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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 03-27 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gordon Johnson, Del Johnson, Helen McClelland, David Runyan, John Skagerberg, John Palmer, Len Ring, Viriginia Shaw, and John Bailey MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Lewis and Phil Sked STAFF PRESENT; Gordon Hughes, City Planner Linda Elsen, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: February 27, 1985 Mr. Palmer moved for approval of the minutes and Mr. Skagerberg seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. The minutes of February 27, 1985, were approved. II. NEW BUSINESS: S-85-3 William C. Hansen Addition Generally located: South of Grove Street and east of Johnson Drive Mr. Hughes reported that the proponent is requesting a two -lot subdivision of the property resulting in one new building site. The new lot would measure approximately 92 feet by 121 feet and contain 11,137 square feet. The lot retained for the existing dwelling would measure 108 feet by 121 feet and would be 13,069 square feet in area. The attached garage of the existing dwelling would maintain a conforming 5 foot setback from the new property line. Both lots would exceed zoning ordinance requirements for single - dwelling unit lots. The existing dwelling is served with sanitary sewer and water from Grove Street. It would be necessary to relocate these services if a dwelling were constructed on the new lot. The proponent has shown an additional five foot utility easement on the easterly side of Lot 1 and has indicated a willingness to relocate utilities serving Lot 2 to this easement. There are no utilities available in Johnson Drive. The proponent has also indicated that he will relocate the existing driveway to Johnson Drive. Mr. Hughes stated that Staff supports approval of the subdivision as proposed and would recommend the following conditions to preliminary approval: 1. Subdivision dedication 2. Relocation of the existing utilities to the proposed easement prior to final plat approval 3. Relocation of the existing driveway to Johnson Drive. Mr. Bill Hansen was present to answer any questions. Mr. Palmer moved for approval subject to the conditions suggested by the Staff. Mr. Skagerberg seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. Z-85-2 Planned Residential District -3. Final Development Plan Approval S-85-4 Edina Highpointe II Generally located: West of Cahill Road and north of Amundson Avenue extended. Mr. Hughes explained that the subject property measures 2 1/2 acres in area and is presently occupied with two single-family homes which are in a poor state of repair. Prior to enactment of the City's new Zoning Ordinance in March, 1984, this property was zoned R-3, Multiple Residential District. The property was rezoned to PRD -3, Planned Residential District in conjunction with the enactment of the new Zoning Ordinance with the provision that the Commission and Council must approve final development plans prior to the issuance of a building permit. The final development plans include a site plan, grading plan, floor plans and elevation drawings. A 26 unit condominium building which equates to 10 1/2 units per acre, is proposed for the site. The proposed building will be complementary in terms of style and materials to the applicants 16 unit condominium building located directly north of the site. Mr. Hughes told the Commission that the subject property slopes from an elevation of 872 at the northeast corner to 838 at the southwest corner. The proposed building steps down from the north to south to take advantage of this slope. The result of this design is, in essence, two, three-story buildings which are joined at the lobby area. The lowest floor of the northerly portion of the building is nine feet higher than the lowest floor of the southerly portion of the building. This results in a building which is four stories in height at the lobby. The Zoning Ordinance limits building height to three stories in PRD -3. Thus, a variance is required. All other aspects of the project comply with the Ordinance. The applicant has also submitted a one -lot plat of the project as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Staff believes the only recommended modification of the plans is to increase slightly the radius of the front driveway to meet the requirements of the Fire Department. Due to the topography of the site, an excellent design will be fostered by the grant of this variance. Therefore, final development plan approval and preliminary plat approval is recommended subject to: 1. Final platting 2. Subdivision dedication 3. Detailed review of the final grading plan by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit to assure proper drainage. Mr. Ron Clark was present to answer questions. Mr. Del Johnson asked the distance between the closest corner of the northerly building and the proposed building. Mr. Hughes said there was 70 feet. Mr. Johnson also inquired about the density and was told the Highpointe II would be slightly more. In response to a question from Mr. Gordon Johnson, Mr. Clark stated that an elevator would be installed in the proposed building whether or not it was required by the Building Code. Mrs. McClelland moved for final development plan and preliminary plat approval along with the granting of the building height variance due to the topography hardship. Approval is subject to the conditions recommended in the Staff Report. Mr. Ring seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. LD -85-2 Lot 2, Block 1, Lindahl's Addn. 4233- 35 Valley View Road Mr. Hughes reported the applicant requests a party -wall division of an existing two-family dwelling on Valley View Road. The applicant has applied for an received a waiver of the City's requirement for separate utility connections. He recommended approval. Mrs. McClelland moved for approval and Mr. Skagerberg seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried._ III. NEXT MEETING DATE: May 1, 1985 IV. ADJOURNMENT Mr. Runyan moved for adjournment and Mr. Skagerberg seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. = r------�----------- Linda Elsen, Secretary