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1985 09 25 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 1985 4It Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Jim Thompson, Steven Emmings, Robert Siegel, Bill Ryan, Ladd Conrad and Howard Noziska. MEMBERS ABSENT Mike Thompson STAFF PRESENT Barbara Dacy, City Planner and Vicki Churchill, Secretary. PUBLIC HEARING Subdivision Request #85-13 for a Preliminary Plat Dividing 20 Acres into a 5 acre and a 15 acre parcel on property zoned R-l, Single Family Residential, located on the north side of Lotus Lake, south of and adjacent to pleasant View Road, City of Chanhassen, applicant. Public Present e Al and Carol Lenhart 6575 Pleasant View Road Dacy stated that on August 5 1985, the City Council approved the preliminary and final development plan for the South Lotus Lake Planned Unit Development which created a 4.89 acre parcel for a neighborhood park and a public boat access. She stated that as part of the process to establish the park and boat access at the South Lotus Lake location, the city agreed to swap with Mr. Bloomberg a parcel of land equal in acreage from the City's land on the north side of Lotus Lake. She stated that the city is processing this application to transfer ownership of the northerly 5 acres of the subject site in compliance with the land swap agreement. She explained that the 20 acre subject parcel was the original site for the proposed boat access; however, the South Lotus Lake location was chosen as the boat access site. She stated that as proposed, the subdivision would create 15 acres to be retained by the City of Chanhassen for park uses. She noted that the proposed subdivision not only creates the two parcels but also provides for the extension of Fox Hollow Drive from the Fox Hollow development west to Pleasant View Road and extending the right-of-way will allow public street access and frontage for both lots. J. Thompson moved, seconded by Siegel, to close the public hearing. e J. Thompson moved, seconed by Emmings, to recommend approval of Subdivision 85-14 for the North Lotus Lake addition based on the preliminary plat stamped "Received September 4, 1985". All voted in favor and the motion carried. 4It Planning commission Minutes September 25, 1985 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING Planned Residential Development #84-2 Creating Four Lots Containing Multi Ie Residential Units on Pro ert Zoned R-la, A ricultural Residence, located on pine Circle Mile North of Tanadoona Drive, West of and Adjacent to Hwy. 41, Gary Kirt, applicant Public Present Mary Sapa Camp Administrator - Camp Tanadoona e Dacy stated that the intent of the applicant's request for a Planned Unit Development with rezoning to P-l is to eliminate the non-conforming status of the existing structures. She noted that the p-l District not only allows single family dwellings as a permitted use, but also allows two family and multiple family structures as a permitted use. She explained that a homeowner's association will be formed to maintain the private drive and regulate other matters concerning the subdivision. She noted that platting the property will also allow the sale of individual lots and structures as in other subdivisions. She stated that no additional development is proposed. She stated that by approving the proposed request, the plat will eliminate a lengthy metes and bounds legal description; the non-conforming status of existing structures will be removed; and each structure will be indivi- dually owned and maintained. Mary Sapa of Camp Fire Girls and Boys, stated that they were con- cerned that eventually this property would be made into even smaller parcels and also sewer and water will come through and they will be forced out of the area by increasing property values. Dacy stated that the site is located well out of the Urban Service Area. She stated that this site and the Tanadoona Camp Fire Girls site are located to the south of it. She stated that if and when sewer service would be made available, it would be after the year 2000 and even after then it is doubtful because the City's sewer capacity is regulated by the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and the Metropolitan Council. She stated that as far as further subdivision into smaller lots. She stated that 2~ acres is the minimum lot size in that area. J. Thompson moved, seconded by Emmings, to close the public hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried. e J. Thompson stated that it was a solution to "cleaning up" the situation. Conrad asked about justifications for approving this request and its implications for future PUD's. 4It Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 1985 Page 3 Dacy stated that the Zoning Ordinance was established after these structures were built. She stated that the lengthy legal description will be eliminated, the non-conforming status of these structures will be removed, and each structure would be maintained better because of individual ownership. She stated that this is an existing situation which the city had no control over when the buildings were constructed. Noziska felt that a condition should be placed in the recommen- dation that stated that there will be no increase in density. Emmings moved, seconded by J. Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Preliminary and Final Development Plan request #84-2 for Ches Mar Farms including rezoning to P-l, Planned Residential Development based on the preliminary plat stamped "Received September 4, 1985" with the following conditions: 1. A homeowner's association maintain Outlot A; 2. There should be no increased density. All voted in favor and the motion carried. 4It e Site Plan Review #85-7 for a 15,000 Square Foot Manufacturing/Warehouse Facility on Property Zoned P-4, Planned Industrial Development District and Located in the Southwest Corner of the Hwy. 5 and Park Drive Intersection, LSR Properties, applicant Dacy stated that the applicant is requesting site plan approval for Phase I construction of a 15,000 square foot production/storage and office building for Lane Envelopes. She stated that the pro- posed site is located at the southwest corner of Park Drive and Highway 5. She stated that the proposed driveways will be from Park Drive and Park Court and that there is adequate separation from the intersections. She stated that the site plan provides 30 parking spaces for Phase I which is based on the ordinance requirement of one space for each employee on the major shift. She stated that the applicant is proposing a two foot berm along the perimeter of the parking areas adjacent to the road right-of- ways. She also noted that along the top of the berms, the appli- cant is proposing six Green Ash trees complimented by eight 5 foot Austrian pine trees which should provide adequate screening of the parking activities. She noted that the elevation of the area adjacent to the loading dock will rise two to four feet from the pavement of the loading area. She noted that the combination of the fast growing vegetation and the rise in topography will adequately screen loading activities. She also noted that all areas of the site are designated for sodding except for the area Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 1985 4It Page 4 for the future addition and the future parking area and staff is recommending however that the future parking area be sodded as it is the drainage area for the first phase of parking. Noziska asked about the building height and elevation. Nick Ruehl, from LSR Properties, stated that the building is basically tucked into the site and at its highest point would be approximately 19 to 22 feet; however that highest portion of the building is actually tucked four feet into the ground. He stated that it would be roughly 15 to 18 feet high. Ryan wanted clarification on the number of employees per shift and the parking availability. Ruehl stated that there was a misunderstanding in the staff report. He stated that the total number of employees is 23 which also includes the office area and all three shifts. 4It Ryan asked if any solvents or air emissions could possibly cause any traffic problems on Highway 5. Ruehl stated that the printing operation is nothing more than what would be from a very small print shop. He stated other than that there are no odors that would be generated and nothing that would be considered pollutants. Ryan also asked about the status of the Park Drive intersection with Highway 5. Dacy stated she would obtain that information for the City Council meeting. Conrad moved, seconded by Noziska to recommend approval of Site Plan #85-7 for a 15,000 square foot manufacturing/office facility be approved based on the site plan stamped "Received September 5, 1985" and subject to the following conditions: 1. The perimeter of all parking areas shall be lined with concrete curb except those areas that are to be expanded. 2. The future parking area shall be sodded. 3. The parking should reflect the appropriate needs for total number of people on site for each shift. 4It All voted in favor and the motion carried. 4It 4It 4It Planning Commission Minutes September 25, 1985 Page 5 Sign Permit Variance Request for an Additional Free-Standing Sign located at 581 West 78th Street, John Dorek/Bill Baden, applicants Dacy stated that the owners of Chanhassen Bowl has contacted staff in regards to locating a free standing sign on West 78th Street. She noted that in a letter the applicants requested a 4 foot by 8 foot metal, lighted, non-flashing temporary sign; however have since requested that it become a permanent sign. She stated that deviations from the Sign Ordinance require a granting of a variance and the application be referred to the Planning Commission and City Council. She stated that during the site plan review process, Fred Hoisington, our consultant on the project, recommended that signage for the building be limited to one area identification sign, one directory sign and appropriate directional signage. The Planning Commission reviewed the con- ditional use permit for reuse of the front portion of the Instant Web building for Gary Kirt at the August 28, 1985 meeting, and the City Council approved the conditional use permit request at the September 9, 1985 meeting. She noted that it is Mr. Kirt's intent to provide a directory sign identifying the uses within his portion of the building. A condition of approval was that signage on Mr. Kirt's property be limited to one free standing sign and wall signage for tenants. She explained that the Sign Ordinance requires that one free standing sign for each building facing each street frontage is allowed. She stated that at pre- sent, the Bowling Center does not abut public street frontage. She stated that the City intends to construct a north-south road- way along the western boundary of the Instant Web property next year. She stated that this will provide street frontage for the lot owned by the Bowling Center. She stated that to accomplish Hoisington's objectives while providing signage for the Bowling Center, staff is recommending one temporary free standing sign for the Bowling Center to be located on city property along West 78th Street. She stated that a minimum ten foot setback must be maintained, and the proposed signage must be permanent in nature, and not a "make shift portable" sign. She explained that when the north-south road is constructed along the western boundary and another entrance is created to the building, the Bowling Center's sign should be moved to the new entrance. She stated that ultimately each lot owner would have their individual signage. The number of signs would be limited to three which is in proportion to the large size of the parcel and the amount of street frontage. The Commissioners felt that this was a good solution to the sign request. e Planning commission Minutes September 25, 1985 Page 6 Noziska moved, seconded by Conrad, to recommend approval of Sign Permit Variance Request #85-11 subject to the following con- ditions: 1. One temporary free standing sign for the owners of the bowling center be located on city property as depicted on Attachment #2 until such time that a north-south road is constructed along the western boundary. A minimum ten foot setback must be maintained, and the sign must meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. 2. The Bowling Center sign should be relocated to the new entrance on the western boundary when the new road is completed. 3. Upon relocation of the Bowling Center sign, the city shall simultaneously construct an area identification sign in the location depicted on Attachment #2. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Approval Of Minutes e Conrad moved, seconded by Noziska, to approve the September 11, 1985 minutes as written. Emmings, Siegel, Ryan, Conrad and Noziska voted in favor. J. Thompson abstained. Motion carried. Open Discussion Dacy reviewed the status of the Lake virginia Forcemain vs. Lake Ann Interceptor issue. She stated that staff is requesting a joint meeting on October 16, 1985 with the Planning Commission and City Council to discuss these issues and its implications as to future planning issues. The proposed date coincides with the informational hearing with the business community on the new zoning Ordinance. Election of Vice-Chairman Noziska moved, seconded by Ryan, to elect Ladd Conrad as Vice-Chairman. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Adjournment Conrad moved, seconded by Noziska, to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried. e Barbara Dacy City Planner prepared by Vicki Churchill September 30, 1985