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06/28/1983 - City Council Regular0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JUNE 28, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 28, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Planning Commission Members Hall, Wold, Wilkins, Bohne, Krob, McCrae, and Turnham. Alternate member Mulrooney was not present. Also present were Public Works Director Colbert, City Attorney Hauge, and City Planner Runkle. INTRODUCTION Chairman Hall reviewed the procedures of the Planning Commission with the applicants and persons who were present at the meeting. Upon motion by Wold, seconded by Wilkins, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular May, 1983, meeting be approved with the exception on page 9 that All members voted yes. OAKWOOD HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT 4F The public hearing regarding the application of Countryside Builders for preliminary plat approval of Oakwood Heights 2nd Addition, Phase II, was presented to the Council. The parcel consists of 16.6 acres and contains'25 duplex lots with 50 dwelling units. City Planner Dale Runkle reviewed the proposal with the Advisory Planning Commission including the first phase which has now been approved by the City Council. He noted there is a reduction of one lot including two dwelling units with three lots under the minimum square footage requirements and six lots under the minimum front footage requirements. The Fire Department has tenatively proposed a future fire station site within the subdivision. Ralph Wagner and Jerry Lagro were present for the applicant. There were no objections from persons present. There were questions as to 'why the lot size deviations were included in Phase II when there were none ultimately in Phase I. The average lot size is 16,250 square feet. In addition, there were questions concerning screening or berming along Dodd Road and Wilderness Run Road and berming will be included up to three to four feet in height according to Mr. Wagner. Member McCrae moved to recommend approval of the application and Wilkins seconded the motion subject to the following conditions: 1. A deviation in lot area shall be allowed on Lots 2, 10, and 11, Block 2, and a deviation in lot width shall be approved on Lots 2, 41 5, 6, 71 and 8, Block 2. 2. The park boundaries of this particular plat shall be reviewed by the Park Committee and be subject to their recommendation. 1 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 3. The provisions of the Lexington South Planned Development Agreement shall be complied with in all respects as a part of the approval of this preliminary plat. 4. The preliminary plat shall be approved by the Dakota County Plat Commission prior to the filing of the final plat. 5. The area to be dedicated for park shall be included in the plat and platted as an outlot. 6. The City Council shall determine if Lot 1, Block 2, should be purchased by the City for a potential fire station location and if such a site is acquired or proposed that an adequate sign be installed that a fire station may be considered. 7. All other applicable ordinances shall be met including the normal setbacks for buildings in accordance with an R-2 (Residential Double) District. 8. A homeowners association including articles of declarations shall be a condition of final plat approval. 10. Subject to engineering recommendations for this phase. 11. Landscaping plans shall be submitted and approved at the time each building permit application is submitted. 12. A trail shall be installed at the developer's expense along Dodd Road and Wilderness Run Road according to City standards. All members voted in favor. BLACKHAWK ACRES PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING The public hearing regarding the application of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bergstrom, Jr., to rezone from R-4, Residential to R-3 covering three acres and for preliminary plat approval of a 5.5 acre parcel containing 25 townhouse units located on Lots 7 through 12, Blackhawk Acres, was next convened. Mr. Bergstrom and Brad Swenson, surveyor, were present for the applicant. Mr. Runkle stated that Lots 7 through 12, except Lot 11, was zoned to R-6 (now R- 4) classifications in 1969 with Lot 11 zoned to R-6 in 1971. He also stated that a neighborhood meeting had been held with the developer and an attempt had been made to explain the proposal and also certain modifications had been made. These include the units along the east lot adjacent to the R-1 homes with the distance now 40-45 feet to each of the proposed buildings. Per Dahlstram, architect, also appeared and showed the proposed designs for the buildings indicating that the expected price range would be'$90,000 to $95,000 per unit. In addition, Mr. Swenson showed a profile indicating the top of each unit would be eight feet below the ground level site distance from the residential homes. A group of neighboring property owners appeared and one stated that the view was no longer an objection. There were concerns about maintaining the oak tree which will be retained in the development according 2 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 40 r to Mr. Swenson. Ken Hassler, a neighbor, questioned whether there would be II. benefit to entitle assessment for Robin Lane against his lot and there were also questions about whether notice had been distributed for the Metram apartment project. One neighbor requested buffering in the area including natural vegetation and Mr. Swenson stated that there would be vegetation retained to as great an extent as possible. There were also questions as to whether the value would be kept up and whether the developer would commit itself to the City as to the price range and the quality of the units. The grade of the road would be between eight to nine percent, but there is no alternate according to Mr. Colbert because of the contours, and further the City cannot build beyond the right-of-way limits. There were strong concerns among Planning Commission members that the conditions be enforced within the project and Chairman Hall stated that a commitment could be made by the developer as to the price range. Krob moved, Hall seconded a motion, to recommend approval of the application to rezone the entire 5.5 acres from R-4 to R-3. All voted in favor. Krob then moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application subject to the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be entered into between the City and the applicant prior to final plat. 2. The townhouse association and the articles, bylaws, and restrictions shall be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adquate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed, including the landscaping along the east boundary bordering the single family homes and also that the oak tree on the site be preserved; further, that the neighbors will review the landscape plan when it has been completed. 4. The parking areas shall be blacktop surface and concrete curbing shall be provided around the perimeter of the parking area. 5. Robin Lane shall be upgraded with this development proposal. 6. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 7. The owners and developers will commit themselves to the construction of units with a present day minimum value of $90,000. 8. A detailed erosion control/grading plan shall be approved by staff prior to final plat approval. 9. A variance shall be granted for the south private drive to exceed the 8% maximum grade if the grade cannot be flattened once the final grade for Robin Lane has been established. 10. If installed privately, utilities and street plans and specifica- 9 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 49 tions shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted for approval by staff. 11. The proposed private drives shall be 24 feet wide with concrete curbing and bituminous surfacing. 12. The parking stalls shall be according to City Code. - 13. Access to Lots 1 and 2, Blocks 4 and 5, shall be removed from Robin Lane and directed to the internal private drive, but such 'access shall be reviewed by the staff. 14. The permanent and temporary easement right-of-way for the realignment portion of Robin Lane which previously has not been dedicated shall be dedicated as a part of the final plat and shall be 60 feet wide. 15. Site distance drawings shall be included with the development agree- ment to reflect the site distances. All members voted in favor. THOMAS LAKE HEIGHTS REPLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Tri -Land Company and Bradley Swenson for revised preliminary plat approval of Thomas Lake Heights Replat was convened by Chairman Hall. Mr. Runkle explained the proposal and Brad Swenson and Per Dahlstrom appeared for the applicant. There were neighbors present who had concerns about the square footage of the units, the design of the units, and also whether the area would be included in the existing townhouse association. The City had approved 43 townhouse buildings for a total of 172 units and the plan proposed contains 3.85 dwelling units per acre. Ten units have been contructed by Hans Hagen Homes and 33 buildings or 133 units have not been constructed. The overall density will not change but simply the style of the units and Mr. Dahlstrom stated that the quality of construction would be equal or better than the construction of the existing townhomes. It was recommended by Planning Commission members that the existing homeowners association include the entire former plat and the replat. No builder has been selected at the present time. Bohne moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following recommendations: 1. All of the conditions originally agreed upon for the Thomas Lake Heights Plat shall be complied with. 2. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted and a revised landscape bond shall be calculated and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 4 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 3. This revised plat shall be subject to all of the applicable conditions in the Blackhawk Park Planned Development agreement. 4. All buildings shall have a minimum setback of 30 feet from Clemson Drive and there shall be a minimum of a 30 foot distance between quadraminimum buildings. 5. One homeowners association shall control the Thomas Lake Heights development including the original plat and replat. 6. The buildings 'remaining to be constructed shall be of equal quality to the existing buildings and be of equal size or greater. All members voted in favor. CHARKIST CORPORATION - ON -SALE BEER AND WINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The public hearing regarding the application of Charkist Corporation and Patricia Leahy for conditional use permit for on -sale wine and beer for a proposed restaurant to be located in Cedarvale Industrial Park in the Seneca building Was then considered by the Planning Commission. The applicant is in the process of leasing a bay in the Seneca building, 40 feet by 40 feet with 1600 square feet and would locate the existing Charkist food facility from the Silver Bell Center to that building. The seating would be from 40 to 46 persons with the carryout business continuing. Pat Leahy was present and s indicated she expected better exposure and there has been demand from customers for sitdown. There were no objections to the application. She stated she would also use waitresses for the sitdown with no counter and only booths and tables. Member Krob was concerned about whether there was adequate parking on the site and suggested a cross easement with the Power Tool parking facility across the street. One parking space is required for three seats. Member Bohne questioned why the land was zoned I-1 when most of the uses in the building are of a commercial nature and it was noted that the general area is zoned I-1 and the uses are somewhat mixed. Hours are intended to be 6:00 a.m. to midnight, maximum, with 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. normally on Mondays through Fridays and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Saturday and Sunday nights. Seventy-five percent of the business is expected to be sitdown and 25% carryout according to Ms. Leahy. Mr. Runkle stated that it would be necessary to determine whether the restaurant is Class I or Class II with Class I authorized in the industrial area and also questioned whether the ordinance shall be amended to allow for conditional use permit provision for on -sale beer and wine as a conditional use in an I-1, Light Industrial District. It was also recommended that the owners of the other retail shops in the building be contacted before the Council meeting. Wold moved, McCrae seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following conditions: I. The proposed use shall be deemed a Class I restaurant facility to be allowed in an I-1, Light Industrial District. 5 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 2. The APC recommends an amendment to allow beer and wine in an I-1, Light Industrial District, through a conditional use permit. 3. The entire parking lot shall be striped in order to clearly indicate the parking stalls according to City standards of 10 feet by 20 feet and adequate parking spaces shall be available for all uses in the building including for this restaurant facility. 4. All other applicable ordinances shall be complied with. 5. Prior to the City Council meeting, adjacent retail operators shall be notified of the application. All members voted in favor. CHARLES PARAMORE WAIVER OF PLAT A hearing regarding the application of Charles L. Paramore for waiver of plat for Lot 1, Block 3, Ches Mar First Addition, to split a duplex lot for owner occupancy was then convened by the chairman. Mr. Runkle reviewed the proposal and there were no objections. Mr. Paramore was present. There was discussion concerning the technique for splitting R-2 lots and it was suggested that the staff recommend alternates and report to the Planning Commission concerning methods for waiver of plat for duplex lots. Bohne moved, McCrae seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following conditions: 1. All necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City as recommended by City staff. 2. All applicable ordinances shall be complied with. 3. Adequate provisions shall be -provided for common maintenance of both sides of the exterior of the buildings and grounds, which provisions shall be reviewed by the staff. All members voted in favor. DUPLEX LOT SPLITS Hall then moved, McCrae seconded a motion, to recommend to the City Council that staff prepare a study regarding alternates for the split of duplex lots and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Council. All voted in favor. KNOB HILL OF EACAN — REVISED PRELMNARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Edmund B. Dunn for approval of a revised preliminary plat for Knob Hill of Eagan was presented to the Planning Commission. City Planner Runkle discussed his report dated June 22, 1983, wherein he indicated that a planned development had been approved 2 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 including the Limited Business use on approximately 12 acres. The applicant has proposed to revise the five lots in the LB district into 14 smaller lots which would reduce the square footage substantially. The lots would be approximately one-half acre and larger with a minimum of about 5,000 square foot per building. Greg Frank of McCombs Knutson appeared on behalf of the applicant and indicated that a proposal for a veterinary. clinic has been made for one lot. Several neighboring property owners were present and their concerns included traffic generation, possibly causing additional traffic on Berry Ridge and Hilltop Lane. It was noted that the grade of the site will be lowered and that buildings would generally be two stories. Member Wold has concerns about controls on planned developments including style of the buildings, the shapes and types of buildings, maintenance of lots, etc. Mr. Frank stated the developer would impose architectural control and it was suggested that the developer submit plans for the buildings including style of the buildings before final approval. It was also noted that the Planned Development Agreement has not been signed by the developer and member Bohne was concerned about the small sites and the uses permitted in a Limited Business district. Member Bohne suggested that the Planning Commission review the uses of the property in the entire area. Chairman Hall stated that it appeared that it was only a marketing plan for the land and not a Planned Develoment with specific uses similar to what was submitted earlier. He recommended a continuance to allow the developer time to submit more specific plans and proposals for the use of the lots. Hall moved, Krob seconded a motion to continue the hearing until the regular hearing of July 26, 1983, and requested that the developer submit more specific plans and proposals for the use of the lots including an architectual scheme and a list of the proposed businesses intended to locate on the lots. All voted yea. Planning Commission members in general did not object to the location of the veterinary clinic building on the property, but there was concern about uniformity of styles and architectural theme, etc. OF METING Upon motion by Krob, seconded Turnham, it was Resolved that the meeting be contined to Thursday, June 30, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall to consider the remaining items on the agenda noting that the Commission has an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. All voted in favor except McCrae who voted no. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. All voted in favor. APC Secretary 7 0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EAGAN ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JUNE 28, 1983 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 28, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan City Hall. Present were Planning Commission Members Hall, Wold, Wilkins, Bohne, Krob, McCrae, and Turnham. Alternate member Mulrooney was not present. Also present were Public Works Director Colbert, City Attorney Hauge, and City Planner Runkle. INTRODUCTION Chairman Hall reviewed the procedures of the Planning Commission with the applicants and persons who were present at the meeting. Upon motion by Wold, seconded by Wilkins, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the regular May, 1983, meeting be approved with the exception on page 9 that All members voted yes. OAKWOOD HEIGHTS 2ND ADDITION PRELIMINARY PLAT 4F The public hearing regarding the application of Countryside Builders for preliminary plat approval of Oakwood Heights 2nd Addition, Phase II, was presented to the Council. The parcel consists of 16.6 acres and contains'25 duplex lots with 50 dwelling units. City Planner Dale Runkle reviewed the proposal with the Advisory Planning Commission including the first phase which has now been approved by the City Council. He noted there is a reduction of one lot including two dwelling units with three lots under the minimum square footage requirements and six lots under the minimum front footage requirements. The Fire Department has tenatively proposed a future fire station site within the subdivision. Ralph Wagner and Jerry Lagro were present for the applicant. There were no objections from persons present. There were questions as to 'why the lot size deviations were included in Phase II when there were none ultimately in Phase I. The average lot size is 16,250 square feet. In addition, there were questions concerning screening or berming along Dodd Road and Wilderness Run Road and berming will be included up to three to four feet in height according to Mr. Wagner. Member McCrae moved to recommend approval of the application and Wilkins seconded the motion subject to the following conditions: 1. A deviation in lot area shall be allowed on Lots 2, 10, and 11, Block 2, and a deviation in lot width shall be approved on Lots 2, 41 5, 6, 71 and 8, Block 2. 2. The park boundaries of this particular plat shall be reviewed by the Park Committee and be subject to their recommendation. 1 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 3. The provisions of the Lexington South Planned Development Agreement shall be complied with in all respects as a part of the approval of this preliminary plat. 4. The preliminary plat shall be approved by the Dakota County Plat Commission prior to the filing of the final plat. 5. The area to be dedicated for park shall be included in the plat and platted as an outlot. 6. The City Council shall determine if Lot 1, Block 2, should be purchased by the City for a potential fire station location and if such a site is acquired or proposed that an adequate sign be installed that a fire station may be considered. 7. All other applicable ordinances shall be met including the normal setbacks for buildings in accordance with an R-2 (Residential Double) District. 8. A homeowners association including articles of declarations shall be a condition of final plat approval. 10. Subject to engineering recommendations for this phase. 11. Landscaping plans shall be submitted and approved at the time each building permit application is submitted. 12. A trail shall be installed at the developer's expense along Dodd Road and Wilderness Run Road according to City standards. All members voted in favor. BLACKHAWK ACRES PRELIMINARY PLAT AND REZONING The public hearing regarding the application of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bergstrom, Jr., to rezone from R-4, Residential to R-3 covering three acres and for preliminary plat approval of a 5.5 acre parcel containing 25 townhouse units located on Lots 7 through 12, Blackhawk Acres, was next convened. Mr. Bergstrom and Brad Swenson, surveyor, were present for the applicant. Mr. Runkle stated that Lots 7 through 12, except Lot 11, was zoned to R-6 (now R- 4) classifications in 1969 with Lot 11 zoned to R-6 in 1971. He also stated that a neighborhood meeting had been held with the developer and an attempt had been made to explain the proposal and also certain modifications had been made. These include the units along the east lot adjacent to the R-1 homes with the distance now 40-45 feet to each of the proposed buildings. Per Dahlstram, architect, also appeared and showed the proposed designs for the buildings indicating that the expected price range would be'$90,000 to $95,000 per unit. In addition, Mr. Swenson showed a profile indicating the top of each unit would be eight feet below the ground level site distance from the residential homes. A group of neighboring property owners appeared and one stated that the view was no longer an objection. There were concerns about maintaining the oak tree which will be retained in the development according 2 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 40 r to Mr. Swenson. Ken Hassler, a neighbor, questioned whether there would be II. benefit to entitle assessment for Robin Lane against his lot and there were also questions about whether notice had been distributed for the Metram apartment project. One neighbor requested buffering in the area including natural vegetation and Mr. Swenson stated that there would be vegetation retained to as great an extent as possible. There were also questions as to whether the value would be kept up and whether the developer would commit itself to the City as to the price range and the quality of the units. The grade of the road would be between eight to nine percent, but there is no alternate according to Mr. Colbert because of the contours, and further the City cannot build beyond the right-of-way limits. There were strong concerns among Planning Commission members that the conditions be enforced within the project and Chairman Hall stated that a commitment could be made by the developer as to the price range. Krob moved, Hall seconded a motion, to recommend approval of the application to rezone the entire 5.5 acres from R-4 to R-3. All voted in favor. Krob then moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application subject to the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be entered into between the City and the applicant prior to final plat. 2. The townhouse association and the articles, bylaws, and restrictions shall be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adquate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed, including the landscaping along the east boundary bordering the single family homes and also that the oak tree on the site be preserved; further, that the neighbors will review the landscape plan when it has been completed. 4. The parking areas shall be blacktop surface and concrete curbing shall be provided around the perimeter of the parking area. 5. Robin Lane shall be upgraded with this development proposal. 6. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 7. The owners and developers will commit themselves to the construction of units with a present day minimum value of $90,000. 8. A detailed erosion control/grading plan shall be approved by staff prior to final plat approval. 9. A variance shall be granted for the south private drive to exceed the 8% maximum grade if the grade cannot be flattened once the final grade for Robin Lane has been established. 10. If installed privately, utilities and street plans and specifica- 9 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 49 tions shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted for approval by staff. 11. The proposed private drives shall be 24 feet wide with concrete curbing and bituminous surfacing. 12. The parking stalls shall be according to City Code. - 13. Access to Lots 1 and 2, Blocks 4 and 5, shall be removed from Robin Lane and directed to the internal private drive, but such 'access shall be reviewed by the staff. 14. The permanent and temporary easement right-of-way for the realignment portion of Robin Lane which previously has not been dedicated shall be dedicated as a part of the final plat and shall be 60 feet wide. 15. Site distance drawings shall be included with the development agree- ment to reflect the site distances. All members voted in favor. THOMAS LAKE HEIGHTS REPLAT PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Tri -Land Company and Bradley Swenson for revised preliminary plat approval of Thomas Lake Heights Replat was convened by Chairman Hall. Mr. Runkle explained the proposal and Brad Swenson and Per Dahlstrom appeared for the applicant. There were neighbors present who had concerns about the square footage of the units, the design of the units, and also whether the area would be included in the existing townhouse association. The City had approved 43 townhouse buildings for a total of 172 units and the plan proposed contains 3.85 dwelling units per acre. Ten units have been contructed by Hans Hagen Homes and 33 buildings or 133 units have not been constructed. The overall density will not change but simply the style of the units and Mr. Dahlstrom stated that the quality of construction would be equal or better than the construction of the existing townhomes. It was recommended by Planning Commission members that the existing homeowners association include the entire former plat and the replat. No builder has been selected at the present time. Bohne moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following recommendations: 1. All of the conditions originally agreed upon for the Thomas Lake Heights Plat shall be complied with. 2. A revised landscape plan shall be submitted and a revised landscape bond shall be calculated and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 4 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 3. This revised plat shall be subject to all of the applicable conditions in the Blackhawk Park Planned Development agreement. 4. All buildings shall have a minimum setback of 30 feet from Clemson Drive and there shall be a minimum of a 30 foot distance between quadraminimum buildings. 5. One homeowners association shall control the Thomas Lake Heights development including the original plat and replat. 6. The buildings 'remaining to be constructed shall be of equal quality to the existing buildings and be of equal size or greater. All members voted in favor. CHARKIST CORPORATION - ON -SALE BEER AND WINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The public hearing regarding the application of Charkist Corporation and Patricia Leahy for conditional use permit for on -sale wine and beer for a proposed restaurant to be located in Cedarvale Industrial Park in the Seneca building Was then considered by the Planning Commission. The applicant is in the process of leasing a bay in the Seneca building, 40 feet by 40 feet with 1600 square feet and would locate the existing Charkist food facility from the Silver Bell Center to that building. The seating would be from 40 to 46 persons with the carryout business continuing. Pat Leahy was present and s indicated she expected better exposure and there has been demand from customers for sitdown. There were no objections to the application. She stated she would also use waitresses for the sitdown with no counter and only booths and tables. Member Krob was concerned about whether there was adequate parking on the site and suggested a cross easement with the Power Tool parking facility across the street. One parking space is required for three seats. Member Bohne questioned why the land was zoned I-1 when most of the uses in the building are of a commercial nature and it was noted that the general area is zoned I-1 and the uses are somewhat mixed. Hours are intended to be 6:00 a.m. to midnight, maximum, with 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. normally on Mondays through Fridays and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Saturday and Sunday nights. Seventy-five percent of the business is expected to be sitdown and 25% carryout according to Ms. Leahy. Mr. Runkle stated that it would be necessary to determine whether the restaurant is Class I or Class II with Class I authorized in the industrial area and also questioned whether the ordinance shall be amended to allow for conditional use permit provision for on -sale beer and wine as a conditional use in an I-1, Light Industrial District. It was also recommended that the owners of the other retail shops in the building be contacted before the Council meeting. Wold moved, McCrae seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following conditions: I. The proposed use shall be deemed a Class I restaurant facility to be allowed in an I-1, Light Industrial District. 5 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 2. The APC recommends an amendment to allow beer and wine in an I-1, Light Industrial District, through a conditional use permit. 3. The entire parking lot shall be striped in order to clearly indicate the parking stalls according to City standards of 10 feet by 20 feet and adequate parking spaces shall be available for all uses in the building including for this restaurant facility. 4. All other applicable ordinances shall be complied with. 5. Prior to the City Council meeting, adjacent retail operators shall be notified of the application. All members voted in favor. CHARLES PARAMORE WAIVER OF PLAT A hearing regarding the application of Charles L. Paramore for waiver of plat for Lot 1, Block 3, Ches Mar First Addition, to split a duplex lot for owner occupancy was then convened by the chairman. Mr. Runkle reviewed the proposal and there were no objections. Mr. Paramore was present. There was discussion concerning the technique for splitting R-2 lots and it was suggested that the staff recommend alternates and report to the Planning Commission concerning methods for waiver of plat for duplex lots. Bohne moved, McCrae seconded the motion to recommend approval subject to the following conditions: 1. All necessary easements shall be dedicated to the City as recommended by City staff. 2. All applicable ordinances shall be complied with. 3. Adequate provisions shall be -provided for common maintenance of both sides of the exterior of the buildings and grounds, which provisions shall be reviewed by the staff. All members voted in favor. DUPLEX LOT SPLITS Hall then moved, McCrae seconded a motion, to recommend to the City Council that staff prepare a study regarding alternates for the split of duplex lots and make recommendations to the Planning Commission and Council. All voted in favor. KNOB HILL OF EACAN — REVISED PRELMNARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Edmund B. Dunn for approval of a revised preliminary plat for Knob Hill of Eagan was presented to the Planning Commission. City Planner Runkle discussed his report dated June 22, 1983, wherein he indicated that a planned development had been approved 2 0 0 APC Minutes June 28, 1983 including the Limited Business use on approximately 12 acres. The applicant has proposed to revise the five lots in the LB district into 14 smaller lots which would reduce the square footage substantially. The lots would be approximately one-half acre and larger with a minimum of about 5,000 square foot per building. Greg Frank of McCombs Knutson appeared on behalf of the applicant and indicated that a proposal for a veterinary. clinic has been made for one lot. Several neighboring property owners were present and their concerns included traffic generation, possibly causing additional traffic on Berry Ridge and Hilltop Lane. It was noted that the grade of the site will be lowered and that buildings would generally be two stories. Member Wold has concerns about controls on planned developments including style of the buildings, the shapes and types of buildings, maintenance of lots, etc. Mr. Frank stated the developer would impose architectural control and it was suggested that the developer submit plans for the buildings including style of the buildings before final approval. It was also noted that the Planned Development Agreement has not been signed by the developer and member Bohne was concerned about the small sites and the uses permitted in a Limited Business district. Member Bohne suggested that the Planning Commission review the uses of the property in the entire area. Chairman Hall stated that it appeared that it was only a marketing plan for the land and not a Planned Develoment with specific uses similar to what was submitted earlier. He recommended a continuance to allow the developer time to submit more specific plans and proposals for the use of the lots. Hall moved, Krob seconded a motion to continue the hearing until the regular hearing of July 26, 1983, and requested that the developer submit more specific plans and proposals for the use of the lots including an architectual scheme and a list of the proposed businesses intended to locate on the lots. All voted yea. Planning Commission members in general did not object to the location of the veterinary clinic building on the property, but there was concern about uniformity of styles and architectural theme, etc. OF METING Upon motion by Krob, seconded Turnham, it was Resolved that the meeting be contined to Thursday, June 30, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall to consider the remaining items on the agenda noting that the Commission has an 11:00 p.m. adjournment time. All voted in favor except McCrae who voted no. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion duly made and seconded the meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m. All voted in favor. APC Secretary 7