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Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
December 4, 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 December 4, 2019.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan
Saba, Julie Witt, David Witte, and Justin Markell.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jaspreet (Jesse) Narr
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson and Senior Planner Lori Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chair Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Plymouth Forum
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Witte, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Witte, to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(4.01) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on November 6, 2019.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(5.01) Public hearing on preliminary plat for Waterwalk RE Development Services LLC to
divide the existing 6.55-acre lot at 10050 59th Avenue into two lots, a 5.05-acre lot that
includes corporate lodging buildings and a 1.50-acre lot to the west. (2019090)
Approved Minutes 2 of 3 Meeting of December 4, 2019
Senior Planner Sommers gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Markell asked who would be paying for the trees and when that would occur.
Senior Planner Sommers replied that this development would be responsible for the tree payment
prior to recording of the final plat.
Chair Anderson asked if the City would use those funds to install trees on this site or another site.
Senior Planner Sommers noted that payment would be allocated to the City’s tree fund.
Commissioner Markell asked if a future owner would be credited for the amount paid for the
trees.
Senior Planner Sommers clarified that a future owner would be responsible for their own tree
planting and landscaping.
Chair Anderson asked if the buyer of the lot would be able to petition the City to use some of the
funds that were paid from this developer for the tree removal to fund a portion of the required
landscaping.
Senior Planner Sommers replied that would not be possible as the tree payment is a requirement
of the Waterwalk development.
Commissioner Oakley stated that he is understanding that the tree ordinance has been applied to
the first lot development.
Senior Planner Sommers explained that as part of the Waterwalk development, the developer was
required to plant a certain number of trees. She explained that there was not sufficient space to
plant those trees on the east side of the lot and therefore additional trees were proposed on the
west side to meet the requirement. She stated that this subdivision would then place those trees
on the second lot and because there is not sufficient space on the Waterwalk parcel, payment
would need to be made for the required trees that cannot be placed on that parcel.
Commissioner Oakley asked and received confirmation that the second lot would have the same
requirement for tree planting and/or tree restitution.
Commissioner Witte referenced the proposed setbacks and asked if there is adequate space for a
building and parking within the setbacks. He asked if the sidewalk would run down Nathan
Lane.
Senior Planner Sommers confirmed that there is sufficient space for the building and parking
within the required setbacks. She stated that part of the lot split requirements would be that the
existing sidewalk remain, and a sidewalk be added along Nathan Lane. She noted that the
Waterwalk project included sufficient stormwater treatment for both sites.
Approved Minutes 3 of 3 Meeting of December 4, 2019
Chair Anderson introduced Ryan Walter, representing the applicant, who stated that stormwater
management was provided for both sites in the original Waterwalk development. He noted that
stormwater quality may still be required by the watershed district.
Chair Anderson asked for details on the proposed use.
Mr. Walter stated that his client is still pursuing a tenant, but noted that his client is in discussion
with a possible tenant at this time. He stated that the new user will come in with their own site
plan and will have to meet all requirements.
Commissioner Markell asked what corporate lodging is.
Mr. Walter explained that it is similar to a hotel with longer stays and is aimed at corporate
clients. He stated that utilities are available for the second parcel to tie into.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one
present requesting to speak on this item.
Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Witte, to
recommend approval of the revised resolution for Waterwalk RE Development Services LLC to
divide the existing 6.55-acre lot at 10050 59th Avenue into two lots, a 5.05-acre lot that includes
corporate lodging buildings and a 1.50-acre lot to the west. With all members voting in favor,
the motion carried.
New Business
Adjournment
Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m.