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City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
March 5, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Karl Neset,
Frank Weir, and James Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Erik Aamoth and John Cooney
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, 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 Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
March 5, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
February 20, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. W. B. GYMS, LLC (2008007)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by W. B. Gyms, LLC for a rezoning and PUD
General Plan for "Gold's Gym", a fitness club on property located at 1605 County Road
101.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the February 26, 2008 staff report. Senior
Planner Darling said a letter from John and Ann Ryan, 1605 Merrimac Lane has been
added to the public record. She said the authors were concerned about the location and
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increase of air conditioning units, additional traffic between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and
trash.
Commissioner Davis asked why there is a gap in the tree layout even with the placement of
the additional 19 trees.
Senior Planner Darling explained that there are currently deciduous trees in those locations
and the addition of the conifers would fill in those gaps.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the trees would be adult spruce.
Senior Planner Darling said the spruce trees would be 6 feet in height.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if lights on the north and west side of the building could be
turned off as there would be only 6-7 people using the parking lot at night. She expressed
concern that the proposed lighting could be disruptive to townhome neighbors and asked
how the lights would be angled.
Senior Planner Darling said the lights on the south side of the parking lot closer to the
building were not proposed to be shut off during business hours for safety and security.
Senior Planner Darling said the parking lot lights are able to be turned off and on
separately. Senior Planner Darling said the lighting ordinance requires that new lighting is
directed downward, but the applicant has proposed no changes to the existing lighting.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there are concerns about the 1.4 -foot setback on the
southeast corner from the right-of-way.
Senior Planner Darling said this would not be encouraged with new development, but the
road is creeping up on the building not the other way around.
Chair Holmes asked how the current lighting plan relates to the City's lighting ordinance.
He said the back side of this building and parking lot has bright lights, and asked if the
applicant could add shields to existing fixtures to help with glare on the west side.
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Mike Finkelstein, 3033 Excelsior Boulevard,
Minneapolis MN 55416. Mr. Finkelstein said he is not familiar with the lighting and could
not address impact. He said he would have some concern for lighting as it relates to the
entrance for purposes of security especially during winter months.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the trash containment is locked and if it would be enclosed
to keep kids away.
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Mr. Finkelstein said he thought the trash receptacle does have one or two enclosures. He
said the containment is locked when not in use. Mr. Finkelstein said trash removal would
occur 3 times per week.
Commissioner Weir asked if the applicant would be willing to change lighting if it doesn't
meet with current standards.
Mr. Finkelstein answered affirmatively.
Commissioner Davis asked about the location and sound from new rooftop units.
Mr. Finkelstein said the likely placement for the pool would be in the southeast portion of
the building with some equipment placed over the pool area. He said additional ventilation
on the roof would be required as current capacity does not meet their needs. Mr.
Finkelstein said they will work with staff on the screening and noise reduction for the 8-10
units.
Senior Planner Darling said that as part of the final PUD a sound source control plan can
be required to review noise impacts from the proposed HVAC equipment to ensure the
proposed HVAC equipment meets the City's noise requirements.
Commissioner Davis supported that suggestion.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as no one requested to speak on the
item.
Commissioner Davis said the questions regarding landscaping and the sound source
control plan address concerns raised, and he said he thinks this is a plan we should
approve.
Chair Holmes said the issues brought up in the Ryan communication outline issues around
the use as a grocery store. Chair Holmes said when rehab on a building such as this occurs,
equipment is upgraded and the new equipment must meet requirements. He said the
applicant has the opportunity to make changes and address all issues in the letter, and said
he will support the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
request by W. B. Gyms, LLC for rezoning and PUD General Plan for "Gold's Gym", a
fitness club on property located at 1605 County Road 101 and add conditions requiring a
sound source control plan and improvements to the lighting as necessary. Roll Call Vote.
5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
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7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:27 p.m.