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NORTHWEST •AS TED CONSULTANTS
COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESt.GN - MARKET R E S E A R C H
TO: Julie Hultman
FROM: Stephen Grittman
DATE: September 18, 1998
RE: Oak Park Heights - Planning CommissionNSSA
FILE N0: 798.02 - 98.02
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Following is how 1 think the Plannin. Commission's ission's in motion tended mo #ion should read. Brad
and! have looked this over compared to our notes, and we believe we've got the bulk of
it. Feel free to amend it as you see fit, or give Brad or myself yself a call if you would like to
discuss it.
Penning Commission approved a motion to recommend
approval for Stage 1 of Phase 1
of the General Plan of Development PUD for VSSA, subject conditions:
� t to the following cond�t�ons:
1. Approval is granted for the following:
a Phase 1 amended to exclude the four twin
home buildings and one
quadraminium building in the southwest portion of the ro osed
p P Phase 1 site
plan. (See Exhibit A, amended)
b. Preliminary Plat for the location of the model .
el twlnhorne. and. public street
rights of way, with the remainder of the lat to platted as
p p outlots subject to
further plan development.
c. Grading and Drainage Plans for Phase 1 with the exception e�cept�on of the proposed
90 unit cooperative building and the proposed 17` acre "
main Haase Park
area (see Exhibit B)
d. Utility and Street Plans for the area shown s
n �n Exhibit B, as designed by
Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderlik.
e. Concept Approval of the Preliminary te
�' Plans, subject to comments noted
below regarding park and trail development.
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f. Construction Permit for Stage 1, Phase 1
� t Grading, Drainage, Utilities
Streets, and one model home as identified in the areas shown on Exhibit - A.
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2. The zoning of Phase 1 to PUD District will be
done only after approval of the
General Plan of Development for Stages 1 and 2 of
� Phase 1.
8. The preliminary plat is to be resubmitted subject to
subject the comments identified in the
planning report dated 8 September 1998.
4. The preliminary site plan is approved subject to the
! comments found in the planning
report dated 8 September 1 998, subject to the amendment to
Phase 1, and subject
to meeting a 150 foot setback from the ordinary high water level � � el of the pond system
for all private improvements, including buildings and a
g � parking lots.
Items 5. through 12. from our planning report are OK as
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13. The lotion and acreage of park land dedication shall •
1 be determined prior to final
PUD approval based on Planning Commission .
g and Park Commission
recommendations, as well as continued discussions with the City
.. . y council regarding
additional park acquisition objectives.
14. The locations of public and rivate trails shall be
P determined prior to final PUD
approval based on Planning Commission and ark Commission issio
p n recom m endations,
and subject to the comments found in the 8 September ber 1998
P planning report.
15. VSSA shall resubmit the preliminary tree preservation rY p ation plans subject tot he staff
comments found on page 6 of the 8 September 1998 lannin re
p 9 report
18. VSSA shall submit elevations and plans of the ro osed
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approval of the Planning Commission and City Council rior to th
building permits.
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17. VSSA shall enter into a development contract to
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Concept and General Plan of Development approval I rio r
pp p to the issuance of any of
the permits referred to in this recommendation.
18. Subsequent building permit requests shall be subject .
� b�ect to the design review process
then in effect.
19. Any other conditions of City staff, Planning Commission
Council.
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Planning Commission Agenda I
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, I99€00 P.M.
LOStJRE 1
Call To Order: Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7 :00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist, Hedlund,
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Schultz, and Vogt. Staff Present: City Planner's Digre and Grittman, Administrative Assistant Mesko, Public
Works Director Johnson, and Community Development/Recording Secretary Hultman. Absent: Commissioner
Wasescha and City Planner Richards.
Chair Hedlund announced that interviews, for the Community Development Director, were being conducted September g p ber 26t'
and asked any Commission member, wishing to participate in the interview session, to see City Administrator Melena.
Commissioner Dahlquist indicated that he I �
q would be unable to participate but had participated in the interview process for the
City Administrator position and encouraged other Commission members to participate.
Chair Hedlund announced that the Water Supply Plan has been drafted and will become art of the City's Comprehensive
He indicated that he had a copy of the water supply plan viewing.
Plan.
py ppy pan available forv�ew�ng.
Visitors: Lynae Byrne, Parks Commission Chair and City Councilmember Candidate; Janet Robert, City Councilmember; ty ,Barb
Barry, Skip Sorenson and Kurt Geisler for Presbyterian Homes; Joe McQuillan, 5558 Novak Ave. N.; and Greg Klohn
representing Burger King, requested a few moments to present the Commission with a minor design g
P es�gn change for Burger
King, which will be presented to the City Council at its September 22 �� , meeting, Mr. Klohn was added to the agenda
under new business.
Approve Minutes: Chair Hedlund, seconded by Vogt, moved to approve the minutes of September 3,1998. Carried 4 -0.
Public Hearings:
A. Valle Senior Services Alliance - Partial General Plan of Develo ■ ment A■ royal lncludin a Prelimina Plat Grading and
Drainage Plans, Utility Plans, Street Plans, Model Home Location, and Other Prelimina Site Plan • d
Preliminary s. Chair Hedlund
noted for the records that a letter had been received from Menard's regarding their concern of having a large
couple of of the
residential area near the commercial area. Chair Hedlund further noted that a cou l g g
project that
have changed quite a bit since the original proposal, One being the park acreage decreasing from approximately 22
acres, as indicated at the June 4, 1998 neighborhood meeting to that of approximately P y
g g pp ately l 3 acres. Secondly, the
design of the Northeast parking lot appears to have grown closer to the park area.
Chair Hedlund opened the public hearing for discussion at 7 :20 p.m. City Planner Grittman reviewed the summary and
joe McQuillan wished to know
recommendation of Northwest Associated Consultants, Inc. ry
� � how dosed the proposed
berm would be built to the townhomes and expressed his concern about privacy from the proposed neighborhood and
his. Skip Sorensen indicated that the berm, along he east of the River Hills neighborhood g
g and coniferous trees would
allow for privacy between the two neighborhoods. He further stated that they had their surveyor survey River Hills
residents yards and streets as well as the Presbyterian Homes neighborhood to ensure y
Yt g su e privacy for each neighborhood.
He stated that VSSA has offered to construct privacy fences for affected River Hills residents, who would like them and
re- extended the same offer. Mr. McQuillan suggested that the proposed path be eliminated as it appeared to be
unnecessary, adding that it will be dark and lighting will become necessary for those walking the path as an issue of
safety. He suggested that the pathway be relocated across the street, where there will already be lighting available
from the townhomes being constructed. g
Councilmember Robert stated that during the initial planning stages of this project, the Council acknowledged a
number of trade -offs needing to be made between the City and Presbyterian Homes g
ty yt orn es to bring both the housing project
and the park to reality. She indicated that she feels that the park is getting squeezed way to small at this point. She
raised several issues, one being that the northeast parking lot appears to be expanded and with changed boundary
lines. She expressed that the 100 ft. set back from the water line should apply to all buildings and that the idea was
for the park to have a park feel and not be situated in someone's front yard. Trails were expected to P
g o up 58 St. and
around, with a bridge over the wetland. She expressed that the trail going around the building if more likened to a
sidewalk.
With respect to the park needing to be larger some suggestions were made as to how to acquire more and for it;
including, VSSA allowing the City to purchase additional park land from them and then VSSA purchasing land from the
Senior High School. It was noted that Park Dedication for the project had not yet been determined.
Commissioner Dahlquist stated that what he is hearing from the residents near the project area is that the y would like
to see an open area where they can go and that it was his opinion that the park land area, presently designated, does
not feel like an open space for the public, but rather like a campus for the buildings that are there. He inquired as to
the possibility of moving the cooperative building further north and opening the area up.
old Business:
Planning Commission Agenda 2
Skip Sorenson addressed the Commission on a number of items. VSSA would like a n
suggested a linear park, down from �' natural environment park. He
P f com�n g rom 5$ St. so that people could access the park and area. He envisions a
resting area in the northerly area of 58 St., where people can gain access to the ark, with benches and so
opinion that it would be in P some prairie grass. He indicated that it was his o P the best interest of the City to take this land over so
that they would have complete control of the wetland area. He stated that VSSA would be willing to change
parking lot set back from 85 feet to 150 feet. He stated that accessibility g ge employee
to the community is very important to
VSSA, including the trails and the parks. He stated that the wetland bride would go across both on
park into the duplex g g ponds. He will
discuss the extension of the
p p ex area with VSSA's development people. Mr. Sorenson noted that
VSSA has executed their purchase agreement on the land and that they would like to begin grading this
be postponed until 19 y g g g t s Fall. Utilities
and Streets will most likely P P 99.
Barb Barry stated that they would be asking the City Council for ermission to privately construct th
neighborhood. VSSA plans to make P p y the roads and utilities
En the nei
g p good use of the existing trees on the site while the mild weather holds. She
further stated that if the Winter weather proved to be mild that they would like to do what work they
project and would like to see a model home in place for Spring, 1999. Could on the
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Kurt Geisler indicated that they were open to discussion of a Southwest ark quadrant linear park. H
P q P He noted that
preliminary discussions were had with the school district regarding the property near the Senior High School and that,
at this time, the cost is prohibitive. He suggested that perhaps the City may consider purchasing the
trading it with VSSA for more park land. y P g property and
Commissioner Dahlquist inquired as to the location of the cooperative building. Skip Sorenson indicated
away from the traffic on 58th g P cated that
topography puts the building y o 5$ Street and relieved VSSA of the need for fill needed to
create an adequate base for construction.
Commissioner Dahlquist indicated that he felt that there were a lot of comments and that information
Commission is not current nor does it include all of the necessary received by the
ry elements and suggested that t be sent back to City
Staff for refinement. Commissioner Schultz indicated that he would be willing o schedule other meetings
work through issues. g t ngs with VSSA to
Commissioner Dahlquist noted that there were quite a number of roads indicated as rivate on the 1
could be worked in as long as the P pans and
commented that he felt they g e residents understand that they are private roads. Barb
Barry indicated that the boulevard and the lower ring road would be public and that since VSSA will own th
and maintain it, there should be no problem with residents understanding and the entire area
g wanting to change gears from having
private roadways to public roadways. She further stated that VSSA would work with City officials as to accessibility and
safety.
Commissioner Dahlquist noted that the retaining wail shown is to be done with two lift and is to be landscaped as
directed by the City Engineer and that this is anticipated to be done this Fall. The retaining wall, designed by V
g g y SSA, is
to be a concrete modular wall. Mr. Sorenson indicated that this is maintenance free once it is constructed. The
purpose of the wall is to maintain the tree growth in the area. The City would maintain the wall after the property is
turned over. p ro P'
The Commission as to a number of issues raised by all present for the Public Hearing discussion had general discussion. uestions i Does g g
Chair Hedlund asked some of the
questions ( the City want to keep the Northern part of the park? There
doesn't appear to be interest at this time. (2) Can the duplex/quad section suggested as part of Phase 1 moved begin work? VSSA is willing this. � P be d
into Phase 11 to allow VSSA to be o e
g lling to do this, (3) Should the City Engineer approve the retaining
wall design?
Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Vogt moved to close discussion at $:05 P .m. Carried 4 -0.
Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Vogt moved to recommend that the City uncil approve a 1 �' PP approval for Stage o
Phase 1 of the General Plan of Development for VSSA subject to conditions outlined in City lanners memorandum of
ty emarandum
motion, Carried 4 -0. This memorandum has been incorporated with the minutes of this meeting as an attachment
and is filed at the City Hall. g
A. Design Guidelines: The Commission reviewed the revised draft of the Design Guidelines for the City the City Planner. The Commission g ty of Oak Par k
Heights as prepared b
Y tY mission indicated that public input is needed for these guidelines.
Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Schultz, moved to schedule a Public Hearing, for consideration of i of Oak Park Heights, on 199 g he Design
Guidelines for the City g
tY g October 15, 8. Carried 4-0.
New Business:
Planning Commission Agenda 3
B. Park Dedication: the City Planner presented A brief history of the issue. Chair Hedlund and Commissioners Vogt and
Dahlquist indicated that they like the City of Eagan's process of receiving annual updates on park dedication.
Commissioner Vogt expressed that he would like more P P
� p time to review the park dedication material further.
Commissioner Schultz stated that he would like to hear the feelings of the Parks Commission on the issue.
Chair Hedlund, seconded by Schultz, moved to table this issue and directed staff to re are a draft ordinance for the
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October 15, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, at which time they will revisit the issue. Carried 4-0.
B. Zoning Action Property Notification Signs: The City Planner presented cost estimates for the signs based on size
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design. Chair Hedlund stated that it was his understanding that the Commission directed staff to determine sign
specifications and order at its meeting of August 20, 1 998. g
Chair Hedlund, seconded by Dahlquist, moved to direct City Staff to handle the matter of selectin g g and ordering th e
zoning action property notification signs. Carried 4 -0,
A. Burger King: Administrative Assistant Mesko introduced Greg Klohn, to the Commission, as a representative for Burger
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King. She explained that Mr, Klohn was present to provide the Commission with a minor design modification for the
Burger King store being constructed on Neal Ave. N. Mr, Klohn provided the Commission with a drawing of the design
modification. g g
Chair Hedlund inquired as to why this was being presented to the Commission, noting that the Commission has
received no information regarding the project as development discussion was had prior tot he Commission being
this for their information on! and that the
formed. Mesko indicated that Mr. Klohn was presenting only t e Commass�on was
not expected to make any recommendation and that Mr. Klohn would be presented the design modification request to
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the City Council at its September 22, 1 998 meeting.
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Informational: Commissioner Vogt mentioned that the situation with the tax reduction for Andersen Window Corporation and
how it has affected the budgeting process for the City of Ba YP may of thing the City should
Bayport. He stated that this ma be the kind P
keep an eye on for the future.
Adjournment: Commissioner Vogt, seconded by Schultz, moved to adjourn the regular meeting and move onto the
Comprehensive Plan Discussion and Update Workshop. Carried 4 -0. Meeting adjourned at 9 :05 P .m,
Next Regular Meeting: October 15, 1998 -- 7 :00 p.m. - Oak Park Heights City Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Ju ie A. Hultman
Community Development/
Recording Secretary
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