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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-18-2008Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting June 18, 2008 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Erik Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Terry Jaffoni and Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Assistant City Engineer Jim Renneberg, 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 Davis, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the June 18, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 4, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the June 4, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. PAQUETTE CONSTRUCTION, CO. (2008046) MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the request by Paquette Construction, Co. for a variance to encroach the side yard setback for expansion of the driveway for property located at 19010 31 st Place North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. GONYEA COMPANY, INC. (2008042) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Gonyea Company, Inc. for 1) a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide 2.38 acres from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to P -I (Public/Semi- Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 2008 Page 2 Public/Institutional) for land to be dedicated for the Northwest Greenway; 2) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to P -I (Public/Institutional) and RSF-3 (Single Family Detached 3); and 3) a preliminary plat for "Wood Crest" for 54 single-family lots and two outlots. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Davis asked if Outlot A would be dedicated to the City. Senior Planner Drill replied affirmatively, noting Outlot A would become part of the planned Northwest Greenway corridor. Commissioner Davis asked if there would be a parking lot for the private pool area. Senior Planner Drill stated the applicant could respond, but that similar privately - maintained neighborhood amenities are located in various developments throughout the City, and do not have separate parking lots or parking -related issues. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the turn lanes. He also asked if the temporary lift station on Outlot B would be maintained by the homeowners. Senior Planner Drill stated the developer would construct a northbound right -turn lane into the property, and a southbound by-pass lane on Vicksburg. He also stated that the lift station would be privately maintained by the homeowner's association. Commissioner Davis stated the developer typically controls the homeowner's association until a certain percentage of the homes are sold. He asked if the road stub to the south boundary of the plat would force the developer to the south to continue that roadway. Senior Planner Drill responded that the street stub would provide access between the site to the south and Vicksburg Lane. He added that the City limits access points on arterials roadways such as Vicksburg Lane. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Dave Gonyea, 6102 Olson Memorial Drive, Golden Valley, MN. Mr. Gonyea said the homeowner's association by-laws would restrict parking by the pool. He said in other plats he has developed, cities have specified that there not be a parking lot for the private neighborhood pool. Mr. Gonyea said that in addition to dedicating property for the Northwest Greenway, they would dedicate property along the west boundary of the site as right-of-way for the future expansion of Vicksburg Lane. Commissioner Nelson asked when development of the area would begin. Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 2008 Page 3 Mr. Gonyea responded they would begin construction this fall and anticipate having a model open for the Parade of Homes spring preview. Commissioner Nelson asked how maintenance of the temporary lift station would be handled. Mr. Gonyea responded the homeowner's association would take over maintenance when 75 percent of the homes are sold. He said maintenance would be addressed in the developer's agreement and homeowner's association documents. Commissioner Nelson asked if the pool area would be constructed after a percentage of the homes are sold. He also asked about security for the pool area. Mr. Gonyea responded that the pool area would be built in spring of 2009 as an amenity for marketing purposes. Mr. Gonyea said the pool would need to meet all commercial pool codes. He said the pool would have some lighting and would be secured with a 5 -foot high wrought iron fence. He added that the model homes would be constructed near the pool area. Commissioner Davis asked about the process for eliminating the temporary sanitary lift station in the future. Assistant City Engineer Rennerberg responded that when development occurs to the south, that development would connect into the temporary lift station manhole which would convert it to gravity flow. He added that developer would be responsible for the cost. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to recommend approval of the attached resolutions and ordinance for the "Wood Crest" plat by Gonyea Company, Inc., consisting of a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m.