HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 12-03 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularEDINA HALY,
Members Present: W. W. Lewis, Chairmaul, R.. A. 11-uels tett , S. P. Hughes,
C. E. Johnson, D. T. Runyan, J., S. Hoyt, Jr. and G. V. Johnson.
Staff Present: Gary West, Robert Dunn: and Lyrnae DeJarlais.
Z. Approval of the November 4 1970. Planning Commission Minutes.
Mr. C. Johnson moved that the November 4, 1970, Planning Commission
minutes be approved as submitted. qtr, IIuelster seconded the motion. All
Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Ii. Southwest Edina Plan.
Mr. Lewis stated that the Planning Commission has decided that they will
not take any action on zoning; requests in the southwest Edina area until the plan
is adopted,
Mr. Robert Burns of 5820 Dewey Hill Road asked the Planning Commission to
bring the residents up to dale on the action taken on the plan. Mr. Lewis replied that
Planning Commission discussion after the special meeting held on October 28, 1970,
in essence resulted in the following conclusions:
A. Confirmed that the proposed industrial development west of Cahill Road should
not be eliminated from the plan.
1. Cahill Road was built as an industrial street (9 -ton, island at Cahill and
Dewey Hill Roads).
2. Existing plan calls, for industry on botri sides of Cahill Road.
3. Difficult to get quality apartments which will face massive warehouses
(Gabbert°s).
B. North branch of Dewey Hill Road should generally eye planned as it was originally
proposed„
1. Poor soils in the area,,
2. Could attempt to have the road "meander" to fallow the land contours.
C. South branch of Dewey Hill Road should generally be planned as it was originally
proposed.
1. Will skirt the lake area (in effect, creating a "public" lake; it would be
"private's if homes were: permitted all. around it) .
2;. Possibility should be steadied of bending the *xtreme southern tip either to
the west, creating a larger PRD irea for development, or to the east, further
separating the industrial from the residential development and at the same
time again creating a larger PRD area for leve .opment.
D„ Reduce the density from 6m17 units per acre to 0-'' tAnits per acre in the area
proposed to be =medium density resider^.tia.l devel op> rie^nx: (oa(-.Gt of proposed industrial
area)
1:: wi1l. allow clustered devc.lop,Aentc. r ound the "1� ko to permit greater areas of
open space,.
2. Overall densities will b;�� reduce( .
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3. Village has control. over the
have no control over single
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type of PTLD development to be built; would
family development, which was proposed by the
E. Central area proposed to be 0-6 units per acre should continue to be planned
as such.
1. Single family development, as proposed by the Citizen's Committee, would
destroy the natural terrain.
2. Permitted development could be clustered to better preserve the hills, trees,
and natural drainage patterns, not destroy them.
Mr. Lewis noted that no formal action has yet been taken on the Southwest Edina Plan.,
Mr. Bill Howard of 5808 Dewey Bill Road, a Committee member, indicated that the
Committee had suggested some type of low density apartment building development in
the area north of Dewey Hill Road in place of the proposed industr..al area along ”
Cahill Road, and also that the proposed extension. of Dewey Bill Road be moved so that
it would run along the east side of the proposed park and lake area. lie added that
all of the lands to the west of the extended road would therefore be zoned for
single family dwellings, in essence, using the strip of apartments and the road or.
the east side of .the lake as a buffer between the single family hories and the industry
east of Cahill Road. ?sir. Lewis questioned whether single family development or a
road could be built on the existing peat in the area.
In reply to Mr. Howard, Mr. West briefly explained the plan as it is proposed
on the Planning Department draw=ing;, pointing out particularly the areas in w`nich the
density has been reduced from 6.17 units per acre to 0-6 units per acre.
Mr. Iluelster stated that the important part of the whole plan, particularly
the areas designated 0-6 units per acre, is the clustering of building: thereby
attaining more open green space and the ability to preserve the natural terrain of
the land. Ile stated that the plan will be a guide for the Village to follow when
requests .for rezoning in the area are presented. The Planning Commisallon again
clarified that all development plans for the area will have to be reviewed by the
Village.
Dr. Hoyt, representing, the school board, stated that although the referendum
defeated the purchase of the land in this area as a potential school site, this does
not eliminate the possibility that population growth in the future will be duch that
the Board could again come back with a referendum and a recommendation for school
site acquisition.
In reply to 'Ir. Donald J. Cusack of 7318 Claredon Drive, Mr. Dunn indicated
that the north Dewey Hill Road extension will be at least 200 feet east of the new
homes in the area (Ke±nrich Drive) . He further indicated, in reply to Mr. G„ Niel -and
of 7201 Shannon Drive, that the Newey Hill Road exteusions will not be built until
such time as future development in the area. produces L. need for the roads.
After considerable discuss_i.ort, Mr. F nyan -moved that the Planning. Commission.
approve the reconn ended p3 _ars v>-?th the indicated cha.? es.. tir. iluelster seconded the
motion,, All Voted Frye. liotl-on Carried.
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nVoling, Uw ConnisAnn passod - notion approvigy thv office building land use
proNosnl buV ulthholdiny a"v acilou on n opecifir re,oning notil such time as a
sulatio" vvulj be corned o"t for tLe latorsection of West 70th Street and the
wro:wn& empnMn of the survire road along the wesc side of Highway 100. A-�
indlcn!& thaL ApVc that timu, the traffic planning firm of Howard, Motes, Tarnow
and Per .qdvff how objectively looked at the problem and worked out wb,t t0v fer'
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n! traffle serVIC& he iqafcavad chat me design baAcally pravAes a Wna:Qw:
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traffic impact will be from the residential areas to the west and south, not from
the office and industrial development to the south.
Mr. Huelster stated that he would move approval of the 0-2 office building
zoning subject to Staff approval, and added that in his opinion the concept is
agreeable, as high-rise office buildings with more surrounding open space seems
to be the best answer, and that the latest proposed plan seems to be a great
improvement over the previous plan. He added that something will be developed on
the land eventually and whatever is built will generate traffic so the problem will
not "go away". Mr. Dahlgren clarified that the 0-3. ar.d 0--2 Office Building zonings
will generate the same amount of traffic.
Mr. Dunn indicated that as far as financing is concerned, the Minnesota
Highway Department is bringing a 30 -foot wide frontage road up to 70th Street in a.
"T" intersection. He noted that their indication at c preliminary meeting held
about two weeks ago was that anything else that is done at the intersection of
70th Street and the west frontage road, including the acquisition of: additional
right--of-way, is going to be the responsibility of someone other than the State
Highway Department.
Mr. Hughes seconded the motion made previously by Mr. Iluelster. All
Voted Aye. motion Carried. w
Z-70-13 Rembrandt of Edina, Inc. Heritage Rembrandt Cora. 3200
Heritage Drive R-4 Residential District to R-5 Residential
District.
Mr. West indicated that the request for variances necessary for the approval
of the rezoning from R-4 to R-5 for the retirement home structure was denied by
the Board of Appeals and Adjustments at their regular meating held on November 19,
19704 lie added that Rembrandt of Edina. has 45 days in which to file an appeal
with the Village Council, but noted at this point that no appeal has been filed,
and that they have decided to continue building the R-4 structure. Mr. West stated
that the Beard of. Appeals action has in effect cancelled the Planning Commission
approval of the rezoning, which was subject to approval of the necessary variances
by the Board.
Z-70-14 Poppler, Cardare_a.le. Inc.Smisek Property. R_ to PID and PRD -3.
Due to the lateness of the hour following the consideration of the :South-
west Edina Plan and the Davis 6 Associates rezoning request, mr. Foppler requested
that consideration of the Poppler, Cardarelle, Inc. request for rezoning be
continued to a following Planning Commission agenda.
Z-70-18 Jerome 11. Baer. 4528 France Avenue. R-1 to C-1 Neighbor'1ood
Conunew cial District.
Mr. West indicated that the parcel in question is located in the former
Village of Morningside } i::hit d t h; ! S3,elly :service s tat �..on at 4530 Franc. Avense, and
has access to France Avenue. Ile stitod that the log. Jln question is presently
occupied by n warehouse type st;>ulcturc c:f approximately 3,800 square feet. Mr.
West stated that the Edina Village Council rezoned alb.. of Morningside in September,
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1968, to coincide with the Edina Zoning Ordinance, and that: at that time, the
parcel in question was rezoned R-1, thus making, the present structure a non -conforming
use. Mr. West recalled that under the present ordinance, a non -conforming use
structure may continue to be used for that original non -conforming use but may not
be converted at a later date for a different non -conforming use. -Ile added that this
is what has prompted the present request for C-1 zoning for the parcel in question.
He indicated that the proponent proposes to remodel the interior of the
structure and rent it to a company engaged in the sale of grocery items by the case
and half -case lot, adding that it is their intention to simply use the building as a
storage and distribution point with the necessary offices for accounting and order
handling occupying a small portion of the space.
Mr. West stated that the rezoning to C-1 would permit the use of the
existing building as proposed or for any of the other uses permitted by C-1 zoning
at a later date, many of which are not at all compatible with the surrounding single
family homes. He added that the property, under the C-1 ordinance~, is required to
have 64 parking spaces, but can only provide 16. Mr. Runyan clarified that if the
property is zoned C-1, it is possible that someone could, at a later date, use the
building for a C-1 use which would require 64 parking spaces.
Mr. G. Johnson moved that the rezoning request from R-1 Residential
District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District be denied, and Mr. Huelster seconded
the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
IVa SUBDIVISIONS
SP -70-11 Southdale York Addition.
Mr. West indicated that the request is for final approval of the plat in
question, which is generally located east of York Avenue and Southdale Shopping
Center, west of Xerxes Avenue, south of West 66th Street, and north of West 69th
Street. He noted that the Engineering Department has given their approval and
that the Traffic Safety Committee has approved the median cuts which they have
previously denied. he added that: the land is presently zoned C-3 Commercial District,
which is in accordance with the Dayton Development Company plans for the land, ten-
tatively calling for the construction of two restaurants on the site.
Mr. lluelster moved that the Southdale York Addition plat be given final
approval, and Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All. Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
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SP -70-13 Nine Mile North.
Mr. West indicated that the request is for final approval of the plat,
adding that the property is generally located just north of Fabri-Tek and is
commonly known as the Cherne property, and is presently zoned PID. He noted that
Rauenhorst has dedicated a proposed road (Lincoln Drive) along the Nine Mile Creek
and is also dedicating a 120 -root easement: along the creek. Mr. West indicated
that a warehouse structure is p-esently under construction, and noted that Ra.uenhorst
is proposing to build a Penney's warehouse- between tlhat building and the proposed
road
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In reply to Mr. Huelster, Mr. Nest indicated that 20% of the land has been
filled in accordance with an approved plan by the Nine. dile Creek Watershed District.
Mr. West stated that the questions regarding the flood plain and the sanitary
sewer have both been solved satisfactorily. Ri
Mrs, Huelster moved that the Nine Mile North plat receive final approval,
and Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
V. OTHER BUSINESS:
1, Bel Mar Builders. Bel tsar Industrial Acres PID Site Plans.
Mr. West indicated that the Bel Mar Industrial Acres plat received final
approval from the Village Council alt the November 16, 1970, Council meeting. Ile
stated that the present request is for final approval of their building plans, as
required by the PID ordinance, adding that Bel Mar Builders has reduced the size
of the proposed building in order to meet the necessary parking requirements.
Mr. Tom Tiegen of Bel Mar Builders presented their site plan for the
property in question (See also the November 4, 1970, Planning; Commission Minutes),
and following further discussion, Mr. C. Johnson, in accordance with the Staff
recommendation, moved that the Bel Mar Industrial Acres site plan be approved.
Mr. G. Johnson seconded the motion„ All Voted Aye. Motion Carried. v
2. Nine Mile North. Rauenhorst-PID 3uilding Plans
Mr. Wast indicated that these plans are for the building Which will be
located on the Nine Mile North plat:. Mr. West stated that he has checked outs the
preliminary plans, and added that the only change that has been made from that plan
is that Penney's has indicated that the entire structure will now be used only for
warehousing. He suggested that the use of the building be restricted to ware --
housing, and that no building permit be issued for any remodeling, etc., Which will
cause a change in the character of the building, Mr. West added that if the parking
were figured on 50% manufacturing and 50% warehouse use, as is generally the case,
98 spaces would be required however, if One building were to be dosignated as
entirely warehousing, only 33 parkin, stalls would be required.
Mr. West indicated that: the plan shown a future expansion to the north end
of the proposed Penney's structure, whish would crew=.:e a problem in that it would
cover more than the allowed lot area, thus requiring variances for lot coverage and
setbacks and a variance for the additional parking required."
Mr. Runyan expressed concern regarding the iipac a avail=able for the
maneuvering of the loading trucks, notirr; that he feels ahnt the building and the
parking are too close to the building preaa'Ptly unde;� construction, and adding that
Ra3uenhor t could run into Problems at a fntnure date when the use could possibly
change.
Because of the great: concern re:gardinry the e r_tremely limited parking
facili`l-i.es expressed by the Planning Comniosion, :sir. Drake agreed with Dr. 11loyt: tl
a por+tlon of the existing parking coule be relocated f.o that area A?hich was planned
for future building expansion.
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Mr. Dunn stated that restriction of the use to warehousing. could create
problems at a Later date when the buil.ditg ritay possibly be sole;, as the buyer may
be unaware of a.ny use restrictions until he actually requests a permit for remodeling:
He also pointed out that the proposed building is los enough so th t it could easily
be used for office space, therefore requiring eaten more parking; at some time in
the future. Mr. West agreed.
:4r. Runyan mowed that the Nine "Mile North site plan be approved subject
to the following:
I Approval of the grading plans by the Tl3rr.ce Mile Creek Watershed District. -
2. The restriction of the proposed Fenney°s structure to warehouse use
only, and the instruczion of the building department to this effect.
3. The relocation of the indicated parking stalls to the north side of
the building in the area designated as s future expansion area. '
Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
VI. Adjournment.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynnae DeJarlais, Secretary