Eden Prairie Planning Commission - May 28, 2024

The Eden Prairie Planning Commission meeting on May 28, 2024, focused primarily on two public hearings. The first hearing reviewed a proposal by Endeavor Development for the Nexus Innovation Center, a 186,000 square foot modern business center involving office and warehouse space. The project includes a zoning change request to I2, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable design elements such as electric vehicle infrastructure and stormwater treatment. The commission discussed site logistics, parking, and landscaping, ultimately recommending approval without waivers. The second hearing addressed a proposed amendment to the landscaping code in the RM 2.5 zoning district, which governs attached family housing projects. The amendment would allow up to 50% of landscaping caliper inch requirements to be met with shrubs or perennials instead of trees, providing flexibility to meet design goals while maintaining landscaping standards. The commission recommended approval of this code amendment as well. Both agenda items emphasized compliance with city codes, sustainable development, and thoughtful site planning.