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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 Planning Commission Minutes August 18, 2004 Page 2 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 Planning Commission Minutes August 18, 2004 Page 3 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.