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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 COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Page 2 February 14,2000 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. COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Page 3 February 14,2000 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 COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Page 4 February 14,2000 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. COMMUNITY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Page 5 February 14,2000 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.