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turn Prai ri a Planning Commission
Monday, July 9, 1979
7:30 PM, City Hall
COMMISSION MECIBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath ,
Oke Martinson, Matthew Levitt, Virginia
Gartner, Hakon Torjesen, and George
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STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Jean Johnson , Assistant Planner
Donna Stanley, Planning Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - ROLL CALL
I . APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II . MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 259 1979
III. MEMBERS REPORTS
IV. REPORTS AND REC"E4DATIONS
A. Yorkshire Point Block 3 Lot 11 , rezoning from I-2 back to Rural .
A pub is meeting.
B. Sunset Crest, by Audrey Buss. Request to rezone and preliminary plat
1 . 36 acres fro:ii Rural to Ri-13.5 for 1 existinQ home and 2 additional
lots. Located North of Lotus View Drive and West of Tartan Curve. A
public hearing.
C. Shea Rezoning, request to rezone .8 acres from Rural to R1-13.5 for
1eZ sting house and 1 additional building lot. Located at 091
West 192nd Ave. . A public meeting.
D. Rauenhorst Oaus II Office Center, request to amend the Opus II PUD 74--06
for expansion of American Family Insurance Building. Located NW
quadrant of Co. Rd. 18 and C.S. A.H. 18. A public hearing.
E. Independent Millwork Proper-ties Development*
evelo nt, by Darkenwald Peal Estate.
Request for PUD Concept approval or commercial , rezoning from Rural
to Commercial and preliminary plat approval for 2 lots. Located north
of W. 78th St.- South of Presbyterian Church and Leona Road Residential
Area, and east of Eden Prairie Auto Body Shop. A public hearing.
V. PETITIONS AND REwQUESTS
VI. PLMNER'S REPORT
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII . NEW BUSINESS
U. ADJOURNMENT
EDEEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COflIISSION
NIPFJTES
roved
fMMDAY, JULY 9, 1979 7:30 PH, CITY HALL
CtN'lIISS I Oy MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman William: Bea roman, Oke 'dart i nson,
Matthew Levitt, Virginia Gartner, Hakon
Torjesen, and George Bentley
C044TSSI(Vi MEMBERS ABSENT: Liz Retterath
COMMISSION STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Donna Stanley, Recording Secretary
FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - ROLE. CALL
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA •
NOTION: Torjesen moved to approve the Agenda as published. Bentley
seconded, motion carried 5-0.
II. MINUTES OF MEETING OF JUNE 2'511 1979
MOTION: Martinson moved to approve the Minutes of June 25, 1979 meeting.
Torjesen seconded, moot i on carried 4-0-1 ; Ben l0 ey abstaining.
III. MENERS REPORTS - None.
b REPORTS AND RECWIENDATIONS
A. YORKSHIRE POINT9 BLOCK 3 LOT ll , rezoning from I-2 back to Rural .
public meet ng.
The City Planner explained the backgound of the item and the direction
by the City Council to the Planning Commission to consider the item and
to make a rector ndation before 2nd reading by the Council .
Mr. LeRoy Peterson, 13050 Pioneer Trail , expressed disagreement with
the City's interpretation of Paragraph 17 of the Developer' s Agreement,
He explained their intent upon moving into the home, of constructing
an industr al building for their plumbing business , but due to financial
circumstances, were unable to deveioe the property within the 6 months
time limit contained ivi the Developer's Agreement. He further explained
that they have an interested party who would develop the property.
The Planner explained that the Intent of the rezoning was to a ccwwdate
-Petersons existing use, and .tha r the home takes access through the
industrial lot causing that portion to become landlockeu.
Peterson responded there was an easement to the east through 2 lots in
the Crooks ide area where they could put a street if necessary. .
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.approved
Planning Commission Minutes 3 - July 9, 1979
0. SUNSET CREST. .public hearing. (continued)
MOTION: Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council rezoning from
Rural to R1-13. 5 for Sunset Crest as per the plan dated June 18, 1979 and
the staff report of July 3, 1979. Gartner seconded, motion carried 6-0.
MOTION: Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the
preliminary plat of 3 lots for Sunset Crest as per the plat dated June 18, 1979
and the staff report of July 3, 1979. Gartner seconded, motion carried 6-0.
C. SHEA REZONING, request to rezone .8 acres from Rural to R1-13.5 for
existing house and i additional building lot. Located at 6991 Nest 192nd Ave.
A public meeting.
The Planner briefly discussed the proposal and referred to the Engineering lay-
out for improvement of this area.
Mrs. Alice Shea. 6991 192nd Ave. , explained that the plan was legally surveyed
and the plan reflected the recwm. endations of the surveyor. She also noted
dedication for road right-of-way, which they are in agreement with -
MOTION: Levitt moved to recommend approval of rezoning to the City Council
from Rural to R1-13 ,5 for 2 lots as per tho material dated July 9, 1a73
0 amd the staff report of July 2, 1979. Bentley seconded, motion carried 6-0.
D. RAVENHORST OPUS lI OFFICE CENTER, request to amend the Opus II PUD 74-06
or expansion of American Family Insurance Building . Located NW
quadrant of Co. Rd. 62 and C.S.A.H. 18. A public wearing.
Mr. Bob Worthington, Rauenhorst Corporation, presented the. background on the
original PUD proposal , and explained the changes they are proposing - concept
plan revision to show addition of two separate expansion programs for the
existing American Family Insurance Headquarter: Building.
The Planner expressed the concerns of the Planning staff: setback require-
ment problems if the existing property lines remain; the amount of mature
vegetation on the site; and the need for more detailed information on the
landscaping plan and circulation of traffic.
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of par'•.ing areas.
The Planner requc:. - wd general comments from the Commission on the changes made
in the original No. as these comments will affect the final plan .
Bearman suggested this may the proper time for the proponent to look into the
possibility of use of a parking ramp, rather than grading out more trees and
vegetation. Worthington responded that t;iis is a possibility, and they will
approved
Planning Commission Minutes - 5 - July 9, 1979
E. INDEPENDEXT MILLWORK PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT. .public hearing (cont'd)
Bearman pointed out that there have been problems relating to the site
as far as proper berming between the site and residential area to the
north. He inquired whether the proponent could place the handball
co::rt in a different Siaaner on the site. Young responded that the
building was placed according to building setbacks, and they felt
..this placerrent would be more acceptable to the residents .
In response to the question by Beaman on whether the proponent was in
agreement with the staff report recommendations, Young commented that
no. 5 would be difficult to-comply with.
Levitt inquired what type of restaurant was being considered for one of
the sites requested for zoning. Mr. Bill Darkenwald, Darkenwald Real
:state, explained that Mr. Tom noble , had definite plans for the site
for a restaurant such as the Normandy Hotel . He added that whatever
would be built would be submitted to the Planning Commission for review .
The Planner explained that the P.U.D. was not an approval for zoning, but
wasa land use designation only, and tha` the proponent would have to request;
-rezoning on the restaurant and handball sites.
Mr. Dick Lynch, 11426 Leona Road, asked how far hack Titus Road would be run,
and expressed concern with car head lights . -, he Planner responded that the
Staff has recommended that the road go only as far as second exit of the
proposed restaurant , and berming be placed of an adequate height to screen
car head lights .
Lynch inquired what was anticipated for the fast food site? The Planner
responded that the client has not been identified, but the site is identical
to any of the fast food chains.
Torjisen inquieea whether'any meetings nad been held with the residents.
Darkenwald responded that he had talked to son*- of the people in -the
neightbonccod, and they are aware of this proposal and are not opposed to
the plan.
The Commissioners questioned rezoning of the restaurant site at this time
since the Drospective buyer was not sure about h►,ilding x restaurant Once
presently did not have detailed infor=tion available for review. Young -
suggested approval of rezoning contingent on prospectAve restaurant owc*e r
submitting his plans -when he is sure of what he. wants to build. -
Torjesen questioned whether Mir. Noble-wants more than PUD approval to assure. him
that he can use the site for a restaurant. He inquired what further tnfor-
oration was needed from Mr. Noble. The Planner responded they ar'2 missing .-
a detailed landscaping plan and architectural drawings for both the restaurant
and hardball site.
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approved
. Planning Commission Minutes • 2 - July 9, 1979
A. YORKSHIRE POINT, . . .public meeting. (continued)
Bentley questioned whether Peterson would have to wait one year before
coming back for a rezoning request. if the Commission would recommend the
zoning back to Rural . The Planner responded negative.
Peterson felt it would be difficult to start over again, because of costs
involved.
Torjesen commented that Mr. Peterson was in compliance with Paragraph 17 _
of the Developer's Agreement.
The Planner stated the City Attorney's opinion on the interpretation of
ttat paragraph. '
Levitt requested that the Planner investigate whether this Developer's
Agreement was recorded.
Martinson inquired what the reasons were for rezoning back to Rural . The
Planner responded that the rezoning was being considered in order to prevent
the possibility of the sale of either the industrial lot or the single family
home separately, which could precipitate future problems. The easement granted
between lots 3 and 4 would be inadequate for a drive-way to the lot with the
existing house,and the present screening was not adequate as a buffer between
a residential home and an industrial use.
140TION: Bentley moved to recommend rezoning from I-2 back to Rural or
Lot 11 , Block 3, Yorkshire Point. Gartner seconded , motion carried 3-2
Bentley. Gartner and Martinson voting "aye" ; Bearman and Torjesen voting "nay"
and Levitt "abstaining".
B. SUNSET CREST, by Audrey Buss . Request to rezone and preliminary plat 1 .36 acres
from Rural to R1-13.5 for 1 existing home and 2 additional lots. Located North
Of Lotus View Drive and West of Tartan Curve. A public hearing.
Ms. Jayne Kuhar, Attorney,representing Audrey Buss , summarized the request and
referred to the feasibility study by the City of Eden Prairie for Lotus View
Drive.
The Planner briefly discussed the Planning staff recommendations of W"uly 3919791,
explaining that the City is in the process of completing the ea-stern part of
Lotus View Drive.
Levitt questioned manner of division of the 3 lots, since they were being
assessed for 3 lots. The Planner discussed the placement of the 3 lots, and
suggested that one -home would be too close to the right-of-way line if other
placement pattern was used.
Kuhar explained that the proponent is agreeable to payment of the cash park fee
and they are dedicating area indicated on their plat.
MOTION. Torjesen moved to close the public hearing on Sunset Crest. Gartner
seconded, motion carried 6-0.
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approved •
Planning Commission Minutes - 4 - July 9, 1979
D. RAUENHORST OPUS II OFFICE CENTER. .public hearing (cont'd)
explore that idea, but he explained that cost is the major constraint in
this type of solution.
Mr. Richard Lynch, 11426 Leona Rd. , expressed the opinion ,as a former member-
of the Planning Commission , that the parking was inadequate and he felt strongly
that the ramp should be looked at.
Torjesen commented that the large parking lot indicated on the tentative plan
tonight was in a tree area and he would like to see that party removed from
the plan. .
MOTION: Bentley moved to close the public hearing on the Rauenhorst Opus II
Office Center PLED. Torjeseni seconded, motion carried 6-0.
MOTION: Bentley moved to recommend approval of the Opus II Office Center PUD
as per the material dated June 18, 1979 and the staff report of July 5 , 1979
with the following modification: A strong recommendation that any further
parking development on the site incorporL�e the use. of a parking ramp to
decrease parking coverage of this area. Martinson seconded, motion carried 6-0.
Worthington inquired whether the option of ramping either the right or left
area was possible. Bearman explained that there were several alternatives ,
and they were suggesting avoidance of gracing the site where the mature
vegetation existed.
Worthington added that he did not want to convey the feeling that there would
be a parking ramp, only that they would explore the possibility as one of the
options.
E. INDEPENDENT MILLWORK PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT , by Darken-vald Real Estate .
bequest for PUD Concept approval for commercial , rezoning from Rural
to rn mercial and preliminary plat approval for 2 lots . Located north
of W. 78th St.-South of Presbyterian Church and Leona Road Residential
Area, and east of Eden Prairie Auto Body Shop. A public hearing.
Mr. . Steve Young, Bruce Knutson Archi-ects , representing Independent Millwork
Properties Development, presented the proposal , expiaining that they feel it
would serve a definite need for commercial and recreational purposes. He
commented that they were in general agreement with the Staff.
The Planner pointed out the concerns of the Planning Staff with the proposal
as discussed in the staff report of July 5 , 1979.
+approved
Planning Commission Minutes - 6 - July 9, 1979
E. INDEPENDENT MILLWORK PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT. .public_hea• ring (cont'd)
Levitt commented that he would prefer to also see more specific plans
on how the handball site would be treated as far as affortinn +he
residents .
Lynch expressed opposition to rezoning of the restaurant site.
MOTION: Torjesen moved to close the public hearing on the independent
Millwork PUD request. Levitt seconded, motion carried 5-0-1 , Bentley
abstaining.
MOTION: Torjesen moved to recommend approval to the City Council of
the revised PUD concept plat as modified in staff repert of July 5, 19799
and addition of"D" : Bermii.g along north end of Titus Road be required
of the height to screen car 'tights from affected residences . Levitt
seconded, motion carried 5-0-1 , Bentley abstaining.
MOTION: Torjesen moved to continue the public hearing on the preliminary
plat and rezoning request until the meeting of July 23, 19799 in order
to allow proponent time to provide more detailed information. Gartner
seconded, motion carried 6-0.
V. PETITIONS AND RESUESTS - None.
VI. PLANNER' S REPORT
The Planner briefly discussed the upcoming projects: Cardinal Creek , Phase 2 ,
located east of the first phase; Bluffs West 3rd Addition; and Mitchell Heights ,
located east of Mitchell Road and north of Atherton.
VII . OLD BUSTWESS
None. -
VIII . NEW BUSINESS
None.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Bentley moved to adjourn at 10:20 PM. Gartner seconded, motion
carried unanimously.
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