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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, December 11, 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 November 13, 2017 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SOUTHVIEW OF EDEN PRAIRIE
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
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
A. 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK PLAN
B. COUNCIL WORKSESSION JANUARY 16, 2018 – COMMISSION WORK PLAN
• Planning Commission members are invited to attend. Light meal and workshop begins
at 5:00pm. Please RSVP to Lori Creamer at 952-949-8481 or
lcreamer@edenprairie.org
C. 2018 MEETING SCHEDULE
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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
Villarreal was absent.
IIII. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 8-
0.
IV. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2017
Farr had a change on page 2, paragraph 3, sentence 4. He would like it to read,
“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 unpopulated after hours.”
Farr had a change on page 3, paragraph 3, first sentence. He would like it to read,
“Farr stated because I-Gen is too limiting he would like to see I-2 added to the list
of districts…”
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Farr, to approve the amended minutes
dated October 23, 2017. Motion carried 8-0.
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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
areas
• Site Plan Review on approximately 20 acres
Jeff Plauche, representing Arrow Retail from Dallas, TX, presented the project. He
stated when they purchased the mall they were concerned with the Sear’s building.
The initial plan was to tear down this portion of the mall and rebuild until Scheels
came forward. After reviewing their options, mall ownership felt the best option for
the mall was to pursue Scheels as a tenant.
Kirk Williams, Director of Development for mall ownership, stated they would be
working closely with Scheels on this development. He also commented the
ownership had looked at other types of tenants and concluded Scheels was the best
fit for the long term.
Jason Loney, Director of Construction with Scheels, utilized the overhead projector
to highlight where the aquarium, ferris wheel, and restaurants would be located
within the Scheels store. He also pointed out Scheels is not limited to sporting
goods and apparel but they also carry home décor and would be a good opportunity
for Eden Prairie Center.
Tiffany Triepke, representing Scheels, showed the overall site plan of Scheels and
said they will be making a long-term commitment to the mall. She showed what
the proposed building would look like with the pitched roof and skylights. She
pointed out the varying roof types, which would accommodate the ferris wheel.
The combined materials of the building would consist of a combination of brick,
stone EIFS and metal materials. She stated there will be extensive landscaping and
bicycle parking.
Erica Christianson, with LHB, Inc., discussed the amenities of the building. She
said there would be two entryways to Scheels; one off the parking lot and one
interior to the mall. Mall ownership would like to expand the sidewalk by the
Talbot’s entrance. They have worked with City Staff on amenities to bring people
into the space. In the front of the entrance, there would be planters that include
native landscaping and pollinators, and there will be interpretive signs providing
education on native and pollinator species. There will also be an area for public art
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along with lighting and benches. She stated they would also be planting evergreens
and deciduous trees. Ms. Christianson pointed out the upper level of Sears would
not have an entry. They would also be adding screening of the parking area around
the Franlo entrance.
DeSanctis asked if this type of development project with Scheels has been done in
any other location. Mr. Loney said it was done in Rochester in 2015.
Chair Pieper asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this is a 248,000
square foot development, which will include the reuse of approximately 97,000
square feet of the existing building. The development proposal meets and exceeds
the City requirements for building materials, architecture; landscaping plus includes
site amenities unique to the site. Parking requirements were also met with the
proposal. The development proposal was created with the recently adopted Design
Guidelines in mind to retrofit those design features into the building and parking
lot, including pedestrian connections. Staff is continuing to work with the
development team on a few issues which will need to be addressed prior to Council
review. In addition, there are five waivers requested. The first waiver is for
building height; this will also accommodate the ferris wheel. The second waiver is
for signage. City Code requires a maximum of 300 square feet of signage per wall.
The waiver they would need would be for the primary exterior entrance to Scheels.
They are proposing a 300 square foot wall sign and a 77 square feet sign over the
primary entrance. The third waiver is for parking lot 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. There are currently 22 light poles on site
measuring 44 feet above grade; 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. The fourth waiver is for
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, but
rather than placing the islands every 20 parking spaces, the islands are designed to
provide pedestrian connections through the parking area. In the end, there will be a
larger amount of area being provided as parking islands than if the minimum design
requirement was followed. The fifth waiver is for 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 in order to maintain clear pedestrian areas in these locations.
Staff will continue to work with the developer on this project.
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DeSanctis said on page 13 he has a concern about the traffic flow and asked if that
can be discussed with a cost break down. Rue said that request is no longer valid
because the signal is no longer warranted after the traffic study was done.
Kirk asked Klima if there were previous mall height waivers. Klima said there
were two allowing heights up to 80 feet.
Farr said there is a dedicated drive aisle on the northwest side of the building by
Barnes and Noble and Talbots and asked why it would be there if there is no drop
off entrance and why isn’t this continuous going toward Ring Road and asked if
that was problematic. Rue said that was proposed by the applicant. The S curve
that brings this out to Ring Road is fine with the City as it separates the intersection
from Franlo and Ring Road. Farr asked if the dedicated drive aisle was staff driven.
Rue said no, it was not staff driven.
Farr suggested keeping stall depth consistent by taking 3 inches out of every stall.
Klima said that could be an alternative, but stated the City has supported 18 feet in
other developments and staff feels it is functional.
Wuttke said he would not like to see width decreased but rather islands narrowed.
Rue said they were trying to balance parking needs and pedestrian pathways. They
wanted a pathway for pedestrians and pointed out these stalls were for smaller
vehicles. Farr asked if there would be indication, it was for a smaller vehicle. Rue
said the mall could consider putting up signage in these areas. Wuttke said the
Commission could put a condition on a waiver that signage needs to be put up for
the smaller stalls. Klima utilized the document viewer to show the proposed
reduced parking stall areas. She stated these spaces are not at the primary entrance
but are located within the greater parking area. Wuttke stated it appears they are by
Wildfire and Crave and asked what those businesses have said. Klima said she
would have to defer to the mall owner for tenant feedback.
Wuttke asked about the lighting plan and the landscape plan because it appeared
objects were in the same place; for example, an island tree and light fixture are in
the same spot. Erica Christianson said when they do the architect plans they will be
working out a reasonable separation between light fixtures and plantings. She
stated they would not put two objects in the same space and they will work with
staff on this matter. Wuttke also stated in regards to security cameras that could be
a concern with mature trees. Ms. Christianson said they would consider that
concern when they get to that level of detail. Wuttke also asked that non-island
poles be placed in a quadrant area.
Higgins asked, in regards to landscaping, how that will work in the summer to keep
the vegetation alive. Ms. Christianson said the mall has an irrigation system and
they are working with the Watershed District on this concern to establish an
additional irrigation plan.
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Wuttke supplied Ms. Christianson a stripping and signage plan to place in the
overhead. He asked her if the 24-inch solid white stripping is an ADA crossing.
Ms. Christianson stated it was. Wuttke said he would suggest having the 24-inch
solid white stripping go completely across the intersection. Wuttke asked, in regards
to the front entrance parking area, are the handicapped stalls curb cut into the island
walk path. Ms. Christianson said they were tapered down and at grade with the
parking stall. Wuttke said by the courtyard area, he would like to see those hashtags
extended. He asked, in regards to the docking station, what lane would be used as
the left lane has a higher grade of compaction. Wuttke supplied another plan and
asked why the pedestrian walk island is where it is at now versus at the intersection
crossing. Ms. Christianson said they are working at the current condition at Tower
Square and wanted the walkway where it is now because they wanted it closer to
the mall entrance. Klima said staff and the developer have addressed many
alternatives and in looking at the drive aisle to the north it created an isolated area
as well as to clearl y identify the pedestrian connection. Wuttke commented when
traffic runs around the entrance locations, it might be a good idea for more
handicapped stalls by Crave. Wuttke asked if the entrance to the building could
level the grading.
Chair Pieper asked if the stall length was discussed with the other tenants at the
mall, such as Crave and Barnes and Noble. Mr. Plauche said they have not
discussed that with them yet. Ms. Christianson said when they meet with Staff they
will discuss if they need to contact the tenants.
Freiberg commented this is a very ambitious project and stated he was very
impressed with the outcome. He stated the City needs some excitement downtown
and this would be a good reason for people to come to town. It will be an amazing
addition to the City. DeSanctis said this is a very clever idea and applauds the
project.
Chair Pieper opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Kirk said it is a great project and a welcome addition to the City. Farr said it was
exciting and thanked the proponent for working with Staff. He also asked Staff to
talk about lighting. Klima said the photometric plan will be worked on with the
developer prior to City Council review.
Farr commented, in regards to the storefront windows, he did not see any. He asked
why the developer would not want more storefront entries. Mr. Loney said they do
not put in more entryways because pedestrians can come through the mall. He also
stated they do not have storefront windows because of security reasons and they
have storage on those walls.
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 8-0.
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MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber, 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. Motion
carried 8-0.
VIII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
A. COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 12, 2017 – ASPIRE
Klima stated the City Council would be hosting a work session on December 12,
2017 to discuss Aspire. Klima said Commissioners should RSVP to Lori Creamer
if attending.
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
Wuttke commented, in regards to island lighting, landscaping and parking stalls it appears
they are competing for the same area and asked if the one size fits all notion can be
removed. Kirk said this is a problem with all development and the City needs to set a bit of
a tone with the ordinances with what they want, but that they should also rely on the
creativity of the architects.
Farr said Staff shared with the Commission, about 5 months ago, a consultant who gave
some suggestions to this issue and would be a good reference.
DeSanctis asked when there are extended periods of dry periods, in terms of plantings, are
different types of vegetation looked at. He also asked if the mall or Scheels is responsible
for maintaining the plantings. Klima said the mall is responsible for the outer limits of the
area. In regards to vegetation, Staff will make sure there are appropriate and tolerant
species located in the area and will monitor for a two-year period the plantings are
surviving. DeSanctis commented there is so much unused space that is asphalt and asked if
structured parking could be done in these areas. Klima said Eden Prairie has had some
success with structured parking and does encourage it, but it is very expensive.
Chair Pieper asked Klima what document Farr was referring to in his previous comment.
Klima said it was the Design Guidelines.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 8-0.
Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: December 6, 2017
PROJECT: Southview of Eden Prairie
LOCATION: 8460, 8470, 8480 Franlo Road
APPLICANT: Southview Senior Communities
OWNERS: Marianus Scotus, LLC and Robert C. and Condit B. Bouten
120-DAY REVIEW:
REQUEST: 1. Guide Plan Change from Regional Commercial to High Density
Residential on 2.58 acres.
2. Guide Plan Text Change to Increase the Maximum Density in the High
Density Residential Land Use Category from 40 Units per Acre to 43
Units Per Acre.
3. Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.58 acres
4. Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.58
5. Zoning District Change from Rural to RM-2.5 on 2.58 acres
6. Site Plan Review on 2.58 acres
7. Preliminary Plat of three lots into one lot on 2.58 acres
BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing to construct a 116-unit senior living residence at the southwest corner of
the intersection of Prairie Center Drive and Franlo Road. The property consists of 3 parcels totaling
2.58 acres. Franlo Road borders the property on the east, Medcom Blvd. right-of-way borders it on
the south, and commercial development borders the property on the west and north. The applicant
intends to request that the City vacate a portion of the Franlo Road right-of-way which would
increase the size of the parcel to approximately 2.68 acres. Because the vacation process has not yet
occurred, this report will reference a 2.58 acre site. The final acreage will be determined once the
right-of-way is vacated.
There are commercial uses to the west and north, residential uses to the south, and the library to the
east. There is an existing house and shed on the site, which will be demolished. The site is heavily
wooded and slopes down from the south to the north with fairly substantial grades.
The applicant is proposing a five-story building that will include independent living, assisted, and
memory care units. The front of the building faces Franlo Road.
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The property is served by an existing sidewalk system. It is proximate to retail, restaurants, health
care services, the library and other amenities that are within walking distance. The property is located
between two SouthWest Transit bus stops on Prairie Center Drive.
SITE PLAN
The main entrance to the building will face Franlo Road. There will be a drop off area at the main
entrance with a canopy over the drive. Along with underground parking, there would be some
surface parking on the east and south sides of the building with one access point from Franlo Road
near the southeast corner of the site. At such time that Medcom Blvd. is constructed, the access to the
subject site will be relocated so that access comes from Medcom Blvd. rather than Franlo Road. Due
to the topography, there will be a number of retaining walls on the site. The site includes an outdoor
patio with a trellis, raised planters with seating, a water feature, grilling area, fire pit, and several
patio areas providing for outdoor recreational/useable areas.
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.
As a part of the PUD process, the applicant is seeking waivers to City Code requirements as outlined
below.
1. Building height from 45 feet to 67 feet.
The building is 5 stories. The tallest portions of the building are 66 feet 8 5/8 inches. The
constraints posed by the size and topography of the site limit the size of the building footprint
so adding stories is one way to increase the building size. A five story building is not out of
character in this area, because it sits low on the site and some of the adjacent buildings are
built on higher ground.
2. Building Setback along Medcom right-of-way from 35 feet to 22 feet.
The plan includes right-of-way for Medcom Blvd, which means the south part of the property
requires a building setback of 35 feet. The closest point of the building to the right-of-way is
22 feet. Approval of the waiver allows for dedication of the right-of-way and leaving
reasonable space to locate the building.
3. Building Setback in back corner of the building from 25 feet to 18 feet.
Due to the shape of the site and the bend in the building, the back corner of the building is 18
feet from the property line rather than 25 feet. Less than 30 feet of the back of the building is
in the setback area with the majority of the building meeting the setback. A waiver allows the
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building to be placed further back on the site to allow for parking between the building and
the street.
4. Parking Setback along Medcom right-of-way from 35 feet to 10 feet.
Parking areas along a street and right-of-way must meet the required building setback. The
parking lot gets as close as 6.5 feet from the Medcom Blvd. right-of-way. The waiver allows
the surface parking to be located on the front side of the building near the access to the site
and the entrance to the underground parking. To allow for the future constructability of
Medcom Blvd., any parking stall or drive aisle shall be set back 10 feet from the Medcom
Boulevard right-of-way.
5. Parking Setback along Franlo Road from 35 feet to 3 feet.
Parking areas must meet the building setback. In this area, the closest point between the
corner of the parking lot and Franlo Road is 3 feet. Beyond this corner, the distance between
the parking lot and the property line increases to 35 feet. The waiver allows the placement of
some parking closer to the main entrance to the building.
6. Density from 17.4 units per acre to 44 units per acre.
The applicant is proposing 116 units. Using the current size of the site (2.58 acres), the
density is of 44 units per acre. As mentioned earlier, if the City vacates right-of-way along
Franlo Road, the size of the site could increase to approximately 2.68 acres. This would
result in a density of 43 units per acre. There are other existing and approved multifamily
projects in the area with densities higher than 17.4 units per acre. For example, Summit
Place is 27.9 units per acre, Lincoln Parc is 38.5 units per acre, Water Tower is 39.9 units per
acre, and the senior component of Presbyterian Homes is 55 units per acre.
7. Usable Open Space Per Dwelling Unit from 600 square feet per unit to a total of 14,954
square feet provided or 129 square feet per unit.
City Code requires 600 square feet of usable open space per unit. The proposed plan provides
for open space internally in the form of community rooms, commons, a theater, a library, and
a fitness center. Outdoor gathering areas are provided in the form of an outdoor patio with a
trellis, raised planters with seating, grilling area, fire pit, and patios. These forms of usable
open spaces are appropriate for a senior housing project.
8. Tree Replacement from 665 caliper inches to 119 caliper inches.
The following numbers are different than those contained in the materials stamp dated
11/21/17. Based on comments provided by staff, the applicant revised the tree inventory and
landscape plan and submitted the revisions on 12/05/17. This discussion reflects the revised
numbers.
The landscaping requirement for the building is 388 caliper inches. The proposed
landscaping to meet this requirement is intended to soften the areas immediately adjacent to
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the building, create pedestrian scale spaces on the site, screen parking, and soften paved
areas. The landscaping plan includes a total of 507 caliper inches of landscaping material.
Therefore, the plan provides for an excess of 119 caliper inches. The landscaping plan is
appropriate for the site and exceeds the landscaping requirements.
The tree replacement requirement for the property is 665 caliper inches. The proposed trees
used to meet this requirement are intended to compensate for the loss of significant and
heritage trees due to grading and construction on the site. The site has been undeveloped for
many years as a result it is a heavily wooded site with a number of heritage and significant
trees. The construction of the building will result in the removal of the majority of the trees.
Two of the four heritage trees and three of the significant trees will be preserved.
The tree replacement plan does not comply with the requirements, therefore, the applicant is
requesting a waiver for tree replacement. In the Narrative, the applicant indicates that they
are unable to comply with all of the required tree replacement caliper inches due to the
amount of tree replacement and the size of the site. If the applicant cannot comply by
replacing trees on the site, the City amended City Code to provide for a cash payment option
in 2016. The cash payment option was adopted to address situations similar to this where a
site has significant tree loss due to grading, the site is intensely developed and compliance by
planting trees on the site is difficult. Staff supports compliance with the ordinance
requirements through a combination of tree planting and cash payment. Staff recommends
applying the 119 caliper inches that exceed the landscaping requirement toward the 665
caliper inches of tree replacement and the applicant paying the cash fee for the remainder.
9. Parking from 232 to 108 spaces and enclosed parking from 116 to 70.
There are 70 underground parking spaces and 38 surface parking spaces. This is .93
parking stalls per unit, which is consistent with other similar senior facilities. Senior
facilities of this nature do not utilize the number of parking stalls required in traditional
RM-2.5 district development. There will be bicycle parking on site for staff and visitors.
The applicant provided parking information supporting this parking demand to show that it
works for their business needs.
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The following table includes a density and parking comparison for other projects.
Project Name Housing Type Density Parking
Martin Blu Multi-Family 61.83 2.0 to 1.06 / unit
Summit Place Senior 27.9 2.0 to 0.7/ unit
Lincoln Parc Multi-Family 38.5 NA
Water Tower Multi-Family 39.9 NA
Rolling Hills Senior 20.95 2.0 to 1.0/ unit
Presbyterian Homes Senior Component 55 units/acre for Bldgs.
C & D
2.0 to 0.8 /unit for senior
component
Real Life Co-op Senior 26 2.0 to 1.5
Prairie Bluffs Senior
Living
Senior 29.1 2.0 to .8/unit
10. Parking stall depth from 19 feet to 18 feet and drive aisle width from 25 feet to 24 feet.
The ordinance requires parking stalls to be 9 feet wide by 19 feet deep and drive aisles to be
25 feet wide. In order to maximize space, the applicant is requesting to reduce the parking
stall depth by one foot and the drive aisle width by one foot. These requested dimensions are
reasonable. These are standards that the City has approved in other projects and they have
been found to function well.
LANDSCAPE PLAN
The landscaping required for the building is 388 caliper inches. The landscaping plan includes a
total of 507 caliper inches of landscaping material. The proposed landscaping plan for the site is
robust. In addition to the trees, the applicant is proposing shrubs and perennials along parking lots as
screening, along the building foundation to enhance the appeal of the building, along the sidewalks,
patios, and seating areas to enhance the resident’s experience of these outdoor spaces. The applicant
is providing trees that exceed the minimum size requirements.
SIDEWALKS
The site is located in an area with pedestrian connections to the Eden Prairie Center, restaurants,
shopping and other services. There is an existing sidewalk along both sides of Prairie Center Drive,
on both sides of the mall entrance north of Prairie Center Drive and along the east side of Franlo
Road south of Prairie Center Drive. The applicant is proposing to install a public sidewalk along the
west side of Franlo Road from the proposed driveway entrance to Prairie Center Drive. In order to
avoid impacting a landscape feature near the corner of Prairie Center Drive and Franlo Road, the
sidewalk curves to the west resulting in a portion of the public sidewalk on private property. Staff is
recommending that the applicant adjust the property line so the sidewalk is entirely within the right-
of-way. This eliminates the need for an easement.
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TRAFFIC AND STREETS
A traffic study was completed for the proposed development. The traffic study indicates the proposed
development is expected to generate 430 new trips during an average weekday, 23 new trips during
the a.m. peak hour and 31 new trips during the p.m. peak hour. Based on the study all of the study
intersections operate at overall acceptable operations in the existing and proposed conditions.
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.
The applicant is showing right-of-way for Medcom Blvd. The southern portion of the right –of-way
was dedicated when the properties to the south were developed. There are no plans to construct the
street at this time. Dedication of the right-of-way reserves the land for the future construction of the
street.
The current plan shows the parking lot as close as 6.5 feet from the Medcom Blvd. right-of-way. A
minimum setback of 10 feet from the Medcom Blvd. right-of-way to any parking stall or drive aisle
should be provided to allow for some separation between private and public infrastructure in the to
allow for the future constructability of Medcom Boulevard. In addition the plat should include a 5
foot drainage and utility easement along the Medcom Blvd. right-of-way. The site layout will have
to be adjusted to include the easement and the setback.
DRAINAGE
The applicant is proposing to construct an underground infiltration system to meet the post
construction stormwater requirements of the City of Eden Prairie and the Riley Purgatory Bluff
Creek Watershed District. The underground system will be designed to provide water quality
treatment and volume reduction for the newly created building and parking lot impervious surfaces.
The underground system also provides 100-year flood storage to match the existing undeveloped
stormwater discharge rates leaving the site.
In a Memorandum dated December 4, 2017, the Engineering Division identified a number of issues
requiring additional detail based on the most recent set of plans. The memo includes comments
regarding streets and traffic, the preliminary plat, the grading and drainage plans, the retaining walls,
and utilities. Staff recommends that the comments be addressed prior to the project being scheduled
for the 1st reading. These comments have been shared with the applicant so they can begin to address
them.
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LIGHTING
The proposed site lighting plan meets City requirements and will be confirmed at the time of
building permit issuance.
SIGNS
All sign permits will require review and approval through the sign permit process.
UTILITIES
Existing public sanitary sewer and water lines are located within the Franlo Road right-of-way. The
project can connect to these public utilities. There is an existing well on the property that will have to
be filled and capped according to the appropriate standards. Pursuant to a request from the Fire
Department, the applicant is proposing a new fire hydrant on the site.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
The proposed plan meets and exceeds the requirements per façade for 75/25% materials. Materials
provided that are within the 75% required category include glass, stone, and brick veneer. In
addition, the building includes cement fiber board panels and lap siding. Fiber cement siding is
considered a class I material in the RM2.5 Zoning District.
The building includes a number of recesses and projections, color variations, and material changes.
All of these additional architectural details add to the character, quality and appeal of the building
and helps offset the number of waivers they are requesting. The front entrance is highly visible and
includes a canopy that projects out over the drop off area.
The design standards require that the first two stories of a four story or taller structure to be visually
distinct from the upper stories. The intent is to emphasize the base of the building and create interest
at the lower levels to enhance the pedestrian experience. There are a number of options for meeting
this requirement. The first two stories of the proposed building are not visually distinct from the
upper stories. Staff recommends that the applicant use other options to create more visual distinction
than proposed and meet this requirement.
The applicant is proposing a flat roof with roofline variation created by raised sections and a cornice.
The flat roof is consistent with the library to the east and the commercial buildings to the west and
the north.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
The property is within walking distance of two bus stops, shopping, restaurants, and services and
sidewalks provide pedestrian access throughout the area. In addition, the applicant is proposing
group outings using a van or bus, which reduces individual trips. Bike racks are proposed for the site.
The applicant intends to maximize sustainable efficiency with the building’s mechanical and
electrical systems and participate in rebate programs. The Landscape Plan includes some native
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plantings.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on September 29, 2017. The project narrative includes a
summary of the comments heard at the meeting.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENT
The Comprehensive Plan guides the property Regional Commercial and the property is currently
zoned Rural. The applicant is requesting to amend the Comprehensive Plan to designate the property
as High-Density Residential and requesting to rezone the property to RM-2.5.
The maximum density allowed in the High Density Residential land use designation is 40 dwelling
units per acre, which was approved through a Comprehensive Plan amendment in 2016. The
applicant is proposing a density of 44 dwelling units per acre. The applicant has requested a
Comprehensive Plan amendment to increase the maximum density in the High Density Residential
Land Use category from 40 to 44 dwelling units per acre. The approach of merely amending the
maximum density in that land use designation means that it would apply to all existing properties in
the City that are guided High Density Residential. An alternative approach is to draft a residential
land use category to be added to the Comprehensive Plan providing for a density range of greater
than 40 dwelling units per acre through the approval of a PUD. A PUD approval is discretionary and
it gives the City the ability to discuss the reasonableness of the density of future projects requested
under the new land use designation. If approved, this would be the only property with this new
designation. Designating any other properties to this category would require a public process. If
drafting a residential land use category is approved, staff recommends guiding the property to that
category rather than High Density Residential. If the Planning Commission prefers this approach,
staff will draft language consistent with the format and approach of the existing Comprehensive Plan
for review prior to City Council.
When considering a request for a reguiding of the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning Commission’s
role is to determine whether the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies. There
are a number of policies in the Comprehensive Plan that support the reguiding of the subject
property. The policies most relevant to this reguiding include the following:
• create housing for seniors in very close proximity to shopping and services to eliminate
the need for car travel whenever possible;
• encourage higher density development (single- or multiple family, owner-occupied or
rental) on Eden Prairie’s remaining undeveloped land, where appropriate;
• provide programs and services that meet the needs of all residents, including seniors and
other special populations;
• promote and encourage lifecycle housing for all ages;
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proponent has indicated that they are willing to provide 10% or 12 affordable units in this
project. As discussed below, the City Council has adopted goals relating to providing affordable
housing units that this development will assist in meeting these goals by providing affordable units.
Subject to City Council review and approval, an affordability component will be incorporated as a
requirement in the development agreement to be presented to the City Council.
There are a number of goals and policies in the City’s Comprehensive Plan encouraging elderly
housing and affordable housing opportunities within the community. The plan acknowledges that
there is a growing demand for affordable housing in the community and seniors are a growing
segment of the population which has specific needs including affordable housing. Some of the
Comprehensive Plan goals and policies include the following:
• encourage the development of housing opportunities for seniors appropriate for the
physical/mental changes they experience; multiple unit housing with common
indoor/outdoor community areas that encourage inclusion and options that provide
services such as nurses visits, dining options and transportation;
• encourage independent and assisted living housing for seniors;
• encourage elderly and affordable housing throughout the City;
• promote and support the development of new affordable housing units to meet the
community’s share of the regional affordability housing needs as well as the City’s goals;
• support efforts to develop quality, affordable housing developments that are long lasting,
indistinguishable from market rate housing and well-maintained and managed; and,
• Ensure that a portion of the City’s remaining land and major redevelopment areas,
including the Major Center Area and Golden Triangle TOD, are developed as affordable
housing.
The City has adopted an affordable housing goals range for 2011 to 2020 of 1,198 to 1,843 units.
The Plan outlines a number of resources and implementation strategies that can be used to reach the
affordable housing goals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the following requests:
• Guide Plan Text Change to draft a residential land use category providing for a density
range of greater than 40 dwelling units per acre.
• Guide Plan Map Change from Regional Commercial to the drafted residential land use
category on 2.58 acres.
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.58 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.58
• 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 on 2.58 acres
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In order for the density to comply with the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission support the option of amending the Comprehensive Plan by drafting a residential land
use category allowing densities greater than 40 units per acre with the approval of a PUD as
discussed in this report rather than supporting the applicant’s request for a Guide Plan Text Change
to increase the maximum density in the High Density Residential Land Use Category from 40 units
per acre to 44 units per acre. The property would then be reguided from Regional Commercial to the
drafted residential land use category.
This is based on plans stamp dated November 21, 2017 and the following conditions:
1. Approval of the project is conditioned upon the Metropolitan Council approval of a
Comprehensive Plan text amendment including language for a residential land use category
allowing densities greater than 40 dwelling units per acre and a reguiding of the property
from Regional Commercial to the draft residential land use category.
2. Prior to being scheduled for the 1st reading by the City Council, the applicant shall:
A. Submit revised plans addressing, to the City’s satisfaction, each of the comments
included in the Memorandum from the Engineering Division to the Development
Review Committee dated December 4, 2017.
B. Revise the Site Plan to show any outside mechanicals associated with the kitchen and
how they will be screened to the City’s satisfaction.
C. Revise the Lighting Plan so it is consistent with the revised site layout. Identify any
proposed pedestrian scale lighting.
D. Revise the Site Plan to show the setback along the furthest property line on the north
side as a 25 foot side yard setback.
E. Add a note to the Site Plan indicating the clearance height of the canopy over the
main entrance into the building.
F. Revise the plans to include details of the retaining wall material and the decorative
concrete on the plans to the City’s satisfaction.
G. Revise the Site Plan by adding a dimension for the building, drive aisle and parking
lot setback from the Medcom Blvd. right-of-way.
H. Revise the Site Plan by adding a dimension for the parking lot to the Franlo Road
right-of-way.
I. Revise the Preliminary Plat to show a 5 foot drainage and utility easement along the
Medcom Blvd. right-of-way. There shall be no encroachments into the drainage and
utility easement.
J. Continue to work with staff on the Landscape and Tree Replacement and clearly
identify on the Landscape Plan which trees are being used to satisfy tree replacement.
K. Revise the size of the shrubs on the Landscape Plan to a minimum of #5 container.
L. Revise the Landscape Plan by moving the White Pine trees at the back of the building
away from the building, moving the two trees in the Franlo Road right-of-way out of
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the right-of-way, and moving the two trees that are shown beyond the north property
line.
M. Revise the Building Elevations by labeling the clearance height of the canopy over the
drive in front of the main entrance.
N. Revise Plans to provide additional building articulation on the building elevations so
the first two stories are more visually distinct to the City’s satisfaction.
O. Revise the plans to maintain a 10’ parking stall and drive aisle setback from Medcom
Blvd.
3. Prior to release of the final plat, the applicant shall:
A. Sign special assessment agreement for City trunk sewer and water assessment fees.
B. Submit an application requesting that the City vacate a portion of the Franlo Road
right-of-way. The plans should reflect the final decision.
C. Provide copies of legal documents, either in Homeowners Association format or
private covenant and agreement format to be approved by the City that shall address
the following:
• Describe the long term private maintenance or replacement agreement for the
retaining walls.
• Insertion of Language in the documents that relinquishes the City of Eden
Prairie from maintenance or replacement of the retaining walls.
4. Prior to land alteration permit issuance, the applicant shall:
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, wetland, utility, street and erosion control plans
for review and approval by the City Engineer.
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 at the grading limits of the property for review and approval by
the City.
E. The applicant must file an aeronautical study with the FAA for the proposed
development including all construction equipment.
5. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the proponent shall:
A. Pay the appropriate cash park fees.
B. Meet the tree replacement requirements through replacing 119 caliper inches of trees
and making a cash payment for the remaining caliper inches that are required.
C. Submit a landscaping letter of credit, or escrow surety equivalent to 150% of the cost
of the landscaping.
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D. Provide recorded copies of any Home Owner Association documents or private
covenants and agreements to the City following recording of the final plat.
6. The following waivers are granted through the PUD for the project as indicated in the
plans stamp dated November 21, 2017
A. Building height from 45 feet to 67 feet.
B. Building Setback along Medcom right-of-way from 35 feet to 22 feet.
C. Building Setback in back corner of the building from 25 feet to 18 feet.
D. Parking Setback along Medcom right-of-way from 35 feet to 10 feet.
E. Parking Setback along Franlo Road right-of-way from 35 feet to 3 feet.
F. Density from 17.4 units per acre to 43 units per acre.
G. Usable Open Space Per Dwelling Unit from 600 square feet per unit to a total of 14,954
square feet provided or 129 per unit.
H. Parking from 232 to 108 spaces and enclosed parking from 116 to 70.
I. Parking stall depth from 19 feet to 18 feet and drive aisle width from 25 feet to 24 feet.
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PLANNERS REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Julie Klima, City Planner
DATE: December 7, 2017
RE: 2018 Planning Commission Work Plan
BACKGROUND
Please find attached a draft copy of the proposed 2018 Planning Commission Work Plan.
Historically, the Planning Commission meetings have been largely reflective of the project or
land use development applications that have been submitted to the City for review. Due to
upcoming significant planning efforts, such as the Comprehensive Plan update, planning staff is
suggesting that the Commission identify issues that will provide further education and support
for the Commission as these initiatives continue to advance.
It is staff’s intention to schedule these items for review as time permits when agendas may be
light with development applications. The topics identified are recommendations based on
feedback received from Planning Commission members and potential areas of interest.
The work plan is intended to serve as a general guide for Commission discussion. The
Commission may wish to revise the work plan to reflect additional or modified topic areas.
ACTION REQUESTED
Move to approve the 2018 Work Plan as presented or with modifications.
2018 Planning Commission Work Plan
The Planning Commission meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
The City Staff Liaison to the Planning Commission is Julie Klima, City Planner.
Charter Statement
To provide for an open process and a balanced review of development proposals and land use
requests, both private and public, with regard to the City’s Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Guide
Plan, and City land use.
Roles and Responsibilities
A. To review and recommend revisions to the Comprehensive Guide Plan as prescribed by
law.
B. To conduct public hearings as may be required to gather information necessary for the
drafting of recommendations to the Council concerning requirements of law and as
defined in Chapters 11 and 12 of the City Code.
C. To provide an opinion on whether specific proposed developments conform to the
principles and requirements for the Comprehensive Guide Plan and the City Code
provisions.
D. To make recommendations to the Heritage Preservation Commission with respect to the
relationship of proposed Heritage Preservation designations to the comprehensive plan of
the City, to provide its opinion to the Heritage Preservation Commission as to the effect
of proposed designations upon the surrounding neighborhood and any other planning
consideration which may be relevant to the proposed designation, and to give its
recommendation of approval, rejection or modification of the proposed designation to the
Council.
E. To review and recommend on additions to or modifications of park and trail and leisure
uses of land.
F. To achieve balanced growth by utilizing the Strategic Plan and Comprehensive Guide
Plan to review land development while respecting the natural environment and private
property rights.
G. To perform other duties which may be lawfully assigned to it.
Membership
Seven to Nine members: Five representatives with experience in the areas of Heritage
Preservation, Transportation, Environment, Housing, Leisure Services and two to four at-large
members representing a spectrum of interests including Architecture, Land Development, Real
Estate, Public Safety, Economic Growth and Landscape Architecture.
Term Lengths/Dates
Typically three-year terms, with exceptions as determined by the City Council. Terms start on
April 1, terms end on March 31.
Chair and Vice Chair
Annually appointed by the City Council
2018 Goals and Work Plan
1st Quarter (January – March 2018)
o Comprehensive Guide Plan Update Review & Discussion
o Code Amendments (ongoing)
2nd Quarter (April – June 2018)
o Comprehensive Guide Plan Update Review & Discussion
o Code Amendments (ongoing)
o
3rd Quarter (July – September 2018)
o Comprehensive Guide Plan Update Review & Discussion
o Code Amendments (ongoing)
4th Quarter (October – December 2018)
o Comprehensive Guide Plan Update Review/Discussion
o Code Amendments (ongoing)
o 2019 Work Plan
The topics identified in the work plan are intended to be reflective of city led initiatives or topic
areas that the Commission seeks additional information on to support its roles and
responsibilities. These timelines are intended to serve as a general guide and may be adjusted
depending upon time availability and priorities. These topics may be added to agendas as
allowed by statutory review of project and land use applications.
Time Commitment
The time commitment per meeting may vary depending upon the number and complexity of
agenda items scheduled. Planning Commission members are expected to review all staff reports
and plan materials provided with the agenda packets prior to the scheduled meeting. Planning
Commission members are encouraged to contact planning staff prior to the meeting with any
additional comments or questions.
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PROJECT PROFILE – DECEMBER 11, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION – DECEMBER 11, 2017
1. 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 11/22/17
Resident Notice Date 11/27/17
Meeting Date 12/11/17
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 – DECEMBER 12, 2017
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – DECEMBER 12, 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 11/22/17
Resident Notice Date 11/27/17
1st Meeting Date 12/12/17
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/17
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CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – DECEMBER 12, 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 12/12/17
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 12/12/17
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
continued
10/23/17
Notice to Paper Date 10/26/17
Resident Notice Date N/A
1st Meeting Date 11/14/17
2nd Meeting Date 12/12/17
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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 12/12/17
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – DECEMBER 18, 2017
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. NINE-MILE CREEK W.S.D. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (2017-21) by
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. (XXXXX)
Request to amend development agreement to allow the addition of two FTE’s and four evening meetings
Location: 12800 Gerard Dr.
Contact: Randy Anhorn – 952-835-2078
Request to:
• Amend Development Agreement entered into January 18, 2011
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 11/21/17
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
3. OLYMPIC HILLS OPEN SPACE EASEMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (2017-20)
by Brian and Angela Dingels. (ANGIE)
Request to amend open space easement by removing a portion of the property from the Open Space Easement
Location: 11337 Mount Curve Rd
Contact: Angela Dingels – 612-968-8199
Request to:
• Amend Open Space Easement Agreement
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10/18/17
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
4. 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
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5. 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 ______ acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review on ________ acres
• Site Plan Review on ________ acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 12/07/17
Date Complete 00/00/17
120 Day Deadline 00/00/17
Initial DRC review 12/14/17
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
6. 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
APPROVED VARIANCES
6
TELECOMMUNICATION
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2017-04T by Sprint (c/o – Richard Krueger – Crown Castle)
(STEVE/ANGIE)
Request: Antenna addition to existing Sprint tower (co-location.) Administrative review
Location: 8916 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Contact Richard Krueger, 763-852-0576.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 11/29/17
Date Complete 00/00/17
90 Day Deadline 04/09/17
Initial DRC review 11/30/17
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