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04/24/1984 - City Council Regular0 0 • MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA APRIL 24, 1984 • A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on April 24, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Hall, Wilkins, Bohne, Krob, McCrea, Mulrooney and Roy Taylor, Jr. Wold was absent. Also present were City Planner Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. The Chairman convened the meeting and welcomed Roy Taylor, Jr. as the new alternate member of the Planning Commission. AGENDA McCrea moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to continue the application of Alan J. Draenckhahn and Baerbel C. Draenckhahn to rezone from A (Agricultural) to RB (Roadside Business District), 0.68 acres on Pilot Knob Road. All voted in favor. Wilkins then moved, Krob seconded the motion to approve the balance of the Agenda as prepared. All voted yea. Hall moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to approve the minutes as distri- buted. All voted in favor. JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE 4th ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING The continued public hearing regarding the application of U. S. Homes Corporation for revised preliminary plat of Johnny Cake Ridge 4th Addition was first convened by Chairman Hall. The hearing also concerned an application of U. S. Homes to rezone the property from R-3 (Residential Townhouse District) to PD (Planned Development District) consisting of approximately 12.5 acres and containing 60 dwelling units. It was noted that the application had been heard at the March 27, 1984 meeting, and had been continued in order to allow the surrounding homeowners a chance to review the plan and also to review the issues concerning the zoning of the property. Robert Hoffman, attorney, appeared for the applicant and indicated that a meeting had been held with C- neighboring property owners. He stated that a revision to zoning would appear to be the preferable way to proceed with a planned development. Kathy Wise, a member of the board of the homeowner's association appeared and stated that all questions had been answered satisfactorily and that the neighboring owners had no objections. Mr. Runkle stated that the recommendation of the staff is that the applicant proceed with the planned development process because of the • nature of the proposed duplex buildings, not conforming precisely with the current zoning_ ordinance requirements. Mr. Hoffman also indicated that the APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 plat will be included in the existing homeowner's association for the sur- rounding neighborhood. Upon motion by Wilkins, seconded Krob, all members voting in favor, it was resolved that the application for rezoning to planned C development be and it hereby is recommended for approval. All voted in favor. Wilkins then moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application, subject to the following conditions: 1. That appropriate agreements shall be entered into for the Associa- tion and maintenance of the common areas and buildings, including the execu- tion of a planned development agreement. 2. Appropriate sewer, water and roadway excavation permits shall be obtained for Lots 1 and 2, Block 7. 3. A petition with appropriate legal description shall be submitted for a public hearing to vacate existing easements. 4. New easements shall be dedicated as required by staff. 5. All costs of installing additional services and driveways, curb • cuts, etc. shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yes. PHEASANT KNOLL TOWNHOMBS - PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Dunn Real Estate Manage- ment, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of Pheasant Knoll Townhomes was convened by the chairman. The project would consist of approximately 18.7 acres and contain 80 townhome units covering Outlot A, Thomas Lake Heights Addition. Mr. Runkle first described the project in some detail and noted that the parcel was designated R-3 and would allow density between 6 and 12 dwelling units per acre. In 1983, there was an application submitted for townhouse development consisting of approximately 120 units, but the applica- tion was not completely processed. The current proposal includes a dedication to the City of 9.25 acres for park land, provided for in the Blackhawk Park Planned Development Agreement. The applicant is proposing to provide a new street or cul-de-sac off of and south of County Road 130 (Diffley Road) to provide access to the 14 townhouse units. The balance of the units would have access from Thomas Lake Road. The cul-de-sac would also provide access to the park property which will be dedicated to the City and the access from Thomas Lake Road is proposed to be a private drive. Each of the proposed units will have a double car garage and two parking spaces in front, therefore exceeding the parking criteria for townhouse development. The proposal is for 8.4 dwelling units per acre and the lot coverage will be 23%. The staff recom- mended a variance, however, noting that the double car garage for each of the dwelling units, which is above the requirements, would increase the lot coverage. E 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 John Boshart appeared on behalf of the applicant and stated that there would be three basic unit types with the lower units tucked into the hillside. He stated that Heine Pond will be dedicated in a natural state, and boat dock and small parking lot will be provided near the pond. The 850 to 1,350 square foot units would sell from $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per unit. The expectation is 2.5 persons per unit with a maximum of 200 inhabitants. A homeowner's association will be established. A number of neighboring home- owners were present with questions and objections such as adequacy of access. There was also questions as to whether the park area should be 10.1 or 9.2 acres. There was discussion concerning the trunk storm sewer which is re- routed to the west of Heine Pond and all water in the development would be directed to the trunk storm sewer. There were serious questions as to traffic patterns along Diffley Road, including objections to an increase in traffic. It was suggested there be a turn lane at the cul-de-sac off from Diffley Road. Questions also arose regarding the use of Heine Pond and it was noted the park department does have regulations. There were concerns about the excessive number of people that would use the lake, but it was noted that only a minimum number of parking • spaces will be provided. Setbacks from the townhomes appear to be in excess of 75 feet and the developer indicated the closest unit would be 82 feet from 'the pond. Member McCrea was concerned about safety near the cul-de-sac and noted that public access to the pond will increase the amount of traffic. It was recommended there be no motorized craft on the pond and it was understood the Park Committee concurs. Member McCrea also recommended that safety along Thomas Lake Road be addressed by the staff and by the Council. It was noted that the triangular parcel along Diffley Road and to the west will not be incorporated into the plat and that the City cannot enforce this incorpora- tion. Member Brob had concerns about access from the cul-de-sac at Diffley Road and suggested a semaphore be considered at Thomas Lake Road and Diffley Road. It was noted the density had been reduced from the original proposal but there. had been no cul-de-sac originally planned from Diffley Road. Mulrooney moved to recommend approval of the application, Wilkins seconded the motion with the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be required and signed prior to the ( construction of any of the dwelling units. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by City Staff prior to final plat approval. 3. The Homeowners Association articles, by-laws and restrictions shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the final plat application. A • variance from the 20% lot coverage shall be granted in order to allow the double car garage per dwelling unit. 3 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 11 4. The applicant shall dedicate adequate rights-of-way -for Thomas Lake Road and Diffley Road (County Road 30) and also provide all easements as Crequested by City Staff. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate land- scape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the land- scaping has been completed. 6. The Park Committee shall review this proposed cul-de-sac street and determine how this proposed development would fit into the overall Park Master Plan for Heine Lake Park. 7. The Dakota County Plat Commission shall review and comment upon the application. 8. No internal drainage from streets and parking lots will be allowed to be diverted into Heine Pond. 9. No watermain should be looped through this site as referenced in the • Engineering Report. 10. Sewer, water and storm sewer stubs to the west property line of this development shall be installed. 11. The private street from Thomas Lake Road to where it branches shall be a minimum of 36 feet wide. 12. The remaining interior private street shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide. 13. All private streets shall be constructed to City standards with concrete curb and gutter. 14. If required by the Park Commission, an 8 foot trailway will be required from Thomas Lake Road to the proposed cul-de-sac street. 15. A 55 foot half right-of-way.shall be dedicated for County Road 30. 16. A full 50 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated for the -radius of 55 C_ feet. 17. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all City maintained utililties. 18. A 10 foot trailway easement shall be dedicated adjacent County -Road • 30 and over the internal trailway if it is required. 4 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 19. Additional easements shall be dedicated as referenced in the Engi- neering Report and required by staff. 20. This development shall be responsible for the lateral benefit assessment from trunk watermain at the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval. 21. This development shall be responsible for a multiple equivalent street assessment at the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval for County Road 30 upgrading. 22. All costs for internal streets and utilities, including the cul-de- sac street, will be the sole responsibility of this development. 23. The cul-de-sac access to Diffley Road shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Highway Department. All voted in favor except McCrea who voted no because of safety issues and the fact the cul-de-sac will seriously increase the amount of traffic problems; further, that the original proposal provided for 10.1 acres of park land whereas the current proposal indicates 9.25 acres. CINNAMON RIDGE 7TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Canadian -American Realty Cor- poration for preliminary plat approval of Cinnamon Ridge 7th Addition, con- sisting of Outlot A, Cinnamon Ridge, was brought before the Planning Commis- sion. The plat would consist of 260 apartment units and 19.2 acres located at the northwest quadrant of Cedar Avenue and Cliff Road. The parcel is zoned R- 4 within the Cinnamon Ridge Planned Development and the area was established as a high density area with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating R -IV with units allowed in excess of 12 per acre. The proposal is for ten 3 -story apartments with 24 units per building and one 3 -story building with 20 units, together with Community Room and exercise area. The proposal includes 260 garages and 268 parking spaces. The planned development provides for the parcel to include, within phases 4 and 5, and as a part of phase 4, the Metcalf Drive connection was scheduled to be constructed. It was noted the C, park dedication requirements are behind schedule and a memorandum from the Park Director was reviewed. Mr. Runkle detailed the application and Mark Parranto appeared representing the owners, Zachman Homes. He noted that the proposal provides for Slater Road connection and also less massive development than originally proposed. L E i APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 Mr. Brian Webber of Can -American appeared indicating that the applicant is a division of Shelter Corporation of Canada. The 3 -story garden apartment design was described by Don Leier of Winsor/Faricy, Architects, Inc. He noted that the proposal would include swinging Slater Road to the east, near Cedar Avenue, which would result in a 2 1/2b grade, rather than 4% to 5% grade, if built straight through the development. The proposal would reduce the speed pattern and the building would be clustered in four separate groupings. The buildings would be 3 -story walk-ups with two entries and two stairways in each building and there is an attempt to screen the buildings from the streets and also between each cluster. Several neighboring owners appeared, including the vice-president of the Cinnamon Ridge -Carriage Homes Homeowners Association. He was concerned about a number of issues, including the hill at the north end adjacent to the carriage homes project and the impact on that development. They were also concerned about headlights shining toward the carriage homes to the north, whether the prevailing winds would cause trash to blow to the north and recommended shrubbery be planted along the north line. He also recommended the developers meet with the homeowner's association board. • Member McCrea was concerned about park issues and Mr. Zachman indicated he is expected to be completed on the park land this spring. Mr. Webber indicated no financial committment has been received at the present time, but several possibilities are being explored. No units will be subsidized but the applicant may request tax-exempt financing for multi -family housing rental purposes. The developer also indicated some screening and berming can be installed and that a meeting will be held with the neighboring owners. Tot lots can be included in the center of the development and also other recrea- tional facilities will be provided. An attempt has been made to shift the buildings away from Cedar Avenue because of the noise problems. It was also recommended that Outlot A be tied into the other lots for real estate tax purposes to avoid tax delinquency. McCrea moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because the plat abuts a county road. 2. The plat shall be subject to the Minnesota Department of Transporta- Ction's review and comments because the plat abuts a state road. 3• Detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans shall be approved by City staff. 3 .4. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by City staff and a landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the • landscaping has been completed. 3 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 5. The park dedication requirements shall be completed to the satisfac- tion of the Park Committee and City staff. C 6. A determination should be made as to the implementation of the Metcalf Road street connection. 7. A development agreement shall be prepared and approved by the City of Eagan prior to construction. 8. All applicable ordinances of the City shall be complied with. 9. That the developer meet with the homeowners association members and neighboring owners before the council meeting. 10. That outlot A at the southeast corner be tied together with a platted lot for tax purposes to avoid tax delinquency on the parcel.. 11. A left turn lane on Cliff Road for newly proposed Slater Road according to Dakota County requirements shall be installed. • 12. The City will require utility and drainage easements 10 feet in width adjoining all streets and 5 feet in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. 13• The City will require utility easements a minimum of 15 feet in width for all public utilities not constructed within the street right-of-way. This item, will be reviewed again when the utility plans for this subdivision have been submitted along with the final plat. All members voted in favor except Hall who abstained. BIRCH PARK ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing on the application of Sienna Corporation for revised prelimi- nary plat of Birch Park Addition consisting of Outlots A, B, C, D, E and F, Windcrest 2nd Addition was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. The application provided for the replat of a portion of Windcrest 2nd Addition consisting of approximately 42.5 acres and proposed to contain 27 dwelling units. A development proposal was submitted in 1979fora planned development consist- ing of 80 acres and it was noted that there would be a 23 dwelling unit reduction with the current proposal, which would include only single family units. The smallest lot would be 10,100 square feet and the lot is proposed to have a minimum of 65 foot lot widths, but the depths are substantial in most cases. The average lot size would be 18,100 square feet or approximately 6,000 feet above the minimum R-1 lot size requirement. Dale Runkle discussed the application, including the proposed sanitary sewer trunk. The applicant is proposing to eliminate the access road to the west because of severe 7 9 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 topography and many trees that would be required to be taken. He indicated C that density would be reduced and also the cost of development would be reduced. Rod Hardy was present and stated that the Sienna Corporation had an option to purchase the 80 acre parcel to the west and the preliminary plat application for that parcel will be submitted to the May Advisory Planning Commission meeting. He stated the lots along Deerwood Drive would have direct access to Deerwood. Several neighboring property owners along the south side of Deerwood Drive, directly across from the development, appeared and had objections to direct access onto Deerwood. They noted that the Council had earlier approved the proposed plat without direct access and an interior street running wester- ly. There were also questions about utilities to be installed in Deerwood and the grade of Deerwood if it is approved. There were questions concerning the upgrading of Deerwood and how assessments would be levied for the residents on the south side, noting that the owners parcels on the south were 5 acre lots. Member Wilkins had concerns about the steep driveway slopes off Deerwood, that there had been no developer neighborhood meeting, and concerns regarding • grading and how it would effect the Skovdale Addition residents to the north. Member Mulrooney asked how many dwelling unit reduction would result from the eliminating of the road and Mr. Hardy stated that it would be 8 units. Mr. Hardy said that the installation of the road running westerly made the project uneconomical due to the amount of grading that would be required and indicated that the property to the west could have access to Pilot Knob Road, but agreed that topography would make it difficult to do so. Mr. Hardy stated that 10 lots failed to meet the R-1 minimum area requirments and 34 or 35 lots failed to meet the R-1 minimum width requirements. Member Bohne stated the lots on Deerwood Drive appear to be much larger than originally planned and should not be objectionable. Member McCrea ques- tioned why the change from the proposal of approximately two years ago. Chairman Hall suggested that the number of lots could possibly be reduced along Deerwood Drive, including the reduction in the number of driveways and suggested the developer review the proposal along the south in greater detail. Mr. Hardy stated that the outlot along the west line would be added to the park land and dedicated to the City because it would be unusable for develop- ment purposes. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to continue the appli- cation until the next regular meeting to allow the developer to review the layout of the lots along the south and suggested a reduction in the number of lots, including the number of accesses to Deerwood Drive, and further, that the developer would meet with the neighboring owners to attempt to resolve their questions; further, that the staff report to the Planning Commission concerning the reason for approval of the design originally approved by the City, including any proposal for payment for the cost of the Deerwood street improvement and the double assessment for the interior streets. All members voted yes. 0 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 C Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Wilkins, all members voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. • 4 PHH Secretary. 0 0 • MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA APRIL 24, 1984 • A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on April 24, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Hall, Wilkins, Bohne, Krob, McCrea, Mulrooney and Roy Taylor, Jr. Wold was absent. Also present were City Planner Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. The Chairman convened the meeting and welcomed Roy Taylor, Jr. as the new alternate member of the Planning Commission. AGENDA McCrea moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to continue the application of Alan J. Draenckhahn and Baerbel C. Draenckhahn to rezone from A (Agricultural) to RB (Roadside Business District), 0.68 acres on Pilot Knob Road. All voted in favor. Wilkins then moved, Krob seconded the motion to approve the balance of the Agenda as prepared. All voted yea. Hall moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to approve the minutes as distri- buted. All voted in favor. JOHNNY CAKE RIDGE 4th ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT & REZONING The continued public hearing regarding the application of U. S. Homes Corporation for revised preliminary plat of Johnny Cake Ridge 4th Addition was first convened by Chairman Hall. The hearing also concerned an application of U. S. Homes to rezone the property from R-3 (Residential Townhouse District) to PD (Planned Development District) consisting of approximately 12.5 acres and containing 60 dwelling units. It was noted that the application had been heard at the March 27, 1984 meeting, and had been continued in order to allow the surrounding homeowners a chance to review the plan and also to review the issues concerning the zoning of the property. Robert Hoffman, attorney, appeared for the applicant and indicated that a meeting had been held with C- neighboring property owners. He stated that a revision to zoning would appear to be the preferable way to proceed with a planned development. Kathy Wise, a member of the board of the homeowner's association appeared and stated that all questions had been answered satisfactorily and that the neighboring owners had no objections. Mr. Runkle stated that the recommendation of the staff is that the applicant proceed with the planned development process because of the • nature of the proposed duplex buildings, not conforming precisely with the current zoning_ ordinance requirements. Mr. Hoffman also indicated that the APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 plat will be included in the existing homeowner's association for the sur- rounding neighborhood. Upon motion by Wilkins, seconded Krob, all members voting in favor, it was resolved that the application for rezoning to planned C development be and it hereby is recommended for approval. All voted in favor. Wilkins then moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat application, subject to the following conditions: 1. That appropriate agreements shall be entered into for the Associa- tion and maintenance of the common areas and buildings, including the execu- tion of a planned development agreement. 2. Appropriate sewer, water and roadway excavation permits shall be obtained for Lots 1 and 2, Block 7. 3. A petition with appropriate legal description shall be submitted for a public hearing to vacate existing easements. 4. New easements shall be dedicated as required by staff. 5. All costs of installing additional services and driveways, curb • cuts, etc. shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yes. PHEASANT KNOLL TOWNHOMBS - PRELIMINARY PLAT The public hearing regarding the application of Dunn Real Estate Manage- ment, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of Pheasant Knoll Townhomes was convened by the chairman. The project would consist of approximately 18.7 acres and contain 80 townhome units covering Outlot A, Thomas Lake Heights Addition. Mr. Runkle first described the project in some detail and noted that the parcel was designated R-3 and would allow density between 6 and 12 dwelling units per acre. In 1983, there was an application submitted for townhouse development consisting of approximately 120 units, but the applica- tion was not completely processed. The current proposal includes a dedication to the City of 9.25 acres for park land, provided for in the Blackhawk Park Planned Development Agreement. The applicant is proposing to provide a new street or cul-de-sac off of and south of County Road 130 (Diffley Road) to provide access to the 14 townhouse units. The balance of the units would have access from Thomas Lake Road. The cul-de-sac would also provide access to the park property which will be dedicated to the City and the access from Thomas Lake Road is proposed to be a private drive. Each of the proposed units will have a double car garage and two parking spaces in front, therefore exceeding the parking criteria for townhouse development. The proposal is for 8.4 dwelling units per acre and the lot coverage will be 23%. The staff recom- mended a variance, however, noting that the double car garage for each of the dwelling units, which is above the requirements, would increase the lot coverage. E 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 John Boshart appeared on behalf of the applicant and stated that there would be three basic unit types with the lower units tucked into the hillside. He stated that Heine Pond will be dedicated in a natural state, and boat dock and small parking lot will be provided near the pond. The 850 to 1,350 square foot units would sell from $65,000.00 to $90,000.00 per unit. The expectation is 2.5 persons per unit with a maximum of 200 inhabitants. A homeowner's association will be established. A number of neighboring home- owners were present with questions and objections such as adequacy of access. There was also questions as to whether the park area should be 10.1 or 9.2 acres. There was discussion concerning the trunk storm sewer which is re- routed to the west of Heine Pond and all water in the development would be directed to the trunk storm sewer. There were serious questions as to traffic patterns along Diffley Road, including objections to an increase in traffic. It was suggested there be a turn lane at the cul-de-sac off from Diffley Road. Questions also arose regarding the use of Heine Pond and it was noted the park department does have regulations. There were concerns about the excessive number of people that would use the lake, but it was noted that only a minimum number of parking • spaces will be provided. Setbacks from the townhomes appear to be in excess of 75 feet and the developer indicated the closest unit would be 82 feet from 'the pond. Member McCrea was concerned about safety near the cul-de-sac and noted that public access to the pond will increase the amount of traffic. It was recommended there be no motorized craft on the pond and it was understood the Park Committee concurs. Member McCrea also recommended that safety along Thomas Lake Road be addressed by the staff and by the Council. It was noted that the triangular parcel along Diffley Road and to the west will not be incorporated into the plat and that the City cannot enforce this incorpora- tion. Member Brob had concerns about access from the cul-de-sac at Diffley Road and suggested a semaphore be considered at Thomas Lake Road and Diffley Road. It was noted the density had been reduced from the original proposal but there. had been no cul-de-sac originally planned from Diffley Road. Mulrooney moved to recommend approval of the application, Wilkins seconded the motion with the following conditions: 1. A development agreement shall be required and signed prior to the ( construction of any of the dwelling units. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by City Staff prior to final plat approval. 3. The Homeowners Association articles, by-laws and restrictions shall be submitted to the City for review prior to the final plat application. A • variance from the 20% lot coverage shall be granted in order to allow the double car garage per dwelling unit. 3 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 11 4. The applicant shall dedicate adequate rights-of-way -for Thomas Lake Road and Diffley Road (County Road 30) and also provide all easements as Crequested by City Staff. 5. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate land- scape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the land- scaping has been completed. 6. The Park Committee shall review this proposed cul-de-sac street and determine how this proposed development would fit into the overall Park Master Plan for Heine Lake Park. 7. The Dakota County Plat Commission shall review and comment upon the application. 8. No internal drainage from streets and parking lots will be allowed to be diverted into Heine Pond. 9. No watermain should be looped through this site as referenced in the • Engineering Report. 10. Sewer, water and storm sewer stubs to the west property line of this development shall be installed. 11. The private street from Thomas Lake Road to where it branches shall be a minimum of 36 feet wide. 12. The remaining interior private street shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide. 13. All private streets shall be constructed to City standards with concrete curb and gutter. 14. If required by the Park Commission, an 8 foot trailway will be required from Thomas Lake Road to the proposed cul-de-sac street. 15. A 55 foot half right-of-way.shall be dedicated for County Road 30. 16. A full 50 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated for the -radius of 55 C_ feet. 17. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all City maintained utililties. 18. A 10 foot trailway easement shall be dedicated adjacent County -Road • 30 and over the internal trailway if it is required. 4 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 19. Additional easements shall be dedicated as referenced in the Engi- neering Report and required by staff. 20. This development shall be responsible for the lateral benefit assessment from trunk watermain at the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval. 21. This development shall be responsible for a multiple equivalent street assessment at the rate in effect at the time of final plat approval for County Road 30 upgrading. 22. All costs for internal streets and utilities, including the cul-de- sac street, will be the sole responsibility of this development. 23. The cul-de-sac access to Diffley Road shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Highway Department. All voted in favor except McCrea who voted no because of safety issues and the fact the cul-de-sac will seriously increase the amount of traffic problems; further, that the original proposal provided for 10.1 acres of park land whereas the current proposal indicates 9.25 acres. CINNAMON RIDGE 7TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Canadian -American Realty Cor- poration for preliminary plat approval of Cinnamon Ridge 7th Addition, con- sisting of Outlot A, Cinnamon Ridge, was brought before the Planning Commis- sion. The plat would consist of 260 apartment units and 19.2 acres located at the northwest quadrant of Cedar Avenue and Cliff Road. The parcel is zoned R- 4 within the Cinnamon Ridge Planned Development and the area was established as a high density area with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating R -IV with units allowed in excess of 12 per acre. The proposal is for ten 3 -story apartments with 24 units per building and one 3 -story building with 20 units, together with Community Room and exercise area. The proposal includes 260 garages and 268 parking spaces. The planned development provides for the parcel to include, within phases 4 and 5, and as a part of phase 4, the Metcalf Drive connection was scheduled to be constructed. It was noted the C, park dedication requirements are behind schedule and a memorandum from the Park Director was reviewed. Mr. Runkle detailed the application and Mark Parranto appeared representing the owners, Zachman Homes. He noted that the proposal provides for Slater Road connection and also less massive development than originally proposed. L E i APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 Mr. Brian Webber of Can -American appeared indicating that the applicant is a division of Shelter Corporation of Canada. The 3 -story garden apartment design was described by Don Leier of Winsor/Faricy, Architects, Inc. He noted that the proposal would include swinging Slater Road to the east, near Cedar Avenue, which would result in a 2 1/2b grade, rather than 4% to 5% grade, if built straight through the development. The proposal would reduce the speed pattern and the building would be clustered in four separate groupings. The buildings would be 3 -story walk-ups with two entries and two stairways in each building and there is an attempt to screen the buildings from the streets and also between each cluster. Several neighboring owners appeared, including the vice-president of the Cinnamon Ridge -Carriage Homes Homeowners Association. He was concerned about a number of issues, including the hill at the north end adjacent to the carriage homes project and the impact on that development. They were also concerned about headlights shining toward the carriage homes to the north, whether the prevailing winds would cause trash to blow to the north and recommended shrubbery be planted along the north line. He also recommended the developers meet with the homeowner's association board. • Member McCrea was concerned about park issues and Mr. Zachman indicated he is expected to be completed on the park land this spring. Mr. Webber indicated no financial committment has been received at the present time, but several possibilities are being explored. No units will be subsidized but the applicant may request tax-exempt financing for multi -family housing rental purposes. The developer also indicated some screening and berming can be installed and that a meeting will be held with the neighboring owners. Tot lots can be included in the center of the development and also other recrea- tional facilities will be provided. An attempt has been made to shift the buildings away from Cedar Avenue because of the noise problems. It was also recommended that Outlot A be tied into the other lots for real estate tax purposes to avoid tax delinquency. McCrea moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because the plat abuts a county road. 2. The plat shall be subject to the Minnesota Department of Transporta- Ction's review and comments because the plat abuts a state road. 3• Detailed grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans shall be approved by City staff. 3 .4. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by City staff and a landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the • landscaping has been completed. 3 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 5. The park dedication requirements shall be completed to the satisfac- tion of the Park Committee and City staff. C 6. A determination should be made as to the implementation of the Metcalf Road street connection. 7. A development agreement shall be prepared and approved by the City of Eagan prior to construction. 8. All applicable ordinances of the City shall be complied with. 9. That the developer meet with the homeowners association members and neighboring owners before the council meeting. 10. That outlot A at the southeast corner be tied together with a platted lot for tax purposes to avoid tax delinquency on the parcel.. 11. A left turn lane on Cliff Road for newly proposed Slater Road according to Dakota County requirements shall be installed. • 12. The City will require utility and drainage easements 10 feet in width adjoining all streets and 5 feet in width adjoining side and rear lot lines. 13• The City will require utility easements a minimum of 15 feet in width for all public utilities not constructed within the street right-of-way. This item, will be reviewed again when the utility plans for this subdivision have been submitted along with the final plat. All members voted in favor except Hall who abstained. BIRCH PARK ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing on the application of Sienna Corporation for revised prelimi- nary plat of Birch Park Addition consisting of Outlots A, B, C, D, E and F, Windcrest 2nd Addition was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. The application provided for the replat of a portion of Windcrest 2nd Addition consisting of approximately 42.5 acres and proposed to contain 27 dwelling units. A development proposal was submitted in 1979fora planned development consist- ing of 80 acres and it was noted that there would be a 23 dwelling unit reduction with the current proposal, which would include only single family units. The smallest lot would be 10,100 square feet and the lot is proposed to have a minimum of 65 foot lot widths, but the depths are substantial in most cases. The average lot size would be 18,100 square feet or approximately 6,000 feet above the minimum R-1 lot size requirement. Dale Runkle discussed the application, including the proposed sanitary sewer trunk. The applicant is proposing to eliminate the access road to the west because of severe 7 9 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 topography and many trees that would be required to be taken. He indicated C that density would be reduced and also the cost of development would be reduced. Rod Hardy was present and stated that the Sienna Corporation had an option to purchase the 80 acre parcel to the west and the preliminary plat application for that parcel will be submitted to the May Advisory Planning Commission meeting. He stated the lots along Deerwood Drive would have direct access to Deerwood. Several neighboring property owners along the south side of Deerwood Drive, directly across from the development, appeared and had objections to direct access onto Deerwood. They noted that the Council had earlier approved the proposed plat without direct access and an interior street running wester- ly. There were also questions about utilities to be installed in Deerwood and the grade of Deerwood if it is approved. There were questions concerning the upgrading of Deerwood and how assessments would be levied for the residents on the south side, noting that the owners parcels on the south were 5 acre lots. Member Wilkins had concerns about the steep driveway slopes off Deerwood, that there had been no developer neighborhood meeting, and concerns regarding • grading and how it would effect the Skovdale Addition residents to the north. Member Mulrooney asked how many dwelling unit reduction would result from the eliminating of the road and Mr. Hardy stated that it would be 8 units. Mr. Hardy said that the installation of the road running westerly made the project uneconomical due to the amount of grading that would be required and indicated that the property to the west could have access to Pilot Knob Road, but agreed that topography would make it difficult to do so. Mr. Hardy stated that 10 lots failed to meet the R-1 minimum area requirments and 34 or 35 lots failed to meet the R-1 minimum width requirements. Member Bohne stated the lots on Deerwood Drive appear to be much larger than originally planned and should not be objectionable. Member McCrea ques- tioned why the change from the proposal of approximately two years ago. Chairman Hall suggested that the number of lots could possibly be reduced along Deerwood Drive, including the reduction in the number of driveways and suggested the developer review the proposal along the south in greater detail. Mr. Hardy stated that the outlot along the west line would be added to the park land and dedicated to the City because it would be unusable for develop- ment purposes. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to continue the appli- cation until the next regular meeting to allow the developer to review the layout of the lots along the south and suggested a reduction in the number of lots, including the number of accesses to Deerwood Drive, and further, that the developer would meet with the neighboring owners to attempt to resolve their questions; further, that the staff report to the Planning Commission concerning the reason for approval of the design originally approved by the City, including any proposal for payment for the cost of the Deerwood street improvement and the double assessment for the interior streets. All members voted yes. 0 0 APC Minutes • April 24, 1984 0 C Upon motion by McCrea, seconded Wilkins, all members voting in favor, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. • 4 PHH Secretary.