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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 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2007 Page 2 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 The buildings on this property were built in 1986 and have since become outdated.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. EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2007 Page 3 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 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2007 Page 4 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 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2007 Page 5 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.