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:
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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.
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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.
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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,
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