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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, March 06, 2017
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Fleming called the Monday, March 6, 2017 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to
order at 6:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Bryan Fleming, Dave Tieman, Mark Petersen,
and Dan Ringstad. Also present were Liaison Zach Braid, Planner Jeff Matzke, Director Dan Rogness,
Project Engineer Nick Monserud and Development Services Assistant Sandra Woods.
2. Approval of Agenda:
MOTION BY TIEMAN, SECONDED BY PETERSEN TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
3. Approval of Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY TIEMAN TO APPROVE THE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21,
2017 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
4. Public Hearings:
A. DEV17-001005 – Prior Lake Storage – Fountain Hills – Conditional Use Permit – Archer LLC is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit to permit a Self-Service Storage Facility within the C-3
(Business Park) Use District at 4400 Fountain Hills Drive NE. PID: 25-363-001-0.
Specialist McCabe introduced the request to consider approval of a conditional use permit for a self-
service storage facility within the C-3, Business Park Use District on a property located at 4400 Fountain
Hills Drive NE. The subject property is located south of 140th Street NE; north of Fountain Hills Drive NE;
west of Pike Lake Trail NE; and east of Eagle Creek Avenue NE. The property is currently vacant and is
approximately 3.55 acres. He explained the history, current circumstances, issues, alternatives and
recommended a motion. He presented a resolution, location map, site plan, landscaping plan, grading
plan, exterior elevation, Engineering and Public Works Departments Staff Memorandum, and Community
Development Staff Memorandum.
Commission Comments/Questions:
None.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON 4A AT
6:05P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Applicant:
Michael Yost, (825 100th Avenue South, Murdock, MN). He commented on the operational hours, office
hours, manager on site hours and access hours. He said they don’t have the exact hours nailed down,
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however this would be traditional. He commented on the overall design, phases of building and units
sizes and conditions.
Tieman asked about the exterior persuade requirements being waved.
Yost introduced Todd their Architect.
Todd Mohagen with Mohagen Hansen Architect and Interiors, Wayzata Minnesota. He explained the
exterior details.
Petersen asked if they were asking for fewer off street parking spots.
Yost replied yes, parking spots basically that similar sized facilities that are all climate control fully
enclosed have.
Petersen commented on the fence makes sense and asked if the units would be smaller.
Yost replied yes, they will not be having 10x30. He explained what would fit in a 10x30 and stated they
would not have them that size.
Petersen said if there were more units per building size; wouldn’t you need more off street parking.
Yost replied not really; he explained his experiences, commented on statements from managers and
studies that have been done on parking spots. He stated it typically is not a problem with less parking
spots.
Petersen shared concerns of parking on the street and suggested making the parking lot a little larger to
avoid street parking.
Mohagen explained the loading and unloading are inside and commented on the size of the units.
Petersen said the square footage is one thing and the similar number of units is important.
Mohagen explained this is a drive in and drive out not a drive through; which is why they are small units
and doesn’t need much parking. This will not change the traffic patterns at all.
Petersen explained in his experiences there typically is only one or two people there.
Ringstad commented on the eighty-eight to ninety thousand square feet and asked if the final plans and
design are not finished yet.
Yost said it is based on what Mr. Mohagen and his team come up with; he commented on maximizing
the space.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY TIEMAN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON 4A AT
6:15 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Ringstad said he agrees with everything in front of us; namely the modification that Staff mentioned per
their requirement of twelve parking stalls. He will be supporting the motion to approve the conditional
use permit tonight with the twelve parking stalls.
Petersen said the lack of fencing makes sense; however, is a little concerned about the parking/layout.
He is in support of this as well.
Tieman stated it seems that all the conditions of the CUP make complete sense; no fence, exterior facade
changes, parking stalls all makes sense. He said he is in support.
Fleming is supporting the resolution. He said he did raise the concern of cosmetic formatting issues with
the report and so the only instructions, not a condition, to make sure the initial conditions comport in a
line with the alternative conditions in their numbering and that the resolution is correct.
Casey confirmed.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION
APPROVING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW SELF-SERVICE STORAGE WITHIN THE
C-3, BUSINESS PARK USE DISTRICT, WITH CONDITIONS OF APPROVED NUMBER OF PARKING
SPACES OF TWELVE ON ITEM 4A AT 6:17 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
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5. Old Business:
No Old Business.
6. New Business:
A. Dan Rogness’ Farwell –
Fleming expressed kind words on the behalf of Commission. He gave examples of Director
Rogness illuminating work.
Petersen said we are going to miss you. He is the reason he got into the Planning Commission.
Tieman thanked Director Rogness for everything and stated it was a pleasure to work with him.
Ringstad wished Director Rogness the best of luck in Red Wing and stated his congratulations.
Rogness expressed his thanks and explained his reasoning for leaving. He thanked the
commissioners.
B. Comprehensive Plan Discussion – Tabled
7. Adjournment:
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY TIEMAN TO ADJORN THE MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:22 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Petersen, Tieman and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Sandra Woods, Development Services Assistant