Planning Commission - 02/26/1996 AGENDA
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
Monday, February 26, 1996 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Kenneth E. Clinton, Randy Foote, Ismail Ismail,
Katherine Kardell, Douglas Sandstad, Edward
Schlampp,Mary Jane Wissner
STAFF MEMBERS: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner
Scott Kipp, Planner
David P. Lindahl, HRA Manager
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE--ROLL CALL
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
III. MINUTES
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SOUTHWEST CROSSING HOTEL by BTO Development Corporation. Request
for PUD Concept Review on 109 acres,Planned Unit Development District Review
on 2.25 acres, Zoning District Amendment, Site Plan Review on 2.25 acres and
Preliminary Plat of 2.25 acres into 3 lots. Location: Viking Drive and Prairie Center
Drive.
B. SHORELAND ORDINANCE Review of the revised 1995 Shoreland Management
code. The amendment includes: 1.)New state-wide standards for"management of
Shoreland Areas". 2.) Reorganization of portions of the Shoreland Management
code. Existing code was approved by the City in 1982.
V. MEMBERS' REPORTS
VI. CONTINUING BUSINESS
VU. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORTS
A. LIVABLE COMMUNITIES HOUSING STRATEGIES
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
February 26, 1996
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Katherine Kardell, Kenneth E.
Clinton,Randy Foote,Ismail Ismail,
Douglas Sandstad, Edward
Schlampp,Mary Jane Wissner
STAFF MEMBERS: Michael D. Franzen, City Planner,
David Lindahl, HRA Manager,
Elinda Bahley, City Recorder
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-ROLL CALL
Chair Kardell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. All members were present.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Clinton moved,Wissner seconded,to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 7-0.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Sandstad moved, Wissner seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
February 12, 1996 Planning Commission meeting as submitted. Motion carried 6-0-
1 with one abstention by Ismail.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SOUTHWEST CROSSING HOTEL by BTO Development Corporation.
Request for PUD Concept Review on 109 acres,Planned Unit Development
District Review on 2.25 acres,Zoning District Amendment, Site Plan Review
on 2.25 acres and Preliminary Plat of 2.25 acres into 3 lots. Location: Viking
Drive and Prairie Center Drive.
Franzen reviewed the staff report and noted the land uses are compatible with
the overall PUD. Staff recommended approval of the project as proposed.
The proponents were present to answer questions.
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Sandstad inquired about the location of the power line easements. Alan Hill,
BTO Land Company, reviewed the power line location on the map. It was
noted the overall floor ratio of three lots and the structures are taken in
aggregate at 40 percent which is what the ordinance required. Waivers are
required concerning the common lot line for parking setbacks.
Wissner expressed concern about the lack of a full service hotel on that site.
Hill replied there are not many full service hotels being built because of the
recession during the last four years. Full service hotels are not economically
feasible at the present time. The new hotels will have no restaurant but will
offer Continental breakfast. This is a very strong market for a limited service
type motel.
Ismail expressed concern about five hotels in such a small area. Franzen
stated there is usually more than one hotel within the same vicinity. Each
hotel is also geared towards a separate market, so they are not in direct
competition with each.other.
Sandstad asked for a description of the Amerisuites Hotel. Hill stated it's a
two room suite, which is bigger than a standard room, for the same cost.
Each unit has two phones and one can accommodate a computer.
M Schlampp expressed concern about notifying residents nearby of the variance
needed for the height of the buildings. Sandstad stated he was concerned
about it also, but after reviewing the reduced set of plans,the distance from
the homes on Valley View Road to the proposed site was approximately equal
in distance from the two existing buildings on the east and west of what's
being proposed.
Kardell inquired about which meals would be served at the restaurants. Hill
noted one restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner; and the other
restaurant will serve primarily lunch and dinner.
Ismail was concerned about the exterior of the two buildings. Hill said they
will work with Staff to keep them the same in color.
The Public Hearing was opened. No one present wished to speak.
MOTION 1: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded,to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 2: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded,to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Southwest Crossing Hotel for PUD
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Concept Review on 109 acres based on plans dated February 12, 1996, and
subject to the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1996.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 3: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded,to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Southwest Crossing Hotel for Planned Unit
Development District Review and Zoning District Amendment on 2.25 acres
based on plans dated February 12, 1996, and subject to the recommendations
of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1996. Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 4: Sandstad moved,Clinton seconded,to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Southwest Crossing Hotel for Site Plan
Review on 2.25 acres based on plans dated February 12, 1996, and subject to
the recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1996. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION 5: Sandstad moved,Clinton seconded,to recommend to the City
Council approval of the request of Southwest Crossing Hotel for Preliminary
Plat on 2.25 acres based on plans dated February 12, 1996, and subject to the
recommendations of the Staff Report dated February 23, 1995.
B. SHORELAND ORDINANCE Review of the revised 1995 Shoreland
Management code. The amendment includes: 1.New Statewide standards
for "management of Shoreland Areas". 2. Reorganization of portions of the '
Shoreland Management code. Existing code was approved by the City in
1982. 3. Flexibility standards.
Franzen noted the revisions reinforce what Eden Prairie has been doing as a
development practice for the last 15 years. Eden Prairie's approach to
development in shoreland areas has been conservative. Low density, large
setbacks, tree preservation and conservation easements has resulted in a
density which is 30 percent of what the state rules would permit. Staff sees
this item has housekeeping and recommends approval.
The Commission complimented on the user friendly way the booklet was
prepared.
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The Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Wersel, 12645 Sunnybrook Road, expressed concern about the new
revisions effecting his property because it is being looked at for future
development. He asked if the revisions will be more liberal or more restrictive
to him as a current property owner if he chooses not to develop. Franzen
stated as long as Wersel does not fill the creek, fill the flood plain, or cut
down trees greater than 12 inches in diameter, the revisions will not effect
him.
MOTION 1: Clinton moved,Foote seconded, to close the Public Hearing.
Motion carried 7-0.
MOTION 2: Clinton moved, Foote seconded, to recommend to the City
Council approval of the Shoreland Ordinance based on the Staff Report dated
February 26, 1996. Motion carried 7-0.
V. MEMBERS' REPORTS
A. Livable Communities Housing Strategies
Dave Lindahl reviewed the Livable Communities Strategies developed by the
Housing, Transportation, and Social Services Board. A set of strategies for
meeting the City's Livable Communities affordable housing goals was
developed by the HTSSB and are listed behind each goal. City Staff can use
some of the policies and strategies when they work with the developers to try
and encourage developers to partake in trying to provide some level of
affordable housing.
Sandstad asked if it was possible to explore similar Livable Communities'cash
park fees, not just for residential, but future commercial and industrial.
Lindahl replied the City could and it would most likely be an impact fee kind
of concept.
Ismail inquired about checking on the progress in the future. Lindahl said the
Met Council staff is required to report to the Legislature the progress each
city is making toward reaching its goals. Staff has agreed with the Met
Council that in three years they will evaluate their goals to see whether they
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are achieving them, or if they need to change them,
Kardell suggested identifying in the future staff reports how residential
projects meet livable communities.
Foote supported goal number one encouraging single family affordable homes
even though he expects it to be extremely difficult to achieve. He also
supported the remaining goals.
Sandstad supported the program as outlined and thanked the Planning
Commissioners who have been active in the HTSSB.
MOTION 1: Sandstad moved, Clinton seconded, to adopt the strategies in
the Eden Prairie Livable Communities Program as outlined and presented.
Motion carried 7-0.
Sandstad commented that he and Scott Kipp worked together trying to get
the Transportation Committee to slow down or reconsider the ever growing
price tag. The Met Council Transportation Committee did not see fit to do
that, so they are moving things along.
Sandstad recommended that the City start investing in seminars and
conferences for the Chair of the Planning Commission to attend. Schlampp
commented the Watershed District has conferences which he attends annually,
and supports the Planning Commissioners to be given the opportunity to do
the same.
Ismail complimented the Staff on the Planning Department for 1995, and
thanked the Staff for the maps which he found to be very helpful. He also
questioned the City's standing regarding the Bearpath issue. Franzen
reviewed the Bearpath history. He noted what Bearpath is doing is fulfilling
a requirement that they entered into with the City Council approximately three
years ago.
VI. CONTINUING BUSINESS
None.
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VII. NEW BUSINESS
None.
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORTS
Franzen reviewed new projects tentatively scheduled for the next meeting noting he
will not be present.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Clinton moved, Wissner seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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