A. Approval of the Minutes for the December 10, 2018 meeting

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1 AGENDA EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, January 28, :00 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS: STAFF MEMBERS: John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villarreal, Carole Mette Julie Klima, City Planner; Rod Rue, City Engineer; Matt Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -- ROLL CALL II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA III. MINUTES A. Approval of the Minutes for the December 10, 2018 meeting IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. STABLE PATH Location: 9560 Stable Path 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 to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres Preliminary Plat of one lot into seventeen lots and seven outlots on 5.9 acres B. GROUND STORAGE WATER RESERVOIR & PUMP STATION Location: NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluff LRT Regional Trail & NE of Eden Prairie Rd Request for: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres VII. PLANNERS REPORT VIII. MEMBERS REPORTS IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT

2 UNAPPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 COMMISSION MEMBERS: CITY STAFF: 7:00 PM CITY CENTER Council Chambers 8080 Mitchell Road John Kirk, Charles Weber, Ann Higgins, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr, Mark Freiberg, Michael DeSanctis, Christopher Villarreal, Carole Mette Julie Klima, City Planner Matthew Bourne, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources; Kristin Harley, Recording Secretary A. CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER Chair Pieper called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Farr was absent. B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Weber to approve the agenda. MOTION CARRIED 8-0. D. MINUTES MOTION: DeSanctis moved, seconded by Higgins to approve the minutes of November 19, MOTION CARRIED 8-0. E. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS F. PUBLIC MEETINGS G. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. X-CEL FIELD AREA NETWORK (FAN) MONOPOLE/ANTENNA INSTALLATION SITE PLAN ( ) AND VARIANCE # Location: Technology Drive Request for: Site Plan Review on acres Variance to permit a monopole tower at 165 feet. City Code maximum is 150 feet.

3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2018 Page 2 Chris Rogers, Principal Land Rights Agent at Excel Energy displayed a PowerPoint and explained the application. It proposed creating a Field Area Network (FAN) to allow the substation to communicate wirelessly with Xcel s customers. Rogers introduced Chris Searles, FAN Planning Engineer, explained the configuration of the network served by the monopole. Rogers added Xcel s customers will have smart meters installed, allowing the proposed tower to monitor usage, outages, etc. via a proprietary language. Searles explained this would allow for a faster bandwidth and quicker response to customers needs. This was a pilot program to be expanded throughout the Metropolitan Area. DeSanctis asked if Excel anticipated any interruption of cell service in the area, and Searles replied cell service was a different bandwidth. Rogers explained this was a specific network that would not impact others, including cellular. Mette asked if this program would interfere with other emerging smart technologies used in residents homes. Searles replied this bandwidth was between the frequencies used for those, so there would be no issues or interruptions. This would be part of a larger network including Westgate, Hiawatha West, and Midtown Feeder network hubs and could also feed information to residents meters and interrogate them. The network would reach the Viking s substation and south toward the Flying Cloud Airport. This monopole would be 165 feet; each substation requires a different height. Higgins asked if this height was at maximum, and Searles replied Xcel had a tower in Colorado at 195 feet, and other towers were even taller, depending on the requirements of the site. Villarreal asked if the towers acted as a mesh allowing the others to transmit and receive data in the event one tower did not function. Searles replied this was not the case; however, the technology would allow the signal to find another path to complete itself. This was a situation best avoided. Villarreal asked how far away the monopole would be from the 345 K-B line. Rogers indicated the location of the 345 tower on the overhead view, potentially a couple hundred feet. It would also be more than 25 feet from the line that ran along Highway 5. Klima presented the staff report. Xcel Energy was requesting a site plan review to construct a new monopole, as it would be impractical to remove the high voltage power lines to accommodate the FAN antenna on the existing 165 feet tower. A height of 165 feet was required to accomplish the program goal. Pieper asked if Klima knew where the original code requirement of 150 feet came from. Klima replied staff conducted research and found back when the City was establishing height requirements staff looked at as to how other communities addressed this question, and the City opted for the 150 foot as it was within the range found ( feet). There was at least one other tower in Eden Prairie that had a height variance.

4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2018 Page 3 Mette asked the heights of the other towers shown in the presentation. Searles replied those were feet high at most. DeSanctis noted the FAA did not require lighting on top of the tower, yet it was in proximity to Flying Cloud Airport, and asked if Xcel anticipated any line of sight concerns. Searles replied Xcel had worked closely with the FCC which communicated with the FAA, and there were no concerns as the tower was in no local flight path. Rogers noted there was a letter in the commissioners packets explaining no need for lighting. MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Freiberg to close the public hearing. MOTION CARRIED 8-0. MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by Kirk to recommend approval of the Site Plan Review on acres based on the information contained in the December 5, 2018 staff report and plans stamp dated October 26, MOTION CARRIED 8-0. MOTION: Kirk moved, seconded by Villarreal to approve Variance # to permit a monopole tower at 165 feet based on the information contained in the December 5, 2018 staff report and plans stamp dated October 26, MOTION CARRIED 8-0. H. PLANNERS REPORT Klima presented discussion items from the 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan: charter statement, roles and responsibilities, and goals for each quarter. First quarter identified Aspire 2040 implementation strategies; the second quarter identified code amendments and the Parks zoning district needed to align current policies with the Aspire 2040 Plan; the third and fourth quarters identified further code amendments and policy clean-up needed, as well as a training curriculum for Planning Commission members beyond the current conflict-of-interest curriculum, incorporating current commissioners recommendations and a greater understanding of roles and responsibilities. Villarreal noted ventilation requirements forbade unique dining experiences such as the Korean Barbeque, and asked where were the opportunities to find creative solutions that follow code yet did not stifle unique cultural experiences. Klima replied this was a question more about the building codes than the zoning regulations. This would be out of scope for chapters 11 and 12 but she could have a conversation with the building officials. Villarreal emphasized again the planning for electric vehicles charging, such as DC fast-charging, and urged an effort to identify optimal locations for these. Klima replied staff could reach out to the point people in the organizations involved in this effort and explore possibilities. MOTION: Villarreal moved, seconded by DeSantis to approve the 2019 Planning Commission Work Plan. MOTION CARRIED 8-0.

5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES December 10, 2018 Page 4 I. MEMBERS REPORTS Pieper thanked Freiberg, newly elected to the City Council, for his service. Freiberg thanked the Planning Commission for its hard work. J. CONTINUING BUSINESS K. NEW BUSINESS L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Kirk and Weber simultaneously to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED 8-0. Chair Pieper adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.

6 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Planning Commission Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner DATE: January 24, 2019 SUBJECT: LOCATION: GUIDING: ZONING: REQUESTED ZONING: Stable Path 9650 Stable Path Low Density Residential Rural R1-9.5 REQUEST: 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 Preliminary Plat of one lot into 17 lots and 7 outlots on 5.9 acres BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing to divide a 5.9 acre property into 17 single family lots and 7 outlots. The property is located at 9650 Stable Path, which is just west of Stable Path and just north of Crestwood Park. There is a single-family home on the property. Subject Property There are single-family uses to the north, west and east and a City park to the south. On the west side, Dell Drive abuts the property and on the north Thomforde Trail abuts the property. There is an 80 foot wide pipeline easement across the north side of the property.

7 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 2 The applicant is proposing to extend Dell Drive to Stable Path with lots on either side of the street. The smaller lots are on the south side of the street and range in size from 8,301 square feet to 12,375 square feet. Due to the location of the pipeline easement, the larger lots are on the north side of the street and range from 11,890 square feet to 13,187 square feet. The largest lot is in the northeast corner of the property in the general area of the existing home. Outlot A is proposed be used for stormwater management and would be deeded to the City. Outlots B-G would be deeded to the properties to the north in the Stonegate of Eden Prairie Subdivision along the south side of Cole Court. The applicant is proposing single family villa style homes with one level living opportunities. Through the 2017 Housing Study and Aspire 2040 process, this product has been identified as a housing product type that is needed in the community ZONING The property is currently guided Low Density Residential. The proposed plat is consistent with the guiding of the property. The property is currently zoned Rural. The applicant is requesting to rezone the property to R PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as stated in the City Code is to provide for a more creative and efficient approach to the use of land within the City; to allow variety in the types of environment available to people and distribution of overall density of population and intensity of land use where desirable and feasible; and provide for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design. The applicant is requesting the following waivers: 2

8 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 3 A. Minimum Lot Size City Code requires a minimum lot size of 9,500 square feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet for Lots 1-6 Block 2. These lots range in size from 8,301 square feet to 8,819 square feet. B. Minimum Lot Width City Code requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a minimum lot width of 60 feet for all of the lots. The majority of the lots are 60 feet wide or slightly wider. C. Minimum Lot Width on a Corner Lot City Code requires a minimum lot width of 85 feet for corner lots in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a minimum lot width of 60 feet for Lot 8, Block 2. The width of Lot 8, Block 2 along Dell Drive is proposed at feet and feet along Stable Path. D. Front Yard Setback along Dell Drive City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a 25 foot front yard setback for all of the lots. Due to the alignment of Dell Drive and the gas main easement, additional room is needed to fit this product type onto these lots. A front setback of 25 feet provides 5 addition feet of depth for all of the lots. E. Front Yard Setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2 City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a minimum 10 foot front yard setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2. The east property line of Lot 8, Block 2 abuts a triangular piece of right-of-way that once accommodated the Stable Path roadway until it was realigned to the east. Even though the home could have a 10 foot front setback, the house could actually be over 50 feet from the back of the existing trail along west side of Stable Path. F. Side Yard Setback The R1-9.5 Zoning District requires a minimum 5 foot side yard setback with a total of 15 feet with both sides. The applicant is proposing a minimum 7.5 foot side yard setback on each side for a total of 15 feet with both sides for all of the lots. TREE REPLACEMENT The tree replacement requirement for the significant trees is 211 caliper inches and 198 for the heritage trees. The proposed trees used to meet this requirement are intended to compensate for the loss of significant and heritage trees due to grading and construction on the site. The Planting Plan meets the requirement and includes 409 caliper inches of trees for tree replacement. All of the proposed trees on the Planting Plan are being counted toward tree replacement. 3

9 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 4 ACCESS The applicant is providing a street connection by extending Dell Drive to Stable Path, but is not proposing to extend Thomforde Trail to make a connection between Cole Court and the project. It was anticipated that Dell Drive and Thomforde Trail would provide access to the property; however, with the through connection of Dell Drive to Stable Path, staff supports the plan without the extension of Thomforde Trail provided the applicant removes Thomforde Trail in the manner as agreed upon by City staff and the developer as follows: Remove the existing pavement back to Cole Court; Removing the water main back to Cole Court and relocate the fire hydrant into the Cole Court right-of-way; Abandon the sanitary sewer in place; Extending a new curb and gutter along Cole Court; Vacate the right-of-way and attach it to the neighboring properties; Relocate the existing storm sewer. With the vacation of the right-of-way, the existing storm sewer will be located on private property. City staff recommends moving the storm sewer into the Cole Court Right of Way; The property on the east side of Thomforde Trail takes driveway access from Thomforde Trail. The applicant is working with the homeowner extend the driveway out to Cole Court. The proposed plan shows the new driveway section extending onto the neighbor s property, which requires an easement. In addition, this alignment would require a number of waivers. Staff recommends redesigning the new driveway section so that it meets the 3 foot setback and eliminates the need for an easement and waivers. All of these changes will be the responsibility of the applicant as shown on the plans and as listed in the conditions of approval. SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS The applicant is proposing a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk along the south side of Dell Drive through this project. Currently, there is an 8 foot wide public trail on the south side of Dell Drive. At the end of the existing street, the trail turns to the south and continues into the park. The sidewalk through Stable Path will connect with the existing trail where it turns to go into the park, run the length of the project and connect with the existing trail on the west side of Stable Path. OUTLOTS B-G The applicant is proposing to deed the land between the northerly line of the gas line easement and the north property line (Outlots B-G) to the properties on the south side of Cole Court in the Stonegate of Eden Prairie subdivision. These six properties face Cole Court with their rear yards abutting the Stable Path property. The addition of the outlots will increase the depth of their rear yards. Once the property is deeded to each property owner, the outlot and the platted lot will need to be combined into one lot though an administrative lot combination. Prior to the 1 st reading for this 4

10 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 5 application, staff recommends that the applicant and the property owners submit applications for each of the administrative lot combinations and waiver their rights to State Statute Section The filing of the administrative lot combinations would occur with the filing of the Final Plat for the property and are the responsibility of the developer. In addition, the developer shall submit proper documentation to the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles to have the property records updated showing one lot. BUILDING LAYOUT The applicant has provided a potential layout of the homes on the lots. The proposed layout provides some variety in the view from the street by including side loaded garages on some of the homes and flipping the floor plans of the homes so the garages are not all on the same side of the homes. The plans show six homes with side loaded garages. Depending on buyers preferences the distribution of the homes with side loaded garages may vary from the plans. At full build out, the neighborhood shall have a minimum of six homes with side loaded garages. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING Eden Prairie has been negotiating inclusionary housing requirements into multifamily developments for some time, and has a draft inclusionary housing policy that proposes application of inclusionary requirements for both multifamily and single family developments of over 10 units. This draft policy will be the subject of a City Council Workshop on February 19 th, 2018, during which these requirements will be discussed. The City is also working with its financial consultants to explore the financial and project implications of applying the inclusionary policy in a single family context, with the goal of aiding staff in final decision making around whether to recommend applying inclusionary requirements generally as well as to the Stable Path development. Staff is not asking for a recommendation from the Planning Commission at this time, but potential may exist to work with the developer on meeting inclusionary goals subject to the Council s discretion. DRAINAGE The applicant is providing for stormwater management on site. A stormwater basin is proposed to be located in Outlot A. At the request of the City, the outlot will be deeded to City. The applicant has not submitted plans to the Watershed District so detailed comments from the Watershed District have not been received. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, October 9, According to the applicant and minutes from the meeting, the attendees generally supported the project and the product type, but had concerns about the extension of Thomforde Trail. 5

11 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 6 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of the following request: 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 Preliminary Plat of one lot into 17 lots and 7 outlots on 5.9 acres This is based on plans stamp dated January 22, 2019, staff report dated January 24, 2019 and the following conditions: 1. Prior to the 1 st reading before the City Council, the applicant shall: A. Revise the plans so that the existing storm sewer along Thomforde Trail is relocated into the Cole Court right-of-way and not located on private property. B. Submit, with each of the property owners on the south side of Cole Court, applications for the Administrative Lot Combinations. Since the filing of the Administrative Lot Combinations will take place at the same time as filing the Final Plat and the timing of the approval of the Final Plat is unknown, the applicant and property owners shall waive their right to State Statute Section for the Administrative Lot Combination. C. Revise the plans to include a 10 foot drainage and utility easement along the south edge of Outlots B-G. D. Revise the plans to show the location of any neighborhood identification signs. 2. Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicant shall A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, utility and erosion control plans for review by the City Engineer and Watershed District. B. Submit applications for the vacation the Thomforde Trail right-of-way and various easements. 3. Prior to land alteration permit issuance, the applicant shall: A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, wetland, utility, street and erosion control plans for review and approval by the City Engineer. B. Submit a tree replacement letter of credit, or escrow surety equivalent to 150% of the cost of the landscaping. C. Obtain and provide documentation of Watershed District approval. D. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading. E. Install erosion control at the grading limits of the property for review and approval by the City. 6

12 Staff Report Stable Path January 24, 2019 Page 7 4. Prior to building permit issuance for the property, the applicant shall: A. Pay the appropriate cash park fees B. Provide recorded copies of any Home Owner Association documents or private covenants and agreements to the City following recording of the final plat. 5. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the project as indicated in the plans stamp dated January 22, A. Minimum Lot Size - City Code requires a minimum lot size of 9,500 square feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet for Lots 1-6, Block 2. B. Minimum Lot Width - City Code requires a minimum lot width of 70 feet in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum lot width of 60 feet for all of the lots. C. Minimum Lot Width on a Corner Lot - City Code requires a minimum lot width of 85 feet for corner lots in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum lot width of 60 feet for Lot 8, Block 2. D. Front Yard Setback along Dell Drive - City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a 25 foot front yard setback along Dell Drive for all of the lots. E. Front Yard Setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2 - City Code requires a minimum 30 foot front yard setback in the R1-9.5 Zoning District. The Waiver allows a minimum 10 foot front yard setback along Stable Path for Lot 8, Block 2 F. Side Yard Setback - The R1-9.5 Zoning District requires a minimum 5 foot side yard setback with a total of 15 feet with both sides. The Waiver allows a minimum 7.5 foot side yard setback on each side for a total of 15 feet with both sides for all of the lots. 6. All signage shall require review and approval of a sign permit and shall comply with Section At full build out, the neighborhood shall have at a minimum 6 homes with side loaded garages. 8. The Administrative Combinations shall be filed with Hennepin County concurrent with the filing of the Final Plat. In addition, the developer shall submit proper documentation to the County Recorder/Registrar of Titles to have the property records updated showing one lot. 7

13 COLE COURT STABLE PATH THOMFORDE COURT Aerial Map: Stable Path Address:9650 Stable Path Eden Prairie, Minnesota MACINTOSH ROAD PROJECT SITE CRESTWOOD TERRACE CRESTWOOD PARK Feet ITW FRU OOD LA NE OAD RIVE D E LL R D DELL STRAWBERRY COURT GEISLER ROAD

14 STAFF REPORT TO: FROM: Planning Commission Beth Novak-Krebs, Senior Planner DATE: January 24, 2019 SUBJECT: LOCATION: Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail & NE of Eden Prairie Rd REQUEST: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres BACKGROUND The City of Eden Prairie is requesting approval to construct a ground storage water reservoir and associated pump house. The property is located between Highway 212 and the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail approximately 1,400 feet east of Eden Prairie Road. The property is 6.55 acres. The City has identified that additional water storage will be necessary to support the expansion of water service to future growth areas while improving the operation of the distribution system. After completing a sizing and siting evaluation study on 15 sites, the City purchased 6.55 acres of excess right-of-way from the Minnesota Department of Transportation in March The property is located directly across the regional trail from the Smith Village

15 Staff Report Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House January 24, 2019 Page 2 project and an industrial building. In the southwest corner of the property, the land rises approximately 30 feet from Highway 212 and slopes back down toward the regional trail. There are groupings of trees along the edges of the property. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING Since the property was previously right-of-way, it was not guided or zoned. In anticipation of this project, the property is guided Public in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The applicant is requesting that the property be zoned Public. SITE PLAN The proposed project includes a 140-foot diameter prestressed concrete ground storage reservoir, an associated 2,400 square foot pump house and a parking and turn around area for maintenance vehicles. The ground storage water reservoir will be constructed into the hill with an exposed wall height ranging from 4 feet to 22 feet. The ground storage water reservoir and parking area will be fenced for security. Fencing that is visible by the public will be decorative fencing. The pump house is located on the back side of the hill from Highway 212 and it sits approximately 60 feet from and parallel to the regional trail. In 1871, Eden Prairie s original railroad depot and water stop known as the Washburn Station was constructed in this general area. By the late 1800 s, the Eden Prairie Depot area had become the cultural center for the entire township. There was a town hall, 2

16 Staff Report Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House January 24, 2019 Page 3 creamery, post office, blacksmith shop, a store and a B&B. The design of the site includes a small wooden stave water tank that will be designed to resemble the water-stop facilities common at every train station to support the steam locomotive operations in the 1800 s. The small water tank would be located on the west side of the pump house. The site design also includes a short length of railroad track along the pump house to replicate the rail line alongside the former depot. Both items as being bid as alternates so the construction will depend on available funds. Access to the site is being provided via an access easement over portions of the Smith Village project. In addition, the City is in discussion with MnDOT about the possibility of providing access via a strip of land from Eden Prairie Road to the project site. This strip of land will accommodate the water main extending to the site and it can serve as access from Eden Prairie Road. The site plan provides a pedestrian connection between the regional trail and the pump house. Although only authorized personnel can go into the pump house, the public can wander off the regional trail and walk up to the building. Photo of Actual Depot BUILDING ARCHITECTURE To celebrate Eden Praire s past, the pump house is designed to resemble the former wooden depots of the 1880 s. The building is a long rectangle. The building material is proposed to resemble wood lapboard siding and the applicant is proposing windows on the ends of the building to look like the former depot. The concrete ground storage reservoir is proposed to have a somewhat coarse texture. The color of the concrete is proposed to be beige or green. The objective is to make the reservoir blend into the surroundings as much as possible and draw attention to the pump house. 3

17 Staff Report Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House January 24, 2019 Page 4 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) as stated in the City Code is to provide for a more creative and efficient approach to the use of land within the City; to allow variety in the types of environment available to people and distribution of overall density of population and intensity of land use where desirable and feasible; and provide for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental design. The applicant is requesting the following waivers: 1. Building Materials City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include at least three contrasting yet complimentary Class I materials such as glass, brick, and stone. In order for the pump house building material to resemble a wooden depot from the 1800 s, the applicant is proposing to use some glass, but requesting a waiver to use fiber-cement lapboard siding to resemble wood siding. This material provides durability and requires less maintenance, but provides the appearance of the former depot. 2. Building Color City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include one color variation. The applicant is requesting a waiver to use a single color. It is likely that the former depot was one solid color with little variation. TREE REPLACEMENT AND LANDSCAPING The project requires 78 caliper inches of tree replacement and 55 caliper inches for landscaping. The landscape plan complies with the tree replacement requirements and exceeds the landscaping requirements. The slope along Highway 212, contains a number of existing trees. The applicant is proposing to add a number of evergreen trees on top of the slope to provide additional screening of the ground storage reservoir from Highway 212 and adding trees in some of the areas that do not have trees. The area around the pump house will be planted with native grasses in keeping with the landscape that was likely around the former depot. LIGHTING The property will include lighting for night-time security and safety of operations. The lighting includes wall packs on the pump house, lights in the parking and turn around area and a light near the gate. The plan as submitted exceeds the maximum footcandlesat the property line in a small area near the gate. The applicant is working on a revision that will meet the standar. The revisions will be completed prior to the 1 st reading. 4

18 Staff Report Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House January 24, 2019 Page 5 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Stormwater management is proposed on the site. There is an infiltration basin between the entrance drive and the regional trail. A Stormwater Management Plan has been submitted to the watershed district and the City for review. VISIBILITY The pump house is on the back side of the slope from Highway 212 and will not be visible from the road. However, the ground storage water reservoir will be somewhat visible from Highway 212. The plan includes burying the structure into the hill and providing landscape screening to reduce the visual impact from the road. The proposed pump house will be visible from the regional trail and it is designed to give visitors a glimpse into Eden Prairie s past. Illustration of Potential View of Ground Storage Water Reservoir SUSTAINABLE FEATURES The applicant is incorporating a number of sustainable features and practices into the project. This includes incorporating practices such as using efficient design practices, providing flexibility in operations to enable the optimization of energy used, reducing the peak energy consumed by the utility s older less efficient pump station, participating in Xcel Energy s Energy Design Assistance Program, protecting as many trees as possible, adding native trees and grasses, and implementing stormwater Best Management Practices. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Recommend approval of the following request: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres This is based on plans stamp dated January 23, 2019, and staff report dated January 24,

19 Staff Report Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump House January 24, 2019 Page 6 1. Prior to land alteration permit issuance, the applicant shall: A. Submit detailed storm water runoff, wetland, utility, street and erosion control plans for review and approval by the City Engineer. B. Obtain and provide documentation of Watershed District approval. C. Notify the City and Watershed District 48 hours in advance of grading. D. Install erosion control at the grading limits of the property for review and approval by the City. 2. The following waivers have been granted through the PUD District Review for the project as indicated in the plans stamp dated January 23, A. City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include at least three contrasting yet complimentary Class I materials. The Waiver allows the use of fiber cement lapboard siding on the pump house. B. City Code requires buildings in the Public Zoning District to include one color variation. The Waiver allows the use a single color on the pump house. 3. All signage shall comply with Section

20 Aerial Map: Ground Storage Water Reservoir and Pump Station Address:NW of Highway 212, NE of Eden Prairie Road, SE of MN River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail Eden Prairie, Minnesota N E LA R eg i on al T ra i l LIN LR T GLORY LANE Project Site M in ne so ta R iv er B lu ffs EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD TIMBERLAKE DR. N CO L HI GH W AY Miller Park 21 2 SCENIC HEIGHTS ROAD Feet

21 PROJECT PROFILE JANUARY 28, 2019 PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 28, STABLE PATH ( ) by Wooddale Builders (BETH) Proposal for 17 detached single-family homes. Location: 9650 Stable Path. Contact: Steve Schwieters, 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 to R1-9.5 on 5.9 acres Preliminary Plat of one lot into seventeen lots and seven outlots on 5.9 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 11/06/18 Notice to Paper Date 01/10/19 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Date Complete 12/07/18 Resident Notice Date 01/11/19 Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline 04/05/19 Meeting Date 01/28/19 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/18 Initial DRC review 10/11/18 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/18 2. GROUND STORAGE WATER RESERVOIR & PUMP STATION ( ) by City of Eden Prairie (BETH) Proposal for construction of a concrete water storage reservoir and associated pump station Location: NW of Hwy 212, SE of MN River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail & NE of Eden Prairie Rd Contact: Rick Wahlen, Request for: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 6.55 acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 6.55 acres Zoning District Change to Public on 6.55 acres Site Plan Review on 6.55 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 12/14/18 Notice to Paper Date 01/10/19 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19 Date Complete 12/14/18 Resident Notice Date 01/11/19 Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline 04/12/19 Meeting Date 01/28/19 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/19 Initial DRC review 12/20/18 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/19 CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING FEBRUARY 5,

22 PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 11, INFORMATIONAL MEETING STARING LAKE PARK SHELTER by City of Eden Prairie Construction of a park shelter building Location: Pioneer Trail Contact: Matt Bourne, Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 00/00/19 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19 Date Complete 00/00/19 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline N/A Meeting Date 02/11/19 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/19 Initial DRC review 01/10/19 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/19 CONSERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 12, 2019 HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY 25, 2019 IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED 1. RESEARCH RELATED TO FIREARM SALES ( ) by City of Eden Prairie (PLANNING STAFF) Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales Contact: Julie Klima, Request: To Research regulations relating to Firearm Sales Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 03/16/18 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Date Complete 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline N/A Meeting Date 00/00/18 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/18 Initial DRC review 00/00/18 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/18 2

23 2. SOUTHWEST STATION PUD AMENDMENT ( ) by SW Metro Transit Commission (JULIE) Proposal for additional parking structure at southwest station Contact: Julie Klima, Request for: Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on acres Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service Zoning District on acres Site Plan Review on acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 00/00/15 Notice to Paper Date 11/19/15 Notice to Paper Date 12/17/15 Date Complete 00/00/15 Resident Notice Date 11/20/15 Resident Notice Date 12/18/ Day Deadline 00/00/15 Meeting Date 12/07/15 1 st Meeting Date 01/05/16 Initial DRC review 00/00/15 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/00 3. OAK POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE PLAN ( ) AND VARIANCE# by Anderson-Johnson Associates, Inc. (ANGIE) Location: Staring Lake Contact: Jay Pomeroy, Request for: Variance from Shoreland Code to allow impervious surface to exceed the City Code requirement of 30%. Site Plan Review on acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 06/20/18 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date N/A 120 Day Deadline 00/00/18 Meeting Date 00/00/18 1 st Meeting Date N/A Initial DRC review 07/12/18 2 nd Meeting Date N/A 3

24 4. CASTLE RIDGE ( ) by Senior Housing Partners (JULIE) Proposal for a mixed use senior housing, market rate apartments, hotel and commercial/retail project. Location: Prairie Center Dr. Contact: Jon Fletcher, Request for: Planned Unit Development Concept Review on acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on acres Zoning District Review on acres Site Plan Review on 6.94 acres Preliminary Plat of four lots into seven lots on acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 10/04/18 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/18 Date Complete 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline 00/00/18 Meeting Date 00/00/18 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/18 Initial DRC review 10/11/18 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/18 5. BEVERLY HILLS ( ) by Great Oaks 2 nd, LLC (ANGIE) Proposal for a 17 lot single-family subdivision. Location: 9800 Eden Prairie Rd & Beverly Hills Dr Contact: Mark Gergen, Request for: Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-9.5 on 6.86 acres Preliminary Plat of on lot into seventeen lots and two outlots on 6.86 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 01/22/19 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19 Notice to Paper Date 00/00/19 Date Complete 00/00/18 Resident Notice Date 00/00/19 Resident Notice Date 00/00/ Day Deadline 00/00/18 Meeting Date 00/00/19 1 st Meeting Date 00/00/19 Initial DRC review 01/24/19 2 nd Meeting Date 00/00/19 4

25 PENDING MET COUNCIL APPROVAL 1. NOTERMANN RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ( ) by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (BETH) Proposal to change the guiding and zoning on the property described below Location: Northwest quadrant of Flying Cloud Drive and Spring Road Contact: John Shardlow, Request for: Guide Plan Change from Rural to Low Density Residential on 8.34 acres Zoning District Change from Rural to R on 9.54 acres MUSA Boundary extension on 8.34 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 08/02/18 Notice to Paper Date 10/04/18 Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18 Date Complete 08/23/18 Resident Notice Date 10/05/18 Resident Notice Date 10/26/ Day Deadline 12/21/18 Meeting Date 10/22/18 1 st Meeting Date 11/13/18 Initial DRC review 08/09/18 2 nd Meeting Date N/A 2. PETERSON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ( ) by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (JULIE) Proposal to change the guiding and zoning on the property described below Location: Northeaset quadrant of Flying Cloud Drive and Spring Road Contact: John Shardlow, Request for: Guide Plan Change from Parks/Open Space to Low Density Residential on 7.57 acres Zoning District Change from Rural to R on 12.3 acres MUSA Boundary extension on 12.3 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 08/02/18 Notice to Paper Date 10/04/18 Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18 Date Complete 10/17/18 Resident Notice Date 10/05/18 Resident Notice Date 10/26/ Day Deadline 03/13/19 Meeting Date 10/22/18 1 st Meeting Date 11/13/18 Initial DRC review 08/09/18 2 nd Meeting Date N/A 5

26 3. SMITH VILLAGE ( ) by United Properties. (BETH) Proposal for construction of 100 unit senior cooperative, 58 unit workforce apartment building and 6 custom for-sale townhomes Location: & Glory Lane Contact: Mark Nelson, Request for: Guide Plan Change from Industrial and Church/Cemetery to Medium High Density Residential on 7.16 acres Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 7.16 acres Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 7.16 acres Zoning District Change from Pub and I-Gen to RM-2.5 on 7.16 acres Site Plan Review on 7.16 acres Preliminary Plat of two lots into five lots and one outlot on 7.16 acres Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 06/08/18 Notice to Paper Date 08/23/18 Notice to Paper Date 10/25/18 Date Complete 08/14/18 Resident Notice Date 08/24/18 Resident Notice Date 10/26/ Day Deadline 02/11/19 Meeting Date 09/10/18 1 st Meeting Date 11/13/18 Initial DRC review 06/14/18 Continued to 10/08/18 2 nd Meeting Date 01/08/19 APPROVED VARIANCES TELECOMMUNICATION 1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS # TM by Buell Consulting, for Verizon Wireless c/o Renee Fontaine) (STEVE) Request: To upgrade antenna on Water Tank Location: 6341 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota Contact: Renee Fontaine, Application Info Planning Commission City Council Date Submitted 07/05/18 Notice to Paper Date N/A Notice to Paper Date N/A Date Complete 09/21/18 Resident Notice Date N/A Resident Notice Date N/A 90 Day Deadline 12/20/18 Meeting Date N.A 1 st Meeting Date N/A 2 nd Meeting Date N/A 6