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07/24/1984 - City Council Regular0 0 PUMTE.S OF A,REGOLAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JULY 24, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on July 24, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Chairman Hall, Members Taylor, Wilkins, McCrea, Bohne and Wold. Absent were Rrob and Mulrooney. Also present were City Planner Dale Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Rich Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Wilkins moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the understanding that the application of Lexington South, Inc. for consideration of the amendment to the Lexington South Planned Development and the applica- tion of Tomark Development for preliminary plat approval of Downtown Eagan First Addition would be continued until the next regular meeting. All voted yes. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the • regular meeting of June 26, 1984 as presented. All voted yea. SUNSET 6TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The continued public hearing concerning the application of Swe-Dun, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of Sunset 6th Addition was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. It was noted that the application had been continued from the June 26, 1984 meeting, at which time additional information was requested on behalf of the staff and the applicant. Dale Runkle detailed the areas of concern including minimum lot sizes in relation to the surrounding land uses, including Northview Meadows and Sunset 4th Addition. The small lots, the compatibility with the surrounding subdivisions and whether the smaller lots should be approved for financial reasons only were the Planning Commission members' concerns. To make the proposed lots conform to the 85 foot width minimum and the 12,000 minimum square footage, the proposal would be reduced from 29 to 23 single family lots. Brad Swenson, Laura Marks and Jim Curry were present for the applicant. Mr. Swenson explained that the developer had met with the neighboring owner, the Joos family, and understood that Mr. Joos generally favored the proposal. He indicated that smaller lots adjoining major roadways are often used and that the density of the development conforms with the Planned Development and the development in the general area. It was noted that a bike path will be installed on the south side of Diffley Road and that the County Road would require 55 foot half right-of-way with 10 foot additional for trailway. Member McCrea stated she was not satis- fied with 65 foot lots along Diffley Road and recommended wider lots. Member Wilkins recommended elimination of one of the 65 foot lots on Diffley Road. 1 r. • APC Minutes July 24, 1984 0 Chairman Hall recommended that a fixed minimum size for lots be deter- mined and variances not be granted on a regular basis. Member McCrea moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall include 28 single family lots with a reduction of one lot along Diffley Road with a minimum of 75 foot frontage on each of the Diffley Road lots. 2. The developer shall organize a private architectural review board to review the consistency of the architecture styles. 3. Lexington South Planned Development density shall not be shifted to another part of the planned development. 4. The plat shall be subject to a review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a county road. • 5. No access shall be allowed off of County Road 30, all driveway's must be off of Yorktown Drive. 6. No variances shall be allowed except for topographic or vegetation reasons. 7. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 8. A Development Agreement shall be signed prior to the application for a final plat. 9. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve- ments shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 10. Sanitary sewer shall be stubbed to parcel 050-26 (Joos's property). 11. Watermain shall be looped. 12. This development shall be responsible for an 8 foot bituminous trailway along County Road 30. 13w A 60 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for County Road 30. 14. Easements shall be dedicated as required by staff and referenced in the staff's report. • 15. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area storm sewer assessment at the rate in effect at the time of final platting. 2 • 0 APC Minutes July 24, 1984 Ll 16. All costs associated with providing public improvements to this proposed development will be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor. LEXINGTON SOUTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - AMENDMENT LEXINGTON SOUTH COMMERRCIAL AREA Dale Runkle was asked to give a short overview concerning the application by Lexington South, Inc. for concept approval of the Lexington South Commer- cial area, south of Diffley Road. He indicated that the Planning Commission, at its June 26, 1984 meeting, had requested that the Consulting Planner, John Voss, review the application and noted that the most important concerns were the placement of the access to the area including land uses, the design of the layout and the County Road #30 connection, and how the convenience store plat would fit into the entire proposal. There were concerns by Planning Commis- sion members as to the long-term uses within the entire development and whether larger users, such as department stores, could be accommodated. They also had concerns that the City may allow smaller uses along the fringe that will pre-empt sizable projects in the central region of the area. No action was taken. TIBERON IST ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT The hearing on the application of J. E. Parranto Assoc. for waiver of platting requirements to allow a new legal. description to reduce the number of lots to four from five lots, consisting of Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Tiberon 1st Addition was convened by the Chairman. Dale Runkle explained the proposal and indicated that because of the need for flexibility in house placement, the waiver was requested which would increase the size of the lots to approximate- �ly 70 foot frontage. John Parranto was present and there were no objections to the application. Bohne moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to approve the application, based upon the following conditions: 1. No setback variances shall be granted on the newly described lots. 2. All other applicable city ordinances shall be adhered to. All voted in favor. 3 0 APC Minutes July 24, 1984 is WINDTREE 4TH, 5TH, 6TH AND TTH ADDITIONS - PRELIlIINARY PLATS The next hearing convened by Chairman Hall consisted of the application of Richardson Properties for preliminary plat approval of Windtree 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Additions. The proposal would consist of 57.5 acres with 121 single family lots located east of Elrene Road and north of Wescott Road. Mr. Runkle explained that the property is zoned R-1 and has been platted as an outlot of Windtree 2nd Addition. The Comprehensive Guide Plan indicates R -I with density of 0 to 3 dwelling units per acre and a proposed density would be 2.1 units per gross acre. The project would include four phases with four plats and the lots all meet the 12,000 square foot minimum size require- ments and 85 foot lot width minimum at the setback line. The average lot size is approximately 16,600 square feet and one variance for Lot 19, Block 1 at the southeast corner of the development is being requested. It was noted that a cul-de-sac in Outlot B has reduced the number of lots to 121 from 125 previously shown. In addition, access to the park will be changed. There were no objections but two neighboring owners were present. Steve Bryant of West' Publishing Co. appeared and repeated the concern of West Publishing that • it is an industrial neighbor and will continue to be present in that form. Greg Gustafson, attorney, appeared for the applicant and indicated that the same architectural theme will be followed throughout the development and an architectural committee does review all plans for single family homes. Drain- age in the area was discussed and it was noted that the project will be about a three year duration. Wilkins moved, Wold seconded the motion ,to recommend approval of the application, subject to the conditions listed as follows: 1. The plat should be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments. 2. A 40 foot setback shall be allowed from the Wescott Road R.O.W. for Lot 19, Block 1. 3. No front setback or sideyard variances shall be allowed except for vegetation or topographic hardships as determined by the City staff. 4. Detailed grading plan indicating 2 foot proposed contour intervals along with the detailed Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted for approval. 5. Garage elevations at the set -back line shall be no greater than 5 feet above the curb elevations. 6. The developer shall submit a petition for the installation of public • improvements required for this development. m r APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 0 7. A minimum right-of-way to be dedicated for public streets shall be 60 feet. 8. A minimum of 15 foot utility and drainage easements shall be re- quired over all storm or sewer lines not located within public right-of-way. 9. Easements shall be..dedicated as referenced within the engineering report. 10. The development of Windtree 6th Addition shall include the connec- tion to Wescott Road of proposed Windtree Drive. 11. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer and lateral benefit from trunk watermain assessments as referenced within this report. 12. All costs associated with installation of public improvements with this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor except Hall who abstained. • CROSSROADS OF RAGAN - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing concerning the application of Crossroads Partnership includ- ing Dan Gustafson, general partner, for preliminary plat approval of Cross- roads of Eagan consisting of 5.3 acres with 32 townhouse units at the south- east corner of Denmark and Duckwood Drive was presented .by the Chairman. Dale Runkle detailed the project and indicated the traffic circulation within the project is one of the important issues. He noted that the project is part of the Pilot Knob Heights Planned Development which previously had a designation of 64 apartment units with an R -III Comprehensive Guide designation and a density range of 6 to 12 units per acre. The proposal includes the construction of 32 - 1,300 square foot town- house units in 8 blocks of 4 units each. Each unit would have a two -car garage accessed by a private drive and ten of the units would have access from four curb cuts along Denmark and Duckwood. Access for the other 22 units is from the proposed cul-de-sac south from Duckwood Drive. The proposal includes 7,215 square feet per unit and it appears that the unit locations meet all setback requirements. Dan Gustafson was present and indicated that there is a dramatic change in the proposed use from the earlier approved project. The developers' intent is to orient the units inward and a tot lot is planned. A neighborhood meeting has been held with the affected neighbors and the display of buffering and vegetation was shown to the neighbors and several neighbors were present, including Jeff Johnson who stated that the neighbors were generally in agreement with the proposal. Mr. Johnson recommended the mature oak trees be sustained and a berm or vegetation be installed along the east line of the property. 9 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Several members of the Planning Commission congratulated the developer for cultivating good neighborhood support. It was noted that the project would be a rental project and that revenue housing bonds will be applied for with rental of the project to be for at least 10 years. Wold moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval conditioned upon the following items: 1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction and an adequate bond shall be required and not released until one year after landscaping has been completed. 2. A development agreement shall be completed and signed prior to construction. 3. The developer/owner shall control the maintenance of the private drives. 4. A retaining wall shall be constructed to mitigate the grade changes around the existing oak trees. • 5. All other City Code requirements shall be adhered to. 6. There shall be an amendment to the Pilot Knob Heights PUD agreement to reflect the reduction to 32 townhouse units. 7. The developer shall submit rules and regulations concerning main- tenance of the project during the rental period. B. The developer/owner shall create a homeowners association when the units are converted and sold to control maintenance of private drive and the governing documents shall be submitted to the City for review. 9. A tot lot shall be provided. 10. The developer shall provide vegetation between St. Francis Woods and the Crossroads development. 11. A detailed grading plan showing proposed contours at two foot inter- vals and direction of drainage shall be submitted along with a detailed ero- sion control plan. 12. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve- ments shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. • 13. All existing curb cuts not being utilized with future driveway entrance locations shall be removed and replaced with concrete curbing at the developer's expense. A 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 0 J 14. A 40 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Duckwood Drive along with required right-of-way for the public cul-de-sac street. 15. This development shall be responsible for the upgrading and the street assessment as referenced within this report. 16. All costs associated with public improvements of this proposed development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All members voted yea. THOKAS LAB$ PLACE - PRELIMIMARY PLAT The application of Dominium Group, Inc. and Jack Safar for preliminary plat approval for Thomas Lake apartments consisting of approximately 17.5 acres and containing 238 apartment units located east of Thomas Lake Road on • the north shore of Thomas Lake was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. Mr. Runkle reviewed the planner's report of July 18, 1984 indicating that as a 'part of the Blackhawk Park planned development, the property is designated R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide of R -II. City Code would require 16.7 acres of land for density purposes with the development providing 17.5 acres. The project would include two 119 unit apartment buildings on the site, three-story wood frame with brick facing. The unit mix is 58 one -bedroom units and 180 two-bedroom units with the one -bedroom units averaging 716 square feet and the two-bedroom units averaging 990 square feet: There would also be. recreational spaceandit is proposed that. tennis courts be developed on, adjacent. park land by the developer. Underground garages would accommodate 245 automobiles with 238 parking spaces being provided on grade. There is property available for additional parking, however. The project would provide 13.6 dwelling units per acre. The south and north areas generally will be left in a natural state. Jack Safar was present and explained the, development and the background of Dominium Group. The buildings would be about 35 feet in height with 15 to 20 feet to be cut from the knoll on the property to bring the buildings down somewhat. Dale Runkle displayed the change in the park designation alignment. Jean and Irma Parranto appeared as developers of the property to the south, Lake Park Shores, and were concerned about the park area and also the level of Thomas Lake in relation to the building heights. It was noted that the floor elevation of the south building would be 951 feet and the top at 980 feet. Mr. Parranto stated the highest building in Lake Park Shores is 920 feet. VA 0 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Member McCrea was concerned about the use of the site and the density and suggested the possibility of two-story buildings. Mr. Safar stated that it was a special site and that the developers are sensitive to the development. There was a question about whether there was adequate parking being proposed and it was noted that additional parking space is available. Hall moved, Bohne seconded the motion to continue the application to allow the developer and the staff time to address the height of the lake in relation to the project and the building, including the development to the south side of the lake, and in addition, it was recommended that elevations be prepared from an east and west vantage point also; further, that the park area to be dedicated be clarified, including the density within the Blackhawk Park planned develop- ment. All voted yea. FLOOR BIB INTERNATIONAL - PRELDUNARY PLAT The next hearing convened by the Chairman consisted of the application of Lynn Reimer for preliminary plat approval of Flour Bin International consist- ing of 3.2 acres and containing four commercial lots located in the southeast quadrant of Nicola Road and Cliff Road. City Planner Dale Runkle stated that • the property was zoned in 1964 and that the property directly to the east, or the radio station site, was zoned in 1964. A site plan was submitted for the Flour Bin property dated June 9, 1969 showing a 28,000 square foot shopping area and a service station located on the corner of Nicols Road and Cliff Road. There has been a zoning ordinance change from Ordinance No. 6 to Ordinance No. 52 and now Chapter 11 of the City Code, and a change in the designation from C-1 (Light Commercial District) to NB (Neighborhood Business District). The question concerning the intention of the developer and the specific provisions of the zoning ordinance in 1969 and 1970 were discussed by Planning Commission members. • The proposal would include a Flour Bin Restaurant consisting of approxi- mately 5,400 square feet, a Holiday Gas Station Convenience Store with 3,937 square feet and Rapid Oil or service facility with 2,025 squre feet and a Day Care Facility of 6,075 square, feet. The restaurant and Holiday Gas Station would be within the first phase and the balance in the second phase. It was noted the Day Care facility is not designated in a neighborhood business district and the second important issue concerns service bays with gas facilities not proposed under the first phase, including the Holiday Station/Store. Parking spaces require 100 spaces with 126 proposed. Major access would be off Nicola Road with right turn in and out proposed on to Cliff Road. Also, a contact had been made with WAYL radio station and the station owners requested that the development avoid antennas that would inter- fere with their radio signals. I 0 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Paul Anderson appeared on behalf of the applicant and suggested that the service portion for the station be installed at a later time. The neighboring owners immediately south of the property had concerns about the mature oaks, the additional traffic noise that would come off of Cliff Road and the in- creased traffic on Nicols Road. Further concern was the increased drainage problem. A Holiday Station representative was also present and indicated that Erickson -Holiday proposes to construct a station -store but that they would not propose service bays. Member Taylor was concerned about the intent of the zoning ordinance in 1969 and whether service bays were required at that time. Member Wilkins questioned whether Rapid Oil Change fulfills the intent of the service bay requirement and indicated that it was her opinion that it did not. Also, the ordinance requires simultaneous construction of service facilities. Her other objection included potential fire hazard from the Rapid Oil facility adjacent to a Day Care Center. There had been no discussion concerning berming with the neighboring owners to the south and it was recommended that the applicant • discuss berming setbacks and landscaping. Member Wold recommended the City policy concerning service bays be reviewed and member Wilkins objected to a day care center being included on the parcel in conjunction with a convenience center. Wold moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to continue the application until the next regular meeting in August to allow staff and developer to accomplish the following: 1. To allow the developers to meet with the neighboring properties to the south, to attempt to arrive at an agreement concerning buffering and screening. 2. That the service bay policy in conjunction with the proposed plat be reviewed. 3• That the developer consider a use as compatible with the residential use as possible along the south line. All voted in favor. AMOCO OIL C014PANY - WINKLER/JACBSON PLANNED DEVELOPPOW AMENDP NT An application has been submitted on behalf of Amoco Oil Company for amendment to the Winkler Jackson Planned Development to allow a service sta- tion as a permitted use located on the east side of Slaters Road and imme- diately south of Cliff Road. An earlier application had been submitted by Amoco Oil according to Mr. Runkle for a pumper facility at the same location. V 0 • APC Minutes July 24, 1984 0 The Planning Commission and City Council then indicated that it was not per- mitted in a Limited Business use area and the service bays were not then being proposed and therefore denied that application. The applicants now are pro- posing a two-part facility with the gas facility being the most westerly and the four -bay, office area being easterly or adjacent to Cedar Avenue. Both facilities would be constructed simultaneously and there would be a full- service gas facility operation. There were no objections to the application. Jim Fillippi, Engineer, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the amendment to the planned development agreement according to the proposal, subject to conform- ance with all ordinances and further in conformance with the site plan being proposed. All voted in favor except member Bohne who voted no indicating that the preliminary plat should be approved by the Planning Commission at the same time as the planned development amendment. PLANNING COWffSSION CONCERNS Planning Commission members generally indicated that the following plan- ning items should be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council for policy direction: 1. Whether minimum lot sizes should be reduced to avoid the multiple variance requests. 2. The policy requiring landscaping on single family lots abutting major roads should be determined. 3. The ordinance provision regarding service bays in conjunction with the approval of gas facilities should also be reviewed. 1 1 1Y7_11.ia (Y Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. All voted yes. Secretary P� 10 PHH 0 0 PUMTE.S OF A,REGOLAR MEETING OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, MINNESOTA JULY 24, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on July 24, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Chairman Hall, Members Taylor, Wilkins, McCrea, Bohne and Wold. Absent were Rrob and Mulrooney. Also present were City Planner Dale Runkle, Assistant City Engineer Rich Hefti and City Attorney Hauge. AGENDA Wilkins moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the understanding that the application of Lexington South, Inc. for consideration of the amendment to the Lexington South Planned Development and the applica- tion of Tomark Development for preliminary plat approval of Downtown Eagan First Addition would be continued until the next regular meeting. All voted yes. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the • regular meeting of June 26, 1984 as presented. All voted yea. SUNSET 6TH ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The continued public hearing concerning the application of Swe-Dun, Inc. for preliminary plat approval of Sunset 6th Addition was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. It was noted that the application had been continued from the June 26, 1984 meeting, at which time additional information was requested on behalf of the staff and the applicant. Dale Runkle detailed the areas of concern including minimum lot sizes in relation to the surrounding land uses, including Northview Meadows and Sunset 4th Addition. The small lots, the compatibility with the surrounding subdivisions and whether the smaller lots should be approved for financial reasons only were the Planning Commission members' concerns. To make the proposed lots conform to the 85 foot width minimum and the 12,000 minimum square footage, the proposal would be reduced from 29 to 23 single family lots. Brad Swenson, Laura Marks and Jim Curry were present for the applicant. Mr. Swenson explained that the developer had met with the neighboring owner, the Joos family, and understood that Mr. Joos generally favored the proposal. He indicated that smaller lots adjoining major roadways are often used and that the density of the development conforms with the Planned Development and the development in the general area. It was noted that a bike path will be installed on the south side of Diffley Road and that the County Road would require 55 foot half right-of-way with 10 foot additional for trailway. Member McCrea stated she was not satis- fied with 65 foot lots along Diffley Road and recommended wider lots. Member Wilkins recommended elimination of one of the 65 foot lots on Diffley Road. 1 r. • APC Minutes July 24, 1984 0 Chairman Hall recommended that a fixed minimum size for lots be deter- mined and variances not be granted on a regular basis. Member McCrea moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall include 28 single family lots with a reduction of one lot along Diffley Road with a minimum of 75 foot frontage on each of the Diffley Road lots. 2. The developer shall organize a private architectural review board to review the consistency of the architecture styles. 3. Lexington South Planned Development density shall not be shifted to another part of the planned development. 4. The plat shall be subject to a review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a county road. • 5. No access shall be allowed off of County Road 30, all driveway's must be off of Yorktown Drive. 6. No variances shall be allowed except for topographic or vegetation reasons. 7. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 8. A Development Agreement shall be signed prior to the application for a final plat. 9. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve- ments shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. 10. Sanitary sewer shall be stubbed to parcel 050-26 (Joos's property). 11. Watermain shall be looped. 12. This development shall be responsible for an 8 foot bituminous trailway along County Road 30. 13w A 60 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for County Road 30. 14. Easements shall be dedicated as required by staff and referenced in the staff's report. • 15. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area storm sewer assessment at the rate in effect at the time of final platting. 2 • 0 APC Minutes July 24, 1984 Ll 16. All costs associated with providing public improvements to this proposed development will be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor. LEXINGTON SOUTH PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - AMENDMENT LEXINGTON SOUTH COMMERRCIAL AREA Dale Runkle was asked to give a short overview concerning the application by Lexington South, Inc. for concept approval of the Lexington South Commer- cial area, south of Diffley Road. He indicated that the Planning Commission, at its June 26, 1984 meeting, had requested that the Consulting Planner, John Voss, review the application and noted that the most important concerns were the placement of the access to the area including land uses, the design of the layout and the County Road #30 connection, and how the convenience store plat would fit into the entire proposal. There were concerns by Planning Commis- sion members as to the long-term uses within the entire development and whether larger users, such as department stores, could be accommodated. They also had concerns that the City may allow smaller uses along the fringe that will pre-empt sizable projects in the central region of the area. No action was taken. TIBERON IST ADDITION - WAIVER OF PLAT The hearing on the application of J. E. Parranto Assoc. for waiver of platting requirements to allow a new legal. description to reduce the number of lots to four from five lots, consisting of Lots 1 through 5, Block 1, Tiberon 1st Addition was convened by the Chairman. Dale Runkle explained the proposal and indicated that because of the need for flexibility in house placement, the waiver was requested which would increase the size of the lots to approximate- �ly 70 foot frontage. John Parranto was present and there were no objections to the application. Bohne moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to approve the application, based upon the following conditions: 1. No setback variances shall be granted on the newly described lots. 2. All other applicable city ordinances shall be adhered to. All voted in favor. 3 0 APC Minutes July 24, 1984 is WINDTREE 4TH, 5TH, 6TH AND TTH ADDITIONS - PRELIlIINARY PLATS The next hearing convened by Chairman Hall consisted of the application of Richardson Properties for preliminary plat approval of Windtree 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th Additions. The proposal would consist of 57.5 acres with 121 single family lots located east of Elrene Road and north of Wescott Road. Mr. Runkle explained that the property is zoned R-1 and has been platted as an outlot of Windtree 2nd Addition. The Comprehensive Guide Plan indicates R -I with density of 0 to 3 dwelling units per acre and a proposed density would be 2.1 units per gross acre. The project would include four phases with four plats and the lots all meet the 12,000 square foot minimum size require- ments and 85 foot lot width minimum at the setback line. The average lot size is approximately 16,600 square feet and one variance for Lot 19, Block 1 at the southeast corner of the development is being requested. It was noted that a cul-de-sac in Outlot B has reduced the number of lots to 121 from 125 previously shown. In addition, access to the park will be changed. There were no objections but two neighboring owners were present. Steve Bryant of West' Publishing Co. appeared and repeated the concern of West Publishing that • it is an industrial neighbor and will continue to be present in that form. Greg Gustafson, attorney, appeared for the applicant and indicated that the same architectural theme will be followed throughout the development and an architectural committee does review all plans for single family homes. Drain- age in the area was discussed and it was noted that the project will be about a three year duration. Wilkins moved, Wold seconded the motion ,to recommend approval of the application, subject to the conditions listed as follows: 1. The plat should be subject to the Park Commission's recommendations and comments. 2. A 40 foot setback shall be allowed from the Wescott Road R.O.W. for Lot 19, Block 1. 3. No front setback or sideyard variances shall be allowed except for vegetation or topographic hardships as determined by the City staff. 4. Detailed grading plan indicating 2 foot proposed contour intervals along with the detailed Erosion Control Plan shall be submitted for approval. 5. Garage elevations at the set -back line shall be no greater than 5 feet above the curb elevations. 6. The developer shall submit a petition for the installation of public • improvements required for this development. m r APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 0 7. A minimum right-of-way to be dedicated for public streets shall be 60 feet. 8. A minimum of 15 foot utility and drainage easements shall be re- quired over all storm or sewer lines not located within public right-of-way. 9. Easements shall be..dedicated as referenced within the engineering report. 10. The development of Windtree 6th Addition shall include the connec- tion to Wescott Road of proposed Windtree Drive. 11. This development shall be responsible for its trunk area storm sewer and lateral benefit from trunk watermain assessments as referenced within this report. 12. All costs associated with installation of public improvements with this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted in favor except Hall who abstained. • CROSSROADS OF RAGAN - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing concerning the application of Crossroads Partnership includ- ing Dan Gustafson, general partner, for preliminary plat approval of Cross- roads of Eagan consisting of 5.3 acres with 32 townhouse units at the south- east corner of Denmark and Duckwood Drive was presented .by the Chairman. Dale Runkle detailed the project and indicated the traffic circulation within the project is one of the important issues. He noted that the project is part of the Pilot Knob Heights Planned Development which previously had a designation of 64 apartment units with an R -III Comprehensive Guide designation and a density range of 6 to 12 units per acre. The proposal includes the construction of 32 - 1,300 square foot town- house units in 8 blocks of 4 units each. Each unit would have a two -car garage accessed by a private drive and ten of the units would have access from four curb cuts along Denmark and Duckwood. Access for the other 22 units is from the proposed cul-de-sac south from Duckwood Drive. The proposal includes 7,215 square feet per unit and it appears that the unit locations meet all setback requirements. Dan Gustafson was present and indicated that there is a dramatic change in the proposed use from the earlier approved project. The developers' intent is to orient the units inward and a tot lot is planned. A neighborhood meeting has been held with the affected neighbors and the display of buffering and vegetation was shown to the neighbors and several neighbors were present, including Jeff Johnson who stated that the neighbors were generally in agreement with the proposal. Mr. Johnson recommended the mature oak trees be sustained and a berm or vegetation be installed along the east line of the property. 9 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Several members of the Planning Commission congratulated the developer for cultivating good neighborhood support. It was noted that the project would be a rental project and that revenue housing bonds will be applied for with rental of the project to be for at least 10 years. Wold moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to recommend approval conditioned upon the following items: 1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction and an adequate bond shall be required and not released until one year after landscaping has been completed. 2. A development agreement shall be completed and signed prior to construction. 3. The developer/owner shall control the maintenance of the private drives. 4. A retaining wall shall be constructed to mitigate the grade changes around the existing oak trees. • 5. All other City Code requirements shall be adhered to. 6. There shall be an amendment to the Pilot Knob Heights PUD agreement to reflect the reduction to 32 townhouse units. 7. The developer shall submit rules and regulations concerning main- tenance of the project during the rental period. B. The developer/owner shall create a homeowners association when the units are converted and sold to control maintenance of private drive and the governing documents shall be submitted to the City for review. 9. A tot lot shall be provided. 10. The developer shall provide vegetation between St. Francis Woods and the Crossroads development. 11. A detailed grading plan showing proposed contours at two foot inter- vals and direction of drainage shall be submitted along with a detailed ero- sion control plan. 12. If installed privately, plans and specifications for public improve- ments shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to the Engineering Department for approval. • 13. All existing curb cuts not being utilized with future driveway entrance locations shall be removed and replaced with concrete curbing at the developer's expense. A 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 0 J 14. A 40 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Duckwood Drive along with required right-of-way for the public cul-de-sac street. 15. This development shall be responsible for the upgrading and the street assessment as referenced within this report. 16. All costs associated with public improvements of this proposed development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All members voted yea. THOKAS LAB$ PLACE - PRELIMIMARY PLAT The application of Dominium Group, Inc. and Jack Safar for preliminary plat approval for Thomas Lake apartments consisting of approximately 17.5 acres and containing 238 apartment units located east of Thomas Lake Road on • the north shore of Thomas Lake was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. Mr. Runkle reviewed the planner's report of July 18, 1984 indicating that as a 'part of the Blackhawk Park planned development, the property is designated R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide of R -II. City Code would require 16.7 acres of land for density purposes with the development providing 17.5 acres. The project would include two 119 unit apartment buildings on the site, three-story wood frame with brick facing. The unit mix is 58 one -bedroom units and 180 two-bedroom units with the one -bedroom units averaging 716 square feet and the two-bedroom units averaging 990 square feet: There would also be. recreational spaceandit is proposed that. tennis courts be developed on, adjacent. park land by the developer. Underground garages would accommodate 245 automobiles with 238 parking spaces being provided on grade. There is property available for additional parking, however. The project would provide 13.6 dwelling units per acre. The south and north areas generally will be left in a natural state. Jack Safar was present and explained the, development and the background of Dominium Group. The buildings would be about 35 feet in height with 15 to 20 feet to be cut from the knoll on the property to bring the buildings down somewhat. Dale Runkle displayed the change in the park designation alignment. Jean and Irma Parranto appeared as developers of the property to the south, Lake Park Shores, and were concerned about the park area and also the level of Thomas Lake in relation to the building heights. It was noted that the floor elevation of the south building would be 951 feet and the top at 980 feet. Mr. Parranto stated the highest building in Lake Park Shores is 920 feet. VA 0 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Member McCrea was concerned about the use of the site and the density and suggested the possibility of two-story buildings. Mr. Safar stated that it was a special site and that the developers are sensitive to the development. There was a question about whether there was adequate parking being proposed and it was noted that additional parking space is available. Hall moved, Bohne seconded the motion to continue the application to allow the developer and the staff time to address the height of the lake in relation to the project and the building, including the development to the south side of the lake, and in addition, it was recommended that elevations be prepared from an east and west vantage point also; further, that the park area to be dedicated be clarified, including the density within the Blackhawk Park planned develop- ment. All voted yea. FLOOR BIB INTERNATIONAL - PRELDUNARY PLAT The next hearing convened by the Chairman consisted of the application of Lynn Reimer for preliminary plat approval of Flour Bin International consist- ing of 3.2 acres and containing four commercial lots located in the southeast quadrant of Nicola Road and Cliff Road. City Planner Dale Runkle stated that • the property was zoned in 1964 and that the property directly to the east, or the radio station site, was zoned in 1964. A site plan was submitted for the Flour Bin property dated June 9, 1969 showing a 28,000 square foot shopping area and a service station located on the corner of Nicols Road and Cliff Road. There has been a zoning ordinance change from Ordinance No. 6 to Ordinance No. 52 and now Chapter 11 of the City Code, and a change in the designation from C-1 (Light Commercial District) to NB (Neighborhood Business District). The question concerning the intention of the developer and the specific provisions of the zoning ordinance in 1969 and 1970 were discussed by Planning Commission members. • The proposal would include a Flour Bin Restaurant consisting of approxi- mately 5,400 square feet, a Holiday Gas Station Convenience Store with 3,937 square feet and Rapid Oil or service facility with 2,025 squre feet and a Day Care Facility of 6,075 square, feet. The restaurant and Holiday Gas Station would be within the first phase and the balance in the second phase. It was noted the Day Care facility is not designated in a neighborhood business district and the second important issue concerns service bays with gas facilities not proposed under the first phase, including the Holiday Station/Store. Parking spaces require 100 spaces with 126 proposed. Major access would be off Nicola Road with right turn in and out proposed on to Cliff Road. Also, a contact had been made with WAYL radio station and the station owners requested that the development avoid antennas that would inter- fere with their radio signals. I 0 0 APC Minutes • July 24, 1984 Paul Anderson appeared on behalf of the applicant and suggested that the service portion for the station be installed at a later time. The neighboring owners immediately south of the property had concerns about the mature oaks, the additional traffic noise that would come off of Cliff Road and the in- creased traffic on Nicols Road. Further concern was the increased drainage problem. A Holiday Station representative was also present and indicated that Erickson -Holiday proposes to construct a station -store but that they would not propose service bays. Member Taylor was concerned about the intent of the zoning ordinance in 1969 and whether service bays were required at that time. Member Wilkins questioned whether Rapid Oil Change fulfills the intent of the service bay requirement and indicated that it was her opinion that it did not. Also, the ordinance requires simultaneous construction of service facilities. Her other objection included potential fire hazard from the Rapid Oil facility adjacent to a Day Care Center. There had been no discussion concerning berming with the neighboring owners to the south and it was recommended that the applicant • discuss berming setbacks and landscaping. Member Wold recommended the City policy concerning service bays be reviewed and member Wilkins objected to a day care center being included on the parcel in conjunction with a convenience center. Wold moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to continue the application until the next regular meeting in August to allow staff and developer to accomplish the following: 1. To allow the developers to meet with the neighboring properties to the south, to attempt to arrive at an agreement concerning buffering and screening. 2. That the service bay policy in conjunction with the proposed plat be reviewed. 3• That the developer consider a use as compatible with the residential use as possible along the south line. All voted in favor. AMOCO OIL C014PANY - WINKLER/JACBSON PLANNED DEVELOPPOW AMENDP NT An application has been submitted on behalf of Amoco Oil Company for amendment to the Winkler Jackson Planned Development to allow a service sta- tion as a permitted use located on the east side of Slaters Road and imme- diately south of Cliff Road. An earlier application had been submitted by Amoco Oil according to Mr. Runkle for a pumper facility at the same location. V 0 • APC Minutes July 24, 1984 0 The Planning Commission and City Council then indicated that it was not per- mitted in a Limited Business use area and the service bays were not then being proposed and therefore denied that application. The applicants now are pro- posing a two-part facility with the gas facility being the most westerly and the four -bay, office area being easterly or adjacent to Cedar Avenue. Both facilities would be constructed simultaneously and there would be a full- service gas facility operation. There were no objections to the application. Jim Fillippi, Engineer, appeared on behalf of the applicant. Hall moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the amendment to the planned development agreement according to the proposal, subject to conform- ance with all ordinances and further in conformance with the site plan being proposed. All voted in favor except member Bohne who voted no indicating that the preliminary plat should be approved by the Planning Commission at the same time as the planned development amendment. PLANNING COWffSSION CONCERNS Planning Commission members generally indicated that the following plan- ning items should be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council for policy direction: 1. Whether minimum lot sizes should be reduced to avoid the multiple variance requests. 2. The policy requiring landscaping on single family lots abutting major roads should be determined. 3. The ordinance provision regarding service bays in conjunction with the approval of gas facilities should also be reviewed. 1 1 1Y7_11.ia (Y Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. All voted yes. Secretary P� 10 PHH