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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-05-30 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularA G E N D A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1990, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: May 2, 1990 II. OLD BUSINESS: Z-90-3 Final Rezoning, Planned Commercial District, PCD -4, to Planned Commercial District, PCD -29 Semper Holdings, 4916 France Avenue South III. NEW BUSINESS: LD -90-6 6404 - 6406 McCauley Circle Mellos Zivkovich LD -90-7 5144 Valley View Road and 6149 Code Avenue IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: June 27, 1990 V. ADJOURNMENT: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 1990, AT 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman G. Johnson, L. Johnson, McClelland, Hale, Faust Byron, Ingwalson, Palmer, Runyan, Workinger, Shaw STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen, City Planner Jackie Hoogenakker, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Commissioner Palmer moved to recommend approval of the May 2, 1990, meeting minutes. Mr. Runyan seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. II. OLD BUSINESS: Z-90-3 Final Rezoning, Planned Commercial District, PCD -4, to Planned Commercial District, PCD -2, Semper Holdings, 4916 France Avenue South Commissioner Runyan asked the Chair to please note that he will not participate in any the discussion concerning Z-90-3, nor will he vote on Z-90-3. Mr. Larsen told the Commission the proposed rezoning of the site to develop a Walgreens store received preliminary approval.from the City Council on May 21, 1990. Mr. Larsen explained the plan that was given preliminary approval differs from the plan reviewed by you in March. Mr. Larsen asked the Commission to note that the building has been rotated 90 degrees placing the long axis along France Avenue, the building has been reduced from 110 to 105 feet to meet the setback requirements, the parking lot has been relocated to the west side of the building, circulation has been changed from a one-way system to a two-way system, parking has increased from 16 to 17 spaces and the display windows are not located on the 49 1/2 Street side of the building. Mr. Larsen pointed out the changes to the plan are a result of comments and criticisms by the City Council and the 50th and France Avenue Association building. Mr. Larsen concluded that staff recommends approval subject to public parking assessment. Mr. Howard Bergerud, Semper Holdings was present and Mr. John Kohler of the Runyan, Vogel group was present representing Semper Holdings, Inc. 1 Mr. Bergerud briefly explained to the Commission the revisions that occurred as a result of Council's and the 50th and France Business Associations input. He pointed out the changes to the location of the building, parking, traffic circulation from a one-way to a two-way, window placement, and the breaking of the mass of the building from all brick to brick with a border of lighter colored brick. Commissioner McClelland asked if the delivery schedule remains the same as previously indicated. Mr. Larsen said the delivery schedule is the same, once per week, in the morning, for two or three hours. Chairman Johnson pointed out that patrons will still have to walk all the way around the building to enter. Mr. Larsen affirmed that is correct. Commissioner Faust questioned if the sidewalk pattern would be continued at this location in the same manner that is now found throughout the 50th and France Avenue shopping district. Mr. Larsen said at this time he is unsure if the sidewalk pattern will be continued to include the Walgreens. Commissioner Faust questioned the number of staff that would be employed by Walgreens at one time. Mr. Bergerud said at full staff there are 6 employees which includes the Pharmacist. Commissioner L. Johnson asked Mr. Larsen if the proposed parking spaces are standard size. Mr. Larsen said the parking spaces are standard size. A brief discussion ensued with the Commission in agreement that the changes to the proposed Walgreens are favorable indicating the revised traffic circulation should work with more efficiency then the previous proposal. Commissioner McClelland moved to recommend Final Rezoning approval subject to the staff conditions. Commissioner Palmer seconded the motion. Ayes; Faust. Hale, L. Johnson, McClelland, Palmer, Shaw, Workinger, Byron, Ingwalson, G. Johnson. Abstained, D. Runyan. Motion carried. LD -90-6 6404-6406 McCauley Circle. Mellos Zivkovich Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the request is a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. The division complies with all Zoning Ordinance requirements for a party wall division. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval. Commissioner Runyan moved to recommend lot division approval. Commissioner Palmer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. 2 LD -90-7 5144 Valley View Road and 6149 Code Avenue Mr. Larsen explained to the Commission the proposed lot division would transfer the rear portion of the lot at 5144 Valley View Road to 6149 Code Avenue. Both properties will remain conforming following the division. Mr. Larsen concluded Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Hale moved to recommend lot division approval. Commissioner Palmer seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. NEXT MEETING DATE: Wednesday, June 27, 1990 IV. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. 9 ie Hoogenakker, Sec