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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-16-2002Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting January 16, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Karl Neset, Peggy Larson, Roger Berkowitz, James Holmes, and David Gaither MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Kapila Bobra COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Joy Tierney, Councilmembers Judy Johnson and Bob Stein STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Blank, Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planners Shawn Drill and Marie Darling, Planner Rebecca Stoen, and Associate Planners Kip Berglund and Josh Doty 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. OATH OF OFFICE Director Hurlburt administered the Oath of Office to Planning Commissioner James Holmes. 3 PUBLIC FORUM 4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the December 19, 2001 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioners Neset and Holmes Abstained.) 6 CONSENT AGENDA 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS 8 NEW BUSINESS A CITY OF PLYMOUTH Director Hurlburt introduced the presentation of the draft Northwest Greenway Plan. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 2 Director Blank thanked the Chairman for his service and presented the context of the plan within the City's Comprehensive Plan. Barry Warner, SRF, Consultant for the City of Plymouth, gave an overview of the plan. Ken Grieshaber, SRF, Consultant for the City of Plymouth, presented the components of the plan. Mr. Warner discussed the possible implementation tools of the plan. Director Blank discussed the acquisition of properties that has occurred to date. Chairman Stulberg asked how much land needed to be acquired for the full implementation of the plan and how long implementation was likely to take. Director Blank estimated that around 75 dry acres would be necessary and it could take around 20 years to acquire all the properties needed, although the time period would be determined dependent on the speed of development. Commissioner Berkowitz asked what thought had gone into the potential sports complex. Director Blank stated that his department is aggressively pursuing the acquisition of the property and believes that the size of the property will serve both the needs of future development in the short-term and the need of the area well into the future. Chairman Stulberg stated that the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission were attached. No motion was necessary for this item. B CITY OF PLYMOUTH Director Hurlburt thanked Chairman Stulberg for his 21 years of service to the City on behalf of the staff and Planning Commission. Vice Chairman Berkowitz presented Chairman Stulberg with a Certificate of Recognition for his years of service on the Planning Commission. Planning Manager Senness presented Chairman Stulberg with his packet briefcase as a memento of his service. Chairman Stulberg recounted his history with the City and his fond memories working on the Planning Commission. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 3 Mayor Tierney shared her memories of working with Chairman Stulberg on the Commission and expressed gratitude for his service and commitment. 8 ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Gaither, to adjourn. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m.