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Planning Commission - 08/26/2002 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MONDAY,AUGUST 26, 2002 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road BOARD MEMBERS: Ken Brooks, Frantz Corneille, Randy Foote, Vicki Koenig, Fred Seymour, Kathy Nelson, Dave Steppat, Ray Stoelting, Paul Sodt. STAFF MEMBERS: Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Alan Gray, City Engineer Mike Franzen, City Planner I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Chair Corneille called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Chair Corneille, Commissioners Foote, Nelson, Stoelting, Seymour, and Steppat. Absent: Koenig. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: by Nelson, second by Stoelting to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 7-0. III. MINUTES A. Minutes of the June 24, 2002 Community Planning Board Meeting Corneille noted the June 24 meeting minutes would be considered at a future meeting as some comments were missing. B. Minutes of the July 8, 2002 Community Planning Board Meeting MOTION: by Brooks, second by Foote to approve the July 8, 2002 meeting minutes. Motion failed, ayes Brooks, Foote, Steppat, Corneille, abstentions Nelson, Stoelting, and Seymour. C. Minutes of the August 12, 2002 Community Planning Board Meeting Corneille noted that the first page should indicate approval of the agenda by Nelson and Seymour. On page 2 in the third paragraph, strike "recommendations or" and add "asked about changes in Riverview Road Plans." On page 5, he would like the second paragraph moved directly before the motion on that page. Planning Board Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 2 Foote stated he was not present at the meeting and should be noted as absent. MOTION by Stoelting, second by Steppat to approve the August 12 meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried, 5-0-2, abstentions Brooks and Foote. IV. PUBLIC MEETINGS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ROLLING HILLS SENIOR HOUSING PUD AMENDMENT by Shelter Corporation. Request for: Guide Plan Change from Office to High Density Residential on 1.02 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 1.02 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.02 acres, Zoning District Change from Office to RM-2.5 on 1.02 acres, and Site Plan Review on 1.02 acres. Location: Intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Prairie Center Drive. Jay Jensen, developer, stated this use as a rehab center will compliment the residential next door. The Ebenezer Society and Fairview will partner with them. They hope to get approval and begin construction. Joe Davidson, architect, reviewed the overall site plan, proposed changes, and floor plans of the buildings. There are 22 total rooms and a therapy center. This building is considerably shorter. Nelson stated the materials say a skilled nursing facility and not a rehab center. She questioned whether this was long term or short term care, and whether therapy would be available to other residents, and meals. She inquired about transportation. The building is an attractive facility. Jensen stated both were correct. This is short-term care, it is not a long term care facility. The department of health would see it as skilled nursing but it will be managed as a rehab center. Each resident in the adjoining building receives two meals per day. Fairview Health Systems will incorporate a small store, a cafe, and a pharmacy with transportation available. Corneille asked if there are plans for a pedestrian crosswalk overpass. Gray said there are no current plans and questioned whether seniors would use it. It is quite a climb, and a distance up to the mall entrances. It is questionable whether it would be cost effective. Corneille stated there is a large residential community that may be interested in utilizing it. Planning Board Minutes August 26, 2002 Page 3 Gray explained there are trails and crossings, and a median that is quite useable for adult walkers to use. The cost of an overpass would be substantial. Steppat inquired about the level of care and expressed concern about people needing long term care. Jensen stated if long term care were required, beyond 100 days, residents could remain in the residential building and receive therapy. Foote asked whether they had discussed this with Southwest Metro. Jensen stated preliminarily; they would like to have a handicapped accessible bus and van scheduled to take them to the mall, to doctor's appointments, or downtown. They would like to work on synergy with Southwest Metro. Ray Alhard, 11593 Carriage Court, stated he walks on Preserve Boulevard and it is hazardous. There are six lanes of traffic to cross. He had hoped a better crossing could be added. MOTION: by Stoelting, second by Nelson to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 7-0. The public hearing closed at 7:30 p.m. MOTION: by Stoelting, second by Brooks to approve the request for Guide Plan Change from Office to High Density Residential on 1.02 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 1.02 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.02 acres, Zoning District Change from Office to RM-2.5 on 1.02 acres, and Site Plan Review on 1.02 acres based on plans dated August 13, 2002 and subject to the recommendations of the staff report dated August 23, 2002. Motion carried, 7-0. VI. MEMBERS REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS X. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.