HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-15-2001Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
August 15, 2001
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Karl Neset, David Gaither,
Kapila Bobra, Sarah Reinhardt, and Peggy Larson (arrived at 7:05 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Roger Berkowitz
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barb
Senness, City Engineer Ron Quanbeck, Senior Planners Shawn Drill and Marie Darling, Planner
Rebecca Stoen, Associate Planners Josh Doty and Kip Berglund, and Office Support
Representative Janice Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER
2 PUBLIC FORUM
3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve the
August 1, 2001 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved. Chairman
Stuhlberg abstained.
5 CONSENT AGENDA
A DAVID AND SRISUDA ARNESON (2001066)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a variance to allow a 51.4 foot rear -yard setback from Schmidt Lake Road for a
home, garage and deck addition at 12230 45th Avenue North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved unanimously.
B INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 284 (2001068)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a lot division to create two parcels and variances for 1) a lot division of unplatted
property and 2) a lot smaller than the required size and width to allow the transfer of land for a
future elementary school at 16440 County Road 47. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
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C KEVIN AND KATHY SULLIVAN (2001071)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a variance to allow a 10 -foot side -yard setback for construction of a garage addition
at 2730 Black Oaks Lane North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
D LUIS AND ANA RAYAS (2001090)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a variance to allow a 10 -foot side yard setback for construction of a roughly 14.5 -foot
addition onto the north side of the home located at 18125 27th Avenue North. Vote. 6 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
E WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (2001093)
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a site plan amendment to replace existing stadium light towers and light fixtures with
four new light towers and new directional light fixtures at Central Middle School, 305 Vicksburg
Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioner Gaither abstained.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A ULTIEG ENGINEERS (2001067)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Ultieg Engineers for a conditional use permit to
install a 75 -foot monopole for a telecommunications antenna and a 12 -foot by 40 -foot equipment
shelter to be located in La Compte Park at 10795 Old Country Road 15.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the August 10, 2001 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the petitioner, Julie Townsend, 5201 East River Road, representing
AT & T Wireless, who said she concurred with the staff report as presented.
Chairman Stuhlberg inquired if this monopole would be able to support additional antennas such
as AT & T plus two others. Ms. Townsend responded it could support additional carriers but
that it would be up to the City and parks department to determine if it will work without
interfering with their lighting plan.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Planning Manager Senness said she had spoken with the adjacent property owner to the east. Mr.
Schiebe is out of town and expressed concerns. Planning Manager Senness said the Schiebe
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Family sold the property to the City in 1963 and the warranty deed does not have restrictions on
use. She stated that the City Attorney has indicated to staff that this use as proposed would be
consistent with the park purpose. Mr. Schiebe indicated to Planning Manager Senness that he
wants the public hearing kept open.
Planning Manager Senness noted that a lease agreement is also pending on this matter and that
this agreement will go to the City Council at the same time as this request. The City Attorney has
indicated to staff that it would be reasonable to move this item forward to City Council with the
Commission's recommendation. Planning Manager Senness added that the Commission needs to
focus on how the request meets the conditional use permit standards, rather than any concerns
related to a potential lease.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Gaither recommending
approval of a conditional use permit to install a 75 -foot monopole for a telecommunications
antenna and a 12 -foot by 40 -foot equipment shelter to be located in La Compte Park at 10795
Old Country Road 15. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B JANCO, INC. (2001076)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Janco, Inc. for approval of preliminary plat to create
seven single family lots on the 3.6 acre parcel located at 15225 Gleason Lake Drive.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 7, 2001 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the petitioner, Tom Graham, 7628 Auto Club Circle, of Janco,
Inc., who stated that he concurred with the staff recommendation and had no other comments.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Julia Filler who resides at 50 Quantico Lane North. Ms. Filler
stated her concern is in regard to trees since her home, which is located at the corner of Quantico
and Gleason Lake Drive, would view the development. She said the trees in back are not as
important, but the removal of trees that are closer to Quantico will affect her home. She asked
specifically about the preservation of 3 or 4 maple trees and some pine trees along the road.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Kristin Wik of 15310 Gleason Lake Drive. Ms. Wik questioned
what the market value will be for the properties being built. She inquired when construction will
begin and end, and what hours construction may occur. She also wanted clarification on the
mature trees, as she lives directly across from Ms. Filler and looks at trees on her lot and on the
development site. Ms. Wik also has concerns about traffic and wear and tear on Gleason Lake
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Drive which is already somewhat rutted. She inquired if there will there be some help to re -pave
if Gleason Lake Drive deteriorates because of the heavy construction equipment traffic.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Mr. Graham addressed the issue of tree preservation and said that the trees that need to be
removed for the required pond would be replaced.
Planner Drill reviewed the tree preservation plan stating that two trees would be removed for the
pond. Trees along the front lot line would remain.
Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Graham about the proposed landscape plans.
Mr. Graham stated that almost everything along Gleason Lake Drive would be sheltered. Janco
will put in more, even on the homeowner's side, if they agree to that. Mr. Graham added that as a
development, it will be very high class.
Chairman Stulberg advised that the City cannot ask a developer about market value; the City has
no control in this area.
Mr. Graham stated that these lots would sell for roughly $175,000, and generally speaking, the
value of the home can be estimated as 4 times the value of the lot.
Chairman Stulberg asked for details on the estimated beginning and completion dates.
Mr. Graham responded that construction would start as soon as the building permits are available.
Mr. Graham feels the project will take no longer than two years, but will probably be completed
within 1'/z years.
Planner Drill stated that the hours of construction are limited between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and no construction is allowed on Sundays.
Chairman Stulberg asked for details on road construction for Gleason Lake Drive.
City Engineer Quanbeck said the Engineering Department hopes to get this project into the CIP
Capital Improvements Program) for a mill and overlay project in the next few years.
Mr. Graham said the project will start this fall and the traffic will likely come down Gleason Lake
Drive from I-494.
Chairman Stulberg asked about deterioration in Gleason Lake Drive caused by construction
traffic.
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Engineer Quanbeck stated this is an old county road and the base was constructed and designed
for heavy loads. He does not anticipate that this construction traffic solely would make it worse.
Mr. Quanbeck stated the developer would need to clean any construction debris on the road.
Commissioner Bobra inquired about the maintenance of the pond upon completion of the
construction.
Engineer Quanbeck responded that there would be a pond maintenance agreement between the
homeowners association and the City. The homeowners would need to maintain the pond
according to the agreement. There is a clause that allows the City to monitor the pond and if it is
not maintained as specified, the City will do the work and assess the properties.
MOTION by Commissioner Gaither, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of the preliminary plat to create seven single family lots on the 3.6 acre parcel located at
15225 Gleason Lake Drive. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
C THE LEARNING LADDER, INC. (2001081)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by The Learning Ladder, Inc. for a conditional use
permit to allow a Montessori preschool for 45 to 55 children, located at 2000 Merrimac Lane
North.
Planner Stoen presented the staff report dated August 6, 2001.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the petitioner, Megan Morrison, 2300 Driftwood Lane #2, Mound,
President of Learning Ladder, Inc., who stated she concurs with the staff report and conditions
therein.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak on the
item.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Bobra recommending
approval of a the conditional use permit to allow a Montessori preschool for 45 to 55 children
located at 2000 Merrimac Lane North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
D NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION (2001026)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Nedegaard Construction for the rezoning,
preliminary plat and planned unit development general plan for Glacier Vista (15 single family
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dwellings, 32 twinhomes and 4 outlots), located east of Pomerleau Lake and west of the future
alignment of Cheshire Lane.
Senior Planner Darling stated that due to several outstanding issues, staff is recommending
opening the public hearing, hearing anyone who wishes to speak, and continue the public hearing
to the September 5, 2001 meeting.
Chairman Stulberg stated that for the record he will open the public hearing, take testimony and
continue the hearing until September 5, 2001, while waiting for issues to be resolved. He added
at this time the Planning Commission does not have anything to study and there is no staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing and stated it will remain open until
September 5, 2001.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Julie Tripp who resides at 5650 Juneau Lane North. Ms. Tripp
stated she lives on the private road that breaks off of Juneau Lane, which would be the access to
the development. Since they pay for the snowplowing and maintenance of that private road, Ms.
Tripp questioned if there would be access to the construction site from another location. If the
construction vehicles run along that private drive, Ms. Tripp asked what recourse they would
have if the drive is broken up and needed repairs.
MOTION by Chairman Stuhlberg, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending that the
item be continued to the September 5, 2001 meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to adjourn. Vote. 7
Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.