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Planning Commission - 08/08/2011 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,AUGUST 8, 2011 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road COMMISSION MEMBERS: Matt Fyten, John Kirk, Katie Lechelt, Jacob Lee, Jerry Pitzrick, Kevin Schultz, Jon Stoltz, Travis Wuttke STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, City Planner Rod Rue, City Engineer Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Acting Chair Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirk, Pitzrick and Stoltz were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Lee, seconded by Lechelt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JULY 11, 2011 MOTION by Lee, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 5-0. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. VARIANCE#2011-05 by Lance and Barb Burger Location: 6710 Vermar Terrace Request to: • Permit a front yard setback from Edenvale Boulevard of 17 feet. City Code requires 30 feet. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2011 Page 2 • Permit a front yard setback from Vermar Terrace of 29.75 feet. City Code requires 30 feet. Lance Burger, owner of the property, presented the proposal. He stated they would like to add a third garage stall to the property. The size would be 12 feet by 15 feet, which would be an additional 11 feet on the rear side for storage. They are here tonight to get a variance for this request. Acting Chair Schultz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the variance requests meet the 3 part hardship test and staff recommendation is for approval. Acting Chair Schultz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no public input. Lechelt asked Mr. Burger if he had discussed this variance request with his neighbors and had gotten their approval. Mr. Burger stated he discussed this variance request with his neighbors. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lee, to recommend approval of Final Order 2011-05 based on plans stamped dated July 26, 2011 and the staff report dated August 5, 2011. Motion carried 5-0. B. UNITED HEALTH GROUP by United Health Group Location: Hwy 62 and Shady Oak Road Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 71 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 71 acres • Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 71 acres • Site Plan Review on 71 acres • Preliminary Plat on 71 acres into 1 lot Lee excused himself from this proposal as he is an employee of United Health Group. Dennis Spalla, Senior Director in charge of Development at the United Health Group Real Estate Division,presented the proposal. He started off by stating there are pleased with the reception they have received from City Staff. He wanted to point out the construction of this facility will be the largest of their facilities. As eager as they are to get into the building, they realize it needs to be a very thoughtful approach. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2011 Page 3 Thomas Oslund, of Oslund Associates, utilized the overhead projector to display photographs of the project. He stated they would like to take full advantage of the site and they are keeping it very green. Bill Blanski, of HGA Architects, stated they are constructing three parking structures and four office buildings. He utilized the overhead projector to show diagrams of this. He stated the construction will be done in phases. Mr. Oslund stated they have worked with the wetlands and trails on this site and there will be a trail running north and south through the conservation area. Mr. Blanski stated the master plan has the future LRT in its plan. He also showed the exterior of the project and the materials that they will be using; architectural pre-cast products. Miles Lindberg, of United Health Group, stated there will be 13 acres of wetland area on this project. They will be working out all of the requirements with the Watershed District. Some of the storm water improvement plans include storm treatment ponding on the site. In addition, the Watershed District has infiltration requirements and they will meet them through service infiltration basins. Another technique is the use of underground pipe improvements. He also stated another area of the planning process would be street improvements to W. 62nd Street, City West Parkway and Shady Oak Road. They would be adding turn lanes and improving the roadway. Mr. Spalla stated he appreciates the hard work by Staff and the Commission for their help. He pointed out they are in a fast track but are focused to do the right things. Acting Chair Schultz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the staff recommendations approval based on the items on 10-14. Items a-t need to be completed prior to City Council review, some are plan changes and some are studies. The second page includes procedural requirements before grading and building permit issuance. Page three are performance standards conditions,. The last page is the list of waivers that staff finds acceptable. Acting Chair Schultz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input. Wuttke asked Staff if there was a concern with the utility structures on the wetlands. Rue stated there is some concern on the ability of this site to support those structures and some issues with access for maintenance vehicles, but they will be working with the project proponent on this. Lechelt asked how great of a concern is breaking the clay layer. Rue said there are some concerns with this,but again, they will be working with the project proponent and Watershed District on this to make sure it is developed correctly. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2011 Page 4 Fyten asked if there was public participation in this project. Mr. Spalla stated they have not had any neighborhood meetings,but they would be happy too. Wuttke asked about private versus public trail systems. Mr. Spalla said the public trail system would be along the outside of the site, closest to the roadways. The internal trails would be private and are located inside the site. Walking on trails inside the site is for employees. There is a sidewalk along City West Parkway that can be used for biking or walking. Lechelt asked Staff about zoning and has there been more discussion with MNDOT or Hennepin County for road improvements. Rue stated they have talked with Hennepin County and it is not on their roadmap yet,but they are working with them on this project. Lechelt asked if the City would require a transportation bond. Rue stated there would be some sort of security associated with this. Vice Chair Schultz commented he is in favor of this project. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 4-0. Lee abstained. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 71 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 71 acres. Zoning District Change from Rural to Office on 71 acres, Site Plan Review on 71 acres, and Preliminary Plat of 71 acres into 1 lot,based on plans stamped dated August 3, 2011 and the staff report dated August 5, 2011. Motion carried 4-0. Lee abstained. C. CODE AMENDMENT VARIANCE STANDARDS Request for: An ordinance of the City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota amending City Code Chapter 2 and 11 by amending Section 2.26, 11.45 and 11.76 relating to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals and variances, and adopting by reference City Code Chapter 1 and Sections 2.99 and 11.99 which, among other things, contain penalty provisions. The code change is incorporating the current variance language in the Minnesota Statutes into City Code. Staff recommendation is for approval. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the code Amendment Variance Standards. Motion carried 5-0. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 8, 2011 Page 5 VII. PLANNERS' REPORT Franzen stated there will be one variance request at the Planning Commission Meeting on August 22. VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.