Planning Commission - 09/28/1981 AGENDA
Eden Prairie Planning Commission
Monday, September 28, 1981
7:30 PM, City Hall
COMMISSION-MEMBERS: Chairman William Bearman, Liz Retterath, Hakon
Torjesen, Grant Sutliff, Virginia Gartner,
Robert Hallett, Dennis Marhula
STAFF MEMBERS: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance - Roll Call
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 .MINUTES
III. APPROVAL OF JOINT COUNCIL/COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPT. 1, 1981
IV. MEMBERS REPORTS
V. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
A. MID-AMERICAN HOMES, INC. OFFICE, by Mid-American Homes Inc.
Request to • preliminary plat and rezone the 4.9 acres
from Rural to Office for construction of -office uses. Lo-
cated north of TH 5 and west of Purgatory Creek. A continued
public hearing.
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Workshop for new Commission Members
VIII. PLANNER'S REPORT
A. Update of City Services Development
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
approved
Monday, September 28, 1981 7:30 PM, City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairwoman Liz Retterath, Hakon
Torjesen, Robert Hallett, Dennis Marhula
Grant Sutliff(arrived at 7:50)
MEMBERS ABSENT: William Bearman, Virginia Gartner
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Enger, Director of Planning
Sue Schulz, Planning Secretary
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Torjesen moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Marhula seconded,
motion carried 4-0.
II. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 MINUTES
Marhula moved to approve the September 14, 1981 minutes as submitted.
Torjesen seconded, motion carried 3-0-1. Hallett abstained.
III. APPROVAL OF JOINT COUNCIL/COMMISSION MINUTES OF SEPT. 1, 1981
Hallett moved to approve the Joint Council/Commission Minutes of Sept. 1,
1981 as submitted. Torjesen seconded, motion carried 3-0-1. Marhula
abstained.
IV. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS .
A. MID-AMERICAN HOMES INC. OFFICE, by Mid-American Homes Inc.
Request to preliminary plat and rezone the 4.9 acres from
Rural to Office for construction of office uses. Located
north of TH 5 and west of Purgatory Creek. A continued
public hearing.
The Planner briefly reviewed the plans and reviewed the staff report dated 9/25/81
and stated Mr. John Kosmos of K.K. Design and Mr. Greg Gustafson representing the
proponent were present.
Marhula asked if the road which will be through Edenvale is private. The Planner
replied it is a private road easement for gaining access.
Torjesen- asked'whe're legal access is located. The Planner replied on TH 5 but
stated it will be a right-in only.
Kosmos asked if #4 of the staff report recommendations can be changed to read
visible equipment. The Planner stated that Ordinance #135 requires all mechanical
equipment to be screened.
Retterath asked if any residents had any questions and/or comments. None were
raised.
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approved
Planning Commission Minutes -2- September 28, 1981
MOTION 1
Torjesen moved to close the public hearing on Mid-American Homes. Hallett
seconded, motion carried 4-0-1. Sutliff abstained because he did not arrive in
time for full review of the project.
MOTION 2
Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning of
approximately 2.2 acres shown as Lot 1, Block 1 on the preliminary plat frdm
Rural to Office as per the plan dated 9/25/81 and the staff report of 9/25/81.
Marhula seconded.
DISCUSSION
Retterath asked that #4 of the staff report be revised as follows: All mechanical
equipment and parking shall be screened or not visible. Torjesen and Marhula agreed.
Motion carried 4-0-1. Sutliff abstained.
MOTION 3
Torjesen moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the preliminary plat
dated 9/25/81 as per the 9/25/81 staff report with the same addition as in motion
2. Marhula seconded, motion carried 4-0-1. Sutliff abstained.
Retterath had to leave because of other committments and turned the chair over to
Torjesen.
V. OLD BUSINESS
None
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Workshop for new Commission Members
The Planner briefly reviewed how ordinances and procedures are applied
to development requests.
VII. PLANNER'S REPORT
A. Update of City Services Development
The Planner updated the Commission with the City Services Development
and reviewed the upcoming projects.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Sutliff moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:52PM. Torjesen seconded, motion
carried 4-0.