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
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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.
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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.