Planning Commission - 02/27/2017 APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 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 Wuttke were absent.
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Farr, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 7-
0.
III. MINUTES
A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2017
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Pieper, to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes. Motion carried 7-0.
IV. INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V. PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ROCKWILL ADDITION
Location: 15480 Sunrise Circle East
Request for:
0 Preliminary Plat of one lot into two lots on 1.05 acres
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Jeremy Rock, of 15480 Sunrise Circle East,presented the proposal. He stated they
would like to split the property of 1.06 acres into two lots. There is already a home
on the southern part of the lot and they would like to build a new home on the other
portion of the property. Mr. Rock showed where the new home would be located
and stated they would have to remove 4 trees for the driveway. He also stated they
have complied with what the City has asked for and are not requesting any waivers.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this is a subdivision
of property and no waivers are included in this plan. Staff recommendation is for
approval.
Freiberg asked if there were concerns from the neighbors. Klima said staff has not
received any concerns and followed up by stating Mr. Rock did have a
neighborhood meeting.
Chair Stoltz opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Farr, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Freiberg, to recommend approval for
Preliminary Plat of one lot into two lots on 1.05 acres based on plans stamp dated
February 6, 2017 and the information included in the staff report dated February 22,
2017. Motion carried 7-0.
B. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO TREE REPLACEMENT
Request to:
• Amend City Code Chapter 11 relating to Tree Replacement
Klima said the City recently adopted amendments to the City Code relating to tree
replacement requirements. As part of the process, there were multiple changes to
the tree replacement requirements, including the definition and regulation of
heritage trees. Through discussions between the Planning Commission and the City
Council leading up to the code amendment, there was discussion related to allowing
saved heritage trees to be counted toward the tree replacement requirement
including a not to exceed threshold. Tonight is a housekeeping change to 11.55 of
the City Code to reflect the discussion and direction provided to City staff during
the review process. The code amendment would allow saved heritage trees to count
toward tree replacement requirements up to 50% of the tree replacement
requirements. Staff recommendation is for approval. Klima also commented Staff
has received development applications in the interim period and will be working
with applicants through the process.
Pieper asked if these changes have all passed. Klima said this amendment is a
follow up to the broader amendments which were approved in 2016.
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MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Poul, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 7-0.
MOTION: Higgins moved, seconded by Poul, to amend City Code Chapter 11
relating to Tree Replacement based on the information included in the staff report
dated February 22, 2017. Motion carried 7-0.
VII. PLANNERS' REPORT
A. MARCH 7 COUNCIL WORKSHOP
Klima said the Commissioners are invited to attend the City Council work session
on March 7 in the Heritage Rooms. The topic of discussion will be the Aspire Eden
Prairie 2040 Comprehensive Plan update. Dinner will be at 5:00 pm with the work
session starting at 5:30. Please RSVP to Lori Creamer by February 28 if you plan
on attending.
VIII. MEMBERS' REPORT
IX. CONTINUING BUSINESS
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Weber moved, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
Chair Stoltz adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.