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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-01-2002Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting May 1, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Karl Neset, Commissioners Peggy Larson, Jason Rohloff, Kendall Griffith, James Holmes, Frank Weir, and David Gaither MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Rebecca Stoen, City Engineer Ron Quanbeck, and Office Support Specialist Ranelle Gifford 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Neset stated Item 7A under New Business has been postponed. MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the May 1, 2002 Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the April 17, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Neset stated Item 5D of the consent agenda will be removed from the Consent Agenda and open for discussion. A. KENNETH BECK (2001127) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Kenneth Beck for lot division/lot consolidation to relocate the lot line separating two existing homesites for properties located at 2344 Ives Lane North and 2351 Hemlock Lane North and a variance for lot size and impervious surface coverage. Vote. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 2002 Page 2 B. GUYER' S SUPERIOR WALLS (2002014) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Guyer's Superior Walls for a site plan amendment and drive aisle setback variance for a 12,000 square foot addition to the east side of the existing building at 13405 -15th Avenue North. Vote. MOTION approved. C. CARLSON REAL ESTATE (2002024) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Carlson Real Estate for a lot division to create separate lots for the Carlson Marketing Group CMG) building site located at 1405 Xenium Lane North and for the daycare center site located at 13905 County Road 6, and variance to allow creation of a lot with no access onto a public street. Vote. MOTION approved. E. REMODELING DIMENSIONS (2002031) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Remodeling Dimensions for a variance to impervious surface coverage to allow construction of a 50 -foot by 12 -foot addition for property located at 12405 -29th Avenue North. Vote. MOTION approved. F. TERRANCE AND BETH O'CONNOR (2002036) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Terrance and Beth O'Connor for a variance for side yard setback to allow construction of a two - car attached garage and room addition for property located at 14910 Gleason Lake Drive. Vote. MOTION approved. D. BRUCE KNAPP AND MARCIE THEIS (2002030) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Bruce Knapp and Marcie Theis for a variance to allow construction of a detached garage in a front yard for property located at 211 Saratoga Lane North. Chairman Neset introduced Harvey Djerf, 217 Trenton Lane North. Mr. Djerf stated he lives in the Ivanhoe Woods subdivision. Mr. Djerf stated this is a unique part of Plymouth with large lots and many trees. Mr. Djerf stated he feels threatened by this variance request, as the garage would be visibly invasive in the front yard. He stated the applicant already has a two -car garage and a storage shed and still has vehicles parked outside. Planning Manager Senness stated the site is located where Saratoga Lane and Trenton Lane come together. She stated the house is located on the northern part of the site. She stated staff looked Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 2002 Page 3 at the option of placing the garage further back but this option brought up concerns with the main entrance to the house. She stated that placing the garage next to the existing garage would make it difficult to see how you get to the house and where the entrance is located. She stated there is a deck that wraps around the house making the front entrance difficult to see. She also noted that there is no sidewalk or path to the front entrance. Planning Manager Senness stated most of the site is defined as front yard by the Zoning Ordinance. She stated the biggest problem with the lot is the location of the house on the north end of the lot. She stated staff recommended there be windows in the garage facing the street so it wouldn't be a blank wall to the street and would improve the appearance from the street. She stated the materials and color of the garage would be required to match the house. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant Bruce Knapp, 211 Saratoga Lane North. Mr. Knapp stated they didn't realize at the time they purchased the home they wouldn't be able to build a garage. Mr. Knapp stated he would like to put the garage elsewhere but that doesn't seem to be an option. Mr. Knapp stated he collects cars and feels it is unsightly to have vehicles parked in the yard. He stated he would like to have the two -car garage to be able to store the collector vehicles. He stated they are not junk vehicles, they have all been restored. He stated originally the garage was planned for 3 '/2 stalls but has since scaled it back to a two -car garage. He stated no one ever uses the front entrance of his home. He stated the main access is through the rear, which would be blocked if the location of the garage was moved next to the existing garage. Chairman Neset introduced Jerry Tomas, 211 Trenton Lane North. Mr. Tomas stated he lives in the Ivanhoe Woods subdivision across the street from Bruce Knapp. Mr. Tomas stated he doesn't have any objection to the request except for how close to the road the garage would be. Mr. Tomas stated he has concerns with allowing the applicant to put the garage in the front, which may set a precedent to allow others to do the same. He asked if you approve this request, would the City have to approve other similar requests. Director Hurlburt read a letter dated April 22, 2002 from Joan and Jerry Tomas, Terry Bernard, Jan and Marlowe Peterson and Lee and Barb Ackerson requesting denial of the request for variance by Bruce Knapp and Marcie Theis. Director Hurlburt stated the letter would be entered into City record. Commissioner Gaither asked about the possibility of having the garage in the back and asked if it was not feasible because of a lack of a walkway to the entrance to the home. Planning Manager Senness stated the main access to the house is in the rear of the home. She stated to place the garage in the rear, you would not be able to see the entrance to the home. Commissioner Gaither asked if the setback would be met if you put the garage in the back near the other garage. Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 2002 Page 4 Planning Manager Senness stated it could be done but in doing so it would only allow 4.5 feet between the new and existing garage. Planning Manager Senness addressed the issue brought up regarding setting a precedent by approving this request. She stated each variance request is looked at with respect to the particular facts of the specific lot and that rarely are two sets of facts for two different lots identical. She also noted that this particular lot is a very unusual situation unlikely to be duplciated. MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Bruce Knapp and Marcie Theis for a variance to allow construction of a detached garage in a front yard for property located at 211 Saratoga Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Holmes voted Nay. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2002020) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Wayzata Public Schools for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow wind energy conversion systems. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the April 22, 2002 staff report. Commissioner Rohloff asked how many feet above the tree line the turbine would stand. Senior Planner Darling stated staff is unsure of the specific height the school district would propose, but the proposed Ordinance would require a minimum of 30 feet above the tree line. Commissioner Rohloff asked what affect the turbine would have on Public/Institutional and Future Restricted Development zoning districts. Director Hurlburt stated the FRD Zoning is a district that is a holding zone for agricultural and rural areas which are not being served with City sewer and water. The Public/Institutional zoning areas are the larger public facilities such as school sites, city parks, etc. Director Hurlburt stated most of the Public/Institutional zones are parks and are owned by public entities. Commissioner Larson asked about the television reception and wondered if cable and satellite reception would be affected. Senior Planner Darling stated cable and satellite are not affected by a turbine. A home dependent on standard television signals, if directly in line with the turbine, might experience a line that goes through the television screen. Senior Planner Darling stated there can be two houses close together and one may be affected while the other is not because the turbine would have to be directly in the line -of -sight between the television tower and the home. Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 2002 Page 5 Commissioner Rohloff asked if there is a limit of the number of turbines allowed. Senior Planner Darling stated there is a limit of one per parcel. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant, Dan Carlson, representing Wayzata Public Schools. Mr. Carlson stated the proposed project is very unique. Mr. Carlson stated this is something the School District has been looking at for some time. Mr. Carlson stated the project would have to operate at a profit from the beginning, it would need to have an educational benefit to the community, and it would need to be environmentally friendly. Chairman Neset opened and closed the public hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the request by Wayzata Public Schools for a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow wind energy conversion systems. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. COLDWELL BANKER BURNET (2002027) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Coldwell Banker Burnet for preliminary plat to allow creation of four single-family lots to be known as "Killian Addition" for the 8.9 -acre site located south of 6th Avenue North and west of Pineview Lane North. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the April 23, 2002 staff report. Commissioner Holmes asked who would own the land that extends into the lake. Senior Planner Drill stated the entire lake is owned by the surrounding landowners and there is no public access. He stated the area extending into the lake would be owned by Lots 3 and 4. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant Gary Petersen, 201 E. Lake Street, Wayzata, MN. Mr. Petersen stated the houses are going to be built by a reputable builder. He stated three of the four lots are on hold at this point to be built. Chairman Neset opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Gaither to approve the request by Coldwell Banker Burnet for preliminary plat to allow creation of four single-family lots to be known as "Killian Addition" for the 8.9 -acre site located south of 6th Avenue North and west of Pineview Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Approved Planning Commission Minutes May 1, 2002 Page 6 C. MIKE AND LORI BERGERON (2002028) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Mike and Lori Bergeron for a conditional use permit to allow an attached garage exceeding 1,000 square feet on a proposed new home to be located at 5065 Quantico Lane North. Planner Stoen gave an overview of the April 22, 2002 staff report. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant, Mike Bergeron, 5795 Annapolis Lane North. Mr. Bergeron stated with the covenants the way they are and the lots being small, a larger garage would be the only way to provide additional storage. He stated he feels it would not have a negative impact on the development. Chairman Neset opened and closed the Public Hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff to approve the request by Mike and Lori Bergeron for a conditional use permit to allow an attached garage exceeding 1,000 square feet on a proposed new home to be located at 5065 Quantico Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. BILL WEIMER (2002029) Chairman Neset stated the request by Bill Weimer for a variance to allow construction of a garage addition that would encroach 5 feet into the 25 -foot front yard setback for property located at 5065 Quantico Lane North has been postponed. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to adjourn. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.