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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-11-02 PZMCITY OF LAKE ELMO City of Lake Elmo Phone: 651-777-5510 Fax: 651-777-9615 3800 Laverne Avenue North / Lake Elmo, Minnesota 55042 The Lake Elmo Planning Commission will meet MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11.2002 at 6:30 ti.tn. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, A 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Convene as Maintenance Advisory Special Projects Planning Commission 1. Agenda 2. Minutes — November 26, 2001 3. TKDA Community Facilities Forecast Workshop 4. Other 5. Adjourn BREAK Convene as Regular Planning Commission 1. Agenda 2. Minutes — January 28, 2002 3. Public Hearing: Rezone MFC (Keats & Hudson Blvd.) 4. Site & Building Plan Review: United Properties/Bremer 5. Review Limited Business (LB) Zoning Conditional Uses 6. Other 7. Adjourn 4' 'marprinted on recycled paper Regular Section Approved 02/25/02 MAC Draft Lake Elmo Planning Commission Monday, February 11, 2002 Meeting Minutes Convene as Maintenance Advisory Planning Commission Chairman Armstrong called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Present: Commissioners Dege, Gustafson, Deziel, Bunn, Sessing, Helwig, Herber, Stanley, Sedro, Talcott, and Taylor. Absent: Commissioners Berg and Mandel. Also present: Planner Dillerud. 1. Agenda M/S/P Helwig/Stanley — to accept the Agenda, as presented. (Motion Passed 9-0). 2. Minutes M/S/P Helwig/Armstrong — to approve the Maintenance Advisory Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from November 26, 2001. (Motion Passed 5-0-4). Abstain: Gustafson, Talcott, Bunn, and Helwig. (Enter Herber, Sedro, and Taylor) 3. TKDA — Community Facilities Forecast Workshop (Enter Ptacek) Chairman Armstrong adjourned the Maintenance Advisory Planning Commission at 7:23 p.m. BREAK Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2002 page 1 Convene as Regular Planning Commission 1. Agenda Add: Other — I-94 and Inwood - Helwig M/S/P Helwig/Sessing — to approve the agenda, as amended. (Motion Passed 9-0). 2. Minutes M/S/P Armstrong/Helwig — to accept the Meeting Minutes for January 28, 2002, as amended. (Motion Passed 8-0-1). Abstain: Herber 3. Public Hearing: Rezone MFC Properties, LP 6.9 Acres (RR to LB) Planner Dillerud identified the parcel as the Northwest Quadrant of Hudson Boulevard and Keats Avenue. He noted that the Public Hearing was City initiated as a condition concerning a previously approved Minor Subdivision and rezoning for Hiner Development — Golf Practice Facility. Chairman Armstrong opened and closed the comment portion of the Public Hearing at 7:36 p.m., NO COMMENTS. M/S/P Deziel/Bunn to recommend the City Council approves Ordinance No. Amending Section 300.07 "Zoning District Map" rezoning a 6.9 acre parcel of land from Rural Residential (RR) to Limited Business (LB), based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. (Motion Passed 9-0). 4. Site & Building Plan Review: United Properties Eagle Point Business Park Planner Dillerud identified the property located within the Final Plat of Eagle Point Business Park 2"a Addition as Outlot B. He stated that the applicant proposes construction of a one story structure of 100,000 square feet which would serve as administrative offices for a multi -branch east metro financial services firm Planner Dillerud said the structure and parking setbacks comply with the Planned Unit Development Plan; the proposed impervious surface coverage is less than the standard requirements; the off-street parking and parking lot islands exceed the standard requirements; the exterior surface coverage is generally 20% colored CMU block, 35% glass, and, 45% brick; the Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2002 page 2 proposed landscaping is in compliance with 1% of the project standards; no signage is proposed. However, he said all signage is subject to the previously approved Planned Unit Development Master Sign Plan; the exterior lighting plan is in compliance with Section 1350; an important design feature for this site is the 10-foot berm, which is situated between the proposed parking lot and the north property line. Planner Dillerud noted the City Engineer reports that the grading plan fails to incorporate such berm and the storm water drainage design on the site is unclear. Planner Dillerud mentioned the applicant proposed 508 parking spaces, which is 106 more than the Code standards. Dale Glowa United Properties Mr. Glowa explained that although he understands the sensitivity to the parking issue in Lake Elmo - the client requires the additional parking spaces, which results in 20-30 spaces less than what is shown on the plan. He discussed the idea to modify the plan, which would enhance the front of the building and create a higher image. He mentioned the client required a high technical building to include a 25,000 square foot data center with a 15-year term lease; expansion rights on adjacent property. He noted the client liked the theme of Eagle Point Business Park. He said, regarding the berm on the north property line, that he is agreeable to modification. Mr. Glowa explained that the current northeast leg of the proposed structure would be removed from the plan and keeps the area green until the client needs to expand. He also said it was not economically feasible to shift the site further south in order to avoid a berm within the Excel easement. Steve Doughty Pope Associates Presented a graphic board which met all space requirements, and discussed the dog -boned shaped building which he noted was not one large "box" design. He said the new design functions well with the tenant's requirement; illustrates the main entrance on the south side; the plan follows the setback requirements; there is an area for a possible plaza connected to the indoor cafeteria area; the exterior surface would be a combination of face brick and textured rock; bronze tinted windows with champagne colored trim George Burkards United Properties Mr Burkards presented a design plan which reflected the Excel approved 4- foot landscaped berm along the north property line, stating the idea is a Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, Februaty 11, 2002 page 3 serpentine contoured berm, with ornamental plantings, both deciduous and coniferous. Commissioner Sedro expressed her concerns regarding the street situation in the future residential development to the north of the site. Planner Dillerud replied that there is no way right now to predict where a street would be located. Commissioner Ptacek expressed his concern regarding the berming and an agreement with Excel, knowing Excel could clear cut in the future. He strongly suggested the developer amend the site plan to situate the building further south. Commissioner Taylor suggested future residents in the development to the north of this site may wish to see established landscaped berming as opposed to the Excel power lines. Planner Dillerud suggested postponing a look at this plan until the amendments can be illustrated along with a clearer image of the proposed berming. Commissioner Deziel asked the purpose and intent of the berm? Planner Dillerud suggested the primary intent was to screen the site for the probable residential use to the north of the site. Commissioner Herber suggested the Commission table the proposal for 2- weeks pending a revised layout, and to allow the developer to prepare a cross- section view. Helwig explained that Excel will never allow a ten foot berm underneath the power lines in an easement area. M/S/P Herber/Helwig - table to February 25, 2002 meeting, allowing applicant due time to prepare amended plans which will reflect the cross section of the bermed area to the north, and illustrate the changes to the overall footprint of the site design. (Motion Passed 9-0). Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2002 page 4 5. Review Limited Business Standards Planner Dillerud said a couple of City Council members brought to his attention their concerns, and difficulty with the Conditional Uses in the Limited Business, i.e, un-sewered office. He noted the City Council directed him to address this at the Planning Commission meeting, explaining their main objections have been specifically image — and their desire to stay away from the "big -box" theory. He said the goal is to establish the philosophy of this zoning district. He explained he got a sense from the City Council is that they probably are not pleased with the breadth of this current list. Commissioner Helwig said several Conditional Uses were added to create conformity with the code for existing businesses. Commissioner Ptacek suggested the terms are too vague regarding limited sales; City does not want high traffic uses which could create the necessity for "big box" designs, and is willing to eliminate some uses. Chairman Armstrong said the current Conditional Use Permits are based on the history of the sites and suggested several amendments to the Conditional Uses. He asked if the City wanted to we keep sewer out and eliminate large scale uses? He suggested productive changes to the code, and, provide better guidance that reflects the philosophy of Lake Elmo. Commissioner Deziel said if there were MUSA limits, why limit Conditional Uses? Planner Dillerud commented that "times" change, citing the example furniture, home furnishing, and related uses are now considered to be of "big box" design. He said sewer does not limit the uses. Commissioner Deziel said he was not pleased with the subjective changes to the Code, asked to keep the issue open for now, and would not recommend any changes. Commissioner Taylor said the Planning Commission changed the code for applicants before, we can do it again. The Commissioners directed staff to prepare a comparison and analysis of General Business Uses and Limited Business Uses, and present to them at the February 25, 2002 meeting. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2002 page 5 6. Other A. I-94 and Inwood Commissioner Helwig reported that the installation of the stop signs have helped, but also has created some confusion for drivers. He said the intersection was not a modified cloverleaf, with entrances and exits. He suggested the need for entrance lanes. Planner Dillerud reported that the City Council had approved signalization at the intersection. B. 2000 — 2020 Comprehensive Plan Planner Dillerud explained that the City had received final confirmation from Met Council that the 2000 — 2020 Comprehensive Plan was complete, and would begin its review. Chairman Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Young — Planning Secretary Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Monday, February 11, 2002 page 6