Planning Commission - 05/12/2014 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: John Kirk, Jon Stoltz, Travis Wuttke, Steven Frank,
Ann Higgins, Mary Egan, Charles Weber, Andrew
Pieper
STAFF MEMBERS: Mike Franzen, City Planner
Julie Klima, Senior Planner
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Frank called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Stoltz was absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Egan, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 28, 2014
Higgins had a change on page 4, paragraph 3, sentence 12; change the word height
to high.
Wuttke had a change on page 6,paragraph 6, sentence 2; he would like it to read,
"Wuttke said he does not see why the City is at the table and is not against the
concept of sustainable neighborhood development but against the City being a fee
simple holder for the process".
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Kirk, to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion carried 5-0. Egan and Pieper abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
A. PURGATORY CREEK ESTATES 2ND by Barry and Brian Post.
Location: 12420 Sunnybrook Road, Eden Prairie, MN
Contact: Brian Post(612-850-7137)
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Brian Post, of Post Construction Company,presented the informational meeting.
He utilized the overhead projector to show the plan of the development. He stated
the project was approved in January of 2000 for the development of seven
residential homes. He showed where the homes and cul-de-sac would be and
pointed out the homes would be compatible to the neighbors on the east and west
side of the development. The project will start in June with the completion of the
road construction in August or September.
Vice Chair Frank opened the meeting up for public input.
Brian Peterson, the neighbor to the north of the development, said his lot will butt
up to the development. He said some plans indicted some trees would be
removed and is concerned about privacy and wants to make sure the trees and
underbrush would still be there.
Brian Post addressed Mr. Peterson and said if he is located north of the property,
then there are not a lot of trees there and because of that there will be minimal
trees taken down. There will be new trees put up for the trees taken down.
Mr. Peterson asked Brian Post who would develop all of the houses on the lots.
Brian Post said he could not say for sure. Mr. Peterson asked if the lots were for
sale to the public. Brian Post said if Mr. Peterson or anyone else was interested in
purchasing a home then they should contact him directly.
Terry Morris stated his home is where the cul-de-sac begins. He asked if there
will be privacy trees in that area. Brian Post said all the trees along lot 7 will stay
there with the exception of the apple tree.
Marc Schwartz, of 9303 Cold Stream Lane, stated his land butts up to Lot 1. His
main concern tonight is to raise awareness that as excavation takes place,please
be aware of the land and the damage to it, especially by the pond. Brian Post said
there will be an area of 11 feet between the road and the property line where
nothing will be constructed there.
Dustin Cappelli said his lot is affected greatly. There is a road in his back yard
and he asked how can there be a road on a 10 foot hill. He said he knows he
cannot do anything about this but is concerned with it. Brian Post said there will
be a grade change and it will be 1 foot taller on the crest and it will flatten out.
Laura Florida, on Princeton Avenue, said her property backs up on a wetland and
pointed out there are several mature trees in the wetland area and asked if they
plan on leaving them. Brian Post said they do plan on leaving them and they will
be planting three more trees.
Ed Requet, of 9248 Hearthstead Lane, said he wants to make sure homes and lots
are consistent with the existing neighborhood. He said his biggest question is the
time line of the construction and asked when the houses would be developed.
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Brian Post said it is dependent on who purchases the lots. Typically it is 3 to 5
months for a typical home to be built. He pointed out the whole development
could possibly take a couple of years or less to be developed. Mr. Post pointed
out the homes are slated to be compatible with the existing homes in the
neighborhood. Mr. Requet said if the homes are placed in smaller lots, then how
can they look the same as the existing homes. Franzen said if there are any
construction or grading questions they can be answered by Rod Rue of the Eden
Prairie Engineering Department.
Brian Peterson asked if there would be any more meetings on this development.
Franzen said this would be the one meeting the Planning Commission will have.
Mr. Peterson asked if the housing formats will be the true footprints. Brian Post
said for the most part yes, they will be the same. There will be no setback
changes.
Matt Blesch asked how the lots are being drained because the bulk of the pond is
on his land; would it need to be dredged. Rue said in the southeast quadrant, the
water will drain into an infiltration system.
Mrs. Lee Smith, of 9231 Cold Stream Lane, asked the project proponent if they
are selling the development lot by lot. Brian Post said they would like to sell all
the lots to one developer. Mrs. Smith said she is concerned about the hours they
will be working. Franzen said there is construction hours during the days and
weekends; 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday. If they are not in
compliance with this ordinance the police may be called. He also said the
advantage to selling it to one builder would be that they get the development built
up quickly. Mrs. Smith also said there is a well on the property that needs to be
capped. Brian Post said they are aware of that.
Steve Wagner said he has been a part of construction with Post Construction. He
said in regards to people calling the City for help, it does no good. Brain Post has
been in violation of construction requirements. The neighbors are concerned
about the constant pounding that will be going on or the workers sleeping in their
vehicles. He said Brian Post has the right to develop the property,but they have a
right to their privacy too. Brian Post said he really has no comment other than he
plans to sell it to one developer because they would like to see the project done
quickly.
Brian Peterson asked the project proponent if they started negotiating with a
developer. Brian Post said they have.
Vice Chair Frank said the contact number for Brian Post is 612-850-7137 or
contact the City of Eden Prairie with questions on the development.
There were no comments from the Commission.
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Brian Post said if people are going to call with questions,please make sure it is
significant or of real concern. Vice Chair Frank said to please be considerate of
Brian's time.
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE#2013-10 by Allegis Group (CONTINUED ITEM)
Location: 6640 Shady Oak Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
Contact: Sean Coatney (651-307-1951)
Request for:
• To permit a 176 square foot building identification wall sign on the north
elevation.
• To permit a 176 square foot building identification wall sign on the south
elevation.
• To permit a 50 square foot building identification wall sign on the east
elevation
City Code permits one building identification wall sign per wall per street
frontage not to exceed 50 square feet. Section 11.70, Subd. 4, C, 12 (a)
Vice Chair Frank said the applicant would like a continuance to the June 9, 2014
meeting.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Pieper, to recommend a continuance to the
June 9, 2014 meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. BOARDS & COMMISSION BANQUET - WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2014
Vice Chair Frank asked if members could please RSVP response to
lcreamer@edenprairie.org or mail the postcard. If bringing a guest, please
indicate their name.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
No Members' report.
A. CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
No update.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
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No continuing business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Egan, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
7-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.