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July 12, 2010
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2010
Call to Order:
Chairman Ringstad called the July 12, 2010, Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those
present were Commissioners Perez, Billington, Fleming and Ringstad, Community Development and
Natural Resources Director Danette Parr and Planner Jeff Matzke. Commissioner Howley was absent.
2. Approval of Minutes:
The Minutes from the April 12, 2010, Planning Commission meeting were approved as presented.
3. Public Hearing:
A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1101.510(6)
Planner Jeff Matzke presented the proposed amendment of Section 1101.510(6), a request to amend
the Ordinance to allow for an increase in the number of days permitted for the temporary sale of
agricultural commodities from 45 days to 75 days. An additional proposed amendment would limit the
temporary sale of agricultural commodities to Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial zoning districts.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY FLEMING AND SECONDED BY PEREZ TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Fleming and Ringstad. The motion carried.
The Public Hearing began at 6:08 p.m.
No public comments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY FLEMING AND SECONDED BY PEREZ TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING.
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Fleming and Ringstad. The motion carried.
The public hearing closed at 6:08 p.m.
Commissioner Comments and Questions:
Perez asked if people from the community are hired to work at the Sever's Farm Market locations.
Nicola Peterson, of Sever's Farm Market, 15900 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, answered that
Sever's Farm Market prefers to hire people from the community and the southwest metro area, which
increases familiarity with their customers.
Billington asked if there have been any public safety problems, such as pedestrian or traffic issues,
with the sale of agricultural commodities.
Peterson answered that they have not had any public safety issues, but they are insured for over
$1,000,000 in liability insurance.
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Billington asked what measures Sever's Farm Market takes to promote a safe pedestrian and traffic
environment.
Peterson answered that Sever's Farm Market chooses locations with sufficient parking as well as
abundant driving space.
Fleming asked why 75 days was requested instead of 90 days.
Peterson answered that the farming season, demand and weather circumstances typically only require
Sever's Farm Market to operate from approximately the end of June to the end of August.
Perez stated he will approve the amendment.
Billington asked Planner Jeff Matzke if the City will be involved in receiving liability insurance for the
proposed markets.
Matzke said that the City will not be involved in receiving liability insurance due to the proposed
locations being located on private property. If the market was placed on public property receiving
liability insurance would be necessary.
Billington stated that he will support the amendment.
Fleming stated that he will support the amendment.
Ringstad stated that he will support the amendment.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY FLEMING AND SECONDED BY BILLINGTON TO APPROVE THE
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1101.510(6).
VOTE: Ayes by Perez, Billington, Fleming and Ringstad. The motion carried.
4. Old Business:
None.
5. New Business:
None.
6. Announcements and Correspondence:
Parr informed the Planning Commission that the Planning Commission will be hosting a public hearing
regarding amendments to the sign ordinance on July 26th, 2010.
Parr stated that there will be a public hearing to discuss the C-2 liquor ordinance in regards to
restaurants, clubs and lodges in August, 2010.
Parr stated that greening the ordinance will be discussed in August, 2010.
Perez asked if the City Attorney will be present for the July 26th, 2010 public hearing.
Parr answered that there will be a representative from the City Attorney's office at the public hearing.
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Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Joe Sortland, Development Services Assistant
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