Planning Commission - 05/14/2012 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2012 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Steven Frank, 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. Kirk, Pitzrick, Schultz and Wuttke
were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Lee, seconded by Lechelt, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 23, 2012
MOTION by Lee, seconded by Fyten, to approve the minutes. Motion carried
4-0. Stoltz abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE#2012-01 by Prop Shop.
Location: 15195 Martin Drive
Request for: A parking setback variance from 10 feet to 5 feet
Cindy Eddy, Director of the PROP Shop,presented the proposal. She pointed out
the store gets things from the community and gives them back to needy families.
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They are here tonight because they would like to expand the building but need a
parking setback variance from 10 feet to 5 feet.
Chair Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen said this request
meets the three part test for an undue hardship and staff recommendation is for
approval.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Lee stated that since he has volunteered at the PROP Shop he will be abstaining.
MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lechelt, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lechelt, to recommend approval of Final Order
2012-01. Motion carried 4-0. Lee abstained.
B. VARIANCE#2012-02 by City of Eden Prairie
Location: Round Lake Park— 16691 Valley View Road
Request for: Shoreland structure setback from 200 feet to 100 feet to construct
play structures
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources, presented the proposal. He
pointed out Round Lake is the oldest park in Eden Prairie and is in need of some
renovation. He stated they have worked on the water quality and it is now safe to
swim in it. They would like to attract more people back to the park and the
needed updates to the beach area would help with this. Phase 1 would be to
include a play area in the beach area. Fox utilized the overhead projector to show
what the project would look like. He stated their plan is to relocate the play area
from the north end to the beach area and to do this they would have to have 100
foot setback. Fox pointed out this area would be a turf area and drainage would
be handled through infiltration.
Chair Stoltz asked if the beach area would shrink somewhat. Fox stated it would
shrink slightly.
Frank asked what would bring more people into the area. Fox said it would be the
splash pad.
Lee asked if the City has ever considered abandoning the beach. Fox said they
have not because they think there is value in having it open.
Chair Stoltz asked Franzen to review the staff report. Franzen said this project
meets the 3 part test for undue hardship and staff recommendation is for approval.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
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Lechelt asked Fox if the turf would be mowed lawn. Fox said the upper area
would be mowed and then there would be a natural turf area going down to the
water's edge. Lechelt asked if there was consideration in expanding the
Community Garden into the area. Fox said it originally was to be at Round Lake,
but since Flying Cloud has a lot of Community Garden they would not be putting
it in this area.
MOTION by Lee, seconded by Fyten, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Lee, seconded by Fyten, to recommend approval of Final Order
2012-02. Motion carried 5-0.
C. CUMMINS-PHIPPS-GRILL PROPERTY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
by Eden Prairie Historical Society
Location: 13600 Pioneer Trail
Request for: Conditional Use Permit for adaptive reuse
The Historical Society currently leases the building. Activities that would occur
by CUP are similar to what the City permitted by CUP at the Smith Douglas More
House. Money generated from these activities would go to the Historical Society
and to make building repairs/improvements. Attached to the CUP document is
the Cummins Phipps Grill Site Restoration Plan that shows a limited area for
outside activities. This will also be attached to the lease agreement.
Lee asked if they considered a coffee house there. Franzen said there have been a
number of inquiries to use the property prior to the Historical Society, but none
include a coffee shop.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Frank, seconded by Lee, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Frank, seconded by Lee, to recommend approval of the Conditional
Use Permit 2012-01. Motion carried 5-0.
D. MASTER TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. by Nelson LIMOC, LLC.
Location: 7550 Market Place Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 2.93 acres
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on2.93 acres
• Zoning District Change from I-2 to Office on I-25 acres
• Site Plan Review on 2.93 acres
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Chair Stoltz stated the applicant is requesting a continuance to the June 11, 2012
meeting.
MOTION by Fyten, seconded by Lee, to recommend a continuance to the June
11, 2012 meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Franzen said there will be no Meeting on May 28, due to the holiday. The next
meeting will be June 11. The only item on the agenda is the continued item from
tonight's 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 7:23 p.m.