Planning Commission - 01/26/2009 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JANUARY 26, 2009 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Katie Lechelt, Jerry Pitzrick,
Peter Rocheford, Kevin Schultz,
Fred Seymour, Ray Stoelting, Jon Stoltz
STAFF MEMBERS: Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Michael Franzen, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Lechelt and Rocheford were
absent; Stoltz arrived shortly after the meeting started.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Stoelting, to approve the agenda. Motion carried
6-0.
III. MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 12, 2009
MOTION by Stoelting, seconded by Stoltz, to approve the minutes. Motion carried
5-0. Pitzrick abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. Park Zoning District
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Franzen stated the objective of this district would be to make the zoning
consistent with the comprehensive guide plan. The format for the district would
be similar to all other districts. It would include permitted uses, setbacks,
parking, landscaping, exterior materials, lighting and signs. The district would
not change any of the current park standards and users would not see any material
difference in any of the parks as they exist today. Franzen stated the outline of
this district is on page 1 and 2 of the staff report and asked for Commission
Members to add any input before it is submitted to the Parks Commission for
review and comment. After it is submitted to the Parks Commission it is then sent
to the City Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance for a public hearing.
Pitzrick stated he would like the following permitted uses added to the district:
Frisbee golf, off-leash dog parks, entertainment structures, memorials, warming
houses, playground structures, fishing and/or docks, swimming, horseshoe,
shuffle board and bocce ball.
Kirk asked if the Parks & Recreation Commission would be the advisory board
for this district. Franzen stated the Parks & Recreation Commission would be the
advisory board.
Stoltz stated he wanted winter sports added; such as Nordic skiing.
Pitzrick said in the past there have been issues with setbacks on corner lots in
residential districts and asked if it would the same with corner lots in the park
districts. Franzen said the subject of corner lots is in the work plan for Staff this
coming year and they will be addressing those issues.
Pitzrick said, in regards to exterior materials, the Commission has previously
talked about having precast and cultured stone as part of the requirement; and
asked if this could be added now as a requirement. Franzen stated there is a rock
based material they are using at the parks now that would be consistent with this.
Seymour asked, in regards to the signage portion of the district, where did the
numbers come from. Franzen said the number of signs is variable and is
dependant on what the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission decide.
Franzen also added that it would clearly be dependent on the size of the park.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Seymour, to move to direct Staff to submit
this report for Parks Commission review and comment, then work with the City
Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance for a public hearing.
Stoltz asked Franzen if what was discussed tonight should be put in motion.
Franzen said no, because it would be identified in the minutes. Motion carried
6-0.
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IX. MEMBERS' REPORT
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
Stoelting asked Franzen if there would be any new projects presented at the next meeting.
Franzen stated there has been some discussion with developers regarding construction of
property but they did not meet the publication deadline for the first meeting in February,
so it could potentially be at the second meeting in February. There could be a potential
ordinance change for the next meeting.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Stoltz, seconded by Stoelting, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.