HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-21-2004Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
July 21, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair Frank Weir, Commissioners Nancy Franke -Wilson,
James Holmes, Kendall Griffith, Melissa Musliner, and Sarah Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Peggy Larson
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner
Rebecca Bowers, 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
Acting Chair Weir said Item 7A has been removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.
MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, recommending
approval of the amended July 21, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF JULY 7, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, recommending
approval of the July 7, 2004 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
B. BRADLEY & DIANE HESSLUND (2004060)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Bradley & Diane Hesslund for a variance to allow
29.7% impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a screened porch for property
located at 3220 Pineview Lane North.
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MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the
request by Bradley & Diane Hesslund for a variance to allow 29.7% impervious surface coverage
to allow construction of a screened porch for property located at 3220 Pineview Lane North.
Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
C. DEAN HILDEBRANDT (2004067)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Dean Hildebrandt for variances for a 16 -foot front
yard setback and 32% impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a 56 square foot
addition and a 528 square foot detached garage for property located at 2475 Hemlock Lane
North.
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the
request by Dean Hildebrandt for variances for a 16 -foot front yard setback and 32% impervious
surface coverage to allow construction of a 56 square foot addition and a 528 square foot
detached garage for property located at 2475 Hemlock Lane North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
D. DOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION LLC (2004068)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Dominium Development & Acquisition, LLC for a
site plan amendment and variances for Willow Woods Estates located at 10810 South Shore
Drive.
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the
request by Dominium Development & Acquisition, LLC for a site plan amendment and variances
for Willow Woods Estates located at 10810 South Shore Drive. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT (2004065)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Three Rivers Park District for a site plan
amendment and conditional use permit to allow construction of a cold storage building for
property located at 12655 County Road 9, within French Regional Park.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the July 13, 2004 staff report.
Chair Weir introduced Alex Meyer, 3000 Xenium Lane North.
Mr. Meyer said he agrees with the staff report and conditions.
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Commissioner Musliner asked if the lighting issue had been resolved.
Senior Planner Darling said the only outstanding item was the fuel pumping area. She said the
applicant had not submitted the photometry or fixture details for the security light over this area,
however the attached resolution includes a condition requiring this information to be provided
prior to the issuance of any building permits.
Acting Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the request
by Three Rivers Park District for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit to allow
construction of a cold storage building for property located at 12655 County Road 9, within
French Regional Park. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. Mark & Christine Litchy (2004069)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Mark & Christine Litchy for a conditional use
permit for an 8 -foot high fence where 6 feet is the maximum allowed for property located at
16110 -14th Avenue North.
Planner Bowers gave an overview of the July 12, 2004 staff report.
Commissioner Holmes asked what the slope was towards County Road 6.
Planner Bowers said she is unsure of the exact slope but said it is apparent that there is a
downward slope towards County Road 6. She said due to the change in grade, the 8 -foot high
fence would provide better screening.
Acting Chair Weir introduced Mark Litchy, 16110 -14th Avenue North.
Mr. Litchy said the request for the fence is to block out the noise from County Road 6. He said a
6 -foot fence wouldn't block out the noise because of the slope of the yard.
Acting Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to approve the
request by Mark & Christine Litchy for a conditional use permit for an 8 -foot high fence where 6
feet is the maximum allowed for property located at 16110 -14th Avenue North.. Roll Call Vote.
5 Ayes. Commissioner Holmes voted Nay. MOTION approved.
Approved
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C. CARLSON & HARRINGTON, INC. (2004074)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Carlson & Harrington, Inc. for a conditional use
permit for the installation of ground equipment related to the existing telecommunications tower
in the Forestview Lane North right-of-way located near the intersection of Forestview Lane
North and Ridgemount Avenue.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the July 13, 2004 staff report.
Commissioner Holmes asked how far the equipment would be from the roadway.
Senior Planner Darling said it would be 7 feet from the curb of Forestview Lane.
Commissioner Holmes asked how far the equipment would be from Ridgemount Avenue. He
indicated that visibility is an issue in this area.
Senior Planner Darling said she is unsure of the exact distance from Ridgemount Avenue but
said she had reviewed the site for any visual obstructions.
Acting Chair Weir introduced the applicant Paul Harrington, 1683 Chatham Avenue.
Mr. Harrington said the equipment would be 52 feet from Ridgemount Avenue.
Acting Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the request
by Carlson & Harrington, Inc. for a conditional use permit for the installation of ground
equipment related to the existing telecommunications tower in the Forestview Lane North right-
of-way located near the intersection of Forestview Lane North and Ridgemount Avenue. Roll
Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. TERRI NAUGHTIN (2004071)
This item was removed from the agenda at the applicant's request.
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Approved
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