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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-16-2005Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting November 16, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Frank Weir, Commissioners E. J. Clyman, Melissa Musliner, Kathleen Murdock, Sarah Anderson and James Holmes MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Nancy Franke -Wilson STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Associate Planner Kip Berglund, 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 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Clyman requested that the November 2, 2005 Planning Commission Minutes be removed for discussion. B. ACRYLIC DESIGN ASSOCIATES (2005125) MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to approve the request by Acrylic Design Associates for a site plan amendment and variance for an expansion of the Acrylic Design Warehouse located at 6050 Nathan Lane. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. A. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2, 2005, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Commissioner Clyman said he had abstained on a vote regarding electronic sign boards at the November 2 meeting. He said the proper thing would have been to express his concerns on this issue and vote "nay". Commissioner Clyman said he is concerned about the sight line of electronic signs and the transitioning between commercial and residential Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 16, 2005 Page 2 areas. He said electronic signs are easier to be seen and spotted than standard signs. Commissioner Clyman said some areas that could be affected are Highway 55 and Co. Rd. 101 as it develops, and Cottonwood Plaza and the residential area. He added that the sight line would increase when there is less foliage on the trees. Commissioner Clyman said the use of colors should be restricted on electronic signs. Commissioner Clyman said if sexually oriented businesses have access to electronic signage promoting that type of business, that would not be in the best interest of the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Clyman said that a majority of signs are on Highway 55, and until it is a freeway -type highway, signs are a distraction and can pose a safety hazard.. Commissioner Murdock referenced her comments regarding the CIP Project S — 12 Traffic Signal — Vicksburg Lane at Shenandoah/25th Avenue). Commissioner Murdock clarified that staff had said that item had been removed because it was too costly and she had recommended it be placed as one of the potential projects for the City and not be lost altogether. Commissioner Murdock said Commissioner Anderson's motion sounds like it was not approving S — 12, but in effect it had already been taken out of the CIP and Commissioner Murdock wants it kept on the potential project list. MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Murdock, to approve the amended November 2, 2005 Planning Commission Minutes to include Commissioner Murdock's comments. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioner Musliner abstained from voting. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. KATE -LO TILE & STONE, INC. (2005129) Chair Weir introduced the request by Kate -Lo Tile & Stone, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory enclosed retail area in the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district for property located at 701 Berkshire Lane North. Associate Planner Berglund gave an overview of the November 8, 2005 staff report. Chair Weir introduced the applicant, Jerrick Jenson, 116 Oak Avenue N, Maple Lake. Mr. Jenson said he wants to reiterate their business has been in the community for awhile and they are excited to move forward with the retail operation. He added that the flow of traffic is greatly reduced at the site. Commissioner Clyman asked about storage of wholesale products, such as slabs of granite, at the back of the property. Mr. Jenson said nothing would be stored outside. He said occasionally empty pallets or crates might be outside and these would be picked up weekly. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 16, 2005 Page 3 Commissioner Clyman asked if the loading docks are separate from public parking. Mr. Jenson responded affirmatively. 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 Holmes, to approve the request by Kate -Lo Tile & Stone, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow an accessory enclosed retail area in the I-1 (Light Industrial) zoning district for property located at 701 Berkshire Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION passed unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS — No Items F-I 111Jill 11.l`iu 13101 MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Musliner to adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m.