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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission - 10/10/2022ANNOTATED AGENDA TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner RE: Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, October 10, 2022 _______________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, October 10, 2022 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, August 22, 2022 MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes date August 22, 2022. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. DISCUSSION ITEM A. DISCUSSION ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING RECONSTRICTION Request for: • Discuss Round Lake Park building reconstruction VII. MEMBERS’ REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, October 10, 2022 - 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Carole Mette, William Gooding, Rachel Markos, Robert Taylor, Daniel Grote, Frank Sherwood STAFF MEMBERS: Jeremy Barnhart, 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 August 22, 2022 meeting V. DISCUSSION ITEM A. DISCUSS ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING PROJECT Request for: • Discuss Round Lake Park building reconstruction VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT VII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 2022 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Frank Sherwood, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Rachel Markos, Carole Mette, William Gooding, Robert Taylor, Dan Grote CITY STAFF: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer; Matt Bourne, Parks & Natural Resources Manager; Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chair Farr called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL Absent were Pieper and Mette. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Markos to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. IV. MINUTES MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Gooding to approve the minutes of August 8, 2022. MOTION CARRIED 7-0. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CODE AMENDMENT FOR SIGNS Request for: • Amend City Code Chapter 11 related to signs in the Office, all Town Center, all TOD, and RM-2.5 zoning districts Barnhart presented the staff report. This Code Amendment would amend the City Code Chapter 11 and impact the three zoning districts listed (RM-2.5, Office and Town Center/all TOD). This was Phase II of the Sign Code Change, Phase I having implemented content neutrality. Signage for multifamily residential PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2022 Page 2 buildings would allow for 25 square feet, up from 6 square feet. Signage for the Office Zoning District would increase freestanding signs from 50 square feet to 80, and increase wall signage on large walls (2,500 square feet and more) to two percent of the wall area, up to 150 square feet. Wall signage for multi-tenant buildings would remain the same. The Town Center and TOD Districts would see the greatest change: it would add regulations for freestanding signs, 80 square feet or 36 square feet for a corner lot. Residential freestanding signs in this district would be limited to 32 square feet. Wall signs would allow up to 15 percent of the wall area or for larger walls (500 square feet and above), 75 square feet plus five percent of the wall area. A residential wall would allow up to 25 square feet and a height adjusted sign limit up to 50 square feet. Awning, A-Frame or Sandwich Board, and projecting signs would also be allowed under certain parameters. The amendments also included some housekeeping items to clarify existing language with to provide consistency in application and enforcement of the code. Kirk asked Barnhart to characterize Eden Prairie in relation to signs. Barnhart Eden Prairie pride in built environment signage is one of the first things noticeable about the City and this draft was consistent with that overall image without being permissive. This Code change opened a door but not excessively. Kirk and Farr agreed. Farr added he remembered a conversation in which the City Council would extend leniency to retailers struggling due to the pandemic and this allowed some nonconforming, “fedder” signs and wondered if this “olive branch gesture” was coming to a stop with this Code Amendment. Barnhart replied enforcement was complaint-based, yet the City would remain helpful to struggling retailers. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Taylor to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Gooding moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the Amendment to the City Code Chapter 11 related to signs in the Office, all Town Center, all TOD, and RM-2.5 zoning districts based on the staff report dated August 22, 2022, and the attached sign code language. Motion carried 7-0. B. CODE AMENDMENT FOR BUILDING MATERIALS Request for: • Amend City Code to allow temporary sales events for retailers Barnhart presented the staff report. This Code Amendment would create another opportunity for the business community to hold events. Temporary outdoor displays were allowed at present, based on a percentage of the base area of the building and 0.05 percent of parking encroachment allowed. This change would PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2022 Page 3 allow for temporary sales event/special events to have signage for outdoor sales, increased to four percent of the base area of the business. Up to four events per calendar year would be allowed per parcel. This would not allow for “perpetual” special events but true temporary sales. This was meant as a first step, as Eden Prairie Mall’s general manager had a special request which might not be specifically addressed in this change. Gooding gave an example of a “special sale” that was similar to the concern expressed by the staff at Eden Prairie Mall and asked how restrictive the language was in the Code change as applied to sales of items the business did not normally sell. Barnhart replied the intent was to restrict the type of product, not the brand, so the business would not be restricted from selling a new brand in a special sale. The four-day restriction would include setup and takedown. Markos asked if businesses could ask for special exemptions, such as with multiple vendors having special sales. Barnhart replied nothing was off the table for negotiations. The Code allowed for certain parameters of use and the business owner/applicant could apply for a variance or be governed via a PUD Agreement requiring a public hearing. Farr asked if landlords of multi-tenant retail buildings should be notified, since they might be asked to track their tenants’ requests. Barnhart replied there would be outreach so that all affected business owners were informed up front. Farr asked for and received clarification that the four percentage of the business base would be applied across the board. Barnhart also clarified that not all tenants of a building were commercial, so those would not be included in the percentage. Discussion followed on the need to address the specific concerns of the general manager of Eden Prairie Mall before voting on this Code Amendment. The commission agreed, with the exception of Sherwood, that while the request was legitimate, there were other ways to address this request with delaying the vote. Barnhart stated Shields at Eden Prairie Mall was asking for a special event, which triggered the urgency in this change. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Sherwood to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the Code Amendment Chapter 11 Exterior Building Materials with the minor change to the four-percentage language noted by Farr, based on the staff report dated August 8, 2022. Motion carried 6-1 (nay vote by Sherwood). C. CODE AMENDMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Barnhart presented the staff report. Here again there was no change in practice or policy, but another housekeeping issue to update City Code language with PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2022 Page 4 changes at the MPDS and MS4 permits. Farr reiterated the importance of uniform zoning codes throughout the state which helped communities at the local level, including Eden Prairie. MOTION: Gooding moved, seconded by Sherwood to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION: Markos moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the Code Amendment Chapter 11 Stormwater Management, based on the staff report dated August 8, 2022. Motion carried 7-0. PLANNERS’ REPORT MEMBERS’ REPORTS VI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Markos moved, seconded by Grote to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner Matt Bourne, Parks & Natural Resources Manager DATE: October 10, 2022 PROJECT: Round Lake Park Building Project PROJECT PROPOSAL Round Lake Park is one of four community parks within Eden Prairie and includes a building/warming house. The City is proposing to replace the existing 1,800 square foot structure with a new 4,293 square foot structure as shown in the attached renderings. Currently the park building is used as a warming house in the winter and primarily storage space in the remainder of the year with only the bathrooms being open to the public during this time. Upon completion of the project, the new park shelter will provide opportunities for community gatherings, warming area for the skating rinks and rental opportunities for residents. The property is currently zoned Parks and Open Space. Site plan review process is not required for this zoning district. As is typical with park improvement projects, the proposed plan was reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission. At that meeting, the Park Commission recommended approval of the project to the City Council. This item is being provided to the Planning Commission as an informational item. No formal action is being requested. It is anticipated that the City Council will review the proposed project at its November 15th meeting. The exterior materials proposed for the building include metal, glass, fiber cement panel and structural glulam. Several sustainable features will be incorporated into the project such as solar panels, a green roof and a hydronic heating system. Improving stormwater management for the site will also be completed as part of this project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION No formal action is being requested by the Planning Commission. Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 1November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING ROUND LAKE 3,426 SFEXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN FEET0204080 1” = 40’ N Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 2November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING FILE LOCATION: S:\PROJECTS\25000 PROJ\25500-25599\25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING-EDEN PRAIRIE MN\25542 CIVIL-SURVEY\CIVIL_NON PRODUCTION DRAWINGS\25542-BASE-MAP-CONCEPT1.DWG N2040 FEET0102040 1” = 20’ N ROUND LAKE Existing Hockey Rink Existing Parking Existing Hockey RinkExisting Multi-Use Paved TrailProposed Building FFE 893.3 Existing Sloped Grand Lawn To Splash Pad and Play Area LEGEND Concrete Walkway Connections »6-10’ wide »Direct connection to splash pad and playground includes two stair sections »(1) Pedestrian Light along Arbor Entry Walk »(1) Bench along Arbor Entry Walk Arbor Entry »Exterior Drinking Fountain / Water Bottle Filler »(2) Bench South Entry »Direct Connection from Hockey Rinks »(1) Bench »(2) Sets of Trash and Recycle Enclosures (City Park Standard) »(2) Bike Racks Lake View Patio »Elevated ~ 6-12” above sloped lawn »Concrete pavement »(3) Accessible 4-seat picnic tables with Umbrellas »(2) Accessible 4-seat picnic tables »(3) Accessible 2-seat picnic tables »(2) Sets of Trash and Recycle Enclosures (City Park Standard) »(2) Bike Racks Stormwater Capture / Management Area »Existing stormwater management area to be seeded with native grasses »Addtional stormwater amangement area south of proposed building to be seeded with native grasses; area captures roof runoff Future Improvement Area »6’ wide concrete walk »Recreation Pod with (4) Adirondack Chairs »Recreation Pod with (2) Picnic Tables PROPOSED SITE PLAN 3 5 4 2 5 1 1 1 1 3 5 4 2 Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 3November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDINGR COMMUNITY ROOM STORAGE MECH./ ELECT. WARMING ROOM CORRIDOR MEN WOMEN FAMILY 4,355 SF TOTAL27'35' 2 4 '9 '2 3 'KITCHENETTE56'FAMILY CHANGING CHANGING 25'GLASS OVERHEAD DOORWHIRRIGATION PUMPTV SCREENGLASS OVERHEAD DOOR GLASS OVERHEAD DOORPROPOSED FLOOR PLAN PROPOSED MATERIALS PALLETE WOOD SOFFIT METAL WALL PANELS FIBER CEMENT WALL PANELS LASER CUT METAL PANELS TIMBER FRAME PERGOLA EXTERIOR WALL SCONCES STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFALUMINUM DOORS AND WINDOWSGLASS SECTIONAL DOORS RUBBER FLOORINGSEALED CONCRETE FLOORS Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 4November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS RAINWATER FROM SLOPED METAL ROOFS IS COLLECTED ON THE GREEN ROOF; ROOF DRAINS ON THE GREEN ROOF CAN ROUTE WATER TO UNDERGROUND STORM PIPING OR TO THE CANTILEVERED GUTTER SOUTH FACING SOLAR PANELS; ANGLED FOR OPTIMAL SUN ENERGY COLLECTION Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 5November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING ARBOR ENTRY Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 6November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING COMMUNITY ROOM Architecture + Engineering + Environmental + Planning ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING | MASTER PLAN 7November 15th, 2021 ISG Project: 25542 ROUND LAKE PARK BUILDING LAKE VIEW PATIO