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Planning Commission - 03/27/2006 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER COUNCIL CHAMBERS 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COMMISSION MEMBERS: Ray Stoelting, Kathy Nelson, John Kirk, Larry Kacher, Vicki Koenig, Peter Rocheford, Fred Seymour, Jon Stoltz, William Sutherland STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, City Planner Allison Burr, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - ROLL CALL Vice Chair Nelson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Absent: Ray Stoelting, John Kirk, Larry Kacher. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Koenig moved, seconded by Seymour, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 13, 2006 Koenig noted she was absent from the March 13"'meeting and asked about the motion made on page 5 regarding tree loss. She asked if tree loss can go higher than 51 percent, which was the figure in the staff report. City Planner Franzen responded he was not at the meeting either. But the intent was once the building plans are in, to reevaluate the tree loss because it may be higher than it was on the concept plans. He stated the project has to come back before the Commission, and the tree loss and site plan will be reviewed at that time. MOTION: Stoltz moved, seconded by Sutherland, to approve the minutes for the March 13, 2006 meeting. Motion carried 5-0, with Koenig abstaining because she was absent. IV. PUBLIC MEETING V. INFORMATIONAL MEETING Planning Commission Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 2 VI. PUBLIC HEARING A. Variances#2006-02 by Todd and Lisa Nelson at 15709 Park Terrace Drive. Request: • To permit a 30' front yard setback for a building addition. City Code requires a front yard setback equal to or greater than the average of the principle structures on either side or 36.4'. • To permit a 13.25' side yard setback for a building addition. City Code requires a minimum 15' side yard setback in the R1-22 zoning district. Todd Nelson, 15709 Park Terrace Drive, displayed the site plans on the overhead and stated he began this project two and a half years ago with plans to substantially remodel the inside of the house. Mr. Nelson stated initially he operated under the assumption that the 24 feet that is standard for a 2-car garage would suit the needs of the additional living space above. The first step was to look at a survey, and that is when he realized he was actually substantially over. His architect came up with this proposed addition. Mr. Nelson requested a 30 feet setback in the front yard and a 13.25 feet setback in the side yard. City Planner Franzen stated there are four reasons to consider the merits of the proposal. First, the house is small by today's standard, so the addition makes it more a normal size house for Eden Prairie. Secondly, there is a visual improvement by the addition. Third, this is an investment in the property, which is also an investment in the neighborhood. Lastly, the addition is a small encroachment. It would not be apparent to someone driving by the home after construction is complete. Koenig asked the age of the house. Mr. Nelson responded it was built in 1979. Stoltz asked how many garage stalls there are now. Mr. Nelson indicated currently it is a two-stall garage. Stoltz asked how many stalls there will be after the construction. Mr. Nelson responded it will be a three-stall garage. Nelson stated this looks like a relatively minor infringement so she does not see any reason not to grant this variance. MOTION: Sutherland moved, seconded by Koenig, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 6-0. Planning Commission Minutes March 27, 2006 Page 3 MOTION: Sutherland moved, seconded by Koenig, to recommend approval of the 30' front yard setback and the 13.25' side yard setback,based on plans stamped dated February 17, 2006, and the staff report dated March 24, 2006. Motion carried 6-0. VII. MEMBERS' REPORTS VIII. CONTINUING BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS X. PLANNERS' REPORT City Planner Franzen stated he is almost certain there will not be a meeting held on April 10. The reason for that is there are about half a doze projects on the back burner right now, none of which is in a position to come forward. There are design flaws to be corrected or missing information to be added before anything is read to come before the Planning Commission. The April 24 meeting will therefore probably be a long one. XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Rocheford moved, seconded by Koenig, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.