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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 11/13/2017 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, November 13, 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 October 23, 2017 meeting IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. SCHEELS Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on approximately 20 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on approximately 20 acres • Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT A. COUNCIL WORKSESSION DECEMBER 12, 2017 – ASPIRE EDEN PRAIRIE 2040 • Planning Commission members invited to attend. Light meal at 5:00pm, workshop begins at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to Lori Creamer at 952-949-8481 or lcreamer@edenprairie.org B. NOVEMBER 27, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • The November 27, 2017 Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled. 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, November 13, 2017 _______________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY, November 13, 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, OCTOBER 23, 2017 MOTION: Move to approve the Planning Commission minutes dated October 23, 2017. V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. SCHEELS Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on approximately 20 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on approximately 20 acres • Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres The property is the site of the former Sears store at Eden Prairie Center. The existing building has been vacant for approximately 1 year. In addition to the construction of new retail space, the project includes improvements the parking area to the west and north of the proposed Scheels store. These proposed improvements are in response to the recently adopted Design Guidelines and associated City Code requirements. PUD waivers are being requested for building height, signage, lighting, landscape island spacing and parking stall length. The project also proposes a number of elements that exceed City Code requirements that provide benefit and helps off set the waivers requested. These elements include bicycle parking, public education and art, landscaping, and sustainable features. Staff recommends approval. MOTION 1: Move to close the public hearing. ANNOTATED AGENDA November 13, 2017 Page 2 MOTION 2: Move to recommend approval of the Scheels project based on the plans stamp dated October 16, 2017, information included in the staff report dated November 9, 2017 and its attachments. VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT A. COUNCIL WORKSESSION DECEMBER 12, 2017 – ASPIRE The Planning Commission is invited to attend the City Council work session on December 12, 2017 at 5:30 to discuss the Aspire Eden Prairie 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. B. NOVEMBER 27, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The November 27, 2017 Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled. 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, OCTOBER 23, 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 Villarreal 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 Kirk, Weber and Wuttke were absent. IIII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0. IV. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2017 MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to approve the minutes dated October 9, 2017. Motion carried 6-0. V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CODE AMENDMENT- SELF STORAGE FACILITIES (CONT. ITEM) PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 2 Request to: • Amend City Code, Chapter 11 related to self-storage facilities. Klima said this is a continued item from the September 11, 2017 Planning Commission meeting. City Staff has provided additional information in the staff report in regards to zoning districts, architectural standards/process, and economics. The zoning districts were broken down with these three in the industrial districts; I- GEN – 57.3 acres, I-5 – 373.4 acres, I-2 – 897.8 acres. The Commercial Districts (excluding TOD/TC) are on 644.1 acres for a total of 1,328.5 acres. The current self-storage facilities in Eden Prairie provide 2000 units on 19.95 acres. In the Industrial and Commercial districts, buildings are required to have 75% Class I material and 25% Class II materials. According to on-line research the self-storage industry standard is to have secured property and secured access generally by electronic means. Eden Prairie’s City Code does not utilize Conditional Use Permits but historically have used the Planned Unit Development process and Development Agreements to accomplish similar goals and outcomes. Staff recommendation is for approval of this amendment. Freiberg addressed the letter in the packet from Robert Hellman and said the comment of making the four existing storage properties non-conforming will affect the possibility of expansion in the future as well as the ability to refinance, insure, rebuild after a calamity, and remodel the properties. Freiberg pointed out this could be a road block for storage facilities. Klima said if the code amendment were to be approved, the existing uses would become non-conforming and would be able to be maintained but not to be able to expand. In regards to refinancing, the financial institution would reach out to the City for a zoning verification letter. Freiberg asked about insurability. Klima said the City would also issue a zoning verification letter. Chair Pieper asked if these units could be sold. Klima said these units could be sold. Farr asked if refinancing and insuring would be more expensive for non- conforming uses. Klima said she cannot answer that question as the City does not specifically get involved in that. Chair Pieper asked if the Commission talked about architectural standards at the last meeting. Farr said he recalled the discussion was some of the Commissioners thought the units would be considered more of a commercial use than an industrial use. He said in regards to a public safety point, the Commercial district would provide increased safety due to lighting and a more populated area. He said he can understand the City’s position on this but is torn why this is getting pushed towards a district that is generally used after hours. Higgins said when she lived in Minneapolis there was a storage facility located around the Hiawatha area and activity seemed to be not only between 8 am – 5 pm, but after hours and pointed out that being on a busy street would make it safer after hours. Freiberg commented when looking at what the City has for acreage for Commercial districts it is 644 acres, which is not much. In looking at the other three districts there is 1328 acres. Because of the low acreage, the highest and best use of acreage for Commercial PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 3 districts is very important. Klima said the industry standard is to have a secure access to these storage units for the customer so they have safe access in and out of the facility. Farr said this whole industry is evolving and is evident with one of the four storage facilities across from Home Depot. He said they are looking for well-lit, well- traveled sites. He pointed out if there is a demand for these facilities they would likely not be pushed into the I-Gen District. The I-2 District looks to be generous and may be an option for new facilities. He asked if two of the facilities are located in the Golden Triangle area. Klima said two facilities are in the Golden Triangle area. Farr responded by stating there is plenty of room there for everyone. Chair Pieper asked Farr to expand on that. Farr stated because I-Gen is too limiting he would like to see I-2 added to the I-Gen districts for permitted use or to establish conditional use permits as other cities have done. Chair Pieper asked Klima how Staff arrived at recommending I-Gen and if there was a discussion whether I-2 or I-5 would be included. Klima referred to the graphics that were attached in the staff report, noting the I-2 and I-5, primarily I-2, because there are a lot more properties zoned this, are areas the City expects more re-development and re-investing in those properties. Self-storage units are more of a low intensity use with regards to employment and other features; there is not a lot of pedestrian connection or activity associated with self-storage facilities. The City’s vision for the Golden Triangle area is for it to be a more vibrant, active area. Villarreal said he agrees with what Farr said about markets and feels the Commission cannot really discuss the need for these facilities today and lumping them in a small box is limiting. He is comfortable expanding these units past I-Gen. Chair Pieper asked if Villarreal would like I-2, I-5 and the Commercial districts added in. Villarreal said he is not comfortable limiting the potential to just certain areas of the City, it should be based on the need of residential or commercial customers. Freiberg commented the City has a finite amount of land and when the light rail comes through, there may pressures regarding affordable housing. He pointed out the City is way off of where it should be for affordable housing for the needs in 2020 and said if the City limits itself with land available for redevelopment, the Commission’s decisions are going to get tougher and tougher down the road. DeSanctis said the idea of vertical structures having their own storage units included maybe is something the City can require of potential developers. He agrees the City has a limited amount of land to be re-developed and does not want the self-storage facility to get in the way of affordable housing. Chair Pieper asked Freiberg if he sees affordable housing being built in the I-2 or I-5 district. Freiberg said he was looking at the I-2 district, there are 897 acres in the Golden Triangle area. The I-Gen and I-5 are of less importance because there would be some flexibility retained. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 4 Farr commented in regard to the Commissioner DeSanctis’ point, the lower income housing solutions and smaller units Eden Prairie will be building in the future will be pressured to minimize things like storage units for residents just because of market pressures. Farr said the demand for self-storage will be going up versus down and residents would want the facilities closer to where they live. It would be difficult to regulate the amount of storage built into vertical residential projects, as there would be push back from the developers. Self-storage facilities will be market driven. Chair Pieper commented he believes this use is typically driven to lower costs of land rather than to TOD areas Chair Pieper opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. Farr said he would like to discuss alternatives for action on this item. MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. Klima said, in regards to alternatives, listed in the staff report is recommendation for the approval for the text amendment as presented. The Commission can recommend an alternative to the City Council. Chair Pieper asked if the Planning Commission did not approve this code amendment would it still go to City Council. Klima said if the Planning Commission recommended denial, it would still move forward to the City Council for their review. Farr asked if this code amendment goes through tonight, what would happen if an applicant would like to develop a self-storage facility in a Commercial district what would be the process for this applicant to get this project approved in a district that does not have an approved use. Klima asked clarification if the scenario proposed is if the code amendment is approved as presented by Staff. Farr stated that was correct. Klima said if Staff receives an inquiry for property that is zoned commercial staff would educate the applicant that it is not an approved use in Commercial districts but are in the I-Gen district and Staff would educate them where those properties are located. If a potential applicant still wanted to pursue that location, they would put in a request in a form of a text amendment to allow the use in a Commercial district. Farr questioned if that would be a variance request. Klima responded a variance request is applicable when the use is allowed by code but the standards cannot be reasonably met. Farr said in regards to recommendation for denial, he would like to discuss if that is what the Commission would want to move forward with or if there are additional thoughts. He said he is in favor of denial and hopeful this could be allowed in other PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 5 districts. Chair Pieper asked if he is proposing making a recommendation to Staff. Farr said he would like to see what other Commissioners are thinking. He commented he is not sure if this is opened up to other zoning districts how much direction should be provided or if the Commission would have to get in depth about other Commercial districts and feels the Commission is not in a position to do that right now. It may be easier to chip into the I-2 district. Klima said there is nothing to prevent the Planning Commission from making a recommendation to the City Council in regards to what the Planning Commission would support. Klima said there are three options the Planning Commission could move on tonight. There could be approval with modifications, approval as Staff recommended, or denial. Freiberg stated he would go along with I-Gen and I-5, but he believes including the I-2 district could come back and haunt the City. He clarified he is in favor of excluding I-2 and approve I-Gen and I-5. DeSanctis said he approves I-Gen and I-5 as well. Villarreal said his preference would be to include I-Gen, I-5, I-2 and Commercial districts. Higgins said I-Gen and I-5 would be what she would approve. DeSanctis asked, in respect to the Commercial Zoning districts, if a developer comes along and wants to develop a facility nested in a larger structure does that fall within this ordinance or is that a separate variance. If you extent self-storage to a commercial zoned area it would be a second use within that residential area. Klima said in Commercial districts, residential uses are not permitted uses within those zoning districts, so she would not envision a scenario where an apartment facility had a commercial storage facility nested within it. Any storage facility would be a resident amenity in that case. Villarreal asked if there was a mixed-use facility what gets determined if it is residential or commercial. Klima said if there is a vertically mixed-use project they would take a look at the zoning districts that they have to regulate them, like TOD or the Town Center district and look at the comprehensive plan and work with the developer as to which zoning district would fit the need of the project. Villarreal asked if a mixed-use residential/commercial development that was mostly commercial, how it would work if the storage facility would be inside of the building and asked if it would be allowed. Klima said what is presented tonight is to address third party storage facilities and not storage facilities provided as an amenity within a residential project. Chair Pieper asked what direction Villarreal is leaning towards. Villarreal said his preference would be to have storage areas be applicable to I-Gen, I-2, I-5 and commercial. Farr said he agrees with Villarreal because of the evolution of product and demand for residents. Chair Pieper said he would like to see the market dictate this. Chair Pieper asked what happens if there is a tie. Klima stated if a motion and PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 6 vote should be taken now and if it is a tie, that motion does not pass. The Commission could try an alternative motion to see if it does pass or a tie can be forwarded to City Council with explanation. MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by Farr, to recommend approval of the amendment of the City Code, Chapter 11, related to self-storage facilities based on information included in the staff reports dated September 6, 2017 and its attachments and October 18, 2017 and its attachments, with additional recommendation to include self-storage in districts I-Gen, I-2, I-5 and Commercial. Motion carried 4-2, with Freiberg and Higgins opposing. B. CODE AMENDMENT- CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS Request to: • Amend City Code, Chapter 11 related to conditional use permits. Klima stated back in May of 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature adopted a state law relating to siting of small wireless telecommunication facilities in public rights- of-way. The new law grants wireless providers the ability to locate their facilities as a permitted use in the right-or-way, except that a City may require a conditional use permit to install structures in single family residential zoning districts. Because this is a new provision in the state law, the Zoning Ordinance needs to be amended to align with the new State regulations. City Staff has worked with the City Attorney to draft the code amendments that are included in the staff report. The proposed code amendments include revisions to the following: • Section 11.02 (Definitions) to align City Code definitions with those used in state law regarding wireless communication services and equipment; • Section 11.03, Subd.3 (Special Requirements) and Subd. 6 (Site Plan and Architectural Design Review) to include references to wireless services; • Section 11.06 (Towers and Antennas) to clarify that facilities may be subject to review of a Conditional Use Permit; and • Section 11.41 (Conditional Use permits) to establish wireless support structures as a conditional use and eliminate Major Center Area as a conditional use category. The Major Center Area conditional use permit category was established to address the transition of uses from residential to those consistent with the Major Center Area plan. Due to development that has occurred over time within the designated areas, the provision for Major Center Area CUP’s is no longer applicable and staff proposes to strike the correspond language. Section 11.41 also includes housekeeping amendments to address the duration of conditional use permits. Current language provides for an approval period of 5 years. The proposed language allows for conditional use permits to remain in effect so long as the conditions of approval are adhered to and provides for the opportunity for the City to review as necessary. Staff recommendation is for approval. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 7 Higgins asked if the City has heard from wireless companies. Klima said no specific applications have come in. Farr asked if the towers can be shared and if the City is promoting that. Klima said the City does encourage colocation. Villarreal asked if removal of references for telecommunication services would create a risk to expand services to other public utilities, like Xcel or CenterPoint Energy. Klima said Staff had that conversation with the City Attorney and their recommendation is that the City is adequately protected by term wireless. Villarreal commented he sees a gap with that. Klima said City Staff can reach back to the City Attorney with concerns. Farr said he had a question on page 40, Subd. 3, paragraph B, titled Wireless Support Structures, Subd. 1, and asked what is a public utility structure. He also stated, in regards to Subd. 5, this could be challenging for buildings that produce a lot of heat and would like condensers on ground level. Klima said the City only has the right to regulate the uses through CUP’s in the R1 Districts. In Subd. 1, the City is just limiting the amount of facilities within these areas to address aesthetics. Klima said public utility structures are defined as a pole or structure for transmission of data or electricity. Rue said the technology for small cell wireless is different. They are very small and located in a small canister and located about every thousand feet to fill in for the large towers. They are located on city street lights. The City’s existing ordinances do have size requirements and these are secondary to the large towers. Villarreal asked how these support structures are powered. Rue said they are wired directly with a meter running up the pole. Villarreal asked if there is a backup need for these structures if the power goes out. Rue said he is not exactly sure how they are powered and cannot answer the backup question. Klima said staff can follow up further on this issue. Chair Pieper opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Freiberg, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to recommend approval to amend City Code, Chapter 11, related to Conditional Use Permits and wireless facilities based on the information included in the staff report dated October 19, 2017 and its attachments. Motion carried 6-0. VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT A. COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 12, 2017 – ASPIRE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES October 23, 2017 Page 8 Klima stated the City Council will be hosting a work session on December 12, 2017 to discuss Aspire Eden Prairie 2040. The Planning Commission is invited to attend. IX. MEMBERS’ REPORT X. CONTINUING BUSINESS XI. NEW BUSINESS XII. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSanctis, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried 6-0. Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. STAFF REPORT TO: Planning Commission FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner DATE: November 9, 2017 PROJECT: Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) LOCATION: 8301 Flying Cloud Drive APPLICANT: CAPREF Eden Prairie South LLC OWNER: CAPREF Eden Prairie South LLC 120 DAY REVIEW: February 12, 2018 REQUEST: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on approximately 20 acres 2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on approximately 20 acres 3. Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres BACKGROUND The property is the site of the former Sears store at Eden Prairie Center. This is one of 4 anchor tenant spaces at Eden Prairie Center. Following the closure of the Sears store, Eden Prairie Center ownership acquired the property and began planning for its redevelopment. Several alternatives were explored, including multi-tenant retail, anchor tenant retail, and the incorporation of alternative uses such multi-family residential, office or hotel uses. Ultimately, the property was selected by Scheels for the construction of one of its flagship stores as a new anchor tenant space. The former Sears space was approximately 212,000 square feet in size including the automotive center. The proposed Scheels construction plans to salvage some of the existing building (approximately 97,000 square feet) and to construct new building space for a total building area of approximately 248,000 square feet. The existing building has been vacant for approximately 1 year. In addition to the construction of new retail space, the project includes improvements the parking area to the west and north of the proposed Scheels store. These proposed improvements are in response to the recently adopted Design Guidelines and associated City Code requirements. The parking lot improvements include installing landscape islands that break up the expanses of parking area; installing landscaping to screen the parking lot from public rights-of-way; and providing pedestrian corridors through the parking areas to the building. The proposal also includes site amenities and design features that exceed City Code Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 2 requirements and are reflected in the City’s Design Guidelines. These items are discussed in further detail in this memo. The property owner has indicated a desire to begin construction in early 2018 in order to accommodate a September 2019 opening. The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property as Regional Commercial. Surrounding properties are guided Regional Commercial, Community Commercial and High Density Residential. Consistent with its previous development, the property is currently zoned Regional Commercial (C-Reg). The surrounding properties are zoned Commercial Regional Service (Com-Reg-Ser), Regional Commercial (C-Reg), Public (PUB) and Multi-Family Residential (RM-2.5). The proposed retail use is consistent with the adopted guiding and zoning for the property. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as stated in the City Code is to provide for a more creative and efficient approach to the use of land within the City; to allow variety in the types of environment available to people and distribution of overall density of population and intensity of land use where desirable and feasible; and provide for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design. As a part of the PUD process, the applicant is seeking waivers to City Code requirements as outlined below. PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS The following waivers are requested: 1. Building Height. City Code requires a maximum building height of 40 feet. The building, as proposed, has a building height of 66 feet 11 inches by City Code definition. The City Code definition calculates building height based on the mid- point of a pitched roof. The highest point of the pitched roof is 83 feet 6 inches. The pitched roof comprises 18% of the overall roof area. The proposed design also includes parapets of various heights ranging from 44 feet to approximately 56 feet. The additional building height is requested to accommodate the design of the Scheels flagship store. Flagship stores include a ferris wheel within the store, necessitating additional height beyond what is provided by City Code. The parapets are proposed in order to screen mechanical roof equipment and to meet the architectural details provided in the Design Guidelines. The building height of the proposed building is consistent with the character of the existing development and previous waivers for building height. 2. Signage. City Code requires a maximum of 300 square feet of signage per wall. In this case, the Scheels building would be allowed a total of 900 square feet of signage (300 sq. ft. per each of the 3 facades). The signage proposed includes 300 sq. feet of signage on the northwest (facing Regional Center Road) and 214 sq. ft. on southeast (nearest the Food Court entrance ) facades. Both of these signs would meet City Code requirements. The wall signage proposed on the southwest building elevation Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 3 (the façade with the primary exterior entrance to Scheels) is proposed to include a 300 sq. ft. wall sign and a 77 sq. ft sign over the primary entrance. This wall would exceed the 300 sq. ft. requirement by 77 feet. However, with 891 total sq. ft. of wall signage, the overall total signage would remain less than what is permissible by City Code (900 sq. ft.). Through the review process, staff worked with the applicant to reduce the size of signage that was originally proposed. The redistribution of allowable signage is consistent with previous waivers that have been granted at Eden Prairie Center. 3. Lighting. City Code requires light pole height to not exceed 25 feet and that light poles shall be located within parking islands in parking areas. The proposed plan includes the reuse of existing light poles and the addition of new light poles. The new poles will be of the same make/model as the existing poles in order to provide consistency within the site. The height of existing and proposed light poles is 50 feet (44 feet above grade). New pole locations are proposed within islands where feasible. There are currently 22 light poles on site, 9 in islands and 11 outside of islands (40% in islands meeting code requirement). The proposed condition provides for 35 light poles on site with 23 in islands and 12 outside of islands (66% in islands meeting code requirement). The proposed waiver allows for a notable increase in compliance when considering that the proposed plan is working to retrofit recently adopted standards into an existing condition while maintaining light levels to be consistent with industry standards for security purposes. 4. Landscaping Island Spacing. City Code requires that landscaping islands, with a minimum size of 160 square feet, be located every 20 spaces within parking areas and at the end of drive aisles. The applicant is proposing an alternative design that does provide for landscape islands to be incorporated into the parking area however, rather than placing the islands every 20 parking spaces, the islands are designed to provide pedestrian connections through the parking area. In its existing condition, the parking area does not have any parking islands within the parking rows. Landscape islands are only currently located at the ends of drive aisles. If islands were provided consistent with Code requirements, 47,261 (7.3% of the parking area) square feet of area would be included in islands. Under the proposed condition, 64,851 (10% of the parking area) square feet of area is provided in islands, exceeding the minimum that would be required by City Code. The proposed condition also allows for the parking island areas to serve as pedestrian connections from the perimeter of the parking area to the mall area. The proposed waiver allows for increased pedestrian connections within the site and from adjacent properties; maintains City and private parking requirements; and provides opportunity to retrofit this design feature into an existing parking field. 5. Parking Stall Length. City Code requires parking stalls to be 19 feet in length. The applicant is requesting a waiver to allow parking stalls 18 feet in length along 2 of the pedestrian medians proposed within the parking lot. These particular medians are proposed in order to provide for protected pedestrian corridors through the parking area. Approval of the waiver request in these specified locations would allow for the Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 4 ability to maintain an appropriate clear area for pedestrian movements on the median while maintaining the required parking stall count. An 18 foot parking stall is functional. The project also proposes a number of elements that exceed City Code requirements that provide benefit and helps off set the waivers requested. These elements include: 1. Bicycle Parking: This project includes the provision of bike parking. The bike parking can accommodate customer and employee parking. In addition, shower facilities will be provided for employees to further encourage alternative transportation to the store. 2. Public Education & Art: The applicant proposes to expand the entry area of the Mall near the northwest façade of Scheels. The expansion will further activate this area and includes creating a native and pollinator planting area. This area will serve as an educational opportunity including interpretive signage. In addition, potential locations for a future public art piece are identified. Staff recommends that the Development Agreement include language regarding the public art and native/pollinator planting area, including, but not limited to, selection process and timing of installation. 3. Landscaping. The proposed landscaping exceeds City Code requirements through the number of plants provided, as well as, incorporating variety to enhance the site and inclusion of native and pollinator species to positively impact the environment consistent with the City’s Design Guidelines. 4. Sustainable Features. Sustainable features proposed include bike racks, water reuse systems, native plant species, all LED lighting, indoor finishes to increase efficiencies of mechanical systems, and building material reuse. SITE PLAN • PARKING The project proposes surface parking. Previous PUD approvals at Eden Prairie Center establish parking requirements at 4.5 parking stalls for every 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area. In addition, private agreements exist between Mall ownership and other property owners such as Target and Kohls that require Mall ownership to provide 4.5 parking stalls per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area for the overall site. The proposed plan meets the parking required. Staff recommends that the Development Agreement contain language that the mezzanine area currently provided as storage space in the Scheels store be maintained as storage area rather than converting to retail space in order to maintain the parking requirements for the site. • SITE AMENITIES The proposal includes multiple site amenities to create an attractive design and to enhance the pedestrian experience. Pedestrian lighting is provided along the sidewalk and plaza areas adjoining the proposed Scheels building. Staff is recommending that bollards be included in the plans along the sidewalk areas for enhanced definition of the pedestrian areas. The plan also includes benches and seatwalls within the pedestrian areas, sculptures of people engaged in Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 5 sporting activities, and statues of past Presidents. The applicant proposes to expand the entry area of the Mall along the northwest façade of Scheels. This expansion includes creating a native and pollinator planting area that will serve as an educational opportunity including interpretive signage. In addition, potential locations for a future public art piece are identified in this area. The plans also provide for surface materials and design features to enhance the sidewalk and pedestrian areas. The applicant is continuing to work with staff to further define these elements and staff recommends that these details be provided prior to City Council review. • TRAFFIC A traffic study was completed for the proposed development. The traffic study indicated overall acceptable operations at each of the study intersections in the existing and proposed conditions. Some increase in vehicle delays at the study intersections will result due to the increase in development traffic, however the study intersections will continue to operate at acceptable levels. The traffic study also reviewed the potential for a traffic signal at Prairie Center Drive and Franlo Road. The conclusion of this review was that while a traffic signal at this location would provide access and operational benefits, the warrants for its installation are not projected to be met and its installation is not necessary to maintain acceptable traffic operations. Therefore, no traffic signal is planned for this intersection at this time. Pedestrian access and internal site circulation was a major focus of the project review. As a result, the project includes enhanced pedestrian connections to Eden Prairie Center from Preserve Boulevard, Franlo Road, and the Tower Square Retail Center. The plans currently includes median refuge islands for crossing the mall ring road at Franlo Road and Preserve Blvd. Staff has some questions about how these will accommodate turning vehicles and some design modifications may be necessary. In addition, the plan includes a redesign of the parking fields between Regional Center Road and Preserve Boulevard, which include the elimination of several challenging access points to the mall ring road in close proximity to Preserve Boulevard. • STORMWATER Stormwater treatment is provided utilizing several Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). The proposed BMPs include underground filtration structures below the parking lot and a reuse system designed to further reduce the volume leaving the site by repurposing stormwater for irrigation and non-potable water within the building. The proposed plans meet the requirements of the City, as well as the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD). The applicant continues to work with the staff on details related to the BMP design particulars. A land alteration permit will be required prior to grading to ensure that temporary BMPs are in place to prevent construction related erosion and sediment loss. Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 6 • SIGNS All sign permits will require review and approval through the sign permit process. Through the PUD process, the applicant is seeking a waiver to allow redistribution of the overall allowable signage as depicted in the plans. If this waiver is approved, a sign permit will be reviewed subject to the City’s standard review process for these signs. • SITE LIGHTING The photometric plan submitted by the applicant is unclear if the 0.5 footcandle requirement at the property lines is met. Staff recommends that a compliant photometric plan be submitted to the City prior to review by the City Council. • LANDSCAPING PLAN The proposed landscaping plan for the site is robust. The plan exceeds the landscaping requirement by 122 caliper inches. The proposed landscaping will be a considerable improvement over what is currently on the site. In addition to the trees, the applicant is proposing shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. Landscaping is being proposed in parking lot islands and along the pedestrian connections through the parking lot to provide screening, shade and soften a very large area of pavement. Along the building foundation, at the main entrance to the store, and along the walkway to the mall entrance, there is a variety of plant material that enhances the appeal of the building, accentuates the main entrance, complements the sculptures outside the building, and enhances the customer’s experience of the outdoor spaces and seating areas. The species diversity will provide year-round interest with foliage color, flower color and time of bloom, and branching structure. A significant percentage of the plant species are native and pollinator friendly. The species chosen are appropriate for the proposed environment. As with all development projects, City staff will continue to work with the applicant to identify species appropriate for the site and suitable locations for those species. • ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS/BUILDING MATERIALS The proposal complies with the City Code requirements for Class I and Class II exterior materials per façade. The exterior building materials include the preferred materials of brick, stone and glass along with the use of a complimentary and contrasting color palette. The project also includes roofline and wall deviations and articulations as required by City Code and provided for in the City’s Design Guidelines. Pedestrian level treatments such as canopies and lighting are also proposed as depicted in the architectural plans. Materials that include a variety of textures and colors are provided and a sample board of building materials will be available for viewing at the Planning Commission meeting. Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 7 • LAND USES Early conversations with the property owner included discussion of the incorporation of alternative land uses within the site, such as, multi-family residential, office, and/or hotel uses. These types of uses would create a synergy with the scale of commercial development that exists with Eden Prairie Center. While ultimately these uses were not included in the development proposal, City staff recommends that language be included in the Development Agreement that would provide for alternative land uses to be incorporated into the site subject to further City review and approval processes, market conditions and other appropriate factors. • SUSTAINABLE FEATURES The development includes the use of the following sustainable features: 1. Bike racks promoting alternative transportation methods; 2. Water reuse for site irrigation; 3. Native plant species in the landscaping to promote water conservation techniques; 4. All lighting will be LED; 5. Interior finishes to increase efficiencies of mechanical systems; 6. Building material reuse. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Recommend approval of the following request: 1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on approximately 20 acres 2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on approximately 20 acres 3. Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres This is based on plans stamp dated October 16, 2017, the staff report dated November 9, 2017, and the following conditions: 1. Prior to the City Council public hearing, the proponent shall: a. Provide a photometric plan that complies with the City requirements, including but not limited to, the 0.5 footcandle requirement at the property line. b. Plans shall be revised or additional information submitted for staff review and comment that provides additional detail regarding the proposed colors, surface materials, and design for sidewalk and plaza areas. Staff recommends the integration of color complimenting the site design, utilization of various textures/patterns and surface materials to promote an aesthetic and pedestrian inviting environment. c. Plans shall be revised to include shrubs with a minimum size #5 container as required by City Code. Staff Report – Scheels (Sears Redevelopment) November 9, 2017 Page 8 d. Plans be revised to include bollards along the plaza area extending to the corner closes to the Scheels entrance to enhance the definition of pedestrian areas. 2. The applicant shall be required to obtain required permits from the City of Eden Prairie, the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District, and all other appropriate agencies. 3. Prior to Land Alteration Permit issuance, the proponent shall: a. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by the City Engineer and Watershed District. b. Obtain and provide documentation of Watershed District approval. c. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading. d. Install erosion control and tree protection fencing at the grading limits of the property for review and approval by the City Engineer and City Forester. 4. 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. 5. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the property: a. Building Height. To allow a building height of 66 feet 11 inches with the highest point of the pitched roof at 83 feet 6 inches. City Code allows 40 feet. b. Signs. To allow 377 square feet of wall signage on the southwest façade, 300 square feet on the northwest façade; and 214 square feet on the southeast facade. City Code allows 300 square feet of signage per wall. c. Lighting. To allow light poles located outside of parking islands and at 44 feet in height above grade as provided in the October 16, 2017 plans. City Code requires light poles in parking islands and 25 feet in height. d. Landscape Island Spacing. To allow landscape island spacing as shown on the October 16, 2017 plans. City Code requires landscape islands to be placed every 20 parking stalls. e. Parking stall length of 18 feet in locations as shown on October 16, 2017 site plans. City Code requires 19 feet. 6. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit. 7. The Development Agreement shall include language to address alternative land uses, details of interpretive signage for the pollinator/native planting area including but not limited to, size, location, and design; retention of the mezzanine area for storage purposes, and public art selection and installation. EDEN PRAIRIE CENTERRING ROADREGIONALCENTER ROAD701 Washington Ave. N, Ste 200 | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | 612.338.2029LANDLORD:THIS SQUARE APPEARS 1/2" x 1/2" ONFULL SIZE SHEETS.Eden Prairie, MN 55344SCHEELS REDEVELOPMENTOF SEARS & ASSOCIATEDPARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTSNODATEREVISIONDRAWING TITLE:PROJECT NAME:DRAWN BY:CHECKED BY:FILE:DRAWING NO:PROJ. NO:..\170249\600 Drawings\C\170249 C5.31-5.32 Striping Plan.dwgCOPYRIGHT 2017 BY LHB, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.C5.32170249PERMIT REVIEWNOT FOR CONSTRUCTION8301 Flying Cloud Dr.NODATEREVISION109/08/2017LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONEden Prairie, MN 553448301 Flying Cloud Dr.TENANT:10-16-178251 Flying Cloud Dr, Suite 125Eden Prairie, MN 55344210/16/2017REV. LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONSTRIPING AND SIGNAGEPLANAREA 2JPH / DPGAFBSHEET KEY NOTESSHEET LEGEND PRAIRIE CENTERFLYING CLOUDJOINERFRANLOW I L D E RPRESERVEMEDCOM REGIONAL CENTER MIDDLESET CARRIAGESHANNON P R A I R I E C E N TE RFLYING CLOUDSt ream s Principal ArterialA Min or Arte rial B Min or ArterialMajor Collecto r Mino r Collecto r City of Eden Prairie Land Use GuidePlan Map 2000-2030 ¯ DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctnessof the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event w ill The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages,including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information itcontains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to The City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialGuidePlan.mxd Map w as Updated/Created: April 18, 2008 DATE Revised 02-23-06 DATE Approved 03-19-03DATE Revised 01-07-05DATE Revised 11-07-05 DATE Revised 03-23-06DATE Revised 06-23-06 DATE Revised 12-06-06DATE Revised 03-01-07DATE Revised 06-01-07DATE Revised 10-01-07DATE Revised 03-01-08DATE Revised 03-01-09 Guide Plan Map: ScheelsAddress: 8301 Flying Cloud DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344 Rural Residential 0.10 Units/Acre Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre Low Density/Public/Open Space Medium D ensity residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre Medium D ensity Residential/Office High Density Residential 10-40 Units/Acre Airport Office Office/Industrial Office/Public/Open Space Industrial Neighborhood Commercial Community Commercial Regional Commercial Town C enter Park/Open Space Public/Quasi-Public Golf Course Church/ Cemetary Open Water Right-Of-Way CityLimits 390 0 390195 Feet Scheels Site City of Eden Prairie Zoning Map In case of discrepency related to a zoning classification on this zoning map, the Ordinanceand attached legal description on file at Eden Prairie City C enter w ill prevail. ¯ Shoreland Management Classifications 100 - Year Floodplain Natural Environment WatersRecreational Development WatersGeneral Development Waters (Creeks Only)GD NE RD Up dated through approve d Ordin ances #26-2008 Ordinan ce #33 -2001 (BFI Additio n) approve d, but not shown on th is map edition Date: March 1, 2009 0 0.150.0 75 Miles DISCLAIMER: The City of Eden Prairie does not warrant the accuracy nor the correctnessof the information contained in this map. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracyof this information. In no event will The City of Eden Prairie be liable for any damages,including loss of business, lost profits, business interruption, loss of business informationor other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information itcontains. Map information is believed to be accurate but accuracy is not guaranteed.Any errors or omissions should be reported to T he City of Eden Prairie.M:\GIS\Users\Departments\CommDev\Themes\Shapes\Zoning and all other land use information\OfficialMaps\OfficialZoning.mxd Map was Updated/Created: June 11, 2008 Zoning Map - Scheels8301 Flying Cloud DriveEden Prairie, MN 55344 Rural R1-44 One Family- 44,000 sf. min. R1-22 One Family-22,000 sf min. R1-13.5 One Family-13,500 sf min. R1-9.5 One Family-9,500 sf min. RM-6.5 Multi-Family-6.7 U.P.A. max. RM-2.5 Multi-Family-17.4 U.P.A. max. Office Neighborhood C ommercial Community Commercial Highway Commercial Regional Service Commercial Regional Commercial TC -C TC -R TC -MU Industrial Park - 2 Acre Min, Industrial Park - 5 Acre Min. General Industrial - 5 Acre Min. Public Golf Course Water Right of Way CityLimits P r a i r i e C e n t e r D r i v eFlyingCloudDrive FranloRoadPreserveBlvd.MALLScheels Site ¯ Aerial Map: ScheelsAddress: 8301 Flying Cloud DriveEden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 0 260 520130 Feet Prairie Center DriveFranloRd.FlyingCloudDrivePr eser veBl vd. Scheels Site 1 PROJECT PROFILE – NOVEMBER 13, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION – NOVEMBER 13, 2017 1. SCHEELS (2017-17) by CAPREF Eden Prairie. (JULIE/BETH) Proposal to redevelop the former Sears site and associated parking lot improvements with a two level, approximately 248,000 square foot store Location: 8301 Flying Cloud Dr. - Eden Prairie Center Contact: Jeff Plauche – 214-347-7716 Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on approximately 20 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on approximately 20 acres • Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 09/08/17 Date Complete 10/16/17 120 Day Deadline 02/12/18 Initial DRC review 09/14/17 Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17 Resident Notice Date 10/27/17 Meeting Date 11/13/17 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 CONSERVATION COMMISSION – NOVEMBER 14, 2017 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – NOVEMBER 14, 2017 1. ARBY’S (2017-16) by Arc Vision, Inc. (BETH) Proposal to complete a minor interior remodel, exterior façade improvements, parking lot repaving and landscaping. Location: 560 Prairie Center Drive Contact: Samantha Igou – 314-415-2400 Request for: • Site Plan Review on 1.15 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 08/25/17 Date Complete 08/25/17 120 Day Deadline 12/22/17 Initial DRC review 08/31/17 Notice to Paper Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date N/A Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17 Resident Notice Date 10/27/17 1st Meeting Date 11/14/17 2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17 2 2. WINDSOR PLAZA – FED EX (2017-15) by Windsor Plaza LLC. (ANGIE) Proposal to complete the interior of the existing vacant space within Windsor Plaza for a retail use instead of a restaurant use. Location: 11993 Singletree Lane E Contact: Matt Karl – 952-324-8900 Request for: • Planned Unit Development District Review on 0.24 acres • Site Plan Review on 0.24 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 08/10/17 Date Complete 10/09/17 120 Day Deadline 02/06/17 Initial DRC review 08/17/17 Notice to Paper Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date N/A Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17 Resident Notice Date 10/27/17 1st Meeting Date 11/14/17 2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17 3. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO SELF STORAGE FACILITIES 2017-14 (STEVE) Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, related 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 08/03/17 Notice to Paper Date 08/24/17 Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date 09/11/17 Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17 Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 11/14/17 2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17 4. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 2017-18 (JULIE) Public Hearing amending City Code, Chapter 11, related to Conditional Use Permits Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489 Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 10/04/17 Date Complete N/A 120 Day Deadline N/A Initial DRC review 10/05/17 Notice to Paper Date 10/05/17 Resident Notice Date N/A Meeting Date 10/23/17 Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17 Resident Notice Date N/A 1st Meeting Date 11/14/17 2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17 3 PLANNING COMMISSION – NOVEMBER 27, 2017 1. MEETING CANCELLED PLANNING COMMISSION – DECEMBER 11, 2017 2. SOUTHVIEW OF EDEN PRAIRIE (2017-19) by Southview Senior Communities. (BETH) Proposal is for a five story, 116-unit senior living residence with assisted living and memory care units. Location: Franlo Rd and Prairie Center Dr (8460, 8470 and 8480 Franlo Rd) Contact: Lance Lemieux – 612-810-1209 Request for: • Guide Plan Change from Regional Commercial to High Density Residential on 2.58 acres • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.58 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.58 acres • Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 2.58 acres • Site Plan Review on 2.58 acres • Preliminary Plat of three lots into one lot Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 10/20/17 Date Complete 10/2017 120 Day Deadline 02/16/18 Initial DRC review 10/26/17 Notice to Paper Date 11/09/17 Resident Notice Date 00/10/17 Meeting Date 11/27/17 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 CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – DECEMBER 12, 2017 1. WHITETAIL BLUFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (BETH) Amendment to Development Agreement HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – DECEMBER 18, 2017 4 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. 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 5 APPROVED VARIANCES TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS