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Planning Commission - 01/09/2012 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY,JANUARY 9, 2012 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 Randy Newton, Assistant City Engineer Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources Julie Krull, Recording Secretary I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL Acting Chair Schultz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirk, Pitzrick and Stoltz were absent. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Lechelt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0. III. MINUTES A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 2011 MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lee, to approve the minutes. Motion carried 4-0. Schultz abstained. IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS V. PUBLIC MEETINGS VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. RIDGE AT RILEY CREEK 5TH ADDITION by JMS Custom Homes. Location: 9567, 9667, 9687 Sky Lane Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.02 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review on 2.02 acres • Zoning District Amendment within the R1-13.5 Zoning District on 2.02 acres • Preliminary Plat of 2.02 acres into five lots PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2012 Page 2 Franzen stated that notice of this hearing was published in the Eden Prairie News but property owner notification did not get mailed to all affected property owners 10 days in advance of this meeting. The staff recommendation is to continue this hearing to the January 23rd meeting. MOTION by Lechelt, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend a continuance to the January 23, 2012 meeting. Motion carried 5-0. B. THE MEADOWS AT RILEY CREEK by Meadows, LLC. Location: 9845 Sky Lane. Request for: • Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 5.03 acres • Preliminary Plat of 5.03 acres into twelve lots and one outlot Steve Bonno, of JMS Custom Homes,presented the proposal. He stated Rempfer & Family and JMS Custom Homes are partnering together on this project. He pointed out JMS Custom Homes has had a history of building homes in Eden Prairie. The property they are submitting a plan for is for 11 new single family lots plus one existing home, which will stay. The lot conforms to the R1 zoning and there would be no variance requests. He pointed out the proposed road that is needed on the property is creating difficulties for them. There are many challenges with the road connections and serious topography issues on one of the properties. They have provided a 50 foot easement to the property if the City deems that is the way to go. The City suggested an east-west corridor. The project proponent also pointed out they need to get all of the parties together to come up with solutions to resolve this problem and would like to continue this proposal to the February 13'h Planning Commission meeting. They would like the Staff to host a meeting with the Driver and Smith residents, Vern and Karen Rempfer and JMS Custom Homes. Vice Chair Schultz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated in order to develop the Driver and Smith properties to the north, an east-west public road is needed. The road should be centered on the common property lines of the Driver, Smith and Rempfer properties. This becomes a challenge because of the home on the Rempfer property and stated the need for the city to be flexible on zoning requirements in order to create room for the east west road. Staff recommendation is for a continuance to the February 13'h meeting. Vice Chair Schultz opened the meeting up for public input. Robin Smith, of 9765 Sky Lane,property owner to the north, stated he was going to present a PowerPoint presentation but would like to wait until they have the meeting. The project proponent said he would like all the people involved to meet at the same time rather than to have separate meetings. Franzen stated he would take care of this. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2012 Page 3 MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Lee, to recommend a continuance to the February 13, 2012 meeting with direction to revise the plans according to the staff report, DRC and engineering memos and other pertinent data with conceptual ideas to cohesively design a more thorough neighborhood involving adjacent neighbors, the City Staff and other project proponents. Motion carried 5-0. C. REPUBLIC COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING FACILITY by Clean Energy. Location: 9813 Flying Cloud Drive. Request for: • Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 24.32 acres • Planned Unit Development District Review on 24.32 acres • Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 24.32 acres • Sit Plan Review of 24.32 acres Pam Pullen, Associate Planner with Clean Energy,presented the proposal. She stated the property is located on Flying Cloud Drive and pointed out that Republic wants to convert trucks to use compressed natural gas. The trucks would fill at night and go out in the morning. There are 105 slots, so there would be no increase in traffic. Ms. Pullen utilized the overhead projector to show illustrations of the property. She pointed out there is a 6 foot fence surrounding the compound and the storage vessels are above ground. Vice Chair Schultz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen stated this is a permitted use for this parcel of land and staff recommendation is for approval. Vice Chair Schultz opened the meeting up for public input. Michael Selig, of 10232 Kirsten Place, stated this is the closest house to the facility. He is concerned because there is a petroleum pipeline going by his house and now he will have this by his house. Ms. Pullen stated there is extreme monitoring of this facility 24/7, 365 days a year. She pointed out this is safer than the petroleum fuel. She asked Mr. Selig what his concern was. Mr. Selig said his concern is having them both so close together in case of a fire or explosion. Lechelt asked if these facilities have been installed in other states. Ms. Pullen stated yes, there are about 10 facilities, but there are 100 in planning. Lee asked if there was a special license that is needed to run this facility. Ms. Pullen stated they get their licenses from the State. Vice Chair Schultz stated he feels this is the way it looks like the future is going and is in favor of this project. Tony Kelleran, of 10172 Kirsten Place, stated he would like to know how close the pipe line is to the fueling station. Ms. Pullen asked Mr. Kelleran if it was the PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES January 9, 2012 Page 4 existing gas line he was referring to. Mr. Kelleran stated that was correct. Franzen asked Mr. Kelleran if it was the CenterPoint gas line he was referring to. Mr. Kelleran stated it was the Magellan pipeline. Franzen stated the survey did not show any underground utilities running through this property. John O'Neil, who was with the project proponent, concurred by stating they did not show a pipeline on their property. Franzen stated he verify the location of the pipeline and get a response back to the residents. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion carried 5-0. MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 24.32 acres, Planned Unit Development District Review on 24.32 acres, Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Zoning District on 24.32 acres and Site Plan Review of 24.32 acres based on plans stamped dated December 27, 2011 and the staff report dated January 6, 2012. As well as provide due diligence on safety matters. Motion carried 5-0. VII. PLANNERS' REPORT Franzen stated the Ridge of Riley Creek and a new project will be on the agenda for the January 23rd Planning Commission meeting. VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS X. NEW BUSINESS XI. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Lee, seconded by Lechelt, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.