HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-28-1999Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
July 28, 1999
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Bob
Stein, Roger Berkowitz and Sarah Reinhardt
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Stoebner
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planners
Kendra Lindahl and Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor
Denise Hutt
4 Approval of Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to approve
the July 14, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved
unanimously.
5 Consent Agenda
A SCI -MED — PTC. (99049)
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt
recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment for SciMed — PTC located at 5905
Nathan Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
6 Public Hearings
A LANDFORM ENGINEERING COMPANY (99057)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Landform Engineering Company for a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for Pike Lake Woods 2nd
and
3rd
Additions located north of Bass Lake Road and east of Hemlock Lane.
Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the July 22, 1999 staff report. Planner Lindahl
presented revised calculations, ordinance and resolution for the Commission to consider.
Chairman Stulberg commented that the application was originally approved by the
Planning Commission and City Council and the developer started the project based on the
approval, and then a mistake was discovered. Planner Lindahl concurred.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there are any new procedures in place to prevent this
type of error from happening or at least to catch it sooner. Planner Lindahl stated that a
change was made in the procedures and now building permit applications are reviewed
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by planning staff first. Director Hurlburt stated that no matter what reviews are put in
place, staff still has to rely on the certified engineers that prepare the plans. She stated
that there isn't a sure way to guarantee that this won't happen again.
Chairman Stulberg commented that the applicant did state that it was their error at the
previous meeting.
Commissioner Stein asked if the holding pond is a requirement of the PUD. Planner
Lindahl explained that all new developments with over one acre of disturbed area are
required to have a NURP pond, regardless of whether it is a PUD or not.
Commissioner Stein asked if all new developments are required to maintain pre -
development runoff rates. City Engineer Faulkner stated that it is not required, but it is
encouraged.
Commissioner Stein asked if there is a way to quantify how much impervious surface
equals 20 percent of the landscaped area that will be left natural. Director Hurlburt
replied that it is too difficult to calculate how much pollutants would be removed by
leaving the landscaping natural versus a chemically treated lawn.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked what was originally planned for the area that is now
proposed to be left natural. Planner Lindahl replied that the applicant could better answer
that since the natural area was not discussed as part of the original PUD approval.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if overall, staff believes that the developer is doing more than
what is required of them. Planner Lindahl replied that the application meets the intent of
the zoning ordinance. She stated that the ponds were oversized to accommodate all
runoff and that the applicant is proposing natural areas as a way to mitigate for the
increased impervious surface area coverage, which is not required by the zoning
ordinance.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Steve Johnston, the applicant.
Mr. Johnston stated that they misinterpreted the zoning ordinance. He presented the
original calculations which included only the building and driveway areas, and stated that
they neglected to add in the porch and sidewalk areas because of their misinterpretation
of the zoning ordinance. Mr. Johnston stated that they are willing to put their new
calculations into the homeowners association documents to prohibit them from coming in
at some point in the future to increase the size of their decks and/or porches. Mr.
Johnston said that there are a number of purchase agreements; some units under
construction; and others waiting to be built, and the project is on hold until this issue gets
taken care of. Mr. Johnston stated that they are treating runoff from Bass Lake Road.
The developer had to obtain easements from Hennepin Parks, and Hennepin Parks
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required them to provide treatment of runoff coming from Bass Lake Road. Mr. Johnston
said that the developer is increasing the landscaping to provide a quality project.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Belting, the developer. Mr. Belting stated that
obviously a mistake was made, and he is doing everything that he can to make it a quality
project.
Commissioner Reinhardt asked the applicant if the natural areas were intended to be part
of the original PUD or if they came up with that after the calculation mistake was
discovered. Mr. Johnston stated that the natural areas were intended all along.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe
recommending approval of a PUD Amendment for Landform Engineering Company to
increase the maximum impervious surface area coverage for the Pike Lake Woods PUD;
an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to amend Section 21655.13 for the
Pike Lake Woods PUD; and Findings of Fact for amending the Zoning Ordinance text for
the Pike Lake Woods PUD located north of Bass Lake Road and East of Hemlock Lane
North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that he would not be able to attend the August 11, 1999
Planning Commission Meeting.
Director Hurlburt informed the Commission of the tentative dates for upcoming joint City
Council/Planning Commission meetings (September 29, October 26) and an Open house
on November 15th for the Draft Plan.
MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to
adjourn. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at
7:40 p.m.