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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Tschetter called the MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:00p.m. Those present were Commissioners, Jason Tschetter, William Kallberg, Christian Fenstermacher, Dan
Ringstad, and Doug Johnson. Absent was Michael Tennison. Also present were City Council Liaison Kim
Churchill, Community Development Director Casey McCabe, Planner Jeff Matzke, and Administrative Assistant
Jess Erickson.
2. Approval of MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 Agenda:
MOTION BY RINGSTAD SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023 PRIOR
LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approval of MONDAY JUNE 12, 2022 Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY JUNE 12, 2022 PRIOR
LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearings:
A. PDEV23-000021– Variance – 15283 Fairbanks Trl NE – The property owners, Terry & Rhonda Olynyk
are requesting variance from the minimum side yard setback to construct a new single-family dwelling on
property located at 15283 Fairbanks Trail NE in the R-1SD Zoning District. The property owner plans to
construct a home similar to the existing home footprint size but moving the home foundation 2 feet to the
east and reducing the driveway width. PID:250360080
Planner Matzke: Introduced the public hearing to consider approval of a resolution approving variances from
the minimum sum of the side yard setbacks 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 the
variance is warranted and necessary to allow for construction of a dwelling due to the narrowness of the lot width
(40 feet).
Commission Comments/Questions:
Tschetter: Asked about the separation distance between neighboring structures.
Matzke: Replied adequate separation distances will be maintained.
Kallberg: Asked about the continuous long walls.
Matzke: Replied the proposed design is not long enough to qualify as a long wall.
Applicant:
Terry Olynyk - 15283 Fairbanks Trl NE commented on the staff presentation and guidance that provided by
Planner Matzke which was very helpful.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT
6:14P.M.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None
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MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT
6:15 P.M.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Kallberg: Meets the criteria and appreciates the decrease in impervious surface.
Fenstermacher: Meets the requirements and decreases impervious surface.
Johnson: Applaud homeowners working with the city and bringing most of this property into compliance.
Ringstad: Will be supporting.
Tschetter: Will be supporting.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
VARIANCE REQUESTED FOR 15283 FAIRBANKS TRAIL NE WITH THE LISTED CONDITIONS.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
B. PDEV23-000019-PID 255590020-A Major Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment-JEFFERS
FOUNDATION is proposing a major planned unit development amendment to allow the construction of
Office Building/Learning Center.
Planner Matzke: Introduced the agenda item to consider a major amendment to the planned unit development
(PUD) known as Jeffers Pond for an office building and learning center. The subject property is in the southwest
corner of CSAH 42 and CSAH 21 intersection, along Fountain Hills Drive NW. Matzke explained the history,
physical site characteristics, issues, and concluded The Jeffers Foundation has chosen to incorporate their own
office areas in the Jeffers Pond PUD site. The commercial site plan will satisfy 7,500 square feet of the total
87,000 square feet designated for the commercial areas of Jeffers Pond.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Tschetter: Inquired if there were sufficient parking stalls for a learning center and asked about this project
meeting the goals for commercial square foot development on this parcel.
Matzke: provided background on the proposed use as a learning center and indicated sufficient parking will be
available and stated there is still an ability to meet the targeted commercial square feet for this development.
Ringstad: Asked about potential additional tenants for the office space.
Kallberg: Asked about parking and the concern of only one handicap space.
Matzke: Replied the accessible parking stalls will be reviewed at the building permit stage and the site will
conform with ADA requirements.
Applicant:
Kelly Johnson Jeffers Foundation 2605 Fernbrook Ln – The Jeffers Foundation has not started marketing
the available space yet, but she could envision a dental, attorney, or insurance office use. Daily there will only
be two people in the Jeffers Foundation offices. Workshops are one on one with educators with potential group
sizes of 25 for a workshop. The building will be of high-quality materials, lots of windows and natural colors. One
stormwater pond is being proposed that would accommodate the building as well as future development in the
area.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM 4B AT
6:37P.M.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None
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MOTION BY FENSTEMACHER, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4B AT 6:38 P.M.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Ringstad: Supporting project.
Johnson: Supporting project.
Fenstermacher: Supporting project.
Kallberg: Supporting project.
Tschetter: Supporting project.
MOTION BY JOHNSON, SECONDED BY KALLBERG RECOMMEDING APPROVAL OF THE MAJOR
AMENDMENT TO THE JEFFERS POND PUD SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDITIONS, OR OTHERS THAT
MAY BE ADDED OR MODIFIED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business:
6. New Business:
7. Announcements & Adjournment:
Announcements:
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY, JULY 10, 2023,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:41P.M.
VOTE: Kallberg, Tschetter, Fenstermacher, Johnson, Ringstad.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jess Erickson, Administrative Assistant