 2, 1977 which explained the road locations and
need for rezoning of this small piece. He added the Enyneering and Planning
Staff are recommending approval of the rezoning.
Redpath inquired if the 22' foot strip is presently owned by Anderson.
The Planner responded he believes Anderson has bought the property from
Mr. Swendseen.
Notion:
Schee moved, McCulloch seconded, to recommend to the City Council approval of
the Anderson rezoning request for .24 acres from Rural to I-5 park based upon
the Engineer's Memo of Dec. 2, 1977. Motion carried unanimously.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -4- Feb. 13, 197E
E. County Road 18/I-494 Improvements
The Planner informed the Commission that the County Highway Department would
be conducting a public hearing in Bloomington next Tuesday on improvements
of oft-ramps and service roads to the 18/494 intersection. He stated the
Engineering and Planning Staff feel the improvements would be detrimental
to access and exits from the industrial Smetana Lake Sector unless the
following conditions are met:
1. In order to facilitate traffic desires westbound on I-494
coming from Washington Avenue , an on-ramp from Washington
Avenue west should be carefully studied. This would allow
changing Washington Avenue to a one-way from Co. Rd. 18
and would prevent the 'U-turning' movements occurring from
Washington Avenue to westbound I-494.
2. A bridge be constructed over 1-494 from Washington Avenue
to West 76th Street. This would Lio the office/industrial
area of north Anderson Lakes together with the Smetana Lake
Area and also allow east bound I-494 access from Smetana
Lake Area.
3. West 78th Street occurring south of I-494 be continued straight
east over to Co. Rd. 18 , rather than angling south through
the Bloomington single family area.
Redpath expressed concern that if the present service roads are closed more
congestion would result. He suggested the service roads be moved further
apart to allow additional stacking room and an off-ramp from Bush Lake Road
from the West.
Lynch inquired when the proposed improvements would be constructed. The
Planner responded the County anticipates construction this year.
Motion :
Schee moved, Redpath seconded, to recommend to the City Council adoption of
a resolution which would oppose the upgrading of the Co. Rd. 18/1-494
interchange unless the above three conditions are included as a part of
the upgrading. Motion carried unanimously.
V. PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
A. Bryant Lake View Estates , Thelma Haynes Property. Request for rezoning
from Rural to R1- . , and preliminary plat approval of 26 lets on
approximately 24 acres . Site is located NW end of Bryant's Long Lake.
A public 'gearing.
The Planner referred the Cor.rri ss i on to the Highway Department letter and
Park 8 Recreation Department memo regarding the single family proposal .
The Planner then briefly reviewed the proposed road connections contaii;ed in
the Guide Plan Update that will affect this piece of property.
Jack lynch, Bather-Ringrose--i)ldsfeld, representing Mrs. Haynes , introduced
the following other individuals Mrs. Thelma Haynes & Bruce Haynes and
Lynnae Nye of Eberhardt Realty.
Jack Lynch presented diagrams of the site plan, vegetation , grades, topography
including the east/west connector from Beach Road to Rowland Road as suggested
by the staff.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -5- Feb. 13,i978
Lynch stated all lots are above 22 ,000 square feet and only six of the
lots have lakeshore. Four of the lots will have access off Beach Road
with the others being served by cul -de-sacs . He stated the Haynes intend
to retain lots 16 , and 14 or 15 , besides their existing lots.
The Planner stated the staff is suggesting the east / west road be to a
collector status in case the bridge over I-494 is built in the future.
Schee remarked that it may be difficult to build on some of the steeper lots .
Mr. Jack Lynch replied that some of the lots will require a good architect.
Schee asked how much cut is required for the east/west road. Mr. Jack Lynch
replied 10 feet_.
Mr. Hakon Torjesen , 6605 Rowland Road, stated he has a petition from the
surrounding neighbors. In summary,he stated the residents do not oppose the
single family plan , but do oppose the collector road through the parkland
frog; Beach to Rowland Road. Mr. Torjesen said he would submit the petition
at the upcoming meeting when all signatures are obtained.
Mr. waLerbury , 6681 Beach Road, expressed his opposition against the collector
proposed. He suggested a bike path allowing residents wes� of thelake to
go east to the park.
The Planner felt that since the collector road is shown in the Guide Plan
and requested as part of the 62 Crosstown improvement , that if it is not
planned on , then the Guide Plan should be changed.
Considerable discussion followed relative to the feasibility of building a
collector road through a residential area after the homes are constructed.
Schee expressed her feelings that during prior discussions on the Crosstown ,
the collector road was desired to provide access to the park for areas of
the community which are "detached" from the Bryant Lake area.
Mr. Torjesen stated he does nit feel the collector is needed and he prefers
the quiet isolation that presently exists.
Mr. McCulloch requested the staff to supply the Commission with the background
information on 62 Crosstown Extension and related roads.
Mr. Hemping, 6641 Beach Road , stated the proposed intersection of Beach Road
and the east/west collector will be dangerous because of the large berm and
b6d sight distances. Jack Lynch replied the berm is on public right-of-way.
Motion :
iceddpath moved, Retterath seconded, to continue the Bryant Lake View Estates
public hearing to the Feb. 27th meeting for a staff report and background
information on the Crosstown extension. 'notion carried unanimously.
B. Hi 1 lsborou h & Hillsborough Second, The Preserve, request to rezone from
oil �� arld Peel mid na ry plat approximately 60 acres located east
and west of Homeward Hills Road and So. of Co. Rd. 1. A public hearing.
The Planner stated the proposal is for approximately 160 lots and the staff has
been meeting with the County Highway Department regarding the project.
Mr. Hess apologized for submitting the revised plat l ate, but redesign was necessary
after reviewing the plat with the County. He stated no lots would be platted into
the floodplain and grading would only occur in the Conservancy Zone.
approved
Planning Commission Minutes -b- Feb. 13, 1978
0 Mr. Hess informed the Commi ss i on the smallest lot is 10,VJO square feet and the
largest is about 1 acre in size . He added they are requesting lot size and
setback variances.
Mr. Lynch i nqui red what percentage of the lots are below the required 73,500
square feet requirement. Mr. Hess estimated 50% .
Tre Planner stated that The Preserve is requesting standard PUD variances , but
have not applied for PUD Concept approval .
Mr. Lynch felt the variances would be more favorably reviewed if the proponent
requests a PUD approval .
Cherly Hutchinson, 9734 Mill Creek Drive, asked if the proposed project would
drain into the Mill Creek pond which is spring fed. Mr.Hess replied affirmative.
Cherly Hutchinsor+ then asked for the ave.-3ge lot size o' the Hillsborough plat.
Mr. Hess replied 5 of the 34 lots are below 13,500 square feet in size.
Dorothy Menal i s , 9715 Mill Creek Drive, inquired how close the back lot lines
of the single family plat are from the closest Mill Creek unit. Mr. Hess
estimated 80 feet.
Notion:
I&dpath moved, Schee seconded, to continue the Hillsborough plats to the Feb. 27th
meeting for staff reports. !motion carried unaninvusly.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
1. Guide Plan Update
The Planner informed the Coam7-,..sion the Council will be reviewing the Guide Plan
sometime in March, there,i t is expected to be forwarded to the Commissions.
VII . N'EM BUSINESS none
hIII . PLANNER' S REPOPT cone
I X. AWOURNMENT
Redpath movf-d. R,etteratl%. seconded., to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 PM. Motion
carried unanimously. _
Respectfully submit
Jean Jdmson