Planning Commission - 04/13/2015 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,APRIL 13, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann
Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE —ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Stoltz and Wuttke were
absent.
II. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS
A. Ed Farr- Julie Klima officiated the swearing in of the new Commission
Member
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Weber, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 23, 2015
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 4-0. Farr abstained.
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VIL PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE #2015-01 by Lariat Companies, Inc.
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Request to:
• Permit transfer of the City Code permitted area for wall signs of two
tenant spaces located on the north walls of Lariat Center Buildings III
and IV to the south walls of the buildings.
Kelly Adams, real estate coordinator for Lariat Companies, said they would like
to request a variance for their tenants. BodyBrite and Dick's Sport's Barbers
are located on the north side of the buildings but the entrance is on the south
side. Currently Dick's Sport's Barbers has a sign that is located on the front of
the building and is not in compliance with City Code because the tenant space is
in the back of the building. They are requesting a variance that would allow
wall signs of the two tenants to be placed on the south side of the Lariat III and
IV buildings. Both signs will be in compliance in regard to size.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said staff
recommends approval based on the final order in the staff report.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Farr asked if wall signs and window signs are regulated differently. Klima said
yes, they are regulated differently.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Weber, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Final
Order#2015-01 based on plans stamp dated March 20, 2015 and the
information included in the staff report dated April 13, 2015. Motion carried
5-0.
B. CROSSROADS CENTER by Tim Cashin
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.9 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services
Zoning District on 2.9 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.9 acres
Scott Nelson, architect for the project, presented the proposal. He stated they
have been working with City Staff to update the exterior of the building and
landscaping. Mr. Nelson utilized the PowerPoint to show the hail damage that
was on the building and said the owner would like to replace it. They would
like to use lightweight materials and are proposing an EFIS exterior and canvas
awnings. They will also be putting up new signage that will be in compliance
with City Code. In regards to landscaping they would like to update the area by
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pruning the trees and adding ornamental trees, perennials, and evergreen shrubs
and prairie grasses.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the property
owner is seeking to create a facade exterior and the landscaping will exceed the
requirements of City Code. Staff recommendation is for approval.
Farr commented two parking stalls are being replaced by bike racks and asked if
the proponent was still within City Code for meeting parking requirements.
Klima said they were still in compliance with the City Code.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Pieper, seconded by Farr, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Pieper, seconded by Farr, to recommend approval of the Planned
Unit Concept Review on 2.9 acres; Planned Unit Development District Review
with waivers on 2.9 acres; Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-
Regional-Services Zoning District on 2.9 acres and Site Plan Review on 2.9
acres as represented in the April 13, 2015 staff report.
Motion carried 5-0.
C. CODE AMENDMENT STORMWATER by the City of Eden Prairie
Request to:
• Amend City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.55 relating to stormwater
Leslie Stovring, Environmental Coordinator, stated a presentation was given at
that last Planning Commission Meeting and she is here tonight to conduct the
public hearing and receive a recommendation on the Code Amendment. She
briefly stated there are new requirements to the Code Amendment and they are
listed in Subd. 6.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Higgins, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Farr, to recommend approval of the code
amendment to Chapter 11, Section 11.55 relating to stormwater as represented
in the April 13, 2015 staff report. Motion carried 5-0.
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VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. EDEN PRAIRIE STATION AREA CHARRETTE DESIGN
ALTERNATIVES SESSION—Wednesday April 15th at 7:30-9:30 am in the
Heritage Rooms
Klima said this will be a presentation of the alternatives identified for the 5 LRT
station areas in Eden Prairie.
IX. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT
Pieper said he has no updates.
Higgins said she attended the open house and they talked about the LRT stations
in Eden Prairie. There were about 40-50 people in attendance. She said she did
pick up from conversation that the area at the Southwest Station will be building
another parking ramp and anticipating much more congestion in the area with
individuals using the LRT and buses. In that area, the wind that blows in the
winter can be very harsh and the current shelter areas they have will not hold all
of the people that are waiting for their transportation. More shelters will most
likely have to be built. Higgins suggested going to SWLRT.org or 612-373-
3800 for more information. Pieper said the issue of the wind in the Southwest
Station area was brought up at the Community Advisory Committee meeting.
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
XI. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XIL ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to adj ourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.