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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-02-2008Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting January 2, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Frank Weir, Karl Neset, James Davis, and John Cooney. Commissioner Terry Jaffoni arrived at 7:08 p.m. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Erik Aamoth STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Shawn Drill 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 Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the January 2, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the December 19, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. (2007092) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Ryan Companies US, Inc. for a site plan, conditional use permit, interim use permit, and variance to allow construction of a pharmacy within the Taryn Hills commercial site located in the northeast quadrant of County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the December 26, 2007 staff report. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 2008 Page 2 Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the headlights for cars waiting at the drive -up window would impact the property west of Vicksburg Lane. She asked what development is planned for the remainder of the commercial outlot. Senior Planner Drill said that the drive -up window would be located over 500 feet from the residential area west of Vicksburg, therefore headlights should not have a big impact on that area. He said that the developer has discussed a gas/convenience store, and other retail and office uses for the remainder of the site, but they presently have no layout for that portion of the site. Commissioner Jaffoni noted that the resolution requires installation of a street light at the north driveway intersection with 61St Avenue, and asked if there would be street lighting for the east driveway intersection with Shenandoah Lane. Senior Planner Drill said there is an existing street light near the east driveway intersection with Shenandoah Lane that was installed as part of the Vicksburg Commons townhome development. Commissioner Davis asked if Outlot B is part of the commercial parcel. He also asked about the development potential in the northeast portion of the commercial site. Senior Planner Drill noted that Outlot B consists of the 25 -foot wide buffer strip located north of 61St Avenue. He said that Outlot B is part of the commercial property. Senior Planner Drill said the developer has discussed a small office building in the northeast portion of the site, and added the development potential there is somewhat limited due to the 75 -foot building setback along Shenandoah Lane. The east portion of that area includes berming and landscaping. That area may be a possible location for a future rain garden. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Tony Barranco. Mr. Barranco said they conceptually envision up to four buildings within this development—including Walgreens Pharmacy. He said the 1.1 -acre parcel in the northeast portion would be a conforming lot, and they hope to incorporate a small professional building in that area. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes introduced Guy Wills, 6214 Upland Lane in Maple Grove. Mr. Wills asked where the delivery and garbage pick-up areas would be. Mr. Wills also asked why the planned stop light would be temporary. Chair Holmes introduced Sharon Engle, 6215 Upland Lane in Maple Grove. Ms. Engle asked who would maintain the trees and shrubs that Lundgren installed along the existing berm and retaining wall north of 61St Avenue. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 2, 2008 Page 3 Chair Holmes closed the public hearing. Senior Planner Drill said the planned temporary stop light would remain in place until Vicksburg Lane is reconstructed in roughly four to five years. At that time, a permanent stop light would be installed. He said using a temporary stop light at this location until street reconstruction occurs would save money. He added that turn lanes have already been put in place along this area. Senior Planner Drill said the City has a development contract and financial guarantees to ensure survivability and maintenance of the landscaping. He said this responsibility would shift to Ryan Companies when they close on the commercial site. The City will also require a financial guarantee from the commercial developer, as noted in the resolution. Senior Planner Drill said the service area for deliveries and trash would be located on the west side of the pharmacy building. He said the garbage dumpster would be maintained in an enclosure as required by the City. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if delivery trucks would enter from 61St Avenue and then exit on Shenandoah Lane. She asked if trucks could make the turns through the site. Senior Planner Drill said trucks could approach from either direction. He said the developer has demonstrated that all minimum turning radii would be complied with, so that the City's largest fire truck could navigate the site. Chair Holmes said he is in favor of the variance, and added that development is always difficult for neighbors when undeveloped commercial land comes up for consideration. He added that this site has been commercially zoned for many years and that he supports the project. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the request by Ryan Companies US, Inc. for a site plan, conditional use permit, interim use permit, and variance to allow construction of a pharmacy within the Taryn Hills commercial site located in the northeast quadrant of County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M.