HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-21-2003Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
May 21, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, Kendall Griffith,
Nancy Franke -Wilson, James Holmes, and Melissa Musliner
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Jason Rohloff
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling,
Associate Planner Joshua Doty, 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 Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
May 21, 2003 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
May 7, 2003 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. INSPEC, INC. (2003038)
Commissioner Musliner questioned what impact the proposed site improvements would have on
the outdoor environmental classroom.
Joe Matson, representing Wayzata Public Schools, responded that there would not be any impact
to the outdoor learning center. He said the fire lane is not being widened at that point, and an
additional sidewalk would be located on the opposite side from the outdoor learning center.
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Commissioner Musliner noted that she had discussed the proposed bus operations with Mr.
Matson and that he was able to address her concerns.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the request by
Inspec, Inc. to approve the site plan amendment and shoreland variance to increase the impervious
surface coverage from 28% to 30% for Gleason Lake Elementary located at 210 County Road
101. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. DAVERN, INC. (2003036)
Chair Larson introduced the request by DaVern, Inc. for a preliminary plat, site plan, interim use
permit and variances for the construction of "Annapolis Town Office Park", a 16 -unit town office
development to be located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 34th Avenue and
Annapolis Lane North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the May 12, 2003 staff report. She noted that while
progress was being made to resolve outstanding issues, staff still recommends that the hearing be
continued without a date certain for resumption
Chair Larson opened the public hearing; there was no one present to speak on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to continue the public
hearing indefinitely. MOTION approved unanimously. Chair Larson stated the public hearing
for the request by DaVern, Inc. for a preliminary plat, site plan, interim use permit and variances
for the construction of "Annapolis Town Office Park", a 16 -unit town office development to be
located at the southeast corner of the intersection of 34th Avenue and Annapolis Lane North N.
will remain open.
B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2003039)
Chair Larson introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a zoning ordinance text
amendment to allow living area room additions not exceeding 300 square feet on pier footings.
Associate Planner Doty gave an overview of the May 13, 2003 staff report.
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 approve the request by
the City of Plymouth for a zoning ordinance text amendment to allow living area room additions
not exceeding 300 square feet on pier footings. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. MOHAMED RAMADAN (2003042)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Mohamed Ramadan for a variance to allow a six-foot
fence in the front yard for property located at 14015 Rockford Road.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the May 13, 2003 staff report.
Commissioner Weir asked if the 27 -foot setback would change because of the vacation.
Planning Manager Senness said if the applicant does wish to request the vacation, the
recommendation regarding the variance would not change. The facts that support the current
variance would remain the same.
Commissioner Holmes asked if the vacation takes place, if the variance would move to the new
easement line.
Senior Planner Darling said staff would not recommend approval of more than 10.5 feet because
the 10.5 feet would accomplish the applicant's purpose and the remainder of the easement may be
necessary if the road is ever expanded.
Commissioner Musliner asked if any neighbors have commented on this request.
Senior Planner Darling stated that neighbors within 200 feet of the property were notified, but no
neighbors have commented to date.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the request by
Mohamed Ramadan for a variance to allow a six-foot fence in the front yard at the perpetual
roadway easement line for property located at 14015 Rockford Road. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Larson adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.