Planning Commission - 07/09/2001 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY,JULY 9, 2001 7:30 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
BOARD MEMBERS: Ken Brooks, Frantz Corneille, Randy Foote, Vicki
Koenig, Kathy Nelson, Fred Seymour, Paul Sodt, Susan
Stock, Ray Stoelting
STAFF MEMBERS: Krista Flemming, Planner II
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Mike Franzen, City Planner
Alan Gray, City Engineer
Scott Kipp, Senior Planner
Leslie Stovring, Environmental Coordinator
Donald Uram, Community Development/Financial
Services Director
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- ROLL CALL
Vice-Chair Stoelting called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Commissioners Foote,
Koenig, Nelson, Seymour, Sodt, Stock, Stoelting, Brooks. Absent Corneille, Vicki Koenig.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Nelson, second by Brooks to approve the Monday, July 9 Community Planning
Board Agenda. Motion carried, 8-0.
III. MINUTES
A. June 11, 2001
Motion by Sodt, second by Seymour to approve the Minutes of the June 11, 2001
Community Planning Board. Motion carried, 7-1-0, abstention Brooks
B. June 25, 2001
Motion by Stock, second by Seymour to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2001
Community Planning Board. Motion carried, 7-1-0, abstention Brooks.
C. June 25, 2001 Workshop
Foote noted a change on page 5: he said the original intent of Southwest Metro was a
shuttle for downtown. He said to strike downtown.
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Motion by Stock, second by Foote to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2001
Community Planning Board Workshop. Motion carried, 7-1-0, abstention Brooks.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ALM SUBDIVISION by Stephen and April Alm. Request for Preliminary Plat on 2.06
acres into 2 lots. Location 16480 Hilltop
Stoelting opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Franzen stated this project was continued from the June 11, 2001 meeting. The
neighborhood was concerned about this subdivision's fit for long-term planning as it
relates to roads, utilities, and future subdivisions. Staff met with residents June 27th to
determine possible road locations which could serve the area for utilities and future
subdivisions. Locating the proposed house farther south, or closer to Hilltop Road
according to Attachments Two or Three will allow enough room for a road to be
constructed along the north property line and an orderly and efficient extension of roads
and utilities for the area. The proposal meets the requirements of the R1-22 zoning
district. Staff recommends approval based on plans dated June 1, 2001; Staff Report
dated July 6, 2001 and conditions listed therein.
Alms noted they would prefer the option outlined on attachment 3 close to existing
home, access to Hilltop. Requesting board approval. They would prefer to hookup to
Hilltop Road.
Foote asked about their intention with the existing house.
Alms stated the house would remain.
Nelson asked how the Motion should read.
Franzen stated staff was comfortable with either attachment Two or Three.
Sodt asked about the approval of neighbors and was assured of their approval.
Franzen said the two-lot subdivision was being approved. The acceptable locations for a
second house are shown on Attachments 2 and 3.
Stock asked why three houses were shown on attachment three.
Franzen stated there could have been four; there was the potential for four lots in the
future under either scenario.
Tom Perrin, 16381 Hilltop Road, offered his support for the Alms and would like the
board to approve the proposal.
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John Hanson stated his support for the Alms and the future development of the
neighborhood.
Motion by Sodt, second by Brooks to close the public hearing. Motion carried, 8-0.
The public hearing closed at 7:46 p.m.
Motion by Nelson, second by Brooks to approve ALM SUBDIVISION by Stephen and
April Alm. Request for Preliminary Plat on 2.06 acres into 2 lots. Location 16480
Hilltop based on plans dated June 1, 2001; Staff Report dated July 6, 2001 and
conditions listed therein and attachment#2 or#3. Motion carried, 8-0.
B. WALGREENS DEVELOPMENT by Scraper Development, LTD. Request for
Planned Unit Development Concept Amendment on 3.36 acres to the overall Gonyea
PUD, Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.36 acres, Zoning District
Amendment within the C-Comm Zoning District on 3.36 acres, and Site Plan Review
on 3.36 acres. Location: Northeast Corner of Co. Rd. 4 and Hwy 5.
The public hearing opened at 7:47 p.m.
John Kohler, Architect with Scraper Development, 821 Marquette Avenue, stated the
bank is no longer part of the site. It opened up the site. There is no longer encroachment
on the wetlands. The Walgreen's portion remains the same. Architecture of the building
is the same.
Foote asked about the existing Walgreen's and the difference in size.
Kohler stated it was 8,000-10,000 square feet; the new one would be around 14,000
square feet and have a drive-through.
Foote asked what would happen to the existing Walgreen's.
Kohler said there were interested parties previously in leasing or dividing the building.
Franzen said staff recommends approval based on plans dated June 25, 2001, Staff
Report dated July 6, 2001 and recommendations therein.
Motion by Stock, second by Nelson to close the hearing. Motion carried, 8-0.
The public hearing closed at 7:52 p.m.
Motion by Brooks, second by Foote to approve the WALGREENS DEVELOPMENT
by Scraper Development, LTD. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept
Amendment on 3.36 acres to the overall Gonyea PUD, Planned Unit Development
District Review on 3.36 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the C-Comm Zoning
District on 3.36 acres, and Site Plan Review on 3.36 acres. Location: Northeast Corner
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of Co. Rd. 4 and Hwy 5 based on plans dated June 25, 2001, staff report dated July 6,
2001, and recommendations therein. Motion carried, 8-0.
V. PUBLIC MEETING
VI. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. PURGATORY CREEK RECREATION AREA PLAN
Franzen introduced Bob Lambert, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Lambert said they had been working on a plan for about 20 years and were prepared to
do something with the property. A dike has been in place for two years. This is a key
component for the clean water plan. 1.2 million of TIF money is budgeted. The
Watershed District has committed around $3 million to the clean water project. 7 acre
site at the intersection of Technology and Prairie Center Drive. Vicky Koenig and Susan
Stock were members of the Purgatory Creek Task Force.
Barry Warner, Consultant, has worked on a long term vision for Purgatory Creek Park.
The south quadrant of Technology and Prairie Center drive. A 2 1/2 mile trail will
encircle the park. The City will receive land from the MnDOT right of way after
highway 5 is complete. There is new construction emerging, the park and ride to the
north, and commercial businesses. The site has a stormwater flowage that goes through
the middle of the parcel. An easement right-in right-out goes through the site. Amenities
will include entry monuments, pavilion, overlooks, fountain, sculpture, and formal
garden area. There are 50-60 parking spots. There is more parking at the park and ride
and Flagship. Proof of parking exists and could be constructed. A master plan provides
looping trails, spaces within the park allocated for active and passive uses. Pedestrian
way connects to the corporate center building. The primary access should come from a
four legged intersection; a signalized intersection would provide safe access. Internal
circulation roadway may have two 11 foot lanes at 15-20 miles per hour.
Ken Grieshauer reviewed the amenities beginning with the entry monument with steel,
brick, stone and wood. Pavers in the parking lot will provide multi-use in the event the
parking space is needed for a tent space. A 5-10,000 square foot building will provide
space for events. The open-air pavilion will provide space for small groups and an
overlook. A serpentine boardwalk will be included along the water. Design elements
include circle icon on bridge structures, extended overlooks with trellis overhead. A
fountain feature may be provided and sculpture features along railings. A formal garden
area will be provided. Phase I project costs are estimated at $570,000; phase II costs are
estimated at$706,000;phase III at$464,000 and phase IV at$3,590,000.
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Nelson asked whether the buildings would provide space for community groups or
wedding receptions.
Lambert noted this was part of the Task Force discussions; it was left as a separate
process to decide upon use of the building.
Nelson asked whether they had looked into a formal garden.
Lambert said this was part of the final phase. This was a concept plan, not design and
development.
Nelson stated in the early part there was a fair amount of hard surface along the water.
Lambert stated there was 2 1/2 miles of wetland, with hard surface along less than 400
feet. Ducks and geese would not be encouraged to come onto the hard surface. Rip rap
would be beneath the boardwalk, which would be built above the water.
Foote inquired about why the path was being completed in the final phase.
Lambert said landscaping the path would be in the final phase; the path would be in the
first phase.
Stock stated the path was present now along the dike.
Sodt asked about similar multipurpose buildings and whether there were similar uses
within the City.
Lambert said they did not want to duplicate something that was already present such as
in the outdoor center or Riley Lake. By the final phase needs may be more apparent and
input from the residents and users will be offered.
Sodt asked about the length of the phasing.
Lambert said they were unsure. They would like to see phases 11 through IV completed
at the same time but that may not be possible without a referendum for$3-$5 million.
Seymour stated his support for the concept.
Franzen said the roll of the Planning Board was to determine whether this fits with the
Comprehensive Plan and whether it was compatible with surrounding land uses. Staff
recommends that the board recommend to the Council that the proposed concept plan is
consistent with the Comprehensive Guide Plan and compatible with surrounding land
uses.
Motion by Sodt, second by Nelson to recommend approval of the Purgatory Creek
Recreation Plan. Motion carried, 8-0.
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Stoelting thanked Stock and Koenig for their role in the task force.
IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS
A. COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE PLAN UPDATE WORKSHOP
Franzen noted at the workshop for July 23rd , they would modify the agenda to wrap up
on land use; item 2 would be the housing plan. The southwest metro, transportation, and
utilities on August 13th.
Brooks asked for update on Grace Church mining
Franzen stated they are proposing an amendment to allow soil exchange on the
property. The Council did not want to amend the code to allow for conditional use.
They proposed an amendment to the developers agreement. Notification was sent to
property.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Stock, second by Nelson to adjourn. Motion carried, 8-0.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.