HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.11.25 PC Minutes
1
PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday August 11, 2025
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance:
Vice Chair Ringstad called the Monday August 11, 2025 Prior Lake Planning Commission meeting
to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioners: Michael Tennison, Dan Ringstad, Christian Fenstermacher,
and Kate Yurko. Absent: Jason Tschetter and Doug Johnson. Community Development Director
McCabe, Planner Paul Moretto, Planner Jake Skluzacek, and Deputy Clerk / Administrative
Assistant Megan Kooiman were also present.
2. Approval of Monday August 11, 2025 Agenda:
MOTION BY TENNISON SECONDED BY FENSTERMACHER TO APPROVE THE MONDAY
AUGUST 11, 2025 PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
3. Approval of Monday, June 23, 2025, Meeting Minutes:
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER SECONDED BY FENSTERMACHER TO APPROVE THE
MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025, PRIOR LAKE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
4. Public Hearing
A. PDEV25-000013 – 14416 Watersedge Trl NE – Variance – Property owners, Jeffery Milke and
Amy Goin are requesting a decrease the level of variance requested. Reductions may include a
decrease in impervious surface coverage and a reduction or elimination of side yard and Ordinary
High Water Level variances. (PID 251190210)
Planner Moretto: Introduced item 4A to request a public hearing to consider a request for a
variance for Jeffery Milke. Moretto explained the current circumstances, physical site
characteristics, and the variance criteria. City staff are recommending approval of the variance.
Commissioner’s Questions:
Yuko: Asked if the overhangs on the deck and porch counted toward the impervious surface
coverage.
Moretto: Replied city code states that the projection of a two-foot overhang does not count toward
the impervious surface coverage.
Applicant:
Jeffery Milke and Amy Goin 14416 Watersedge Trl NE: Thanked the commissioners for their
time and stated they are trying to make improvements to the home so it will work better for their
family.
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON ITEM 4A AT 6:10 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
Public Comment:
None.
2
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC ON
ITEM 4A AT 6:11 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner’s Comments:
Ringstad: Commented that the reduction on impervious surface is a real plus. Will be in support
of this tonight.
Tennison: Echoed commissioner Ringstad’s comments and stated the applicant not having
additional variance requests is very helpful. Will be in support as well.
Fenstermacher: Not much more to can say. Will also be supporting this.
Yuko: Thanked the applicant for proposing a reduction in impervious surface.
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO APPROVE A VARIANCE
FROM THE IMPERVIOUS SURFACE MAXIMUM TO ALLOW FOR A HOME ADDITION ON A
PROPERTY IN THE R-1 SD (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL SHORELAND) ZONING DISTRICT
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
B. PDEV25-000014- Lightbridge Academy- Planned Unit Development Major Amendment –
Rachel Development, on Behalf of the property owner Ripley and Co LLC, are Requesting a Major
Amendment to the PUD Plan for Jeffers Pond 10th Addition (PID 255750020)
Planner Moretto: Introduced item 4B to request a public hearing to consider a request a Planned
Unit Development amendment. Moretto explained the current circumstances, physical site
characteristics, and the planned unit development criteria. City staff are recommending approval
of the planned unit development amendment.
Commissioner’s Questions:
Ringstad: Commented on previous city council direction on future commercial square footage
and the council’s expectation that will be met. Confirmed the commercial density previously
proposed is still the expectation.
Moretto: Stated the commissioner is correct that commercial density, in this plan, is consistent
with previous plans. The applicant is just proposing to transfer the remaining commercial density
to Outlot A.
Fenstermacher: Confirmed the commercial square footage requirements will remain the same
as the previous PUD plan and the only change is swapping the locations of the two proposed
commercial buildings.
Moretto: Correct.
Applicant:
Paul Robinson, Rachel Development: Thanked staff and the commission for their hard work
and willingness to address concerns. He understands the need to address comments and to find
a way to develop the adjacent lot to the satisfaction of the city.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY FENSTERMACHER TO OPEN THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON ITEM 4B AT 6:20 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
3
Public Comment:
None.
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC
HEARING ON ITEM 4B AT 6:21 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
Commissioner’s Comments:
Ringstad: Will be in support of the request.
Tennison: The request makes sense. Intends to support the request.
Fenstermacher: Intends to support.
Yuko: Intends to support.
MOTION BY TENNISON, SECONDED BY FENSTERMACHER TO RECOMMEND THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE THE MAJOR AMENDMENT TO THE JEFFERS POND 10TH ADDITION
PUD SUBJECT TO THE LISTED CONDIDTIONS AS PER THE ENGINEERING AND
COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENT MEMO
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
5. Old Business:
None.
6. New Business:
None.
7. Announcements & Adjournment:
Announcements:
MOTION BY FENSTERMACHER, SECONDED BY TENNISON TO ADJOURN THE MONDAY
AUGUST 11, 2025, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AT 6:22 P.M.
VOTE: Ayes by Ringstad, Tennison, Yurko and Fenstermacher.
Motion carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Megan Kooiman, Deputy Clerk / Administrative Assistant