Planning Commission Meeting - March 23, 2026

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Proposed Lot Split at Prairie Lakes Corporate Center Stirs Planning Commission Debate

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Approval of March 9th Meeting Minutes

Planned Unit Development Amendment for 13.07 acres

Preliminary plat approval into two lots

Site plan amendment for office property

Areas of Interest (5)

Proposed lot split of functionally obsolete office building site sparks debate over premature gerrymandering of property lines.
Concerns raised by commission regarding lack of comprehensive redevelopment plan for the southern parcel.
City staff defends 'paper change' subdivision despite concerns about future non-compliant setbacks.
Kraus-Anderson seeks to isolate obsolete office building for potential future demolition and redevelopment.
Potential long-term site functionality issues regarding fire access and parking if parcels are sold separately without unified site plans.

Notable Quotes (2)

One building is very functional... The other building is functionally obsolete, and we're looking to maintain the building that remains functional.
— Robert Cunningham

Project OverviewDescribing the current state of the two-building complex.

It doesn't have to be both property owners coming back, does it? ... So the south property owner, the new south property owner could act on his own or her own behalf to redevelop that parcel.
— Commissioner Farrelly

Process ConcernsDiscussing the risk of isolated redevelopment after the lot split.

People (5)

Robert CunninghamRepresentative

Representing Kraus-Anderson for the Prairie Lakes Corporate Center subdivision request.

1 quote

“The project right now is comprised of two buildings. One's larger, one smaller. We're proposing to split the lot so that we can start to deal with the problem building.”

Explaining the rationale behind the lot split.

JeremyCity Staff

Presenting city staff report and analysis of subdivision waivers.

1 quote

“There is no redevelopment of the property. There's no changes to the site plan. There's no changes to the building. This is a paper change.”

Explaining that the subdivision does not involve current physical changes to the site.

Commissioner FarrellyCommissioner

Questioning the long-term viability and logic of the proposed property line split.

1 quote

“It just seems premature to me that we're approving a lot split and retaining the PUD status without knowing whether it will ever qualify to become another PUD or not.”

Expressing skepticism regarding the lack of a comprehensive plan for the property.

Commissioner DuncanCommissioner

Raised concerns about drainage/utility easements and redevelopment flexibility.

Commissioner TaylorCommissioner

Clarified the intent regarding owner flexibility to sell parcels.

Places Mentioned

501 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404Prairie Lakes Corporate CenterAnderson LakeSouthtown Shopping Center, BloomingtonEden Prairie

Events & Meetings (2)

March 23, 2026 - Planning Commission Meeting
March 9, 2026 - Previous Meeting Date

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

2026-01

Prairie Lakes Corporate Center Subdivision: PUD amendment, preliminary plat, and site plan amendment on 13.07 acres.

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