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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Tschetter called the MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:00p.m. Those present were Commissioners, Jason Tschetter, William Kallberg, Mike Tennison, Christian
Fenstermacher, Dan Ringstad, and Doug Johnson. Also present were City Council Liaison Kim Churchill,
Community Development Director Casey McCabe, Planner Jeff Matzke, and Administrative Assistant Jess
Erickson.
2. Election of Officers:
Director McCabe: Introduced the agenda item to elect a Chair among the Planning Commission members.
Planning Commissioner Chair, David Tieman, submitted his resignation from the Commission; Mr. Tieman’s last
meeting was on May 8, 2023. At the May 24, 2023 meeting, the Commission elected Vice Chair Tschetter to
serve as the Planning Commission Chair, which created a vacancy at the Vice-Chair position. Section 206,
Officers, of the Planning Commission Bylaws state, “If the office of Chair of Vice-Chair becomes vacant, the
Commission shall appoint a replacement by majority vote of those members present at the next regular meeting,
and such election shall be for the unexpired term of said office. All regular voting Planning Commission members
are eligible to become Vice-Chair.
MOTION BY KALLBERG AND SECOND BY JOHNSON TO NOIMINATE DAN RINGSTAD SERVE AS VICE-
CHAIR FOR PLANNING COMMISSION.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approval of MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 Agenda:
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 PRIOR
LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
4. Approval of MONDAY MAY 8, 2022 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE MONDAY MAY 8, 2022 PRIOR
LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
5. Public Hearings:
A. PDEV23-000015-PID 255550620-Rezone–PARKHAVEN HOLDINGS LLC is requesting 5.9 acres of
land from Agricultural (A) to General Commercial (C-2).
Planner Matzke: Introduced the public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council related to a
rezoning request for a property at the southwest corner of Cty Hwy 21 & Marsh Drive NW. The subject property
occupies approximately 5.9 gross acres at the southeast corner of CH21 (Eagle Creek Avenue NE) and Marsh
Drive NW. The property was preliminary graded along with the Pike Lake Landing residential development.
Matzke discussed current circumstances and concluded that the property owner requests a rezoning to a
General Commercial (C-2) Zoning District. This zoning is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and
overall development plans for the area. The site is currently an outlot, but the property owner is seeking approval
of a Final Plant application in order to construct a street and utilities on the site in the near future. The site has
been guided as future commercial for several years. City staff recommend approval of the rezoning request to
General Commercial (C-2) zoning.
Commission Comments/Questions:
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Tschetter: Asked about the Parcel further south.
Matzke: Correct the parcel further south is a different owner.
Kallberg: Asked about the NW corner that is separately described.
Matzke: The city has a trail easement that the city currently has. City is in discussion with the county about the
easement.
Applicant:
None
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 5A AT
6:15P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 5A AT
6:16 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Ringstad: Fully agree with approval of this that this will be shovel ready.
Johnson: Agrees it fits well for that area and all the legwork has been done.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE REZONING REQUEST FROM
AGRICULTURAL (A) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2).
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
B. PDEV23-000017-Variance-14390 Wateredge Trl NE-Property owners, Neil and Brenda Marriott, are
requesting variances from the lake setback and maximum impervious surface coverage to construct an
enclosed screen porch on the rear of the home.
Planner Matzke: Introduced the agenda item to consider approval of a resolution approving variances from the
minimum lake setback and maximum impervious surface on a property located in the R-1 (Low Density
Residential) Zoning District. Matzke explained the history, current circumstances, issues and concluded that City
Staff believes variances are warranted and necessary to allow for construction of a screened porch in an area
that already includes a previous structure. The applicant also desires to improve the existing inaccurate
impervious surface calculations on the property by correctly defining the impervious surface percentage at 32.3%
of the total lot area above the 904 elevations of Prior Lake. City staff recommend approval of the requested
variances with conditions.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Tschetter: Is the line on the 904 line with all the other lots and the current deck is included in the impervious
surface today.
Matzke: Replied it is the line sits in the beach area it can move a little bit. The current deck was included in the
calculations for today.
Ringstad: There is no increase in impervious surface, correct.
Matzke: Correct, there will be a decrease.
Johnson: Asked about the areas coming out, the walkway that leads to the house. What is the proposal for the
change.
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Matzke: Walkways are going to stay, 3 feet in width or less and have 3 feet of greenspace on either side doesn’t
need to be included in impervious surface. The proposed screened porch is where the deck is on the same
footprint.
Tennison: In the application the correction will below make 30%.
Matzke: Correct, based on old permitting.
Fenstemacher: Asked about the setback was there a variance that is under 50 ft.
Matzke: The existing house there wasn’t a setback, the house it sat at a non-conforming status for decades.
Johnson: Asked about property setback from the average does it change the setback averaging if the neighbor
to the south decided to rebuild.
Matzke: It could, both homes sit closer than 50 ft. We only allow down to 50 ft to get a variance.
Applicant:
Neil Marriott 14390 WateredgeTrl NE- if we go ahead with this project, we will be removing a driveway that
was installed without a proper permit. They want to remove more concrete and paving stones to decrease
impervious surface.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 5B AT
6:43P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None
MOTION BY JOHNSON SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 5B AT
6:44 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Kallberg: Meets the criteria for the variance.
Ringstad: Meets criteria and thank you for including your neighbors and working with the city on reduction of
impervious surface.
Johnson: Meets criteria and applaud the applicant to correct past wrongs from other individuals.
Tennison: Letters from the neighbors and working with neighbors.
Fenstemacher: Appreciates your work and talking to the neighbors.
Tschetter: Meets the criteria for the variance.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
VARIANCES REQUESTED FOR 14390 WATERSEDGE TRAIL NE WITH THE LISTED CONDITIONS OR
APPROVE ANY VARIANCE THE PLANNING COMMISSION DEEMS APPROPRIATE IN THE
CIRCUMSTANCES.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
6. Old Business:
7. New Business:
A. PDEV23-000018-PID 259260050-Concept Plan – KJ Walk Inc is requesting the Planning Commission
authorize the City staff to accept and process an application for Preliminary PUD Plan for a project less than 10
acres on a site at 4730 140th Street NE.
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Planner Matzke: Introduced the item KJ Walk Inc., on behalf of the property owners, Shawn Garling and Linnette
Kes, is requesting the Planning Commission authorize the City staff to accept and process an application for
Preliminary PUD Plan for a project less than 10 acres. The applicant is proposing a concept plan for a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) consisting of 9 lots on a 5.3-acre parcel at 4730 140th Street NW. Matzke discussed
the current circumstances and concluded that City staff recommends the Planning Commission authorize the
application be accepted for consideration of a Preliminary PUD.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Tschetter: Is this parcel currently zoned R-1. Are there other opportunities we should be seeking for a parcel of
this size.
Matzke: I don’t believe there is outside low density, it would face conflicting neighborhood opposition. Access
from 42 the county wouldn’t want to pursue to have access off 42.
Kallberg: Outside of the property is there a wetland or storm pond.
Matzke: That is pond, and the city owns the property this would remain a pond. That would need to be regrading.
Ringstad: I think there is enough benefit to the city and a lot of work has gone into planning. The existing house
is planned to remain and existing driveway.
Matzke: The house remains, the driveway would be rerouted.
Johnson: How 2.5 houses per acre is this a hard number to get a variance on.
Matzke: It’s a hard number the overall density that we would need to achieve in our City.
Fenstemacher: Are some of the properties adjacent already have minimum lot reductions.
Matzke: Yes, Trillium Cove does have reallocated and adjusted.
Applicant:
Warren Irsraelson Savage-commented the 2 lots 4-6 have a full setback width, buildings will all be the same.
Discussed the density and thought why not a smaller lot in the area. Believes that it would be a great place for
smaller lots.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Kallberg: Asked about lot and home prices.
Warren: Responded that the range will be $599-700k.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY STAFF TO ACCEPT AND PROCESS AN APPLICATION FOR A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR A
PROJECT LESS THAN 10 ACRES AT 4730 140TH STREET NW.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
8. Announcements & Adjournment:
Announcements: McCabe-We don’t have a meeting Monday, June 26th, next meeting is Monda,y July
10th.
MOTION BY RINGSTAD SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 7:19P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Tennison, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jess Erickson, Administrative Assistant