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1982 06 10 e -- . MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CHANHASSEN PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD JUNE 10, 1982, AT 7:30 P.M. CHANHASSEN COUNCIL CHAMBERS APPROVED ON b-~r;-'b;f' Members Present: Carol Watson, Jim Thompson, Howard Noziska, and Bill Swearengin Members Absent: Art Partridge, Ladd Conrad, and Mike Thompson Staff Present: Bob Waibel and Scott Martin A motion was made by Watson, seconded by Swearengin to appoint J. Thompson chairman in the absence of Chairman Partridge and Vice-Chairman Conrad. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Conditional Use Stable Permit, Lot lL Block lL'Julius Addition, Public Heari~ Robert Greene: Present: Mrs. Gerald O'Brien, 450 Indian Hill Road Paul Rojina, Chanhassen (Co-owners) Harold Rojina, Indian Hill Road (Co-owners) Ali Brock, 330 Pleasant View Road Dave Brock, 330 Pleasant View Road Kathleen Kleinpaste, 110311 Center Green Circle, Chaska Waibel presented the staff report to the Planning Commission. He explained that the applicant, Robert Green, is requesting a conditional use permit for a horse stable in an R-l, Single-Family Residence District, for the purpose of stabling two horses on his property. Waibel stated that the property is 2.14+ acres and is located 700 feet north of the intersection of Pleasant View Road and Horseshoe Curve on the west side of Pleasant View Road. Waibel explained that there is a single family detached residence presently located on the property and that this property is planned for low density residential use. Waibel pointed out to the Planning Commission that Section 7.04 (10) of Ordinance 47B requires a conditional use permit for stables in an R-l District. Waibel indicated that the applicant is the prospective owner of the property and has indicated that he will not have any horses on the property for at least one year. Waibel explained that according to Ordinance 56, the applicant's proposal is compliant with all applicable requirements. e e e Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 Page 2 Waibel stated that the staff recommends approval of a con- ditional use permit for the stabling of horses on Lot 3, Block 1, Julius Addition with the condition that the applicant obtain a written recommendation for approval or disapproval from the City Horse Committee based upon reinspection of the property prior to the establishment of the stable. Waibel presented a letter from Don Berg, SCS District Conservationist, regarding the location of the pasture area in Wetland Basin 01-02. Mrs. O'Brien, 450 Indian Hill Road, indicated her concern regarding the applicant's ability to fence the proposed pasture area. Mrs. O'Brien also stated that she would not like the applicant to be able to stable any more than two horses on his property. Noziska moved, seconded by Watson to close the public hearing. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Noziska suggested that this request be sent to the Horse Committee for additional input. Noziska moved, seconded by Watson, to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the stabling of 2 horses on Lot 3, Block 1, Julius Addition with the condition that the applicant obtain a written recommendation for approval from the Horse Committee based upon reinspection of the property prior to the establishment of the stable, including the location of the fence in relation to the wetland basin. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Final Development Plan Amendment and Preliminary Plat for Replat of Park One for the Expansion for the Press, Inc.: Present: Jules Smith, Attorney Roger Drewing, President of the Press, Inc. Waibel presented the staff report to the Planning Commission. Waibel explained that the request is both a replat and site plan review under the Final Development Plan Amendment provi- sions of the zoning Ordinance. He stated that the applicant is requesting approval of a three-phase 146,000 square foot office, warehouse and production addition, onto the existing 38,000 square foot Press Inc. facility. Waibel pointed out that the property is presently zoned P-4, Planned Industrial District, and is located at 18780 West 78th Street, north of Highway 5 in the Hennepin County portion of the City. Waibel stated that the property is planned for industrial deve- lopment, and that there is City sewer and water service available to service the property. Waibel explained that the applicant is also proposing to replat Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlot B of Park One in conjunction with The Press, Inc. expansion. Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 Page 3 e Waibel stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a private service road approximately 20 feet north of the Highway 5 (southerly) property line. Waibel explained that the proposed revisions to the Chanhassen zoning Ordinance provides for a 25 foot front yard setback for such access roads, so an addi- tional 5 foot setback is necessary in order for this plan to conform to this proposed standard. Waibel explained that the proposed site plan also provides for a 5 foot parking setback along the easterly property line. Waibel also stated that the proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance would require a 10 foot side yard setback for parking and manuevering areas. Waibel stated that the site plan shows a proposed ponding area between accesses to West 77th street and West 187th Avenue in the northwest corner of Lot 1. He further stated that the revised grading and drainage plans eliminate this ponding area. Waibel indicated that the applicant agrees that the private access drive onto West 187th Avenue should be eliminated as requested by staff in order to reduce traffic conflicts near this intersection. e Waibel pointed out that the applicant proposes to have 73% lot coverage, whereas the proposed zoning ordinance states that there be a maximum of 70% lot coverage. Waibel reviewed the staff's recommendations with the applicants representatives and the Planning Commission. Smith indicated that the applicant is willing to comply with all the staff recommendations as listed in the Staff Report dated June 2, 1982. Waibel advised the commission that the City Engineer recommends that West 77th Street be constructed to the NE corner of pro- posed Lot 1, Block 1 and terminated with a temporary cul-de- sac, and that no further construction, beyond the three phases of the Press, or future platting be approved without triggering the extension of West 77th Street and West 184th Avenue to T.H. 5 including required widening and traffic channelization on T.H. 5. Waibel stated that the City Engineer also recommends that a section of 10" watermain and 4" sanitary forcemain be constructed with the extension of West 77th Street for future use within Park One, and that further modifications be provided to the drainage plan. e Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 Page 4 e waibel presented the City Engineer's recommendations as follows: 1). that the final drainage plan direct as much runoff as possible toward the north drainage system, 2). that said north drainage system, including the permanent pond, be sufficiently developed to handle expansion prior to overflow, 3). that the City Engineer continue to work with the developer and his engineers towards development of a mutually acceptable final drainage plan and, 4). that the final plan be subject to all conditions as set by applicable local, state, and federal regulatory agencies. watson moved, seconded by Swearengin, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat and site plan for The Press, Inc. subject to all of the following conditions: 1. That an additional 10 feet of right-of-way be dedicated on the Final Plat for West l84th Avenue in order to provide the full right-of-way width of 50 feet recommended by the City Engineer. 2. That the site plan be revised to provide for a 10 foot side yard parking area setback on the proposed easterly property line of Lot 1. 3. That the plan be revised to provide for a 25 foot front yard setback for the proposed service road from the Highway 5 (southerly) property line. e 4. That the proposed private service road be visually defined and separated from Highway 5 through the installation of luminaries, and/or berming and additional landscaping. Said luminaries shall be uniform with the existing lumi- naries and shall be located to the specifications of the City Engineer. 5. That full public improvements be constructed on West l87th Avenue and West 77th Street to a point perpendicular to the proposed easterly property line of Lot 1 and that a tem- porary cul-de-sac be constructed at the terminus, as recom- mended by the City Engineer. 6. That the northerly most access abutting West l87th Avenue be eliminated from the final revised plan. 7. That the landscaping materials to be planted in the north- west corner of Lot 1 not impair the sight distances for traffic egressing the property onto West 77th Street and traffic traveling on West 77th Street and West l87th Avenue. tit e Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 Page 5 8. That the plan be revised to provide the required 20 foot parking stall length and 24 foot clear aisle width for the 900 parking spaces located along the east side of the proposed building. 9. That the applicant provide evidence to the City that all necessary Pollution Control Agency air quality permits have been received on individual presses associated with atmospheric emissions prior to installation, and that the applicant obtain all required operating per- mits from the PCA. 10. That the applicant provide evidence to the City that a hazardous and toxic substances inventory permit has been received from Hennepin County prior to the issuance of a cer- tificate of occupancy. 11. That the perimeter of all service drives, parking and manuevering areas be lined with concrete curb. 12. That all rooftop mechanical equipment be screened from view at street level. e 13. That the applicant receive all applicable federal, state, and regional permits prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy and in the case of the Watershed District per- mit, prior to the issuance of a building permit. 14. That all revisions and background data be consolidated into a revised final plan and be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. 15. That the final drainage plan direct as much runoff as possible toward the north drainage system, as recommended by the City Engineer. 16. That said north drainage system, including the permanent pond, be sufficiently developed to handle and store all quantities of increased runoff generated by the Press expansion prior to overflow. (The City Engineer should continue to work with the developer and his engineers towards development of a mutually acceptable final drainage plan.) basis. 17. That no more development shall be permitted in any portion of Park One prior to the full completion of the road and utility systems in Park One. All voted in favor and the motion carried. e Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 P ag e 6 e Discussion, Minnesota statutes Amendments on Zoning Controls for Mobile Homes: Martin explained that the 1982 Minnesota Legislature amended the Municipal Planning Act to prohibit the exclusion of mobile/manufactured homes from Minnesota cities effective August 1, 1982. Martin explained that the Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance currently does not allow for mobile homes in the City and that the Planning Commission should amend the zoning ordi- nance in response to the new state requirement. Swearengin suggested that the City designate several areas for mobile home parks throughout the City. Watson expressed her con- cern that mobile homes are usually located too close to one another in most mobile home parks. Martin explained that overcrowding could be avoided by regulating lot size, building setback and density. Martin indicated that typical mobile home parks have lot sizes ranging from 4,500 square feet to 7,500 square feet and side yard setbacks of 10 feet. Swearengin asked if the City could purchase property in order to develop their own mobile home park. Martin responded that this approach would be somewhat unusual but that it could be further explored with the HRA if the Commission desired. ~ Martin explained that after August 1, 1982, under the provi- sions of the new legislation, someone could locate a mobile home anywhere in the city unless the City adopts an ordinance specifying where mobile homes are permitted and where they are prohibited. He suggested the establishment of a new zoning district for mobile homes as a means of complying with the State law without actually zoning specific properties for mobile home parks until specific proposals are received from developers. Swearengin stated that a community storm shelter should be required in all mobile home parks. Noziska felt that mobile homes were poorly constructed and insulated, and that standards should be placed on their construction. It was the concensus of the Planning Commission to continue to prohibit mobile homes in all existing R-Districts, and to deve- lop a new zoning district for mible home parks (rental lots), and mobile home subdivision (owner-occupied lots). e e e - Planning Commission Minutes June 10, 1982 Page 7 Martin indicated that he will draft a mobile home park ordi- nance for the Planning Commission to review on June 24 or July 8. Discussion, Revisions to Proposed Chanhassen Zoning Ordinance: Martin asked the Planning Commission to review the proposed zoning Ordinance definitions and to advise him of any questions or problems with the proposed language. Martin reported that his progress on the proposed Zoning Ordinance was behind schedule due to other work assignments. Swearengin asked if a moratorium on new fast-food restaurants should be established in order to prevent a recurrence of the McDonald's issue while the revised ordinance is being deve- loped. Martin said that the establishment of a moritorium would be a legitimate approach to protect the planning process. Swearengin moved, seconded by Watson, to recommend that the City Council establish a 6-month limited moratorium on fast-food restaurants for all C-2 and C-3 zoning districts lying south of Highway 5. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Minutes Watson moved, seconded by Swearengin, to approve the May 27, 1982 Planning Commission minutes with an amendment to #5 of the conditions on page 8 to read as follows: That the park dedica- tion fee be negotiated with respect to the dedication of the trail easement for park dedication credit consideration. The following voted in favor: Watson, J. Thompson and Swearengin. Noziska abstained. Motion carried. Minutes of the HRA meeting of March 18, 1982 were noted by the Planning Commission. Open Discussion J. Thompson made a suggestion to table any action on the Environmental Protection Committee bylaws until all the members of the Planning Commission are present. J. Thompson questioned if Section 3 should be reworded to state that removal of a member should be brought before the Planning Commission for their review. Also J. Thompson indicated that Section 1.2 should be reviewed. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.