HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-23-1999Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
June 23, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Bob Stein, John
Stoebner (arrived at 7:05 p.m.), Roger Berkowitz and Sarah Reinhardt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Allen Ribbe
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Kendra Lindahl
and John Rask
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve the
June 9, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously. (Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.)
5 Consent Agenda
6 Public Hearings
A LEN BUSCH ROSES. (99045)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Len Busch Roses for an Interim Use Permit
to place 25,000 cubic feet of fill on the Len Busch Roses property to complete the
grading and filling required to prepare the site for the construction of future greenhouses
located at 4045 Highway 101 North. The application includes the filling of 18,000
square feet of wetland, which is less than the 2 -acre exemption allowance by the Wetland
Conservation Act for agricultural uses. Planner Rask gave an overview of the June 17,
1999 staff report.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked why agricultural uses are exempt from building permit
requirements. Planner Rask responded that agricultural parcels are typically larger and
therefore, there are not the same health and safety risks. Commissioner Reinhardt asked
if there weren't safety issues with agricultural buildings. Planner Rask responded
affirmatively.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked how the proposed reguiding affected this site. Planning
Supervisor Senness responded that it would have no affect as the site is zoned FRD and
would remain so until development other than the present use was proposed.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if Condition 8 regarding the limitation on hauling during
the time road restrictions are in place didn't need a more specific date. Planner Rask
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responded that this was added as a reminder, that roads are posted and that the restrictions
are common knowledge to people affected by them.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Stein
recommending approval of an Interim Use Permit to allow the placement of
approximately 25,000 cubic yards of fill on the site of Len Busch Roses, located at 4045
Highway 101 North, subject to the conditions in the resolution prepared by staff Roll
Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B CITY OF PLYMOUTH. (99039)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment related to temporary, outdoor events and sales in non-
residential zoning districts. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the June 17, 1999 staff
report.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the intent of the change was to allow each tenant in a 20 -
tenant building one event or to allow one tenant 20 events. Planner Lindahl responded
that it was the former. Planning Supervisor Senness suggested that the language in the
ordinance be revised to state: "However, each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be
permitted one (1) special event per year."
Chairman Stulberg asked if the revisions needed to define the term "carnival." Planner
Lindahl responded that a definition for "carnival" is included in the Definition section of
the City Code, but could also be added to the Zoning Ordinance.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of 1) an ordinance amending the text of Chapter 21 of the City
Code, also known as the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, with the modification to
Subdivision 8.(a)(3) to state that each tenant in a multi -tenant building shall be permitted
one (1) special event per year and 2) a resolution containing findings of fact for amending
the Zoning Ordinance text, subject to the conditions in the resolution prepared by staff.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
7 Other Business
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Chairman Stulberg announced the resignation of Commissioner Sipkins, thanking him for
all of his many contributions to the City of Plymouth through his participation on the
Planning Commission and the Charter Commission and stating that he will be missed.
Planning Supervisor Senness reminded the Commissioners of the open house meetings
pertaining to the proposed land use amendments for the focus areas. Chairman Stulberg
asked that the Commission receive the comments from the open houses prior to the
Public Hearing on July 14.
MOTION by Commissioner Stoebner, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to adjourn.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22
p.m.