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Planning Commission - 03/14/2011 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 14, 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 Lori Creamer, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Vice Chair Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Lee and Stoltz were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Lechelt to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011 MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 3-0. Pitzrick and Lechelt abstained. 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 EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 14, 2011 Page 2 The project proponent was not in attendance when the hearing was opened. The commission took a 5 minute recess to wait and see if the proponent would arrive. Commission reconvened when proponent arrived. Jeff Schoenwetter from JMS Custom Homes, LLC briefly described the project as a two lot conforming subdivision. Franzen stated the property is zoned R1-13.5 and this subdivision results in two conforming lots. The proposed building is situated on the new lot which meets front, rear, and side yard setbacks. Staff recommends approval based on the conditions on page 3 of the staff report. Pitzrick stated that Cirrus Way was built for temporary access for construction then it would be closed and never be available for future road use. He asked is that still the current situation? Franzen stated it was built for construction access to the property. There is no longer and arrangement between the developer and the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to keep it open. Construction access would have to go through Sky Lane. There are conditions with the original development agreement that if the road is no longer in use the developer would be responsible for doing overlays and fixing the road if damage occurred from construction traffic. Pitzrick stated if there is no intent for the road to continue on to Eden Prairie Road,rather than a temporary turn around, it seems now would be the time to make a permanent cul-de-sac for ease of snow plowing. Franzen commented that MAC owns the property to the east. In December 2010, the City Council and MAC entered into a memorandum of understanding for a public review process about the development of non aeronautical land for commercial or office uses. They are looking at this as a potential revenue stream by leasing property. This residential property is adjacent to one of the sites MAC is considering for office use. The possibility does exist that this road could serve the office and as another access to Cirrus Way. This may also be a benefit for property owners south of the road. Pitzrick commented as long as there are some potential other uses for this road then it makes sense to leave it as is. If it's a situation where it will be gone, then it would make sense for this lot to pay for the final configuration of a small cul-de- sac. MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES March 14, 2011 Page 3 MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the 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 and Preliminary Plat of 0.65 acres for two single family lots. Motion carried 5-0. VII. PLANNERS' REPORT Franzen reported there are two commercial projects for the March 28th meeting. First is an expansion to Redstone Grill to add a private dining room and second an addition to Wedding Day Diamonds. VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Kirk, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.