05/22/1973 - City Council RegularMINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF .&T)VLSORY P',.ANNING COMMITTEE
VILLAGE OF EAGAN, DAP:iTA COUNWs MINNESOTA
May 222 1973
A regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Committee, Village of Eagan,
Dakota County, Minnesota was held on May 22, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Rall,
Those present were Members Marble, Hall, Harrison, Helmken and Dembroski. Those
absent were Members Murphy and Toso. Chairman Marble convened the meeting.
After the Pledge of Allegiance and upon motion by Member Harrison,
seconded by Member Dembroaki all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved.
Mr. Marlin Schlottmen appeared jraquesting to be placed on the agenda
for a building permit for an addition to the WTDO radio station building on Cedar
Avenue and Cliff Road. The Planning Committee granted Mr. Schlottman the right
to be placed on the agenda for hardship reasons.
Mr. Adrian Herbst appeared together with Ralph Reiter on behalf•of
Mr. Reiter's application for waiver under Ordinance No. 6 and Ordinance No, 10
for building permit South of Thomas Lake and North of Cliff Road on a 2 k acre
parcel being acquired by Mr. Reiter from Mr. Byron Watachke without public road
access and unplatted. It was noted that a sixty foot private easement;would be
acquired. The Planning Committee after discussion recommended, that a letter be
sent to Mr. Watschke requesting that he appear at the next regular APC meeting to
discuss the matter of subdividing the general area for future development purposes.
Mr. Harlan Henke and Mr. Ken Benson appeared on behalf of Dakota County
Electric Association regarding a proposed street lighting plan for developments
in .Eagan. It was noted that the coat would be $300.00 per unit if the developer
installed the pole and fixture. If DCEA installed the pole, then maintenance
and energy would be at the rate of $5.00 per month. If the developer installed
the pole, then the maintenance and energy would be $2.25 per month per fixture.
After considerable discussion, upon motion by Member Hall, seconded by Member
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Harrison, it was RESOLVED that the APC rec,%)mad to 'rs. Council that street
lighting be provided in new residential areas and the layout of the street lighting
would be approved by the Village Engineer; further, that the developer be charged
the cost of the installation of the fixtures; that the maintenance and energy
coat be billed by the Village with the utility bill being mailed to the owners on
a regular basis and further that the applicable ordinance be amended to provide
such street lighting in new residential developments; further RESOLVED that in the
event an established residential area desires street lighting in its area, that
Vie residents make a request through the Council for implementation. All members
voted id favor,
fir. Peter Schaffer appeared on behalf of his application for a variance
from the 5 acre unplatted single-family residence requirement for property owned
by him on Carriage Hills Drive and for building permit for single-family residence.
It was noted that one existing resi.deuce is located on the property and that
there is no public street access directly to the property. Upon motion by Member
Harrison, seconded Member Halle ail members voting yes, it was RESOLVED and
recommended to the Council that a variance from the acreage requirement be granted
subject, however, to grant by the applicant to the Village of Sagan of an adequate
road easement and further, that review be made of the parcel to dtltermine whether
it will fit into future planning in the area including platting of the property,
if necessary.
Mr. Julius Matlinaki and Mr. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, appeared on
behalf of Mr. Matlinski's application for a building permit for an on -sale liquor
restaurant on Lot 3, Block 2, Cedar Industrial Park at the Northwest corner of
Highway #13 and Shawnee Road on a 2.7 acre parcel. The building would consist of
a two-story building with 150 seat capacity on the upper floor, 75 car parking
lot with $200,000.00 coat estimate. Upon motion by Member Hall, seconded Member
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Harrison, all members voting yes, it wan RENO -WED that ',he application be
recommtended for approval subject to Village Engi.nae:: and Building Inspectors
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approval and subject to"pp���aSdsiaith r..11 applicable ordinances and further subject
to approval of a landscaping plan and outside lighting rlanmie reviewed and
approved by the Planning Committee and Council. '1
Mr. Don Goetzman appeared on behalf of the application of Rudon, Inc.
'or building permit for Cedar Van Lines on Lot 6, Block 1, Sibley Terminal
industrial Park for 27,000 square foot building, eventually to be 100,000 square
feet. It was noted that the build1ug was primarily intended for _storage but that
a armber of trucks would be loading and unloading. Mr. Goetzman was unaware of
how many trucks would be coming onto the property and was requested to submit
the informat:`.nn to the Council to determine whether a special use permit wag
necessary, Upon motion by Member Harrison, seconded by Member Dembroski, all
members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the APC recommend the application
for approval subject to determination as to whrther a special use permit is
:;;-cessary and further subject to the approval of adequate landscaping arO.. outside
l:!ghting plans and Building Inspectors and Engineers approval.
A member df the firm of Bergstedt, Walberg and Bergquist, Architects
zoge'ther with Mr. David Grannie, attorney, appeared on behalf of the application
of DCR Company for building permit for off-leale liquor store called Cedarr•:ic.
Liquor Store on land owned by DCR Company at the SW corner of Rahn Road and
Beau d'Rue Drive on a 180 foot by 220 foot parcel, It was proposed that the
building would be 5,000 square feet with 35 parking places and access off of
Rahn Road and Beau d'Rue Drive. The liquor license originally was granted for
the Cedarvale Shopping Center and it appeared necessary to apply for a move of
location of the license. The APC members were concerned about the type of
development adjoining the property proposed by DCR Company and it was understood
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that a revision in the plans Approved ep*!Amr ijy the Council_ are 'Intended to be
made as to the multi -storied commercial and npartmcnc complex. There was Chtrthcr
concern about traffic and safety prcblems .3n the proposed oc.tlet to Rahn Road
from the property in question. UF* -a motion by Member Helmkene seconded by
Member Harrison, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be
continued for one month so that additional information can be submitted by the
applicant concerning the plans for the adjoining complex and to review the access
to the property from Rahn Road for traffic safety purposes,
Mr. Keith Wehrman of Nasou, Wehrman, Chapman And Assoc'. appeared on
baho if of the application bf Egan Realty, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of
Metropbiiten Industrial Perk on the East side of Highway #49 in the SEt of SWk
of Section 17.., Mr. Wehrman indicated that there was some confusion betwaen the
Minnesota Highway Department end Dakota County Highway Department concerning
whether the Yankee Doodle crossing of Highway X+9 be at a 900 aiigle. The APC
recommended that a 900 intersection '.e located at that intersection. Upon motion
by Member Harrison, seconded Member Hall, all members voting to Favor, ir. was
RESOLVED that the application be recommended for approval and that a 900 inter-
section be recommended for the Yankee Doodle crossing of Highway #49.
Mi% Marlin Schlottman, the general manager of Fairchild Minnesota, Inc.
and WY00 and WRAH radio appeared on behalf of its application for a building
permit for an addition to the WY00 radio station building on Cliff Road'near
Cedar Avenue. Upon motion by Member. Harrison, seconded by Member Helmken, all
members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved subject
however, to submission of an adequate and approved landscaping plan and further
subject to the Building Inspectors and Village Engineers approval.
The Planning Committee then discussed the proposed pedestrian walkway
from County Road #30 to Beau d'Rue Drive because of the traffic hazard problem
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for pedestrians. Upon motion by Yamber Ha:rison, seconded by Member Dembroski,
all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the APC recommend to the Council
that such a walkway be iustalled scm�-time in the future. Ali members voted yes.
Consideration of proposed changes to Sign Ordinance No. 16 was deferred
until the next APC meeting.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated May 22, 1973
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF .&T)VLSORY P',.ANNING COMMITTEE
VILLAGE OF EAGAN, DAP:iTA COUNWs MINNESOTA
May 222 1973
A regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Committee, Village of Eagan,
Dakota County, Minnesota was held on May 22, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Rall,
Those present were Members Marble, Hall, Harrison, Helmken and Dembroski. Those
absent were Members Murphy and Toso. Chairman Marble convened the meeting.
After the Pledge of Allegiance and upon motion by Member Harrison,
seconded by Member Dembroaki all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the
minutes of the previous meeting be approved.
Mr. Marlin Schlottmen appeared jraquesting to be placed on the agenda
for a building permit for an addition to the WTDO radio station building on Cedar
Avenue and Cliff Road. The Planning Committee granted Mr. Schlottman the right
to be placed on the agenda for hardship reasons.
Mr. Adrian Herbst appeared together with Ralph Reiter on behalf•of
Mr. Reiter's application for waiver under Ordinance No. 6 and Ordinance No, 10
for building permit South of Thomas Lake and North of Cliff Road on a 2 k acre
parcel being acquired by Mr. Reiter from Mr. Byron Watachke without public road
access and unplatted. It was noted that a sixty foot private easement;would be
acquired. The Planning Committee after discussion recommended, that a letter be
sent to Mr. Watschke requesting that he appear at the next regular APC meeting to
discuss the matter of subdividing the general area for future development purposes.
Mr. Harlan Henke and Mr. Ken Benson appeared on behalf of Dakota County
Electric Association regarding a proposed street lighting plan for developments
in .Eagan. It was noted that the coat would be $300.00 per unit if the developer
installed the pole and fixture. If DCEA installed the pole, then maintenance
and energy would be at the rate of $5.00 per month. If the developer installed
the pole, then the maintenance and energy would be $2.25 per month per fixture.
After considerable discussion, upon motion by Member Hall, seconded by Member
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Harrison, it was RESOLVED that the APC rec,%)mad to 'rs. Council that street
lighting be provided in new residential areas and the layout of the street lighting
would be approved by the Village Engineer; further, that the developer be charged
the cost of the installation of the fixtures; that the maintenance and energy
coat be billed by the Village with the utility bill being mailed to the owners on
a regular basis and further that the applicable ordinance be amended to provide
such street lighting in new residential developments; further RESOLVED that in the
event an established residential area desires street lighting in its area, that
Vie residents make a request through the Council for implementation. All members
voted id favor,
fir. Peter Schaffer appeared on behalf of his application for a variance
from the 5 acre unplatted single-family residence requirement for property owned
by him on Carriage Hills Drive and for building permit for single-family residence.
It was noted that one existing resi.deuce is located on the property and that
there is no public street access directly to the property. Upon motion by Member
Harrison, seconded Member Halle ail members voting yes, it was RESOLVED and
recommended to the Council that a variance from the acreage requirement be granted
subject, however, to grant by the applicant to the Village of Sagan of an adequate
road easement and further, that review be made of the parcel to dtltermine whether
it will fit into future planning in the area including platting of the property,
if necessary.
Mr. Julius Matlinaki and Mr. Johnson, Consulting Engineer, appeared on
behalf of Mr. Matlinski's application for a building permit for an on -sale liquor
restaurant on Lot 3, Block 2, Cedar Industrial Park at the Northwest corner of
Highway #13 and Shawnee Road on a 2.7 acre parcel. The building would consist of
a two-story building with 150 seat capacity on the upper floor, 75 car parking
lot with $200,000.00 coat estimate. Upon motion by Member Hall, seconded Member
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Harrison, all members voting yes, it wan RENO -WED that ',he application be
recommtended for approval subject to Village Engi.nae:: and Building Inspectors
QQ •r✓
approval and subject to"pp���aSdsiaith r..11 applicable ordinances and further subject
to approval of a landscaping plan and outside lighting rlanmie reviewed and
approved by the Planning Committee and Council. '1
Mr. Don Goetzman appeared on behalf of the application of Rudon, Inc.
'or building permit for Cedar Van Lines on Lot 6, Block 1, Sibley Terminal
industrial Park for 27,000 square foot building, eventually to be 100,000 square
feet. It was noted that the build1ug was primarily intended for _storage but that
a armber of trucks would be loading and unloading. Mr. Goetzman was unaware of
how many trucks would be coming onto the property and was requested to submit
the informat:`.nn to the Council to determine whether a special use permit wag
necessary, Upon motion by Member Harrison, seconded by Member Dembroski, all
members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the APC recommend the application
for approval subject to determination as to whrther a special use permit is
:;;-cessary and further subject to the approval of adequate landscaping arO.. outside
l:!ghting plans and Building Inspectors and Engineers approval.
A member df the firm of Bergstedt, Walberg and Bergquist, Architects
zoge'ther with Mr. David Grannie, attorney, appeared on behalf of the application
of DCR Company for building permit for off-leale liquor store called Cedarr•:ic.
Liquor Store on land owned by DCR Company at the SW corner of Rahn Road and
Beau d'Rue Drive on a 180 foot by 220 foot parcel, It was proposed that the
building would be 5,000 square feet with 35 parking places and access off of
Rahn Road and Beau d'Rue Drive. The liquor license originally was granted for
the Cedarvale Shopping Center and it appeared necessary to apply for a move of
location of the license. The APC members were concerned about the type of
development adjoining the property proposed by DCR Company and it was understood
.3.
that a revision in the plans Approved ep*!Amr ijy the Council_ are 'Intended to be
made as to the multi -storied commercial and npartmcnc complex. There was Chtrthcr
concern about traffic and safety prcblems .3n the proposed oc.tlet to Rahn Road
from the property in question. UF* -a motion by Member Helmkene seconded by
Member Harrison, all members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be
continued for one month so that additional information can be submitted by the
applicant concerning the plans for the adjoining complex and to review the access
to the property from Rahn Road for traffic safety purposes,
Mr. Keith Wehrman of Nasou, Wehrman, Chapman And Assoc'. appeared on
baho if of the application bf Egan Realty, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of
Metropbiiten Industrial Perk on the East side of Highway #49 in the SEt of SWk
of Section 17.., Mr. Wehrman indicated that there was some confusion betwaen the
Minnesota Highway Department end Dakota County Highway Department concerning
whether the Yankee Doodle crossing of Highway X+9 be at a 900 aiigle. The APC
recommended that a 900 intersection '.e located at that intersection. Upon motion
by Member Harrison, seconded Member Hall, all members voting to Favor, ir. was
RESOLVED that the application be recommended for approval and that a 900 inter-
section be recommended for the Yankee Doodle crossing of Highway #49.
Mi% Marlin Schlottman, the general manager of Fairchild Minnesota, Inc.
and WY00 and WRAH radio appeared on behalf of its application for a building
permit for an addition to the WY00 radio station building on Cliff Road'near
Cedar Avenue. Upon motion by Member. Harrison, seconded by Member Helmken, all
members voting yes, it was RESOLVED that the application be approved subject
however, to submission of an adequate and approved landscaping plan and further
subject to the Building Inspectors and Village Engineers approval.
The Planning Committee then discussed the proposed pedestrian walkway
from County Road #30 to Beau d'Rue Drive because of the traffic hazard problem
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for pedestrians. Upon motion by Yamber Ha:rison, seconded by Member Dembroski,
all members voting in favor, it was RESOLVED that the APC recommend to the Council
that such a walkway be iustalled scm�-time in the future. Ali members voted yes.
Consideration of proposed changes to Sign Ordinance No. 16 was deferred
until the next APC meeting.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
Dated May 22, 1973
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