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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-04-2008Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting June 4, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Joshua Doty and Office Support Specialist Laurie Lokken 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the June 4, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE May 21, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the May 21, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING Planning Manager Senness said that staff was unable to set up a telephone link with Commissioner Weir, who is not well. She said that she had received comments from him for each agenda item. She said that a copy of the meeting would be provided to him the following day. A. CONTOUR ENGINEERING (2008029) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Contour Engineering for a preliminary plat for two single-family lots to be known as E and E Addition for property located at 13025 47th Avenue North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the staff report. Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 2008 Page 2 Commissioner Davis asked why the location map showed a parcel shape in the northwest corner that was different than the plan. Planner Doty said that the location map showed a section of road right-of-way that had been vacated. He said that the location map did not represent the current lot shape. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Ryan Caddington, representing Contour Engineering. Mr. Caddington said that he was available for any questions. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes introduced Wendi Girard, 12875 47th Avenue North. Ms. Girard asked if the property had already been sold. Chair Holmes closed the public hearing. Planning Manager Senness said that subdivision approval is required before the new lot could be sold. Planning Manager Senness said that Commissioner Weir said that since there is currently no sidewalk along 47th Avenue, he would support the waiver for a sidewalk in this subdivision. Chair Holmes said that this is the cleanest and easiest subdivision that has been brought before the Planning Commission for some time and that he would support this request. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Contour Engineering for a preliminary plat for two single-family lots to be known as E and E Addition for property located at 13025 47th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. KOMPLETE ACADEMY (2008041) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Komplete Academy for a conditional use permit to allow an indoor commercial recreation use in the I-2 zoning district for property located at 9909 South Shore Drive. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Nelson asked about the complaint that was received by staff. Senior Planner Darling said that staff was told that there was a use in the building that did not appear to be a standard industrial or office use and were asked to investigate. Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 4, 2008 Page 3 Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the complainant was aware of the occupancy limitation and if they agree with the condition. Senior Planner Darling said that the applicant is now aware of that particular restriction. She said that they are currently a very small program with only seven girls and that they can operate within that restriction for the time being. She said that should they continue to grow, they would have to come back before the Planning Commission and City Council to request additional space in order to maintain the 1 person per each 100 gross square feet or they would have to look for another location. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant's representative, Eli Russell from the property management company. Mr. Russell said that he was available for questions. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Aamoth asked why this approval would expire after one year. Planning Manager Senness said that approval would expire after one year if the applicant had not started the project. She said that this is standard resolution language and that it would not apply since the applicant already occupies the space. Planning Manager Senness said that Commissioner Weir commented that he would support the request for a conditional use permit. Commissioner Jaffoni asked why this operation would not be considered a school. Senior Planner Darling said that by the Zoning Ordinance definition, it would have to meet the state's requirements for compulsory education to function as a school and this use does not meet that criteria. MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Komplete Academy for a conditional use permit to allow an indoor commercial recreation use in the I-2 zoning district for property located at 9909 South Shore Drive. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m.