Loading...
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. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 2 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 Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 3 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. Planning Commission Minutes April 13, 2015 Page 4 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.