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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-17-2001Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting January 17, 2001 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners David Gaither, Kapila Bobra, John Stoebner, Sarah Reinhardt and Roger Berkowitz MEMBERS ABSENT: Karl Neset STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Senior Planners Kendra Lindahl and Shawn Drill, and Office Services Supervisor Denise Hutt 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 OATH OF OFFICE — Planning Commissioner David Gaither 3 PUBLIC FORUM 4 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Bobra to approve the January 3, 2001 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Commissioner Gaither abstained.) 6 CONSENT AGENDA No Items. 7 PUBLIC HEARINGS A ACE MINI STORAGE LLC (20176) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Ace Mini Storage LLC for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit for a second mini storage building at 5525 Highway 169. He noted that the applicant is requesting that the Planning Commission continue the public hearing to the February 7, 2001 meeting. The applicant was unable to complete the revision recommended by staff in time for the public hearing tonight. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2001 Page #2 MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to continue the public hearing to the February 7, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B CITY OF PLYMOUTH (20174) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for amendments to the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments address both technical (typographical errors, etc.) and substantive changes to Sections: Title and Application; Rules and Definitions; Environmental Review; General Building and Performance Standards; General Yard, Lot Area and Building Regulations; Fencing/Screening/Landscaping; Off -Street Parking and Loading; Building Relocation; Sign Regulations; Telecommunications Rights -of -Way Users; Land Filling and Excavation/Grading Operations; FRD District; RSF-1 District, RSF-2 District; RMF -1 District; RMF -4 District; O -R District; C-2 District; C-3 District; CC District; B -C District; I-2 District; I-3 District; PI District; PUD District; and Wetlands District. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the January 9, 2001 staff report. In reference to Summary Item #35, Commissioner Reinhardt asked if businesses such as Grandma's Restaurant would have the ability to apply for the off-site directional sign. Senior Planner Drill replied that it would not apply to businesses such as Grandma's, that have direct access onto a public street. Chairman Stulberg noted that such signage would apply to businesses such as Cal Spas, which doesn't have access onto a public street. In reference to Summary Item #54, Chairman Stulberg asked if the O -R district would allow residential units under the proposal. Senior Planner Drill responded that senior housing and residential care facilities would continued to be allowed as permitted uses. He stated that the emphasis of the district has evolved and changed from an office/residential transition district to office district, due to the recent changes to the Comprehensive Plan. He added that new developments that include mixed land uses would now be appropriately guided MXD (Mixed Use) and zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development). Director Hurlburt stated that when the Comprehensive Plan was updated, the CO (Commercial Office) designation was changed from a mixed land use designation to a commercial office designation, and a new guiding designation called MXD was created to provide for mixed land uses. She said that it would be more appropriate to guide new developments MXD. In reference to Summary Item #62, Chairman Stulberg asked why the size of the size of the sign would be increased by 100 percent, but the setback would only be increased by 50 percent. Senior Planner Drill said that staff worked with Eric Blank, Parks and Recreation Director, on the proposed amendment to come up with language that would fit the needs for the proposed ice Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2001 Page #3 center signage. Chairman Stulberg asked if this amendment is for a particular instance and if any other situations may arise that will force another amendment. Senior Planner Drill stated that the amendment would allow an electronic sign that was planned prior to the recent City Center ordinance amendments that decreased signage area. He added that staff doesn't anticipate any other specific situations that would be a problem. Director Hurlburt added that the only buildings that are zoned CC -P are the Ice Center, LifeTime Fitness, City Hall, and the Post Office. In reference to Summary Item #58, Chairman Stulberg asked why this amendment was added. Senior Planner Drill said that the proposed language was inadvertently not carried over to a few districts when a new lighting ordinance was adopted last year. Chairman Stulberg asked if this amendment would prevent lights from spilling over onto other properties such as the station at Highway 55 and County Road 101. Planner Drill replied affirmatively, stating that the 90 degree cutoff provisions are to ensure that lighting under the gas pump canopies does not shine on adjacent properties. Commissioner Bobra asked what the reason is for the amendment under Item #62. Senior Planner Drill explained that the Park and Recreation Department requested the amendment for the Ice Center, including the ability to extend the hours of illumination because many business in the area operate after 10:00 p.m. Director Hurlburt added that the Parks department was working with a consultant on the sign and submitted their plan to the City not realizing that the Zoning Ordinance had recently changed. She said that their request is justified because of the scale of the building. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner, to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Chairman Stulberg asked if the "R" could be removed from the "O -R" District, or if it would be too confusing. Director Hurlburt said it may be somewhat confusing, but it could be done. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt, to remove "R" and Residential" from the O -R District. Chairman Stulberg asked if staff could check into the feasibility of changing this before it goes to City Council. Director Hurlburt stated that the change could facilitate a chain reaction of reference changes in many sections. Chairman Stulberg removed his motion and asked staff to consider the change for next year's annual update to the Zoning Ordinance if there is confusion created about what the O -R district allows. Approved Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2001 Page #4 Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Commissioner Reinhardt commended staff for their efforts in maintaining an up-to-date Zoning Ordinance. 8 OTHER BUSINESS Chairman Stulberg announced that Senior Planner Lindahl has accepted another position with a private firm. Senior Planner Lindahl stated that she has accepted a position with Landform Engineering and that her last day with the City will be February 1, 2001. Chairman Stulberg thanked Commissioner Stoebner for his dedication to the Planning Commission and wished him luck in the future. Commissioner Stoebner stated that he respects the professionalism of staff and commended Chairman Stulberg for his outstanding job of chairing the Planning Commission. MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.