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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 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 23, 1999 Page #94 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 Approved Planning Commission Minutes June 23, 1999 Page #95 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.