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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING CO?QSISSIGN
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 24, 1978
A regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
October 24, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Those present were: Chairman
Harrison, Bl.omquist, Hall, Roszak, Dembroski and Sperling. Hedtke was absent.
Also present were: City Administrator Hedges, City Zoning Administrator Runkle,
City Planner Voss, City Engineer Rosene, Public Works Director Colbert and City
Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA. The Chairman noted that the applications of Dunn b Curry Real Estate
Management, Inc. to rezone approximately 80 acres and for preliminary plat appro-
val for Beacon Hills South of Cliff Road was requested to be heard at the joint
meeting with the City Council. Mr. Rod Hardy, representing the developer, was
present and stated the importance of having the matter heard as soon as possible.
Roszak moved and Blomquist seconded the motion, with all members voting in favor,
to continue to -two public hearings described above to a special meeting to con-
sider the applications to be scheduled on October 30, 1978, at 7 p.m.
MINUTES, Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the previous
meeting were approved as distributed.
ROBERT HIPRINS WAIVER. - WESCOTT GARDEN LOTS. The first public hearing that
was convened by the Chairman concerned the application of Robert Hipkins for waiver
from platting regulations to split Lot 11.,Block 2, Wescott Garden Lots into two
equal lots. Mark Parranto was present representing the applicant. City Zoning
Administrator Runkle had indicated in his report, dated October 17th, that the.
lot area did not appear to comply with the five acre provision for each of the two
remaining lots and that the frontage on Center Street is 298.53 feet or about 1-1/2
feet s,iort of the ordinance requirement. Planning Commission members indicated
that the intent of the ordinance appears to be covered and suggested that the
staff attempt to work out a proposed solution to the issue. Hall moved to recom-
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mend and Blomquist seconded the moticn, with all members vcting in favor, approval
of the application for waiver of subdivision regulations subject, however, to com-
pliance with all ordinance requirements, park contribution for the newly created
lot, and further, with the understanding that all technicalities will be resolved
prior to Council action. There was discussion concerning the possibility of fur-
nishing utilities to the property within a very short period of time.
WENDELL WIDSTROM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WESCOTT CARDEN LOTS. The next
public hearing convened concerned the application of Mr. and Mss. Wendell Widstrom
for conditional use permit to permit the parking of three industrial trucks on
Agriculturally zoned property. The applicants were not present. They did appear
later in the meeting. A number of objecting owners were present and also sub-
mitted a petition signed by all other neighboring property owners objecting to
the application indicating it is not an appropriate location for a trucking,
business. Hall moved and Dembroski seconded the motion to recommend that the ap-
plication be denied on the basis of the objections that were submitted and the
fact that it did not appear to be an appropriate location for a trucking business
use. All members voted in favor. Sperling moved and Dembroski seconded the motion,
with all members voting yes, to recommend to the Council that investigation be
made with view toward terminating the operation on the Widstrom trucking business.
E -Z MINI STORAGE PYLON SIGN
The next public hearing that was convened re-
garded the application of E -Z Mini Storage for conditional use permit for a pylon
sign at the facility located at 4005 Sibley Memorial Highway. Mr. Mery Hoyt of
Universal Sign appeared on behalf of the'applicant and requested one 20 -foot high
pylon sign on the property. He indicated that there would be no request for an
additional pylon sign. Blomquist moved and Dembroski seconded the motion to
recommend approval of the sign provided that it meets all applicable ordinance
provisions. All members voted yea.
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RAX ROAST BEEF PYLON SIGN. The hearing regarding the application of Rax
Roast Beef for conditional use permit for pylon sign under ordinance No. 16 lo-
cated at 3830 Sibley Memorial Highway was next opened. Dale Runkle indicated
that he was uncertain whether the location of the proposed sign was within the
300 foot minimum provision from existing signs. No one appeared on behalf of
the applicants. Sperling moved and Hall seconded the motion, all members votin�
yes, to recommend approval of the permit subject to all ordinance requirements
including the 300 foot provision ender Ordinance No. 16.
UNION CHEMICAL DIVISION C014DITIONAL USE PERMIT. Chairman Harrison then con-
vened the public hearing regarding the application of Union Chemical Division of
Union 011 of California for conditional use permit for storage of liquid chemicals
on Lot 16, Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park. The local manager of the
Union Chemical Division of Minneapolis was also present. Mr. Stinson Bachelor,
engineer for Union Chemical, explained the proposal including the distribution
center of chemical products. The facility would contain a 30,600 square foot
building, and 55 storage tanks that would have a capacity of 500,000 gallons of
liquid chemicals. The plan indicates that 33 of the 55 tanks would be underground
for a total of 171,000 gallons and 21 tanks above ground for a total of 344,000
gallons. It was understood that the facility would not be refining chemicals,
but redistributing and blending about 90% of the chemicals. There were objections
from Planning Commission members regarding the proposed use in a I-1 zoned area,
including the proximity to residential uses and the other neighboring industrial
uses. It was also suggested that an alternate location be sought with the possi-
bility of rezoning to I-2, Heavy. Industrial. Sperling moved to continue the hear-
ing to the next regular meeting to afford the applicant an opportunity to meet
with the staff to consider an alternate site and the possibility of providing for
I-2 zoning on the alternate site; further that a written recommendation from the
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Fire Departrant and review of the insurance implications on adjacent propertiec be
included. Blomquist seconded the motion, all members voted is favor, encept Roszak
who doted no, Th: C:(ty Engineer indicated that iZ d.i3 not appear to have an adverse
impact cn the can.itary sewer an..'_ sto.r water systems. There would be 7 trucks per
day in and out and the tanks above ground would be a maximum 24 feet 4 inches and
12 feet in diameter. In addition, it was requested that the Metropolitan Airport
Commission be contacted because the facility lies under a flight pattern.
CARL DEVALERIA SUBDIVISION WAIVER - LETENDRE ADDITION. The next public hear-
ing regarded the application of Mr. and Mrs. Carl DeValeria who own Lot 10, Block
1, Letendre Addition for waiver of subdivison regulations to provide for split of
the lot into two equal parcels. Mr. and Mrs. DeValeria were present and there
were no objections. It was noted that assessments have been picked up on each
of the adjoining streets. Hall moved and Roszak seconded the motion, all members
voted in favor, to recommend approval of the application.
RAUENHORST CORPORATION LOTS SPLITS - EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARR.
Chairman Harrison next convened the public hearing regarding the application of
Rauenhorst Corporation for waiver from platting regulations to create three lots
from five existing platted lots consisting of Lots 33, 34, 35, 4 and 5, Block 2,
Eagandale Center Industrial Park. Michele Foster appeared for the applicant.
There were no objections to the application. After review of the report of the
City Zoning Administrator, Hall moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend
approval of the application. All members voted yes.
LOTS SPLIT - DAKOTA COUNTY RECORDER. It was noted that in the case of the
DeValeria property, that a deed had been recorded by the Dakota County Recorder
for half of the lot contrary to the State law and City ordinance, to permit the
recording. Roszak moved and Hall seconded the motion, all members voted in favor,
to recommend that the Council authorize the preparation of a Resolution by the
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staff and the City Attorney explaining the legal implications and requesting t':at
the Cornty Recorder review all deeds for the conveyance of real estate and refuse
to record those convaycnces where property a.s laso Lia. five acres and unplatted.
6.'ENDELL WIDSTROM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Widstrom
appeared and requested that the Planning Ccmmission adopt a motion reconsidering
the motion to deny their request for conditional use approval on Lot 3, Block 4,
Wescott Garden Lots. There was no motion and, therefore, the matter was forwarded
to the City Council.
JKR COMPANY PRELININARY PLAT AND PLAN APPROVAL. Chairman Harrison next con-
vened the public hearing regarding the application of JKR Company and Kenneth
Applebaum for preliminary plat approval and plan approval for community shopping
center on a nine acre parcel located at the Northeast quadrant of Pilot Knob Road
and Crestridge Drive. The report of City Planner; John Voss, dated October 18,
1978, was reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Robert Karatz, one of the
developers, appeared and introduced the representatives of the applicant. Mr.
Douglas Moe, architect, explained that the shopping center complex would consist
of a 68,800 square foot building on the CSC zoned property with a 14,000 square
foot office building on the South 6.2 acre parcel. In addition, there was a pro-
vision for -5,000 square foot expansion of the shopping mall. There would be a 40
foot green strip along the Duckwood Drive Northerly boundary of the shopping center.
6.2.acres was within the Pilot Knob Heights Planned Unit Development area and a
portion of the CSC zoned property to the North. There was provision for a 495
car parking area with parking generally on the Planned Unit Development property
in addition to the office building with the shopping center complex on the CSC
zoned property. There was discussion concerning excessive traffic on Crestridge
Drive and general safety in the area. Mr. Moe indicated that parking requirements
can be met North of the building, to provide for employee parking. The office
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building would consist of a two story office building with approximately 20 feet
in height. It was noted that the fce owner of Pilot Knob Properties had not signed
the application and the representative of the o•nsr had indicated that he would
sign the application within two days. There was discussion concerning storm water
holding areas including Fish Lake. There were a number of objecting neighboring,
owners present and also neighboring owners who favored the project. There were
questions as to whether the original plan had been denied by the City Council on
September 5, 1978, actually differed from the community shopping center concept
under the current application. The applicant indicated that the City has asked
that Pilot Knob be upgraded and that there would be a right turn in and out.of
Crestridge Drive. There was also discussion concerning cross easement parking.
Blomquist moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council
that the applications of JKR Company - Kenneth Applebaum for overall plan approval
and preliminary plat approval for Eagan Shopping Center be recommended for denial
for reasons including the following:
1. The exhibit attached to the Planned Development Agreement for Pilot Knob
Heights indicates the 6.2 acre parcel to be used for convenience center and office
building providing a less dense and lower commercial use with less potential im-
pact on the area than the shopping center proposed.
2. The proposal requires a combination of a 6.2. acre Planned Unit Develop-
ment parcel with 10 acres CSC to the North into a single development site which
is not allowable without a modification of the Planned Development Agreement
which the developer elected not to apply for.
3. The designation on the 6.2 acre site was not revised when the new zoning
ordinance code was adopted in 1975 and the designated use under the Pilot Knob
Heights Planned Development Agreement does not allow for a large scale shopping
center as proposed.
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4. There is a parcel of property to the North including the 10 acre parcel
in the proposed development zoned Community Shopping Center which would provide
sufficient large scale shopping facilities in the central portion of Eagan.
5. The proposed development would create excessive commercial development
in the general area at the present time given the existing commerical development
which could cause economic blight for existing commercial facilities.
6. The Planned Development Agreement appears to allow convenience center
and office building uses on the 6.2 acre parcel and the contract should be
strictly construed.
7. An additional commercial development of the scale proposed creates exces-
sive traffic congestion on the already overburdened Pilot Knob Road - County Road
#31, including the intersections of Duckwood Drive and Crestridge Lane with Pilot
Knob Road.
8. Additional proposed commercial development would create excessive runoff
on the lakes and ponds in the immediate area, which at the present time do not
have permanent outlets.
9. The plan of the proposed development appears to provide inadequate park-
ing space in accordance with the plans for the commercial shopping center.
10. It appears that the revised plan for the entire shopping center is not
substantially different than the plan proposed by the same applicants and denied
by the City Council on September 5, 1978.
11. The Planned Development did not provide for parking on the 6.2 acre
parcel to be utilized by a shopping center complex outside of the 6.2 acre parcel.
After considerable discussion, Sperling moved and Blomquist seconded the motion
to move the previous question. All members voted in favor except Roszak who voted
no. The Chairman.then requested a vote on the main motion. Those in favor were:
Harrison, Sperling„ Roszak, Blomquist and Dembroski. Abstention: Hall.
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WALTER RUZIK VARIANCE. The last public hearing convened by the Chairman
concerned the application of Walter Ruzik III for setback variance to build a
garage on Lot 1, Block 8, Cedar Grove No. 7. Mr. Ruzik was present and explained
the proposal. He indicated that there did not appear to be a setback problem and
that a hardship would be created because of the need to change roof lines and
also potential water problems if the location of the garage was changed to the
rear. Hall moved and Dembroski seconded the motion, all members voted in favor,
to recommend approval of the variance according to the recommendations of the
Zoning Administrator on the basis of the hardship provisions explained above.
OCTOBER 30, 1978, JOINT MEETING. A joint meeting, of the Advisory Planning
Commission with the City Council was scheduled for October 30, 1978, at 7 p.m.
at the City Hall to discuss issues concerning park land dedication, fire facili-
ties and school site dedication by developers, Dayton Hudson Property development
issues, etc.
ADJOURNMENT. Roszak moved and Sperling seconded the motion, all members
voted yea, to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
DATED: October 24, 1978
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING CO?QSISSIGN
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 24, 1978
A regular meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
October 24, 1978, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall. Those present were: Chairman
Harrison, Bl.omquist, Hall, Roszak, Dembroski and Sperling. Hedtke was absent.
Also present were: City Administrator Hedges, City Zoning Administrator Runkle,
City Planner Voss, City Engineer Rosene, Public Works Director Colbert and City
Attorney Hauge.
AGENDA. The Chairman noted that the applications of Dunn b Curry Real Estate
Management, Inc. to rezone approximately 80 acres and for preliminary plat appro-
val for Beacon Hills South of Cliff Road was requested to be heard at the joint
meeting with the City Council. Mr. Rod Hardy, representing the developer, was
present and stated the importance of having the matter heard as soon as possible.
Roszak moved and Blomquist seconded the motion, with all members voting in favor,
to continue to -two public hearings described above to a special meeting to con-
sider the applications to be scheduled on October 30, 1978, at 7 p.m.
MINUTES, Upon motion duly made and seconded, the minutes of the previous
meeting were approved as distributed.
ROBERT HIPRINS WAIVER. - WESCOTT GARDEN LOTS. The first public hearing that
was convened by the Chairman concerned the application of Robert Hipkins for waiver
from platting regulations to split Lot 11.,Block 2, Wescott Garden Lots into two
equal lots. Mark Parranto was present representing the applicant. City Zoning
Administrator Runkle had indicated in his report, dated October 17th, that the.
lot area did not appear to comply with the five acre provision for each of the two
remaining lots and that the frontage on Center Street is 298.53 feet or about 1-1/2
feet s,iort of the ordinance requirement. Planning Commission members indicated
that the intent of the ordinance appears to be covered and suggested that the
staff attempt to work out a proposed solution to the issue. Hall moved to recom-
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mend and Blomquist seconded the moticn, with all members vcting in favor, approval
of the application for waiver of subdivision regulations subject, however, to com-
pliance with all ordinance requirements, park contribution for the newly created
lot, and further, with the understanding that all technicalities will be resolved
prior to Council action. There was discussion concerning the possibility of fur-
nishing utilities to the property within a very short period of time.
WENDELL WIDSTROM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - WESCOTT CARDEN LOTS. The next
public hearing convened concerned the application of Mr. and Mss. Wendell Widstrom
for conditional use permit to permit the parking of three industrial trucks on
Agriculturally zoned property. The applicants were not present. They did appear
later in the meeting. A number of objecting owners were present and also sub-
mitted a petition signed by all other neighboring property owners objecting to
the application indicating it is not an appropriate location for a trucking,
business. Hall moved and Dembroski seconded the motion to recommend that the ap-
plication be denied on the basis of the objections that were submitted and the
fact that it did not appear to be an appropriate location for a trucking business
use. All members voted in favor. Sperling moved and Dembroski seconded the motion,
with all members voting yes, to recommend to the Council that investigation be
made with view toward terminating the operation on the Widstrom trucking business.
E -Z MINI STORAGE PYLON SIGN
The next public hearing that was convened re-
garded the application of E -Z Mini Storage for conditional use permit for a pylon
sign at the facility located at 4005 Sibley Memorial Highway. Mr. Mery Hoyt of
Universal Sign appeared on behalf of the'applicant and requested one 20 -foot high
pylon sign on the property. He indicated that there would be no request for an
additional pylon sign. Blomquist moved and Dembroski seconded the motion to
recommend approval of the sign provided that it meets all applicable ordinance
provisions. All members voted yea.
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RAX ROAST BEEF PYLON SIGN. The hearing regarding the application of Rax
Roast Beef for conditional use permit for pylon sign under ordinance No. 16 lo-
cated at 3830 Sibley Memorial Highway was next opened. Dale Runkle indicated
that he was uncertain whether the location of the proposed sign was within the
300 foot minimum provision from existing signs. No one appeared on behalf of
the applicants. Sperling moved and Hall seconded the motion, all members votin�
yes, to recommend approval of the permit subject to all ordinance requirements
including the 300 foot provision ender Ordinance No. 16.
UNION CHEMICAL DIVISION C014DITIONAL USE PERMIT. Chairman Harrison then con-
vened the public hearing regarding the application of Union Chemical Division of
Union 011 of California for conditional use permit for storage of liquid chemicals
on Lot 16, Block 5, Eagandale Center Industrial Park. The local manager of the
Union Chemical Division of Minneapolis was also present. Mr. Stinson Bachelor,
engineer for Union Chemical, explained the proposal including the distribution
center of chemical products. The facility would contain a 30,600 square foot
building, and 55 storage tanks that would have a capacity of 500,000 gallons of
liquid chemicals. The plan indicates that 33 of the 55 tanks would be underground
for a total of 171,000 gallons and 21 tanks above ground for a total of 344,000
gallons. It was understood that the facility would not be refining chemicals,
but redistributing and blending about 90% of the chemicals. There were objections
from Planning Commission members regarding the proposed use in a I-1 zoned area,
including the proximity to residential uses and the other neighboring industrial
uses. It was also suggested that an alternate location be sought with the possi-
bility of rezoning to I-2, Heavy. Industrial. Sperling moved to continue the hear-
ing to the next regular meeting to afford the applicant an opportunity to meet
with the staff to consider an alternate site and the possibility of providing for
I-2 zoning on the alternate site; further that a written recommendation from the
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Fire Departrant and review of the insurance implications on adjacent propertiec be
included. Blomquist seconded the motion, all members voted is favor, encept Roszak
who doted no, Th: C:(ty Engineer indicated that iZ d.i3 not appear to have an adverse
impact cn the can.itary sewer an..'_ sto.r water systems. There would be 7 trucks per
day in and out and the tanks above ground would be a maximum 24 feet 4 inches and
12 feet in diameter. In addition, it was requested that the Metropolitan Airport
Commission be contacted because the facility lies under a flight pattern.
CARL DEVALERIA SUBDIVISION WAIVER - LETENDRE ADDITION. The next public hear-
ing regarded the application of Mr. and Mrs. Carl DeValeria who own Lot 10, Block
1, Letendre Addition for waiver of subdivison regulations to provide for split of
the lot into two equal parcels. Mr. and Mrs. DeValeria were present and there
were no objections. It was noted that assessments have been picked up on each
of the adjoining streets. Hall moved and Roszak seconded the motion, all members
voted in favor, to recommend approval of the application.
RAUENHORST CORPORATION LOTS SPLITS - EAGANDALE CENTER INDUSTRIAL PARR.
Chairman Harrison next convened the public hearing regarding the application of
Rauenhorst Corporation for waiver from platting regulations to create three lots
from five existing platted lots consisting of Lots 33, 34, 35, 4 and 5, Block 2,
Eagandale Center Industrial Park. Michele Foster appeared for the applicant.
There were no objections to the application. After review of the report of the
City Zoning Administrator, Hall moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend
approval of the application. All members voted yes.
LOTS SPLIT - DAKOTA COUNTY RECORDER. It was noted that in the case of the
DeValeria property, that a deed had been recorded by the Dakota County Recorder
for half of the lot contrary to the State law and City ordinance, to permit the
recording. Roszak moved and Hall seconded the motion, all members voted in favor,
to recommend that the Council authorize the preparation of a Resolution by the
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staff and the City Attorney explaining the legal implications and requesting t':at
the Cornty Recorder review all deeds for the conveyance of real estate and refuse
to record those convaycnces where property a.s laso Lia. five acres and unplatted.
6.'ENDELL WIDSTROM CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Widstrom
appeared and requested that the Planning Ccmmission adopt a motion reconsidering
the motion to deny their request for conditional use approval on Lot 3, Block 4,
Wescott Garden Lots. There was no motion and, therefore, the matter was forwarded
to the City Council.
JKR COMPANY PRELININARY PLAT AND PLAN APPROVAL. Chairman Harrison next con-
vened the public hearing regarding the application of JKR Company and Kenneth
Applebaum for preliminary plat approval and plan approval for community shopping
center on a nine acre parcel located at the Northeast quadrant of Pilot Knob Road
and Crestridge Drive. The report of City Planner; John Voss, dated October 18,
1978, was reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Robert Karatz, one of the
developers, appeared and introduced the representatives of the applicant. Mr.
Douglas Moe, architect, explained that the shopping center complex would consist
of a 68,800 square foot building on the CSC zoned property with a 14,000 square
foot office building on the South 6.2 acre parcel. In addition, there was a pro-
vision for -5,000 square foot expansion of the shopping mall. There would be a 40
foot green strip along the Duckwood Drive Northerly boundary of the shopping center.
6.2.acres was within the Pilot Knob Heights Planned Unit Development area and a
portion of the CSC zoned property to the North. There was provision for a 495
car parking area with parking generally on the Planned Unit Development property
in addition to the office building with the shopping center complex on the CSC
zoned property. There was discussion concerning excessive traffic on Crestridge
Drive and general safety in the area. Mr. Moe indicated that parking requirements
can be met North of the building, to provide for employee parking. The office
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building would consist of a two story office building with approximately 20 feet
in height. It was noted that the fce owner of Pilot Knob Properties had not signed
the application and the representative of the o•nsr had indicated that he would
sign the application within two days. There was discussion concerning storm water
holding areas including Fish Lake. There were a number of objecting neighboring,
owners present and also neighboring owners who favored the project. There were
questions as to whether the original plan had been denied by the City Council on
September 5, 1978, actually differed from the community shopping center concept
under the current application. The applicant indicated that the City has asked
that Pilot Knob be upgraded and that there would be a right turn in and out.of
Crestridge Drive. There was also discussion concerning cross easement parking.
Blomquist moved and Roszak seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council
that the applications of JKR Company - Kenneth Applebaum for overall plan approval
and preliminary plat approval for Eagan Shopping Center be recommended for denial
for reasons including the following:
1. The exhibit attached to the Planned Development Agreement for Pilot Knob
Heights indicates the 6.2 acre parcel to be used for convenience center and office
building providing a less dense and lower commercial use with less potential im-
pact on the area than the shopping center proposed.
2. The proposal requires a combination of a 6.2. acre Planned Unit Develop-
ment parcel with 10 acres CSC to the North into a single development site which
is not allowable without a modification of the Planned Development Agreement
which the developer elected not to apply for.
3. The designation on the 6.2 acre site was not revised when the new zoning
ordinance code was adopted in 1975 and the designated use under the Pilot Knob
Heights Planned Development Agreement does not allow for a large scale shopping
center as proposed.
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4. There is a parcel of property to the North including the 10 acre parcel
in the proposed development zoned Community Shopping Center which would provide
sufficient large scale shopping facilities in the central portion of Eagan.
5. The proposed development would create excessive commercial development
in the general area at the present time given the existing commerical development
which could cause economic blight for existing commercial facilities.
6. The Planned Development Agreement appears to allow convenience center
and office building uses on the 6.2 acre parcel and the contract should be
strictly construed.
7. An additional commercial development of the scale proposed creates exces-
sive traffic congestion on the already overburdened Pilot Knob Road - County Road
#31, including the intersections of Duckwood Drive and Crestridge Lane with Pilot
Knob Road.
8. Additional proposed commercial development would create excessive runoff
on the lakes and ponds in the immediate area, which at the present time do not
have permanent outlets.
9. The plan of the proposed development appears to provide inadequate park-
ing space in accordance with the plans for the commercial shopping center.
10. It appears that the revised plan for the entire shopping center is not
substantially different than the plan proposed by the same applicants and denied
by the City Council on September 5, 1978.
11. The Planned Development did not provide for parking on the 6.2 acre
parcel to be utilized by a shopping center complex outside of the 6.2 acre parcel.
After considerable discussion, Sperling moved and Blomquist seconded the motion
to move the previous question. All members voted in favor except Roszak who voted
no. The Chairman.then requested a vote on the main motion. Those in favor were:
Harrison, Sperling„ Roszak, Blomquist and Dembroski. Abstention: Hall.
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WALTER RUZIK VARIANCE. The last public hearing convened by the Chairman
concerned the application of Walter Ruzik III for setback variance to build a
garage on Lot 1, Block 8, Cedar Grove No. 7. Mr. Ruzik was present and explained
the proposal. He indicated that there did not appear to be a setback problem and
that a hardship would be created because of the need to change roof lines and
also potential water problems if the location of the garage was changed to the
rear. Hall moved and Dembroski seconded the motion, all members voted in favor,
to recommend approval of the variance according to the recommendations of the
Zoning Administrator on the basis of the hardship provisions explained above.
OCTOBER 30, 1978, JOINT MEETING. A joint meeting, of the Advisory Planning
Commission with the City Council was scheduled for October 30, 1978, at 7 p.m.
at the City Hall to discuss issues concerning park land dedication, fire facili-
ties and school site dedication by developers, Dayton Hudson Property development
issues, etc.
ADJOURNMENT. Roszak moved and Sperling seconded the motion, all members
voted yea, to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 p.m.
DATED: October 24, 1978
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