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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018/04/18 - ADMIN - Minutes - Planning Commission - RegularOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA APRIL 18, 2018 — 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston -Madison, Torrey Kanne, Lisa Peilen, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Joe Tatalovich MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Jacquelyn Kramer, Meg McMonigal, Jay Hall, Mark Hanson, Phillip Elkin OTHERS PRESENT: Nancy Zeigler, AE2S 1. Call to Order — Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of March 7, 2018 and March 21, 2018 Commissioner Carper made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0. Commissioner Johnston -Madison arrived at 6:05 p.m. 3. Public Hearings A. Park Village Amendment to Planned Unit Development Location: 5400 Excelsior Blvd. Applicant: Tower Place LLC Case No.: 18 -09 -PUD Jacquelyn Kramer, Associate Planner, presented the staff report. She explained the amendment is requested to renovate the Mann Theater building. The proposal is for medical office use on the entire first floor of the building. The second floor will be kept vacant in the near term, with possible medical office use in the future. Ms. Kramer provided background on the Planned Unit Development. She reviewed zoning compliance, parking, traffic and signage for the application. She noted that a neighborhood meeting was held on April 3. No residents attended the meeting. Commissioner Peilen asked if the Mann Theater was closing regardless of the application. Official Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 2 The applicant Ross Hedlund, Frauenshuh Companies, said Mann Theater is closing May 20, 2018, regardless of the proposal. Commissioner Peilen said she understood Chipotle is moving to the Granite City site, McDonald's stays where it is and Bruegger's Bagels is closing and may be looking for a new location. Mr. Hedlund said Bruegger's Bagels was closing and he did not think it would be relocated. He added that Caribou Coffee and Boston Market will remain in the same location. Chipotle will move to the western half of the Granite City building. Health Partners Delta will be going to the eastern 2/3rds of the former Granite City building. Commissioner Peilen asked about the condition of the current parking lot. Mr. Hedlund responded that the asphalt is pretty worn and they do plan to refresh it. He said the lot is 25 years old. Commissioner Tatalovich asked about parking that would be required for the second floor development. Ms. Kramer stated that parking for the second floor does not need to be provided with the current application. She said proof of parking was asked for to make sure it could be added to the site when needed. Chair Robertson asked if there is a potential use for the second floor that would intensify the parking requirement. Ms. Kramer responded that the most likely use would be medical office. She explained how the second floor is a hard space to renovate. Mr. Hedlund said he believes the second floor would be for medical office. Commissioner Johnston -Madison asked what kind of a clinic would be located at the first floor site. Mr. Hedlund said it would be a specialty clinic for urology and a specialty clinic for plastic surgery. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak he closed the public hearing. Commissioner Peilen made a motion recommending rescinding Resolution 11- 132 and recommending approval of a major amendment to the Planned Unit Official Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 3 Development subject to staff conditions. Commissioner Johnston -Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0. 4. Other Business: None 5. Communications Ms. McMonigal, Principal Planner, said that May 30 is being held as an additional date for a Planning Commission study session on Comprehensive Plan if needed. Ms. McMonigal noted the upcoming Climate Action Plan Launch Party on April 22. Commissioner Carper stated that the Lenox Foundation, which supports the St. Louis Park senior program, is having a fund raiser on April 24 to be held at Parkway Pizza. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. STUDY SESSION The study session began at 6:30 p.m. 1. Comprehensive Plan — Water Resources Discussion Ms. McMonigal said the intent of the presentation is to give a general familiarity with the systems. No policy or procedure changes are being suggested but perhaps refinement and advancement of what is being done. She introduced Nancy Zeigler of AE2S, Water Supply Plan consultant. Jay Hall, Utilities Superintendent; Mark Hanson, Public Works Superintendent; and Phillip Elkin, Sr. Engineering Project Manager; introduced themselves. Ms. Zeigler spoke about her background as a water engineer working with municipalities. Ms. Zeigler provided an overview of St. Louis Park's water system planning. She also noted the DNR's water supply plan in the Appendix of the comprehensive plan which is a detailed template the city completes. Chair Robertson asked about the bigger and larger commercial/industrial users. Official Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 4 Ms. Zeigler said there is a list of the top 10 users in the Appendix document. She said Methodist Hospital is the biggest user. Commissioner Peilen asked about the source of the drinking water. Ms. Zeigler responded that it comes from deep wells, approximately 450 600 feet deep. Commissioner Person asked what the trend is cost per unit to the user. Mr. Hall said it is $1.73 per unit/Tier One. There are three tiers. Mr. Hall said the cost has been going up slightly. The cost structure is currently being evaluated. He said the city recently instituted an aggressive watermain replacement program which follows a national trend on replacing aging infrastructure. Commissioner Peilen asked what happens to the well capacity at 2040. Ms. Zeigler responded there would still be capacity at 2040 and all systems can be expanded. Commissioner Johnston Madison asked the age of existing wells. Mr. Hanson responded they were installed 50 — 75 years ago. He explained that the operating equipment and lining of the wells is rehabbed every seven years. In response to a question about aquifers, Mr. Hanson said aquifers are managed by the DNR from an entire metro area perspective. There was a discussion about timed sprinkling restrictions in place which have helped conserve water. There was a discussion about recent meter replacement and upgraded household appliances which have also helped water conservation. Ms. Zeigler discussed the sanitary sewer plan. Ms. McMonigal explained that the major regional sewer system is operated and maintained by the Met Council. Ms. Zeigler discussed the city-wide sanitary sewer network. Official Minutes Planning Commission April 18, 2018 Page 5 Mr. Hall and Mr. Hanson discussed Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) and corrective actions the city takes to meet goals established by the Met Council. Phillip Elkin, Sr. Engineering Project Manager, provided an overview of the Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP). Commissioners asked about water quality in St. Louis Park lakes. Mr. Elkin responded that depends on the location of the lake. He provided historical background on the city wetlands. Mr. Elkin said the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and perhaps the Met Council do a health report on each of the lakes. He commented that they aren't swimmable and are mostly stormwater treatment. He provided background on Bass Lake and Twin Lakes. Mr. Elkin spoke about floodplain maps and revisions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Recording Secretary