HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-08-2021Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
June 8, 2021
Mayor Wosje called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on June 8, 2021.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Wosje, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, McGregor, Roehl, Davis, and Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Community Development Director Juetten, Public Safety
Director Fadden, Economic Development Manager Parr, Fire Chief Coppa,Senior Planner Drill, Parks and
Recreation Director Evans, Recreation Manager Kemp,City Engineer LaBounty,City Attorney Mattick,
and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Zeenyace Flores Robles, on behalf of Alicia Robles, 2608 Shenandoah Lane North, presented a letter and
petition from Shenandoah Townhome residents requesting financial support for road repairs due to
COVID-19 impacts. She stated Ms. Robles is requesting a hardship consideration as she did not receive a
letter in Spanish, her given language, or telephone call relating to this street project.
City Engineer LaBounty stated he would follow-up with Ms. Robles.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
Recreation Manager Kemp provided a brief report on Bark in the Park.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Prom, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to approve the
agenda. With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Davis,to adopt the
Consent Agenda that included the following items:
6.1) Council Meeting minutes from Regular Meeting of May 25, 2021.
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6.2) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending May 28, 2021 (Res2021-160).
6.3) Resolution Approving Variance for Thomas and Eunice Goodrich for Property located at 12311
Sunset Trail (2021029- Res2021-161).
6.4) Resolution Approving Variance for Len Busch Roses for Property located at 4035/4045 County
Road 101 (2021031- Res2021-162).
6.5) Resolution Prohibiting Access to Sunset Trail for Property located at 217 Pineview Lane
2021036-Res2021-163).
6.6) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code to Amend Interfaith Outreach PUD
for Property located at 1605 County Road 101 (2021018-Ord2021-11), Resolution Approving Findings
of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text Related to Interfaith Outreach PUD for Property located
at 1605 County Road 101 (2021018- Res2021-164), Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment for ASI
Signage Innovations for Interfaith Outreach PUD for Property located at 1605 County Road 101
2021018- Res2021-165), and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-11
Res2021-166).
6.7) Resolution Approving Terms of up to a $10,000,000 Interfund Loan in Connection with Proposed
Tax Increment Financing District at 4200 Lancaster Lane North(Res2021-167).
With all members voting in favor,the motion carried.
Public Hearings
There were no public hearings.
General Business
8.1) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for 5650 Vagabond Lane (Bald Eagle Builders, Inc. -2021009)
Tabled from May 25)
Senior Planner Drill presented this item.
City Engineer LaBounty provided additional information on drainage patterns, newly submitted
stormwater calculations, and threshold to require a drainage easement.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided details on the following:
Minimum lot sizes for RSF-3.
Requirement for a 30-foot overlay public street easement to address potential future
subdivision.
Alignment of Vagabond Lane and private drives.
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Todd Olin, Landform Professional Services, described their review and findings of the drainage plan,
elevations, and drainage from the northeast corner of the site.They will expand stormwater modeling
relating to water drainage under various storm events and submit that information for City review.
Fred Stetler, 14505 43rd Avenue North, voiced his support for the project as it meets all requirements of
the City Code.
Glenn Carlson, 5650 Vagabond Lane North,voiced his support for the project as it's no different than
similar developments approved in 2018.
Jess Midura, 5700 Vagabond Lane North, stated the resolution is silent on the adverse effects of
drainage on their yard and asked what their recourse would be.
City Attorney Mattick explained the resolution addresses specifically what the City Code contemplated
rather than a blanket concern. He advised the City has flexibility should stormwater modeling show an
alternate drainage pattern increases impacts.
In response to questions from Council, City Engineer LaBounty indicated that while there is not a City
permit process for driveway installation, City Code regulates multiple access points from a public street.
Jason Hohn, representing Bald Eagle Builders, applicant, stated their project meets or exceeds City
requirements,the drainage issue raised was caused by another project and is not part of their property,
and they requested the RSF-3 zoning designation to make this five-acre project feasible.
In response to questions from Council,Senior Planner Drill provided the following information:
The overlay public street easement preserves the ability to create a public street, which would
be development driven as owners to the west are ready to sell.
Location of steep terrain and wetlands behind Lots 7 and 8.
The Council discussed requiring a public street easement from Lot 6 to the cul-de-sac to address future
development.
City Attorney Mattick advised the Council considers applications based on City Code requirements and
needs to be able to explain,from a City Code perspective,why the application does not meet City Code.
In that regard,the Council would need to be very specific on why it desires an additional easement on
one of the lots and why Lot 6 cannot continue to use the current access as proposed.
Community Development Director Juetten acknowledged this will be a difficult area to develop overall
given the five-acre parcels and location of existing houses.
Applicants' engineer commented on future lot subdivisions and explained why requiring another 60-foot
road easement would impact Lot 7. He offered an option, as a failsafe, to place a driveway easement
over the existing utility easement.
The Council discussed an option of requiring a small driveway access to the cul-de-sac to provide Lot 6
with access at some point, other than to the Vagabond Lane easement. If it were to redevelop in the
future, the lot could then be rezoned and included in the new development with new roadways.
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Senior Planner Drill indicated a condition could be added to indicate the private driveway cannot be
built until another event occurs.
The Council concurred that as submitted,there is no harm to Lot 6 as it has access, selling will not affect
the value of the house, and the lot cannot develop until Vagabond Lane becomes a point of public
access.As a result, the Council concluded there was no need for an additional private drive easement.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to adopt
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Reclassify Certain Land located at 5650 Vagabond
Lane (2021009-Ord2021-12), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Rezoning of Land located at
5650 Vagabond Lane (2021009- Res2021-168), and Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Roughly
4.82 Acres located at 5650 Vagabond Lane (2021009- Res2021-169). With Davis,Carroll, McGregor,
Roehl,and Wosje voting yes, and Prom and Willis voting no,the motion carried.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to adopt
Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2021-12 (Res2021-170).With all members
voting in favor,the motion carried.
8.2) Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow Outdoor Display of Seasonal/Convenience
Items at Plymouth Station Holiday, 16825 County Road 24(Jerry's Service DBA Plymouth Station
Holiday—2021026)
Senior Planner Drill presented this item.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Drill provided the following information:
Outdoor sales/display was not allowed as a result of the negotiated PUD in 1997 due to
neighborhood concern related to reguiding the land use from office to commercial.
The PUD was amended in 2004 to allow temporary outdoor sales(up to 90 days per calendar
year) as long as not within the south 350 feet.
If approved, it would allow year-round, permanent outdoor display in six locations.
Site changes since 2004 includes the development of the berm.
Liz Nalezny, applicant, Plymouth Station Holiday, described this family-owned business that was
constructed following City Code on this property guided for commercial before any of the houses were
constructed. She reviewed their efforts to adapt to customer requests including outdoor display of
softener salt,firewood, and washer fluid. She clarified they are not requesting outdoor storage, only
display for a 100-square-foot footprint on the front(north) side of the building,that will not cause
additional noise, light, or traffic. She explained the pandemic interrupted their supply so they purchased
a large amount of firewood to meet customer demand which was stored on their property but that is no
longer in that location. Ms. Nalezny stated they have no intention of violating City guidelines and are
requesting a PUD amendment to adapt to customer needs and receive the same benefit as other
businesses.
The Council discussed the request,views from surrounding properties, and complimented Ms. Nalezny
on the appearance of the business.
Kelli Slavik, 3325 Everest Court, stated her opposition to the requested PUD amendment based on
numerous past violations and concern a precedent would be set if approved.
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Councilmember Roehl recused himself from discussing and voting on this item No. 8.2 due to a conflict
of interest.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember McGregor,to adopt an
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend PUD 91-1 (Seven Ponds North)Amendment
for Plymouth Station for Property Located at 16825 County Road 24(2021026), Resolution Approving
Findings of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text Related to PUD 91-1 (Seven Ponds North)
Amendment for Plymouth Station for Property Located at 16825 County Road 24(2021026), and
Resolution Approving PUD Amendment Plymouth Station PUD for Property Located at 16825 County
Road 24(2021026).With Prom,Willis, McGregor, and Wosje voting no; Davis and Carroll voting yes,the
motion failed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Prom,to adopt a
Resolution Denying PUD Amendment for Plymouth Station PUD for Property located at 16825 County
Road 24(2021026- Res2021-171). Motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no reports and staff recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Wosje adjourned the meeting at 8:57 p.m.
andra R. Engdahl, CityJerk
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