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09/25/1984 - City Council Regularn u 0 0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MBETIRG OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, KUMLWTA SEPT] .1 25, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on September 25, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Chairman Hall, and Members Mulrooney, Wold, McCrea, Bohne and Taylor. Absent were Wilkins and Krob. Also present were City Planner Dale Runkle, Assistant City Planner Greg Ingraham, Assistant City Engineer Rich Hefti, and City Attorney Hauge. ISD #196 - BOND ISSUE ELECTION Chairman Hall convened the meeting and stated that the Planning Commis- sion members would consider applications prior to 8:00 p.m. but take no offi- cial action until the Independent School District #196 Bond Issue election voting is completed at 8:00 p.m. AGENDA • McCrea moved, Wold seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as prepared. All voted in favor. Upon motion by Wold, seconded McCrea, it was resolved that the Minutes of the August 1984 regular meeting of the Planning Commission be approved with the exception on page 5 relating to Downtown Eagan First Addition, that the reason given included the fact that the guidelines should be put into place before action is taken. All voted yes. ®G 1ST ADDITION A KING 2ND ADDITION - PRELIKIN ANY PLAT 8 REZONING The applications of Gary King for preliminary plat approval and rezoning of King 1st Addition and preliminary plat approval and rezoning of King 2nd Addition were brought before the Planning Commission. It was noted that the hearing was continued from the August 28, 1984 meeting. City Planner, Dale Runkle, indicated that at the September 18, 1984 City Council meeting, the City Council held public hearings on Project #418 and #406 concerning upgrad- ing of Golden Meadow Road and also upgrading Hackmore Drive. The Council denied the request to extend sewer and water in Golden Meadow Road and Hack - more Drive and without the extension of the utilities, King 1st and 2nd Additions could not be subdivided to meet the necessary criteria. No action is was taken. 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 Ll BROW M]U7NEAPOLIS TANK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The public hearing concerning the application of Brown Minneapolis Tank for conditional use permit for temporary office structure for the Brown Minne- apolis Tank Company facility on Highway 055 was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. The applicant has requested that it be allowed to attach a 750 square foot trailer to its existing office facility for temporary office space until the company reviews its size requirements for future expansion. Greg Ingraham reported on the proposal. General Coatings Company forwarded a letter to the City indicating that it had office space for rent. There were no appearances and no objections. MAGNUM TOYING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE The application of Magnum Towing and Kevin Mellon for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of vehicles in conjunction with a towing service at 3468 Dodd Road was convened by the Chairman. The purpose is to use an existing fenced area as an impounding and storage lot for towed vehicles consisting of a 200 by 150 foot area with an 8 foot chain link fence surround- ing it. The sand -surfaced lot is approximately 300 feet east of Dodd Road and is located behind storage and repair buildings. Greg Ingraham reviewed the application with the Planning Commission. Member Bohne recommended a time limit for approval to allow review and revision of the conditions. There were no objections. Member Mulrooney also recommended that dust control measures be implemented and reviewed for approval by the City staff. R. L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS The hearing regarding the application of R. L. Johnson Construction Co. for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of heavy equipment and conditional use permit for pylon sign advertising the business of John Deere Company located in Lot 3 of proposed S & W Industrial Acres was brought before the Planning Commission. Dale Runkle explained the proposed project and there were concerns about the location of the sign and whether it con- flicted with other potential sign locations. The proposal is for the John Deere facility to move. from Burnsville to the Eagan site with a 22,700 square foot building and outside storage of equipment. The second application would provide for pylon sign in the southwest portion of the lot and the triangle between new Trunk Highway 013 and old Highway 013. The proposal would include a 46 stall parking lot area with concrete curbing and island, but the ordinance would require 80 to 84 spaces unless the applicant can prove that less spaces are required for the facility. The outside storage area is proposed to have gravel or crushed rock base for • storage because large equipment would dig up the asphalt surfacing. Robert Johnson appeared for the applicant and indicated the number of parking stalls 2 is APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 is based upon the participating number of employees but that there is more space available for parking expansion. It was also noted that a variance would be required for parking purposes on the site. It was suggested that if the use or density were to change, the City could require additional parking and it was also noted the plans for the street access are under way at the present time. ARMAND LAURENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT VALLEY'S IST ADDITION The hearing on the application of Armand Laurent requesting conditional use permit to allow for outside storage of vehicles and equipment and for variance from the curbing and paving requirements for Lot 1, Block 1, Halley's lst Addition was next heard by the Planning Commission members. In May of 1984 the parcel was granted a variance from the curbing and paving require- ments until the area is provided with City services. Outside storage was discussed in May of 1984 when the variance was granted. Greg Ingraham intro- duced the topic and Armand Laurent was present. Letters from neighboring • property owners indicating they did not object to the application were sub- mitted and Margaret McFarland of Art Design, a neighboring property owner, indicated that she had no objection to the proposal. There was a letter from Mrs. John Bushnell objecting because of the possible deterioration caused by outside storage. Mr. Laurent indicated he would install a six-foot redwood fence, but had no landscape plan at the present time. Staff recommended a fence to define the storage area but an alternate would be to limit the amount of time without a security fence. Mr. Laurent stated it would be difficult to provide for a landscape plan without public streets and utilities. ALSCOR INVESTORS - OPUS CORPORATION -WAIVER OF PLAT An application was submitted by Alscor Investors and Opus Corporation for waiver of plat to split off the east 35 feet of Lot 36 and add it to Lots 37 and 38. The public. hearing was convened by the Chairman and Greg Ingraham introduced the proposal. The plan is for a 15,000 square foot building and future 5,000 square foot building. Bob Worthington, on behalf of Opus Corpor- ation, was present and there were no objections to the application. It was recommended, however, that Lot 36 and 35 must be combined at a future time when development takes place on those lots and that Lot 35 not be developed separately in Block 3 of Eagandale Industrial Center 3rd Addition. . The Chairman then formally convened the hearings at 8:00 p.m. 3 r1 • • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 KING 1ST ADDITION & KING 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMMARY PLAT & REZONING Upon motion by member Mulrooney, seconded by member Wold, it was resolved that the applications of Gary King for preliminary plat approval and rezoning of proposed King 1st Addition and King 2nd Addition be continued until the January 1985 regular Planning Commission meeting, but in the event that the applicant requests, it may be placed on the Agenda at a prior meeting and if no further application to reinstate is made by the applicant, that the appli- cations would then be stricken from the Planning Commission agenda. All voted in favor. BROWN MINNEAPOLIS TANK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT McCrea moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Brown Minneapolis Tank, subject to the following conditons: 1. The trailer shall be painted to blend in with the black and tan colors of the existing office building. 2. The trailer and connections to the office area shall meet State building codes and a City building permit shall be obtained. 3. The office trailer is temporary and shall be limited to a two-year period. All voted yes. w: a to': OSB PER11IT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE Wold moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval to the City Council for conditional use permit for outside storage, subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Storage shall be limited to vehicles only. 2. The lot shall be surfaced with crushed gravel or bituminous paving and adequate dust control measures shall be employed. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to provide appropriate screening of the lot. 4. The permit shall be limited to two years at which time -it will be reviewed for possible extension. 5. A dust control plan shall be submitted and approved by the -staff. All voted yea. 4 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 R. L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - JOHN DEER B CO. The application of R. L. Johnson Construction Co. was again considered by the Planning Commission members. Upon motion by Bohne, seconded Wold, it was resolved that the application for conditional use permit for outside storage be approved subject to these conditions: 1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 2. A dust control plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff and dust controlled substances shall be provided on the parking area. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and a 20 foot landscape area shall be maintained around the perimeter of the outside storage area. 4. The permit shall be granted for two years and shall then be auto- matically renewed unless objections are received. 5. Adequate parking shall be maintained at all time. • All voted in favor. Bohne then moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for the sign application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign shall meet all setback requirements from right-of-way. 2. The sign shall not exceed 23 1/2 feet in height nor contain more than 87 square feet of signage. All members voted yes. ARMAND LAURENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Member McCrea moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council, approval of the application for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of vehicles and equipment, subject to these conditions: 1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved to provide adequate screening of the outside storage area. lot. r 1 U 2. Approved dust control measures shall be used on the gravel surface 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 3. Storage shall be limited to the equipment and materials of the on- site user. 4. The permit shall be renewed at the end of every two years unless objections are submitted to the City at which time the City may review the permit. All Planning Commission members.voted affirmatively. ALSCOR CORONATION - OPUS CORPORATION - WAIVER OF PLAT Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council, approval of the waiver of plat application to split off the east 35 feet of Lot 36 and add it to Lots 37 and 38, Block 3, Eagandale Industrial Center 3rd Addition, subject to the following: 1. The applicant shall submit all easements as requested by the City Engineer. • 2. The remainder of Lot 36 shall be combined with Lot 35 for a build- able lot. All voted yes. EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK - WAIVER OF PLAT The hearing concerning the application of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for waiver of plat in order to realign the gas line easement through the center of Lot 4, Block 2, Eagandale Center Industrial Park was next considered by the Planning Commission. Greg Ingraham detailed the appli- cation including the report prepared for the Planning Commission members and Bob Worthington appeared. No objections were submitted and after delibera- tion, Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the waiver, subject to the following: 1. Parcels "A" and "B" indicated in the Exhibit attached to the packet shall be combined with Lot 5 and Lot 3 of Block 2, Eagandale Industrial Park. neer. • 2. The applicant shall grant all easements requested by the City Engi- All members voted yea. A 9 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 0 BELL COMPANY - BELL LEXINGTON ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for preliminary plat approval of Bell Lexington Addition was con- sidered by the Planning Commission. City Planner Dale Runkle reviewed the application and his report dated September 20, 1984 and noted there would be one access to the two newly formed lots.. The proposal is to construct the 7,650 square foot switching office on Lot 3 to replace the function of the existing building on Lot 1. The equipment would be removed from the existing building and would be sold to a different user. Proposed Lot 2 would be retained for future sale. Transformers and air conditioning units are pro- posed to be located in front of the building, screened with walls or plant material. There was discussion concerning the possibility of needing more parking in the future for the original building and a representative of the applicant was present and indicated the original building is more salable with Lot 2 vacant. There was concern whether Lot 2 is a buildable lot. Construc- tion is expected to begin soon and would be completed by the end of 1985. Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the appli- cation, subject to the following conditions: • 1. The staff shall determine whether Lot 2 is a buildable lot prior to the consideration by the City Council. 2. The applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to final plat application. 3. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a County road. 4. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Advisory Parks Committee for park dedication requirements. 5. The temporary parking area on Lot 2 shall be removed when equipment installation is completed. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City staff, and an adequate landscape shall be posted and not released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 7. Storm sewer shall be required for this development as referenced by alternates one and two referenced within this report. 8. Sanitary sewer and water services shall be constructed to Lots 2 and 3. • 9. Detailed plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval for the sanitary sewer and water services. 7 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 10. The access to Lot 3 shall be located so that a future access to Lot 2 may be combined with it. 11. A minimum of a 55 foot half right-of-way shall be required to be dedicated for Lone Oak Road. A 10 foot utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all publicly dedicated right-of-way. 12. A minimum of a 20 foot utility easement shall be required for storm sewer across the north portion of this development. 13• A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 14. This development shall be responsible for lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer and water main at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 15. All costs associated with the improvements of this proposed develop- ment shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yea. • ST. FRANCIS WOODS 4TH ADDITION - PRRLD(INARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Tom Healey of Healey-Ramme Company for preliminary plat approval of 218 townhouse units on 33 acres of land located south of Duckwood Drive and west of Lexington Avenue was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. Greg Ingraham reviewed the application and noted the parcel is zoned R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating it as Mixed Residential with a range of 3 to 6 units per acre. The area and building coverage including units and density was discussed, noting that Phase I net acreage units are 7.8 units per acre with Phase II, 6.8 units per acre. It is proposed to include 218 covered garage spaces and 310 open spaces. The 218 townhouse units would consist of 35 six -unit buildings and one 8 -unit build- ing. A private looped drive with one access from Duckwood Drive and one from Lexington Avenue is being proposed. Tom Healey appeared for the applicant and stated the density is well below the maximum allowed. He stated that the owner is hesitant to rezone to R-3 prior to closing and recommended the Planning Commission not recommend the R-3 zoning until the platting is com- plete. A number of neighboring residential property owners were present and had questions and recommendations concerning the development. Mr. Healey stated the intention is to construct at an elevation to least disturb the existing vegetation. He also recommended that the location of the Lexington Avenue access be changed but the staff suggested that the access be alligned with the access street on the east side of Lexington Avenue. The clearing of trees, the pond and trees as a buffer to the R-1 to the west, the elevation of the buildings and setbacks were important issues to the neighboring owners. • It was suggested that the embankment along the west line be kept natural and that the buildings be set back further from the property line. L 0 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 The two-bedroom units would include about 1,200 square feet in the $80,000.00 bracket and three-bedroom units in the $90,000.00 bracket. It was noted that there had been no neighborhood meeting, according to Mr. Healey, because the time schedule was too tight. He proposed to begin construction in the fall of 1984 and indicated that financing has been formally committed. He stated the units are intended for sale only. Member Wold was concerned that there were no facilities for children and that proposed tot lots be included, if needed. He also discussed compliance with the proposed Shoreland Ordinance and it was noted that the development appears to comply with the proposed ordinance. There was some discussion in detail concerning storm water drain- age. Mr. Hefti recommended strongly that the Falcon Way intersection be the basis for the outlet to Lexington Avenue from proposed St. Francis Wood 4th Addition. Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it borders on a County road. 2. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the • Advisory Park Committee for park dedication requirements. 3• The landscape plan shall be modified to provide additional screening to avoid headlights in specific areas. 4. A Development Agreement shall be entered into between the City and the applicant prior to final plat approval. 5. The townhouse association articles, by-laws and restrictions shall be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat. 6. An adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 7. The parking and driveway areas shall be blacktop surface with con- crete curbing. 8. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 9. The property shall be rezoned to R-3 prior or concurrent with final plat application. 10. Tot lots shall be added if warranted by the demographics of the buyers of the units. 11. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall.be • submitted to the Engineering Department for approval showing 2 foot contour intervals and basement elevations. 0 9 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 12. Detailed plans and specifications for public improvements shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to staff for review and approval. 13. Water main shall be looped in all locations. 14. The private drive access onto Duckwood Drive and Lexington Avenue shall align with their respective public streets, Duckwood Trail and Falcon Way, to form four-way intersections. 15. This development shall be responsible for construction of an 8 foot bituminous trailway along Lexington Avenue. 16. The private drives shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide and con- structed to City standards for residential streets. 17. A 55 foot half right-of-way for Lexington Avenue shall be dedicated on the final plat. 18. A 10 foot trail easement shall be dedicated along Lexington Avenue. • 19. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public right-of-way. • 20. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all City utilities not located within public right-of-way. 21. Ponding and utility easements shall be dedicated as required by staff. 22. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area sanitary sewer and street assessments as referenced in the engineering report at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 23. All costs associated with .the installation of all public improve- ments within this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. Mr. Healey requested that the platting be permitted. for Phase I only at the present time and the conditions be imposed only for Phase I. The staff was requested to ,review that proposal in depth and make a recommendation to the Council. All members voted yes except Hall who abstained. 10 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 9 E LEMAY LA%E 1ST ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Opus Corporation and Healey- Ramme Company for preliminary plat approval of Lemay Lake 1st Addition con- sisting of approximately 17.7 acres proposed to contain 288 dwelling units located south of Lone Oak Road and east of Poppler Addition was considered by the Planning Commission members. The property is zoned R-4 and Dale Runkle appeared for the City and explained that the property is zoned R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating the parcel as R-3 with 6 to 12 dwelling units per acre. The developer's proposal consists of 16 net units per acre, slightly higher than the Comp Guide Plan, however, within the R-4 zoning guidelines. There would be three multiple buildings. One building containing 60 dwelling units and the remaining two containing 114 dwelling units each. The proposal includes 288 underground parking spaces and 288 surface parking for a total of 2 spaces per unit. It was recommended that garage space be part of the rental price of each dwelling unit. Bob Worthington of Opus Corporation appeared on behalf of the applicant as did Mr. Healey. Mr. Worthington indicatd that the land was purchased in 1965 and Opus is no longer in the apartment development business, but will • plat the property. He had no objections to the staff report except the restriction of no additional run-off being added to the existing 48 inch storm sewer line. He indicated that the applicant will petition for necessary improvements but would request that they be tied to the buildings to permit building A to be commenced in the fall of 1984. Mr. Healey stated that he was willing to connect the water main from Poppler Drive but was not certain if the easement was available. He also requested the property to the east share in the cost of the improvements that would benefit the property to the east. He further indicated that berming will be provided along the west property line and the developer will retain trees as much as possible. Lawrence Poppler, the developer to the west, appeared and stated that the only easement through his property was for sanitary sewer purposes. He also had questions about the setback and the 30 foot width from the property line to the parking area along the west line of the development. Also, drainage was a question brought up by Mr. Poppler. Other residents from the Towerview Road area objected to the multiple density and the potential adverse runoff into Lemay Lake and potential rise of the water level. It was noted that water from I -35E is now being drained into the lake. Member McCrea questioned whether the density after deducting the private streets should be used as computation for net density. She was also concerned whether there was an adequate turnaround area for safety vehicles. A question arose as to whether an EIS was done for the Lemay Lake area and Mr. Runkle indicated that an EIS had been done for I -35E and also an EAW had been done by Opus in mid -1982 for the area. The reason for the engineering recom- mendation for the storm sewer line, as Mr. Hefti indicated, is that there is no further storm sewer capacity without increased sizing to provide lateral 11 9 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 • service to cover the 17.7 acre parcel. Member Mulrooney was concerned about keeping the density compatible with the R-1 to the west as much as possible. Mr. Healey stated that the developer has attempted to keep the density as low as practical and it would be impossible to move the buildings further to the east. The policy, of the City is that the developer provides the utility service through the property, although it may benefit adjacent property. Member McCrea moved to continue the application for the following reasons: 1. To research whether the city has determined whether private streets were included in determining net density. 2. The need for an EIS and EAW should be reviewed for the parcel. There was no second and the motion died. Wold then moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following: • 1. The plat shall be subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because of the access onto Lone Oak Road. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to final plat review. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until 1 year after the landscaping has been completed and adequate berm shall be constructed along the western border of parcel.. 4. Prior to conversion of these units for condominium or owner occu- pancy, a Homeowner's Association shall be established and a copy of the Decla- ration and Covenants shall be reviewed by the City prior to the condominium- izing of the units. 5. The private drive shall be reviewed by the City Engineerand these drives shall meet the specifications of the City for private drives. The parking lots shall have asphalt surfacing and concrete curbing around the perimeter where parking will not be expanded. 6. The parking stall dimensions shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width. 7. The lot shall be subject to the Park Commission's reivew and com- ments for park dedication. B. The garage space shall be attached in the rental structure of the dwelling unit. 12 0 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 9. The trail system between the two 114 unit buildings shall be main- tained and snow plowed in order that adequate fire protection can be provided to each of the buildings. 10. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 11. Tot lots shall be provided as recommended by the Park Commission. 12. No additional storm water runoff shall be added to the existing 48 inch storm sewer, unless the existing storm sewer is increased in size accord- ing to city requirements. 13. Public improvements shall be petitioned by the developer and ordered in by Council not later than final plat approval. 14. Eagandale Place shall align with Eagandale Boulevard to provide for a four-way intersection. 15. This development shall be responsible for constructing a 5 foot concrete walk along its Lone Oak Road frontage. • 16. A minimum 50 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Lone Oak Road. 17. A minimum 60 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated for Eagandale Place. 18. This development shall be responsible for its trunk storm sewer area and lateral benefit from trunk water main assessments at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 19. Easements for ponding, utilities and drainage shall be dedicated as referenced in the staff report. 20. All costs for public improvement for and through this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 21. The width of the westerly private street from Lone Oak Road to the northerly garage on Building B shall be a minimum 32 feet in width. 22. That road access to Eagandale Place shall be a minimum 32 feet in width. Members of the Planning Commission had strong reservations about the density but indicated that the property had been zoned many years ago and no change could be made. All members voted in favor except McCrea who voted no. Member McCrea stated her opinion was that private streets should be deducted • from computing density and further, that an EIS should be prepared for the Lemay Lake area. 13 0 9 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 CEDAR CLIFF COMMERCIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION — PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of James Durning for preliminary plat approval of Cedar Cliff Commercial Park 2nd Addition on Outlot H, Cedar Cliff was brought before the Planning Commission. The proposal would consist of two office lots on 2.4 acres of land in a Limited Business District. It is proposed that two 12,000 square foot buildings be constructed on the property with 133 parking spaces including 11.3% lot coverage. The staff recommended that the architecture of the office buildings be compatible with the office buildings currently under construction adjacent to the parcel, and further that a sidewalk be added along Scott Trail from Cliffview Drive and a bike trail constructed along the road. Spruce and sumac screen will be placed along the north property line to buffer the existing single family -homes and trash dumpsters will also be fenced and screened with plant material. Dick Krumm, architect, appeared as did Jim Durning and Loren Spande for the applicant. Setbacks along the east could be reduced when the land to the east is rezoned from Agricultural to Commercial, according to Mr. Krumm. The applicant also objected to curb islands in the parking area and recommended they not be required because of the sizable green space, the setbacks and also the problem that they create for snow plowing. He also recommended against • the sidewalk along Scott Trail. Steve Darling, a neighboring owner to the north, was present and generally agreed with the proposal but objected to the proposed sidewalk along Scott Trail and was concerned about the architectural matching with the other office buildings proposed in the area. The developer scheduled a neighborhood meeting but he indicated that no neighbors were able to be present. Another neighbor objected to the lack of screening along the north line. There was considerable discussion and staff then recommended that the sidewalk be installed only to the'access from the northerly building along Scott Trail. Chairman Hall indicated that the architectural and exterior brick and facia be compatible. Mr. Spande indicated that it would be difficult to match brick exactly and may be undesirable aesthetically. Member McCrea moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to these conditions: 1. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City prior to final plat application. 2. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a County road. 3. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Advisory Park Committee for park dedication requirement. • 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City along with an adequate landscape bond which shall not be released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 14 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 0 5. The plan shall also be revised to include the additional sidewalk along Scott Trail from the northerly office building outlet south to Cliff Road, the bike path along Cliff Road and the additional five-foot planting islands. 1 6. The architectural design shall be consistent with and compatible with the buildings under construction in the Cedar Cliff Commercial Park. 7. Water and sewer services shall be constructed to both lots. 8. The access onto Scott Trail shall have a maximum width of 28 feet. 9. Construction of an eight -foot bituminous trail along Cliff Road will be the responsibility of this development from Scott Trail to its east proper- ty line. 10. No access shall be allowed onto Cliff Road. 11. A 10 -foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to public right-of-way along with a five-foot drainage and utility easement being dedi- cated adjacent to all other lot lines. 12. A ponding and utility easement shall be dedicated to encompass the 893 elevation. 13. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yea. MILLWORK AT RAGAN - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Don Prettyman for rezoning of 9 acres from A (Agricultural) to CSC (Community Shopping Center) in order to construct three buildings containing 76,000 square feet to expand the Millwork Barn facility on Beau D' Rue Drive and also for preliminary plat approval consisting of three lots and three outlots for a total of approximately 18 acres was convened by Chairman Hall. Mr. Runkle explained the proposal, including the elevations from Bluestone about 40 feet above the proposed development. Don Prettyman was present as was Brad Swenson for the applicant. The most easterly nine acres is presently zoned Agricultural and is being proposed to be rezoned to CSC with the balance currently zoned CSC. The intention is to expand the .proposed use and provide additional ware- housing and sales facilities in order to expand the retail operation of the Millwork Barn. The expansion would consist of five phases in which each building would constitute a phase of development. The applicant would expand 15 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 the driveway to provide access to its additional four buildings where materials would be stored or additional outlets would be required. The topo- graphy was reviewed by Mr. Runkle including the physical separation from the residential area to the east and it was recommended that approximately 50 parking spaces be provided with each building or ample parking be supplied. It was also recommended that each building be placed on a separate lot. Tom Larson, a neighboring residential owner, appeared and suggested that warehouses are now being proposed rather than retail purposes. He was also concerned about the noise up the ravine and the aesthetics created by the large buildings. There were also strong concerns from other neighboring property owners about the drop-off from the residential area, whether there would be toxic materials which Mr. Prettyman indicated would not exist, and whether the use is actually warehouse storage, in conflict with CSC zoning. Member McCrea questioned whether the southerly portion in Cedar Grove is actually zoned R-4 or could ever be used for R-4 purposes. Mr. Prettyman stated the proposal is for steel construction with earth -tone colors, except one building in phase two would be concrete. There was also discussion con- cerning whether the grandfather clause would allow the expansion of CSC where it already exists. There was extended discussion concerning leaving the Agricultural zoning and the use of commercial storage facility under the zoning ordinance. Bohne moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of all the property except Outlot A to Commercial Shopping Center (CSC), subject to the following conditions: 1. If any change in use on any portion of the project is proposed at any time, then such proposed change shall be resubmitted to the Advisory Planning Commission and Council for approval. All voted yes except members Mulrooney and Hall. Bohne then moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Outlot A to allow commercial storage facility with building not to exceed the size included in the proposal with review by the Advisory Planning Commission and Council only if complaints are received from neighboring property owners concerning the use. There was no second and the motion died. Hall then moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend denial of the application. as to the agriculturally zoned area within Cedar Grove Addition. All voted in favor except Bohne who voted no. Bohne moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be • submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 16 0 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 2. The proposed street shall be constructed according to City standards for commercial property and that concrete curbing also be provided along the private drive and around the perimeter of all parking areas. 3. A phasing plan shall be approved and adhered to as to how the total parcel will develop. 4. The private drive shall be extended and constructed prior to the occupancy of Phase I development. 5. A detailed site plan and landscape plan shall be submitted for each phase. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate land- scape bond shall be retained and not released until one year after the land- scaping has been completed. 7. The applicant shall adhere to all other City ordinances. 8. The applicant should provide 50 parking spaces with each major building. • All members voted in favor except Mulrooney and Hall. RAHOLIFF - PRELDEENARY PLAT The application of M. G. Astleford for preliminary plat approval of Rahncliff consisting of approximately 21.8 acres containing 6 lots and one outlot located in the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 32, lying west of Interstate I -35E and south of Cliff Road was considered by the Plan- ning Commission. Mr. Runkle discussed the application with the Council and indicated an application was received from the applicant for industrial revenue bond in the amount of approximately $8,000,000.00 with a proposed hotel facility of approximately 200 rooms, a station store and a service facility to provide gas pumps and service. The preliminary plat is proposed to include six lots and one outlot with fast food facility, sit-down restaurant and office building to be proposed on the lots. The property is zoned RB (Roadside Business) and all uses are permitted with the exception of the office building. Outlot A would be replatted at a future time when the uses are determined. The applicant pro- posed to extend Rahn Road further to the south and provide a looped street and further has requested two curb cuts onto Cliff Road. Staff recommended that if access is allowed directly to Cliff Road, that only one access location be permitted with right -turn in and right -turn out only. The proposal is that the station store and service repair facility be constructed at the same time. • Ray Williams of M. G. Astleford Company was present and answered questions of Planning Commission members. Member Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for preliminary plat approval, sub- ject to the following conditions: 17 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 1. A detailed grading/drainage and erosion control plan shall be sub- mitted and reviewed prior to final plat approval. 2. The plat abutts County Road and State rights-of-way, therefore, the plat will be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's and Minnesota Dept, of Transportation's review and comment for plat approval. 3. Any pylon signs or drive -up facilities will require additional conditional use permits in order that they can be properly reviewed. 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for Lots 1 and 3, Block 1 and.Lots 1, Block 2 and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 5. Rahncliff Court or Drive should be installed in its entirety with the first phase of development. 6. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review and comments for park dedication on commercially zoned land. • 7. The existing billboard shall be.removed after approval of the project. 8. A variance shall be granted for Lot 5, Block 1, without precedent, to allow an office facility in RB District. 9. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted to staff for review and approval. 10. Concurrence from MnDOT regarding drainage onto I -35E shall be re- ceived. 11. The developer shall petition the City for installation of public utilities and Council shall approve the project prior to final plat approval. 12. The right -in, right -out on Cliff Road shall not be allowed until a concrete median is installed within Cliff Road. 13. A 60 foot "right-of-way shall be dedicated for Rahn Cliff Court with a 30 foot half right-of-way dedicated for Rahn Road. 14. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public rights-of-way. 15. Utility easements of sufficient shall be dedicated over all City • utilities not located within City right-of-way. 18 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 16. A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 17. All costs for future lateral public improvements and lateral benefits from trunk watermain shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 18. No access shall be permitted to Rahn Road except from public streets. All members voted yes. Hall moved, Hahne seconded the motion to recom- mend that an office facility be allowed on Lot 5, Block 1, as a similar or compatible use in this RB District with the understanding that such approval is not intended as a precedent but is deemed appropriate in the location proposed by the applicant. All members voted yes. ADJOURNMENT • Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 a.m. All voted yea. • 19 Secretary PHH n u 0 0 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MBETIRG OF THE ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION EAGAN, KUMLWTA SEPT] .1 25, 1984 A regular meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission was held on September 25, 1984 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Those present were Chairman Hall, and Members Mulrooney, Wold, McCrea, Bohne and Taylor. Absent were Wilkins and Krob. Also present were City Planner Dale Runkle, Assistant City Planner Greg Ingraham, Assistant City Engineer Rich Hefti, and City Attorney Hauge. ISD #196 - BOND ISSUE ELECTION Chairman Hall convened the meeting and stated that the Planning Commis- sion members would consider applications prior to 8:00 p.m. but take no offi- cial action until the Independent School District #196 Bond Issue election voting is completed at 8:00 p.m. AGENDA • McCrea moved, Wold seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as prepared. All voted in favor. Upon motion by Wold, seconded McCrea, it was resolved that the Minutes of the August 1984 regular meeting of the Planning Commission be approved with the exception on page 5 relating to Downtown Eagan First Addition, that the reason given included the fact that the guidelines should be put into place before action is taken. All voted yes. ®G 1ST ADDITION A KING 2ND ADDITION - PRELIKIN ANY PLAT 8 REZONING The applications of Gary King for preliminary plat approval and rezoning of King 1st Addition and preliminary plat approval and rezoning of King 2nd Addition were brought before the Planning Commission. It was noted that the hearing was continued from the August 28, 1984 meeting. City Planner, Dale Runkle, indicated that at the September 18, 1984 City Council meeting, the City Council held public hearings on Project #418 and #406 concerning upgrad- ing of Golden Meadow Road and also upgrading Hackmore Drive. The Council denied the request to extend sewer and water in Golden Meadow Road and Hack - more Drive and without the extension of the utilities, King 1st and 2nd Additions could not be subdivided to meet the necessary criteria. No action is was taken. 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 Ll BROW M]U7NEAPOLIS TANK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The public hearing concerning the application of Brown Minneapolis Tank for conditional use permit for temporary office structure for the Brown Minne- apolis Tank Company facility on Highway 055 was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. The applicant has requested that it be allowed to attach a 750 square foot trailer to its existing office facility for temporary office space until the company reviews its size requirements for future expansion. Greg Ingraham reported on the proposal. General Coatings Company forwarded a letter to the City indicating that it had office space for rent. There were no appearances and no objections. MAGNUM TOYING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE The application of Magnum Towing and Kevin Mellon for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of vehicles in conjunction with a towing service at 3468 Dodd Road was convened by the Chairman. The purpose is to use an existing fenced area as an impounding and storage lot for towed vehicles consisting of a 200 by 150 foot area with an 8 foot chain link fence surround- ing it. The sand -surfaced lot is approximately 300 feet east of Dodd Road and is located behind storage and repair buildings. Greg Ingraham reviewed the application with the Planning Commission. Member Bohne recommended a time limit for approval to allow review and revision of the conditions. There were no objections. Member Mulrooney also recommended that dust control measures be implemented and reviewed for approval by the City staff. R. L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS The hearing regarding the application of R. L. Johnson Construction Co. for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of heavy equipment and conditional use permit for pylon sign advertising the business of John Deere Company located in Lot 3 of proposed S & W Industrial Acres was brought before the Planning Commission. Dale Runkle explained the proposed project and there were concerns about the location of the sign and whether it con- flicted with other potential sign locations. The proposal is for the John Deere facility to move. from Burnsville to the Eagan site with a 22,700 square foot building and outside storage of equipment. The second application would provide for pylon sign in the southwest portion of the lot and the triangle between new Trunk Highway 013 and old Highway 013. The proposal would include a 46 stall parking lot area with concrete curbing and island, but the ordinance would require 80 to 84 spaces unless the applicant can prove that less spaces are required for the facility. The outside storage area is proposed to have gravel or crushed rock base for • storage because large equipment would dig up the asphalt surfacing. Robert Johnson appeared for the applicant and indicated the number of parking stalls 2 is APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 is based upon the participating number of employees but that there is more space available for parking expansion. It was also noted that a variance would be required for parking purposes on the site. It was suggested that if the use or density were to change, the City could require additional parking and it was also noted the plans for the street access are under way at the present time. ARMAND LAURENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT VALLEY'S IST ADDITION The hearing on the application of Armand Laurent requesting conditional use permit to allow for outside storage of vehicles and equipment and for variance from the curbing and paving requirements for Lot 1, Block 1, Halley's lst Addition was next heard by the Planning Commission members. In May of 1984 the parcel was granted a variance from the curbing and paving require- ments until the area is provided with City services. Outside storage was discussed in May of 1984 when the variance was granted. Greg Ingraham intro- duced the topic and Armand Laurent was present. Letters from neighboring • property owners indicating they did not object to the application were sub- mitted and Margaret McFarland of Art Design, a neighboring property owner, indicated that she had no objection to the proposal. There was a letter from Mrs. John Bushnell objecting because of the possible deterioration caused by outside storage. Mr. Laurent indicated he would install a six-foot redwood fence, but had no landscape plan at the present time. Staff recommended a fence to define the storage area but an alternate would be to limit the amount of time without a security fence. Mr. Laurent stated it would be difficult to provide for a landscape plan without public streets and utilities. ALSCOR INVESTORS - OPUS CORPORATION -WAIVER OF PLAT An application was submitted by Alscor Investors and Opus Corporation for waiver of plat to split off the east 35 feet of Lot 36 and add it to Lots 37 and 38. The public. hearing was convened by the Chairman and Greg Ingraham introduced the proposal. The plan is for a 15,000 square foot building and future 5,000 square foot building. Bob Worthington, on behalf of Opus Corpor- ation, was present and there were no objections to the application. It was recommended, however, that Lot 36 and 35 must be combined at a future time when development takes place on those lots and that Lot 35 not be developed separately in Block 3 of Eagandale Industrial Center 3rd Addition. . The Chairman then formally convened the hearings at 8:00 p.m. 3 r1 • • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 KING 1ST ADDITION & KING 2ND ADDITION - PRELIMMARY PLAT & REZONING Upon motion by member Mulrooney, seconded by member Wold, it was resolved that the applications of Gary King for preliminary plat approval and rezoning of proposed King 1st Addition and King 2nd Addition be continued until the January 1985 regular Planning Commission meeting, but in the event that the applicant requests, it may be placed on the Agenda at a prior meeting and if no further application to reinstate is made by the applicant, that the appli- cations would then be stricken from the Planning Commission agenda. All voted in favor. BROWN MINNEAPOLIS TANK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT McCrea moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Brown Minneapolis Tank, subject to the following conditons: 1. The trailer shall be painted to blend in with the black and tan colors of the existing office building. 2. The trailer and connections to the office area shall meet State building codes and a City building permit shall be obtained. 3. The office trailer is temporary and shall be limited to a two-year period. All voted yes. w: a to': OSB PER11IT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE Wold moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval to the City Council for conditional use permit for outside storage, subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Storage shall be limited to vehicles only. 2. The lot shall be surfaced with crushed gravel or bituminous paving and adequate dust control measures shall be employed. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted to provide appropriate screening of the lot. 4. The permit shall be limited to two years at which time -it will be reviewed for possible extension. 5. A dust control plan shall be submitted and approved by the -staff. All voted yea. 4 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 R. L. JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS - JOHN DEER B CO. The application of R. L. Johnson Construction Co. was again considered by the Planning Commission members. Upon motion by Bohne, seconded Wold, it was resolved that the application for conditional use permit for outside storage be approved subject to these conditions: 1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 2. A dust control plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff and dust controlled substances shall be provided on the parking area. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and a 20 foot landscape area shall be maintained around the perimeter of the outside storage area. 4. The permit shall be granted for two years and shall then be auto- matically renewed unless objections are received. 5. Adequate parking shall be maintained at all time. • All voted in favor. Bohne then moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for the sign application, subject to the following conditions: 1. The sign shall meet all setback requirements from right-of-way. 2. The sign shall not exceed 23 1/2 feet in height nor contain more than 87 square feet of signage. All members voted yes. ARMAND LAURENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Member McCrea moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council, approval of the application for conditional use permit to allow outside storage of vehicles and equipment, subject to these conditions: 1. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and approved to provide adequate screening of the outside storage area. lot. r 1 U 2. Approved dust control measures shall be used on the gravel surface 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 3. Storage shall be limited to the equipment and materials of the on- site user. 4. The permit shall be renewed at the end of every two years unless objections are submitted to the City at which time the City may review the permit. All Planning Commission members.voted affirmatively. ALSCOR CORONATION - OPUS CORPORATION - WAIVER OF PLAT Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend to the City Council, approval of the waiver of plat application to split off the east 35 feet of Lot 36 and add it to Lots 37 and 38, Block 3, Eagandale Industrial Center 3rd Addition, subject to the following: 1. The applicant shall submit all easements as requested by the City Engineer. • 2. The remainder of Lot 36 shall be combined with Lot 35 for a build- able lot. All voted yes. EAGANDALE INDUSTRIAL PARK - WAIVER OF PLAT The hearing concerning the application of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. for waiver of plat in order to realign the gas line easement through the center of Lot 4, Block 2, Eagandale Center Industrial Park was next considered by the Planning Commission. Greg Ingraham detailed the appli- cation including the report prepared for the Planning Commission members and Bob Worthington appeared. No objections were submitted and after delibera- tion, Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the waiver, subject to the following: 1. Parcels "A" and "B" indicated in the Exhibit attached to the packet shall be combined with Lot 5 and Lot 3 of Block 2, Eagandale Industrial Park. neer. • 2. The applicant shall grant all easements requested by the City Engi- All members voted yea. A 9 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 0 BELL COMPANY - BELL LEXINGTON ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for preliminary plat approval of Bell Lexington Addition was con- sidered by the Planning Commission. City Planner Dale Runkle reviewed the application and his report dated September 20, 1984 and noted there would be one access to the two newly formed lots.. The proposal is to construct the 7,650 square foot switching office on Lot 3 to replace the function of the existing building on Lot 1. The equipment would be removed from the existing building and would be sold to a different user. Proposed Lot 2 would be retained for future sale. Transformers and air conditioning units are pro- posed to be located in front of the building, screened with walls or plant material. There was discussion concerning the possibility of needing more parking in the future for the original building and a representative of the applicant was present and indicated the original building is more salable with Lot 2 vacant. There was concern whether Lot 2 is a buildable lot. Construc- tion is expected to begin soon and would be completed by the end of 1985. Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the appli- cation, subject to the following conditions: • 1. The staff shall determine whether Lot 2 is a buildable lot prior to the consideration by the City Council. 2. The applicant shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City prior to final plat application. 3. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a County road. 4. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Advisory Parks Committee for park dedication requirements. 5. The temporary parking area on Lot 2 shall be removed when equipment installation is completed. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City staff, and an adequate landscape shall be posted and not released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 7. Storm sewer shall be required for this development as referenced by alternates one and two referenced within this report. 8. Sanitary sewer and water services shall be constructed to Lots 2 and 3. • 9. Detailed plans and specifications prepared by a registered engineer shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for approval for the sanitary sewer and water services. 7 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 10. The access to Lot 3 shall be located so that a future access to Lot 2 may be combined with it. 11. A minimum of a 55 foot half right-of-way shall be required to be dedicated for Lone Oak Road. A 10 foot utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all publicly dedicated right-of-way. 12. A minimum of a 20 foot utility easement shall be required for storm sewer across the north portion of this development. 13• A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be required to be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 14. This development shall be responsible for lateral benefit from trunk sanitary sewer and water main at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 15. All costs associated with the improvements of this proposed develop- ment shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yea. • ST. FRANCIS WOODS 4TH ADDITION - PRRLD(INARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Tom Healey of Healey-Ramme Company for preliminary plat approval of 218 townhouse units on 33 acres of land located south of Duckwood Drive and west of Lexington Avenue was convened by Chairman Chuck Hall. Greg Ingraham reviewed the application and noted the parcel is zoned R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating it as Mixed Residential with a range of 3 to 6 units per acre. The area and building coverage including units and density was discussed, noting that Phase I net acreage units are 7.8 units per acre with Phase II, 6.8 units per acre. It is proposed to include 218 covered garage spaces and 310 open spaces. The 218 townhouse units would consist of 35 six -unit buildings and one 8 -unit build- ing. A private looped drive with one access from Duckwood Drive and one from Lexington Avenue is being proposed. Tom Healey appeared for the applicant and stated the density is well below the maximum allowed. He stated that the owner is hesitant to rezone to R-3 prior to closing and recommended the Planning Commission not recommend the R-3 zoning until the platting is com- plete. A number of neighboring residential property owners were present and had questions and recommendations concerning the development. Mr. Healey stated the intention is to construct at an elevation to least disturb the existing vegetation. He also recommended that the location of the Lexington Avenue access be changed but the staff suggested that the access be alligned with the access street on the east side of Lexington Avenue. The clearing of trees, the pond and trees as a buffer to the R-1 to the west, the elevation of the buildings and setbacks were important issues to the neighboring owners. • It was suggested that the embankment along the west line be kept natural and that the buildings be set back further from the property line. L 0 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 The two-bedroom units would include about 1,200 square feet in the $80,000.00 bracket and three-bedroom units in the $90,000.00 bracket. It was noted that there had been no neighborhood meeting, according to Mr. Healey, because the time schedule was too tight. He proposed to begin construction in the fall of 1984 and indicated that financing has been formally committed. He stated the units are intended for sale only. Member Wold was concerned that there were no facilities for children and that proposed tot lots be included, if needed. He also discussed compliance with the proposed Shoreland Ordinance and it was noted that the development appears to comply with the proposed ordinance. There was some discussion in detail concerning storm water drain- age. Mr. Hefti recommended strongly that the Falcon Way intersection be the basis for the outlet to Lexington Avenue from proposed St. Francis Wood 4th Addition. Wold moved, Mulrooney seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The plat shall be reviewed by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it borders on a County road. 2. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the • Advisory Park Committee for park dedication requirements. 3• The landscape plan shall be modified to provide additional screening to avoid headlights in specific areas. 4. A Development Agreement shall be entered into between the City and the applicant prior to final plat approval. 5. The townhouse association articles, by-laws and restrictions shall be reviewed by City staff prior to final plat. 6. An adequate landscape bond shall be submitted and not released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 7. The parking and driveway areas shall be blacktop surface with con- crete curbing. 8. All easements shall be dedicated as requested by City staff. 9. The property shall be rezoned to R-3 prior or concurrent with final plat application. 10. Tot lots shall be added if warranted by the demographics of the buyers of the units. 11. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall.be • submitted to the Engineering Department for approval showing 2 foot contour intervals and basement elevations. 0 9 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 12. Detailed plans and specifications for public improvements shall be prepared by a registered engineer and submitted to staff for review and approval. 13. Water main shall be looped in all locations. 14. The private drive access onto Duckwood Drive and Lexington Avenue shall align with their respective public streets, Duckwood Trail and Falcon Way, to form four-way intersections. 15. This development shall be responsible for construction of an 8 foot bituminous trailway along Lexington Avenue. 16. The private drives shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide and con- structed to City standards for residential streets. 17. A 55 foot half right-of-way for Lexington Avenue shall be dedicated on the final plat. 18. A 10 foot trail easement shall be dedicated along Lexington Avenue. • 19. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public right-of-way. • 20. Easements of sufficient width shall be dedicated over all City utilities not located within public right-of-way. 21. Ponding and utility easements shall be dedicated as required by staff. 22. This development shall be responsible for the trunk area sanitary sewer and street assessments as referenced in the engineering report at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 23. All costs associated with .the installation of all public improve- ments within this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. Mr. Healey requested that the platting be permitted. for Phase I only at the present time and the conditions be imposed only for Phase I. The staff was requested to ,review that proposal in depth and make a recommendation to the Council. All members voted yes except Hall who abstained. 10 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 9 E LEMAY LA%E 1ST ADDITION - PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Opus Corporation and Healey- Ramme Company for preliminary plat approval of Lemay Lake 1st Addition con- sisting of approximately 17.7 acres proposed to contain 288 dwelling units located south of Lone Oak Road and east of Poppler Addition was considered by the Planning Commission members. The property is zoned R-4 and Dale Runkle appeared for the City and explained that the property is zoned R-4 with the Comprehensive Guide Plan designating the parcel as R-3 with 6 to 12 dwelling units per acre. The developer's proposal consists of 16 net units per acre, slightly higher than the Comp Guide Plan, however, within the R-4 zoning guidelines. There would be three multiple buildings. One building containing 60 dwelling units and the remaining two containing 114 dwelling units each. The proposal includes 288 underground parking spaces and 288 surface parking for a total of 2 spaces per unit. It was recommended that garage space be part of the rental price of each dwelling unit. Bob Worthington of Opus Corporation appeared on behalf of the applicant as did Mr. Healey. Mr. Worthington indicatd that the land was purchased in 1965 and Opus is no longer in the apartment development business, but will • plat the property. He had no objections to the staff report except the restriction of no additional run-off being added to the existing 48 inch storm sewer line. He indicated that the applicant will petition for necessary improvements but would request that they be tied to the buildings to permit building A to be commenced in the fall of 1984. Mr. Healey stated that he was willing to connect the water main from Poppler Drive but was not certain if the easement was available. He also requested the property to the east share in the cost of the improvements that would benefit the property to the east. He further indicated that berming will be provided along the west property line and the developer will retain trees as much as possible. Lawrence Poppler, the developer to the west, appeared and stated that the only easement through his property was for sanitary sewer purposes. He also had questions about the setback and the 30 foot width from the property line to the parking area along the west line of the development. Also, drainage was a question brought up by Mr. Poppler. Other residents from the Towerview Road area objected to the multiple density and the potential adverse runoff into Lemay Lake and potential rise of the water level. It was noted that water from I -35E is now being drained into the lake. Member McCrea questioned whether the density after deducting the private streets should be used as computation for net density. She was also concerned whether there was an adequate turnaround area for safety vehicles. A question arose as to whether an EIS was done for the Lemay Lake area and Mr. Runkle indicated that an EIS had been done for I -35E and also an EAW had been done by Opus in mid -1982 for the area. The reason for the engineering recom- mendation for the storm sewer line, as Mr. Hefti indicated, is that there is no further storm sewer capacity without increased sizing to provide lateral 11 9 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 • service to cover the 17.7 acre parcel. Member Mulrooney was concerned about keeping the density compatible with the R-1 to the west as much as possible. Mr. Healey stated that the developer has attempted to keep the density as low as practical and it would be impossible to move the buildings further to the east. The policy, of the City is that the developer provides the utility service through the property, although it may benefit adjacent property. Member McCrea moved to continue the application for the following reasons: 1. To research whether the city has determined whether private streets were included in determining net density. 2. The need for an EIS and EAW should be reviewed for the parcel. There was no second and the motion died. Wold then moved, Bohne seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application subject to the following: • 1. The plat shall be subject to Dakota County Plat Commission's review and comments because of the access onto Lone Oak Road. 2. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to final plat review. 3. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until 1 year after the landscaping has been completed and adequate berm shall be constructed along the western border of parcel.. 4. Prior to conversion of these units for condominium or owner occu- pancy, a Homeowner's Association shall be established and a copy of the Decla- ration and Covenants shall be reviewed by the City prior to the condominium- izing of the units. 5. The private drive shall be reviewed by the City Engineerand these drives shall meet the specifications of the City for private drives. The parking lots shall have asphalt surfacing and concrete curbing around the perimeter where parking will not be expanded. 6. The parking stall dimensions shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width. 7. The lot shall be subject to the Park Commission's reivew and com- ments for park dedication. B. The garage space shall be attached in the rental structure of the dwelling unit. 12 0 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 9. The trail system between the two 114 unit buildings shall be main- tained and snow plowed in order that adequate fire protection can be provided to each of the buildings. 10. All other City ordinances shall be adhered to. 11. Tot lots shall be provided as recommended by the Park Commission. 12. No additional storm water runoff shall be added to the existing 48 inch storm sewer, unless the existing storm sewer is increased in size accord- ing to city requirements. 13. Public improvements shall be petitioned by the developer and ordered in by Council not later than final plat approval. 14. Eagandale Place shall align with Eagandale Boulevard to provide for a four-way intersection. 15. This development shall be responsible for constructing a 5 foot concrete walk along its Lone Oak Road frontage. • 16. A minimum 50 foot half right-of-way shall be dedicated for Lone Oak Road. 17. A minimum 60 foot right-of-way shall be dedicated for Eagandale Place. 18. This development shall be responsible for its trunk storm sewer area and lateral benefit from trunk water main assessments at the rates in effect at the time of final platting. 19. Easements for ponding, utilities and drainage shall be dedicated as referenced in the staff report. 20. All costs for public improvement for and through this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 21. The width of the westerly private street from Lone Oak Road to the northerly garage on Building B shall be a minimum 32 feet in width. 22. That road access to Eagandale Place shall be a minimum 32 feet in width. Members of the Planning Commission had strong reservations about the density but indicated that the property had been zoned many years ago and no change could be made. All members voted in favor except McCrea who voted no. Member McCrea stated her opinion was that private streets should be deducted • from computing density and further, that an EIS should be prepared for the Lemay Lake area. 13 0 9 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 CEDAR CLIFF COMMERCIAL PARK 2ND ADDITION — PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of James Durning for preliminary plat approval of Cedar Cliff Commercial Park 2nd Addition on Outlot H, Cedar Cliff was brought before the Planning Commission. The proposal would consist of two office lots on 2.4 acres of land in a Limited Business District. It is proposed that two 12,000 square foot buildings be constructed on the property with 133 parking spaces including 11.3% lot coverage. The staff recommended that the architecture of the office buildings be compatible with the office buildings currently under construction adjacent to the parcel, and further that a sidewalk be added along Scott Trail from Cliffview Drive and a bike trail constructed along the road. Spruce and sumac screen will be placed along the north property line to buffer the existing single family -homes and trash dumpsters will also be fenced and screened with plant material. Dick Krumm, architect, appeared as did Jim Durning and Loren Spande for the applicant. Setbacks along the east could be reduced when the land to the east is rezoned from Agricultural to Commercial, according to Mr. Krumm. The applicant also objected to curb islands in the parking area and recommended they not be required because of the sizable green space, the setbacks and also the problem that they create for snow plowing. He also recommended against • the sidewalk along Scott Trail. Steve Darling, a neighboring owner to the north, was present and generally agreed with the proposal but objected to the proposed sidewalk along Scott Trail and was concerned about the architectural matching with the other office buildings proposed in the area. The developer scheduled a neighborhood meeting but he indicated that no neighbors were able to be present. Another neighbor objected to the lack of screening along the north line. There was considerable discussion and staff then recommended that the sidewalk be installed only to the'access from the northerly building along Scott Trail. Chairman Hall indicated that the architectural and exterior brick and facia be compatible. Mr. Spande indicated that it would be difficult to match brick exactly and may be undesirable aesthetically. Member McCrea moved, Hall seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application, subject to these conditions: 1. The applicant shall enter into a development agreement with the City prior to final plat application. 2. The plat shall be subject to review by the Dakota County Plat Commission since it abuts a County road. 3. The plat shall be subject to the review and recommendations of the Advisory Park Committee for park dedication requirement. • 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review by the City along with an adequate landscape bond which shall not be released until one year after the landscaping is completed. 14 0 APC Minutes • September 25, 1984 0 5. The plan shall also be revised to include the additional sidewalk along Scott Trail from the northerly office building outlet south to Cliff Road, the bike path along Cliff Road and the additional five-foot planting islands. 1 6. The architectural design shall be consistent with and compatible with the buildings under construction in the Cedar Cliff Commercial Park. 7. Water and sewer services shall be constructed to both lots. 8. The access onto Scott Trail shall have a maximum width of 28 feet. 9. Construction of an eight -foot bituminous trail along Cliff Road will be the responsibility of this development from Scott Trail to its east proper- ty line. 10. No access shall be allowed onto Cliff Road. 11. A 10 -foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to public right-of-way along with a five-foot drainage and utility easement being dedi- cated adjacent to all other lot lines. 12. A ponding and utility easement shall be dedicated to encompass the 893 elevation. 13. All costs associated with this development shall be the sole responsibility of this development. All voted yea. MILLWORK AT RAGAN - REZONING AND PRELIMINARY PLAT The hearing regarding the application of Don Prettyman for rezoning of 9 acres from A (Agricultural) to CSC (Community Shopping Center) in order to construct three buildings containing 76,000 square feet to expand the Millwork Barn facility on Beau D' Rue Drive and also for preliminary plat approval consisting of three lots and three outlots for a total of approximately 18 acres was convened by Chairman Hall. Mr. Runkle explained the proposal, including the elevations from Bluestone about 40 feet above the proposed development. Don Prettyman was present as was Brad Swenson for the applicant. The most easterly nine acres is presently zoned Agricultural and is being proposed to be rezoned to CSC with the balance currently zoned CSC. The intention is to expand the .proposed use and provide additional ware- housing and sales facilities in order to expand the retail operation of the Millwork Barn. The expansion would consist of five phases in which each building would constitute a phase of development. The applicant would expand 15 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 0 the driveway to provide access to its additional four buildings where materials would be stored or additional outlets would be required. The topo- graphy was reviewed by Mr. Runkle including the physical separation from the residential area to the east and it was recommended that approximately 50 parking spaces be provided with each building or ample parking be supplied. It was also recommended that each building be placed on a separate lot. Tom Larson, a neighboring residential owner, appeared and suggested that warehouses are now being proposed rather than retail purposes. He was also concerned about the noise up the ravine and the aesthetics created by the large buildings. There were also strong concerns from other neighboring property owners about the drop-off from the residential area, whether there would be toxic materials which Mr. Prettyman indicated would not exist, and whether the use is actually warehouse storage, in conflict with CSC zoning. Member McCrea questioned whether the southerly portion in Cedar Grove is actually zoned R-4 or could ever be used for R-4 purposes. Mr. Prettyman stated the proposal is for steel construction with earth -tone colors, except one building in phase two would be concrete. There was also discussion con- cerning whether the grandfather clause would allow the expansion of CSC where it already exists. There was extended discussion concerning leaving the Agricultural zoning and the use of commercial storage facility under the zoning ordinance. Bohne moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the rezoning of all the property except Outlot A to Commercial Shopping Center (CSC), subject to the following conditions: 1. If any change in use on any portion of the project is proposed at any time, then such proposed change shall be resubmitted to the Advisory Planning Commission and Council for approval. All voted yes except members Mulrooney and Hall. Bohne then moved to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for Outlot A to allow commercial storage facility with building not to exceed the size included in the proposal with review by the Advisory Planning Commission and Council only if complaints are received from neighboring property owners concerning the use. There was no second and the motion died. Hall then moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend denial of the application. as to the agriculturally zoned area within Cedar Grove Addition. All voted in favor except Bohne who voted no. Bohne moved, McCrea seconded the motion to recommend approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be • submitted and approved by the City Engineer. 16 0 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 2. The proposed street shall be constructed according to City standards for commercial property and that concrete curbing also be provided along the private drive and around the perimeter of all parking areas. 3. A phasing plan shall be approved and adhered to as to how the total parcel will develop. 4. The private drive shall be extended and constructed prior to the occupancy of Phase I development. 5. A detailed site plan and landscape plan shall be submitted for each phase. 6. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted and an adequate land- scape bond shall be retained and not released until one year after the land- scaping has been completed. 7. The applicant shall adhere to all other City ordinances. 8. The applicant should provide 50 parking spaces with each major building. • All members voted in favor except Mulrooney and Hall. RAHOLIFF - PRELDEENARY PLAT The application of M. G. Astleford for preliminary plat approval of Rahncliff consisting of approximately 21.8 acres containing 6 lots and one outlot located in the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of Section 32, lying west of Interstate I -35E and south of Cliff Road was considered by the Plan- ning Commission. Mr. Runkle discussed the application with the Council and indicated an application was received from the applicant for industrial revenue bond in the amount of approximately $8,000,000.00 with a proposed hotel facility of approximately 200 rooms, a station store and a service facility to provide gas pumps and service. The preliminary plat is proposed to include six lots and one outlot with fast food facility, sit-down restaurant and office building to be proposed on the lots. The property is zoned RB (Roadside Business) and all uses are permitted with the exception of the office building. Outlot A would be replatted at a future time when the uses are determined. The applicant pro- posed to extend Rahn Road further to the south and provide a looped street and further has requested two curb cuts onto Cliff Road. Staff recommended that if access is allowed directly to Cliff Road, that only one access location be permitted with right -turn in and right -turn out only. The proposal is that the station store and service repair facility be constructed at the same time. • Ray Williams of M. G. Astleford Company was present and answered questions of Planning Commission members. Member Mulrooney moved, Wold seconded the motion to recommend approval of the application for preliminary plat approval, sub- ject to the following conditions: 17 0 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 1. A detailed grading/drainage and erosion control plan shall be sub- mitted and reviewed prior to final plat approval. 2. The plat abutts County Road and State rights-of-way, therefore, the plat will be subject to the Dakota County Plat Commission's and Minnesota Dept, of Transportation's review and comment for plat approval. 3. Any pylon signs or drive -up facilities will require additional conditional use permits in order that they can be properly reviewed. 4. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for Lots 1 and 3, Block 1 and.Lots 1, Block 2 and an adequate landscape bond shall be required and not released until one year after the landscaping has been completed. 5. Rahncliff Court or Drive should be installed in its entirety with the first phase of development. 6. The plat shall be subject to the Park Commission's review and comments for park dedication on commercially zoned land. • 7. The existing billboard shall be.removed after approval of the project. 8. A variance shall be granted for Lot 5, Block 1, without precedent, to allow an office facility in RB District. 9. A detailed grading, drainage and erosion control plan shall be submitted to staff for review and approval. 10. Concurrence from MnDOT regarding drainage onto I -35E shall be re- ceived. 11. The developer shall petition the City for installation of public utilities and Council shall approve the project prior to final plat approval. 12. The right -in, right -out on Cliff Road shall not be allowed until a concrete median is installed within Cliff Road. 13. A 60 foot "right-of-way shall be dedicated for Rahn Cliff Court with a 30 foot half right-of-way dedicated for Rahn Road. 14. A 10 foot utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all public rights-of-way. 15. Utility easements of sufficient shall be dedicated over all City • utilities not located within City right-of-way. 18 • APC Minutes September 25, 1984 16. A 5 foot drainage and utility easement shall be dedicated adjacent to all remaining lot lines. 17. All costs for future lateral public improvements and lateral benefits from trunk watermain shall be the sole responsibility of this development. 18. No access shall be permitted to Rahn Road except from public streets. All members voted yes. Hall moved, Hahne seconded the motion to recom- mend that an office facility be allowed on Lot 5, Block 1, as a similar or compatible use in this RB District with the understanding that such approval is not intended as a precedent but is deemed appropriate in the location proposed by the applicant. All members voted yes. ADJOURNMENT • Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 12:50 a.m. All voted yea. • 19 Secretary PHH