Planning Commission - 01/11/2016 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JANUARY 11, 2016 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
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Weber was absent and Pieper
arrived during approval of the minutes.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Farr, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 2015
Kirk had three changes; the first change is on page 4, paragraph 3, second
sentence. He would like 2-story changed to 3-story. The second change is on
page 5,paragraph 3, first sentence. He would like the word landscape changed
to tree replacement. The third change is on page 7, paragraph 3 under Kal
Point, second sentence. He would like the word architect changed to civil
engineer.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Kirk, to approve the Amended Planning
Commission Minutes. Motion carried 6-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. M.O.S.S SITE
Location: 9811 Flying Cloud Drive
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Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 13.45 acres
Dan O'Brien, of 15703 Boulder Creek Drive, Minnetonka and architect on the
project,presented the proposal. He stated he has been retained by the City to
design the cold storage equipment site. The site was purchased in 2002, and
initial development was done on this site in 2005. The development that is
proposed tonight is for a single-story 12,884 square foot cold storage equipment
building for storage of off season equipment. It is designed as a simple building,
much like a big garage. In regards to the landscape plan, Mr. O'Brien said they
will make up for the deficit that was created onsite when the salt storage
building was constructed. The landscaping is visible from Pioneer Trail, so
adding more trees to this area will soften up the look in the area. This building
will be a pre-cast concrete structure. There will be a round window added to the
front of the building and he stated they did add more glass to the building to
comply with the 75% construction materials requirement.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the request is for a
site plan review for a cold storage unit and the proposal meets or exceeds
standards. Staff recommendation is for approval.
Farr asked what the gravel path to the east was in regards to. Mr. O'Brien said
it is a connection between the landfill and Flying Could Drive.
Farr said the plan shows a sprinkler system and asked why they would not need
sanitary sewer. The project proponent said the building was designed not to
have sanitary sewer and the sprinkler system will be drained by other means.
Farr asked if there are fire hydrants on site. The project proponent said they
were close by. Klima said the Eden Prairie Fire Department has reviewed the
proposal.
Wuttke asked the project proponent about the drive thru lanes within the
proposed building and how many there were. Mr. O'Brien said there will be
only one drive thru lane going from the south to the north; the others will be a
pull in. Wuttke asked why they do not have more drive thru lanes. Robert Ellis,
Eden Prairie Public Works Director, said the users of the proposed building
were consulted regarding how to best utilize the building and noted if there is an
expansion in the future for the building then they will have an opportunity to
create more drive thru lanes.
Wuttke asked if there was going to be maintenance performed on the vehicles in
the building. Mr. O'Brien said there would not be maintenance performed on
the vehicles because it is just a storage facility.
Wuttke asked about the temperature in the northwest area of the building where
they sprinkler unit is located. Mr. O'Brien said the exterior walls are insulated
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and there will be security systems to alert people if the building falls below a
certain temperature.
Higgins questioned security on the site. Mr. O'Brien noted there is discussion
about the possibility of installing a gate at the entrance to the property.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Higgins, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 6-0.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the site
Plan Review on 13.45 acres based on the information included in the staff report
dated January 6, 2016 and plans stamp dated December 31, 2015. Motion
carried 6-0.
B. EDEN PRAIRIE SENIOR LIVING
Location: 10220, 10240 & 10280 Hennepin Town Road
Request for:
• Guide Plan Change from Low Density Residential and Office to High
Density Residential on 3.37 acres
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 3.37 acres
• Planned Unit Development district Review with waivers on 3.37 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural and Office to RM-2.5 on 3.37 acres
• Site Plan Review on 3.37 acres
• Preliminary Plat of five lots into one lot on 3.37 acres
Klima said the applicant has requested a continuance to the February 22nd
meeting in order to address concerns from the December meeting.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Farr to move to continue the public hearing to
the February 22, 2016 meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Klima said the City Council will host the Boards and Workshop meeting on Tuesday,
January 19th from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Heritage Room.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
Pieper said there has not been a recent meeting due to the holidays.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
Chair Stoltz adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.