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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10-18-20231 Approved Minutes October 18, 2023 Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting October 18, 2023 Chair Boo called a Meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on September 20, 2023. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Michael Boo, Bill Wixon, Marc Anderson, Neha Markanda, and Jennifer Jerulle COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Julie Olson, and Josh Fowler STAFF PRESENT: Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Senior Planner Lori Sommers OTHERS PRESENT: None Chair Boo led the Pledge of Allegiance. Call to Order Public Forum Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Jerulle, and seconded by Commissioner Wixon, to approve the agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda (4.1) Planning Commission minutes from meeting held on September 20, 2023. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Markanda, to approve the consent agenda. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. New Business (5.1) Approve variance request for 1530 Weston Ln N (2023067 - Jon Green) Senior Planner Drill presented the staff report. Commissioner Anderson asked if there would be any issues related to the additional impervious surface being added. 2 Approved Minutes October 18, 2023 Senior Planner Drill replied that this lot is not within the shoreland overlay district and therefore that is not a concern. He stated that this is well under the 30 percent building to lot ratio. Chair Boo introduced John Green, applicant, who stated that the only other location would be the backyard because of the locations of his neighbors but noted the difficulty in reaching that location because of the grade of his property. He stated that access to any other location on his property would be difficult. Commissioner Wixon asked if the neighbors in the adjoining lots support the project. Mr. Green replied that his neighbors to the north, south, and two neighbors across the street support the project. He noted that many properties on Weston Lane do not even have the 15-foot setback on the side. He noted that the two lots south of him are only 50 feet wide. Commissioner Wixon asked if the neighbors understand that there will be construction noise. Mr. Green provided details on his proposed design/construction which would match the typical home appearance. Commissioner Markanda asked if the neighbors have been communicated with the timeline of the project. Mr. Green replied that he hoped to have this constructed this summer, but his process was delayed. He stated that his case is scheduled to move to the Council in November and therefore it would most likely be spring before the footings could be dug. Commissioner Anderson asked when the home was built. Mr. Green replied that the home was built in the 1970s as were most of the homes in that area. Commissioner Anderson commented that this will be a nice improvement to the property. Chair Boo noted that this is a reasonable modification, and the variance is necessary because of the lot and area. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Wixon, to recommend approval of a resolution approving a variance for John K. Green for the property located at 1530 Weston Lane N., with the removal of “tributary stream” from the resolution. With all Commissioners voting in favor, the motion carried. Adjournment Chair Boo adjourned the meeting at 7:12 p.m.