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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, July 24, 2017 - 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS:
John Kirk, Charles Weber, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins,
Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis,
Christopher Villarreal
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 July 10, 2017 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CODE AMENEMENT RELATED TO PARKS ZONING DISTRICT
Request to:
• Amend City Code, Chapter 11 relating to Parks Zoning District
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
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, July 24, 2017
_______________________________________________________________________________
MONDAY, July 24, 2017 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, July 10, 2017
MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated July 10, 2017.
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO PARKS ZONING DISTRICT
Request to:
• Amend City Code, Chapter 11 relating to Parks Zoning District
The draft ordinance creates a Park Zoning District and regulations that establish permitted
uses, setbacks, parking lot design standards, architectural standards and other standards for
properties zoned as Park. The intent is that the Park Zoning District will apply to City-
owned parks and open spaces.
The Comprehensive Guide Plan adopted in 2009 includes a land use category for
Parks/Open Space. There are a number of properties identified as Parks/Open Space on the
Guide Plan Map. However, these properties are zoned Rural, Public, R1-13.5, R1-9.5,
RM-6.5, RM-2.5, I-Gen, Office, and Commercial. State law requires zoning to conform to
the guide plan. The creation of a new Park Zoning District and associated regulations and
the subsequent rezoning of certain properties will bring the zoning into conformance with
the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends approval.
MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing.
ANNOTATED AGENDA
July 24, 2017
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MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the amendment of the City Code, Chapter
11, related to Parks Zoning District based on the information included in the staff report
dated July 19, 2017 and its attachments.
VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
IX. MEMBERS’ REPORT
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Move to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2017 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins, Charles
Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg,
Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villareal
CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Julie Krull, 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
Higgins and Wuttke were absent.
IIII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-
0.
IV. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 26, 2017
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to approve the Planning
Commission minutes dated June 26, 2017. Motion carried 7-0.
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ELEVATE
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
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Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD on 2.93 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.93 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.93 acres
• Zoning District Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD-R on 2.93 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.93 acres
• Preliminary Plat of two lots into one lot on 2.93 acres
Scott Carlston, resident of 8150 Drexel Court and representing the project,
presented the proposal. He stated the last time he was before the Commission was
for Martin Blu project. He said his company is committed to keeping young
professionals here in Eden Prairie and that is why they are here tonight for the
Elevate at Southwest Station project. Mr. Carlston pointed out this is a challenging
project and they have partnered with Timberland Partners to create a beautiful
development in this area.
Ryan Sailer, Vice President of Development for Timberland Partners, discussed the
project in more detail. He stated they wanted to create a cohesive project. Mr.
Carlston had assembled the parcels and they are co-developing the project.
Timberland Partners is a real estate investment firm which owns and manages
apartment units so they have experience in developing and managing apartment
complexes such as this project. Mr. Sailer also pointed out they will be long term
investors in this development. Elevate will consist of 222 apartment units, with a
portion of these being affordable units. This will also be a mixed use project where
there will be 2 full service restaurants and 1 to 2 retail stores on the first level. In
regards to parking there will be 397 parking units; 287 will be in the garage and 110
will be surface stalls. Because it is TOD, they are supplying 175 bike parking
spaces. Mr. Sailer pointed out the project will be 500 feet from the proposed LRT
and next to the Southwest Station and across the street from the City park. Some of
the resident amenities include a rooftop area, fitness center and a dog spa area. In
regards to green design, there is 3500 square feet of green space on the roof. They
will also have a rain water collection system located in the garage which will be
used for irrigation. Permeable pavers will be in the parking lot and the apartment
units will have energy saving appliances. Mr. Sailer said they have worked with the
City, the LRT office and the Watershed District on project discussions and will
continue throughout the project. In regards to scheduling of this project, Mr. Sailer
said they would like to get this approved by the City Council in August and then
have it approved by the Metropolitan Council in October. The target date for
construction would be November 2017.
Colin Kaas, architect for the project, showed how the LRT will wrap around this
development and also different features for the project. He pointed out the plaza on
this site along Prairie Center Drive and Technology Drive. He stated there will be a
full service restaurant located in the area with outdoor seating. There will also be
an outdoor nature area, trees for streetscape, and an outdoor roof area for activities.
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They would also like a classy look on all sides of the building because it will be
seen on all sides. They have spent time on lighting as they want to make it the focal
point in the evenings.
Freiberg said he is familiar with the lot and said he knows the design of this project
was not an easy task for this area. He asked the project proponent if any retailers
have expressed interest in the development. Mr. Sailer said he has not had any
retailers express interest but is not concerned that the space will get filled. Freiberg
commented it was good to see the developer is setting aside 20% for affordable
units.
DeSanctis asked what preventative measures are being taken to address soil
conditions on the site. Mr. Sailer said there will be supportive units put into place
as they are aware of the soil conditions.
Chair Pieper asked Klima to review the staff report.
Klima said this proposed project would include the development of a Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) project that would integrate both residential and
commercial development. The City views this project as the opportunity site for
redevelopment as there were previous talks the SWLRT project office about the
preferred location for the parking ramp expansion to allow for development
potential. The project also provides an opportunity to move pedestrians through
this site and to transit services. Klima pointed out in regards to the TOD
development, they are requesting to re-guide the property to TOD. In August of
2016, the City adopted the TOD Zoning District regulations. As a part of the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-guide the property to TOD, a text
amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is necessary to establish the dialogue
supporting the TOD land use designation. There is a proposed comprehensive plan
language in the staff report to address TOD development generally and then
specifically for the Southwest Station area. It is anticipated with the Aspire Eden
Prairie 2040 effort that additional language will be drafted related to the other TOD
areas throughout the community. Klima utilized the overhead projector to show
where the plaza area would be located to draw pedestrians into the site and into the
retail area, which in turn would move them into the parking ramp. As part of this
development, it will incorporate benches, public art, decorative bike racks and
decorative surface to enhance the plaza and area. All of these things will create a
welcoming feel. The retail promenade will also move people through the site. The
developer is requesting PUD approval with 6 waivers. Staff recommendation is for
approval. In regards to park dedication, the City is working with the project
proponent.
Kirk stated this project is intriguing because the area has historically had traffic
flow problems and asked what has been discussed on this issue. Klima said the
City staff is aware of the traffic issues, specifically during the noon hour. The
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development is also aware and is working to attract users that will compliment
rather than duplicate existing uses on site. In addition, after 6 pm the parking garage
would be open for public use. Kirk asked if the City is comfortable with the
parking plan. Klima stated staff is comfortable with the plan.
Villareal asked if the pick-up station for Southwest Transit is to be expanded.
Klima showed where the drop-off areas would be for the LRT and Southwest
Station. Rue stated on this site there will be LRT improvements. There is a bus and
an LRT platform. The entrance off of Technology Drive would be full access with
left hand turns, but there would not be a signal at that intersection. Weber stated
that could potentially be a problem. Rue said there will be some reduction in traffic
there as Culver’s will be gone. Weber said it is difficult to drive east and west in
the parking lot. Rue said there were some recommendations to this area to alleviate
some traffic issues. There will also be two access points to get out of the parking
ramp versus just the one which is there now.
Farr asked if this project is contingent on the LRT coming into the area. Klima said
since the site is already served by a bus station, it qualifies as a TOD area.
Villareal asked if there will be plans for electrical vehicle charging stations. Mr.
Sailer said they have not put that into the plan yet.
Villareal asked how many garbage stalls would there be and will the retailers have
access to them. Mr. Sailer said there will be 3 garbage containers and 2 recycling
containers and the retailers will have access to these.
Farr asked in regards to delivery vehicles and moving vans how will this work. Mr.
Sailer said they will have the ability to stage the timing on this.
Chair Pieper opened the meeting up for public input.
Jeff Strate, resident of 15021 Summer Hill Drive and member of the Southwest
Light Rail Transit Advisory Committee, stated he applauds the project and would
like to see it get approved.
Farr said in regards to parking, there may be a demand for reserve parking signs and
he would like this thought out prior to construction versus being an afterthought. In
regards to service parking, perhaps they could be color coded to show what retail
areas they may belong to. Farr stated the project proponent did a great job on
façade design but he would like a main identifier for the entrance to the apartment
unit. He also asked, in regards to the parking ramp, that previously has been a focal
point and now it will be hidden by this project; has there been a concern regarding
signage by the Southwest Station. Klima said signage for the transit services will
be addressed with the SWLRT project. Farr said overall, this is a great project.
Kirk concurred with Farr and commented the project blends in with the City’s
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vision. Freiberg concurred and said it was a great project for the City. Klima stated
if this project moves forward this evening she recommends language addressing
park dedication payments be added to the motion.
Villareal commented he would like to see electrical vehicle chargers set up on this
project. Farr said he would like to build on that concern because there will be a
demand for these in the future. Mr. Carlston said in Martin Blu they did put in two
stalls and currently they are not being used.
Chair Pieper stated he is in favor of this project.
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Villareal, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber, to recommend approval of the Guide
Plan Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD on 2.93 acres; Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 2.93 acres; Planned Unit Development District Review with
waivers on 2.93 acres; Zoning District Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD-R on 2.93
acres; Site Plan Review on 2.93 acres and Preliminary Plat on two lots into one lot
on 2.93 acres; TOD Comp Plan language; and finalization of park dedication fee
based on final, PUD and TIF agreements, based on plans stamp dated June 30, 2017
and the information included in the staff report dated July 6, 2017. Motion carried
7-0.
VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
IX. MEMBERS’ REPORT
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Freiberg, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: July 19, 2017
SUBJECT: Code Amendment – Park Zoning District
BACKGROUND
The Comprehensive Guide Plan adopted in 2009 includes a land use category for Parks/Open Space.
There are a number of properties identified as Parks/Open Space on the Guide Plan Map. State law
requires zoning to conform to the guide plan. One of the implementation strategies outlined in the
Comprehensive Guide Plan is to amend the zoning map and ordinance to reflect the policies in the
plan.
The properties that are designated as Park/Open Space in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan are zoned a
variety of different zoning districts including Rural, Public, R1-13.5, R1-9.5, RM-6.5, RM-2.5, I-
Gen, Office, and Commercial. For the past several months, staff has been preparing draft language to
create a new Park Zoning District and associated regulations. The intent of the Park Zoning District
is to ultimately apply these draft zoning regulations to City-owned parks and open space in order to
bring the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for these sites into compliance.
The draft ordinance creates a Park Zoning District and regulations that establish permitted uses,
setbacks, parking lot design standards, architectural standards and other standards for properties
zoned to Park. Following is a summary of the standards:
• The permitted uses proposed in the district include a number of government owned
and operated sites providing recreation such as parks, playgrounds, community
centers, or other similar uses. The City’s historical buildings, the public
environmental education center, public conservation areas and recreation related
structures and amenities that support the primary use of the site are also included.
• The building setbacks are proposed at 35’ front, 25’ side and 50’ rear.
• The parking lot standards are applicable to parking lots that are new or enlarged after
the adoption of the ordinance to minimize nonconformities. The parking lot setbacks
are 20’ front, 10’ side, and 50’ rear.
• The fencing standards will bring the existing tall fencing around athletic fields, ball
diamonds, courts and similar uses into conformance and allow similar fencing that is
new to exceed the existing 7’ maximum height standard. All other fencing in the
proposed Park District is required to meet the maximum 7’ height standard consistent
with City Code and Building Code.
Staff Report – Park Zoning District
July 19, 2017
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• Landscaping standards apply to landscaping that is required after the adoption of the
ordinance to minimize creation of nonconformities. The standards require
mechanical equipment screening, general screening, and using a combination of
trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses to create a diverse and well
balanced design.
• The lighting standards bring the existing athletic field lighting fixtures into
conformance and allow similar new lighting to be a maximum of 100’ tall. All new
lighting fixtures installed after the adoption of the ordinance will have to meet the
standards as proposed in the ordinance.
• As proposed, the architectural standards apply to all new buildings that require a
building permit and are visible from the right-of-way and/or a differing land use. The
intent is that the existing Design Guidelines be used as the standard for the
architectural design of the building. The buildings should be compatible with the
built environment surrounding the park, fit the context of the site and further the
intent and goals of the Design Guidelines including the development of high quality
projects balanced with aesthetics, function, surrounding environment and economics.
There are a number of minor amendments to other sections of Chapter 11 that are being proposed.
These amendments are necessary to provide reference and consistency between the Park District
language and other parts of the Chapter.
The standards as proposed will create only a few nonconformities. In order to eliminate those
nonconformities, the City anticipates requesting variances for those specific situations when the
property is rezoned to the Park District. A similar approach was used when schools were rezoned to
the Public District.
This draft language has been reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission.
The Commission expressed its support for the draft ordinance. It has also been reviewed by the
Community Development Director, the Parks and Recreation Director, and the Parks and Natural
Resources Manager and City Attorney.
Provided the Park District language is adopted, the next step is to begin rezoning properties to Park.
The adoption of these amendments does not impact specific properties until such time as they are
rezoned. The rezoning of properties will require a public process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance adding the Park Zoning District and associated
amendments of other sections of Chapter 11 related to the Park Zoning District.
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Draft July 19, 2017
SECTION 11.XX. P- PARK DISTRICT.
Subd. 1. Purpose. The Park District is established to (1) promote, preserve, and protect
publically owned parks and open space through conservation and appropriate and compatible
development; (2) provide opportunities for active and passive indoor and outdoor recreation and
leisure activities integral to the overall quality of life; (3) protect natural resources including
grassland, forest, wetlands and other features; (4) enhance property values and further the
purposes of the City’s Park and Open Space System Plan.
Subd. 2. Definitions. The following terms, as used in this Section, shall have the following
meanings stated:
Historical Property: A Historic Preservation Site as designated in this Chapter and/or a district,
site, building, structure or object on the National Register of Historic Places.
Lot Line, perimeter: The boundary that encompasses the entire park property which may
include multiple parcels that function as a single site.
Front yard, perimeter: The area between the perimeter front lot line and the required front
setback extending across that portion of a park property adjacent to the exterior streets.
Park Property: A single parcel or multiple parcels that function as a single site. When a street
crosses a park property, the park property is still considered a single site.
Public Recreation: Any use commonly provided for and open to the public at parks,
playgrounds, community centers, or other similar sites owned or operated by a unit of
government for the purpose of providing recreation.
Rear yard, perimeter: The area lying between the perimeter rear lot line and the required rear
setback line extending from the perimeter side lot lines.
Side yard, perimeter: The area between the perimeter side lot line and the required side
setback extending from the perimeter front lot line to the perimeter rear lot line.
Subd. 3. Permitted Uses.
A. Public Recreation
B. Publicly Owned Historical Property/Building
C. Recreation related structures and amenities that support the primary use of the site
D. Public Conservation Areas
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E. Public Infrastructure
F. Antennas and Towers, in those locations and subject to the limitations contained in City
Code Section 11.06
Subd. 4. Lots and Accessory Structures and Uses
A. Lots/Parcels. Park property may consist of one or more lots or parcels that for the
purposes of this Section function as one site. Setbacks for parking lots, buildings, and
accessory structures and use shall be measured from the perimeter lot line that
encompasses the park property.
B. Accessory Structures and Uses. Accessory structures and uses in the Park District may
be located on the same lot as the principal use or structure or on another lot within the
park property. An accessory structure or use may occur without a primary structure and
may be allowed in the perimeter front yard setback up to 15 feet from the property line.
Subd. 5. Parking Lot Design:
The following parking lot screening and parking setbacks shall be applicable to new or enlarged
parking areas after the effective date of the adoption of this Section:
A. Parking Lot Location. Off-street parking facilities shall be on the same parcel or
parcels of land that contain the structure or use that the parking is intended to serve.
B. Parking Setbacks. Parking areas shall be at least 20 feet from any front lot line, 10 feet
from any side lot line and 50 feet from any rear lot line and shall be at least 5 feet from a
building.
C. Parking Lot Screening. Off-street parking areas shall be screened from adjacent
differing land uses and the public right of way as required in Section 11.03.
D. Parking Surface: All parking lots shall be surfaced in accordance with Section 11.03.
E. Parking Lot Islands: Parking lot islands shall be included at the ends of parking aisles
rows and shall include planting material. Each island shall be a minimum of 160 square
feet and no dimension shall be less than 5 feet.
F. Shared Use Parking: Shared use parking is allowed between a park and an adjacent
public district when it can be demonstrated to the reasonable satisfaction of the City
Planner that the uses have different peak hour parking demands. If shared parking is
allowed the parties shall enter into a shared parking agreement in form and substance as
approved by the City Planner. Overflow parking is allowed between two park properties.
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Subd. 6 Building Setbacks
Building setbacks shall be measured from the perimeter lot line.
Subd. 7 Fencing
Fencing associated with athletic fields, ball diamonds, courts and similar uses may exceed 7 feet
in height. Fencing not associated with athletic fields, diamonds, courts or similar use shall be
limited to 7 feet in height and may occupy any perimeter yard.
No fence, hedge or other planting exceeding 30" in height or trees pruned even to a height less
than 8 feet shall be permitted where there will be interference with traffic sight distance.
Subd. 8. Landscaping
Landscaping required after the effective date of the adoption of this Section shall comply with
the following:
A. Mechanical equipment screened in accordance with this Chapter.
B. General screening in this Chapter.
C. Native plant material is encouraged consistent with this Chapter.
D. Landscaping shall include a combination of trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental
grasses to create a diverse and balanced design.
Subd. 9. Architectural Standards.
All new buildings, including storage and equipment buildings, in the Park District that require a
building permit, are visible from the public right-of-way, street, and/or an adjacent differing land
use and constructed after the effective date of this ordinance (date) shall comply with the
following:
The City’s Design Guidelines shall be used as the standards for the architectural design of the
buildings in the Park District. The architectural design should be compatible with the built
environment surrounding the park, fit the context of the site and further the intent and goals of
the Design Guidelines including the development of high quality projects balanced with
aesthetics, function, surrounding environment, and economics,.
Subd. 10. Lighting Standards.
Athletic Field Lighting Fixtures: Light poles (not including base) shall be a maximum height
of 100 feet with downcast and cut off lens. Lighting shall be directed toward the athletic field.
All new lighting fixtures and poles installed in the Park District after the effective date of the
adoption of this Section shall comply with the following:
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A. Lighting shall not exceed a maximum of 0.5 foot candles as measured at the perimeter
property line demonstrated with a photometric plan.
B. Glare, whether direct or reflected, such as from spotlights or high temperature processes,
and as differentiated from general illumination, shall not be visible beyond the limits of
the immediate site from which it originates.
C. Parking Lot Lighting Fixtures: Light poles shall be a maximum height of 25 feet as
measured from grade with downcast and cut off lens. Full cutoff lighting fixtures shall be
used in order to minimize ambient light pollution and side glare. Parking lot lighting
fixtures in the interior portions of the parking lot are not required to be located in islands.
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO EXISTING CODE SECTIONS:
SECTION 11.03. ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICT, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
Subd. 1. Establishment of Districts.
A. The following Districts, with the abbreviations stated, are hereby established. (Some
Districts are subdivided for the purpose of this Chapter, in which case, only the
abbreviations of such subdivisions may be shown.)
DISTRICT TITLE ABBREVIATION Rural District R One-Family Residential District R-1
R1-44
R1-22
R1-13.5
R1-9.5 Multi-Family Residential District RM
RM-6.5
RM-2.5 Office District OFC Commercial District
Neighborhood Commercial District
Community Commercial District
Regional Commercial District
Regional Service District
Highway Commercial District
C
N-Com
C-Com
C-Reg
C-Reg-Ser
C-Hwy Town Center District
TC – Mixed Use
TC – Residential
TC - Commercial
TC
TC-MU
TC-R
TC-C - Transit Oriented Development District
TOD – Mixed Use
TOD – Residential
TOD - Employment
TOD
TOD-MU
TOD-R
TOD-E - Industrial District
Industrial Park District
Industrial Park District
General Industrial District
I
I-2
I-5
I-Gen Public District PUB Golf Course GC Airport – Office A - OFC Airport – Commercial A – C Park District P
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OFFICE/
COMMERCIA
L/
INDUSTRIAL/
DIST.
MINIMUM LOT SIZE
MINIMUM LOT WIDTH AT RIGHT OF WAY LINE
MINIMUM YARD-SETBACK
SITE AREA
PER
DWELLING
UNIT
SQ. FT. OR
ACRES
MAX. FLOOR
AREA RATIO
(FAR)
MAXIMU
M BASE
AREA
RATIO
(BAR)*
HEIGHT
OF MAIN
STRUCTU
RE (FT.)
Area
S.F. of
Acres
Widt
h Ft.
Dept
h Ft.
Front
Ft.
One
Side
Ft.
Both
Sides
Ft.
Rear
Ft.
C-REG
50
ACRE
S
N/A
N/A
N/A
80
80
160
60
Dwelling Not
Permitted
0.2 - 1 Story 0.5-
Multi Story
0.2
40
I-2 PARK
2 acres
200
300
200
50
20
40
25
Dwelling Not
Permitted
0.3 - 1 Story 0.5-
Multi Story
0.3
40
I-5 PARK
5 acres
300
300
300
75
30
60
25
Dwelling Not
Permitted
0.3 - 1 Story 0.5-
Multi Story
0.3
40
I-GEN
5 acres
300
300
300
75
30
60
50
Dwelling Not
Permitted
0.3 - 1 Story 0.5-
Multi Story
0.3
40
PUB
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
50
50
150
50
Dwelling Not
Permitted
N/A
N/A
30
P-PARK
*perimeter
setback
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
35*
25*
50*
50*
Dwelling Not
Permitted except
for existing
Historic Sites
N/A
N/A
30
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OFFICE/
COMMERCIA
L/
INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICTS
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
OFF-STREET
LOADING
SCREENING
AND
LANDSCAPI
NG
MIN.
ZONE
AREA
(ACRES)
MAX.
ZONE
AREA
(ACRES)
FLOOR
AREA
PRIMARY
USE
(SQ. FT.)
MAX.
TOTAL
FLOOR
AREA
(SQ. FT.)
Maximu
m
Height
Min.
Dist. to
Side Lot
Line
Min.
Dist. to
Rear Lot
Line
OFC
15
10
10
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N-COM
15
10
10
YES
YES
2
15
20,000
50,000 C-COM 15 20 10 YES YES 5 20 30,000 200,000
C-HWY
40
20
10
YES
YES
5
20
20,000
100,000
C-REG-SER
40
20
10
YES
YES
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
C-REG
40
50
50
YES
YES
60
N/A
N/A
N/A
I-2 PARK
40
20
25
YES
YES
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
I-5 PARK
40
20
25
YES
YES
40
N/A
N/A
N/A
I-GEN
40
20
50
YES
YES
80
N/A
N/A
N/A
PUB
30
30
30
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
GC
30
30
30
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
A-C 15 10 10 YES YES NA NA NA NA
A-OFC 15 10 10 YES YES N/A N/A N/A N/A
P-PARK
30
10
10
YES
YES
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Subd. 3. Special Requirements. The following special requirements shall apply to all
Districts:
A. Lots in all Districts except the RM and Park Districts shall be required to have frontage
on a public street. Corner lots shall have additional width equal to the minimum interior
side yard requirement and shall in no case be less than 90 feet.
E. Fences not over 7 feet in height may occupy any yard. No fence, hedge or other planting
exceeding 30" in height or trees pruned even to a height less than 8 feet shall be permitted
where there will be interference with traffic sight distance. Fencing in the Park District is
exempt from these requirements. Fencing standards for the Park District are set forth in
Section 11.xxx.
H. 5. (b) Minimum Distance and Setback. Parking areas for 5 vehicles or more shall be at least 10
feet from any side or rear lot line and 5 feet from any building. Minimum Distance and
Setbacks in the Park District are exempt from these requirements. Parking lot setback
standards for the Park District are set forth in Section 11.xx.
K. Architectural Standards. All structures within all districts, except Rural, R1-44, R1-22,
R1-13.5, R1-9.5, RM-6.5, GC, and Park, shall be developed in accordance with the
following design standards:
Subd. 4 Performance Standards.
E. Glare. Glare, whether direct or reflected, such as from spotlights or high temperature
processes, and as differentiated from general illumination, shall not be visible beyond the
limits of the immediate site from which it originates.
Lighting illumination shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles measured at the property line.
Pole lighting height shall not exceed 25 feet measured at natural grade. Pole lighting in
the interior portion of a parking lot shall be located within a parking island. Site lighting
for, public facilities is exempt.
Glare and Lighting illumination in the Park District are exempted from these
requirements. Glare and Lighting illumination standards for the Park District are set forth
in Section 11.xx.
Subd. 6. Site Plan and Architectural Design Review.
F. The Site Plan and Architectural Design, for properties other than those in the Park
District, may not be acted upon by the Council until it has received the recommendation
of the Planning Commission or until sixty (60) days have elapsed from the date it has
been referred to the Planning Commission for its study and report. Site Plans for City
owned park property may not be acted upon by the Council until it has received the
recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission or until
sixty (60) days have elapsed from the date it have been referred to the Parks, Recreation
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and Natural Resources Commission for its study and report.
No approval shall be given until a public hearing has been held thereon by the Council.
A notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be published in the official
newspaper of the City at least ten (10) days before the day of the hearing. A notice shall
be mailed at least ten (10) days before the day of the hearing to each owner of property
situated wholly or partly within five hundred (500) feet of the property to which the
requested approval relates. For the purpose of giving mailed notice, any appropriate
records to determine the names and addresses of owners may be used. A copy of the
notice and list of the owners and addresses to which the notice was sent shall be attested
to by the person giving the notice and shall be made a part of the records of the
proceeding. The failure to give mailed notice to the property owners or defects in the
notice shall not invalidate the proceeding provided a bonafide attempt to comply with this
provision has been made.
Approval of the Council shall require a two-thirds vote of all the members of the Council.
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PROJECT PROFILE – JULY 24, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION – JULY 24, 2017
1. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO PARKS ZONING DISTRICT 2017-11 (BETH)
Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, to amend Parks Zoning District
Contact: Beth Novak-Krebs, 952-949-8490
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/12/17
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review N/A
Notice to Paper Date 07/06/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 07/24/17
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 00/00/17
2nd Meeting Date
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – AUGUST 8, 2017
1. ELEVATE (2017-08) by Timberland Partners. (JULIE)
Proposal for a 6 story, 222 unit apartment building with mixed use on first floor on 2.93 acres
Location: 12900 Technology Dr.
Contact: Bob Fransen – 952-893-1216
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD on 2.93 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.93 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.93 acres
• Zoning District Change from C-Reg-Ser to TOD-R on 2.93 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.93 acres
• Preliminary Plat of two lots into one lot on 2.93 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/07/17
Date Complete 06/14/17
120 Day Deadline 10/12/17
Initial DRC review 04/13/17
Notice to Paper Date 06/22/17
Resident Notice Date 06/23/17
Meeting Date 07/10/17
Notice to Paper Date 07/20/17
Resident Notice Date 07/21/17
1st Meeting Date 08/08/17
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – AUGUST 8, 2017
1. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO COMMUNITY CENTERS 2017-10 (STEVE)
Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, to address Community Centers
Contact: Steve Durham, 952-949-8491
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/14/17
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review N/A
Notice to Paper Date 05/04/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 05/22/17
Notice to Paper Date 05/24/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 06/13/17
2nd Meeting Date 08/08/17
2. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO DAYCARE 2017-09 (STEVE)
Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, to address daycares
Contact: Steve Durham, 952-949-8491
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/14/17
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review N/A
Notice to Paper Date 06/08/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 06/26/17
Notice to Paper Date 06/22/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 07/11/17
2nd Meeting Date 08/08/17
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – AUGUST 8, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 14, 2017
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – AUGUST 21, 2017
1. MEETING TIME/LOCATION CHANGE – 6:30 @ GLEN LAKE CHILDREN’S CAMP
PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 28, 2017
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
1. WHITETAIL BLUFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (BETH)
Amendment to Development Agreement
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IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. EDEN BLUFF 4TH ADDITION (2017-12) by Pope Architects. (BETH)
Proposal is a two phase approach: Phase 1 to construct surface parking of 252 spaces on 11.67acres; Phase 2
will include a new 3 story, 120,000 square foot office building with additional 530 parking spaces.
Location: Charlson Rd & Liatris Ln.
Contact: Paul Holmes – 651-642-9200
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 11.67 acres
• Site Plan Review on 11.67 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/26/17
Date Complete 00/00/17
120 Day Deadline 00/00/17
Initial DRC review 06/29/17
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date 00/00/17
Meeting Date 00/00/17
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date 00/00/17
1st Meeting Date 00/00/17
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17
2. EDEN PRAIRIE ASSEMBLY OF GOD (2017-13) by Station 19 Architects. (ANGIE)
Proposal for a 12,423 sq ft one and two story addition and a 4,270 sq ft remodel of the main and lower level
on 10.06 acres
Location: 16951 Duck Lake Trail.
Contact: Dan Torgerson – 612-623-1800
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 10.06 acres
• Site Plan Review on 10.06 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 07/07/17
Date Complete 00/00/17
120 Day Deadline 00/00/17
Initial DRC review 07/13/17
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date 00/00/17
Meeting Date 00/00/17
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date 00/00/17
1st Meeting Date 00/00/17
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17
3. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO SELF STORAGE FACILITIES 2017-14 (STEVE)
Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, to self-storage facilities
Contact: Steve Durham, 952-949-8491
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 07/14/17
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review N/A
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 00/0017
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 00/00/17
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17
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4. SOUTHWEST STATION PUD AMENDMENT (2015-23) by SW Metro Transit Commission
(JULIE)
Proposal for additional parking structure at southwest station
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 11.38 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on
11.38 acres
• Site Plan Review on 11.38 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/15
Date Complete 00/00/15
120 Day Deadline 00/00/15
Initial DRC review 00/00/15
Notice to Paper Date 11/19/15
Resident Notice Date 11/20/15
Meeting Date 12/07/15
Notice to Paper Date 12/17/15
Resident Notice Date 12/18/15
1st Meeting Date 01/05/16
2nd Meeting Date
APPROVED VARIANCES
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