Planning Commission - 12/10/2007 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2007 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Vicki Koenig, Jerry Pitzrick,
Frank Powell, Peter Rocheford,
Fred Seymour, Ray Stoelting, Jon Stoltz,
Kevin Schultz
STAFF MEMBERS: Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Al Gray, City Engineer
Michael Franzen, City Planner
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoelting called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Absent: Seymour. Rocheford
arrived at 7:20 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Stoltz, seconded by Koenig, to approve the agenda. Motion carried
7-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007
Pitzrick had a change on page 3,paragraph 5, sentence 3. He would like it to
read, "He suggested when they renovate their facilities that they place their
parking underground." Koenig has a change on page 3, paragraph 5, sentence 8.
It should read, "Powell also stated in looking through the guidelines, he did not
see the definition of useable outdoor space and would like to know how we can
make sure this happens."
MOTION by Powell, seconded by Kirk, to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. Koenig and Stoltz abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. PRAIRIEVIEW CENTER FACADE REMODEL
Request for: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 13.63 acres; Planned
Unit Development District Review on 13.63 acres; Zoning District Amendment in
the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on 13.63 acres; and Site Plan
Review on 13.63 acres.
Matt Sonntag,representative from United Properties,presented the proposal. He
pointed out they have owned the shopping center for the past 5 years. The
buildings on this property were built in 1986 and have since become outdated.
They are here tonight because their goal is to renovate this property.
Kim Anderson, architect with Shea, Inc., presented photographs of the property
that illustrated the colors and materials they would be using to make these
renovations.
Stoelting asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the Staff
recommends approval based on the recommendations on page 2 of the staff
report. This includes a minor waiver for exterior materials for one of the
buildings and a concept plan approval for a 5,000 square foot bank. Franzen
added that the proposed plan did not conform to parking requirements and it is
not possible to accommodate the 20,000 square foot expansion shown on the
plans. Before a building permit can be issued for the bank, final plans relating to
architectural, stormwater treatment and landscaping will require approval by the
Planning Commission and City Council.
Stoelting opened the meeting for public input. There was no input.
Koenig asked if there was a way to accommodate rain water gardens in the
parking lot. Franzen stated this will be a requirement of site plan approval when a
specific development plan comes forward for review.
Stoelting asked the project proponent to address the concept plan. Ms. Anderson
showed the concept plan utilizing the overhead projector. She also said they will
have a free standing bank building and there will be an addition to building A.
Stoelting asked if there was a problem with parking in the back of the building
and asked if there was a back entrance. Ms. Anderson stated there is currently a
small tenant parking lot in the back,however, there could possibly be more in the
future. Mr. Sonntag also stated they are trying to fill the existing Snyder's space.
Pitzrick commented he supported Koenig in regards to rain gardens. He asked the
project proponent what his thoughts were about using cultured brick. Jim Ruckle,
representing the property, said one advantage to using cultured brick is it is very
durable.
Koenig asked if Rainbow expressed interest in expanding to the Snyder's
building. Mr. Sonntag said they have not expressed interest at this time.
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Stoelting asked if they have a client signed up for the bank building. Mr. Sonntag
said they do not have one as of yet.
Powell asked if Rainbow or if the other building expands, would there be some
loss of parking space. Franzen respond yes. Stoltz asked Franzen if there were
enough parking spaces on the site for the bank and additional retail businesses.
Franzen stated there was enough parking for a 5,000 square foot building. Mr.
Ruckle said they did look at cross-thru traffic and no matter what will happen
with the businesses, there will be access to the back corridor.
The Commission Members agreed they liked the look of the new building.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Koenig, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 8-0.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the Planned
Unit Development Concept Review on 13.63 acres; Planned Unit Development
District Review on 13.63 acres; Zoning District Amendment in the Commercial
Regional Service Zoning District on 13.63 acres; and Site Plan Review on 13.63
acres based on plans stamped dated November 21, 2007, and the staff report dated
December 7, 2007. Motion carried 8-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING—SITE PLANNING GUIDE
Presentation by Monique MacKenzie. The purpose of the guide is to get
developers and consultants to think about how to make development proposals
healthier. This chapter includes a goal and policies to improve health relating to
the following Active Community Planning topics:
1. Destinations and land use mix (Access to bus stops and LRT stations)
• Compact multiple use mix; more destinations and attractions within
walking distance of each other.
• Higher density development patterns
• Common open space such as plazas and boulevards
2. Open space locations
• Provide residential areas with open space (including Town Center)
• Preservation of permanent open space on slopes of creek valleys and
other wetlands
• Connect existing areas as needed
3. Pathways and accessibility
• Moving around within redevelopment sites
• Moving between nearby destinations
• Access to city-wide trail and sidewalk systems
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4. Air quality
• Tree planting
• Land use buffers
5. Water quality
• Infiltration filtering
• Volume management/erosion control
• Best management practices
6. Physical safety and mobility
• Maintenance and upkeep
• Lighting in high density area
• Universal design (usable by persons of limited mobility or ability)
principles needed.
Ms. MacKenzie pointed out in each of these topics there is a set of guidelines and
a check list to ensure the utilization of these items.
Koenig asked about maintenance of sidewalks and who would maintain these in
the winter. Franzen said in the Golden Triangle Area and in the Town Center
Area they are asking the tenants/builders/owners to pay for companies to come
out and plow the sidewalks without waiting for the City to plow. Koenig asked
who is responsible for plowing the sidewalks of the current business owners in the
City and if anyone has to plow public sidewalks. Franzen said the City plows all
of the public sidewalks.
Pitzrick commented it would be nice to have two separate paths; one for
pedestrians and a separate one for bikes. Koenig concurred this would be a good
idea.
Schultz said in looking at the Guide, there seems to be a lack of proposed light
rail and asked if that was done on purpose. Ms. MacKenzie stated the guide is
meant to apply to all properties and light rail is specific to a few, which is why it
was not identified in the guide.
B. JOINT PC/CC MEETING DECEMBER 18, 2007—STREETSCAPE PLAN
IN THE TOWN CENTER
Franzen addressed the joint Planning Commission/City Council meeting, and
stated it will be December 18, 2007, at 5:00 pm, in the Heritage Room.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Koenig, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
8-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.