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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-15-2004Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, James Holmes, Kendall Griffith, and Sarah Anderson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Melissa Musliner and Nancy Franke -Wilson STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Planner Josh Doty, 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 Griffith, recommending approval of the December 15, 2004 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 1, 2004, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, recommending approval of the December 1, 2004 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. DOUGLAS AND MARILYN GRANT (2004141) Chair Larson said that a petition in support of the request by Douglas and Marilyn Grant had been received. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, recommending approval of the request by Douglas and Marilyn Grant for a variance to allow construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 17005 24th Avenue North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes December 15, 2004 Page 2 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. POPE ASSOCIATES, INC. (2004133) Chair Larson introduced the request by Pope Associates, Inc. for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for Providence Academy, located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the December 7, 2004 staff report. Chair Larson introduced the applicant, Chris Gibbs, 4480 Deerwood Lane N. Mr. Gibbs thanked city staff on behalf of Providence Academy and said staff has been extremely helpful. Mr. Gibbs said they are very happy to be in the City of Plymouth and look forward to a long lasting relationship with the City and expanding their facility. Mr. Gibbs said he concurred with the staff report and terms of the resolution. Chair Larson thanked Mr. Gibbs for their partnership with the City, and referenced the ice center. 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 approve the request by Pope Associates, Inc. for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for Providence Academy, located at 15100 Schmidt Lake Road. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. WILLIAM HULL (2004142) Chair Larson introduced the request by William Hull for an interim use permit to allow construction of a new home prior to demolition of an existing home, for property located at 12024 26th Avenue North. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the December 7, 2004 staff report. Chair Larson introduced the applicant, Bill Hull, 12024 26th Avenue North. Mr. Hull said he agrees with the resolution, and stated he has escrowed $9,900 which would be the cost from his builder for the demolition and removal of the old house. He said he believes he has met all the terms of the Zoning Ordinance. Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to approve the request by William Hull for an interim use permit to allow construction of a new home prior to Approved Planning Commission Minutes December 15, 2004 Page 3 demolition of an existing home, for property located at 12024 26th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2004118) Chair Larson introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to approve the annual update to the Zoning Ordinance. Planner Doty gave an overview of the December 6, 2004 staff report. Chair Larson asked if an interim use permit being reissued has to be reissued to the same applicant. Planner Doty responded that it would not necessarily have to be the same applicant. Planner Doty noted that the use must remain consistent at the same site and the same types of items would be sold. 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 approve the request by the City of Plymouth to approve the annual update to the Zoning Ordinance. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH Planning Manager Senness reviewed the 2005 Planning Commission meeting schedule. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to approve the 2005 Planning Commission meeting schedule. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Larson, with no objections, to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m.