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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, June 10, 2019 - 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS:
John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed
Farr, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villarreal, Carole
Mette, Balu Iyer
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 May 28, 2019 meeting
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SHELDON PLACE TOWNHOMES Request to:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.01 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres
• Preliminary Pat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres B. VARIANCE #2019-02 Request for:
• Fence height greater than 7 feet
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, June 10, 2019 _______________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2019 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- ROLL CALL
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Move to approve the agenda.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 28, 2019
MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated May 28, 2019.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SHELDON PLACE TOWNHOMES
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.01 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres
The applicant is proposing to build 10 townhome units at 7960 Eden Prairie Road. The 1.01-acre property is located on the west side of Eden Prairie Road approximately ½ mile
south of Highway 5. The site was formerly occupied by Gunnar Electric. The proposed
density is 10 units per acre, which is consistent with Medium Density Residential guiding
of the property. The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the property from Rural to RM-6.5. The proposed site plan includes a 3-unit building on the north and south ends of the property and two 2-unit buildings along the west property line. Access to the site is directly
across from Glory Lane. The buildings are proposed at 2 1/2-stories. Each unit is proposed
to be approximately 3,440 square feet with a two car garage and two additional covered
parking stalls for guests in front of the garage. The proposed site plan also includes 5 additional guest parking stalls near the entrance to the site. The units are designed with the
garage on the lower level with the kitchen, living space and bedrooms on the main level
and living space and bedroom on the upper level. The units are designed to include an
elevator if the homeowner selects that option.
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
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MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept
Review on 1.01 acres; Planned Unit District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres; Zoning
District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres; Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres and Preliminary Plat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres based on recommendations from staff
report dated June 5, 2019 and plans stamp dated May 7, 2019.
B. VARIANCE#2019-02 Location: 12580 Technology Drive Request: Variance to permit a fence height of 10’. City Code maximum fence height is 7’
The variance request is generated by Federal Energy Regulation Commission FERC mandate
to secure Xcel Energy critical infrastructure. The upgrades include a new fence at 10’, security lighting and security camera installation around the existing Xcel Energy substation equipment. The fence will not be around the entire 12.16-acre site, but around the 2.7-acre
area where the towers and ground equipment are located. This variance request is specific to
the new fence height of 10’ around the substation equipment and not related to any other
security improvements. MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of Variance Request #2019-02 based on
information outlined in the Planning Department Staff Report dated 06-05-19 and Finding and Conditions of Final Order #2019-02.
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 28, 2019 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher
Villarreal, Carole Mette, Balu Iyer
CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer;
Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary
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 members Pieper and Farr were absent.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: DeSanctis moved, seconded by Weber to approve the agenda. MOTION
CARRIED 7-0.
IV. MINUTES
MOTION: Iyer moved, seconded by Mette to approve the minutes of May 13, 2019.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CODE AMENDMENT FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS Request to:
• Amend City Code Chapter 11 relating to Solar Systems as permitted
accessory uses
Klima presented the staff report. The City of Eden Prairie was pursuing a gold star
designation through the Sol Smart program in partnership with the Metropolitan Council
as part of the Sustainable Eden Prairie Initiative, and this was not a change in practice.
This was an amendment to the City code to provide a definition for solar energy systems
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and adding language to the zoning ordinance to allow solar energy systems as a permitted
accessory use in all zoning districts. Staff recommended approval.
Iyer asked for the difference between the gold, silver, and bronze designations. Klima replied the Sustainability Coordinator would be better able to speak to this, but it was an
indication of local effort to encourage solar. A solar energy audit was completed in
collaboration with the Metropolitan Council and Sol Smart and the recommendation from
that was a gold star designation application. Mette asked for an explanation of the list of
four definitions for energy systems, specifically if each type (ground-mounted, roof-mounted, and wall-mounted) listed was indeed a separate type. Klima replied the three
different mounts were all part of the energy solar systems, so one was a broader
definition and these three types were subsets. These related to setback requirements.
DeSanctis asked if the adjective “accessory use” indicated only a secondary, not a primary use of solar energy. Klima replied there would need to be a primary use on the
site. Villarreal noted the three types previously referenced each defined solar energy
system differently and each was an active solar energy system. Klima replied it would
provide more clarity to refer to each as being part of a larger active solar energy system.
The definitions came from a combination of research conducted by City staff of ten cities that have gone through a similar process and the feedback resulting from the zoning
ordinance audit. Villarreal stated the language made their practical application unclear;
“energy” might be misused and perhaps “electricity” could be substituted. He asked if
“conversion of energy” meant storing it in a battery and if that language should be
clarified. Klima asked for a further clarification of the question. Villarreal noted rooftop solar energy was paired with a battery and asked if additional language mentioning
battery systems was reasonable. Klima replied she did not believe the language would
prohibit mention of a battery, as the language was intended to be broad so as not to
restrict future application and residents’ compliance. Villarreal stated he agreed; he
wished only for the language to be accurate. He also asked if this would allow for community solar energy systems, i.e., large solar arrays in open development spots.
Klima replied the language was not intended to prohibit, discourage or restrict this type
of use; the City had created a new land use category called “eco-innovation” toward the
end of allowing flexibility.
Weber noted the amendment was not truly concerned with solar energy so much as where
the device sat on a property in Eden Prairie. Klima agreed the language was not
concerned with the science of converting energy but how to regulate it based on its
location. Weber suggested the language “another medium” would encompass a battery. Kirk noted the word “chemical” included the concept of a battery. Villarreal replied he agreed somewhat, however one did not “transfer heat” into a battery but electrons. Kirk
replied he saw the language “transforming solar energy into another form of energy or
transferring heat from a collector into another medium” as inclusive of both heat and
electron transfer. Mette agreed the language did not necessarily preclude the use of a battery, and suggested the substitution of “transforming solar energy into another form of energy or energy storage” instead of “transferring heat from a collector into another
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medium” which she thought meant a rooftop collector such as a water system. Mette
asked for a clarification that solar energy was being added to the Code as a primary use.
Klima replied this was being done through the creation of the “eco-innovation” zoning
code amendment. DeSanctis asked what financial incentives were being considered. Klima replied she was not aware of any incentives through the City, but they could
potentially be offered in the future, and for now the incentives would come through
private energy entities.
Villarreal suggested entering a comma after the word “energy” and before “or” in the phrase, “transforming solar energy into another form of energy [comma]” and adding
another comma after “collector” in “or transferring heat from a collector [comma] into
another medium” for additional clarity.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSanctis to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSanctis to recommend approval of the code
amendment revision based on the staff report dated May 22, 2019 with the amendment to
add a comma after the second word “energy” in the second line of the definition of the active solar energy system and a comma after the word “collector” in the said definition.
MOTION CARRIED 7-0.
VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT
VII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Villarreal asked staff for the location of the online agendas. Klima replied the agendas
and related materials were posted on the Eden Prairie calendar.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: DeSanctis moved, seconded by Higgins to adjourn. MOTION CARRIED 7-
0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: June 6, 2019
SUBJECT: Sheldon Place Townhomes
LOCATION: 7960 Eden Prairie Road
BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing to build 10 townhome units
at 7960 Eden Prairie Road. The 1.01-acre property is
located on the west side of Eden Prairie Road
approximately ½ mile south of Highway 5. The site was
formerly occupied by Gunnar Electric. There is an office
building, shop building, and a number of sheds on the
property.
The existing development surrounding the site includes
townhomes on the south, west, and north side of the
property and funeral home and a church on the east side
across Eden Prairie Road. Existing access to the site is
directly across from Glory Lane and the future Smith
Village project.
The existing structures will be demolished prior to
redevelopment of the site. The applicant is proposing
two 3-unit buildings and two 2-unit buildings on the
property for a total of 10 townhomes. The buildings are
proposed at 2 1/2-stories. Each unit is proposed to be
APPLICANT:
120-DAY
REVIEW:
REQUEST:
Schaefco Development, LLC
August 26, 2019
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.01 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres
3. Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres
4. Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres
5. Preliminary Plat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres
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approximately 3,440 square feet with a
two car garage and two additional covered
parking stalls for guests in front of the
garage. The units consist of a lower level,
a main level with living space and an
upper level. The units are designed to
include an elevator if the homeowner
selects that option.
ZONING
The property is currently guided Medium
Density Residential. The proposed
development is consistent with the
guiding of the property. The property is
currently zoned Rural. The applicant has
submitted a request to rezone the property
to RM-6.5. The proposed preliminary
plat submitted with this project, includes
separate lots for each unit with Lot 11
being common space.
SITE PLAN
The property is long and narrow. The
proposed site plan includes triplex units
on the north and south ends of the
property and duplexes along the west side
of the property. Access to the site is
proposed in its current location across
from Glory Lane. In addition to the
parking stalls in front of the two car
garages, the proposed plan include 5
surface parking stalls for visitors.
The proposal includes a pedestrian
connection to the trail along Eden
Prairie Road. The proposal also
includes a semi-circular seating area
next to the sidewalk as a small
gathering area for residents.
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
Gunnar Electric evolved as the business grew. This created a number of nonconforming issues
on the site. This proposal redevelops the site and would remove the non-conforming issues. The
septic system and wells will be abandoned and removed, the existing buildings will be
demolished and the site will be ready for redevelopment. The new buildings with code compliant
building materials and the landscaping will improve the aesthetics of the site. This plan is
consistent with the City’s vision for this property.
The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as stated in the City Code is to provide for a
more creative and efficient approach to the use of land within the City; to allow variety in the types
of environment available to people and distribution of overall density of population and intensity of
land use where desirable and feasible; and provide for greater creativity and flexibility in
environmental design.
The size and shape of the property and the frontage on a County highway make development of
the site challenging. As a result, the applicant is requesting a number of waivers for the
flexibility to development the site with townhomes. In exchange for the waivers, the applicant is
proposing a number of improvements that potentially provide value to the City. The developer is
proposing to provide a trail easement along the public trail on the west side of Eden Prairie Road,
a pedestrian connection to the trail for residents of the project to access Miller Park and the
regional trail system, and a variety of native plantings.
As a part of the PUD process, the applicant is seeking waivers to City Code requirements as outlined
below.
1. Minimum Lot Size
City Code requires a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet. The applicant is requesting a
minimum lot size of 1,740 square feet for each unit (Lots 1-10).
2. Minimum Lot Depth
City Code requires a minimum lot depth of 100 feet. The applicant is requesting a minimum
lot depth of 58 feet for each unit (Lots 1-10).
3. Density City Code allows a maximum density of 6.7 dwelling units per acre. The applicant is
requesting a density of 10 units per acre. The proposed density is consistent with the guiding
of the property, which allows 2.5 to 10 units per acre. The Comprehensive Plan states that up
to 10 units per acre from 6.7 units per acre is allowed with PUD approval.
4. Front Building Setback City Code requires a front building setback of 30 feet. The applicant is requesting a front
building setback of 20 feet. This allows the flexibility to fit the units on a long and narrow
site.
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5. Front Parking Setback City Code requires a front parking setback of 30 feet. The applicant is requesting a parking
setback of 5 feet. This allows the visitor parking to be located at the front of the property and
not adjacent to the neighboring properties.
6. Minimum Side Yard Setback City Code requires a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. The applicant is requesting a
minimum side yard setback of 7.5 feet for Lots 5 and 6. This allows the two duplex units to
be 5’ closer together to fit other improvements on the site.
7. Site Area Per Unit
City Code requires a gross site area of 6,500 square feet per unit. The applicant is requesting
a gross site area 4,418 square feet per unit.
8. Group Usable Open Space City Code requires a 1,000 square feet of Group Usable Open Space per unit. The applicant
is requesting 28 square feet per unit. Group Usable Open Space related more to larger
multifamily buildings than townhomes. This site has access to Miller Park, the trail along
Eden Prairie Road and the regional trail system.
9. Lots Without Street Frontage
City Code requires all lots to have frontage on a public street. The applicant is requesting a
waiver because the lots for each individual unit do not have frontage on a public street. The
overall project does have frontage on a public street.
LANDSCAPING AND TREE REPLACEMENT The project requires 107 caliper inches for landscaping and 109 caliper inches for tree replacement.
The landscape plan includes 138 caliper inches of landscaping. The plan includes screening along
the west property line and along Eden Prairie Road. In addition, the project includes a seating area
north of the driveway with plantings surrounding the seating area to create a buffer between the
space and the road and enhance the experience in the space. The plan includes a variety of trees,
shrubs, perennials and grasses, including native species. Due to the size of the site and the location of
drainage and utility easements, meeting the tree replacement requirements is difficult. If the excess
caliper inches from the landscaping are applied to tree replacement, there is still a 78 caliper inch
deficit. The applicant is proposing to comply the tree replacement requirements by making a cash
payment for the deficit as allowed by City Code.
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
There is an existing 10 foot wide asphalt trail along the west side of Eden Prairie Road. The trail is
located just behind the curb and there is not a boulevard. In order to provide for the potential future
installation of a boulevard if the street is reconstructed, the applicant is proposing to provide an
additional 10 foot wide trail easement along the front property line. The applicant is proposing to
install a concrete sidewalk connection from the site to the trail along Eden Prairie Road. This will
provide residents pedestrian access to Miller Park, and the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional
Trail.
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DRAINAGE
The applicant is proposing to construct an underground infiltration system to meet the post
construction stormwater requirements of the City of Eden Prairie and the Riley Purgatory Bluff
Creek Watershed District. The underground system will be designed to provide water quality
treatment and volume reduction for the newly created building and parking lot impervious surfaces.
The underground system also provides 100-year flood storage to match the existing undeveloped
stormwater discharge rates leaving the site.
LIGHTING No common area lighting will be included. Each unit will have exterior light fixtures that will
include an entry light next to the main entry, a recessed light under the guest parking canopy, and a
light next to the deck door. The lighting complies with the standards.
PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
A Phase 1 ESA was completed. The report identified that the site was once used as a gas station.
Within the two existing structures, there is one auto repair pit in each building. Secondary testing
was completed on the pits and low levels of diesel range organics were identified. The findings were
provided to the MPCA, who ruled that the findings were not to a level that would require the MPCA
to enroll the site in a release program. The applicant is proposing to have a consultant on site upon
demolition to evaluate what if any additional soils should be removed from the site as part of the
development process.
SIGNS
The applicant is proposing a sign near the entrance to the site and an addressing sign. All proposed
signs will require review and approval through the sign permit process and compliance with Section
11.70.
UTILITIES The site currently has a septic system and a well, which are required to be abandon and removed.
The new buildings will be served by municipal sanitary sewer and water. The existing services are
located in the back two corners of the property. The proposed water line loops through the site and
the applicant is proposing new hydrants on the site.
AFFORDABILITY No affordability or inclusionary housing requirements are recommended to be applied to the
project, as the suitability of such requirements for this type of for-sale owner-occupied housing
are to be considered and addressed by the City’s newly formed Housing Task Force.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
The units within the project will be constructed with sustainable features including; Energy Star
rated appliances, high efficiency rated HVAC systems, LED lighting fixtures, low flush
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plumbing toilet fixtures and other building products that reflect sustainability.
The Landscape Plan includes a variety of native plant species.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on April 9, 2019. Of the 120 residents invited, 8
people attended. According to the applicant, the feedback was generally positive.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of the following requests:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.01 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated May 7, 2019 and the following conditions:
1. Prior to being scheduled for the 1st reading by the City Council, the applicant shall:
A. The building setbacks on sheet S1 should be revised as follows: Side = 50 feet, 150
total.
B. Revise the Site Data on sheet C1 to include the density, building height, and group
usable open space requires and provided.
C. For clarity, please provide an exhibit that clearly shows the proposed drainage &
utility easements and location of the public utilities within the easements.
D. The right of way line for Eden Prairie Road (CSAH #4) must be shown on all plan
sheets.
E. The underground BMP locations should be shifted east such that 10’ clearance is
maintained between the public sanitary sewer line and the BMP chambers.
F. Revise the Stormwater Management Plan to reflect the revised underground
infiltration basin and storm sewer design.
G. The sign location should be outside of the underground infiltration chamber footprint.
H. Driveway grades may need to be adjusted in order to meet ADA ped ramp design
requirements at the driveway/trail. Eden Prairie detail R-14 should be utilized.
I. The proposed sidewalk must be extended to meet the existing trail location.
J. The public utilities (sanitary sewer and watermain) and the drainage and utility
easements must be shown on the landscape plan.
K. Due to the findings in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the applicant shall
have a consultant on site to evaluate the soils during the demolition of the existing
improvements on the site.
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2. Prior to release of the final plat, the applicant shall:
A. Sign special assessment agreement for City trunk sewer and water assessment fees.
B. A Trail Easement document shall be prepared for review and approval by the City
Engineer. The document shall be filed with the final plat.
C. A No Build Agreement for lot 11 shall be prepared for review and approval by the
Building Official. The No Build Agreement shall be filed prior to the issuance of the
first building permit.
3. Prior to land alteration permit issuance, the applicant shall:
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, wetland, utility, street and erosion control plans
for review and approval by the City Engineer.
B. Obtain and provide documentation of Watershed District approval.
C. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading.
D. Install erosion control at the grading limits of the property for review and approval by
the City.
E. The well and septic shall be removed in accordance with all applicable requirements.
4. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the proponent shall:
A. Pay the appropriate cash park fees.
B. Meet the tree replacement requirements through replacing 31 caliper inches of trees
and making a cash payment for the remaining caliper inches that are required.
C. Submit a landscaping letter of credit, or escrow surety equivalent to 150% of the cost
of the landscaping.
D. Provide recorded copies of any Home Owner Association documents or private
covenants and agreements to the City following recording of the final plat.
5. The following waivers are granted through the PUD for the project as indicated in the
plans stamp dated May 7, 2019
A. Minimum Lot Size. City Code requires a minimum lot size of 3,000 square feet. The
Waiver allows a minimum lot size of 1,740 square feet for each unit (Lots 1-10).
B. Minimum Lot Depth. City Code requires a minimum lot depth of 100 feet. The Waiver
allows a minimum lot depth of 58 feet for each unit (Lots 1-10).
C. Density. City Code allows a maximum density of 6.7 dwelling units per acre. The Waiver
allows a density of 10 units per acre.
D. Front Building Setback. City Code requires a front building setback of 30 feet. The
Waiver allows a front building setback of 20 feet
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E. Front Parking Setback. City Code requires a front parking setback of 30 feet. The
Waiver allows a parking setback of 5 feet.
F. Minimum Side Yard Setback. City Code requires a minimum side yard setback of 10
feet. The Waiver allows a minimum side yard setback of 7.5 feet between Lots 5 and 6.
G. Site Area Per Unit. City Code requires a gross site area of 6,500 square feet per unit.
The Waiver allows a gross site area 4,418 square feet per unit.
H. Group Usable Open Space. City Code requires a 1,000 square feet of Group Usable
Open Space per unit in. The Waiver allows 28 square feet per unit.
I. Lots Without Street Frontage. City Code requires all lots to have frontage on a public
street. The Waiver allows the lots for the individual units to have no street frontage.
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Zoning Map: Sheldon Place TownhomesAddress: 7960 Eden Prairie RoadEden Prairie, MN 55344
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VARIANCE #2019-02
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PLANNING COMMISSION
FINAL ORDER #2019-02
APPLICANT:
OWNER: Xcel Energy
ADDRESS: 12580 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN
OTHER DESCRIPTION: Legal Description – see attached Exhibit B
VARIANCE REQUEST:
Variance to permit a fence height of 10’. City Code maximum fence height is 7’
The Board of Adjustments and Appeals for the City of Eden Prairie at a regular meeting thereof duly considered the above
petition and after hearing and examining all of the evidence presented and the file therein does hereby find and order as
follows:
1. All procedural requirements necessary for the review of said variance have been met. (Yes No ).
2. Variance #2019-02 is:
_____ granted
_____ modified
_____ denied
3. Findings and conditions are attached as Exhibit A.
4. This order shall be effective fifteen days after the decision of the Board of Adjustment and Appeals or on June 25,
2019, however, this variance shall expire one year after the date of the approval unless the applicant has
commenced the authorized improvements or use or has received an extension of the time period as provided below.
The applicant may submit a request for a one-time extension of up to one year from the original expiration date.
Said extension shall be requested in writing to the City Planner at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the
approval. The requested extension shall be reviewed by the City Planner. If the facts and circumstances under
which the original variance was granted have not materially changed, the City Planner may approve the extension.
If there has been a material change in circumstance since the granting of the variance, the City Planner shall submit
the request for review and consideration by the Board.
5. All Board of Adjustments and Appeals actions are subject to City Council Review.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
N/A = Not Applicable BY:________________________________________________
Planning Commission Chair – Andrew Pieper
Date: 06-10-19
EXHIBIT A – FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS VARIANCE #2019-02
FINDINGS
“Practical difficulties” is a legal standard set forth in law that cities must apply when considering
applications for variances. It is a three-factor test and applies to all requests for variances. To constitute
practical difficulties, all three factors of the test must be satisfied. The three practical difficulties include
reasonableness, uniqueness, and maintained essential character of the neighborhood. Additionally the
variance demonstrates harmony with other land use controls.
1. Reasonable use of the property - The first factor is the property owner proposes to use the
property in a reasonable manner. This factor means that the landowner would like to use the
property in a particular reasonable way, but cannot do so under the rules of the ordinance. The
landowner proposes to use the property in a manner consistent with the existing land use. The
proposed use is consistent with the underlying Comprehensive Guide Plan and underlying zoning.
It is reasonable to secure the critical infrastructure, which has regional electric power grid
implications. Use of current technology to secure the site, that is, use of cameras and increased
fence height is reasonable.
2. Unique circumstances - The second factor is that the landowner’s problem is due to circumstances
unique to the property not caused by the landowner. In this variance request the unique
circumstance is the City Code and State Statues limit a fence to seven (7’) and Federal Energy
Regulation Commission mandate a fence height exceeding City Code requirements.
3. Essential character of neighborhood - The third factor is that the variance, if granted, will not alter
the essential character of the locality. Under this factor, consider whether the resulting structure
will be out of scale, out of place, or otherwise inconsistent with the surrounding area.
The proposed fence height of 10’ is not out of character for the neighborhood with existing
buildings/tower heights much greater than 10’. The fence will not be visible from surrounding
road or land uses due to the central location interior to the site and existing perimeter tree/ground
cover. A metal mesh fence is not out of character for industrial zoned property.
The granting of the variance is in harmony with intent and general purposes of the ordinance and the
nature of the variance requested are consistent with the comprehensive guide plan.
CONDITIONS:
Subject to the information provided in the Staff, report dated June 5, 2019.
Subject to plans stamped “Received City of Eden Prairie dated May 9, 2019.”
EXHIBIT B – VARIANCE REQUEST #2019-02
Legal Description:
THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 116, RANGE 22,
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF NEW STATE HIGHWAY NO. 5 AND NORTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY RIHGT OF
WAY LINE OF OLD STATE HIGHWAY NO. 5, EXCEPT THAT PART LYING EAST OF A LINE
DRAWN PARALLEL TO THE 292.45 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼
OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Steve Durham, Planner II
DATE: June 5, 2019
SUBJECT: Xcel Energy Technology Drive Substation Fence Height
LOCATION: 12580 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN
REQUEST: Variance to permit a fence height of 10’. City Code maximum fence
height is 7’
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Guide Plan designation for this property is Industrial. The property is zoned
Industrial (I-2.) The Xcel Energy substation site consists of 12.16 acres. The actual utility substation
and related transmission towers/ground transmission equipment are located centrally positioned on
approximately 2.7 acres within the 12.16 acres. There is an existing metal mesh fence surrounding
the substation. The proposed fence will be in the same location as the existing fence. The site is
currently not lit. The proposed fence height is to secure critical infrastructure and is generated by
Federal Energy Regulation Commission FERC mandate.
VARIANCE REVIEW – Variance Request #2019-02
“Practical difficulties” is a legal standard set forth in law that cities must apply when considering
applications for variances. It is a three-factor test and applies to all requests for variances. To
constitute practical difficulties, all three factors of the test must be satisfied. The three practical
difficulties include reasonableness; uniqueness; and essential character of the neighborhood is
maintained.
Reasonable use of the property - The first factor is the property owner proposes to use the
property in a reasonable manner. This factor means that the landowner would like to use the
property in a particular reasonable way, but cannot do so under the rules of the ordinance. The
landowner proposes to use the property in a manner consistent with the existing land use. The
proposed use is consistent with the underlying Comprehensive Guide Plan and underlying
zoning. It is reasonable to secure the critical infrastructure, which has regional electric power grid
implications. Use of current technology to secure the site, that is, use of cameras and increased
fence height is reasonable.
Unique circumstances - The second factor is that the landowner’s problem is due to
circumstances unique to the property not caused by the landowner. In this variance request the
unique circumstance is the City Code and State Statues limit a fence to seven (7’) and FERC
mandate a fence height exceeding City Code requirements.
Essential character of neighborhood - The third factor is that the variance, if granted, will not
alter the essential character of the locality. Under this factor, consider whether the resulting
Staff Report – Xcel Energy Technology Drive Substation Fence Height
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structure will be out of scale, out of place, or otherwise inconsistent with the surrounding area.
The proposed fence height of 10’ is not out of character for the neighborhood with existing
buildings/tower heights much greater than 10’. The fence will not be visible from surrounding
road or land uses due to the central location interior to the site and existing perimeter tree/ground
cover. A metal mesh fence is not out of character for industrial zoned property.
LIGHTING
The proposal includes low-voltage LED lighting which will be attached to the fence and extend
between 1.8’ to 2.9’ above the fence. The proposed lighting is downcast. The identified foot candles
at the fence line range from 0.2 to .04. The foot candles at the property line will be 0.0.
TREE LOSS AND GRADING
No tree loss or grading is expected.
LANDSCAPE PLAN
There are no additional landscape requirements, tree replacement or screening required with the
proposed development since the project is being incorporated into an existing substation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
The granting of the variance is in harmony with intent and general purposes of the ordinance and
the nature of the variance requested are consistent with the comprehensive guide plan.
Recommend approval of the following request:
1. Approve Variance Final Order #2019-02 subject to plans stamp dated May 9,
2019.
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PROJECT PROFILE – JUNE 10, 2019
PLANNING COMMISSION – JUNE 10, 2019
1. SHELDON PLACE TOWNHOMES (2019-06) by Schaefco Development, LLC (BETH)
Proposal for 10 townhome units consisting of 2 triplexes and 2 twin homes.
Location: 7960 Eden Prairie Road Contact: Tim Brown – 612-8002-6948
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.01 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.01 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-6.5 on 1.01 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.01 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into 11 lots on 1.01 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/12/19
Date Complete 04/29/19
120 Day Deadline 08/26/19
Initial DRC review 04/18/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/22/19
Resident Notice Date 05/24/19
Meeting Date 06/10/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
2. VARIANCE #2019-02 by Xcel Energy (STEVE) Fence height greater than 7 feet. Location: 12580 Technology Dr.
Contact: Chris Rogers, 612-330-6078
Request for:
• Fence height greater than 7 feet. City Code is 7 feet maximum height.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/09/19
Date Complete 05/09/19
120 Day Deadline 09/06/19
Initial DRC review 05/16/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/22/19
Resident Notice Date 05/24/19
Meeting Date 06/10/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – JUNE 11, 2019
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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS – JUNE 18, 2019
1. HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – JUNE 18, 2019
1. CASTLE RIDGE (2018-20) by Senior Housing Partners (JULIE) Proposal for a mixed –use senior housing, market rate apartments, hotel and commercial/retail project. Location: 615-635 Prairie Center Dr.
Contact: Jon Fletcher, 651-631-6120
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.75 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.75 acres
• Zoning District Review on 19.75 acres and Zoning District Change from C-Com to RM-2.5 on 1.33 acres and RM-2.5 to C-Com on .13 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.94 acres
• Preliminary Plat of four lots into one lot and three outlots on 19.75 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10/04/18
Date Complete 02/15/19
120 Day Deadline 07/16/19
Initial DRC review 10/11/18
Notice to Paper Date 04/04/19
Resident Notice Date 04/05/19
Meeting Date 04/22/19
Continued Date 05/13/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/30/19
Resident Notice Date 05/31/19
1st Meeting Date 06/18/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
2. FOUNTAIN PLACE (2019-07) by Cushman & Wakefield (JULIE)
Proposal for a façade remodel including architectural modifications and site improvements of former Sports Authority space. Location: 12595 Castlemoor Dr
Contact: Angela Opstad, 952-831-1000
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Amendment on 12.43 acres
• Site Plan Review on 12.43 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/06/19
Date Complete 05/28/19
120 Day Deadline 09/25/19
Initial DRC review 05/09/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N/A
Notice to Paper Date 05/30/19
Resident Notice Date 05/31/19
1st Meeting Date 06/18/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
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3. CITY YARD WASTE DROP SITE (2019-05) by City of Eden Prairie (BETH)
Proposal for site improvements to include a yard waste drop off facility. Location: 9811 Flying Cloud Dr.
Contact: Paul Schlueter, 952-294-5936
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 13.84 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/29/19
Date Complete 04/24/19
120 Day Deadline 08/21/19
Initial DRC review 04/04/19
Notice to Paper Date 04/25/19
Resident Notice Date 04/26/19
Meeting Date 05/13/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/30/19
Resident Notice Date 05/31/19
1st Meeting Date 06/18/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
4. CODE AMENDMENT FOR SOLAR (2019-08) by City of Eden Prairie (BETH) Amend City Code Chapter 11 relating to Solar systems as permitted accessory uses Contact: Beth Novak-Krebs, 952-949-8490
Request:
• Amend City Code Chapter 11 relating to Solar systems as permitted accessory uses
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/06/19
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review N/A
Notice to Paper Date 05/09/19
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 05/28/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/30/19
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 06/18/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – JUNE 18, 2019
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PLANNING COMMISSION – JUNE 24, 2019
1. OAK POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PLAN (2018-21) AND VARIANCE# 2018-02 by
Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. (BETH) Location: 13400 Staring Lake
Contact: Jay Pomeroy, 763-544-7129
Request for:
• Variance from Shoreland Code to allow impervious surface to exceed the City Code
requirement of 30%.
• Site Plan Review on 23.05 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/20/18
Date Complete 05/10/19
120 Day Deadline 09/06/19
Initial DRC review 07/12/18
Notice to Paper Date 06/06/19
Resident Notice Date 06/17/19
Meeting Date 06/24/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A
IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. RESEARCH RELATED TO FIREARM SALES (2018-13) by City of Eden Prairie (PLANNING
STAFF) Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Request:
• To Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/16/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
1st Meeting Date 00/00/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
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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 00/00/00
3. ARBY’S (2019-02) by Arc Vision (JULIE)
Proposal for a façade remodel and site improvements at existing location. Location: 560 Prairie Center Dr
Contact: Tammy Korte, 314-415-2400
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 1.15 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 02/06/19
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 02/14/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N/A
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
4. WOODCREST PLACE (2019-09) by Schaefco Development, LLC (BETH) Proposal for 11 lots with for sale detached villas. Location: 17170 Beverly Drive
Contact: Tim Brown, 612-802-6948
Request for:
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5.4 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into eleven lots
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/13/19
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 05/16/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
Meeting Date 00/00/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
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5. PARKS REZONING (2019-10) by City of Eden Prairie (BETH)
Rezone City owned parks and open space areas to Parks/Open Space Zoning District Contact: Beth Novak-Krebs, 952-949-8490
Request:
• Rezone City owned parks and open space parcels that are not currently zoned as such to Parks/
Open Space
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/01/19
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Info. Meeting 06/03/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
Meeting Date 07/22//19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
6. VARIANCE #2019-03 by Timberland Partners, Inc. (STEVE) Request for a monument sign height, setback and size variance from City Code.
Location: 12900, 13000, 13250 and 13300 Technology Dr.
Contact: Ryan Sailer, 952-351-9308
Request for:
• Monument sign height of 23 feet 9 inches. City Code is 20 feet maximum height.
• Monument sign setback of 6.4 feet. City Code maximum is 20 feet.
• Monument sign(s) size greater than 80 square feet. City Code maximum is 80 square feet
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/09/19
Date Complete 05/09/19
120 Day Deadline 09/06/19
Initial DRC review 05/16/19
Notice to Paper Date 05/22/19
Resident Notice Date 05/24/19
Meeting Date 06/10/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A
7. PARVEL APARTMENTS (2019-11) by Timberland Partners (JULIE) Proposal for a 246-unit multi-family community as Phase 2 of the Castle Ridge redevelopment project. Location: 635 Prairie Center Dr.
Contact: Robert Fransen, 952-843-2040
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 4.962 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 4.962 acres
• Site Plan Review on 4.962 acres
• Preliminary Plat of an outlot into one lot on 4.962 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/20/19
Date Complete 00/00/19
120 Day Deadline 00/00/19
Initial DRC review 05/30/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
Meeting Date 00/00/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
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8. COSTCO FUEL FACILITY EXPANSION (2019-12) by Barghausen Consulting Engineers, Inc.
(STEVE) Proposal for a fuel facility expansion and site improvements. Location: 12011 Technology Drive.
Contact: Julie Anderson, 452-656-7403
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Amendment with waivers on 17.03 acres
• Site Plan Review on 17.03 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/04//19
Date Complete 00/00/19
120 Day Deadline 10/03/19
Initial DRC review 06/06/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
Meeting Date 00/00/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
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