HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971 11-03 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE RECUU-11 14EEl.ING OF
THE EDINA PIAIVIING COI-DIISSIGN
HELD WEDNESDAY, NOVE4BER 3, 1973
EDINA VILLAGE IIALL
Members Present: W. W. Lewis, Chairman, R. A. Huelster, S. P. Hughes, C. E.
Johnson, D. C. Sherman, and G. V. Johnson.
Staff Present: G. Lace, R. Dunn, and L. Nye.
Y. of the Gctober_6, 1973.E �lann.a� _Co7liss_ian_Minutes_.
Mr. Huelster moved that the Planning Commission minutes dated October 6,
1971, be approved as submitted. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All Voted
Aye. Motion Carried.
11. LOT DTVISIONS :
LD -71-16 T.P.E. Corporation. _Perz_of qu_tkgt l„__Siou-Trail Addition.
Mr. Luce stated this request was denied by the Planning Corwimission on
April 7, 1971, and indicated that although the ordinzace allot -is a 60 day period in
which the decision made could have been appealed to the Council, this appeal was
not then made. The original request: has thus been returned to the Planning
Commission for further consideration. He stated that the property in question is
located between County Road 18 and Washington Avenue, north of Valley View Road,
and is zoned Planned'Industrial District; although a portion of the property is
included in Eden Prairie, the zoning and land use decisions for the site are con-
trolled by the Village of Edina,
Mr. Luce stated that about two years ago, T.R.E. Corporation received approval
of a request to build four warehouses on the property; one building currently exists.
Ile stated that the PID ordinance as written allcws certain advantages (mare lot
coverage, etc,) for development of large areas of property so zoned. The division
of the property as proposed, however, would reduce the amount of lot coverage
allowed, and the plan previously approved would then violate several ordinances.
An inadequate side yard would remain (36 feet is required and a 20 foot setback
only is proposed) and the parking spaces provided would be inadequate (the proposal
is for 94 spaces and approximately 130 spaces would be required if the property is
divided).
Mr. Hughes read the minutes of April 7, 1971, at which time the identical
lot division request was considered and denied. He stated that a firm development
proposal should be presented before this question can again be considered.
Mr. Ronald Swanson of T.R.E. Corporation stated that the required parking
spaces would not seem. necessary for this project, as the buildings will be entirely
warehousing and not manufacturing. It was explained that the parking is required
according to the ordinance, regardless of the presently proposed use. Mr. Swanson
asked if the division would be approved if the buildings meet the required pa-rking
and setbacks, and fir. Luce answered that Staff Mould have no qualified objections
if the ordinance requirements are dried and variances are not necessary, however,
the division as requested cannot occur with the large building mix proposed.
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Mr, Luce clarified that because of the acreage Jircluded in, the e;risting property,
more building coverage is permitted, however, if the lot is divided into smaller
portions, a lesser amount of lot coveralge would be allowed and the original plan
approved could not be implemented on the site.
Following further discussion, '11,iir. G. Johnson moved that the lot division as
requested be denied. Mr. Huelster seconded the inotion. All Voted Aye. Motion
Carried,
III, SUBDIVISIONS:
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,.Second AddItion.
11r, Luce stated that the proposed preliminary plat involves property east
of County Road 18 (just north of the Penney's warehouse), which was recently
rezoned Planned Industrial District and has had averall developme-Lat plark approval
from the Council. Ile stated that --lencough the plat conforms to the approved devel-
opment plans, several matters need clarification prior to final plat approval.
Mr. Luce indicated that the staff woulet re-ce-mmend pre llminary plat approval
provided that 100 feet on both sides of Hine Hile fte&.; is dedicated to the Village
of Edina for parkland and open space, that a minor realignment of Lincoln Drive
is made to conform with the remainder of Lincoln Drve to the south, and blot the
appropriate sewer, water, street, and drainage ensoments are provided and agrt:ed
upon by the Engineering Department.
In reply to Mr. Hughes, Mr. Hua sten mciven that: the preliminary plat
entitled "Prestige Second Addition" be approiyarl,, subject to resolution of the three
pro -visions indicated by Staff. Mr. Hughes seconacd the ntoticn. All voted --y•,
except Mr. G. Johnson who abstained. Hotion Carried.
IV, OTHER BUSINESS:
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1. Ado tionof Resolution approv.-I.-ag, tli.p Fstabl-ishrim-nt of the EA-1na
Envirotuiiental t", Co . ri—nission.
Mr. Luce stated that on November 1, 1971, the Village Council approved the
establishment of the Edina Environmental Quality Cmimissien and requested the
Village Attorney draft an ordinance to they. effect for second reading on November 15,
1971,, The ordinance submitted to the Plavning Commission in October was discussed,
and it was agreed that it represents a favorable direction and should be incorporated
in part into the ordinance drafted by the Attorney. 11r. Luce stated that he would
request Planning Comission approval of the reiollsTion as a matter of record and
for consideration by the Council.
Follm7ing considerable discussiont it was agreed to adopt the resolution
presented, incorporating several miuor changes Sugg :meted as follows:
RESOUrflON
WHEREAS, the Plznning,, Co -,mission lar the Village of Edina has reviewcd with the Ad
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.Doc Enviro=eutal Cc= riitcee the proposal Co establis a E, virormental Cc= ission,
and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has been charged with the powers and duties
related to the development and subdivision of land, including long range compre-
hensive pians, and
WHEREAS, the Park Board has been charged with the powers and duties related to the
planning, development, and maintenance of parka, recreational and open space, and
WHEREAS, the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District Board and the P-tinnehaha Creek
Watershed District Board have been empowered by the State of Minnesota to review
activities within their appropriate watershed districts and to make decisions
concerning these activities applicable to the watershed, and
XMERF.AS, in conjunction with the Village Council these authorized bodies have
accomplished the preservation, conservation or acquisition for park purposes more
than 1,000 acres or approximately 10 percent of the Village and that much of this
land was acquired for protection of natural amenities and the enjoyment of the
people of the Village of Edina, and
WHEREAS, the proposal of the Ad Hoc Environmental Committee includes the creation
of a new committee whose powers and duties would consist of plan reviewal as it
concerns the social aspects rather than the technical aspects of the environment,
and whose members would have an interest in the social environment and whose
members would consult experts in the scientific and engineering field for needed
information concerning the technical or scientific aspects of the environment, and
that these experts are known and available to other bodies and staff of the Village
of Edina, and
WHEREAS, the Edina Planning Commission would value scientific and technical
recommendations applicable to our environment, and, if social recoarmendations
cannot be separated from technical recommendations those with social impact should
be limited to architectural review and site location but not to land use or compre-
hensive land use planning,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and recommended to the Edina Village Council by the
Edina Village Planning Commission that an environmental commission be formed subject
to the following:
1. That the commission be limited to nine environmentally conscious persons
including a person knowledgeable in the field of real estate in the Village
of Edina; and that two persons of this commission be employed or can otherwise
demonstrate knowledge in the field of biology, errvironmental engineering, or
a closely related scientific or technical field, that two members of this
commission be employed or can otherwise demonstrate knowledge in the field
of architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field which concerns
itself with the cultural and physical envirotment; that a member of the Edina
Planning Commission, and one of the Edina Park Board, be members of this
commission, and
2. That the powers and duties of the proposed Environmental (duality Cormmission
be limited to the scientific and technical aspects of our environment;
Mr. C. Johnson moved that the above resolution be adopted by the Planning; Courr issiou
as a recommendation to the Council regarding the establishment of the Edina Environ®
mental QuiRl.ity Commission. Mr. Ruelster seconded the motion. All Voted Aye, Motion
Carried.
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2. Adoption of Resolution of _A�preciation for John S,. lioyj,_ Jr.
Mr. Hughes moved that the Resolution of Appreciation for John S. Hoyt,
Jr., be adopted by the Planning Commission as follows, Mr. Iluelster seconded the
motions All Voted Aye, Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, DRo JOAN S. IIOYT, JR., has been a member of the Planning Commission of
the Village of Edina since his appointment by the Edina Village Council, and
WHEREAS, DR. JOAN S. HOYT, JR., has sewed as the School Board member of the
Planning Commission of the Village of Edina since his appointment by the Edina
Village Council, and has brought to the Planning, Commission the benefit of his
educational experience and has given of his time and talents to the duties and
responsibilities of the Planning; Commission, and
1,71JEREAS, DR. JOHN S� 110YT, JR., during; his period of service has contributed
greatly to the orderly planning, growth and development of the Village of Edina,
and has deservedly held the full respect and regard of his fellow members of the
Commission,
NOW, THEREFORE, the members of the Planning Commission of the Village of Edina
an this third day of November, 1971, are privileged to express their high personal
regard for DR. JOHN S. IRYYf, JR., and to extend their personal thanks to him for
his devotion to the fulfillment of his duties and responsibilities as a citizen,
as a School Board member, and as a member of the Planning Commission, and in so
doing request that this Resolution be incorporated forever in the minutes of this
Planning Commission meeting,
3. Pr_opoosed_Neighborhood Identification PropmLm.
Mr,, Luce presented the "Neighborhood Identification Program8° proposed by
the staff, which would attempt to create an interaction between the various
neighborhoods, the Planning Commission and the planning staff, and will serve as
a means to inform people of land use decisions in or adjacent to their neighborhoods
prior to Planning Commission consideration. He indicated that this could help to
eliminate unnecessary delay in the consideration of various planning matters, as
items are often referred back to the Planning Commission by the Council because
public hearings do not occur until the Council level.
Mr. Luce summarized the program. Any residential neighborhood containing
50 or more residences (or the potential to grow to 50), or any commercial neighbor-
hood contain:ing 10 or more businesses, will be eligible. Officers and a correspond-
ing officer should be elected at a meeting held, and the neighborhood boundaries
should be delineated. Mr. Luce stated that all corresponding officers will
regularly receive the agendas and minutes of all Planning Corrmiission meetings,
and will be notified of all rezoning, :subdivision, and variance requests made in
or immediately adjacent to the neighborhoods. lie stated that by having the various
neighborhoods organized and recognized by the Village, an understanding of both
Village and neighborhood concerns and priorities will be facilitated and a educa-
tional program will result. IIe added that the Neighborhood Identification Program
will also permit access to resource speakers from both the Village and the various
neighborhoods, and will enable the Planning Commission, staff, and neighborhoods
to meet and interact at a more personal level.
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In reply to Mr. Huelster, who stated that this could serve as official
recognition of a process that has generally been done in the past, Mr. Luce
stated that the neighborhood organizations tend to grow old unless they are kept
active in the planning process. Ile added that the program will work in conjunction
with the proposed Edina Homeowner's Coalition, in that the same neighborhoods
will be recognized.
Mr. lluelster suggested that representatives to the Planning; Commission
and Council be appointed by the various groups so a representative of the group
is present at the meetings. It was suggested and agreed that Planning Commission
agendas, specific in location and request, be made available for publication in
the Edina Sun one week prior to the meetings
Following considerable discussion, Mr. Hughes moved that the Planning
Commission approve the "Neighborhood Identification Program." in concept and
encourage its implementation. Mr. C. Johnson seconded tate motion. All Voted Aye.
Motion Carried.
4. Edina Homeowner°s Coalition Progress Ite�ort.
Mr., Robert Kasbohm, 6147 Arctic Way, Chairman of the Coalition, stated that
since the October Planning Commission meeting several meetings have been held to
review the position of the Coalition thus far. Ile indicated that on October 11,
a volunteer organizing committee was formulated, who since then has made several
drafts of the Coalition's by-laws. Mr. Kasbohm stated that the final draft of
the by-laws will be finished during the following week, submitted to the neighbor-
hood groups, and in turn presented to the individual homeowners. IIe indicated
that by December 13, 1971, this process should be completed and the endorcement
of the various neighborhoods can be received.
Mr. Kasbohm stated that the first priority of the Coalition is to establish
the neighborhoods endorcement of this principle and to elect a representative and
alternate to the coalition, so that it becomes a representative body of the various
homeowners associations. Mr. Kasbohm stated that the coalition's considerations
will be much more broad than just land use, and added that it will not be a
duplication of the existing; Village bodies.
In reply to Mr. Luce regarding the Neighborhood Identification Program,
Mr. Kasbohm stated that he would like the opportunity to take the proposal back
to the coalition's organizing committee before it is implemented.
It was generally agreed that if any controversial items are to be heard
by the Commission before the January meeting, the Coalition will be contacted. No
action taken.
S. Traffic Study Resort.
Mr. Lace recalled that action was taken at the October Planning Commission
meeting requesting the Conn-cil contract a professional village -wide traffic study
Ile presented a report prepared by Robert Dunn, Village Engineer, regarding the
variolas village studies,
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Mr. Dunn summarized the report, stating that on November 1, 1971, the
Council authorized an agreement with the consulting firm of Dather-Ringrose-
Wolsfeld, Inc., to conduct a village -wide traffic count involving 2 central loca-
tions and about 150 other locations throughout Edina over a one year period. He
indicated this is required every five years as a condition of Village participation
in the Municipal State Aid gas tax program. He summarized also a new federal
program, TOPICS (Traffic Operations Program to Improve Capacity and Safety),
authorized by the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1968, in which the Village has been
particlpatimg to the maximum extent possible. He indicated that although Council
authorization on TOPICS to date has involved only Area 1 (that portion of the
Village located north of the Crosstown Highway), an agreement with Hennepin
County encompassing Study Area 3 (that portion located south of the Crosstown.
Highway) has been requested,
A!r. Dunn stated that the Council concluded the combination of the traffic
count authorized on November 1, 1971, the TOPICS studies covering the entire
Village, and an I®494 Corridor Study (being conducted by the traffic consulting
firm of Daniial, Manu, Johnson, and Mendenhall in conjunction with the Village of
Edina, Bloomington, Richfield, Hennepin County, the Metropolitan Council, the
Metropolitan Transit Commission, and the Minnesota State Highway Department, in
effect, constitutes an overall study, as recommended by the Planning Commission,
In reply to several members of th
Information available through the various
data and, information to suggest solutions
tions, and for specific access and egress
that the various land case plans have been
No further action taken.
V, Adjournment.
e commission, Mr. Dunn stated that the
studies will give us sufficient raw
for congestion at particular intersec-
problems in various areas. He added
included in the traffic projections.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynnae C. Nye, Secretary