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1992-02-25 Planning Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1992 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 25, 1992, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 1101 Victoria Curve. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 o'clock P.M. The following Commission members were present: Koll, Friel, Dreelan, Dwyer and Duggan. Commissioner Tilsen was excused. Commissioner Krebsbach had notified the Commission that she would be late. Also present were Public Works Director Jim Danielson, City Planner John Uban, Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder and Senior Secretary Kim Blaeser. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSTAIN: ELECTION AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Commissioner Friel moved approval of the November 26, 1991, Minutes with corrections. Commissioner Koll seconded the motion. 1, Duggan OF OFFICERS Commissioner Duggan nominated Mike Dwyer for the position of Chair and Commissioner Sandra Krebsbach for the position of Vice Chair. Commissioner Friel seconded the motion. HEARING CASE NO. 92-05: CENTRE POINTE MEDICAL CLINIC - SIGN SIZE VARIANCE Ms. Deborah Jeffrey, of Towle Real Estate, was present to discuss a sign variance request for the Centre Pointe Medical Clinic. Ms. Jeffrey explained the proposed sign is to be twenty-five feet (25') tall from the base to the top. She explained the total surface area of the sign will be 100 square feet per side. Ms. Jeffrey stated the sign surface would be located fifteen feet (15') above ground level. She further explained the appearance of the sign will be consistent with the sign standards established by the Yorkton Business Park. February 25, 1992 Page 2 Ms. Jeffrey stated the Centre Pointe Medical Clinic has requested two sign variances in the past. She explained the most recent request was for a temporary banner sign that was attached to the top of the building. She further stated a small sign was installed to indicate the location of the entry drive. Ms. Jeffrey explained there are two family physicians practices currently occupying the building. She stated one is a Primary Care Clinic and the other HealthEast Immediate Care. She explained the HealthEast Primary Care Clinic has sent 142,000 flyers in the past year, placed many advertisements and held an open house in hopes of recruiting patients. Ms. Jeffrey submitted sample flyers to the Planning Commission. Ms. Jeffrey explained the lack of traffic in the area. She stated that due to the placement of the building, it is not widely visible from Highway 110. She stated patients have great difficulty in finding the building and that a sign would be needed. She further explained the Clinic needs to increase the number of patients seen by the physicians, and if there is no increase, the Clinic may have to relocate. Commissioner Krebsbach arrived at 7:47 o'clock P.M. Ms. Jeffrey explained the owner of the building has been unable to lease space and that currently only 43 percent of the building is occupied. Ms. Jeffrey stated that a monument type sign will attract new patients and it will also serve as a "eye catching" sign for current patients. Chair Dwyer questioned if there is no increase in the number of patients in a year, would the sign then come down. Ms. Jeffrey responded that at this point in time, a sign would be helpful in increasing the volume of new patients. She stated that in a year they would reevaluate their situation. Ms. Jeffrey stated that they have had success with mailing of flyers. Commissioner and that he Commissioner using a sign hard pressed the variance. a variance. Friel stated he is a patient at this clinic had no trouble in finding the clinic. Friel stated that he has a concern with for a marketing tool and that he would be in being persuaded to recommend approval of He stated there is no hardship to warrant Ms. Jeffrey responded the sign is not only going to be used for marketing purposes, it will also be used for February 25, 1992 Page 3 identification. She explained the property is separated by grade and distance from Highway 110. She stated the visibility of the building is obstructed, especially for people coming from the west on Highway 110. She further stated the request for the sign variance is not a last resort request. Chair Dwyer questioned if existing patients have problems with locating the building. Ms. Sue Zwirner, Centre Pointe Medical, explained both existing and new patients have difficulty in locating the clinic. Commissioner Friel suggested that the City consider reviewing the Zoning Ordinance relating to signs in the B-1, Limited District. He stated that if this district needs more signage, it may be worthwhile to review the Ordinance instead of granting variances to the Ordinance. He stated he has concern with proliferation of signs in this area. Commissioner Krebsbach pointed out the Mendota Bridge will be closed for two years and installing a sign might not make a difference. She stated with the construction of the new highway, it will provide better access and visibility to the building. Commissioner Duggan stated he his concerned with the setting of a precedent in recommending approval of sign variances in this area. He stated that he is not in favor of a large sign. Commissioner Duggan questioned if a sign could be placed on the Highway giving direction to the Clinic. Administrative Assistant Batchelder explained the City Council had considered including directional signage within the new Zoning Ordinance, but had decided to continue prohibiting off site directional signage in the City as it tends to create urban clutter. Commissioner Duggan questioned if the clinic would be willing to remove the sign once they were able to reach their projected volume of patients. Ms. Jeffrey stated that they would consider removing the sign. Chair Dwyer opened the meeting to the public. Mr. Jim Losleben, Hazel Court, stated he is in favor of helping the Clinic. He stated the clinic is difficult to find. He stated the City should work with the Highway Department to install signage. He further commented the clinic is an asset to the community. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 February 25, 1992 Page 4 Commissioner Rrebsbach moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Dreelan seconded the motion. Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that City Council deny the request for a sign variance and to suggest that staff review, with the Highway Department, a method of providing directional signage in the right-of-way and for staff to review the B-1 Zoning District regarding signage to find out if it is too restrictive. Commissioner Roll seconded the motion. Commissioner Duggan questioned if there would be a large cost in staff time to the City if discussions were to take place with the Highway Department. Public Works Director Danielson explained the City has negotiated with the Highway Department regarding signage in right-of-ways and they are not receptive to the idea. Commissioner Duggan explained he would like to see the clinic install a smaller sign. Chair Dwyer suggested the clinic send post cards with maps confirming appointments. Ms. Jeffrey stated Nordquist Signs has done research on the size of sign and has stated the height is ideal in accomplishing their visibility problem. Commissioner Friel stated they have not presented a hardship case which is a requirement through the Zoning Ordinance in obtaining a variance. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1, Duggan HEARING CASE NO. 92-01: HUDSON COMPANY, INC. CUP Mr. Kilstoft, Architect representing Hudson Company, was present to discuss Mr. Jim Hudson's request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a truck terminal located at 1460 Sibley Memorial Highway. Mr. Kilstoft explained that Mr. Hudson is proposing to modify the existing Country Club Warehouse for use as a truck freight terminal. He explained Mr. Hudson will use February 25, 1992 Page 5 the facility as a cold storage warehouse and a distribution facility. He explained there will be an on- site fueling, maintenance and washing of the company trucks. Mr. Kilstoft explained there will be an increase in the paved surface area on the north end of the property to accommodate additional employee parking and vehicle storage. Chair Dwyer questioned if provisions have been made for indoor storing and handling trash indoors as required in the Zoning Ordinance. He further inquired as to the steps that will be taken in disposal of used oil and batteries. Mr. Hudson responded he will comply with the regulations as set forth in the Ordinance and he would contact the State Health Department to find out their regulations. Chair Dwyer questioned if there will be screening constructed to block the trailers and loading area. Mr. Hudson responded the Company has 12 tractors and 18 trailers. He explained the warehouse will be open 24 hours a day and that the vehicles will be coming and going during the late night hours. Mr. Kilstoft explained they have proposed three foot (3') berms and are considering planting trees to add to the height of the berms in order to screen the loading areas. In response to a question from Commissioner Krebsbach, Mr. Hudson stated there would be one underground fuel tank on the site. Mr. Hudson further explained Highways 13, 55 and 494 would be used as the main source of traveling. Commissioner Friel stated the traffic problems are of a real concern and he suggests that more information regarding the traffic on Highway 13 should be received from the highway department. He further stated he would like to see more information regarding underground storage of fuel tanks should be requested from the State for Council's review. Mr. Kilstoft explained the tanks are constructed out of fiberglass and will installed according to all State requirements. Mr. Kilstoft further stated the fuel tanks will be placed underground and away from the building. Commissioner Duggan questioned if Mr. Hudson is willing to plant evergreen trees along the front of the entrance to the building. Mr. Kilstoft stated that site lines are AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 February 25, 1992 Page 6 a real problem. He explained evergreen trees would be a good screening tool but that they get tall and the visibility of the truck drivers is a concern. He stated they would be willing to look into the planting of evergreen trees further onto the site, towards the middle of the building. Chair Dwyer opened the meeting to the public. There was no one present to discuss this matter. In response to a question from Commissioner Krebsbach, Mr. Hudson stated the building was owned by Country Club Warehouse. He stated they ran the same operation as he is proposing. He explained the traffic generated by Country Club was in and out all day. He stated his operation would generate roughly the same amount of traffic 24 hours a day. Commissioner Dreelan inquired about the new addition and its five foot setback from the railroad right-of-way. Public Works Director Danielson stated that the Zoning Ordinance allows setbacks of this dimension along railroad right-of-way's. Danielson explained the railroad is not used and may be abandoned. He stated the right-of-way is one hundred feet (100') wide and that United Property owns a large industrial property on the other side. In response to a question from Commission Koll, Mr. Kilstoft stated there should be no problem with drainage as the surface area is essentially flat. He further stated there will be minimal amount of restoration need due to the construction of the proposed building. Commissioner Duggan moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Roll seconded the motion. Commissioner Duggan moved to recommend that the City Council grant the Conditional Use Permit to operate a freight terminal with the following conditions: 1. Provisions for indoor storage or screening of trash receptacles. 2. Demonstration of proper disposal of any hazardous waste. 3. Additional evergreen screening or landscaping Truck Highway 13. February 25, 1992 Page 7 Commissioner Koll seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1, Krebsbach HEARING CASE NO. 92-03: MARVIN H ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SUBDIVISION Commissioner Friel informed the Commission that he would excuse himself from discussing this issue due to personal and financial reasons. Mr. Marlin Grant, Mary Anderson Construction, introduced Mr. Jeff Lindgren, Engineer and Mr. Dale Happe, Attorney, to the Planning Commission. Mr. Dale Happe, Attorney, briefly explained Mary Anderson Construction's request for a subdivision. He explained the property was platted as Outlot C of the Bridgeview Shores First Addition in order to avoid having to file the final plat on this portion of the property until it was ready to be developed. Mr. Happe stated the preliminary plat for the entire project was approved approximately three years ago. He stated the drawing at that time showed a lot layout similar to the one identified on the drawings submitted with Mary Anderson' s application. Mr. Happe explained that when the developer attempted to process the final plat for the original lot configuration for this portion of the property, an adjacent property owner, Mr. Bernie Friel, filed a claim of adverse possession for a narrow strip along the north side of the parcel. Mr. Happe stated in order for the developer to move forward with the process of platting the remainder of the property, they are proposing to replat the property to create several outlots that would encompass the areas in dispute. In response to a question from the Commission, Mr. Happe stated the revised preliminary plat dated February 25, 1992, shows the property lines goes right to the fence line as indicated on the plat. He stated the plat is the same as before but now the outlots have been created. Mr. Happe explained the intent of proposing the outlots is to then deed the outlots to the property of whichever side prevails in the legal dispute. Commissioner Duggan stated there has been no indication, according to the plans submitted, of a tree survey being fi February 25, 1992 Page 8 completed. He questioned if the site grading has been completed. Mr. Happe stated the site grading has been completed. Mr. Happe stated a tree survey was submitted with the original plat. He explained that when Mr. Friel placed his objection regarding the property dispute, all tree removal was ceased. He explained that Marvin Anderson Construction has readily agreed to enter into a covenance agreement about the removal of trees. Chair Dwyer stated Mary Anderson Construction will need to advise the City Council of the status of the trees removed and the status of the health of all trees still existing. Mr. Jeff Lindgren stated the grading has been completed and they are not planning to remove anymore trees. He stated a tree survey was completed and it is their intention to leave the remaining trees standing. He stated it is their intent to save as many trees as possible. Chair Dwyer opened the meeting to the public. Mr. Jim Losleben, 815 Hazel Court, stated all fence line trees have been removed. He stated he lives adjacent to the proposed development and that all trees have been destroyed. He stated the Oak trees' roots have been cut twenty feet down. He further commented why should the City accommodate a developer who has made a mistake. Mr. Bernie Friel, 750 Mohican Lane, stated he is not objecting to the platting of the outlots. He explained the south line of the outlots is the fence line that has existed at least 35 years. He stated the north line is surveyed boundary line of 1/4 section. He stated the boundary line trees are valuable Oak trees. He stated he would like to see the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed plat with the outlots and that the recommendation be conditioned on no more removal of trees. Mr. Bachman, 2464 Bridgeview Court, stated his anger regarding Mary Anderson's disrespect for trees that were destructed in this development. He further stated he is upset with the lower valued homes the Company has constructed. He suggested the City look at what Mary Anderson Homes has done to the City's tax base with the construction of lower valued homes. He suggested the Planning Commission table the hearing. Commissioner Krebsbach moved to close the pub ic hearing. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 February 25, 1992 Page 9 (Commissioner Friel had excused himself from this hearing). Commissioner Krebsbach stated she specifically had asked, during the time of the original preliminary plat hearing, who would be supervising the removal of trees. She stated that Mr. Haas had responded there would be supervision on site during the removal of the trees. She stated the trust of the City has been betrayed by the developers as the trees were destroyed. Commissioner Krebsbach further stated she would like to remove Lot 9 from the plat to create larger lots. She further stated the lots are too close to the wetlands. Commissioner Duggan stated he would like to see the recommendation of the Planning Commission put on hold until further information can be obtained regarding Lot 9 and until a current survey of trees can be obtained. He further stated more information should be obtained regarding the erosion of the tax base with building homes with valuations of $130,000. Chair Dwyer stated the preliminary plat has been reviewed and approved by the City Council. He stated it is inappropriate for the Commission to consider the changing of the plat other than considering the newly created outlots. He stated he shares the Commission's concern about the poor treatment of the land by Mary Anderson Homes. Mr. Friel stated the outlot proposal submitted is a means of solving the problem, but that the approval of the outlots is not essential, in his perspective, of the dispute settling. In response to a question from Commissioner Duggan, Public Works Director Danielson stated the preliminary plat had been approved by Council. Commissioner Duggan stated that he would like the City Attorney to review Mary Anderson's current request. Mr. Marlin Grant stated the current pricing of the homes selling in the area are reflective of the economy. He explained the builder needs to build according to the market. He explained they are still building homes in the price range of $200,000 to $250,000. He stated they are now offering a wider variety of homes. He explained that a certain amount of the land needs to be removed to create streets, utilities, driveways, etc. February 25, 1992 Page 10 Mr. Allen, resident of Bridgeview Shores, stated the Planning Commission has an obligation to the community to protect the tax base and the environment. Commissioner Duggan moved to table the request for preliminary plat until further review, of the Plat, by the City's Attorney. Commissioner Krebsbach seconded the motion. AYES: 2 NAYS: 3, Dwyer, Koll, Dreelan MOTION FAILS. Chair Dwyer moved to recommend that the City Council approve the preliminary plat request with the condition that no more trees be removed. Commissioner Roll seconded the motion. AYES: 3 NAYS: 2, Krebsbach, Duggan Chair Dwyer called a recess at 9:20 o'clock P.M. Chair Dwyer reconvened the meeting at 9:40 o'clock P.M. HEARING: CASE NO. 92-02: THE ROTTLUND COMPANY INC REZONING, CUP FOR PUD SUBDIVISION Mr. Todd Stutz, Executive Vice President of Rottlund Homes, was present to discuss their request for a proposed planned unit development located in the southeast quadrant of Mendota Heights Road and Dodd Road. Mr. Stutz explained the total acreage of the site is 10.25 acres. He stated their request is to consider a 68 unit townhome development on 9.5 acres of the parcel. He stated the remaining .9 acres will become an outlot whose use will be determined at a later date. He stated the Rottlund Company is aware this property has been a subject of controversy in the past. He stated this property is guided as High Density Residential and their proposed density is 7.09 units per acre. Mr. Stutz stated their proposal includes of eight different buildings, with seven buildings consisting of eight units each and one building consisting of twelve units. He explained the proposal is a new product for the Twin Cities. He described the proposed townhomes as Courtyard Townhomes. back homes with the and the end units stated the proposed be 1,422 square feet square feet. February 25, 1992 Page 11 He stated the homes will be back to center units having single garages having double garages. Mr. Stutz square feet of the end townhomes to and the center townhomes to be 1,390 Mr. Stutz stated the exterior material will consist of aluminum siding and brick. He further explained the townhomes will be two story homes. Mr. Stutz stated the target market will be for empty nesters. He stated there is a significant population in Mendota Heights and West St. Paul that would be attracted to this style home. He stated they have received many inquiries from interested people. Mr. Stutz stated the setbacks along Mendota Heights Road, the parking setback and the setback along the east property line all meet or exceed the requirements as per the Zoning Ordinance. He explained there will be two separate entrance pods to the development and that they will be split in elevation. He explained that cars cannot travel from one end to the other. He explained the buffering transition between the development and the adjacent single family homes and also along 1-494. He stated they are proposing four foot to ten foot berms along Mendota Heights Road along with boulder walls and landscape buffering. Mr. Stutz also stated they are proposing an irrigation system. He further explained there currently is vegetation along I- 494 which will benefit the site and that it should help provide adequate noise attenuation protection. He explained the City will provide the storm water run off and that the proposed holding pond will flow under Mendota Heights Road. Mr. Stutz also stated there will be a homeowner's association. Mr. Stutz stated they estimate the traffic capacity to be 476 trips per day and the streets in the area are adequate to handle this capacity. Chair Dwyer questioned how Rottlund Homes can build this development "without losing their shirts". He stated that Rottlund is proposing to sell these units $80,000 each. He stated that their costs are greater than their prices. He stated the City needs to be reassured that the developer will not walk away from the project. Chair Dwyer stated, as a requirement of the Zoning Ordinance, February 25, 1992 Page 12 a statement of financing should be submitted to the City Council. He stated the statement submitted to the Planning Commission is inadequate. Mr. Stutz responded that Rottlund feels very comfortable that this development will be a success. He stated that Rottlund Homes is the largest builder in the area and that their developments speak for themselves. Chair Dwyer stated Rottlund Homes will need to submit a statement or assurance of financial capability as required by the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Stutz stated they will provide a statement of finances but not the corporate financial statements which is protected information. Commissioner Duggan questioned the scale of the plan submitted. Mr. Stutz stated the plan the Commission received was reduced and the scale reads 1/4 inch equals one foot. Commissioner Duggan stated he is not happy with the plans submitted for their review. Public Works Director Danielson confirmed that City staff received a full size set of the proposed development. Commissioner Krebsbach stated her concern with the overcrowding of the development. She stated she would like to see an accurate drawing of the development. She further questioned what the proposed development is for the outlot. Mr. Stutz responded that Rottlund Homes is not purchasing the outlot and that the remaining title will be with Mr. Richard Putnam. Mr. Stutz further stated that the density of the proposed development meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Friel questioned what "for sale" development means. Mr. Stutz responded the homes are for sale and not rented. Commissioner Friel questioned if the homeowners association will be that of a full development association or per lot association. Mr. Stutz responded that the association will be that of a full development. Commissioner Friel questioned if the outlot is a part of the planned unit development. Mr. Stutz stated that the outlot is being created as a result of the planned unit development. Commissioner Friel questioned if a soil survey has been submitted to the Planner for review. Planner Uban stated that no survey has been submitted. Mr. Stutz stated Braun Engineering has reviewed the site and there seems to be no problems with the site. In response to a question from Commissioner Friel, Mr. February 25, 1992 Page 13 Stutz stated there will be no public streets within the development. Mr. Stutz further explained the homes will be constructed slab on grade, no basements. He stated the empty nesters market is not looking for basement level type housing. Commissioner Friel stated, relating to traffic, that the highway department has raised issues in the past with traffic capacity at Highway 149 and Mendota Heights Road. He further commented the highway department might want to expand access to 1-494 in view of the traffic problems that are apparent after the ramps were constructed for I- 494. Public Works Director Danielson stated the City of Eagan is currently exploring their options regarding the traffic capacity problem related to their City. Commissioner Koll questioned if measures will be taken for soundproofing related to both aircraft and traffic noise. Mr. Stutz briefly described sound attenuation measures relating specifically to windows, walls construction and central air. Public Works Director Danielson stated the City enforces a Noise Attenuation Ordinance. Commissioner Duggan questioned if the effectiveness of the sound proofing of homes has ever been measured within Kensington. He questioned if the City could measure the noise levels. He further stated that there is an increase in traffic and aircraft noise in the area which makes the area very uncomfortable for residents. Commissioner Koll questioned if there will be berming along the access ramps of the development. She further questioned the depth of the holding pond. Mr. Stutz stated the holding pond will be constructed to accommodate the site drainage. He stated the pond will hold storm water and release it to the sewers. Mr. Stutz stated the pond is dry, it will be sodded, and will not have standing water except during storm events. Commissioner Koll questioned what the spacing will be between the buildings. Mr. Stutz responded the total dimensions to be 64 feet, garage to garage. Mr. Stutz further stated the streets will be private with surmountable curbs and that no parking will occur on the streets. Mr. Stutz stated the association will have a "reserve account" used for the maintenance of the driveways and buildings. Mr. Stutz stated the approximate longevity of aluminum to be 30 to 35 years and that he is unsure of the longevity of brick. February 25, 1992 Page 14 Commissioner Koll stated that this development proposal is serving a real need in the community. Chair Dwyer quoted sections from the Zoning Ordinance, Sections 22.5(4)b, Financing and 22.5(4)c, Ownership. He stated that this specific information is needed. He questioned what the intent is for the outlot. Mr. Stutz responded the development of the outlot will be presented to the Commission at a later date. Commissioner Friel stated if the outlot is included in the planned unit development then the developer must state their intentions of development for the outlot. Chair Dwyer stated that within the letter submitted by Rottlund Homes, it indicates square footage of the outlot to be 40,954 as commercial square footage. He stated that he did not believe that the Commission could not make a recommendation to the Council if this commercial square footage is not defined as a specific use. Chair Dwyer stated he would like to see a copy of the Purchase Agreement. He further questioned if there will be street lights. He questioned if the public safety personnel have reviewed the plans. He further questioned the ratio of open space and lot coverage. Commissioner Krebsbach stated she would like to see more sensitivity to the surrounding land owners with respect to buffering. She further stated she would like to also see the ratio between grass and asphalt. Mr. Stutz responded the open space requirement has been met. Commissioner Friel stated the Planning report indicates that no tree survey has been submitted. He stated the outlot has trees. He further questioned if the fire department has reviewed the development. He stated his concern with the width of the cul-de-sac. In response to a question from Commissioner Krebsbach, Public Works Director Danielson explained the developer has a choice to propose either a land or cash donation to satisfy the park dedication requirement subject to Council approval and that all dedications are reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Chair Dwyer opened the meeting to the public. A resident from Bridgeview Shores stated that Rottlund Homes is a sophisticated builder. He stated he sees a lot of flaws in the plan. He stated his concerns with February 25, 1992 Page 15 the intention of the outlot, traffic capacity and the existing trees and vegetation that may be affected. He further stated his concerns for access of public safety personnel through the private streets. A resident from Mendota Woods stated he owns Lot 2 in Mendota Woods and that there are many trees that exist on the proposed site. He stated that trees exist further on the site than described on the plan. He stated his concern for the Oak trees. He stated his concerns for the transition of the proposed development to the Mendota Woods development, the value and quality of homes, greenspace requirements, safety, and the drainage of the holding pond along with the depth of water when the holding pond is full. He questioned if the City can require public streets. Public Works Director Danielson stated yes. Mr. Jim Losleben, 815 Hazel Court, stated his concerns with traffic problems this development may generate. Commissioner Duggan moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Dreelan seconded the motion. Commissioner Friel stated more public comment is still needed and suggested the public hearing not be closed. Commissioner Duggan withdrew his motion. Commissioner Friel stated the City should reconsider the park provisions in the Comprehensive Guide Plan before all of the developable space in the southeast area developed. Commissioner Dreelan was excused from the meeting at 10:58 o'clock P.M. Mr. Stutz stated he would like a specific list of information needed to come back to the Commission and that he would like the City's Attorney to be present at the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the Planning Commission table the public hearing until the March 24, 1992 Planning Commission meeting and to direct staff to undertake a review of the southeast area plan, park issues and to direct Rottlund Homes to submit the following information for review at the March meeting: AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 February 25, 1992 Page 16 1. Statement of Financing 2. Submit full scale plans 3. Intent with the Outlot 4. Soil Survey 5. Total depth of the holding pond. 6. More detailed information as directed through the Zoning Ordinance, Sections 22.53(b), 22.54(g), 22.54(c). 7. Street Lighting 8. Tree Survey 9. Ratio between grass:asphalt 10. Buffering Transition adjacent to Mendota Woods Commissioner Friel also recommended that the public safety personnel review the proposed plans and submit a report. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that this Planning Commission recommend to the Council that a review of southeast area's Comprehensive Plan be undertaken in view of the rather significant loss of park area that was included in the original 1985 Comprehensive Plan, approved in 1987, and because of development in the southeast area which has been different from the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Commissioner Koll was excused from the meeting at 11:15 o'clock P.M. PROCESSING OF HOUSEKEEPING VARIANCES Commissioner Friel moved to table the discussion on processing of housekeeping variances until the March 24, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 February 25, 1992 Page 17 MISCELLANEOUS A brief discussion ensued regarding the possibility of cable casting of Planning Commission meetings. Commissioner Friel moved to recommend that the City Council direct staff to research the possibility of cable casting future Planning Commission meetings. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. AYES: 3 NAYS: 1, Krebsbach VERBAL REVIEW ADJOURN Public Works Director Danielson provided a verbal review for the planning items at the previous City Council meeting. There being no further business, the Planning Commission adjourned its meeting at 11:25 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, Kimberlee K. Blaeser Senior Secretary