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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-06-2002Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting November 6, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Karl Neset, Commissioners David Gaither, Jason Rohloff, Frank Weir, James Holmes and Peggy Larson MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Kendall Griffith STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barbara Senness, City Engineer Ron Quanbeck, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Associate Planner Josh Doty and Office Support Specialist Ranelle Gifford 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the November 6, 2002 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the October 16, 2002 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. RAM ELECTRIC (2002128) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Ram Electric for a variance to allow a zero setback from the building to parking for property located at 9625 -36th Avenue North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 2 B. SANDRA PERREAULT (2002129) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Sandra Perreault for an interim home occupation license to operate a residential housecleaning service out of the home located at 4810 Quinwood Lane North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. C. LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION (2002136) MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Lundgren Brothers Construction for a variance to the minimum lot width requirement for proposed Lot 4, in conjunction with the final plat of Plum Tree 5th Addition, for property located at Urbandale Lane and 48th Avenue North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. ELM CREEK GOLF COURSE (2002075) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Elm Creek Golf Course for a conditional use permit to allow more than one principal building on a lot to allow an existing home and an existing clubhouse building to remain during construction of a new clubhouse building on the site for property located at 19010 State Highway 55. Planning Manager Senness gave an overview of the October 29, 2002 staff report. 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 Weir, to approve the request by Elm Creek Golf Course for a conditional use permit to allow more than one principal building on a lot to allow an existing home and an existing clubhouse building to remain during construction of a new clubhouse building on the site for property located at 19010 State Highway 55. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. MARK SCHERER (2002120) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Mark Scherer for a preliminary plat for two lots to be called the "Scherer Addition" for property located at 12001 County Road 10. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the October 29, 2002 staff report. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 3 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 Larson, to approve the request by Mark Scherer for a preliminary plat for two lots to be called the "Scherer Addition" for property located at 12001 County Road 10. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. WAYNE JESKE ASSOCIATES INC. (2002121) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Wayne Jeske Associates Inc. for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 3,521 square foot addition for three classrooms and a parking lot expansion for Ascension Lutheran Church located at 15870 -46th Avenue North. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the October 29, 2002 staff report. Chairman Neset opened and closed the public hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Wayne Jeske Associates Inc. for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a 3,521 square foot addition for three classrooms and a parking lot expansion for Ascension Lutheran Church located at 15870 -46th Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. D. MIDWEST REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC. (2002130) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Midwest Real Estate Services Inc. for a conditional use permit for installation of a 75 -foot monopole with telecommunication antennas and related equipment at the Oakwood Square Shopping Center at 1400 County Road 101 North. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the October 29, 2002 staff report. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant Mr. Steve Katkov, 3904 Kiplins Avenue South. Mr. Katkov stated he concurs with the staff report and is available for any questions. Chairman Neset opened and closed the public hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 4 MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to approve the request by Midwest Real Estate Services Inc. for a conditional use permit for installation of a 75 -foot monopole with telecommunication antennas and related equipment at the Oakwood Square Shopping Center at 1400 County Road 101 North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. E. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2002046) Chairman Neset introduced the Zoning Ordinance text amendment related to the regulation of exterior lighting for the City of Plymouth. Planning Manager Senness gave an overview of the October 23, 2002 staff report. Commissioner Rohloff asked if any other resources were consulted on the lighting issues. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated a couple of lighting companies were consulted. Planning Manager Senness stated the City had contact with several people including the City of Bloomington. Planning Manager Senness stated most of the updates are consistent with other community's regulations. Commissioner Holmes asked how the angles are determined when the fixtures are mounted on the building. Planning Manager Senness responded by showing a drawing of a light with a 90 degree cutoff. She stated at present, the design has more impact than whether or not it is horizontal or vertical. Commissioner Holmes asked if we leave it at a single cutoff of 90 degrees if that would cause more confusion. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated the problem is deciding if it is horizontal or vertical. Planning Manager Senness stated no light would be able to go in an upwards direction. She stated the current and proposed regulations prevent that. She stated staff concluded that a single cutoff requirement of 90 degrees would be more effective in achieving the purpose of the lighting regulations. Commissioner Holmes asked how we define where a residential area ends and a commercial area begins. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 5 Planning Manager Senness stated the residential regulations would include anything within 300 feet of the residential property line. 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 Weir, to approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment related to the regulation of exterior lighting. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioner Holmes voted nay. F. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2002127) Chairman Neset introduced the City's annual update of the Zoning Ordinance. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the October 29, 2002 staff report. Chairman Neset opened and closed the public hearing, as no one was present to speak on the item. Commissioner Larson stated in regards to Summary Item # 18, design, height and roof pitch for single family homes, she didn't see any issues with a 3 -story home where there are single and two story homes in the surrounding area. She stated she has more concerns with homes appearing too similar. Commissioners Gaither and Rohloff concurred. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated if the Commissioners would like to make changes to the proposal, they are able to move the entire item, then make individual amendments. MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Weir, recommending approval of the annual update of the Zoning Ordinance. MOTION to amend by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff to eliminate Summary Item #18 in regards to design, height and roof pitch for single family homes. Roll Call Vote on motion to amend. 5 Ayes. Chairman Neset voted nay. MOTION approved. Vote on MAIN MOTION once amended. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 6 8. NEW BUSINESS A. SOUMYA AND RUMA ROY (2002124) Chairman Neset introduced the request by Soumya and Ruma Roy for a variance to encroach two feet into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback to allow construction of a sunroom addition for property located at 4910 Olive Lane North. Associate Planner Doty gave an overview of the October 28, 2002 staff report. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant Soumya Roy, 4910 Olive Lane North. Mr. Roy stated his wife suffers from an ailment and would benefit from the added sunlight. He stated his wife is home most of the day. He stated the rear lot line is not parallel to the home. He stated the two feet encroachment would be on the southwest side only. He stated the southeast side would fall within the required setback. Mr. Roy stated his lot is smaller than most in the area. He stated their kitchen is very small and they wouldn't be able to make the sunroom wider. He stated the smaller sunroom proposed by staff would not be effective as his wife is also claustrophobic. Chairman Neset asked if the rear lot line is in fact diagonal and would the southeast corner of the proposed sunroom fall within the required setback. Associate Planner Doty stated it would still need a variance on the southeast corner as well. He stated it would not meet the 25 -foot setback requirement on either corner. Planning Manager Senness stated the easement line is not parallel to the house but the property line is close to being parallel with the house. MOTION by Commissioner Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Gaither, to deny the request by Soumya and Ruma Roy for a variance to encroach two feet into the required 25 -foot rear yard setback to allow construction of a sunroom addition for property located at 4910 Olive Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Larson, to reconsider item 6b, Interim Home Occupation license for Sandra Perreault, on the consent agenda. Chairman Neset introduced the applicant Sandra Perreault, 4810 Quinwood Lane North. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 6, 2002 Page 7 Ms. Perreault stated she did not realize this was approved earlier. Ms. Perreault stated she has concerns with item 4 of the conditions. Ms. Perreault stated she would like to be able to have 3 vehicles parked on the street, which may happen from time to time. She stated she is willing to resolve any parking issues with neighbors. Associate Planner Doty stated the recommendation for 2 vehicles was arrived at by some onsite inspections and information from the applicant. He stated staff considered the location of the driveway, mailbox and fire hydrant and determined there was room for 2 vehicles to be parked in front of the applicant's home. Community Development Director Hurlburt stated this would not restrict parking on the street for family members, only vehicles that were related to the business. Chairman Neset asked if this accommodates up to 8 vehicles as proposed. Associate Planner Doty answered affirmatively. Commissioner Larson stated she supports item 4 of the conditions in regard to the two -vehicle limit as long as it is restricted to vehicles related to the business and not family members or friends. Roll call vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chairman Neset, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 8:15p.m.