HomeMy WebLinkAbout3 February 26 2018 Planning Commission Minutes Final Draft
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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, February 26, 2018
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Commissioner Fleming called the Monday, February 26, 2018 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting
to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Bryan Fleming, Dave Tieman, William Kallberg,
Dan Ringstad, Jason Tschetter and Liaison Zach Braid. Also present were Community Development
Director Casey McCabe, Planner Jeff Matzke, Planner Amanda Schwabe and Executive Assistant Ann
Schroeder.
2. Approval of Agenda:
MOTION BY TIEMAN, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26,
2018 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
3. Approval of Monday, February 12, 2018 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, FEBRUARY
12, 2018 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
4. Public Hearings:
A. PDEV18-000003 – Teresa’s Restaurant – Conditional Use Permit – Arturos, LLC DBA/Teresa’s
Restaurant on behalf of the property owner, Boudin Crossing, LLC is requesting a Conditional
Use Permit for Teresa’s Restaurant at 6880 Boundin Street NE, Ste 140 to remodel a section of
the existing parking lot for outdoor seating in the C-2, General Business Zoning District. PID:
254740020.
Planner Matzke introduced the request for the approval of a Conditional Use Permit to remodel a section
of the existing parking lot for outdoor seating in the C -2, General Business Zoning District. The subject
site is located on the northern side of Prior Lake near the border of Savage; it is in the center of an L
shape complex. He explained the history, current circumstances, issues, and recommended a motion.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Fleming: Asked if the patio will be accessible in the event of rain.
Matzke: Responded the applicant can provide additional answers. Commented on umbrellas and
seasonal use.
Fleming: Noted City Code Section 1102.1103 Sub. 5 regarding alcohol service. Asked how this will relate
to this request.
Matzke: Responded there will need to be a liquor license amendment approved by the City Council which
the applicant is aware of. Noted the service on the patio will be the same as the restaurant hours.
Tschetter: Asked if there are any concerns to the way this is impacting the handicap accessible entry.
Matzke: Explained the curb cut, handicap stall and stated the building department did not find this to be
an issue. Added the grade will be checked for ADA accessibility.
Tschetter: Asked if additional space is needed to accommodate handicap patrons.
Matzke: Responded no but it may have to be shifted to meet the grade.
Ringstad: Questioned if the public notices went out 350 feet from the restaurant or the building.
Matzke: Explained the notice practice including a notice sent to the city to ensure notices being received.
Tieman: Quested what will be used for lighting the patio.
Matzke: Stated lighting hasn’t been discussed yet; however, would need to meet the city code standards.
Kallberg: Noted the building has been there for several years. Commented on the current conditional
use permit and assumed this addition will still meet the requirements.
Matzke: Responded yes, they have met the conditional use permit back in 2000 and is still being met.
Applicant
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Jose Bonzzini, 6880 Boudin Street: Explained he has been working at Teresa’s in Prior Lake for six
years. He brought the idea of the patio to stay competitive with local businesses.
Fleming: Asked what is the plan to keep customers dry if it rains.
Bonzzini: Responded it is an open patio and they have umbrellas at each table.
Tschetter: Questioned if they are adding any lighting to the outdoor space.
Bonzzini: Stated yes and they plan to comply with the City Code.
Tschetter: Asked if they have any restaurants with the same configuration.
Bonzzini: Said only the Maple Grove location. Offered an image showing Maple Grove’s set up.
Tschetter: Stated that would be nice to have but is not needed for tonight’s decision.
Ringtsad: Responded with no questions.
Tieman: Asked if there will be any specialties such as fountains.
Bonzzini: Explained the original design in comparison to the current design.
Kallberg: Questioned if there will be a plan to have propane heaters.
Bonzzini: Noted they have not done that in the past and they likely will not have them at this location.
Mike Whalen, Building Owner: Explained the location of the handicap ramps, mentioned they like Prior
Lake and stated there has been no parking complaints.
MOTION BY TIEMAN, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON AT 6:26
P.M ON ITEM 4A.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
Public Comment:
No Public Comment.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINDSTAD TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:27
P.M. ON ITEM 4A.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
Commissioners Comments:
Kallberg: Stated the requirements should be met as outlined, should not affect neighbors; nice addition.
Tieman: Supported this change; stated it is a good use of the space with it being a logical addition.
Ringstad: Agreed the CUP has been met. Explained how it was a bumpy ride for the neighborhood
during planning of construction; however, no one showing up tonight speaks a lot about the building.
Tschetter: Noted he is a resident of the neighborhood, thanked the applicant for bringing a quality
business into Prior Lake and commented on snow removal on the sidewalk in front of the building.
Fleming: Supported this request and echoed the fellow commissioners’ comments.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING
A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TERESA’S RESTAURANT AT 6880 BOUDIN STREET, STE 140
TO REMODEL A SECTION OF THE PARKING LOT FOR OUTDOOR SEATING IN THE C-2, GENERAL
BUSINESS ZONING DISTRICT.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
5. Old Business:
No Old Business.
6. New Business:
No New Business.
7. Adjournment:
MOTION BY TIEMAN, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO ADJORN THE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:32 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Fleming, Tieman, Ringstad, Kallberg and Tschetter. The Motion carried.
Ann Schroeder, Executive Assistant