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08/26/1980 - City Council RegularF v MINLTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PLANNTNG C044TISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA AUGUST 26, 1980 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 27, 1980, at the Eagan City 'Hall. Those present were Chairman Harrison, Bohne, Krob, Gits, Wilkins, Hall and Roszak. Also present were City Public Works Director Colbert, City Planner Runkle, City Engineer Rosene, and City Attorney Hauge. MINUTES Upon motion by Wilkins, seconded Bohne, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the July 22,.1980 meeting be approved with the exception on page 1, that July 9 should be July 8. All voted in favor. AGENDA The agenda was approved with the exception that Marlo Miller's application for variance was placed at the top of the public hearing agenda to accomodate Mr. Miller. R.L. JOHNSON FIRST ADDITION VARIANCE The continued public hearing concerning the application of R. L. Johnson for variance from the 35% industrial lot coverage requirement on Lot 1, R. L. Johnson First Addition was next considered. It was noted:that the hearing had been con- tinued from the July 1980 meeting. Representatives of R. L. Johnson.were present and briefly explained their proposal. Dale Runkle reviewed with the Commission his findings in investigating lot coverage provisions in other neighboring municipali- ties and indicated that the requirement varies 'substantially from one community to another. There was discussion about compliance with the maximum coverage requirements under the ordinance and a question was raised whether 'there was a hardship pre- sent. Krob moved, Gits seconded the motion, to recommend approval of the appli- cation because all performance standards appeared to have been met and that in one other application the City granted a variance from the 35% maximum lot coverage provision and further that the Commission intends to recommend a study of lot, coverages under the existing ordinance; further, subject to the following: 1. That a detailed site plan of the existing building, the building addition, parking and landscaping be approved by the City staff. 2. All easements shall be required per recommendations of City staff. 3. The parking area shall be surfaced and concrete curbing be provided around the perimeter of the parking lot. 4.. A $2,000 landscaping bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 5. A grading and drainage plan be approved by the Engineering Division prior to final plat approval. 6. The existing 8" watermain within this property shall be extended to the southwest property line for future extension and looping and that a 15' easement centered over this watermain be dedicated. APC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Two LOT COVFRACF. STUDY n U Roszak moved, Krob seconded the motion, to recommend to the Council that becn,ise of certain applications for variances dealing with lot coverage that the Council direct that a study be prepared to review the existing lot coverage provisions under the existing City ordinance and report back to the Planning Com- mission within two months. All voted in favor. MARLO MILLER VARIANCF. Chairman Harrison convened a public hearing concerning the application of Marla and Jean Miller for three-foot sideyard setback variance for construction of a free standing garage at 1746 Davenport Avenue, Lot 13, Block 9, Cedar Grove No. 8. There were no objections and all neighbors within 2"0 feet signed a state- ment approving the variance. Mr. Miller stated that there are no public easements obstructing the proposed location of the garage. Gits moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to compliance with all applicable City ordi- nances and on the basis that the Planning Commission and City should encourage enclos- ing equipment, including boats and other personal property, in sheltered buildings. All voted in favor except Roszak who voted no. SPANGLER'S ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT' . A public hearing regarding the application of Orpha Spangler for preliminary plat approval of Spangler's Addition located on Highway 1113 was next convened by the Chairman. Sadie Abrahamson, the real estate salesperson, was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Colbert recommended that a drainage study be pre- sented to the City for approval. Some neighboring owners appeared with questions and objected to any future change in zoning of the property. Hall moved, Gits seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the submission and approval of an -appropriate grading and drainage plan and the following conditions: 1. A grading and drainage plan shall be presented and approved by the City staff to determine whether'Lot 1 of Spangler's Addition is a buildable lot. 2. All easements shall be provided in accordance with recommendations of the City staff. 3. Park dedication shall be required on the newly created lot. a 4. Mn/DOT's review and comments shall be received by the City. 5. It is recognized that the property will be used for single family purposes only.. 6. A petition shall be submitted for the extension and looping of the existing water main from T. H. 13 to LeTendre.St. and the applicant must accept all assess- ments associated with this water main connection. I APC Minutes August 26, 1980 page Three All voted in favor. The Planning Commission members indicated that no guarantee could be given to the surrounding neighbors that an application will not be sub- mitted in the future for change in use of the property. RIDGE CLIFFS ADDITIONREVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT The next hearing convened concerned the application of U. S. Homes Corporation and Orrin Thompson Homes for revised preliminary plat for Ridge Cliffe Addition consisting of Lots 12 through 45 on the preliminary plat and the intent is to plat as Ridge Cliffe 4th and 5th Additions. One -hundred and twenty units are proposed consisting of townhomes as opposed to 136 units with 34 buildings under the origi- nal proposal and the revised proposal would include 12 duplexes that were originally intended for seven single family units. Chuck Winden, Bob Carlson and Orrin Thompson appeared for the applicant. It was noted that the R-2 zoned area owners would be included as members of the homeowners association. There was discussion concerning the need to rezone the area including the double units to R-2 and that approval be subject to the rezoning. Roszak moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend to the Council approval of the revised.preliminary plat subject to the following: 1. Landscape plans shall be approved by the City staff and the landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 2. A tot lot shall be located within this townhouse area and site plans shall be approved by the City staff. 3. The by-laws of the homeowners association for this area shall be approved by City staff prior to the recording of the final plat. 4. Curbing shall be provided on all driveways. 5. The duplex units proposed on the east side of the replat shall be rezoned to an R-2, Residential Double District and no building permits shall be granted until such rezoning'is completed. 6. All grading, drainage and utility easements shall be provided in accordance with the recommendations of the City staff. 7. Additional utility services shall be provided to the proposed twin home lots along Karis Way. 8. An erosion control plan must be submitted and approved by staff _prior to final plat approval. APC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Four 0 CLEARViEW ADDITION -- WAIVER OF PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Bruno L. Berg for waiver of plat covering Lot 4, Block 3, Clearview was next opened by the Chairman. One neighbor- ing property owner appeared and had concerns about the westerly lot and the possible fill and the drainage that may be impeded as the result of any additional fill being placed on that lot. Staff members explained that it was important that the property be developed in the proper fashion and recommended that a drainage plan for the property be submitted. Krob moved, Gits seconded the motion, to approve the appli- cation subject to the following conditions: 1. All necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City as recommended by the City staff. 2. As many trees as possible shall be saved in the development. 3. Park donation shall be required on the newly created lot. 4.Applicant shall accept lateral benefit assessments for the newly created easterly: lot (115.0 feet) at the time of final plat approval. 5. That a grading and drainage.plan be submitted and approved by the staff prior to final approval of resolution of the City Council approving the waiver. All voted in favor. SUBURBAN -LIGHTING -- U -HAUL SIGN PERMIT The public hearing regarding the conditional use permit application of Suburban Lighting and U -Haul Corporation for.a pylon sign for U -Haul at 3890 Cedar Avenue was next considered. Mr. Phil Larson of Suburban Lighting was present and explained the proposal. It would include a 124 square foot proposed sign and would be 25 feet in height. The staff indicated that it appeared to comply with the existing ordinance. Wilkins moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following: 1. The sign shall be no more than 27 feet in height and contain no more than 125 square feet of signage. 2. The sign shall not be located within 10 feet of the property lines involved. 3. All other ordinance provisions shall be met. All voted in favor., APC `tinuces August 26, 1980 Page Five r 0 WALDEN HF.IGHTS..ADDITION REVISED PRFLIPIINARv PLAT . The application of Pilot Knob Estates, Inc., for revision of Walden Heights Addition preliminary plat was next considered by the Planning Commission. The reason for the revision was to provide for one Northwestern Bell Subscriber Station. Gits moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval of the proposed revised pre- liminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. An architectural plan and site plan shall be approved by the City staff prior to the construction of the building. 2. Lot 4 shall only be used for a utility building. 3. All easements shall be required in accordance with the recommendations of the Cit:' staff. All members voted in favor. NORTHWESTERN BELL SITE PLAN REVIEW An application of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for site plan review for subscriber stations which will increase the capacity of the telephone lines within Fagan and.the surrounding area was next considered by the'Planning Commission. Mr. Glen Hampton of Northwestern Bell was present and explained the proposal in detail. It was noted that no architectural design or landscaping plans have been prepared and that the property.will house facilities to reduce cost with smaller cable and less copper requirements. The current plan is that these units will, be scattered throughout the community and will require no full time personnel and only occasional maintenance. Mr. Hampton indicated that Northwestern Bell intends to comply with the arga architectural and visual standards including landscaping and that the applicant will present the plans to the City when they are prepared. There were concerns by Commission Members as to how many such facilities will be required in the City using present technical knowledge and Mr. Hampton indicated that although studies have taken place, they cannot give exact projections of future needs throughout the City. It was noted that only City Council permission was required but the site plan review was submitted to the Planning Commission for dis- cussion and comment. The staff further recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposal but that conditions cannot be imposed at the present time. The conditions that were outlined by the staff include the following and were agreed upon but no action was taken: 4 0 AFC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Six 1. Staff shall approve detailed landscape plans and architectural plans for each structure when the building permit is requested. 1 2. All driveways shall have asphalt surfacing and concrete curbing. 3. The location shall only be used for the proposed subscriber buildings and no other material shall be stored on the site. 4. Easements shall be dedicated to the City as determined by the City staff. 5. Each location which is not on an individual platted lot shall be platted when the surrounding area is platted. 6. Zoning shall comply with most compatible surrounding zoning for each site. No action was taken. JULY 8 MINUTES Hall moved, Krob seconded the motion to continue consideration of approval of the.July 8, 1980 minutes. All voted yes. MET COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CUTDELINES Dare Runkle explained to the Planning Commission meetings held with the Met Council staff regarding proposed guidelines for amending the City Comprehensive Plan. 'He stated that the City Council requested a continuance of three months for submission of the Eagan Comprehensive Plan to determine the guidelines for amendment of the plans. I ' Upon motion the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m'. PHH Dated: August 26, 1980 Secretary of the APC F v MINLTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PLANNTNG C044TISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA AUGUST 26, 1980 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 27, 1980, at the Eagan City 'Hall. Those present were Chairman Harrison, Bohne, Krob, Gits, Wilkins, Hall and Roszak. Also present were City Public Works Director Colbert, City Planner Runkle, City Engineer Rosene, and City Attorney Hauge. MINUTES Upon motion by Wilkins, seconded Bohne, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the July 22,.1980 meeting be approved with the exception on page 1, that July 9 should be July 8. All voted in favor. AGENDA The agenda was approved with the exception that Marlo Miller's application for variance was placed at the top of the public hearing agenda to accomodate Mr. Miller. R.L. JOHNSON FIRST ADDITION VARIANCE The continued public hearing concerning the application of R. L. Johnson for variance from the 35% industrial lot coverage requirement on Lot 1, R. L. Johnson First Addition was next considered. It was noted:that the hearing had been con- tinued from the July 1980 meeting. Representatives of R. L. Johnson.were present and briefly explained their proposal. Dale Runkle reviewed with the Commission his findings in investigating lot coverage provisions in other neighboring municipali- ties and indicated that the requirement varies 'substantially from one community to another. There was discussion about compliance with the maximum coverage requirements under the ordinance and a question was raised whether 'there was a hardship pre- sent. Krob moved, Gits seconded the motion, to recommend approval of the appli- cation because all performance standards appeared to have been met and that in one other application the City granted a variance from the 35% maximum lot coverage provision and further that the Commission intends to recommend a study of lot, coverages under the existing ordinance; further, subject to the following: 1. That a detailed site plan of the existing building, the building addition, parking and landscaping be approved by the City staff. 2. All easements shall be required per recommendations of City staff. 3. The parking area shall be surfaced and concrete curbing be provided around the perimeter of the parking lot. 4.. A $2,000 landscaping bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 5. A grading and drainage plan be approved by the Engineering Division prior to final plat approval. 6. The existing 8" watermain within this property shall be extended to the southwest property line for future extension and looping and that a 15' easement centered over this watermain be dedicated. APC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Two LOT COVFRACF. STUDY n U Roszak moved, Krob seconded the motion, to recommend to the Council that becn,ise of certain applications for variances dealing with lot coverage that the Council direct that a study be prepared to review the existing lot coverage provisions under the existing City ordinance and report back to the Planning Com- mission within two months. All voted in favor. MARLO MILLER VARIANCF. Chairman Harrison convened a public hearing concerning the application of Marla and Jean Miller for three-foot sideyard setback variance for construction of a free standing garage at 1746 Davenport Avenue, Lot 13, Block 9, Cedar Grove No. 8. There were no objections and all neighbors within 2"0 feet signed a state- ment approving the variance. Mr. Miller stated that there are no public easements obstructing the proposed location of the garage. Gits moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to compliance with all applicable City ordi- nances and on the basis that the Planning Commission and City should encourage enclos- ing equipment, including boats and other personal property, in sheltered buildings. All voted in favor except Roszak who voted no. SPANGLER'S ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT' . A public hearing regarding the application of Orpha Spangler for preliminary plat approval of Spangler's Addition located on Highway 1113 was next convened by the Chairman. Sadie Abrahamson, the real estate salesperson, was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Colbert recommended that a drainage study be pre- sented to the City for approval. Some neighboring owners appeared with questions and objected to any future change in zoning of the property. Hall moved, Gits seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the submission and approval of an -appropriate grading and drainage plan and the following conditions: 1. A grading and drainage plan shall be presented and approved by the City staff to determine whether'Lot 1 of Spangler's Addition is a buildable lot. 2. All easements shall be provided in accordance with recommendations of the City staff. 3. Park dedication shall be required on the newly created lot. a 4. Mn/DOT's review and comments shall be received by the City. 5. It is recognized that the property will be used for single family purposes only.. 6. A petition shall be submitted for the extension and looping of the existing water main from T. H. 13 to LeTendre.St. and the applicant must accept all assess- ments associated with this water main connection. I APC Minutes August 26, 1980 page Three All voted in favor. The Planning Commission members indicated that no guarantee could be given to the surrounding neighbors that an application will not be sub- mitted in the future for change in use of the property. RIDGE CLIFFS ADDITIONREVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT The next hearing convened concerned the application of U. S. Homes Corporation and Orrin Thompson Homes for revised preliminary plat for Ridge Cliffe Addition consisting of Lots 12 through 45 on the preliminary plat and the intent is to plat as Ridge Cliffe 4th and 5th Additions. One -hundred and twenty units are proposed consisting of townhomes as opposed to 136 units with 34 buildings under the origi- nal proposal and the revised proposal would include 12 duplexes that were originally intended for seven single family units. Chuck Winden, Bob Carlson and Orrin Thompson appeared for the applicant. It was noted that the R-2 zoned area owners would be included as members of the homeowners association. There was discussion concerning the need to rezone the area including the double units to R-2 and that approval be subject to the rezoning. Roszak moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend to the Council approval of the revised.preliminary plat subject to the following: 1. Landscape plans shall be approved by the City staff and the landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 2. A tot lot shall be located within this townhouse area and site plans shall be approved by the City staff. 3. The by-laws of the homeowners association for this area shall be approved by City staff prior to the recording of the final plat. 4. Curbing shall be provided on all driveways. 5. The duplex units proposed on the east side of the replat shall be rezoned to an R-2, Residential Double District and no building permits shall be granted until such rezoning'is completed. 6. All grading, drainage and utility easements shall be provided in accordance with the recommendations of the City staff. 7. Additional utility services shall be provided to the proposed twin home lots along Karis Way. 8. An erosion control plan must be submitted and approved by staff _prior to final plat approval. APC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Four 0 CLEARViEW ADDITION -- WAIVER OF PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Bruno L. Berg for waiver of plat covering Lot 4, Block 3, Clearview was next opened by the Chairman. One neighbor- ing property owner appeared and had concerns about the westerly lot and the possible fill and the drainage that may be impeded as the result of any additional fill being placed on that lot. Staff members explained that it was important that the property be developed in the proper fashion and recommended that a drainage plan for the property be submitted. Krob moved, Gits seconded the motion, to approve the appli- cation subject to the following conditions: 1. All necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City as recommended by the City staff. 2. As many trees as possible shall be saved in the development. 3. Park donation shall be required on the newly created lot. 4.Applicant shall accept lateral benefit assessments for the newly created easterly: lot (115.0 feet) at the time of final plat approval. 5. That a grading and drainage.plan be submitted and approved by the staff prior to final approval of resolution of the City Council approving the waiver. All voted in favor. SUBURBAN -LIGHTING -- U -HAUL SIGN PERMIT The public hearing regarding the conditional use permit application of Suburban Lighting and U -Haul Corporation for.a pylon sign for U -Haul at 3890 Cedar Avenue was next considered. Mr. Phil Larson of Suburban Lighting was present and explained the proposal. It would include a 124 square foot proposed sign and would be 25 feet in height. The staff indicated that it appeared to comply with the existing ordinance. Wilkins moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following: 1. The sign shall be no more than 27 feet in height and contain no more than 125 square feet of signage. 2. The sign shall not be located within 10 feet of the property lines involved. 3. All other ordinance provisions shall be met. All voted in favor., APC `tinuces August 26, 1980 Page Five r 0 WALDEN HF.IGHTS..ADDITION REVISED PRFLIPIINARv PLAT . The application of Pilot Knob Estates, Inc., for revision of Walden Heights Addition preliminary plat was next considered by the Planning Commission. The reason for the revision was to provide for one Northwestern Bell Subscriber Station. Gits moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval of the proposed revised pre- liminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. An architectural plan and site plan shall be approved by the City staff prior to the construction of the building. 2. Lot 4 shall only be used for a utility building. 3. All easements shall be required in accordance with the recommendations of the Cit:' staff. All members voted in favor. NORTHWESTERN BELL SITE PLAN REVIEW An application of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for site plan review for subscriber stations which will increase the capacity of the telephone lines within Fagan and.the surrounding area was next considered by the'Planning Commission. Mr. Glen Hampton of Northwestern Bell was present and explained the proposal in detail. It was noted that no architectural design or landscaping plans have been prepared and that the property.will house facilities to reduce cost with smaller cable and less copper requirements. The current plan is that these units will, be scattered throughout the community and will require no full time personnel and only occasional maintenance. Mr. Hampton indicated that Northwestern Bell intends to comply with the arga architectural and visual standards including landscaping and that the applicant will present the plans to the City when they are prepared. There were concerns by Commission Members as to how many such facilities will be required in the City using present technical knowledge and Mr. Hampton indicated that although studies have taken place, they cannot give exact projections of future needs throughout the City. It was noted that only City Council permission was required but the site plan review was submitted to the Planning Commission for dis- cussion and comment. The staff further recommended that the Planning Commission review the proposal but that conditions cannot be imposed at the present time. The conditions that were outlined by the staff include the following and were agreed upon but no action was taken: 4 0 AFC Minutes August 26, 1980 Page Six 1. Staff shall approve detailed landscape plans and architectural plans for each structure when the building permit is requested. 1 2. All driveways shall have asphalt surfacing and concrete curbing. 3. The location shall only be used for the proposed subscriber buildings and no other material shall be stored on the site. 4. Easements shall be dedicated to the City as determined by the City staff. 5. Each location which is not on an individual platted lot shall be platted when the surrounding area is platted. 6. Zoning shall comply with most compatible surrounding zoning for each site. No action was taken. JULY 8 MINUTES Hall moved, Krob seconded the motion to continue consideration of approval of the.July 8, 1980 minutes. All voted yes. MET COUNCIL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CUTDELINES Dare Runkle explained to the Planning Commission meetings held with the Met Council staff regarding proposed guidelines for amending the City Comprehensive Plan. 'He stated that the City Council requested a continuance of three months for submission of the Eagan Comprehensive Plan to determine the guidelines for amendment of the plans. I ' Upon motion the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m'. PHH Dated: August 26, 1980 Secretary of the APC