Planning Commission - 06/11/2007 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JUNE 11, 2007 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Vicki Koenig, Jerry Pitzrick,
Frank Powell, Pete Rocheford,
Fred Seymour, Ray Stoelting, Jon Stoltz,
Kevin Schultz
STAFF MEMBERS: Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Al Gray, City Engineer
Mike Franzen, City Planner
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoelting called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Absent: Koenig, Rocheford, and
Pitzrick.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Seymour, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
III. MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 14, 2007
On page 3, paragraph 7, Powell wanted the paragraph, "Powell stated corner lots need to
be addressed in relationship to variance requests. He does support this variance request"
stricken from the record. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Seymour, to approve the
minutes as amended. Motion carried 6-0.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 22, 2007
Powell pointed out Rocheford was misspelled in the Roll Call section. MOTION by
Seymour, seconded by Stoltz, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
Kirk abstained.
IV. PUBLIC MEETINGS
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V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. OAK CREEK AT HENNEPIN VILLAGE
Request for:
Guide Plan Change from Public Open Space to Medium Density Residential on
3.1 acres and from Medium Density Residential to Public Open Space on 3.2
acres; Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 73.7 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review on 73.7 acres; Zoning District Change from Rural
to R1-9.5 on 18.74 acres; Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 2.0
acres; Preliminary Plat of 73.7 acres into 96 lots and 6 outlots.
Franzen stated the developer is requesting a continuance of the project to the July
9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
Stoltz asked Franzen why this project has requested so many continuances.
Franzen indicated that in order to meet the requirements of the EAW the project
had to be redesigned, moving Prospect Road to the south and moving storm water
ponds.
MOTION by Powell, seconded by Seymour, to recommend a continuance of the
Oak Creek at Hennepin Village project to the July 9, 2007 Planning Commission
meeting and an extension of the review period until September 18, 2007. Motion
carried 6-0.
B. WILLIAM SMALL PROPERTY
Request for:
Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.01 acres; Preliminary Plat of
5.01 acres into 9 lots and road right-of-way.
Franzen stated the developer is requesting a continuance of the project to the July
9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to recommend a continuance of the
William Small Property project to the July 9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting
and an extension of the review period until September 18, 2007. Motion carried
6-0.
C. FLYING CLOUD CORPORATE CAMPUS
Request for:
Comprehensive Guide Plan Change from Industrial to Office/Community
Commercial/High Density Residential on 47.65 acres; Planned Unit Development
Concept Review on 47.65 acres; Planned Unit Development District Review with
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waivers on 47.65 acres; Zoning District Change from Rural and I-2 to Office on
47.65 acres; Site Plan Review on 47.65 acres; Preliminary Plat of 47.65 acres into
two lots, one outlot, and road right-of-way.
Franzen stated Liberty Property Limited Partnership is asking for a continuance to
the July 9, 2007 meeting.
MOTION by Stoltz, seconded by Seymour, to recommend a continuance of the
Flying Cloud Corporate Campus project to July 9, 2007 Planning Commission
meeting and an extension of the review period until September 4, 2007. Motion
carried 6-0.
D. VARIANCE#2007-12
Request to:
Permit a front yard setback of 19 feet for a porch addition. Property location is
9887 Jedlicka Court.
Kevin Lohmann, owner of the property, presented the proposal. Mr. Lohmann
utilized the overhead projector and showed the Surveyor's Certificate of the
property. He stated he is asking for the variance due to the unusual shape of the
property. Mr. Lohmann said they plan to construct an open porch, three season
porch and a deck addition. He stated the advantages of this project would be that
is would add aesthetics to the property; which would increase property values.
Stoelting asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen pointed out on page 3
of the staff report there are three Commission actions which can be taken.
Stoelting opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Powell asked Mr. Lohmann if he spoke with the neighbor across the street
regarding the proposed project. Mr. Lohmann said he has spoken with the
neighbor and she approves the project.
Schultz asked Mr. Lohmann if there was a lot of traffic on the street, both cars and
pedestrian traffic. Mr. Lohmann said there is not because they live in a cul-de-
sac.
Stoelting asked if there was a lot of park space surrounding the project. Mr.
Lohmann said there was a park surrounding the project and that is the reason for
the porch; to overlook the park and enjoy it.
MOTION by Stoltz, seconded by Powell, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION by Stoltz, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the Variance
to permit a front yard setback of 19 feet for a porch addition based on plans
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stamped dated May 4, 2007, and the staff report dated June 8, 2007. Motion
carried 6-0.
E. VARIANCE#2007-13
Request to:
Permit outside storage area for cars (product) outside a completely enclosed
building.
Paul Hodge, of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, presented the proposal. He said he is here
to request storage area for 5 vehicles. He said they are moving the business from
Columbine Road to 9051 Flying Cloud Drive. The reason for the move is
because the lease was not renewed.
Stoelting asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated there are three
actions on page 3 of the staff report the Commission should address. He said the
Commission should take note of the last five conditions in the first action.
Stoelting opened the meeting up for public input.
Brandon Khieu, of Columbine Springs Lane, asked Mr. Hodge if they were going
to be altering the parking spaces. Mr. Hodge said they would not be altering the
parking spaces. Mr. Khieu asked if they would be taking down any trees or
shrubs. Mr. Hodge said they would not be taking down any trees or shrubs. Mr.
Khieu asked if they would have a night drop off for the vehicles and also what the
hours of business would be. Mr. Hodge stated there would be a drop box for
dropping off vehicles after hours. He also pointed out the business opens at 7:00
a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. Mr. Khieu asked if there would be a fence put up.
Mr. Hodge said they will not be putting up a fence.
Powell asked Mr. Hodge if this was a short-term location or a long-term location
for the business. Mr. Hodge stated this would be a short-term location until they
could find a permanent location; which should be in the next 12-18 months.
Stoltz asked Franzen if there had been any complaints associated with this
business. Franzen stated there have not been any complaints associated with this
business. Mr. Hodge said in the Columbine location they did have complaints
from the other businesses about their wash bin. He pointed out they took it down
and took the cars to the car wash.
Stoelting asked Mr. Hodge how the business could exist with just five vehicles.
Mr. Hodge said the remaining vehicles are stored at the Chanhassen business.
Mr. Zhend, of 9036 Columbine Springs Lane, pointed out he lives behind the
business and would like to know if the business could expand into the wetland
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area. Franzen said the building is the maximum size permitted and can not be
expanded into the wetland area.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Stoltz, to recommend approval of the Variance
to permit an outside storage area for cars (product) outside a completely enclosed
building,based on plans stamped dated May 4, 2007, and the staff report dated
June 8, 2007. Motion carried 6-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen pointed out in the packet there is a modified Transportation Element. He pointed
out the modifications are shown in red and they will be discussing Chapters 5, 7, and 8 at
the June 25, 2007 Planning Commission meeting.
Franzen stated the July 9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting will have three continued
projects and a few small variance requests.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
Stoelting stated there was a survey that went out in regard to the Cummings-Grill
property and asked Franzen the status of the survey. Franzen said he will report back at
the next meeting with the findings.
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Seymour, seconded by Stoltz to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.