Planning Commission

MAPLE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION June 8, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maple Grove Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2020 at the Maple Grove City Hall, Hennepin County, Minnesota and held virtually due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. Chair Colson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Planning Commission members present were Chair Larry Colson, Vice- Chair Chris Ayika, Lorie Klein, Craig Lamothe, Susan Lindeman, Chuck Lenthe, and Joe Piket. Present also were Karen Jaeger, City Council Liaison; Peter Vickerman, Planning Manager; Jesse Corrow, Associate Planner; 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: MINUTES A. Regular Meeting – May 11, 2020 Motion by Commissioner Ayika, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to approve the Consent Items as presented. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. CONSIDERATION None. OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW OF THE Mr. Vickerman reviewed with the Commission what items the City CITY COUNCIL Council approved that was given direction at the Planning Commission level. MINUTES FROM  Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 2 THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2020 NEW BUSINESS Mr. Corrow stated the applicant seeks a PUD Concept Stage Plan PUBLIC HEARING Amendment, Development Stage Plan and Final Plat approval to construct a single story approximate 5,200 square foot multi- tenant THE VILLAGE building with a drive- through and all related site improvements. ARBOR LAKES – The proposed building would sit on a . 87- acre parcel and would be RETAIL BUILDING directly north of the recently constructed Wahlburger’ s restaurant. D The site plan was reviewed in detail with the Commission. Staff supported the proposed building and recommended approval of the DORAN request. DEVELOPMENT STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 11850 ELM CREEK BOULEVARD, Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City OUTLOT A Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Agreement and a PUD CONCEPT Resolution approving The Village at Arbor Lakes Retail Building D PUD Non- Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment, STAGE PLAN Development Stage Plan and Final Plat, subject to: AMENDMENT, DEVELOPMENT 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City STAGE PLAN AND any remaining applicable comments contained in the FINAL PLAT FOR memorandums from: THE PURPOSE OF a. The Transportation Operations Engineer dated May A 5,168 SQUARE 8, 2020 FOOT MULTI- b. The Fire Department dated May 6, 2020 TENANT RETAIL c. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated May 12, CENTER 2020 d. The Water Resources Engineer dated May 8, 2020 e. The Arbor Committee dated June 1, 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. Discussion Commissioner Piket asked if the trees in the median would survive Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 3 given the small size of the median. Mr. Corrow reported the median size would not be increased. He explained the Arbor Committee recommended engineered soil be placed in the landscaped islands to assist with prolonging the life of the trees and shrubs. Commissioner Lenthe questioned if the width of the drive thru aisle and lack of parking on the north side of the plan was a concern. Mr. Corrow stated the site plan has been adjusted to address these concerns. He noted one or two parking stalls had been removed on the north side of the plan. The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Tony Kuechle, Doran Companies, thanked staff for providing the Planning Commission with a thorough staff report. He explained he was excited to complete this project in Maple Grove. He reported he was working with an anchor tenant that was a coffee shop and the remaining space may be an office use. He commented on the islands and noted they would be mounded two feet in height. Commissioner Ayika asked which coffee shop was interested in locating in this building. Mr. Kuechle reported this information had to remain confidential at this time. He noted the interested party was a national brand coffee shop. Commissioner Lindeman stated she appreciated the look of the building exterior. Chair Colson opened the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. The public was asked by Chair Colson if they had any comments to make regarding this application. No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Chair Colson, seconded by Commissioner Piket, to close the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Lindeman, seconded by Commissioner Lamothe, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Planned Unit Development Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 4 Agreement and a Resolution approving The Village at Arbor Lakes Retail Building D PUD Non-Residential Concept Stage Plan Amendment, Development Stage Plan and Final Plat, subject to: 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Transportation Operations Engineer dated May 8, 2020 b. The Fire Department dated May 6, 2020 c. The Parks & Recreation Department, dated May 12, 2020 d. The Water Resources Engineer dated May 8, 2020 e. The Arbor Committee dated June 1, 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. Commissioner Ayika asked if the applicant would be following the recommendations of the Arbor Committee regarding the islands/medians. Mr. Kuechle reported he would be more than happy to follow these recommendations. He commented further on the success he has had over the past 20 years in keeping this island trees and shrubs viable. Mr. Corrow discussed the site performance agreement that would be in place and noted trees would be inspected for the next two years to ensure survivability. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Piket recused himself from discussing this item due to a conflict of interest. NEW CREATIONS DAYCARE Mr. Corrow stated the applicant is requesting PUD Concept Stage Plan Amendment and PUD Development Stage Plan approval for ROERS the construction of an approximate 12,798 square foot childcare INVESTMENTS center located near the intersection of County Road 101 and Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 5 County Road 10, directly adjacent to the Havenwood senior living OUTLOT A facility which is currently under construction. A concept plan SOUTHWEST amendment is requested to increase the size of the building from CROSSROADS the originally approved 10,000 square foot daycare center. The facility will provide educational and childcare services for up to PUD CONCEPT 199 students and may employ up to 31 full time staff. Staff STAGE PLAN commented further on the site plan and recommended approval. AMENDMENT AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DEVELOPMENT STAGE PLAN FOR Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the New Creations THE PURPOSE OF Daycare PUD Concept Stage Plan Amendment and Development A 12,978 S.F. Stage Plan, subject to: DAYCARE 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any remaining applicable comments contained in the memorandums from: a. The Community & Economic Development Department, dated May 20, 2020 b. The Fire Department, dated May 20, 2020 c. The Parks & Recreation Department, May 27, 2020 d. The Water Resources Engineer, dated May 22, 2020 e. The Arbor Committee, dated June 1, 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. Discussion Commissioner Lenthe stated he was concerned with the location of the child drop off area and the primary access to the senior complex. Mr. Vickerman reported this was discussed with the applicant and noted the operators did not have any concerns. Commissioner Lenthe commented he would not be supporting this request due to the lack of concern for safety at the access points. He indicated he was also concerned with the level of noise that would be generated by passing traffic and questioned if a solid fence had been considered. Mr. Corrow stated this issue was not discussed. He reported Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 6 the applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Jeff Koch, Roers Development, at 210 Queensland Lane in Plymouth, thanked staff for providing the Commission with a thorough staff report. He stated New Creations would be the daycare provider and no concerns have been raised by New Creations regarding access or traffic to the site. He reported New Creations did not believe a solid fence would be necessary at this location. Chair Colson opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. The public was asked by Chair Colson if they had any comments to make regarding this application. No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Chair Colson, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to close the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were six ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Lindeman, seconded by Commissioner Klein, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution approving the New Creations Daycare PUD 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 Community & Economic Development Department, dated May 20, 2020 b. The Fire Department, dated May 20, 2020 c. The Parks & Recreation Department, May 27, 2020 d. The Water Resources Engineer, dated May 22, 2020 e. The Arbor Committee, dated June 1, 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  Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 7 Action. Board meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were five ayes and one nay (Commissioner Lenthe opposed). Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING Motion by Chair Colson seconded by Commissioner Lindeman, to remove this item from the table. Upon call of ZOTA – TREE the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no PRESERVATION nays. Motion carried. OVERLAY Mr. Vickerman stated since 2018, Community and Economic DISTRICT Development staff have been reviewing potential changes to the Tree Preservation Overlay District ( T-zone). Over the last six CITY OF MAPLE months, staff has finalized proposed changes with the Arbor GROVE Committee. Staff reviewed the issues and proposed key changes to the Ordinance in detail with the Commission and recommended ZONING approval of the Ordinance amendment. ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT FOR STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THE PURPOSE OF Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City AMENDING CITY Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending City Code Division 6 CODE regarding Tree Preservation. REGARDING TREE PRESERVATION Discussion Commissioner Piket requested further information regarding the cash in lieu language. Mr. Vickerman discussed the cash in lieu requirements and explained this was a last resort option for developers and was at the City Council’ s discretion. Commissioner Piket questioned how the City used cash in lieu payments from developers. Mr. Vickerman commented this money was put into an account and was used at the Council’ s discretion. The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Chair Colson opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. The public was asked by Chair Colson if they had any comments to make regarding this application. Maple Grove Planning Commission June 8, 2020 Page 8 No one wished to address the Commission. Motion by Chair Colson, seconded by Commissioner Piket, to close the public hearing at 7:44 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Chair Colson stated he had some concerns with the density bonus for residential areas and new land. Mr. Vickerman commented staff ran through a bunch of different scenarios and explained staff would work with developers to meet tree preservation requirements. However, in the event this is not possible, the density bonus would be another tool available to the City. He reported the City Attorney would be reviewing this language to specify the language. Motion by Commissioner Ayika, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending City Code Division 6 regarding Tree Preservation. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. DISCUSSION There were no discussion items. ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Colson, seconded by Commissioner Lindeman, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Chair Colson adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for July 27, 2020.