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AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, January 28, 2019 - 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 December 10, 2018 meeting
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. STABLE PATH
Location: 9560 Stable Path
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into seventeen lots and seven outlots on 5.9 acres
B. GROUND STORAGE WATER RESERVOIR & PUMP STATION
Location: NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluff LRT Regional Trail & NE of Eden Prairie
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Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres
• Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres
VII. PLANNERS’ REPORT
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
UNAPPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 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
Matthew Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural
Resources;
Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary
A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Farr was absent.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber to approve the agenda. MOTION
CARRIED 8-0.
D. MINUTES
MOTION: DeSanctis moved, seconded by Higgins to approve the minutes of November
19, 2018. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
E. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
F. PUBLIC MEETINGS
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. X-CEL FIELD AREA NETWORK (FAN) MONOPOLE/ANTENNA
INSTALLATION SITE PLAN (2018-24) AND VARIANCE #2018-05
Location: 12580 Technology Drive
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 12.16 acres
• Variance to permit a monopole tower at 165 feet. City Code maximum is
150 feet.
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 10, 2018
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Chris Rogers, Principal Land Rights Agent at Excel Energy displayed a
PowerPoint and explained the application. It proposed creating a Field Area
Network (FAN) to allow the substation to communicate wirelessly with Xcel’s
customers. Rogers introduced Chris Searles, FAN Planning Engineer, explained
the configuration of the network served by the monopole. Rogers added Xcel’s
customers will have smart meters installed, allowing the proposed tower to
monitor usage, outages, etc. via a proprietary language. Searles explained this
would allow for a faster bandwidth and quicker response to customers’ needs.
This was a pilot program to be expanded throughout the Metropolitan Area.
DeSanctis asked if Excel anticipated any interruption of cell service in the area,
and Searles replied cell service was a different bandwidth. Rogers explained this
was a specific network that would not impact others, including cellular. Mette
asked if this program would interfere with other emerging smart technologies
used in residents’ homes. Searles replied this bandwidth was between the
frequencies used for those, so there would be no issues or interruptions. This
would be part of a larger network including Westgate, Hiawatha West, and
Midtown Feeder network hubs and could also feed information to residents’
meters and interrogate them. The network would reach the Viking’s substation
and south toward the Flying Cloud Airport. This monopole would be 165 feet;
each substation requires a different height.
Higgins asked if this height was at maximum, and Searles replied Xcel had a
tower in Colorado at 195 feet, and other towers were even taller, depending on the
requirements of the site. Villarreal asked if the towers acted as a “mesh” allowing
the others to transmit and receive data in the event one tower did not function.
Searles replied this was not the case; however, the technology would allow the
signal to find another path to complete itself. This was a situation best avoided.
Villarreal asked how far away the monopole would be from the 345 K-B line.
Rogers indicated the location of the 345 tower on the overhead view, potentially a
couple hundred feet. It would also be more than 25 feet from the line that ran
along Highway 5.
Klima presented the staff report. Xcel Energy was requesting a site plan review to
construct a new monopole, as it would be impractical to remove the high voltage
power lines to accommodate the FAN antenna on the existing 165 feet tower. A
height of 165 feet was required to accomplish the program goal.
Pieper asked if Klima knew where the original code requirement of 150 feet came
from. Klima replied staff conducted research and found back when the City was
establishing height requirements staff looked at as to how other communities
addressed this question, and the City opted for the 150 foot as it was within the
range found (150-160 feet). There was at least one other tower in Eden Prairie
that had a height variance.
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December 10, 2018
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Mette asked the heights of the other towers shown in the presentation. Searles
replied those were 10-12 feet high at most. DeSanctis noted the FAA did not
require lighting on top of the tower, yet it was in proximity to Flying Cloud
Airport, and asked if Xcel anticipated any line of sight concerns. Searles replied
Xcel had worked closely with the FCC which communicated with the FAA, and
there were no concerns as the tower was in no local flight path. Rogers noted
there was a letter in the commissioners’ packets explaining no need for lighting.
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Freiberg to close the public hearing.
MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the
Site Plan Review on 12.16 acres based on the information contained in the
December 5, 2018 staff report and plans stamp dated October 26, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Villarreal to approve Variance #2018-06 to
permit a monopole tower at 165 feet based on the information contained in the
December 5, 2018 staff report and plans stamp dated October 26, 2018.
MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
H. PLANNERS’ REPORT
Klima presented discussion items from the 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan:
charter statement, roles and responsibilities, and goals for each quarter. First quarter
identified Aspire 2040 implementation strategies; the second quarter identified code
amendments and the Parks zoning district needed to align current policies with the Aspire
2040 Plan; the third and fourth quarters identified further code amendments and policy
clean-up needed, as well as a training curriculum for Planning Commission members
beyond the current conflict-of-interest curriculum, incorporating current commissioners’
recommendations and a greater understanding of roles and responsibilities.
Villarreal noted ventilation requirements forbade unique dining experiences such as the
Korean Barbeque, and asked where were the opportunities to find creative solutions that
follow code yet did not stifle unique cultural experiences. Klima replied this was a
question more about the building codes than the zoning regulations. This would be out of
scope for chapters 11 and 12 but she could have a conversation with the building
officials. Villarreal emphasized again the planning for electric vehicles charging, such as
DC fast-charging, and urged an effort to identify optimal locations for these. Klima
replied staff could reach out to the point people in the organizations involved in this
effort and explore possibilities.
MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSantis to approve the 2019 Planning
Commission Work Plan. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.
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December 10, 2018
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I. MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Pieper thanked Freiberg, newly elected to the City Council, for his service. Freiberg
thanked the Planning Commission for its hard work.
J. CONTINUING BUSINESS
K. NEW BUSINESS
L. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Kirk and Weber simultaneously to adjourn the
meeting. MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Subject
Property
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: January 24, 2019
SUBJECT: Stable Path
LOCATION: 9650 Stable Path
GUIDING: Low Density Residential
ZONING: Rural
REQUESTED
ZONING: R1-9.5
REQUEST: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into 17 lots and 7 outlots on 5.9 acres
BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing to
divide a 5.9 acre property into 17
single family lots and 7 outlots.
The property is located at 9650
Stable Path, which is just west of
Stable Path and just north of
Crestwood Park. There is a
single-family home on the
property.
There are single-family uses to
the north, west and east and a
City park to the south. On the
west side, Dell Drive abuts the
property and on the north
Thomforde Trail abuts the
property. There is an 80 foot wide pipeline easement across the north side of the property.
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The applicant is proposing
to extend Dell Drive to
Stable Path with lots on
either side of the street. The
smaller lots are on the
south side of the street and
range in size from 8,301
square feet to 12,375
square feet. Due to the
location of the pipeline
easement, the larger lots are
on the north side of the
street and range from
11,890 square feet to
13,187 square feet. The
largest lot is in the
northeast corner of the property in the general area of the existing home. Outlot A is proposed be
used for stormwater management and would be deeded to the City. Outlots B-G would be deeded to
the properties to the north in the Stonegate of Eden Prairie Subdivision along the south side of Cole
Court.
The applicant is proposing single family villa style homes with one level living opportunities.
Through the 2017 Housing Study and Aspire 2040 process, this product has been identified as a
housing product type that is needed in the community
ZONING
The property is currently guided Low Density Residential. The proposed plat is consistent with the
guiding of the property. The property is currently zoned Rural. The applicant is requesting to rezone
the property to R1-9.5.
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:
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A. Minimum Lot Size
City Code requires a minimum lot size of 9,500 square feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District.
The applicant is requesting a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet for Lots 1-6 Block 2.
These lots range in size from 8,301 square feet to 8,819 square feet.
B. Minimum Lot Width
City Code requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The
applicant is requesting a minimum lot width of 60 feet for all of the lots. The majority of the
lots are 60 feet wide or slightly wider.
C. Minimum Lot Width on a Corner Lot
City Code requires a minimum lot width of 85 feet for corner lots in the R1-9.5 Zoning
District. The applicant is requesting a minimum lot width of 60 feet for Lot 8, Block 2. The
width of Lot 8, Block 2 along Dell Drive is proposed at 73.27 feet and 227.39 feet along
Stable Path.
D. Front Yard Setback along Dell Drive
City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The
applicant is requesting a 25’ foot front yard setback for all of the lots. Due to the alignment of
Dell Drive and the gas main easement, additional room is needed to fit this product type onto
these lots. A front setback of 25 feet provides 5 addition feet of depth for all of the lots.
E. Front Yard Setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2
City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The
applicant is requesting a minimum 10’ foot front yard setback along Stable Path for Lot 8,
Block 2. The east property line of Lot 8, Block 2 abuts a triangular piece of right-of-way that
once accommodated the Stable Path roadway until it was realigned to the east. Even though
the home could have a 10 foot front setback, the house could actually be over 50 feet from the
back of the existing trail along west side of Stable Path.
F. Side Yard Setback
The R1-9.5 Zoning District requires a minimum 5 foot side yard setback with a total of 15 feet
with both sides. The applicant is proposing a minimum 7.5 foot side yard setback on each
side for a total of 15 feet with both sides for all of the lots.
TREE REPLACEMENT
The tree replacement requirement for the significant trees is 211 caliper inches and 198 for the
heritage trees. 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 Planting Plan
meets the requirement and includes 409 caliper inches of trees for tree replacement. All of the
proposed trees on the Planting Plan are being counted toward tree replacement.
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ACCESS
The applicant is providing a street connection by extending Dell Drive to Stable Path, but is not
proposing to extend Thomforde Trail to make a connection between Cole Court and the project. It
was anticipated that Dell Drive and Thomforde Trail would provide access to the property; however,
with the through connection of Dell Drive to Stable Path, staff supports the plan without the
extension of Thomforde Trail provided the applicant removes Thomforde Trail in the manner as
agreed upon by City staff and the developer as follows:
• Remove the existing pavement back to Cole Court;
• Removing the water main back to Cole Court and relocate the fire hydrant into the Cole
Court right-of-way;
• Abandon the sanitary sewer in place;
• Extending a new curb and gutter along Cole Court;
• Vacate the right-of-way and attach it to the neighboring properties;
• Relocate the existing storm sewer. With the vacation of the right-of-way, the existing storm
sewer will be located on private property. City staff recommends moving the storm sewer
into the Cole Court Right of Way;
• The property on the east side of Thomforde Trail takes driveway access from Thomforde
Trail. The applicant is working with the homeowner extend the driveway out to Cole Court.
The proposed plan shows the new driveway section extending onto the neighbor’s property,
which requires an easement. In addition, this alignment would require a number of waivers.
Staff recommends redesigning the new driveway section so that it meets the 3 foot setback
and eliminates the need for an easement and waivers.
All of these changes will be the responsibility of the applicant as shown on the plans and as listed in
the conditions of approval.
SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS
The applicant is proposing a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of Dell Drive
through this project. Currently, there is an 8 foot wide public trail on the south side of Dell Drive.
At the end of the existing street, the trail turns to the south and continues into the park. The sidewalk
through Stable Path will connect with the existing trail where it turns to go into the park, run the
length of the project and connect with the existing trail on the west side of Stable Path.
OUTLOTS B-G
The applicant is proposing to deed the land between the northerly line of the gas line easement and
the north property line (Outlots B-G) to the properties on the south side of Cole Court in the
Stonegate of Eden Prairie subdivision. These six properties face Cole Court with their rear yards
abutting the Stable Path property. The addition of the outlots will increase the depth of their rear
yards. Once the property is deeded to each property owner, the outlot and the platted lot will need to
be combined into one lot though an administrative lot combination. Prior to the 1st reading for this
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application, staff recommends that the applicant and the property owners submit applications for
each of the administrative lot combinations and waiver their rights to State Statute Section 15.99.
The filing of the administrative lot combinations would occur with the filing of the Final Plat for the
property and are the responsibility of the developer. In addition, the developer shall submit proper
documentation to the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles to have the property records updated
showing one lot.
BUILDING LAYOUT
The applicant has provided a potential layout of the homes on the lots. The proposed layout provides
some variety in the view from the street by including side loaded garages on some of the homes and
flipping the floor plans of the homes so the garages are not all on the same side of the homes. The
plans show six homes with side loaded garages. Depending on buyers preferences the distribution of
the homes with side loaded garages may vary from the plans. At full build out, the neighborhood
shall have a minimum of six homes with side loaded garages.
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
Eden Prairie has been negotiating inclusionary housing requirements into multifamily developments
for some time, and has a draft inclusionary housing policy that proposes application of inclusionary
requirements for both multifamily and single family developments of over 10 units. This draft policy
will be the subject of a City Council Workshop on February 19th, 2018, during which these
requirements will be discussed. The City is also working with its financial consultants to explore the
financial and project implications of applying the inclusionary policy in a single family context, with
the goal of aiding staff in final decision making around whether to recommend applying inclusionary
requirements generally as well as to the Stable Path development. Staff is not asking for a
recommendation from the Planning Commission at this time, but potential may exist to work with
the developer on meeting inclusionary goals subject to the Council’s discretion.
DRAINAGE
The applicant is providing for stormwater management on site. A stormwater basin is proposed to be
located in Outlot A. At the request of the City, the outlot will be deeded to City. The applicant has
not submitted plans to the Watershed District so detailed comments from the Watershed District
have not been received.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. According to the applicant
and minutes from the meeting, the attendees generally supported the project and the product type, but
had concerns about the extension of Thomforde Trail.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the following request:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into 17 lots and 7 outlots on 5.9 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated January 22, 2019, staff report dated January 24, 2019 and the
following conditions:
1. Prior to the 1st reading before the City Council, the applicant shall:
A. Revise the plans so that the existing storm sewer along Thomforde Trail is
relocated into the Cole Court right-of-way and not located on private property.
B. Submit, with each of the property owners on the south side of Cole Court,
applications for the Administrative Lot Combinations. Since the filing of the
Administrative Lot Combinations will take place at the same time as filing the
Final Plat and the timing of the approval of the Final Plat is unknown, the
applicant and property owners shall waive their right to State Statute Section
15.99 for the Administrative Lot Combination.
C. Revise the plans to include a 10 foot drainage and utility easement along the south
edge of Outlots B-G.
D. Revise the plans to show the location of any neighborhood identification signs.
2. Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicant shall
A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by
the City Engineer and Watershed District.
B. Submit applications for the vacation the Thomforde Trail right-of-way and
various easements.
3. 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. Submit a tree replacement letter of credit, or escrow surety equivalent to 150% of
the cost of the landscaping.
C. Obtain and provide documentation of Watershed District approval.
D. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading.
E. Install erosion control at the grading limits of the property for review and approval
by the City.
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4. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the applicant shall:
A. Pay the appropriate cash park fees
B. Provide recorded copies of any Home Owner Association documents or private
covenants and agreements to the City following recording of the final plat.
5. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the project as
indicated in the plans stamp dated January 22, 2019.
A. Minimum Lot Size - City Code requires a minimum lot size of 9,500 square feet in
the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum lot size of 8,000 square
feet for Lots 1-6, Block 2.
B. Minimum Lot Width - City Code requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet in the R1-
9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum lot width of 60 feet for all of the
lots.
C. Minimum Lot Width on a Corner Lot - City Code requires a minimum lot width of
85 feet for corner lots in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum
lot width of 60 feet for Lot 8, Block 2.
D. Front Yard Setback along Dell Drive - City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front
yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a 25 foot front yard
setback along Dell Drive for all of the lots.
E. Front Yard Setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2 - City Code requires a
minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver
allows a minimum 10 foot front yard setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2
F. Side Yard Setback - The R1-9.5 Zoning District requires a minimum 5 foot side yard
setback with a total of 15 feet with both sides. The Waiver allows a minimum 7.5
foot side yard setback on each side for a total of 15 feet with both sides for all of the
lots.
6. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit and shall comply with
Section 11.70.
7. At full build out, the neighborhood shall have at a minimum 6 homes with side loaded
garages.
8. The Administrative Combinations shall be filed with Hennepin County concurrent with
the filing of the Final Plat. In addition, the developer shall submit proper documentation
to the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles to have the property records updated showing
one lot.
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STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner
DATE: January 24, 2019
SUBJECT: Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House
LOCATION: NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail & NE of
Eden Prairie Rd
REQUEST: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres
• Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres
BACKGROUND
The City of Eden Prairie is requesting
approval to construct a ground storage
water reservoir and associated pump
house. The property is located between
Highway 212 and the Minnesota River
Bluffs LRT Regional Trail approximately
1,400 feet east of Eden Prairie Road. The
property is 6.55 acres.
The City has identified that additional
water storage will be necessary to support
the expansion of water service to future
growth areas while improving the
operation of the distribution system. After
completing a sizing and siting evaluation
study on 15 sites, the City purchased 6.55
acres of excess right-of-way from the
Minnesota Department of Transportation
in March 2018.
The property is located directly across the
regional trail from the Smith Village
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project and an industrial building. In the southwest corner of the property, the land rises
approximately 30 feet from Highway 212 and slopes back down toward the regional trail. There are
groupings of trees along the edges of the property.
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND ZONING
Since the property was
previously right-of-way, it
was not guided or zoned. In
anticipation of this project,
the property is guided
Public in the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. The
applicant is requesting that
the property be zoned
Public.
SITE PLAN
The proposed project
includes a 140-foot diameter prestressed concrete ground storage reservoir, an associated 2,400
square foot pump house and a parking and turn around area for maintenance vehicles.
The ground storage water reservoir will be constructed into the hill with an exposed wall height
ranging from 4 feet to 22 feet. The
ground storage water reservoir and
parking area will be fenced for
security. Fencing that is visible by the
public will be decorative fencing. The
pump house is located on the back side
of the hill from Highway 212 and it sits
approximately 60 feet from and
parallel to the regional trail.
In 1871, Eden Prairie’s original
railroad depot and water stop known as
the Washburn Station was constructed
in this general area. By the late 1800’s,
the Eden Prairie Depot area had
become the cultural center for the
entire township. There was a town hall,
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creamery, post office, blacksmith shop, a store and a B&B.
The design of the site includes a small wooden stave water tank that will be designed to resemble the
water-stop facilities common at every train station to support the steam locomotive operations in the
1800’s. The small water tank would be located on the west side of the pump house. The site design
also includes a short length of railroad track along the pump house to replicate the rail line alongside
the former depot. Both items as being bid as alternates so the construction will depend on available
funds.
Access to the site is being provided via an
access easement over portions of the Smith
Village project. In addition, the City is in
discussion with MnDOT about the possibility
of providing access via a strip of land from
Eden Prairie Road to the project site. This strip
of land will accommodate the water main
extending to the site and it can serve as access
from Eden Prairie Road. The site plan provides
a pedestrian connection between the regional
trail and the pump house. Although only
authorized personnel can go into the pump
house, the public can wander off the regional
trail and walk up to the building.
BUILDING ARCHITECTURE
To celebrate Eden Praire’s past, the pump house is designed to resemble the former wooden depots
of the 1880’s. The building is a long rectangle. The building material is proposed to resemble wood
lapboard siding and the applicant is proposing windows on the ends of the building to look like the
former depot.
The concrete ground storage
reservoir is proposed to have a
somewhat coarse texture. The color
of the concrete is proposed to be
beige or green. The objective is to
make the reservoir blend into the
surroundings as much as possible
and draw attention to the pump
house.
Photo of Actual Depot
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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. Building Materials
City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include at least three
contrasting yet complimentary Class I materials such as glass, brick, and stone. In order
for the pump house building material to resemble a wooden depot from the 1800’s, the
applicant is proposing to use some glass, but requesting a waiver to use fiber-cement
lapboard siding to resemble wood siding. This material provides durability and requires
less maintenance, but provides the appearance of the former depot.
2. Building Color
City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include one color variation.
The applicant is requesting a waiver to use a single color. It is likely that the former
depot was one solid color with little variation.
TREE REPLACEMENT AND LANDSCAPING
The project requires 78 caliper inches of tree replacement and 55 caliper inches for landscaping. The
landscape plan complies with the tree replacement requirements and exceeds the landscaping
requirements.
The slope along Highway 212, contains a number of existing trees. The applicant is proposing to
add a number of evergreen trees on top of the slope to provide additional screening of the ground
storage reservoir from Highway 212 and adding trees in some of the areas that do not have trees.
The area around the pump house will be planted with native grasses in keeping with the landscape
that was likely around the former depot.
LIGHTING
The property will include lighting for night-time security and safety of operations. The lighting
includes wall packs on the pump house, lights in the parking and turn around area and a light near the
gate. The plan as submitted exceeds the maximum footcandlesat the property line in a small area
near the gate. The applicant is working on a revision that will meet the standar. The revisions will
be completed prior to the 1st reading.
Staff Report – Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House
January 24, 2019
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Stormwater management is proposed on the site. There is an infiltration basin between the entrance
drive and the regional trail. A Stormwater Management Plan has been submitted to the watershed
district and the City for review.
VISIBILITY
The pump house is on the back side
of the slope from Highway 212 and
will not be visible from the road.
However, the ground storage water
reservoir will be somewhat visible
from Highway 212. The plan
includes burying the structure into
the hill and providing landscape
screening to reduce the visual
impact from the road. The proposed
pump house will be visible from the
regional trail and it is designed to
give visitors a glimpse into Eden
Prairie’s past.
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
The applicant is incorporating a number of sustainable features and practices into the project. This
includes incorporating practices such as using efficient design practices, providing flexibility in
operations to enable the optimization of energy used, reducing the peak energy consumed by the
utility’s older less efficient pump station, participating in Xcel Energy’s Energy Design Assistance
Program, protecting as many trees as possible, adding native trees and grasses, and implementing
stormwater Best Management Practices.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the following request:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres
• Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres
This is based on plans stamp dated January 23, 2019, and staff report dated January 24, 2019.
Illustration of Potential View of
Ground Storage Water Reservoir
Staff Report – Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House
January 24, 2019
Page 6
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1. 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.
2. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the project as
indicated in the plans stamp dated January 23, 2019.
A. City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include at least three
contrasting yet complimentary Class I materials. The Waiver allows the use of
fiber cement lapboard siding on the pump house.
B. City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include one color
variation. The Waiver allows the use a single color on the pump house.
3. All signage shall comply with Section 11.70.
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PROJECT PROFILE – JANUARY 28, 2019
PLANNING COMMISSION – JANUARY 28, 2019
1. STABLE PATH (2018-25) by Wooddale Builders (BETH)
Proposal for 17 detached single-family homes.
Location: 9650 Stable Path.
Contact: Steve Schwieters, 952-345-0543
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into seventeen lots and seven outlots on 5.9 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 11/06/18
Date Complete 12/07/18
120 Day Deadline 04/05/19
Initial DRC review 10/11/18
Notice to Paper Date 01/10/19
Resident Notice Date 01/11/19
Meeting Date 01/28/19
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
2. GROUND STORAGE WATER RESERVOIR & PUMP STATION (2018-27) by City of Eden
Prairie (BETH)
Proposal for construction of a concrete water storage reservoir and associated pump station
Location: NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail & NE of Eden Prairie Rd
Contact: Rick Wahlen, 952-294-5908
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres
• Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 12/14/18
Date Complete 12/14/18
120 Day Deadline 04/12/19
Initial DRC review 12/20/18
Notice to Paper Date 01/10/19
Resident Notice Date 01/11/19
Meeting Date 01/28/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING–FEBRUARY 5, 2019
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PLANNING COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 11, 2019
1. INFORMATIONAL MEETING – STARING LAKE PARK SHELTER by City of Eden Prairie
Construction of a park shelter building
Location: 14800 Pioneer Trail
Contact: Matt Bourne, 952-949-8535
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/19
Date Complete 00/00/19
120 Day Deadline N/A
Initial DRC review 01/10/19
Notice to Paper Date N/A
Resident Notice Date N/A
Meeting Date 02/11/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 12, 2019
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 25, 2019
IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. RESEARCH RELATED TO FIREARM SALES (2018-13) by City of Eden Prairie (PLANNING
STAFF)
Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Request:
• To Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales
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
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2. SOUTHWEST STATION PUD AMENDMENT (2015-23) by SW Metro Transit Commission
(JULIE)
Proposal for additional parking structure at southwest station
Contact: Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 11.38 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on
11.38 acres
• Site Plan Review on 11.38 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 00/00/15
Date Complete 00/00/15
120 Day Deadline 00/00/15
Initial DRC review 00/00/15
Notice to Paper Date 11/19/15
Resident Notice Date 11/20/15
Meeting Date 12/07/15
Notice to Paper Date 12/17/15
Resident Notice Date 12/18/15
1st Meeting Date 01/05/16
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/00
3. OAK POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PLAN (2018-21) AND VARIANCE# 2018-02 by
Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. (ANGIE)
Location: 13400 Staring Lake
Contact: Jay Pomeroy, 763-544-7129
Request for:
• Variance from Shoreland Code to allow impervious surface to exceed the City Code
requirement of 30%.
• Site Plan Review on 23.05 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/20/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 07/12/18
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18
Resident Notice Date 00/00/18
Meeting Date 00/00/18
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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4. CASTLE RIDGE (2018-20) by Senior Housing Partners (JULIE)
Proposal for a mixed –use senior housing, market rate apartments, hotel and commercial/retail project.
Location: 615-635 Prairie Center Dr.
Contact: Jon Fletcher, 651-631-6120
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 19.75 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 19.75 acres
• Zoning District Review on 19.75 acres
• Site Plan Review on 6.94 acres
• Preliminary Plat of four lots into seven lots on 19.75 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 10/04/18
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 10/11/18
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
5. BEVERLY HILLS (2019-01) by Great Oaks 2nd, LLC (ANGIE)
Proposal for a 17 lot single-family subdivision.
Location: 9800 Eden Prairie Rd & 16540 Beverly Hills Dr
Contact: Mark Gergen, 612-414-7143
Request for:
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 6.86 acres
• Preliminary Plat of on lot into seventeen lots and two outlots on 6.86 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 01/22/19
Date Complete 00/00/18
120 Day Deadline 00/00/18
Initial DRC review 01/24/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
Meeting Date 00/00/19
Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19
Resident Notice Date 00/00/19
1st Meeting Date 00/00/19
2nd Meeting Date 00/00/19
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PENDING MET COUNCIL APPROVAL
1. NOTERMANN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (2018-15) by Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. (BETH)
Proposal to change the guiding and zoning on the property described below
Location: Northwest quadrant of Flying Cloud Drive and Spring Road
Contact: John Shardlow, 651-967-4560
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Rural to Low Density Residential on 8.34 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 9.54 acres
• MUSA Boundary extension on 8.34 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 08/02/18
Date Complete 08/23/18
120 Day Deadline 12/21/18
Initial DRC review 08/09/18
Notice to Paper Date 10/04/18
Resident Notice Date 10/05/18
Meeting Date 10/22/18
Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18
Resident Notice Date 10/26/18
1st Meeting Date 11/13/18
2nd Meeting Date N/A
2. PETERSON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (2018-16) by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
(JULIE)
Proposal to change the guiding and zoning on the property described below
Location: Northeaset quadrant of Flying Cloud Drive and Spring Road
Contact: John Shardlow, 651-967-4560
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Parks/Open Space to Low Density Residential on 7.57 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 12.3 acres
• MUSA Boundary extension on 12.3 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 08/02/18
Date Complete 10/17/18
120 Day Deadline 03/13/19
Initial DRC review 08/09/18
Notice to Paper Date 10/04/18
Resident Notice Date 10/05/18
Meeting Date 10/22/18
Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18
Resident Notice Date 10/26/18
1st Meeting Date 11/13/18
2nd Meeting Date N/A
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3. SMITH VILLAGE (2018-12) by United Properties. (BETH)
Proposal for construction of 100 unit senior cooperative, 58 unit workforce apartment building and 6 custom
for-sale townhomes
Location: 16389 & 16397 Glory Lane
Contact: Mark Nelson, 952-820-8727
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Industrial and Church/Cemetery to Medium High Density
Residential on 7.16 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 7.16 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.16 acres
• Zoning District Change from Pub and I-Gen to RM-2.5 on 7.16 acres
• Site Plan Review on 7.16 acres
• Preliminary Plat of two lots into five lots and one outlot on 7.16 acres
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 06/08/18
Date Complete 08/14/18
120 Day Deadline 02/11/19
Initial DRC review 06/14/18
Notice to Paper Date 08/23/18
Resident Notice Date 08/24/18
Meeting Date 09/10/18
Continued to 10/08/18
Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18
Resident Notice Date 10/26/18
1st Meeting Date 11/13/18
2nd Meeting Date 01/08/19
APPROVED VARIANCES
TELECOMMUNICATION
1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS #2018-11TM by Buell Consulting, for Verizon Wireless c/o – Renee
Fontaine) (STEVE)
Request: To upgrade antenna on Water Tank
Location: 6341 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Contact: Renee Fontaine, 773-530-1708.
Application Info Planning Commission City Council
Date Submitted 07/05/18
Date Complete 09/21/18
90 Day Deadline 12/20/18
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