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Home My WebLink About1998-09-02 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularAGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1998, 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: July 29, 1998 II. NEW BUSINESS: P-98-5 Final Development Plan 5101 Edina Industrial Boulevard Edina 66 Properties/Lang Edina LTD P-98-6 Final Development Plan 7013 Amundson Avenue George I. Kosmides III. OTHER BUSINESS: Amendment to Zoning Ordinance 850 to allow "dry cleaning establishments and laundries" in the Planned Industrial District. Waldorf-Nevens. 7079 Amundson Avenue, Edina IV. ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1998, 7:30 P.M. EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Gordon Johnson, David Runyan, Helen McClelland, David Byron, John Lonsbury, Geof Workinger, Charles Ingwalson, Lorelei Bergman MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Swenson STAFF PRESENT: Craig Larsen, Jackie Hoogenakker I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of the July 29, 1998, meeting were filed as submitted. II. NEW BUSINESS: P-98-6 Final Development Plan 7013 Amundson Avenue George Kosmides Mr. Larsen informed the Board the subject property is zoned PID, Planned Industrial District, and is developed with an office -warehouse building with a floor area of 51,168 square feet. Total site area is149,000 square feet, or 3.4 acres. The site is bounded by commercial uses to the north, industrial uses to the south, and residential uses to the west. Chairman Johnson said in his opinion, the suggestion from Mr. Larsen that we add as a condition, if approved, that Traffic. Safety continue to review this intersection to ensure that it is working safely is a good idea. Chairman Johnson reiterated he has a concern in this area. Mr. Larsen added he believes the renovations, and the addition of pizza, coffee, and other fast food items that will be offered will "capture" trips, and may be a traffic benefit. He pointed out one could come in and fuel up, wash their vehicle, and grab a bite to eat instead of going to three different places within the area. Commissioner Ingwalson agreed with the observations of Mr. Larsen. He stated this is an improvement, and he has no objection. He pointed out the County and City have already reviewed traffic circulation, intersection, and curb cut relocation, and recommended the changes.. Commissioner McClelland stated she does not have a problem with the proposed renovations, but still has a concern regarding traffic congestion. She said it may be possible to add a sign indicating no left turn during peak hours. Commissioner Byron said he does not know if a recommendation is required because the experts will study this intersection. Mr. Larsen said he agrees with the comments from Commissioner's McClelland and Byron. Commissioner Runyan moved to recommend Final Development plan approval subject to staff conditions. Commissioner Bergman seconded the motion. Commissioner Workinger asked if in the motion could be amended to include that the plans are referred back to the Engineering Department for further review of traffic circulation. Commissioner Runyan accepted the amendment. Commissioner Bergman accepted the amendment. All voted aye; motion carried. III. OTHER BUSINESS: AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING: "DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS AND LAUNDRIES AS PRINCIPAL USES IN THE PID (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT). WALDORF-NEVENS CLEANERS AND LAUNDERERS, INC. 7079 AMUNDSON AVENUE E:3 I Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the subject property is zoned PID (Planned Industrial District) and is developed with a 17,560 square foot industrial building. Total site area is 43,560 square feet. There are approximately 50 parking spaces on site. Mr. Larsen explained the property has been acquired by Waldorf-Nevens, and is intended to serve as their central cleaning plant. The plant would process laundry from the company's five retail outlets. In addition to the processing plant, the owners wish to provide retail laundry service from the facility. In the PID district, the processing of laundry is allowed, but no retail service is permitted. Mr. Larsen pointed out presently dry cleaning establishments and laundries are allowed in the PCD -1,2, and 3 districts. The PID district would allow a laundry processing plant, but does not permit a drop-off or pick up area for customers. An example of this type of facility in a commercial district would be Edina Cleaners at Sunnyside and France. Mr. Larsen concluded in Staff's opinion the proposed use is primarily industrial and not commercial. Under current rules this type of facility can only locate in a commercial district. The industrial location seems much more suited to the proposed use. Staff recommends amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow "dry cleaning establishments and laundries" in the Planned Industrial District. The proponents, the Zahos family, were present to address questions from the Commission. Chairman Johnson questioned what would prevent this operation from becoming a "regular' store. Mr. Larsen explained in the City there are two types of dry cleaning establishments. One is only a drop-off facility, where the clothes are sent to another location for processing. The second facility is drop-off and processing. Staff would prefer if processing is also occurring on site, that it be located in an industrial zone, such as this. Continuing, Mr. Larsen stated the City has had numerous complaints when a drop off and processing facility is operating in an commercial area near residential properties. At this time there is a drop-off, processing facility on 44th and France that has generated a number of complaints. 7 Commissioner Ingwalson stated he agrees with staff. He is very familiar with the dry cleaning establishment on France Avenue. It generates stop and drop traffic, and is very noisy. Locating a dry cleaning establishment in an industrial district makes sense. There is ample parking space, and any noise from the processing is contained in the industrial zone. Mr. Don Voss, attorney, 145 Paramount, Bloomington, was present representing Mr. Bill Melin manager of Kenny's strip mall. Mr. Voss said two dry cleaning establishments (Clean and Press, Nakomis) are located in the mall, in very close proximity to the subject site. Continuing, Mr. Voss said he does not believe it is wise to spot -zone a site to accommodate one use. Mr. Voss questioned the legal reasons for allowing a retail store in an industrial district. He concluded he believes it is a mistake. Commissioner Runyan said in his opinion this site is a good location for a dry cleaning processing plant with retail. He added he thinks drop-off and pick- up will be minimal, and should not disrupt the neighborhood. Commissioner Runyan said he not worried about setting a precedent. Staff is requesting the amendment to reflect a specific use, dry cleaning. Commissioner Lonsbury asked Mr. Voss the type of facilities that are operating in the Kenny's mall. Mr. Voss said one facility is drop-off, pick-up only, and the other facility is processing, drop-off, and pick-up. A discussion ensued with Commission_ Members in agreement that a dry cleaning establishment with retail located in the Industrial zone would not negatively impact the area. Commissioner Byron moved to recommend adoption of the Amendment to the Ordinance, adding Dry Cleaning establishments and Laundries as principal uses in the Industrial zone. Mr. Lonsbury seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried. IV. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M. [to]