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Approved Minutes May 4, 2022
Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
May 4, 2022
Acting Chair Pointner 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 May 4, 2022.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Acting Chair Julie Pointner, Commissioners Marc Anderson,
Bryan Oakley, Julie Olson, and Clark Gregor.
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Chair Michael Boo and Commissioner Donovan Saba.
STAFF PRESENT: Planning and Development Manager Chloe McGuire, Senior Planner Kip
Berglund, and Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Jennifer Tomlinson.
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll
Acting Chair Pointner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting Chair Pointner noted that Item 5.1 has been withdrawn by the applicant and will not be
discussed tonight.
Plymouth Forum
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Olson, to approve
the agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
(4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on April 20, 2022.
Motion was made by Commissioner Gregor, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve
the consent agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
Public Hearings
(5.1) Conditional use permit to allow a licensed daycare program at 10750 Old County
Road 15 (Cedar Child Care Center Inc. -- 2022010) Application withdrawn
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(5.2) Site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for pickleball courts
and additional exterior lighting at Zachary Playfields (City of Plymouth - 2022031)
Senior Planner Berglund provided an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Gregor asked for details on where the fence would be located.
Senior Planner Berglund provided clarification on which line shown on the plans is reflective of
the fencing around the courts.
Commissioner Oakley referenced the lighting standards, noting there is a requirement applicable
for parking areas and asked if there is something specific to athletic areas and whether that is
brighter than parking lights.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that the standards for outdoor athletic fields are exempt for other
lighting details such as parking lot. He stated that there are some requirements and provided
additional details. He noted that those requirements are conditioned in the resolution.
Acting Chair Pointner noted that sometimes the balls from the fields come out into the parking
area. She asked the height of the fence.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that the proposed fence would be eight feet.
Commissioner Gregor asked if two lights would be enough for the courts.
Senior Planner Berglund replied that two lights would be enough to light the courts.
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Tomlinson commented that the final slide in the
presentation included the illumination plan and provided details, noting that two lights would be
sufficient to cover the entirety of the courts.
Commissioner Oakley asked if the consultant had a standard they were attempting to achieve and
whether that was specific to pickleball.
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Tomlinson replied that the consultant used a general
guideline and explained how the brightness of the lights is calculated. She noted that it would be
similar to a softball field with lighting on the edges.
Acting Chair Pointner opened the public hearing.
Acting Chair Pointner introduced Joni Gibbs, 4480 Deerwood Lane N, who thanked the city for
proposing this and asked that the commission approve this as the lights are desperately needed.
She asked when the lighting would be added and whether additional courts could be added as
well. She commented that the public does want this and is excited for this improvement.
Acting Chair Pointner closed the public hearing.
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Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Tomlinson stated that pending approval, construction
would occur during June and July and anticipated the courts would be open in August. She
replied that only six courts could fit within this site, but staff is looking to add more courts at
Meadows playfield. She recognized that this is the fastest growing sport in America and
therefore staff is looking to incorporate more courts into the parks system.
Commissioner Oakley commented that it is nice to see a citizen attend in support of a project.
Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to
recommend approval of the resolution approving the site plan amendment and conditional use
permit amendment for Zachary playfields for the property located on the northwest quadrant of
County Road 9 and Zachary Lane, subject to the conditions in the draft resolution. With all
Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried.
New Business
Planning and Development Manager McGuire provided an update on the items recommended by
the commission that the city council will consider at its next meeting, along with the upcoming
joint meeting of the council and planning commission.
Adjournment
Acting Chair Pointner adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m.