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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986 10-28 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMIJU T ES 0" THP, R1EGULAR i;:.FTI'1G OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING CO,iMISSION H ;LD ON, OCTOBER 29, 1986 AT 7:30 P. i. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHACBERS °r'1E 4BERS PRES ENT : Cha i ra an , wi 1 1. i am Lewis, John Ba i 1 ey, Phil Sked, Helen McClelland, Del Johnson, David Runyan, John Palaer, and Virginia Shaw MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Paulus, Gordon Johnson and John Skagerberg STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen, City Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE 141 N UTES: Mr. Del Johnson roved for approval of the October 3, 1986 Conaunity Development and Planning Coaaission meeting 'iinutes. ^ir. Palmer seconded the motion. All were in favor. The notion carried. II. NEW _ USI' ESS: • S-86-8 General Location: Prel i:r inary Plat 'approval Starita 1st. Addition West of 'slake Road and South of Wateraan Avenue extended Mr. Larsen inforaed the Coaaission the subject property is a developed single faaily lot containing approximately 43,500 square feet of area, exclusive of the pond. The existing dwelling is located in the northeast corner of the property. "i kind could occur in the easement area. Except for two dwellings on Prescott Circle existing dwellings on this pond maintain at least a 100 foot setback. The Prescott Circle area was platted prior to the adoption of the 100 foot easement requirements. Mr. Larsen told the Commission the proponent proposed a si;Til.ar subdivision for this property in 1976. The 1976 proposal differed frog the present proposal in two important respects. ;first, the existing house was to be removed. Second, the subdivision provided the required 1.00 foot setback frog the pond. The subdivision proposal was denied due to traffic concerns and because of the small buildable area, and steep slopes. ^r. Larsen explained the subdivision proposed in 1976 called for a single curb cut and a shared driveway for the two lots. The currently proposed subdivision requires two curb cuts. Blake Road, at this point, carried approximately 6,501 trips per day in 1976. Today, it carries approxiaately 9,500 trips per day. Hennepin County has reviewed the location of the proposed curb cuts and have indicated they will. issue the permit if the City approves the :;ubdivision. Mr.-divisionLarsen concluded the proposed subis nearly the sane as the one proposed in 1976. In staff's opinion the reasons for denial in 1976 retrain valid today. Traffic levels on Blake Road are greater than in 1976. The proposal does riot provide the required 100 foot conservation easement. A variance from the easement requirement is not warranted since al.l but two hones on the pond maintain at least the required setback. Staff recommends denial of the subdivision. raar. and 'Irs. Starita, proponent's, Mr. Harry Johnson, and ;:r. Dempster, builders were present. Mr. Johnson briefed the Corm ission on the concerns this proposal presented him and Mr. and mrs. Starita. He added their Train concerns centered with the traffic issue and the visual impact the proposed dwelling would have on the neighborhood. Using a colored sketch of the preliminary plat -.r. Johnson pointed out the proposed dwelling would be adequately screened by natural vegetation. He said a decision was wade to position the proposed dwelling back from Blake Road, enabling the future homeowner to access Blake Road front first. '-Ir. Dempster told the Commission he agrees with staff findings of increased traffic levels for the period of 1976 to 1986, but added he found the traffic flows for the period 1981 to 1986 have leveled off. Mr. Johnson said this finding lessened their traffic concern making the proposal feasible. xr. Johnson told the Commission he would like to have protective covenants placed on the site to ensure compatibility with the neighborhood. 7rs. ''cClelland expressed confusion on the nuaber of square footage required by Edina for the conservation easeaent. She asked staff to investigate how the City arrived at that number. Pr. Pa1Ter said he felt very uncomfortable granting such a large variance from the ordinance requirenent. Mr. Palaer moved for denial of the preliminary plat. firs. Shaw seconded the motion. upon row call vote: John Bailey Aye Phil Sked Aye Helen McClelland "lay Del Johnson Aye William Lewis Aye David Runyan -?'re John Palmer Aye Virginia Shaw Aye The motion carried, 16 - .I. vote. "r. Larsen inforaed the proponents they have the option to return to the Commission with a modified proposal. Z-86-5 Peterson House 5312 Interlachen 3oul.evard Mr. Larsen told the Commission the present homeowner's, ``r. and Mrs. Campbel_1 petitioned for the re -zoning. Mr. and Mrs. CaTpbell's intent is to maintain the home in its present condition. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Sand reported that the hone has had few alterations, with the exception of a closet addition. Mrs. 'cClelland :roved for re -zoning approval. mr. Palmer seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. 7 .$7s24' LD -86-13 5538-5530 'Malibu Drive Mr. Larsen informed the Coamission the proponent is requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided. Staff recommends approval. ' Irs. :.cClel l and moved for approval. ^,r. Johnson seconded the notion. All were in favor. The notion carried. LD -86-14 5532-34 "alibu Drive Mr. Larsen told the Coaaission the proponent is requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided. Staff recoarrends approval. Tars. NcClelIand roved for approval.. :ir. Palaer seconded the notion. All were in favor. The notion carried. LD -86-15 6504-00' Gleason Court Mr. Larsen explained to the Corraission the proponent is requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connection are provided. Staff recornends approval. P`r. . Pa 1 a er n oved for approval. ji.r. Runyan seconded the notion. All were in favor. The notion carried. LD -86-16 6104 Waterford Court Mr. Larsen inforaed the Coaaisslon the proponent is requesting a t, -arty wall. division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided. Staff reconaends approval. ?"r. Runyan roved for approval. "rs. ?;cClelland seconded the notion. All were in favor. The notion carried. III. ADJOURIMFI7: The aeeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.:r. Respectfully Submitted, � 1\ � (k�77 �