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302WIES
OF THE REGULBR MEETING OF "HE
EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 16, 1994
ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were Members Kelly, Paulus, Rice, and Mayor
Richards.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED
Member Paulus to approve the Council Consent Agenda items as presented.
Rollcall :
Motion vas made by Member Rice and vas seconded by
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION ADOPTED - EDINA COVENANT CHURCH 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Motion of Member Rice vas seconded by Member Paulus and carried unanimously for
adoption of a Resolution of Appreciation - 50th Anniversary of Edina Covenant
Church.
*MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 2. 1994 APPROVED
Member Rice and vas seconded by Member Paulus to approve the minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of May 2, 1994, as presented.
Motion vas made by
Motion carried on rollcall vote; four ayes.
PRELIMINARY REZONING GRANTED - PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. PCD-4 AND SINGLE
DUELLING UNIT DISTRICT. R-1 TO PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT. PRD-4 FOR 4101WEST
50TH STREET. 5014. 5016 AND 5024 HALIFAX AVENUE
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen recalled that the request for preliminary rezoning from Planned
Commercial District, PCD-4 and Single Dwelling Unit District, R-1 to Planned
Residence District, PRD-4 for 4101 West 50th street, 5014, 5016 and 5024 Halifax
Avenue was considered by the Council on April 18, 1994, and continued to May 16,
1994, to allow the proponent to present a revised plan for Council consideration.
The revised plan illustrates a three story 24 unit building, compared to the
earlier 26 unit building.
length has been reduced by 25 feet to a new length of 210 feet.
now 29.9%, slightly below the allowable 30% coverage.
under building parking spaces and 16 surface spaces and the parking conforms with
ordinance requirements.
requirements and to the 50th and France Redevelopment Plan.
Building width remains the same, but overall building
Lot coverage is
The plan illustrates 36
The proposed density conforms to zoning ordinance
The proposal continues to request a setback variance from Halifax Avenue. The
proposed setback varies from 21 feet at the northeasterly corner to 35 feet at
the southeasterly corner of the building. The proposed building height is 36
feet, thus a 36 foot setback is required by ordinance. All other building and
parking setbacks comply with ordinance standards.
The building would have an all brick and stucco exterior with a shingle mansard
roof line. The mansard treatment does increase building height, but also adds a
residential look and serves to screen mechanical equipment on the roof.
revised building plan reduces building height by three feet, to 36 feet.
the southerly property line the parking setback has been increased from 10 to 30
feet allowing the area to be heavily landscaped.
model of the proposed development illustrating the spacial relationship to
neighborhood buildings.
Presentation by Proponent
Tracy Eichorn-Hicks stated that he was an attorney representing the proponent,
The
Along
I The proponent has prepared a
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Haymaker Construction.
Council on March 21, 1994.
issues: building length, lot coverage, exterior design, building materials and
aesthetic appeal but had generally agreed that the proposed land use was
appropriate.
On April 18, 1994, the proponent presented a revised plan which reduced the
building length from 260 feet to 235 feet, reduced the number of units from 28 to
26 and reduced the lot coverage from 35.7% to 31.9%.
was reworked and the surface parking was moved to the south allowing the building
to be more centered on the site.
on West 50th Street.
a good transition and that generally the Council was encouraged by the changes
that had been made.
as to how the building would be sited in comparison to other buildings and the
buffer transition in terms of spacial relationships.
He recalled that the proposal was first heard by the
At that meeting the Council had raised several
The facade of the building
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The revised plan also eliminated the curb cut
The Council had commented that it was a good land use, was
The Council did indicate that they wanted to see more detail
Mr. Eichorn-Hicks said that the following changes have been proposed: 1) building
length reduced to 210 feet, 2) building height 1owered.to 36 feet, 3) green space
on the south increased to 35 feet, and 4) units reduced in number to 24. He said
the proponent had met with the residents of the neighborhood the past Wednesday
and their response was good.
favorably the revised plan for the development, including the requested 15 foot
setback variance.
He concluded by asking the Council to consider
Public Comment
Penny Van Kampen, 5117 Halifax Avenue, said she still had a concern about the
exterior materials for the building and the landscaping.
Robeta Costellano, 4854 France Avenue, asked where the building height was
measured from because of the grade changes on the site.
Andy Costellano, 5108 Gorgas Avenue, commented that good progress has been made ,
by moving the parking lot back and reducing the building height,
building is only set back 15 feet from Halifax Avenue, he questioned the
marketability of the units.
Because the
Council Comment/Action
Mayor Richards noted that approval of preliminary rezoning is recommended subject
to:, 1) final rezoning, 2) replatting, 3) amendment of Comprehensive Plan,
4) amendment of 50th and France Plan, 5) vacation of alley, and 6) watershed
district grading permit.
address specifics of exterior materials, landscaping, etc. be made a condition
for final plat approval.
He suggested that a development contract that would
Member Rice commented that the plan as revised conforms to ordinance requirements
for lot coverage and density.
development contract be a condition for final plat approval for this landmark
property. He said he had some concern about the closeness of the building to
West 50th Street because of the sight lines concerning traffic safety and asked
staff to look at that issue.
He said he agreed with the suggestion that a
Member Rice made a motion to approve preliminary rezoning and to adopt the
following ordinance, subject to: 1) final rezoning, 2) replatting, 3) amendment
of Comprehensive Plan, 4) amendment of 50th and France Plan, 5) vacation of the
alley, 6) watershed district grading permit, and 7) development contract as
condition for final plat approval:
ORDINANCE NO. 850-A4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 850)
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BY REZONING PROPERTY TO PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT, PRD-4
FROM PUNNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, PCD-4
AND FROM SINGLE DWELLING UNIT DISTRICT, R-1
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINB, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
amended by adding the following thereto:
Section 1. Subsection.850.06 of Section 850 of the Edina City Code is
"The extent of the Planned Residence District, PRD-4 is enlarged by the
addition of the following property:
Parcel 1: The vest 24.62 feet of Lot 1 and the East 20 feet of Lot 2,
Block 1, STEVENS' 1ST ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS, according to the recorded
plat thereof.
Parcel 2: Lot 6, Block 1, STEVENS' 1ST ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS, together
with the East 1/2 of the vacated alley adjacent thereto lying between the
extension Westerly of the North and South lines of said Lot according to
the recorded plat thereof.
Parcel 3: Lot 7, Block 1, STEVENS' 1ST ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS, except the
East 5 feet thereof, together with the East 1/2 of the vacated alley
adjacent thereto lying betveen the extension Westerly of the North and
South lines of said Lot 7, acc'ording to the recorded plat thereof.
Parcel 4: The East 96 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, STEVENS' FIRST ADDITION TO
MINNEAPOLIS, excepting therefrom the Easterly 5 feet thereof conveyed to
the Village of Edina for Highway purposes by Deed dated May 19, 1922, and
recorded in Book No. 956 of Deeds on page 334.
Also, excepting therefrom that part of Lot 1, Block 1, STEVENS' FIRST
ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS, lying South of the North 7 feet of said Lot 1,
West of East 5 feet of said Lot 1, Easterly of a curved line concave to the
East line, radius 353.33 feet drawn from a point in South line of North 7
feet of said Lot 1, distance 15 feet West of East line of said Lot 1 to
point in West line of East 5 feet of said Lot 1, distance 90.66 feet South
of the North line of said Lot 1.
Also excepting therefrom that part of Lot 1, Block 1, STEVENS' FIRST
ADDITION TO MINNEAPOLIS, lying South of the North 7 feet of said Lot 1,
Westerly of the following described line:
A curved line which is concave to the East and has a radius of 353.33 feet
and is drawn from a point in the South line of the North 7 feet of said Lot
1, distance 15 feet Vest of the East line of said Lot 1 to a point in the
West line of the East 5 feet of said Lot 1, distant 90.66 feet South of the
North line of said Lot 1 (Line "A");
AND
Northeasterly of a curved line, concave to the Southwest, having a radius
of 30.00 feet, and which is tangential with the South line of the North 7
feet of said Lot 1 and with said Line "An.
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 5: Lot 1, Block 1, GLENVIEW ADDITION.
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The extent of the Planned Commercial District, PCD-4 is reduced by removing
the property described above as Parcel 1 and Parcel 4 from the PCD-4
District."
Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its
passage and publication.
Motion for preliminary rezoning was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING ON PRELIMINARY REZONING AND PRELIXINARY PLAT FOR PARKWOOD KNO-
24TH ADDITION CONTRimED TO JULY 18. 1994 Affidavits of Notice were presented,
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approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation bv Planner
Planner Larsen presented the request for preliminary rezoning and preliminary
plat approval for Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition generally located north of
Parkwood Road, west of Green Farms Road and east of Malibu Drive. He told
Council the subject property (Hansen property) comprises the 53 acres of
undeveloped land in greater Parkwood Knolls.
the Hansens provided an overall preliminary plat for all remaining vacant
property.
The 1978 plan illustrated 91 single dwelling lots remaining in the tract.
Development since that time has been consistent with the approved preliminary
plat.
In 1978, at the request of the City
The preliminary plat was approved by the Council in September 1978.
In 1991, the Minnesota Legislature passed the Wetland Conservation Act (WCA) to
protect and preserve untouched the state's wetland areas.
preliminary plat under consideration is in response to the WCA. As shown in the
grading plan, several small wetland areas are proposed to be filled. Under the
provisions of the WCA the responsible local governmental unit must approve a
wetland alteration plan for the development.
The revised
The development proposal has three principal components. First, is revision to
the overall development plan for the entire 53 acre tract. Second, is a rezoning
along Interlachen Boulevard extended to allow for the proposed townhouses and the
zero lot line single dwelling lots and amendment of the Comprehensive Plan.
Third, is preliminary plat approval of Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition for the 22
lots in Phase 1.
The proposed overall plan revision illustrates 73 single dwelling lots, 7 zero
lot line single dwelling lots and 16 townhouse lots for a total of 96 units
versus 91 units shown in the 1978 plan. The 73 single family lots range in size
from 12,946 square feet to 24,816 square feet in lot area. The lots have a
median width of 134 feet, median depth of 144 feet and median area of 18,486
square feet and are similar in size to the lots in the recent Parkwood Knolls
22nd Addition on Green Farms Road.
The entire tract is currently zoned Single Dwelling Unit District, R-1. The
development proposal would require a rezoning to Planned Residence District,
PRD-2 to allow seven zero lot line lots and a 16 unit townhouse development along
Interlachen Boulevard extended, proposed to be shifted to the south from Van
Valkenburg Park to allow private frontage on both sides of the street. For PRD-2
zoning, the Zoning Ordinance requires that each individual unit have a minimum
lot area of 7,200 square feet per unit. The proposed development (townhouses and
zero lot line lots) have a lot area of 10,900 square feet per unit.
The proponent has presented a 22 lot preliminary plat as Phase I of the
development (Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition) which would occur on the westerly
portion of the tract generally parallel with Malibu Drive. The proposed lots
average 127 feet in width, 157 feet in depth and 19,675 feet in lot area. The
lots would be served by a new street, Cougar Trail, connecting to Malibu Drive.
Although above minimum standards, Lots 2 through 7, Block 1, are significantly
smaller than other lots in the plat and are through lots, having frontage on both
Malibu Drive and Cougar Trail.
The proponent is requesting the following actions: 1) Approval of revised overall
development plan for the entire tract of vacant land, 2) Preliminary rezoning,
including amendment of the Comprehensive Plan, for the zero lot line lots and
townhouses on Interlachen Boulevard frontage, and 3) Preliminary plat approval
for Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition.
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The Planning Commission considered the development proposal at two meetings:
March 30 and April 27, 1994. On April 27, 1994, the Commission took three
separate actions. First, the Commission voted 6-4 in favor of recommending that
Interlachen Boulevard be extended to Malibu Drive. Second, the Commission voted
8-2 in favor of recommending denial of the proposed rezoning to allow townhouses
and zero lot line single dwelling lots.
one abstention recommending denial of the proposed rezoning and subdivision
request.
Third, the Commission voted 10-0 with
Presentation for Proponent
Carl Hansen, Vice-president of Parkwood Knolls Construction, recalled that
Parkwood Knolls 20th Addition was given preliminary approval in 1978, which
included what is now Parkwood Knolls 23rd Addition and the proposed Parkwood
Knolls 24th Addition. The overall development plan, based on the 1978 version,
has been revised to accommodate 1994 concerns as follows: 1) Mitigation of
wetlands.
a wetland delineation study was done, certain revisions were made to meet the new
regulations. 2) Buffer zone between the park and the residential area. Long
time residents have indicated certain unmet housing needs such as zero lot line
lots and the demand has been overwhelming. A later concern was the City's
request for park access on the northeast corner of the subject parcel which has
been provided by an alternate plan. He noted that the overall plan was developed
after several meetings with various City departments and meets the City's
comprehensive guidelines.
New regulations direct that wetlands be preserved if possible. After
Mr. Hansen stated that at the Planning Commission meetings a number of residents
objected to the extension of Interlachen Boulevard to Malibu Drive because of
increase in vehicular traffic and they wanted to cul-de-sac Interlachen
Boulevard.
people. Mr, Hansen emphasized that the extension has been a given in the design
of the proposed development. As to complaints about grading and dirt storage on
the property, he explained that any such activities have been in connection with
development on the west side of Malibu Drive or as requested by the City for silt
ponds and seeding.
said that was not a reasonable argument because the proposed zero lot line homes
and the townhomes would be priced from $300,000 to $500,000 and the single family
homes are projected at $500,000 and up.
This would increase traffic in other areas and would impact more
Regarding concerns about devaluation of existing homes, he
Concerning wetland mitigation studies, Mr. Hansen said they are up to date and
waiting,.for preliminary approval of the development so that the process can
continue.
recommendations for revisions deemed necessary to gain approval.
He urged the Council to grant preliminary approval or make
Roger Anderson, Roger A. Anderson &Associates, told Council he was the engineer
for the proposed development and would be involved with the sewer, water and
grading aspects.
expectations were with the approval of Parkwood Knolls 20th Addition in 1978.
Those were brought forward to 1994 with some modifications, primarily because of
the recent wetland legislation for preserving wetland areas. In the southern
portion of the parcel some modifications were substantial in order to re-locate
the building pads and streets away from the wetlands.
standpoint, the extension of Interlachen Boulevard was a given as proposed in
1978, although now an issue raised by the neighbors.
although there is no specific park development plan at this time the developer is
willing to provide park access.
Public Comment
Dale Renner, 6321 Interlachen Boulevard, told Council he was co-chair of the
Interlachen/Parkwood Knolls Coalition whose objective was to voice their primary
For this project he said they had a good idea of what the
From the developer's
Mr. Anderson said that I
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concerns and issues regarding the proposed subdivision.
the coalition would speak to their main issues of concern.
He said other members of
Issue #1 - Extension of Interlachen Boulevard west to Malibu Drive and making - it
a collector street. Patrick Mantyh, 6413 Interlachen Boulevard, described the
street as being 23-24 feet wide with sharp grades.
would not be able to take the projected additional traffic if extended to Malibu
Drive.
street. He commented that the neighborhood is willing to accommodate a
reasonable share of traffic from the new subdivision but does not want
Interlachen Boulevard to become a collector street that would see a dramatic
increase in traffic because it would connect to Highway 169.
their main concerns are safety for the children, resident security, preserving
the character and symmetry of the neighborhood, maintaining property values and
neighborhood cohesiveness.
widened and urged the Council to allow Interlachen Boulevard to remain in its
present state.
He said the road as it stands
The street is used by 23 children in the area who use and play in the
Mr. Mantyh said
He noted that ultimately the street would have to be
Edward Glickman, 5217 Schaefer Road, said he objected to the proposal because
the road is too narrow, too weak, grades are too steep and there is not enough
right of way. He referenced various transportation agency guidelines and related
those standards to the existing roadway. If Interlachen Boulevard is put through
in any fashion, as a low density or high density road, it will have to be widened
and the grades stripped down. He estimated that it would cost the City a minimum
of $320,000 to put the roadway through and cautioned the Council about turning
Interlachen Boulevard into a dangerous collector road.
Issue #2 - No plan for the neighborhood park has been fully developed. James
Fee, 5204 Ridge Road, said he was speaking as an 11 year resident and a Park
Board member but that his comments were his om because this issue has not been
before the Park Board, He noted an amazing growth of children who are playing on
Interlachen Boulevard and said the tendency seems to be that younger families are
moving into the area. Mr. Fee said, although development of a neighborhood park
would be a nice addition, the location of Interlachen Boulevard would be a major
concern as it relates to child safety.
softball fields in the park extending Interlachen Boulevard would create a
reverse flow of traffic into the eastern part of Edina.
He opined that because of the adult
Issue #3 - The proposed housing - densitv threatens the fragile ecosystem and
wetlands. Tom Seitz, 6320 Interlachen Boulevard, said the coalition recognizes
that certain permits must be approved for the development and they would like to
offer insight into the planning for the wetland areas. Per the Wetland
Conservation Act of 1991, the definition of wetland has changed dramatically
since 1978 and a determination must be made as to whether the current development
plan complies.
development cannot be determined until a comprehensive plan has been prepared.
Mr. Seitz said that to their knowledge the following plans have not been
submitted to the appropriate agencies for review and approval: (a) grading and
drainage plan, (b) wetlands definition map, and (c) storm water holding plan.
He added that it appears some wetlands will be eliminated and under the WCA there
must be mitigation; it is unclear if that process has been completed. The impact
of this activity and the development in general on the wildlife in the area will
have a negative impact on the neighborhood. 1
The full extent of the environmental impact of the proposed
In lieu of the presentation of Issue #4 concerning density and rezoning,
Mr. Renner presented the coalition's recommendations on each of the four issues
summarized as follows. Issue #1 - 1) Detailed plans of complete subdivision be
prepared to ensure total long-term impact on neighborhood is specified and
understood, 2) Table plat until review of Comprehensive Land Use Plan is
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conducted to evaluate viability of turning Interlachen Boulevard into collector
street, 3) Redesign roadways in development to access Malibu Drive, County Road
169 and routes other than Interlachen Boulevard. Issue #2 - 1) Incorporate
involvement of neighborhood pertaining to park accessibility, suitability and
demographic needs, 2) Avoid p.utting through traffic roads by park, 3) Maintain
access to/from Van Valkenburg Park in current state, 4) Develop neighborhood park
in timeframe consistent with rest of subdivision development.
Issue #3 - 1) To ensure preservation of wetlands and compliance with WCA, all
required plans for entire subdivision should be reviewed and approved by
appropriate agencies before any development begins. Issue #4 - 1) No change in
zoning granted on the basis that a clear and compelling reason for change has not
been established, 2) New plan be prepared that is consistent with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, with the exception of Interlachen Boulevard being
extended, requiring developments to be in keeping with topography and
neighborhood characteristics.
Lisa Fish, 5408 Larado Lane, said her main concern was the road system for the
development. Although sympathetic with the residents on Interlachen Boulevard
and their concern about its extension, she said to be fair they should bear some
of the traffic burden from the development as her neighborhood already has a lot
of through traffic from Green Farms Road.
Bill Jardine, 5400 Malibu Drive, reminded Council that the Planning Commission
had recommended that the proposed development be denied. He pointed out that by
opening up Malibu Drive to Highway 169 it has increased traffic on Malibu Drive.
He said there is an increase in burglaries whenever a neighborhood is opened up
to a major highway.
would show what the neighborhood would look like in the future.
Robert Shober, 6805 Telemark Trail, said his neighbors are truly concerned with
the proposed development.
since the start of construction of the six houses up on Malibu Drive. They are
concerned about the congestion that would greatly increase with the construction
of these additional homes and also the impact on the environment.
He agreed that there should be an overall detailed plan that
I He said their lifestyle has been greatly altered
Wayne Packard, 4909 Prescott Circle, said the real problem with extending
Interlachen Boulevard is the existing grade, which is especially difficult to
drive in winter.
highest use for maximum revenue to the developer without greatly impacting the
residents who are already living in the neighborhood.
He commented that this parcel cannot be developed at the
Janie Hayes, 5224 Larado Lane, said she shared the concerns about extending
Interlachen Boulevard because of the safety factor for children and adults who
walk and bike the roadway. She said what happens with this last undeveloped
parcel will determine what will happen to existing homes in the area as many
younger families are looking for new properties in less congested areas.
urged that Interlachen Boulevard not be extended through.
She
Jeff Anderson, 6205 Parkwood Road, said he had no objection to development of
this property and was also sensitive to the residents who live on Interlachen
Boulevard as to how the traffic pattern would change if connected to Malibu
Drive:
Parkwood and this new development if Interlachen is not extended. He said there
is no question that if Interlachen is not extended all that traffic will have to
flow south on Parkwood Road or South Knoll Drive. He asked consideration for the
existing neighborhood to the south.
He pointed out that to the east there would only be two routes out of old
Bill Hatch, 6405 Parkwood Road, asked the Council to consider serious the
recommendation by the Planning Commission for denial which was based on the
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inappropriateness of: 1) the multi-family houses, 2) the zero lot line houses,
and 3) the plan for Interlachen Boulevard. He added that he had heard nothing
presented by the developer that would override the Planning Commission's
recommendation for denial.
Ken Durr, 4830 West Gate Road, Minnetonka, said he was a developer and builder
and owns a dozen properties in Edina, five of which are vacant residential lots
in Interlachen Heights which abuts the proposed development. He told Council
that prior to purchasing these lots he had several concerns. First, the zoning
and improved use of the subject parcel.
was zoned single family and was shown the 1978 overall development plan that
showed single family, no zero lot lines, no townhouses. Secondly, the future of
Interlachen Boulevard - extended or cul-de-saced. If it were extended what would
be the traffic volume and speed.
with a sharp turn to the south which would control vehicular speed and discourage
through traffic. Subsequently, he has shared this information with prospective
homeowners. Mr. Durr offered that the proposed development has placed a hardship
on him as well as the new homeowners for whom he has built.
month ago a prospective client decided not to build in the area after the
rezoning sign was posted for the subdivision.
cul-de-sacing Interlachen Boulevard or if extended, to reconfigure the roadway SO
that it would discourage outside through traffic but yet serve the neighborhood.
In checking with the City he was told it
He was told if extended it would be aligned
He explained that a
He urged the Council to consider
Daniel Jurgens, 4906 Bruce Avenue, said he was the prospective homeowner referred
to by Mr. Durr and had decided not to build in the area as soon as they found out
that Interlachen Boulevard may be extended.
would be just like on West 50th Street.
He said if extended the traffic
Dawn Kerrison, 6517 Willow Wood Road, commented that she lives just across from
the subject property and told Council there are a lot of children in her area who
play in the street because there are no sidewalks.
having the top priority be that the existing neighborhood not be diminished by
the proposed development.
new home buyers who will know what they are getting when they buy.
She saw as the only solution
If someone has to make a concession, it should be the
Jeri Lou Lukaska, 6645 Parkwood Road, said she is a realtor and works with upper
income bracket people who are relocating. Her experience has been that people
keep coming back to Edina because it has maintained its planned neighborhoods.
She urged the Council to look to the future and preserve the large lots that are
a part . .. of the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood.
Floyd Kuehnis, 4916 Interlachen Court, said he endorsed what has been said by the
Interlachen/Parkwood Knolls Coalition.
Commission meeting when this matter was heard and found that the various motions
made were very confusing.
presented because the premises were unclear.
He said he had attended the Planning
He suggested that the votes not be interpreted as
Bob Hollaway, 6644 Parkwood Road, said he also had concerns about the safety of
the children but felt the impact of the added traffic from this development
should be shared by all rather than a few. The Council should look at the homes,
both on Interlachen and Parkwood, that will be impacted by the increased traffic.
He said his understanding was since Interlachen Boulevard was built in the 1950's
that it would eventually go through to Highway 169.
James Ronning, 6416 Interlachen Boulevard, commented that we have not heard from
a group of people because they do not exist - those who will eventually live in
the proposed subdivision.
of Interlachen Boulevard through their neighborhood.
He said he felt they would be opposed to the extension
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Jean Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, said that if Interlachen Boulevard is not 24%
extended, much of the traffic from the new development will pass her home.
asked the Council to not put all the traffic burden on the existing homes to the
south.
Catherine Peterson, 6513 Stauder Circle, said she shared the concerns of the
homes to the south and told Council that traffic has increased tremendously since
Malibu Drive was opened.
too fast in making a decision.
She
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She urged the Council to listen carefully and not move
Mattie Greif, 6629 Parkwood Road, suggested that if Interlachen Boulevard is
extended it should follow a very circuitous route so that it does not become a
straight shot through.
Mary Seitz, 6320 Interlachen Boulevard, said everyone in the greater neighborhood
has the same concerns and many have said all should.share the brunt of the
traffic. She suggested that the developer also share in the burden and
questioned if the area could handle the traffic from a development of that size.
She suggested that the developer consider something less than 96 units.
Bob Kaatz, 6505 Parkwood Road, told Council he had lived at his address for 25
years.
this project were interesting. He pointed out that when he bought his home he
paid one sixth of what it is worth now and that any one of the lots in the new
area would experience the same.
with the developer to urge for consistency in maintaining that quality of homes
in Edina.
He said the comments about property values and the developer's stake in
He said the Council has a responsibility to work
Response for Proponent
Roger Anderson, Project Engineer, said the developer has indicated an effort to
develop the subject parcel in a manner consistent with the existing general area
and feels the proposal does that. He mentioned that the Planning Commission did
not make any suggestions that could be incorporated into the plat to improve it
except eliminating the extension of Interlachen Boulevard. He asked the Council
for suggestions and direction for the proposed plat.
Council Comment/Action
Member Kelly observed that this is 53 acres of the most valuable vacant land in
Edina and a decision should not be made quickly.
right to develop the land, it should be done well and in a manner that would
maintain the character of Edina. She offered the following: 1) need for an
engineering study, at the expense of the developer, to determine if Interlachen
Boulevard extended could support the increase in traffic, 2) environmental issues
need to be addressed, 3) 1978 overall plan showed Interlachen Boulevard extended
but design is important so that it does not become a through street to Highway
169, 4) not convinced that town houses should be a part of development or that
the zero lot line lots should be in that location, 5) developer should meet with
the neighborhood residents to address concerns. Member Kelly concluded that she
was not willing to go forward on the proposal until these things are done.
Although the proponent has a
Member Rice acknowledged that, although many concerns have been expressed, the
proponent has been one of the premier developers in Edina and has made a lot of
Edina what it is today. As to asking for direction from the Council concerning
the development, it is the responsibility of the developer to come up with a
better overall plan than has been presented.
Boulevard, Member Rice said the neighbors have suggested that it have a
circuitous design and that all should share the burden of the increased traffic
from this development.
that has been presented is not workable.
Concerning extension of Interlachen
In conclusion, Member Rice said in his judgement the plan
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Member Paulus that this is the largest parcel of land proposed for development
since her years on the Planning Commission and the Council.
neighborhood as also the concerns of the established neighborhoods in Edina -
impact of increased traffic.
will always be traffic in neighborhoods because of the ring of highways around
Edina. Drivers will always attempt to cut through neighborhoods; the issue is
how best to accommodate this traffic for the well being of everyone.
Paulus said Interlachen Boulevard needs to be looked at carefully and that
extending it to Highway 169 is not the answer. The second issue is going forward
with the development without knowing the plans for the future park playground.
She agreed that there needs to be a better relationship between the developer and
the neighborhoods.
to the developer. Further, that the developer present an overall long range plan
for the entire parcel taking into account all the comments that have been made at
this hearing.
The concerns of this
Regardless of how this parcel is developed, there
Member
Member Paulus said she concurred that the plan must go back
Mayor Richards commented that good planning has been done in this area of the
City over the years and he felt the area should continue to be developed as
single family homes. In summary, he said the Council has indicated they are not
ready to act on the proposal as presented and asked the City Planner what time
constraints if any need to be met.
size of the development and in order to comply with the Wetland Conservation Act
the developer has agreed in writing to waive the requirement for action by the
Council within 120 days of application. Mayor Richards noted that there would
only be four Council Members present at the meetings of June 20 and July 5.
Planner Larsen answered that because of the
Member Kelly made a motion to continue the public hearing for preliminary
rezoning and preliminary plat approval for Parkwood Knolls 24th Addition to July
18, 1994, to allow the developer and staff to address the concerns and comments
that have been heard. Motion was seconded by Member Rice.
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Motion carried.
COMPREHELOSIVE PLAN AMENDED TO CHANGE ROAD DESIGNATION FOR PARKLAWN AVENUE
Affidavits of Notice were presented, approved and ordered placed on file.
Presentation by Planner
Planner Larsen advised that Parklawn Avenue is shown as a "Local Street" on the
City Land Use Map. The proposed amendment would change its designation to that
of "Collector Street". This change in designation would be consistent with
traffic projections contained in the Centennial Lakes master plan and in the
Centennial Lakes Indirect Source Permit. The change would also allow the street
to be put on the state aid system.
construct the street and bridge.
amendment.
The state aid funding is necessary to
Staff would recommend approval of the
Member Rice moved adoption of the folloving resolution:
RESOLUTION AMENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY
DESIGNATING PARKTAW AVEJ9UE AS COLLECTOR STREET
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, that the Comprehensive
Plan of the City be amended to change the designation of Parklawn Avenue from
Local Street to Collector Street on the 1980 City Land Use Map.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly.
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Resolution adopted .
*BID AWARDED FOR CHJZVROLET S-10 PICKUP TRUCK Motion was made by Member Rice and
was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one Chevrolet S-10 Pickup
5/16/94 .. 250 Truck for Park & Recreation Maintenance to Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet at
$8,899.14, through Hennepin County Contract #2843A3.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CHEVROLET S-10 PICKUP TRUCK Motion was made by Member Rice and
was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one Chevrolet S-10 pickup
truck for Braemar Golf Course to Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet at $10,608.46,
through Hennepin County Contract #2843A3.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
%BID AWARDED FOR CHEVROLET K2500 314 TON PICKUP TRUCK WITH PLOW Motion was made
by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one
Chevrolet K2500 3/4 ton 4x4 pickup truck with plow for Park & Recreation
Maintenance to Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet at $17,944.18, through Hermepin
County Contract #2843A3.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR FRONT MOUNT UWN MOWEX TRACTOR Motion was made by Member Rice and
was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one 72 inch front mount lawn
mower tractor to recommended low bidder, North Star Turf, at $13,302.92.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR SERVICE CONTRACT FOR EDINA AQUATIC CENTER Motion was made by
Member Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for service
contract for Edina Aquatic Center to recommended sole bidder, US Aquatics, at
$11,460.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE TON 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK Motion vas made by Member
Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for a one ton 4-wheel
drive pickup truck for the Street Department to Thane Hawkins, Inc. at
$15,875.96, through Hennepin Contract #284383-232.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR ONE TON 2-FJHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK Motion was made by Member
Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for a one ton 2-wheel
drive pickup truck for the Street Department to Thane Hawkins, Inc. at
$13,634.13, through Hennepin County Contract #284383-232.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWkED FOR 1/2 TON PICKUP TRUCK Motion was made by Member Rice and was
seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one 1/2 ton pickup truck for the
UtilZty Department to Thane Hawkins, Inc. at $12,832.19, through Hennepin County
Contract #2843A3-232.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR DUMP TRUCK - CHASSIS ONLY Motion was made by Member Rice and was
seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for one dump truck - chassis only for
the Street Department to Boyer Ford Truck at $47,459.27, through State of
Minnesota Contract #C79094-02733-01.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR CLEBNING AND REPAIRING 85 INCH ARCH PIPE - PENTAGON PARK Motion
was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of bid for
cleaning and repairing 85 inch arch pipe at Pentagon Park to recommended low
bidder, Environmental & Marine Services, at $7,980.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
*BID AWARDED FOR 1994-95 GOOSE REMOVAL CONTRACT Motion was made by Member Rice
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and was seconded by Member Paulus for award of 1994-95 goose removal contract to
sole bidder, University of Minnesota, at $21,000.00.
Motion carried on rollcall vote, four ayes.
TRAFFIC SAFETY STAFF REPORT OF 05/03/94 APPROVED
and was seconded by Member Paulus to approve the following actions as recommended
in Section A of the Traffic Safety Staff Report of May 3, 1994:
1) To replace the "No Parking Anytime" sign missing from the linking roadway
at Valley View Road/Braemar Boulevard and to install a "No Parking Here to
Corner" sign 30 feet south of the linking roadway on the westerly side of Braemar
Boulevard;
2)
with the exception of a minimal safe distance north of the West 70th Street
intersection;
Motion was made by Member Rice
To remove the "No Parking" prohibition on the east side of Normandale Road
3)
4)
5)
To install a "Stop" sign on Harold Woods Lane at Schaefer Road;
To replace the "Dead End" sign on Lake Ridge Road at Blake Road;
To install "Stop" signs on the Normandale Golf Course driveway easement at
the westerly driveway to the Fidelity lot;
and to acknowledge Section B and C of the report as presented.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
TEMPORARY 3.2 BEER LICENSE APPROVED FOR MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION
Motion was made by Member Rice and was seconded by Member Paulus to approve
issuance of a temporary 3.2 beer license for September 3 through 5, 1994, to the
Minnesota Recreation & Park Association for the Central Division Softball
Tournament at Van Valkenburg Park.
Motion carried on rollcall vote - four ayes.
MRJNESOTA DRIVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF BLOOMINGTON APPROVED
Hoffman informed Council that the cities of Bloomington and Edina have developed
a joint powers agreement which will cover cost sharing of construction,
maintenance of Minnesota Drive and define responsibilities for law enforcement on
Minnesota Drive and Cantina Del Rio Addition property which lies in both
Bloomington and Edina.
Engineer
The basic elements of the agreement are as follows:
A. National Car Rental System, Inc. will pay for a portion of the west section
improvements to Minnesota Drive per the assessment agreement between Edina and
National Car Rental.
B.
Johnson Drive and maintain the main storm sewer line (stormwater utility fund).
C.
and maintain all other elements west of France Avenue.
D.
Minnesota Drive east of France Avenue.
E. Edina will maintain all improvements east of France Avenue.
F.
Cantina Del Rio Addition property and Minnesota Drive west of France Avenue.
G.
Minnesota Drive east of France Avenue.
H.
in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the agreement.
I.
west or east section improvements, then an addendum or new agreement shall be
necessary.
Edina will pay for a portion of the main storm sewer from France Avenue to
Bloomington will pay for all other construction costs west of France Avenue
Bloomington will pay for a portion of the east section improvements to
Bloomington will provide all public safety/law enforcement services to the
Edina will provide public safety and law enforcement activities on
Each party holds the other party harmless for the activities of each party
Finally, if either party desires to reconstruct or render usable either the
Member Kelly moved adoption of the following resolution:
5/16/94 252 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
WITH CITY OF BMOMINGTON RELBTING TO MNNESOTA DRIVE
AND CANTINA DEL RIO ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, that it hereby approves
the "Agreement for Division of Cost of Construction and Maintenance for Minnesota
Drive and for the Provision of Public Safety and Law Enforcement Services on
Minnesota Drive and Cantina Del Rio Addition" (the "Agreement") as presented:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are hereby directed and
authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of Ed-.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Rice.
I
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Resolution adopted .
STORHWATER PROJECTS FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED Engineer
Hoffman presented a feasibility report for stormwater projects for construction
or maintenance work, noting that funding would be from the stormwater utility
fund. He advised that appropriate DNR permits have been obtained for the
maintenance projects on Nine Mile Creek and these have also been reviewed by Nine
Mile Creek Watershed District.
The proposed projects and estimated cost were presented as follows:
Proiect No. Location Estimated Cost
STS-217
STS - 228
STS - 232
From Indian Hills Road to Indian Head Lake
(to replace existing system of pipe and ditch)
Easement line from West 77th Street to
Normandale Golf Course stormwater outlet
(to replace existing smaller line which is
deteriorating )
Nine Mile Creek at 7401 Metro Boulevard and
72nd Street and Metro Boulevard - Bebo bridge
(to clean up and restore bank at 7401 Metro
Boulevard area and clean out excess silt/sand
from beneath 72nd Street bridge)
STS-233 From Highland Lake to Vernon Avenue along
Glengarry Parkway (to install small forcemain
to pump lake when necessary due to high water)
. ..
STS-234 Braemar Boulevard & Valley View Road - adjacent
ponding area
silt from pond)
(to remove build up of sand and
STS-235 Pine Grove Road - easement line to Mirror Lakes
(small pipe to drain street to Mirror Lakes)
STS -23 6 58th Street and Ashcroft Avenue
and add catch basins)
(to replace
Hember Kelly moved adoption of the following resolution:
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS AND
DIRECTING ADVwTISE2ENT FOB BIDS
FOR STORM SE3F.R IMPROVEMEN'J! NOS. STS-217, STS-228,
STS-232, STS-233, STS-234, STS-235, STS-236
$45,131.07
43,362.06
13 , 886.25
88 , 574.49
13,317.00
10,848.00
7,388.75
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA:
1. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvements set forth in the
following Advertisement for Bids form, heretofore prepared by the City Engineer
and now on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby approved.
2. The Clerk shall cause-to be published in the Edina Sun and Construction
Bulletin the following notice of bids for improvements:
(Official Publication)
CITY OF EDINA
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
EDINA, MINNESOTA 55424
EFENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
STORM SEWERS
CONTRACT 94-3 (ENG)
IMPROVEMENT NOS. STS-217, STS-228, STS-232,
STS-233, STS-234, STS-235, STS-236
BIDS CLOSE JUNE 1. 1994
SEALED BIDS will be received and opened in the Council Chambers in Edina City
Hall, 4801 West 50th Street at 11:OO A.M., Wednesday, June 1, 1994. The Edina
City Council will
The following are
180
300
1250
500
1400
1600
meet at 7:OO P.M., Monday, June 6, 1994 to consider said bids.
approximate quantities:
LF 36" Polymeric Coated Pipe
LF 24" RCP
1;p 12" PVC
LF 24" PVC
LF 6" Forcemain PVC
CY Channel or Pond Excavation
Bids shall be in a sealed envelope with a statement thereon showing the work
covered by the bid.
Edina, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota 55424, and may be mailed or
submitted personally to the City Engineer.
either through the mail or by personal submission, after the time set for
receiving them may be returned unopened.
Work must be done as described in plans and specifications on file in the office
of the City Clerk. Plans and specifications are available for a non-refundable
deposit of $50.00 (by check), payable to the City of Edina. No bids will be
considered unless sealed and accompanied by bid bond or certified check payable
to the City of Edina in the amount of at least ten (10) percent of all bids.
BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL.
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Paulus.
Bids should be addressed to the City Engineer, City of
Bids received by the City Engineer,
Marcella M. Daehn, City Clerk
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Resolution adopted.
*REVISED 1-494 JPO AGREEMENT APPROVED
seconded by Member Paulus for adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, approved the 1988 1-494 Corridor
Commission Joint Powers Agreement (the Agreement) between the cities of
Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Richfield for the primary
purpose to jointly and cooperatively work to improve mobility in the 1-494
Corridor ;
WHEREAS, the cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth desire to become parties to this
Agreement;
BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina City Council that it hereby approves Amendment 1 to
the Agreement as presented to add the cities of Maple Grove and Plymouth:
BE IT PURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Manager are directed and authorized to
Motion was made by Member Rice and was
RESOLGTION APPROVING REVISED 1-494 JPO AGREEMENT
5/16/94
execute the "Joint and Cooperative Agreement - Amendment I" on behalf of the 254
City.
Motion carried on rollcall vote; four ayes.
*CLAIMS PAID
claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated May 12, 1994, and
consisting of 29 pages: General Fund $396,604.76, C.D.B.G. $60.00, Communication
$1,282.03, Working Capital $7,886.53, Art Center $5,624.98, Swimming Pool
$234.07, Golf Course $148,224.16, Ice Arena $13,204.00, Gun Range $460.71,
Edinborough/Centennial Lakes $20,195.12, Utility Fund $24,147.74, Storm Sewer
$1,208.39, Liquor Fund $63,069.18, Construction Fund $226,652.29, IBR #2 Fund
$297.14, Police Seizure $119,515.29, TOTAL $1,028,666.39; and for confirmation of
payment of claims as shown in detail on the Check Register dated May 5, 1994, and
consisting of 10 pages: General Fund $126,827.37, Golf Course $6,701.02, Liquor
Fund $213,633.57, Construction Fund $85.00, TOTAL: $347,246.96. Motion was
seconded by Member Rice.
Member Kelly made a motion to approve payment of the following
Rollcall :
Ayes: Kelly, Paulus, Rice, Richards
Motion carried.
There being no further business on the Council Agenda, Mayor Richards declared
the meeting adjourned at 10:17 P.M.
City Clerk
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