Planning Commission - 02/06/1973 AG EsI DA
EDEN xRA[R[E PLANNiNG COMMISSION
TUESDJAW, FEBRUARY 6, 1973
• 7:30 P.M. , EDEN PRAIRIE VILLAGE HALL
INVOCATION - - .: PLEDGE Off' ALLtGIANCE - ROLL CALL
COMMISSION, MEMBERS: Chairwoman Norma Schee; Wayne Brown,
Don Sorensen, Patrick Casey, Janie Mikelson, Richard Lynch,'Lisa
Soderlind, Don Teslow, Joan Meyers,
COMMISSION STAFP: Robert Heihnrich, Village Manager;
Dick Putnafii; Village Planner.
I. MINUTES OF TANUARX 16, 1973,
II. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. 7:35 p.m, Edenvale 6th Addition, proposed'single family detached,
R1 13.5 subdivision, located south of Kings Forest. Staff report
and recommendations.
B. 8:30 .m. McAllister Properties,- Anderson Lake P.t7,D condominium/
townhouse project, located on north shore of Anderson Lakes. Park &
• Recreation Commission's report and staff report on other proposed
developments in area. Refer to Traffic Study, Staff Planning Reports .
and Commission minutes. Action on concept plan request.
C, _9:00._o.m. "Basswoods" site b, townhouses located in The Preserve,
by M. Z. Jones and Associates. Staff report and recommendations.
D. 9:15 p.m.- "Basswoods" site 0, condominium project of 66-units,
adjacent to site b, by 1M. Z. Jones and Associates. Presentation of
site plan changes made since last meeting. No staff report.
E. 9:35 P,m., "Creekwood Estates" by Hustad Development Corp. , pro-
posed for 59 single family lots, located near Creek Knoll Road and Co.
Rd. #1. Staff Report and recommendations.
III, PETITIONS AND REQUESTS
A. 10:00 n.m. "Mill Creek", 32 acre P.U.D. proposed by I-Iustad
Development Corp. and Robert Engstrom Associates. Proposed for
65 townhouse units for rezoning to RM 6,5 and preliminary plat
approval. Concept plan approval is requested for the 32 acre site
for multiple and limited commercial uses. Developer presentation and
preliminary staff report.
B.. 10:30 p.m Replatting of lots 11 and 12 , Block I, of Fairway Woods
1ST Addition. Staff verbal presentation of request.
• C. 10.35 p.m. Edenvala's signing proposal for ontire P.U.D. Discus;ion
of Village policies related, to signing' for,developmento.. I-
IV. 11:00;2.m. ADJOURNMENT.
MINUTES
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EUEf�! PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION I
Tuesday, February 6, 1973 Village Hall 7:30 P.M.
INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE , ROLL CALL
Members Present: Chairwoman Norma Schee, Chairman Pro-Tem. Patrick Casey
Richard Lynch, Lisa Soderlind, Jgan Heyers, Donald
Teslow, and Donald Sorensen.
!-Members Absent: !Jayne Brown- and Jamie Mi kel son.
Also attending the meeting was Village Planner Dick Putnam.
I. Minutes of January 16, 1973.
The following corrections were made:
Page 1, third to the last line: ... an open meeting to beheld at the .
home of Mr. Hustad on Saturday, February 3, at 1:00 p.m. .
Page 2, first line: Should read Revised NeidTeberg Plat: ,
Page 4, E.b: Should read Homart be granted C-Region-zoning for this
concept in accordance with the recommendation of the staff report of
December`29, 397updated January 16, 1973.
�? Don Sorensen moved hick Lynch seconded that the corrected minutes be
approved. Motion carried.
II. Reports and Recommendations.
A. Edenvale 6th Addition, proposed single family detached, RI 13.5 sub--
division,. located south of Kings Forest. Staff report and recommen-
dations.
Mr. Don Peterson, President of Eden- Land Corporation revievled the
proposal for the benefit of the residents present. The staff
report, and traffic study for the Edenvale-Golf View Subdivision
was then explained by fir. Putnam.
Jerry Kingrey, 14311 Holly Road; .Allen Halverson, 6849 Kingston
Drive; E. J. Renier, 13895 Holly Road; Mrs, Sharon Gagnon,
6823 Kingston Drive, spoke against the proposed connection citing
that the additional traffic would present an increased hazard.
Mrs. Krini Haugen, 6748 Kingston Drive, indicated she would not
find the new route objectionable if traffic would not increase.
Speaking in favor of the proposed connection was Bill Garens,
6897 Castle Lane, who felt the road would draw traffic away from
the school site and eliminate the danger of having only one
entrance. into the area.
Action Taken:
motion was made by Don Teslow and seconded by Dick Lynch to
approve the Edenvale 6th Addition, Single Family Plat based on .
the following recommendations:
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1. Edenvale s 6th Addition single family subdivision must conform
with all setback and engineering standards established by the
Village in Ordinance 93. .
2. The provision of a play space area of 200' or 250' square
for small scale field games should be provided for the area
residents. The elimination of a lot or two may be necessary. "
3. The drainage and walkway easements on the eastern edge of
Edenvale 6th and the site south shall be usable by the public
for walkway purposes and shall be guaranteed in the covenants.
4. It is required that Kingston Drive be closed and cul-de-saced.
5. Require Forest Hills Drive to provide access to the easterly
properties for possible extension at a later date.
6. Initiate discussions with residents in Forest Knolls, Prairie ,
View, and King's Forest to decide if a pedestrian easement
can be secured from dolly Road south to Valley View Road.-
The connection of the school to the surrounding neighborhood
is important to the neighborhood concept.
7. Recommend. rezoning to RM 6.5 in' conformance with the plat
��. submitted and revised for approximately 13,500 square feet
single family detached home sites.
8. Recommend. preliminary plat approval subject to. the suggested
changes in the Staff Report dated January 31, 1973. The
changes are to be approved by the Staff according to the
Planning Commission's recommendations.
Mr. Sorensen amended recommendation 4 to read: That Kingston Drive
be connected but at this time the roadway not be improved. The
amendment died for lack of a second.
The motion carried with ayes from Schee, Casey, Lynch, Soderlind,
and Teslow and nays from Sorensen and Meyers.
B. McAllister Properties, Anderson Lake PUD condominium/townhouse
project located on the north shore of Anderson Lakes.
Mrs. Blacklock told of the Park and Recreation Commissioners'
walk of the property and subsequent meeting on January 22, 1973
at which Marty Jessen, Recreation Director, indicated there was
a good chance of park funding. That Commission requested a
postponement of action until May when .it would be determined if
park funds would be secured. Mr. Garens, also of the Park and
Recreation Commission, felt it advantageous to have the land desig-
1f nated for park use.
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` Mr. Richard Sampson, President of the Anderson Lake Property
Owners' Association, felt that concept plan approval should not
be given since land costs could go up.
Action Taken•
fir. Sorensen moved that the Anderson lake PUD concept be approved
based on the following recommendations:
1. Approve the concept plan as submitted with special emphasis
upon the multiple unit building type proposed. Approval is
solely based upon the terrace style unit and not any apartment
building.
2. The exact number of units in the project is not specified in
this recommendation since the building plans are..not complete. .
The permissible number of units will depend on the impact of
the detailed plans.
3. That the unit height shall not extend over .the existing tree
line.
4. That the unit # htlinesl shall be oriented away from the existing
single' family area to the east.
5. That the physical appearance of the buildings must be compatible
with the natural surroundings of the area.
6. That- the land dedicated as park land shall include the bay or
lagoon area and suitable contiguous green space.
7. That this concept approval is given for an eight-month duration
and that should detailed plans not be presented to the Planning
Commission by October 15, 1973, that this approval is automatic
cal ly -cancelled.
8.' That barrier plantings are required near Take shore dedication.
9.. That boating shall be prohibited from this site.
10. That the Planning Commission is of the opinion that the highest,
best, and most appropriate use for this land is as an addition
to the Anderson Lake Park; and that should funds be available
and obtainable that park acquisition is recommended as .a
priority item; and that rezoning should not be approved prior
to June 1, 1973.-
The motion was seconded by Mrs. (ieyers. Commission members Teslow,
Sorensen, Heyers, Schee, 'Soderlind and Casey ayed while Lynch
abstained. Motion carried.
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The commission directed that the Village undertake a traffic study
of County 18 and West 78th Street to be concluded within the next
few months.
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C. "Basswoods" site b, townhouses located in the Preserve by m.Z.
Jones and Associates.
Mr. Dick Schwarz outlined the 28 unit concept plan.
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Mr. Casey and seconded by Mrs. f4eyers to
approve the proposed site plan for site b townhouse units located
in the "Basswoods" for rezoning to R11 6.5 based on the following:
1. That approval be subject to Village Staff approval of
field location for each building.
2.. That preliminary plat approval is based upon the Village
approved "field location" for the 2a townhouse. lots-oh
site b in the "Basswoods".
3. That the development of the adjacent and surrounding
properties shall be dependent on the impact. iin this
development.
4. That recreational vehicular storage shall be required and
such .storage areas shall be. visually screened.
.- S. That enforceable restrictions and covenants sha:11 be
effectuated so as to maintain and preserve the natural
forest.
(lotion carried unanimously.
D. ."Basswoods" site d2, condominium project of 66 units, adjacent to
site b,. by M. Z. Jones and Associates.
The site plan changes were presented with the change involving
the building relationship of this site to the other sites. The
. space, having been increased between .the condiminiums and town-
houses, is now about 100 feet.
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Mr. Sorensen and seconded by hfrs. Schee to
refer the concept to the Staff for investigation, evaluation and
report. This revised concept was also referred to the Park and
Recreation Comm.
Notion carried.
E. Creekwood Estates by Hustad Development Corporation, proposed for
54 single family lots, located near Creek Knoll Road and Co. Road 1.,
Mr. Bonner showed slides of the proposed sites after which Mr.
Putnam explained the possible alternate plan and the Planning
report. Mr. Putnam expressed his concern about the area fronting
on the creek. He indicated that his report was written in the
absence of grading and engineering data.
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Mr. Jeff Roos explained the utilities and elevation plans for
the area.
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Per. Casey and seconded by Vir. Teslow that
the proposal be returned to the Watershed and Park and Recreation
Commissions and Staff for further consideration. Motion carried.
The Commission suggested to Mr. Bonner that the guidelines of the
P & R Commission be considered regarding the flood plain and
boundries. A written report on the lack of the play area and
ordinance compliance was requested -of fir. Bonner.
It was moved by firs. Schee and seconded by' Mr. Casey that the
public hearing for this proposal be moved to the February 27
council meeting. fiotion carried.
III. Petitions and Requests
A. "Mill Creek", 32 acre PUD proposed by Hustad Development
Corporation and .Robert Engstrom. Associates.
Mr. Bonner showed the topography of the proposed 65 townhouse,
• 32 acre site.. Slides of the 12 acre, 65 cluster home site
was shown by fair. Bob Engstrom as well as the floor plans.
Mr. Engstrom said that all land would be owned by the association -
including the tot lot and barn.
Action Taken:
Mrs. f—"1eeyers moved that the information be submitted for Staff,
tlatershed and Park and Recreation Commissions reports. 11r.
Sorensen seconded. Motion carried.
B. Replatting of lots 11 and 12, Block 1, of Fairway 1!oods 1st
Addition.
Mr. Putnam explained the proposed change.
Action Taken:
A motion was made by Mr. Sorensen and seconded by F9r. Teslow that
the request for replatting of lots 11 and 12, Block 1, of Fairway
Woods lst Addition be approved. Motion carried.
C. Edenvale's signing proposal for entire PUD.
Due to the late hour, this was deleted.*from the agenda.
The-meeting was adjourned at 12:10 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Sorensen, alternate commission sec._
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