Planning Commission - 07/03/1973 AGENDA
EDEN•PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
�� TUESDAY, JULY 3, 1973
7:30 P.M. , Eden, Prairie Village Hall
INVOCATION - - - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - - - ROLL CALL
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Chairwoman Norma Schee, Wayne Brown, Don
Sorensen, Patrick Casey, Richard Lynch, Don
Teslow, Joan Meyers. ;
COMMISSION STAFF: Dick Putnam, Village Planner
I. MINUTES OF TUNE 19, 1973, AND JUNE 20, 1973.
II. REPORTS & RECOM.MENDATIONS:
A.' 7:30 p.m.- Major Center Area -- 1 ,200 acre public planned unit development
located around the 212/494 interchange. Discussion of M.C .A..
- . Task Force Report and action.
B. 8:45 p.m. Creative Housing, -Inc. ; requesting R1 13 .5 zoning for 20 acres
located north of Duck Lake Trail and west of Shelter Homes' Eden
Farms P.U.D. Staff report and recommendations. & letter.
C. 9:05 p.m. Edenvale Plaza Shopping Center, proposed by Eden Land Corp.
for a 137,000 sq.ft. community shopping centor in the southeast
corner of Baker/Mitchell Road and Valley View Road. Staff
report and recommendations.
D. 9:30 p.m. Gelco Cor22ration, office building located on north shore of
Anderson Lakes. Request concept plan approval and future zoning
under the M.C.A. P.U.D. preliminary presentation. Staff Report
acid recommendations.
E. 9:50 p.m. -Preserve Sector Study, presentation of preliminary material and
discussion of area concept.
F. 10:30 p.m. Masters Condominium project located in Edenvale, south of
Valley View Road and east of new Golf View Drive. Request rezoning
to RM 2.5 with a variance on building height to permit structures
over 4 stories.
III. 'ADJOURNMENT. K
HIHUTES
EDEW PRAIRIE PLAMM ING CW."I ISSIO'd
Tuesday, July 3 , 1973 Village Nall 7 :30 P. M.
fiembers Present : Chairwoman Norma Schee , 'Wayne Sro!nn, Don Tesl ow,
Don Sorensen, Dick Lynch, and Joan f4eyers .
i4embers Absent: Patrick Casey and Lisa Soderlind
'Staff Present: hick Putnam, Village Planner
I . HINUTES OF JUME 19 , 1973 and JUME 20, 1973. ,
June 20, 1973 , correction:
Page 2, Plumber 5, Last sentence should read : Mr. Sorensen felt
that consideration of income and unit type mix for each project
should not be used as a determinant, but rather a considera
tion , for its approval , but only. in selected projects.
Because all Commission members had not received copies of the
minutes, action was deferred until July 17 . At that meeting
action t,+ill be taken on the minutes of May 299 June 19, June 20,
and July 3, 1973.
II . REPORTS AND RECOWNEUDATIONS.
A. Major Center Area--1 ,200 acre public planned unit development '
located around the 212/494 interchan e. Discussion of W.C.A.
• Task Force Report and action.
The alignment of the ring road in the southwest quadrant was
discussed. f1r. Putnam explained that whether the top or bottom
alignment was chosen, the slope of the hill would be preserved,
a minimum of three land accesses would be provided, and there
should be a minimum 'encroachment into the flood plain area.
Hr. Heinrich pointed out that the Village tried to implement
the recommendations of the environmental group--one of which
was the top slope alignment. This, however, would limit the
area of developable land . As long as costs were about equal
on either alignment, when borings shooed only a $100,000 great-
er cost for the lower alignment, this alignment was endorsed.
Mrs. Meyers requested that a section about transit assessa-
bility referred to in other sections of the report be included
in the Task Force Report (F) Land Use, (13) High Intensity
Sector Procedures and Requirements (w) Site Development
Criteria : Recommended Guidelines.
The following motions were made recommending changes in the
Task Force Report:
Planning Commission Ninutes -2- July 3, 1973
(F) Land Use (9) MCA Land Use Characteristics (e) Highway
Commercial
• A motion was made by Fir. Sorensen seconded by Mr. Lynch to
delete "The automobile service and sales as well as" from the
fourth sentence of that section leaving the sentence to read:
"Restaurant and motel/hotel accommodations would fall into
this category."
The authors of the motion felt that by deleting this phrase
the possibility of this type of facility would not be removed
but could be limited. In reply, Mr. Heinrich stated that two
agencies have already requested to locate in Eden Prairie.
On roll call , Messrs . Sorensen and Lynch and Firs. sAleyers voted
ayes Messrs . Brown and Teslow and Mrs . Schee voted nay.. motion
did not carry.
Or. Sorensen requested that this point be brought to the Coun-
cil ' s attention Tuesday night, July 10.
( F) Land Use, Planned Use Potential by Zones, Zone 2, lot,rer
right hand corner paged 15 :
A motion was made by Mr. Sorensen seconded by Mrs. Schee to
delete "The density of 10-20 units per acre of" from the third
sentence of the third paragraph. The sentence would then read
"A highly clustered, unique, multiple building style would be
• best suited for this area."
Mr. Putnam explained that the "lower density" in the preceding
sentence meant lower density of the [VICA density.
On roll call , Messrs . Sorensen, Lynch, Brown and Mrs. Schee
voted aye, Mrs. Meyers and Vir. Teslow voted nay. Notion
carried .
(F) Land Use, Planned Use Potential by Zones, Zone 3, lower
right hand corner paned 16 :
A motion was made by Ivir. Sorensen seconded by ► r. Lynch to
change the first sentence of the third paragraph to read :
"The majority of the property north of the Ring Route is well
suited for residential development of a low to medium density."
A motion was made by firs . Meyers to amend Hr. Sorensen' s
motion to " . . . . . . . .for residential development of a low to
medium tiCA density. " The amending motion was seconded by Mrs.
Schee. Notion carried when all voted aye except fair. Sorensen
who voted nay.
When the question was called on Mr. Sorensen' s amended motion,
all voted aye. notion carried.
Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 3, 1973
(F) Land Use, Planned Use Potential by Zones , Zone 3 , lower
right hand corner paged 16 :
A. motion vas made by Mr. Sorensen . seconded by Mr.- Brown to
change sentence two, paragraph four to read : "The opportunity
for small sailboats, canoes , etc . for the residents might be
well suited for the size and function of Bryant Lake. " night
was substituted for would. fiotion carried unanimously.
t"ir. Ray Roettger, 6881 Beach Road , echoed Mr. Sorensen' s con-
cern over the possibility of people-polluting ,the Bryant Lake
area . i+r. Bob Fransen, 6851 Beach Road ,< urged the Commission
to go with the 1968 Guide Plan and not change the land use
around the Bryant Lake area. It was Mr. Fransen ' s opinion
that the t ICR concept violated this area.
Mr. Sorensen concluded the discussion on the t.ICA by asking if
this - concept is viable in Eden Prairie. Mr. Heinrich respond-
ed by referring to the Fiscal recommendations and commenting
on the economy of the area and demographic analysis. He added
that the project is phased, the financing plan secure.
Action Taken:
A motion uias made by Mr. Tesl ow seconded by Vir. Brown to recom-
mend to the Council :
a. Approval of the content and intent of the iCA document as
amended;
• b. Concept approval of the 1200 acre MCA PUD to amend the
196S Comprehensive Guide Plan.
Notion carried. with aye votes from Ms. Schee and lieyers,
F7essrs. Brown and Teslow; nay votes from Hessrs . Lynch and
Sorensen. Mr. Sorensen explained that he can accept the con-
cept but was not ready to accept the full content of the
report; 'still has reservations .
B. Creative Housing , Inc. , requestin ' R1 13 . 5 zoning for 14 acres
located north of Duct, Lake Trail and west of Shelter Homes '
Eden Farms PUD. Staff report and recommendations .and letter
from Creative Housing dated June 26, 1973 .
Mr. Peter Jarvis reviewed their proposal and illustrated how
the zero lot line homes with one blank liiall would be placed on
the 34 lots to provide maximum privacy. Some landscaping will
be provided and additional landscaping options. will be avail -
able to home buyers .
Mr. Putnam sta"ed that Mr. Jullie ' s report was not complete;
however, utilities are in and no problems are foreseen.
firs. Meyers voiced conern about the absence of play areas and
f-ir. Putnam responded that Shelter, the adjacent developer, will
be providing land for such purposes . Also, that Mr. Jessen has
discouraged scattered one-acre park areas .
Planning Commission Winutes -4- July 3 , 1973
Action Taken :
A motion was made by f,ir . Lynch seconded by ri-ir. Brown to recom-
mend approval for rezoning to R1 13. 5 and for preliminary plat
for Creative Housing ' s 14 acre site per the staff recommenda-
tions of June 17 , 1973. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Edenvale Plaza Shopping Center, proposed by Fden Land Corp.
for a 137 ,000 sq. ft.community shopping center in the south-
east corner of Baker/Mitchell Road and Valley Viers Road. Staff
report and recommendations.
Mr. Fred Poisson explained the exterior treatment of the
building after which fvir. Peterson expounded Mr. Poisson' s
letter of July 3 , 1973 regarding exterior signing. The letter
outlined the sign requirements for the center which were
greater than those designated at the previous Commission meet-
ing .
;airs. Meyers felt measures should be taken to prevent erosion
during construction and fir. Putnam said that both the Water-
shed and Village Inspection Department would be patrolling to
see that the Watershed ' s requirements were adhered to.
In answer to furs . frieyers question about parking, for. Putnam
said the ordinance would not be adhered to but it is the
Village' s intent to encourage pathways and bicycle paths, etc.
It was her concern that the green space might be converted
• into parking, but fir. Putnam explained that additional parting
was available at the office building adjacent which would have
different peak hours .
The grocery pick-up was another of firs . fleyers ' concerns. Con-
gested traffic patterns would be lessened by parking available
to the east of the store and adequate directional signing said
Mr. Poisson.
Action Taken :
A motion was made by Mrs . Schee seconded by firs. Ueyers to
recommend PUD Development Stage Approval and rezoning from
PUB 70-4 to C-Comm based on the June 18 , 1973, Planning Report
and with the stipulation that no development occurs on the
northwest corner of the site or on the southern slope toward
Purgatory Creek. I-lotion carried unanimously.
D. Gelco Corporation, office buildinq located on the north shore
of Anderson Lakes. Rees, concept pTar approva an future
zoning Un er the i9CA PUD;preliminary presentation. Staff
report and recommendations .
11r. Em Greenburg stated that the four to six story building
would be placed at the high point of the 18 usable acre site
to maximize the view across the meadow to the lake. Gelco
. hopes to be in the ground by October and occupying the facili-
ty by late 1974.
Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 3, 1973
Mr. Ray. Geiger gave a slide presentation of the site and illus-
trated the three land use proposals being considered. Ramping
is being considered for parking .
• The staff report of July 3, 1973, was explained by Mr. Putnam.
after which f-ir. Greenburg stated that Gelco is not in agree-
ment with Section (c) Park land, size and location, number *2
regarding the perpetual reservation for open space of the 6.7
acre marsh. An alternative will be discussed with Mr. Perbix,
the Village Attorney.
Action Taken :
A motion was made by furs. fleyers seconded by fair. Lynch to
recommend concept plan approval for the 30 acre site for
corporate office and park use based on the staff .report of
July 3 , 1973 and its recommendations (a) through (e) . All
voted aye except fair. Sorensen who abstained based on lack of
time to consider the presentation.
E. Preserve Sector Study, presentation ofpreliminary material
and discussion of area concept.
Since it was midnight, this item was scratched from the agenda
and will be rescheduled for July 17 , 1973.
G. Masters Condominium project located in Edenvale, south of
Valley View Road and east of new Golf View' Drive. Request re-
zoning to Rfi 2. 5 with a variance on building height to permit
• structures over 4 stories.
Mr. Jim Barnes , representing the developer, fair. Ueis , stated
that the two six story buildings would be situated adjacent
to the number one fairway. There would be 99 units in the two
phase project with units ranging from $25 ,000 to $75,000.
A slide presentation was given by landscape architects Messrs.
A. Hanson and F. Russell showing the. grading, site plan, topo,
and utilities layout. fvir. James Cooperman, architect, outlined
the plans for the precast structure--exterior wall panels,
generally white exterior with bronzed colored windows. Under-
ground parking with recreational storage will be provided.
Hhen the Commission members expressed their concern over the
buildings ' height, k1r. Peterson, Eden Land Corp. , stated that
various plans had been discussed and anything but what is pro-
posed would tear up the site. It was explained that the Vil -
lage fire Department has expressed concern about any projects
with buildings -over three stories since their equipment can
service only three stories. i4r. Cooperman mentioned that a new
fire code is expected soon and that the buildings would adhere
to those regulations . A sprinkler system was urged by the
Commission.
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Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 3 , 1973
Action Taken•
The proposal was referred to the Staff for review and recom-
mendations.
A motion was made by Mr. Sorensen to adjourn the meeting at 12:50. M.
Vir. Lynch seconded . ilotion carried unanimously.
Wayne Brown, Secretary
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