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
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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.
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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
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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.