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PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, May 13, 2024
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Tschetter called the Monday, May 13, 2024 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting to order at
6:00 p.m. Those present were Commissioners Jason Tschetter, Michael Pasquarette, Christian
Fenstermacher, Mike Tennison, Doug Johnson, William Kallberg, and Dan Ringstad. Also present were
City Council Liaison Victor Lake, Community Development Director Casey McCabe, Planner Paul
Moretto, Parks and Recreation Manager Hart, and Deputy Clerk / Administrative Assistant Megan
Kooiman.
2. Approval of Monday, May 13, 2024 Agenda:
MOTION BY KALLBERG SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
3. Approval of Monday, April 22, 2024, Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY JOHNSON SECONDED BY TENNISON TO APPROVE THE MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024,
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison. Abstained by Kallberg.
The Motion carried 4-0-1.
4. Public Hearings:
A. 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT- Chapter 6, Parks and Trails- Consider an
amendment to the City of Prior Lake 2024 Comprehensive Plan by replacing current chapter 6
Parks and Trails) with revised Chapter 6 (Park and Trails System Plan)
Director McCabe/ Parks Manager Hart: Introduced the hearing to consider the request from City
staff to amend the City of Prior Lake 2024 Comprehensive Plan by replacing the current Chapter 6
Parks and Trails) with a revised Chapter 6 (Park and Trails System Plan). Hart gave the history of
the current chapter and highlighted the updated information in the revised chapter 6.
Commission Comment/Questions :
None.
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4A AT 6:20 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY KALLBERG SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4A AT 6:20 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comment/Questions:
None.
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MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY KALLBERG RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF THE 2040
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO REPLACE THE CURRENT CHAPTER 6, PARKS AND
TRAILS, WITH THE REVISED CHAPTER 6, PARKS AND TRAIL SYSTEM PLAN
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
B. PDEV24-00008 – 5714 GRAYSTONE CT SE – Conditional Use Permit – The Property owner
is requesting a Conditional use Permit to allow grading and expansion of an outdoor storage
area (PID: 254280010)
Planner Moretto: Introduced the hearing to consider the request from On-Sitte Engineering and
Forensic Services, Inc requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow grading and expansion
of an outdoor storage area. The Subject property is located at 5714 Graystone court, within the
Deerfield Industrial Park. Moretto discussed the history, current circumstance, physical site
characteristics, conditional use permit analysis, and is recommending a motion.
Commission Comment/Questions:
Chair Tschetter requested clarification concerning grading, dirt work on-site, and the wall as it related to
the project and CUP. Mr. Moretto clarified that all these items are related to the CUP and would be part
of the CUP process.
Applicant:
None.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY RINGSTAD TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4B AT 6:26 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY JOHNSON SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4B AT 6:26 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
None.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO ALLOW GRADING AND LAND RECLAMATION IN EXCESS OF
400 CUBIC YARDS AND CLASS II OUTSIDE STORAGE AT 5714 GRAYSTONE COURT SE
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
C. PDEV24-00009 – 14966 PIXIE POINT CIR SE – Variance – Pebble Creek Custom Homes, on
behalf of the property owners, is requesting a 9-foot variance from the 25-foot bluff setback to
construct a new home (PID:250470150).
Planner Moretto: Introduced the hearing to consider a request from the property owner Randy and
Dawn Emerson, requesting a variance from the zoning code for the construction of a single-family
home. The subject property is located at 14966 Pixie Point Circle SE. Moretto discussed the history,
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current circumstances, and physical site characteristics. City staff are recommending a Motion to
approve the Variance.
Commission Comment/Questions:
Chair Tschetter reviewed with staff the nature of the bluff and the need for the variance. Commented
that there would be no changes to the bluff.
Applicant:
None.
MOTION BY RINGSTAD, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4C AT 6:33 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY JOHNSON SECONDED BY TENNISON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4C AT 6:33 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Appreciates the work of the planners and the time they have spent with developers. Great
progress for the lot.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
VARIANCE FROM THE BLUFF SETBACK FOR A PROPERTY IN THE R-1 SD (LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL SHORELAND) ZONING DISTRICT
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Ringstad, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
D. PDEV24-000010 – 3210 KENT ST SW – Variance – The homeowners are requesting a
variance from the minimum structure setback of the ordinary high-water mark of Prior Lake to
add a Garage/home addition to the existing structure (PID: 251330220)
Planner Moretto: Introduced the Variance requested from homeowners Pat and Jessica Mason.
The Masons are requesting to remove the existing two-car garage to replace it with a new three-car
garage. Moretto explained to the commissioner the history and current circumstances of the Lot.
City staff are recommending a Motion for approval under certain Conditions.
Commission Comment/Questions:
None.
Applicant: Pat Mason 3210 Kent St SW explained that all they are looking to do is get the detached
garage attached to the house. The applicant thanks the Commission for their time.
MOTION BY KALLBERG, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4D AT 6:40 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Fenstermacher, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment:
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None.
MOTION BY KALLBERG SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ITEM
4D AT 6:40 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Fenstermacher, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Commission Comments/Questions:
Chair Tschetter commented on the variance and its efforts to improve the property while minimizing
setback impacts.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY JOHNSON TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
VARIANCE FROM THE MINMUN LAKE SETBACK FOR A PROPERTY IN THE R-1 SD (LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SHORELAND) ZONING DISTRICT
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Fenstermacher, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
5. Old Business:
None.
6. New Business:
None.
7. Announcements & Adjournment:
McCabe: No Planning Commission Meeting on May 29.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY KALLBERG TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024,
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:42 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Tschetter, Kallberg, Fenstermacher, Johnson and Tennison.
The Motion carried 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Megan Kooiman, Deputy Clerk / Administrative Assistant