HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 09-07 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularEDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1977, at 7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Members Present: W. W. Lewis, Chairman, Gordon V. Johnson, Samuel Hughes,
Clifford E. Johnson, Richard E. Kramer, Mary McDonald and
Helen McClelland
Staff Present: Gordon L. Hughes, City Planner, Robert Dunn, City Engineer,
Karen Sorensen, Secretary
I. Approval of the July 27, 1977 Planning Commission Minutes.
Mr. S. Hughes moved for approval of the July 27, 1977 Planning Commission Minutes.
Mrs. McClelland seconded. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
II. OLD BUSINESS
Lot Division E. B. and J. C. Haedecke. Lot 18, Block 6, LaBuena
LD -77-7 Vista. 1,524 West 70th Street. (Continued from 7-27-77)
Mr. G. Hughes reported that Mr. Haedecke asked that this request be postponed
indefinitely.
Mrs. McClelland moved that Lot Division LD -77-7 be continued indefinitely.
Mr. S. Hughes seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Subdivision Whiteman Second Addition. Generally located at 6000 Fox
S-77-7 Meadow Lane. (Continued from 7-27-77)
Mr. G. Hughes recommended that the proposal be continued indefinitely.
Mrs. McClelland moved that Subdivision 5-77-7 be continued indefinitely.
Mr. S. Hughes seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Subdivision Phillip Smaby. Woodbury Park Second Addition. Generally
S-77-16 and located east of France Avenue and south of W. 55th Street.
Rezoning R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-2 Two Family
Z-77-15 Residence District. (Continued from 7-27-77)
Mr. G. Hughes noted that the Planning Commission received about a year ago a
rezoning proposal for the subject property. At that time, the proponents requested
rezoning was PRD -2 for the purpose of constructing nine townhouse units. Following a
great deal of study, the proposal was denied.
Mr. Hughes explained that a five lot subdivision was presently proposed. He
also noted that it is proposed to rezone Lots 2, 3, and 4 to R-2 and Lots 1 and 5
are to remain single family. Mr. Hughes noted that Lot 2 is over 15,000 square feet;
Lots 3 and 4 are over .18,000 square feet and Lot 1 is 9,000 square feet which is the
minimum required by ordinance; and Lot 5 is 11,000+ square feet. The southern
most 20 feet of the subdivision is an alley and the City has received a petition to
vacate the alley. If it is vacated, the entire footage will be added to the plat to
the north. The vacation petition was heard at the last Council meeting and was
tabled to the September 12th meeting. Mr. Hughes explained that this property has
some unique problems; mainly configuration, but compared to previously submitted
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drawing'!=. this particular concept appears to address and overcome most of the
problems o�:`th the site. Mr. Hughes noted that Staff does not recommend formal
approve.], as the drawings are somewhat conceptual at this point. Mr. Hughes
recommended concept approval in that:
1) Lots 2, 3 and 4 are appropriate locations for R-2 rezoning in that Lots
2 and 3 abut France Avenue and Lot 4 abuts the cemetery which is located immediately
to the south,
2) Access to all lots is desirable by the cul-de-sac rather than France
Avenue,
3) Lot sizes are generally consistent with those of surrounding properties,
and
4) The proposed development is consistent with the low density residential
characteristics of the surrounding properties.
Staff recommends concept approval at this time with some conditions:
1) A minor realignment of lot lines between Lots 4 and 5;
2) An executed developer's agreement by the time of final approval and,
3) Parkland dedication, and
4) An agreement that would prevent access of Lots 2 and 3 onto France Avenue.
Mr. Hughes also noted that approval would be contingent upon the vacation of the alley
on the southern portion of the property.
Frank Reese, Architect and Land Planner and Jerry Hanson, representing
the land owners appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Reese briefly
explained the proposed development.
He also showed a model of those dwellings proposed to be erected on the
R-2 lots.
Mr. S. Hughes asked if the garages would face to the east. Mr. Reese replied
that all garages would face the cul-de-sac.
Mr. S. Hughes stated that there were two or three curb cuts on France Avenue
and he asked if they could be closed to prevent access to France Avenue. Mr. Reese
replied that this could be done. He also noted that a berm could be built along
France Avenue to prevent access.
Mr. S. Hughes moved that the Commission accept the proposal for concept
approval.
Chairman Lewis asked if there were any comments on the proposal.
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Janie Paulis, 3705 W. 55th Street, stated that she was speaking on behalf
of the Jordon -Sandstone Homeowners Association. She stated that the Association
is in favor of the proposal except for Lot 4. She asked that R-2 zoning not be
allowed on Lot 4. Mrs. Paulis stated that Lot 4 should remain. as R-1 to conform
with the remainder of the neighborhood.
Mr. Jerry Hanson, 6116 Logan Avenue South, representing Mr. Smaby, the
owner of the land, stated that Messrs. Bermel and Smaby acquired the property about
20 years ago, at which time there was an old green house on the property as well as
several other old buildings.
Mr. Hanson noted that the property has been used for trash dumping, parties,
etc. He also noted that this year, because of Dutch Elm Disease, 16 trees had to
be cut down. In regard to Lot 4, Mr. Hanson noted that the lot is 16,000+ square
feet and is more than adequate to meet the requirements for a double home and far
too large for single homes in this neighborhood.
Mr. Charles Paulis stated that Lot 4 is not in character with the others in
the neighborhood and a double house is not in character with the rest of the
neighborhood. He requested that Lot 4 remain as R-1.
Mr. Sam Hughes'stated that he did not hear any real reasons why, there should
not be any more doubles in the area.
Mr. Paulis stated that her neighborhood is not considered a duplex
neighborhood.
Mr. G. Hughes noted that if concept approval is given tonight, we would ask
the developer to come back at the end of the month with more detailed drawings.
Mr. Sam Hughes moved concept approval for the reasons stated in the Staff
Report:
1. The requested R-2 rezoning for Lots 2,3, and 4 are appropriate due
to the site's proximity to France Avenue, a cemetery, and other
R-2 developments.
2. Access to all lots from the proposed cul-de-sac is desirable to
avoid direct access to France Avenue.
3. Lot sizes are generally consistent with surrounding properties.
4. The proposed development is consistent with the low density
residential character of surrounding properties.
as well as the conditions and modifications noted by Mr. G. Hughes plus the
contingencies that the two curb cuts at France Avenue be closed and a berm be
constructed along France Avenue. Mr. Kremer seconded the motion. All Voted Aye
with the exception of Mr. G. Johnson who abstained. Motion Carried.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
Subdivision Peter Deckas. Deckas Addition. Generally located at the
S-77-18 southwest corner of Olinger Road and Vernon Avenue South.
and Rezoning R-1 Single Family Residence District to R-1 and R-2 Two
Z-77-17 Family Residence District.
Mr. Hughes noted that this request is on a parcel of property that was
considered about a year ago on Olinger Road and Vernon Avenue. In 1976, a proposal
was submitted for an eight lot subdivision. The west lots zoned to R-2 and the
east lots R-1 and access was proposed from Vernon Avenue. At that time, the
Commission advised the developer to redesign the subdivision by reducing the number
of lots and providing access from Olinger Road rather than Vernon Avenue and having
the proposed R-2 lots along Vernon Avenue rather than along the western side of the
property. The proponent has returned and has essentially followed the recommendations
given by the Planning Commission. This subdivision shows a short cul-de-sac off
Olinger Road and the number of lots has been reduced to seven. Mr. Hughes noted
that the R-1 lots measure 13,000 to 14,000 square feet and the R-2 lots measure
16,000 to 17,000 square feet. Mr. Hughes noted that Staff recommends approval of
the subdivision and rezoning in that it has been redesigned in conformance with
Commission recommendations. Mr. Hughes recommended approval with the following
conditions: 1) access for Lots 1, 2 and 3 must be off the cul-de-sac, not
Vernon Avenue; 2) developer's agreement; 3) parkland dedication prior to final
approval; and 4) the berm on the north must be located entirely on private property.
Mr. Gordon Johnson moved that the proposed subdivision and rezoning be
approved in accordance with the Staff's recommendations, conditions and modifications.
Mr. Clifford Johnson seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Subdivision Subdivision of Lot 29, Rolling Green. Generally located
5-77-19 southwest of Annaway Drive and southeast of Bywood West.
Subdivision Jeam Addition. Garth O. Holmes. Generally located south
5-77-20 of West 63rd Street and west of Warren Avenue.
Mr. Gordon Hughes noted that for the past year or two, the City has had the
requirement of posting signs to notify the public and adjacent property owners of
pending subdivisions. Mr. Hughes reported that the proponent's had not erected
signs as required. From Staff's point of view, it is unfair to other individuals
who have erected signs in accordance with the ordinance and it is unfair to consider
the requests at this time.
Mr. Hughes recommended that both subdivision requests be continued until
September 28, 1977.
Mrs. McDonald moved to continue the subdivision requests because of the
sign regulations. Mr. Clifford Johnson seconded the motion. All Voted Aye.
Motion Carried.
IV. Adjournment.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Sorensen, Secretary
AGENDA
Edina Planning Commission
Wednesday, September 28, 1977, at 7:30 P.M.
Edina City Hall
I. Approval of September 7, 1977 Planning Commission Minutes
II. OLD BUSINESS
1. Subdivision Phillip Smaby. Woodbury Park Second Addition. Gen -
S -77-16 and erally located east of France Avenue and south of
Rezoning West 55th Street. R-1 Single Family Residence
Z-77-15 District to R-2 Two Family -Residence District.
(Continued from 9-7-77)
2. Subdivision Subdivision of Lot 29, Rolling Green. Generally
5-77-19 located southwest of Annaway Drive and southeast of
Bywood West. (Continued from 9-7-77)
3. Subdivision Jeam Addition. Garth O. Holmes. Generally located
5-77-20 south of West 63rd Street and west of Warren Avenue.
(Continued from 9-7-77)
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Southeast Edina Redevelopment Plan Review.
IV. Adjournment.