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.
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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
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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.