Planning Commission - 04/25/2011 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,APRIL 25, 2011 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Matt Fyten, John Kirk, Katie Lechelt, Jacob Lee,
Jerry Pitzrick, Kevin Schultz, Jon Stoltz, Travis
Wuttke
STAFF MEMBERS: Michael Franzen, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Wuttke was absent.
II. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBER
A. Matt Fyten
Franzen performed the swearing in of new Commission Member, Matt Fyten.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Lechelt had an addition to the Members Report; an update to the meeting she attended
regarding the 494 Corridor Commission Commuter Challenge.
MOTION by Kirk, seconded by Schultz, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 8-0.
IV. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 28, 2011
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Pitzrick, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 8-0.
V. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. ERIC SCHAFFER ADDITION by Eric Schaffer. Location is
6451 Evergreen and 6516 Kurtz Lane.
Request for:
• Preliminary Plat on 0.5 acres
Eric Schaffer, of 6451 Evergreen and Richard Hunt, of 6516 Kurtz Lane, who was
present on behalf of his son Joseph Hunt,presented the proposal.
Schaffer stated what they would like to do is to move the lot line. He utilized the
overhead projector to show current lot lines and proposed lot lines. He pointed
out that his lot would be increasing in size and Mr. Hunt's lot would be
decreasing in size.
Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated this is a
conforming subdivision and Staff recommendation is for approval.
Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no public input.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 8-0.
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Kirk, to recommend approval of the
Preliminary Plat on 1.5 acres into two lots based on plans stamped dated April 9,
2011 and the staff report dated April 22, 2011. Motion carried 8-0.
B. VARIANCE#2011-01 by Wrenetta Dietz. Location 9166 Belvedere
Request to:
• Permit a front yard setback variance from 30 feet to 21 feet for a 15xl2
foot deck and stairway.
Stoltz read the letter Mr. Dietz submitted withdrawing his variance request. He
stated he will re-apply after the pending legislative amendments to the variance
process have been adopted.
MOTION by Pitzrick, seconded by Schultz, to close the public hearing and return
the application to the proponent without prejudice. Motion carried 8-0.
VIII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. Variance Legislation
Franzen stated this legislation could be passed on both the House and Senate
floors on April 26.
B. Status of Projects
Franzen said there is a list of the Status of Projects included in the packet.
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Franzen stated May 11th is the Boards and Commissions Banquet and to please return the
RSVP by May 6t'.
IX. MEMBERS' REPORT
Lechelt stated there was an annual meeting for the 494 Corridor Commission Commuter
Challenge. She stated this group tries to get individuals to try alternative modes of
transportation to get to work along the corridor. She pointed out that Eden Prairie is one
of the leaders in providing other modes of transportation to work. They also discussed
updates to be completed; along with six new roundabouts to be done in 2012.
X. CONTINUING BUSINESS
XI. NEW BUSINESS
XII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Schultz, seconded by Lechelt, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
8-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.