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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-09-2011CITY OF PLYMOUTH rp) COUNCIL INFO MEMO September 9, 2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS EQCAgenda 09/14/11 ......................................................................................................................... Page 1 September, October, November, 2011 Official City Meeting Calendars ............................................ Page 2 Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings ..................................................... Page 5 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ... Hazelden planning $30 million expansion at its center for teens, StarTribune................................... Page 6 Community center expands in Plymouth, StarTribune....................................................................... Page 8 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Minutes 08/17/11.......................................................................................... Page 10 STAFF REPORTS Engineering Dept. Active & Pending CIP, 09/08/11......................................................................... Page 21 CORRESPONDENCE Memo from Snare, RE: Request for cost share between City of Plymouth and resident of 5135 Ives Lane North.................................................................................................................. Page 24 Letter from Resident, RE: Postal Building........................................................................................ Page 30 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Conditional Use Permit for Team Definition Fitness 2011070........ Page 31 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Conditional Use Permit for the Original Pancake House 2011069.. Page 32 Letter to Resident, RE: Approval of Variance for Ultimate Events 2011063 .................................... Page 33 Letter to Resident, RE: Approval of Site Plan Amendment for HGA, Inc. 2011065 ........................ Page 34 Letter to Resident, RE: Site Plan Amendment for Turck, Inc. 2011064 ........................................... Page 35 Letter to Resident, RE: Preliminary Plat Approval for Pulte Group 2011066 .................................. Page 36 Letter to Property Owner, RE: Variance for Skyline Design 2011068 .............................................. Page 37 Letter from Gravier HOA, RE: Minnehaha Creek WSD Stormwater Inspection .............................. Page 38 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE AGENDA September 14, 2011 WHERE: PARKERS LAKE ROOM Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CONSENT AGENDA All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Environmental Quality Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Committee member, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 2. 7:05 P.M. PUBLIC FORUM — Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained in the regular agenda. A maXinntlin of 15 minutes is allotted_for the Forum. 3. 7:20 P.M APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC members may add items to the agenda including items contained in the EQC Info Memo for discussion: ptoposes or ,staff direction only. The EQC vv°ill not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 4. 7:25 P.M. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 5. 7:25 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA* A. Approve the August 10, 2011, Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes 6. 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING 7. 7:30 P.M. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Oakwood Buckthorn Removal (Dave Turbenson/Cheryl Culbreth) B. Invasive Species Update (Paul Buck) C. Adopt a Street (Derek Asche) 8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 9. FUTURE MEETINGS — October 12, 2011 — DRAFT 2011 Annual Report &`,Work Plan: Composting Project. Meeting to be held in Parkers Lake Room. 10. 5:15 P.M. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 rity ymoucn Adding Quality to Life September 2011 Modified on 09/09111 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 jjj� 6 7 8 9 10 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING PARK Ex REC MEETING COMMISSION ADVISORY LABOR DAY Budget Study Session MEETING, COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers IPRAQ MEETING CITY OFFICES Council Chambers CLOSED 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL MEETING QUALITY Council Chambers COMMITTEE (EQC) MEETING Parkers Lake Room 18 19 20 217:00 PM 22 23 24 9:0oAM PLANNING 6:00-9:00 PM PLYMOUTH COMMISSION OPEN HOUSE FIREFIGHTERS 5K MEETING FOUR SEASONS Fire Station #2 MALL STUDY Medicine Lake Room Plymouth Creek 11:30 AM Center PLYMOUTH ON 7:00 PM PARADE MRA MEETING CELEBRATION Parkers Lake Room City Center Area 25 26 27 5:30 PM 28 29 30 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING` Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING Medicine Lake Room Rosh HQShonoh • Joint meeting with PA to discuss operations Begins at Sunset Modified on 09/09111 Page 2 City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life October 2011 Modified on 09109111 Center CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 2 3 4 6:30 PM 5 7:00 PM 6 7 8 VOLUNTEER PLANNING RECOGNITION COMMISSION EVENT MEETING Plymouth Creek Medicine Lake Room Center Yom Kippur Begins of Sunset 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 5:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC 12:00-3:00 PM MEETING' QUALITY ADVISORY FIRE DEPT, COLUMBUS DAY Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE COMMISSION OPEN HOUSE Observed (EQC) MEETING (PRAC) MEETING Fire Station III 7:00 PM Parkers Lake Room Plymouth Ice Cente PLYMOUTH PUBLIC REGULAR COUNCIL WORKS DIVISION MEETING CLOSED Medicine Lake Room 16 17 18 6:00 PM 19 7:00 PM 20 21 22 SPECIAL COUNCIL PLANNING MEETING" COMMISSION Medicine Lake Room MEETING Medicine Lake Room 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7:00 PM 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL HRA MEETING MEETING Parkers Lake Room Medicine Lake Room 6:00-8:00 P ' Review applications for and 2 Council Position Halloween o and U date with City Manager khe Creek ] Plymouth Cree "Conduct Interviews for Ward 2 Council Position Modified on 09109111 Center CHANGES ARE NOTED IN RED Page 3 r�Plymouth Adding Quality to Life November 2011 Modified on 04109111 Page 4 1 2 7:00 PM 3 7:00 PM 4 5 PLANNING HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION COMMITTEE MEETING MEETING Medicine Lake Room Parkers Lake Room 6 7 8 7:00 PM 9 7:00 PM 10 11 is= 12 REGULAR ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL MEETING QUALITY VETERANS DAY Medicine Lake Room COMMITTEE Observed (EQC) MEETING CITY OFFICES Parkers Lake Room CLOSED 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM 7:00 PM PLANNING HRA MEETING COMMISSION Parkers Lake Room MEETING Medicine Lake Room 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL, MEETING Medicine Lake Room THANKSGIVING THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOLIDAY CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES CLOSED CLOSED 27 28 29 30 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) MEETING Medicine Lake Room Modified on 04109111 Page 4 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items September 27, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Joint meeting with Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit to discuss operations September 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Set public hearing to consider acting as the Host City for a Private Activity Bond Issuance (Hazelden) October 11, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Quarterly update with City Manager • Review applications for Ward 2 Council position October 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Public hearing to approve Host City for a Private Activity Bond Issuance (Hazelden) • Four Seasons Mall study • Assessment hearing for Annapolis Lane Street Reconstruction Project (11002) • Assessment hearing for Peony Lane Mill and Overlay Project (11007) October 18, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Conduct interviews for Ward 2 Council position October 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Assessment hearing for Lancaster Lane Mill and Overlay Project and Watermain Replacement (11010) • Assessment hearing for Suncourt Street Mill and Overlay Project (11006) November 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers November 221 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 • Recognize Police Citizen Academy Graduates Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. Page 5 Hazelden planning $30 million expansion at its center for teens JEREMY OLSON, Star Tribune Concerned by shifting patterns of teen drug abuse and a shortage of treatment options for young addicts, the Hazelden Foundation is planning a $30 million expansion of its Center for Youth and Families in Plymouth. The campus will target untreated abusers, provide mental health care that is overlooked at many addiction centers, and eliminate a bed shortage that frustrates people just when they are ready to accept treatment, said Jim Steinhagen, the center's executive director. "With addiction, you really need to strike while the iron is hot," Steinhagen said. "It's not something where you can wait six weeks until a bed will open up." He said about 93 percent of abusers refrain from treatment. The Minnesota Student Survey and other measures indicate a modest reduction in drug and alcohol use by teens over the past decade, although marijuana use has remained constant. Even so, the pathway to addiction has changed for the worse, Steinhagen said. Years ago, many first- time drug users smoked marijuana, but now the first drugs of choice are addictive painkillers or stimulants found in their parents' medicine closets, he said. "While there might not be more addicts," he said, "the type of addictions that might be occurring and the kinds of drugs and the way the kids are using them are really facilitating a more rapid ... downward spiral." The proposed expansion is to be discussed by Plymouth's planning commission Sept. 21. Plans call for the addition of a 32 -bed unit for female patients, improved facilities for parents participating in their children's treatment, and a variety of step-down programs to help abusers ages 14 to 25 stay sober as they make the transition home. The center's heightened focus on mental disorders is significant, said Dr. Joseph Lee, a child psychiatrist and medical director for the center. Some patients are misdiagnosed with depression that is actually drug use. Others have depression and self -medicate with illegal drugs. Lee said the center examines family history and uses other approaches to accurately diagnose a patient's situation and then treat both disorders when appropriate. "You treat everything at once," he said. "This chicken -or -the -egg question, I don't know what good it does anybody." New standards Such dual disorder treatment is gaining recognition in Minnesota. The state Department of Human Services has awarded federal training grants so counselors can learn proven methods of treating both problems at once in adults. Page 6 The Legislature also approved a bill this session requiring the state to keep a public "Good Housekeeping" list of programs that meet federal standards for adult dual -disorder treatment, said Sue Abderholden of the state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. State officials will be exploring whether standards for youth dual -disorder treatment can be set, as well. Abderholden said standards are an important way to differentiate between true dual -disorder treatment and programs that like to promote themselves by using the "buzzword." "All of us in the mental health community have grown a little leery, frankly," she said. Hazelden officials are mindful of struggles by other treatment centers to expand or build facilities. An attempt by the Emily Program to open a residential eating disorder treatment center in Orono was defeated last year by neighborhood opposition. In Hazelden's case, the youth center is buffered by Medicine Lake and French Regional Park, but sits across a street from residential neighborhoods. Center leaders are conducting traffic studies and answering questions about security risks. The unlocked facility screens patients for their runaway risks before accepting them. "There's such a demand" for treatment, Lee said. "We have to do something." Jeremy Olson • 612-673-7744 Page 7 Format Dynamics:: C1eanPrint :: http://www.startribune.com/local/west/128987523.html StarTrimbune Community center expands in Plymoutl Article by: , Star Tribune Updated: September 6, 2011 - 11:25 PM A food shelf, a resale shop, Hennepin County social services offices and community education classrooms all have space in the new building the Interfaith Outreach and Community Partners (TOCP) now owns and occupies in Plymouth. After raising $5.5 million in 2010 to buy and renovate the supermarket building at 1605 Hwy. 101 N., the nonprofit organization moved there in early August. It will host a public grand opening from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday offering tours of the building, music, activities and refreshments. The 40,000 -square -foot center has space for a separate wing of county social service offices, some Wayzata Community Education classrooms and two classrooms used by a preschool program. The additional space is a dramatic expansion from the 6,000 square feet TOCP occupied in Wayzata for 32 years. Advertisement This Page Cannot Be Displayed Page 1 of 2 The services grouped in the building allow families to do a kind of one-stop shopping for the help they may need, said LaDonna H oy, IOCP executive director. "We see a lot, a lot, a lot of people living on the edge," she said. "Our approach to the family is 'holistic. "Our new space and the exciting level of community engagement it makes possible will enable us to help more families move toward long-term stability and full participation in the life and opportunities of our community," she said. Formed in 1979 by 24 church congregations, the TOCP serves needy families from the communities of Hamel, Long Lake, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Orono, Wayzata and Plymouth. Hearing about the center through word of mouth, families come for help when they are facing a crisis of some kind -- a lost job, a broken-down car, the possibility of eviction from their homes or a lack of money to pay bills and eat. More than two-thirds of the families seeking help at the center come in because the adults have lost their jobs or are underemployed. Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/minnesota_star_tribune_dp_print/NEWS_;FD_PAGE_NUMBER=l;dcopt= has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helpdesk(abci.plymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. 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Laurie Blake • 612-673-1711 This Page Cannot Be Displayed Based on your corporate access policies, access to this web site ( http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/minnesota_star_tribune_dp_print/NEWS_;FD_PAGE_NUMBER=2;dcopt= has been blocked because the web category "Advertisements & Popups" is not allowed. If you have questions, please contact IT Helpdesk at ext. 5380 ( helpdesk@ci.plymouth.mn.us ) and provide the codes shown below. Print Powered Byc�rtr�� Page 9 http://www.startribune.com/templates/fdcp?unique=1315492535146 9/8/2011 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting August 17, 2011 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Gordon Petrash, Scott Nelson, Bryan Oakley, Nathan Robinson and Marc Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Joshua Doty, Senior Planner Marie Darling and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:02 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the August 17, 2011 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 3, 2011 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the August 3, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. HIM FOLEY (2011053) MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Kim Foley for side yard setback variances for an existing garage and driveway at 3380 Sycamore Lane. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GLOBE EDUCATION NETWORK (2011050) Chair Davis introduced the request by Globe Education Network for a conditional use permit for Minnesota School of Cosmetology located at 1425 County Road 101. Senior Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report. Page 10 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 2 Commissioner Kobussen asked how parking spots are computed for this business. Senior Planner Doty said the parking requirement is based on peak demand for students and staff within the building. Commissioner Kobussen said the parking is based on 120 students, but the applicant talks about 240 students. He said he assumed the school would have customers and asked if that was figured in the calculations. Senior Planner Doty said customers were included in the calculation. He clarified that numbers in the narrative are not accurate as the original numbers included this site with the Woodbury campus. He stated the staff report reflects the numbers proposed for Plymouth. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Jerry Kedrowski. Mr. Kedrowski said the Minnesota School of Cosmetology is one entity under the umbrella of the Globe Education Network. Commissioner Kobussen asked Mr. Kedrowski if 49 spaces would be adequate and if he sees the school outgrowing the parking. Mr. Kedrowski answered affirmatively. He explained that students have varying salon times to. take care of services. Mr. Kedrowski said the cosmetology license of 120 is for the total they can fit in that space. Chair Davis opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the request by Globe Education Network for a conditional use permit for Mimiesota School of Cosmetology located at 1425 County Road 101 Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. RATIONAL ENERGIES, LLC (2011056) Chair Davis introduced the request by Rational Energies, LLC for rezoning and PUD general plan for an oil manufacturing facility at 14920 27th Avenue. Senior Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Nelson asked if there are any other oil manufacturers in the city. Senior Planner Doty said not that he is aware of. Commissioner Nelson asked if the west facing towers are the oil storage containers. Senior Planner Doty clarified these towers, which could be termed as silos, store the plastic chips. He explained plastic comes into the building in the form of bales, which are then Page 11 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 3 processed into plastic chips and then stored in these containers. Senior Planner Doty said the oil tanks are located behind the screened area. Chair Davis asked if this building is occupied. Senior Planner Doty said it is not occupied. Chair Davis stated this proposal would be a net increase in businesses in Plymouth. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Ed Driscoll, Rational Energies HC Inc. Mr. Driscoll gave a presentation of how Rational Energies recovers plastic materials out of municipal waste sites and turns them into valuable commodities. He said this business would be a benefit to the city as it would occupy an empty building. Mr. Driscoll said this would be a flagship facility as Rational Energies would like to roll these out across the country and world, and want to make this an attractive showcase. He said there would be "green" jobs that won't be exported overseas. Mr. Driscoll said they had an open house for neighbors who had questions about zoning and the recycling process, and if there would be smells and noise. Mr. Driscoll stated noise is internal to the building and no plastic would be stored outside. He said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency determined they do not need an air permit as emissions are minimal. Mr. Driscoll stated this would be one of the least noticeable manufacturers in Plymouth. Mr. Driscoll stated the project is fully funded and they are eager to move forward. Commissioner Nelson asked if this business would operate 5 or 7 days per week and if it is a 24- hour a day process. Mr. Driscoll said it would operate seven days per week and 24 hours per day. He said truck traffic would be primarily two bucks in and two out, and there would be car traffic from 20 full- time employees. Commissioner Petrash asked if plastics for recycling would be separated or would include all kinds such as thermoplastics, polystyrene, etc. Mr. Driscoll said there would be a separation as there are seven different types of plastic. He said the #1 plastics (water bottles) have a regular consistent market and would be sold into the recycling market. He said they prefer not to use #3 (PVC) as it contains a lot of chlorine. Mr. Driscoll said the high volume remaining is perfect for the process and includes such things as Target bags, milk jugs, and agricultural plastic. Commissioner Petrash asked if there is waste from the plant. Mr. Driscoll said there is a small amount of ash which is sent to a landfill. Chair Davis opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one to speak on the item. Page 12 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 4 Chair Davis said this is a good plan which will bring jobs to Plymouth and he likes the fact it is recycling. He said the open house was a good thing to do, and he applauded their efforts. Commissioner Nelson said the rezoning to a PUD is a great way to have flexibility in the future rather than zoning to I-3. Commissioner Nelson said he is also in favor. MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the request by Rational Energies, LLC for rezoning and PUD general plan for an oil manufacturing facility at 14920 27th Avenue. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. C. DJR ARCHITECTURE, INC. (2011051) Chair Davis introduced the request by DJR Architecture, Inc. for a conditional use permit for a religious institution at the Northwest Islamic Community Center at 3300 Plymouth Boulevard. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report and added that several letters had been received and would be added as part of the public record. Senior Planner Darling answered questions raised in David and Julie Teicher's letter (2110 Weston Lane N.). She said the community center itself does not require a conditional use permit and specific questions about who would rent and how much would be charged are not subject to public review through this process. Senior Planner Darling said the Zoning Ordinance has minimum parking requirements which would be met with this application. She said in the event of future parking issues, the city can address with the property owner through a defined process. Senior Planner Darling said the applicant has stated there would be no outdoor announcement of prayers through the use of chimes or bells. Senior Planner Darling said Mr. and Mrs. Teicher asked how the proposed would benefit all of the citizens of Plymouth, and she explained religious institutions are an important facet of the community and are permitted in a wide variety of zoning districts. Staff notes no one religious institution or conditional use is required to serve all citizens of Plymouth whether it is located in city center or elsewhere. Commissioner Nelson asked if there are any plans for changes in the structure. Senior Planner Darling said the applicant has proposed to add a vestibule entry on the Plymouth Boulevard side, and a walkway around the building so parking would be more accessible. She said the changes are minor and would be reviewed administratively. Commissioner Nelson asked if the post office would maintain a service desk. Senior Planner Darling said as part of the sale of a property from the U.S. Postal Service to the community center, the post office would continue to rent space for post office boxes and operate a front service counter. Commissioner Nelson asked if the post office parking would be separate. Page 13 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 5 Senior Planner Darling said the parking requirement for both uses were combined for this application. She said there is an informal agreement between the Northwest Islamic Community Center and the post office where spaces in front would be used predominantly by the post office while open, and after hours all parking spaces would be used by the community center. Commissioner Petrash said he is thankful they found a use so quickly, considering there will be thousands of post offices vacant across the United States. Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Najam Qureshi, 2050 Black Oaks Lane, who said this organization came into existence two years ago and has a lot of young kids. Mr. Qureshi said they want a central place to meet as a community to have a safe environment for kids where parents could supervise. Mr. Qureshi said they have activities and entertainment for kids. Mr. Qureshi said they currently meet at the Hamel or Maple Grove community center. He said in Hamel they have a blood drive, and because of modesty rules for some members, they provide a separate room for women to donate blood. He said there would be daily prayers, and added that interfaith dialogue is becoming very important to them. Mr. Qureshi said in an open society such as ours, open dialog is very important. Americans of different faiths need to understand each other, be able to go forward and prosper, and build these bridges. Mr. Qureshi said their youth committee plans to adopt Plymouth Boulevard which would be great to take ownership in their city and to help keep the city clean. Other activities include a ladies bazaar, family fun night and daily dinners during Ramadan which is open to the church communities at large. Mr. Qureshi said some of the parents are not well educated, but their kids are superbly gifted. He said he would like to start a volunteer tutoring program for kids in math, science and history. He said they also plan to have holiday toy drives and hope to have lectures and seminars. He said a large sector of their members are physicians or are in technology. He said they hope to have seminars open to the community regarding benefits of taking health seriously and IT classes or seminars where the latest technology can be explained. Sunday school would be a possibility. Mr. Qureshi said annual membership barbeques would be open to the general public as their emphasis is to be more inclusive. Mr. Qureshi stated they would not be renting the site, but are open to giving it to other non -profits that would benefit the community at large, such as the Minnesota Council of Churches. Commissioner Nelson asked if future plans include a future outdoor play area. Mr. Qureshi said not at this location, and mentioned Plymouth Creek Center has weekly activities. Commissioner Kobussen asked if the post office will be keeping their garage. Mr. Qureshi said yes, and the post office will keep two docks for mail delivery. He said the post office will secure their side and the docks, but the rest of the building has shared space which includes the bathrooms and common areas. Mr. Qureshi said there will be four post office employees. Page 14 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 6 Commissioner Kobussen asked if 39 spaces in the back of the building would be adequate for their needs for major prayer service days, such as Friday, since the front parking lot will not be used. Mr. Qureshi said the post office would never use more than 6-8 spaces and has agreed to share the front parking spaces on Fridays. He said the Christmastime rush doesn't really start until after work hours. He said at Hamel they needed less than 40 parking spaces. Commissioner Petrash asked if the post office has long term plans to stay. Mr. Qureshi said there is a 20 -year lease. Chair Davis introduced Scott Nelson, DJR Architecture. Mr. Nelson said they will create a new entry which will enhance the building from Plymouth Boulevard Mr. Nelson reviewed the multi-purpose building and said the three dock doors on the south side would be replaced with large windows. There would be two classrooms for tutoring and youth events. Mr. Nelson said the post office would have a secured dock area but the restrooms, break room, storage and mechanical rooms are shared. The garage addition in the back will not be used. He said it is not properly ventilated for parking but could be developed in the future if there is a parking issue. He said there are 42 parking spots in the back of the building, and there are 38 in the front. Mr. Nelson said hall can hold 150-160 people, so they feel there is enough parking on the site to take care of the uses. Chair Davis opened the public hearing. Chair Davis introduced Mateen Ali, 15475 58th Pl. N. Mr. Ali said he has a family of four and has lived in Plymouth over 30 years. He said three generations of his family live here and in Maple Grove. He said Plymouth was selected for his family because it is a great place to live and they use the bike trails, go to the farmers market, and Music in Plymouth. Mr. Ali said one thing missing is a place of our own to go on a regular basis to socialize. He said he had an opportunity to move closer to his work, but his kids forced him to stay in the number one city. Mr. Ali said he wanted to put a face with the request and welcomes the opportunity to partner with the post office and with the city. Chair Davis introduced Don Tasto, 3225 Niagara Lane N. Mr. Tasto said he has concerns about parking and said when there large events in Plymouth, his neighborhood is filled with parking. He said his concern is the April 14, 2011 article in the Sun Sailor that stated most events in this center would be for 100-200 people, and large events would be for 400-500 people. Mr. Tasto said his question is where will they park, and how often will there be large activities. He said would like to see the 87 spots for parking. Chair Davis introduced Farhana Ali, 15475 58th Pl. N., who spoke in favor and said she and her family of four enjoy the city and its offerings. She said they need a place for their family to get together with other families to meet and have recreational activities. Page 15 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 7 Chair Davis introduce Connie Sambor, 1415 Oakview Lane N. She said it has been said this would be a community center for all of us. She said Plymouth has that very thing and we do not need another. She said how soon we forget the horrors of 9/11 and subsequent reminders of the shoe bomber, the underwear bomber, the Times Square bomber, the Fort Hood massacre. Ms. Sambor said this is an ideology that wants to destroy - Chair Davis interrupted and said this is a building and land use issue and is not for political opinions. Ms. Sambor said the center of Plymouth is not an appropriate place for this. She said they can find adequate land that is more appropriate than downtown Plymouth. Chair Davis introduced MD S. Ramen, 5020 Garland Lane N. He said his family of four has lived in Plymouth for five years. He said this is a great city to live in, but one thing is missing. He said we have a different background, culture and different religion and have to integrate into society. He said if the community center is built we can get together and we can share our different faith and views. Chau Davis introduced Darlene Gore, 3850 Plymouth Boulevard #121. Ms. Gore said the entrance from Plymouth Boulevard to the proposed community center is only two blocks from Highway 55. She said at certain times we are blocked as there are banks, the post office, the senior center and Plymouth Creek and now a community center. Ms. Gore asked where people are going to be dropped off as this area is used. She said there are kids on bikes and Plymouth Boulevard would not be a safe drop off site. Ms. Gore said if there is cooking at the community center, would there be room for our fire truck to get through. Ms. Gore said she has doubts about the parking because you are not going to turn away church people. She said her church grows and she hopes their church grows. Ms. Gore said to look carefully as you can't un -ring a bell if you make a mistake. Chair Davis introduced Fawaz Mahiuddin, 4125 Shorewood Tr., Medina. He said he has lived here 12 years. Mr. Mahiuddin said the adults here are engineers, doctors and chemists who contribute to the city and are not burdens on the city. All you are looking at is a disincentive if you disapprove this. If you say no to the mosque you are saying no to all these people who want to come and make Plymouth a better place. Mr. Mahiuddin agreed that 400 — 500 people would be too many, but we have only 40 members. He said people who are saying no to this building are the ranting of nonsensical lunatics who are filled with hatred. These are not people who contribute to society. These are not people who live off in some neighborhood plotting attacks on America. They are people of Plymouth and are already integrated into our society. Mr. Mahiuddin said this is why we should be approving this building. Chair Davis introduced Jeff Baumann, 10452 Mississippi Boulevard, Coon Rapids MN, who said he was raised in Saudi Arabia and is very informed about Islam. He said as an honest and fair person, he went into Little Somalia two years ago and purchased a book called, "Islam, The Perfect Religion", printed in Riyadh in 2006. Mr. Baumann read from the book, "...The speaker presented solutions for such problems in the light of the Koran and the Suna which, if the Page 16 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 8 Muslims follow will dominate this world the same way their ancestors did, this nation (Islam) cannot excel except with the means..." Chair Davis interrupted Mr. Baumann and said this has nothing to do with this meeting. Mr. Baumann continued that land use aiding the enemy is treason - Chair Davis said they are not my enemy and asked the speaker to please sit down. Others in the council chamber requested the speaker sit down. Chair Davis introduced twelve year-old Aasim Ali, 15475 58th Pl. N., who said he thinks the post office is a good place to put this mosque and does not see why it should be a problem. Chair Davis introduced Richard Shepardson, 2240 Kilmer Lane. Mr. Shepardson said he grew up in California, Belgium, England and then moved back to Minnesota. He said he is proud that Plymouth is the best city for its size in the entire country. He said he thinks this proposed community center is exactly what we need to establish, promote and enhance the good public health and moral condition of this community. He said we are an open minded people and we believe in the freedom of religion, which is part of our constitution, and this is a good use for a building that is not being used to its full potential. Mr. Shepardson said he is very saddened other people have come and spoken words of hatred which is not the Plymouth nor American way. Mr. Shepardson said it is in the standards Plymouth has had to welcome our Muslim brothers and sisters to be part of our community in participating in every aspect of our society, including a safe environment in which they can have their meetings. He said there is no reason we cannot have a synagogue, church or mosque. He said he welcomes these people openly. Chair Davis introduced Tamim Saidi, 15265 82nd Avenue N. who said we are an open community center for all neighbors to visit any time. Mr. Saidi said this benefits Plymouth and surrounding areas. Mr. Saidi said many have lived here decades and this is our home and we love our home. He said it is time to have a center where they can worship and don't have to drive to Fridley or Eden Prairie. Mr. Saidi said he concurs with Mr. Shepardson's sentiment, and said the vast majority of people have been welcoming of them. He said those who do not understand the religion are a small minority, and said he hopes they can reach out to them. Chair Davis introduced Stephen Miller, 2240 Kilner Lane. Mr. Miller said he has lived in Plymouth 11 years and is a military veteran. Mr. Miller said he believes in everything encompassing, in being a gathering place for all of us. He said a community without this type of facility is missing a part of the community which exists underground. Mr. Miller said we want it to be an open and caring environment. He said he not only approves this facility but plans on visiting and learning from people who are there, and said he hopes to impart some good knowledge to them as well. Chair Davis introduced Bonnie Johnson, 3240 Niagara Lane, who said she supports the proposal, and hopes any logistics with parking and traffic can be worked out. Ms. Johnson said they already are our neighbors and we welcome the center. Page 17 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 9 Chair Davis introduced John Christianson, 3240 Niagara Lane. Mr. Christianson said his wife, Bonnie, spoke for him also. He said they have lived here since 2005 and are happy with Plymouth and their neighborhood. Mr. Christianson said like anyone faced with a change, you may have some fears what the change means to you personally. He said he is still concerned about parking issues. Mr. Christianson said he wants the center to grow and prosper, and be a positive contributing member of the community. The organizing members already are and need and deserve a place. Mr. Christianson said this sounds like an ideal place. He said he hopes there is a mechanism employed to review any future adverse parking situation as that could affect people like him who are more than 500 feet away. He said he is in favor, wishes everyone well and hopes to participate and get to know his neighbors better. Chair Davis introduced Amin Kassen, 4430 Jewel Ct. Mr. Kassen said he has lived here 22 years and has four children. He said this is a great place to live and looks at Plymouth as a multi- faceted, diverse city. Mr. Kassen said he supports and thanked the commission for listening. Chair Davis introduced Sajjad Mir, Maple Grove, who said he is a Plymouth "wannabe". He said he is a physician at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids, and 14 of his 19 colleagues choose to live in Plymouth. Dr. Mir said they are Jews, Muslims, and Christian faiths. Dr. Mir said he left for two years, but was unable to fmd the right location in Plymouth for his kids to get in the Wayzata Plymouth High School. He said he has known about this project for two years, which is one of the reasons he came back to Minnesota. He said this is his community and he and his wife, a physician also, are contributing members of this community. Dr. Mir said the community center is a big attraction which allows them to bring their families together. He extended a welcome to everyone to participate in their Ramadan functions. He said it gives us a sense of place rather than driving to Bloomington or Fridley. Chair Davis introduced the selling agent, Ali Giarushi, 6720 132nd St N., White Bear Lake. Mr. Giarushi said with the budget cuts, the post office would have been eliminated totally. He said this sale was structured with the agent to keep retail business here. Mr. Giarushi said there will be a post office for the next 20 years and you should appreciate this, and this is a big step for this community. Chair Davis introduced Hasan Khan, who said he lives in Minnetonka but his kids can go to Wayzata High School as we all know it is one of the best in the nation. He said he understands the primary point of parking, but that should not be the only criteria of why this is looked at negatively and does not see any other reason to not allow a community center which will help the economy. He said they have thanksgiving also and will order from local businesses, Papa John's or Cub Foods. He said the community center would not only help them to have a home here, but would help the local community as well. Chair Davis introduced Yasir Uddin, who said he is 18 years old and has lived here 12 years. Mr. Uddin said for the past 12 years he has had to go 30 minutes away to go to a mosque and pray in Fridley for Sunday school which was kind of a hassle. Mr. Uddin said he thinks this project is a great idea. He said he noticed in Hamel a bunch of kids running around and it would Page 18 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 10 be great for them to learn more about his religion. He said there were parking issues in Fridley, and it seems like parking is the only issue for this project. Mr. Uddin said daily prayers and tutoring only last one-half hour to an hour and he said he did not think traffic would be a problem as it would not be a consistent use of space. Chair Davis introduced Mary Faltesek, 15030 32nd Avenue N. who said she is a neighbor directly to the community center and post office property. She said she has lived there 25 years and shares the parking concerns with Mr. Tasto. She said she talked with the board, who invited property owners within 500 feet of the proposed community center, and they addressed concerns regarding parking in good faith. Ms. Faltesek said she looks forward to working with them if parking becomes a problem. Ms. Faltesek said she and her family join John and Bonnie in welcoming them to Plymouth. Chair Davis closed the public hearing. Planning Manager Thomson asked how often large group activities would occur. Mr. Qureshi stated larger gatherings occur one or two times a year and they do them in Maple Grove or Plymouth community center. He said there is a big hall on Medicine Lake. They will not be held at this location, and added those are members outside of our circle that join in with the gathering. Planning Manager Thomson asked about people being dropped off. Mr. Qureshi said walkways will be placed, and handicapped parking would be added. Mr. Nelson said an accessible ramp would available. He said both sidewalks would be accessible and stated there would be no drop offs on Plymouth Boulevard. Planning Manager Thomson asked where the 87 parking spaces would be located. Senior Planner Darling clarified that the site currently contains 80 striped parking spaces. She said in the city center zoning district, any use adjacent to a street is able to count the spaces directly in front of the building if it is not signed "no parking". Senior Planner Darling said there is room for seven on -street parking spaces to total 87. Planning Manager Thomson stated there is no kitchen being proposed for this facility, so food would be brought in. Chair Davis added there would be room for a fire truck to access the building. Planning Manager Thomson said there is a mechanism in the Zoning Ordinance if parking became an issue. Commissioner Petrash commented parking seems to be an issue we deal with a lot. He said he has observed at peak times many religion institutions have a problem with parking on the street. Page 19 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 Page 11 This happens occasionally and is tolerated. Commissioner Petrash said when Wayzata plays football there is on -street parking at his house one mile away, and he said it is something we tolerate once or twice a year. Commissioner Petrash asked if parking across the street at city hall is an option for overflow parking or are there restrictions. Senior Planner Darling responded that it is public property and as long as city hall is not open, they could use the site. She said if there is no disturbance, they can park there. Commissioner Nelson commended the applicant for working with the post office to keep the post office there which is something good for the city as well as the applicant. Commissioner Nelson said he see no issues here and has no problem supporting this conditional use permit. He added that we don't often fill this room for planning commission meetings and thanked everyone who has participated, which is part of what makes Plymouth work. Commissioner Oakley said there have been a number of interesting and uplifting presentations and he enjoyed hearing them. Commissioner Oakley said this is a different culture, different people, and different beliefs, and Mr. Qureshi read off a list of activities that would occur here and it sounded like the Church Basement Ladies, except for the technology tutoring. Commissioner Oakley said he will support the request and this is a great use for the property. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the request by DJR Architecture, Inc. for a conditional use permit for a religious institution at the Northwest Islamic Community Center at 3300 Plymouth Boulevard. Chair Davis said he will support the proposal and said this a wonderful use for this property. He said there was consternation in the city that we would lose the post office. Chair Davis said he remembered Senator Franken weighing in on the issues and working to reverse the decision of the Postal Service to close the post office. Chair Davis said a lot of people talked about how they love living in Plymouth and something like this will work to keep people and attract even more. He said the last speaker pointed out that local businesses will benefit as they would purchase products locally. Chair Davis said he appreciated everyone coming out, as civic participation is important. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Page 20 Revised: September 8, 2011 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and bending Capital Improvement F rotects A >✓�ivg':P�b�iCa�tpro :i nt.l.....�.� ::rig :° ............................................... i;ii;asi 5102 S DC/BM Henn. $17,000,000 Restoration of the boulevard areas, landscaping, and the final layer of blacktop will be completed in the spring of 2011. Tree 1CR101,CR6to CR 24 Co. planting in selected areas will begin in April. Landscaping and utility punch list work is underway. Assessment hearing is scheduled for July 12, 2011. Assessments were adopted July 12, 2011. 8128 WR Plymouth Creek DA $1,200,000 This project is substantially complete. Staff is monitoring the vegetation establishment over the course of the summer. Some Restoration erosion has been noted and will need repair this fall. (26th Ave / W Med Lk Dr) 9113 S Cimarron Ponds JP $2,200,000 The majority of the work on the cul-de-sac streets has been completed. 10th Avenue and 12th Avenue have been milled and curb Reconstruction replacement has been completed. This project is scheduled to be completed by August 15th of this year. 9126 WR- Ranchview / DA $125,000 This project will relieve flooding and constricted water flow near the intersection of Ranchview Lane and Medina Road. Plans A Medina Road and specifications will go to the City Council for consideration at the 9/13/11 meeting. Wetland 9127 WR Bass Lake DA $225,000 This project will relieve constricted water flow near the outlet of Bass Lake. Plans and specifications will go to the City Outlet Council for consideration at the 9/13/11 meeting. 10001 S 2010 Str Recon JP $7,380,000 The project has been completed, with minor punch list items remaining. (E Parkers Lk, 25th/Polaris 10002 S S Shore Dr JR $885,000 The project has been completed except for minor punchlist items. Street Project 10005 S 2010 Mill & DC $810,000 All contract items have been completed, pending final payment. Overlay 10014 SS Imperial Hills Lift SN AE2S $740,000 Contract was awarded to Minger Construction. Construction will begin the week of July 5, 2011. Pipe work has been completed Station and construction is 50% complete. Project is nearly complete and start-up is pending. 10017 WR Parkers Lk SN SRF $800,000 A contract award to Northwest Asphalt is anticipated on April 12, 2011. Construction is expected to begin by August 1, 2011. Storm Sewer Lift Start of construction has been delayed by rain and high water levels. Station 10021 W MIP Tower SN $550,000 Project has been modified to also include Zachary' tower and CR 101 tower for inspections. Repairs, upgrades and painting will Painting be done in 2011. Plans and specs for the MIP tower are being prepared. Work on the County Road 101 tower is anticipated to be done in 2013. 10024 W Well No. 17 (5A) SN Bonestro $700,000 Kickoff meeting has been held and preliminary design is underway. Drilling of first test well is underway. First and second test wells failed. Drilling of third test well has been completed and water samples have been collected for testing. 10026 S Vicksburg Lane JR $350,000 Project has been completed. Overlay 10030 S Rail Crossing JR $272,500 The Canadian Pacific Railroad Company has begun installation of two additional gates. The work will be completed by Improvements- I the end of September. Nathan Lane Page 21 Page 1 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Intemet Files\Content.Outlook\OX02BUH6\Active Pendirrg CIP_090811 11001 a W (ZacharyWaterI SN Tower Revised: September 8, 2011 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pendinq Capital Improvement Pro $60,000 Tower to be power washed this fall. Repainting to be done in 2014. 11002 S Annapolis Lane JR $2,740,000 GMH Asphalt has completed the project with the exception of some pavement markings, final cleanup and punchlist Reconstruction items. 11006 S Suncourt JP $400,000 Utility work and curb replacement has been completed. This project is scheduled for final completion on September 15. 11023 WR Reconstruction DA $100,000 This project would relieve erosion within a drainage gully south of Nature Canyon Park and east of Fernbrook Lane. Existing 11007 S, Peony Lane Mill DC $420,000 Contract awarded to Northwest Asphalt on May 24th. Construction began the week of June 20th. All concrete work has been & Overlay completed pending mill and overlay scheduled for week of June 11. 11010 S Lancaster Lane DC $2,275,000 Council awarded a contract to Hardrives, Inc. on June 28th. Construction scheduled to start week of July11th. Reconstruction 11012 S 2011 Edge Mill JR $1,100,000 Northwest Asphalt has completed the pedestrian ramps for all the project areas. The areas are expected to be edge milled the and Overla week of September 5 with paving expected to begin the week of September 12. 11013 SS 2011 Sanitary JR $500,000 Insituform Tech. has completed the lining of the pipes. Once the contractor submits the televising reports, staff will Sewer Linin Ipreparea punchlist. 11014 S I Niagara Lane 1 $120,000 IDesign is underway 11019 WR Erosion Repair - DA $275,000 The City Council approved plans and specifications at the August 23, 2011, City Council meeting. The project is Conor Meadows currently being advertised for bids with a bid opening scheduled for September 22, 2011. 11020 WR Turtle Lake DA $35,000 A feasibility study is being prepared to review the possibility of altering water levels and completing a separate drainage Outlet project for flood protection. 11021 WR Nathan Lane & DA $175,000 This project would relieve flooding concerns near the intersection of 45th Avenue and Nathan Lane. Existing conditions 45th Ave information is anticipated to be acquired this fall with design work over the winter of 2011-2012. Construction would be during the Drainage Im r winter of 2012-2013. 11023 WR Nature Canyon DA $100,000 This project would relieve erosion within a drainage gully south of Nature Canyon Park and east of Fernbrook Lane. Existing Erosion Repair conditions information is anticipated to be acquired this fall with design work over the winter of 2011-2012. Construction would be during the winter of 2012-2013. 11031 S Replace JR $80,000 Bituminous Roadways has completed the project. Staff is preparing a punchlist. Concrete Intersection- The Reserve 11032 S Concrete JR $50,000 Due to no responsive bids for the project, this project will be delayed until 2012 when it will be combined with an Sidewalk adjacent project. Page 22 Page 2 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\OX026UH6\Active Pending CIP_090811 Revised: September 8, 2011 City of Plymouth Engineering Department Active and Pendina Capital Improvement 5122 S 24, Olive Ln. DC/BM Henn. $2,500,000 �CR to 32nd Ave. Co. Preliminary layout approved by City Council 6/14/05. Hennepin County has included this project in its CIP for 2013. Hennepin County has now moved the project back to 2014. Hennepin County has moved the project to 2015. 9-W-1 W Watermain - $370,000 Dependent on development. Construction is anticipated to be started in 2011. The final plat for Trillium Woods was approved by Cheshire Ln. - Council on July 26. Utility construction is expected to occur this fall. Glacier Vista to CR 47 8-W-3 W Trunk Water $710,000 Dependent on development. Trunk water main installation has been completed in the Spring Meadows, Taylor Creek, and Main Oversizing Hampton Hills developments. Trunk water main installation has been completed in the Arbor Grove development (no City cost). Trunk water main installation is in progress for the Steeple Hill development. Trunk water main installation in the Spring Meadows 2nd Addition development is expected to occur this fall pending Council approval of the final plat. 8 -SS -2 SS Trunk Sanitary $300,000 Dependent on development. Trunk sewer installation has been completed in the Spring Meadows, Taylor Creek, and Hampton Sewer Hills developments. Trunk sewer installation is complete in the Arbor Grove development. Trunk sewer installation in the Spring Oversizing Meadows 2nd Addition development is expected to occur this fall, pending Council approval of the final plat. 6 -WR -2 WR Water Quality $90,000 Sediment removal of ponds in Forsters Preserve, Orchards of Plymouth, Quail Hollow, and Plymouth Creek Water Pond Maint Quality Ponds is anticipated for the winter of 2011-12. 11 -SS -2 SS Conor Meadows $200,000 Project will abandon existing lift station and is dependent on sanitary sewer installation in Elm Creek Highlands 3rd Addition Lift Station (anticipated in 2011) and in Elm Creek Highlands East (pending final plat submittal and approval) developments. Final plat for Elm Creek Highlands East was approved by Council on July 26. Page 23 Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lbaird\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\OX02BUH6\Active Pending CIP_090811 COVENTRY AND DUSTIN SNARE RESIDENTS OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 5135 IVES LANE NORTH PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55442 MEMORANDUM THRU 05 September 2011 Asche, Derek, Water Resources Manager at City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 FOR Black, Ginny, Representative of Ward 4 (Northeast)/ Deputy Mayor, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 SUBJECT: Request for cost share between City of Plymouth and resident of 5135 Ives. Ln. N. 1. References. Easements & Street Right -of -Way; Fences & Walls; City of Plymouth City Code; OSHA, Technical Manual (OTM) Section V: Chapter 2; City council meeting on 07:00pm 23AUGI1, historical emails between residents of Ives Ln. N and City of Plymouth; Jonquil and Ives Drainage Channel Improvements City Project NO. 1044: (03OCT02), (02JUN03), (07MAY03), (09AUG04), (18AUG04), and (05JUL05); and Fax from City to 5115 and 5125 concerning fund allotment, dated 08DEC04; Roberts v. Friendswood De -v. Co., 886 S.W.2d 363, 365 (Tex. App.—Houston [1 Dist.] 1994). 2. Purpose. To discuss past city project NO. 1044: retaining wall option 3. History. In 2002, a utility and drainage easement project was completed on the west side of residents of Ives Ln. N. and east side of residents of Jonquil Lane N. After the completion of the project, steep slopes resulted in the backyards of the Ives Lane N residents: 5115, 5125, and 5135. Shortly after the project, the residents at 5115 and 5125 received approval for encroachments, and built retaining walls cost shared with the city. The retaining walls were installed in order to maintain property from erosion and/ or settlement and to upkeep safety; a, "...wall installed at -the top of the slope would provide for a 3:1 slope." (18AUG04, PROJECT NO. 1044), because "staff has determined that 3:1 slope, which is the steepest that is maintainable..." (09SEP04 PROJECT NO. 1044) However, the owner of 5135 and the city Plymouth, adjacent to 5125, northern direction, current house we reside in, never completed a retaining wall. 4. Problem. Currently the City of Plymouth requires, "Walls with a height of more than four feet... have a fence on top with a minimum height of three feet." (Fences & Walls). Presently, the fence that was put in, by the then resident of 5135, following the project, is dilapidated and is beginning to fall into the drainage easement because of extreme slopes. According to the survey attached, July 2011, from the easement line to the bottom of the creek, is over eight feet, contour lines from 910.96 to 919 and has an average slope of 1.78: 1 and as high as 1.69:1 (i.e., 56% to 59%). According to a city agenda report dated 030CT02, and original blue prints of the drainage project, maximum slope was supposed to be 2:1 (i.e. 50%). In addition, after the Page 24 SUBJECT: Request for cost share between City of Plymouth and resident of 5135 Ives. Ln. N. project was completed, it was documented that, "No areas are steeper than 2:1." (07MAY03, PROJECT NO. 1044). Furthermore, "...new subdivisions or developments in the City are typically required to build side slopes of 3:1 or flatter." (02JUN03, PROJECT NO. 1044) In summary, erosion and settlement have occurred on the City easement and into the Westside of property 5135; thus, the original fence is now tilting towards the easement, making present conditions unsafe. Furthermore, not only has the west side of the yard and drainage easement become unsafe but also un -useable, "If a city has an easement, the city has authority to maintain the easement in a way that protects the city's property rights while still allowing some use by the property owner." (Tex. App.—Houston [1 Dist.] 1994) a. Timeline. (1) 1990 & 1992. Erosion problems identified at northern end of swale (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (2)19 ' 94 (Winter)-. City crews placed rock along the north end of the swale, to minimize erosion (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (3) 2000 (Summer). 5135 retaining wall collapsed, 5120 Jonquil Lane property flooded (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (4) 2001. City proposes that a drainage pipe be installed, fees would be handled by residents, residents reject pipe option (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (5) 2002 (Summer). Project execution, creek dug out to create straight water flow (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (6) 2002. Safety issues raised by Ives Ln. residents, in reference to drastic slope (03OCT02, PROJECT NO. 1044) (7) 2003 (Sbrin�). Four options given to residents: revisit pipe, retaining wall, fence, and landscaping (i.e., shrubs/ planting) (18AUG04, PROJECT NO. 1044) (8) 2003 (Summer). Re -grading occurred and additional riprap (18AUG04, PROJECT NO. 1044) (9) 2004 Fall 5115 & 5125 sign encroachment to build retaining wall, city shares cost (10) 2005 (Spring). Retaining wall built, black dirt supplied to back fill (11) 2011 (Summer). 5135 signs encroachment to build retaining wall (12) 2012 (Spring). Proposed retaining wall built for 5135 2 Page 25 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: Request for cost share between City of Plymouth and resident of 5135 Ives. Ln. N. 5. Solution. The Westside property of 5125, which constructed a wall, and then put up a fence, is still in excellent condition, the wall nor fence has shifted. In order to keep property safety and to be maintained for years to come, we would propose to the city to having a similar wall to the neighbors of 5115 and 5125, and to add a fence. Following the decision of the approved easement encroachment, we propose cost sharing only for building a retaining wall, because of the equal indebtedness of both parties: resident purchasing the house and the City of Plymouth constructing the utility and drainage easement. 6. Previous Cost Shares. Description 5115 Obligation City Obligation Total Wall $2,344.00 $1,016.00 $3,360.00 Drainage -way Slope Restore $0.00 $2,640.00 $2,640.00 Total $2,344.00 $3,656.00 $6,000.00 (Fax dated 08DEC04) Description 5125 Obligation City Obligation Total Wall $3,606.00 $2,064.00 $5,670.00 Drainage -way Slope Restore $0.00 $5,280.00 $5,280.00 Total $3,606.00 $7,344.00 $10,950.00 (Fax dated 08DEC04) 7. Proposed Cost Share. a. Note. Percentage of cost share is based off linear feet. b. Support Equations. 5125 has 90' of linear feet which equated to a reimbursement of $7,344.00, supported above; furthermore, backfill was supplied free of charge. 5135 has 100' linear feet which would equate to $8,160.00. In addition, cumulative inflation rate between 2004 and 2011 is 18.91%; thus, totaling $9,703.06. c. ContractingCosts. Proposed bid was toublished by Buffalo Floral & Landscaping: attachment 1 Bid. Description 5135 Obligation City Obligation Total Wall $7,296.94 $9,703.06 $17,000.00 Excavation $2,500.00 $2,500.00 Backfill $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Spreading $500.00 $500.00 Compacting $500.00 $500.00 Grading $250.00 $250.00 Ri rap Swale $250.00 $250.00 Sod $1,800.00 $1,800.00 Page 26 SUBJECT: SUBJECT: Request for cost share between City of Plymouth and resident of 5135 Ives. Ln. N. Fence $1,586.50 (+ install) 1 1 $1,586.00 Total $14,682.00 113,703.06 127,936.50 d. Current Funds. According to memorandum dated 07MAY03 (where the four options were . priced out), the original amount allocated to retaining walls was $34,000.00 minus what has been already installed $11,000.00 equates to $23,000.00. 8. Wall Details. The proposed wall would connect to the existing wall at 5125, and follow the same path of the creek. The wall would follow the encroachment agreement dated 23AUG11, encroaching the easement from five feet, south end of the property, 914 contour line, to 10 feet, north end of property, 917 contour line, and not go over the height of four feet. Refer to sketch: attachment 2 survey for proposed placement. Type of block and color will match exactly as was placed in for 5125 and 5115. 9. POC. The point of contact for this memorandum is CPT Snare, Dustin at: dustin.snare@us.anny.mil, (cell) 612-269-3330, or (work) 651-268-8376 and/ or Coventry Snare:. coventry.snare(@,gmail.com, (cell) 6152-759-2889, and/ or (work) 612-696-4713. AUTHORITY LINE: (04, AWOL 1 Encls DUSTIN D. SNARE 1. Bid Captain, AR 2. Survey El Page 27 BUFFALO FLORAL & LANDSCAPING 114 Central Ave. Buffalo, MN 55313 (763) 682-2010 APPROVED STANDARD CONTRACT FORM Minnesota Nurseq and Landscape Association I UA It - JOB Na. JOB PHONE NAJNE .�, t•s' JOB NAME MEED STREET / Ml,+'ti �) U l i T STATE STATE' PHONE ARCHITECT DATE OF PLAN ; � e_2,,2_ Contractor agrees to furnish and install the following as herein specified and as indicated on design plan, which if furnished.. shall be considered apart of this -contract. QUANTITY MATERIALS AND LABOR SIZE UNIT' EXT. INSTRUCTIONS The Contractor agrees to perform maintenance as follows: Pruning Fertilizing Slowing Spraying Other Service Maintenance shall cover the period from to This contract (plus a plan or drawing of even date herewith signed by Purchasers) constitutes the entire agreement between the -parties -and -no -charges nor alterations shall be made without an additional agreement in writing signed by all parties he" Contractor shall not be responsible for "Acts of God" or any other conditions beyond his direct control but otherwise uncon- ditionally guarantees all materials specified herein for a period of unless neglected by Ftuchasers. Contractor agrees to cavy -insurance for the protection of Purchasers from any action based on injury to the persons or pro- perty of others by reason of any work done hereunder. Page 28 •gin � � 4� l - 17�0�- � �- -�� - _ � � �- 11-14 Ile I 2�;3So� 0 TOTAL The Contractor agrees to perform maintenance as follows: Pruning Fertilizing Slowing Spraying Other Service Maintenance shall cover the period from to This contract (plus a plan or drawing of even date herewith signed by Purchasers) constitutes the entire agreement between the -parties -and -no -charges nor alterations shall be made without an additional agreement in writing signed by all parties he" Contractor shall not be responsible for "Acts of God" or any other conditions beyond his direct control but otherwise uncon- ditionally guarantees all materials specified herein for a period of unless neglected by Ftuchasers. Contractor agrees to cavy -insurance for the protection of Purchasers from any action based on injury to the persons or pro- perty of others by reason of any work done hereunder. Page 28 LOT 5 Y PropId$ed. Q. 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HOUSE LOT 3 'K %?K1,1V %LLUA twwwluo lk 10. min 0- 'K %?K1,1V %LLUA twwwluo The City of Plymouth Members of City Council 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 September 1, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: 7SEP EIVEID 2 2011 The next time an aspect of government within the city of Plymouth (or I suppose, the Postal System) finds itself in the red, and decides that selling a government building (to then have the buyer lease back a portion of that building to the government) would help the situation, may I inquire as to whether or not my Christian church would be allowed to purchase such a building, and carry on our worship and other similar activities in that building as the government carries on its activities? Or would that be a violation of your understanding of the so-called separation of church and state? On the same note, I'm wondering if Plymouth residents will be seeing a Nativity Scene gracing the lawn of City Hall this year? After all, it only seems fair... Sincerely, a,w.a re Mary Ramirez Resident of Plymouth Page 30 City of Plymouth MMM Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TEAM DEFINITION FITNESS (2011070) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Team Definition Fitness, under file no. 2011070, for a conditional use permit to allow a sports and fitness club use in the I-1 (light industrial) zoning district for property located at 3700 Annapolis Lane. Under the plan, Team Definition Fitness would occupy 13,089 square feet of space in the south portion of the existing 3700 building (Suites 105/115). 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, September 21, 2011, in the Medicine Lake Room 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 (lpwer 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, UM 114ftm Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2011070propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 ® Tel 763-509-5000 m www plymouthmn.gov Page 31 City of Plymoutil; Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE/SAVIK HUNTER INC. (2011069) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Original Pancake House/Savik Hunter Inc., under file no. 2011069, for a conditional use permit amendment to allow a restaurant use in the C-2 (neighborhood commercial) zoning district for property located at 1455 County Road 101. Under the plan, The Original Pancake House would occupy 4,738 square feet of space in the east portion of the existing building (formerly occupied by Pizza Hut). 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, September 21, 2011, in the Medicine Lake Room at Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments doncerning 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, Dmy� faro Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 201 1069propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd 9 Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 ® Tel 763-509-5000 a www.pLymouthmn.gov Page 32 ret` Plymoutl Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 Dear Resident/ Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Ultimate Events, under File No. 2011063, for approval of a variance to allow outside storage within a front yard area for property located at 13405 15t1i Avenue. 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, September 21, 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 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, tA� JBarbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager O:/PI an/Notices/PC/201 1 /20 1 1063-Propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 ® Tel: 763-509-5000 o www.plymouthmn.gov Page 33 City Of Ply th a._ y Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 Dear Resident/ Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by HGA, Inc., under File No. 2011065, for approval of a site plan amendment to allow a roughly 40,000 square foot building addition and related site improvements at Hazelden Center for Youth and Families, located at 11505 36t1i Avenue. 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, September 21, 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 5:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, V(w�r -vAaq4" Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager O:/Pl an/Notices/1`02011 /2011065 -propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd ® Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 a Tel 763-509-5000 ® www.PtYMOLlthmn.gov Page 34 City Of Plymout Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 SUBJECT: SITE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR TURCK, INC. AT 5000 FERNBROOK LANE. (2011064) Dear Resident/Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of an application submitted by Loucks Associates, under File No. 2011064, requesting approval of a site plan amendment to add a roughly 48,000 square foot building addition and related site improvements on the north side of Turck, Inc. located at 5000 Fernbrook Lane. 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, September 21, 2011, in the Council Chambers at the 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 Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, w4t.'"o04 Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager notices/2011/2011004 propnotice.docx 3400 Plymouth Blvd ® Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 e Tel: 763-509-5000 e www.ptymouthmn.gov Page 35 U UJ SCHMIDT LAKE RD 3400 Plymouth Blvd ® Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 e Tel: 763-509-5000 e www.ptymouthmn.gov Page 35 e,ry of Plymouth - September 9, 2011 Adding Quality to Life SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR PULTE GROUP — MINNESOTA DIVISION. (2011066) Dear Resident/Land Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Pulte Group — Minnesota Division, under file no. 2011066, for approval of a preliminary plat to be called "The Willows Third Addition" for the roughly 1.5 -acre site located at 5835 Juneau Lane. The applicant proposes to subdivide one property into two lots and the existing home would remain on the northerly lot. 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 Plarming Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 21, 2010, in the council chambers at the 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 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, VMIAA Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager notices/2010/2011066 propnotice.docx 3400 Plymouth Blvd ® Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 ® Tel 763-509-5000 - www.pLymot.ithmn.gov Page 36 City Of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 9, 2011 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR SKYLINE DESIGN (2011068) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Skyline Design, under File No. 2011068, for an impervious surface area coverage variance to allow construction of a room addition for property located at 1151 Black Oaks Lane 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 Comrnission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, 2011 in the Council Chambers at the 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 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, ��► I Y t�1 �41n Barbara G. Thomson, AICP Planning Manager 2011068propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd s Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 m Tel 763-509-5000 a www.plymouthmn.gov Page 37 Graviere Homeowners' Association P.O. Box 47482 Plymouth, MN 55447-0482 (763) 475-3017 Jim Ackley, President Tom Wickham, Vice -President John Copeland, Treasurer Larry Gotchnik, Secretary September 2, 2011 Mr. Derek Asche Water Resources Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 Re: Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Dear Derek, Following up on our telephone conversation on Monday, August 29th, I am enclosing a copy of the February 25th• 2011 letter that T received from Luke Schwitzer. I am also enclosing a copy of my response to him dated March lat(I did not keep a copy of the inspection form). This was the only written communication between us. My attempt to obtain clarification and copies of the referenced material was continued through telephone calls. The last telephone messages were never returned. on August 12" our president, Mr. Jim Ackley, telephoned the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in an attempt to obtain the material that Mr. Schwitizer promised to send, but never did. To date, nothing has been received from Lea Macintosh either. Derek, I will be happy to provide you with any documents that you may need to pursue this matter. Sincerely, 6;07hn R. Copeland, Treasurer Enclosures Cc: Jim Ackley DECEIVED SEP 0 6 2011 Page 38 Graviere Homeowners' Association P.O. Box 47482 Plymouth, MN 55447-0482 (763) 475-3017 Jim Ackley, President Tom Wickham, Vice -President John Copeland, Treasurer Karry Gotchnik, Secretary March, 1, 2011 Mr. Luke Schwitzer MCWD Compliance Officer Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Minnetonka Boulevard Deephaven, MN 55391 Re: Your letter of February 25bb Dear Mr. Schwitzer: There appears to be a communications problem. Graviere tad Addition was created by David Reimer, of the David Reimer Construction, Inc., in 2002. Subsequent to that creation, Mr. Reimer filed personal and corporate bankruptcy and fled the state in order to avoid prosecution. If you have an agreement with Mr. Reimer, Reimer Construction, Inc. or Graviere 2nd Addition, you will have to pursue Mr. Reimer. I have been the president of Graviere Homeowners' Association for the past four years. In that time I have never seen any communications from the Minnehaha. Creek Watershed District or reference to the maintenance agreement which you referred in your letter. If such an agreement exists between us, please mail me a certified and notarized copy. Page 39 I do not take kindly to your implied threat that you will inspect the property yourself, and charge us for the inspection, if we do not complete and return the Stormwater Inspection Report promptly. Apparently you are unaware that it is the middle of winter and 'that there is over a foot of snow covering the areas mentioned in your letter. However, in order to comply with your demand, I have completed and enclosed the before referenced report. Sincerely, John R. Copeland, Treasurer enclosure Page 40 a Page 40 MINNEHAHA CREEK I "Ij IWATERSHED DISTRICT The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District is committed to a leadership rote in protecting, improving and managing the surface waters and affiliated groundwater resources within the District, including their relationships to the ecosystems of which they are an integral part. We achieve our mission through regulation, capital projects, education, cooperative endeavors, and other programs based on sound science, innovative thinking, an informed and engaged constituency, and the cost effective use of public funds. QUALITY OF WATER February 25, 2011 GRAVIERE HOMEOWNERS ASCN ATTN ASSOCIATION TREASURER PO BOX 47482 PLYMOUTH MN 55447-0482 QUALITY OF LIFE RE: Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) inspection and maintenance requirements Dear GRAVIERE HOMEOWNERS ASCN: Maintenance of stormwater management structures is essential for maintaining the quality of the many waterbodies within the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD). Through the Stormwater Management permit, MCWD often requires the installation of a permanent stormwater management structure, or best management practice (BMP). These can Include: stormwater ponds, raingardens, porous pavers, etc. According to MCWD records: Gravlere 2nd Addn in PLYMOUTH is covered under MCWD permit# 01-165 As part of the stormwater management permit regulations, MCWD regulates the post - construction inspections and maintenance of permitted properties to ensure that all stormwater BMPs are maintained. As the property owner of the above mentioned address, you are required to inspect and maintain the 2 wet ponds and 2 raingardens found on your property. Under the above mentioned permit, your responsibilities as the property owner are outlined in a maintenance agreement with MCWD. This declaration and maintenance agreement details your obligation to: - Inspect the BMP(s) at a minimum of once annually. Remove all sediment and debris during the inspections sugh tLUI the stormwater faoilitles grate as designed and permitted. Keely the rain garden(s) ciggo gf excess sediment, and debris. Healthy plant growth must be maintained in the rain gardens by removing dead vegetation in the spring of each MCWD is taking this time to remind property owners of this requirement. Visual inspections and documentation can save a lot of money for property owners in the long term by avoiding sudden failure of a BMP, which would result in the need for costly re -construction. Please use the enclosed inspection report template as a guide. In accordance with the maintenance agreement annual inspections are reguiredd.,As inspections are completed, sand a copy of the Inspection n ro'rm nd apictures i o MCWi7 far our records. Failure to do so could resul-On of"`rmaTen orcemen ac ran. Upon request, MCWD staff will be available to assist you with the initial visual inspection. If you would like to schedule an inspection please contact the permitting department as early as possible. For further Information, refer to www.minnehahaereek.org or feel free to contact MCWD permitting staff at 952-4 1590. Sincerely, Luke Schwitzer MCWD Compliance Officer Page 41