HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-07-2003Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
May 7, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, Kendall Griffith,
Nancy Franke -Wilson, James Holmes, Jason Rohloff and Melissa Musliner
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager
Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Associate Planner Josh Doty, City Engineer Ron
Quanbeck, 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 Rohloff, to approve the
May 7, 2003 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the April 23, 2003
Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. BEGIN OAKS GOLF (2003035)
MOTION by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the request by
Begin Oaks Golf for a site plan amendment to allow construction of a 10 -foot by 16 -foot building
in the southern portion of the driving range to be used in conjunction with golf instruction, for
property located at 5635 Yucca Lane North. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. P & L CONCRETE STAMPING (2003030)
Chair Larson introduced the request by P & L Concrete Stamping for a site plan, conditional use
permit and variances for construction of a new commercial building for office and warehouse for
property located at 3400 Kilmer Lane North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the April 29, 2003 staff report.
Chair Larson introduced Mark McCombs, representing P & L Concrete Stamping.
Mr. McCombs stated in order to expand their business they needed a larger building to
accommodate their growth. He stated he is in agreement with the staff report and conditions.
Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the request by
P & L Concrete Stamping for a site plan, conditional use permit and variances for construction of
a new commercial building for office and warehouse for property located at 3400 Kilmer Lane
North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELAINE GORODETSKY (2003033)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Elaine Gorodetsky for an interim home occupation license
to operate a skin care beauty service from her home located at 4090 Everest Lane North.
Associate Planner Doty gave an overview of the April 22, 2003 staff report.
Chair Larson introduced the applicant, Elaine Gorodetsky, 4090 Everest Lane North.
Ms. Gorodetsky stated she would be operating her business 2-3 days per week and no holidays.
She stated she operated the same type of business out of her home in New Hope, and has never
had any problems or complaints with the neighbors. She stated her clients are by appointment
only. She stated there wouldn't be any added noise or deliveries other than a UPS truck twice a
month. She stated she has read the staff report and is agreement with the conditions.
Chair Larson introduced Bonnie Striker, 4401 Flag Avenue North, New Hope.
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Ms. Striker stated she has been a long term neighbor of the Gorodetsky's in New Hope. She
stated in all the years they have been neighbors, there has never been any problems or concerns
with her home business.
Chair Larson introduced Mark Houghland, 16725 -41st Avenue North.
Mr. Houghland stated he opposes the request for the interim home occupation license. Mr.
Houghland stated this request is in violation of the Holly Creek Homeowners Association rules.
He stated the Holly Creek Homeowners Association states the use is to be for residential only.
Commissioner Rohloff asked if the action of the Planning Commission is based on the City's
regulations and not the Holly Creek Homeowners Association. Chair Larson answered
affirmatively.
Commissioner Griffith stated the Planning Commission does not have knowledge of the
Homeowners Association's covenants. He stated as far as the City's regulations are concerned,
the applicant meets the requirements.
Chair Larson stated letters from Debbie Cooper, Karen Durant, and Tamra Nelson were
submitted and entered as public record, in support of the request by Elaine Gorodetsky for interim
home occupation license.
Chair Larson stated an email was submitted from the Board of Directors of Holly Creek 2" d
Addition with additional comments on the conditions of the proposed interim home occupation
license.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the request by
Elaine Gorodetsky, for an interim home occupation license to operate a skin care beauty service
from her home located at 4090 Everest Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION
approved unanimously.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2002147)
Chair Larson introduced Community Development Director Hurlburt who presented the April 30,
2003 staff report on the draft subdivision regulations update.
Director Hurlburt stated some very good questions and comments were submitted by
Commissioner Musliner. She stated a list of editorial suggestions were also submitted and will be
incorporated into the final draft of regulations.
Commissioner Weir pointed out some typographical errors to be corrected.
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MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Chair Larson, to forward the draft subdivision
regulations with revisions to the City Council. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Larson, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 7
Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.