Eden Prairie Planning Commission - Jan. 13, 2025

The Eden Prairie Planning Commission meeting on January 13, 2025, focused primarily on two public hearings related to land use and zoning amendments. The first hearing addressed the preliminary plat and site plan review for the Nexus Innovation Center, involving the subdivision of a 14.35-acre site into two lots to accommodate two buildings totaling approximately 174,000 square feet. The project aims to repurpose a vacant office campus, bringing new jobs and tax base to the area, with sustainability measures such as material recycling and EV parking incorporated. The commission recommended approval subject to conditions, including screening materials for security and compliance. The second hearing involved a zoning code amendment to accommodate the Eden Prairie School District's adaptive reuse of an office building for educational purposes, allowing limited office or medical office use as accessory functions. This amendment was also recommended for approval. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of the commission's work and emphasis on sustainability considerations in future projects.