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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-01 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2003, 7:30 PM EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4801 WEST 50 TH STREET I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: August 27, 2003 II. NEW BUSINESS: S-03-7 LD-03-4 Preliminary Plat Approval Blake Heights TC Builders, Inc. Griffit Street/Arthur Street Lot Division Douglas Condon 5828 78th Street West III. OTHER BUSINESS: FYI on Select Graphics of 2000 US Census Data Re: Edina Seniors IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: October 29, 2003 V. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2003, 7:30 PM EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4801 WEST 50TH STREET MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Gordon Johnson, David Byron, Ann Swenson, Helen McClelland, David Runyan, Stephen Brown, William Skallerud MEMBERS ABSENT: John Lonsbury and Geof Workinger STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen and Jackie Hoogenakker I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the August 27, 2003, meeting were filed as submitted. II. NEW BUSINESS: S-03-7 Preliminary Plat Approval Eric Lind/ TC Builders, Inc. North of Belmore Lane, West Griffit Street, and East Arthur St extended Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the subject property comprises 4+ plated lots, and a portion of platted right of way (unimproved) for Spruce Road. Mr. Larsen reminded the Commission the City Council granted preliminary approval for this subdivision on January 15, 2002. The proponents did not present a final plat within the required one-year period, thus the proposed plat needs to be reheard by the Commission and Council. The proposed plat is unchanged from the plat approved in January 2002. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval of the proposed plat as presented. As noted the plat is the same plat approved by the City Council in 2002. Preliminary plat approval is conditioned on: 1. final plat approval 2. subdivision dedication for one lot 3. developer's agreement 4. watershed district permits The proponent, Mr. Eric Lind and interested neighbors were present. Commissioner McClelland commented on the City's requirement for posting signs indicating a lot is proposed for subdivision and questioned proper sign location. An unidentified neighbor interjected and informed the Commission a sign is posted on Arthur Street (difficult to see), and the sign on Griffit Street is toppled over. Commissioner McClelland asked Mr. Larsen the requirements for sign posting. Mr. Larsen explained code requires that sign(s) be posted on each street frontage nine (9) days before the meeting of the Planning Commission. Mr. Larsen said he was unaware the sign on Griffit Street was down. Commissioner McClelland agreed that the sign on Arthur Street is very difficult to see. Mr. Larsen told the Commission all signs are required to be located on the subject property, not city property, so the location of the sign on Arthur Street is correct. Mr. Wheeler, attorney representing a neighbor, Mrs. Lundholm who resides at 309 Arthur Street, told the Commission according to city requirements proper notification of this meeting did not occur. Continuing, he referred to an undated notification letter from the proponent with the postmark on the envelope September 22, 2003. Mr. Wheeler said code requires ten (10) days notification. Mr. Wheeler also pointed out the signs had not been erected according to code. Commissioner Swenson asked Mr. Wheeler if he is suggesting that this meeting be held-over for one month. Mr. Wheeler said he believes that would be the correct thing to do. Mr. Lind, proponent told the Commission a number of residents contacted him by phone as a result of the mailed notification, adding he feels adequate notification was given. Mr. Wheeler said there are two residents who did not receive written notice of the meeting and he has affidavits from them stating that. Commissioner Skallerud asked the proponent if a delay of one month is acceptable to him. Mr. Lind responded his hope is that a vote would occur this evening. Continuing, Mr. Lind told the Commission he has attempted to finalize this project for some time with neighboring property owners aware of his intent. 2 Mr. Lind said bids have gone out for new road. Mr. Andy Garner told the Commission the builder is not present this evening so any ramifications from this being held over are not entirely known. Mr. Wheeler told the Commission the owner of the property at 309 Arthur Street is 97 years old and is greatly concerned over this proposal. He reiterated adequate notification was not given and the legal description noted on the written notification is misleading. He concluded this item should not be on the agenda this evening. Commissioner Byron asked Mr. Wheeler if he would provide the names of the neighbors who indicated they did not receive notice of this meeting. Mr. Wheeler said he would submit the affidavits stating that. Commissioner Byron responded just the names would satisfy him. Mr. Wheeler said the names of the two neighbors that did not receive written notice are Marlys Rechkemmer and Marlys Fiterman, 308 Arthur Street. Mr. Garner told the Commission they received the names of property owners within 500 feet from City records. Commissioner Byron commented while nothing may change during the next month he would move to recommend continuing this item to the October 29, 2003 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Skallerud seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. Commissioner Byron questioned if mailed re-notification needs to occur. Mr. Larsen said it is in the best interest of the proponent to re-notify the neighbors of the October 29, 2003, meeting, adding the subdivision ordinance requires written notification. Mr. Larsen said he would also check to make sure the sign is reposted on Griffit Street. LD-03-4 Lot Division Douglas Condon 5828 78th Street West Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the proposed lot division would move the westerly lot line of Lot 3 twenty-five feet to the east. The result would be to remove the notch from Lot 3 and give more depth to Lot 2. Both lots would continue to comply with all Ordinance standards. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval of the lot division. The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Condon were present to respond to questions. 3 Commissioner McClelland questioned who has ownership of the outlot located behind Parcel B. Mr. Condon responded that strip of land would stay with Parcel B. Commissioner Swenson moved to recommend lot division approval. Commissioner Byron seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. III. OTHER BUSINESS: Select Graphics of 2000 US Census Data Re: Edina Seniors Mr. Larsen told the Commission the Human Relations Committee asked planning staff to send you copies of the census data with regard to Edina seniors. Chairman Johnson asked Mr. Larsen what is expected of the Commission with regard to this information. Mr. Larsen said the Human Relations Committee wants the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the information and to keep this information in the back of their minds when viewing new proposals. Commissioner Swenson commented this information helps when one considers transitional housing. Including the option of allowing people to remain in their homes as long as possible. Mr. Larsen agreed adding the goal of every municipality is to provide housing alternatives for everyone as their needs change. Commissioner McClelland said it is also important for seniors to know there are organizations out there that will provide them with help enabling them to remain in their homes as long as possible and guide them in their search for alternative housing when the need arises. Commissioner Brown said what is important to him as a planning commissioner is long range planning and this information plays into that. Continuing, Commissioner Brown noted Edina is a mature community where redevelopment will be the norm. Commissioner Brown asked if the City Council has a vision for Edina. Mr. Larsen told the Commission the City Council developed a guide called Vision 20/20 that includes addressing our senior population and redevelopment possibilities in Edina. Commissioner Brown said in his opinion it would be worthwhile for the Commission and Council to meet to share this vision. Mr. Larsen said in the past Council Members have met with members of the commission to discuss topics of interest to both bodies. 4 A discussion ensued with Commission Members expressing the desire to meet with members of the City Council to discuss issues to include redevelopment and aging facing the residents of Edina IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: December 3, 2003 V. ADJOURNMENT: Jackie Hoogenakker 5