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1988-08-23 Planning Comm MinutesCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA AUGUST 23, 1988 - 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of July 26 Minutes. 4. New Business: a. CASE NO. 88-32, Erickson, Wetlands Permit 5. HEARINGS: a. CASE NO. 88-31, Kuross, Subdivision. 8:00 P.M. b. CASE NO. 88-33, C.G. Rein, PUD Amendment, 8:15 P.M. 6. Verbal Review. 7. Adjourn. NOTE: Planner Howard Dahlgren is on vacation this week. Tim Malloy, from Howard's office, will be present at the meeting. Page 1 August 23, 1988 CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 23, 1988, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 750 South Plaza Drive. Chairman Morson called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. The following members were present: Morson, Anderson, Burke, Duggan, and McMonigal. Krebsbach was absent. Also present were Planning Assistant Tim Malloy and Public Works Director Jim Danielson. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 88 -32, ERICKSON, WETLANDS PERMIT Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Commissioner Duggan moved approval of the July 26 minutes as submitted. Commissioner Anderson seconded the motion. Mr. Fred Erickson was present to request a wetlands permit to allow construction of a three season porch on the rear of his home at 891 Mendakota Court, or Lot 14, Block 1, Mendakota Estates. He noted that his home is set back 38 feet from the front property line to match the setback of the adjacent home. He noted that it is 96.5 feet to the porch and 91.5 feet to the deck from the lake shore. Commissioner Duggan moved to grant a wetlands permit to allow construction of a three season porch within 95 feet from the wetlands area at 891 Mendakota Court. Commissioner McMonigal seconded the motion. VERBAL REVIEW Public Works Director Danielson gave a verbal review of the cases that had been before the City Council. CASE NO. 88 -31, Chairman Morson opened the meeting for KUROSS, SUBDIVISION the purpose of a public hearing to consider a request from Mr. Arthur Kuross, 1155 Orchard Place, for the subdivision of his 5.5 acre property north of Orchard Lane and west of Lexington Avenue. Mr. Kuross proposes seven residential lots, with sewer Page 2 August 23, 1988 extended from TH 13 and water from Orchard Lane being extended to serve the new lots. He also noted that he will provide a driveway to serve the Ophoven property and that 30' to 40' pine trees will be preserved between Lot 3, Block 1, (Mr. Kuross's present home) and Mr. Kaup, the neighbor to the east. It was also noted that all of the lots are in the boundary of the Critical Area Corridor and will need processing for permits before construction may begin. Public Works Director Danielson felt that the Ophoven property will probably be the only lot that would require a variance by the Planning Commission and Council. The rest of the lots would probably only require Council approval, as the property is very flat and quite a distance from the bluffline. Mr. Valdes Mikelsons, neighbor to the north of the proposed development, has agreed to dedicate a portion of his land to serve as a road to his property in the future. It was noted that whoever purchases the Ophoven property would maintain the driveway to the Ophoven property. Mr. Kuross noted that Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 would be for sale. Commissioner Morson felt that the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 2, could be rounded more to allow easier access by emergency vehicles. Commissioner Burke asked what is proposed for the Hughes lot, easterly of the proposed plat. He wondered if it would ever be subdivided further. Mr. Hughes noted that he has no interest in developing the land and will probably tear down his existing home and build a new home further back on the property. It was noted that assessments for this development may be around $17,000 per lot. Commissioner Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience. Page 3 August 23, 1988 Mr. David Freeman, Kingsley Estates, asked if the new street will be blacktopped. Mr. Kuross responded that yes, it will and will have curb and gutter. Mr. Bob Hughes, neighbor to the east of Lot 4, Block 2, off Lexington Avenue, asked if any variances would be needed and was told that all lots meet the minimum lot size and that no variances should be needed. Mr. Valdes Mikelsons, property owner to the north of the plat, noted that he would like to plat his lots along with this development, but that he will not develop his lots now. He noted that his lots will all meet the 15,000 square foot minimum lot size and it was noted that this platting would not increase water runoff. Mr. Larry Kaup asked if Orchard would have curb and gutter. Mr. Kuross noted that since it is not a new street, it will remain as it is, with no curb and gutter. Only new streets are required to have curb and gutter. There being no further questions or comments, Commissioner Burke moved to close the public hearing at 8:23 P.M. Commissioner Duggan seconded the motion. Commissioner Duggan moved to recommend approval of the proposed subdivision of the Kuross preliminary plat with the following stipulations: 1. That the radius shown on the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 2, be more rounded. 2. That the northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, shown as rectangular, be somewhat curved. 3. That every effort be made to save the pine trees and /or transplant them. 4. It is further recommended that the City Council consider Mr. Mikelsons' Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 CASE NO. 88-33, C.G. REIN, PUD AMENDMENT EAGLE POINT CONDOS Page 4 August 23, 1988 request that his desire for subdivision be accepted provided that Mr. Mikelsons supply the Council with a more accurate description of lot sizes on Lots 1-4, and that he pay any required fees. This includes Lot 5 (his own home) as well. 5. That a private drive to the Ophoven property be provided. Commissioner McMonigal seconded the motion. Chairman Morson opened the meeting for the purpose of a public hearing to consider an amendment to the Planned Unit Development for Eagle Point Condominiums. Mr. Ted Zinner, Vice President of C.G. Rein Company, was present to explain the request. He noted that the developer is proposing a density reduction in Phase II of the Eagle Point Condo development at 1830 Eagle Ridge Drive. The original development has 27 units and the second phase was to be a mirror image, also containing 27 units. Mr. Zinner explained that it is not economically feasible to construct 27 units, and that they are proposing to construct only seven units. Mr. Rein will live in the new structure on the third floor, with over 7,000 square feet of space in his unit. Mr. Zinner noted that the size of the building will be cut down about 60%, and that the facade, roof line and roof pitch, and landscaping will be as identical as possible to the original units. There will also be more on site parking, with two underground stalls per unit. It was noted that a good portion of Lot 2 is a storm sewer easement, which makes the lot unbuildable. Commissioner Anderson noted that the City will lose part of its tax base by the reduction in units. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 MISCELLANEOUS Page 5 August 23, 1988 Commissioner Duggan asked if there could be more green space and shrubbery instead of more parking stalls. Mr. Zinner noted that no additional recreational facilities are proposed and the entire lot will be finished off in green space. Chairman Morson asked for questions or comments from the audience. Mr. Shel Kieffer, 1859 Eagle Ridge Drive, across the street, asked if the entire site, up to 1850 and 1860 Eagle Ridge, will be landscaped. Mr. Zinner responded yes, it will be landscaped. Mrs. Mary Brady, 1833 Eagle Ridge, said she would be happy to see more parking for the residents and their guests. Mrs. Sara Slattery, 1845 Eagle Ridge Drive, asked what the time frame would be and who the developer/builder is. Mr. Zinner noted that C.G. Rein plans to begin construction this fall. There being no further questions comments, Commissioner McMonigal close the public hearing at 8:45 Commissioner Duggan seconded the or moved to P.M. motion. Commissioner Anderson moved to recommend approval of the amendment to the Eagle Point Condominium, Phase II development, with respect to a reduction in the number of units from 27 to 7, along with a corresponding reduction in building size, subject to completion of landscaping in the area as far as practicable. Commissioner Burke seconded the motion. It was noted that the City Council hopes to appoint a new member to the Commission at their September 6 Council meeting. Chairman Morson advised the Commission that he will be out of town for the September 27 meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business to come ) Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 before the Commission, Duggan moved that the adjourned. Commissioner Anderson motion. Page 6 August 23, 1988 , Commissioner meeting be seconded the TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:50 P.M.