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Planning Commission - 09/13/2004 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road BOARD MEMBERS: Ken Brooks, Larry Kacher, Vicki Koenig , Kathy Nelson, Peter Rocheford, Fred Seymour, Ray Stoelting, Jon Stoltz, William Sutherland STAFF MEMBERS: Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Al Gray, City Engineer, Mike Franzen, City Planner I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Vice Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Nelson, Commissioners Brooks, Kacher, Koenig, Rocheford, Seymour, Stoltz, and Sutherland. Absent: Stoelting II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Koenig, second by Brooks, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 8-0 III. MINUTES The August 23 meeting minutes were not available for this meeting. IV. PUBLIC MEETINGS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PRAIRIE PINES by Epic Development. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.09 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.09 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.09 acres, Preliminary Plat of 5.09 acres into 8 lots. Location: 9576 Crestwood Terrace. Perry Ryan of Ryan Construction presented the project. He stated it consists of eight single family lots with a rezoning from Rural to R1-13.5. He said there is minimal tree loss with one waiver. Franzen stated the site is low density residential which allows 2.5 units per acre and this development has a density of 1.5 units per acre, consistent with the guide plan. All of the lots meet the requirements for the R1-13.5 district. He continued there is Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 2 one waiver for grading in order to create a storm water pond. He said in exchange for the waiver, the City will receive land to protect the slopes, trees, and creek area. Staff is recommending approval of this project. Nelson opened the project for public input. Grenaire Kanduth, 9601 Crestwood Terrace, stated their taxes have skyrocketed but they want to stay where they're living. They don't want City sewer and water and they can't afford assessments. She said she would request that the developer be held to the same high standards as the developer who developed the Crestwood Terrace area which would mean being financially responsible for roads and sewer, including stubbing of sewer to the Kanduth's property. Nelson asked for input on sewer and water to this area. Gray responded the Crestwood Terrace area developer did construct improvements. They didn't do it because it was required by the City; it was the most expedient means to proceed. Gray said this development proposed is planned with a pressure sewer system that could be used by adjoining properties. It is an expedient way for the developer to accomplish it. Another way would be to petition for the improvements which would include a feasibility study but it would be time consuming and there would be no guarantee that the City Council would approve the project. There are eight lots and other area properties that would benefit since the developer is planning on paying for the improvements. Nelson asked if this would affect the Kanduth's property assessments. Gray responded under the current proposal it would not, although there could be some improvements that could be petitioned for in the future which could result in assessments. Koenig asked how much land will be dedicated to the City and how far it is from the creek. Ryan responded that it is Outlot A shown on the plan. He said the lot is 40,180 square feet. The land would also include right-of-ways along Crestwood Terrace, the new public road and Pioneer Trail. Koenig asked if that is definite. Ryan responded that is what is proposed at this time and there is a minor modification staff is asking for but the Outlot A is definite. Koenig stated they appreciate the land because it's important to get the trail system through there. She asked staff to address the erosion issue and what the minimus exception is on the wetland. Gray responded that the minimus wetlands means the wetlands are so small in size they have no significant value, and as a result they would fall into an exemption from the wetland act. The erosion is in the creek itself and a result of undercutting of the bank on the side the development is occurring. Koenig asked if the developer has a plan to address the erosion issue. Ryan Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 3 responded that he has met with the City and Barr Engineering to work on funding for repairing slopes. Gray stated there is a process to go through with the watershed to share costs of repairing the slopes. They want to proceed in a timely manner before homes are built. The cost sharing may involve the developer and homeowners. Koenig said she understood the need to find the source of the problem and correct it before the development is built. Gray stated the source is Riley Creek and its movement which causes the erosion. Koenig asked whether they had any information about the turn lane and Dakota County. Ryan responded they are currently working with the County on the lane. Brooks asked how much the lots and the houses will cost. Ryan responded the lots will be approximately $200,000 and the homes between $600,000 and $700,000. MOTION by Rocheford, second by Koenig, to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 8-0 MOTION by Rocheford, second by Sutherland, to approve a request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.09 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.09 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.09 acres, Preliminary Plat of 5.09 acres into 8 lots,based on plans dated September 03, 2004, subject to the recommendations of the staff report dated September 10, 2004, to the City Council. Motion carried, 7-0-1, Kacher abstained B. BEST BUY by BBE Properties. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.39 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.39 acres, Zoning District Change from Office to Commercial Regional Service on 5.39 acres, Site Plan Review on 5.39 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 5.39 acres into one lot. Location: 7901 Flying Cloud Drive. Tim Palmquist of BBE Properties presented the project. He stated they have reviewed the elevations and signage on the building with staff. He stated they have reduced the size of the signs and shifted them around. They also have added blue canopies. Franzen stated staff is recommending approval. He said the sign waiver is similar to Target. They have removed excess signage from the front of the building and added it to the rear. The signs are tastefully done and integrated with architectural design and materials. Brooks asked about the front elevation and the blue wedge being included in the Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 4 square footage of the sign. Franzen responded the blue canopy is not included as part of the sign. He said the yellow area is the sign. Brooks asked if the blue on the rear of the building was considered part of the sign. Franzen responded the blue portion is separated by building material which is considered an architectural feature. He said only the blue wedge portion with the yellow ticket would be included. Nelson opened the meeting to the public. There was no public input. Stoltz stated he sees very little difference from the original proposal. He said it seems now the blue is the canopy and that makes it fine. He said he was in support of the project but he wants to make sure these types of issues don't keep recurring. Palmquist stated the front wedge piece is ultimately the same. He said they had not explained it well previously and the canopy was always a part of the wedge area, it was just not evident. Stoltz asked if the building material had changed since the original proposal. Palmquist responded that nothing significant had changed. He said the rear elevations were split up and there has been separation of the blue from the yellow sign area. Rocheford stated he called Edina and Richfield and asked about their sign ordinances. Both of them stated the blue would be considered part of the sign. He asked Palmquist if he was involved in the Richfield store. Palmquist stated that was done before he joined BBE Properties. But he thought the blue would not have been included as part of the sign. Brooks thanked the City staff and Best Buy for working through the sign issue. Kacher stated he is happy with how the building looks. MOTION by Brooks, second by Koenig, to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 8-0 MOTION by Brooks, second by Koenig, to recommend approval of a request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.39 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.39 acres, Zoning District Change from Office to Commercial Regional Service on 5.39 acres, Site Plan Review on 5.39 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 5.39 acres into one lot,based on plans dated September 10, 2004, subject to the recommendations of the staff reports dated August 6, 2004, August 20, 2004, and September 10, 2004, to the City Council. Planning Board Minutes September 13, 2004 Page 5 Motion carried, 8-0 VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS Franzen stated there may not be any public hearings for the next meeting. Koenig asked staff what projects are ahead. Franzen responded two small single family projects and a small addition to an industrial building. He said when County Road 4 improvements are done and sewer improvements made,there will be development of Site B of Hennepin Village. He stated there is some land to the south of Beverly Drive and north of 212 which would be a good sized development possibly next year. X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Koenig, second by Rocheford to adjourn. Motion passed, 8-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.