Planning Commission - 06/22/2009 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JUNE 22, 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
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirk, Lechelt and Rocheford were
absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Martin, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 8, 2009
Schultz wanted to add an addendum to the motion that was passed for the AT & T
cellular tower. He would like the following statement to be added to the end of
the paragraph, "and the project proponent have dialog with Hennepin County as it
relates to the reconstruction of Pioneer Trail and seek recommendation through
Hennepin County if there are any possibilities to co-exist with any future pole or
tower structures the County may have." He also wanted it noted that the motion
was made by Schultz, and seconded by Wuttke.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. Pitzrick abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 22, 2009
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VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Variance 2009-03
Request to: Permit a sign height of 14 feet. City Code requires 8 feet.
Location: 13300 Pioneer Trail
Bill Katter, of United Properties,presented the proposal. He stated due to
construction plans for the upgrade of Pioneer Trail requiring right of way from the
property, a change in grade, and the construction of the retaining wall, the
conforming sign that was approved with this project in 2007 would not be visible
today and that is why they are asking for the variance request.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated the request meets
all three criteria for hardship.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Pitzrick, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 6-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to recommended approval of the
variance to permit sign height of 14 feet,based on plans stamped dated May 18,
2009, and the staff report dated June 19, 2009 and based on the following
findings. Motion carried 6-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen stated at the July 13th meeting there will be a variance request and the City of
Eden Prairie will be the applicant; it is for the placement of a telescope at Starring Lake.
AT&T will also be returning for their previous request, a rezoning request for a building
located west of Eden Prairie Center and a light rail presentation.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.