HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-02 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1996
7: 30 P.M., EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
August 28, 1996
II. NEW BUSINESS:
LD -96-3 Lot Division/Tract P and the east '/z of Tract 0, RLS
No. 1050. Pentagon Park Limited Partnership and
Seagate Technology
III. ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3,1996,7:30 P.M.
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Johnson, Byron, Bergman, Faust, Runyan,
Workinger, Ingwalson, Swenson
MEMBERS ABSENT: McClelland
STAFF PRESENT: C. Larsen, J. Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the August 28, 1996 meeting were filed with the an adjustment to
include Lorelei Bergman in the vote.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
LD -96-3 Lot Division/Tract P and the east % of Tract 0, RLS No. 1050.
Pentagon Park Limited Partnership and Seagate Technology
Mr. Larsen explained the subject property measures approximately 100,000
square feet in area and is developed with three office/warehouse buildings. The
property is zoned PID, Planned Industrial District. The proposed division would create
a separate tract of 30,192 square feet in the southwesterly portion of the site. The new
site would be attached to the Seagate Technology site, which is to the immediate
south.
Mr. Larsen said it is the intention of Seagate to remove the existing building, and
add parking and a relocated main entry on West 77th Street. The remaining building
would comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements including parking.
Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval.
Mr. Bill Heimline, representing Seagate was present to respond to questions.
Chairman Johnson asked if any part of Seagate is located in Bloomington. Mr.
Larsen responded a majority of the site is located in Bloomington.
Commissioner Faust asked if a landscaping plan is required. Mr. Larsen said in
this instance a landscaping plan is not required, but staff has been informed
landscaping will be implemented.
Commissioner Ingwalson questioned where access into the site will occur. Mr.
Larsen said the site will continue to be accessed from West 77th Street.
Chairman Johnson asked why the site can not be accessed from the frontage
road. Mr. Heimline said the site is blocked from the frontage road by another piece of
property.
Mr. Larsen interjected the entire site is oriented north toward Edina.
Commissioner Faust asked if the site, and the remaining buildings meet City
parking requirements. Mr. Larsen said parking is adequate for the site.
Commissioner Faust asked if revenue will be lost as a result of razing the
building for parking area. Mr. Larsen said he can not speak for the assessing office,
but believes the property located in Edina is considered with the entire site.
Commissioner Ingwalson moved lot division approval. Commissioner Swenson
seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
III. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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