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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02-04-2004Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting February 4, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Kendall Griffith, Frank Weir, James Holmes, Melissa Musliner, and Sarah Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Nancy Franke -Wilson STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barb Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, City Engineer Ron Quanbeck, Financial Analyst Mike Kohn, Park and Recreation Director Eric Blank, and Office Support Specialist Ranelle Gifford 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, recommending approval of the February 4, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 21, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the January 21, 2004 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2004001) Director Hurlburt introduced Financial Analyst Mike Kohn, who gave an overview of the January 31, 2004 staff report regarding a comprehensive plan amendment to adopt the 2004-2008 Capital Improvements Program. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 2 Financial Analyst Kohn stated the last Capital Improvements Program (CIP) was for the years 2001-2006. He said due to the current CIP's age, it is no longer accurate. He said the CIP is a multi-year capital expenditure plan. The CIP allows the City to align needs with financial realities. He said the CIP must align with, and be adopted as part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The 2004-2008 CIP calls for expenditures in excess of $102 million over a five-year period. He said some general purpose building projects include expanding the lower level of Plymouth Creek Center, remodeling/expanding the Public Safety building and adding living quarters and apartments to a fire station. He said the Park projects include a playfield, new parks, and replacement of playgrounds. The street projects include routine mill/overlays and street reconstructions, specifically County Road 101, County Road 24, and Fernbrook Lane. The transit projects include expansion of the Four Seasons Mall park and ride, County Road 73 and Highway 55 parking deck, and purchase of buses. The major water quality and drainage projects are construction of water quality ponds at Medicine Lake and other drainage improvements. The water and sewer projects include adding 3 wells, 6 million gallons of ground storage, expansion and renovation of two water treatment plants, extension of the trunk water and sewer mains, and refurbishing lift stations. He said there will also be a section titled other potential projects, which acts as a placeholder and provides perspective to the projects that have been included in the proposed CIP. The 2004-2008 CIP as proposed identifies adequate funding for projects projected through 2008. It provides a schedule of projects that aligns with the Comprehensive Plan. He said staff anticipates bringing future updates to the CIP each year. Commissioner Weir asked what the Eldorado small buses were. City Engineer Quanbeck stated the Metropolitan Council provides buses and these are replacements. He said the smaller buses are used for routes within the city and the larger buses are used for the routes to and from Minneapolis. He said the Eldorado is the style of the bus. Chair Larson asked what the City's responsibility is in regards to the reconstruction of County Road 101. City Engineer Quanbeck said the street projects for County Road 101 and County Road 24 are in the City's proposed CIP. He said these projects are also in Hennepin County's CIP. The County will reconstruct the road and they are responsible. He said there are various aspects that would be the City's responsibility such as trails, side streets, and utilities. He said the City and County split the cost of right-of-ways and retaining walls 50/50. Chair Larson asked who designs the street. City Engineer Quanbeck said the County will design it. He said the City has the opportunity to review and approve the plans. The City can also hold informational meetings for residents. Chair Larson asked if the water quality projects for Medicine Lake had previously been addressed by the Planning Commission. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 3 Community Development Director Hurlburt said it had been addressed when a Comprehensive Plan Amendment was made to re -designate some of the parcels on the east side of Medicine Lake. Commissioner Musliner asked where the proposed 10th playfield site would be located. Park and Recreation Director Blank said the proposed site is the Begin farm site off of Vicksburg Lane. Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to forward the Capital Improvements Program to the City Council with recommendation of approval. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2003138 & 2003139) Chair Larson introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for comprehensive plan amendments to the water plan, parks plan, and public facilities plan. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the January 28, 2004 staff report. Commissioner Musliner asked if the City had purchased water from Maple Grove in the past. City Engineer Quanbeck stated the City has had discussions with the City of Maple Grove in the past regarding purchasing water. He said the City has purchased water from Maple Grove in the past during the summer months when we have fallen short on our water supply. With the proposed plant expansions, staff feels this will serve our future development needs. He said buying water from Maple Grove is one option we would consider. He said we may have to purchase water from Maple Grove again this summer as the proposed facilities won't be up and running by that time. He said with the proposed water supply and distribution plan it will be many years before the City will have to address a water shortage again. Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the comprehensive plan amendments to the water plan, parks plan, and public facilities plan. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 4, 2004 Page 4 7. NEW BUSINESS A. ACCEPT PLANNING COMMISSION 2003 ANNUAL REPORT Commissioner Holmes commended staff on an excellent job preparing the Annual Report. MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to accept the Planning Commission 2003 Annual Report and forward to the City Council. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR 2004. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to appoint Chair Larson as Planning Commission Chairperson for 2004. Vote. MOTION approved. MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to appoint Commissioner Weir as Planning Commission Vice Chairperson for 2004. Vote. MOTION approved. C. APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER TO SERVE AS LIAISON TO THE PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Commissioner Weir was appointed to serve as liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.