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OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 19, 2017 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Lisa Peilen,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson,
Ethan Rickert (youth member)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynne Carper, Torrey Kanne, Joe Tatalovich
STAFF PRESENT: Jennifer Monson, Meg McMonigal
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of June 21, 2017
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes of June 21, 2017.
Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed 4-0.
3. Public Hearings
A. The Elmwood – Major Amendment to PUD
Location: 5605 36th Street West
Applicant: 36th Street LLC
Case No.: 17-21-PUD
Jennifer Monson, Planner, presented the staff report. The applicant has proposed
a five-story, 70 unit mixed-use building with 4,393 square feet of commercial
space, 20.5% DORA and 127 parking spaces. Ms. Monson explained that the
only changes to the site plan include an additional parking stall added within the
surface parking lot and the removal of a residential patio staircase. All other
changes take place within the interior of the building and on the roof. The
development continues to be marketed toward residents aged 55+ and the
dwelling unit mix remains the same.
Ms. Monson discussed the proposed reduction in parking of the PUD amendment.
She stated that staff is supportive of a reduction in parking in this location due to
future transit service in the area, and because of the 55+ age restrictions in the
building. She said staff has recommended a parking management plan be
included as part of the Planning Development Contract.
Ms. Monson reviewed uses, height, DORA and landscaping.
Chair Peilen asked if the 127 parking spaces are resident parking only.
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Ms. Monson responded it is not specified where each use is but the 127 does
accommodate guest parking.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about underground parking. She spoke
about PLACE project’s need to rent parking from businesses along 36th St. She
said given the reduction in Elmwood parking PLACE probably will not be renting
parking spaces at that location.
Ms. Monson responded likely not. She added that there is a large surface parking
lot across the street by Hoigaard Village and a large surface parking lot at
Burlington Coat.
Chair Peilen opened the public hearing. As there was no one present wishing to
speak she closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson said overall the changes don’t alter the project visually
from the original PUD. He said he understands the client’s need to work with the
budget. He said he didn’t vote for the original PUD because he didn’t think it met
the spirit of mixed use. He said he wouldn’t be voting to recommend approval of
the amendment for the same reason.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she understands Commissioner
Robertson’s view but she does like the amendment proposal, especially the
project size and because of the number of two bedroom units.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to recommend approval of
Major Amendment to Section 36-268 PUD 8 subject to conditions recommended
by staff. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a
vote of 3-1 (Robertson opposed).
4. Other Business: None
5. Communications: None
6. Adjournment
Chair Peilen adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Recording Secretary