Planning Commission - 02/14/2000 APPROVED MINUTES
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chamber
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kenneth Clinton, Marvin Cofer, Frantz
Corneille, Randy Foote, Katherine Kardell,
Vicki Koenig, Rebecca Lewis and Ray
Stoelting
STAFF: Michael Franzen, City Planner
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks & Natural
Resources
Alan Gray, City Engineer
Donald Uram, Community Development/
Financial Services Director
Deb Meuwissen, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Foote called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Kardell was not in
attendance.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Koenig moved, seconded by Clinton, to approve the Agenda. Motion carried
7-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Clinton, to approve the Minutes of the November
10, 1999 Planning Commission. Motion carried 3-0.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Lewis, to approve the Minutes of the December
3, 1999 Planning Commission. Motion carried 3-0.
MOTION: Cofer moved, seconded by Stoelting, to approve the Minutes of the January
24, 2000 Community Planning Board. Motion carried 6-0-1 with Commissioner Lewis
abstaining due to absence.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. LIBERTY PLACE by Liberty Property Limited Partnership. Request for
Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from Industrial/High Density Residential to Office
on 3.9 acres and from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential on 2.58 acres,
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 55.08 acres, Planned Unit Development
District Review with waivers on 16.88 acres, Zoning District Change from RM-2.5 to I-2
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on 5.57 acres, RM-2.5 to Office on 7.12 acres and I-2 to Office on .41 acres, Zoning
District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 3.78 acres, Site Plan Review on
16.88 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 55.08 acres into 3 lots, 3 outlots and City right-of-
way. Location: Smetana Lane and Valley View Road.
Dave Jellison, Vice President, Liberty Property Trust, related the applicant had been asked
by the Community Planning Board at the January 24, 2000 to present revised plans and
additional information. Since that meeting, the residents of Real Life Cooperative had
extended an offer to purchase the residential portion of the proposed project from the
applicant in order to expand the Real Life Cooperative to a second phase. A Guide Plan
change was still requested with respect to the remaining project.
Jeff Blackwell, Liberty Property, indicated the applicant had been working with Staff and
only 2-3 issues remained unresolved. Screening of the parking area near the lake was
needed and trees and shrubs would be added. The parking area would be relocated 25'
away from the wetlands area. Relocation of the ponding area was being designed.
Franzen related Staff believed senior housing on the site was appropriate and responsive to
the demographics in the area. The concerns expressed by Real Life Cooperative and by the
Community Planning Board with respect to the proposed height of the Liberty Property
senior housing project would be addressed by the purchase of the residential site since Real
Life Cooperative's plans would not include a senior housing complex of the same
magnitude as that proposed by the applicant. He indicated the Board could grant a guide
plan change and concept approval if it were comfortable with the height of the building to
be constructed thereby providing direction for Real Life Cooperative to prepare plans for
presentation to the Board. He indicated the applicant had revised its plans based on the
purchase of the residential site by Real Life Cooperative but there had not been sufficient
time to forward them to the Board prior to the meeting. However, the applicant had
addressed all the issues Staff had with the proposed plans.
Clinton asked if parking for the office complex would still be sufficient in light of the
revised plans. Franzen indicated additional parking would be available from the industrial
site. Original plans had proposed 50% office and 50% warehouse; however, revised plans
indicated less office space and more warehousing space and therefore parking would be
sufficient.
Bill Griffith, attorney for Real Life Cooperative, 1500 Norwest, Bloomington, related Real
Life Cooperative was in attendance at the public meeting in support of the present plans.
Both parties were working to complete the purchase agreement for the residential site. The
proposed Phase 2 project would consist of a 3-4 story building and would be very
comparable to the existing Real Life site.
Foote asked the Board for response with respect to allowing Staff to finalize plans with the
applicant or requesting the applicant to present final plans to the Board for approval. Lewis
indicated support of Real Life Cooperative's proposal to construct a 3-4 story residential
building and the modifications with respect to parking and ponding, Staff and the applicant
would agree upon.
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Foote conveyed his appreciation to the applicant and the Real Life Cooperative members
for their efforts and cooperation in reaching an acceptable conclusion to this matter. Foote
also indicated he was concerned about having enough parking with the new addition and
asked staff to work with the developer on this matter.
MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Clinton, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Lewis, to recommend to City Council approval of
Liberty Property Limited Partnership, for Comprehensive Guide Plan Amendment from
Industrial/High Density Residential to Office on 3.9 acres and from Low Density
Residential to High Density on 2.58 acres, Planned Unit Development Concept Review on
55.08 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 16.88 acres,
Zoning District Change from RM-2.5 to I-2 on 5.57 acres, RM-2.5 to Office on 7.12 acres
and I-2 to Office on .40 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District
on 3.78 acres, Site Plan Review on 16.88 acres, and Preliminary Plan on 55.08 acres into 3
lots, 3 outlots and City right-of-way, and concept plan proposal for Phase 2 of the Real Life
Cooperative construction of a 3-4 story senior housing project subject to the review and
approval of detailed plans. Motion carried 7-0.
B. BRAXTON WOODS 2'ADDITION by Centex Homes. Request for Planned Unit
Development Concept Review on 7.1 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review
with waivers on 7.1 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.1 acres, and
Preliminary Plat on 7.1 acres into 8 single-family lots, 1 outlot and road right-of-way.
Location: East of Cedarcrest Drive and west of Shetland Road.
Dan Blake, Centex Homes, provided an overview of the proposed project. This project is
an extension of Centex Homes' Hallett Addition located to the north. A proposed plan for
11 lots was reviewed last year; however, the current plan reflects 8 lots. The two areas will
be connected by a road. Three issues remained unresolved with respect to the plan. The
dedication of the outlot to the City in lieu of park fees; phasing of the construction; and
construction of the road in two phases. Construction of the westerly half of the road is
proposed at this time and the remaining road to be constructed when landowner to the north
of the proposed project is developed and that landowner participates in the remaining
construction.
Stoelting requested clarification with respect to the potential payment of park land fees
Blake responded that if park land fees had to be paid in connection with the outlot, the
preference would be for the homeowners in the development to retain the property and pay
the fees. Assessments for each lot would be approximately $2,000.
Franzen indicated Staff recommended approval of the proposed plan subject to the
recommendations contained in the Staff Report.
Russ Chance, 17091 Cedarcrest Drive, requested clarification on the future development of
the property located to the east of the project and the amount of disruption caused by the
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project. Gray indicated there would be disruption caused by the project and also by work
the City would be doing in connection with the public utilities for Cedarcrest. The City had
been working on preliminary plans for replacement of streets in Cedarcrest which could
begin in 2000. Construction for water and sewer lines could begin in the summer of 2000.
Noise and construction traffic would be generated by all of the projects.
The owner of Cedarcrest Stables voiced opposition to the proposed project.
Commissioners and Staff conducted a lengthy discussion with respect to the proposed
outlot including park trails and access to Riley Creek and the dedication of the outlot to the
City. Blake indicated the applicant's preference would be to have the future five
homeowners own the outlot jointly. Construction of a monument at the location of the
conservation easement on the bluff was briefly discussed. Blake indicated that a
reasonable and appropriate monument could be constructed.
Commissioners and Staff next conducted a lengthy discussion regarding the construction of
the road serving the proposed project and required right-of-ways in connection therewith..
Gray indicated the plan consisted on a new road and trail for Cedarcrest Drive. and Staff s
recommendation was contained in the Staff Report. The applicant had expressed a desire
to construct a portion of the road and subdivision now and a second phase when the
property to the north was developed. Staff believed the proposed project was too small to
phase and recommended that the total project be developed at the same time. Blake related
the applicant did not believe it should bear the cost for the construction of the entire road
and trail.
MOTION: Corneille moved, seconded by Lewis, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
Uram, in response to a question regarding the City's power of eminent domain, indicated
that although the City did have the power of eminent domain, the applicant should
negotiate an agreement with the respective owners of the property since right-of-way
access could probably be obtained very reasonably.
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Lewis, recommend to the City Council approval
of the Centex Homes request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 7.1 acres,
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.1 acres, Zoning District
Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 7.1 acres, and Preliminary Plat on 7.1 acres into 8 single-
family lots, 1 outlot and road right-of-way, based on plans dated January 24, 2000, and
subject to the applicant obtaining the necessary easements and right-of-way for the
construction of Cedarcrest Drive to Shetland Road, the submission of detailed storm water
runoff, utility and erosion control plans to be reviewed by the City Engineer and Watershed
District, the installation of erosion control and tree protection fencing at the construction
limits which shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and City Forester, the
payment of the cash park fees and the submission of a tree replacement surety for review,
and subject to the Staff Report dated February 11, 2000. Motion carried 7-0.
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C. LARIAT CENTER III by Lariat Companies, Inc.. Request for Planned Unit
Development Concept Amendment on 4 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review
with waivers on 4 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District
on 4 acres, Site Plan Review on 4 acres, and Preliminary Plan on 4 acres into 2 lots.
Location: 8443 Joiner Way.
Mike Shields, architect for the applicant, provided a brief overview of the proposed plan,
which consisted of a 14,000 s.f., two-story office building with a restaurant and retail
located on the first floor.
Staff recommends approval of the project.
Koenig asked if parking would be sufficient for the site. Franzen indicated most of the
complex consisted of office space and parking would be sufficient.
MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Cofer, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Lewis moved, seconded by Koenig, to recommend to the City Council
approval of the request of Lariat Companies, Inc. request for Planned Unit Development
Concept Amendment on 4 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers
on 4 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the C-Reg-Ser Zoning District on 4 acres,
Site Plan Review on 4 acres, and Preliminary Plan on 4 acres into 2 lots, based on plans
dated February 11, 2000, and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated
February 11, 2000. Motion carried 7-0.
VI. PUBLIC MEETING
VII. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VIII.CONTINUING BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. PLANNERS' REPORTS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Clinton moved, seconded by Corneille, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 7-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.