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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-02-2006Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting August 2, 2006 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners E. J. Clyman, Karl Neset, Kathleen Murdock and Sarah Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Melissa Musliner and Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Planner Joshua Doty, Associate Planner Kip Berglund, 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 Chair Holmes announced Director Hurlburt's resignation and congratulated her on her move to the new City of Scandia as the City Administrator. Chair Holmes said they were indebted to Director Hurlburt for her many years of work and dedication. MOTION by Commissioner Murdock, seconded by Commissioner Clyman, to approve the August 2, 2006 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 19, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Clyman, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the July 19, 2006 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. LEN BUSCH ROSES (2006054) MOTION by Commissioner Clyman, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the request by Len Busch Roses for a site plan amendment for a 70 -foot by 250 -foot wood fuel storage and boiler room building for property located at 18740 Medina Road. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 2006 Page 2 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. LAURENT BUILDERS, INC. (2006050) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Laurent Builders, Inc. for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat to create two lots to be known as "Deziel Subdivision" for property located at 4640 Holly Lane North. Planner Doty gave an overview of the July 25, 2006 staff report. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Gary Laurent, representing Laurent Builders. Mr. Laurent said the main purpose of the request is to construct a new residence which will be for members of the Deziel Family, who will be the new managers for the Hollydale Golf Course. He said the new managers previously managed the Shamrock Golf Course (also owned by the Deziel Family), and would live on site as they did at Shamrock. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Murdock, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the request by Laurent Builders, Inc. for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, and preliminary plat to create two lots to be known as "Deziel Subdivision" for property located at 4640 Holly Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. MARY ANDERSON (2006059) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Mary Anderson for a conditional use permit to allow two accessory buildings over 120 square feet, for property located at 2207 Oakview Lane. Planning Manager Senness gave an overview of the July 25, 2006 staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked if there is a time line for requiring the pavement to be removed from the old garage. Planning Manager Senness said this area will now be in front of a living space, and assumed it would be returned to a yard area. Planning Manager Senness said the resolution could require a date for the completion of the removal. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Marshall Fay, 2207 Oakview Lane who said he agrees with staff findings and the staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked what the time line is for removing the old driveway. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Fay said that has not been specifically addressed by the contractor, but he would like to build the garage this fall. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Clyman, to approve the request by Mary Anderson for a conditional use permit to allow two accessory buildings over 120 square feet, with a condition that the existing driveway be removed within one year for property located at 2207 Oakview Lane. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2006063) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Wayzata Public Schools for a conditional use permit for an electronic reader board monument sign for property located at 305 Vicksburg Lane North. Associate Planner Berglund gave an overview of the July 25, 2006 staff report. Chair Holmes introduced Steve Root, representing Wayzata Public Schools. He said the intent of the request is to update the message board outside of the Central Middle School. Commissioner Anderson asked what time classes begin. Mr. Root said classes begin at 8:20 a.m. and students begin arriving at 7:30 a.m. Commissioner Clyman asked how the unit would be controlled. Mr. Root said there is already an electric line running from inside the school which will enable them to keep messages current. He said he feels this would be a better way for communication with the public. Commissioner Anderson said the sign will not be illuminated between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. and asked if there was interest in changing this to 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. Chair Holmes said he lives close to East Middle School and said there is activity until 10:00 p.m. and also early in the morning. He said he did not take exception to the 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. time. Commissioner Murdock asked if the ordinance limits hours for sign illumination. Planning Manager Senness said when this came before the Planning Commission, staff had recommended a more conservative frame. She said the school addressed the need for the Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 2, 2006 Page 4 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. times to display community oriented messages, such as PTA conferences, for people driving to work, etc. The Commission and City Council agreed and the 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. time frame was written into the ordinance. Commissioner Anderson said her concern is for the neighbors across the street during the winter months, who are already concerned about the dome, now having an illuminated sign at 6:00 a.m. She said in the evening, if there are events going on, people would have seen the message on their way into an event. She said she would be okay with leaving the 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. times, but it should be looked at if it becomes a problem. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Murdock, seconded by Commissioner Clyman, to approve the request by Wayzata Public Schools for a conditional use permit for an electronic reader board monument sign for property located at 305 Vicksburg lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS Director Hurlburt stated that Planning Manager Senness will be acting as the Zoning Administrator until a new Community Development Director is hired. Director Hurlburt thanked the members of the Planning Commission for their service, and said she would miss them and Plymouth, but she is leaving them in good hands with the Planning Staff. Commissioner Murdock asked for a brief update on the comprehensive plan. Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the status, and said that Planning Manager Senness, Associate Planner Noelting, and she had met with the Metropolitan Council this week and reviewed density calculations. She said there are no significant regional issues and she is confident that the City can move forward with completing the Comprehensive Plan. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 p.m.