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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". Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 6, 2008 Page 2 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. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 6, 2008 Page 3 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 Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 6, 2008 Page 4 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.