Planning Commission - 05/09/2016 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2016 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, Mark
Freiberg, Tom Poul
CITY STAFF: 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 Weber were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Wuttke moved, seconded by Higgins, to approve the agenda. Motion carried
7-0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 25, 2016
MOTION: Freiberg moved, seconded by Farr, to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. VARIANCE#2016-02
Location: 6931 Boyd Avenue
Request for:
• To permit an addition with a side yard setback of 11 feet 9 inches from the
south lot line. City Code requires a minimum side yard setback of 15 feet
one side with a total of 30 feet both sides.
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Sue Mollner, owner of the residence,presented the proposal. She stated she and her
husband, Greg, are here this evening because they would like to add on a
conservatory/sun room addition to their home. They would like the ability to grow
plants in this structure and that is why they would like it on the south side of their
residence as it receives the most sun and fits into the current landscaping. This
addition will be right off of the kitchen, of which will also be remodeled.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this request is for a
reduction in the side yard setback. Staff recommendation is for approval based on
the three part test in the staff report.
Chair Stoltz asked if the applicants looked at other locations. Klima said they have
and this would be the best location for what they plan to use the addition for.
Freiberg stated in the packet there were two letters from neighbors in favor of the
project; he asked if other neighbors have reached out to staff. Klima said one
resident had a concern regarding the visual impact but did not follow up with their
concern.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION: Poul moved, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Farr moved, seconded by Higgins, to recommend approval of the Final
Order#2016-02 based on plans stamp dated April 4, 2016 and the information
included in the staff report dated May 3, 2016. Motion carried 7-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
Klima reminded the Commission Members of the Commission Banquet on Wednesday
evening, May 1ltn
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Pieper, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
Chair Stoltz adjourned the meeting at 7:14p.m.