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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 04-05 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1989, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL MANAGER'S CONFERENCE ROOM MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIRMAN, GORDON JOHNSON, NAN FAUST, ROBERT HALE, JOHN PALMER, HELEN MCCLELLAND, DAVID RUNYAN, VIRGINIA SHAW, GEOF WORRINGER, LEE JOHNSON AND DEL JOHNSON MEMBERS ABSENT: JOHN BAILEY STAFF PRESENT: CRAIG LARSEN, CITY riANNER JACKIE HOOGENAR.KE , SECRETARY I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: v4RAN __-` Commissioner Runyan moved for approval of the 1, 1989 Community Development and Planning Commission Minutes. Commissioner Palmer seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried. II. NEW BUSINESS: P-89-1 Hawthorn Edina, Inc. Hyatt Development Corporation Zoning District: Mixed Development District, MDD-5 Request: Amend Final Development Plan, and amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow a hotel as principal use in the MDD-5 district. Mr. Larsen presented his staff report noting: - The proposed hotel's design is compatible and complementary to Edinborough - The hotel does not have a bar or restaurant - The character of the proposed hotel is residential rather than a full service hotel - The hotel is a much lower peak hour traffic generator than an office building Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval of the amendment to the Final Development Plan, the proposed setback variance, and the addition of hotel to the list of principal uses in the MDD-5 district; subject to an executed redevelopment contract with the HRA. Mr. John Lyons, Senior Project Manager for Hawthorn Suites and his development team were present, Mr. L. Laukka was present, Arijs Pakalns, representing BRW, Inc. was present, Mike Jordan and Ellen Luken, representing Winsor/Faricy Architects, Inc. were present. Mr. Lyons explained Hawthorn Suites is a company approximately two years old. He added a year and a half ago Hawthorn Suites was acquired by the Hyatt Development Corporation. He said the concept for the proposed hotel is to establish a market for the extended stay user. With graphics Mr. Lyons highlighted floor plans and common areas for the proposed hotel. - each suite would be roughly 450-455 square feet. - each suite would include a kitchen and eating area. - each suite would create an apartment like atmosphere versus a conventional hotel - cost per night will be between $80-$120 dollars - the typical length of stay is five -seven nights - proposed hotel is architecturally compatible with Edinborough - the common area in the hotel would be oriented toward the park Mr. Mike Jordan, architect, reported the proposed hotel is narrower than the previously approved office building. He pointed out the proposed hotel is situated farther from the park, and is only two stories high at the park connection. This will result in more light for the park and less shadowing. Mr. Jordan said the color, green roof tiles, gables, and color stepping of the proposed hotel matches the housing and office towers of Edinborough. Ms. Ellen Luken, architect, using graphics explained the service and kitchen areas of the proposed hotel. She pointed out their location at the rear of the hotel, north side of the building. Ms. Luken asked the Commission to note that all mechanical equipment will be heavily screened and the loading dock will be tucked and angled into the building. She told the Commission the proposed placement of the loading dock would have minimal impact on the residents of Edinborough. Commissioner G. Johnson questioned the number of trip generations by vehicles delivering goods or picking up garage at the loading dock. Mr. Lyons responded it is their belief that the nature of the proposed hotel would generate a need for minimal deliveries/pick-ups, possibly three times per week. Commissioner G. Johnson asked the size of the service vehicles. Mr. Lyons said the largest vehicle will be the city garbage truck, the other vehicles will be van or panel truck size vehicles. Commissioner L. Johnson asked Mr. Lyons if employees will enter the hotel through the service entrance? Mr. Lyons said employees will not enter through the service entrance. Commissioner L. Johnson questioned the use of the tram -way for service vehicles and asked Mr. Larsen who will maintain the proposed tram -way? Mr. Larsen said at this time the details have not been ironed out as to responsibility for paying for the tram -way. Mr. Larsen indicated that the City would maintain the tram -way. Commissioner Shaw asked the width of the tram -way? Mr. said the tram -way is 20 feet in width. Mr. Pakalns explained to the Commission the revised configuration of the tram -way. He pointed out the revised tram -way is curved away from the residential area. This is a plus for residents of Edinborough who face the tram-way. Commissioner Runyan questioned if the 20 foot width of the tram-way is adequate if vehicles meet. Mr. Pakalns said the width was adequate. Commissioner G. Johnson noted there could be possible parking problems at the hotel site if people other than hotel guests use the hotel parking lot when they visit the park facility. Mr. Lyons said they feel the calculated parking need for the hotel is approximately 85 spaces daily. According to the zoning ordinance the hotel site is to provide 157 parking space. Mr. Lyons added the site was designed with 166 required parking spaces which one hopes would eliminate potential parking problems. Commissioner G. Johnson suggested if a problem occurred a "hotel parking only" sign could be posted. Mr. Larsen asked the Commission to note the development team for the Hawthorn project had met with the residents of Edinborough Condominiums. Commissioner McClelland directed a question to Mr. Larsen on signage for the proposed hotel. Mr. Larsen said at this time there is no provision in the sign ordinance to deal with commercial uses in the Mixed-Use Development district. Commissioner McClelland pointed out signage could become a nuisance in the area when the development of Centennial Lakes is considered. Mr. Larsen proposed that City staff would study the current sign ordinance and implement appropriate changes. The signage of the proposed hotel would have to conform with the present signage found throughout the Edinborough site. Commissioner Shaw asked Mr. Lyons if the proposed hotel would be handicapped accessible. Mr. Lyons explained on each floor there is a unit equipped to accommodate their special needs. Mike Perpich, resident of Edinborough told the Commission a large majority of the residents favor this development proposal over the previously approved office tower. He noted a point of concern mentioned by Edinborough residents was the proposed location of the service entrance on the north side of the building. He added the rationale is understood as to why the entrance was located there. Commissioner Palmer moved to recommend approval of the amendment to the Final Development Plan, amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 825, adding a hotel as a permitted use in the MDD-5 district, and the proposed setback variance; noting this revised use is viewed as a positive transition. Approval is also subject to an executed redevelopment contract with the HRA. Commissioner McClelland seconded the motion. Ayes: Palmer, McClelland, Shaw, Workinger, Faust, Hale, D. Johnson, L. Johnson, D. Runyan, G. Johnson. Motion carried. LD-89-3 5813-5814 View Lane Lot 6, Block 4, Parkwood Knolls 11th Addition Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the property is an existing double bungalow. He added the units do not have the required separate water services. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval subject to the installation of individual water services. Commissioner McClelland moved to recommend approval subject to installation of grater services. Commissioner Shag seconded the motion. Ayes; Palmer, McClelland, L. Johnson, D. Johnson, Workinger, Shag, Faust, Bale, Runyan, G. Johnson. Motion carried. III. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion of Subdivision Ordinance Amendments Mr. Larsen told the Commission during the past ten weeks City Staff has reviewed the Edina subdivision process. He explained the materials sent in the Commission packet to be reviewed are "brain storm" ideas that Staff would like Commission's input on. The Planning Commission agreed to review the materials sent by Staff and have suggestions and comments prepared for the April 26, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Request by Mayor Richards Chairman Johnson told members of the Commission he received a letter from Mayor Richards. Mayor Richards requested that the Planning Commission and the Board of Appeals meet with the Council on a yearly basis, before a Council meeting of their choice. A brief discussion ensued regarding available dates for the meeting with Council. Chairman Johnson directed the Secretary to inform Ms. Wohlarbe the Commission would like to meet with the Council before the Council Meeting of June 19, 1989. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments would like to meet with the Council in October, 1989. IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Hoogenakker, Secretar