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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, June 11, 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 23, 2018 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2018-01
Location: 6810 Shady Oak Rd
Request to:
• Allow a parking setback of 10 feet. City Code requires a 50 feet front yard setback.
B. CULVERS
Location: 970 Prairie Center Dr.
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
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
A. ASPIRE 2040 UPDATE
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 7:00 PM—CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew
Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis,
Christopher Villarreal, Carole Mette
CITY STAFF: Julie Klima, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Kristin Harley, 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
Absent was commission members Villarreal and Higgins.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: DeSanctis moved, seconded by Kirk, to accept the agenda. Motion carried
7-0.
IV. MINUTES
MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Kirk to accept the minutes of April 9, 2018.
Motion carried 7-0.
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. HAMPTON INN
Request for
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.7 acres
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
April 23, 2018
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• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.7 acres
• Site Plan Review on 10.06 acres
Chris Flagg, Chief Investment Officer for TPI Hospitality, presented his revised
application: the subterranean 25 parking stalls initially proposed became
prohibitively expensive between the time of initial application and approval in
2016. With the assistance of planning staff the applicant reevaluated the site plan,
with the result being the building footprint was reduced by 1200 square feet, the
hotel made taller (to six stories), and all parking was redesigned to be on-grade.
The current plan was more economically feasible. He displayed maps of the site
as well as elevation drawings and site renderings of the building, and explained its
integration with the surrounding community. Flagg explained the decorative
elements that distinguished this project from the “Hampton Inn prototype” as well
as the original design, and offered to answer any questions about the deviations
being requested.
Klima presented the staff report. The applicant worked with staff to modify the
original design. The current site plan showed the development of a six-story, 105-
room hotel on the former I-Hop site with an approximate building footprint size
of 11,500 square feet. This footprint would be 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 provided for 98 surface parking
stalls. Trash and recycling storage would be contained within the primary
structure. The existing trail along the lakeside of the property would be
reconstructed as needed due to the construction of a retaining wall.
The site plan included parking lot design elements such as pedestrian connections
and landscape islands. The pedestrian connections within the site were to direct
pedestrians out of the parking area and create a connection to the trail on
Technology Drive. Pedestrian connections located within the parking lot would be
constructed of a differing surface material in order to provide for clear
identification of the pedestrian connection. The plan exceeded the landscape
parking island requirements (five percent) of City Code to break up the parking
area and provide additional impervious surface areas. The landscaping plan for
the site exceeded City Code requirements.
The applicant was also requesting several PUD waivers related to setbacks,
parking lot design, shoreland requirements, and building design elements. They
were similar to what had been approved in 2016. Sustainability features included
native plantings and pollinator habitat, LED lighting, a bike rack, and an electric
vehicle charging station. Staff recommended approval of the proposal with the
waivers and subject to the conditions and sustainability features outlined in the
staff report.
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April 23, 2018
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DeSanctis asked if this development, which wraps around northeast side of
Idlewild Lake, would allow for public access to the lake for fishing. Bourne
replied there would not necessarily be access to the lake itself from this property
but the existing trail would be shifted to allow for access via an easement. Kirk
asked for and received confirmation the setback waivers were roughly the same as
before with the exception of the front having been increased slightly. Kirk asked
if the parking was approximately the same and Klima replied the current parking
waiver decreased number of stalls initially approved in 2016. Staff worked with
the applicant to accommodate as much parking as possible and the applicant also
analyzed other Hampton Inn sites to determine business needs.
Mette asked where the light rail line would be in relation to the development.
Klima displayed a map and explained the location of the hotel in relation to the
LRT line. Kirk asked the height of the elevation of the light rail line, and Rue
replied the light rail elevation was quite a bit higher than the site; there is a
retaining wall along Technology Drive but there was sufficient distance to
accommodate the slope. Farr asked which shared access easements were on site
between the proposed hotel and the curb cuts. Klima displayed the shared
driveway and the cross-traffic easement on the map for the Commission. Farr
asked if there was a shared parking agreement with the adjacent property owner
and this development, and Klima replied there was not.
DeSanctis asked if this development would result in the reengineering of the
intersection at Technology Drive. Rue replied it would not, but a temporary
easement was needed for the light rail line. All would be contained within the
public right-of-way with the exception of a small perimeter easement. Farr
commented this was a positive enhancement from the 2016 application and
expressed appreciation of TPI’s efforts. He asked what design guidelines they
could expect from Metro Transit for the acoustical glazing. Klima replied she was
in contact with the Southwest Light Rail project office to get that specific
guidance, and added she expected the language would be included in the
development agreement. Freiberg asked for the grade difference at the entrance to
the beginning of the footprint, and Rue replied it was relatively flat there, as
Technology Drive drops in grade.
Weber echoed Farr’s appreciation of the architectural improvement over the 2016
application. DeSanctis asked if any structures, such as a ventilation system, would
extend above the horizontal profile of the roof. Flagg replied it was possible some
equipment would extend but not to a great degree, and it would be screened. He
offered to have the architect follow up with City. Klima replied subject to the
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proposal’s approval City staff would be reviewing the mechanical equipment to
ensure it remained code-compliant and screened which would also be a condition
of the development agreement.
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Farr to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by DeSanctis to recommend approval of the
proposal based on staff recommendations and the information contained in the
staff reported dated April 19, 2018 and the plans stamp-dated April 17, 2018.
Motion carried 7-0.
VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
A. COUNCIL WORKSESSION – MAY 1, 2018 – ASPIRE 2040
Klima reminded the commission members they were invited to the City Council
work session Tuesday, May 1, 2018 to discuss the Aspire plan draft update.
IX. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber to adjourn. Motion carried 7-0. Chair
Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: June 7, 2018
APPLICANT: Alliant Engineering, Inc.
OWNER: CSM Equities III, LLC
LOCATION: 6810 Shady Oak Road
REQUEST: Variance to allow a parking setback of 10’ feet along Shady Oak Road
BACKGROUND
The subject property is located at
6810 Shady Oak Road and it is
currently zoned Industrial (I-2).
There is an approximately 68,000
square foot building on the property
that is currently vacant and the
owner is trying to lease it. The
existing parking is located on the
sides and rear of the building. The
main entrances to the building are in
front facing Shady Oak Road.
The owner has identified the lack of
parking near the main entrances as
an issue making it difficult to lease
the building. Therefore, the owner
would like to provide parking in
front of the building. However, the
parking and building setback is 50
feet and the front of the building sits
right at the setback line.
The applicant has prepared a plan
showing how parking could be
provided in front of the building.
Based on the plan, the edge of the parking is as close as 10 feet from the front property line, which would
necessitate approval of the requested variance. The proposed plan includes a retaining wall and
landscaping within that 10 foot setback.
Subject
Property
Staff Report – Variance #2018-01
June 7, 2018
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EVALUATING
VARIANCES AGAINST
STATUTORY CRITERIA
Local governments must
consider each criterion on its
own merit and make findings
and conclusions based on the
following considerations:
CONSISTENCY WITH THE
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
PLAN
The requested variance is not
consistent with the
Comprehensive Guide Plan.
The Plan recommends the
improvement of Shady Oak
Road to a 3-lane roadway with
an 8 foot trail. As proposed,
the 10 foot setback would limit
the City’s ability to effectively
design and construct future
road improvements. There is a
10 foot utility easement along
the front property line. If a
berm and landscaping were
allowed in this utility easement
as proposed, it would create
issues for locating utilities within the easement.
IN HARMONY WITH THE PURPOSE AND INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE
The requested variance is not in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance. The requested
variance poses limitations on implementing the City’s Comprehensive Guide Plan. The ordinance requires
parking lot screening and 10 feet does not provide adequate room for a berm and landscaping particularly
given that there is a 10 foot utility easement along the front property line.
UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES
Unique circumstance, meaning the problem is due to circumstances unique to the property not caused by
the current land owner. The property is similar to others in the area. The property can accommodate other
options. The proposal to provide parking in front of the building is based on speculation and not on a
specific user. The owner has other options. An entrance or entrances could be incorporated into the back
of the building so the parking in the rear is more convenient. In addition, the owner could enhance the
pedestrian experience for visitors and employees walking to the front entrances.
Proposed Plan for
Parking in Front
of the Building
Existing Condition
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REASONABLE USE OF THE PROPERTY
Another review criteria is that the property cannot be put to a reasonable use without the variance. This
means that a landowner would like to use the property in a particular way but cannot do so under the rules
of the ordinance. It does not mean that the land cannot be put to any reasonable use without the variance.
Parking is a reasonable use on the property and in front of the building, but not in the proposed layout due
to the issues noted in prior criteria.
ALTERATION OF THE ESSENTIAL CHARACTER OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Granting the variance will alter the character of the neighborhood. The proposed 10 foot setback is not in
character with surrounding properties. The neighboring properties have generous greenspace in front of
the buildings or parking lots, which creates a green corridor along Shady Oak Road. The requested 10
foot setback alters the character along the street.
STAFF RECOMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of the request based on staff report dated June 7, 2018 and the plans stamp dated
06-01-18.
REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTION
The Commission may wish to choose from one of the following actions:
1. Approve Final Order #2018-01.
2. Approve Final Order #2018-01 with modifications.
3. Continue Variance Request #2018-01 for additional information.
4. Deny Final Order #2018-01.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: June 7, 2018
SUBJECT: Culver’s Restaurant
LOCATION: 970 Prairie Center Drive
APPPLICANT: Epic, LLC
OWNER: Prairieview Retail, LLC
REQUEST: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 13.6 acres
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 13.6 acres
Site Plan Review on 13.6 acres
Preliminary Plat of two lots into three lots on 13.6 acres
BACKGROUND
The applicant is requesting approval to build a Culver’s Restaurant in the south side of the parking
lot at 970 Prairie Center Drive. The Culver’s lot is proposed at 1.0 acre, the Bakers Square lot is 0.6
acres and the remainder of the overall site is 12.01 acres and it is located at the corner of Prairie
Center Drive and Plaza Drive.
The existing uses on the overall site include the Lunds and Byerly’s grocery store and the Prairieview
Shopping Center. Bakers Square is located on a lot adjacent to the subject site. The Lunds and
Prairieview
Shopping
Center
Bakers
Square
Lunds
&
Byerly’s
New
Culver’s
Location
Culver’s Site
Lunds and Byerly’s
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Byerly’s store is approximately 57,612 square feet and the remaining shopping center area is
approximately 52,500 square feet and includes a variety of retail stores, restaurants, a liquor store,
and a coffee shop with a drive-thru. The property is surrounded by office and commercial uses.
The proposed Culver’s building is approximately 4,700 square feet and will include a drive-thru. The
restaurant is relocating from its current location on Technology Drive, due to the SWLRT project.
The applicant is proposing a preliminary plat to create a separate lot for the Culver’s building.
Prairieview Center, LLC will
continue to own the land and the
applicant will own the building and
associated improvements on the lot.
The plat also includes the existing
Bakers Square lot, but there is no
change to the lot. The applicant wants
to include it so that it is platted under
the same name as the other two lots
and provide consistency with regard
to titles and legal descriptions.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The property is guided Regional
Commercial and it is zoned Regional
Service Commercial. The proposal
does not require changes to either the
Comprehensive Plan or zoning.
SITE PLAN
The Culver’s building will be located
in the south end of the parking lot in
front of Lunds and Byerly’s. The site
sits 10+ feet lower than Prairie Center Drive and Plaza
Drive. The restaurant will face the grocery store with a
drive-thru wrapping around the west and south sides of
the building. The site can be accessed from either
Prairie Center Drive or Plaza Drive and through the
larger parking lot. There will be an outdoor seating
area off the northeast corner of the building. The
seating area will be enclosed by a decorative fence and
a variety of plantings. The trash and recycling area is
inside the building with an overhead door for access.
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LANDSCAPING PLAN
The landscaping plan for Culver’s includes 15 caliper inches of trees and shrubs, which meets the
requirements. The plan also includes additional shrubs around the building, in the islands and along
the drive-thru lane. There are also 9 caliper inches of tree replacement for one significant tree being
removed as a result of the project. The plan includes a variety of species including those native to
Minnesota. There will be a mix of ornamental grasses and perennials around the outdoor seating
area. The site sits below Prairie Center Drive and Plaza Drive with mature landscaping on the slopes
down to the parking lot. This landscaping will remain and helps screen the drive-thru from above.
SIDEWALKS
Currently, there is a sidewalk along the north side of Plaza Drive and a trail along the east side of
Prairie Center Drive. The applicant is proposing a sidewalk on the south side of the building that will
connect with the sidewalk along Plaza Drive. In addition, the proposed plan includes a pedestrian
connection through the parking lot between Culver’s and Lunds and Byerly’s. The applicant is
proposing a pattern that will be stamped into the asphalt. This walkway provides a designated and
identifiable area for pedestrians. In a new parking lot, the connection would likely be a sidewalk
separate from the drive lanes. However, this is an existing parking lot that does not provide an
opportunity to make major changes without reconstructing the entire parking lot. This solution
complies with the ordinance requirements.
BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
The proposed building meets and exceeds the building materials standards of 75/25% Class I and II
materials. The majority of the building material is stone veneer, brick veneer and glass with minor
amounts of EIFS.
South Elevation
North Elevation
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The building includes façade articulation and roof variation on all sides. In addition there are changes
in building materials, colors and textures. The canopies and awnings add another layer of interest.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Stormwater management will be handled on the Culver’s lot. The applicant has prepared a
Stormwater Management Plan. City staff will continue to work through the details of the plan with
the applicant. The Stormwater Management Plan has been submitted to the watershed district.
TRAFFIC
A traffic study was completed for the proposed development. The proposed Culver’s
development is expected to generate 606 new trips during an average weekday, 79 new trips
during the weekday noon peak hour, 54 new trips during the weekday p.m. peak hour, and 57
trips during the Saturday peak hour. All roadways in the study network are forecast to operate
within capacity through 2019, except Prairie Center Drive south of the Plaza Drive intersection
which is currently operating at just above its technical planning-level capacity.
The Traffic Study recommended an eastbound left turn lane on Plaza Drive where a vehicle enters
the driveway between Culver’s and Bakers Square. The property owner has agreed to install the left
turn lane prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued for Culver’s. This proposed improvement is
located within Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) right-of-way. Therefore, the
improvement must be approved by MnDOT.
SIGNS
The applicant is proposing wall signs on the building, but is not proposing a free standing sign. The
new signs will require approval of a separate sign permit.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
The Culver’s project is within walking distance of two Southwest Transit bus stops, which are
located on Prairie Center Drive just north of the driveway to Lunds and Byerly’s. A bike rack is
proposed for the site. The parking lot lights will be LED. The Landscape Plan includes some native
plantings. The applicant is providing a connection the sidewalk along Plaza Drive, which connects to
a larger trail system.
UTILITIES
There are private utilities within the existing parking lot and Culver’s will be connecting to these
existing utilities.
PARKING LOT ISLANDS
The Culver’s lot complies with the requirements for islands in the parking lot. However, the
remainder of the existing parking lot does not meet the requirements for islands. Some of the current
island areas are just striped with no curb or landscaping, some are curbed with no landscaping, and
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some are curbed with trees in them. In addition, there are some rows of parking with more than 20
stalls with no island. In order to bring the existing parking lot into compliance, the applicant is
proposing to install curbed islands where there is only striping, add new islands where required and
add landscaping to all of the new and existing islands. The plan as proposed exceeds the
requirement that 5% of the parking area must be islands.
The owner of the property has agreed to install the islands and the landscaping in the islands within 2
years. Staff is supportive of the proposed phasing due to the unique nature of the relocation of
Culver’s as a result of the SWLRT public project. The Development Agreement will address these
improvements, the timing of the improvements and assign a specific date for completion.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS
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. The applicant is requesting the following waivers:
1. Number of Parking Stalls from 638 to 569
The site currently has 628 parking stalls. The current condition provides 5.3 parking stalls
per l,000 square feet of retail space plus 46 parking stalls for Bakers Square. Although there
are a number of restaurants in the shopping center, these numbers are based on the shopping
center as all retail. In these types of shopping centers, the tenant mix is fluid. The market
will determine the tenant mix and the demand for parking; therefore, the restaurants within
the center were not calculated separately.
With the proposed Culvers, the City’s requirement for all three lots is 638 parking stalls. As
planned, there would be 110,007 square feet of retail and 2 stand -alone restaurants. The
zoning ordinance requirement is based on 1 parking stall for every 2.5 or 3 restaurant seats
depending on the type of restaurant and 5 parking stalls for every 1,000 square feet of retail
space.
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Number
of Seats
Square
Footage
Restaurant Parking
Requirement
Retail Parking Requirement
(stalls per 1,000 sq. ft. of
gross floor area)
* * 1/3 seats 1/2.5 seats 5 4.5 4.37 4.3
Culver’s 104 42
Bakers Square 138 46
Lunds & Byerly’s 57,612 288 259 252 248
Shopping Center 52,465 262 236 229 225
46 42 550 495 481 473
638 583 569 561
The plan as proposed provides 569 parking stalls. This is approximately 4.3 parking
stalls/1,000 square feet of gross floor area for retail and 88 for the two restaurants.
This waiver request is consistent with the parking at other shopping centers. The Eden
Prairie Center Mall parks at 4.5 stalls per 1,000, the Preserve Village shopping center was
recently approved at 4.5 stalls per 1,000 and the Prairie Village Mall – Kowalski’s is
currently parked at 4 stalls per 1,000. There do not appear to be issues with parking at any of
these sites.
The applicant prepared a parking study to understand the parking demand in the existing
parking lot. Based on data collected on two weekdays, the study found the peak parking
demand occurred from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and there were approximately 288 occupied
parking stalls during that peak time. Based on the weekend data collection, the peak
parking demand occurred from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM and there were approximately 259
occupied parking stalls during that peak time. Considering an existing parking stall count of
628 spaces, the development was 46% occupied during the weekday and 41% occupied
during the weekend.
2. Parking Lot Setback from 20’ to 0’ on the east side, from 35’ to 5’ on the south side
and from 10’ to 0’ on the north side.
The applicant is proposing to create a separate lot for the Culver’s building. The proposed
north and east lot lines are in the existing parking lot; therefore, there is no setback. This
is an existing parking lot and the applicant is not proposing to reconstruct the existing
parking lot. In addition, there will be shared parking and access throughout the entire
parking lot so a zero foot setback provides for connectivity and maintaining parking
stalls.
On the south side of the Culver’s building, the parking lot gets as close as 5’ from the
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south property line. The Culver’s building is being located into an existing parking lot
and the applicant is trying to limit the impact on the existing parking lot; therefore, the
site it tight. This is no closer than the existing parking lot is to the property line.
3. 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. One parking
island is proposed at less than 160 square feet in size.
The parking lot islands for the Culver’s project meet the standards. The applicant has
agreed to improve the islands in the existing parking lot to meet the standards. Of the 39
parking islands proposed for the overall site, one of those islands is proposed at a size
below the 160 square feet. It is an existing island on the property. The site exceeds the
overall parking island requirement by 26%. 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the following request:
1. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 13.6 acres
2. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 13.6 acres
3. Site Plan Review on 13.6 acres
4. Preliminary Plat of two lots into three lots on 13.6 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated June 1, 2018, staff report dated June 7, 2018 and the
following conditions:
1. Prior to Final Plat approval, the proponent shall
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by
the City Engineer and Watershed District.
B. Prior to grading permit issuance, the proponent shall 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.
2. Prior to signature of the Development Agreement, the proponent shall provide an
executed copy of a shared access and parking easement and agreement between proposed
Lots 1 and 2.
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.
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4. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the property:
A. Number of Parking Stalls from 638 to 569
B. Parking Lot Setback from 20’ to 0’ on the east side, from 35’ to 5’ on the south
side and from 10’ to 0’ on the north side.
C. 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. One existing
parking island proposed at less than 160 square feet in size.
5. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit.
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PROJECT PROFILE – JUNE 11, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION – JUNE 11, 2018
1. 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 06/01/18
120 Day Deadline 09/29/18
Initial DRC review 04/26/18
Notice to Paper Date 05/23/18
Resident Notice Date 05/25/18
Meeting Date 06/11/18
Notice to Paper Date 05/23/18
Resident Notice Date 05/25/18
1st Meeting Date 06/11/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
2. VARIANCE # 2018-01 SHADY OAK I – PARKING LOT by Alliant Engineering, Inc.
(BETH/STEVE)
Proposal to allow parking setback of 10 feet. City Code requires a 50 feet front yard setback.
Location: 6810 Shady Oak Rd.
Contact: Mark Kronbeck, 612-758-3080
Request to:
• Allow a parking setback of 10 feet. City Code requires a 50 feet front yard setback.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/11/18
Date Complete 05/23/18
120 Day Deadline 09/08/18
Initial DRC review 05/17/18
Notice to Paper Date 05/23/18
Resident Notice Date 05/25/18
Meeting Date 06/11/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date N/A
2nd Meeting Date N/A
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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING– JUNE 12, 2018
1. MISTER CAR WASH (2018-07) by DJR Architecture, Inc. (ANGIE)
Proposal for exterior façade improvements to the building and update landscaping
Location: 8280 Flying Cloud Dr.
Contact: Ben Ptacek, 612-676-2733
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 0.76 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/10/18
Date Complete 06/04/18
120 Day Deadline 10/02/18
Initial DRC review 05/17/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N/A
Notice to Paper Date 05/23/18
Resident Notice Date 05/25/18
1st Meeting Date 06/12/18
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/18
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT– JUNE 12, 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 04/23/18
Notice to Paper Date 04/26/18
Resident Notice Date 04/27/18
1st Meeting Date 05/15/18
2nd Meeting Date 06/12/18
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – JUNE 12, 2018
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – JUNE 18, 2018
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PLANNING COMMISSION – JUNE 25, 2018
1. LINCOLN PARC APARTMENTS/CASCADE AT TOWN CENTER (2018-08) by Magellan
Investment partners. LLC (JULIE)
Proposal for improvements and upgrades to Lincoln Parc Apartments and conversion of a portion of the
ground floor uses from retail/office to residential.
Location: 8090 Eden Road.
Contact: Mark Thieroff, 612-337-6102
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 4.83 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 4.83 acres
• Zoning District Change from C-COM to TC-MU on 4.83 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/11/18
Date Complete 06/01/18
120 Day Deadline 09/29/18
Initial DRC review 05/17/18
Notice to Paper Date 06/07/18
Resident Notice Date 06/08/18
Meeting Date 06/25/18
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
IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. EDEN BLUFF 4TH ADDITION (2017-12) by Pope Architects. (BETH)
Proposal for a three phase improvement project: Phase 1 to construct surface parking of 170 stalls; Phase 2
includes the construction of a 2 story building plus the remaining parking; Phase 3 includes construction of a
2 story addition onto the building.
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 (PLANNING STAFF)
Review regulations relating to Adult Businesses, Firearm Sales and Pawn Shops
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
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 guiding to Rural and Neighborhood Commercial
• 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. PIZZA LUCE (2018-09) by Pizza Luce (ANGIE)
Proposal for exterior façade improvements to the building, improvements to the parking lot and landscaping,
and the addition of an outdoor patio.
Location: 11347 Viking Drive .
Contact: JJ Haywood, 612-554-1955
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.12 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.12 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/18/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 05/24/18
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date N/A
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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7. ABRA AUTO BODY (2018-10) by Oppidan Inc. (JULIE)
Proposal for construction of a new Abra Auto Body and Glass building.
Location: 13045, 13075 & 13105 Pioneer Trail.
Contact: Paul Tucci, 952-294-0353
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Community Commercial to Industrial on 2.98 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.98 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.98 acres
• Zoning District Change from C-COM to I-2 on 2.98 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.98 acres
• Preliminary Plat of three lots into one lot on 2.98 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/18/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 05/24/18
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
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
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2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-05TM by Velocitel, LLC for AT&T (c/o – Jason Hall)
(STEVE)
Request: To upgrade antenna on existing building
Location: 11455 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Contact: Jason Hall, 612-670-0101.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/21/18
Date Complete 05/21/18
90 Day Deadline 07/15/18
Initial DRC review 05/24/18
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
3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-07TM by SAC Wireless for AT&T (c/o – Ariel Stouder)
(STEVE)
Request: To upgrade antenna on existing street light pole
Location: 9100 Riley Lake Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Contact: Ariel Stouder, 312-971-7588.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 05/29/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
90 Day Deadline 08/27/18
Initial DRC review 06/07/18
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