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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/1986 - City Council Special (2)MINUTES OF -A SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE pp EAGAN ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION & EAGAN CITY COUNCIL 000Z8 . EAGAN, MINNESOTA JANUARY 23, 1986 _ A special joint meeting of the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission and Eagan City Council was held on Thursday, January 23, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. Present were Mayor Bea Blomquist, Councilmembers ' Smith, Egan, -Wachter and Ellison, Planning Commission Chair Hall, Members Trygg, Wilkins, Voracek and McCrea. Also present were City Administrator Tom Hedges, City Planner Dale Runkle, Consulting City. Planner Voss, Planning ' Intern Steve Schwanke, and City Attorney Paul Hauge. AGENDA Wachter moved, Wilkins seconded the motion to approve the Agenda as presented. All voted in favor. BLACKHAWK PARK PUD City Planner Dale Runkle presented to the City Council a resume' of his report dated January 21, 1986 concerning Blackhawk Park Planned Development. The planning staff was directed at the last joint meeting to review certain questions as follows: 1. The present alignment of I-35E has substantially altered the _ geographic configuration of the Blackhawk Park Planned Development, particularly in the north portion. 2. The present alignment of I-35E has reduced the number of housing units permitted in the PD by approximately 415 units. 3. The developer has suggested four zoning changes: Parcel A - 6 acres, from R-2 to Limited Business; Parcel B - 15 acres, Public Facilities to R-2; Parcel C - 4 acres, from Neighborhood Business to R-4; Parcel D - 7 acres, from Public Facilities to R-3. 4. The result of these rezonings, if considered and approved, would cause a decline in -acreage zoned Public Facilities and an increase in R-2, R-3 and R-4 development. There would be an increase of approximately 160 housing ' units when compared with present zoning designations and a decline of approximately 240 housing -units when compared to the 1977 agreement. 5. It was the opinion of the planning staff that the CTC Business site is presently zoned R-2. 1 Joint APC & Council Minutes January 23, 1986 00029 ".f-.�' 6. Dakota County plans to utilize the same road bed when upgrading and r..w>. expanding Pilot Knob Road and therefore having minimal impact on Blackhawk Park PD. 7. The developer has discussed with planning staff the possibility of additional R-1 single family development but is not prepared to reveal the plans at a public meeting. Mr. Runkle went into further detail concerning each of the issues that had arisen at the earlier meeting, including several exhibits attached to the i packet, ana tables covering densities proposed, compared to 1977 agreement : provisions. There was discussion by member Wilkins regarding a proposed reduction in density from R-4 and R-3 on the west side of I-35E and north of Blackhawk Lake. Ed Dunn was present and explained that the curve line in the R-3 zone was based upon an earlier street location and it would undoubtedly change. He further stated that larger R-1 lots may be feasible north of Blackhawk Lake, but was not prepared to commit a developer at the present time. He further indicated that he was generally in agreement with Exhibits A through D. There were questions about the amendment to the planned development and the agreement, including land use designation and densities. Councilman Smith suggested revisions to the area north of Blackhawk Lake also, ana stated it r was important to schedule a public hearing on five area revisions in density. It was further his opinion that the area north of Blackhawk Lake was greatly impacted by the I-35E realignment and requires review and potential revision. - There was a question by Chairman Hall whether this is a proper time to change land uses unless the owner agrees, but it was noted there are material changes in the planned development because of the freeway relocation and therefore, there would not be a unilateral change in the contract. Smith moved, Egan seconded the motion to schedule a public hearing before the Advisory Planning Commission according to the Eagan ordinance at such time as proposed by the staff, to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in relation to Blackhawk Park Planned Development, taking into consideration the areas within the planners development reviewed and discussed by the Advisory Planning Commission and Council. All councilmembers voted in favor. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Assistant Planner Steve'Schwanke reviewed a January 23, 1986 memorandum regarding commercial and industrial development issues within the City and reviewed the impact the commercial development has on utility requirements, employment opportunities, trip generation, traffic congestion, street capacity and size and number of parking stalls. In addition, the impact on the type of housing is an issue, including the type of employment. Certain deficiencies in commercial development in the City include the lack of a 24-hour emergency care facility, certain types of commercial services, discount store, auto dealership, etc. He noted that the opening of the freeway will tend to give direction to .specific uses. 2 Joint APC & Council Minutes January 23, 1986 00030 City consulting planner John Voss was present and noted that certain planning services will be required to change, including dealing with high-rise building issues, freeway development, etc. COMMERCIAL LAND USE CHANGES Mayor Bea Blomquist called on City Attorney Paul Hauge to discuss the recommendation regarding proposed changes in commercial land use designations within the City. Both special counsel, Larkin, Hoffman, et al and the City Attorney's office recommended that the City Council and Planning Commission hear any proposals from developers from proposed commercial property and that discussion take place. However, they proposed that no action be taken because of the lawsuit brought by Robert O'Neil against the City regarding the O'Neil property on the north side of Yankee Doodle Road requesting commercial land use designation. Harold Sheff, attorney, appeared on behalf of Robert O'Neil and requested that at some later time, he be given an opportunity on behalf of his client, to make a presentation concerning the O'Neil property and the Mayor agreed that this would be done. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Tom Davis appeared and briefly reviewed with the City Council a parcel of property at the intersection of I-35E and Lone Oak Road regarding some proposed changes to the commercially planned property at that intersection. The only modifications currently contemplated to that concept plan are the substitution of a ,small convenience shopping center for the auto service use and a motel for the central office building shown on the previous plan. No official action was taken. JAMES HORNE - PILOT KNOB ROAD Mr. James Horne appeared concerning the impact of airline noise and freeway noise, together with Pilot Knob, upon his property on the west side of Pilot Knob Road. He suggested uses other than residential be allowed for the property. Mr. Voss stated that it would be possible to better judge where the noise impacts arise in the future, after the freeways have been open for a period of time and that review of the parcels along the freeway, because of noise impacts, may be required. WILLIAM SOULES - I-35E AND CLIFF ROAD William Soules, one of the owners of the 25 acre parcel at the southeast quadrant of I-35E and Cliff Road was present and discussed with the Planning Commission and councilmembers the fact that the property is designated as Limited Business, but he stated that a higher use may be the best use for the property, including that of a motel.. No change was requested, but there may be a request in change of the zoning. There was discussion concerning the critical area around the Zoo, which appears to encompass this parcel also. Mr. Soules was given information about the possibility of the City requesting a fire station site on the Soules' property. 3 Joint APC & Council Mifiutes January 23, 1986 00031 x�, r cn. CARL OLSON - THE LANCE COMPANY Mr.- Carl- Olsof - -=appeared - concerning two parcels of property totaling approximately 8 acres at the northeast quadrant of the southwest quarter of Section 10, along I-35E and recommended that the parcel on the west side be designated R-4 rather than R-3 and R-4. The parcel on the east side he recommended be designated for industrial use. No action was taken. MISCELLANEOUS COMMERCIAL PARCELS Letters have been received from several commercial owners and developers within the City without any formal request being made for action. METRO DEVELOPMENT GUIDE - AIRPORT CHAPTER - It was suggested that a. future joint meeting of the APC and Council schedule on its agenda for consideration, the airport chapter of the Metropolitan Development Guide. NEXT JOINT MEETING The next joint meeting of the Advisory Planning Commission and City Council to discuss the Comprehensive Guide review was scheduled for March.11, 1986 at 7:00 p.m. at the Eagan Municipal Center. ADJOURNMENT 10' Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. All voted yes. PHH Cit Clerk APC - Secretary yam, r 4 '