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OF THE REGuLBa mTING OF THE
JuNe 15, 1992
ED= CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALT.,
R0I;LCAI;L Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith and Mayor
Richards.
WELCOME GIVJBJ TO BOY SCOUTS TROOP NO. 102
from Troop No. 102 who were working on Citizenship in the Community merit badges.
Mayor Richards welcomed boy scouts
CONSENT AGENDA ITEpls ADOPTED Mayor Richards suggested that Item VI. B. (100%
Petition - Permanent Street Surfacing, Curb & Gutter, Parkwood Knolls 23rd
Addition) and Item VI. C. (100% Petition - Permanent Street Surfacing, Curb &
Gutter - Wooddale Lakes Addition) be included on the Consent Agenda. Motion was
made by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice to approve and adopt the
Council Consent Agenda items as presented with the inclusion of Item VI. B. and
Item VI. C.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
*MINUTES OF THE REGmAR MEETING OF MAY 18. 1992. APPROVED
Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Rice to approve the Council Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of May 18, 1992.
Motion was made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
VAI;Ley VIEW ROADIGTEST 66TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS RECONSIDERED: PROJECT TO PROCEED
Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Eneineer
Engineer Hoffman recalled that on April 6, 1992 the Council had approved the
proposed improvements for Valley View Road (south of Crosstown Highway 62) and
West 66th Street, except that the issue of the median crossover affecting the
Point of France residents was continued to May 18, 1992. On May 18, the Council
modified the project plan to include leaving the existing median crossover on
West 66th Street adjacent to Point of France and authorized a westbound
deceleration lane for ingress to Point of France.
reconsideration of the Valley View Roadflest 66th Street project for the June 15,
1992 Council Agenda.
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The Council also approved
Notices of this hearing were sent to an expanded area in addition to those
property owners noticed originally.
that it was an informational notice only and included a graphic of the proposed
project location.
The notice to the expanded area indicated
BA-293
BA-299
STS - 219
TS-21
L-36
Engineer Hoffman then presented a graphic of the proposed project location, gave
background information and reviewed the proposed project as follows:
Improvement Estimated Cost
Reconstruct Valley View Road from $1,240.795.79
W. 69th & France intersection to
Crosstown Highway
Reconstruct W. 66th Street from 262,715.79
France Av to Southdale Road
Construct additional storm sewer and pipe 264,803.44
Signalize W.66thflalley Rd intersection 91 , 560.00
New street lighting 113.534.40
Total Project $1,973.409.42
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The project would be funded primarily by: 1) state aid (gas tax revenue),
2) special assessment against abutting property owners, and 3) storm water
utility funds. The special assessment would be over a ten year period based on
$4O/front foot for commercial, $30/front foot for multiple family and $20/front
foot for single family (1/3 of rate for backyard/sideyard assessment).
Staff would recommend continuation of the project, subject to the modifications
on the current plan as ordered by the Council.
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Slides were presented which included the following: 1) location of minor
arterials in the City, 2) aerial view depicting relocation of Valley View Road to
the east to provide berming and median with landscaping, 3) cross-sectional views
of proposed roadway from homes on Southdale Road, 4) existing layout of Valley
View Road/West 66th Street intersection, and 5) proposed new intersection.
Presentation bv Traffic Consultant
Engineer Hoffman introduced Dennis Eyler, Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch (SW), noting his
credentials: principal with SRF, traffic engineer, consultant for both minimal
and major traffic studies and former signal engineer with MnDOT for 14 years.
Dennis Eyler spoke to the reasons for the project roadway design as proposed and
presented, noting that the existing intersection geometrics are confusing and
existing traffic controls are inefficient. Options to the proposed plan are: 1)
No build - not a viable option because the pavement needs replacing and storm
water problems need attention; 2) Replace the existing layout - not a prudent
expenditure of state aid money which is there to solve traffic operation and
safety problems.
Mr. Eyler submitted that there are sixteen traffic operations issues regarding
the design of the existing intersection at Valley View Roadfiest 66th Street,
five of which are the most critical.
traffic operations problems that exist at the subject intersection:
approach to STOP sign is on inside of curve thereby creating difficulty for
vehicles in the left lane to see gaps in westbound traffic.
also currently operates at an unacceptable level of service.
sign located so close to the STOP for eastbound 66th Street would not be expected
by many nonregular users of the intersection.
2. Westbound 66th Street at Northbound Vallev View. Exit from 'lfree'l
right to go northbound does not have merge taper or even a yield taper.
geometrics and heavy volume of right turns have required that the northbound
through traffic yield. In reality, the yield only applies to the northbound
right lane.
northbound flow to avoid the free right traffic.
is nonstandard and requires that the sign be located on the right side of the
northbound roadway.
back to the right must look back through their vehicles to see available gaps;
a problem for trucks or vans.
control is ALL-WAY STOP which is inefficient for traffic volumes of this
magnitude and the intersection is also reaching its capacity with the existing
geometrics.
to turn left.
a ntrap*l lane with the consequence of a potential head-on with an eastbound
vehicle if a westbound vehicle goes straight through or sideswipes with other
westbound traffic due to last-second lane change.
5. Overall Intersection Desim. Pedestrian Movements - The use of all-way
STOP control at the intersection of 66th Street and southbound Yalley View Road
would at first glance appear to be a safe form of traffic control for pedestrians
He presented a graphic and pointed out the
1. Northbound Valley View at Westbound 66th Street, Northbound two-lane
The intersection
This second STOP
These
Traffic in that lane forces itself into the left lane of the
YIELD control in this situation
Traffic yielding to vehicles approaching from a sharp angle
3. Southbound Vallev View at West 66th Street. Existing intersection
Southbound left through lane becomes a l'trap'l lane with requirement
4. Westbound 66th Street at Southbound Valley View. Left-lane turns into
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because it requires all vehicles to stop.
capacity and drivers tend to be more concerned with not missing their turn than
looking for pedestrians. At the intersection of westbound 66th Street and
northbound Valley View Road, a pedestrian crossing the north leg of that
intersection has to contend with northbound traffic. Those drivers have to react
to the "Yield" sign and look for gaps in the westbound free right movement and
would not likely be aware of pedestrians, particularly those walking from the
west.
two left-turn movements from Valley View must cross each other's paths at two
locations, the two left turns from 66th operate in a similar manner.
conventional intersection would avoid the artificially created additional
conflicts by having the opposing left turning movements pass in front of each
other .
However, the traffic volumes are near
Left Turns - The overall existing intersection concept requires that the
A
Mr. Eyler said the question could be raised as to why the intersection was
designed as it currently exists.
evolving in the 1950s and design was limited by the control equipment available.
Traffic signals then consisted of controllers that were mechanical, pre-timed,
running on fixed cycles and only able to accommodate two movements at an
intersection.
at that time.
intersections into a block of one-way streets; that works fairly well where
blocks are 300 feet long. At that time there also was little understanding of
driver behavior, accident data was scarce and little research had been done in
comparing geometrics to accidents. Also, the design was overly specific to what
a traffic volume forecast might have been in 1950.
He explained that traffic engineering was
Also, Minnesota law did not have a provision for left turn signals
The designers got around those limitations by splitting up
Regarding issues of environment, permits required, etc., Mr. Eyler stated that
the proposed project is not in a category requiring an Environmental Impact Study
(EIS). The threshold for environmental assessment worksheets would be if one
mile or more of a lane in each direction is added; in this case the project is
not a mile long and the added width would serve as merge areas and right turn
lanes .
an indirect source permit.
an additional 10,000 vehicles per day within ten years of completion; the project
does not propose to do that.
An additional document that might be generated for the project would be
The threshold would be met if the project would add
Regarding general safety and traffic operations, Mr. Eyler observed that,
although the accident history at the intersection has been low, it is expected
that the improved intersection will perform better and will provide controlled
crossings for pedestrians. Also, the proposed design would provide a properly
designed acceleration lane which would.merge back into the through lane prior to
the intersection at 65th Street. The other two free rights are not designed as
such high-speed operation, but are pulled into the intersection and made to look
like the YIELD operations they are.
will provide benefits such as reduced delay, reduced stops and will group the
traffic into platoons that will create gaps for vehicles exiting driveways and
other intersections along West 66th Street and on Valley View Road to the south.
Subsequent traffic volume counts confirm the warrants for signalization of the
intersection.
The presence of a signal at the intersection
As to user cost associated to the existing intersection, a computer simulation
showed that by signalization the annual volume of approximately 8 Million STOPS
would be reduced to a yearly total of approximately 5 Million STOPS, At current
operating costs (vehicle wear/tear and fuel consumed), the user savings would be
approximately $144,000 per year.
on green; the additional savings would be approximately $28,753.00 per year.
simulation showed a.reduction in fuel consumption (approximately 24,000 gallons)
and in levels of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrous oxides. Of the total
For vehicles making it through the intersection
The
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lanes and signalization) is approximately $600,000.
at eight percent, the annual expenditure would be approximately $69,000.00 per
year.
of approximately $74,000.00.
the motorist or a benefit cost ratio of over 2.3:l for the expenditure.
If capitalized over 15 years
Annual maintenance and operating costs for the proposed signal system
. would be $3,000/$5,000 (power, painting, relamping, etc.) yielding an annual cost
The combined result would be a $173.00 savings to
In summary, Mr. Eyler recapped the benefits of the proposed improvement as
follows: 1) Improved safety, especially for pedestrians, 2) Provide standard
intersection, 3) Cause fewer stops/delays, 4) Justified from benefit to cost
basis (reduced user cost), 5) Users will have predictable, orderly driving
environment, 6) Intersection and signal system will have reserve capacity and
flexibility, 7) Signal system can be coordinated with signals at France Avenue,
8) Signal system can be modified to provide emergency vehicle preemption, 9) More
efficient lighting system, 10) Improved aesthetics, 11) New driving surfaces,
12) Improved stomater facilities, 13) Curb/gutter will provide additional
delineation of the roadway, 14) Safer access in and out of Cornelia Park, and
15) Noise reduction and visual buffering for residential neighbors.
Mayor Richards commented that Point of France residents were concerned that their
access would be blocked by backup of westbound vehicles at the signal. Mr. Eyler
said their research indicated that the average backup for westbound traffic would
be three vehicles per lane (backup of 150-175 feet) during the peak hour, if the
signal is working properly.
250 feet from the intersection.
The driveway for Point of France is approximately
Member Paulus asked whether the proposed intersection improvement would encourage
more traffic on Valley View Road to access westbound Crosstown. Mr. Eyler said a
slight increase could be possible but highway connections are poor in that area.
Signals could also be timed to psychologically improve one route over another.
Further, the reason for the berming along Southdale Road was to mitigate problems
if traffrc did increase.
less than ten percent.
In the worst case, traffic is projected to increase
Member Rice interjected that some residents feared that this project would be a
first step in creating major thoroughfares on West 66th Street and Valley View
Road to Highway 100. Mr. Eyler said he would be very surprised if MnDOT or the
Metropolitan Council would allow any additional access onto Highway 100 because
the ramp spacing is too close. Member Rice asked about the loss of green space
if the project were to go forward. Mr. Eyler responded that there would be a net
loss of approximately one-third if comparing the proposal to existing roadways.
Member Rice also asked if traffic would be encouraged to by-pass the intersection
by cutting through the park.
is designed as a two way roadway and would be signed right turn only.
response to Member Rice, Mr. Eyler also explained in detail how the traffic
activated signal would function.
has been used in the metropolitan area since 1960.
Mr. Eyler explained that the road through the park
In
He said this type of signal works very well and
Engineer Hoffman informed Council that the proposal has been submitted to Mn/DOT
for review.
and only offered several suggestions for consideration.
The State geometrics engineer basically said the project is sound
Public Comment:
Elmer Johnson, Point of France, spoke in opposition to the project for the
following reasons: 1) The current system of widely dispersed, 4-way stops works,
2) The standards used to justify the need for a traffic .light are for an average
case and not the case in point, 3) Justification was based upon traffic counts
that were not a representative test sample, 4) Future growth of retail,
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commercial and residential units in this section of Edina and associated traffic
does not warrant restrictive traffic light control, 5) Interaction of the traffic
light with the light on France Avenue could be a problem, 6) The plan has
dangerous features, e.g. bypass through park, crossing three lanes of traffic to
make a U-turn, traffic speed increase, concern for pedestrians. He recommended
the following:
1)
2)
3) Re-pave existing roads.
Leave West 66th Street and Valley View Road configuration as is.
Leave median crossing at Point of France median crossing intact.
Jason Rice, Point of France, commented that the Council and staff had not
addressed the objections raised at the May 18, 1992, meeting.
the existing traffic circle works and should not be changed, but admitted the
roadway needed repaving and maintenance.
constructed to provide privacy for the single-family homes abutting Valley View
Road.
He emphasized that
He agreed that the berm should be
Murray Laub, 6613 Cornelia Drive, asked that an apology be given to Council
Member Paulus (his daughter) for the verbal allegation made by a resident at the
May 18th meeting that she had a special interest in the project.
he originally was against the project because he thought there would be more
traffic, but he feels differently now.
whole City of Edina and should not be determined on what the residents of Point
of France think is right for them.
Homeowners Association years ago, they had fought repeatedly against the proposed
building of Point of France as they wished to keep the area as single family.
Paul Green, 6945 Southdale Road, presented pictures of flooding that has occurred
in the area and said storm sewer work is needed as part of the project. Further,
that the intersection at W. 66th Streetpalley View Road is confusing and
dangerous.
Mr. Laub said
The project is for the benefit of the
He added that, as president of the Southdale
Mrs. Joseph E. Erickson, Point of France, observed that prior to the construction
of Point of France, the land was owned by Dayton's who had proposed a 15 to 18
story building on the site which would have had more impact on the area than
Point of France.
Nanita Holte, 6717 Southdale Road, said that after the last meeting many
residents were confused about the project and that she had asked for a meeting
with the Engineer.
attended and after Engineer Hoffman explained the project in detail, none were
against it. They had expressed concerns about flooding and the existing noise
and air pollution from vehicles and trucks. Although some questioned the need
for the traffic signal, they agreed the intersection is especially dangerous when
vehicles make sudden lane changes.
increase in the future and that the project is needed.
Joe Givens, Point of France, summarized his letter of May 22, 1992, as follows.
The intersection of 66th Street and Valley View Road works - don't ruin it by
trying to fix it.
circle in the design.
arrangement does a better job of meeting the needs of the community than does the
proposed design.
Point of France residents, making ingress and egress very difficult.
About 25 of the residents on the east side of Southdale Road .
All felt that traffic in the area would only
If it must be spruced up - keep the concept of a traffic
He objected to the project because the present road
Also, he was concerned that the proposed plan would box in the
Eugene Persha, 6917 Cornelia Drive, said he views the intersection as a waterhole
after heavy rains, also that it has safety problems for drivers.
there could be additional noise from potential truck usage, but spoke in favor of
crosswalks/sidewalks to encourage walkers and proposed landscaping for the area.
He suggested
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Peter Dress, Point of France, proposed that making some modifications to the
project may be the best solution.
closely before making a decision.
Steve Nelson, 4205 Dunberry Lane, mentioned three concerns: 1) the sidewalk
design from Southdale, 2) design for park access which would create a short-cut
to the pool, and 3) sight lines at West 66thPalley View.
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He asked the Council to look at the area
Glenn (Skip) Petersen, 4313 Cornelia Circle, said he had recanvassed the 157
homes between Southdale Road and Cornelia Drive reported on at the last meeting
and heard no change of opinion on the project.
Merton Willette, 6333 Millers Lane, commented that the intersection at West 66th
Street and Valley View Road works very well, that he sees few pedestrians there,
and questioned why $2 Million should be spent to fix something that works well.
Jim Jenewein, 6905 Southdale Road, said that if the project does not go forward
in total, he hoped that at least the road improvements would be done this year
including the berming and sidewalks.
Maged Daoud, 6617 Paiute Pass, questioned the justification for over-improving
the intersection.
Carol Carlson, 6621 Cornelia Drive, asked if there could be a compromise whereby
Valley View Road could be improved and yet utilize stop signs instead of
signalization at the intersection.
Gary Thacher, 6901 Southdale Road, stated that Valley View Road needs to be
improved, that the intersection is dangerous and should be made capable of taking
Edina into the next 30 to 40 years.
Laverna Pearce, 6921 Hillcrest Lane, voiced concern that six lanes would bring
more trucks and traffic to Valley View Road and that the signal would not work
and would be removed as had been done previously.
proposed to be planted would not survive because of road salt. She added that
she has had no problem using the intersection because all drivers wait their
turn.
Further, that the trees’
Milan K. Johnson, 6829 Southdale Road, mentioned that he found all the arguing
about one intersection unbelievable and suggested building a roundabout as they
do in England.
Ron.Droer, 6227 West Ridge Boulevard, said the intersection is frightening to
pedestrians and as a biker he avoids it.
by pedestrians or bikers would be positive.
June Diamond, 6309 Brookview Avenue, said she was concerned about her ability to
exit the Crosstown from the west and get to her area. Engineer Hoffman said the
project would eliminate the existing crossover at the Cornelia Park exit but that
it would be possible to make a U-turn at the Valley View Roadpest 66th traffic
light to go north to her neighborhood.
Don Johnson, 6312 Brookview Avenue, said closing that crossover would only create
more problems at the signalized intersection.
hearing to further public testimony.
Modifying the intersection for safe use
Mayor Richards then closed the
Council Comment/Action
Mayor Richards said he would support the project for the following reasons:
1) The subject area has many problems that would be solved by bringing it up to
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Edina standards for road surface, curb and gutter, and stormwater drainage;
deferred maintenance is expensive; 2) The green space lost will be off-set by
improved green space on the outside of the roadways; 3) Pedestrian safety will be
improved by the sidewalks; 4) The project will generate no more traffic and will
strengthen the City's retail/commercial without diminishing the residential area
to the West; 5) The cost benefit ratio for signalization is positive and will
bring order to the intersection; 6) The median crossover.for ingress/egress to
Point of France will remain and will be enhanced by addition of the westbound
deceleration lane; 7) The project will address the noise and environment concerns
of the Southdale Road residents and adjacent neighborhood; 8) State aid funds for
the project are available and will not increase the tax burden.
Member Kelly said she concurred and added that Edina is what it is because of
long-range planning by previous Councils who have addressed problems and projects
through the public hearing process.
visited the proposed project area and they make decisions carefully based on what
is best for the entire community.
She added that all the Council members have
Member Kelly made a motion to affirm the Council action by resolution on April 6,
1992, ordering the improvements and to proceed with the following:
Permanent Street Surfacing, Curb & Gutter, Storm Sewer and Sidewalk
Improvement No. BA-293 - Valley View Rd from W 69th St and France Av
to Crosstown Highway
Permanent Street Surfacing, Curb & Gutter, and Sidewalk
Improvement No. BA-299 - W 66th St from France Av to Southdale In
Storm Sever Improvement No. STS-219 - Project area
Traffic Signal Improvement No. TS-21 - Valley View Rd/a 66th St
Street Lighting Improvement No. L-36 - Project area
and also to affirm the C&cil action by motion on May 18, 1992, to include the
following in the project:
1)
2)
Continuance of the existing median crossover adjacent to Point of
France on West 66th Street, and
Implementation of a deceleration lane for ingress to Point of France on
westbound West 66th Street.
Motion was seconded by Member Smith.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
(Member Rice left the meeting at this point - 9:30 P.M.)
FW REZONING GRANTED. R-1 SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT TO PCD-1 P-D
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR 3916-3918 VEST 44TH STREET
presented, approved, and ordered placed on file.
Affidavits of Notice were
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen recalled that .on June 3, 1991, the Council granted preliminary
rezoning from R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District to PCD-1 Planned Commercial
District for property at 3916-3918 West 44th Street owned by Durr, Ltd.
proponent has returned with Final Development Plans and is requesting final
rezoning approval.
The
The Council attached three conditions to preliminary approval:
1.
2.
3.
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan amendment.
approved on June 2, 1991.
A conservation easement to protect the 10 foot wide landscaped area along
the westerly property line.
A proof of parking agreement providing for City review of any change in
The Plan amendment was
.
use-.
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Planner Larsen pointed out that the Final Development Plans are identical with 156
plans given preliminary approval on June 3, 1991. The proposed two story plus
basement addition would have a total floor area of approximately 10,600 square
feet.
still would require a 22 space parking quantity variance.
conform to all other zoning ordinance requirements.
rezoning, subject to the following conditions:
On-site parking will be increased to 28 spaces; however, the proposed plan
The proposed plans
Staff would recommend final
1.
2.
Executed and recorded Proof of Parking Agreement.
Conservation easement over the westerly 10 feet of the site.
He advised that the proponent, Kenneth Durr of Durr, Ltd., was present for
response to Council questions.
Mayor Richards then called for public comment; no comment or objection was heard.
Member Smith made a motion for adoption of Ordinance No. 825-A4 as follows,
subject to: 1) Executed and recorded Proof of Par- Agreement, and 2)
Conservation Easement over the westerly 10 feet of the property:
ORDINAHGE NO. 825-A40
BY ADDING TO THE PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (PCD-1)
AN ORDIHBZJCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDIHBElCE (NO. 825)
THE CITY COU'NCIL OF THE CITY OF ED=, MIXNESOW, ORDAINS:
Section 1.
the f ollaoring thereto :
Section 6 of Ordinance No. 825 of the Cie is amended by adding
"The extent of the Planned Commercial District (Sub-District PCD-1) is
enlarged by the addition of the following property:
That part of the West 1/2 of Lot 80 lying South of the North 130
feet thereof, including adjacent 8' of West 44th Street vacated,
Morningside Addition.
That part of the East 1/2 of Lot 80 lying South of the North 130'
thereof, including adjacent 8' of West 44th Street vacated,
Morningside Addition.
Sec. 2, This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication.
ATTEST:
Clerk
Motion for adoption of the ordinance was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Ordinance adopted.
FINAL DIWETDm PLAN APPROVAL COl'lTm M JULY 6. 1992. FOB MCDOHALD'S (3220
S0lJ'TEIDAI.E CIRCLE) Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered
placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen informed Council that the McDonald's property is located at 3220
Southdale Circle and measures one acre in size: It is zoned PCD-3, Planned
Commercial District, and is developed with a McDonald's restaurant. The
restaurant has 105 indoor seats, an outdoor patio seating area and a drive-thru
facility. The existing use is supported by a 54 space parking lot.
McDonald's originally submitted plans for a complete rebuild of the restaurant
and parking lot.
rehild would be 4,400 square feet supported by a 85 space parking lot. The
proposed exterior materials are stucco, split face concrete block and a shingled
The existing building is 3,500 square feet and the proposed
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mansard roof. In the staff report to the Planning Commission staff questioned the
setback along the easterly property line.
required 50-foot setback from all property lines.
the building to the East resulting in additional impact on the adjoining
residential property.
50-foot setback from all property lines. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the original plan over the revised plan because it affords better
traffic flow and preferable handicapped parking that would not interfere with the
drive-thru flow.
The existing building maintains the
The rebuild plan would push
McDonald's then responded with a plan that provided the
Planner Larsen explained that in commercial districts parking setbacks are
required only at the boundary of the district.
is along the easterly property line where a 10 foot setback is required.
proposed plan offers improvements such as more on-site parking and increased
stacking space for the drive-thru window.
board to the south, away from the residents to the east. Planner Larsen said he
concurred with the Planning Commission and would recommend approval of the Final
Development Plan with one modification, that larger four inch caliper ash trees
replace the crab trees.
In this case, the only boundary
The
The plan also re-orients the window
Proponent Comment
Jerry Roper, Project Construction Manager for McDonald's, explained that the
reason for the proposal is to address accessibility standards prescribed by the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Commission with the modified plan was the location of the handicapped stalls in
that handicapped customers would have to cross the drive-thru lane to enter the
restaurant. Planner Larsen interjected that if this McDonald's were located in
the PC-1 or PC-2 District they would meet the required setback. The PC-3
District requires greater setbacks because it is in the regional commercial area.
In response to timeframe for the project, Mr. Roper said the construction
schedule has an August 26, 1992, start date and the building would be razed and
rebuilt within 60 days.
One of the concerns of the Planning
Council Comment/Action
In response to Member Smith, Planner Larsen said the building would be setback 28
feet with a landscaped area of 9.5 feet.
allow more stacking of cars on McDonald's property rather than spilling out onto
the street. Member Smith said he felt that the driving lane needs to be 25 feet
away from the property line.
Mayor Richards said he was concerned that the rebuild would move the building 22
feet closer to the residential property.
comfortable if adjacent neighbors were personally contacted by staff and the
proposed plan explained to them.
He added that the proposed plan would
He mentioned he would feel more
Member Paulus asked who was noticed of the hearing and if there were any
.responses.
of McDonald's proposed plan.
and one individual previous to this meeting was shown the plans, seemed satisfied
and left.
Planner Larsen said all properties within 500 feet were sent notice
One call expressed an interest in seeing the plans
Member Smith made a motion to continue the public hearing on Final Development
Plan approval for McDonald's at 3220 Southdale Circle to July 6, 1992, so that
the residents to the east could be contacted. Member Kelly seconded the motion.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
MODEST TO PLACE PLAY STRUCTURE IN OPEN SPACE/CONSERVATION EASlCEENT CONTINUED TO
JULY 6. 1992 (6204 FOX MEADOW LANE)
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Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen informed Council that property owners at 6204 Meadow Lane are
requesting City approval to locate a play system (12 x 28 foot) within a
conservation easement that essentially covers the entire rear yard.
does not allow the placement of any structure in the easement area without
written approval by the City.
request, a survey showing the proposed location and a picture of the play system.
A courtesy notice was sent to several nearby property owners advising them of the
request.
The easement
The owners have supplied a letter explaining the
Presentation by Proponent
Paul McCormick, proponent, explained that the conservation restriction document
states "The purpose of this Conservation Restriction is to assure that the
Easement Area shall at all times remain as open space and constitute scenic
surroundings." It further states: "No buildings, roads, billboards or other
advertising of any kind, and no utilities or other structures of any kind shall
be hereafter erected or placed on or above any part of the Easement Area without
the express prior written approval of Edina". He said that what the document says
is very important and also what it doesn't say is important.
not regulate recreation such as running, jumping, sliding, etc. Mr. McCormick
concluded that-the placement of the play structure within the easement would
violate neither the conservation easement or the use easement for the Nilsson's
property to the east of the easement area, who have submitted a letter of
protest.
all, is natural and does not detract from the natural beauty of the pond,
wildlife and surrounding trees.
The document does
Placing the play system on the property does not close the system at
Council Comment/Action
Member Kelly asked why the play structure could not be placed closer to their
house.
level area where it could be located to comply with the State's recommended
clearance for the structure.
if the request were granted.
City would not be exposed to potential liability.
Mr. McCormick explained that because of the topography this is the only
Member Kelly also asked about liability of the City
Attorney Gilligan answered that in his opinion the
Member Paulus asked if the request was granted would the use be limited to that
of the McCormicks and also if the City has granted a similar request.
Larsen explained that the City could specify that the use would be only for this
structure and could state conditions for removal.
not to remove the easement but only for use permission.
request was in 1983 for a tennis court on other property. Member Paulus said she
would not deny the request but would condition it for use by this homeowner only.
Planner
He added that the request is
The only other similar
Mayor Richards said he believed the former owners put the conservation easement
on the property for preservation of open space and that constructing anything on
the easement is not the intent of the easement.
Member Smith interjected that the use easement conveyed to the Nilssons is a
private easement and the City's only jurisdiction is with the conservation
easement.
Following discussion and an apparent tie vote, Mr. McCormick opted to delay a
decision because only four Council Members were present.
Member Smith then made a motion to continue the request for placement of the play
structure on the consenration easement to July 6, 1992, regular Council meeting.
Motion was seconded by Member Kelly.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Motion carried.
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*BID AWARDED FOR REDWOOD BENCHES AND TRASH CONTAINERS - BRAEMAR GOLF COURSE
Motion was made by Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Rice for award of bid
for redwood benches and trash containers at Braemar Golf Course to recommended
low bidder, Minnesota Ironworks, at $5,775.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES FOR "ABOUT TOWN" MAGAZINE Motion was made
by Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for production
services for About Town magazine to sole bidder, J. Patrick Moore & Company, at
$11,182.50.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR PRINTING SERVICES FOR "ABOUT TOWN" MAGAZINE
Member Kelly and was seconded by Member Rice for award of bid for printing
services for About Town magazine to sole bidder, J. Patrick Moore & Company, at
Motion was made by
$a,a54.3a.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON 1-494 DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Hoffman reported that on June 10, 1992, the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) conducted a public hearing at the Edina Community Center
on the 1-494 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The City of Richfield
and City of Bloomington had statements read into the record supporting build
alternatives involving adding two lanes in each direction throughout the entire
length of the corridor (Build Alternative 2 and or 2A).
supporting this position is that the right-of-way purchases are almost the same
for adding one lane (Build Alternative l), or two lanes (Build Alternatives 2 or
2A). Also, by supporting alternatives to add two lanes, one lane could be used
for high occupancy vehicles (HOV). He informed the Council that comments on the
1-494 DEIS must be submitted by June 26, 1992.
Engineer
The reason for
Engineer Hoffman then presented graphics illustrating the various build
alternatives for review by the Council.
that should be included in the transmittal.
He also explained suggested comments
Member Paulus commented that most of the people who attended the public hearing
wanted nothing done to 1-494.
let the corridor traffic become congested to the point that light rail would be
voted in. She said the Build Alternatives 2 or 2A would favorably support what
the 1-494 Joint Powers Organization has worked on for the past five years.
Others favored a position to do nothing now and
Member Smith introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
BESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), dated April 1992, for I-
494 Reconstruction from 1-392 to the Minnesota River has been prepared jointly by
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT), the Federal Highway
Administration and the Metropolitan Council, and
UHEREXS, on June 10, 1992, Mn/DOT conducted a public hearing on the DEIS to
provide the opportunity for testimony by all individuals, businesses, agencies
and municipalities that may be affected by the proposed reconstruction, and
WEERJUS, this Council has reviewed the DEIS as presented at the June 10, 1992,
public hearing ;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, hereby
submits the following comments on the 1-494 DEIS:
1)
expected increasing traffic congestion.
Alternatives 2 or 2As to add two lanes in each direction throughout the
entire length of the corridor, because right-of-way purchases for Build
1-494 DRAFT ENVIR0"TAL IMPACT STATEMENT
A build alternative is expand 1-494 is important due to existing and
The City supports Build
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Alternative 1 (to add one lane in each direction) is almost the same as for
Build Alternative 2 (to add two lanes).
2) The single point design alternative for the East Bush Lake Road
interchange has the least environmental impact, is the lovest cost,
reguires the smallest amount of right-of-vay acquisition, and is the most
efficient interchange design. The folded diamonds to the east alternative
is not acceptable due to the extensive impact upon business properties and
the high cost of right-of-way acquisition. Full access at East Bush Iake
bad is very important to mobility in southern Edina.
3)
Creek, proposed as a mitigation measure for wetland and 6(f) parkland
impacts, does not appear to be justified given the limited scope of impact'
and the ability to provide replacement parkland and to create replacement
value vetlands at a much smaller public cost.
Nine Mile Creek should be designed for drainage and flood control only.
4)
All efforts should be made to retain mobility and access during the
construction period.
5)
provide the minimum disruption to adjacent properties as opposed to the
maxbum design vhich involves taking of homes and businesses.
6)
En/DOT should provide a congestion mitigation coordinator to implement the
mitigation and transportation demand management strategies.
7)
connecting regional recreational facilities should be included in bridge
designs over 1-494. Examples: locations such as Normandale Iake from Ed-
and the recreational facilities vest of Normandale Iake.
8)
consumption and supports efforts to develop alternative transportation
teclmologies (such as electric and natural gas vehicles) to help reduce air
quality problenk .
9)
business retention. The fhal design and right-of-way needs should be
identified as soon as possible to facilitate business and land use planning
decisions.
The 1500 long, $35-40 Million main line bridge/viaduct at Nine Mile
The main line bridge over
The Final EIS should include a construction staging plan and schedule.
The 77th Street/T.H. 100 interchange alternative should be analyzed to
A corridor-vide construction mitigation program should be developed and
Sidevalks and consideration for bike lane crossings over 1-494
I The City of Edina encourages l€n/DOT to continue to analyze energy
Mn/DOT should develop a comprehensive relocation program to encourage
ADOPTED this 15th day of June, 1992.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Smith, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*IMPROVEMIBU' ORDERED UPON 100% PETITION FOR PERMBPJEEPT STREET SURFACING, CURB h
GUTTER - WOODDALE LBKES ADDITION Motion vas made by Member Kelly and was
seconded by Member Bice for adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby found and determined that a petition has been filed requesting
the Council to construct a street improvement on Rose Court from Vooddale Avenue
to cul-de-sac in Wooddale Lakes Addition, and to assess the entire cost against
the property of petitioner, that the developer nov oms all property vhich vi11
abut and be assessed for the hprovement, and that said petition has been signed
by all owners of real property abutting on said street where said improvement is
to be located.
2. The makjng of said improvement in accordance vith said petition is hereby
ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.031 (3), (Session Laws of
1961, Chapter 525, Section 2).
be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as:
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMERC UPON 100% PETITION
I Said improvement is hereby designated and shall
PERlWEWI STREET SURFACING VITB CONCRETE CURB & GUTJ!ER
IMPROVEMENT BO. RA-300
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The entire cost of said improvement is hereby ordered to
properties abutting on said Rose Court in Wooddale Iakes
improvement is to be located.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
be assessed against the
Addition vhere said
*IMPROVEMENT ORDERED UPON 100% PETITION FOR PERWANENT STREET SURFACING. CURB h
GUTTER - PARKWOOD KN0LT.S 23RD ADDITION Motion vas made by Member Kelly and vas
seconded by Member Rice for adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, as follows:
1. It is hereby found and determined that a petition has been filed requesting
the Council to construct a street improvement on Halibu Drive from north line of
Parkvood Knolls 15th Addition to south line of Landmark Addition in Parkvood
Knolls 23rd Addition, and to assess the entire cost against the property of
petitioner, that the developer nov owns all property which will abut and be
assessed for the improvement, and that said petition has been signed by all
owners of real property abutting on said street where said improvement is to be
located.
2. The making of said improvement in accordance vith said petition is hereby
ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.031 (3), (Session Laws of.
1961, Chapter 525, Section 2). Said improvement is hereby designated and shall
be referred to in all subsequent proceedings as:
RESOLUTION ORDERING lHl?ROVEHENT UPON 100% PETITION
P- STaEET SURFACING WITH CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER
IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-301
The entire cost of said improvement is hereby ordered to be assessed against the
properties abutting on said Halibu Drive in Parkwood Knolls 23rd Addition where
said improvement is to be located.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
*CLAIMS PAID Motion vas made by Member Kelly and vas seconded by Member Rice to
approve payment of the following claims as shown in detail on the Check Register
dated June 11, 1992, and consisting of 23 pages; General Fund $696,193.52; Cable
$9,758.24; Working Capital Fund $8,964.56; Art Center $6,486.08; Pool $19,262.39;
Golf Course $170,512.82; Arena $81,026.58; Gun Range $483.71; Edinborough/
Centennial Lakes $23,454.45; Utilities $41,538.08; Storm Sewer $408.87; Liquor
Dispensary $79,610.39; Construction Fund $36,998.88; IMP Bond Redemption #2
$27,322.24; TOTAL $1,202,020.81; and for confirmation of payment of the following
claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated June 10, 1992, and
consisting of 5 pages; General Fund $103,158.40; Liquor Dispensary $214,140.01;
TOTAL $317,298.41.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - five ayes.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:33 P.M.
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