HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-06-2000Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
December 6, 2000
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Bob Stein, Karl Neset,
Kapila Bobra, John Stoebner, Sarah Reinhardt and Roger Berkowitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Senness, Senior Planners Shawn Drill and Marie
Darling, Planning Assistant Josh Doty, and Office Services Supervisor Denise Hutt
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 PUBLIC FORUM
3 APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to approve the
November 15, 2000 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously. (Commissioner Reinhardt abstained.)
5 CONSENT AGENDA
A UNITED PROPERTIES (98169)
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending
approval of a one-year extension of the development approval for United Properties for Phase 2
of Plymouth Woods Office Center, located southeast of 34th Avenue and Fernbrook Lane. Vote.
7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6 PUBLIC HEARINGS
A DAN -BAR HOMES, INC.
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Dan -Bar Homes, Inc. for a conditional use permit to
allow construction of a home on Lot 1, Block 5, Elmhurst, which does not have frontage and
access directly on an improved street.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report and said that the applicant is requesting
that the item be continued to the January 3, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting.
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Chairman Stulberg asked if the issue for delay has to do with the sanitary sewer. Senior Planner
Drill replied affirmatively.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Gary Bohn of 2486 Hemlock Lane North. Mr. Bohn stated he is in
favor of new development in the area, but not until the access situation is resolved. He
commented that the Elmhurst Study conducted by staff found that 12 properties including his
have unimproved accesses, which is a concern due to legal and safety issues. Mr. Bohn said that
the entire area should be addressed for improved streets before any of the unimproved areas are
approved for development.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to continue the public
hearing to the January 3, 2001 Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION
approved unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg requested that Mr. Bohn be notified if the continued public hearing date
changes from January 3, 2001.
B FRED AND ELIZABETH KICKERTZ (20168)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Fred and Elizabeth Kickertz for a conditional use
permit to allow a 1,085 square foot three stall garage where 1,000 square feet is permitted for
property located at 2205 West Medicine Lake Drive.
Planning Assistant Doty gave an overview of the November 27, 2000 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Fred Kickertz, the applicant. Mr. Kickertz stated that he concurs
with the conditions listed in the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on
the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz recommending
approval of a conditional use permit for Fred Kickertz to allow a 1,085 square foot three stall
garage on property located at 2205 West Medicine Lake Drive. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes.
MOTION approved unanimously.
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C POPE ASSOCIATES, INC. (20170)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Pope Associates, Inc. for a site plan amendment and
interim use permit for an 11,120 square foot addition to the existing AT & T building at 13320
15th Avenue North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the November 29, 2000 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Randy Peek, representing the applicant. Mr. Peek stated that he
concurs with the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg asked if they can get by with a three foot fence. Mr. Peek replied
affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg asked if they are comfortable with security of the site. Mr. Peek
replied affirmatively.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on
the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt recommending
approval of a site plan amendment for an 11,120 square foot addition and interim use permit to
reduce the number of required parking stalls for the AT & T building at 13320
15th Avenue
North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
D PLAZA PROPERTIES (20172)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Plaza Properties for a conditional use permit to
allow a minor auto repair use involving installation of after -market accessories onto automobiles
for property located at 14440
28th Place North.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the November 27, 2000 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Steingas, representing the applicant. Mr. Steingas stated that
he concurs with the staff report.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the tenant would be doing work for new car automobile dealers. Mr.
Steingas said that they haven't formalized a lease yet. Chairman Stulberg asked if there will be a
lot of storage of cars and trucks. Mr. Steingas replied negatively.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no present to speak on the
issue.
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MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending
approval of a conditional use permit for Plaza Properties to allow a minor auto repair use
involving installation of after -market accessories onto automobiles for property located at 14440
28th
Place North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7 NEW BUSINESS
Planning Manager Senness commented that the Housing and Redevelopment Authority is
recommending to the City Council that some reguiding and rezoning be done for some of the land
in the Elmhurst Study area.
MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to adjourn. Vote. 7
Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.