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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-08-1998APPROVED CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1998 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Kim Koehnen, Jeff Thompson, and Bob Stein MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Roger Berkowitz and John Stoebner STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planners Shawn Drill and Kendra Lindahl, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen approving the November 24, 1998 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. (Commissioner Stein abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. OPUS NORTHWEST, L.L.C. (98190) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Opus Northwest, L.L.C. for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a building with up to 100 percent office use in the I-2 (General Industrial) District, for property located south of 27th Avenue at 28th Avenue North. Planner Drill gave an overview of the December 2, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Ribbe asked if the bottom of the pond is 20 feet below the first floor. Planner Drill replied affirmatively and said that there would need to be a retaining wall with fence around a portion of the pond. He added that a condition of the engineer's memo requires the applicant to provide a 10:1 aquatic bench where feasible. He stated that the City discourages fencing entirely around N URP ponds, and requires the 10:1 aquatic bench. Commissioner Stein asked why fences are not desirable around NURP ponds. Planner Drill stated that fences can be an attractive nuisance and can pose safety concerns. He said that if a child would happen to climb over the fence, it is harder for APPROVED Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 1998 Page #252 rescue crews to respond. Planner Drill stated that a 10:1 aquatic bench allows vegetation to grow up and provide the desired separation. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that this site is located in an industrial area which helps since there would not typically be small children in close proximity. Chairman Stulberg introduced Craig Patterson, the applicant. Mr. Patterson presented a colored site plan of the proposal. Mr. Patterson commented that they will adhere to the 10:1 aquatic bench requirement around the N URP pond. Mr. Patterson presented a colored rendering of the proposed office building. He said that they want to be able to accommodate 100 percent office use if needed. He said that they are okay with removing a couple of parking spaces per staff's suggestion. Chairman Stulberg asked the applicant if he concurs with the lighting change. Mr. Patterson replied affirmatively. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stein recommending approval of a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Opus Northwest, LLC for property located south of 27th Avenue North at 28th Avenue North. Commissioner Koehnen asked if 100 percent office use would have additional impact of the traffic. Planner Drill replied that 27th Avenue can easily accommodate the traffic if the site is developed with 100 percent office use. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (98183) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to amend the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments address both technical (typographical errors, etc.) and substantive changes regarding Sign Definitions; Public Notification; Non -conforming Buildings, Structures, Uses and Lots; General Building and Performance Standards; Accessory Buildings, Structures, Uses and Equipment; Fencing/Screening/Landscaping; Off -Street Parking and Loading; Building Relocation; Sign Regulations; Temporary Structures; FRD District; O- R District; C-2 District and PUD District. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the December 3, 1998 staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked how amendments to the temporary structures section would affect Greenwood Elementary School's temporary structure. Planner Lindahl replied that this section of the ordinance specifically exempts temporary classrooms for public or private schools. An example of where this section would apply is the recent APPROVED Planning Commission Minutes December 8, 1998 Page #253 temporary structure on the Honeywell site which was brought in during a building expansion. The change puts a time limit on how often a temporary structure permit may be issued. Commissioner Thompson asked how the change would affect tool sheds. Planner Lindahl replied that tool sheds are accessory and permanent structures which would not be affected by the change. Chairman Stulberg open and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to approve. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Commissioner Ribbe stated that he would not be able to attend the first meeting in January. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen to adjourn the meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.