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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987 02-25 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OI' THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1987 AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gordon Johnson, Del Johnson. John Bailey, Virginia Shaw, Helen `"cClelland, David Runyan, John Palmer and Jane Paulus MEMBERS ABSENT: Philip Sked and William Lewis STAFF PRESENT: Philip S. Dommer, Associate Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. OLD BUSINESS: Z-86-1 Robert Hanson, R-1, Single Dwelling & Unit District to Planned Residential 5-87-1 District PRD -2 and Final Plat Approval for Shadow Hill Townhouses Mr. Dommer reminded the Commission preliminary rezoning of the subject property was granted by the City Council on October 20, 1987, and preliminary plat approval was granted on January 26, 1987. Mr. Dommer explained the proponent has returned with overall development plans and is requesting a final rezoning and final plat approval. The plan continues to illustrate a 15 unit townhouse development contained in four separate buildings. All of the building provide the required setbacks. A couple of minor changes have occurred since preliminary approval. First family rooms are illustrated on the two end units. These rooms measure approximately 16 feet by 214 feet. The rooms provide the necessary setbacks. Second, the deck areas over the garages have been replaced by hip roofs. Except for the above noted changes, the unit plans are as in the approved preliminary plan. Mr. Dommer added several details of the landscape plan and schedule should be pointed out. First, the plan empathizes screening of the project from the highway through plantings on the south side of Vernon Court. Due to the proximity of these plantings to the street damage by snowplows could occur. The small distance between the street and the highway fence makes this unavoidable. Second, a small retaining wall is proposed south of Vernon Court in the extreme southwesterly corner of the site. This retaining wall must be moved at least five feet back from the curb line. The landscape schedule proposes that 11 existing hardwood trees count toward the requirement. These trees should be identified on the plan. Sixteen seedless ash trees are proposed at 2 inches in size. The Ordinance specifies a minimum size of 2 1/2 inches. Finally, the proposed retaining walls north of the units lack sufficient detail to determine their adequacy. Mr. Dommer concluded the proposed overall development plans are consistent with those given preliminary approval. The changes to the plan are minor and do not represent a change which significantly alter the approved concept. Staff concerns are with site development features outside the proposed buildings. These concerns are technical in nature and can be reviewed by staff prior to issuance of building permits. Staff recommends final rezoning and final plat approval subject to the following conditions 1. No permits shall be issued until evidence that the plat has been recorded and real estate taxes and special assessment payments are current are provided. 2. The following changes and modifications to the landscaping plan be approved by the Building Inspector and City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. A. Retaining wall in southeasterly corner of site be moved 5 feet back from curb line or be removed. B. Existing mature trees on site should be illustrated on the plan an tagged on site. C. All landscaping stock shall be at least at the minimum Ordinance size requirements. 3. A detail of the proposed retaining wall system be provided which illustrates the height of all walls, materials, and the frequency and type of proposed tie -backs. This plan should be prepared and signed by a registered architect or engineer. 3. Subdivision dedication. Commission Members briefly discussed the proposed plans and agreed that any technical concerns should be worked out at a staff level. Mrs. McClelland moved to recommend final rezoning and plat approval subject to staff conditions. fir. Palmer seconded the motion. -1r. G. _�ohnson Abstained. The motion carried. II. NEW BUSINESS P-87-2 Final Development Plan Midwest Federal 3100 West 66th Street Request: Midwest Federal Building Expansion Zoning: Planned Office District Mr. Dommer informed the Commission the subject property is a triangular parcel forming an island at the intersections of Xerxes Avenue, York Avenue and West 66th Street. The site is currently developed with a 4810 square foot circular structure and 2 drive up teller kiosks. The proponents request approval of a plan to add approximately 2210 square feet to the building by extending the circular pattern 8 feet and enlarging the underground vault. Two additional drive -up teller kiosks will also be added. The proposed plan provides several site improvements by eliminating several non -conforming setbacks and providing additional landscaping. Surplus parking in excess of ordinance requirements by 8 parking stalls is also incorporated into the plan. Mr. Dommer pointed out in general the proposed site conforms to ordinance requirements, however, the proponents request consideration for permitting three non -conforming features to remain. One, the parking stalls adjacent to the flagpole do not provide the required 10 foot setback from the building. Two, an existing parking stall at the entrance from Xerxes Avenue is setback less than the required 20 feet from the right of way. Three, the service kiosks at the drive up teller are at a width of 8.5 feet instead of the required 9 feet. The proponents have agreed to reduce the exit width from the drive -up teller area to 20 feet as required. The plan currently snows a 32 foot width which may encourage entry at that point. The proposed plan continues the design of the existing materials using colored steel panels and clear glass. Mr. Dommer added despite the unusual shape of the site, the proposed plan provides several site improvements and permits a reasonable expansion and additional parking on-site. Staff supports the request for the non -conforming setbacks to parking, however, prefers that the drive -up teller width be increased to 9 feet as the ordinance requires. Other new drive -up teller facilities in the City have met this requirement. Mr. Dommer concluded staff recommends Final Development Plan approval conditioned on Hennepin County approval regarding access design, the reduction of the drive -up teller exit to 20 feet maximum as previously stated, and drive up teller widths of 9 feet. Mr. Egge, representing the proponent Midwest Federal was present. Mr. G. Johnson questioned Fran Hoffman, City Engineer, as to whether the island on 66th Street was to be extended east past Xerxes preventing access from Xerxes to eastbound 66th Street. Mr. Hoffman responded that it was his understanding that the County planned to do that, .,Ir. Hoffman suggested that the bank review this with Hennepin County and assess its impact on their traffic circulation. A brief discussion ensued between Commission '^embers and Mr. Egge regarding the request by Midwest Federal to construct the drive -up teller widths at 8.6 feet instead of the required 9 feet which is stipulated by the Edina Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Runyan suggested staff study the reason(s) for the stipulation of 9 feet between drive -up aisles. He pointed out the ordinance may not have addressed the fact that cars are now scaled smaller. The 8.6 feet requested by the proponent may be adequate for the times. Mr. Egge said midwest Federal would prefer the 8.6 foot width but has no problem with the Ordinance requirement of 9 feet. Mrs. McClelland moved to recommend approval subject to staff conditions and the condition that the drive -up teller widths remain at 9 feet. iir. Runyan seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. i S-87-4 Preliminary Plat Approval for John Laurent and Associates. General Location: North of West 78th Street and east of Marth Road Mr. Dommer informed the Commission the subject property is comprised of two, developed single family lots. Together the lots have a frontage of 268 feet on -',earth Road and a total area of 41,184 square feet. The proponent has submitted a subdivision request which would create one new buildable lot. The existing home on the southerly lot would be removed. The existing home on the northerly portion of the property would remain. Lot widths for the new lots would be 102 feet, 84 feet and 82 feet. Lot areas would be 17,970 square feet, 12,964 square feet and 10,250 square feet. All three lots would Ordinance requirements for single dwelling lots. Mr. Dommer pointed out the properties along ',arth Road are undergoing a transition. Several large older properties have been replatted in recent years. The most recent, Braemar Hills 11th Addition, created the lots on the west side of Marth Road. The new lots opposite the subject property are 100 feet wide. The topography of these lots is significantly different than that of the subject property. The lots on the west side of the road drop off dramatically. The buildable area on the subject property is relatively level. Pr. Dommer concluded staff believes the proposal is a logical continuation of the redevelopment of the area. The proposed new lots will provide building sites compatible with others in the neighborhood. The extra width of the lots on the west side of P,arth is needed to compensate for the extremely steep slopes on the lots. Staff recommends approval of the proposed preliminary plat subject to: 1. Final Plat Approval. 2. Subdivision Dedication. 3. Utility Connection Charges Mr. Laurent, proponent was present. :9r. Laurent told the Commission the existing home on the site will be removed or demolished. Mr. Laurent said in his opinion this proposal is a continuation of the redevelopment of the area. Mr. Palmer moved to recommend preliminary plat approval. Mr. Bailey seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. S-87-5 Preliminary Plat Approval for DCI Second Addition Generally Located: South of Waterman Avenue and east of Blake Road Mr. Dommer told the Commission the subject property measures approximately 122 feet by 580 feet and is 56,800 square feet in area. The property is a through lot with frontage on Interlachen Boulevard and on Blake Road. An existing dwelling is located on the southerly portion of the property relating to the Interlachen Boulevard frontage. The proponents have submitted a request for subdivision which would create one new buildable lot fronting on Waterman Avenue. The lot would be 122 feet wide, 233 feet deep and would contain 28,515 square feet. Existing single family dwellings are located to the west and north of the proposed lot, and to the east is Interlachen Country Club. The subdivision ordinance requires that all of the property be included in the plat. The lot for the existing dwelling would become Lot 2 of the new plat. Utility easements along the property lines are not shown on the preliminary plat These easements are required. The plat must also dedicate the right of way for Interlachen Boulevard. Mr. Dommer concluded the proposed lots are compatible with , and larger than existing lots in the neighborhood. The proposed lot width of 122 feet compares to an average width of 92 feet for existing lots fronting on this block of Waterman Avenue. Staff recommends preliminary plat approval with the following conditions and modifications. 1. Final Plat Approval 2. Subdivision dedication. 3. The inclusion of all of the property in the plat and easements for roadway and utility purposes. 4. Dedication of property south of Interlachen Boulevard as an Outlot. Mr. R. Chase, representative for D.C.I. Construction, Incorporated was present. Mrs. McClelland asked Mr. Chase the reason for splitting the lot as it is shown on the preliminary plat. Mr. Chase replied the lot was split on the sanitary sewer line. Mr. Del Johnson moved to recommend preliminary plat approval subject to staff conditions. Mr. Runyan seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. LD -87-2 6938-6940 Maloney Parts of Lot 14 and 15, Block 9, West Minneapolis Heights Mr. Dommer informed the Commission the proponent is requesting a party wall lot division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided. Mr. Dommer stated staff recommends approval. Mr. Palmer moved to recommend approval. Mr. D. Johnson seconded the motion. All were in favor. The motion carried. III. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M. Respectfully Submitted,