Planning Commission - 05/11/2009 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2009 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Katie Lechelt, Jacob Lee,
Alexander Martin, Jerry Pitzrick,
Peter Rocheford, Kevin Schultz,
Jon Stoltz, Travis Wuttke
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, Rocheford and Stoltz
were absent. Lee arrived during Variance 2009-01.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Pitzrick, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 27, 2009
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 4-0. Kirk abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance 2009-01 by RJM Construction.
Location: 13200 Pioneer Trail
• Permit a fence height of 8'. City Code Maximum fence height is 6'.
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Bill Katter, representing United Properties, presented the variance request. Kateri
utilized the overhead projector to illustrate his project. He stated they are seeking
the variance to build an 8 foot high screening fence. He pointed out this fencing
would adequately screen the loading area of the adjacent business. They cannot
put up landscaping in the area because of the lack of space.
Kirk asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the Commission
Members should look at the hardship, reasonable use of the property and the
unique circumstances, when granting or not granting this variance request.
Commission Member Lee arrived.
Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Pitzrick said when he drove by the loading dock, it did not look objectionable but
stated the other sides of the property are visible and asked why the project
proponent does not ask for a taller fence on the east side. Katter said they cannot
ask for a variance request for the other sides because they are not on their
property. Pitzrick commented he does not see a hardship associated with this
request. Lee concurred he does not see a hardship associated with this request.
Martin asked where guests would enter into the building. Katter utilized the
overhead projector to show where the main entrance would be located. He
pointed out visitors would be driving by the yard and that is the reason for the
fence.
Kirk asked about access to Starring Lake Park. Fox said the visitors would be
using this area for access to the park and would be driving by the fenced area.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the
variance to permit a fence height of 8',based on plans stamped dated April 20,
2009, and the staff report dated May 8, 2009 and based on the following findings.
• It is reasonable to have fence.
• An 8 foot high fence is not out of scale with the surrounding area.
• The fence screens an objectionable view.
Motion carried 5-1.
B. The Ride at Riley Creek 3rd Addition by A.J. Rouse, LLC.
Location: 9820 Sky Lane.
Request for:
0 Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 3.4 areas
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• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 3.4 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on 3.4
acres
• Preliminary Plat of 3.4 acres into two single family lot, 1 outlot and road
right of way
Jeff Shoenwetter,representing A.J. Rouse,presented the proposal. He stated they
currently have one large site. They would like to plat this property into two
single-family lots. Lot one is 44,457 square feet and Lot two is 86,206 square
feet, exceeding the minimum 13,500 square foot requirement. Outlot A would be
dedicated to the City. Shanlenger utilized the overhead projector to show the
property and the proposed changes.
Kirk asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated Staff recommends
approval based on page 3 and 4 of the staff report. He pointed out there is a front
yard setback waiver.
Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no public input.
Pitzrick asked how this would affect the Beverly Drive area. Franzen stated there
would be future requests like this coming in with these large lot sizes. Pitzrick
asked if all of the lots could be divided in R1-13.5 areas. Franzen stated they
could.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to recommend approval of the
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 3.4 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review with waivers on 3.4 acres; Zoning District
Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on 3.4 acres and Preliminary Plat
of 3.4 acres into two single family lots, one outlot and road right-of-way,based on
plans stamped dated April 20, 2009 and the staff report dated May 8,2009.
Motion carried 6-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen pointed out the Boards and Commissions Banquet will be on May 131h
The May 25ffi meeting will be cancelled due to the Holiday.
The June 8ffi meeting will have a variance request for a deck and possibly a presentation
on the light rail.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
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IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
7-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.