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Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
February 5, 2020
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 February 5, 2020.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Julie Witt,
David Witte, and Michael Boo
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Commissioners Donovan Saba and Justin Markell
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Kip Berglund, and
Senior Planner Lori Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll
Chair Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Oath of Office - Michael Boo
Plymouth Forum
Chair Anderson introduced Heather Eastman, 4520 Holly Lane, who stated that she will be
negatively impacted if the proposed rezoning of the Hollydale property occurs, along with
hundreds of other Plymouth residents. She referenced the recently adopted city comprehensive
plan, which is the guiding compass for thoughtful development of the community and which
designates the Hollydale property as public/semi-public/institutional. She stated that the property
is current!y zoned FRD, which allows for the consideration of rezoning if the rezoning is consistent
with the guidance identified in the comprehensive plan. She stated that a rezoning contradicts five
of the nine principles within the comprehensive plan. She commented that Hollydale is the last
large tract of undeveloped land in the community, and it is important to protect. She stated that
Hollydale is not listed as an area of potential change within the comprehensive plan and read aloud
language from the plan that identifies the importance of protecting the property and the recreational
diversity and environmental benefit of the golf course. She stated that the city has no obligation
to amend the comprehensive plan to benefit one single party unless it meets the core principles of
the plan, which the Hollydale proposal does not.
Chair Anderson introduced Paul Hillen, 16130 43th Avenue, who stated that his comments are
related to the EAW worksheet submitted by the developer for the Hollydale property, which the
commission will be reviewing later this month. He stated that the residents have had the document
reviewed by engineers and consultants and identified over 30 concerns. He commented that the
EAW does not take into consideration the noise and light levels of 319 proposed new homes. He
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stated that the EAW also states there will be no impact to the scenic views, which he finds to be
incorrect. He stated that the homes along the golf course have paid a premium to have a golf
course view and currently pay higher taxes. He stated that the EAW states there will be very little
groundwater impact, but noted that the homeowners in that area have spent a significant amount
of funds in an attempt to address existing groundwater issues. He asked the commission to review
pages 13 and 14, specifically Plate seven, noting that the area where the developer wants to build
at least 100 homes is marked in red. He referenced the traffic study, which did not assess the
impact to the thousands of people that live in existing homes. He stat ed that the study considers
the traffic impact in isolation and does not address the cumulative impact on other nearby roads.
He stated that the study also does not address the expected daily traffic increase on Comstock
Lane. He asked that the commission consider that real people live in this area. He asked why
force this development in an area that can't handle it.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Witte, to approve
the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Witte, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to adopt the
Consent Agenda, that included the following items:
(5.01) Planning Commission minutes as amended from meeting held on January 15, 2020.
(5.02) Mark Hillstrom. Variance for impervious surface coverage for a new attached garage at
10314 South Shore Drive. (2019105)
With all members voting in favor, the motion car ried.
Public Hearings
(6.01) Public hearing on site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for
the City of Plymouth for exterior lighting at Parkers Lake Playfield located in the
northwest quadrant of County Road 6 and Niagara Lane. (2019111)
Senior Planner Berglund reviewed the staff report.
Commissioner Witte asked and received confinnation of the location of the 60- and 70-foot
poles.
Senior Planner Berglund confirmed that those are standard heights for ballfield lighting and
would match the lighting on the existing lighted field.
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Commissioner Witte referenced the large berm between the park and existing residential
development and asked if that was reviewed to determine if the berm would provide screening
from the light.
Commissioner Witte asked if County Road 6 was considered as a factor, as to whether the light
would impact westbound drivers.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that there are shielding requirements and noted that the city has
not received any complaints about the existing lighting on the softball field.
Chair Anderson introduced Barb Northway, Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, who stated
that the fixtures have shielding, and therefore there is not much spillage off the field that is
intended to be lit. She stated that the height of the poles is lower on the infield to provide
additional light on the field. She stated that the berm and established trees should provide some
screening to the adjacent residential development.
Planning Manger Thomson commented that the city's lighting requirements are more stringent
now, compared to when the existing park lights were initially installed.
Commissioner Witte asked if there are plans to update the existing lights.
Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Northway commented that those lights were replaced in
2011 and will be relamped next year, as lights are relamped every 10 years.
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 Witte, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to
recommend approval of the site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for
the City of Plymouth for exterior lighting at Parkers Lake Playfield located in the northwest
quadrant of County Road 6 and Niagara Lane . With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
(6.02) Public hearing on PUD amendment for Marvin Management for exterior fa ade
changes at Taco Bell located at 16855 County Road 24. (2020001)
Senior Planner Sommers reviewed the staff report.
Commissioner Witte asked which of the buildings in the area are considered to be harmonious
with the overall development.
Senior Planner Sommers identified each of the buildings within the PUD, all of which have
similar architectural details.
Chair Anderson introduced Barry Zelickson, representing the owner of the building, who stated
they have owned the building for over 20 years and would like to update the fa9ade along with
the interior updates that will occur. He stated that the current look of this building is not
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consistent, and therefore the enhancements with the black accents will make the building more
consistent with the surrounding area.
Commissioner Witte asked for details on the updates that will occur to the order board.
Mr. Zelickson provided details on the order board update that will occur.
Commissioner Witte referenced salt damage that occurred in this overall area and asked if that
was an issue for this property.
Mr. Zelickson confirmed that these updates should address any issues they have experienced.
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 PUD amendment for Marvin Management for exterior facade changes
at Taco Bell located at 16855 County Road 24 . With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
New Business
(7.01) Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2020.
Commissioners voted unanimously to maintain Marc Anderson as Chair and select David Witte
as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Boo volunteered to be the representative to the Parks Commission.
(7.02) 2020 Work Program
Planning Manager Thomson gave an overview of the 2020 Work Program and 2019 Annual
Report.
Commissioner Witte referenced the housing project across from Hollydale Golf Course that was
approved in 2019, but said he did not notice that on the list of approved projects.
Planning Manager Thomson replied that approval occurred in 2018.
Chair Anderson commented that the report is excellent and identifies the accomplishments,
commending staff for all the work they do each year.
Commissioner Boo asked ifthere is a sense of what staff expected the workload to be for 2019,
and if the work that occurred met that expe ctation. He also asked if the development that
occurred in 2019 matches the proposed growth rate for the city.
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Planning Manager Thomson stated there were fewer plats and site plans compared to the past,
but the city did have multiple final plats, which means that projects were continuing to move
through the system. She stated that the city is driven by the requests submitted. She reviewed
some of the work that the city does internally, but recognize d that the city cannot control the
requests that come forward from developers.
Motion was made by Commissioner Witte, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to
forward the 2020 Work Program to the City Council . With all members voting in favor, the
motion carried.
Adjournment
Chair Anderson adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.