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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. Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 21, 2005 Page 2 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. Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 21, 2005 Page 3 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. Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 21, 2005 Page 4 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 Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 21, 2005 Page 5 MOTION by Commissioner Clyman, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m.