HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-31 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularPLANNING COMMISSIN AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004, 7:30 PM
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
January 28, 2004
II. NEW BUSINESS:
C-04-1 Conditional Use Permit
Edina School District
5701 Normandale Road
6750-6754 Valley View Road
School Bond Referendum
LD-04-1 Maren Sanderson/Bridget Mitchellette
5528 West 70th and 6920 Hillside Lane
LD-04-2 Edwin and Dorothy Sisam
6310-12 Xerxes Avenue South
III. OTHER BUSINESS:
Residential Fences/Discussion
IV. NEXT MEETING DATE: April 28, 2004, 7:30 PM
V. ADJOURNMENT:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2004, 7:30 PM
EDINA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
4801 WEST 50TH STREET
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair David Byron, Ann Swenson, Helen McClelland, Michael Fischer and
Stephen Brown
MEMBERS ABSENT:
David Runyan, John Lonsbury, Geof Workinger and Bill Skallerud
STAFF PRESENT:
Craig Larsen and Jackie Hoogenakker
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
The minutes of the January 27, 2004, meeting were filed as submitted.
II. NEW BUSINESS:
C-04-1 Conditional Use Permit
Edina Independent School District 273
Tax Referendum Project
Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the Edina School District is seeking
a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of various additions and site
improvements to Valley View/Edina High School and South View/Edina
Community Center campuses. In November 2003, the voters in the Edina
School District approved an $85.6 million dollar capital referendum for the
proposed improvements.
felt an artificial field creates a surface area that can be used for a number of
sports. Mr. Pomeroy added the orientation of the baseball field is a result of the
flood plain. Mr. Rozeboom explained the development team looked at vertical
expansion but it was felt it wouldn't work well because of the existing conditions
of both campuses.
Commissioner Swenson questioned where Lacrosse would be played.
Mr. Rozeboom said all athletic fields could accommodate dual use, adding he is
unsure where Lacrosse is planned. It is also possible that certain sporting teams
will be relocated to a different field.
Commissioner Fischer asked if in the future it is found more classroom
space is needed on the east campus where would the increase come from. Mr.
Rozeboom said both campuses are able to accommodate growth with the east
campus being able to expand toward the east and also into the community
center.
Chair Byron asked for further clarification on storm water retention on the
east campus. Mr. Pomeroy explained dry ponding is expanded and with the
recent redevelopment of the Pamela Park regional ponding area storm water run-
off will be efficienternly managed.
Mr. Rozeboom directed the attention of the Commission to the west
campus and explained the west campus was more difficult to address. He
pointed out 104,000 square feet is being added to this site. Entrances will be
clarified and traffic circulation is addressed and rerouted. Mr. Rozeboom
explained the main road way is moved west allowing the new athletic fields to
service as the "front yard" to the new building expansion while at the same time
providing safer access to the fields for students. Continuing, Mr. Rozeboom
added the bus area is relocated to the east side also providing safer access and
traffic flow. Mr. Rozeboom explained at the High School there will be a new
expansion and the creation of a two-story lobby main entryway. This new lobby
area is easily identified as the entrance and will also serve as a pre-function
space for the gym and athletic events. He pointed out a new music suite is
located near the existing Fick Auditorium and a new 700-seat theatre will be
constructed. The new theatre is located in a new fine arts area designed at the
tie between the High School and the Middle School providing use by both
schools. Mr. Rozeboom reported a new main lobby is also created on the west
side to service the middle school. Mr. Rozeboom explained with regard to
parking the west campus presently contains 692 parking spaces with a new long
term parking increase to 728 spaces and short term parking increased by 33.
The net increase at the west campus is 69 parking spaces. Concluding Mr.
Rozeboom reiterated this is a difficult campus because only one street serves
this large complex adding he believes the goals of the district have been
answered with the proposed new construction and renovation at both sites.
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LD-04-1 Maren Sanderson and Bridget Mitchellette
5528 West 70th Street and 6920 Hillside Lane
Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the proponents desire to transfer a
strip of land measuring approximately 5 feet by 110 feet from the lot on Hillside
Lane to the rear of the lot on West 70th Street. Mr. Larsen explained the
proposed lot division would cure the encroachment of the concrete patio of the
70th Street house on the property of the house on Hillside Lane.
Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval.
Commissioner McClelland moved toe recommend lot division approval.
Commission Swenson seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
LD-04-2
Edwin and Dorothy Sisam
6310-12 Xerxes Avenue
Lot Division
Mr. Larsen informed the Commission the proponents are requesting a
party wall lot division of an existing double bungalow. Separate utility
connections are provided. Mr. Larsen concluded staff recommends approval.
Commissioner McClelland moved to recommend lot division approval.
Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. All voted aye; motion carried.
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an eight foot maximum. Commissioner Brown seconded the motion. All voted
aye; motion carried.
IV. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Jackie Hoogenakker
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