HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-087CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2006-087
APPROVING SITE PLAN AMENDMENT, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
AND VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN ADDITION AT PLYMOUTH PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH LOCATED AT 3755 DUNKIRK LANE NORTH (2005149)
WHEREAS, Rice-Stromgren Architects has requested approval of a site plan amendment,
conditional use permit amendment, and variance for a 6,550 -square foot church expansion located
at 3755 Dunkirk Lane North, for property legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1 Plymouth Presbyterian Church, according to the recorded plat thereof,
Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called public hearing
and recommends approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request by
Plymouth Presbyterian Church for a site plan amendment, conditional use permit amendment, and
variance for a 6,550 -square foot church expansion, subject to the following conditions:
1. A site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment are approved to allow
constriction of a 6,550 -square foot addition, in accordance with the application materials
received by the City on December 15, 2005, and revised plans received by the City on January
11 and 31, 2006, except as amended by this resolution.
2. A variance is approved to allow a seven -foot setback between the building and the drive aisle
near the entrance canopy where the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of ten feet, based
on the finding that:
a. The requested three-foot reduction in the setback under the canopy would allow the
changes proposed to the entrance of the building and necessary improvements to the drop-
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off area. The request balances the need for safety for those entering and exiting vehicles
under the canopy with the desire to improve the appearance of the church.
b. The variance would allow a reasonable use of the land and would not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other land or property values in the neighborhood.
c. Granting the variation would not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent
property or increase the congestion of the public streets.
d. The purpose of the variance is not based upon a desire to increase the value or income
potential of the parcel of land. The request is proposed to provide greater articulation to
an existing church.
e. The request is the minimum action necessary to eliminate the hardship.
3. Approval of the lighting plan is contingent on approval of the amendment of the lighting map
to designate the subject property to Lighting Zone 3.
4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a site improvement performance agreement and
financial guarantee shall be submitted pursuant to Section 21045.10 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the lighting plan shall be revised so that the new fixtures
conform to the maximum power allowance for the site.
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the plans shall be revised to meet the engineering
guidelines and as follows:
a. Relocate the grading and all disturbance necessary to create the rain garden a minimum of
15 feet from the coniferous trees on the north side of the site.
b. Show B-6/12 curbs around the new parking spaces.
c. Provide a concrete outlet stricture for the rain garden.
d. Indicate that the storm sewer pipe from the rain garden to the existing manhole in Dunkirk
Lane shall be RCP.
e. Indicate on the plans that the storm sewer manhole in Dunkirk Lane shall be core drilled.
f. Provide a 10 -foot horizontal separation between the watermain and the 8" HDPE pipe.
g. The draintile upstream from the rain garden may be four inches in diameter.
7. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit fire flow calculations
consistent with City requirements.
8. Prior to issuance of a building permit, all appropriate permits shall be obtained from the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, NPDES, and the City of Plymouth Engineering
Department to work in the street right-of-way.
9. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide a drainage and utility
easement for the water quality pond to the high water elevation. The easement shall also
include the storm sewer pipe outfall for the water quality pond.
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11. Standard Conditions:
a. The applicant shall remove any diseased or hazardous trees.
b. All signage shall comply with the Section 21155 of the Zoning Ordinance.
c. Building permits are required prior to the commencement of any constriction related to
the project.
d. Prior to issuance of a building permit, tree preservation and silt fence shall be installed on-
site, and inspected and approved by City staff.
e. All mechanical equipment shall be screened or painted to match the building in
conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.
f. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the location of the trash and recycling storage shall
be identified on the plans. All trash and recycling storage shall be in conformance with the
Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes.
d. Any subsequent phases or expansions are subject to required reviews and approvals per
Ordinance provisions.
e. The permit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and ordinances, and violation
thereof shall be grounds for revocation.
f. This approval shall expire one year after the date of approval, unless the property owner
or applicant has substantially started constriction of the project, or unless the landowner
or applicant has received prior approval from the City to extend the expiration date for up
to one additional year, as regulated under Sections 21045.09, 21030.06 and 21015.07 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
ADOPTED by the City Council on February 28, 2006.
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS.
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth,
Minnesota, certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the
Plymouth City Council on February 28, 2006 with the original thereof on file in my office, and the
same is a correct transcription thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the Corporate seal of the City this
day of
City Clerk