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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-03 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1996 7:30 P.M., EDINA COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: November 29, 1995 11. NEW BUSINESS: C-96-1 Conditional Use Permit 5015 West 70th Street Steve Williams LD -96-1 1 Overholt Pass 6725 Iroquois Circle III. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 31, 1996 IV. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1996 7:30 P.M., EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair, Gordon Johnson, Chuck Ingwalson, Geof Workinger, David Runyan, Helen McClelland, David Byron, Nan Faust MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Swenson, Lorelei Bergman STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the November 29, 1995. II. NEW BUSINESS: C-96-1 Conditional Use Permit 5015 West 70th Street Steve Williams Mr. Larsen informed the Commission at their November 1, 1995, meeting, they voted to recommend approval of a Zoning Ordinance amendment which would allow day care as a Conditional Use in the R-1 Single Dwelling Unit District. The Amendment is currently scheduled for City Council action on January 16, 1996. Since the Amendment is not yet adopted, Planning Commission action must be contingent on the proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Larsen explained the Conditional Use Permit proposal would allow day care as the principal use of the property. The proposal includes remodeling the existing facility and the construction of a 5,700 square foot classroom addition to the building. These improvements are consistent with prior proposals the Commission has reviewed. Mr. Larsen pointed out the existing parking lot would remain under the proposal and would be the primary parking area. A few new short term spaces would be added near the new addition. Access to the center would be from a revised intersection at Metro and West 70th Street. The revised intersection has been designed by SRF the City's traffic consultant. The design also recommends closing the existing West 70th Street curb cut. The existing building and the proposed improvements comply with Zoning Ordinance standards contained in the proposed Ordinance Amendment. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval of the proposed Conditional Use Permit subject to City Council action on the Amendment and the following conditions: Payment by proponent of cost of modifying intersection and semaphore Closing existing curb cut on West 70th Street The proponents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams were present to respond to questions. Their architect, Mr. Ed Kodet was also present. Commissioner McClelland asked if it makes more sense to leave the existing access on West 70th Street open, and become right in and right out only. Mr. Kodet responded right in and out is desirable, but is not essential. Mr. Williams interjected the capacity of the day care center is 140 children, and past experience has indicated that arrival and departure times are spread throughout the day so closure of that curb cut should not be a problem. Commissioner Workinger and Commissioner McClelland expressed concern with the drop -of situation within the campus. Commissioner McClelland asked if drop -of times are staggered. Mr. Williams reiterated that arrival and departure times are staggered. He added typically you only have five to seven cars arriving/departing at the same time. Commissioner Ingwalson pointed out in his experience drop off locations usually reflect the nearest location to the childs class. Commissioner McClelland suggested internal signage on the campus to direct traffic flow, and drop off, and questioned if the proponents believe there could be potential safety issues with dropping off children, parking, and backing out into the internal flow of traffic. Commissioner McClelland concluded by reiterating she believes a right turn in and out only on West 70th Street is appropriate. In response to Commissioner McClellands inquiry regarding potential safety concerns with dropping off children, Mrs. Williams clarified it is the policy of Especially for Children that no children are "dropped off", all children must be signed in and out by their parent or guardian. Mrs. Williams said she is having trouble understanding the concern expressed regarding drop off and parking by Commission members. Commissioner McClelland said her concern is because the site is "tight" and near a busy intersection. Mr. Kodet interjected the width of the "flow lane" is 32 feet, plus the 20 foot parking stall, concluding he believes the flow lane at 32 feet is adequate to accommodate the backing 2 out of vehicles. Commissioner Byron said he is concerned with staffs recommendation to eliminate the curb cut on West 70th Street, commenting that he agrees with Commissioner McClelland that right turn only onto West 70th Street should be allowed. Commissioner Byron moved to recommend Conditional Use Permit approval subject to action by City Council on the Amendment, and payment by proponent for the cost of modifying the intersection and semaphore, and the additional condition that modifications are to be made to ensure that the curb cut on West 70th Street be kept open for purposes of right turn egress only. Commissioner Workinger interjected he would like to see modifications made in the curb cut that would physically keep it open (right in/right out), but would prevent crossover for vehicles wishing to travel west on 70th Street and that any modifications be paid by the proponent. Commissioner Byron agreed to the suggestion that modifications be made to prevent crossover, adding he does not have an opinion on if the proponents should pay for that modification. Commissioner McClelland interjected the proponents have indicated they would pay for any improvements, and believes they should be financial responsible. A majority of Commissioners expressed agreement that the proponents should be responsible for the modification(s). Commissioner Ingwalson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. III. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. 3