Planning Commission

MAPLE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION February 10, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maple Grove Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020 at the Maple Grove City Hall, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Vice- Chair Ayika called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Planning Commission members present were Vice- Chair Chris Ayika, Lorie Klein, Craig Lamothe, Susan Lindeman, and Joe Piket. Absent was Chair Larry Colson. Present also were Karen Jaeger, City Council Liaison; Joe Hogeboom, Community and Economic Development Director; and Scott Landsman, City Attorney. ITEMS TO BE None. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA CONSENT ITEMS The following Consent Items were presented for the Commission’ s approval: A. Regular Meeting – January 27, 2020 B. KinderCare Child Care EIG14T KCE 302003 MN Maple Grove, LLC – TABLED to Monday, February 24, 2020 Planning Commission Meeting Outlot F, Southwest Crossroads PUD Non-Residential Development Stage Plan, Preliminary and Final Plat for the purpose of constructing a new approximate 11,990 square foot learning center, child care facility and applicant seeks approval of a lot split. C. ZOTA Internal Appeal Limitations – POSTPONED indefinitely. City of Maple Grove Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for the purpose of amending City Code regarding internal appeal limitations period and set a limitations period for judicial appeals Section 36-121.  Maple Grove Planning Commission February 10, 2020 Page 2 D. Elm Road – TABLED to Monday, February 24, 2020, Planning Commission Meeting Elm Road South, Inc. 16500 Elm Rd, 16300 Elm Rd, 16301 Elm Rd, 16501 Elm Rd, 16227 Elm Rd, 16205 Elm Rd, 16101 Elm Rd, 16601 Elm Rd, 16600 63rd Avenue PUD Concept Stage Plan, Development Stage Plan and Rezoning for the purpose of constructing 106 single family homes. Motion by Commissioner Lindeman, seconded by Commissioner Lamothe, to approve the Consent Items as presented. Upon call of the motion by Vice-Chair Ayika, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION None. OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW OF THE Mr. Hogeboom reviewed with the Commission what items the City CITY COUNCIL Council approved that was given direction at the Planning Commission level. He reported Wahlburger’ s would be holding a MINUTES FROM Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, February 11th at 10:00 THEIR REGULAR a.m. He stated Sugar & Spice Sweetery would be holding a Grand MEETING OF Opening on Wednesday, February 12th at 11:00 a.m. He noted the FEBRUARY 3, 2020 City Council appointed Chuck Lenthe to the Planning Commission at their February 3rd meeting. He explained City offices would be closed on Monday, February 17th. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Hogeboom stated the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is proposing to PUBLIC HEARING construct a stand-alone restaurant building located between the center’ s primary access drive onto Elm Creek Boulevard and Red SHAKE SHACK Lobster. The restaurant building will contain Shake Shack, a fast- PRISA ARBOR casual restaurant that specializes in hamburgers, fries and LAKES, LLC milkshakes. There are currently 249 Shake Shack restaurants worldwide, with Minnesota locations in Southdale Center and the LOT 1, BLOCK 1, Mall of America. PID 26- 119- 22-21- 0003 This development is part of a larger and ongoing process to renew and revitalize the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes. Last fall, the Shoppes Maple Grove Planning Commission February 10, 2020 Page 3 unveiled a new pedestrian and vehicular multi-use plaza area PUD NON- in the central portion of the shopping center. Currently, the RESIDENTIAL Shoppes is working to construct a new co-working office space CONCEPT STAGE that will attract daytime users. Staff is also in discussions with the PLAN Shoppes regarding upgraded signage that could potentially be AMENDMENT located on the park and ride structure, facing Interstate 94. AND The Shake Shack building will be contemporary in style, featuring DEVELOPMENT clean lines, oversized windows, and a gray color scheme. The STAGE PLAN FOR interior of the restaurant will be poured concrete flooring, light THE PURPOSE OF wood cladding, and a gray and green color palette. In addition to CONSTRUCTING A indoor dining space, the restaurant will contain an outdoor patio. NEW STAND- ALONE 3,500 The restaurant will not feature a drive-through. Traffic generated by the restaurant during peak times will be under 100 cars per SQUARE FOOT hour, which is generally desired for traffic flow within the RESTAURANT IN shopping center. The landscape plan for the project achieves the THE NORTHWEST requirements established in city code. In addition, the project poses QUADRANT OF no stormwater management concerns. THE PROPERTY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Agreement and a Resolution approving the Shake Shack PUD Non-Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment and Development Stage Plan, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Engineering Department dated January 22, 2020 and February 4, 2020 b. The Fire Department dated January 27, 2020 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent Board Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Maple Grove Planning Commission February 10, 2020 Page 4 Michael Landstad, General Manager of the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, introduced himself to the Commission. He stated the Shake Shack was very interested in becoming a part of the community and believes this would be a great location. He reported this was an underutilized area of the shopping center. He commented he was excited to be able to bring a new dining option to the City of Maple Grove. Commissioner Lindeman asked if the applicant had considered how to make the outdoor seating functional during the winter months. Mr. Landstad stated the patio would only be used by patrons during the summer months. Commissioner Lamothe commented overall, he was very impressed by the look of the building. He asked if this building as the same as the Shake Shack in Southdale. Mr. Landstad reported the proposed building was a lighter gray and more green had been incorporated. Commissioner Lamothe stated he supported the proposed request and understood this was an underutilized corner. He questioned if the landowner had engaged the adjacent uses in conversation regarding the proposed new tenant. Mr. Landstad stated he had not spoken to the surrounding tenants because he did not want to put the cart before the horse. Commissioner Klein asked if this use would need to expand in the next five years. Mr. Landstad commented he did not believe this would be necessary. Commissioner Lamothe encouraged Mr. Landstad to notify the tenants of the proposed new use. Vice-Chair Ayika opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. The public was asked by Vice-Chair Ayika if they had any comments to make regarding this application. No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Vice-Chair Ayika, seconded by Commissioner Lindeman, to close the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Vice-Chair Ayika, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Maple Grove Planning Commission February 10, 2020 Page 5 Motion by Commissioner Klein, seconded by Commissioner Piket, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Agreement and a Resolution approving the Shake Shack PUD Non-Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment and Development Stage Plan, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Engineering Department dated January 22, 2020 and February 4, 2020 b. The Fire Department dated January 27, 2020 The applicant shall acknowledge that Park Dedication requirements are based on staff review and recommendation to the Park and Recreation Board and their subsequent Board Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Vice-Chair Ayika, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. DISCUSSION There were no discussion items. ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Piket, seconded by Commissioner Lamothe, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Upon call of the motion by Vice-Chair Ayika, there were five ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Vice-Chair Ayika adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for February 24, 2020.