Planning Commission - 05/24/2010 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 24, 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.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lechelt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 26, 2010
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 6-0. Lechelt abstained.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 10, 2010
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Travis, to approve the minutes. Motion carried
3-0. Lechelt, Lee, Pitzrick and Schultz abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. WILLIAM HOAG REZONING AND VARIANCE#2010-03
By William Hoag
(CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 26, 2010 and MAY 10, 2010 MEETING)
Location: 12005 Sunnybrook Road
Request:
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 0.55 acres
• To permit a 12 foot front yard setback for the proposed attached garage.
City Code requires a front yard setback equal to or greater than the
average of the principle structures on either side or 134'.
William Hoag, owner of the property, presented the proposal. He stated he
purchased the property five years ago. This past winter the house collapsed under
the snow. Now they would like to rebuild it.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated Staff
recommendation is for approval of the revised plan. This revised plan shows the
proposed house and garage to be 35 feet from the front property line. A portion
of the proposed garage is within the Xcel power line easement. Xcel is still in the
process of reviewing the request to locate a garage within the power line
easement. If the Commission does approve the variance, Mr. Hoag will provide
written approval from Xcel Energy to build in this location. If Xcel denies the
request, the owner shall provide a revised plan that conforms to the 35 foot
setback before a building permit is issued.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Pitzrick asked Franzen if the variance is a 12 foot front yard setback or a 35 foot
yard setback. Franzen said the variance in the final order is a 35 foot yard
setback.
Pitzrick asked Mr. Hoag how it is going with Xcel. Mr. Hoag said it is going very
well. He stated if they do not approve the plans he will be flexible relocating
them.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to recommend approval of the Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 0.55 acres based on plans stamped
dated May 6, 2010 and the staff report dated May 21, 2010. Motion carried 7-0.
B. VARIANCE#2010-02 by Jesse Van Norden and Jackie Bernard
(CONTINUED FROM THE MAY 10, 2010 MEETING)
Location 17440 Duck Lake Trail
Request to:
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• Permit a front yard setback along Duck Lake Trail of 40.95 feet. City
Code requires 47.75 feet based on Chapter 11, Section 11.03 Subdivision
3.C.
• Permit a front yard setback along 175h Avenue of 27.65 feet. City Code
requires 47.75 feet based on Chapter 11, Section 11.03 Subdivision 3.C.
and a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet in the R1-22 Zoning District.
Bill Warner, representing Baycliff Homes and Jesse Van Norden and Jackie
Bernard, presented the proposal. Mr. Warner showed where the property was
located utilizing the overhead projector. He showed where the home addition and
garage addition would be located.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated this project meets
the three part test for hardship. Staff recommendation is for approval.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Lechelt asked if the neighbors were notified and if so, what was the feedback.
Jesse Van Norden stated the immediate neighbors were notified and were in favor
with the plans.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of Final Order
2010-02 Motion carried 7-0.
C. VARIANCE#2010-04 by Superior Outdoor Service
Location: 6425 Beach Road
Request to:
• To Permit: Five (5) enclosed garage stalls in the R1-22 Zoning District.
Three (3) existing attached garage stalls and two (2) detached garage
stalls. City Code permits a total of(4) enclosed garage stalls per
residential site.
Steve King, of Superior Outdoor Services and representing Brandon and Stacy
Sawalich, stated it is a standard garage that is currently on the site and they would
like to expand it due to storage needs. The owner has a collector car he would
like to store as well as other items, such as lawn equipment and toys. The garage
will look exactly like the existing one. He added that he did not speak to any of
the neighbors since the closest home was one quarter of a mile away.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated this project meets
the three part test for hardship.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
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There was no Commission input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of Final
Order 2010-04. Motion carried 7-0.
D. 78" STREET MARKET (2010-03) by Oppidan
Location: 8045 Flying Cloud Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.22 acres.
• Planned Unit Development Districts Review on 1.22 acres.
• Zoning District Amendment in the C-Hwy Zoning District on 1.22 acres.
• Site Plan Review on 1.22 acres.
Pat Barrett, of 5125 County Road 101, Minnetonka,presented the proposal on
behalf of Oppidan, Inc. Mr. Barrett displayed plans of the project utilizing the
overhead projector. The existing gas station will be replaced by a retail center.
Mr. Barrett stated they will work with Staff on screening for the project.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated Staff recommends
approval based on pages 3 and 4 of the staff report.
Pitzrick asked if at one time there was talk of relocating W. 78th Street, and if so,
has it gone away. Rue said it has been delayed but would have no impact on this
project.
Lechelt asked if there will be an increase in traffic in the area. Franzen said the
project generates less traffic than the previous use.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input.
Sam Hakta, of 6630 Oakdale Drive,represents the hotel behind the project. Mr.
Hakta said he would like to see the site plan. He showed where the hotel and
entrance would be located. He asked how high the building would be. Mr.
Barrett said the height of the front of the building is 20 feet and the rear is 17 feet.
Mr. Hakta asked about the length and depth of the building. Mr. Barrett said the
length is 118 feet and the depth is 66 feet. Mr. Hakta asked if there would be
underground storage tanks. Mr. Barrett said they would be removed. Mr. Hakta
also asked about the monitoring wells. Mr. Barrett said the existing monitoring
wells are awaiting closure. Mr. Hakta asked about the vibrations and dust from
the construction. Mr. Barrett said they would follow City working hours and dust
control. Franzen stated the hours are 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday.
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MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Lechelt, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Schultz, to recommend approval of the
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.22 acres, Planned Unit
Development Districts Review on 1.22 acres, and Zoning District Amendment in
the C-Hwy Zoning District on 1.22 acres. Site Plan Review on 1.22 acres, based
on plans stamped dated May 20, 2010, and the staff report dated May 21, 2010.
Motion carried 7-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. Joint Meeting with Conservation Commission on June 28, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Franzen stated the topic of this meeting will be pavers and rainwater gardens.
The regular meeting will follow.
B. Summer Vacation Schedule
Franzen asked the Commission Members to submit their vacation schedules.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Wuttke, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
7-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.