HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 12-28 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1983, AT 7:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Lewis, Gordon Johnson, Helen McClelland,
David Runyan, John Skagerberg, John Palmer and
Phil Sked.
STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Hughes, City Planner
Joyce Repya, Acting Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
John Palmer moved for approval of the minutes from the November 30,
1983 meeting. Gordon Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye; the
motion carried.
11. OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of the Revised Zoning Ordinance.
Helen McClelland moved for approval of the revised Zoning Ordinance.
John Palmer seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
Ill. NEW BUSINESS:
Z-83-9 Kyllo Development. R-1 Single Family Residential District to
8 PRD -3 Planned Residential District. Generally located North
of Crosstown Highway and West of Vernon Court.
S-83-14 Vernon Court Addition.
Mr. Hughes advised the Commission that the subject property measures
.82 acres in area and is zoned R-1 Single Family Dwelling District. Across
Vernon Court to the north of the property is the proposed site of a recently
approved five -unit townhouse project To the northwest, across Vernon Avenue
is the Habitat, which is zoned R-2 and an eight -unit townhouse development zoned
PRD -3. Adjoining the property on the south is the Crosstown Highway.
The proponent is requesting a rezoning to PRD -2 Planned Residential
District. A preliminary development plan has been submitted which illustrates
a five -unit townhouse building. The townhouses would be served by a private
drive from Vernon Court. Two enclosed parking spaces are proposed for each
unit. Two exposed parking spaces in front of each garage plus a separate,
five car parking area are also provided.
Mr. Hughes pointed out that the proponent has submitted elevation drawings .
of the proposed townhouses. These drawings show two-story units with tuck
under garages at the rear of each unit.
The site includes two, small, City -owned parcels of property which are
residues from our acquisition of the right of way for Vernon Court. The pro-
ponent suggests that he acquire theso parcels and include them in his site plan.
Mr. Hughes stated that the proposed zoning conforms with the Comprehensive
Plan's designation of the property as Low Density Attached Residential (0-6 units
per acre) . The site plan also conforms with the Zoning Ordinance with the
exception of the proposed setbacks of units 1 and 5 from Vernon Court. The site
plan proposes 30 foot setbacks rather than 35 feet as required.
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Mr. Hughes then explained that the property suffers from its close proximity
to the Crosstown Highway and the ramp to County Road 18. The project will
be exposed to above normal noise levels as a result. The proponent has attempted
to reduce this exposure through building design, orientation, and berming.
Landscaping and screening along the south and southwest portions of the site
should be carefully considered in the preparation of the final plans.
In conclusion, Mr. Hughes recommended preliminary approval for Kyllo
Development and Vernon Court Addition subject to the following conditions:
1. Acceptable overall development plans;
2. Final platting;
3. Subdivision dedication; and conveyance of residual right of way from
the City.
Discussion ensued regarding visitor parking and access to the units.
Mr, Kyllo told the Commission that visitors parking in the rear would have to
follow the sidewalks around the building to gain access. Mr. Hughes pointed
out that visitor parking will be allowed on Vernon Court for a 6 hour period
of time, as is the case for all public streets in the City.
David Runyan suggested that Mr. Kyllo might consider enlarging the drive
aisle south of unit 5 to allow for easier access to the unit 5 garage.
Gordon Johnson asked when the variance process would be completed.
Mr. Hughes explained that if the revised Zoning Ordinance is approved, the
i+y Council would be able to act on the variance in lieu of going through the
rd of Appeals and Adjustments process.
John Skagerberg then moved for approval of the preliminary rezoning and
subdivision plans subject to acceptable overall development plans; final platting;
subdivision dedication; and conveyance of residual right of way from the City.
Phil Sked seconded the motion. All voted aye; the motion carried.
IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 1, 1984
V. ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Joyce Repya, Acting Secretary