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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission - 03/23/1998 APPROVED MINUTES CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,MARCH 23, 1998 7:00 PM, CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Beverly Alexander, Kenneth E. Clinton, Randy Foote, Bill Habicht, Ismail Ismail, Douglas Sandstad, Mary Jane Wissner STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES: Kyle Halvorson,Adam Hupp STAFF LIAISON: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner, and Barbara Anderson, City Recorder MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Habicht I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -ROLL CALL Chair Clinton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Alexander, to approve the Agenda as published. Motion carried 6-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Wissner to approve the Minutes of March 9, 1998 as submitted. Motion carried 4-0-2. Clinton and Ismail abstained. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. BEST BUY CAMPUS - PHASE 3 by Best Buy Company. Request for PUD District Review on 18.6 acres to the overall Best Buy PUD, Zoning District change from Rural to I-2 on 4.3 acres, Site Plan Review on 4.3 acres. Location 7075 Flying Cloud Drive. Franzen reviewed the request to rezone the parking lot and noted staff recommended approval. Dave Clark representing Best Buy was present to answer questions. Sandstad asked if they had resolved the issue of the roadway configuration and Clark responded that it had been decided it was necessary to use the loop road configuration. The Public Hearing was opened. No one present wished to speak. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 23, 1998 Page 2 Wissner commented there were many parts of this plan that were good and she could support it given the educational components and the ball fields that were included. MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Wissner, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Wissner, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of Best Buy Company for PUD District Review on 18.6 acres to the overall Best Buy PUD, Zoning District change from Rural to I-2 on 4.3 acres, Site Plan Review on 4.3 acres based on plans dated February 27, 1998 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated March 20, 1998.. Motion carried 6-0. Sandstad commented he was disappointed that Best Buy Company was not able to develop the project without filling in some wetlands. B. EDEN PRAIRIE MALL TWENTY SCREEN MOVIE THEATER by General Growth. Request for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 10 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 10 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional District on 10 acres and Site Plan Review on 10 acres. Location: Eden Prairie Center. Franzen reviewed the plans and noted that General Growth was present to answer questions, and noting several people present who were not developers, he requested a brief presentation from the developers. Bill Mosten, representing General Growth, reviewed the plans and showed building elevations and renderings. ' Ismail asked if this project was independent of what was going on with the rest of the center. Mosten responded that they were prepared to move ahead with the renovation of the center as planned. Sandstad asked where the elevators and handicapped access points would be located and Mosten illustrated the location of one elevator within the theater complex and noted that the main elevator access would be provided from the elevator in the main shopping center. Access for handicapped people will be from the lower level. Alexander commented it was a long way from the parking lot to the elevator in the main shopping center and a long way back to the theaters again. Wissner asked if they had any interest from people who might develop restaurants in the area. Mosten responded they have had interest but he was not at liberty to give any names. He stated they anticipate renovating the Food Court. Wissner stated the question she had been asked most often was what was happening with Eden Prairie Center, and while the theaters will attract people to come to the center it would be nice to give out some updates on what was happening to the Community so they would know what was happening and what to expect. Ismail concurred with Wissner, and asked what was in the future for the Center. Mosten responded he did not exactly know what would happen but felt that they could adhere to PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 23, 1998 Page 3 the original plan and they were trying to get a department store to come into the Center as the first major step in the process. Franzen stated staff recommended approval of the request and Item#3 in the Staff Report required the proponent to meet with the Fire Marshal to review Fire Code Requirements prior to building permit issuance. The entire Eden Prairie Center will be required to meet Fire Code Standards. The Public Hearing was opened. Larry Dorn, 10849 Forest View Circle, asked if he parked outside of the Target Store and then decided to go to a movie that did not get out until after Target had closed, how he would be able to get to his car. Mosten responded that the building would remain open and he would be able to access that parking lot through the entrance on the upper level outside of the Target Store. The mall corridors will remain open until everyone has left the buildings. He noted they have security personnel on duty all the time. Ismail commented that any upgrading of the Eden Prairie Center was very welcome and he supported the project. Wissner asked where they intended to locate a major department store and Mosten responded they intended to expand outward from the Sears store area. Foote stated he was excited to see this process start moving forward. He was slightly concerned about the theaters proposed for across the street but it appears that it will be good for the community and he supported it. Sandstad asked for architectural details of the building and Mosten reviewed the plans. He stated all the entrances will be the same in architectural detail and signage. They want to increase tenant visibility and graphics throughout the mall. Ismail asked when construction would begin and Mosten responded that if all goes as planned they will begin construction this spring, with an anticipated completion date in twelve to fourteen months. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Foote, to close the Public Hearing. Motion carried 6-0. MOTION: Wissner moved, seconded by Foote, to recommend to the City Council approval of the request of General Growth for Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 10 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 10 acres, Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial Regional District on 10 acres and Site Plan Review on 10 acres based on plans dated March 20, 1998 and subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated Marcy 20, 1998. Motion carried 6-0. V. PUBLIC MEETING VI. MEMBER'S REPORTS VII. CONTINUING BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 23, 1998 Page 4 Clinton noted this was the last meeting for Planning Commissioners Wissner and Ismail. He expressed his thanks and appreciation on behalf of the City and it's residents, for their years of service to the Community. Wissner stated that the best part of being a part of something in the Community was making new friends and meeting new people. Ismail thanked Franzen for the insert in the packet, noting it was certainly true. He stated he will be available to do anything the City may want him to do and he will be working with the County once a month. He stated he had learned a great deal from serving on the Planning Commission. Sandstad thanked both Wissner and Ismail for their service to the Community, noting it was often a thankless task to serve on Commissions and it was done voluntarily by those who served the City in this way. Foote noted he concurred with comments made previously, and thanked both Wissner and Ismail for their service and devotion to the City. Clinton noted this was his last meeting as Chair of the Planning Commission, and he would turn the Chair over to Foote at the next meeting. IX. PLANNERS' REPORTS X. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Foote moved, seconded by Wissner,to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.