HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 04-18-2012Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
April 18, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Dick Kobussen, Nathan
Robinson, Gordon Petrash, Scott Nelson, Bryan Oakley and Marc Anderson
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Marie Darling and
Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Petrash, to approve the
April 18, 2012 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 4, 2012 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Robinson, to approve the
April 4, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. RYLAND HOMES (2012012)
Chair Davis introduced the request by Ryland Homes for rezoning to RSF-3, preliminary plat
and subdivision variance for "Arbor Grove 3rd Addition" for 14 single family lots.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report.
Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Michael Ramme, Ryland Homes. Mr. Ramme said they
plan to develop this project in one phase and would begin grading later this summer. He said
they would like to have a home constructed for the fall Parade of Homes and would begin selling
homes in fall of 2012. Mr. Ramme said he assumed the final build out would occur by mid-
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2014. Mr. Ramme reviewed the home styles and said the price range would be in the $370,000
to mid -$400,000 range.
Chair Davis asked how the roads from this site would interface with Arbor Grove 1 and 2 and the
adjacent properties.
Mr. Ramme introduced Dave Nash, who explained the roads do not connect, and the only
connection is through the trail. He added the trail will connect to Zircon Lane. Mr. Nash said
ghost plats are provided for the property to the north and south.
Chair Davis asked about a connection to the hammerhead.
Mr. Nash said there is a small parcel guided for lower density residential use on the north side.
Commissioner Anderson discussed the ghost plat and asked if Ryland has any control on the
properties north or south at this time or if the property owners had reviewed the ghost plat.
Mr. Nash said they have no formal control of those properties at this time, and he didn't believe
the property owners had seen the ghost plat.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the city or the property owners would maintain the pond on
Lot 1 Block 2.
Senior Planner Darling said the city has taken over maintenance of ponds in the city.
Commissioner Anderson asked if there is sufficient access for such maintenance.
Mr. Nash said the access will be from the trail.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the
request by Ryland Homes for rezoning to RSF-3, preliminary plat and subdivision variance for
Arbor Grove 3rd Addition" for 14 single family lots. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2012019)
Chair Davis introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a zoning ordinance amendment
to include potbelly pigs in the definition of farm animals.
Planning Manager Thomson gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Robinson asked if the language could be changed from "hogs" to "swine", as that
would cover everything. He questioned whether a Vietnamese Teacup Pig would be covered
with the proposed definition.
Planning Manager Thomson said staff didn't look at "swine" as an option, but said the Teacup is
a type of potbelly, so it would be covered.
Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item.
Chair Davis said he would vote to approve this.
MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Kobussen, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth for a zoning ordinance amendment to include potbelly pigs in
the definition of farm animals. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
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MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.