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<br /> Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 15
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<br /> Case No. 85-15, Special Use Permit for Fill - Cmiel/Heller
<br /> Deferred for a month at request of Applicant.
<br /> Case No. 85-11, Preliminary Plat of Northwoods and Site Plan Review -
<br /> Opus Corporation
<br /> Council was referred to Planning memo (9/26/85), Planning Commission minutes
<br /> of 10/2/85 and to transparency of proposed Preliminary Plat of Northwoods.
<br /> Miller explained that the plat consists of 4 lots, plus an outlot which
<br /> will be platted in the future, when the location of the dedicated loop
<br /> road is finalized; noted that the road is currently proposed on the west
<br /> property line with 1/2 of the 60' width on either side of the line, Miller
<br /> reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Preliminary
<br /> Plat with the understanding that the road will eventually loop to Red
<br /> Fox Road, either on the line as proposed, if this can be accomplished, .
<br /> or entirely on the Opus site. Miller noted that the loop street is con-
<br /> sidered important to the development of the undeveloped land in this entire
<br /> area.
<br /> Bob Worthington, Opus Corporation, briefly described the Opus Corporation,
<br /> its background and the locations of its many properties throughout the
<br /> United States. Worthington presented brochures picturing several of the
<br /> Opus properties:
<br /> - Westfield Center, in Minnetonka,
<br /> - Opus gateway on Highway 18, near Highway 494 and 100.
<br /> - Highland Oaks and Kensington Center in suburban Chicago.
<br /> - Dodge Tower in Phoenix, etc.
<br /> Worthington said Northwoods is their first entry into the north region
<br /> of this metro area, which he described as a planned development, phased
<br /> over the next two to five years.
<br /> Worthington reported that they have found poor soil conditions on a portion
<br /> of the Phase I site; explained the soil conditions are cause for modifica-
<br /> tion; therefore, they are not requesting building permit approval tonight;
<br /> are requesting Preliminary Plat approval only tonight,
<br /> Worthington explained that the 4-10t development, as proposed, will consist
<br /> of two office/showroom buildings in Phase I (50% office - 50% service
<br /> space) , both one-story; Building A at 50,000 square 'feet, Building B
<br /> at 30,000 square feet. Worthington said Building C, Phase II, is envisioned
<br /> as 100% office, possibly up to 5 stories; noted that lot 3, block 1 is
<br /> to be built by others, and is envisioned as a restaurant.
<br /> Worthington displayed a colored rendering of Buildings A and B (Phase
<br /> I); building exteriors will be face brick. Worthington said, because
<br /> of the discovery of a great deal of peat, a second on-site pond may have
<br /> to be created, reducing the size of Building A, Worthington said this
<br /> may change the use of Building A to 100% office; noted that they had a
<br /> traffic analysis prepared, for their initial proposal, which will be modified;
<br /> said he does not feel it will vary extensively from the one presented
<br /> to the Planning Commission. Worthington said they would like to get under
<br /> construction this year, or early next year; may go for a 3-story building
<br /> for Building A (50,000 square feet),
<br /> In discussion, it was asked if a temporary cul-de-sac would be needed
<br /> for on-site turn-around, pending the construction of the loop road through .
<br /> the outlot to Red Fox Road. Miller said he does not feel a cul-de-sac
<br /> is necessary; can turn on the property, It was suggested that this on-site
<br /> turning be checked with the Fire Chief to see if this is adequate for
<br /> fire trucks, before Final Plat approval is requested.
<br /> How the property would develop, without the 1/2 road on the adjacent property,
<br /> was questioned, Worthington said he believes the proposed loop is the
<br /> best way to serve the entire property; noted that Opus had thought they
<br /> were going to control the whole parcel but now we don't; feels it should
<br /> be a shared access. Worthington said there is room for Opus to negotiate
<br /> with the adjoining developer; suggested an option could be that Opus pay
<br /> for the road so we won't have to reduce our lot sizes; feels the road
<br /> can work even if it is entirely on the Opus site. Worthington sa;j.d he
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