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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 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2010 Page 2 • 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. EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2010 Page 3 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.