HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-06-2008Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
August 6, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik
Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill 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 Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
August 6, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Planning Manager Senness said that on page 3, in the second paragraph, the last line should
read "He said Mr. Miller was satisfied his concerns were being addressed". She said that
on the same page, in the sixth paragraph, the last line should read "City Engineer Moberg
said you can't require property owners to do significant grading on other properties to
improve their drainage".
Planning Manager Senness said that Commissioner Jaffoni added that on page 11, in the
fourth paragraph from the bottom of the page, should read "Mr. Carlson said the current
enrollment was 370 last year, including daycare".
Planning Manager Senness said that on page 16, in the last paragraph, the second sentence
should read "City Engineer Moberg added that historically these three wetland basins had
more open water".
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MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
July 16, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes as amended. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
B. AERO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC. (2008055)
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
request by Aero Systems Engineering, Inc. for a site plan amendment for a 480 -square foot
mechanical room addition for property located at 13825 Schmidt Lake Road. Vote. 6
Ayes. MOTION approved.
C. CUSTOM POOLS, INC. (2008066)
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
request by Custom Pools, Inc. for a setback variance to allow installation of an in -ground
swimming pool for property located at 14325 50th Place North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. SUNRISE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (2008037)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Sunrise Development, Inc. for a site plan and
conditional use permit for Sunrise Assisted Living of Plymouth, an assisted living
community for property located at 3855 County Road 101.
Senior Planner Drill said that at the July 16, 2008 Planning Commission meeting, the
public hearing for this agenda item was opened and continued to tonight's meeting. He
said that at this point, the applicant and staff request a further continuance of the public
hearing to the August 20, 2008 Planning Commission meeting where there will be a full
report and full presentation. He added that staff received revised plans last week.
MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to continue the
public hearing to August 20, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
B. M & I BANKS MINNESOTA (2008044)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by M & I Banks Minnesota for a planned unit
development (PUD) amendment for additional signage at M & I Bank located at 3245
Vicksburg Lane North.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report.
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Chair Holmes asked the applicant if he wished to address the Planning Commission. The
applicant said that he did not have anything to add to the staff report.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
Commissioner Davis said that typically, he is not a big fan of adding more signage to the
community but it seems like in this case, that wall there screams out for a sign. He said
that you drive on State Highway 55 and look at the wall and there is no identification at all
on it. He said that square is just looking like there should be a sign on it. He said that he
recommends approval of this request.
MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
request by M & I Banks Minnesota for a planned unit development (PUD) amendment for
additional signage at M & I Bank located at 3245 Vicksburg Lane North. Roll Call Vote.
6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2008059)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Zoning Ordinance text
amendment to allow a delicatessen/coffee house without drive-through service as a
permitted use in the C-1 (Convenience Commercial) Zoning District.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there will be anything stated or not on interior seating
because sometimes those coffee shops have a few tables. She asked if that will also be
permitted. Senior Planner Drill said that seating would be allowed.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if it should be added that interior seating is permitted or if that
is not necessary. Senior Planner Drill said that it would not be necessary.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there are any applicants for this or if this was something
that staff noticed was needed. Senior Planner Drill said that there are presently no
applications and it would be more of a housekeeping effort to improve the code.
Commissioner Jaffoni said this is a great idea.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow a
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delicatessen/coffee house without drive-through service as a permitted use in the C-1
Convenience Commercial) Zoning District. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m.