05-23-22 CC WS Agenda Packet
CITY OF SHOREWOOD 5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2022 6:00 P.M.
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AGENDA
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
A. Roll Call
Mayor Labadie _____
Siakel _____
Johnson _____
Callies _____
Gorham _____
B. Review Agenda
ATTACHMENTS
2. PRE-APPLICATION SKETCH FOR A SENIOR COOPERATIVE Planning Director Memo
Location: 24250 and 24320 Smithtown Road
Applicant: Lifestyle Communities
3. ADJOURN
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MEETING TYPE
Worksession
City of Shorewood Council Meeting Item
Title / Subject: Pre-Application Sketch – Senior Cooperative
Applicant: Lifestyle Communities
Property: 24250 and 24320 Smithtown Road
Meeting Date: May 23, 2022
Prepared by: Marie Darling, Planning Director
Attachments: Planning Memorandum
May 9, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes (included with the regular
meeting packet)
Background: For additional background, see the attached Planning Memorandum. The
applicant is requesting informal comments on a sketch plan for a proposed development.
The Planning Commission reviewed the development on May 3, 2022 and provided a few
comments. Generally, they were favorably inclined on the use and the location, subject to
issues listed below that should be resolved:
1. Need for a traffic study
2. Scale of the building when considering the area
3. Shared private drive access with public works/public safety building
4. Development site split by the municipal boundary.
After the meeting, Hennepin County provided the following informal comments as well:
1. With the likely increase in traffic on the westerly shared access (with the shopping
center), consider tightening the turning radii to reduce speeds, especially in the
westbound right-turn lane.
2. Consider having the applicant construct ADA-compliant pedestrian curb ramps at both
County Road 19 access points.
3. Consider working with the County on the utility connections to the Met Council’s force
main on the south side of County Road 19 to avoid roadway closures/detours.
4. Coordinate the construction with the planned Tonka Bay upcoming reconstruction of
sewer/utilities.
5. Provide a copy of any traffic study and storm water report for County review.
6. Consider providing a direct access from the property to the Lake Minnetonka LRT
Regional Trail.
Staff notes the last comment is problematic as the only potential direct access would be through
the secured public works or the public safety properties.
Mission Statement: The City of Shorewood is committed to providing residents quality public services, a
healthy environment, a variety of attractive amenities, a sustainable tax base, and sound financial
management through effective, efficient, and visionary leadership.
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Staff also sent the project plans to the Excelsior Fire District. The Fire Marshall asks the
developer to reach out to them to discuss the informal plans.
Public Comment/Notification:
No neighborhood or notices are required to be sent or published when a developer requests
informal comments.
Recommendation / Action Requested:
Provide informal comments to the developer.