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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984 08-29 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEET OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1984, AT 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gordon Johnson, John Palmer, Len Ring, John Skagerberg, John Bailey, Virginia Shaw, Del Johnson, Helen McClelland and Phil Sked. STAFF PRESENT: Gordon.Hughes, City Planner Joyce Repya, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: August 1, 1984 Mrs. Virginia Shaw moved for approval of the minutes and Mr. Phil Sked seconded the motion. All were in favor; the minutes were approved. II. NEW BUSINESS: Z-84-3 Opus Corporation/Normandale Golf Course, Inc. & R-1, Single Unit Dwelling District to POD -2, Planned Office District 5-84-14 Camelot West. Mr. Hughes explained to the Commission that the proponents wished to meet with the neighbors of the proposed project.Therefore, a one-month continuance was requested. Mr. Palmer moved for continuance and Mr. Ring seconded the motion. All were in favor; the item was continued. P-84-2 Erickson -Petroleum Corporation/Holiday Final Development Plan Approval Generally located: Northeast Quadrant of W. 50th Street and Interlachen Boulevard Mr. Hughes reported the Planned Commerical District. An Station) with three service bays property. subject property is zoned PC -4, automobile service station (K-0 is presently located on the The applicant proposed to acquire the property and convert the full service station to a self-service gas station with accessory convenience retail uses. The three service bays would be eliminated and converted to sales or support areas and a 1,200 square foot addition would be constructed, thus increasing the building's floor area by about 50 percent. The applicant proposes to maintain the existing access to the site and the general arrangement of parking areas and drive aisles. The existing canopy and pump islands will be removed and replaced with a new canopy and islands. Mr. Hughes explained the existing right of way line for W. 50th Street encroaches substantially into the southerly portion of the site. The right of way is controlled by Hennepin County. The applicant and the County have discussed a release of this excess right of way and the deliniation of a new right of way line for portions of some proposed parking spaces and drive aisles. The County has also requested that the existing driveway from West 50th Street be closed at this time. The applicant would provide 24 parking spaces as required including 8 spaces at the pump islands. He noted that Staff believes that the final development plans reflect a general upgrading of the site and building and connection of some existing non -conforming features. However, two issues concerning the use of the property should be resolved in connection with final plan approval. First, Staff agrees that that pump island spaces should be included in the count of required parking. He recommended, therefore, that the Commission and Council accept the finding that the project complies with parking requirements. Second, the issue concerning the excess County right of way must be resolved prior to final approval by the City Council. Staff supports the County's position that the curb cut from West 50th Street should be closed. Mr. Hughes suggested the following conditions: 1. Subject to resolution of the excess right of way issue with the County; 2. approval limited to the building plans presented which show the same exterior materials used for all sides of the building. Mr. Hughes introduced Mr. Dave Hoeschen, Erickson Petroleum/Holiday. Mr. Gordon Johnson wondered if the proposed Hennepin County curb cut could be developed as an entrance only for west bound traffic on 50th Street? Mr. Hoeschen noted that this situation presently existed. He said that Hennepin County was investigating if they have easement rights or fee ownership for the 50th Street right of way. Hennepin County had suggested that Erickson/Holiday lease the right of way or Hennepin County issue a Letter of Intent stating the proposed sale of the right of way. Mr. Hoeschen pointed out Hennepin County plans in the future to develop Vernon into a four lane with an additional r right turn. He hoped to maintain that entrance until that time unless it was stipulated to be closed. Mr. John Skagerberg asked for his views of suggested one-way traffic of the two entrances on Interlachen. Mr. Hoeschen announced that this had not been considered. Mr. John Bailey noted a southerly curb cut on Interlachen is dangerous for traffic pulling out to travel south on Interlachen. Discussion ensued regarding the flow of traffic. Mrs. Helen McClelland stated she did not believe a convenience store in the area is necessary. Mr. Palmer wondered how the recent BRW traffic study on the area viewed this location. Mr. Hughes noted that the study was silent on the curb cut aspect, however, it did propose a right turn lane on 50th to Interlachen which would then be tied to the widening of the bridge Mr. Hughes commented that by creating a one-way flow, the problem of parked cars sticking out is eliminated, however, the vehicle turning left must cross over the on -coming traffic near the intersection. Mrs. McClelland suggested recommending to the County that the southerly exit be closed, the curb cut on 50th be one way and the other northerly entrance could be two way traffic. Mr. Hoeschen stated that from a business standpoint, they would object to such a traffic flow. Mr. Palmer wondered if the County had considered the possibility of of a one-way traffic flow trough the station. Mr. Hoeschen referred to a letter from the County stating the 50th Street exit should be closed. They had no concerns with Interlachen. Mr. Johnson asked if this could be reviewed in one year after the traffic flow in and out had been measured. Mr. Heshin stated that Hennepin County keeps accident records and he believed if there were a problem, Hennepin County would put a median in. He also commented that he would like to see any restrictions placed on the site at this time, not later. By doing so, Erickson /Holiday would have the option of cancelling their plans if it appeared that the restrictions would interfere with their plans. Mr. Hughes reminded the Commission that they were addressing final plans and not a conditional use permit. It is not a case on which conditions can be attached. Mr. Bailey asked what the distance between the two curb cuts was. It was decided that there was 115 feet. Mr. Bailey suggested moving the curb cut further away from the intersection. Mr. Skagerberg moved to approve the final development plans subject to resolution of the access right of way issue with the County; requesting to the County that a one-way ingress from w. 50th Street be kept open until final development of the bridge occurs; and limited to the building plans prsented which show the same exterior materials used for all sides of the building. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion. , Mr. Del Johnson asked about the material and colors of the facia around the roofline of the building. Mr. Heshin noted that it would be dark brown facia. Mr. Bailey expressed a concern of video games at the location and the possibility of this site becoming a hang out. Mr. Hughes stated that video games were not allowed in this district. All were in favor of the motion; the final development plans were approved. IV. ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. McClelland moved seconded the motion. All were adjourned at 8:05 p.m. for adjournment and Mr. Palmer in favor; the meeting was Li da E sen, Secretary Planning Department