Planning Commission - 02/28/2011 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2011 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 Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2011
Schultz had a revision on page 4,paragraph 5. He would like the first sentence to
read, "Schultz stated in regards to the Guide Plans, things can be subject to
change".
Wuttke had a revision on page 3 under Members' Report, 1st paragraph. He
would like the last sentence in the paragraph to read, "Wuttke said he had asked
for input from the presenters on how we can attract developers into coming into
our community and spending their money, knowing they will not profits for 3 to 5
years. Some responses were for more flexibility architecturally within a defined
ordinance structure.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Schultz, to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion carried 2-0. Kirk, Lee and Stoltz abstained.
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IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RIDGE AT RILEY CREEK 4TH ADDITION by JSM Custom Homes, LLC.
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 0.65 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review on 0.65 acres
• Zoning District Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on 0.65
acres
• Preliminary Plat of 0.65 acres for two single family lots
Franzen stated the notices to the property owners were not sent out meeting the 10
day notification requirement. Therefore, the meeting will be continued until
March 14'.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to recommend a continuance to the
March 14, 2011 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
B. CODE AMENDMENT by City of Eden Prairie.
Request for:
• The adoption of an amendment to the City code Chapter 11, section 11.02
by the addition of definitions for cast stone, cultured stone, architectural
precast, and precast concrete panel; amending section 11.03, subdivision
3.K,relating to architectural standards.
Franzen stated this is the third time the Commission has looked at this guide plan.
The first time they viewed samples, the second time they discussed what other
communities were doing in regards to this amendment. City Staff was then
directed by the Commission to prepare a code amendment that included cast
stone, cultured stone, precast architectural panels, and precast concrete panels
with an exposed chip. Franzen also stated the ordinance includes definitions for
exterior materials based on industry standard definitions and precast panel will
include a requirement for architectural reveal.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Stoltz stated he felt this was a good ordinance. Schultz concurred with Stoltz, that
he liked the ordinance.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
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MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the code
amendment to adopt an amendment to the City code Chapter 11, section 11.02 by
the addition of definitions for cast stone, cultured stone, architectural precast, and
precast concrete panel; amending section 11.03, subdivision 3.K,relating to
architectural standards. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
Kirk said he was invited by the Boy Scout group to speak about the Planning
Commission at their meeting at Prairie View Church, and stated he really enjoyed this.
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.