Planning Commission - 11/08/2010 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Katie Lechelt, Jacob Lee, Jerry Pitzrick,
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. Lechelt and Pitzrick were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 11, 2010
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 3-0. Kirk and Lee abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. THE POINTE ON LAKE RILEY—LEU RESCINDING APPROVALS
(2010-06) by Karen Len and Jeffery Len
Location: 9092, 9100 and 9108 Stephens Pointe
Request to rescind the:
• Resolution for PUD Concept Review on 2 acres
• Ordinance for PUD District Review with waivers and Zoning Amendment
in the R1-22 Zoning District on 2 acres
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• Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 2 acres into one lot
• Resolution for Final Plat of 2 acres into one lot
• Development Agreement
Franzen stated in 2007, the Leu's purchased the three lots and asked the City to
approve a subdivision that combined the three lots into one lot for the purpose of
building one house. In December 2007, the City Council approved The Pointe on
Lake Riley-Leu subdivision. The Leu's have decided not to build the house and
would like to rescind the one lot subdivision so the property can be sold as three
individual lots, thus restoring the property to its zoning and subdivision status
before the Development Agreement and all approvals were granted by the City.
Staff recommendation is for approval.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the
rescinding of the Resolution for PUD Concept Review, Ordinance for PUD
District Review with waivers and Zoning Amendment in the R1-22 Zoning
District on 2 acres, Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 2 acres into one lot,
Resolution for Final Plat of 2 acres into one lot, and Development Agreement
based on plans stamped dated October 8, 2010, and the staff report dated
November 5, 2010. Motion carried 5-0.
B. VARIANCE#2010-05 by Randy's Bobby & Steve's Auto World
Location: 8100 Flying Cloud Drive (a continued public hearing)
Request:
• Variance Request#1 — To permit a dynamic display area of 34.5 square
feet for proposed Sign#1 V6. City Code permits 35% of 80 square feet or
28 square feet.
• Variance Request#2—To permit a dynamic display area of 15.6 square
feet for proposed Sign#2 V2. City Code permits 35% of 36 square feet or
12.6 square feet.
• Variance Request#3— To permit the distance between two free-standing
signs (proposed Sign#1 V6 and proposed Sign#2 V2) at 245 feet. City
Code requires 300 feet.
• Variance Request#4— To permit proposed Pylon Sign#1 V6 with a
setback of 10 feet' from the property line. City Code requires 20 feet.
• Variance Request#5— To permit proposed Pylon Sign#2 V2 with a
setback of 2 feet from the property line. City Code requires 15 feet when
parking occurs within the required front yard setback.
• Variance Request#6— To permit proposed Pylon Sign#2 V2 at 80 square
feet with dynamic display of 34.5 square feet and sign setback of 2 feet.
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City Code permits the second free-standing sign at 36 square feet, a
dynamic display area of 12.6 square feet and a sign setback requirement of
15 feet.
The applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the Variance application
2010-05 be withdrawn.
Stoltz asked Franzen to read the letter. Franzen read the letter from Hoeft Signs
in regards to Randy Bobby & Steve's Auto World. The letter was addressed to
the City of Eden Prairie, c/o Mike Franzen. It stated on behalf of Randy Bobby
and Steve's Auto World LLP, Hoeft Signs is requesting withdrawal of Variance
Application 2010-05. BP has cleared the design for this location.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to accept the withdrawal of Variance
Application 2010-05, and return the application and plans to the applicant without
prejudice. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen stated this Wednesday, Pitzrick and Wuttke, as well as himself, will be attending
the Urban Land Institute on the Light Rail. There is one item on the agenda for the
November 22, 2010 Planning Commission meeting.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.