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
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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.
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