Planning Commission - 02/22/2016 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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
CITY STAFF: 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. Pieper and Weber were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 8, 2016
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Farr, to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES
Location: 8455 Flying Cloud Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 4.61 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 4.61 acres
• Site Plan Review on 4.61 acres
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Liz Narum, engineer for Park Nicollet, 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park,
introduced Sally King, Park Nicollet Clinic Manager and Nursing Supervisor and
Erin McKiel, BWBR engineer.
Sally King stated they are looking to expand their family medical building. They
currently have six clinicians and would like to be able to add more and grow the
clinic as a whole to accommodate more patients.
Erin McKiel pointed out this is a two story clinic that they would like to add a new
addition. With this new addition, they would like patients to enter on the east side
of the building. The first level of the building is the rehabilitation department and
the second level is where patients would be seen. Park Dental would also be added
to this building. Ms. McKiel showed a PowerPoint of the 2-story expansion. She
pointed out more light would be brought into the facility by having a glass entry
area.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this is a 12,000
square foot, 2 story building and the proponent would like to construct a 12,048
square foot, 2 story addition to the existing structure. The proponent is requesting
PUD waivers for the parking setbacks for the existing parking facilities and a
waiver request for a reduced number of parking stalls on site. Staff is
recommending approval based on the conditions listed in the staff report.
Higgins said she has concerns with the egress of traffic on site. John Donovan, civil
engineer with Loukes and Associates, of 7200 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, said
they did not conduct a traffic study but rather worked with City staff and feel both
parties are comfortable with the parking situation. Rue said they are aligning the
driveway with Joiner Way, which would make it safer and because of this the City
does not have any concerns. Kirk said he has been a patient there and has no
concerns either.
Farr asked the project proponent what the plan is for the trash enclosures. Ms.
McKiel said the trash receptacles will have enclosures around them consistent with
city code.
Wuttke asked the project proponent to address signage and visibility. Ms. McKiel
said they would like the signs to be located higher on the mechanical screens and
will be working with the City on this. Klima said the sign package is not part of the
proposal this evening and pointed out City Code does not allow signage above the
roof line.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Farr, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
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MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Kirk, to recommended approval of the
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 4.61 acres; Zoning
District Amendment within the Office Zoning District on 4.61 acres and Site Plan
Review on 4.61 acres based on the information included in the staff report dated
February 17, 2016 and plans stamp dated February 12, 2016. Motion carried 5-0.
B. RILEY BLUFFS
Location: 18900 Pioneer Trail
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres
• Zoning District Change from Rural R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres
• Preliminary Plat of one lot into ten lots and six outlots on 5.9 acres
Pat Hiller,representing Norton Homes, 18215 45th Ave. N., Plymouth,presented
the proposal. The project consists of 10 detached homes priced in the $700,000's.
He pointed out each lot will have a nice rear view. To the north of the site they will
be deeding that land to the City. Mr. Hiller pointed out this will be a full
association development. The units will have similar looking front views but they
will not all look the same. There will also be solar ready construction. He stated
the waivers they are asking for are need driven and are asking for a change in the
zoning from rural to R1-9.5. The units will share common driveways, which would
allow residents to back in and out of the development. He stated they will be
adding rain gardens, native vegetation and wetland buffers to help with the current
erosion situation on site.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the project
proponent is requesting a PUD with waivers and a zoning change from rural to R1-
9.5. The City did receive a comment from a neighbor with concerns about the
density; a copy of which is provided on the table for the commission reference.
Staff is recommending approval based on the staff report.
Farr asked about the neighbor's concern for density. Klima said the city zoning
requirement is 2.5 per acre and the proposal is at 1.7 per acre. Klima also pointed
out the development next to this site is zoned R1-9.5.
Chair Stoltz opened up the meeting for public input. There was no input.
Wuttke asked if there was a neighborhood meeting. Mr. Hiller said they have not
had one yet but they can before the City Council meeting on April 5f if this project
is approved tonight.
Wuttke commented since this will be a private entrance and drive how this would
be maintained. Mr. Hiller said the private street would be escrowed. Wuttke asked
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if the City provides maintenance for the private drive. Rue said the City does not
maintain the private drive; it would be up to the association.
Wuttke asked when Pioneer Trail would be extended. Rue said this has been on the
County's budget for years and it is a provisional project that has yet to receive
funding for the western piece of Pioneer Trail.
Wuttke asked if there were any concerns with the turn arounds. Fran Hagen, at
7699 Anagram Drive and engineer on the project, said it is a hammerhead design
where the residents will have to back up in the driveways to turn around. In regards
to the site line it is 500 feet and that is the maximum on this piece of property. Mr.
Hagen said they are trying to save the trees on the bluff area and to get to a 700 foot
site line they would have to take out a lot of trees. Stoltz commented it looks like
the vehicles will have to drive into the neighbor's driveway to turn around. Mr.
Hagen said that is typical with a shared road. Farr said he is not concerned with the
parking on site.
Mr. Hiller said he lives in a townhome association and they cannot park cars in the
driveway indefinitely. The association will have to work together to make their
own rules.
Farr asked if"no parking" signage would be put up. Mr. Hiller said to start, they
will not, unless it is a problem and the homeowner association will dictate that.
Chair Stoltz asked if the homeowner association can run out of money. Mr. Hiller
said the state has statutes that associations must abide by, so it is unlikely. Until all
units are occupied, the developer will be the responsible party until all units are
occupied. Stoltz asked if the City would ever take over the road and upkeep if they
did not have the money. Rue said it has not happened yet and if it did they would
have to get council approval.
Wuttke asked if there was a concern regarding emergency access. Rue said there
should be access to get into the development. The fire department did look at the
site and did not have a concern.
Wuttke commented the structures are very close to each other and asked if there
was a concern for fire safety. Mr. Hiller said the buildings are 15 feet away from
one another and given that there is not a concern.
Wuttke asked if there would be park fees. Mr. Hiller said there will be park
dedication fees paid with this project.
Farr asked if there are going to be any fences put up. Mr. Hiller said he does not
anticipate fences in the development.
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Chair Stoltz asked why they are putting in an association. Mr. Hiller said they have
to have an association to take care of the private streets and utilities.
Greg Halvorson, of 9536 Lakeland Terrace, said he has known the Ingram's and
would like to see this project go forward,but is concerned with the parking and was
wondering if reducing this development to 9 lots would be better. Mr. Hiller said
they did go down from 11 to 10 and due to the cost of this development; they have
to have 10 lots. Mr. Hagen said there would be no change in moving the homes
back if they went down to 9 lots. Chair Stoltz asked the project proponent if they
would consider again going down to 9 lots. Mr. Hiller said if they have to go to 9
lots they would back out of the project.
Kirk said in looking at this project, many of the setbacks would not be impacted by
making it a 9 unit development. There is a plan that works and a dedication to the
City and he feels nothing should be changed with this project.
Farr commented this is a good development.
MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Kirk, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the Planned
Unit Development Concept Review on 5.9 acres; Planned Unit Development
District Review with waivers on 5.9 acres; Zoning District Change from Rural to
R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres; and Preliminary Plat of one lot into ten lots and five outlots on
5.9 acres based on the information included in the staff report dated February 17,
2016 and plans stamp dated January 25, 2016. Motion carried 4-0, Chair Stoltz
abstained.
C. 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 R1-9.5 on 3.37 acres
• Site Plan Review on 3.37 acres
• Preliminary Plat of five lots into one lot and one outlot on 3.37 acres
Klima said the applicant would like the public hearing to be continued to the March
14, 2016 Planning Commission meeting to allow additional time to revise their
plans.
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MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Higgins, to recommend approval to have
the public hearing be continued to the March 14, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) REPORT
Klima said the Community Advisory Committee meeting was cancelled for
tomorrow night and the next meeting will be the last Tuesday in March.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Farr, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
Chair Stoltz adjourned the meeting at 8:20p.m.