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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, April 23, 2018 - 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS:
John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed
Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher
Villarreal, Carole Mette
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 April 9, 2018 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. HAMPTON INN
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.7 acres
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
A. COUNCIL WORKSESSION – MAY 1, 2018 – ASPIRE 2040
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2018 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Ann Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew
Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis,
Christopher Villarreal, Carole Mette
CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner
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 was absent.
III. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSION MEMBER
A. Carole Mette
Klima conducted the swearing in of new Commission Member Carole Mette.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Villarreal, to approve the agenda. Motion
carried 8 -0.
IV. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2018
Weber had a revision on page 2, paragraph 5, sentence 3 and 4. He would like it
to read, “Weber said the ordinance as purposed is at a minimum and if the
applicant wanted to have more parking they could apply for more parking.
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Farr, to approve the minutes as
amended. Motion carried 8-0.
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April 9, 2018
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V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CODE AMENDMENT/CHAPTERS 10 & 11 HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
Request To:
• Amend City Code Chapters 10 & 11 related to fencing around pools; landscape
security requirements; telecommunication applications requirements, and
permitted uses in Golf Course zoning district.
Klima said the codes amendments brought forward tonight are housekeeping items.
Code amendments are required to update a code related to state statues, assist with
clarification of particular subject matter and reduce ambiguity regarding particular
subject matter in code. The following are housekeeping code amendments
proposed by City Staff.
1. City Code Chapter 10, Section 10.03 Swimming Pool Regulations. This
proposed code amendment will update the fencing requirements to permit a
maximum seven (7) foot fence height around pool. Current City Code states six (6)
foot is the maximum height permitted. In 2015 State rules changed to permit a
maximum fence height of 7 feet. This housekeeping item will bring this portion of
Chapter 10 in alignment with both State and City Code and will clarify that
permanent fencing must be installed prior to water being placed in the pool.
2. City code Chapter 11, Section 11.03, Subd.3.G. Screening and Landscaping,
2. Definitions (h) Performance Bond and 4. Performance Bond Required. With this
Code, the City receives a financial security for each new development’s proposed
landscape plan. A security is held for a specific time frame and is released once the
inspection of the landscape plan is completed and the landscape viability confirmed.
The security defined in City Code is currently identified as a performance bond.
The City may receive a bond, letter of credit or escrow fund as financial security.
Staff proposes eliminating the term bond in this section of the code. Elimination of
this term and use of the term surety will provide additional clarity regarding the
type of financial securities that are acceptable.
3. City code, Chapter 11, Section 11.06, Towers and Antennas, Subd. 12.
Application. The city code requires an application to construct a
telecommunication tower. The current code verbiage only addressed the
construction of a tower and does not address alterations to an existing tower. Staff
proposes language to clarify any alteration to a tower requires an application. By
identifying specific alterations it will allow staff to confirm it meets City Code and
determine if a building permit is required.
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April 9, 2018
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4. City Code Chapter 11, Section, Section 11.36 GC – Golf Courses, Subd. 2
In the Golf course zoning district, the listed permitted uses does not include Public
Infrastructure or Antennas and Towers. Both uses are permitted in all zoning
districts. This housekeeping change brings the GC-Golf Course zoning district in
compatibility with all other zoning districts by allowing these uses.
Staff recommendation is for approval of the amendments to the City Code, Chapter
10 and Chapter 11.
DeSanctis asked if the seven foot height requirement for the pool fencing conforms
to the City’s requirements for height of fencing for backyards. Klima stated it does
conform to the City’s requirements.
Farr asked, in regards to addressing fences around pools, what is the minimum
height and what type of fences are prohibited. He also asked how code is regulated.
Klima said the City does not have a minimum requirement for fence height. As for
architectural standards, the City does not regulate on this structure. Farr asked if
fences require a building permit. Klima stated they do require a permit and they are
looked at by a case by case basis.
Freiberg asked if Klima could provide some clarity in regards to Chapter 11, Golf
Courses and asked if that code update was for housekeeping reasons or does it have
an effect on golf courses currently in Eden Prairie. Klima said it was a
housekeeping item to be added to this district.
Villarreal asked, in regards to Chapter 11, Towers and Antennas, how the City
defines associated modifications. Klima said in regards to associated modifications,
antennas are sometimes replaced or reduced and those altercations would require
review by the City.
Mette had a question regarding the financial security for landscaping and asked if it
is possible for a developer to put a cash deposit down for this as opposed to a letter
of credit or escrow. Klima responded a letter of escrow is equivalent to a cash
deposit. The applicant would give the City a check or other form of cash and it is
then put into an account and maintained until the landscaping is in place and viable.
Chair Pieper opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by Weber, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 8-0.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by Farr, to recommend approval of the
Code Amendment for Chapters 10 & 11 related to fencing around pools; landscape
sureties; telecommunication applications; Golf Course permitted uses; and based on
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staff recommendations and information contained in the staff report, dated April 4,
2018. Motion carried 8-0.
VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
Klima stated there was no 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 8-0.
Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner
DATE: April 19, 2018
PROJECT: Hampton Inn
LOCATION: 11825 Technology Drive
APPLICANT: D & T Eden Prairie, LLC
OWNER: D & T Eden Prairie, LLC
120 DAY REVIEW: July 2 4, 2018
REQUEST:
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres
3. Site Plan Review on 1.7 acres
BACKGROUND
In 2016, the property received PUD, rezoning and site plan approval from the City for the
construction of a Hampton Inn. This approval included a 5 story, 105 room hotel with a level of
below ground parking. Following approval of the project, the applicant found that the cost of the
below ground parking was greater than expected and made the project not financially feasible.
The property owner made several attempts at marketing the property. After potential buyers
identified challenges and constraints with the property, the property owners reassessed the site
for hotel development. This reassessment has resulted in the plans that are being presented with
this application.
The property is bound on the north and east by Technology Drive and Flying Cloud Drive. In
2016, the property was rezoned to Town Center- Commercial and is consistent with the adopted
Comprehensive Plan. The Major Center Area study identifies this parcel for hospitality/lodging.
The property was previously used as a free-standing restaurant with surface parking. This
proposal would include the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a 6 story,
105 guest room hotel. Hotels are a permitted use within the Town Center – Commercial (TC-C)
Zoning District. The proposed SW LRT corridor is located immediately adjacent to the subject
property.
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April 19, 2018
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SITE PLAN
The site plan shows the development of a 6 story hotel with an approximate building footprint
size of 11,500 square feet. This footprint is about 1,200 square feet less in size than the 2016
proposal to allow for the additional surface parking and elimination of the below ground parking.
The current plan provides for 98 surface parking stalls. Trash and recycling storage will be
contained within the primary structure. The existing trail along the lakeside of the property will
be reconstructed as needed due to the construction of retaining wall.
The site plan includes parking lot design elements such as pedestrian connections and landscape
islands. The pedestrian connections within the site to direct pedestrians out of the parking area
and a connection to the trail on Technology Drive. Pedestrian connections located within the
parking lot will be constructed of a differing surface material in order to provide for clear
identification of the pedestrian connection. The plan exceeds the landscape parking island
requirements of City Code to break up the parking area and provide additional impervious
surface areas. The landscaping plan for the site exceeds City Code requirements.
Staff is recommending minor changes to the site plan prior to City Council review. These
modifications include:
1. The handicap parking stalls be redesigned on the east side of the building to provide
for an unloading space rather than a parking space at the northeast corner of the
building. This redesign will allow for the clear area needed for the sidewalk and will
allow for the removal of the curb stops.
2. The flow through trench drain grate at the northwest corner of the building should be
oversized at least one foot on either side to promote pedestrian safety. This design of
this feature should also be revised to be a solid material.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
The following waivers are requested:
1. Front yard setback. City Code requires a 15 foot maximum. 62 feet 6 inches is
proposed.
This waiver is requested due to the existing 30 foot drainage and utility easement for
an existing sewer line along Flying Cloud Drive and to accommodate the surface
parking for the site and the installation of the stormwater management facilities.
2. Ordinary High Water Level Setback. City Code requires 200 feet for buildings
and 50 feet for parking. 43 feet 3 inches is proposed to the building and 38 feet 3
inches to the parking and 35 feet 2 inches to the retaining wall is proposed.
The reduced setbacks are proposed to accommodate the location of the building and
the parking. The applicant has proposed a plan that reduces the overall parking for
the site in order to minimize impact to the shoreland area and regulations. This
waiver request is also impacted by the existing 30 foot easement along Flying Cloud
Drive. The existing retaining wall is currently setback 37.5 feet. The waiver is in
harmony with the general purposes and intent of shoreland ordinance and will not
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April 19, 2018
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undermine the purpose of the setback due to the proposed development conditions
that will provide additional protections for the shoreland and water quality. The
development plans include shoreland restoration and invasive species management
that will be undertaken to stabilize the shore and provide public recreation use with a
new permeable surface trail. The stormwater management techniques and enhanced
landscaping plans will preserve and enhance the quality of public waters. The lake is
not an impaired water and the development proposal will help to preserve and
enhance this condition while allowing development. The waiver is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan by supporting redevelopment efforts in the Town Center.
There are circumstances unique to the property such as lot size and configuration,
easement size and locations, and multiple street frontages that are not created by the
landowner. Approval of the waiver would be consistent with the essential character
of the locality as the buffer will protect the natural appearance of the shore and a
conservation easement will be provided. This is a reasonable use of the property due
to measures being taken with to protect and enhance the quality and character of the
shoreland.
3. Building Footprint Coverage. City Code requires 30% minimum. 15.5% is
proposed.
This waiver is being requested in order to minimize the building footprint in order to
provide adequate parking areas and to minimize overall impervious surface coverage
to the greatest extent possible while allowing for reasonable development of the site.
4. Maximum Impervious Surface Area. City Code requires 30% maximum. 72%
is requested.
The existing site condition is 55% impervious surface coverage and was approved as
part of a development proposal in 1995. The proposed condition with the 2016
proposal was 75%. This waiver is being requested in order to provide the parking
necessary to support the hotel use. The applicant is proposing a reduced amount of
parking and an increased number of landscaped parking lot islands in part to
minimize the amount of impervious surface area. The waiver is in harmony with the
general purposes and intent of shoreland ordinance due to the proposed development
conditions such as stormwater management techniques, enhanced landscaping plans,
establishment of a conservation easement, shoreland restoration, reconstruction of the
trail from an impervious surface to a pervious surface, and invasive species
management that will preserve and enhance the quality of public waters while
allowing for utilization of the property. The waiver is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan by supporting redevelopment efforts in the Town Center. There
are circumstances unique to the property such as lot size and configuration, the
sanitary sewer easement located within the property and the inability to relocate this
infrastructure, and multiple street frontages that are not created by the landowner.
Approval of the waiver would be consistent with the essential character of the locality
and is a reasonable use of the property due to measures being taken with to protect
and enhance the quality and character of the shoreland.
Staff Report – Hampton Inn
April 19, 2018
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5. Street Façade Building Breaks. City Code requires 40 feet maximum. 45 feet is
proposed.
Due to the guestroom nature of the hotel, there is a location on the structure that
proposes a 45 foot building break. Compliance with the 40 foot requirement in this
instance would require significant redesign of the floorplan/guestroom mix. As an
alternative, the applicant is proposing exterior building material changes to create a
visual distinction to achieve a similar effect.
6. Street Level Frontage Transparency. City Code requires 40% minimum
required. 17% proposed.
The Town Center Commercial zoning district requires street level frontage
transparency to promote views of non-residential space or product display areas. This
waiver is requested due to the non-public type of areas (mechanical rooms, trash
room, storage rooms). The grades on the site are not conducive to street level
viewing. In order to compromise the intent of the code with the proposed site
conditions, the proponent is proposing to add spandrel glazing to areas of the façade
that would not normally include window spaces.
7. Primary Entrance. City Code requires 60 feet maximum separation. Complete
waiver is requested.
The Town Center Commercial requirements include requiring primary entrances
every 60 feet in order to promote a vibrant pedestrian experience. The applicant is
proposing that this requirement be waived completely for hotel uses due to the type of
use and potential security risks associated with multiple entrances.
8. Parking Stall Count. City Code requires 113 stalls. 98 proposed.
This waiver is requested in order to minimize impacts to the wetland buffer areas and
reduce the amount of impervious surface area. Similar sized projects with similar
parking provided have been evaluated by the project proponent and have
demonstrated the ability to meet the parking demand. Additionally, the site is
adjacent to the proposed LRT line which may decrease demand for employee
parking.
9. Parking Stall Length. 19 foot length required. 18 feet is proposed.
This waiver is requested in order to provide adequate space within the parking area to
provide for pedestrian connections from the parking area to the building. Providing
pedestrian connections outside of the parking lot allows for protected walkways for
pedestrians outside of vehicular areas. The City has previously approved parking
stalls 18 feet in length and has found this dimension to be functional.
10. Parking Drive Aisle Width. City Code requires 25 feet. 24 feet is proposed for
the two way traffic circulation areas and 23.5 feet is proposed for the one way
traffic circulation area.
This waiver is requested in order to provide adequate space within the parking area to
provide for pedestrian connections from the parking area to the building. Providing
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April 19, 2018
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pedestrian connections outside of the parking lot allows for protected walkways for
pedestrians outside of vehicular areas. The City has previously approved drive aisle
widths at similar dimensions and has found this dimension to be functional.
11. Parking in Front of Building. City Code requires no parking front of a building
yard. Parking is proposed in front of the building area.
The waiver is requested to provide the surface parking needed to support the hotel
use. The elimination of the below ground parking requires additional surface parking
to be provided. Due to the shape of the property and other site constraints, placement
of the parking in front of the building allows adequate parking to be provided while
maintaining appropriate circulation patterns and allows parking areas to complement
the primary entrance to the structure.
12. Parking Island Minimum Size. City Code requires parking islands to occupy
5% of the parking lot area and be a minimum of 160 square feet in size. 9
parking islands proposed at less than 160 square feet in size.
The total parking island area provided in the plan is 2293 square feet. The total
parking island area required is 1725 square feet. Of the 16 parking islands proposed,
9 of those islands are proposed at sizes below the 160 square feet. The site exceeds
the overall parking island requirement by 33%. Allowing smaller islands while
exceeding the overall area required allows for additional landscape areas to break up
the parking field and minimizes impervious surface area.
13. Structure Setback from Wetland Buffer. 15 feet required. 9 feet 9 inches
proposed to building and 0 feet proposed to retaining wall.
This waiver is requested to accommodate the structure and parking configuration
proposed. The applicant is proposing to improve the quality of the buffer zone by
replanting the buffer area with high quality native plant species to improve the quality
of the buffer that currently exists. The applicant is also proposing to provide a 5 year
maintenance plan to ensure that the buffer area is established and maintained
adequately during its establishment. A wetland buffer redevelopment/planting plan
is proposed as part of the submittal materials
LANDSCAPING PLAN
The landscaping plans for the project exceed the requirements provided in City Code. City Code
requires 125 caliper inches of landscaping be provided. The plan proposes a total landscaping
plan of 280 caliper inches. Staff is recommending that the landscaping plan be updated to
convert the serviceberry, lilac and river birch species to caliper inches and that these species
meet the size requirements provided in City Code.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
The proposed structure meets the requirements for exterior materials at the ratio of 75%/25%
required per façade. Please see below for the corporate prototype that was initially presented to
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April 19, 2018
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City staff. Based on the City Code requirements for architecture and building material standards,
as well as, the Design Guidelines, City staff has worked with the applicant to create a customized
design that meets and exceeds the requirements and guidelines. Staff is also recommending
that the building plans for the hotel include windows rated appropriately to mitigate any potential
noise impacts from the LRT line.
Corporate Prototype
Customized architecture proposed for the project
Staff Report – Hampton Inn
April 19, 2018
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SIGNS
All sign permits will require review and approval through the sign permit process.
SITE LIGHTING
The proposed site lighting plan exceeds City requirements.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
The project includes multiple sustainability features listed below:
• LED lighting throughout;
• Installation of a bike rack (exact location TBD);
• Native species and pollinators are used, particularly in the reestablished wetland buffer
area;
• Transportation Impact Reduction – bicycle rack, close to mass transit, provisions for
electric car charging to be added;
• Energy Star appliances utilized;
• Zoned controls for public space lighting; and
• A construction waste management plan will be implemented for efficient means to divert
materials from disposal such as recycling bins, manufacturers reuse or salvaged for other
uses.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommend approval of the following request:
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres
3. Site Plan Review on 1.7 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated April 17, 2018 and staff report dated April 19, 2018 and the
following conditions:
1. Prior to City Council review, the plans shall be revised as follows:
i) The handicap parking stalls be redesigned on the east side of the building to provide
for an unloading space rather than a parking space at the northeast corner of the
building. This redesign will allow for the clear area needed for the sidewalk and will
allow for the removal of the curb stops.
ii) The flow through trench drain grate at the northwest corner of the building should be
oversized at least one foot on either side to promote pedestrian safety. This design of
this feature should also be revised to be a solid material.
iii) The landscaping plan be updated to convert the serviceberry, lilac, and river birch
species to caliper inches and that these species meet the size requirements provided in
City Code.
Staff Report – Hampton Inn
April 19, 2018
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2. 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. 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.
C. Provide a 15 foot wide trail easement centered over the trail.
3. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the proponent shall:
A. Provide a tree replacement/landscaping surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of
the landscaping plan for review and approval.
B. The building plans shall include windows rated appropriately to mitigate any
potential noise impacts from the LRT line.
4. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the
property:
A. Front yard setback. City Code requires a 15 foot maximum. 62 feet 6 inches is
proposed.
This waiver is requested due to the existing 30 foot drainage and utility easement
for an existing sewer line along Flying Cloud Drive and to accommodate the
surface parking for the site and the installation of the stormwater management
facilities.
B. Ordinary High Water Level Setback. City Code requires 200 feet for buildings
and 50 feet for parking. 43 feet 3 inches is proposed to the building and 38 feet 3
inches to the parking and 35 feet 2 inches to the retaining wall is proposed.
The reduced setbacks are proposed to accommodate the location of the building
and the parking. The applicant has proposed a plan that reduces the overall
parking for the site in order to minimize impact to the shoreland area and
regulations. This waiver request is also impacted by the existing 30 foot easement
along Flying Cloud Drive. The existing retaining wall is currently setback 37.5
feet. The waiver is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of shoreland
ordinance and will not undermine the purpose of the setback due to the proposed
development conditions that will provide additional protections for the shoreland
and water quality. The development plans include shoreland restoration and
invasive species management that will be undertaken to stabilize the shore and
provide public recreation use with a new permeable surface trail. The stormwater
management techniques and enhanced landscaping plans will preserve and
enhance the quality of public waters. The lake is not an impaired water and the
development proposal will help to preserve and enhance this condition while
allowing development. The waiver is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by
supporting redevelopment efforts in the Town Center. There are circumstances
unique to the property such as lot size and configuration, easement size and
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April 19, 2018
Page 9
locations, and multiple street frontages that are not created by the landowner.
Approval of the waiver would be consistent with the essential character of the
locality as the buffer will protect the natural appearance of the shore and a
conservation easement will be provided. This is a reasonable use of the property
due to measures being taken with to protect and enhance the quality and character
of the shoreland.
C. Building Footprint Coverage. City Code requires 30% minimum. 15.5% is
proposed.
This waiver is being requested in order to minimize the building footprint in order
to provide adequate parking areas and to minimize overall impervious surface
coverage to the greatest extent possible while allowing for reasonable
development of the site.
D. Maximum Impervious Surface Area. City Code requires 30% maximum. 72%
is requested.
The existing site condition is 55% impervious surface coverage and was approved
as part of a development proposal in 1995. The proposed condition with the 2016
proposal was 75%. This waiver is being requested in order to provide the parking
necessary to support the hotel use. The applicant is proposing a reduced amount
of parking and an increased number of landscaped parking lot islands in part to
minimize the amount of impervious surface area. The waiver is in harmony with
the general purposes and intent of shoreland ordinance due to the proposed
development conditions such as stormwater management techniques, enhanced
landscaping plans, establishment of a conservation easement, shoreland
restoration, reconstruction of the trail from an impervious surface to a pervious
surface, and invasive species management that will preserve and enhance the
quality of public waters while allowing for utilization of the property. The waiver
is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan by supporting redevelopment efforts in
the Town Center. There are circumstances unique to the property such as lot size
and configuration, the sanitary sewer easement located within the property and the
inability to relocate this infrastructure, and multiple street frontages that are not
created by the landowner. Approval of the waiver would be consistent with the
essential character of the locality and is a reasonable use of the property due to
measures being taken with to protect and enhance the quality and character of the
shoreland.
E. Street Façade Building Breaks. City Code requires 40 feet maximum. 45 feet is
proposed.
Due to the guestroom nature of the hotel, there is a location on the structure that
proposes a 45 foot building break. Compliance with the 40 foot requirement in
this instance would require significant redesign of the floorplan/guestroom mix.
As an alternative, the applicant is proposing exterior building material changes to
create a visual distinction to achieve a similar effect.
Staff Report – Hampton Inn
April 19, 2018
Page 10
F. Street Level Frontage Transparency. City Code requires 40% minimum
required. 17% proposed.
The Town Center Commercial zoning district requires street level frontage
transparency to promote views of non-residential space or product display areas.
This waiver is requested due to the non-public type of areas (mechanical rooms,
trash room, storage rooms). The grades on the site are not conducive to street
level viewing. In order to compromise the intent of the code with the proposed
site conditions, the proponent is proposing to add spandrel glazing to areas of the
façade that would not normally include window spaces.
G. Primary Entrance. City Code requires 60 feet maximum separation. Complete
waiver is requested.
The Town Center Commercial requirements include requiring primary entrances
every 60 feet in order to promote a vibrant pedestrian experience. The applicant
is proposing that this requirement be waived completely for hotel uses due to the
type of use and potential security risks associated with multiple entrances.
H. Parking Stall Count. City Code requires 113 stalls. 98 proposed.
This waiver is requested in order to minimize impacts to the wetland buffer areas
and reduce the amount of impervious surface area. Similar sized projects with
similar parking provided have been evaluated by the project proponent and have
demonstrated the ability to meet the parking demand. Additionally, the site is
adjacent to the proposed LRT line which may decrease demand for employee
parking.
I. Parking Stall Length. 19 foot length required. 18 feet is proposed.
This waiver is requested in order to provide adequate space within the parking
area to provide for pedestrian connections from the parking area to the building.
Providing pedestrian connections outside of the parking lot allows for protected
walkways for pedestrians outside of vehicular areas. The City has previously
approved parking stalls 18 feet in length and has found this dimension to be
functional.
J. Parking Drive Aisle Width. City Code requires 25 feet. 24 feet is proposed for
the two way traffic circulation areas and 23.5 feet is proposed for the one way
traffic circulation area.
This waiver is requested in order to provide adequate space within the parking
area to provide for pedestrian connections from the parking area to the building.
Providing pedestrian connections outside of the parking lot allows for protected
walkways for pedestrians outside of vehicular areas. The City has previously
approved drive aisle widths at similar dimensions and has found this dimension to
be functional.
K. Parking in Front of Building. City Code requires no parking front of a building
yard. Parking is proposed in front of the building area.
Staff Report – Hampton Inn
April 19, 2018
Page 11
The waiver is requested to provide the surface parking needed to support the hotel
use. The elimination of the below ground parking requires additional surface
parking to be provided. Due to the shape of the property and other site
constraints, placement of the parking in front of the building allows adequate
parking to be provided while maintaining appropriate circulation patterns and
allows parking areas to complement the primary entrance to the structure.
L. Parking Island Minimum Size. City Code requires parking islands to occupy
5% of the parking lot area and be a minimum of 160 square feet in size. 9
parking islands proposed at less than 160 square feet in size.
The total parking island area provided in the plan is 2293 square feet. The total
parking island area required is 1725 square feet. Of the 16 parking islands
proposed, 9 of those islands are proposed at sizes below the 160 square feet. The
site exceeds the overall parking island requirement by 33%. Allowing smaller
islands while exceeding the overall area required allows for additional landscape
areas to break up the parking field and minimizes impervious surface area.
M. Structure Setback from Wetland Buffer. 15 feet required. 9 feet 9 inches
proposed to building and 0 feet proposed to retaining wall.
This waiver is requested to accommodate the structure and parking configuration
proposed. The applicant is proposing to improve the quality of the buffer zone by
replanting the buffer area with high quality native plant species to improve the
quality of the buffer that currently exists. The applicant is also proposing to
provide a 5 year maintenance plan to ensure that the buffer area is established and
maintained adequately during its establishment. A wetland buffer
redevelopment/planting plan is proposed as part of the submittal materials
5. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit.
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Interstate 494
StreamsPrincipal Arterial
A Minor Arterial
B Minor ArterialMajor Collector
Minor Collector
City of Eden Prairie Land Use GuidePlan Map 2000-2030
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DATE Revised 02-23-06
DATE Approved 03-19-03DATE Revised 01-07-05DATE Revised 11-07-05
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Guide Plan Map - Hampton Inn 2018-0111825 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Rural Residential 0.10 Units/Acre
Low Density Residential 0-2.5 Units/Acre
Low Density/Public/Open Space
Medium Density residential 2.5-10 Units/Acre
Medium Density 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 Center
Park/Open Space
Public/Quasi-Public
Golf Course
Church/ Cemetary
Open Water
Right-Of-Way 440 0 440220 Feet
TECHNOLOGY DR
EDENRD
LEONA RD
DEN RDSINGLETREE LN GLENLNSITE
Interstate 494
Flying Cloud Drive
Technology Drive
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 Center will prevail.
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100 - Year Floodplain
Natural Environment WatersRecreational Development WatersGeneral Development Waters (Creeks Only)GD
NE
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Up dated through approved Ordinances #26-2008
Ordinance #33-2001 (BFI Addition) approved, but not shown on this map edition
Date: March 1, 2009
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Miles
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Zoning Map - Hampton Inn 2018-01 11825 Technology DriveEden Prairie, Minnesota 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 Commercial
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
EDENRD
LEONA
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GLENLNFlying Cloud Drive
Interstate 494
Technology Drive
SITE
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Aerial Map -Hampton Inn 2018-01
Address:11825 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344
0 270 540135 Feet
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PROJECT PROFILE – APRIL 23, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION – APRIL 23, 2018
1. HAMPTON INN (2018-01) by D&T Eden Prairie, LLC (JULIE)
Proposal for a 6 story, 105 guest room hotel
Location: 11825 Technology Dr.
Contact: Chris Flagg, 831-915-9907
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.7 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 01/19/18
Date Complete 03/26/18
120 Day Deadline 07/24/18
Initial DRC review 01/25/18
Notice to Paper Date 04/05/18
Resident Notice Date 04/06/18
Meeting Date 04/2318
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
1st Meeting Date 00/00/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – MAY 1, 2018
1. CODE AMENDMENT –CHAPTERS 10 & 11 HOUSE KEEPING ITEMS (2018-03) by City of
Eden Prairie (STEVE)
Request to amend City Code Chapters 10 & 11 related to telecommunications permitting, landscape securities,
Golf Course permitted uses and fence height around pools.
Contact: Steve Durham, 952-949-8491
Request to:
• Amend City Code Chapters 10 & 11 related to telecommunications permitting, landscape
securities, Golf Course permitted uses and fence height around pools.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/16/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 03/22/18
Notice to Paper Date 03/22/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 04/09/18
Notice to Paper Date 04/12/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 05/01/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – MAY 1, 2018
1. PRESERVE VILLAGE RETAIL BUILDING-JERRY’S FOODS (2017-22) by Sambatek Inc.
(BETH)
Request to construct a new stand-alone retail building with drive-thru service on the east end of the existing
parking lot.
Location: 9625 Anderson Lakes Parkway
Contact: Brady Busselman – 763476-6010
Request to:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 9.10 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 9.10 acres
• Site Plan Review on 9.10 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one outlot into one lot on 9.10 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 12/07/17
Date Complete 12/27/17
120 Day Deadline 05/26/18
Initial DRC review 12/14/17
Notice to Paper Date 01/04/18
Resident Notice Date 01/05/18
Meeting Date
Continuance to
01/22/18
02/12/18
Notice to Paper Date 02/15/18
Resident Notice Date 02/16/18
1st Meeting Date 03/06/18
2nd Meeting Date 05/01/18
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-02ROWL by Zayo (c/o – Adrian Macdonald – Zayo Group)
(STEVE)
Request: for Telecommunication master co-location license agreement within Right of Way
Location: Eden Prairie Right-of-Way within the City of Eden Prairie
Contact Adrian Macdonald, adrian.macdonald@zayo.com .
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/22/18
Date Complete N/A
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 03/28/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N/A
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 04/17/18
2nd Meeting Date N/A
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3. CODE AMENDMENT – BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES (2018-02) by City of Eden Prairie
(ANGIE)
Request: To amend City Code Chapter 11 to address Breweries/Distilleries/Taprooms/Cocktail rooms
Contact: Angie Perera, 952-949-8413
Request to:
• Amend City Code Chapter 11 to address Breweries/Distilleries/Taprooms/Cocktail rooms
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 02/23/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 03/01/18
Notice to Paper Date 03/08/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 03/26/18
Notice to Paper Date 03/29/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 04/17/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – MAY 8, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION – MAY 14, 2018
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – MAY 15, 2018
1. MEETING DATE/TIME CHANGE TO AFTER THE COUNCIL PRESENTATION/AWARD
CEREMONY FOR HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD
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
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2. WHITETAIL BLUFF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (BETH)
Amendment to Development Agreement
Request to:
• Amend Development Agreement
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/17
Date Complete 00/00/17
120 Day Deadline 00/00/17
Initial DRC review 00/00/17
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 – ADULT BUSINESS, FIREARMS, PAWN SHOPS (2018-04) by City
of Eden Prairie (STEVE)
Review regulations relating to Adult Businesses, Firearm Sales and Pawn Shops
Contact: Steve Durham, 952-949-8491
Request:
• To review regulations relating to Adult Businesses, Firearm Sales and Pawn Shops
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 03/16/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
1st Meeting Date 00/00/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
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 00/00/17
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5. LION’S TAP SITE IMPROVEMENTS (2018-05) by Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (BETH)
Proposal for site and building improvements on the property due to the realignment of Spring Road and
reconfiguration of the lots. The improvements include adding and reconfiguring parking, updating signage,
and adding a new vestibule onto the building
Location: 16180 Flying Cloud Dr
Contact: Roger Humphrey, 651-706-3855
Request for:
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment - TBD
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.2 acres
• Zoning District Change to Rural and Highway Commercial
• Site Plan Review on 2.2 acres
• Preliminary Plat reconfiguring two lots on 11.69 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/02/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 01/25/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
Meeting Date 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
1st Meeting Date 00/00/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
6. CULVERS (2018-06) by Epic, LLC. (BETH)
Proposal for construction of a 4,704 square foot Culvers Restaurant with a drive-thru
Location: 970 Prairie Center Dr
Contact: Jon Matthias, 612-703-3028
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.0 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.0 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.0 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into two lots on 13.02 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/17/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 04/26/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
Meeting Date 00/00/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
1st Meeting Date 00/00/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
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APPROVED VARIANCES
TELECOMMUNICATION
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-03ROW by Zayo (c/o – David Bushaw – Zayo Group LLC)
(STEVE)
Request: application for location of a collocation of small cell facilities on replacement wireless
support structure within right of way.
Location: SW ROW of Prairie Center Drive and Prairie Lakes Drive, Eden Prairie, MN
Contact David Bushaw, david.bushaw@zayo.com – 507-382-9237
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/02/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
90 Day Deadline 07/01/18
Initial DRC review 04/05/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N.A
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A
2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-04TM by AT&T (c/o – Ariel Strouder – SAC Wireless)
(STEVE)
Request: To upgrade antenna on existing telecommunication tower
Location: 7605 Corporate Way, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Contact Aerial Strouder, 312-895-4977.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 04/18/18
Date Complete 04/18/18
90 Day Deadline 07/17/18
Initial DRC review 04/19/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N.A
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A