Planning Commission - 01/12/2015 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY,JANUARY 12, 2015 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: Julie Klima, City 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. Kirk and Stoltz were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Wuttke, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 6-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON DEC. 8, 2014
Higgins had a revision on page 2, second paragraph, third sentence. She would
like the word"correct" changed to "current".
Higgins had a revision on page 4, last paragraph, first sentence. She would like
the word, "assessable" changed to "accessible".
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Higgins, to approve the minutes as amended.
Motion carried 4-0; Egan and Pieper abstained.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OVERVIEW
Klima presented the Comprehensive Plan and stated the goal with this overview
is to review what is currently in place. This Comprehensive Plan was adopted
in 2008 and will be updated in 2018. Klima reviewed the current City goals
adopted by the City Council.
City Goals
1. Community well-being and safety
2. Providing high quality efficient services
3. Preserve a beautiful environment
4. Sense of community
5. Innovative and sustainable practices
6. Economic vitality
All initiatives will be tied back to these goals.
Klima said this evening she will talk about what was looked at in 2008; which
would be establishing direction for development and re-development of Eden
Prairie over the next 20 years. The Comp Plan stems from the Metropolitan
Land Planning Act of 1995.
The Comp Plan had significant public involvement, which included multiple
workshops, demographic data review, land use changes, and reviewed growth
projections. There were also demographic forecasts completed regarding
population,households and employment.
The current plan adopted in 2008 used forecast methodology consisting of:
1. Major Center area study projections
2. Golden Triangle Area study projects
3. Remainder of City: parcel by parcel of assessment of change
The 2008 Guide Plan follows this format:
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Identifies visions, goals and policies
Chapter 3 - Specific land uses
Chapter 4 - Focuses on housing
Chapter 5 - Focuses on transportation and road improvements
Chapter 6 - Focuses on utilities and wells required
Chapter 7 - Discusses community facilities
Chapter 8 —Redevelopment and Economic Development
Chapter 9 - Active community planning
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Chapter 10 - Implementation Town Center Guidelines and Town Center
Ordinance
Pieper asked, looking back at the plan, was there anything we could have done
better. Klima commented this plan is a working document that is utilized every
day. She pointed out Eden Prairie is entering into a redevelopment stage.
In regards to Comprehensive Plans, Klima said every metropolitan city will be
required to complete their plan by 2018. When an adjacent city updates their
Comprehensive Plan, Eden Prairie will be notified and will have an opportunity
to see if it impacts the City in any way.
B. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP,JANUARY 20, 2015—5 PM
Synopsis: The City Council annually hosts a work session with the advisory
boards and commissions to review accomplishments and work plans. The Vice-
Chair and City Planner will be presenting the work plan and 2014
accomplishments. All Commission Members are invited to attend. Because a
light dinner will be served, please email your RSVP to Lori Creamer prior to
January 16.
Klima said this workshop will be held in the Heritage Room at 5:00 pm.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
No Members' report.
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Egan, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
6-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.