HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-19-2008Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
November 19, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair James Davis, Commissioners Karl Neset, Scott
Nelson and Gordon Petrash
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik Aamoth
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling,
Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank, 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 Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
November 19, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
November 5, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2008030)
Acting Chair Davis introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a registered land
survey and variances to subdivide a property at 5755 Juneau Lane North to incorporate 1.1
acres of the property into the City's Northwest Greenway trail corridor.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report.
Acting Chair Davis asked how the City decided on the size of the parcel.
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Park and Recreation Director Blank explained the City negotiated with the land owner for
100 to 150 feet, even though 300 -foot width is standard. He said there is 150 feet sloping
west up the hill which could be purchased if future subdivision occurs, but at this time
there was no advantage to buy additional wetland property on the subject site.
Acting Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Petrash, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth for a registered land survey and variances to subdivide a
property at 5755 Juneau Lane North to incorporate 1.1 acres of the property into the City's
Northwest Greenway trail corridor. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
B. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2008073)
Acting Chair Davis introduced the request by the Three Rivers Park District for a site plan
amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a miniature golf course at Eagle
Lake Regional Park located at 11000 County Road 10.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Nelson asked if the holes would be natural or artificial grass.
Senior Planner Darling said the turf would be artificial and therefore impervious.
Commissioner Nelson discussed the location of the tree near the 18th hole in relation to the
9th green and asked if it would better serve people along the course if it was moved down
or another one added.
Acting Chair Davis introduced the applicant, Tom McDowell, Associate Superintendent
with Three Rivers Park District. Mr. McDowell said they are open to the possibility of
additional screening if needed as the green does abut close to the 18th hole. Mr. McDowell
confirmed that the turf would be artificial, and added that this may be typical of miniature
golf courses but the design is not typical as they have attempted to design a course more in
keeping with the natural resource base of the park system. He said there will not be any
windmills, volcanoes or waterfalls.
Commissioner Nelson suggested the golf pro could be consulted regarding the pitch shots
getting off line and if additional screening would be recommended.
Acting Chair Davis opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the item.
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Acting Chair Davis said the proposed putting course looks like a fine addition to the
community. He said this course looks challenging and would not be a concrete mini golf
course with green carpet, and will vote approval.
Commissioner Nelson concurred with Acting Chair Davis' comments.
MOTION by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Petrash, to approve the
request by the Three Rivers Park District for a site plan amendment and conditional use
permit amendment for a miniature golf course at Eagle Lake Regional Park located at
11000 County Road 10. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7. NEW BUSINESS
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MOTION by Acting Chair Davis, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m.