Planning Commission - 09/28/2015 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS: Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann Higgins,
Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS: Julie Klima, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Matt Bourne, 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 and Wuttke were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2015
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 5-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. MILLER REZONING by David and Karen Miller
Location: 7555 192n Ave West
Request for:
• Zoning District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 1.32 acres
David Miller, property owner, presented the proposal. Mr. Miller said this is a
non-conforming rural lot and what they would like to demolish the rental house
down and rebuild a single family home. Mr. Miller said they would like to
change the zoning district to R1-13.5, which is consistent with other lots in the
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area. The proposed house does comply with the proposed district change and
they are not planning on subdividing the property.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said staff
recommendation is for approval. She stated there is a nearby resident who sent a
letter that is included in the packet. He is requesting the homeowner not increase
the density. No other neighborhood comments have been received.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Zoning
District Change from Rural to R1-13.5 on 1.32 acres based on the information
included in the staff report dated September 25, 2015. Motion carried 5-0.
B. WOODSPRING SUITES SIGNATURE by Titleist Lodging Group, LLC
Location: 7544 Market Place Drive
Request for:
• Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.66 acres
• Zoning District Change from Office to Commercial Regional Service on
1.66 acres
• Site Plan Review on 1.66 acres
Chair Stoltz stated this project is being withdrawn.
VIL PLANNERS' REPORT
Klima said the Metropolitan Council issued the system statement and it can be viewed
on-line. This is the beginning of the Comprehensive Plan preparation.
Higgins asked Klima if the system statement review will involve the Planning
Commission. Klima said the City has 60 days to file an appeal of the system statement.
VIIL MEMBERS' REPORT
A. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE—LIGHT RAIL
No Members' Report
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X. NEW BUSINESS
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No new business.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Farr, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried 5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.