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1985 03 13 - MINUTES CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 13, 1985 Chairman Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Members Present Tom Merz, Susan Albee, Ladd Conrad, Bill Ryan, Howard Noziska and Mike Thompson. Members Absent Jim Thompson Sketch Plan Review for commerical development on property zoned R-l, Single Family Residential and located in the southwest corner of Highway 7 and 41, Lot H, I, and part of J, Bardwell Acres, Tomac Development, applicant e Dacy explained that this proposal was being brought before the Planning Commission as a sketch plan to discuss again the appropriateness of commercial uses in the southwest corner of the Highway 7 and 41 intersection. She stated that staff advised the applicant of the history of the previous application and also stated that staff advised the applicant to meet with the surrounding neighbors. She stated that the applicant indicated that they have met with the Oriole Lane residents and others in the neighborhood. Dacy explained that this proposal contains 8.5 acres which includes all of the land area from the single family residences on the east side of Oriole Lane to Hwy. 41, and north of 64th Street. She stated that the applicant is proposing offices, a restaurant and a convenience store with fuel pumps. She stated that the applicant has worked with MnDOT to separate commercial traffic from the surrounding neighborhood. She noted that the proposed plan connects Hwy. 7 to Hwy. 41 via an intersection on 64th Street. She also noted that the Oriole Lane and Orchard Lane intersection will be moved easterly approximately 180 feet. She stated that the proposed roadway design dictates that commer- cial traffic from the site will have easy access to either Hwy. 41 to 7 without traveling through a residential neighborhood. e Dacy stated that commercial uses are appropriate at major inter- sections and because of the existence of the neighborhood to the west of the site, the parcel can act as a location for neigh- borhood commercial uses. She noted however, that some of the neighborhood uses will draw to some extent from the highway traf- fic. She stated that the applicant is requesting a re- evaluation of commercial uses at this site based on the proposed roadway design and the proposed uses. She stated that staff believes that neighborhood commercial uses are appropriate at this location and a rezoning to either C-l or C-2 and submission of subdivision plans would allow for detailed city review. Planning Commission Minutes March 13, 1985 Page 2 e Todd Thompson (applicant) stated that they have put a10t of time and effort into creating the plan and have had overwhelming sup- port from the the state and the engineers. He stated that surprisingly they have had support from the neighborhood groups. He stated that they would like to get the C-2 zoning for this property. Albee stated that she would like to see this designated as C-2 and felt that it is the most appropriate use for the property. Conrad stated that the plan does not look bad, but is not sure what the zoning should be. Merz stated that he was in favor of the office complex but not in favor of smaller retail type businesses (i.e. dry cleaning, laundry, rear pick-up and deliveries, etc.) adjacent to the resi- dential neighborhood. Mike Thompson stated appropriate for this uses would survive. property owenrs. that multiple family uses would be more area. He did not believe that commercial He was also concerned about the surrounding Todd Thompson reiterated that they have met with the property ~ owners on Oriole Lane and others. Noziska stated he liked the plan but was sensitive to the property owners. Ryan stated that the previous application was very controversial and also was concerned about the potential impacts of the pro- posed uses. Dacy recommended that the area to the north and east of the pro- posed roadway be rezoned to C-2 and the area to the south and west of the proposed roadway could be zoned C-1. The Commissioners stated that they felt comfortable with this recommendation to rezone the property to C-1 and C-2 as noted above. The Commissioners also instructed the applicant to meet with the surrounding property owners before reappearing in front of the Commission for a public hearing. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Albee moved, seconded by Ryan, to approve the February 27, 1985 minutes as written. Albee, Ryan, Conrad, M. Thompson voted in favor. Merz and Noziska abstained. e ZONING ORDINANCE REVIEW The Commission began review of the proposed zoning ordinance and zoning map. The Commission discussed and recommended a minimum e e e Planning Commission Minutes March 13, 1985 Page 3 unsewered lot area of five acres. Two members favored a ten acre minimum. The Commission also recommended to eliminate the R-MH, Manufactured Housing Districts as the ordinance provides for standards for construction of manufactured housing in single family districts. The Commission recommended that the densities in the attached housing districts be increased as follows: R-3: R-4: R-5: from 7 to 8 units/acre from 9 to 10 units/acre from 12 to 15 units/acre Peter Beck was present to discuss a potential buyer for the cam- pus business site. Noziska moved, seconded by Albee to adjourn the meeting. All voted in favor and the motion carried.