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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-09-25 Planning Commission PacketAgenda Plan n ing Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall, Council Chambers Wednesday, September 25, 2019 7:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Planning Commission August 14, 2019 B.Minutes: Planning Commission August 28, 2019 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Public Hearings A.PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat for Southdale O0ce Center, 6600 France Avenue B.PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Plat for Lifetime Fitness and Southdale, 200 Southdale Center VII.Reports/Recommendations VIII.Correspondence And Petitions IX.Chair And Member Comments X.Sta5 Comments XI.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all res idents to be c om fortable being part of the public proc ess . If you need as sistance in the way of hearing ampli8c ation, an interpreter, large-print documents or s om ething els e, pleas e c all 952-927-8861 72 hours in advanc e of the m eeting. Date: S eptember 25, 2019 Agenda Item #: I V.A. To:P lanning C ommission Item Type: Minutes F rom:Liz O ls on, Administrative S upport S pecialist Item Activity: Subject:Minutes : P lanning C ommis s ion Augus t 14, 2019 Ac tion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED: P lease approve the August 14, 2019, P lanning Commission M eeting M inutes. I N TR O D U C TI O N: AT TAC HME N T S: Description Minutes : Planning Commis s ion Augus t 14, 2019 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 1 of 5 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers August 14, 2019 I. Call To Order Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Douglas, Lee, Bennett, Nemerov, Strauss, Thorsen, Berube, Miranda, and Chair Olsen. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Emily Bodeker, Assistant Planner, Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator, Liz Olsen, Administrative Support Specialist. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Melton and Mangalick. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the August 14, 2019, agenda. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, July 24, 2019 Commissioner Thorsen moved to approve the July 24, 2019, meeting minutes. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Variance Request B-19-12 for 5209 Grove Street Assistant Planner Aaker presented the request of a variance for 5209 Grove Street. Planner Aaker explained the subject property is a one-story rambler built in 1959. The applicant is proposing an 8.6-foot side yard setback variance to the west property line to allow for a 301 square foot garage addition to the existing two car garage. Staff recommends approval of the Variance Request, B-19-12 for 5209 Grove Street, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 2 of 5 Ms. Kari Kouatli, 5209 Grover Street, owner, introduced herself and explained the right-of-way is maintained by the owners and not the City. She noted her family wants to expand their home footprint with her growing family. She noted her family has a two-car garage with two cars and only one car will fit. Chair Olsen opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing Commissioner Bennett moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Thorsen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Comments/Questions None. Motion Commissioner Nemerov moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Variance request for 5209 Grove Street as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein. Commissioner Thorsen seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. B. Preliminary Plat – Platting and Existing Outlot – Oak Lane Director Teague presented the request to build on the existing Outlot for Oak Lane. Teague stated the applicant would like to build a new single-family home with a private driveway within the existing right-of- way. Staff recommends approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat and Lot Depth Variance, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Lance Elliott, Elliot Engineering, 5616 Delrump Road, Edina, introduced himself and explained the reason why the Outlot was not developed previously was because it was thought the road would go through and at that time the Outlot would be developed. He noted there are a number of similar properties in Edina, so a precedent has not been set with this property. He explained how the stormwater and wetland areas on the property will be dealt with. He noted he is voluntarily increasing the wetland buffer on the property to incorporate the large rainwater garden and to bring the buffer out further than what is required. Chair Olsen opened the public hearing at 7:54 p.m. Public Hearing Mr. Scott Hues, 5509 Grove Street, introduced himself and explained his opposition to this proposal due to the impact on seven adjacent properties. Chair Olsen noted the Commission has received and reviewed all of the comment. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 3 of 5 Mr. Rick Bale, 5805 Oak Lane, introduced himself and noted he sent a letter to the City already and should be in the record. He explained his opposition to this proposal and requesting the driveway follow the center line of the right-of-way in order to minimize the significant impact of his property. He asked as a condition of the proposal that the utilities go on the right-of-way. Ms. Jannette Conn, 5804 Oak Lane, introduced herself and noted her concern as to where the driveway and right-of-way will be on the property due to the number of trees that will be required to be removed and the impact this development will have on the neighborhood. Mr. Tim Braun, 5809 Johnson Drive, introduced himself and explained this does not impact his property but did not believe this was a good idea. Commissioner Thorsen moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Miranda seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Discussion/Comments/Questions See meeting tape of discussion for details of commissioner comments. Motion Commissioner Thorsen moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat and Lot Depth Variance as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein, with the addition of a condition to move the driveway to the center line of the right of way. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion. Chair Olsen offered a friendly amendment to add a condition to preserve the larger trees shown on the landscaping plan. Aye - Douglas, Nemerov, Strauss, Thorsen, Berube, Miranda, and Chair Olsen Nay – Bennett, Lee The motion carried 7-2. C. Conditional Use Permit – Our Lady of Grace – 5051 Eden Avenue Assistant City Planner Bodeker presented the request of a Conditional Use Permit for Our Lady of Grace at 5051 Eden Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with Variances for Our Lady of Grace at 5051 Eden Avenue, as requested subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report. Appearing for the Applicant Mr. Jay Fourniea, Opus Architects and Engineers, 10350 Bren Road West, introduced himself and explained that Our Lady of Grace is looking forward to the next 75 years and believe there is a strong foundation in Edina. He noted there was a neighborhood meeting on June 24th with positive feedback of the project. He made a clarification regarding the traffic memo, within the traffic report there was suggestions of offering the school an Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 4 of 5 opportunity for a staggered start time in order for preschool, lower school and middle school could start at different times and could alleviate some of the traffic congestion instead of the payment in lieu. Our Lady of Grace is willing to participate in future discussion regarding this and the proposed round about. He reviewed the site plan with the Planning Commission. • Suggest looking at signage point on the property. Chair Olsen opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m. Public Hearing Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Commissioner Thorson left the meeting at 8:51 p.m. Discussion/Comments/Questions • Liked the idea of fixing the four-way intersection • Possibly remove the sign variance request out of the proposal for future review. Motion Commissioner Lee moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the Conditional Use Permit with Variances for Our Lady of Grace at 5051 Eden Avenue as outlined in the staff memo subject to the conditions and findings therein with denial of sign variance application. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. VII. Reports/Recommendations A. 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan Director Teague presented the 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan. Staff recommends approval of the 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan. Discussion/Comments/Questions • Using Form Based Code as a tool for implementing some of the newer development standards. • Small Work group to look further into Form Based Code and gather information. • Planning Commission focused learning activities. • Send out educational articles and information to Commissioners. Motion Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Bennett moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council of the 2020 Planning Commission Work Plan as outlined in the staff memo. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None. IX. Chair and Member Comments • Large number of young families in the community on National Night Out and Night to Unite • Congratulations to the local Morningside Neighborhood Association for their event on Night to Unite. • Edina is demographically the oldest city in the Metro Area and issues with housing and things the City does and propose might be different for different parts of the City and might change over time. • Gratifying to see how many people walked or biked to Webber Park on Night to Unite. • Transit changes are being supported in the community. X. Staff Comments Planner Teague reminded the Commission that there will be a Worksession on August 28th at 5:30 p.m. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Strauss moved to adjourn the August 14, 2019, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:36 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Date: S eptember 25, 2019 Agenda Item #: I V.B. To:P lanning C ommission Item Type: Minutes F rom:Liz O ls on, Administrative S upport S pecialist Item Activity: Subject:Minutes : P lanning C ommis s ion Augus t 28, 2019 Ac tion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED: P lease approve the August 28, 2019, P lanning Commission M eeting M inutes. I N TR O D U C TI O N: AT TAC HME N T S: Description Minutes : Planning Commis s ion Augus t 28, 2019 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 1 of 5 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Planning Commission Edina City Hall Council Chambers August 28, 2019 I. Call To Order Chair Olsen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. Roll Call Answering the roll call were: Commissioners Lee, Bennett, Nemerov, Melton, Strauss, Berube, Miranda, and Chair Olsen. Staff Present: Cary Teague, Community Development Director, Kris Aaker, Assistant Planner, Kaylin Eidsness, Senior Communications Coordinator, Liz Olsen, Administrative Support Specialist, and Roger Knutson, City Attorney. Absent from the roll call: Commissioners Thorsen, Douglas, and Mangalick. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Commissioner Berube moved to approve the August 28, 2019, agenda. Commissioner Nemerov seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes A. Minutes: Planning Commission, August 14, 2019 Commissioner Lee moved to table the approval of the August 14, 2019, meeting minutes until the next Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Strauss seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. V. Community Comment None. VI. Public Hearings A. Appeal of an Administrative Decision – B-19-13, 5712 Woodland Lane Assistant City Planner Aaker presented the request for an appeal of an administrator decision – B-19-13, 5712 Woodland Lane. Staff recommends the Planning Commission uphold staff’s administrative decision of denial for building permit #163990 for a new home plan for the property located at 5712 Woodland Lane. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 2 of 5 • The building permit application was rejected due to the ground elevation along the back of the house. • Main issue was whether the lower level qualified as a story. • Previous request for a variance for first floor elevation and was denied by City Council. • Does the basement count as a story to the house or not and if the planter boxes change the ground elevation. Mr. Tim Keane, 60 South 6th Street, was at the meeting representing the applicant and made a presentation. He asked that the letter submitted from the homeowner at 86 Woodland Curve be made a part of the record. Mr. Chad Holder, property owner of 5712 Woodland Lane, was at the meeting and answered questions. Public Hearing Mr. Nick Boosalis, 5704 Woodland Lane, showed a photo of the previous house on the property along with a drawing of the proposed house that required a variance and reviewed the changes to the plan over time. Ms. Heather Beal, 4236 Crocker Avenue, was in support of staff’s recommendation to deny the permit request for this three-story building. Mr. Ken Potts, 4236 Crocker Avenue, was in support the staff decision and recommendation. Mr. Tracy Eichhorn-Hicks, 5708 Woodland Lane, was in support of staff’s recommendation to deny the permit. Ms. Katherine Boosalis, 5704 Woodland Lane, was in support of staff’s recommendation to deny and would like to see an alternate plan for the site. Mr. Marty Freeman, 5637 Woodcrest Drive, thought there should be a solution to this which does not involve repackaging the previous proposal where the variance was denied. Ms. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, was against this plan and agreed with staff. Commissioner Miranda moved to close the public hearing. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Chad Holder, applicant, explained the reasoning for his house plan design and aesthetics. Discussion/Comments/Questions • Commissioners asked if the other homes in the neighborhood have a basement plus one level. Aaker replied that it depends, and commented that the older neighborhood homes were built Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 3 of 5 prior to when the city did the flood study and commented that some of the homes are slab on grade. • Commissioners asked what the difference was between planter boxes and re-grading the backyard. Aaker explained that retaining walls are retaining grade/dirt. A longer discussion went on regarding the definition of a retaining wall. • Commissioners asked if the Watershed District or the City has regulations about having piers to support a structure over the flood plain area to allow the flood plain to still be utilized and Aaker replied that they do not in the flood way. • Roger Knutson, City Attorney, summarized that the issue being presented to the Planning Commission was if the basement counted as a story or not. Knutson stated that Staff does count it as a story and that is what is being appealed. Knutson also summarized that the other issue being presented is if the planter boxes change the ground elevation or not. Knutson stated that if the planter boxes change the ground elevation then it’s not a story, but if the planter boxes do not change the ground elevation then it is a story. Knutson said that the determination is made by the Planning Commission. • Commissioners asked what the Engineering purpose of the retaining wall was. Mr. Holder replied that it was to get to the 50 percent, which he stated was ridiculous. Mr. Holder stated that he wished they didn’t have to include the retaining wall. • Commissioners stated that the plain meaning of grade is the natural grade. Commissioners stated that when you put a retaining wall to create an artificial grade, it no longer is plain. Commissioners stated that the City seems to be more accurate in defining the grade where the existing grade is and the retaining wall appears to be a tactic to get to the 50 percent. Mr. Holder agreed that the plans were adjusted to meet code. • Mr. Holder stated that he has looked at other plans, but believes the neighbors won’t like them either. Mr. Holder stated that he also wants reasonable use of the property. • Commissioners asked if it matters which door is considered the front door of the home and Knutson replied that it does not. • Commissioners stated that Staff did a great job and also stated that typically retaining walls are used to hold back soil. Commissioners stated that typically there is a slope and a straight cut is needed to hold soil back, but in this case the retaining wall was put up and then filled with soil to push against the basement wall. Commissioners commented that the need for a retaining wall should be a natural occurrence, not a manmade occurrence. Commissioners summarized the reasons why this appeal should be denied: • Concern about flooding if ground elevation along the back of the house is changed. • Does not meet city code for a 2.5 story building. • Previous variance request for first floor elevation was denied. Motion Commissioner Lee moved that the Planning Commission deny the appeal to the administrative decision for 5712 Woodland Lane. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 4 of 5 VII. Reports/Recommendations A. Sketch Plan Review – Vernon Avenue/Lane & Olinger Road (5835 Vernon Lane) Director Teague presented the request for a Sketch Plan review. Teague stated the Planning Commission is asked to consider a sketch plan request to develop the vacant lad at the corner of Vernon Avenue/Vernon Lane and Olinger Drive. • Contingent on 75% of homeowner’s association for approval. • Higher density nearby to proposed development. • Comprehensive Plan Amendment would be needed. Mr. Patrick McGlynn, McGlynn Partners, appeared before the Planning Commission and made a presentation. Mr. Ken Piper, Tanek Architects, 118 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, made a presentation to the Planning Commission. Discussion/Comments/Questions • Providing a real need for this type of housing. • The variety of styles is attractive. • Price point is on the high end, so applicant needs to make the homes really nice. • Need bike parking and connectivity for walking and biking. • Benefit to the City if well done and offers a good variety of living choices. • Address the two villas that are turned sideways and have it match all the other ones. • Reluctant to see density on the corner but liked whatever is on the corner being different. • Same style of living is close by and fits well in the area. • Opportunity to treat the parcel as its own community. • Massing on corner feels too heavy and chunky. Try to make the units smaller and increase the number of units overall throughout the development. • Concerned with possible setback variance on this project. Reduce parking to pull building back. • Would like affordable housing in this project. • Liked having a bus stop in front of where the condo’s will be. • This all fits well with what the applicant is trying to do and is well designed. • Liked the 8-10 feet setback on the third level. • Would like buffer along Vernon for safety of residents. More landscaping between building and road would be nice. • Enhance bike parking and walking connectivity. • Would like buffer along Vernon for safety of residents. • Turn villas to match all other villas in development. Mr. Michael Cashman, Homeowners Association representative, indicated this is part of the old Vernon HOA and will require homeowner approval before City approval. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Page 5 of 5 It was noted this item would go to the City Council the first week in September. VIII. Correspondence and Petitions None. IX. Chair and Member Comments • Staff confirmed the project on 66th and Xerxes was moving forward. • The City might want to look at how to deal with the issue of cost driving a project from a policy and City standpoint. Staff indicated financing was part of every plan and always an issue. X. Staff Comments None. XI. Adjournment Commissioner Miranda moved to adjourn the August 28, 2019, Meeting of the Edina Planning Commission at 9:51 PM. Commissioner Berube seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Date: S eptember 25, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:P lanning C ommission Item Type: R eport and R ecommendation F rom:C ary Teague, C ommunity Development Director Item Activity: Subject:P UBLI C HEAR I NG : P reliminary P lat for S outhdale O ffic e C enter, 6600 F rance Avenue Ac tion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED: R ecommend the C ity C ouncil approve the P reliminary & Final P lat. I N TR O D U C TI O N: AT TAC HME N T S: Description Staff Report Preliminary Plat Site Location September 25, 2019 Planning Commission Cary Teague, Community Development Director Preliminary & Final Plat for Southdale Office Center, 6600 France Avenue Information / Background: Wildamere Capital Management on behalf of the Southdale Office Partners LLC is requesting a subdivision to create a new lot for the recently constructed Bank of America, located at the north west corner of 69th Street and France Avenue. There is no proposed development associated with this request. The purpose of the request is simply to create a separate lot for the existing Bank of America. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: Point of France Condominiums; zoned PRD-4, Planned Residential District-4 and guided High Density Residential. Easterly: Southdale; zoned PCD-3, Planned Commercial District, and guided CAC, Community Activity Center. Southerly: Two banks, one zoned PCD-3, Planned Commercial District, and the other POD- 1, Planned office district; both are guided office residential. Westerly: Single Family homes, zoned and guided for low density residential use. Existing Site Features The subject property is 22 acres in size, is relatively flat and contains an office building, bank and the Tavern on France Restaurant. Planning Guide Plan designation: OR, Office Residential. Zoning: PUD, Planned Commercial District STAFF REPORT Page 2 Park Dedication Park dedication is required. This property has never been platted; therefore, there has been no dedication of land or fees in lieu of land to the City of Edina. This property is 22.47 acres in size. Required park dedication is $7,100 per acre; therefore a dedication of $159,537 is required at the time of the release of the Final Plat. Staff Recommendation Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Preliminary and Final Plat of the platting of the Southdale Office center into two lots. Approval is based on the following findings: 1. The proposed subdivision meets the required standards and ordinance for a subdivision. 2. The resulting/existing uses of the project meet all zoning ordinance requirements. 3. There is no new development proposed with the request. Approval is subject to the following condition: 1. A park dedication fee of $159,537 shall be paid at the time the City releases the final plat. Deadline for a City Decision: November 19, 2019 Date: S eptember 25, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:P lanning C ommission Item Type: R eport and R ecommendation F rom:C ary Teague, C ommunity Development Director Item Activity: Subject:P UBLI C HEAR I NG : P reliminary P lat for Lifetime F itnes s and S outhdale, 200 S outhdale C enter Ac tion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED: R ecommend the C ity C ouncil approve the P reliminary & Final P lat. I N TR O D U C TI O N: AT TAC HME N T S: Description Staff Report Site Location Exis ting and Proposed RLS September 25, 2019 Planning Commission Cary Teague, Community Development Director Preliminary & Final Plat for Lifetime Fitness at Southdale, 200 Southdale Center Information / Background: Southdale Center, LLC are requesting a subdivision to create three lots from the JCPenny lot at Southdale. (200 Southdale Center). The purpose of the request is simply to create separate lots for the Lifetime Fitness, the multi-tenant space and the outdoor plaza space at the former JCPenny site. (See the attached existing and proposed registered land survey.) There is no new development proposed with this request. Surrounding Land Uses Northerly: Firestone auto repair; zoned PCD-3, Planned Commercial District-3 and guided Community Activity Center. Easterly: Commercial and residential uses; zoned PCD-3 and PUD, Planned Commercial District, and guided CAC, Community Activity Center. Southerly: Southdale Mall and the Galleria Mall; zoned PCD-3, Planned Commercial District, and guided CAC, Community Activity Center. Westerly: Southdale Office Center zoned and guided for Office Residential. Existing Site Features The subject property is 2.43 acres in size, is relatively flat and contains Lifetime Fitness, and multi-tenant retail and office space. These buildings are currently under construction. Planning Guide Plan designation: CAC, Community Activity Center. Zoning: PCD-3, Planned Commercial District STAFF REPORT Page 2 Park Dedication Park dedication is required. The newly created lot is 2.43 acres in size. Required park dedication is $7,100 per acre; therefore a dedication of $17,253 is required at the time of the release of the Final Plat. Staff Recommendation Recommend that the City Council approve the proposed Preliminary and Final Plat of the platting of the Southdale Office center into two lots. Approval is based on the following findings: 1. The proposed subdivision meets the required standards and ordinance for a subdivision. 2. The resulting/existing uses of the project meet all zoning ordinance requirements. 3. There is no new development proposed with the request. Approval is subject to the following condition: 1. A park dedication fee of $17,253 shall be paid at the time of release of the final plat. Deadline for a City Decision: November 19, 2019