HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Packet 8.10.2020AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, August 10, 2020 - 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS:
John Kirk, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Michael DeSanctis, Carole Mette, William Gooding, Rachel Markos, Lisa Toomey
STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer; Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes for the July 27, 2020 meeting V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 (2020-03)
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech to Parks and Open Space
B. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 (2020-04)
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space
• Rezone Outlot A from R1-9.5 to Parks and Open Space
VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT
VII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
ANNOTATED AGENDA TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner
RE: Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, August 10, 2020 _______________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY, August 10, 2020 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A. MOTION: Move to approve the agenda. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated July 27, 2020.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 (2020-03) Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech to Parks and Open Space A one (1) acre outlot was recently deeded to the City. This outlot is comprised entirely of wetland and is adjacent to a City owned conservation area. To maintain consistency between the outlot and
the conservation area, the City would like to reguide the outlot from Industrial Flex Tech to Parks
and Open Space. The rezoning of the outlot to Parks and Open Space was approved as part of the Golden Triangle Industrial Development project and is contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to guide the property to Parks and Open Space. Staff recommends approval of the proposed guide plan change.
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval for a Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech
to Parks and Open Space based on the Staff Report dated August 10, 2020.
B. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 (2020-04) Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space
• Rezone Outlot A from R1-9.5 to Parks and Open Space With the approval of the Highland Oaks development, an outlot was created and deeded to the City. This outlot is and wetland area and is adjacent to other City owned property within a conservation
area. To maintain consistency between the outlot and the conservation area, the City is proposing to
ANNOTATED AGENDA August 10, 2020 Page 2 reguide the property from Low Density Residential to Park and Open Space. Additionally, the City is requesting to rezone the property from R1-9.5 to Park and Open Space. These requests are consistent with the larger Parks District and rezoning efforts completed in 2018 and 2019. MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval for a Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space; and Rezone Outlot A from R1-9.5 to Parks and Open Space
based on the Staff Report dated August 10, 2020.
VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT VII. MEMBERS’ REPORT
VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2020 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Michael DeSanctis, Rachel Markos, Carole Mette,
Lisa Toomey, William Gooding CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner; Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Rod Rue, City Engineer
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Commission member DeSanctis, Pieper, and Farr were absent.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Markos moved, seconded by Mette to approve the agenda. MOTION
CARRIED 6-0.
IV. MINUTES
MOTION: Gooding moved, seconded by Toomey to approve the minutes of July 13,
2020. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PRAIRIE HEIGHTS (2020-06) Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 9.6 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 9.6 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 9.6 acres
• Preliminary Plat to create 24 lots and 4 outlots on 9.6 acres
• Preliminary Plat to create 1 lot on 2.85 acres Pat Hiller of Norton Homes presented a PowerPoint and detailed the application.
The development planned a series of 24 single family detached villas in a full “snow and mow” association. Finished homes ranged from 3,000 to 3,500 total
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square feet, and prices ranged from $700,000.00 to the $800,000.00s. Hiller explained these types of one level living developments were very popular in the Twin Cities. Site development (site grading) would being in September if this application was approved. This was a PUD application requesting the site, currently zoned low density residential, be rezoned to R1-9.5.
Hiller displayed the site plan. Water and sewer connections would be made at the northeast, and there would be a road connection to the west onto Pioneer Trail. He displayed the three styles of building homes and pad sizes and their numbers:
there would be 18 “Mitchell” home lots, three “Staring” home lots and three
“Bryant” home lots. This development fell within the Flying Cloud Zone C area and the developer would take out permits to build residential homes with an interior noise mitigation plan and building/construction equipment height limitations. There would be noise reducing windows and doors. The building and construction equipment heights were well below allowable limits, and Flying
Cloud Airport disclosure would be included with each home sale. Sustainability features included storm water infiltration basins conforming to watershed district standards. The developer would work with staff to plant native
species in and around storm basins and was also willing to donate the outlot north
of Pioneer Trail to the city for permanent open space. The garages would be electric vehicle-ready. There would be increased STC window noise rating to minimize impact of airport noise. The developer completed a traffic study that was based on analytical cases
because an actual traffic count due to the Covid-19 pandemic was impossible. This study found the impact would be minimal, and no improvements were recommended.
The developer did hear from neighbors. Neighborhood concerns included
construction traffic coming through the existing neighborhood and the plan to build out the right in, right out connection to Pioneer Trail in a second phase rather than during Phase One. The plat application had been amended to request the existing driveway from Pioneer Trail to the north of the site to remain open for site development and for home construction traffic to use. The developer
eliminated project phasing to construct all 24 lots in one phase. The plat proposed a future connection to MAC property through the right-of-way off Liberty Court. MAC objected this connection would impact the possible future
development on its site, so an alternate access was being proposed. This would
cause the loss of a lot at Pioneer Trail but would provide right-of-way access to MAC property in the future. Mette asked if Hiller would consider having the access on Pioneer Trail align with the Outlot A to create a right-in, right-out, or connect on Surrey Street and
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connection with a mini cul-de-sac and turnaround to the southwest. Hiller replied every combination was looked at and a full intersection was not warranted by the traffic study. Hennepin County was opposed to new connections to Pioneer Trail location due to sight lines. Markos asked if the existing curb cut would be used only for construction, or if it was a part of the Prom property as well. Hiller
replied the curb cut had to remain and the developer would relocate the driveway so the resident would have a dedicated driveway. Markos asked what impact the MAC connection would have. Hiller replied it would take out one of the lots and leave only 23 building lots for the final design.
Higgins expressed concerns regarding water flow and runoff, noting the slopes were considerable and were now being regraded. She asked Hiller to reacquaint the commission with its thought process to get to this water flow plan. Dave Nash with Alliant Engineering replied their geotech work resulted in a grading plan that determined the lowest areas on the site to adjust grades. The result was significant
retaining walls. The ponds were infiltration ponds which most of the time would be dry but were designed for 100-year storm events. This was a common and preferable solution in developments with a sand and porous site base. This plan had gone through several comments from the City and those were addressed,
along with the watershed comments.
Klima presented the staff report. The applicant proposed 24 single family lots and 4 outlots, three of which were intended for stormwater management purposes, and one to remain undisturbed. All outlots would be deeded to the City. The properties were currently zoned Rural and the applicant was requesting to be
rezoned to R1-9.5, which was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The lots would be accessed by extending Surrey Street to the west and by creating a right-in, right-out intersection on Pioneer Trail. A cul-de-sac would also be created to the south of the Surrey Street extension. As part of the PUD, the applicant was
also requesting waivers for minimum lot size, minimum lot width, and front yard
setback. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions in the staff report. Mette asked if Klima had comments regarding the fate of outlot A. Klima replied it was a remnant parcel and there might be an opportunity to perhaps provide for stormwater needs in the future, but that was to be determined. Mette noted zoning
change requests from Rural to R1-9.5 had come before the Commission before and she asked if the City had considered looking at this zoning, since it has so many exceptions. Klima replied the R1-9.5 district was not routinely used until recently. Through the Aspire housing and land use conversations the City heard
the need to have a variety of housing types. Single-level living situation is
appealing to empty nesters and younger homeowners. Staff was seeing more requests now because of a change in market trends. This zoning could be looked at in the future.
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Pat Pappas, resident at 9631 Tree Farm Road, asked for assurance that construction traffic would not be going down Surrey Street and Woodridge Road and that there would be a right-in, right-out connection with sufficient signage. Dana Nelson, Director of Stakeholder Engagement MAC, stated MAC operated
the Flying Cloud Airport which was less than one mile west of the development site. Her comments were similar to a letter sent to the City Planner in 2016 upon review of the zoning and preliminary plat request, and a letter containing her current comments would be submitted. She gave background of the Flying Cloud
Airport and its community benefits and described her efforts to identify noise
impacts and minimize them in accordance with the Aspire 2040 Comprehensive Plan and the Metropolitan Council’s Land Use Compatibility Guidelines for Aircraft Noise. Construction near the airport would increase noise complaints. MAC had no way to restrict aircraft activity or noise at Flying Cloud. Neither the MAC nor the FAA could provide noise mitigation materials. The MAC requested
the following: that the City draft avigation easements for each parcel, notify potential homebuyers of the nearby airport, waive all claims against MAC for future noise and air quality impact, ensure homeowners are notified of the zoning site and conform to height limits and zoning restrictions, communication MAC’s
intention to develop the site to the site, install fast-draining ponds so as to deter
waterfowl which are incompatible with aircraft, avoid fruit-bearing and ornamental tree plantings, design access points that did not require permanent easements on MAC property and that construction of the stub road be concurrent with the construction of this development. She also asked for clarification of setback.
Markos asked if MAC had any proposed future development. Nelson replied there were no confirmed plans but an office complex was possible. There would be no residential development. Mette asked for and received confirmation that MAC
was requesting access and intersection be completed as a part of this plan and
there was no curb cut there now. Bridget Rief, MAC Vice-President of Planning and Development, replied this only concerned the stub road causing the loss of the 24th lot. Kirk asked for and received confirmation there were no plans to develop the rest of the intersection at this time.
John Fedora, resident at 9820 Tree Farm Road, stated the proposed developed area south of this development was Parcel Six, which prevented the fulfillment of contiguous open space required by the JAZB Zoning Code. Therefore, Parcel Six could not be developed. He asked that this m be addressed.
Patrick Prom, resident at 12661 Pioneer Trail, expressed frustration that he could not hear well in the Council Chambers with the existing speaker system, and asked for further clarification. Kirk offered to repeat the questions as they were addressed by the Commission, and Mette reminded the audience a follow-up letter with these conditions would be submitted for the public to also see.
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MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Mette to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Kirk repeated the request for an assurance the construction traffic would come in
the old driveway off Pioneer Trail to the north of the project, and the right-in, right-out would be off Pioneer Trail. He mentioned the noise issue, the request for education around what the MAC could do in the future, the request from MAC to have proximity to airport notifications so new homebuyers were not surprised,
construction of the ponds and landscaping to minimize water fowl or bird issues
near the airport, and an alternative roadway proposal that would bring Surrey Road parallel to feed into a larger intersection west of the project. Klima stated the majority of those comments and requests were expected and standard comments the City receives on any development in proximity to the
airport. The City has standard language in development agreements regarding proximity and noise mitigation building construction materials. Hiller had addressed those and the City would include those in the development agreement. Regarding Zone C requirements, this development would be in compliance, and
there would be an airport permit as a condition of approval.
Toomey asked if there was a mandatory curfew at the airport. Klima replied it did not have a curfew. Kirk replied it was a 24-7 operation. Nelson agreed and added there was a voluntary nighttime quiet time asking users not to utilize the airport between 10 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Kirk reminded the audience a written letter would
be submitted. Klima gave an overview of Parcel Six. Parcels Two through Five were approved for office or commercial rezoning. Parcel Six was not approved due to lack of a specific development plan being imminent. The final slide by Hiller gave the conceptual development on that parcel. Any future development
on Parcel Six would have to start with the rezoning process. Kirk agreed open
space was needed and asked if there was any ambiguity in the Ordinance regarding this land. Brad Juffer, Manager of Community Relations for MAC, replied the northern portion of Parcel 6 had become JAZB Zone C, which was a less restricted zone
for development. Zone B, to the south, would have development opportunities but would be limited by density. There would be no restriction on development in Zone C except for height and some specific uses.
Rue stated the construction access and the right-in, right-out had both been
approved by Hennepin County. Construction access on one lot would be left open and minimal traffic would use it, and the right-in, right-out would be eliminated per County direction. Mette asked if the proposed road was approved by the City and the County. Rue replied the access was not approved; the location was ideal under County standards. This was a proposed future intersection. Discussion
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followed on the configuration of this road to enable a possible future development of the MAC parcel. Rue explained the roadway would ultimately likely be reconfigured, perhaps into a half cul-de-sac. The right-in, right-out would stay until full access was developed.
Hiller agreed to follow the County requirements of the stub road and offered to work with staff. What he had presented was not fully conceptualized, and it would ultimately be decided upon.
Gooding asked if the significant amount of retaining walls would be in private
lots or in common areas, and who would be responsible for the cost of maintenance and repair. Nash replied some were on private lots and some on City outlots, and the City outlots would require an encroachment agreement. The HOA would maintain all retaining walls. Markos asked for and received clarification the stub road was decided on to accommodate a request by the MAC. A right-of-
way could be left there instead as an alternative option. Mette noted her understanding was the right-in, right-out on Pioneer Trail would be built and would address neighborhood concerns. She was pleased to hear the
developer was willing to work with MAC on the access. She would align Surrey
Street differently in order not to lose a house. She was concerned a lot of planning served an unapproved, nonexistent intersection to serve an unknown future use in an unknown time for an unknown owner—a considerable concession by the developer.
Gooding stated he visited the site, which was a very hilly area. It required considerable regrading and he shared concerns about drainage. It was close to the airport. He was concerned about the walls being HOA responsibility, which could be expensive down the road, but he found the development impressive and was
encouraged by the developer’s willingness to work with staff. Kirk concurred, and
added he liked the development and its design. He added within reason the commission and developers must work with MAC and take its requests and concerns into consideration. Discussion followed on a possible motion to address all concerns. MOTION: Mette moved, seconded by Markos to approve the Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 9.6 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 9.6 acres, Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 9.6 acres, and Preliminary Plat to create 24 lots and 4 outlots on 9.6 acres
based on plans July 16, 2020 and the staff report dated July 27, 2020 and
stipulating the condition that prior to presentation to the City Council the applicant and MAC work out an agreement on how to address Lot 22 and how to provide a connection to MAC’s property. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. VARIANCE #2020-02
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Location: 16740 Rogers Road
Request for:
• To decrease side yard setbacks from 10ft to 7ft for a shed Marla Ekman, property owner, displayed a PowerPoint and presented her application. Her variance request was to decrease the side yard setback from the required 10 feet to seven feet. There were existing structures, egress windows, and mature trees on the site limiting the location of the shed. The applicant
wished to preserve the mature trees on the site and was requesting the variance to
encroach three feet into the side yard setback. She displayed photographs to
illustrate the site and explained its limitations which prevented her from following the 10-foot requirement. Klima presented the staff report. Variances may be granted if it was in harmony
with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance and meet statutory criteria. The proposed variance met the general purposes and statutory criteria as identified in the Staff report as well as the three-part test, and staff recommended approval subject to the conditions in the staff report and in the Final Order.
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Mette to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. Markos stated her concern was the applicant’s neighbor and commended the applicant for having a good-faith conversation. She also suggested plantings along
the shed, and Ekman replied she was planning to put in hostas. MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Mette to approve the application based on the findings in the staff report dated July 27, 2020 and the findings and
conditions of the Final Order #2020-02. MOTION CARRIED 6-0.
VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT Klima stated there was a memo in the commissioners’ packets concerning EV charging stations. Residents had come forward to the City Council’s open podium to state St.
Louis Park had adopted an EV charging ordinance and requested Eden Prairie to do the same. The City Council asked the Planning Commission to review and weigh in on this. There was a sliding-scale requirement in terms of number of EVCS based on parking stalls required. A cost cap had been included in the St. Louis Park ordinance. Staff
prepared a report which was included in the commission’s materials. The City of
Bloomington adopted EVCS requirements in December, 2019 and Golden Valley
included EV charging stations as one of 17 options for PUD consideration. Toomey asked for confirmation all the new home construction in Eden Prairie had these stations included. Klima provided a list of properties that included them, and replied it
was not a requirement, but an ordinance doing so was the subject of this request by
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residents. Kirk noted it was more the exception than the rule. Toomey asked if the City of Eden Prairie could partner with commercial business to install these in park parking lots. Discussion followed on free versus fee/targeted-client EV charging stations. Mette stated the Commission should not require the stations be free of charge but should leave it up to the property owners. She urged the City treat residential, multi-family and commercial
differently. She stated she was not against a requirement but more in favor of providing incentives to developers for EV stations or wiring. Providing capacity was a laudable goal for housing and especially at multi-family developments, where it could be required. It would be impractical to require it for retail development, where people did not park for
long, but office and the Mall would make more sense. She argued against aggressive
commercial enforcement in favor of offering them where they would actually be used. Markos agreed, and added a wired option for single-family was a forward-thinking idea. Mette added requiring it at every commercial development would be like requiring all commercial development to have a gas station. Gooding agreed, and stated Xcel had set up a system wherein if a resident charged overnight that person paid less than during the
day. The most logical place to charge was at one’s home, and pre-wiring up-front was relatively inexpensive. Kirk agreed, and added the Commission encouraging this capacity in new residential was very important. It was possible an ordinance was not needed if this became part of the building code. He agreed with Mette it should be required at multi-
family housing. Commercial development could offer it if market forces allowed them to
benefit. He also commended Markos’s idea to partner with commercial entities to help pay for their installation. Mette recommended the City reach out to multi-family developments in Eden Prairie to determine demand and interest. Kirk urged Eden Prairie be proactive on this.
VII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Toomey moved, seconded by Gooding to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission FROM: Sarah Strain, Planner I
DATE: August 10, 2020
SUBJECT: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2
LOCATION: Outlot A, Golden Triangle Industrial
REQUEST: • Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech to Park and Open Space Zoning District on 1.01 acres
BACKGROUND In 2018 and 2019, the City created a parks and open space zoning district and rezoned City owned park properties to Parks/Open Space. Before the creation of this district, City owned parks held several different zoning designations. The variety of zoning districts for City park property
created inconsistencies between the comprehensive plan guiding and zoning, permitted uses, and
performance standards such as setbacks, etc. among the multiple zoning districts.
As part of the recently approved Golden Triangle Industrial Development project, an approximately one (1) acre outlot was created and deeded to the City. This outlot is comprised entirely wetland and most of the wetland buffer to protect this natural resource. The outlot is adjacent to a City owned
conservation area that is already zoned and guided Parks and Open Space. To maintain consistency
between properties and with the comprehensive plan, the City would like to reguide the outlot from
Industrial Flex Tech to Parks and Open Space.
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Prior to the Golden Triangle Industrial Development project, the entirety of the parcel at the
intersection of Valley View Road and Golden Triangle Drive was guided Industrial Flex Tech.
The main lot is still guided as Industrial Flex Tech. The outlot was created as part of the Golden
Triangle Industrial Development project to protect the wetlands on the site. Since the City will
own the outlot, the City is taking initiative to reguide the outlot to be consistent with adjacent, City-owned conservation area. The Parks and Open Space Guiding will be more consistent with the use of the property than the current Industrial Flex Tech guiding.
Staff Report – Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2
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Current Guide Plan Proposed Guide Plan
City owned property City owned property
ZONING The property is currently zoned Rural. The rezoning of the outlot to Parks and Open Space has already been approved as part of the Golden Triangle Industrial Development project and is
contingent upon Metropolitan Council approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to guide the
property to Parks and Open Space. Once the Metropolitan Council approves this Comprehensive
Plan Amendment, the property will be zoned Parks and Open Space. Surrounding properties are
zoned Parks and Open Space and Industrial.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech to Park and
Open Space Zoning District on 1.01 acres of City owned property.
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City of Eden Prairie Land Use Guide Plan Map 2010-2040
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DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctnessof the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages,including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information itcontains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialGuidePlan.mxd Map was Updated/Created: April 18, 2008
Current Guide Plan Map: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2Address: SW Intersection of Valley View Road & Golden Triangle Drive (No Assigned Address), Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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High Density Residential
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Airport
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Proposed Guide Plan Map: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment #2Address: SW Intersection of Valley View Road & Golden Triangle Drive (No Assigned Address), Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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Mixed-Use
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Regional Commercial
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Office
Industrial Flex Tech
Flex Service
Eco Innovation
Industrial
Airport
Public / Semi-Public
Parks & Open Space
Golf Course
Utility & Railroad
Right-of-Way 340 0 340170 Feet
DATE Approved 10-01-19
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In case of discrepency related to a zoning classification on this zoning map, the Ordinanceand attached legal description on file at Eden Prairie City Center will prevail.
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Ordinance #33-2001 (BFI Addition) approved, but not shown on this map edition
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner
DATE: August 10, 2020
SUBJECT: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment No. 3
LOCATION: Outlot A, Highland Oaks
REQUEST: • Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Park and Open
Space Zoning District on 2.66 acres
• Rezoning from R1-9.5 to Park and Open Space on 2.66 acres
BACKGROUND In 2018 and 2019, the City created a parks and open space zoning district and rezoned City owned properties to Parks/Open Space. Prior to this effort, City owned parks were zoned a
variety of different zoning districts, ranging from Rural, Single Family Residential, Commercial
and Industrial. The variety of zoning districts on City owned park property created
inconsistencies on several levels, including inconsistency between the comprehensive plan
guiding and the zoning and inconsistency of permitted uses and performance standards such as setbacks, etc. among the multiple zoning districts.
The purpose of creating a Park and Open Space zoning district and rezoning the City owned park
and open space properties was to establish consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Because
Highland Oaks was developed after the City wide effort of rezoning City owned properties to
Parks and Open Space, the City is now proceeding with this request in order to be consistent in practice and keep current on zoning properties that the City has in its ownership.
2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & REZONING
As part of the recently approved Highland Oaks development project, an outlot was created and
deeded to the City through the development review process. The outlot is a wetland area that the
City will be responsible for the maintenance and preservation of. There are no plans to develop the property. Outlot A is adjacent and contiguous to property that is owned by the City and was rezoned to Park/Open Space in 2019.
Prior to the Highland Oaks development project, the entirety of the parcel at 7120 Gerard Drive
was guided for Low Density Residential development. Through the development process, 17
single family lots and the outlot were created. The single family lots will remain guided and
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zoned for low density residential use. Only the City owned outlot is proposed to be revised to
Park and Open Space.
Current Guide Plan Proposed Guide Plan
Current Zoning Proposed Zoning
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Park and
Open Space and the rezoning from R1-9.5 to Park and Open Space on 2.66 acres of City owned
property.
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GORDONSTONEWOODBEEHIVEHIGHLAND DONLEACity of Eden Prairie Land Use Guide Plan Map 2010-2040
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DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctnessof the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages,including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information itcontains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialGuidePlan.mxd Map was Updated/Created: April 18, 2008
Current Guide Plan Map: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment #3Address: Highland Oaks Subdivision Highland Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Streams
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Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
Medium Migh Density Residential
High Density Residential
Mixed-Use
Town Center
Transit-Oriented Development
Regional Commercial
Commercial
Office
Industrial Flex Tech
Flex Service
Eco Innovation
Industrial
Airport
Public / Semi-Public
Parks & Open Space
Golf Course
Utility & Railroad
Right-of-Way 460 0 460230 Feet
DATE Approved 10-01-19
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DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctnessof the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages,including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information itcontains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialGuidePlan.mxd Map was Updated/Created: April 18, 2008
Proposed Guide Plan Map: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment #3Address: Highland Oaks Subdivision Highland Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Streams
Rural
Low Density Residential
Medium Density Residential
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High Density Residential
Mixed-Use
Town Center
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Regional Commercial
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Office
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Right-of-Way 460 0 460230 Feet
DATE Approved 10-01-19
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Zoning Map: Aspire Comprehensive Plan Amendment #3Address: Highland Oaks Subdivision Highland Court, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
RuralR1-44 One Family- 44,000 sf. min.R1-22 One Family-22,000 sf min.R1-13.5 One Family-13,500 sf min.R1-9.5 One Family-9,500 sf min.RM-6.5 Multi-Family-6.7 U.P.A. max.RM-2.5 Multi-Family-17.4 U.P.A. max.Airport OfficeOfficeNeighborhood CommercialCommunity CommercialHighway CommercialAirport CommercialRegional Service CommercialRegional Commercial
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Project Site - Proposing to Rezone fromR1-9.5 to Parks and Open Space
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PROJECT PROFILE – AUGUST 10, 2020
PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 10, 2020
1. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2 (2020-03) by City of Eden Prairie (SARAH)
Proposal to amend Comprehensive Plan Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 to guide property to Parks and Open Space from Industrial Flex Tech. Location: Intersection of Valley View Road and Golden Triangle Drive
Contact: Sarah Strain, 952-949-8413
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Industrial Flex Tech to Parks and Open Space
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/20
Date Complete 00/00/20
120 Day Deadline 00/00/20
Initial DRC review 00/00/00
Notice to Paper Date 07/22/20
Resident Notice Date 07/23/20
Meeting Date 08/10/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
1st Meeting Date 00/00/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
2. ASPIRE COMP PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 3 (2020-04) by City of Eden Prairie (JULIE) Proposal to amend Comprehensive Plan Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 to guide property to Parks and Open Space from Low Density Residential.
Location: Outlot A, Highland Oaks Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489 Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential to Parks and Open Space
• Rezone Outlot A from R1-9.5 to Parks and Open Space Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/20
Date Complete 00/00/20 120 Day Deadline 00/00/20 Initial DRC review 00/00/00
Notice to Paper Date 07/22/20
Resident Notice Date 07/23/20 Meeting Date 08/10/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20 1st Meeting Date 00/00/20 2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – AUGUST 18, 2020
1. FLYING CLOUD COMMONS (CASTLE RIDGE RETAIL) (2019-21) by Oppidan Investment Company (JULIE) Proposal for retail area as Phase 3 of the Castle Ridge redevelopment project Location: 615-635 Prairie Center Drive
Contact: Oppidan Investment Company, 952-294-1259
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Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 7.27 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.27 acres
• Site Plan Review on 5.479 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one outlot into 3 lots and 2 outlots on 7.27 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10/14/19
Date Complete 04/20/20
120 Day Deadline 10/31/20
Initial DRC review 10/17/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/05/20
Resident Notice Date 05/06/20
Meeting Date 05/26/20
Notice to Paper Date 07/29/20
Resident Notice Date 07/30/20
1st Meeting Date 08/18/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
2. THE LOFTS AT ANDERSON RESERVE (2020-02) by MWF Properties LLC (BETH) Proposal for a 52- unit multi- family apartment building
Location: 9360 Hennepin Town Road Contact: Peter Worthington; 612-259-7110 Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Medium Density to Medium High Density on 2.85 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.85 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.85 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 2.85 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.85 acres
• Preliminary Plat to create 1 lot and 2 outlots on 2.85 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/10/20
Date Complete 05/19/20
120 Day Deadline 09/15/20
Initial DRC review 03/19/20
Notice to Paper Date 06/25/20
Resident Notice Date 06/26/20
Meeting Date 07/13/20
Notice to Paper Date 07/29/20
Resident Notice Date 07/30/20
1st Meeting Date 08/18/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
3. PRAIRIE HEIGHTS (2020-06) by Norton Homes LLC (SARAH & BETH) Proposal for 24 single family detached villas Location: 12701 Pioneer Trail and 27-116-22-14-0035
Contact: Pat Hiller; 763-559-2991
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 9.6 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 9.6 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 9.6 acres
• Preliminary Plat to create 24 lots and 4 outlots on 9.6 acres
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Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/18/20
Date Complete 06/18/20
120 Day Deadline 10/16/20
Initial DRC review 05/21/20
Notice to Paper Date 07/08/20
Resident Notice Date 07/09/20
Meeting Date 07/27/20
Notice to Paper Date 07/29/20
Resident Notice Date 07/30/20
1st Meeting Date 08/18/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – AUGUST 18, 2020
1. TARGET REMODEL (2019-19) by Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc. (SARAH)
Proposal for façade improvement and site improvements Location: 8225 Flying Cloud Drive Contact: Ryan Hyllested, 612-568-0698 Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 10.6 acres
• Planned Unit Development Amendment with waivers on 10.6 acres
• Site Plan Review on 10.6 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10/10/19
Date Complete 10/28/19
120 Day Deadline 08/23/20 Initial DRC review 10/17/19
Notice to Paper Date 10/30/19
Resident Notice Date 10/31/19
Meeting Date 11/18/19
Notice to Paper Date 12/17/19
Resident Notice Date 12/18/19
1st Meeting Date 01/07/20 2nd Meeting Date 08/18/20
2. HIGHLAND OAKS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (2020-07) by Highland Oaks LLC (JULIE) Proposal for amendment to the Development Agreement to remove trees Location: 7120 Gerard Drive
Contact: Highland Oaks, 952-345-0543 Request for:
• Development Agreement Amendment
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/29/20
Date Complete 06/05/20
120 Day Deadline 10/02/20
Initial DRC review 06/04/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
Meeting Date 00/00/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
1st Meeting Date 00/00/20
2nd Meeting Date 08/18/20
PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 24, 2020
IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. TILLER CORPORATION PLANT 912 (2019-24) by Tiller Corporation (JULIE)
Proposal to relocate the plant processing and stockpile areas within the site
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Location: 6401 Industrial Drive Contact: Michael Caron; 763-425-4191 Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Public to Industrial on 4.49 acres
• Zoning District Change from Public to Industrial on 5.58 acres
• Site Plan Review on 13.21 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 11/08/19
Date Complete 00/00/20
120 Day Deadline 00/00/20
Initial DRC review 11/14/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
Meeting Date 00/00/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
1st Meeting Date 00/00/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
2. SOUTHWEST STATION PUD AMENDMENT (2015-23) by SW Metro Transit Commission
(JULIE)
Proposal for additional parking structure at southwest station Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 11.38 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on 11.38 acres
• Site Plan Review on 11.38 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/15 Date Complete 00/00/15 120 Day Deadline 00/00/15
Initial DRC review 00/00/15
Notice to Paper Date 11/19/15 Resident Notice Date 11/20/15 Meeting Date 12/07/15
Notice to Paper Date 12/17/15 Resident Notice Date 12/18/15 1st Meeting Date 01/05/16
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20
VARIANCES
TELECOMMUNICATION
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2020-09T by T- Mobile (c/o – Insite-Inc. Pierre Giguere) (STEVE) Location: 7401 Dell Road Contact: Peter Giguere, 651-261-6668 or giguere@insite-inc.com
Request for:
• To add new antenna with multiple other antenna equipment
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Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 07/22/20
Date Complete 00/00/20
60 Day Deadline 09/20/20
Initial DRC review 07/30/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
Meeting Date 00/00/20
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/20
Resident Notice Date 00/00/20
1st Meeting Date 00/00/20
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/20