Randy Downs, representing Hy-Vee, Inc. has applied to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD), West Vierling Acres to allow for a revised building elevation for the gas station / convenience store building. The West Vierling Acres PUD was approved with specific building elevations for the grocery store, car wash, and gas station / convenience store. The PUD approved the convenience store and coffee shop with the same building materials for the entire building (see attached approved elevation).

The applicant has applied for a building permit with a revised elevation with part of the building being a Starbucks coffee shop. Starbucks has a specific building elevation that they prefer to use that uses a dark gray brick and dark wood siding as a major exterior material (see attached proposed elevation and photographs).

The proposed revised elevation has been used at other Twin Cities Hy-Vee convenience stores, including Savage, Brooklyn Park, and Oakdale. Planning staff have visited the Savage location to review the finished building and support a change to the revised elevation. Because the PUD approved specific building elevations, a PUD Amendment is required for a significant change to the building elevations.

By City Code, PUD Amendments impacting less than 10% of the PUD only require review by the Planning Commission. This amendment is impacts less than 10% of the PUD, so the request will only be heard by the Planning Commission.

Staff recommends approval of the PUD Amendment and have attached a draft resolution to amend the West Vierling Acres PUD. All other conditions of the PUD must be complied with.