Planning Commission

MAPLE GROVE PLANNING COMMISSION December 14, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maple Grove Planning Commission was held at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2020 at the Maple Grove City Hall, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 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; Brett Angell, Economic Development Manager; 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. Minutes - Regular Meeting – November 30, 2020 Motion by Commissioner Piket, 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 THEIR REGULAR MEETING OF  Maple Grove Planning Commission December 14, 2020 Page 2 DECEMBER 7, 2020 OLD BUSINESS No items to present. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Corrow stated the applicant seeks a concept stage plan PUBLIC HEARING amendment, development stage plan and final plat approval for the purpose of constructing a convenience store with a fueling station HY-VEE FAST on approximately 1.55 acres that is located in the southeast corner AND FRESH of The Village at Arbor Lakes at the intersection of Elm Creek HY-VEE, INC. Boulevard and Village Drive. A convenience store with gas at this location will require an amendment to the current concept plan that ELM CREEK includes a quick service restaurant and separate coffee shop, both BOULEVARD/ with drive throughs. It should be noted that an earlier concept plan VILLAGE DRIVE, included a pharmacy/ convenience use at this location, the current proposal is somewhat similar in that it will offer convenience items OUTLOT M to the nearby area. Staff commented further on the request and PUD CONCEPT recommended approval with conditions. STAGE PLAN AMENDMENT, STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DEVELOPMENT Motion to recommend that the City Council direct the City STAGE PLAN AND Attorney to draft a Resolution and a planned unit development FINAL PLAT TO agreement approving the Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh PUD non- CONSTRUCT A residential concept stage plan amendment, development stage plan 4,100 SQUARE and final plat, subject to: FOOT HY-VEE 1. The applicant addressing to the satisfaction of the City any FAST & FRESH remaining applicable comments contained in the WITH SEVEN memorandums from: FUEL DISPENSERS a. The Community & Economic Development Department dated November 24, 2020 b. The Engineering Department dated November 17, 2020 c. The Fire Department dated November 16, 2020 d. The Arbor Committee, dated December 10, 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. Maple Grove Planning Commission December 14, 2020 Page 3 The applicant was at the meeting to answer questions. Phil Hoey, Hy-Vee representative, thanked staff for the thorough presentation. He stated he was excited about this opportunity and he looked forward to bringing a Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh to Maple Grove. Chair Colson opened the public hearing at 7:06 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 Commissioner Klein, seconded by Commissioner Lenthe, to close the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Upon call of the motion by Chair Colson, there were seven ayes and no nays. Motion carried. Motion by Commissioner Lenthe, seconded by Commissioner Piket, to recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution and a planned unit development agreement approving the Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh 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 Community & Economic Development Department dated November 24, 2020 b. The Engineering Department dated November 17, 2020 c. The Fire Department dated November 16, 2020 d. The Arbor Committee, dated December 10, 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 Chair Colson, there were seven ayes Maple Grove Planning Commission December 14, 2020 Page 4 and no nays. Motion carried. DISCUSSION Chair Colson explained this would be his last meeting with the ITEMS Maple Grove Planning Commission after 16 or 17 years of service. He stated he appreciated the opportunity to serve the community with this group. Mr. Vickerman thanked Chair Colson for his tremendous service to the City of Maple Grove. Commissioner Lindeman thanked Chair Colson for his leadership on the Planning Commission. Commissioner Ayika thanked Chair Colson for his dedicated service to the community. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Colson, seconded by Commissioner Piket, 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 7:12 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 11, 2021.