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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission - 05/08/2023ANNOTATED AGENDA TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner RE: Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, May 8, 2023 _______________________________________________________________________________ Monday, May 8, 2023 7:00 PM, COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Move to approve the agenda. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023. MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated March 13, 2023. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS (2023-01CA) Request for: • Approval of an amendment to Chapter 6 (Transportation and Accessibility) of the Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan, ASPIRE 2040. These changes relate to reclassification of certain trails and roadways required by the Metropolitan Council, in addition to other housekeeping change. MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. MOTION 2: Move to approve request for amendment to Chapter 6 (Transportation and Accessibility) of the Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan, ASPIRE 2040. as represented in the May 8, 2023 staff report. VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT VII. MEMBERS’ REPORT VIII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 8, 2023 - 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Carole Mette, Robert Taylor, Daniel Grote, Frank Sherwood, Charles Weber, Phou Sivilay 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 Planning Commission Meeting minutes dated March 13, 2023. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT – TRANSPORTATION AND TRAILS (2023-01CA) Request for: • Approval of an amendment to Chapter 6 (Transportation and Accessibility) of the Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan, ASPIRE 2040. These changes relate to reclassification of certain trails and roadways required by the Metropolitan Council, in addition to other housekeeping changes. VI. PLANNERS’ REPORT VII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023 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 Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL Absent were commission members Mette, Taylor, and Gooding. III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Markos moved, seconded by Grote to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. IV. MINUTES MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Farr to approve the minutes of February 13, 2022. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. V. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. 6245 DUCK LAKE ROAD BUILDING MOVE (2022-20) Request for: • Building Move to relocate an existing detached garage from 17117 62nd Street West to 6245 Duck Lake Road Josh Hohn, Eden Prairie resident for 14 years, presented a PowerPoint and detailed the application. He had previously appeared before the commission in 2021. The purchase of the next door property allowed him to expand his property, and move the building 75 feet so that it would comply with the current setback PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 2 requirements and be closer to the house. The building was structurally sound for the move. The remaining space would allow for two complete low-density lots in the future, and also for a one-stall garage. He stated he had had the property professionally surveyed to comply with grading, draining, and easement requirements as well. Owen commended staff’s efforts to work with him. Barnhart presented the staff report. At the time of the previous review in 2021 four criteria had been outlined: structural integrity of the building, building use, consistency with the zoning ordinance and that the development remain in keeping with the character of the neighborhood. The application complied with all of these. A single-stall garage would be built on the existing lot. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined. MOTION: Sherwood moved, seconded by Kirk to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. Farr stated he recalled the previous application and supported this move. MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Grote to approve the request to relocate the existing detached garage from 17117 62nd Street West to 6245 Duck Lake Road as represented in the March 13, 2023 staff report. Motion carried 6-0. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (2022-16) Request for: • Site Plan Review on 2.99 acres Michael Monn, of Michael Monn Architects and the architect working with Holiday Inn, presented a PowerPoint and detailed the application. Most of the work would be interior—rebranding, remodeling the lobby and guest rooms. Also, there would be an 1,800-square foot single-story addition to the building, for a new indoor pool. This addition would have an outdoor patio for guest use. The application would be removing all parking along the south property line (along Flying Cloud Drive and the light rail) within the setback for landscaping, reducing the number of parking stalls. Also, the number of guest rooms would be reduced from 119 rooms to 99 suites. The main entrance would stay where it was, and the lobby would be remodeled. The existing brown brick would remain, and the EIFS would be recolored to match the Holiday Inn specs. The new addition will be clad in brick to match the existing building. The idea is to have this seamlessly blend in. He displayed the higher and lower parapets on the addition. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 3 Barnhart presented the staff report. The building materials comply with the design standards. .The site improvements, including the addition of parking islands comply with city code. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions outlined in the report. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Markos to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. Markos stated she thought this a nice upgrade, and it was a bonus to encounter parking reduced, which the commission often did not see. Farr concurred and added his support. Kirk agreed, and Pieper concurred. MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Markos to recommend approval for a Site Plan Review on 2.99 acres as represented in the March 13, 2023 staff report and on plans stamp-dated February 21, 2023. Motion carried 6-0. CODE AMENDMENT FOR A MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICT Barnhart stated the area around Eden Prairie Center and Fountain Place, along with two more areas north and south was guided mixed use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The mixed use district was developed to further the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, including: Flexibility for a differing but compatible uses, including attached multi-family developments; cohesive, unified development character; and reinvestment and economic vitality in the district. This Code Amendment would retain existing rights and opportunities for businesses and property owners. Rezoning would occur at the request of the property owner. It is anticipated that development will occur in vertical (multiple uses in a single building) or horizontal (multiple uses in separate buildings, on one or more lots) configurations. Differences from the existing Code were: Addition of multi-family residential up to 75 units/acre; reduced parking for retail and shopping centers; additional parking reduction if certain standards were met; cohesive design within development; pedestrian mobility, bicycle parking (codifying recent practice) in which bicycle parking would be half TOD and TC requirements; and signage as part of a master plan. Staff recommended approval as drafted. Markos asked if the Eden Prairie Mall had additional needs considering their request last autumn for a review period. Barnhard replied staff met with the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 4 Chamber of Commerce in October, drafted the ordinance over the winter, and then reached out to the Mall for comments and feedback earlier this spring. Staff responded to verbal comments received. Grote suggested incorporating EVs into this district. Barnhart replied there was no specific requirement in this ordinance; should the City pursue this route, it would likely come under a parking requirement. MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Kirk to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. Farr asked if the conformity to the City’s the design guidelines set a precedent with this zoning district or if this was already consistent with other districts. Barnhart replied the intention was neither to be more or less prescriptive than other districts, and he believed the language had been copied from other sections of the Code, but he offered to confirm than before the City Council meeting. Farr asked Rue if these areas had sufficient utility and sewer support for extra density in these areas. Rue replied this area was designed with a full build out and they would be sufficient according to his department’s projections. Traffic could require some improvements. Farr asked if short-term visitor outdoor bicycle racks versus occupant interior bicycle storage by a resident should be differentiated. Barnhart replied this was possible, but most zoning district language used a broad language as a guide, rather than specific prescriptions. Staff would examine item-level concerns on a case-by-case basis but he could also take another look at the language. Kirk commended the City, staff, and the Comprehensive Plan for examining these issues and added he found this Ordinance change allowing for more flexibility to be a positive one. Pieper asked if bars and restaurants fell under “permitted commercial uses.” Barnhart replied they did; items three and four were listed in other zoning districts, so the same language was specifically used to ensure allowance and consistency between zoning language. Items three and four could also offer food and no existing services were being changed or reduced. MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the Code Amendment to allow the creation of a mixed-use zoning district represented in the March 13, 2023 staff report. Motion carried 6-0. PLANNERS’ REPORT MEMBERS’ REPORTS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 13, 2023 Page 5 Pieper announced this was Markos last meeting and thanked her for her service. Pieper also thanked Gooding (not present). VI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Grote moved, seconded by Markos to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, City Planner DATE: May 8, 2023 SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Transportation and Trails (2023-01CA) The Minnesota Legislature establishes Transportation, Regional Parks, and Water Resources as regional systems and requires the Metropolitan Council to establish plans for these systems, through the development of Policy Plans. These policies are used to develop the Comprehensive Plans. Periodically, the Metropolitan Council updates these plans, which in turn require amendments to local comprehensive plans, including the Eden Prairie Comprehensive Plan, Aspire2040. In 2022, the Metropolitan Council updated their 2040 Transportation Policy Plan and the 2040 Regional Parks Policy Plan, which affected some map and text changes in Chapter 6, Transportation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. In addition to these map and text changes, staff proposes a minor text change to reflect the name change of the express toll lanes. The changes proposed are: I. Update Chapter 6, Figure 2 by reclassifying portions of Bryant Lake Road, Washington Avenue South, and Eden Prairie Road as illustrated below. Classification Current Proposed Bryant Lake Road All Planned Minor Collector Planned Major Collector Washington Avenue S. S. of Golden Triangle Dr. A-Minor Reliever Major Collector Eden Prairie Road S. of Prospect Rd Planned Minor Collector Minor Collector Scenic Heights Road All Major Collector Minor Collector II. Chapter 6, pages 120 and 121, replace all references to MnPass with EZ pass, to reflect the renaming of that program. A typical example follows: “…This project will construct a MnPASS E-ZPass express lane on I-494 from France Avenue to TH 77 in the eastbound direction and a MnPASS E-ZPass express lane from TH 77 to I-35W in the westbound direction. MnPASS E-ZPass lanes are dedicated to vehicles containing two or more people, including Staff Report – Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Transportation and Trails (2023-01CA) May 8, 2023 Page 2 2 infants, at no cost during peak travel times. The lanes are also open to single motorists with a MnPASS E-ZPass, who are required to pay a fee. During non-peak travel times, an overhead MnPASS E-ZPass sign will display that the lane is open to all motorists, at no charge. The proposed project is envisioned to not only improve the capacity of the interstate but dramatically improve the reliability of the average rush hour trip. The project will reduce travel delay by almost 2,900 hours per day, eliminate slightly less than $2.0 million in crash costs annually, and drastically increase reliability of trips on the corridor…” III. Chapter 6, Figure 12 on page 133 by classifying the trail along Pioneer Trail and the trail along Baker Road north of Valley View Road as Tier 2 routes. Currently, these trails are merely paved trails. The classification of these trails upgrades their funding opportunities as part of a larger regional network. IV. Add text to the second paragraph of Chapter 6, page 137 as underlined: Existing text: In addition to the three Tier 1 alignments in Eden Prairie, one Tier 2 alignment is present in Eden Prairie. The Tier 2 alignment is in the northwest corner of Eden Prairie on 192nd Avenue/TH 101. The Tier 2 alignment extends north south from Twilight Trail to Townline Road. Currently, this alignment has a shared use trail on the west side of 192nd Avenue in Chanhassen. Replace with: In addition to the three Tier 1 alignments in Eden Prairie, there are two Tier 2 alignments present in Eden Prairie. In the northwest corner of Eden Prairie on 192nd Avenue/TH 101 is a Tier 2 alignment extending north south from Twilight Trail to Townline Road. Currently, this alignment has a shared use trail on the west side of 192nd Avenue in Chanhassen. Additional Tier 2 alignments include a trail along Pioneer trail, connecting trail systems in Bloomington and Carver County, and the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail. Also, a trail along Baker Road north of Valley View Road, connection to trail systems in Minnetonka and Three Rivers Park District’s planned Bryant Lake Regional Trail. Staff Report – Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Transportation and Trails (2023-01CA) May 8, 2023 Page 3 3 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the changes are proposed. Attachments: Figure 2 Roadway Classifications with callouts Figure 12 Bike and Pedestrian Facilities with callouts VAL L EY VIEWRD DELL RD DUCK LAKE RD DELLRD D U C K LA K E T RL MITCHELL RD EDEN PRAIRIE RD BRAXTONDR RIVERVIEWRD TECHNOLO GY DR FRANLO RD GOLDENTRIA N GLEDR W 192ND AVE SHADY OA K R D M OUNTCURVERD B E A C H R D I N DIAN RD VALLEY VIEW R D COU NTY ROAD62 EDENPRAIRIERD PIONEERTRL BAKER RD S P RINGRD PIONEER TRL W 62ND ST W 78TH ST PION E E R T R L FLYING CLOUD DR F L Y I N G CLOUDDR 62 101 5 494 212 169 212 212 169 Chapter 6: Transportation & Accessibility Figure 2 Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 109 Mile00.25 0.5 1^N Principal Arterial A-Minor Expander A-Minor Reliever Major Collector Minor Collector Major Collector Minor Collector Local Roads Other Arterial Existing Classifications Planned Classifications Roadway Classifications Eden PrairieRoad now aMinor Collector Scenic HeightsRoad now aMinor Collector WashingtonAve now aMajor Collector Bryant LakeRoad now aMajor Collector VAL L EY VIEWRD DELL RD DUCK LAKE RD DELLRD D U C K L A K E T RL MITCHELL RD EDEN PRAIRIERD BRAXTONDR RIVERVIEWRD TECHNOLOGY DR FRANLO RD GOLDEN TRI A N GLE DR W 192ND AVE SHADY OA K R D M OUNTCURVERD B E A C H R D I N D IANRD VALLEY VIEW R D COUNTYROAD62 EDEN PRAIRIERD PIONEERTRL BAKER RD S P RINGRD PIONEER TRL W 62ND ST W 78TH ST PION E E R T R L FLYING CLOUD DR FLY I N G C LOUDDR 62 101 5 494 212 169 212 169 Chapter 6: Transportation & Accessibility Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 133 Bike & Pedestrian FacilitiesFigure 12 Proposed On-Street Bike Boulevard Proposed Trail Proposed Sidewalk Upgrade Existing Pedestrian Facility Proposed On-Street Bike Lane Proposed Bike &Pedestrian Facilities Regional Bike TrailNetwork - Tier 2 Paved Trail Sidewalk Softsurace Trail Existing Bike &Pedestrian Facilities Regional Bike TrailNetwork - Tier 1 RBTN Corridor - Tier 2 RBTN Corridor - Tier 1 Eden Prairie Center Golden Triangle Area Major Centers Area Activity Nodes &Employment Clusters ^N Mile00.25 0.5 1 Pioneer Trailis now Tier 2 Baker Roadis now Tier 2 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Transportation and Trails Planning Commission May 8, 2023 Background •The Metropolitan Council establishes policy for the regional systems, including Transportation, Parks, and Water resources •They recently updated their Transportation and Parks policy plans, requiring an amendments to area Comprehensive Plans, including Eden Prairie. •Bryant Lake Road changed from Planned Minor Collector to Planned Major Collector •Washington Ave. S changed from a Minor Reliever to Major Collector •E.P. Road changed from Planned Minor Collector to Minor Collector •Scenic Heights Road changed from Major Collector to Minor Collector •Trail along Pioneer Trail classified as a Tier 2 Trail •Trail along Baker Road north of Valley View classified as a Tier 2 Trail •Changes to the text to reflect these map changes •Both classifications relate to funding priorities due to their regional importance. Housekeeping •The MnPass program was renamed E-Zpass, so the text reflects that change on pages 120-121: Functional Classifications