Planning Commission - 10/11/2010 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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. Kirk and Lee were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2010
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 3-0. Pitzrick and Schultz abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE#2010-05 by Randy's Bobby & Steve's Auto World
Location: 8100 Flying Cloud Drive (a continued public hearing)
Request:
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• 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.
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 items be continued to the
November 8, 2010 meeting.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to recommend a continuance to the
November 8, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
B. VARIANCE#2010-06 by Bahman Razmpour(a continued public hearing)
Location: Eden View Estates, Lot 1, Corner of Dell and Turnbull Road
Request:
• To permit a porch 6 feet from the front yard lot line of Dell Road. City
Code requires 50 feet in the Rural Zoning District.
• To permit a house 21 feet from the front yard lot line of Dell Road. City
Code requires 50 feet in the Rural Zoning District.
• To permit a garage 35.3 feet from the front yard lot line of Turnbull Road.
City Code requires 50 feet in the Rural Zoning District.
• To permit a main structure height of 52 feet. City Code requires 40 feet
from the lowest grade point to the midpoint of the corresponding roof.
The applicant has submitted a letter requesting that the Variance application
2010-06 be withdrawn.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
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MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Wuttke, to accept the withdrawal of Variance
Application 2010-06, and return the application and plans to the applicant without
prejudice. Motion carried 5-0.
C. THE POINTE ON LAKE RILEY—LEU RESCINDING APPROVALS 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.
• Resolution for Preliminary Plat of 2 acres into one lot.
• Resolution for Final Plat of 2 acres into one lot.
• Development Agreement
The applicant is requesting that the items be continued to the November 8, 2010
meeting.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend a continuance to the
November 8, 2010 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen stated there was a flyer handed out for the Southwest Transit Mobile Tour and
Workshop that will be held on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. If Commission
Members plan to attend please RSVP to Kathy Bennett. Her contact information is in the
flyer.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lechelt, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.