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02/22/1983 - City Council Regulart _ , i !MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 22, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at the Eagan City Hall commencing at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Members Wold, who chaired the meeting, McCrea, Krob, Turnham, Wilkins and Bohne. Those absent were Chairman Hall and alternate Mulrooney. Also present were Assistant City Engineer Hefti, Public Works Director Colbert, City Planner Runkle and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Bohne moved, Wold seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as distri- buted. All voted in favor. Upon motion by Bohne, seconded Turnham, it was resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 1983 be approved with the exception on page 2, it should be noted that member David Bohne was also re-elected to the Planning Commission. RULE OF PROCEDURE Chairman Wold explained the Rules of Procedure for the Planning Commis- sion during the meetings to all of the persons present. VOGELPOBL - BICENTENNIAL 3RD ADDITION - VARIANCE The public hearing regarding the application of Norman E. Vogelpohl for a 10.4 foot variance from the 20 foot setback requirement for a parking lot abutting the road right-of-way located on Lot 1, Block 2, Bicentennial 3rd Addition was convened by Chairman Wold. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vogelpohl were present and Mr. Vogelpohl explained the background of the proposal. He stated that he had employed a Planner/Engineer to review the site plan for him and to outline the reasons for the variance, including economic hardship, the loss of parking stalls, the fact that -the variance would not affect the adjacent properties, and that cars can be parked a minimum 34 feet away from the adjacent public street. Mr. Colbert stated that there was inadequate informa- tion and that no surveyed layout had been submitted to the City when the application for hardship had been submitted earlier. Mr. Vogelpohl stated that he would attempt to acquire the triangular parcel now owned by Super- america stations and join it to his restaurant site. After considerable discussion concerning the background of the application and objections from some Planning Commission members to the fact that Mr. Vogelpohl did not comply with the ordinance requirements, Turnham moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application due to economic hardship and also for aesthetic factors, subject to the following: 1 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 1. Applicant shall sign the westerly access on 81st Street as an "Enter Only" and the applicant and staff will study the traffic circulation after the restaurant has opened to determine whether access is hazardous and if the City determines it is hazardous, the applicant shall close off the most westerly access with the understanding that the City will review the issue within one year of opening and that the issue shall then be brought back to the Advisory Planning Commission if it is determined hazardous. 2. The applicant shall attempt to acquire the triangular parcel from Superamerica so that the two parcels can be squared off to provide better circulation around the restaurant facility. All voted in favor. SPERRY PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Sperry Corporation for preliminary plat approval of Sperry Park consisting of 214 acres with two lots, was next convened by the Chairman. The zoning of the property is RD (Research and Development District) and the Comprehensive Guide Plan also designates RD land use. In December of 1980, the Advisory Planning Commission reviewed the building permit application for Sperry Corporation's semi- conductor plant and recommended that the parcel be platted prior to occupancy of the building. Gerald W. Tank from Sperry, Corrine Eklund, Attorney, and William Dolan, Engineer, were present for the applicant. It was noted that the 213.59 acre parcel would be reduced to 203.7 net acres after dedication of streets. One lot is the site of the Eagan water tank. The staff recommended six conditions be imposed for approval and Corrine Eklund reviewed the pro- posed revisions with the Planning Commission. John Gusten, President of the Timberline Homeowners Association appeared and stated the residents were concerned about the hazardous chemicals at the semi -conductor facility and quoted from a staff report of September 1982, concerning an investigation of the proposed use of chemicals at the site. The Timberline residents opposed the road connection from Towerview to Coachman Road and there was considerable discussion about the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee's recommendation that a trail easement be considered connecting Pilot Knob Park with Four Oaks Road. It was noted that Sperry has now agreed to submit a letter of intent to work with the City and the residents of Timberline neighborhood, to review and determine the necessity for and possible location of providing such trail access. There was also discussion concerning timing for the entry into a formal agreement confirming the City's right to pond or store storm sewer runoff in wetlands areas of the platted property. The Sperry representatives indicated that they would grant such easement for storage purposes and that an agreement would be entered into when the City and the applicant had determined the extent of the storage ponds. After extensive discussion, Krob moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: !04 J 0 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 1. Ten foot utility and drainage easements shall be provided along the exterior lot lines of the final plat. Said easements shall incorporate a trail easement along Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road. 2. Sperry shall submit to the City a Letter of Intent to enter into a formal agreement confirming and defining the City's right to pond or store storm water run off in the wetlands area of the platted property. 3. Sperry shall submit to the City a Letter of Intent to work with the City, the residents of the Timberline neighborhood and Four Oaks Association, to review and determine the necessity for the possible location of an easement providing access to Pilot Knob Park from Four Oaks Road satisfactory to all the concerned parties and to grant an easement therefor at such time as agreement has been reached. 4. The plat shall be subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because the plat abuts two county rights-of-way. 5. Because commencement of the platting process was a condition of the issuance of the building permit in 1981, the acreage subject to the road unit fee was not determinable at that time. Payment was deferred until such time as the plat was approved. It has now been determined that 15.9 acres should be subject to the road unit fee set by the City Council. 6. Approval of the preliminary and final plat and occupancy of the semi -conductor facility is not subject to or conditioned upon payment of a park user fee by Sperry. Future applications for building permits for the platted property shall be subject to the applicable City ordinances in effect at the time of the permit application. Member McCrea stated it is important to address the staggering of work hours from the Univac plant to relieve the traffic problems. All voted in favor except Bohne who abstained. Bohne then moved, McCrea seconded the motion that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council instruct the staff to study the traffic problems in the general Univac area of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road, due to the additional development that is expected to take place in the near future. All voted in favor. 3 l 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 COACHMAN HIGHLANDS - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Brutger Companies, Inc. for rezoning and preliminary plat approval of Coachman Highlands consisting of approximately 10.5 acres for rezoning from R-4 (Residential Multiple) to R-3 (Residential Townhouse) located on Lot 1, Block 3, Fox Ridge Addition, was next convened. The second application is for preliminary plat approval of Coachman Highlands to contain 70 townhouse lots and one lot owned in common by the Association. The lot is currently zoned R-4 and allows only the construc- tion of apartments or condominium units and the proposal is to down -zone to providie for a reduction in density to approximately 7 dwelling units per acre. A looped private drive with two access points onto Coachman Road is provided and the private drive would contain approximately 0.71 acres with net developable acres on the site of 9.79 acres. Mike Patowicz appeared on behalf of Brutger Companies, Inc. and stated the price range would be from the mid - $60,000 to mid -$70,000 range. He stated that the applicant agrees with the staff report and recommendations except that several units along the west would not comply with the 30 foot setback between dwelling units. He stated that it is possible to comply, but would require cutting into the berm on the north side. Several neighboring property owners were present with questions. Mr. Fred Katter, representing the Four Oaks Condominium project to the north, appeared and was concerned about preserving the berm along the north side, adjacent to the Coachman Oaks apartment complex. It was noted that the berm would be retained if a reduction between certain dwelling units to 25 feet would be permitted. Low income loans through the MHFA are being applied for and there will be FHA/VA approval. Mr. Patowicz indicated that the applicant will proceed even if MHFA funding is not available. McCrea moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for rezoning to R-3. All voted in favor. McCrea then moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application, subject to the following conditions: L 1. A 40 foot setback shall be required along Coachman Road. 2. A 30 foot setback shall be required between dwelling units with the exception of the westerly 5 buildings which shall have a minimum 25 foot setback. 3. The garages shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet in order that the driveways be counted as off-street parking spaces. 4. Concrete curbing shall be required around the perimeter of the off- street parking spaces. 5. A homeowner's association be established to control the overall development and that the bylaws and articles be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat approval. 4 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 6. A designated location shall be established with the preliminary plat for a sales office for this particular development. 7. A detailed landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by City staff and an adequate landscape bond shall be required as part of the develop- ment contract, and this bond shall not be released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 8. The development plan shall be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments regarding the tot lot area and trail/sidewalk on the west side of Coachman Road and the fee for park dedication. 9. A development agreement shall be entered into and signed prior to final plat application. 10. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 11. If the internal utilities are installed privately, the plans and specifications for such utility installations shall be prepared by a regis- tered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for approval. 12. To accommodate increased traffic resulting from this development, Coachman Road shall be upgraded to a 44 foot wide bituminous surface and concrete curb and gutter with an 8 foot bituminous trailway constructed along the west side. 13. Internal through streets shall be 28 feet wide with concrete curb and gutter and the remaining streets shall be 24 feet wide with concrete curbing. 14. A blanket utility easement shall be required over the common area. 15. This development shall accept its responsibility for the assessment resulting from lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer at the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 16. The cost of providing sewer, water, storm sewer and streets within this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 17. The south access to Coachman Road shall be set back a minimum of 150 feet from the intersection of Coachman Road and Letendre Street. All voted in favor. i 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 TIBERON FIRST ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELMNARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of J. E. Parranto Associates, Inc. for rezoning of approximately 6.86 acres from R-1 (Residential Single) and R-4 (Residential Multiple) to R-1 PD (Residential Single under a Planned -Develop- ment) with underlying Agricultural, and the replat of Mallard Park 1st Addi- tion and a small triangular portion westerly of Mallard Park 1st Addition, into 26 single family lots was next convened by the Chair. The parcel currently is zoned R-1 and R-4, with the Guide Plan designating R-2 at 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. It was noted that the property had been zoned R-4 and in June of 1978, a petition was filed to rezone the property from R-4 to R-2 and replat to 12 duplex lots. The City Council ultimately rezoned Mallard Park 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additions to R-1 to conform with the plats that were originally approved. The proposal was to resubdivide 11 of the 12 single family lots in the 1st Addition to 21 single family lots, and provide 5 additional lots west of Mallard Park for a total of 26 single family lots. One parcel is owned by Sidney Johnson and will be an exception to the plat because an attempt has been made to have him join in the plat but no contact could be made with Mr. Johnson. A deviation will be required in lot size from the strict standards, noting that 60 foot lot widths at the 30 foot setback line will be provided and minimum square footage of the lots will be 8,500 square feet. Mark and John Parranto appeared for the applicant and noted the existing zoning would allow for 31 units. Mark Parranto stated that Mr. Willmus has authorized dedication of a part of Woodgate Lane currently im- proved, to the City, which easement had not been granted prior to its improve- ment. No construction has taken place to the north and east where single family is proposed, and quadrominiums basically have been constructed to the west and south. Mr. Parranto stated that he did not expect that there would be any request for variances for the proposed lots. There was discussion concerning delinquent taxes and assessments and he stated that Mr. Willmus will pay them before the plan is recorded. Bohne moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of rezoning from R-1 and R-4 to R-1 Planned Development with underlying Agricultural zoning. All voted yes. Bohne then moved to recommend approval of the replat of Tiberon. First Addition, McCrea seconded the motion, subject to the following conditions: 1. A new development agreement and planned development agreement be entered into and signed prior to the final plat application. 2. No side yard variances or lot coverage variances should be allowed on these smaller lots except for vegetation or topographic hardships. lots. 3. A deviation from the R-1 zoning standards shall be allowed on the 26 4. An agreement be entered into between the City and Mr. Willmus as to how the parkland issue will be resolved. 0 0 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 5. The replat shall be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments. 6. The delinquent assessment issue shall also be resolved or an agree- ment as to how the assessments will be resolved shall be entered into. 7. The applicant shall inform the owner of Lot 2 as to the size of lots and type of homes which will be constructed in the replat. 8. If the utility services are to be constructed privately, plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the City for approval. 9. The necessary width of right-of-way to provide for a full 60 feet shall be dedicated as a part of this plat. 10. A 10 foot utility easement shall be included along all publicly dedicated right-of-way with a.5 foot utility easement along all exterior lot lines and a 10 foot utility and drainage easement centered over all interior lot lines. 11. Where necessary, cross easements for utility purposes shall be dedicated on lots where sewer and water services are shared. 12. This development shall accept its responsibility for trunk area storm sewer assessments over the portion of Parcel No. 015-75 which is in- cluded with this plat and also for lateral benefit from trunk water main and lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer at the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 13. All costs for the construction of utility services shall be the sole responsibility of this development: 14. All existing lot line drainage and utility easements will be vacated prior to final plat approval. All voted in favor. 7 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 PARR RIDGE ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing was convened by Chairman Wold covering the application of Ruscon Homes and Marshall Oakes for the rezoning of 37.5 acres from A (Agricultural) to R-1 PD (Residential Single District under a Planned Develop- ment) with underlying Agricultural to allow 114 single family lots and preli- minary plat approval of Park Ridge Addition. The single family lots would range in size from 7,800 square feet to 18,000 square feet with an overall average of 10,900 square feet. Mr. Oakes was present as was Bill Maurer of Probe Engineering in Burnsville. He noted that there will be some requirement for land swaps with Orrin Thompson Homes to the east and those swaps have now been agreed upon with Thompson Homes. The applicant had no objections to the conditions recommended by the staff, and there were no objections to the application. Four lots will access directly to Galaxie Drive but the appli- cant indicates the terrain will not create hazardous access problems from those lots. The cost is intended to range from the low $60,000 area to the mid -$70,000 range. There will be private utility installation in the plat with average size of the homes 870 square feet per floor, and it is expected that the project will be completed within two years. Two ponds are recom- mended to be dedicated for ponding purposes with private lots, however, covering the ponds. After discussion, McCrea moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of the property from A (Agri- cultural) to R-1 PD with underlying Agricultural zoning. All voted yes. Wilkins then moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for preliminary plat approval of Park Ridge Addition consisting of 114 single family lots, subject to the following conditions: 1. A deviation from the R-1 lot size requirement of 85 feet frontage and 12,000 square feet to range from 60 foot lot widths at the 30 foot setback and allow a minimum square footage of 7,800 square feet shall be allowed. 2. An agreement approved by the City shall be worked out between Ruscon Homes and Orrin Thompson in regard to the three triangular portions or outlots in their preliminary plat. 3. The plat should be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations for park contribution for this development. 4. A development agreement and planned development agreement be signed prior to the application of a final plat. 5. No variances shall be allowed for lot coverage or from the setbacks of an R-1 (Single Residential District) unless they are strictly related to irregular terrain or vegetation. 6. An exact elevation shall be set for the pond elevation for the pond abutting Galaxie Drive. E] APC Minutes February 22, 1983 7. Restricted access shall be required except for the four, lots abutting Galaxie Drive. These lots are Lot 1, 2, 3, Block 4, and Lot 17, Block 3. 8. The model home or sales office shall be allowed only until the development has been completed. 9. If the utilities are installed privately, the plans and specifica- tions shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the City for approval. 10. As a condition of this plat, the 16 inch trunk water main within Covington Lane shall be extended west to the trunk water main located within Galaxie Drive. 11. A 5 foot sidewalk/trailway shall be installed along the northerly side of Covington Lane. 12. Ponding and utility easements shall be required around both ponds to include sufficient area for the higher water elevation condition. 13. A 20 foot utility easement shall be required for the storm sewer connection between the two ponds. A 10 foot utility easement shall be in- cluded along all publicly dedicated rights-of-way with a 5 foot utility ease- ment along all exterior lot lines and a 10 foot utility and drainage easement centered over all interior lot lines. 14. All costs related to constructing all internal streets and utilities shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor. 10 ACRE MIIMI" RESIDENTIAL UNITS - AGRICULTURAL ZONING Member McCrea stated that there is some confusion about whether a resi- dential home can be built on a minimum of 5 or 10 acres, under the Eagan Code. Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Wilkins, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that a public hearing be scheduled for an amendment to the applicable zoning and/or subdivision codes of the City to provide for one residential unit on a minimum of 10 acres of agriculturally zoned land. All voted in favor. DAKOTA COUNTY ASSESSOR The Planning Commission members requested that the staff investigate the guidelines that the County Assessor uses in determining valuations on property, whether on platted versus unplatted property and Agricultural versus Residentially zoned property within the County. 9 1 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 • 1 • 1 Ili ��.IG�Y Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. All voted in favor. 10 Secretary PHH t _ , i !MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 22, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 22, 1983 at the Eagan City Hall commencing at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Members Wold, who chaired the meeting, McCrea, Krob, Turnham, Wilkins and Bohne. Those absent were Chairman Hall and alternate Mulrooney. Also present were Assistant City Engineer Hefti, Public Works Director Colbert, City Planner Runkle and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Bohne moved, Wold seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as distri- buted. All voted in favor. Upon motion by Bohne, seconded Turnham, it was resolved that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 25, 1983 be approved with the exception on page 2, it should be noted that member David Bohne was also re-elected to the Planning Commission. RULE OF PROCEDURE Chairman Wold explained the Rules of Procedure for the Planning Commis- sion during the meetings to all of the persons present. VOGELPOBL - BICENTENNIAL 3RD ADDITION - VARIANCE The public hearing regarding the application of Norman E. Vogelpohl for a 10.4 foot variance from the 20 foot setback requirement for a parking lot abutting the road right-of-way located on Lot 1, Block 2, Bicentennial 3rd Addition was convened by Chairman Wold. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vogelpohl were present and Mr. Vogelpohl explained the background of the proposal. He stated that he had employed a Planner/Engineer to review the site plan for him and to outline the reasons for the variance, including economic hardship, the loss of parking stalls, the fact that -the variance would not affect the adjacent properties, and that cars can be parked a minimum 34 feet away from the adjacent public street. Mr. Colbert stated that there was inadequate informa- tion and that no surveyed layout had been submitted to the City when the application for hardship had been submitted earlier. Mr. Vogelpohl stated that he would attempt to acquire the triangular parcel now owned by Super- america stations and join it to his restaurant site. After considerable discussion concerning the background of the application and objections from some Planning Commission members to the fact that Mr. Vogelpohl did not comply with the ordinance requirements, Turnham moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application due to economic hardship and also for aesthetic factors, subject to the following: 1 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 1. Applicant shall sign the westerly access on 81st Street as an "Enter Only" and the applicant and staff will study the traffic circulation after the restaurant has opened to determine whether access is hazardous and if the City determines it is hazardous, the applicant shall close off the most westerly access with the understanding that the City will review the issue within one year of opening and that the issue shall then be brought back to the Advisory Planning Commission if it is determined hazardous. 2. The applicant shall attempt to acquire the triangular parcel from Superamerica so that the two parcels can be squared off to provide better circulation around the restaurant facility. All voted in favor. SPERRY PARK - PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Sperry Corporation for preliminary plat approval of Sperry Park consisting of 214 acres with two lots, was next convened by the Chairman. The zoning of the property is RD (Research and Development District) and the Comprehensive Guide Plan also designates RD land use. In December of 1980, the Advisory Planning Commission reviewed the building permit application for Sperry Corporation's semi- conductor plant and recommended that the parcel be platted prior to occupancy of the building. Gerald W. Tank from Sperry, Corrine Eklund, Attorney, and William Dolan, Engineer, were present for the applicant. It was noted that the 213.59 acre parcel would be reduced to 203.7 net acres after dedication of streets. One lot is the site of the Eagan water tank. The staff recommended six conditions be imposed for approval and Corrine Eklund reviewed the pro- posed revisions with the Planning Commission. John Gusten, President of the Timberline Homeowners Association appeared and stated the residents were concerned about the hazardous chemicals at the semi -conductor facility and quoted from a staff report of September 1982, concerning an investigation of the proposed use of chemicals at the site. The Timberline residents opposed the road connection from Towerview to Coachman Road and there was considerable discussion about the Advisory Park and Recreation Committee's recommendation that a trail easement be considered connecting Pilot Knob Park with Four Oaks Road. It was noted that Sperry has now agreed to submit a letter of intent to work with the City and the residents of Timberline neighborhood, to review and determine the necessity for and possible location of providing such trail access. There was also discussion concerning timing for the entry into a formal agreement confirming the City's right to pond or store storm sewer runoff in wetlands areas of the platted property. The Sperry representatives indicated that they would grant such easement for storage purposes and that an agreement would be entered into when the City and the applicant had determined the extent of the storage ponds. After extensive discussion, Krob moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: !04 J 0 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 1. Ten foot utility and drainage easements shall be provided along the exterior lot lines of the final plat. Said easements shall incorporate a trail easement along Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road. 2. Sperry shall submit to the City a Letter of Intent to enter into a formal agreement confirming and defining the City's right to pond or store storm water run off in the wetlands area of the platted property. 3. Sperry shall submit to the City a Letter of Intent to work with the City, the residents of the Timberline neighborhood and Four Oaks Association, to review and determine the necessity for the possible location of an easement providing access to Pilot Knob Park from Four Oaks Road satisfactory to all the concerned parties and to grant an easement therefor at such time as agreement has been reached. 4. The plat shall be subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because the plat abuts two county rights-of-way. 5. Because commencement of the platting process was a condition of the issuance of the building permit in 1981, the acreage subject to the road unit fee was not determinable at that time. Payment was deferred until such time as the plat was approved. It has now been determined that 15.9 acres should be subject to the road unit fee set by the City Council. 6. Approval of the preliminary and final plat and occupancy of the semi -conductor facility is not subject to or conditioned upon payment of a park user fee by Sperry. Future applications for building permits for the platted property shall be subject to the applicable City ordinances in effect at the time of the permit application. Member McCrea stated it is important to address the staggering of work hours from the Univac plant to relieve the traffic problems. All voted in favor except Bohne who abstained. Bohne then moved, McCrea seconded the motion that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council instruct the staff to study the traffic problems in the general Univac area of Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road, due to the additional development that is expected to take place in the near future. All voted in favor. 3 l 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 COACHMAN HIGHLANDS - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Brutger Companies, Inc. for rezoning and preliminary plat approval of Coachman Highlands consisting of approximately 10.5 acres for rezoning from R-4 (Residential Multiple) to R-3 (Residential Townhouse) located on Lot 1, Block 3, Fox Ridge Addition, was next convened. The second application is for preliminary plat approval of Coachman Highlands to contain 70 townhouse lots and one lot owned in common by the Association. The lot is currently zoned R-4 and allows only the construc- tion of apartments or condominium units and the proposal is to down -zone to providie for a reduction in density to approximately 7 dwelling units per acre. A looped private drive with two access points onto Coachman Road is provided and the private drive would contain approximately 0.71 acres with net developable acres on the site of 9.79 acres. Mike Patowicz appeared on behalf of Brutger Companies, Inc. and stated the price range would be from the mid - $60,000 to mid -$70,000 range. He stated that the applicant agrees with the staff report and recommendations except that several units along the west would not comply with the 30 foot setback between dwelling units. He stated that it is possible to comply, but would require cutting into the berm on the north side. Several neighboring property owners were present with questions. Mr. Fred Katter, representing the Four Oaks Condominium project to the north, appeared and was concerned about preserving the berm along the north side, adjacent to the Coachman Oaks apartment complex. It was noted that the berm would be retained if a reduction between certain dwelling units to 25 feet would be permitted. Low income loans through the MHFA are being applied for and there will be FHA/VA approval. Mr. Patowicz indicated that the applicant will proceed even if MHFA funding is not available. McCrea moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for rezoning to R-3. All voted in favor. McCrea then moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application, subject to the following conditions: L 1. A 40 foot setback shall be required along Coachman Road. 2. A 30 foot setback shall be required between dwelling units with the exception of the westerly 5 buildings which shall have a minimum 25 foot setback. 3. The garages shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet in order that the driveways be counted as off-street parking spaces. 4. Concrete curbing shall be required around the perimeter of the off- street parking spaces. 5. A homeowner's association be established to control the overall development and that the bylaws and articles be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat approval. 4 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 6. A designated location shall be established with the preliminary plat for a sales office for this particular development. 7. A detailed landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by City staff and an adequate landscape bond shall be required as part of the develop- ment contract, and this bond shall not be released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 8. The development plan shall be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments regarding the tot lot area and trail/sidewalk on the west side of Coachman Road and the fee for park dedication. 9. A development agreement shall be entered into and signed prior to final plat application. 10. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 11. If the internal utilities are installed privately, the plans and specifications for such utility installations shall be prepared by a regis- tered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Division for approval. 12. To accommodate increased traffic resulting from this development, Coachman Road shall be upgraded to a 44 foot wide bituminous surface and concrete curb and gutter with an 8 foot bituminous trailway constructed along the west side. 13. Internal through streets shall be 28 feet wide with concrete curb and gutter and the remaining streets shall be 24 feet wide with concrete curbing. 14. A blanket utility easement shall be required over the common area. 15. This development shall accept its responsibility for the assessment resulting from lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer at the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 16. The cost of providing sewer, water, storm sewer and streets within this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 17. The south access to Coachman Road shall be set back a minimum of 150 feet from the intersection of Coachman Road and Letendre Street. All voted in favor. i 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 0 TIBERON FIRST ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELMNARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of J. E. Parranto Associates, Inc. for rezoning of approximately 6.86 acres from R-1 (Residential Single) and R-4 (Residential Multiple) to R-1 PD (Residential Single under a Planned -Develop- ment) with underlying Agricultural, and the replat of Mallard Park 1st Addi- tion and a small triangular portion westerly of Mallard Park 1st Addition, into 26 single family lots was next convened by the Chair. The parcel currently is zoned R-1 and R-4, with the Guide Plan designating R-2 at 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre. It was noted that the property had been zoned R-4 and in June of 1978, a petition was filed to rezone the property from R-4 to R-2 and replat to 12 duplex lots. The City Council ultimately rezoned Mallard Park 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additions to R-1 to conform with the plats that were originally approved. The proposal was to resubdivide 11 of the 12 single family lots in the 1st Addition to 21 single family lots, and provide 5 additional lots west of Mallard Park for a total of 26 single family lots. One parcel is owned by Sidney Johnson and will be an exception to the plat because an attempt has been made to have him join in the plat but no contact could be made with Mr. Johnson. A deviation will be required in lot size from the strict standards, noting that 60 foot lot widths at the 30 foot setback line will be provided and minimum square footage of the lots will be 8,500 square feet. Mark and John Parranto appeared for the applicant and noted the existing zoning would allow for 31 units. Mark Parranto stated that Mr. Willmus has authorized dedication of a part of Woodgate Lane currently im- proved, to the City, which easement had not been granted prior to its improve- ment. No construction has taken place to the north and east where single family is proposed, and quadrominiums basically have been constructed to the west and south. Mr. Parranto stated that he did not expect that there would be any request for variances for the proposed lots. There was discussion concerning delinquent taxes and assessments and he stated that Mr. Willmus will pay them before the plan is recorded. Bohne moved, Krob seconded the motion to recommend approval of rezoning from R-1 and R-4 to R-1 Planned Development with underlying Agricultural zoning. All voted yes. Bohne then moved to recommend approval of the replat of Tiberon. First Addition, McCrea seconded the motion, subject to the following conditions: 1. A new development agreement and planned development agreement be entered into and signed prior to the final plat application. 2. No side yard variances or lot coverage variances should be allowed on these smaller lots except for vegetation or topographic hardships. lots. 3. A deviation from the R-1 zoning standards shall be allowed on the 26 4. An agreement be entered into between the City and Mr. Willmus as to how the parkland issue will be resolved. 0 0 0 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 5. The replat shall be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments. 6. The delinquent assessment issue shall also be resolved or an agree- ment as to how the assessments will be resolved shall be entered into. 7. The applicant shall inform the owner of Lot 2 as to the size of lots and type of homes which will be constructed in the replat. 8. If the utility services are to be constructed privately, plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the City for approval. 9. The necessary width of right-of-way to provide for a full 60 feet shall be dedicated as a part of this plat. 10. A 10 foot utility easement shall be included along all publicly dedicated right-of-way with a.5 foot utility easement along all exterior lot lines and a 10 foot utility and drainage easement centered over all interior lot lines. 11. Where necessary, cross easements for utility purposes shall be dedicated on lots where sewer and water services are shared. 12. This development shall accept its responsibility for trunk area storm sewer assessments over the portion of Parcel No. 015-75 which is in- cluded with this plat and also for lateral benefit from trunk water main and lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer at the rates in effect at the time of final plat approval. 13. All costs for the construction of utility services shall be the sole responsibility of this development: 14. All existing lot line drainage and utility easements will be vacated prior to final plat approval. All voted in favor. 7 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 PARR RIDGE ADDITION - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing was convened by Chairman Wold covering the application of Ruscon Homes and Marshall Oakes for the rezoning of 37.5 acres from A (Agricultural) to R-1 PD (Residential Single District under a Planned Develop- ment) with underlying Agricultural to allow 114 single family lots and preli- minary plat approval of Park Ridge Addition. The single family lots would range in size from 7,800 square feet to 18,000 square feet with an overall average of 10,900 square feet. Mr. Oakes was present as was Bill Maurer of Probe Engineering in Burnsville. He noted that there will be some requirement for land swaps with Orrin Thompson Homes to the east and those swaps have now been agreed upon with Thompson Homes. The applicant had no objections to the conditions recommended by the staff, and there were no objections to the application. Four lots will access directly to Galaxie Drive but the appli- cant indicates the terrain will not create hazardous access problems from those lots. The cost is intended to range from the low $60,000 area to the mid -$70,000 range. There will be private utility installation in the plat with average size of the homes 870 square feet per floor, and it is expected that the project will be completed within two years. Two ponds are recom- mended to be dedicated for ponding purposes with private lots, however, covering the ponds. After discussion, McCrea moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of the property from A (Agri- cultural) to R-1 PD with underlying Agricultural zoning. All voted yes. Wilkins then moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for preliminary plat approval of Park Ridge Addition consisting of 114 single family lots, subject to the following conditions: 1. A deviation from the R-1 lot size requirement of 85 feet frontage and 12,000 square feet to range from 60 foot lot widths at the 30 foot setback and allow a minimum square footage of 7,800 square feet shall be allowed. 2. An agreement approved by the City shall be worked out between Ruscon Homes and Orrin Thompson in regard to the three triangular portions or outlots in their preliminary plat. 3. The plat should be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations for park contribution for this development. 4. A development agreement and planned development agreement be signed prior to the application of a final plat. 5. No variances shall be allowed for lot coverage or from the setbacks of an R-1 (Single Residential District) unless they are strictly related to irregular terrain or vegetation. 6. An exact elevation shall be set for the pond elevation for the pond abutting Galaxie Drive. E] APC Minutes February 22, 1983 7. Restricted access shall be required except for the four, lots abutting Galaxie Drive. These lots are Lot 1, 2, 3, Block 4, and Lot 17, Block 3. 8. The model home or sales office shall be allowed only until the development has been completed. 9. If the utilities are installed privately, the plans and specifica- tions shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the City for approval. 10. As a condition of this plat, the 16 inch trunk water main within Covington Lane shall be extended west to the trunk water main located within Galaxie Drive. 11. A 5 foot sidewalk/trailway shall be installed along the northerly side of Covington Lane. 12. Ponding and utility easements shall be required around both ponds to include sufficient area for the higher water elevation condition. 13. A 20 foot utility easement shall be required for the storm sewer connection between the two ponds. A 10 foot utility easement shall be in- cluded along all publicly dedicated rights-of-way with a 5 foot utility ease- ment along all exterior lot lines and a 10 foot utility and drainage easement centered over all interior lot lines. 14. All costs related to constructing all internal streets and utilities shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor. 10 ACRE MIIMI" RESIDENTIAL UNITS - AGRICULTURAL ZONING Member McCrea stated that there is some confusion about whether a resi- dential home can be built on a minimum of 5 or 10 acres, under the Eagan Code. Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Wilkins, it was resolved to recommend to the City Council that a public hearing be scheduled for an amendment to the applicable zoning and/or subdivision codes of the City to provide for one residential unit on a minimum of 10 acres of agriculturally zoned land. All voted in favor. DAKOTA COUNTY ASSESSOR The Planning Commission members requested that the staff investigate the guidelines that the County Assessor uses in determining valuations on property, whether on platted versus unplatted property and Agricultural versus Residentially zoned property within the County. 9 1 APC Minutes February 22, 1983 • 1 • 1 Ili ��.IG�Y Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. All voted in favor. 10 Secretary PHH