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July 22, 2011
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
PACTAgenda 07/27/11........................................................................................................................ Page 1
July, August, September, October 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars .......................................... Page 2
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 6
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ...
Plymouth medical products plant expanding, Article Star & Tribune ................................................ Page 7
Ehlers Market Commentary 07/19/11................................................................................................. Page 8
MEETING MINUTES
HRA Commission Minutes 06/23/11................................................................................................ Page 10
Planning Commission Minutes 07/06/11........................................................................................... Page 16
STAFF REPORTS
Draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Update ............................................ Page 30
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank you from Mark Hageness, Ball Tournament.......................................................................... Page 31
Letter to Resident, RE: Variance for Svard 2011047......................................................................... Page 32
Letter to Property Owner, RE: Home Occupation License for Felt 2011039 .................................... Page 33
Letter from Xcel Energy, RE: Route Permit Application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
(MPUC Docket No. E002/TL-11-152).............................................................................................. Page 34
PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT AGENDA
Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Medicine Lake Room, City Hall
1. 7:00 Approve agenda
2. 7:01 Approve May 25, 2011 minutes (May 25, 2011 PACT minutes attached) and July 13,
2011 special meeting minutes (July la, 2011 PACT special meeting minutes attached)
3. 7:03 Suburban Transit Association and Legislative update by Sherry Munyon, Capitol
Access and STA representative
4. 8:15 Plymouth Metrolink Transit Operations and Maintenance RFP update
5. 8:30 Review Annual Transit Data (attached:2010-2011 1" & 2"d Quarter Monitored Transit
Complaints graph, January -March 2011 Performance Scorecard Matrix chart, April -June
2011 Performance Scorecard Matrix chart, January -March 2010.Performance Scorecard
Matrix chart, April -June 2010 Performance Scorecard Matrix).
6. 8:40 Review Plymouth Metrolink Transit Performance Measurements (attached: January -
June 2011 System Ridership Graph; January - June, 2011 Fixed Route Ridership Graph,
January - June 2011 Dial -A -Ride Ridership Graph; January — June, 2011 Fixed Route Seat
Capacity Chart, 2010-2011 Express Average Ridership graph per day per month graph,
Express Average Ridership per Day per Month 2010-2011 graph, 2010-2011 Average Fixed
Route Ridership graph, Plymouth Metrolink: Dial -A -Ride In Service Hours chart, 2010-2011
Dial -A -Ride Average Passengers per In -Service Hours graph).
7. 8:45 Review Plymouth Metrolink Customer Service Log (May -July 2011 Customer Service
Log attached)
8. 8:48 Identify areas of concern and recommendations
9. 8:59 Other business
10.9:00 Adjourn
11. Future regular PACT meetings: November 30. 2011. All meetings held at 7:00 p.m. in City
Hall.
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
August 9, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Joint meeting with Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit to discuss operations
• Set Future Study Sessions
August 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Presentation by County Commissioner Jeff Johnson
• Public Hearing to Approve an On -Sale 3.2 Liquor License for Uchu L.L.C., d/b/a Uchu Peruvian
Cuisine (Jorge Sanniento) at 4130 Berkshire Lane North, Unit B
• Consider Land Use Guide Plan Amendment *, Preliminary Plat and PUD General Plan
Amendment for Crossroads Commons for property located at Highway 55 and County Road 73.
Oppidan, Inc. (2011014)
August 16, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Discuss 2012/2013 Budget
• Set Future Study Sessions
August 23, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Discuss 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program
• Set Future Study Sessions
August 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
September 6, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
• Discuss 2012/2013 Budget (if needed)
• Set Future Study Sessions
September 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Approve 2012/2013 proposed budgets, preliminary tax levies and budget hearing date
September 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
October 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
October 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room
November 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
November 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
December 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Adopt the 2012 Budgets and Tax Levies and 2012-2016 Capital Improvement Program
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Plymouth medical products plant expanding
JANET MOORE, Star Tribune
Teleflex Medical OEM is expanding its Plymouth plant to more than 30,000 square
feet in what it characterized as a multimillion -dollar expansion.
The Raleigh, N.C.-based maker of catheters, extrusion and medical devices will
officially christen the expansion and renovation on July 22.
The new space will be used as offices, research -and -development facilities and
production.
The changes will position Teleflex Medical for "continued international growth
and success," said Greg Forrest, general manager of the Plymouth facility.
In the past year, the company created 30 positions in Plymouth, bringing the head
count there to 230 employees. Teleflex said it will add 10 employees to address
"escalating market demand" its products.
Ryan Baird, a spokesman for trade association LifeScience Alley, called the
expansion good news for the industry. "It serves as a good reminder that many
parts of the med tech community are flourishing right now," Baird said.
The devices produced in Plymouth are used in cardiology, neurology, radiology,
urology and other medical procedures.
Teleflex Medical is a subsidiary of Teleflex Inc., a $1.9 billion maker of medical
products.
Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik said Teleflex Medical is among the top five
employers in town.
"When we can keep our commercial, retail and industrial spaces leased up, I think
it creates a positive environment for people to stay in Plymouth and keep jobs
here," Slavik said.
Staff writer Wendy Lee contributed to this report.
Janet Moore - 612-673-7752
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July 19, 2011
A Quick Look in the Rearview
The municipal market was relatively quiet the past two weeks. The holiday -shortened 4th of July week
saw extremely low new -issue volume (to be expected), and the week of the 11th rebounded with new -issue
volume just over $5 billion, representing what has seemed about average in recent past.
However, all was not quiet in the rest of the financial markets. Stocks continued to exhibit volatility and
the recent run-up in U.S. Treasury yields saw an almost complete retracement, as the bellwether U.S. 10
Year Note closed last Friday at just over 2.90%. Lackluster employment and other jobs data, continuation
and possible expansion of the European sovereign debt crisis (Italy's turn in the spotlight — the Eurozone's
third-largest economy), and the never-ending saga of the U.S. debt ceiling debate took center -stage. In the
course of less than a month, we have seen the yield on the U.S. 10 Year under 2.70%, up to almost 3.20%,
and now back to what seems to be a comfortable range around the 2.90% level. Municipal markets have
not exhibited the volatility experienced in the Treasury market, and we would not expect to see any "catch-
up" being played in that sector as trading resumes this Monday.
In the local news arena, the State of Minnesota seems to have ended its budget impasse and resultant state
shutdown (actual details to be finalized) through a shift in school aids (again) and a potential sale of
tobacco bonds, but not before a downgrade by Fitch Ratings from AAA to AA+ (S & P and Moody's have
so far not changed their ratings of AAA & Aal, respectively).
A Quick Look Forward
This week is scheduled to see the heaviest new -issue volume of 2011 at an expected $8.27 billion (previous
2011 high of $8.1 billion the last week of June). There are a number of large issues comprising that total,
with over $3.5 billion concentrated in just 10 issuers, including the State of Wisconsin, which is offering
$33$ million at competitive sale. In fact, this week will see over $3 billion in competitive offerings, up
from $1.16 billion the week prior. As can be seen from our competitive sales report for selected markets,
we continue to see strong interest from dealers on competitively offered debt. Market strategists and
participants see strong demand for municipals as evidenced by an over $360 million inflow into tax-exempt
bond funds for the week ended July 13 (from Lipper FMI), as well as the need to reinvest large amounts of
redemptions from the months of June and July. There are anecdotes that investors are searching for yield
by seeking out longer terms on the yield curve (one of the steepest in history) and lesser -quality credits.
The debt -ceiling debate continues to grab full attention by the financial media (in fact, all media). On that
note, Standard and Poor's released a comment July 14'h that there is a greater than 50% chance the U.S.'s
rating will be downgraded in the next 90 days (Found here), with Moody's also offering similar
commentary (Found here).
'A" IV EHLERS
LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE
www.ehiers-inc.com
Qffices in Minnesota: (800) 552-1171
Wisconsin: (800) 717-9742
Illinois: (800) 417-1119
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While this takes a back seat to the ongoing discussion to raise the debt -ceiling in order to alleviate any
potential for a payment default by the U.S. Treasury, any downgrade by any of the recognized rating firms
of U.S. sovereign debt would be extremely uncomfortable, to say the least. Should such an event occur, it
would likely trigger a massive "re -pricing" of all credit and debt instruments, as U.S. Treasuries stand as
the benchmark reference rate for not only many bank lending products, but also most tradable fixed-income
securities in the capital markets. We'll let others opine on the minutia and ultimate outcomes; all we'll say
is that it wouldn't be pretty.
A Look Forward by Looking Back
We have used these commentaries to warn of those who worship at the altar of the "crystal bar", primarily
by arguing that history does not always repeat itself. That being said, it does often times rhyme (thank you,
Mark Twain).
Given the amount of government and central bank intervention since the financial markets collapse in late
2008, it is hazardous to use recent historical experience to predict future market trends. However, now that
we have reached the end of the Fed's "QE2" program (quantitative easing, or outright Fed purchases of
securities) we thought it may be useful to take a peck back to the end of QE1- the first such program in
April of 2010. It may seem logical that when the single -largest purchaser of fixed-income securities for a
given period of time leaves the market, that demand will fall off and interest rates will generally rise (i.e.
bond prices will generally fall). The experience with regard to the end of QE1, however, was the opposite.
When QEl ended, stocks fell in rather dramatic fashion with the S & P 500 losing over 15% of its value
within six months and the 10 Year U.S. Treasury falling some 120 basis points (1.20%) from 3.84°/% at the
end of QE to 2.66% at the start of QE2. Now, there are other mitigating factors that had something to do
with both these sets of events and their magnitude and our economy is in a bit of a better place currently,
but they are worth mentioning, nevertheless.
Zw
Elm HLERS
LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE
www.ehiers-inc.com
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PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
June 23, 2011
PRESENT: Chairman Jeff Kulaszewicz, Commissioners Paul Caiyotakis, David Miller, Bob
Stein (arrived at 7:11 p.m.) and Jim Willis (arrived at 7:13 p.m.)
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Housing Program Manager Jim Barnes and Office Support Specialist
Laurie Lokken
OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Waters, Danielle Fischer and Grace Management Representative
Jody Boedigheimer
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kulaszewicz called the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m.
Housing Program Manager Barnes added agenda items 3. D. and 3. E. under New Business.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve HRA Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2011.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Accept April 2011 and May 2011 housing reports.
C. Vicksburg Crossing. Accept April 2011 and May 2011 housing reports.
MOTION by Commissioner Caryotakis, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the
consent agenda. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
3. NEW BUSINESS
A. Quest Development. Request For Financial Assistance.
Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if this would be the same reserve fund that we use to fund the
social service programs such as Treehouse. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded they
are completely different funds. He said the funds that Chairman Kulaszewicz is referring to
come from the CDBG program, which is a federally funded program. He said that an allocation
from those funds would range from about $230,000 and $320,000 annually. He said that these
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are funds the HRA has in reserve to do projects with and are separate from the reserve accounts
for the two HRA owned senior buildings.
Commissioner Caryotakis stated that the reserve fund has not been used a lot over the past few
years. Housing Program Manager Bames replied that we have not. He said the largest
application out of the reserve funds in the recent past was the acquisition of the accessible home,
which was $140,000.
Commissioner Caryotakis asked if this request would be an appropriate use of these funds.
Housing Program Manager Barnes responded that staff considers it to meet our mission and our
goals.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if this Board also has the ability to create a TIF district. Housing
Program Manager Bames replied the HRA does have that ability. He said it is a policy decision
by the City's senior staff and the type of district that determines which entity should create a TIF
district. He said that the City Council has indicated that they would rather be the elected body to
create districts and make administrative changes. He said the HRA Board can create and
establish a TIF district but the public hearing has to be held by the elected body, which in our
case is the City Council.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if the term workforce housing is a marketing term or if it is a
specific type of housing. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded that workforce housing
is a definition that evolves over time and it could be called affordable housing. He said the State
uses the term for the developments that are designed to provide housing for people currently in
the workforce but may not earn enough to afford decent housing near their employment.
Commissioner Caryotakis stated it distinguishes between what was previously known as housing
projects that may have been more welfare related and this language is focused on people who are
working and earning an income.
Chairman Kulaszewicz stated these workforce units would be available to folks at 50% of the
area median income with a guideline that 30% of their income would go towards housing.
Housing Program Manager Bames stated they will have to be affordable to households at 60%
area median income, paying 30% of their income towards rent. He said that's where all the
funding partners come in. He said their first mortgage is much smaller and because of this, they
are able to set aside some of their units at lower monthly rents. He said it's also based on the tax
credit laws. He said there are maximum rent limits they can charge within that and the 50% can
change, depending on where you live. He said the metro area is all one number, so that doesn't
change in the metro area.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked what the monthly rent would be. Mr. Jim Waters, representing
Quest Development, responded that at 60% of area median income a studio rent, utilities
included, would be $882 per month and at 50% of area median income, it would be about $760
per month.
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Commissioner Caryotakis asked if there is a good demand for these apartments now. Mr. Waters
replied they just had a market study completed that shows this particular project would lease up
in six months. He said that's very rapid and there's strong demand so the affordable rents would
rent out very quickly.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if they would still be able to do the project without this $4,000 and
extra points. Mr. Waters responded they could but not with this degree of affordability. He said
when you look at providing 40% or 64 units out of this project to these rental rates, the amount
of mortgage dollars that you could yield with that income stream is much lower so you need
these tax credits. He said if they are unable to get the tax credits, that would put them in real
tough shape for providing the level of affordability they have pledged to the City of Plymouth.
He said it would be difficult to go back and take a look at it again.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked about other projects in the works that they are competing against.
Mr. Waters replied that they are not able to know how many projects there are but suspects there
will be competition and a lot of it. He said they have a unique project in a good location. He
said they do not compete against Minneapolis' or St. Paul's projects but rather they are only
competing against other suburban projects. He said they believe they have a good chance of
receiving funding; otherwise, they wouldn't have made the application.
Commissioner Stein stated he did not have a problem with the request for $4,000. He asked if
they need specific things on the application or if there was a way it could be done without
including park dedication as part of the request. Housing Program Manager Barnes responded it
is a waiver of fees and that park dedication would get their full amount. He said the HRA would
pay $2,000 to park dedication and $2,000 to the city. He said he was not 100% sure if the
proposal could all be utility fees but he didn't see why not. He said the application simply asked
for reduced or waived fees. He said we are going off the model from the Sand Companies'
project, which had park dedication and utilities in those same amounts.
Commissioner Stein stated that he didn't want to set precedence because park dedication fund
money is very limited. Commissioner Willis added that park dedication fees would not be
waived but paid out of those resources. He agreed he didn't want to set precedence either.
Commissioner Stein asked what is on the application. Mr. Waters responded the application
states it is a contribution, a reduction.
Commissioner Stein stated he didn't want to hold up the application. He said sewer and utility
fees are fine; it's just park dedication fees are hard to come by. Housing Program Manager
Barnes stated that in the future, staff would take that into consideration. He added that if it's
acceptable to the Board and if we find out between this meeting and before the application is due
that it could all be just one fee, we would make the change. Commissioner Stein stated he would
appreciate that.
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MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Stein, to approve the request to
provide Quest Development with $4,000 fiom the HRA reserve fund to assist with development.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B. Plymouth Towne Square. Discuss Purchase Of New Picnic Tables.
Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Grace Management Representative Boedigheimer stated that her preference would be to
purchase the picnic table with four sides because they could fit two people per side. Housing
Program Manager Barnes responded that they could purchase two of the four-sided tables and
one that's ADA accessible.
MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the request to
purchase three new picnic tables for Plymouth Towne Square. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
approved unanimously.
C. Vicksburg Crossing April 2011 And May 2011 Marketing Reports.
Grace Management Representative Boedigheimer stated that both communities have decent
waiting lists. She said that they are always getting inquiries and adding names.
Commissioner Caryotakis stated that they are doing a great job of filling the units as residents
move out.
Grace Management Representative Boedigheimer stated that they are on the smoke-free housing
website. She said they have a little ad in the Senior Housing Guide, which is a web -based guide
that is also printed and distributed in grocery stores. She said that it did not seem to make
financial sense to place an ad in the senior section of the Apartment Living Guide but they are
investigating it.
D. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) First Time Homebuyer (FTHB)
Program. Remove Restrictive Covenants From 4980 Garland Court North, # G.
Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Willis asked when this matter came to their attention. Housing Program Manager
Barnes responded that staff had been working with their title company and lender on whether or
not the language within the covenants only affected the sale to the private lender and then would
be enforced to subsequent buyers. He said that was our original position and then after further
review with the City's attorney, it was determined that the affordability requirements are no
longer valid.
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MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Willis, to approve the Resolution
for the removal of the Restrictive Covenants from the property located at 4980 Garland Court
North, #G. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
E. First Time Homebuyer Program. Consider Loan Modification Request.
Housing Program Manager Barnes gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Stein asked if a First Time Homebuyer loan is forgiven over a certain amount of
time. Housing Program Manager Barnes replied that the older ones are forgiven after 20 years
but most are forgiven after 30 years or when they sell their home or their home no longer is their
principal place of residence. He said the newer ones, starting around 2005, 2006, are deferred
with no interest and due and payable after 30 years or if the home is sold or is no longer the
principal place of residence.
Commissioner Caryotakis asked Ms. Fischer if it was her expectation to give herself time to
recover, with the intent of selling in the future. Ms. Fischer responded yes and hopefully, the
market would recover before the 10 years and she could pay back the balance due prior to the 10
years. She said she understands it is due back to the City and she is not trying to get anything
waived. She said it would be difficult for her family to come up with the $17,200 down payment
plus closing costs.
Commissioner Caryotakis asked if she was facing any challenges from lenders about having this
other property. Ms. Fischer replied this is the fust step in the process. She said she understands
that they would need to qualify for a second mortgage. She said since she received this grant,
she had gotten married, their income has tripled and she felt they are in a good position where
they would qualify for a second home in Plymouth. She said they want to stay in Plymouth and
they definitely would like to sell their home but now is not the time. She said she was able to
buy this home as a single mom and this is a great program. She said she knows that she's not
alone and she was hoping for an exception.
Chairman Kulaszewicz asked if things go according to your plan, do you have a possible
perspective tenant on board. He asked if there are other units like this where she is at that are for
rent and if there is a possibility that she would actually get a tenant and be able to rent it out. Ms.
Fischer responded it is very possible. She said in Chelsea Woods there are a lot of properties for
rent. She said she had a garage sale and a woman was very interested in renting it next summer.
She said there is an interest there and there's a demand in the City. She said she was sure that
they would be able to break even with the rent and the association fees. She said they have done
the math and she knows that they would be financially covered to just break even on the rent to
cover that mortgage and then proceed with another home.
Commissioner Caryotakis stated he understood the situation and thinks that if she is willing to
rent it for a period of time that would be a good solution. He said he wouldn't want it to become
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a long term solution either for her or for the property. He said hopefully the market will pick up
and she will be able to sell it and get out.
Commissioner Miller stated that he would like to see language included that upon sale, the full
loan is paid. Housing Program Manager Barnes stated that would be incorporated into the
documents.
MOTION by Commissioner Willis, seconded by Commissioner Caryotakis, to approve the
request for a loan modification provided that there are no violations of any CDBG regulations,
that the City Attorney is able to securitize an amortizing loan on the property and the loan
modification is due upon that sale of this property with a term not to exceed 10 years. Vote. 5
Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
4. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Stein to adjourn the meeting at
7:46 p.m.
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Planning Commission Meeting
July 6, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Nathan
Robinson, Scott Nelson, Bryan Oakley and Marc Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Gordon Petrash
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Senior
Planner Joshua Doty, City Engineer Bob Moberg and Office Support Representative Janice
Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the
July 6, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 151 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the
June 15, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth to approve a site plan amendment for parking improvements at
the Plymouth Dog Park located at 17005 County Road 47. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. OPPIDAN, INC. (2011014)
Chair Davis introduced the request by Oppidan, Inc. for a land use guide plan amendment,
preliminary plat and PUD amendment for Crossroads Commons at the former Plymouth
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Shopping Center site located south of Highway 55 between Cottonwood Lane and County Road
73.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Senior Planner Drill said several
letters were received and are provided as part of the public record.
Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Paul Tucci, Oppidan, Inc. Mr. Tucci said Oppidan has a
purchase agreement to buy the entire site. Mr. Tucci said the access points for the approved road
system for the original 2006 PUD are almost identical to what they are proposing. However, the
design of the road will keep traffic to the north away from the residential area and the soils
would be more stable than by the wetland. Mr. Tucci said these uses and the projection of
25,000 square feet on Outlot B will generate 40% less trips than the 2006 PUD. Mr. Tucci said
the 40 -foot wide road with turn lanes, and the street lights, boulevard trees and sidewalks would
create a safer traffic environment than what exists today. He said lengthening the access road
into the site will result in better safety at the intersection of Highway 55 at W. Medicine Lake
Drive. Mr. Tucci reviewed the building materials boards for the senior building and the
McDonald's. Mr. Tucci said for the road construction, a vault will be provided which will treat
some of the storm water before it is released into the system. He said the two existing ponds are
not adequate for the proposed development so they are providing more. Individual sites will
provide additional water quality management onsite. Mr. Tucci said they have not identified
users for the remainder of the site yet. Mr. Tucci said they are generally in agreement with the
staff report, and are working with the city engineer regarding further plan revisions that address
some of the remaining conditions in the approving resolutions.
Commissioner Nelson asked why the senior building was not on Outlot B as five acres are
developable and the proposed senior building would be on 3.5 acres.
Mr. Tucci said the proposed building location would create a better transition from the higher
traffic commercial uses to the residential use.
Commissioner Nelson asked if the fast food restaurant would be acceptable with current guiding.
Senior Planner Drill answered affirmatively, and said the PUD would have to specify fast food
with a drive through.
Commissioner Anderson said the daily trips of 3,765 are 40% less than previous plans. He asked
how that would impact peak traffic regardless of the daily average, as peak can make a
significant impact on a site.
Senior Planner Drill said the traffic study indicated a.m. and p.m. peaks were lower in all cases.
He displayed a table showing lower numbers in comparison to the 2006 plan.
Chair Davis asked if those numbers reflect retail on the outlot or just the senior building and fast
food restaurant.
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Senior Planner Drill said the study anticipates up to 25,000 square feet of commercial use on the
outlot.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the existing frontage road is on the existing right-of-way.
Mr. Tucci responded affirmatively and said the existing frontage road is being removed from the
right-of-way. He said they have also made application to Mn/DOT to deed back a small piece
which is in the right-of-way, and Nh /DOT was open to that idea.
Commissioner Anderson said the existing frontage road goes away and the only way to travel is
on the new frontage road, resulting in greater stacking at the signal. Commissioner Anderson
said this is definitely moving in the right direction in terms of traffic.
Chair Davis asked if there is access to Cottonwood Lane from the south end.
Mr. Tucci said Cottonwood Lane dead ends. He said for fire safety, a hammerhead turn around
would be installed.
Chair Davis said under the 2006 plan they could access the site from Cottonwood Lane and this
proposal would decrease traffic into the neighborhood.
Commissioner Anderson asked how the height of the building relates to surrounding residential
areas. He said there are letters from neighbors concerning backyard privacy compromised
because of height. He asked if they have prepared any cross sections or visual angles to view.
Mr. Tucci stated no sight line studies have been done.
Chair Davis recommended sight lines be prepared for the next meeting as those studies are
helpful in determining the real impact of building height.
Commissioner Kobussen asked about screening behind the building.
Mr. Tucci displayed new landscaping for the south side, and said there is a fair amount of trees
remaining for screening. He added they are replacing over the requirement of 130 trees and
putting in 166. Mr. Tucci said on the west side there will be a mix of existing, remaining and
new trees coming in.
Commissioner Kobussen asked about the parking requirement for staff for this facility.
Mr. Tucci said less than 30-50% of the people from the assisted living side still drive.
Mr. Tucci introduced Kathleen Conlin -Joyce, who said they anticipate 20 full time daytime staff,
15 evening staff, and 5 nighttime staff.
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Commissioner Nelson said this is the first MXD use in the city, and asked about benefits or
reasoning for this guiding.
Planning Manager Thomson said the MAD district was approved in the 2000 plan. She said it is
suitable for a redevelopment situation such as this as it provides an opportunity to have a
grouping of uses that may gain some synergy from one another. She cited the example of St.
Louis Park's Excelsior and Grand which combined commercial uses with residential uses to
provide that mixing of uses. Planning Manager Thomson said the zoning ordinance did not
accommodate that type of mixing in the past.
Chair Davis opened the public hearing.
Chair Davis introduced Peter Samargia, 618 Cottonwood Lane, who said he would love to see
redevelopment in this area. He said we are now on Step 6 of the 8 steps in this process. Mr.
Samargia said they moved to this area with a dead-end street so kids could be out without fear of
extra traffic. He said he is concerned about traffic from McDonald's coming down his street to
turn around. Mr. Samargia asked why the NM use is being used and will it increase or promote
the neighborhood. He said he doesn't see looking at a four-story building in his front yard as
increasing his land value. Mr. Samargia said he would like to see a sit-down family restaurant,
instead of the go-go traffic that you see at a McDonald's. He said there would be increased foot
traffic in the neighborhood. Mr. Samargia asked if the 80-100 year old trees being cut down can
be replaced with older trees. He asked how this project is being financed, and asked if we are
getting the most money out of this land. Mr. Samargia said do not hand out money to redevelop
just for the sake of redevelopment. Mr. Samargia said he would like to see a single level
building with mounding and fencing in the back area. Mr. Samargia said there is a fast food
restaurant 1/a mile down the road. Mr. Samargia asked if any other restaurant had looked at this
lot, and asked if a Perkins or a sit-down restaurant would be more fitting for synergies. Mr.
Samargia said they are a younger family who moved to Plymouth and knew this was a
commercial area, but never expected someone to propose a four-story building in front of his
house. He said McDonald's may have fancy brick but Mr. Samargia said he does not want to
look out every morning and see it. MXD development use is new for the city, and Mr. Samargia
said citizens should be more involved in this process before something like this is brought up.
Mr. Samargia said there is a petition from residents in the neighborhood who will be affected.
Chair Davis asked when Mr. Samargia bought the house and if he was aware of the currently
adopted plan for this site.
Mr. Samargia answered affirmatively. Mr. Samargia said he was not concerned about the last
plan, but he is concerned about the current plan.
Chair Davis introduced Daniel Lafontaine, 11400 5'' Ave. Mr. Lafontaine reviewed a 1994
grading and storm sewer project where dirt was dumped in the wetland unannounced to the
neighborhood. Mr. Lafontaine showed a letter to the developer from Dan Faulkner regarding
damming the creek. Mr. Lafontaine said he is a registered surveyor, and he surveyed his own
property to make sure he was not on a flood plain. Mr. Lafontaine said the earth was mounded
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with heavy clay. He said no one has faced the fact that the building would be on a wetland
compacted with heavy clay. He said a culvert raised the elevation of the outflow in this area,
restricted it, and his property would be at risk for flooding as a result. He said his house is at an
899.2' elevation. Mr. Lafontaine said this filling and compaction have resulted in raising the
level of the wetland upstream. Mr. Lafontaine said he has seen noticeable changes in his house
such as frost heaving, the sump pump running 365 days, and trees underwater and dying. Mr.
Lafontaine said water flows in the overland swale which he and Dan Faulkner had agreed would
protect him in the event of a big flood, if the swale is maintained. Mr. Lafontaine said Plymouth
has to honor this agreement. Mr. Lafontaine said he concurred with Mr. Samargia there is no
reason the building has to be 53 feet tall. He said his house is 34 feet and his privacy would be
totally invaded by the proposed building and he is strongly opposed to it. Mr. Lafontaine
suggested a one or two-story building, and sight lines are needed. He said McDonald's is not his
choice, and more lanes on Highway 55 are needed for traffic to make it work. Mr. Lafontaine
said he is strongly opposed to a 53 -foot high building.
Chair Davis introduced Roy Beacham, 825 Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Beacham said from his house
he will look straight across the front of the proposed development. He said his home is on a hill
10-15 feet above the parking lot area. Mr. Beacham said there are few existing trees and in the
winter he looks at a parking lot and the roof of the abandoned strip mall. Mr. Beacham said he
teaches at the seminary out his back door and does not want to leave this neighborhood. Mr.
Beacham said the proposed screening is at road level and does him no good. He proposed a row
of fir trees on top of the hill so his house would not look directly down on the roadway. Mr.
Beacham said he had not received notices about the proposal, and commented that a McDonald's
is his worst nightmare. He said he has no objection to the senior center, but is concerned for his
neighbors and said sight lines need to be studied. Mr. Beacham said there would be a constant
flow of traffic if the restaurant is open 24 hours a day and he is concerned about traffic noise,
traffic lights, and the constant movement of cars with a drive-through. He said he will see the
golden arches from his property and hear noise from the external speakers at a drive -though. Mr.
Beacham said he did not object to a sit down restaurant as the clientele would be less transient,
and stable hours would be more congruent with the retirement center.
Chair Davis introduced Toni Muckala, 11109 State Highway 55. Ms. Muckala referenced the
property survey and said only two markers can be located and the fence that encroaches is hers.
Ms. Muckala said it is difficult to get out of her driveway and she can't get out at 5:00 p.m. on
Co. Rd. 73. She said the county is looking at straightening Co. Rd. 73 as this area is noted to be
a problem. Ms. Muckala said she has the only driveway that exits on Co. Rd. 73 and that is her
main concern. Ms. Muckala said regardless of what goes in the outlots, there will be two
egresses and the road will not be able to handle the traffic. A city assessor dropped the value of
her home five months ago because of traffic, and that was with decreased traffic. Ms. Muckala
added she is the second owner of this home. Ms. Muckala asked for an easement to get across
the outlot, and suggested making it a cul-de-sac going into their businesses and make another
exit on to Highway 55. She said she offered to sell to Mr. Tucci, even though she just reroofed,
re -plumbed, and rewired 6 months ago.
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Commissioner Oakley asked Ms. Muckala if a driveway access on to the frontage road and an
exit across the outlot would address her concerns.
Ms. Muckala answered affirmatively.
Chair Davis introduced Frederick Young, Gries & Lenhardt, P.L.L.P., 12725 43`d St. NE.
Ste. 201, St. Michael MN, representing Leonard Lindelof, 620 Cottonwood Lane, and Lauren
Leith, 610 Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Young said the proposed intersection for the frontage road at
Cottonwood Lane is much lower in elevation at the area of the proposed intersection than back to
the south. Traffic from Cottonwood Lane would not be able to see oncoming traffic straight
across and this poses a significant safety concern. Mr. Young said Outlot B would be a better
area to develop the senior center because it is a towering 4 -story building that does not match the
character of the single family residential neighborhood around the site, and said sight line studies
seem appropriate. He said the senior center in the proposed location would eliminate a large, old
growth of cottonwood trees that buffer residents on the south and west. Mr. Young said there are
light and noise concerns that a four-story building would generate. He concurred with Mr.
Samargia that people in the senior center would be able to look directly down into yards and
homes on Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Young said a better solution would be to not allow a four-story
building but something more appropriate to match the character of the neighborhood, and move
it north and to the east. Mr. Young said traffic would be lower than under the original proposal,
but a fast food restaurant would be open 24 hours a day, and there would be sign and light
pollution from cars. He said transient customers would be driving in with loud speaker systems
going while waiting for their McDonald's order at 2 a.m. after bar close. Mr. Young asked that
different options be looked at that would be more suitable for the neighborhood and asked that
the commission not recommend approval as proposed.
Chair Davis introduced Leonard Lindelof, 620 Cottonwood Lane N. Mr. Lindelof said when
Schiebe's bought their property for $400 in 1946 when they built the shopping center, Highway
55 went in. He said they did not dig out all the peat so culverts were put in to support the
highway. Mr. Lindelof said he discussed the Cottonwood Lane and service road intersection
with two officers. They said that is a suicide design and either don't use it or use it in off hours.
Mr. Lindelof suggested shifting the entrance to the project farther east so the entrance road and
Cottonwood Lane don't intersect. Mr. Lindelof said Al Hilde, Plymouth's greatest mayor,
brought Plymouth from a farming community to an industrial base, and at every meeting he
would ask, "Is it residential friendly?" The weight on the fill on top of the marsh should be a
concern because it will raise water levels significantly. Mr. Lindelof said when Chrysler City
was building on 110 feet of peat, six feet of fill was put in for the parking lot and it lifted the
building off the piling caps. Mr. Lindelof said from his work experience shutting off artesian
wells for the state, he knows when you put weight on top of peat, you don't know where it is
going to come up as you have no control over it. Mr. Lindelof said this should be a big concern
in this development. Mr. Lindelof said he does not think this four-story building is "residential
friendly" nor is a McDonald's "residential friendly". He said he does not blame the developer
for trying to get as much as he can, but at some point a guy should see what is good for
Plymouth. Mr. Lindelof mentioned his friend, Bud, who has lived on Cottonwood Lane since
1947, has the same concerns.
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Chair Davis introduced Michael Siskin, 535 Evergreen Lane. He said there is no surprise there
would be a development but he shares the perspective of others about the height of the four-story
building and land values. Mr. Siskin said he would be affected by a four-story building,
particularly by lights in evening. Mr. Lafontaine said in real estate, if one house value declines,
other homes are measured by that. Mr. Siskin said a cascading effect could include another 25
homes as directly affected. He said a study of sight lines will be enlightening. Mr. Siskin said a
McDonald's is uninspiring but he understands density is what makes projects the most profitable.
He said a one or two-story building would stay with the character of the neighborhood and would
be a spectacular compromise to take advantage of the new MXD zoning as well as offer a
transition for the neighborhood. Mr. Siskin said a one-story commercial is more subdued than a
four-story building with lights and people living there, and is different than what people had
envisioned.
Chair Davis closed the public hearing.
Planning Manager Thomson explained the basic steps in the application process, and said letters
went sent out May 27, 2011 to residents within 750 feet and also 12 days prior to the public
hearing.
Mr. Tucci said the 2006 plan had multiple buildings proposed which included a 50 -foot high
building, a bank and gas station. He said retail real estate was at its apex, however, the concept
never took off as there weren't users at that time. Mr. Tucci said they got involved in what is
lower than the apex of the real estate market. He said the cycle has changed. W. Tucci said they
were approached by a number of tenants, but the viable users willing to negotiate and put
significant dollars into the site to make this a more attractive development were the senior
housing and the fast food restaurant. He said the senior housing would be positioned in the back
to provide transition. Mr. Tucci said they will provide a sight line study to answer residents'
questions. He explained the design chosen was to get the road in and not bring traffic back to the
neighborhood. He said the redesign of the road addressed a safety concern of the city's.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about a single story versus four-story senior building, and if
consideration was given to moving the building further to the north and east.
Mr. Tucci reiterated that the placement of the senior housing would keep the traffic and the
majority of the lighting to the front of the building and away from the neighborhood. He said
there will be some lighting from windows in the back, but there will not be a huge, illuminated
elevation in the back. He said there will be one monument sign at the front and all parking will
be contained.
Planning Manager Thomson asked if there would be berming and a fence along the south
property line.
Ms. Conlin -Joyce said the memory care is two stories, and the first floor has a common area of
kitchen, dining and social area. The residents will have access to the patio area which will be
fenced in and screened with landscaping and vines. Ms. Conlin -Joyce stated this area is secure
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and residents would not be able to wander beyond the fenced in area. She added that the patio is
for the general population and would be used one hour a day primarily by residents and their
families.
Planning Manager Thomson inquired about financing for the proposed project.
Mr. Tucci said the two users will be buying the lots and arranging their financing. Mr. Tucci
said they will buy 3.2 acres to utilize for public or future right of way. They will construct the
proposed road. He said this is already in a TIF district from 2006 and he said they will be
reapplying to use the same district in a different manner for this project.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about the hours of operation for the McDonaId's.
Mr. Tucci said he did not know specific hours, but acknowledged that the bar rush does happen.
Senior Planner Drill said if McDonald's wants to operate 24 hours a day, we should be notified.
He said normal hours would be similar to pharmacies and gas stations.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about signage for the McDonald's.
Mr. Tucci said the pylon sign will be 30 feet in height and the arches will be illuminated at the
drive-through. Mr. Tucci addressed noise from the speaker and said in his opinion the cueing
area is away from neighborhood and it will blend with highway sound.
Planning Manager Thomson asked if evergreen trees could be added on the hill on the north end
of Cottonwood Lane for additional screening.
Mr. Tucci said it is premature to say until a sight line study is done.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about the safety of the proposed frontage road to Cottonwood
Lane.
Mr. Tucci introduced Dan Parks, Westwood Professional Services. Mr. Parks said Cottonwood
Lane has a fairly sleep slope to the frontage road, which is close to a 90 -degree angle. He said
they are not changing the intersection, but are trying to match in the eastern side of that roadway
where the curve begins. Mr. Parks said one of the benefits in coming down an incline is there
would be better visibility with a 20-25 degree angle versus a 90 degree. He stated that a desire
by MrYDOT to have the stacking distance out to Highway 55 is what drove this design.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about the storm water and Mr. Lafontaine's concerns that
homes to the south not be negatively affected.
City Engineer Moberg said in 2008 the city undertook a project to replace a culvert underneath
Highway 55. He said the existing culvert was either completely plugged or collapsed, and a one -
inch rain would close the frontage road due to flooding. City Engineer Moberg said there has not
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been a single incident requiring closing of the frontage road since 2008. He said said he is not
trying to minimize Mr. Lafontaine's concerns as it is a very sensitive area through here, but this
is one project undertaken by the city to alleviate the situation which was successful.
Mr. Parks said they are intending to keep the building above the flood plain elevations. He said
the existing pipe in the south will be maintained, and water would be directed to the north rather
than to the wetland. Mr. Parks said water will be infiltrated and controlled in terms of volume
and rate control, and he said he does not believe the proposal will impact the wetland to the
south. If there is an existing issue that needs to be addressed Mr. Parks said he would be
amenable to address this with City Engineer Moberg as this design goes forward.
Planning Manager Thomson asked about an alternative access for Ms. Muckala's driveway.
Mr. Parks said there may be some sloping issues as Co. Rd. 73 coming from Highway 55
increases in elevation as you go east. He said currently there is a drop of five to ten feet down
from Ms. Muckala's driveway to their roadway. Mr. Parks said he did not think it would be a
problem to provide an access and said if we can do it, we will do it.
Chair Davis asked why not dead end the frontage road before it gets to Co. Rd. 73 and add
another entrance on Highway 55.
City Engineer Moberg said the city would not have the ability to dictate another access onto
Highway 55. He added that WDOT wanted the existing entrance between W. Medicine Lake
Dr. and Co. Rd. 73 eliminated.
City Engineer Moberg added that if the existing retail center were fully occupied and maximized,
there would be about 3,000 cars per day. He said these numbers are prorated from the traffic
consultant's numbers for the initial proposal. City Engineer Moberg said the change from the
existing building with approximately 30,000 square feet to this proposal is 700-800 cars per day.
Chair Davis asked how many of the 3,500 cars might go down Cottonwood Lane.
City Engineer Moberg said he could not speculate on the number of drivers who would
knowingly or unknowingly go down the dead-end at Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Tucci said signage
could be placed indicating "No Outlet" if necessary.
Commissioner Nelson said there are a lot of things going on this complicated property. He said
he understands the MXD use as we need to have some flexibility for developers in this economy.
He added the city and residents behold to people who run businesses in this town and we have
ordinances to try to make it all come together to work. He said senior housing is becoming very
popular but understands concerns about the four-story building. Commissioner Nelson said he
cannot say yes or no until sight lines are done. He said the zoning is commercial for the
McDonald's, but we can't pick and choose who we want to do business.
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Commissioner Oakley said the applicant did a great job presenting explanations of why they
made the decisions they did. He said he understands the concerns of the residents.
Commissioner Oakley said the building height bothers him, and he does not feel he is getting
justification or support that it won't be intrusive into the neighborhood. Commissioner Oakley
said he wants to see the sight line study as it is an important piece of information to have to make
a final decision.
Commissioner Anderson said this is a complicated application. He said he has no problem with
MXD guiding and the roadway and traffic would be a safer situation. Commissioner Anderson
said he likes the concept of life cycle housing; we need that as baby boomers age. He said he is
okay with the TIF. Commissioner Anderson said we do not get to dictate the brand of restaurant.
Commissioner Anderson said his concern is the building height and he has to listen when every
resident on Cottonwood and some residents beyond Cottonwood Lane said, "don't do this to us".
Commissioner Anderson said he does not see justification for a four-story building. He said
there are no sight lines or studies and it is not for us to try to figure out. Commissioner Anderson
said he is not in favor of what he is seeing. Commissioner Anderson likes the idea of
accommodating a driveway for Ms. Muckala, and said a condition should be added regarding
that.
Chair Davis thanked the neighborhood who gave respectful statements on their position. He said
he agrees with the neighbors that a four-story height is a concern. Chair Davis said he could
approve it if convinced it would not impact the neighborhood. He said without a sight line study
from various houses, he cannot approve this. Chair Davis said he likes everything about it
except the height.
Commissioner Kobussen said he feels favorable to the proposal and likes the new design of the
entrance to the shopping center. He said he does not think there is going to be traffic on the
frontage road to Cottonwood Lane. Commissioner Kobussen said there will be a hard right turn,
but the only people coming would be other Cottonwood Lane residents. He said he has no
heartburn with whatever restaurant goes in as you have to look at who has money in this climate.
Commissioner Kobussen said he likes the MXD guiding and trying to get something the
residents can look at. He said they could be looking at the back of a commercial site which
would be worse than an apartment building. Commissioner Kobussen said he will be open on
this until sight lines are provided. Commissioner Kobussen said he likes trees on the hills to
block some of the sight lines for the residents. Commissioner Kobussen said we need to look at
Ms. Muckala's driveway to fie it into the frontage road and get it off Co. Rd. 73. Commissioner
Kobussen said to make sure the building construction does not cause water problems as a result
of the soil issues in this area.
Commissioner Robinson said he likes this proposal; it is not perfect but good. He said he is
impressed with the proposed road design and it is sensitive to the neighbors on Cottonwood
Lane. Commissioner Robinson said he likes the housing design and the design of the restaurant.
Commissioner Robinson said he is concerned about the 4 -story height and the sight line. He said
he could support the proposal but would like to table it to see the sight lines from a full
perspective as every person present had concerns about the height.
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Mr. Tucci said he will get the sight line studies done. Mr. Tucci stated the economics of this deal
dictate a four-story building. He said they may be able to adjust the pitch of the roof and lower
the height slightly. He said building the road is dictating what the land price has to be. M..
Tucci said the building will not go down from a four-story.
Planning Manager Thomson asked if driveway access for Ms. Muckala could be workable.
Mr. Tucci said that seems fairly benign.
Chair Davis said the height issue is not so much the roof as the apartment window openings. He
said one foot off roof height may not help if someone is standing at the window and can see into
someone's house.
Commissioner Oakley clarified that the sight line needs to consider cast/west and north/south
views.
Commissioner Nelson added we are not opposed to this, but want to be better informed before
sending our approval to council because it is a good plan. Chair Davis added more information
would help mitigate residents' concerns.
Commissioner Anderson asked for sight lines as it relates to the landscaping, especially on the
north end of Cottonwood Lane. He asked about hours of operation for the McDonald's.
MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to table to July 20,
2011 the request by Oppidan, Inc. for a land use guide plan amendment, preliminary plat and
PUD amendment for Crossroads Commons at the former Plymouth Shopping Center site located
south of Highway 55 between Cottonwood Lane and County Road 73. Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
B. O'MARA ARCHITECTS. (2011033)
Chair Davis introduced the request by O'Mara Architects for rezoning and PUD general plan to
allow a 3,648 square foot building addition and related site improvements for Summit Dance
Shoppe located at 2800 Pernbrook Lane N.
Senior Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Anderson asked if granting this PUD and making this a conforming use moves
away fiom what the guide plan calls for which is Office.
Senior Planner Doty said the use is presently grandfathered and can continue without any
discretionary review by the city. He explained this strikes a balance with allowing a property
owner to have some expansion while still maintaining the potential for future redevelopment.
Chair Davis asked if this is the only way to allow them to expand in the building.
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Senior Planner Doty stated this is the option that makes the most sense for this site.
Chair Davis asked if this is an expansion of their use.
Senior Planner Doty said the use is a dance studio which would not change. However, the use is
expanding to occupy a greater footprint on the site.
Chair Davis said it doesn't mean they can put a car wash there.
Senior Planner Doty said the Office zoning lists a number of different uses. If the dance business
were to move out, the other uses that would be allowed are the uses under the office zone.
Commissioner Nelson asked how long the tenant has been at this location.
Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Dan O'Mara, O'Mara Architects. Mr. O'Mara said the
Wayzata studio closed so they are consolidating those students in this location. He said they
want to improve the site and make the traffic flow better for drop off and pick up. Mr. O'Mara
said traffic would reroute to the north side and around for adequate stacking, which also works
better for fire truck access. Mr. O'Mara said the addition is proposed to have the same materials
as the existing building.
Commissioner Kobussen asked if a variance is required for the fire lane.
Commissioner Doty said that there is a condition in the resolution requesting some minor
changes to the fire lane, but that no variance is required.
Commissioner Kobussen asked if parking is a problem during the period of time when there are
dance recitals.
Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Judy Hedberg, 1520 Hunter Drive. Ms. Hedberg said
recitals are at Hopkins Senior High. She said parents do come for holiday shows, and the
performing lines and "rec" kids will perform different weeks to stagger show times. Ms.
Hedberg said they have been at this location five years after moving from the Four Seasons Mall.
She said they have moved out of the Wayzata area, and people come from Mound, Minnet-ista,
and all over but with this additional room they can accommodate everyone nicely. Ms. Hedberg
said we love being in Plymouth; this is a great location and our business is doing really well.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item.
Commissioner Kobussen asked what drives the condition requiring four over story trees on the
site.
Senior Planner Doty said the ordinance requires one over story tree for each 1,000 square feet of
building addition.
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Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item. He added this is a good business to keep in the city.
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request
by Omara Architects for rezoning and PUD general plan to allow a 3,648 square foot building
addition and related site improvements for Summit Dance Shoppe located at 2800 Fernbrook
Lane N. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2011012)
Chair Davis introduced the request by the City of Plymouth requesting the mid-term update to
the zoning ordinance and city code.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Kobussen asked if it was an oversight that the word "hardship" had been removed
in all but two sections of code.
Senior Planner Drill explained the word was left in by design as there are different state statutes
regarding subdivision variances versus zoning code variances. The subdivision variance
language still has hardship in so our city attorney attorney advised leaving that language in to
mirror state law.
Planning Manager Thomson added one objective for the changes to the variance language at
state level was to get consistency between the various city county statutes and that did not occur.
Chair Davis asked if 55,000 square feet is an industry standard for the definition of a big box
store.
Senior Planner Drill said there is no industry standard but his research indicated approximately
50,000 square feet as the big box. He said 55,000 square feet defines the difference between a
supermarket and grocery superstore.
Planning Manager Thomson added we use 300 feet for a distance in a number of places to keep
consistency and to be able to look at things in a similar way.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Kobussen, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth requesting the mid-term update to the zoning ordinance and city
code. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION by Chau Davis, with no objection to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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-MEMO ;
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
DATE: July 1 S, 2011
TO: CIM
FROM: Derek Asche, Water Resources Manager
SUBJECT: Draft Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Update
The Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit (MS4) Permit establishes the conditions
under which the City of Plymouth can discharge stormwater via storm sewer or other
methods to waters of the State. Waters of the State are typically lakes, streams, wetlands,
ponds, and other watercourses which are contained within, flow through, or border upon
the state of Minnesota.
The MS4 Permit is issued as a general permit over a five year period. This permit was
last issued in 2006 with an expiration date of May 31, 2011. The City of Plymouth
continues compliance with, and operates under the conditions of the expired permit until
the new permit is approved and issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPGA).
The public comment period on the draft MS4 permit closed on July 15, 2011. The
Minnesota Cities Stormwater Coalition, an affiliate of the League of Minnesota Cities,
has reviewed the draft MS4 permit and provided 103 comments to the MPCA along with
a request for a contested case hearing. In general, the Minnesota Cities Stormwater
Coalition and the League of Minnesota Cities are concerned the draft permit imposes a
host of new and expensive and burdensome requirements. Staff has reviewed the draft
permit and understands the draft permit to require more extensive reporting and
monitoring of water resources as well as capital projects to meet the goals of approved
total maximum daily load plans. Additionally, it appears revision of water resources
related ordinances will likely be necessary to demonstrate compliance with the new
permit.
A decision on the requrest for a contested case hearing is expected in the coming weeks.
Development of the final MS4 permit is will take place through the end of the year and
may be delayed further depending upon any outcomes of a contested case hearing.
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From: Mark Hageness f mailto: mark hageness@riskplanners.com]
Sent: Monday, July 18, 20119:28 AM
To: Diane Evans
Cc: 'Matthew and Leslie Fox'; 'Jay Willis'; 'Home2'
Subject: THANK YOU
Diane,
I don't know if you have heard but this past weekend Plymouth, through the
PWYBA, was the host community for the Gopher State Tournament of Champions
10AAA State Baseball Tournament. There were 30 teams from throughout MN
that traveled to our community to play baseball (at the Greenwood and Elm Creek
complexes), and I probably don't have to tell you this ... but the weather was hot,
steamy and stormy...
On Saturday morning around 6:15am, after 3 rounds of thunderstorms &
downpours, [ arrived at the Greenwood complex with MUCH anxiety and
apprehension that any games would be played... only to be met by Lowell (and his
crew)... already set to go to work. Needless to say, with the combined efforts of
Lowell's crew and my crew we were able to get the ball fields in playable
condition, and the teams got to fulfill their wish of playing at "State".
With that said, [ say THANK YOU to Lowell and his crew for their support and
work, they helped make this Tournament a success, and for making Plymouth's
baseball facilities standout as some of the best around. To top it off, my boys
(crew) and I rec'd many very complimentary comments from coaches and parents
re: our facilities and the Tournament.
Again, THANK YOU to Lowell and his crew. It's a pleasure working with them!
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City of
Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
July 22, 2011
Dear Resident/ Land Owner.-
Pursuant
wner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by Trygve Svard, under File No. 2011047, for approval of variances for front and rear-
yard/lake setback to allow a freestanding solar panel system on property located at 12075 48"'
Avenue North. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is located within 200 feet of the site of this
proposal. 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, August 3, 2011, 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
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
WVtI,1-Mftw
Barbara G. Thomson, AICP
Planning Manager
O:/P 11nAN oticesAPC/201112011047-propnotice
3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 e Tet: 763-509-5000 - www.pLymouthmn.gov
-� Page 32
July 22, 2011
SUBJECT: HOME OCCUPATION LICENSE FOR DAVID FELT (2011039)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you
of a request by David Felt, under file number 2011039, for a home occupation license to
allow a window cleaning business out of the home at 15620 V' Avenue North.
While a formal public hearing is not required, it is the city's policy to inform adjacent
property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your
property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and
cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at
7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in the council chambers at the Plymouth City
Hall, 34-00 Plymouth Boulevard.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the community
development counter, at Plymouth 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.
If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the
community development department at (763) 509-5457.
Sincerely,
f200VM 1n)
Barbara G. Thomson, AICP
Planning Manager
2011039 propnotice
3400 Plymouth Blvd a Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 o Tel 763-509-5000 o www.plyrnouthmn.gov
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Xcel Energy
414 Nicollet Miall
Minneapolis, MIN 55401
July 13, 2011
To: Persons Interested in the Hollydale Project — 115 kV Transmission Line and New
Pomerleau Lake Substation Project, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Energy Facilities General List, Local Officials, and Property Owners
Re: Notice of Xcel Energy and Great River Energy Filing of Route Permit Application
with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC Docket No. E002/TL-11-
152)
Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota corporation (",Xcel Energy") and Great River
Energy, a not-for-profit cooperative ("GRE") (collectively, the "Applicants") filed a Route Permit
application with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") on June 30, 2011, for
the Hollydale Project -- 115 kV Transmission. Line and New Pomerleau Lake Substation Project
("Project"). This letter provides information on the Project and the routing process, as well as how
to register your name with the Commission on the Project contact list to ensure that you receive
future notices.
Project Description
Xcel Energy and GRE propose to rebuild approximately 8 miles of existing 69 kilovolt ("kV')
transmission line to 115 kV, construct up to approximately 0.8 miles of new 115 kV transmission
line, construct a new 115 kV substation (to be called the Pomerleau Lake Substation), and modify
associated transmission facilities located in cities of Medina and Plymouth, Hennepin County,
Minnesota. A map of the general area of the proposed Project is enclosed.
;The Project is needed to address electtic distribution concerns and to avoid feeder circuit overloads
jinn the Plymouth area distribution delivery system. The Project will provide increased distribution
jcapacity in the Plymouth -Medina area to better serve current customers and expected load growth.
lblore specifically, the Applicants propose the following for the Project
■ rebuild approximately 8 miles of existing GRE 69 kV transmission line to a 115 kV
transmission line. The proposed transmission line runs from the existing GRE Medina
Substation through the existing Xcel Energy Hollydale Substation to the intersection with an
existing GRE 115 kV transmission line located north of Fernbrook Lane turnaround and
north of the Canadian Pacific Railway;
■ construct 0.8 miles of new 115 kV transmission line on new right-of-way from the above
described exasting GRE 115 kV transmission line intersection, which completes the
connection of the rebuild line to the proposed new Pomerleau Lake Substation;
RECEIVED
JUL 15 2011
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■ construct the proposed new Pomerleau Lake Substation;
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■ construct nese transmission line terminations within the proposed new Pomerleau Lake
Substation for an in -out for existing GRE 115 kV transmission line to connect this line with
the Pomerleau Lake Substation; and
° modify the existing Medina and Hollydale substations to accommodate the proposed 115 kV
transmission line rebuild. Proposed modifications to existing substations will be located
within existing property boundaries.
Two locations in Plymouth are proposed for the new Pomerleau Lake Substation, Substation Site A
and Substation Site B. Substation Site A is located just southwest of the intersection of Schmidt
Lake Road and Interstate Flighway 494 ("1-494") and Substation Site B is located approximately one
quarter mile west of the intersection of Fernbrook Lane and the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks.
While either Substation Site A or Substation Site B could be used for the proposed new Pomerleau
Lake Substation, Substation Site A is the Applicants' preferred location for the new 115 kV
substation because of its proximity to existing utility and road right-of-way, the existing GRE 115
kV transmission line, future Xcel Energy transmission lines that would connect to the new
substation, and I-494.
The proposed structures for the Project ate single pole, galvanized steel or weathering steel poles.
The height of the new single circuit poles will range from 70 to 90 feet, while the double circuit
poles will range from 75 to 105 feet. The Applicants propose to use direct embedded galvanized
steel or weathering steel poles with davit arms, braced post, horizontal post, or cross arm Y -frames
for the tangent structures if soil conditions warrant. Rock -filled culvert or concrete drilled pier
foundations may be required in areas with poor soils. The average span will be about 300 to 500
feet, with a maximum span of apptoxui nately 1,200 feet to keep_ the conductor within existing right -
of way or to span wetland areas, where applicable.
For the rebuild portion of the Project, Applicants propose a 200 -foot -wide route corridor, 100 feet
on each side of the existing transmission facilities route centerline. For new transmission line route
segments, Applicants propose a 400 -foot -wide route corridor, 200 feet on either side of the
proposed new line location.
Applicants propose to construct the 115 kV transmission line rebuild on the current centerline and
within the easements of the existing GRE 69 kV line where reasonably possible. The existing
easements range from 70 to 100 feet in width. New easement acquisition is anticipated for the new
115 kV transmission line that would connect the rebuild portion to the planned new Pomerleau
Lake Substation. Applicants typically require a right-of-way of 75 feet (37'6" from centetline of
structure) for new 115 kV transmission line construction.
If the Commission approves the Applicants' proposal, the _Applicants will work with landowners to
purchase property rights, known as an easement, in order to construct this segment of transmission
line. Ir. locations with existingrights-of--way or other engineering or site considerations, the Project
may be designed to fit within smaller righr-of-wad%. There inay be circumstances where Applicants
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will be required to exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire easements for the Project in
accordance with their authority under state law pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117.
Route Permit Process
A Route Permit from the Commission is required before the Project can be constructed. The
Power Plant Siting Act (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216E) and implementing rules in Minnesota
Rules Chapter 7850 establish the requirements for submitting and processing a Route Permit
application. The statutes and rules also establish notice requirements for various stages of the
process.
Applicants have requested that the Route Permit application be considered by the Commission
under the alternative permitting process in Minnesota Statutes � 216E.04 and Minnesota Rules parts
7850.2900 to 7850.3900. The Commission has up to six months from the time the application is
accepted as complete to process and make a decision on the route permit according to Minnesota
Statute � 216E.04, subd. 7 and Minnesota Rule 7850.3900, subp. 1.
Within 60 days after the Commission accepts the application as complete, the Department of
Commerce, Energy Facilities Permitting ("EFP") staff, will hold a public meeting to provide
information and seek comments from the public. At this meeting, members of the public may
propose additional route alternatives for consideration in the Environmental Assessment that the
EFP staff will prepare. Notice of the meeting, including information on the date, time, and location
of the meeting, and deadline for public comments will be published in the newspaper and sent
directly to persons on the Commission's Project contact list maintained for this Project.
After the Environmental Assessment has been completed, a public hearing (conducted by an
administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings) will be held on the Project.
Any person may speak at the public hearing, present documentary evidence, ask questions of
Applicants and EFP staff, and submit comments.
Certificate of Need
A Certificate of Need is not required for the Project because it is not classified as a large energy
facility under IVlinn. Stat. §g 216B.243 and 216B.2421, subd. 2(3). While the Project is a High
Voltage Transmission Line with a capacity of 100 kV or more, it is not more than 10 miles long in
Minnesota and it does not cross a state line.
Project Contact List and State, Staff Contacts
If you have questions about the Project siting process or wish to receive written notices of the
Project milestones regarding the environmental review process and meetings, including notice of the
availability of the Environmental Assessment, please sign up for the Project contact list at
htW://energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us and by searching for the Hollydale Project or by contacting
lir. Scott Ek at the Department of Commerce who is the State Permitting Manager for this Project:
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Scott Ek
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Energy Facilities Permitting
85 TPlace East, Suite 500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Scott. ek@s to te.mn.us
(651) 296-8813/ 1-800-657-3794
(651) 297-7891 (fax)
1-800-627-3529 or 711 (TYY: Minnesota Relay Service)
If you have questions about the Commission review process, contact Mike Kaluzniak at the
Commission:
Mike Kaluzniak
121 7th Place East, Suite 350
Saint Paul, MN 55101-2147
mike.k-.d-Ltzniak@,sL.-ite.mn.us
(651) 201-2257
The Route Permit Application and Project information are available online at:
xvww.edockets.state.mn.Lis and searching by the docket no.: TLA 1-152.
A copy of the Route Permit Application is also available at the following public locations:
Plymouth Public Library
15700 36`h Avenue North
Plymouth, MN 55446
Long Lake Library
1865 Wayzata Boulevard West
Long Lake, MN 55365
State of Minnesota Government Shutdown
Note that as of the date of this letter, the edockets system and the Commission website are
inaccessible due to the state government shutdown. In addition, the offices of the Department of
Commerce and the Commission are closed. During the shutdown, Project information and copies
of the Route Permit Application may also be obtained by contacting:
Joe Sedarski
Xcel Energy
414 Nicollet Mall (NIP8)
NLinneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 330-6435
Joseph.g.sedarski(ctxcelenergy.corn
Marsha Parlow
GRE
12300 Elmo Creek Boulevard
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 445-5215
mparlow@G-REnexa.com
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