HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-21-2005Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
September 21, 2005
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Frank Weir, Commissioners E.J. Clyman, Nancy Franke -
Wilson, Kathleen Murdock, Melissa Musliner, Sarah Anderson and James Holmes
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Planner Joshua Doty, City
Engineer Ron Quanbeck, 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 Murdock, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to approve
the September 21, 2005 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Musliner, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
September 7, 2005 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PROVIDENT/WATERFORD, LLC. (2005070)
Chair Weir introduced the request by Provident/Waterford, LLC for a site plan amendment,
conditional use permit, and variances for the Waterford Plaza Shopping Center, located in
the northeast quadrant of Highway 55 and Revere Lane.
The Planning Commission and all persons in attendance at the meeting left the Black
Box Theater due to tornado sirens at 7:12 p.m. The meeting resumed at 7:36 p.m.
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Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the September 13, 2005 staff report.
Vice Chair Weir introduced Kathy Anderson, Architectural Consortium, LLC, representing
Provident/Waterford, LLC. Ms. Anderson outlined the landscaping plan and said the area
is under construction for an "extreme makeover" right now. She said it is important for
older shopping centers to reinvent themselves to revitalize the center and attract other
tenants.
Vice Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
Commissioner Wilson said she was at the shopping center this past week and welcomes the
changes, and is in favor of the proposal.
Commissioner Musliner said she is happy with the proposal but questions the traffic
management for the roundabout. Commissioner Musliner said roundabouts are common in
the east where she is from, however, folks here don't know who has the right-of-way and
asked if there is another way to handle the traffic.
City Engineer Quanbeck said the roundabouts are getting more common and there are two
in Plymouth. He said MnDOT has standards for roundabouts and it is important that they
are well signed. City Engineer Quanbeck said the drive lane, which is about 25 feet wide
to accommodate trucks making turns, could give the impression of 2 -way traffic. He said
one condition in the approving resolution is paint striping to 16 feet so the drive lane looks
like one lane.
MOTION by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Murdock to approve the
request by Provident/Waterford, LLC for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit,
and variances for the Waterford Plaza Shopping Center, located in the northeast quadrant
of Highway 55 and Revere Lane. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion passed.
B. ASCENSION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (2005098)
Chair Weir introduced the request by Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church for a
conditional use permit to allow operation of kindergarten classes for property located at
15870 46th Avenue North.
Planner Doty gave an overview of the September 13, 2005 staff report.
Vice Chair Weir introduced the applicant, Larry Gades, who said he is a past president of
the congregation and is chairing the committee proposing the kindergarten.
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Commissioner Clyman said his concern is that when more students are added, proper
traffic management must be in place for pick up and drop off.
Mr. Gades said the traffic issue has not been addressed at this time as they do not anticipate
a traffic problem for the initial implementation of 25 students daily.
Chair Weir opened the public hearing and closed the public session as there was no one
present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Murdock to approve
the request by Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church for a conditional use permit to
allow operation of kindergarten classes for property located at 15870 46th Avenue North.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
C. CARLSON'S PIANO WORLD (2005101)
Chair Weir introduced the request by Carlson's Piano World for a conditional use permit
amendment and interim use permit for property located at 13810 24th Avenue North.
Planner Doty gave an overview of the September 13, 2005 staff report.
Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on
the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Murdock, seconded by Commissioner Clyman, to approve
the request by Carlson's Piano World for a conditional use permit amendment and interim
use permit for property located at 13810 24th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes.
MOTION approved.
Commissioner Holmes noted that it is helpful the applicant has prior history in knowing
what traffic patterns will be from his existing retail locations.
D. WCL ASSOCIATES, INC. (2005102)
Chair Weir introduced the request by WCL Associates, Inc. for a conditional use permit for
over 50 percent office use and interim use permit for reduced parking, for property located
at 9600 54th Avenue N.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the September 13, 2005 staff report.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the proposed shuttling at 4600 Nathan Lane N. is in an
industrial area or near any residential area.
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Senior Planner Drill responded that there is a business to the north, apartments to the south,
and a residential area across Nathan Lane to the west. He added the residential area is well
screened by several large trees.
Commissioner Anderson asked if the residential property owners were notified of the
proposal.
Senior Planner Drill said residents were notified about the request for expanded parking for
that site, but not the proposal for the shuttle service. He noted that ev3 is operating a
shuttle service from their building on Nathan Lane at this time and has not had complaints.
Commissioner Anderson asked if other businesses have had 95% percent office space in an
industrial district.
Senior Planner Drill answered affirmatively, and added that some industrial zoned
buildings have 100% office use.
Vice Chair Weir introduced the applicant, Rick Weiblen, 10400 Viking Drive, Eden
Prairie, representing Liberty Property Trust. Mr. Weiblen said he appreciates city staff
working with their tenant, who is a strong employer in the City of Plymouth. Mr. Weiblen
said ev3's needs are growing and they are trying to accommodate them with a solution that
can work for the building, ev3 and the City.
Vice Chair Weir asked how the parking spaces would be determined.
Vice Chair Weir introduced Les Rowe, 4600 Nathan Lane N., representing ev3. Mr. Rowe
said there would be an incentive program to get volunteers to park in the overflow area off-
site.
Vice Chair Weir wondered if the parking might become a problem, but the incentive and
timely travel on the bus would work.
Chair Weir opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on
the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Clyman, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
request by WCL Associates, Inc. for a conditional use permit for over 50 percent office use
and interim use permit for reduced parking, for property located at 9600
54th Avenue N.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION by Commissioner Clyman, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:17 p.m.