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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02-19-2003Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting February 19, 2003 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, Kendall Griffith, Jason Rohloff, Nancy Franke -Wilson and Melissa Musliner MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner James Holmes STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Rebecca Bowers, City Engineer Ron Quanbeck 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 Larson stated that New Business Item 8A. has been withdrawn from the agenda and noted that Staff Report 8C. was available for the commissioners to review. MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the amended February 19, 2003 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the February 5, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. ACE MINI STORAGE LLC (20176) Chair Larson introduced the request by Ace Mini Storage LLC to approve a request for an extension of the site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a second mini storage building at 5525 Highway 169. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 2 MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the request for an extension of the site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a second mini storage building at 5525 Highway 169 North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. HOWARD AND JULIE TRIPP (2002153) Chair Larson introduced the request by Howard and Julie Tripp for a conditional use permit for a detached accessory building exceeding 1,000 square feet to allow construction of a 36 -foot by 54 - foot garage for property located at 5650 Juneau Lane North. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the February 11, 2003 staff report. The applicant was present but declined comment. Chair Larson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a detached accessory building exceeding 1,000 square feet to allow construction of a 36 -foot by 54 -foot garage for property located at 5650 Juneau Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. 8. NEW BUSINESS A. KRAUSE ANDERSON REALTY (2002162) This application was withdrawn. B. DEAN TEMPLE (2003005) Chair Larson introduced the request by Dean Temple for a variance for a 5 -foot front yard setback for construction of a third stall garage and room addition to be located at 18540 23rd Avenue North. Planner Bowers stated that the applicant had provided the Commissioners with additional letters supporting the project. Planner Bowers gave an overview of the February 11, 2003 staff report. Commissioner Rohloff questioned if the applicant has specified why the 11 -foot addition would not work and asked why it posed an undue hardship. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 3 Planner Bowers responded that the applicant was agreeable to the 11 -foot width, but wanted the 33 -foot depth. Commissioner Weir asked how real is the problem with the retaining wall. City Engineer Quanbeck advised that the garage could be designed in a way to avoid causing problems, for example using deeper footings. He added that the weight on top, soils, design, etc. could have a failure plane that could cause the retaining wall to fail and stated that the existing wall is not currently in very good shape. City Engineer Quanbeck said currently there is no definite plan for repairs to City retaining walls but this would be reviewed at budget time. Chair Larson asked if an 11 -foot wide addition would compromise the retaining wall. Planner Bowers advised that staff would request information be provided to assure the project would be constructed safely. Chair Larson introduced the applicant Dean Temple, 18540 23rd Avenue North. Mr. Temple said the original proposal was for a 15 -foot by 33 -foot addition, which would tie in with the family room. Mr. Temple stated he would accept the 11 -foot recommendation but still needs storage space. Mr. Temple said there is no level piece of ground to place a shed and does not feel the shed is a good option. Mr. Temple said the 33 -foot length would provide a buffer from the cold winter wind on the family room area. Mr. Temple said he does not feel there is much difference to go the extra 11 feet and added this would clean up the roof line and give the appearance that it was originally built that way. Mr. Temple said the trees are sumac and poplar and are not a long term part of the landscape. Mr. Temple concluded that when the project is completed it will enhance the neighborhood and property. Commissioner Rohloff asked for clarification as to why the 33 -foot request is problem. Planner Bowers stated the standard for the minimum action necessary is the reason for reducing the size of the garage overall. Planning Manager Senness added construction of the third stall to match the rear of the existing 22 -foot deep garage would allow construction of a third stall. The applicant is requesting additional depth beyond the 22 feet. Commissioner Rohloff stated he is not sympathetic to approving the request for the purpose of shielding a room from coldness. Commissioner Wilson asked if the roof line could be uniform if the addition would be 22 feet rather than 33 in length. Mr. Temple said the roof line would line up by the shortest length and reiterated he would like the storage directly behind the garage. Approved Planning Commission Minutes February 19, 2003 Page 4 Commissioner Wilson stated she would support the 11 -foot by 33 -foot addition especially since it would make the roofs uniform, and the neighbors have no problem with the project which is evidenced by the letters of support. Commissioner Griffith concurred with Commissioner Wilson and added that architecturally, the minimum required to do this would be the 33 -foot length. MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, recommending approval to construct an 11 -foot by 33 -foot addition with a 9 -foot setback with two conditions: 1) prior to issuance of a building permit a report from a geotechnical engineer must be provided demonstrating this project could be constructed safely and the City would be able to reconstruct the retaining wall given where the footings are located, and 2) if any damage to the retaining wall occurs during construction the applicant would make all repairs. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH — REVIEW AND ACCEPT 2003 PLANNING COMMISSION ANNUAL WORK PROGRAM Chair Larson reviewed the draft goals for 2003. Chair Larson noted that unlike other commissions, the Planning Commission's work is driven primarily by development requests. MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to accept the 2003 Planning Commission Annual Work Program. Vote. Ayes. MOTION approved. 9. ADJOURNMENT As there were no objections, Chair Larson adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.