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1977 12 14 e' e ev- R.EGULAR. PLANN;(NG COMM.I~SION MEETING DECEMBER 14, 1977 Mal MacAlpine called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Roman Roos, Walter Thompson, and Les Bridger. Jerry Neher and Hud Hollenback were absent. NEW MEMBER: The city attorney swore in Richard Matthews as a member of the Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Dick Dutcher. ROBERT SOMMER PLAT: The city engineer stated that their office is confident that the City of Chanhassen can connect to the sewer line on Chaska Road.as the comprehensive sewer plan approved by the Sewer Board shows the entire area will ultimately connect to the existing line. The city attorney does not agree as the sewer line is owned by the City of Excelsior with an agreement with the Minnetonka School Board relating to connections to the line. The City of Chanhassen is not a part of that agreement. MINUTES: Walter Thompson moved to approve the November 9, 1977, Planning Commission minutes. 'Motion seconded by Les Bridger. ,The following voted in favor: Les Bridger, Roman RooS, Walter Thompson, and Dick Matthews. Mal MacAlpine abstained. Motion carried. SWEIGER SUBDIVISION: Mrs. Sweiger was unable to attend this meeting. Mrs. sweiger is requesting approval to subdivide Lot D, Bardwell Acres into four residential lots. Sanitary sewer is available. water is available only to the lots abutting Melody Hill Road. The proposed lots meet or exceed the minimum square footage and frontage required by ordinance. Since Melody Hill Road has been built to final urban section, no additional right-of-way will be required. Escrow has been posted with the city in the amount of $200.00. Since th&s application will not necessitate construction of new city utilities or roads, the Planning Commission can waive the preliminary plat requirement for topographic information. Staff recommended that the applicant determine the first floor elevation of all proposed structures to be created. Appropriate drainage and utility easements should be dedicated along the lot lines. Staff recommended the Planning Commission order a public hearing for January 11, 1978. The city engineer stated that water service could be extended to the two remaining lots at a cost of about $4,500. No storm sewer would be required on this property. The engineer recommended approval. The city attorney expressed concern whether the county will accept a replat of a portion of a platted lot. Roman Roos moved to hold a public hearing on January 11, 1978, at 7:45 p.m. to consider the replatting of LotD, Bardwell Acres. The Planning Commission asked for clarification on whether this replat is for three or four lots. Motion seconded by Walter Thompson and unanimously approved. CRANBROOK SUBDIVISION: The applicant is requesting approval to replat L~ts 17 and 18 of the plat of Murray Hill into six residential building s1tes. Sewer and water is available and in service. The Planner - reco~7n~ed the,Planning Co~ission find Mr. Cranbrooks proposed subd1v1s1on pos1tively cons1stent with the city's plan for land use transpo~tation, utilities, and zoning and recommended that Mr. Cranbrook be requ1red to furnish the city with information regarding the ground Planning Commission Meeting December 14, 1977 -2- floor elevation on all new houses that are proposed to be constructed. Les Bridger moved to hold a public hearing on January 11, 1978, at '4i' 8:15 p.m. to consider this proposed subdivision. Motion seconded by Dick Matthews and unanimously a~proved. MC CLEARY PRD: Mr. McCleary is requesting rezoning from R-l to P-l in order to build 16 townhouses on property formerly known as Carson's Resort directly north of Troll's Glen Subdivision. The City Engineer reco~ended approval subject to the recommendations in his letter of December 8, 1977. The Planning commission recommended Mr. McCleary proceed to preliminary development plan stage. MOBIL OIL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: John Havlik was present requesting a conditional use permit to install a 1,000 gallon above ground diesel fuel tank at his service station located at the corner of West 78th Street and Laredo Drive. Members generally approved the permit contingent upon reconvening of the CBD Committee, that state fire codes find it allowable, and if permitted, that a screening fence be constructed no later than April 30, 1978. MTS PID: Paul Strand and Fred Richter were present to discuss a proposed 160,000 square foot office/electronics manufacturing facility tabe built on approximately 70 acres located on the south side of Highway 5 at the Chanhassen/Eden Prairie municipal boundary. The Planner felt that the proposal as suggested by MTS Systems Corpor~tion is positively consistent 'with the spirit and intent of the city's plan for land use, transportation, and utilities. He _ whOleheartedly encouraged the Planning Commission to look with _ favor on the request and encourage the applicant to proceed with the preliminary development plan as prescribed by city ordinance. Members encouraged MTS to proceed to'pre1iminary development plan stage. HAZAlIDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL SITE SELECTION UPDATE: Bob Waibel gave a report on a meeting between the State Legislators and Ad Hoc Committee held December 12. There was mention of an EPA mandate that by April 1978 states adopt their own hazardous waste program. EAST LOTUS LAKE PARK: Roman Roos moved to hold a public hearinq January 11, 1978, to take public imput for the development of a conditional use permit for the proposed East Lotus Lake Park site. Motion seconded by Walter Thompson and unanimously approved. Dick Matthews moved to adjourn. Mot.ion seconded by Roman Roos and unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Don Ashworth City Manager e..