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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 Planning Commission Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 2 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 Planning Commission Minutes January 12, 2015 Page 3 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.