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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 26 2022 PCM Minutes 1 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance: Chair Tieman called the MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Dave Tieman, Dan Ringstad, Michael Tennison, and William Kallberg. Absent were Bryan Fleming, Doug Johnson, and Jason Tschetter. Also present were City Council Liaison Kim Churchill, City Planner Ian Cochran, City Planner Jeff Matzke, and Administrative Assistant Jess Erickson. 2. Approval of MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 Agenda: MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. 3. Approval of AUGUST 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes: MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 22, 2022 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. VOTE: Ayes by Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. 4. Public Hearings: A. PDEV 22-000025 – Preliminary Plat– The City of Prior Lake and the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority are proposing a preliminary plat to be known as City Hall Plaza. PID: 2500105200, 250010582, 250010570, 250010550, & 250010560. Planner Matzke: Introduced the public hearing to consider a request from the Prior Lake Economic Development Authority and the City of Prior Lake, the property owners, for a preliminary plat to be known as City Hall Plaza. Matzke explained the history, current circumstances, physical site characteristics and recommended a motion. Commission Comments/Questions: Tieman: Asked are all these properties Torrens properties. Matzke: Replied I believe they are. MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT 6:12P.M. VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. Public Comment: Lois Burkart 16154 Main Avenue #309- asked about the lots that are being sold as two lots and not just one. Also questioned one lot being 75 ft wide and the other 70 ft and if it could be separated to give more green space to the downtown area and was inquiring about the additional 100 ft to the north and if it was on the original plat. Matzke: Replied the City of Prior Lake is transferring ownership to the EDA, when the final plat comes back it will be one. Also, replied about the additional 100 ft in the back [north] when the city purchased the lot. As for the additional 5 ft, it is something they could look at, but at this time it would depend on grading. Kim Churchill 16209 Evanston Avenue- asked if the platting would be done whether or not the proposed construction project occurs. Matzke: Replied this is another step in setting up the property lines for redevelopment. MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT 6:19 P.M. 2 VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. Commission Comments/Questions: Kallberg: Commented that this makes sense whether the proposed redevelopment project happens or does not happen. The lots will become more sellable as individual lots next to City Hall and he will be supporting. Tieman: Will be supporting. Ringstad: Will be supporting for reasons previously stated. Tennison: Will be supporting. MOTION BY TENNISION, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE CITY HALL PLAZA PRELIMINARY PLAT VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. 5. Old Business: None. 6. New Business: A. Planning Commission Bylaw Amendment- The Bylaws and Compensation Committee proposed an amendment to the bylaws related to virtual meeting attendance. Planner Cochran: Introduced the agenda item to review a proposed amendment to the Planning Commission Bylaws. Cochran explained the current circumstances and concluded that the proposed amendment will create consistency across the bylaws of the City Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority. Commission Comments/Questions: None. MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO RECOMMED THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS AS PROPOSED VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. 7. Announcements & Adjournment: Announcements: Matzke: The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 10th has no items scheduled, we will send out a cancellation notice. Starting in November we will be moving to the winter schedule with Planning Commission meetings only once a month on the 2nd Monday. MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2022, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:25 P.M. VOTE: Ayes by Tieman, Ringstad, Tennison, and Kallberg. The Motion carried 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jess Erickson, Administrative Assistant