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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-11-1999Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting August 11, 1999 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Bob Stein, Roger Berkowitz, Kapila Bobra and Sarah Reinhardt MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners John Stoebner and Allen Ribbe STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planners Kendra Lindahl, John Rask and Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt Director Hurlburt swore in Kapila Bobra to fill the vacant "at -large" term for Planning Commission. 4 Approval of Minutes MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve the July 28, 1999 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 5 Consent Agenda Commissioner Stein removed Item 5A (United Properties — 99058) from the consent agenda. B. TOM HILL (99069) MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to approve a Variance for Tom Hill for properties located at 3025, 3035, and 3045 Alvarado Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. A. UNITED PROPERTIES (99058) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by United Properties for a Site Pan Amendment and Variance for a trash enclosure at 3500 Annapolis Lane North in the Plymouth Business Center. Commissioner Stein asked what happened with the condition prohibiting the outside trash enclosure. Planner Rask explained that staff requires all applications for new buildings to show provisions for trash storage and recycling. If the plans indicate that the trash and recycling will be stored inside the building, as was done in this case, staff generally adds a condition that prohibits the outside storage of containers. He stated that this provision does not preclude the applicant from requesting an amendment to the plan. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #122 Commissioner Stein asked what the hardship is that they are requesting the variance. Planner Rask replied that the applicant would be better able to answer that question. Chairman Stulberg introduced Dale Glowa, the applicant. Mr. Glowa stated they are requesting the variance on behalf of one of their tenants. Mr. Glowa said that their tenant finds it offensive that the refuse truck pulls into their space and that the fumes are obnoxious. Mr. Glowa stated that the zoning ordinance doesn't require inside storage as long as the outside trash containers are screened. MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Bobra recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for United Properties for property located at 3500 Annapolis Lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 6 Public Hearings A BILL AND BETSY KRUTZIG (99062) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Bill and Betsy Krutzig for a Preliminary Plat to subdivide property into five lots for single family homes for "Killian Addition," for property located southwest of 6th Avenue and Pineview Lane. Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 4, 1999 staff report. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the City would be setting themselves up for a future variance request because of the difficult size and shape of proposed Lots 1 and 2. Planner Drill replied that is why staff is bringing up the issue now. He said that by talking about the issue now, it puts the developer on notice that they should be able to design a home to accommodate the configuration of the lot without requesting any variances. Commissioner Reinhardt asked what the maximum footprint would be. Planner Drill responded that Lot 1 has a 45 -foot depth and Lot 2 a depth of 40 feet. He said that the developer may have to custom design the homes to fit within the developable area. Commissioner Reinhardt asked when the City Forester looks at the tree preservation plan. Planner Drill stated that the City Forester has already reviewed the plan. He stated that the tree preservation ordinance applies to the developer. He also responded that once the home is built, the ordinance doesn't prohibit a homeowner from removing trees. Director Hurlburt stated that the developer can remove all trees, but if it is beyond 50% of the significant trees, they have to replace trees according to a formula in the ordinance. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #123 Commissioner Berkowitz asked how lot width is measured. Planner Drill responded that the front yard lot width is measured at the setback line. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if it is common for the developer to put the lot widths on the plans at the time of submittal. Planner Drill replied that staff sees it both ways, and that he did measure and all lots meet the 110 foot lot width. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the existing lot at the southwest corner of Pineview Lane and 6th Avenue would have three front yards because of this plat. Planner Drill replied affirmatively. Planner Drill suggested that the lot be denied access from Quinwood so that they would only have two front yards, which wouldn't prohibit them from having a play structure or accessory structure in their back yard. Chairman Stulberg introduced Doug Stahl of Schoell & Madson, representing the applicant. Mr. Stahl pointed out what a house pad would look like on Lot 1. Commissioner Reinhardt asked what the size and cost of the homes would be. Mr. Stahl replied that he wasn't sure. Chairman Stulberg introduced Betsy Krutzig, the applicant. Ms. Krutzig stated that the lots would sell for approximately $175,000 to 200,000, and the purchase price of the homes would be over $500,000. She said that the square footage will depend on what can fit on the lots. Commissioner Bobra asked if the surrounding properties are similar in value. Chairman Stulberg stated that the applicant doesn't have to answer questions pertaining to the size and price of homes. Mr. Stahl said that he wasn't sure what the property values are in the neighborhood. Ms. Krutzig commented that she concurs with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Thomas Fansler of 500 Sycamore Circle. Mr. Fansler stated that he is glad to see that the trees will be preserved. He questioned whether the survey of the property was correct and asked if the developer could confirm the results. Mr. Fansler asked what guarantee is in place so that the developer doesn't remove more than 50% of the trees. Chairman Stulberg introduced Clayton Anderson of 510 Sycamore Circle. Mr. Anderson stated that it appears that they are really cramming a lot into these lots. He stated that he is concerned that the trees will be removed. He was concerned that the trees that are to remain won't survive because the amount of fill needed for the development will smother them and because they are too close to the house. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #124 Chairman Stulberg introduced Alva Benson of 505 Pineview Lane North. Ms. Benson stated that there are 175 -year old oak trees on the property. She stated that she is concerned with the loss of trees and wildlife in the area. Ms. Benson was also concerned with how the development will affect drainage in the area. She commented that another developer that looked at the property said that they would only develop the property with three lots. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Mr. Stahl stated that he would talk with Mr. Fansler after the meeting regarding the surveying that was done to address any concerns that he may have. Planner Drill stated that the plan that is being considered becomes the applicant's tree preservation plan and they would be held to what is approved by the City Council. He said that if they remove more trees than what is indicated on their plan, they would be subject to penalties as set forth in the City Code and backed up with a financial guarantee. Planner Drill presented the applicant's plan depicting which trees would be removed. He said that there aren't any trees that would be two feet from the foundation of a house. Planner Drill explained that the ordinance requires preservation of 50 percent of the caliper inches of significant trees and if the developer exceeds that, they must reforest at a 1.25 ratio of trees that are of minimum of 2 '/z caliper inches. He stated that the City requires a site improvement performance guarantee and holds money until after a job is done and an inspection is performed. Planner Drill said that once the home is built, the ordinance doesn't prohibit a property owners from taking down trees. Planner Drill explained that there is a drainage ditch between the third and fourth house on Pineview that drains to the lake. He stated that the natural drainage way would be maintained. City Engineer Faulkner stated that the permits are reviewed by the engineering staff and the drainage will be looked at closely before the permit is issued. Planner Drill stated that the standard for the RSF-1 District is a 25 -foot front yard setback. He said that the proposal complies with the zoning ordinance standards for setbacks and lot size. Director Hurlburt stated that most of the existing houses in Plymouth would fit on these lots. She said that staff wants to be sure to put the developer on notice that a variance wouldn't be warranted since the issue has already been raised and discussed. MOTION by Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending approval of a Preliminary Plat for Betsy and Bill Krutzig for Killian Addition, located at 12795 6 t Avenue North. Commissioner Berkowitz questioned whether the issue of access should be addressed for the adjacent lot. Director Hurlburt stated that it would be appropriate to add a condition Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #125 limiting access, which could save the City a variance request later on. Chairman Stulberg stated that limiting the access to Quinwood would make sense. Commissioner Berkowitz asked what the property owner would have to go through if they wanted to reconfigure the lot and rebuild their house with access off of Quinwood. Director Hurlburt stated that they would request an amendment to remove the condition from the resolution, which requires City Council action. MOTION to Amend by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to restrict access from the lot at the southwest corner of Pineview Lane and 6th Avenue from Quinwood Lane. Commissioner Berkowitz requested that the property owner be notified of the action. Director Hurlburt said that the homeowner wasn't expecting access, but staff would send them a letter informing them of the condition in the resolution. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 5 Ayes. MOTION to Amend approved unanimously. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. UNITED PROPERTIES (99066) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by United Properties for an Interim Use Permit to revise the grading plan for Plymouth Business Center Phase 6 at 3430 Fernbrook Lane North. Planner Rask gave an overview of the August 3, 1999 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jennifer Posma, representing the petitioner. Ms. Posma sated that she concurs with the staff report and is available for questions. Commissioner Reinhardt asked for an explanation on the timing and the relationship of the permit application. Ms. Posma stated that a purchase agreement was underway for the Turner property at the same time that construction of their new building was taking place. She stated that the contractor needed a place to store the material so it was determined that the excess material could be used to create a berm to provide additional screening for the residential properties to the north. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one was present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Bobra recommending approval of an Interim Use Permit for United Properties for property located north of 34th Avenue, east of Fernbrook Lane, and west of Annapolis Lane. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #126 Commissioner Reinhardt stated that she originally thought this was a blatant disregard of the zoning ordinance until she heard the applicant's explanation. Commissioner Reinhardt commented that it is very important that all permits be in place before work is started. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. C. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. (99077) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. for a Planned Unit Development Plan Amendment to 1) increase the size of the proposed daycare center in Plymouth Station" from the approved 6,030 square feet to 8,632 square feet and, 2) revise the site plan accordingly, for property located northwest of the intersection of Medina Road and Dunkirk Lane. Planner Rask gave an overview of the August 4, 1999 staff report. Commissioner Stein asked if the original PUD approval stated that the daycare was to be built at the same time as the rest of the project. Planner Rask replied that the daycare and professional office building was to be completed in the same phase as the Rainbow Store. He stated that the applicant has until December 31st to complete the daycare building Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there was any analysis done of impervious surface coverage of the original plan versus this plan. Planner Rask replied there would be an increase of 1,092 square feet of impervious surface. Director Hurlburt stated that there wasn't any analysis done because there wasn't any standard on the old plan or the new plan. Chairman Stulberg introduced Hans Hagen, the petitioner. Mr. Hagen stated that they are requesting a small modification to the PUD by increasing the size by 2,000 square feet. He said that there is ample parking available for the day care. He stated that they are negotiating with Children's World, but don't have a signed contract yet. Mr. Hagen said that Children's World established the minimum size requirement needed for the facility. He stated that they would not be finished by December 31 st, but hopefully if the proposal is approved, they should have it started. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the reason for the increase is because of the prospective tenant. Mr. Hagen replied affirmatively. Commissioner Reinhardt asked the applicant if they would start before year end. Mr. Hagen responded that it would be tight, but they would try. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the applicant would have to request another amendment if they don't get it completed by December 31st. Director Hurlburt stated that if the building permit has been issued it may not be a problem, but staff will have to take a look at it to be sure. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #127 Commissioner Berkowitz asked where the original figure for square footage came from. Mr. Hagen stated that they were working with a different day care facility when they requested the previous square footage. He said that each day care facility has different standards. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Kelli Slavik of 3325 Everest Court. Ms. Slavik stated that the neighbors request that the existing berm does not change, as it provides a necessary buffer to block the noise and lights from the development. She stated that the neighbors don't want any increase in size, but as long as the berm remains, they could probably live with it. Ms. Slavik questioned when the construction would be complete. Chairman Stulberg introduced Norm Okerstrom of 3300 Garland Lane. Mr. Okerstrom purchased his house because of the conveniences that Plymouth Station offers. He stated that he is concerned with increased traffic and cars that make U-turns on Garland Lane. Mr. Okerstrom said that he would like the berm to remain. Mr. Okerstrom requested that the City put in a "slow — children playing" sign. He also requested that Garland Lane be patrolled more often to monitor traffic and U-turns on Garland Lane. Chairman Stulberg introduced David Slavik of 3325 Everest Court. Mr. Slavik asked what type of traffic pattern this business will have. He commented that the day care facility will cause a lot of traffic to go through the intersection immediately before and after work hours. He asked what kind of impact a 33% increase in size would have on the traffic. Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Krueger of 3310 Garland Lane. Mr. Krueger said that he too would like to see the berm maintained, and added that he would like to see it extended all the way to County Road 24. Mr. Krueger asked how the developer could afford to add 2,000 square feet to his project when he stated that he couldn't afford to finish up fence sections to Everest Court and Garland Lane due to cost overruns. Chairman Stulberg introduced Susan Schaefer of 3330 Everest Court. Ms. Schaefer asked how many children are expected at the facility. MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to close the public hearing. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Reinhardt voted Nay.) Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Hagen to inform staff before the next meeting how many children will be in the proposed facility versus what was previously approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #128 Chairman Stulberg stated that the second meeting for the proposal will be held on August 25th and asked that staff notify people that spoke at the public hearing if the date changes. NEW BUSINESS A. ATS & R ARCHITECTS (99052) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by ATS & R Architects to approve a Site Plan Amendment for construction of a stadium at Wayzata High School located at 4955 Peony Lane North. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the August 5, 1999 staff report. Commissioner Berkowitz asked how a traffic control plan is carried out with off-duty police officers. Planner Lindahl stated that they are using the same procedure at Armstrong High School. The officers are in uniform and do use police squads. The school pays a fee to the City for the service. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there is anything that regulates when restroom facilities need to be built. Director Hurlburt commented that there isn't anything in the zoning ordinance, but perhaps the building code addresses the issue. Commissioner Bobra asked when the stadium would be completed. Planner Lindahl replied that the applicant would have to address that question. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mike Swanson, the applicant. Mr. Swanson stated that they would start construction as soon as they receive City Council approval, and building permits. The majority of the complex is to be completed before winter. Mr. Swanson stated that the bleachers would be totally enclosed. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if you could get around the field with there being two separate entrances into the stadium. Mr. Swanson said that there are separate entrances for home and visiting teams and they must exit the entrance they came in. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if there were any concerns raised from neighborhood meeting that was held. Mr. Swanson stated that only one resident attended the meeting and they addressed his concerns/questions. MOTION by Commissioner Reinhardt, seconded by Commissioner Bobra recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment for Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, Inc. for Wayzata High School located at 4955 Peony lane North. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 11, 1999 Page #129 B. LIAISON TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Commissioner Reinhardt stated that she did put her name in for a potential appointment to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority and it may be a good idea for a Planning Commissioner to attend the meetings. Commissioner Bobra stated that it is a good idea as there is a relationship between housing and planning. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stein to appoint Commissioner Reinhardt as liaison to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Director Hurlburt reminded the Commission about the August 31, 1999 joint meeting with the City Council. Chairman Stulberg stated that he wouldn't be able to attend the August 31st meeting. Commissioner Stein said he couldn't attend the August 31st meeting. Commissioner Berkowitz stated he wouldn't be able to attend the August 25th meeting and possibly the August 31st meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Bobra, seconded by Commissioner Reinhardt to adjourn Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.