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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission - 08/24/2015 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, August 24, 2015, 7:00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Jon Stoltz, Charles Weber, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer; Matt Bourne, 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 August 10, 2015 meeting IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT A. DESIGN STANDARDS PRESENTATION 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, August 24, 2015 ___________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, August 24, 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, AUGUST 10, 2015 V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT A. DESIGN STANDARDS PRESENTATION Staff will present an update on the Design Standards initiative relating to architectural standards, landscaping and screening, sustainability, public art and commercial rehabilitation. No action is required. 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, AUGUST 10, 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 Rod Rue, City Engineer Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 27, 2015 MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Higgins, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes. Motion carried 7-0. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. TOWNPLACE SUITES by Alliant Engineering Location: 11588 Leona Road Request for:  Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.87 acres  Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 2  Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Services Zoning District on 1.87 acres  Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres John Ferrier, representing CSM Properties, said the reason he is here tonight is that TownPlace Suites brand prototype has changed. They are requesting a 300 square foot expansion to add a breakfast room. This will be in the southwest corner of building. Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the applicant is asking for a PUD waiver to increase the base area ration (BAR). The proposed plans also include a bike rack on site. Staff recommendation is for approval. Farr asked if there were any issues with parking. Klima said there were no issues with parking. Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development 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 Zoning District on 1.87 acres and Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres, based on plans stamp dated July 2, 2015 and the information included in the staff report dated August 7, 2015. Motion carried 7-0. B. VARIANCE #215-09 by PGJ Properties, LLC and MHH Properties, LLC Location: 641 City West Parkway Request to:  Reduce a minimum 25 foot buffer located along the western border of the subject property as required by that certain Developer’s Agreement dated July 2, 1985. Klima said this property has been developed as a retail center consistent with the plans approved by the City in 1984. The Development Agreement requires compliance with plans reviewed and approved by the City in 1984. These plans indicate that a buffer of 25 feet between the property line and the parking area is required. With the recent construction associated with Shady Oak Road, the property owner and the City have been negotiating related to the additional property needed for Shady Oak Road. The additional property needed for the roadway results in a buffer area of less than 25 feet. At its closest point to the new right of way line, the buffer area is 2.5 feet wide. Staff recommendation is for approval. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 3 Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION by Weber, seconded by Kirk, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION by Weber, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the Final Order #2015-09 based on plans stamp dated August 3, 2015 and the information included in the staff report dated August 7, 2015. Motion carried 7-0. C. CITY CODE AMENDMENT – SIGN CODE by City of Eden Prairie Request to:  Amend City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs. Klima said in 2013, City Staff proposed changes to City Code relating to signs. The changes were recommended by staff as a result of current trends in sign permit inquiries and requests. The proposed code changes were presented to the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Government Committee. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the code changes to the City council. When the code changes were presented to the City Council concerns were discussed which included increased sign clutter, enforcement action on temporary signs, and potential conflicting language in the city code. City Council closed the public hearing and directed staff to revise recommended changes and to reach out to the Chamber Government Committee and Planning Commission prior to bringing changes forward again. In 2015, staff began outreach with the Chamber Government Committee and commercial real estate professional to obtain feedback on proposed revisions to the city code. Since the outreach was completed, staff became aware of a June 18, 2015 Supreme Court decision that affects content based sign regulations. This court decision will require staff to conduct a comprehensive review of the sign ordinance and will result in revisions to the sign regulations. At this time, Staff is proposing minor changes to the sign regulations in city code. The proposed language for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs are not impacted by the recent Supreme Court decision. A summary of the proposed changes is located in the second chart in the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the Sign Code amendments. Wuttke asked how the entry monument signs and LRT will coincide with each other. Klima said there are several entry monument signs planned in Eden Prairie at prominent entry points to the City. The entry monument signs are not directly related to the proposed LRT alignment. Eden Prairie Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 2015 Page 4 Farr asked if public easements are obtained from the property owners and will there be front yard perimeter easements. Klima said the City does obtain perimeter easements and the sign setback requirements vary by zoning district. Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Weber, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 7-0. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Amendment to City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs based on the information included in the staff report dated August 7, 2015. Motion carried 7-0. VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT No Planners’ Report VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE –LIGHT RAIL No Members’ Report IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS No continuing business. X. NEW BUSINESS No new business. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Weber, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 7-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. 1 PROJECT PROFILE – AUGUST 24, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 24, 2015 1. DESIGN STANDARDS PRESENTATION-PLANNERS REPORT CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 1. 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 Date Complete 07/02/15 120 Day Deadline 10/30/15 Initial DRC review 06/11/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date 8/10/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 2. SIGN CODE AMENDMENT (REGINA) City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs. Contact: Regina Dean, 952-949-8490 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted N/A Date Complete N/A 120 Day Deadline N/A Initial DRC review N/A Notice to Paper Date 7-10-15 Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date 8-10-15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 2 CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 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 Date Complete 00/00/14 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review Notice to Paper Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date N.A Notice to Paper Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date N/A 2nd Meeting Date N/A 2. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION (2015-06) 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 Date Complete 05/08/15 120 Day Deadline 09/04/15 Initial DRC review Notice to Paper Date 6/4/15 Resident Notice Date 6/5/15 Meeting Date 6/22/15 Notice to Paper Date 07-02- 15 Resident Notice Date 07-02- 15 1st Meeting Date 7-14-15 2nd Meeting Date 3 3. 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 Date Complete 03/02/15 120 Day Deadline 08/29/15 Initial DRC review 01/22/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/9/15 Resident Notice Date 4/11/15 Meeting Date 4/27/15 Notice to Paper Date 4/30/15 Resident Notice Date 5/1/15 1st Meeting Date 5/19/15 2nd Meeting Date 4. WAND CORPORATION (2015-13) by Wand Corporation (TANIA) Proposal for 100% Office use within a I-2 Zoning District Location: 7575 Corporate Way Contact: David Perrill, 1-800-786-9263 Request for:  Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.88 acres  Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Industrial Park Zone on 2.88 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 07/07/15 Date Complete 07/07/15 120 Day Deadline 11/04/15 Initial DRC review 07/09/15 Notice to Paper Date 7-8-15 Resident Notice Date 7-8-15 Meeting Date 7-27-15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 5. DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE (REGINA) Public hearing to adopt the draft TOD ordinance. Contact: Regina Dean, 952-949-8490 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted N/A Date Complete N/A 120 Day Deadline N/A Initial DRC review N/A Notice to Paper Date 6-24-15 Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date 7-13-15 Notice to Paper Date 8-6-15 Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 8-18-15 2nd Meeting Date CONSERVATION COMMISSION – SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION – SEPTEMBER 14, 2015 4 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 1. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS (COA) GLEN LAKE CHILDREN’S CAMP Public hearing to approve Certificate of Appropriateness for construction of playground structure. Contact: Lori Creamer, 952-949-8481 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – SEPT. 21, 2015 1. MEETING TIME & LOCATION CHANGE: 6:30 P.M. AT RILEY LAKE PARK PAVILLION 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 Date Complete 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 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 Ellis, 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 Date Complete 06/05/15 120 Day Deadline 10/02/15 Initial DRC review 06/11/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 5 3. EDEN PRAIRIE RETAIL (2015-10) by EP Equities, LLC (JULIE) Proposal for expansion of existing building for single story retail use Location: 590 Prairie Center Drive Contact: Hector Vinas, 954-499-8663 x231 Request for:  Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 0.8 acres  Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 0.8 acres  Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on 0.8 acres  Site Plan Review on 0.8 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 06/19/15 Date Complete 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review 06/25/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 4. ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT PID: 36-117-22-33-0015 (2015-11) by Told Development Company (JULIE) Proposal to detach PID from City of Minnetonka and attach PID to City of Eden Prairie Location: North of 11190 62nd St West Contact: Trent Mayberry, 952-278-0112 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 06/26/15 Date Complete 120 Day Deadline 10/26/15 Initial DRC review 07/02/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 5. EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER (2015-12) by Eden Prairie Center (JULIE) Proposal for landscaping improvements Location: 8251 Flying Cloud Drive Contact: Nancy Litwin, 952-525-2152 Request for:  Planned Unit Development District Review on 35.32 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 07/02/15 Date Complete 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review 07/09/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 6 6. BURGER KING (2015-14) by Paul Dahl Associates, Inc. (STEVE) Proposal for exterior remodel and landscape Location: 16345 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN Contact: Paul Dahl – 952-512-9551 Request for:  Site Plan Review on 1.34 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 07/30/15 Date Complete 00/00/15 120 Day Deadline 11-26-15 Initial DRC review 08/06/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 7. CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO INDOOR GUN RANGES (JULIE) Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.30, Subdivision 2, to include indoor gun ranges. Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted Date Complete 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 8. HAMPTON INN (2015-15) by Cities Edge Architects (JULIE) Proposal to develop a 5 story, 105 guest room Hampton Inn Location: 11825 Technology Drive Contact: Kevin Hanson – 320-235-7775 Request for:  Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres  Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres  Zoning District Change from Commercial Regional Service (Com-Reg-Ser) to Town Center Commercial (TC-C)  Site Plan Review on 1.7 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 08/12/15 Date Complete 00/00/15 120 Day Deadline 00/00/15 Initial DRC review 00/00/15 Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date Meeting Date Notice to Paper Date Resident Notice Date 1st Meeting Date 2nd Meeting Date 7 APPROVED VARIANCES TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS 1. 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 Date Complete 120 Day Deadline Initial DRC review Notice to Paper Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date NA/ Notice to Paper Date NA/ Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 07-14-15 2nd Meeting Date N/A