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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 07-05-2012CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO July 5, 2012 EVENTS / MEETINGS July — September 2012 Official City Meeting Calendars.................................................................... Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 5 CORRESPONDENCE MNDOT, Interstate 494 resurfacing begins July 13, News Release .................................................... Page 6 House lots shrinking to meet demand, Star Tribune........................................................................... Page 7 MNDOT, Highway 55 project Update................................................................................................. Page 9 Northwest Islamic Community Center Opens July 7, Plymouth Patch ............................................. Page 10 Plymouth in the black; Financial review shows plenty of savings, Sun Sailor .................................. Page 11 Letter from LMC re: Senator Bonoff................................................................................................. Page 13 Letter from PRISM, re: Funding........................................................................................................ Page 14 Letter from Core SOULutions Fitness, re: Thank you....................................................................... Page 16 Notice to Property Owner, RE: PUD Amendment for Cornerstone Auto 2011037 ........................... Page 18 Notice to Property Owner, RE: Site Plan & Variances for New Medical Office Building 2012037. Page 19 Notice to Property Owner, RE: Site Plan CUP & Variance for Hennepin County 2012036 .............. Page 20 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5:00 PM MUSIC IN INDEPENDENCE PLYMOUTH DAY Hilde Performance Center CITY OFFICES CLOSED CANCELLED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 8 9 10 7:00 PM 11 12 13 14 REGULAR CANCELLED ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING QUALITY COMMITTEE Council Chambers (EQC) MEETING Council Chambers 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 20 21 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Council Chambers 22 23 24 7:00 PM 25 7:00 PM 26 7:00 PM 27 28 REGULAR PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING COUNCIL MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) STUDY SESSION Medicine Lake Room 29 30 31 Modified on 07105112 CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 2 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life August 2012 Modified on 07105112 Page 3 1 2 3 4 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING Council Chambers Medicine Lake Room 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2:30-5:00 PM 7:00 PM NIGHT TO UNITE ENVIRONMENTAL KICKOFF QUALITY Plymouth Creek Center COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING 6:30-9:30 PM Council Chambers NIGHT TO UNITE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7:00 PM PLANNING PRIMARY COMMISSION ELECTION DAY MEETING Council Chambers 8:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers 19 20 21 6:00 PM 22 23 24 25 SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM MEETING PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING Budget Study Session ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers Modified on 07105112 Page 3 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 2012 Modified on 07105112 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION LABOR DAY L MEETING Council Chambers CITY OFFICES CLOSED 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK ft REC MEETING QUALITY ADVISORY Council Chambers COMMITTEE COMMISSION (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Council Chambers Council Chambers 16 17 18 7:00 PM 19 7:00 PM 20 21 22 REGULAR COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING COMMISSION Council Chambers MEETING Council Chambers Rosh HoShanah Begins at Sunset 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM 27 7:00 PM 28 29 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING FIREFIGHTERS 5K ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room Fire Station #2 COMMITTEE ON 11:30 AM TRANSIT (PACT) PLYMOUTH ON STUDY SESSION PARADE Medicine Lake Room CELEBRATION City Center Area Yom Kippur �:Z o Begins at Sunset Modified on 07105112 Page 4 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items July 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Project and Assessment Hearing for the Revere Lane/6th Avenue/Kilmer Lane Mill and Overlay Project (12005) • Oath of Office for Police Officer Drew Gilmore • Approve Street Light Rate Study • Present Environmental Champions • Discuss Watershed Dues • Approve the Submission of a Business Development Public Infrastructure grant application to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and adopt a resolution approving a SAC Credit transfer between the City of Plymouth and the Mdwakenton Sioux Community on behalf of St. Jude Medical • Public Hearing on the On -Sale Liquor & Sunday Liquor License applications from Flying Swine, LLC, d/b/a Eat Shop, 16605 County Road 24 (Michael Larson, Tony Burger, Reid Sellgren) August 14, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 21, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget August 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve 2013 proposed budgets, preliminary tax levies and budget hearing date • Announce Plymouth Firefighters 5K Run on September 22 September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Plymouth on Parade on September 29 October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Appoint additional election judges for the General Election • Announce Fire Department Open House on October 20 October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Halloween on the Creek on October 31 November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Canvass 2012 General Election results • Announce Plymouth Arts Fair on November 17-18 November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announce Old Fashioned Christmas on December 2 December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates • Announce New Year's Eve Event on December 31 Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 5 0,414ESO,7,6 Minnesota Department of Transportation ID Metropolitan District Waters Edge Building 1500 County Road B2 West Roseville, MN 55113 News Release Date: June 29, 2012 To be released: Immediately Interstate 494 resurfacing begins July 13 Northbound 1-494 will be closed July 13-15 Contact: Bre Grand 651-234-7502 ROSEVILLE, Minn. — Motorists will experience delays and weekend full closures on Interstate 494 between 1-394 and Hennepin County Road 6 in Minnetonka and Plymouth as a project to resurface the roadway begins Friday, July 13. The resurfacing work will occur during two directional weekend full closures. Northbound 1-494 resurfacing will occur first, and the roadway is scheduled to close at 10 p.m. Friday, July 13. During the full closure, motorists will be detoured to eastbound 1-394, northbound Highway 169 and westbound 1-94/1-694. The roadway will reopen by 5 a.m. Sunday, July 15. Southbound 1494 will be closed for resurfacing over a weekend later in July. Updates will be made in advance of the closure. Possible non -rush hour lane closures may also occur as needed throughout the project for work on the shoulders. All of the work is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the case of inclement weather. The project will create a smoother ride for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway. The entire project is expected to be completed by early August. For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit 511 mn.org or dial 5-1-1 House lots shrinking to meet demand MARIA ELENA BACA, Star Tribune Realtor David May can see the recent evolution of home construction in the neighborhoods where he sells. At the Stonemill Farms development in Woodbury, for example, many of the lots developed before the housing bubble burst were toward the 100 -foot end of the lot frontage spectrum. Lots being built on now are closer to the smaller end, at 65 feet. It's not so much that economic anxieties have buyers thinking smaller, May said, as that people have become more pragmatic about how to invest their housing dollars. "They say, 'Why do I need to spend my weekend cutting grass? The reality is, when I can do it in half-hour or hour I can do what I really want to do,"' said May, of Fieldstone Family Homes. In developing cities across the region, smaller lots are becoming more common, say Realtors, developers and city officials. That's because less land can provide better value for buyers, and smaller lots present a different kind of lifestyle than the sweeping suburban lawns of the past decade. The preference for less is showing up not only among empty nesters looking to simplify, but also among younger buyers who predict that the needs of a big yard will clash with the demands of busy families, experts said. The change isn't upsetting city planning; developers simply are moving within the guidelines cities already have set. Plymouth Community Development Director Steve Juetten said a little more density is a positive. In addition to offering more options in the city for a wider range of buyers, more homes are good for business, he said. "Growth is a positive because it supports the businesses that are here," he said. "If you drive around, you're not seeing empty spaces in retail areas ... the goal is to have a good mix of all of it so they feed off each other." More density also costs cities less, May noted, because it requires less infrastructure, that is, streets, sewer, water. The trend is evident elsewhere in the metro area: • Ryland's Dan Patch Trail Community in Savage, where a neighborhood of mostly 60 -foot -wide lots is surrounded by sweeping views of wetlands, open space and parkland. Houses there are marketed around $250,000 to first-time buyers and empty nesters who previously might have bought townhouses. • Pulte's Elm Creek Highlands in Plymouth, where homes are being built on 60- to 65 -foot -wide lots. Many are backed up by woods, and residents have close access to the Northwest Greenway trail. They are marketed in the mid -$400,000 range to move -up buyers with families. In each case, developers said, the trend reflects a change from a previous standard. Ryland's President Mike DeVoe said the trend is a result of the housing meltdown. From the perspective of an entry-level buyer, it now makes sense to shop for modest detached homes as Page 7 those prices dropped into the region normally seen only for townhouses. From the builder's perspective, however, nothing was getting less expensive but the land. "With the market conditions, we couldn't make townhouse developments make sense anymore," he said. "So we looked for a different way to service that buyer." But even at the higher end, many buyers are opting out of the suburban estate, said Mary McDaris, Pulte Group's Minnesota Division president. Holding up Elm Creek Highlands as an example, he said that, in the end, some people are willing to give up land in exchange for a desirable Plymouth address, access to Wayzata schools and shared outdoor amenities. "With [the] downturn, we tried to understand how people live and how can we set ourselves apart from resale," he said. "I hear from buyers that more kids play in the front yards or street or driveway. The back yard is not as sought-after as it has been in the past." It's not a universal trend, however. In Blaine, where new housing starts remained strong through most of the recession, single-family lots have remained large, to accommodate continuing strong demand for three -car garages, according to Blaine Community Development Director Bryan Schafer. Elsewhere, the change may mark a shift in buyers' values, said June Wiener, president of the Minnesota Association of Realtors. Empty nesters sometimes have cabins to maintain, or they just want to spend their free time anywhere other than the mower. The same goes for families. "Younger and younger buyers are saying to me, 'I don't want the big lot. I don't have time to take care of it,"' she said. "Young couples, when I first started in this business, were looking for a big yard for their kids to play and lots of space.... If it's a couple, both are usually working long hours, so they're tired, and they don't have the time they used to, to spend on doing those maintenance items. I think the kids are really scheduled, and they're running off with the kids to the next whatever, so they don't have time in that respect either." May agreed. "People have got all kinds of things going on in their family life, and as a result the back yard doesn't get nearly as much use as it did 10, 20, 25 years ago," he said. Page 8 ; � �� mp Transportation" Hwy 55 project update June 29, 2012 Hwy 55 weekly update: June 29, 2012 What we've done this past week We've continued reconstructing various intersections within the closure area (Yvette Street, Lake Sarah Heights Drive, Townhall Drive, Town Line Road and the eastern side of Sioux Trail). Activities have included grading, storm sewer work, curb installation and pedestrian ramp work. What we'll be doing the next few weeks (July 2-13) Next week we'll begin paving at the intersections, including at County Road 92, and finishing other activities in preparation for paving mainline Hwy 55 the week of July 16 (weather permitting). Upcoming open house We're planning to hold a public open house the week of July 23 before the final stage and closure on the east side of the project area. More to come in future updates. Next update July 13 Due to the July 4 holiday next week, we'll be sending out the next weekly update on Friday, July 13. For more project information visit the project website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy55medina/ Contact: 1-855-345-1140 info0)th55designbuild.com Page 9 Northwest Islamic Community Center Opens July 7 The Center was approved last fall and will open in part of the Post Office building in Plymouth. • By Stefanie Briggs, PlymouthPatch The North West Islamic Community Center grand opening celebration is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at its new location, 3300 Plymouth Blvd in Plymouth. The Center is in part of the Post Office building. According to a Center press release, the event will bring together residents of Plymouth and the surrounding cities, Muslim community leaders and interfaith groups. The event will feature a "Get to Know Your Muslim Neighbors" presentation. It will also include a 1 K walk/5K run, scavenger hunt, face painting, henna art, bazaar and other family activities. Lunch will be served for invited guests. "This is a great opportunity for our community to come together and understand one another," said Center President Najam Qureshi. Last August, the Plymouth City Council approved the new Islamic center after hearing from residents during a packed public meetings. The Council granted a conditional use permit for the religious activity for the Center. The Center was purchased for $770,000 and remodeled from being the city's former post office building in downtown Plymouth so it could be used as an educational, spiritual, and community center. The new building will accommodate the growing Muslim community. The Center is leasing out the front portion of the property to the post office. The Center is a non-profit organization established in 2009 by residents of Plymouth and the surrounding cities. Part of the Center still needs to be finished in its remodeling. Further funds are needed to accomodate what is desired for the rest of the building's use. Page 10 Plymouth in the black; Financial review shows plenty of savings By Jordan Langer on July 3, 2012 at 9:17 am, Sun Sailor At the same time as city leaders in Stockton, Calif., were contemplating bankruptcy to solve its $26 million deficit, council members in Plymouth were discussing a decidedly different financial picture. Plymouth City council approved its 2011 comprehensive annual financial report, which boasted a $2.7 million surplus, June 26. The additional cash to the general fund can be linked to revenues exceeding budget by $1.4 million and expenditures coming in under budget by around $1.3 million, said Administrative Services Director Dave Callister. The general fund budget for 2011 was $29.6 million. The surplus can be linked to the city receiving $880,000 in additional revenue from building permits in 2011, "a sign that the local economy is picking up." Also, investment earnings exceeded projections by $162,000 and project -engineering revenue brought in an additional $739,000, he said. In terms of the reduction in expenditures, 12 city staff positions were vacant for portions of 2011, four of which were eliminated entirely. In May the city approved transferring $2.5 million of the surplus to the street reconstruction fund to be set aside for future street projects. Part of the reason why Plymouth is in such sound financial standings is because city leaders and staff have been responsible in issuing debt and spending money and prudent in setting aside money for the future, explained Callister. In addition to fiscal acumen, Plymouth's books for 2010 were clean and error free, resulting in the city being awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada at the June 28 council meeting. The clean audit report "with the healthy balance" is more affirmation that the city staff is working collectively for the good of the city, said Councilmember Jim Willis in a charismatic address to the council. "We get along and get the job done." Page 11 To close out the financial portion of the council meeting, Callister, who has been with the city for less than three months, presented a debt study. As of Dec. 31, 2011, the City of Plymouth had $41 million in outstanding debt, said Callister. Following the recommendation of the Finance Department, the council approved pre -paying with funds on hand, one of 12 bonds: the $1.5 million General Obligation Street Reconstruction Bonds set to mature on Feb. 1, 2014. The city has $257.5 million in unused debt limit, "falling well within the statutory debt limits and has plenty of capacity to consider issuing debt for future projects," according to the study. In 2013, it is anticipated the city may issue the third and final series of General Obligation Open Space Bonds that were authorized in the 2006 referendum. Currently, the City has remaining capacity to issue up to $3.3 million in open space bonds for property acquisition in Northwest Plymouth, according to the study. When compared to seven similar metro cities, Plymouth's direct net debt per capita is second from the bottom at $430. Minnetonka is the lowest with $277; Maple Grove and Edina have the highest with $1,715 and $1,597 respectively. Following the presentation, Councilmember Bob Stein expressed his appreciation for the study. "During my time on the council, this is the first time someone actually put together all the outstanding debt in one document," he said. "This is another reason why the city receives the award for great accounting because we have great staff." Page 12 00 jEAGUE of MINNESOTA CITIES June 28, 2012 The Honorable Terri E. Bonoff 3325 East Eldorado Trail Minnetonka, MN 55305 Dear Senator Bonoff: CONNECTING & INNOVATING SINCE 1913 On behalf of the 853 member cities of the League of Minnesota Cities, I want to thank you for your consistent efforts related to accessibility and activity in working with the League on a wide range of issues. She has shown strong support for local control and a willingness to find common ground to reach workable solutions. During the 2012 Session, you were instrumental in moderating legislation that mandates public access to municipally owned shooting ranges. Our members know that in order to be successful in serving our common constituents, state and city officials must work together as partners to reach solutions that meet the unique needs of rural, suburban, and urban main streets all across Minnesota. City leaders also understand that without the support of legislative leaders like you, this state -local partnership would not be possible. The League looks forward to working with you to strengthen this relationship in the coming session. Sincerely, Betsy Hodges Councilmember, City of Minneapolis President, League of Minnesota Cities Enclosures (2) cc: Kelli Slavik, Mayor of Plymouth Mary Anne Young, Mayor of Medicine Lake Terry Schneider, Mayor of Minnetonka 145 UNIVERSITY AVE. WEST PHONE: (651) 281-1200 FAx: (651) 281-1299 ST. PAUL, MN 55103-2044 TOLL FREE: (800) 925-1122 wage llC.ORG June 25, 2012 Laurie Ahrens, City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Ms. Ahrens: CEIVED JUN 2 8 2012 BY: As you know, PRISM provides basic human services and support programs to struggling families living in the City of Plymouth. PRISM has been grateful for the support of the City over the past year: we are glad to work in partnership with you in strengthening our communities one family at a time. This letter is to provide you with information about the number of Plymouth individuals and families served in various PRISM programs. 730 Florida Avenue South Golden Valley, MN 55426 www.prismmpis.org In the 12 -month period from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 PRISM provided the following dollar value in goods and funds to residents of Plymouth: Food and Personal Care Items* $196,182 Clothing and Household Items** $43,232 School Supplies and Birthday Toys $16,882 Holiday Toys and Gifts $9,788 Homelessness Prevention Funds $28,213 PRISM Express Rides*** 1 $6,267 Total 1 $300,564 *valued at $2/pound **valued at $4/pound ***value includes salaries/admin With the exception of PRISM Express rides, these dollar values do not include staff salaries, administrative costs or fund-raising costs. This amount reflects actual goods and funds directly provided to families. In that same period, PRISM served the following numbers of Plymouth families and individuals in our emergency and support programs: Goods/Services Provided Visits Individuals Food and Personal Care Items 1,509 4,015* Clothing and Household Items 1,545 N/A Birthday Toys and Party Supplies 39 46 Holiday Toys and Gifts 85 228 School Supplies 72 140 Homelessness Prevention 36 76 PRISM Express Rides N/A 609* Totals 1 3,286 5,114 *Individuals in the Food Shelf and PRISM Express are "duplicated," which means they are counted each time they use the service. phone 763.529.1350 facsimile 763.529.1454 Living a Brighter Future through Dignity & Accountability Food, Education, Financial Assistance, Clothing, Transportation, Auto Repair, Vehicles Page 14 While the numbers give you a good idea of the impact of PRISM on the city of Plymouth, it is the stories of the families PRISM serves that show the real effect of these programs: An 84 year-old widow came to PRISM in October. After paying her medical bills and insurance each month, she did not have enough money for food. She was very depressed and talked about sleeping all the time. Her doctor had talked to her about seeing a psychiatrist, but she said, "I know what's wrong with me, I don't have enough money!" She was desperately trying to stay in her home of 50 years. A few months later, she came back to use the food shelf. She had received a brochure and information on getting heating assistance. She wanted her caseworker to review the information as she was worried it was a scam. Her caseworker assured her it was from a legitimate organization PRISM had told her about, and helped her complete the application. The next month she showed her caseworker the letter from stating that she would get a $480.00 grant to help with her utilities. She was ecstatic! She was also on a waiting list for free weatherization and received a brochure on getting help paying her phone bill, which her caseworker went over with her. The caseworker also referred her to an organization that helps with yard work and provided her the number to make an appointment to see the Hennepin County Outreach worker to apply for food stamps. She said she was feeling like a million bucks and planned on doing some of the yard work herself! Her whole demeanor was different! This woman's story is not unique. There are hundreds of families in our local community that need this same help. PRISM does make a difference in the lives of struggling individuals and families. And your support helps PRISM make that difference! Thank you for your continued partnership with PRISM in providing services to those who are struggling financially in the city of Plymouth. I welcome you to visit PRISM to experience first hand the work we do here. If you need further information or would like to arrange a site visit, please call me at (763) 529-1350 x109. SincerelY'e nson ector Page 15 Core SOULutions Fitness & Health Building Strong Bodies & Life Style Skills For LIFE Diabetes Health Work Site & Private Services LEARN MORE AT www.CoreSOULutionsFitness.org Hi Barbara and Diane, So sorry it took me so long to get back with you. Thank you for sending the photo's of the shoreline project signage on the east side of Medicine Lake. Quick action! They are very informative and bigger than the sign that was already posted there. Further, I/we very much appreciate your sincere interest and concern for this important issue. More importantly, that you actually jumped to visit the damage to the shoreline safety buffer and called me immediately with genuine concern. Often, we the public feel that our concerns receive little attention. That many official responses are canned and disinterested. You both are to be greatly commended for the way you handled this situation in such a timely manner. I was happy to be heard and understood not so much for myself, but for the quality of life for lakeshore animals, and to prevent the cutting of future lakeshore buffers. I have been learning more about shoreline efforts on Medicine lake from the volunteers who worked with Kevin Springob at the City. Lot's of good work and very interesting. You mentioned that you would be sure to educate employees on lake shore buffers. Although, you probably already have this information I thought I'd send it to you should you need it for City training. They include section 9: Disturbed shoreline from the DNR (see below), as well as meeting notes from a NEMO presentation given to AMLAC in 2004. Again, I and the Medicine Lake home owners Thank You for your gracious, thoughtful and environmentally sound actions! Evie Evelyn (Evie) G. Oberdorfer President & Program Director 612.202, 8972 Reaching People For Over 25 Years With Cutting Edge Education & Skills That Workl http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/shorelandmgmt/guide/disturbed shoreland.html Section 9: Disturbed Shoreland Disturbed shoreline = hard surfaces and reduced vegetation = degraded water resources Degraded water quality due to dramatically increased runoff water • Minimal natural filtration leads to a much higher portion of precipitation becoming runoff Page 16 water. A mostly natural landscape has about 10% runoff. A mostly hard surface landscape (including lawns) has about 55% water runoff. Unfiltered runoff water - Increased amounts of pollutants enter the water Excessive nutrients lead to excessive aquatic plant growth. Increased sedimentation and lower oxygen levels lead to unhealthy aquatic plants and marine life. Cloudy water reduces sunlight penetration into the water and this degrades the aquatic environment. Going from mostly natural to mostly hard surface means more of each negative factor affects the water. Minimal ground water infiltration - Poorly filtered water directly enters the ground water. Drinking water and agricultural irrigation water is degraded. Going from mostly natural to mostly hard surface means infiltration is reduced from 50% to 15%. Underground aquifer levels are reduced and may eventually dry up. Degraded natural habitats • Poor habitats reduce the quality and quantity of shoreland and upland birds and wildlife. • Poor water quality and habitats degrade aquatic plant and animal communities. • Poor habitats reduce species diversity and increase the risk of species being wiped out by diseases and pests. Degraded visual qualities. Shoreline looks disturbed and unnatural Vegetation removal looks unnatural and sterile. Man-made structures and intrusions are obvious. The shoreline looks artificial and over -developed From: "Barb Northway" <bnorthway@plymouthmn.gov> To: coresoulutionsfitness(-acomcast.net Cc: "Diane Evans" <DEvans@plymouthmn.gov> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 1:21:06 PM Subject: East Medicine Lake Park Shoreline Restoration Evie, Attached please find a couple of pictures of the new signs which were installed to identify and educate about the shoreline restoration project. There are two signs which bookend the area and one in the middle which will educate the public about the project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Diane or me. Thanks. Barb Northway I Deputy Director of Parks Et Recreation City of Plymouth 14900 23rd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 Phone: 763.509.5941 - Fax: 763.509.5955 bnorthway@plymouthm n. Dov Plymouth, Minnesota I Adding Quality to Life Page 17 IrRp City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 6, 2012 SUBJECT; PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) AMENDMENT FOR CORNERSTONE AUTO RESOURCE (2011037-PUDA) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Cornerstone Auto Resource, under File No. 2011037, for a PUD amendment to allow an electronic sign to be installed on the site of the existing auto sales business located at 3901 Vinewood Lane. Under the proposal, the proposed electronic sign would be located near the southwest corner of County Road 9 (Rockford Road) and Vinewood Lane. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 5:00 a.m, to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, (M fwwiA3oy� Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2011037-PUDA-propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.plymouthmn.gov Page 18 Plymouth�� Adding Quality to Life July 6, 2012 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AND VARIANCES FOR A NEW MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING FOR THE VACANT SITE LOCATED AT 15535 34TH AVENUE (2012037) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Violet -C, LLC, under File No. 2012037, for a site plan and variances to allow construction of a new medical office building to be called "PIymouth Hills Professional Building" on the vacant property located at 15535 34th Avenue. A map showing the location of the subject site is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this request. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the Council Chambers at PIymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of City Hall), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, vvvlo A��&\ Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager PIPlanning Applications/PC Notices/2012/2012037-propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ptymouthmn.gov Page 19 Ir2p City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life July 6, 2012 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIANCE FOR HENNEPIN COUNTY (2012036) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Hennepin County, under File No. 2012036, for approval of a site plan, conditional use permit and variance to allow construction of a new 911 communications facility on an unused portion of their existing property located at 1245 Shenandoah Lane. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a public hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in the Council Chambers at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the city planning department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community development information counter (lower level of city hall) on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2012036 propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.plymouthmn.gov ,1T� Page 20