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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Tieman called the MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Dave Tieman, William Kallberg, Dan Ringstad, Michael Tennison,
Jason Tschetter, Doug Johnson, and Christian Fenstermacher. Also present were City Council Liaison Kim
Churchill, Community Development Director Casey McCabe, City Planner Jeff Matzke, City Planner Ian Cochran,
Assistant City Engineer Nick Monserud, and Administrative Assistant Jess Erickson.
2. Approval of MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022 Agenda:
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approval of MONDAY November 14, 2022 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2022
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearings:
A. PDEV-000033-Radermachers 2nd Addition Preliminary Plat – Java Properties, on behalf of the
property owner, is proposing a preliminary plat to be known as Radermachers 2nd Addition within the C-
2, General Business District to subdivide Outlot C, Radermachers First Addition into a commercial lot
and one outlot. PID: 252820040.
Planner Cochran: Introduced the public hearing to consider a request for a preliminary plat to be known as
Radermachers 2nd Addition which is to be developed into one commercial lot and one outlot. The subject property
is located southwest of the intersection at Highway 13 and Panama Ave SE on Village Lake Drive, next to Tractor
Supply. Cochran discussed the history, current circumstances, physical site characteristics, issues, and is
recommending a motion.
Commission Comments/Questions:
None.
Applicant:
None.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT
6:10P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TSCHETTER TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT
6:11 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
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Commission Comments/Questions:
Tieman: Replied that it’s a nice project and has no concerns.
Kallberg: Replied will be supporting and that it’s a good addition to the area.
Tschetter: Replied that he has no concerns and excited to see in infill parcels develop.
Ringstad: Replied that it is a great project for this site and will be supporting.
Johnson: Replied that it looks like a great project and fits the area.
Fenstermacher: Replied that is in support of this project.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDITIONS.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
B. PDEV-000034-Jeffers Pond Apartment– Rachel Development and Vincent Development, on behalf of
Jeffers Foundation are requesting a Major Amendment to Jeffers Pond PUD regarding Outlot C Jeffers
Pond 1st Addition to develop Oulot C, (AN 11.28-acre property located within the Jeffers Pond PUD). The
project request consists of one apartment building containing 140 housing units and a separate area
designated for future commercial development. PID: 254371701.
Planner Matzke: Introduced the public hearing for the Rachel Development and Vincent Development, on behalf
of the property owner, Jeffers Foundation, has applied for an amendment to the Planned Unit Development
(PUD) known as Jeffers Pond for a proposed high density residential apartment project. The subject property is
in the southwest corner of the CSAH 42 and CSAH 21 intersection, along Fountain Hills Drive NW. Matzke
explained the history, physical site characteristics, issues and is recommending a motion.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Tschetter: Asked about height requirement if it’s a max above or minimum.
Matzke: Replied yes, it’s a requested modification to the maximum.
Kallberg: Asked about exterior finish being varied from the standard.
Matzke: Replied yes, the percentages of materials don’t meet our percentage for our city code, but because of
the variations and profile they can ask for modifications.
Kallberg: Asked what the details of the amendment are.
Matzke: Replied the parking has been streamlined in the joint parking facility agreement with commercial areas
and in this site, it mirrors what we desired for the Jeffers Pond and the modifications are favorable.
Tennison: Asked about how many guests parking spots and if the land SW of the building can that be developed
further.
Matzke: Replied to ask the applicant on the guest parking and for the land SW of the building being developed
it’s not a buildable area.
Johnson: Asked about the commercial sq ft that is left to be developed.
Matzke: Replied that originally it was 270,000 sq ft and reduced to 87,000 sq ft in 2015, leaving 70,300 sq ft
needed.
Ringstad: Asked if approved tonight and by the City Council this would close out the residential development in
Jeffers Pond.
Matzke: Replied yes.
Applicant:
Paul Robinson with Rachel Development 4180 Napier Court St. Michael- Met with Jeffers Foundation and
EDA to see if they were on the right track with new plan. The revised proposal has one apartment building down
from two. Discussed the site plan including 140 units, parking and circulation, commercial pad, ponding, lawn
area, and open green space. Answered parking question 98 surface are not designated and 140 underground
that are designated, 1.7 parking spaces per unit. Discussed future commercial parking 110 surface and 31
underground. Presented the design and appearance of building. Robinson concluded that it satisfies the Housing
Unit target for the Jeffers PUD, provides a pad ready commercial site, and is consistent with 2015 Comp Plan
Amendment.
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Commission Comments/Questions:
Tieman: Commented that he appreciates them taking the comments from the last Public Hearing.
Tennison: Asked about any consideration of Electric Charging Stations for vehicles.
Robinson: Replied we’ve accommodated for that in the underground parking.
Ringstad: Asked about the parking spot optional for residents or is it included in the lease payment.
Robinson: Replied it’s typically one per unit, but they do have flexibility.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4B AT
6:43P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
Ryan O’Keefe 14304 Enclave Court NW - concerned about lead time on public hearing letters from the city,
traffic, and property values.
Matzke: Replied on the property values question that the original 2005 Plan for Jeffers Pond designated this
property for High Density Residential and Commercial use before any houses were built in Jeffers Pond. Market
and property values fluctuate with the economy.
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY TSHETTER TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4B AT
6:51 P.M.
VOTE: Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Fenstermacher: Replied he sees the concerns and they came with good solution for all changes that were
suggested.
Tennison: Appreciate the commercial and residential mis of the space.
Johnson: Commented the building is attractive and the facades meets intent, pad commercial ready makes it
more attractive for future commercial. Thanked O’Keefe for speaking up, community involvement is important.
Ringstad: Replied he agrees with intent of architectural guidelines for the building and will be supporting.
Tieman: Replied it will be a nice addition and needed for our community.
Tschetter: Replied and thanked the applicants’ efforts to address the concerns that were raised and listening to
the City Staff and community feedback that was raised a few months ago. He is in favor of the project.
Kallberg: Commented the project will be an attractive use for the area and good use of the property.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO APPROVAL OF THE MAJOR AMENDEMENT TO
THE JEFFERS POND PUD SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDITIONS, OR OTHERS THAT MAY BE ADDED
OR MODIFIED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, Johnson, and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business:
None.
6. New Business:
None.
7. Announcements & Adjournment:
Announcements:
Matzke: Next scheduled Planning Commission meeting is January 9th.
MOTION BY TSCHETTER, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2022,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:58P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tieman, Kallberg, Tschetter, and Johnson.
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The Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jess Erickson, Administrative Assistant