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AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 10, 20091 5:00 p.m.
MEDICINE LAKE CONFERENCE ROOM
1. Call to Order.
2. Discuss Highway 169 Corridor.
3. Discuss the Closing of Pilgrim Lane Elementary School.
4. Set future Study Sessions.
5. Adjourn.
Special Council Meeting 1 of 1 January 13, 2009
PILGRIM LANE SCHOOL SITE STUDY
Introduction:
On January 20, 2009, the Robbinsdale School Board voted to close Pilgrim Lane
Elementary School in Plymouth. The district will close the school at the end of the 2008-
2009 school year. This action raises numerous questions for the City regarding the future
use of the 11.5 acre school site. It also raises the question of whether the City could
potentially face additional school closings in the future that may be similar in nature.
Guiding and Zoning:
Chapter 462.357, Subd. 2 of State Statutes requires that the zoning map for each city be
consistent with its adopted land use guide plan. The Pilgrim Lane school site is guided P-
I (Public/Semi-public/Institutional) and zoned RSF-1 (Single Family Detached Dwelling
District 1). The text of both the guide plan classification and the zoning district is
included in the attachments.
When the City adopted a new zoning ordinance in 1996, the City developed criteria for
placing properties in the new zoning districts. Elementary schools that the City had
aided P-1 but were located in residential areas were not placed in the P -I
Public/Institutional) zoning district. They were placed instead in residential districts
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood (where they are conditional uses). The
basis for this decision was:
The Plymouth Comprehensive Plan states that some institutional uses such as
schools, places of worship and parks and recreation facilities can be suitably
located in residential neighborhoods. The plan states that "schools and parks in
particular often become the focus of the neighborhood in which they are located."
The plan also states that zoning districts other than P -I may be appropriate for
uses that are guided P-1.
The Plymouth Zoning Ordinance states that the purpose of the RSF-1 district is
to preserve and maintain larger lot single family neighborhoods while also
allowing for directly related, complementary uses. A frill range of public services
and facilities shall be available to RSF-1 areas."
In essence, the consistency of the institutional guiding and residential zoning in the case
of elementary schools in residential areas is based on their complementary nature.
However, if an elementary school went away, the guiding and zoning might no longer be
consistent, as required in state law. If a closed school was replaced with another school
or a place of worship, assuming a compatible size, it would meet the test of consistency.
In contrast, if a closed school was replaced with an office use, it would not meet this test.
Furthermore, if a closed school was replaced with single family homes. which are
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allowed in all RSF districts, the guiding and zoning would no longer be consistent, In the
case of a school replaced with an office, at minimum, the City would need to rezone the
affected property to P -I and approve a conditional use permit. In the case of a school
replaced with single family homes, the City would need to re -guide the affected property
to a residential classification compatible with the residential classification surrounding
the school site. These scenarios are illustrated in the table below.
Table 1
Options for Achieving Guiding/Zoning Consistency
Schoot/ Church/Park Uses School'/Office Uses Residential Uses
P-1 guiding P -I guiding LA -1 guiding
RSF-I zoning P -I zoning RSF-1 guiding
Schools are a permitted use in the P -I zoning district:. they are a conditional use in the RSF-1 district.
Potential City Actions:
With the decision to close Pilgrim Lane, the City Council will be facing a change in
guiding or zoning of the school site, unless the school district sells the site to another
school, church or the City. Legally, the City cannot demand that a school use continue
on the site by not altering the current guiding and zoning. The City Attorney has opined
that the City must allow a reasonable use of the site, which means that the City must
either re -guide or rezone it if a school or similar use of the site is not continued.
Site Context and Characteristics;
Land Use
Pilgrim Lane Elementary School was built in 1966. The building is 57,000 square feet in
size and has a student capacity of 531. The Pilgrim Lane school site is 11.5 acres in area.
It is bounded by 37th Avenue on the north, 38`h Avenue on the south and Pilgrim Lane on
the cast. The site is surrounded by single family homes.
The homes north, south and east of the school site were built in the 1960s. The homes to
the west were built in the 1970s. The values of the vast majority of the homes within 750
feet of the school range up to $300,000 (refer to snap in attachments). More than 75
percent of the lots within the same area are consistent with either- RSF-2 or RSF-3 lot area
and width requirements (12,500 square foot lots, 80 feet wide or 7.000 square foot lots,
65 feet wide, respectively).
Natural Resources
Wetlands
The City's 1995 wetland inventory does not indicate any wetlands on the site. However.
during large rain events, the west side of the site holds water. Aerial photos dating back
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to 1956 show no evidence of wetlands anywhere on the site. Redevelopment would
require a formal review to verify there are no wetlands on the property.
Significant Natural Resources
The City's 2006 Natural Resources inventory does not indicate any significant natural
resources on the site.
Soils
The soils classification neap (refer to attachments) indicates three primary soil types on
the property. The east side of the property is classified U613, Urban Land-Udorthents,
which is a cut and fill soil with zero to six percent slopes. This soil type identifies areas
that have been previously disturbed with grading/fill for development. The central and
northern portions of the site are classified L23A, Cordova loam, which is a poorly
drained loam soil with zero to two percent slopes. The west side of the site is classified
L49A, Klossner Soils — Depressional, which is a very poorly drained organic/muck soil
with zero to one percent slopes. Redevelopment of the site would require onsite
investigation to determine any soil limitations for development.
Infrastructure
Sanitary Sewer
Sanitary sewer service is available along the east side of Pilgrim Lane, the south side of
37th Avenue, and the north side of 38`h Avenue adjacent to this site. All of the sewer line
is nine -inch clay pipe. The sewer lines on 37`h Avenue and 38`h Avenue flow toward
Pilgrim Lane. The sewer on Pilgrim Lane flows north toward Lancaster Lane and then
south to the Lancaster lift station. Sewer flow capacity of the pipe and lift station would
be adequate, based on an LA -1 development. However, further review of the sewer
capacity would be necessary if a more intense land use (e.g.. LA -2, LA -3, or LA -4) is
proposed. Further investigation will also be required to determine whether the low lying
western area of the site can be served by gravity flow sanitary sewer.
Watennain
Water is available along the east side of Pilgrim Lane, the south side of the 37`x' Avenue,
and the north side of 381h Avenue adjacent to this site. All of the watermain is six-inch
cast iron pipe.
Storm Sewer
Storm sewer is available along the east side of Pilgrim Lane (30 -inch concrete pipe) and
the north side of 38`h Avenue (21 -inch concrete pipe). Catch basins are located along
Pilgrim. Lane at 37`h Avenue, 37`h Place, and 38`11 Avenue. Drainage flows north along
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Pilgrim Lane to Lancaster Lane, and then south where it is discharged into an existing
wetland located south of the Four Seasons Shopping Center.
Water Quality
The school site and surrounding neighborhoods predate current water quality standards.
Redevelopment would require compliance with the City's water quality/volume control
regulations.
Transportation
Pilgrim Lane is classified as a minor collector roadway. No traffic count data is available
for Pilgrim Lane. Lancaster Lane is also classified as a minor collector roadway. Traffic
counts from 2007 show a traffic volume of 3,100 ADT on the Lancaster Lane segment
lying south of Rockford Road (CR 9). 36"' Avenue to the south is classified as a major
collector roadway. Traffic counts from 2007 show a traffic volume of 14,400 ADT on
the 36th Avenue segment lying between Pilgrim Lane and Hwy 169. Both are consistent
with expected volumes on collector roadways and both have sufficient capacity to serve
another school, a church, administrative offices or an LA -1 residential redevelopment of
the Pilgrim Lane school site.
Park Needs
Pilgrim Lane Elementary School is classified as a school/park in the City's
Comprehensive Plan. As such. it functions as this area's neighborhood park. Should the
site redevelop for other uses, the City would need to work with the property owner to
preserve the function of the neighborhood park on-site. Minimum park needs include
enough land area to accommodate a playground and a soccer field. Incorporating
additional land for off-street 9arking is also a consideration. Currently. many of the
soccer field users park on 38 Avenue, but today they also have the option of using the
school's parking lot.
Development Options:
Staff identified five potential options for reuse of the Pilgrim Lane building and site.
Each option will include a site sketch, the associated guiding and zoning requirements
and infrastructure implications. The sketches are intended to be illustrative only.
Implementation of all but Option 1 would require detailed site planning and engineering.
Staff also considered and then eliminated the option of transfer of development rights,
which has been raised by neighbors near the school. "Transfer of development rights" is
a regulatory tool whereby development rights can be severed from a particular parcel of
land and then sold in a market transaction. The property that loses its de"-elopment rights
is then permanently restricted from future development. The purchaser of the rights may
assign them to a different parcel to gain additional density, e.g. a greater number of
housing units than would otherwise be allowed. Staff did not include this option because
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the City does not currently have the legal mechanism in place necessary to implement
such a transfer. If it were legally possible. this option would also raise the question of
where the development rights would be transferred.
Option 1: Reuse as a School, Religious Institution or School District Offices
The building could be reused as a school, either public or private; as a religious
institution or as offices for the school district. Under this option, the City would want to
negotiate maintenance/acquisition of enough land for a playground and soccer field.
If reused as a school, the City would not need to alter either the current guiding or
zoning. In addition, reuse as a school would not trigger the need for any building code -
related upgrades to meet current code requirements. However, the State Fire Marshall
will require that the building be sprinklered. In addition, if the new school user
undertook any remodeling, the City could require a certain portion of the budget be
devoted to ADA compliance. Infrastructure demand would be similar, except for traffic.
Traffic may increase if more children are driven, rather than take the bus. Should this
occur, the existing one-way drive in front of the school building should be maintained to
ensure smooth traffic flow before and after school.
If reused as a religious institution, the City would not need to alter either the current
guiding or zoning. However, the change in use from a school could trigger the need for
building upgrades for ADA accessibility and for meeting ventilation requirements in the
new mechanical code. The change in use would require that the building be sprinklered.
Infrastructure demand would likely be less than for the school use. Traffic during the
week would be less, but unlike today, there would be traffic on Sunday and likely some
traffic on Saturdays where there is none today. If deemed necessary, the City could
require a traffic control plan for Sundays as part of a conditional use permit.
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If reused as district offices, the City would need to rezone the property to either
Public/Institutional, which allows offices as a conditional use, or Planned Unit
Development (PUD). The advantage of PUD zoning is that the City could limit
allowable uses to those considered compatible with the existing neighborhood. With
offices, infrastructure demand would be less than for the school use.
Assuming no change to the school site, this option would not require the addition of
water quality pond.
Option 2: Reuse as a Religious Institution or School District Offices Plus
Housing
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Zoning, building and infrastructure implications for Option 2 would be similar to Option
1. However, Option 2 does differ in two ways: 1) reuse of the building would only be
for a religious institution or district offices, neither of which would require athletic
facilities and 2) some new housing could be added west of the school building. To
facilitate the addition of housing, a lot line could be added a minimum of 40 feet west of
the existing building with reuse as a religious institution and 75 feet with reuse as district
offices. Staff emphasizes that these setbacks are minimums, and a new user may wish
additional open space in the rear of the building. Should this be the case, the number of
new houses would be reduced accordingly. As with Option 1, the City would want to
negotiate maintenance/acquisition of enough land for a playground and soccer field. The
sketches illustrate how this option might lay out. With this option, the portion of the site
devoted to housing would need to be re -guided to LA -1, consistent with the guiding of
the surrounding neighborhood. The zoning could remain RSF-1 or it could change to a
zoning district more compatible with the lot sizes and widths of the adjacent homes. The
sketches show lots compatible with RSF-2 requirements. The sketches also show a water
quality pond, which would be required for the new housing.
Option 3: RSF-1 Subdivision
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If the school building is not reused, the site could be redeveloped for residential use.
Since the school site is currently zoned RSF-1, the adjacent sketch illustrates a possible
layout using RSF-1 district requirements for lot size and width. Slightly more than half
of the lots would have access from existing streets. The remaining lots would have
access from a new cul-de-sac street aligning with existing Quaker Lane on the north.
Infrastructure demand could be met with the systems currently in place. Linder this
option, a water quality pond is required. as shown on the sketch. As with previous
options, the City would want to negotiate maintenance/acquisition of enough land for a
playground and soccer field. To connect the existing trail in the southwest corner of the
site to the trail now located in the northeast corner, this option shows a trail running
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through an outlot in the southwest corner, extending along the new cul-de-sac street and
finally connecting at Pilgrim Lane through another outlot.
As the sketch shows, a standard RSF-1 lot is considerably larger than the lots adjacent to
the school. When the City adopted the new Zoning Ordinance in 1446, all developed R-
IA zoned property was placed in the RSF-1 classification — both required 18,500 square
foot lots with 110 -foot lot widths. However, many R-lA properties were developed at
less than the ordinance requirements, as is the case in the neighborhood surrounding
Pilgrim Lane.
If the site were platted with RSF-1 lots, the resulting homes would, by virtue of the lot
size alone, be larger than the homes in the adjacent neighborhood.
Option 4; Residential Subdivision Compatible with Adjacent Lot Sizes and
Widths/Open Space
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The site could be zoned PUD to facilitate development of a subdivision with lots that are
similar in area and width to the adjacent neighborhood. A PUD would allow lots that
may be smaller than 12,500 square feet and less than 80 feet in width. Placing lots
around the periphery of the site would allow two more lots than shown in the RSF-1
option and would also maintain the center of the site as open space, similar to what exists
today. Infrastructure demand could be met with the systems currently in place. 'Under
this option, water quality ponding is required, as shown on the sketch. As with previous
options, the City would want to negotiate maintenance/acquisition of enough land for a
playground and soccer field. This option also shows a trail rumling through the site,.
connecting to the existing trails in the southwest and northeast corners of the site.
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Option 5: Residential/Greenway
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The site could also be redeveloped for residential use at lot sizes compatible with the
adjacent neighborhood. As illustrated in the sketch, most of the lots would have access
from two new public streets — a cul-de-sac street aligning with existing Quaker Lane on
the north and a second street aligning with 37"' Place on the east and the open space
outlet along 3 7`f' Avenue on the south. Infrastructure demand could be met with the
systems currently in place. Under this option, water quality ponding is required, as
shown on the sketch. As with previous options, the City would want to negotiate
maintenance/acquisition of enough land for a playground and soccer field. To facilitate
connection of a trail through the site and location of the playground and soccer field, this
option includes a diagonal greenway corridor.
Attachments:
I . Appendix 3C, Plymouth Comprehensive Plan — Public/Semi-Public/Institutional
Uses
2. Section 21355. Plymouth Zoning Ordinance — Single Family Detached Dwelling
District 1
3. Aerial of School Site and Surrounding Area
4. Surrounding Residential Lot Areas
5. Surrounding Residential Lot Widths
6. Soil Classification
7. Guiding/Zoning/Property Value Map
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Excerpt from Appendix 3C, Plymouth Comprehensive Plan
M PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (N)
The PubliclSemi-Public/Institutional (P -I) guiding designation allow's a variety of
uses including public parks and open space., private recreation facilities and public
buiIdinas.
Guidelines and Criteria
Minimum Area: • Two acres
Varies by specific use
City Utilities: • Required for all buildings except park buildings
without sanitary facilities
Correspondlnc Zoning Districts PI (Public/Institutional District)
Other zoning districts as may be appropriate
Parks and Open Spaces
F.rcilities Include: 0 Mini -parks, neighborhood parks. community
playfields, city parks, special use parks and
regional parks
Size and Location Criteria: • Specifications for public parks and open spaces
are found in the Parks chapter and Appendix 7A
Private Recreation Uses
Facilities Include: • Larae facilities that affect the overall land use
pattern could include such things as golf
courses, riding stables_. snowmobile courses. stir
hills. etc.
Size and Location Criteria: 0 The variety of potential private recreation
facilities makes size or location criteria a
function of specific proposed developments
Location on collectors or arterials that can
adequatelti handle the peak traffic expected,
rather than local streets
Institutional Uses
Facilities Include_ Schools, libraries, fire stations. cornmunity
centers, public administrative offices and
maintenance shops. places of worship,
correctional facilities. nursing care and hospital
facilities. and the like
Size and Location Criteria: Most of the uses are special facilities where
eeneralized criteria would not apph. State la«
and rules often set the size and desiLni
recluirerrrents for facilities Appropriate criteria
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should be specified in the Zoning Ordinance for
both permitted and conditional uses.
Public utilities sites should be located so that
ater. se\er. electricity. gas and other utilities
can be readilN provided.
Maintenance and Outside storaire of an industrial
character should not be located adjacent to
residetitial areas unless fully screened_
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Excerpt from Plymouth Zoning Ordinance
SECTION 21355 - RSF-1, SINGLE FAMILI' DETACHED DVVELLING DISTRICT 1
21355.01. PURPOSE: The purpose of the Single Family Detached Dwelling District 1
RSF-1) is to preserve and maintain existing larger lot single family neighborhoods while also
allowing for directly related, complementary uses. A full range of public services and facilities
shall be available to RSF-1 areas.
21355.03. PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in the RSF-1 District:
Subd. 1. Essential services, not includinb structures_ except those requiring
administrative permits or conditional use permits pursuant to Section 21160 of this Chapters
Subd. 2. Goverrunental and public utility (essential service) buildings and
structures. including public works type facilities, excluding outdoor storage.
Subd. 3. Open space. public or private.
Subd. 4. Parks.. trails. playgrounds. and directly related buildings and structures;
City of Plymouth only.
Subd, 5. Residential facilities licensed by the State. serving six (6) or fewer persons
in a single family detached dwelling.
Subd. b. Single family detached dwellings.
amended by Ord No. 2001-06, 02/13101 (Amended by Ord No. 2005-01, 01111105) (Amended
by Ord. No. 2007-03, 01/2310-)
21355.05. ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in the RSF-1
District:
Subd. 1. Accessory buildinus and structures. as regulated by Section 21 120 of this
Chapter.
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Subd. 2. AccessorN uses incidental and customary to the uses listed as permitted_
conditional. interim. and uses lav administrative permit in this Section.
Subd. 3. Administrative offices. meeting rooms, classrooms_ and food preparation
and service areas in private and public recreational facilities, and the uses of which are incidental
and directly related to the primary use.
Subd. 4. Boardin-or renting of rooms to not more than two f`'1 individuals per
dwelling unit.
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Subd. 5. Dai care facilities licensed under Minnesota Rules. parts 9502.0300 to
9502.01=15 seri ing 1 l or fewer persons in a residential dwelling unit, or as otherwise permitted
by lain_
Subd. G. Fences, as regulated by Section 21130 of this Chapter.
Subd. 7. Home occupations and home offices. as regulated by Section 21145 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 8. Keeping of animals subject to Section 21170 of this Chapter.
Subd. 9. Off-street parking and off-street loading, as regulated by Sections
21105.11 and 21135 of this Chapter.
Subd. 10. Play and recreational facilities, only accessory to an existing principal
permitted use on the same lot and which are operated for the enjoyment and convenience of the
residents of the principal use and their occasional guests, except as otherwise permitted.
Subd. 11. Radio and television receiving antennas including single satellite dish
TVROs one (1) meter or less in diameter, short-wave radio dispatching antennas, or those.
necessary for the operation of household electronic equipment including radio receivers, federal
licensed amateur radio stations and television receivers, as regulated by Section 21175 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 12, Recreational vehicles and equipment parking and storage. as regulated by
Section 21105.11 of this Chapter.
Subd. 13. Sales and fund raisin; events sponsored by non-profit uses allowed in this
district. limited to no more than six (b), three (3) day events per calendar year.
Subd. 14. Signs. as regulated by Section 21155 of this Chapter.
4n2ended bit? Ord No. 2005--09. 03/25/08)
21355.07. CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses allowed in the
RSF-1 District and require a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and
regulated by Section 21015 of this Chapter. Additionally. besides the specific standards and
criteria which may be cited below for respective conditional uses, each request for a conditional
use permit shall be evaluated based upon the standards and criteria set forth in Section 21015.02.
Subd. 5 and 2 10 15.04 of this Chapter.
Subd. 1. Antennas not located on a public structure. or existing tower as regulated
by Section 21175 of this Chapter,
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Subd. 2. Bed and break -fast in accordance with Section 21 190.01.
Subd. 3. Cemeteries or memorial gardens provided that:
a) The site is landscaped in accordance with Section 21130.
b) The use 1S public or semi-public.
c) The use meets the minimum setback requirements for principal structures.
Subd. 4. Dav care facilities not within a residential dwelling. as an accessory use
provided that: (Amended by Ord. No. 200 7- 21, 0811410 7)
a) The use complies with the provisions of Section 21150 of this Chapter.
Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06, 0 2113101)
Subd. S. Educational facilities including. and limited to, public and private
accredited nursery, elementary. middle, junior high. and senior high schools. (Amended by Ord.
No. 2008-09, 0312.1108)
Subd. 6. Essential services requiring a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. 7. Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter)
that exceed five (5) feet in height or twenty (20) square feet in area, necessary for the health,
safety and general we of the City, excluding public works type facilities and uses. provided
that: (Amended by Ord. No. 200-4-02, 01113/00
a) Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent Structure with no outside
storage.
Subd. 8. Living quarters which are provided as an accessory use to a principal use
allowed as a conditional use or interim use in Section 21)75 provided that:
a) The living quarters shall not be used as rental property.
b) A maximum of one (1) such dwelling shall be allowed_
c) There shall be a demonstrated and documented need for such a facility (i.e.,
caretaker. security, etc.).
Subd. 9. Parks and recreational areas owned or operated by public bodies. other
than the Cite of Plymouth.
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Subd. 10. Recreational fields (outdoor) including golf courses_ slimming pools.. and
similar facilities. and directly related buildings and structures.
Subd. 11. Recreational structures and buildings (private). including those for golf;
tennis and swimming, located on the premises of clubs, schools. and places of worship.
Subd. 12. Religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues.
mosques limited to worship and directly related social cvents.
Subd. 13. Residential shelters, in accordance with Section 21190.02 of this Chapter.
Amended by OrtZ No. 2008-09, 0.3125108)
Subd. 14. Retail commercial activities and personal services in allowed non-
residential facilities, provided that (Amended by Ord. No. 2008-09, 0.3125108)
a) Merchandise is sold at retail.
b) Personal services are limited to those uses and activities which are allowed as a
permitted or permitted accessory use within a C-1 Zoning District.
c) The retail activity and personal services are located within a structure whose
principal use is not commercial sales.
d) The retail activity and personal services shall not occupy more than fifteen (1 S)
percent of the gross floor area of the building.
e) The retail activity and personal services are not located within a structure whose
principal use is residential.
f) No directly or indirectly illuminated sign. or sign in excess of ten (10) square feet
identifying the name of the business shall be visible from the outside of the building.
g) No signs or posters of any type advertising products for sale or services shall be
visible from the outside of the building.
Subd. 15. Single satellite dish TVROs Greater than one (1) meter in diameter as
regulated by Section 2117.E of this Chapter.
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Subd. 16. Social sen°ices or other activities which are not directly worship related as
an accessory use within a religious institutional buildinp(s).
21355.09. INTERIM USES: Subject to applicable provisions of this section, the followinG
are interim uses in a RSF-1 District and are further governed bN Section ? 1020 of this Chapter.
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Subd. 1. .agriculture, nrtrscries. greenhouses for growing only. landscape gardening
and tree farms. including sale of products grown on premises.
Subd. 2. Landfilling and land excavation/grading operations including mining as
regulated by Section 21 185 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Temporary classroom structure for use by public or pi -1% ate school.
lrnenderl hy Ord No. 2002-02, 01.1221021)
21355.11. USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT: Subject to applicable provisions of
this section, performance standards established by this Chapter, and processing requirements of
Section 21025, the following are uses allowed in a RSF-1 District by administrative permit as
may be issued by the Zoning Administrator;
Subd. 1. Accessory dwelling units in accordance with Section 21190.04 of this
Chapter.
Subd. 2. Antennas located upon a public structure or existing tower, as regulated by
Section 21175 of this Chapter.
Subd. 3. Landfillin- and land excavationlgrading operations, except mining, as
regulated by Section 21185 of this Chapter.
Subd. 4. Outside, above ground storage facilities for fuels used for heating
purposes, or for motor fuel dispensing purposes related to an approved principal use. but not for
sale. subject to the same conditions as allowed in a C-1 District.
Subd. 5. Essential services requiring a permit from the City Engineer as provided
by Section 21160 of this Chapter.
Subd. b. Essential service structures (as defined by Section 21005 of this Chapter)
that do not exceed five (5) feet in height or twenty (20) feet in area. necessary for the health.
safett and general welfare of the City, excludingpublic workstype facilities and uses. provided
that:
a) Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside
storage.
b) Landscaping is provided to screen any such structure.
Subd. 7. Niodel homes. temporary as regulated by Section 2116-5 of this Chapter.
Subd. 8. Real estate offices_ temporary as regulated b% Section 1165 of this
Chapter,
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Subd. 9. Temporary structures as regulated by Section 1.1167 of this Chapter.
Amended by Ord No. 2002-24, 0612-51021) (Amended by Ord A'o. 004-02. 0113104)
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2135.13. AREA REQUIREMENTS .AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS: The
following minimum requirements shall be observed in the RSF-1 District subject to additional
requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Chapter:.
District Lot Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum iI laximum
Area Area Lot Width Lot Depth Structural Setbacks Building
Minimum minimum feet} feet) Coverage (a) teet)(a) Height
I acre single 18-500 Single 1 10 none Resi- 309• Front (b) — 50 Prin. 35 ft
family sq. ft- family dential single Bldg
detached detached single family
family detached
Other l acre Other 200 Non- Front (c)— 25 Ace. 10
uses uses Resi- 50% sinele Bldg feet
dentias family 120
uses detached sq -ft.
or less
Ag _: -- Front(d) — 50 Aec" 15
other Bide feet
principal over
uses 120
sq. ft.
Dwelling to io
railroad
neht-of-n ay
Side — 15
single
family
detached
side — 25
other
principal
uses
Side — 6
detached
accessory
sem
uses
Reai — 25
single
farm h
detached
Rear — 40
other uses
Rear — 6
detached
accessory
a) Special requirements for environmental overlay districts - See appropriate to\I
b) Abutting an arterial street 7c) Applies to each street frontage other than an arterial street
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SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL LOT AREAS
City of
Plymouth, Minnesota
250 125 0 250 500 750 1,000
Feet
Legend
Lot Areas (square feet)
Below 12,500 (RSF-3)
12,500 - 18,499 (RSF-2)
18,500 - 29,541 (RSF-1)
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PILGRIM LANE ELEMENTARY
SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL LOT WIDTHS
City of
Plymouth, Minnesota
250 125 0 250 500 750 1,000
Feet
Legend
Lot Widths (feet)
79 or Less (RSF-3)
80 - 109 (RSF-2)
110 - 170 (RSF-1)
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L22D2
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L25A
L26B
L36A
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100 50 0 100 200 300 400
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THIS REPRESENTS A COMPILATION OF INFORMATION AND DATA
FROM CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND OTHER SOURCES THAT HAS
NOT BEEN FIELD VERIFIED. INFORMATION SHOULD BE FIELD
VERIFIED AND COMPARED WITH ORINGIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS.
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Plymouth, Minnesota
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WA
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100 50 0 100 200 300 400
Feet
THIS REPRESENTS A COMPILATION OF INFORMATION AND DATA
FROM CITY, COUNTY, STATE AND OTHER SOURCES THAT HAS
NOT BEEN FIELD VERIFIED. INFORMATION SHOULD BE FIELD
VERIFIED AND COMPARED WITH ORINGIAL SOURCE DOCUMENTS.
City of
Plymouth, Minnesota
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: February 27, 2009
TO: Plymouth City Council
vi it=;
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Pilgrim Lane Redevelopment Options --Park Implications
The Pilgrim Lane School Site Study included four basic redevelopment options as
numbered below:
2a. Re -use as a church plus housing with a 40 -foot setback between the two uses;
2b. Re -use as school district offices plus housing with a 75 -foot setback between the
two uses;
3. Re -use as a subdivision zoned RSF-1;
4. Re -use as a subdivision compatible with adjacent lot sizes and widths; and
5. Re -use as a subdivision with a greenway.
Each of these options has different implications for the City's desire to maintain park
uses (minimum of a playground and soccer field) on part of the school site. Staff
calculated park dedication based on the City's established standards. Specifically, staff
used 1) the projected number of units or square footage of non-residential use; 2) the
acres of park demand the City assigns to a single family home and to office or
institutional use; and 3) the undeveloped land value. With these values, staff compared
the amount of land proposed for park use in each of the options to the acres of park
demand each option generates. In each of the options, the amount of land set aside for
park use exceeded the park demand. Consequently, the additional costs, over and above
park dedication, for the City to maintain park use under the study options are as follows:
2a. 113,695.06
2b. 230,743.67
3. 221,495.07
4. 8367543.21
5. 491,897.87
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City of
Plymouth
Addfag iatattty to Life
To: Mayor and City Council
REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING prepared by: Laurie A-hrens, City Manager
March 10, 2009
Item: Set Future Study Sessions
1. ACTION 'REQUESTED:
Agenda
Number:
Review the pending study session topics list and set study sessions or amend the topics list if desired.
Attached is the list of pending study session topics, as well as calendars to assist in scheduling.
Please consider establishing a study session for preliminary discussion of the 2010-11 budget. This
could be held on April 21 prior to the Board of Equalization meeting or on April 28 (the discussion
of homemvner associations could be deferred to a later date.)
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Pending Study Session Topics
at least 3 Council members have approved the following study items on the list)
Other requests for study session topics:
Update with the City Manager (summer)
2010-11 Biennual Budget Planning and Priorities (spring)
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PLANNING BOARD AND PM
COMMISSION COMMISSION RECYCLING
MEETING RECOGNITION TOUR
Council Chambers EVENT Waste Management
Plymouth Creek Facility
Center
8 9 10 5:00 PM
7:30-9:30 AM
11 STATE 12 7:00 PM 13 14Daylight
Savings SPECIAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY PARK & REC ADVI-
Commences MEETING MEETING SORY COMMISSION
Set Clocks Ahead See Agenda Below Medicine Lake Room PRAC) MEETING
1 Hour Medicine Lake Room 7:00 PM
Council Chambers
ENVIRONMENTAL 5:30-8:00 PM
7:00 PM QUALITY Environmental
REGULAR COUNCIL COMMITTEE (EQC) Quality FairMEETINGMEETINGBirchview
Council Chambers Council Chambers Elementary Sch of
15 16 17 18 6:00 PM 19 20 21
HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
Parkers Lake Room
7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
REGULAR COUNCIL PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING
MEETING ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room
Council Chambers COMMITTEE ON
TRANSIT ('PACT)
MEETING
Medicine Lake
30
Room A
29 31
3/10 Meeting:
1. Discuss Highway 16Corridor
2. Closing of Pilgrim L ne Elementary School
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7:00 PM 6:00-8:00 PM 9:00 AM—
PLANNING Yard Et Garden 1:00 PM
COMMISSION Expo Yard Ft Garden
MEETING Plymouth Creek Expo
Council Chambers Center Fieldhouse Plymouth Creek
Center Fieldhouse
5 6 5:30 PM7SPECIAL 8 9 10 11COUNCIL7:00 PM 7:00 PM
MEETING` ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC
Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COM -
7:00 PM COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC)
Board of
EQC) MEETING MEETINGEqualization
Council Chambers Council Chambers Council Chambers
AFTER B.O.E.
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING`*
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
7:00 PM 7:00 PM Primavera Primavera
REGULAR COUNCIL PLANNING Plymouth Arts Plymouth Arts
MEETING COMMISSION Council Show Council Show
Council Chambers MEETING Plymouth Creek Plymouth Creek
Council Chambers Center
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19 20 21 22 23 25
Primavera Primavera 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM -
Plymouth Arts Plymouth Arts Board of PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING 12:00 PM
Council Show Council Show Equalization ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room City Sampler
Plymouth Creek Plymouth Creek Reconvened COMMITTEE ON Plymouth City Hall
Center Center TRANSIT (PACT)
MEETING
Medicine Lake
Room A
26 27 28 5:30 PM 29 30 6:00-7:00 PM
SPECIAL COUNCIL HUMAN RIGHTS
MEETING COMMISSION
Medicine Lake Room Parkers Lake Room
Discuss Homeowner
Associations 7:00 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS
7:00 PM COMMISSION
REGULAR COUNCIL ESSAY CONTEST
MEETING AWARDS 417 5:30 Discuss 1.4 Third Lane
Council Chambers Council Chambers 4/7 After B.O.E.: Up ate with City Manager
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7:00 PM
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
10 11 12 5:30 PM 13 14 15 16
SPECIAL COUNCIL 7:00 PM 7:00 PM
MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL PARK Et REC
Medicine Lake Room QUALITY ADVISORY COM -
Review Dial -A -Ride COMMITTEE MISSION (PRAC)
EQC) MEETING MEETING
7•Q0 PM Medicine Lake Room Council Chambers
REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING
Council Chambers
17 18 19 20 7:00 PM
21 22 23
PLANNING
COMMISSION
MEETING
Council Chambers
24 25 26 6:00 PM 27 7'00 PM 28 7:00 PM 29 30
SPECIAL COUNCIL
PLYMOUTH HRA MEETING 5:00 AM -3:30 PM
MEETING
ADVISORY Medicine Lake Room SPECIAL
MEMORIAL
Medicine Lake Room
COMMITTEE ON RECYCLING DROPX7:00
DAY
Discuss Subdivision
of Lots TRANSIT (PACT) OFF EVENT
Observed MEETING Plymouth
PM Medicine Lake Maintenance Facility
31 CITY OFFICES REGULAR COUNCIL Room A
CLOSED MEETING
Council Chambers
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