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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972 05-03 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Regular1nlzU11-1 ;> i)F "'iii: iZ`IIG IAIE O HELI) iy,►.r�D>t�riESS:)NT, '.'U -V,`! �3,p 1972. Members Present: W. W. Lewis, Cha firman, IS, P. Hughes, C. R. Johnson, D. T. Runyan, M. L. Lo:inblo^+, U. V. Johnson., and R. K. Erickson. Staff Present: G. Iaice, II. Band, and L. Nye. I. Approval of the April 5. 1972. Planning Con-unission Minutes. A motion was wady be Mr, C. Johnson and seconded by Air. G. Johnson to approve the April 5, 1972, Planning Commission, minutes as submitted. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. LOT DIVISIONS: LD -72-5 MoAmCo Corporation. i 5036 c:rance A�vevenue South. Fart of Lot X59, Auditor's Subdivigi n No. 172. V Air. Luce explained that because the Village has no adequate graphics available showing the new configuration. of West 51st Street and because the expense of a survey at this time would appear unnecessary, it is difficult to demonstrate exactly what the request is. It involves, however, dividing the old Edina State Bank property (5036 France Avenue) and combining the divided portion with the new Americana Bank location (5050 France Avenue), which, he clarified, would essenti.ar.l,1.7 A:ransfer the parking lot from one property to the other. Mr. Luce briefly explained tine municipal parking rzwtp assessment procedure and indicated adequate ramp parking is provided for either location. The staff recomaended approval of the requested lot division, noting that no additional building site would be created. In reply to Pair. Lewis, Mr. Luce clarified iIaAmCo Corporation presently owns both properties, and the purpose of the division is to permit the sale of the old Edina State Bank site (5036 France Avenue). Following brief discussion, Mr_. Iughes moved the division as requested be approved and Mr.. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. LD -72-6 Jeffrey K. Ovens. 4223 Alden. Drive. Lot 45. Agorningside. Air. Luce announced prior to the meeting haat the request for division of Lot 46, Morningside, was withdrawn by Mr. Owens. No action taken, III. SUBDIVISIONS: SP -72-7 Prospect Hills -Wilson Replat. 7008 Dublin Road. Mr. Luce reviewed the proposed three -lot subdivision, And recalled that at the April Manning Commission meeting, Mr. Hyde requested the proposed replat be continued to permit further discussion with the neighbors. ?.sir. Donald Fraser, 7016 Kerry Road, presented a letter signed by himself, Mr. Louis Gross, 7012 Kerry Road, and Mrs. E. B. L. Eckberg, 7020 Kerry Road, opposing Edina Planning Commission --2- Play 3, 1972 the proposed replat or "any splitting of exisl'-ing lots into parcels of much smaller areas" because the "dignity, values and secluded nature" of the neighborhood would not be maintained. Mr. G. Johnson asked Mr. Fraser if he would oppose the replat if the property were divided into two lots rather than three. Mr. Fraser indicated he would oppose any replat in Prospect Hills. Mr. Russ Wilson, 7008 Dublin Road, stated, regarding possible deed restrictions, that although the majority of lots in Prospect Hills have restric- tions prohibiting further subdivision, his lot has no restrictions to that effect. He pointed out that Lot 4 of Prospect Hills was divided into two lots in 1969. Mr. Wilson noted the owners of Lots 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 are in favor of the proposed replat, however, the owners of Lots 7, 8, and 9 of Prospect Hills are opposed. In response to the Commission, Air. Hyde stated there were no objections to the division of Lot 4, however, the topography of that lot is considerably different. Mr. Erickson asked Mr. Wilson if he would accept the division into two lots. Mr. Wilson replied the area would be more aesthetically appealing with two additional houses, due to the slopes and the location of his house. Following considerable discussion, fir. G. Johnson moved the request for division into three lots be denied, however, the owner should be encouraged to return with a division of the property into two lots. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye, except Mr. Hughes, who abstained. Notion carried. SP -72-9 Greg Addition. East of Olinger Boulevard and north of [Jest 62nd Street. Mr. Luce recalled that at the April meeting, Mar -Barry Addition, located directly east of this property, was approved and Greg Addition, a two -lot plat, was held over for further consideration of the configuration of Lot 2. Mr. Luce indicated that if approval is desired by the Commission, the staff would have several conditions that should be detailed at that time. Ile noted the lot sizes are approximately 12,000 square feet, which exceeds the minimum requirement and generally conforms to the surrounding area. Mr. Luce reviewed the condemnation procedure which o;:curred to acquire a portion of this land for Mud Lake, during which the Village demonstrated that the remaining land could be divided into two legal pie -shaped Znts. and houses similar in size to those in the neighborhood could be constructed, Mro G. Johnson, speaking as owner of 5837 Jeff Place, questioned the actual area of Lot 2 as it is proposed, due to the triangular shape. IIe stated the neigh- borhood objects to the subdivision of that property because Lot 2 and the 25 or 30 foot rear yawl resulting from construction within the required setback would definitely not be compatible with any lots on Jeff Place or West 62nd Street. In reply to the Commission, Mr. Luce stated that in terms of the Village, denial of this replat would affect what the owner will be paid for land acquired for Mud Lake, as the Village is on record as saying two lots meeting all minimum Edina Planning Commission May 3, 1972 requirements and permitting the coi73tructio:u • f reasonable size homes could be accomplished. Following further discuGsioa, Ar. I'lughes moved the subdivision as requested be denied, due to the configuration of 'Lor_ 2 and the required placement os any structure built on the lot. Mr. Runyan seconded the motion„ All voted aye, except Mr. G. Johnson who abstained„ Notion carried. SP -72-11 Warden Acres -Austin t. South of Gave Street and east of Johnson Drive. Mr. Duce pointed out the original Warden Acres subdivision and the location of the property in question, noting that most of Warden Acres has been subdivided in the past. He recalled that consideration of this replat was held over from the April meeting to permit further study of the entire area, perhaps encouraging a subdivision of the remaining Targe lots not yet divided, Mr;, Luce explained the requested seven -lot replat and the possible future subdivision of the area. Mr. Frank Cardarelle, surveyor, stated the Austin Replat was given preliminary approval several years cargo, but final approval was not pursued because of sewer and water difficulties. The lots would be about 10,0100 to 13,000 square feet. pir. Curtis Austin stated that when the proposal was originds.ly presented, no objections were heard. Mr. Luce stated that Mrs. Chris Iiitzel, owner of Lot 23, Warden Acres, has a buyer for the rear portion of the lot and has indicated she will pursue her subdivision which was preliminarily approved several years ago. The Commission questioned the division of the land east of the proposed Oak bane into five lots. They generally agreed an up-to-date map showing existing lot divisions in the area should be provided, as adequate information was not available regarding previous divisions to the south on Lenton Avenue. Mr. "Robert Dunn, Village Engineer, stated the assessor's records indicate Lots 39, 40, and 41 have been split in half to create additional lots 72.8 a=eet wide by 299 feet deep. The relationship of this pattern to the northerly subdivision proposed was generally discussed, after which Mr. Hughes moved the matter be continued to the June agenda, for a"cu_ther consideration so an accura a map c.an be provided. Mr. C. Johnson_ secondeal the motion. All voted aye,, Motion carried. Sr -72-12 Warden Acres -Lot 21 P.cAnlet. Northeast corner of Tracv Avenue ander Countryside Road. � -- Mrs, Luce indicated the property in question is one of the few large lots remaining in Warden Acres„ lie stated the proposed four—lot subdivision is nearly identical to an existing subdivision directly north, which was previously one ►:Marden Acres lot-, The lot sizes proposed vary from 10,200 to 17,100 square feet. The staff recommended approval of the subdivision provided the proper utility e_.,ements are shm--,? -re provided a fee in liens of parkland dedi.cation is donated to the Village of Edina in the amount of 5% of the ran le:.;.d z,,O :e. Following brief discussion, lir. R. Erickson ;roved the replat be npj)r(:,-said as submitted. Mr. Hughes seconded the motiosri, All voted aye. Motion carr e�iu a Edina planning Hay 3, 1972 SP --72-13 Rosenlund 2nd Addition.Southeast of Wexford Road and south— west of Dorn Road. r— Mr. Luce reviewed the Prospect Hills location of the property in question, stating the proponent wishes to combine a portion of Lots 12 and 13 and create one lot of 9,000 square feet,, Ile noted the remainder of Lot 13 would be about 24,000 square feet; Lot 13 would be about 48,000 square feet. Ile reviewed the size of the surrounding lots and stated the requested subdivision is inappropriate because of the slopes and heavy wood cover in the area and because the additional lot would be far below the average lot size. Following; brief discussion, sir. C. Johnson moved the subdivision as requested be denied, as recommended by staff,.. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion Carried, Regarding the Griffith Replat (previously Lot 11, Prospect Hills), Mr. Luce clarified the lots created on the rear portion of the site conform to those along Gleason Road, however, the lots platted on Wexford Road are substantially larger and are compatible with those in prospect Hills. No further discussion was had. IV. Adjournment. Respectfully submitted, Lyimae C. Nye, Secretary