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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, October 9, 2017
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Fleming called the Monday, October 9, 2017 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to
order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Bryan Fleming, Dave Tieman, Mark Petersen,
William Kallberg, Dan Ringstad and Liaison Zach Braid. Also present were Development Director Casey
McCabe, Planner Jeff Matzke and Community Development Service Assistant Sandra Woods.
2. Approval of Agenda:
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, OCTOBER 9,
2017 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA WITH THE MODIFICATION OF THE
WITHDAWL AND CONINTUATION OF AGENDA ITEM 4A.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
3. Approval of Monday, September 9, 2017 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9,
2017 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
4. Public Hearings:
A. PDEV17-001036 – 5035 Beach Street NE – Conditional Use Permit – The homeowner is
requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to add approximately 20,000 cubic yards of fill to
various low spots that are susceptible to flooding in the R-1SD (Low Density Residential
Shoreland) Zoning District. PID: 251350050.
Planner Matzke mentioned this item has been removed from the Planning Commission Agenda tonight
per applicant’s request.
B. Ordinance Amendment – Amendments to Section 1104 (Shoreland Regulations) – Consider
Amendments that relate primarily to regulations for bluff and steep slope areas within the
Shoreland District.
Director McCabe introduced the request to consider certain Amendments to Section 1104 (Shoreland
Regulations) of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance relating to Bluff Areas within the Shoreland District. He
explained the history, current circumstances, issues, and recommended a motion. He presented a
Proposed Amendment to Section 1104 (Shoreland Regulations).
Commission Comments/Questions:
Fleming said this is in good order and asked if there is a significant distinction between an Engineer
being registered compared to one that is licensed.
Planner Matzke explained the differences in an Engineer being licensed versus registered.
Petersen questioned construction of a retaining wall requirements in and out of a bluff. He asked about
double engineering requirements.
Director McCabe explained what is required in the bluff and the requirements regarding double
engineers; stating the City does not have structural engineers on staff and hires a consulting engineer to
review plans and inspect the site during construction.
Kallberg asked about a four foot or taller retaining wall in the bluff area and the impact of out of the bluff;
steep slope.
Planner Matzke explained the wall height limitations and commented on additional Amendments to the
Bluff ordinance being considered in the future. He said the steep slope is in a separate section of the
ordinance and commented on the grading of the land and height of the wall.
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MOTION BY TEMAN, SECONDED BY PETRSEN TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON 4B AT 6:14 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY TIEMAN TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:15 P.M.
ON ITEM 4B.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Commissioners Comments:
Kallberg stated he does support this Amendment.
Tieman said he is in support of this Amendment; makes sense.
Petersen stated he supports this agenda item; seems like a bookkeeping situation.
Ringstad said he also is in support of this Ordinance Amendment.
Fleming said he is in support of this Amendment; review was thorough.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO RECOMMEND THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 1104 OF THE CITY CODE AS PROPOSED.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
5. Old Business:
No Old Business
6. New Business:
7. Adjournment:
Announcements:
• McCabe announced the following Events/Meetings:
o County Highway 21 Corridor Study Open House (second Open House)
▪ Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 4:30 – 7:30 P.M. – Council Chambers
▪ Information on movingforward13-21.com website
o Talk of the Town
▪ Business Engagement Committee
▪ October 12, 2017 from 6 – 9 P.M. at The Wilds
▪ Information on City Website – RSVP or email Director McCabe
o City of Prior Lake 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan Meeting
▪ October 24, 2017 at 5 P.M. at Club Prior
▪ Information on City Website or contact City Manager Frank Boyles directly
Fleming asked about subsequent meetings for feedback regarding the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan
Meeting on October 24, 2017.
Director McCabe explained upcoming meetings: mentioning the movingforward13-21.com website has
a schedule of events, meeting dates and open house dates. He encouraged everyone to attend tomorrow
and share thoughts.
Kallberg asked about notice on two or more Commissioners being present.
Director McCabe explained the process of notices on that type of situation.
MOTION BY PETERSEN, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADJORN THE MONDAY, OCTOBER 9,
2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:20 P.M.
VOTE: VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Petersen, Kallberg and Ringstad. The Motion carried.
Sandra Woods, Community Development Service Assistant