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Council approves first reading of site‑plan review amendments to speed minor projects
Summary
Eden Prairie council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend city code section 11.47, allowing staff to handle limited categories of site‑plan reviews for small facade changes, minor conforming expansions, and limited demolitions to streamline processing.
Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of an ordinance amending city code section 11.47 to clarify and streamline site‑plan review procedures.
Staff explained the proposed changes would allow certain minor facade changes and conforming building expansions of up to a defined percentage of gross floor area to be approved administratively rather than requiring full planning commission and council review. The change is intended to reduce delay for small projects while preserving design standards and oversight for larger changes.
Planning Commission reviewed and unanimously recommended the amendments; council closed the public hearing and approved the ordinance’s first reading by voice vote.
Next steps: The ordinance will return for a second reading and final adoption consistent with city code requirements for ordinance amendments.
