Planning Commission - 12/13/2010 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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, Pitzrick and Wuttke were
absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2010
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 4-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER—EDEN PRAIRIE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH (2010-05) by Clearwire.
Location: 15050 Scenic Heights Road
Request for:
• Site Plan Review on 8-98 acres to add a telecommunications antenna to
the existing free-standing stealth tower.
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Franzen stated the applicant is withdrawing application 2010-05. The
applicant did this prior to the November 22 meeting; therefore notices were
sent to the residents in the area.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 4-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lee, to withdraw the project and return
the application and plans to the applicant without prejudice. Motion carried
4-0.
B. EDEN POINTE PARKING LOT EXPANSION (2010-06) by Liberty Property
Limited Partnership. Location: 7300 and 7400 Flying Cloud Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development concept Amendment on 5.82 acres.
• Zoning District Change from Regional Commercial to I-2 on 2.98 acres.
• Site Plan Review on 5.82 acres.
• Preliminary Plat of 5.82 acres into one lot and one outlot.
Rick Weiblein, Vice President of Liberty Property Trust, presented the proposal.
He stated they are looking to have additional parking for the tenants in the
building. He pointed out they have been working with Mr. Franzen on this
project and the specifics are included in the staff report.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated staff
recommendation is for approval. He did have one comment about the light rail
project. He stated Exhibit B shows the current alignment of the light rail, which
goes through the parcel owned by Liberty Property. The impacts of the light rail
could result in a partial or full property taking to accommodate the Southwest
Transitway project. Franzen stated Mr. Weiblein has been informed of the
potential future impact to their property. Because it could take years for the light
rail project to be approved, the City has to approve this request because it
conforms to the guide plans for Industrial Zoning.
Stoltz asked how close the 2017 date is for approval of the project. Franzen stated
we will just have to wait and see because the change with the election could
impact this date. Stoltz asked if the project could potentially be completed before
2017. Franzen stated it would not be completed before 2017.
Stoltz asked Mr. Weiblein to show Exhibit B, utilizing the overhead projector.
Mr. Weiblein showed the location and alignment of Exhibit B light rail. He stated
2017 would probably be the earliest for the light rail project because each process
has to get additional funding.
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Lee asked Mr. Weiblein if access to the parking lot was through Flying Cloud
Drive or another entrance. Mr. Weiblein stated it would be through Flying Cloud
Drive only.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 4-0.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to recommend approval of Planned Unit
Development concept Amendment on 5.82 acres, Zoning District Change from
Regional Commercial to I-2 on 2.98 acres, Site Plan Review on 5.82 acres and
Preliminary Plat of 5.82 acres into one lot and one outlot based on plans stamped
dated November 24, 2010, and the staff report dated December 10, 2010. Motion
carried 4-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen stated there will be no Planning Commission Meeting on December 27, 2010,
due to the Holidays. The next meeting will be January 10, 2011 and will contain two
code items on the agenda.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
Stoltz thanked the Commission Members for their help throughout the year.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Lee, seconded by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
4-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.