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