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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-23-20221 Approved Minutes March 23, 2022 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting March 23, 2022 Chair Boo called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on March 23, 2022. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Michael Boo, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba, Julie Olson, Julie Pointner, and Clark Gregor. COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Development Manager Chloe McGuire and Senior Planner Shawn Drill. OTHERS PRESENT: None. Chair Boo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Plymouth Forum Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda (4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on March 9, 2022. Commissioner Oakley noted that the motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Pointner and not by him. Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve the consent agenda with the noted change. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings (5.1) PUD Amendment for parking expansion at WestHealth, 3005 Campus Drive (Loucks Associates – 2022-011) Senior Planner Drill provided an overview of the staff report. 2 Approved Minutes March 23, 2022 Commissioner Anderson stated that it is great to see the business proactively trying to solve a problem. He asked if the code requirements should be re-evaluated if there is a need for 150 additional stalls at this facility. Senior Planner Drill replied that is something the city could look at. He noted that there are many different clinics within this building which creates an intensive use at peak times. He stated that the facility meets the minimum parking requirements based on square footage, and noted this may be a one-off situation that may not be replicated elsewhere based large amount and sizes of clinics within the building. Commissioner Anderson asked if there is a group or business using this as a park-and-ride lot. Senior Planner Drill replied that the site is not being used as a park-and-ride lot. Commissioner Pointner asked if COVID-19 had a bigger effect with fewer people sharing rides, but recognized that the lot was crowded even before COVID-19. Senior Planner Drill stated that could be a factor, along with pent up demand to see a doctor for those that may have avoided it during more active times of COVID-19. He agreed the parking shortage was recognized prior to COVID-19. Commissioner Oakley commented that the lot is often very busy during the day but noted another portion of the lot behind the building that is often not as densely parked. Senior Planner Drill noted that other aerial images taken at different times show many of the spaces behind the building also being used, but would ask the applicant to comment further. Commissioner Gregor asked the purpose of the island in the proposed new parking area in the southeast portion of the site Senior Planner Drill replied that the island would function as an infiltration swale to manage stormwater. Chair Boo introduced Keith Beneke, representing the applicant, who stated that they are requesting additional parking to better serve the community and staff in a respectful way. Commissioner Gregor stated that perhaps better signage could be used to alert visitors to parking available in the rear as well. Mr. Beneke replied that signage has not been discussed but noted that he will pass that suggestion on to the management group. Chair Boo opened the public hearing. No one from the public wished to speak on the matter. Chair Boo closed the public hearing. 3 Approved Minutes March 23, 2022 Chair Boo commented that he is a regular user of the West Health Campus and finds the parking to be difficult, especially in the late morning and afternoon. He agreed that parking has been a need for a few years and is glad to see the owner taking action to address the issue. Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend approval of the request for the PUD amendment for a parking expansion, subject to the supporting resolutions and ordinance. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. (5.2) Request for rezoning and preliminary plat for single-family development of 4430 Vicksburg Lane (requesting continuance to the April 20, 2022 meeting) (TTD Land Holdings LLC – 2022-008) Senior Planner Drill stated that the applicant has requested a continuance to the April 20th meeting in order to further revise plans. Chair Boo opened the public hearing. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Pointner, to continue the item to the April 20, 2022 meeting. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. New Business Planning and Development Manager McGuire noted that the 2022 work program was also included on the consent agenda and therefore the commission should go back to take action on that as only the minutes were noted for approval. Consent Agenda (continued) (4.2) 2022 Planning Commission work program. Motion was made by Commissioner Oakley, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve the 2022 Planning Commission work program. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. New Business Planning and Development Manager McGuire highlighted upcoming requests to come before the commission. Commissioner Anderson was unsure if he would be able to attend the April 6th meeting because of travel and may not be able to communicate delays. 4 Approved Minutes March 23, 2022 Commissioner Gregor commented that he is also traveling on April 6th but should be able to attend the meeting or communicate any delays. Adjournment Chair Boo adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.