HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 06/22/2015 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, June 22, 2015, 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION John Kirk, Jon Stoltz, Charles Weber, Travis Wuttke, Ann
MEMBERS: Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer;
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE --ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Minutes for the May 11, 2015 meeting
B. Approval of the Minutes for the June 8, 2015 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster
Location: 9010 Riley Lake Road
Request to:
• Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the
Rural Zoning District
• Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150
feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District
• Permit a shroeland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet to the
Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified
Recreational Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100' setback from the
OHWL.
B. VARIANCE # 2015-03 by Central Bank
Location: 6640 Shady Oak Road
Request to:
• Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the north
elevation in the Office zoning district.
• Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the south
elevation in the Office zoning district.
C. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION by Venture Pass Partners, LLC
Location: 13000 Technology Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.67 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning district on 1.67
acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. TOD DRAFT ORDINANCE
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORTS
A. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
ANNOTATED AGENDA
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner
RE: Planning Commission Meeting for Monday, June 22, 2015
MONDAY,June 22, 2015 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
MOTION: Move to approve the following Planning Commission minutes:
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
B. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY,JUNE 8, 2015
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M & B A Kirtland Trustees
Request to:
• Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres in
the Rural Zoning District
• Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination
of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District.
• Permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet
to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified
Recreational Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100' setback from
the OHWL.
This is a continued item from the May l lth and June 8th Planning Commission meetings.
At the May 11th Planning Commission meeting the applicant requested a continuance of the
meeting to revise the location of the proposed house. After the May 1 lth Planning
Commission meeting staff met with the applicant to discuss next steps. The applicant
requested additional time to refine the location of the revised house plan.
The plans have been revised and the request was republished to include a variance request
of 64 feet from the shoreland setback to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL). The
revised proposed house pad location has following side yard setbacks: 15 feet from the
ANNOTATED AGENDA
June 22, 2015
Page 2
west property line and 85 feet from the east property line for a combination of 100 feet.
The proposed house is no closer to Lake Riley than the existing house which helps save
significant trees and reduces the impact lake and to the site character.
Staff recommends approval.
MOTION 1: Move to recommend a continuance to the July 13, 2015
meeting.
(Please advise the audience that new public hearing notices will not be
mailed)
OR
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Final Order #2015-02 with
conditions based on plans stamp dated June 3, 2015 and the information
included in staff report dated June 22, 2015.
OR
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend denial of Final Order #2015-02 based on
plans stamp dated June 3, 2015 and the information included in staff report
dated June 22, 2015.
B. VARIANCE #2015-03 by Central Bank
Request to:
• Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the
north elevation in the Office zoning district.
• Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the
south elevation in the Office zoning district.
On June 9, 2014, the Planning Commission approved a variance request for a building
identification signs for Aerotek and Central Bank located at 6640 Shady Oak Road. Central
Bank agreed to remove the logo from the existing signs on the north and south elevations
reducing the size to 112.5 square feet each. Aerotek also proposed to reduce their proposed
sign to 31 square feet.
ANNOTATED AGENDA
June 22, 2015
Page 3
The Aerotek sign was installed meeting the conditions of the final order. Central Bank has
requested additional time to install the signs on the north and south elevations due to a
recent merger which may result in a company name change. City code does not allow for
an extension of a variance. If additional time is needed that exceeds the one year effective
date for implementation of a variance then a new variance application and public review is
required.
Staff recommends approval.
MOTION 1: Move to recommend a continuance to the July 13, 2015
meeting.
(Please advise the audience that new public hearing notices will not be
mailed)
OR
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Final Order #2015-03 with
conditions based on plans stamp dated May 2, 2015 and the information
included in staff report dated June 22, 2015.
OR
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend denial of Final Order #2015-03 based on
plans stamp dated May 2, 2015 and the information included in staff report
dated June 22, 2015.
C. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION by Venture Pass Partners, LLC
Request for:
• Planned Unit Concept Review on 1.67 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning
District Amendment within the Regional Commercial Service zoning
district on 1.67 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
ANNOTATED AGENDA
June 22, 2015
Page 4
The project is an 11,138 square foot multi-tenant retail building with a 2,389 square foot
deck for restaurant tenant dining. The applicant proposes to remove the existing Santorini
restaurant building, however intends to reuse a majority of the existing foundation and
pilings for the proposed building.
The site was originally approved in 1999 as a restaurant called Pickled Parrot(most
recently Santorini's) and is part of a previously approved Planned Unit Development
(PUD) which includes Southwest Station Retail (multi-tenant building, Anchor Bank, and
Ruby Tuesday), and Southwest Transit Station. Cross access and cross parking agreements
are in place to help serve the overall PUD which are allowed by the private declaration of
covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements that is associated with this property.
Staff recommends that PUD waivers are carried over from the original PUD based on the
new site plan for the front yard parking setback and offsite parking. Benefits to granting
the waivers include: continued use of shared parking which is consistent with principles of
a transit oriented and mixed use development, enhanced architectural details into the
building design, and extensive use of perennials along the site perimeter and building base
which are not required by code,but enhance the site.
Staff recommends approval.
MOTION 1: Move to recommend a continuance to the July 13, 2015
meeting.
(Please advise the audience that new public hearing notices will not be
mailed)
OR
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Planned Unit
Development District Review on 1.67 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.67
acres with conditions based on plans stamp dated June 2, 2015 and the
information included in staff report dated June 22, 2015.
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
MOTION 2: Move to recommend denial of the Planned Unit Development
District Review on 1.67 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres with
ANNOTATED AGENDA
June 22, 2015
Page 5
conditions based on plans stamp dated June 2, 2015 and the information
included in staff report dated June 22, 2015.
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE
A PowerPoint presentation will be given that will provide an overview of the redrafted
proposed ordinance. Since the February 9, 2015 Planning Commission meeting staff has
obtained additional feedback through internal TOD staff meetings, public outreach with the
Chamber of Commerce Government Committee, and conducted a series of 1 on 1 stakeholder
meetings with property representatives that could be affected by the proposed ordinance.
The presentation is for informational purposes only and no action is required by Planning
Commission at this time.
The draft TOD ordinance will be scheduled for a Public Hearing at the July 13, 2015 Planning
Commission meeting where a formal recommendation will be requested.
IX. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,MAY 11, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann
Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS: Regina Rojas, Senior Planner
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Stoltz and Weber were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Farr, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 27, 2015
MOTION by Farr, seconded by Pieper, to approve the minutes. Motion carried
4-0. Kirk abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M & B A Kirtland Trustees
Location: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road
Request to:
• Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres
in the Rural Zoning District
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes
May 11, 2015
Page 2
• Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a
combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District
Lisanne Oster, owner of the property,presented the proposal. Ms. Oster said
the family bought the property in1951. Since then, they have spent their
summers in the cabin that is on the property. The cabin is not winterized and is
in need of repairs as the structure is sinking. She said they would like to
demolish the cabin and build a home. They tried to fit the home into the 9010
lot but it is too narrow, so they would like to join the lots together. Ms. Oster
said they were initially told by the City they have two options; which were to re-
plat and rezone or join the two properties together. A few months later they
were given a third option; combine the two lots and keep it rural but request a
variance, which is the option they are taking and the reason for being at the
meeting tonight. Ms. Oster said they would like a continuance to get a variance
from the lake, as they are 65 feet back from the lake and the City requires 100
feet.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Rojas to review the staff report. Rojas said prior to the
meeting this evening, Ms. Oster asked, based on location of the house, if they
could take more time to develop a new house plan that would preserve trees and
preserve the slope. Rojas said the shoreland setback is 64 to 65 feet and that
would require a variance. Recommendation is for the Commission to continue
the meeting to the June 8, 2015 meeting to allow time for staff to work with the
applicant to finalize the location of the house to fully evaluate the full request.
Vice Chair Kirk asked if Ms. Oster was comfortable with coming back in June
for the variance request. Ms. Oster said she is comfortable with coming back to
the June 8th meeting and then they will do all three variance requests at the same
time.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Farr said he likes the idea of a new house plan for the property. One thing he
did notice was the tree replacement trees were red oak and red maple that were
being taken down and asked if Ms. Oster would replace them with like kind of
trees.
Wuttke stated the Natural Resource Guidelines state the setback from the lake is
75 feet and asked why the City is more restrictive. Rojas said the last shoreland
ordinance was developed by the DNR and she will have to look into this more.
She did state if there are properties on either side, then the setback would be 88
feet. Rojas said she will look to see if the DNR changed the ordinance.
Farr asked Fox about the trees on the property and asked if there would be
problems with new trees growing in the forest area. Fox said it is a difficult site
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes
May 11, 2015
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for trees, but the City and forester will work with the project proponent to pick
the correct trees that will thrive in the area.
Wuttke asked what the individual lot widths were. Ms. Oster said the widths
are on the hand out and they are 84 feet and 109 feet.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Pieper, to recommend a continuance to the
June 8, 2015 meeting. Vice Chair Kirk said there will be republishing because
of the third variance request. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. BOARDS & COMMISSION'S BANQUET
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at 6:00 pm in the Garden Room at City Center
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
Pieper had nothing to report.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JUNE 8, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann
Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirk, Farr and Wuttke were
absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 11, 2015
Approval of the minutes was tabled to the next meeting as there were not enough
members to approve.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M &B A Kirtland Trustees
Location: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road 9 (Continued Item)
Request to:
• Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres
in the Rural Zoning District
• Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a
combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes
June 8, 2015
Page 2
Klima said the applicant would like this variance request to be continued to the
June 22, 2015 meeting so the proposed house could be resigned.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to recommend a continuance of
Variance#2015-02 to the June 22, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
B. VARIANCE #2015-04 by Rachael and Chad Raskovich
Location: 15709 W. 62nd Street
Request to:
• To permit a two stall garage addition with a side yard setback of 12.8
feet. City Code requires a 15 foot minimum side yard setback in the R1-
22 zoning district.
Rachel Raskovich presented the proposal. She stated they are here tonight to
discuss the side yard setback. She stated the home was purchased in 2008 and
since then they have updated the inside and now would like to build a two stall
24' wide attached garage and convert the tuck under garage into a bedroom
suite. The garage addition requires a side yard setback of 15 feet; they would
like a 12.8' side yard setback. She stated they have considered other
alternatives, but they would decrease the size of the garage and because of this it
would be hard to fit two cars into this. They have looked at a detached garage
but feel this would not fit into the neighborhood design and they also want to be
considerate to the neighbor to the east, as that is where the detached garage
would be located.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this request
meets the three part test for variance and staff recommendation is for approval.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 4-0.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Final
Order#2015-04 with conditions based on plans stamp dated May 8, 2015 and
the information included in staff report dated June 8, 2015. Motion carried 4-
0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
No Planners' Report
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes
June 8, 2015
Page 3
Pieper said there will be a meeting tomorrow night to discuss cost cutting
measures for the 340 million dollar deficit to the light rail.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Regina Dean, Senior Planner
DATE: June 22, 2015
SUBJECT: Variance 2015-02
APPLICANT/OWNER: Lisanne Oster
J M & B A Kirtland Trustees
LOCATION: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road
REQUEST:
• To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural
zoning district
• To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150
feet for both side yards in the Rural zoning district.
• To permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet to the
Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified Recreational
Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100' setback from the OHWL.
BACKGROUND
This is a continued item from the May 11th and June 8th Planning Commission meetings. At
the May 1 lth Planning Commission meeting the applicant requested a continuance of the
meeting to revise the location of the proposed house. After the May 1 lth Planning Commission
meeting staff met with the applicant to discuss next steps. The applicant requested additional
time to refine the location of the revised house plan.
The plans have been revised and the request was republished to include a variance request from
the shoreland setback to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL).
PLANNING COMMISSION FOLLOW UP
At the May 11, 2015 Planning Commission meeting questions were asked by Planning
Commission members in regards to the following: DNR standards,proposed state legislation,
and property taxes. Research was completed for the three questions which are answered
below:
Staff Report—Variance # 2015-2
June 22, 2015
Page 2
DNR Standards
The Department of Natural Resource guidelines state the minimum structure setback for lakes
classified as Recreational Development Waters is 75 feet, however the guidelines include a
provision that Local Governmental Units can require stricter standards in their zoning
ordinances.
Proposed State Legislation-Riparian Buffers
The City of Eden Prairie would be exempt from the proposed bill as written since the City is
regulated by National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES)permit rules. The bill
was not passed this legislative session.
Rural and Single Family Property Taxes
Property taxes are based on the use of the site including the assessed land and building value.
Since the use of the property as a single family house is not changing keeping the zoning as
Rural will not impact how the land and building value are evaluated.
TREE LOSS
There are 1052 caliper inches of significant trees on the property. Tree loss has been
calculated at 25%, or 264 caliper inches, based on the proposed house pad and grading.
The previous plan reviewed by Planning Commission on May 11th showed and estimated tree
loss 44%, or 459 caliper inches.
The proposed house pad and associated grading may impact one additional 22"red oak tree on
near the east property line. The revised tree loss percentage is 27% or 286 caliper inches. Tree
replacement should be revised from 88 replacement inches to 104 replacement inches which
incorporates the additional 22"red oak.
VARIANCE
The property is zoned Rural. The surrounding zoning is R1-22, Rural and Golf Course. The
site is guided Low Density Residential. The surrounding area is guided Low Density
Residential and Golf Course. The property is within a shoreland area of the City and adjacent
to Lake Riley which is a Recreational Development Water.
The applicant is requesting to construct one-single family home which is proposed to be
located on the properties at 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road. The City is currently working
with the applicant on a lot combination request which would join the two lots together and
eliminate the common lot line.
Staff Report—Variance # 2015-2
June 22, 2015
Page 3
Lot Size
The applicant has requested to keep the zoning as Rural. Since the minimum lot size for Rural
zoning districts is 10 acres a variance is requested for the proposed lot size of 1.26 acres.
Setbacks:
A variance is required if the structure will not meet Rural side yard setback requirements. The
applicant is proposing setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet.
The proposed house pad is 15 feet from the west property line and 85 feet from the east
property line for a combination of 100 feet. The proposed house meets the front yard setback
requirements.
Shoreland:
A variance is requested for the shoreleand setback to the OHWL of Lake Riley for the
proposed house. City code requires a 100 foot setback; however there is a provision in the
shoreland code that allows a structure to be built without a variance if the new or enlarged
structure meets the average setback of the neighboring structures on either side which is 88
feet. The existing house is 64 feet from the OHWL. The proposed house is setback 64 feet
from the OHWL at the closest point. The proposed house location is not within a shore or
bluff impact zone. The proposed house location 64 feet away from the OHWL impacts less
significant trees then the original proposal that met the 100 foot shoreland setback.
VARIANCE STANDARD
Variances may be granted when they are "in harmony with the general purposes and intent of
the ordinance and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan."
Furthermore variances may"be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that
there are practical difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,'
as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes
to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; the plight of
the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; and
the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality."
Harmony with Purpose and Intent of Ordinance
The requested variance is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
A single family house is a permitted in a Rural zoning district.
The increase lot size by combining the two lots to 1.26 acres is closer in compliance with the
Rural 10 acre minimum lot size.
If the lots were rezoned to R1-22 one house could be built on each lot without variances.
Keeping the lot as Rural and granting variances for setbacks to allow for one house may reduce
the impact to the shoreland property.
Staff Report—Variance # 2015-2
June 22, 2015
Page 4
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan guides this property as Low Density Residential. The variance does
not change the use of the property and does not increase the density therefore the variance is
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Reasonable Use of the Property
A single family house in the Rural zoning district is a reasonable use of the property.
Circumstances Unique to the Property and not Created by Landowner
The property is unique for the following reasons:
• The lots were created as part of an Auditors Subdivision. Both properties are under the
same ownership. The property owner is not creating additional lots.
• The increase lot size by combining the two lots to 1.26 acres is closer in compliance
with the Rural 10 acre minimum lot size.
Will not alter Character of Locality
The requested variance will not change the character of the locality for the following reasons:
• The applicant is requesting to combine the two lots into one lot. Keeping the lot as
Rural and granting variances for setbacks to allow for one house may reduce the
impact to the shoreland property.
• The proposed house is no closer to Lake Riley than the existing house which helps
save significant trees and reduces the impact lake and to the site character.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Staff and the applicant agreed that the administrative lot combination and variance option
provides the most efficient and timely route for the applicant. Staff recommends approval of
the variance request since the applicant can meet the variance standards listed above. Staff
recommends approving conditions as part of the Final Order. The conditions should be
required prior to building permit issuance for the property:
• The proposed house shall meet the following side yard setbacks: 15 feet from the west
property line and 85 feet from the east property line for a combination of 100 feet.
• The proposed house shall meet the 64 foot setback to the OHWL.
• The plans shall be in substantial conformance to the following plans titled:
o Grading Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plan dated May 31, 2015 by
Kallio Engineering.
o Tree Preservation/Landscape Plan dated May 31, 2015 by Kallio Engineering.
In addition the tree preservation plan should be revised from 88 replacement
inches to 104 replacement inches which incorporates the additional 22"red oak.
Staff Report—Variance # 2015-2
June 22, 2015
Page 5
• A connection fee of$12,165.00 for the sanitary sewer service in Riley Lake Road to
serve the property must be paid to the Engineering Division(if the permit is issued in
2015 —if the permit is issued later the connection fee will be based on the connection
fee in place at that time).
• A special assessment agreement in the amount of $25,398 will be required for future
Riley Lake Road Improvement. This amount is based on front footage of 153' and a
front foot rate of$166/foot.
• This property is subject to trunk sewer and watermain assessments. The assessable
acreage is 1.13 acres (The lot size of 1.26 acres subtracting 0.13 acres of wetland and
buffers). Based on the 2015 trunk rate of$7,895/acre the total amount to be assessed is
$8,701.35. A special assessment agreement will be required for the trunk assessments
also.
• A conservation easement for the wetland and wetland buffer to be filed against the
property consistent with City Code and in a form approved by the City.
REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may wish to choose from one of the following actions:
1. Approve Final Order#2015-2 with conditions
2. Approve Final Order#2015-2 with modifications.
3. Continue Variance Request#2015-2 for additional information.
4. Deny Final Order#2015-2.
VARIANCE#2015-02
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PLANNING COMMISSION
FINAL ORDER 2015
Applicant: Lisanne Oster
J M &B A Kirtland Trustees
ADDRESS: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road
OTHER DESCRIPTION: PID #19-116-22-32-0004 and PID#19-116-22-32-0010
VARIANCE REQUEST:
• To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural zoning district.
• To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet for both side
yards in the Rural zoning district.
• To permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet to the Ordinary High
Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified Recreational Development Waters.) City Code
requires a 100' setback from the OHWL.
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 N/A).
2. Variance 2015-02 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
July 7, 2015; however, this variance shall lapse and be of no effect unless the erection or alternatives
permitted shall occur within one (1) year of the effective date unless said period of time is extended
pursuant to the appropriate procedures prior to the expiration of one year from the effective date hereof.
5. All Board of Adjustments and Appeals actions are subject to City Council Review.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
N/A= Not Applicable BY:
John Stoltz—Chair
Date: June 22, 2015
EXHIBIT A—FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
FINDINGS
Harmony with Purpose and Intent of Ordinance
The requested variance is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
A single family house is a permitted in a Rural zoning district.
The increase lot size by combining the two lots to 1.26 acres is closer in compliance with the
Rural 10 acre minimum lot size.
If the lots were rezoned to R1-22 one house could be built on each lot without variances. Keeping
the lot as Rural and granting variances for setbacks to allow for one house may reduce the impact
to the shoreland property.
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan guides this property as Low Density Residential. The variance does not
change the use of the property and does not increase the density therefore the variance is
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Reasonable Use of the Property
A single family house in the Rural zoning district is a reasonable use of the property.
Circumstances Unique to the Property and not Created by Landowner
The property is unique for the following reasons:
The lots were created as part of an Auditors Subdivision. Both properties are under the same
ownership. The property owner is not creating additional lots.
The increase lot size by combining the two lots to 1.26 acres is closer in compliance with the
Rural 10 acre minimum lot size.
Will not alter Character of Locality
The requested variance will not change the character of the locality for the following reasons:
The applicant is requesting to combine the two lots into one lot. Keeping the lot as Rural and
granting variances for setbacks to allow for one house may reduce the impact to the shoreland
property.
The proposed house is no closer to Lake Riley than the existing house which helps save
significant trees and reduces the impact lake and to the site character.
CONDITIONS
1. The proposed house shall meet the following side yard setbacks: 15 feet from the west
property line and 85 feet from the east property line for a combination of 100 feet.
2. The proposed house shall meet the 64 foot setback to the OHWL.
3. The plans shall be in substantial conformance to the following plans titled:
a. Grading Drainage, Erosion Control and Utility Plan dated May 31, 2015 by Kallio
Engineering.
b. Tree Preservation/Landscape Plan dated May 31, 2015 by Kallio Engineering. In
addition the tree preservation plan should be revised from 88 replacement inches to
104 replacement inches which incorporates the additional 22"red oak.
4. A connection fee of$12,165.00 for the sanitary sewer service in Riley Lake Road to serve the
property must be paid to the Engineering Division(if the permit is issued in 2015 —if the
permit is issued later the connection fee will be based on the connection fee in place at that
time).
5. A special assessment agreement in the amount of $25,398 will be required for future Riley
Lake Road Improvement. This amount is based on front footage of 153' and a front foot rate
of$166/foot.
6. This property is subject to trunk sewer and watermain assessments. The assessable acreage is
1.13 acres (The lot size of 1.26 acres subtracting 0.13 acres of wetland and buffers). Based on
the 2015 trunk rate of$7,895/acre the total amount to be assessed is $8,701.35. A special
assessment agreement will be required for the trunk assessments also.
7. A conservation easement for the wetland and wetland buffer to be filed against the property
consistent with City Code and in a form approved by the City.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Regina Dean, Senior Planner
DATE: June 22, 2015
SUBJECT: Variance 2015-03
APPLICANT/ Central Bank
OWNER: IRET Properties
LOCATION: 6640 Shady Oak Road
REQUEST:
• To permit a 112.5 square foot building identification wall sign on the north
elevation.
• To permit a 112.5 square foot building identification wall sign on the south
elevation.
City Code permits one building identification wall sign per wall per street
frontage not to exceed 50 square feet. Section 11.70, Subd. 4, C, 2 (a)
BACKGROUND
In 2013, Aerotek, a tenant in the building, applied for a variance for a building identification wall
sign on the east elevation of the building. During the review of the application it was discovered
that Central Bank's existing building identification tenant wall signs on the north and south
elevations exceeded the sign size approved from a 1986 variance.
On June 9, 2014, the Planning Commission approved the Aerotek sign and the Central Bank
signs. Central Bank agreed to remove the logo from the existing signs on the north and south
elevations reducing the size to 112.5 square feet each. Aerotek also proposed to reduce their
proposed sign to 31 square feet.
The Aerotek sign was installed meeting the conditions of the final order. Central Bank has
requested additional time to install the signs on the north and south elevations due to a recent
merger which may result in a company name change. City code does not allow for an extension
of a variance. If additional time is needed that exceeds the one year effective date for
implementation of a variance then a new variance application and public review is required.
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VARIANCE STANDARD
Variances may be granted when they are"in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the
ordinance and when the variances are consistent with the comprehensive plan."Furthermore
variances may"be granted when the applicant for the variance establishes that there are practical
difficulties in complying with the zoning ordinance. `Practical difficulties,' as used in
connection with the granting of a variance, means that the property owner proposes to use the
property in a reasonable manner not permitted by the zoning ordinance; the plight of the
landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; and the
variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality."
Harmony with Purpose and Intent of Ordinance
The requested variance is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance.
• The total of all three building identification wall signs is 256 square feet which is 96
square feet less than the total square footage from the 1986 variance approval. The
revised proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the original variance.
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan guides this property as Office.
• The variance does not change the use of the property and therefore the variance is
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Reasonable Use of the Property
The requested variance is a reasonable use of the property.
• Building identification signs are permitted in the Office Zoning District.
• The requested variance will not alter the existing use of the property as an office.
• Allowing the existing signs to remain is a reasonable use of the property and consistent
with a previously approved variance.
• The total of all three building identification wall signs is 256 square feet which is 96
square feet less than the total square footage from the 1986 variance approval.
Circumstances Unique to the Property and not Created by Landowner
• Due to the height of the building and the position of the building on the property the
walls facing HWY 212 and Shady Oak Road are the most visible to higher traffic
volume. These walls include the north, south and east elevations. This circumstance was
not created by the current tenants, owner and are unique to this property.
Will not alter Character of Locality
The requested variance will not alter the character of the locality for the following reasons:
• Three building identification signs total 256 square feet which is less total square footage
than the 1986 variance approval.
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• The proposed signs are in scale with the building.
• The requested variance will not alter the existing use of the property as an office.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Since the applicant is not changing the size sign from the 2014 approval and the proposed meets
the variance standards above staff recommends approval.
REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may wish to choose from one of the following actions:
1. Approve Final Order#2015-03.
2. Approve Final Order#2015-03 with modifications.
3. Continue Variance Request#2015-03 for additional information.
4. Deny Final Order#2015-03.
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VARIANCE#2015-03
CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
PLANNING COMMISSION
FINAL ORDER 2015-03
APPLICANT: Central Bank
OWNER: IRET Properties
ADDRESS: 6640 Shady Oak Road
OTHER DESCRIPTION:
VARIANCE REQUEST:
• To permit a 112.5 square foot building identification wall sign on the north elevation.
• To permit a 112.5 square foot building identification wall sign on the south elevation.
City Code permits one building identification wall sign per wall per street frontage not to
exceed 50 square feet. Section 11.70, Subd. 4, C, 2 (a)
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 X No N/A).
2. Variance 2015-03 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
July 7, 2015; however, this variance shall lapse and be of no effect unless the erection or alternatives
permitted shall occur within one (1) year of the effective date unless said period of time is extended
pursuant to the appropriate procedures prior to the expiration of one year from the effective date hereof.
5. All Board of Adjustments and Appeals actions are subject to City Council Review.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
N/A=Not Applicable BY:
Jon Stoltz—Chair
Date: 06-22-15
EXHIBIT A—FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
FINDINGS
1. The granting of the variance is in harmony with intent and general purposes of the
ordinance and the terms of the variance are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
• The total of all three building identification wall signs is 256 square feet which is
96 square feet less than the total square footage from the 1986 variance approval.
The revised proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the original
variance.
• The variance does not change the use of the property and therefore the variance is
consistent with the comprehensive plan.
2. The property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner.
• Building identification signs are permitted in the Office Zoning District.
• The requested variance will not alter the existing use of the property as an office.
• Allowing the existing signs to remain is a reasonable use of the property and
consistent with a previously approved variance.
• The total of all three building identification wall signs is 256 square feet which is
96 square feet less than the total square footage from the 1986 variance approval.
3. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created
by the landowner. The property is unique for the following reasons:
• Due to the height of the building and the position of the building on the property
the walls facing HWY 212 and Shady Oak Road are the most visible to higher
traffic volume. These walls include the north, south and east elevations. This
circumstance was not created by the current tenants, owner and are unique to this
property.
4. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
• Three building identification signs total 256 square feet which is less total square
footage than the 1986 variance approval.
• The proposed signs are in scale with the building.
• The requested variance will not alter the existing use of the property as an office.
CONDITIONS:
1. The 176 square foot building identification sign (Central Bank) is revised to a 112.5
square foot building identification wall sign on the north elevation.
2. The 176 square foot building identification sign (Central Bank) is revised to a 112.5
square foot building identification wall sign on the south elevation.
3. No signs are permitted on the west elevation.
4. Central Bank shall remove the "C" logo from the existing sign area within one year of the
effective date of the variance approval.
5. Central Bank shall apply for a new sign permit within one year of the effective date of the
variance approval.
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6640 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone:(952)944-6640 Fax:(952)944-3696
May 4, 2015
Eden Prairie Planning Department
8080 Mitchell Rd Suite 2
Eden Prairie MN 55344
Attn: Ms. Regina Rojas
Dear Ms. Rojas,
The Eden Prairie Planning Commission approved our Variance request#2014-06
on September 22, 2014. As part of the approval, Central Bank agreed to remove
the "C" logo from our sign within one year. Central Bank is requesting an
extension of our requirement to remove the "C" at this time since Central Bank
has been sold to Midwest One Financial of Iowa City. The merger of the two
banks will take place next year and we are requesting the extension of the
variance through next year. We are requesting this variance as it would save us
$5,000 to have the entire sign removed at the same time.
Sincerely,
CJHentges
Market President
Member Cr
FDIC Equal Housing Lender www.centralbnk.com
Central Bank to be sold to N. /estOne Financial - Minneapolis/ St. ' 1 Business Journal Page 1 of 1
From the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
:http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/banking/2014/11/central-bank-
to-be-sold-to-midwestone-financial.html
Central ; ank to be sold to ' krt. e
Financial
Nov 21 2014, 1:48pm CST
Katharine Grayson
Staff reporter- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
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MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. reached a deal to buy the parent company of Central
Bank, the companies announced Friday. 1
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Iowa City, Iowa-based MidWestOne will pay $64 million in cash plus about 2.7 million shares
of MidWestOne stock for Central Bancshares Inc.
Golden Valley-based Central Bank, which has $1.2 billion in assets, will operate as a
subsidiary of MidWest One Financial Group (Nasdaq: MOFG).
Central Bank operates 20 branches in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin, and expanded
into Florida two years ago.
The combined company will have about $3 billion in assets. MidWestOne CEO Charles Funk
will be CEO of the combined company, with Central Bank's sole shareholder and chairman,
John Morrison, serving as board chairman.
Both companies' boards approved the deal, which is expected to close in the second
quarter.
Central Bank was an active buyer of failed banks during 2011 and 2012.
Minneapolis-based law firm Fredrikson & Byron represented Central Bank in the deal.
Katharine Grayson covers med tech, clean tech, technology, health care and
venture capital.
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/banking/2014/11/central-bank-to-be-sold-to-.., 11/21/2014
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Regina Dean, Senior Planner
DATE: June 22, 2015
PROJECT: Shops at Southwest Station
LOCATION: 13000 Technology Drive
APPLICANT: Venture Pass Partners, LLC
OWNER: Minnwest Bank
120 DAY REVIEW: Expires September 4, 2015
REQUEST: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.67 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning
District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning
district on 1.67 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Guide Plan shows the 1.67 acre property for Regional Commercial land use.
Surrounding land uses consist of Regional Commercial, Park/Open Space and Office. The
property is zoned Regional Service Commercial.
The site was originally approved in 1999 as a restaurant called Pickled Parrot(most recently
Santorini's) and is part of a previously approved Planned Unit Development(PUD)which
includes Southwest Station Retail (multi-tenant building, Anchor Bank, and Ruby Tuesday), and
Southwest Transit Station. Cross access and cross parking agreements are in place to help serve
the overall PUD which are allowed by the private declaration of covenants, conditions,
restrictions and easements that is associated with this property.
SITE PLAN
The project is an 11,138 square foot multi-tenant retail building with a 2,389 square foot deck for
restaurant tenant dining. The applicant proposes to remove the existing Santorini restaurant
building, however intends to reuse a majority of the existing foundation and pilings for the
proposed building.
Staff Report—Shops at Southwest
June 22, 2015
Page 2
The site has a base area/floor area ratio of 0.15. City code permits up to a 0.20 base area ratio for
a single story building in the Regional Service Commercial zoning district.
There are 4 proposed tenants including 3 proposed restaurant uses and one dental office. The
applicant provided a proposed parking ratio based on an anticipated tenant use of restaurant and
office.
Proposed Use Estimated Number Parking Ratio Parking
of Seats or Gross Required
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Restaurant 124 seats 1/3 seats 41.3
Restaurant 63 seats 1/3 seats 21
Dental Office 2706 sq. ft. 5/1000 sq. ft. 13.5
Restaurant 46 seats 1/3 seats 15.3
Outdoor Patio 87 seats 1/3 seats 29
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The proposed plan shows 81 onsite parking spaces and 40 offsite parking spaces which are
available through a private declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements. The
proposed parking meets city code requirements based on the proposed use of the building and the
existing waiver that was granted in 1999. A total of 18 bike parking spaces are proposed.
It is possible for the tenant use within the leasable space to change overtime. Staff completed
additional analysis of parking requirements based on potential tenant uses for the site.
All Retail Scenario:
Proposed Use Tenant Area Parking Ratio Parking Required
Retail 3500 sq. ft. 5/1000 17.5
Retail 2400 sq. ft. 5/1000 12
Retail 2706 sq. ft. 5/1000 13.5
Retail 1991 sq. ft. 5/1000 9.9
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An all retail scenario meets city code parking requirements based on the existing waiver that was
granted in 1999 and the available parking through the private declaration of covenants,
conditions, restrictions and easements.
Staff Report—Shops at Southwest
June 22, 2015
Page 3
Below is a scenario of all restaurant uses:
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Restaurant 124 1/2.5 seats 49.6 1/3 seats 41.3
Restaurant 63 1/2.5 seats 25.2 1/3 seats 21
Restaurant 63 1/2.5 seats 25.2 1/3 seats 21
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In the 100 percent restaurant use scenario the parking need exceeds the available parking onsite
and through the private declaration of covenants, conditions, restrictions and easements. This
assumes that the indoor and outdoor areas are filled to capacity with customers.
Through building permit review, staff will have the opportunity to work with the property owner
and/or tenant to review proposed uses and number of restaurant seats to verify compliance with
parking requirements at time of building permit.
ARCHITECTURE
The building exceeds the exterior building material standards for the Regional Service
Commercial zoning district on all sides of the building. Enhanced architectural features include
varying materials of brick, glass, cast stone, EIFS, and decorative awnings and LED lighting.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
The following PUD waivers should be carried over based on the new site plan:
1 Offsite Parking as allowed by the private declaration of covenants, conditions,
restrictions and easements that is associated with this property. City Code requires
parking to be accommodated onsite.
Offsite parking is an existing condition from the previously approved PUD and is
accommodated through the private declarations noted earlier in this report. The applicant
is also proposing to construct an additional row of 30 parking spaces onsite (for a total of
81 onsite stalls)which can be accommodated due to the proposed smaller building
footprint.
Staff Report—Shops at Southwest
June 22, 2015
Page 4
The applicant is providing 18 bicycle parking spaces near the entrance of the building to
support alternative transportation options.
1. Front yard setback for parking from 35 feet to 17.5 feet abutting Technology Drive.
Parking will not be changed in this location. This is an existing condition.
Benefits to granting the waivers include: continued use of shared parking which is consistent
with principles of a transit oriented and mixed use development, enhanced architectural details
into the building design, and extensive use of perennials along the site perimeter and building
base which are not required by code, but enhance the site.
LANDSCAPING
Existing landscaping will remain onsite as originally planted. A new rainwater garden is
proposed within the front yard setback along Technology Drive. Additional trees and perennials
are proposed within the site which will provide additional plant variety and color.
The trees located in the center median near the entry are overgrown and limit site vision
clearance. The existing pines within the center median will be removed and replaced with
deciduous overstory trees and supplemental perennials.
The proposed landscape plan exceeds city code requirements.
GRADING AND DRAINAGE
A rainwater garden is proposed within the front yard setback along Technology Drive to assist
with water quality, rate control, and volume requirements. In addition, a water quality treatment
device is proposed within the parking lot area.
This site is within the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District. The applicant is working
with the watershed district to obtain the appropriate permits.
SIGNS
The proposed wall and free standing signs meet city code. All sign permits will require review
and approval through the sign permit process.
SITE LIGHTING
LED lighting is proposed for the site and building. The photometric plan meets City
requirements.
Staff Report—Shops at Southwest
June 22, 2015
Page 5
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the following request:
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.67 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning district on 1.67 acres
3. Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated June 2, 2015 and the following conditions:
1. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the proponent shall:
A. Provide a landscaping surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of the landscaping plan
for review and approval.
2. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the
property:
A. Offsite Parking as allowed by the private declaration of covenants, conditions,
restrictions and easements that is associated with this property. City Code
requires parking to be accommodated onsite.
B. Front yard setback for parking from 35 feet to 17.5 feet abutting Technology
Drive.
3. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit.
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PROJECT PROFILE - JUNE 22, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 22, 2015
1. VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster. (REGINA)
Proposal for combining two existing parcels into one on Riley Lake to construct one single
family home.
Location: 9010 Riley Lake Road
Contact: Lisanne Oster, 952-432-8409
Request to:
• To permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City code requires a lot size of 10 acres in the Rural
zoning district
• To permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a combination of 150 feet
for both side yards in the Rural zoning district.
• To permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64 feet to the
Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of Lake Riley (DNR Classified Recreational
Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100' setback from the OHWL.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 01/09/15 Notice to Paper Date 06/04/15 Notice to Paper Date N/A
Date Complete 04/09/15 Resident Notice Date 06/05/15 Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline 08/07/15 Meeting Date 06/22/15 lst Meeting Date N/A
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A
2. VARIANCE #2015-03 by Central Bank. (REGINA)
Proposal to extend Variance period
Location: 6640 Shady Oak Road
Contact: Jerry Hentges, 952-944-6640
Request to:
• To permit a building identification wall sign up to to 112.5 square feet on the north
elevation in the Office zoning district.
• To permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the south
elevation in the Office zoning district.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council _
Date Submitted 05/04/15 Notice to Paper Date 06/04/15 Notice to Paper Date N/A
Date Complete 05/12/15 Resident Notice Date 06/05/15 Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline 09/11/15 Meeting Date 06/22/15 1st Meeting Date N/A
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A
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3. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION (2015-03)by Venture Pass Partners, LLC.
(REGINA)
Proposal for the redevelopment of the existing Santorini's restaurant site into an 11,138 sf multi-
tenant retail center
Location: 13000 Technology Drive
Contact: Randy Rauwerdink 612-801-4313
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.67 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning district on 1.67
acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/08/15 Notice to Paper Date 6/4/15 Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete 05/08/15 Resident Notice Date 6/5/15 Resident Notice Date
120 Day Deadline 09/04/15 Meeting Date 6/22/15 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date
PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 13, 2015
1. VARIANCE #2015-05 by WAND Corporation. (TANIA)
Proposal to convert entire facility to 100%office
Location: 7575 Corporate Way
Contact: Dave Perrill, 952-361-6200
Request to:
• To permit 100% office in the I-2 zoning district. City code requires 77% office with
remainder as warehouse.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/22/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date N/A
Date Complete 05/22/15 Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date N/A
I 120 Day Deadline 09/20/15 Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date N/A
Initial DRC review 05/28/15 2nd Meeting Date N/A
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2. COMFORT INN EDEN PRAIRIE (2015-07)by Michael Monn Architects (JULIE &
STEVE)
Proposal for exterior façade remodel
Location: 7740 Flying Cloud Drive
Contact: Mike Monn, 612-247-5406
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 3.19 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/05/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 06/11/15 2nd Meeting Date
3. DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE
Public hearing to adopt the draft TOD ordinance.
Contact: Regina Dean, 952-949-8490
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date
CONSERVATION COMMISSION - JULY 14, 2015
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT - JULY14, 2015
1. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAZA (SALON CONCEPTS) (2015-03)by SCEPRE, LLC. (TANIA)
Proposal for adding 58 additional parking spaces
Location: 8040 Glen Lane
Contact: Brent Van Lieu, 513-200-4261
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.03 acres
• Zoning District Review on 3.03 acres
• Site Plan Review on 3.03 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 01/16/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/9/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/30/15
Date Complete 03/02/15 Resident Notice Date 4/11/15 Resident Notice Date 5/1/15
120 Day Deadline 08/29/15 Meeting Date 4/27/15 1st Meeting Date 5/19/15
Initial DRC review 01/22/15 2nd Meeting Date
2. FILE #2014-20TM by Verizon
Location: 8080 Mitchell Road
Contact: Justin Holt, 952-831-1043 x3120 office, 763-454-9428 mobile (STEVE)
(Approved 00-00-14)Review time? Days
Request: Small Cell Site (Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment on City
Center Roof to improve Public Safety Communications)—Incomplete as of 10-07-14
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10-07-14 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date NA/
Date Complete 00-00-14 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline 00-00-15 Meeting Date NA/ 1st Meeting Date 03-03-15
Initial DRC review 00-00-14 2nd Meeting Date N/A
3. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Public hearing to amend the development agreement for Liberty Plaza.
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8498
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date
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4. CROSSROADS CENTER(2014-18)by Tim Cashin. (JULIE)
Proposal for facade and landscape improvements.
Location: 7731 Flying Cloud Drive
Contact: Tim Cashin, 952-212-5004
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.9 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on
2.9 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.9 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 11/21/14 Notice to Paper Date 3/26/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/23/15
Date Complete 1/14/15 Resident Notice Date 3/31/15 Resident Notice Date 4/24/15
120 Day Deadline 9/10/15 Meeting Date 4/13/15 1st Meeting Date 5/5/15
Initial DRC review 12/4/14 2nd Meeting Date
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION - JULY 20, 2015
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IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 12, relating to the regulation of subdivisions of property.
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date
2. WOODSPRING SUITES SIGNATURE (2015-08)by Titleist Lodging Group, LLC
(REGINA)
Proposal for the construction of a 4-story extended stay hotel
Location: 7544 Market Place Drive
Contact: Quentin, 316-260-9088
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.66 acres
• Zoning District Change from Office to Commercial Hwy on 1.66 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.66 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/05/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date
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3. TOWNPLACE SUITES (2015-09)by Alliant Engineering. (JULIE)
Proposal for a 300 square foot addition to the existing Townplace Suites
Location: 11588 Leona Road
Contact: Mark Kronbeck, 612-767-9338
Request for:
• PUD Concept Review on 1.87 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on
1.87 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/05/15 Notice to Paper Date Notice to Paper Date
Date Complete Resident Notice Date Resident Notice Date
120 Day Deadline Meeting Date 1st Meeting Date
Initial DRC review 06/11/15 2nd Meeting Date
APPROVED VARIANCES
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TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS
1. File#2014-18TM by Verizon (c/o—Justin Holt—Jacob,) Contact Justin Holt 952.831.1043
x3102 office, 773.454.9428 mobile
(Approved 00-00-14)Review time? Days
Request: Small Cell Site (Pilot Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment
on Utility poles, traffic lights etc. in right of way.)—Incomplete as of 00-00-14
Location: Right of Way—Pioneer Trail between Homeward Hills Road and Hwy#169
Application Info (2014-19TM) Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00-00-14 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date N/A
Date Complete 00-00-14 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
120 Day Deadline 00-00-15 Meeting Date N.A st Meeting Date N/A
Initial DRC review 2nd Meeting Date N/A
Complete Letter 00-00-15
due
2. File#2015-06L Lease by Verizon (c/o—Mandy Brady-Jacobs)—Contact Mandy Brady Office#
651-225-0784, mobile# 612-366-8944
(Approved 00-00-15)Review time ?? Days. Incomplete as of 03-09-15
Location: 6341 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Request: Re-establishment of Lease. Property zoned C-Comm. Planner: (STEVE/TANIA)
Application Info (2015-06L)
Date Submitted 03-19-15 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date N/A
Date Complete 00-00-15 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A
90 Day Deadline 06-07-15 Meeting Date N.A ,st Meeting Date 00-00-15
Initial DRC review 00-00-15 2nd Meeting Date N/A
Complete Letter 03-27-15
Due
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