HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-18-2004Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
August 18, 2004
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, Nancy Franke -
Wilson, James Holmes, Kendall Griffith, Melissa Musliner, and Sarah Anderson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Associate
Planner Jared Noelting 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 Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, recommending approval
of the August 18, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 4, 2004 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, recommending approval
of the August 4, 2004 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2004095)
Commissioner Holmes commended staff for their work on this request and said he is pleased
with the results.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, recommending approval
of the request by Wayzata Public Schools for a variance to allow the installation of new light
poles at East Middle School located at 12000 Ridgemount Avenue North. Vote. 7 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
Approved
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SKARNES, INC. (2004091)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Skarnes, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow
outdoor storage of finished goods and an interim use permit for parking at the property located at
2100 Niagara Lane North.
Associate Planner Noelting gave an overview of the August 18, 2004 staff report.
Chair Larson asked the applicant if he agreed with the conditions in the staff report. The
applicant responded affirmatively.
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 Wilson, to recommend approval
of the request by Skarnes, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow outdoor storage of finished
goods and an interim use permit for parking at the property located at 2100 Niagara Lane North.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. DOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT & ACQUISITION, LLC. (2004093)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Dominium Development & Acquisition, LLC. for a
conditional use permit for an 8 -foot high fence for property located at 1020 West Medicine Lake
Drive.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 18, 2004 staff report.
Commissioner Weir asked who would be responsible for the upkeep of the fence.
Senior Planner Drill responded that the apartment complex would maintain the fence.
Chair Larson asked if staff had received any objections to the proposed fence.
Senior Planner Drill said he was unaware of any objections.
Chair Larson asked if a design for the fence has been selected.
Chair Larson introduced the applicant, Jeff Huggett, 2355 Polaris Lane N., who stated the fence
would be a vinyl privacy fence. He said they haven't selected a color yet, but are deciding
between white and earth -tone colors. He added they have spoken with the neighboring
businesses, Famous Dave's and the car wash, and they do not object to the fence. Mr. Huggett
added there may be a gate in the fence for access to neighboring businesses.
Approved
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Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to approved the request
by Dominium Development & Acquisition, LLC. for a conditional use permit for an 8 -foot high
fence for property located at 1020 West Medicine Lake Drive. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
7. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m.