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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985 05-29 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS ATTENDING; Chairman Bill Lewis, Virginia Shaw, John Palmer John Skagerberg, David Runyan, Gordon Johnson, Del Johnson, Helen McClelland, and John Bailey MEMBERS ABSENT: Phil Sked and Len Ring STAFF ATTENDING: Craig Larsen, City Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES; May 1, 1985 John Palmer moved for approval of the minutes and Mrs. Virginia Shaw seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. The minutes of May 1, 1985, were approved. II. OLD BUSINESS; Z-84-4 Brutger Companies, Overall Development Plan. Generally located west of Cahill Road and South of Dewey Hill Road S-85-5 Foster Green Addition Mr. Larsen informed the Commission that a preliminary development plan was considered and approved by the City Council on April 1, 1985. Mr. Larsen reported to the Commission that the proponents have now submitted an overall development plan in �r COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1985, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS ATTENDING; Chairman Bill Lewis, Virginia Shaw, John Palmer John Skagerberg, David Runyan, Gordon Johnson, Del Johnson, Helen McClelland, and John Bailey MEMBERS ABSENT: Phil Sked and Len Ring STAFF ATTENDING: Craig Larsen, City Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES; May 1, 1985 John Palmer moved for approval of the minutes and Mrs. Virginia Shaw seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. The minutes of May 1, 1985, were approved. II. OLD BUSINESS; Z-84-4 Brutger Companies, Overall Development Plan. Generally located west of Cahill Road and South of Dewey Hill Road S-85-5 Foster Green Addition Mr. Larsen informed the Commission that a preliminary development plan was considered and approved by the City Council on April 1, 1985. Mr. Larsen reported to the Commission that the proponents have now submitted an overall development plan in support of their request for final zoning approval. A preliminary plat for the property has also been submitted. The overall development plan includes a site plan, grading plan, preliminary utility layout, elevations, landscaping plan and schedule as required by Ordinance. Mr. Larsen pointed out that at the time of preliminary approval, members of the Council stated that the landscaping plan should provide screening for surrounding properties and that the plan include mature stock in greater than minimum numbers. The Zoning Ordinance requirement for this site is 50 overstory trees and a full compliment of understory trees and shrubs. Overstory trees must be 2 1/2 inches in diameter for deciduous trees and 6 feet in height for coniferous trees. The proponents have submitted a landscape plan and schedule which illustrate a total of 118 overstory trees, 39 of which exceed minimum Ordinance requirements. The plan also includes 47 understory trees and a variety of shrubs. Mr. Larsen added that the exterior elevations show brick and cedar siding with asphalt roofing. Most ground floor wall areas would be brick with dormers and second floor walls of cedar siding. Staff recommends final zoning and preliminary plat approval, conditioned on the following: 1. Final platting 2. Subdivision dedication 3. Developers agreement Mr. Steve Wilson was present representing Brutger Companies along with 2 members of the general public. Mrs. McClelland questioned Mr. Wilson on whether any soil borings have been done on the property in question. Mr. Wilson stated that soil borings have been ordered and that Brutger Companies do not anticipate any soil problems. Mrs. McClelland continued by asking Mr. Wilson for specifics on landscaping and the number of trees that are to be planted. Mr. Wilson responded by informing the Commission that Brutger Companies feel they have proposed a good mix of trees which include: 1. 118 overstory trees (39 of which exceed Ordinance requirements.) 2. 47 understory trees and a variety of shrubs. -.-I Mrs. McClelland added that she likes the new design much better and appreciates the work that Brutger has done on re -designing the plans to meet with the approval of the Commission. Mr. Runyan asked for clarification of space between buildings that run along Cahill Drive. Mr. Wilson informed Mr. Runyan and the Commission that the buildings along Cahill are 60 feet apart. Mr. Runyan continued by asking Mr. Wilson how the project would be phased? Mr. Wilson indicated that Brutger would begin building by Windwood and develope 4 units that would be used as models. Mr. Runyan directed a question to Mr. Larsen regarding the feelings of the Edina Fire Department. Mr. Larsen stated that the plans had been reviewed by the Fire Department. Mr. Wilson told the Commission that Brutger Companies were very excited about this project and were looking forward to beginning development. Mrs. Helen McClelland moved for approval of final development plans and preliminary plat. Mr. John Palmer seconded the motion. All were in favor; Mr. William Lewis abstained. The motion carried. III. Other Business The minutes for the May 2, 1985 Board of Appeals Meeting were approved with the following change: Mrs. Helen McClelland was not present at said meeting. IV. Adjournment Mr. Gordon Johnson moved for adjournment. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary a