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Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
October 2, 2019
Chair Anderson called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on October 2, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Donovan Saba, Julie
Witt, David Witte, Justin Markell and Jaspreet (Jesse) Narr.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Bryan Oakley.
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson and Senior Planner Shawn Drill.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Prior to the formal start of the meeting, Chair Anderson addressed those in attendance who had
been informed that redevelopment of Hollydale Golf Course was on the agenda. Chair Anderson
stated Hollydale was not on the agenda. He further stated that the City has received a request for
an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) and sketch plan for redevelopment of the golf
course. He stated that the EAW and accompanying traffic study will take some time to complete
and consequently, the commission would not expect to hold a public hearing on the EAW until
after the first of the year. He also indicated that there will be additional opportunities to provide
public input if the developer moves forward with a formal development application following
completion of the EAW and sketch plan review.
Chair Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plymouth Forum
Shellie Bechtold, 4684 Inland Court, stated that she spoke before the commission about one year
ago when she and her neighbors expressed concern over the proposed Timbers Edge development.
She stated she would like Hollydale Golf Course to be preserved as greenspace. She noted that
she speaks in representation of eight neighborhoods and asked those present on this topic to raise
their hands. She noted that her home backs up to Timbers Edge and Holly Lane. She stated that
the construction at Timbers Edge started in the spring and has continued into the fall, beginning at
7:00 a.m. and continuing until dusk each day. She stated that the construction noise has awakened
her family each morning and disturbs the enjoyment of the outdoor portion of her property. She
stated that all the trees within the forested area of Timbers Edge have been removed, which has
removed the previous sound buffer that existed. She asked if this would be the quality of life she
is to expect over the next five years if Hollydale is developed into homes as well. She commented
that the roads are already dangerous in this area and additional traffic would only add to that
problem. She stated that she would like to see Hollydale remain as greenspace as it is shown in
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the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. She distributed a flyer to the commission, detailing the concerns
and including names of the residents in support of her comments.
Nick Hyduke, 16300 Old Rockford Road, asked for details on the process of rezoning, specifically
who would make the decision and when the decision would be made.
Planning Manager Thomson replied that the process would include a re-guiding of the property,
which would happen with a rezoning as the comprehensive plan shows the property as public
institutional and therefore the property would need to be re-guided and rezoned to allow residential
use. She explained that both processes would include notice to properties within 750 feet, signage
posted on the site, and publication in the paper. She noted that the City Council has the greatest
level of discretion when acting on requests for re-guiding and rezoning.
Chair Anderson explained that the Planning Commission would hold a public hearing on those
requests prior to the City Council consideration.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Witte, and seconded by Commissioner Markell, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Narr, and seconded by Commissioner Witte, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(4.01) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on September 18, 2019.
(4.02) Larry and Jennifer Palm. Variance for a detached garage in the front yard for property
located at 12215 60th Avenue. (2019082)
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
Adjournment
Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.