HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-01-2001Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
August 1, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Roger Berkowitz, Commissioners Peggy Larson,
David Gaither, Kapila Bobra, Sarah Reinhardt, and Karl Neset
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Senior Planner Marie
Darling, Associate Planner Josh Doty and Office Support Specialist Ranelle Gifford
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 PUBLIC FORUM
3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Bobra to approve the July
18, 2001 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
5 CONSENT AGENDA
A MAX AND PEGGIE EISENBERG (2001055)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a variance to allow an impervious surface coverage of 28.4%, where 25% is the
maximum, to allow installation of an above ground swimming pool in the rear yard of the
property located at 2715 Quaker Lane North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2001063)
Acting Chairman Berkowitz introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment regarding voting requirements for zoning ordinance amendments to
bring these requirements into conformance with the new state law.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the July 27, 2001 staff report.
Acting Chairman Berkowitz opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the item.
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MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt seconded by Commissioner Gaither recommending
approval of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to comply with new statutory requirements.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B ASIAN ANTIQUE FURNITURE (2001078)
Acting Chairman Berkowitz introduced the request by Asian Antique Furniture for a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment to allow furniture stores with less than 5,000 square feet of gross
floor area in the C-3 Zoning District.
Associate Planner Doty gave an overview of the July 20, 2001 staff report.
Acting Chairman Berkowitz asked what the square footage of the building was. Associate
Planner Doty responded he was unsure of the exact square footing stating it was under 5,000 and
that the applicant could give more of a accurate square footage. Acting Chairman Berkowitz
asked if the applicant had other options and if these were pursued. Associate Planner Doty
explained there were no other options for the applicant.
Commissioner Reinheart asked if furniture sales are allowed in other districts. Assocoate Planner
Doty replied affirmatively, in the C-2 Zoning District. Director Hurlburt stated there are a few
existing buildings but they have very limited vacancies. Director Hurlburt added this type of
business is also allowed in the C-4 Zoning District.
Commissioner Berkowitz introduced Mr. David Raskas of Asian Antique Furniture, representing
the applicant. Mr. Raskas stated he concurs with the staff report. Mr. Raskas confirmed the
business occupied 2,750 square feet.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked Mr. Raskas if he was the owner or tenant. Mr. Raskas replied he
was the tenant leasing the space. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the owner was aware that this
type of business was not allowed in the C-3 zoning district. Mr. Raskas stated the owner thought
it was zoned for retail sales. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the applicant had explored other
options or locations. Mr. Raskas stated they had looked at different locations but this location
was less expensive and worked the best for traffic visibility.
Commissioner Gaither asked Associate Planner Doty if work was being completed without
permits. Associate Planner Doty responded affirmatively. Mr. Raskas stated some painting and
adding a door had been done but they were unaware a permit was needed. Director Hurlburt
added additional work was done to the ceiling and the occupancy was changed. Director
Hurlburt stated the building code issues are being resolved. Director Hurlburt stated the City
allowed them to operate once we verified that any safety issues were addressed.
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Acting Chairman Berkowitz opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if we are changing the ordinance for one business, would there be
other uses that would need to be addressed. Director Hurlburt stated the amendment was
specifically for this request. Any other cases would be reviewed at a later date. This review
covered just the furniture sales.
MOTION by Commissioner Gaither seconded by Commissioner Bobra recommending approval
of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to allow furniture stores with less than 5,000 square feet
of gross floor area in the C-3 zoning district. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Bobra to adjourn. Vote. 6
Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.