HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-06-2008CITY OF PLYMOUTH
COUNCIL INFO MEMO
June 6, 2008
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Senator Terri Bonoff Town Hall Meeting 06/09/08..............................................................................Page 1
EQC Committee Agenda 06/11/08.......................................................................................................Page 2
Park & Recreation Commission Agenda 06/12/08...............................................................................Page 3
Met Council Environmental Services Customer Forums 06/18/08 & 06/23/08...................................Page 4
June, July, August 2008 Official City Meeting Calendars............................................................... Page 7
Tentative List of Agenda Items for Future City Council Meetings .................................................... Page 13
INFORMATION
News Articles, Releases, Publications, Etc ...
Downtown Bus Detour Expected September 2008, Rider Alert ........................................................ Page 14
Plymouth Public Safety Citizens Academy, Applications Being Accepted, News Release................Page 15
Plymouth Police Join the "Cop On Top" Campaign, News Release...................................................Page 16
MEETING MINUTES
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 05/21/08............................................................................. Page 17
CORRESPONDENCE
Thank You from The Razzle-Dazzles of Oakwood Elementary .........................................................Page 23
Letter to Property Owners, RE: Comp Plan Amendment for Gonyea Co. (2008042)........................Page 24
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AGENDA
Wednesday June 1.1, 2008
WHERE: MEDICINE LAKE ROOM
Plymouth City Hall
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed on the consent agenda* are considered to be routine by the Environmental
Quality Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Committee member, or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be
removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda.
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM —Individuals may address the Committee about any item not contained
in the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - EQC Members may add items to the agenda including items
contained in the EQC Info Memo for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The EQC
will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
5. CONSENT AGENDA*
A. Approve the May 14, 2008, Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes
B. Approve 2008 Environmental Champion Awards
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. . GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Receive the Schmidt, Pomerleau, and Bass Lake Nutrient TMDL
8. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
9. FUTURE MEETINGS —P3 Tour -July 9, 2008
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
June 12, 2008, 7 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff - Diane Evans
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a.
5. Unfinished Business
a. Update - Zachary Park Building
b. Update- Park Tour Date- July 17, 2008
c. Approve Bocce Ball proposal from Minnesota Special Olympics
6. New Business
a. West Medicine Park Building Plan Review- Architect -H.C.M.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - Thursday July 10, 2008
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
June 2008
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QUALITY COMMITTEE
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Vicksburg Crossing,
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MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH
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OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS
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Tentative Schedule for
City Council Agenda Items
June 24, Special, 5:00 p.m. Medicine Lake Room
• Review plans for West Medicine Lake Park building
• Joint discussion with Hennepin County officials regarding County Road 47
• Set future Study Sessions
• Update with City Manager
June 24, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
• Recognize Retiring Deputy Police Chief Joel Franz
• Accept Community Partnership Grant from Center Point Energy for the Purchase of
Remote Controlled Robot that Provides Real Time Video of Hostile or Dangerous
Environments
• Announce Music in Plymouth on July 2
July 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
July 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
August 12, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
August 26, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
September 9, Regular, 8:00 p.m., Council Chambers
September 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. page 13
A transit system
operated by the
City of Plymouth
Location
3400 Plymouth Blvd.
Plymouth, MN
55447-1482
Web Site
www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
click on "Services"
then "Transit"
Transit Administrator
Pat Qvale
763-509-5052
Customer Service
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Voice: 763-509-5535
Fax: 763-509-5510
Email: transit@
ci.plymouth.mn.us
riderALENTI..
Downtown bus detour expected September 2008
According to the City of Minneapolis, the portion of the Minneapolis
Access Plan affecting Plymouth Metrolink routes (Marquette and
Second Avenues) will probably close September 8, 2008.
The exact date that bus re-routing (detours) will begin will be
announced in a future Rider Alert along with changes in the express
routes. Plans for adjusting each route to avoid street construction will
also be publicized at that time. (Re-routing will affect Routes 742,
747) 772, 774, 776, 777, 790, 793 and 795.) The bus re-routing will
continue into 2009.
Beginning in September, Plymouth Metrolink buses will be rerouted
from Marquette and Second Avenues to Hennepin Avenue. As
reported in an earlier Rider Alert, the change was initially expected
to occur this summer.
If you have any questions, please contact Plymouth Metrolink at
763-509-5535 or e-mail us at transitgci.plymouth.mmus
June 4, 2008
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City of Plymouth
News Release
For Immediate Release
May 30, 2008
Contact:
Captain Scott Webb, 763-509-5188
Plymouth Public Safety Citizens Academy set for fall; applications being accepted
If you are interested in getting a behind the scenes look at your local police and fire
departments, apply to attend the Plymouth Public Safety Citizens Academy. The academy, sponsored
by the Plymouth Police and Fire Departments, promises attendees insight into the day-to-day world of
Plymouth police officers and firefighters. The free, 12 -week class will start this fall.
The interactive sessions will cover diverse topics, including fire operations, crime lab,
emergency response team, investigations, auxiliary services, decision shooting and dispatch. Students
also will learn about the challenges facing these professions.
The academy will feature:
• Classroom instruction on methodologies, laws, equipment and technologies;
• Field experience; and
• Personal interaction with department members.
"We have received excellent feedback from past participants about both the topics presented in
this class and the officers and firefighters who do the presentations," said Police Chief Mike Goldstein.
Apply Now
To apply to the academy, you must be at least 18 years old and either live or work in the City of
Plymouth. The academy is offered on Monday evenings from Sept. 15 through Dec. 1, 7 - 10 p.m..
Class size is limited to 30 students. Interested persons may call 763-509-5166 for an application.
Please leave your name, mailing address and phone number. Applications must be postmarked by July
30. The application process will include a criminal history check on each applicant. To be accepted
into the class, you must not have had any significant contacts with the police department in the past
year.
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City of Plymouth
News Advisory
For Immediate Release
June 3, 2008
Contact:
Jim Long, Community Services Supervisor
763-509-5135
Plymouth Police Join The `Cop On Top' Campaign
Members of the Plymouth Police Department will join others in Minnesota's law enforcement
community to help raise money for the Special Olympics Program. They will participate in the "Cop
on Top" fundraising event from June 6 — 8. Participating agencies put an officer on top of a Rainbow
Foods store within their community to raise both money and awareness for the athletes of the Special
Olympics Minnesota.
Plymouth Police will participate with six different employees taking shifts on top of the Rainbow
Foods store located off Hwy. 55 at Co. Rd. 24. Representing the Plymouth Police Department will be
Capt. Craig Lindman, Officer Mike Passig, Officer Susan Gottwald, Officer Lisa Flanagan, Police
Chaplain Leslie Neugents and Community Services Supervisor Jim Long.
They will be on top of the Rainbow location from Fri., June 6 at 12 p.m. until Sun., June 8 at 12
p.m. hours. People wishing to donate can make contributions inside Rainbow Foods at the cash
registers or by putting their contribution into the bucket the Cop on Top will lower down to the ground.
"Plymouth is excited about participating in this fundraising event," said Long, who coordinated
Plymouth's participation in the effort. "We are all looking forward to meeting people in a positive
atmosphere and helping a great cause at the same time."
Plan to stop by the Rainbow Foods during the weekend and participate in this program, while
supporting Special Olympics Minnesota.
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Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
May 21, 2008
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Terry Jaffoni, Erik
Aamoth, Karl Neset, Scott Nelson and James Davis
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Frank Weir
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling,
Senior Planner Shawn Drill, and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
May 21, 2008 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAY 7, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
May 7, 2008 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
B. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2008021)
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the
request by the City of Plymouth and the Plymouth -New Hope Little League Association for
a site plan amendment to construct a 1,540 square foot multipurpose park building with
restrooms and a concession area at Zachary Park located at 4355 Zachary Lane. Vote. 6
Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. BORDER FOODS, INC. (2008032)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Border Foods, Inc. for a Registered Land Survey
(RLS) to subdivide property in the Plymouth Station shopping center to create a new parcel
for the Taco Bell restaurant.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Jaffoni asked for further explanation of the request for a separate easement.
Senior Planner Darling said staff evaluated the platted properties and ensured the
easements were correct. She said at the main entry the easements don't include the traffic
signal and looping detectors. Senior Planner Darling said staff elected to correct that
situation at this time so the City would have full access to repair if needed.
Chair Holmes asked if the devices are on the Taco Bell property rather than in the easement
for the street.
Senior Planner Darling stated they are located on the shopping center property.
Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, James Erickson, representing. Taco Bell, who said
he supports the conditions imposed in the resolution.
Commissioner Davis asked the purpose of this request.
Mr. Erickson clarified that if separate ownership is desired, a separate parcel must be
created.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there are future development ideas for the property.
Mr. Erickson said he was not aware of any future development and that this facility was
built to last.
Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak
on the item.
MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to approve the
request by Border Foods, Inc. for a Registered Land Survey (RLS) to subdivide property in
the Plymouth Station shopping center to create a new parcel for the Taco Bell restaurant.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. DONALD AND DIANNE SALMELA (2008031)
Chair Holmes introduced the request by Donald and Dianne Salmela for a variance to the
side yard setback for construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at
5125 Forestview Lane North.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report.
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Commissioner Neset asked if the garage could be moved to be flush with the back of the
house, thereby requiring less of a variance. Senior Planner Drill explained that there are
some trees in the back yard, and the applicants were hoping to not disturb those trees.
Chair Holmes asked if there any other accessory structures on the property. Senior Planner
Drill said no. Chair Holmes said a shed or freestanding garage would be an option.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there would an impervious surface coverage. issue with this
proposal. Senior Planner Drill said the property is not in the shoreland district.
Chair Holmes introduced Dianne Salmela, 5125 Forestview Lane N. Ms. Salmela said
they could not move the garage stall back because there are a couple huge trees they would
like to preserve, whereas only a couple small trees would, be affected by the current
proposal. Ms. Salmela said this proposal would be less obtrusive than having a detached
garage which could sit six feet from the property line. She said storing a trailer outside is
unattractive for neighbors. Ms. Salmela said they have been storing things under the deck,
and are trying to keep the neighborhood neat. She said the garage set back six feet would
be well hidden versus a detached garage which would be in view of the next door neighbor.
Ms. Salmela stated that the neighbor has no problem with them adding a garage stall.
Commissioner Nelson asked how they are storing the rental property equipment on site
now.
Ms. Salmela said the trailer sits on the concrete pad, tools are in the existing garage, the
trash container is now outside, and the lawn mower is stored under the deck. She said if
the trailer were in the third stall garage, they could keep tools in the trailer and not have to
load and unload tools with every use.
Commissioner Nelson asked what their intention is for the driveway of the third stall
,. garage.
Ms. Salmela said the driveway would extend to the garage, would be six feet from the
property line, and would be designed to match the existing house.
Commissioner Davis asked for setback information on a detached garage.
Senior Planner Drill stated a detached garage could be located six feet from a rear or side
lot line.
Commissioner Davis asked if the driveway extension can be less than six feet from the
adjacent property.
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Senior Planner Drill explained that the setback is six feet; however, an administrative
permit could approve a three-foot setback if there is no drainage and utility issues.
Commissioner Aamoth asked why the 10 -foot setback under the PUD was changed to a 15 -
foot setback.
Senior Planner Drill said a 15 -foot side yard setback has been the community standard for
RSF-1 zoning for 30-40 years. He said when the rezoning was done in 1996, an analysis of
lot size and lot width was done and lots were rezoned to the most closely matched district.
Commissioner Nelson asked about if there is a setback problem with the far corner of the
existing pad.
Senior Planner Drill clarified a pad or patio area can be located within the 6 -foot setback,
but if converted to a driveway, the setback would be reviewed.
Commissioner Neset asked what portion of the proposed stall would be outside the setback
if the original setback of 10 feet was applied. He asked if the home owner would be
required to use materials to match the existing home.
Senior Planner Drill displayed an approximation of the proposed garage stall using a 10 -
foot setback, and noted that only a small corner of the garage addition would encroach
under the previous 10 -foot setback. He said materials would need to match the existing
home.
Commissioner Neset suggested moving the garage back one to two feet, and agreed with
the applicant that this would be more pleasing and less intrusive to the neighbor.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked how far the garage could be moved back without hitting the
trees.
Ms. Salmela stated it is up to the tree already.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if all houses in the neighborhood conform to the 15 -foot
setback.
Senior Planner Drill said the homes were constructed under the PUD with 10 -foot or more
setbacks. Senior Planner Drill added that if they are less than 15 feet, they are legally non-
conforming. He noted that all homes in the neighborhood have double garages.
Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the garage could be placed in the back yard.
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Ms. Salmela said there is no way to get back there, and the yard slopes in the back. She
reviewed the trees, and said they are in a cul-de-sac which makes their -lot unique. Ms.
Salmela said this is the only option they had.
Commissioner Davis said his concern is constructing the driveway to the garage. He
indicated that swinging a trailer around the corner would be really close to the three-foot
setback.
Ms. Salmela said the trailer can be wheeled by hand, rather than backing it up.
Chair Holmes said he likes to appease citizens, but this is a tough one. He said the garage
is compressed in an area which just isn't compatible with what the applicant wants to do.
He said he agreed with Commissioner Davis regarding the driveway. Chair Holmes said if
we give a variance for. the structure, the homeowner will be back for a variance for the
driveway as there are only eight feet to wheel the trailer back. He said there is potential for
a detached structure closer to the lot line located further back due to limitations of the lot.
Ms. Salmela said that would block the neighbor's view more than this proposal.
Commissioner Neset said the applicant has to meet the test to grant a variance and he is not
seeing a defined hardship. He said he would be inclined to support the proposal if it were
closer to the previous 10 -foot setback line, but this is too close to the lot line.
Commissioner Aamoth asked if we have to be concerned about setting a precedent, as this
doesn't readily appear to be a hardship.
Planning Manager Senness clarified that each variance is reviewed own its own merits.
This would not be precedent setting unless you had the exact set of circumstances in
another request.
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to deny the
request by Donald and Dianne Salmela for a variance to the side yard setback for
construction of a third stall garage addition for property located at 5125 Forestview Lane
North.
Commissioner Aamoth said he supports the variance because at times the good work of
government gets in the way of common practical sense and because the neighbor does not
have an issue.
Commissioner Neset said we have to think as a City when property owners need "wiggle
room" for good reasons so they don't have to search for another place. He said this request
is borderline, but he can't support the variance because the six feet is not close enough to
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the ten feet. Commissioner Neset said we need to give some thought on the usefulness of
the property for a long time.
Chair Holmes said he will not support the variance request, and recommended looking at
alternatives such as a detached garage, or the feasibility of shifting the structure further
back, or shortening the depth of the garage to 18 feet rather than 22 feet.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioner Aamoth Voted Nay.
B. JULY 2, 2008 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Planning Manager Senness said the scheduled July 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting
coincides with Music In Plymouth. She said items could be moved to the previous or
subsequent meetings and recommended canceling the July 2, 2008 Planning Commission
Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Neset, recommending
canceling the July 2, 2008 Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION
approved.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Holmes asked that we remember Planning Commissioner Frank Weir and his family
in our thoughts and prayers during his illness.
MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
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"he Razzle-Dazzles of Oakwood Elementary thank you for your generous donation of Plymodffi'wpins
.or our trip to Tennessee. This amazing experience would not have been possible without the
;upport of family, friends and the wonderful community we live in.
'in -trading is an exciting activity that kids from around the world participate in at the DI Global
-inals. The Plymouth pins were used in a variety of ways. Some
►sere given as "thank -you" pins to people who did nice things for the
;ids (police officers, service workers, bus drivers, etc.). Other pins
vere used to help with trades or as "ambassador" pins for kids from
ether countries. Plymouth pins are now located in China, Turkey,
>ingapore. and other countries from around the world!
r'hank you for supporting our team and allowing us to
hteract with teams from around the world!
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Plymouth
Adding Quality to Life
June 6, 2008
SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, REZONING, AND
PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR GONYEA COMPANY, INC. (2008042)
Dear Property Owner:
Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a
request by Gonyea Company, Inc., under File No. 2008042, for approval of the following three
items for a proposed plat to be called "Wood Crest" for the roughly 20 -acre site located at 5750
Vicksburg Lane: 1) a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide roughly 2.4 acres in the
northern portion of the site from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to P -I (Public -Institutional) for land to be
dedicated for the Northwest Greenway; 2) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted
Development) to RSF-3 (Single Family Detached 3) and P -I (Public -Institutional); and 3) a
preliminary plat to create roughly 55 single-family lots and one outlot for the Northwest
Greenway.
Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal.
You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the
Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in the Council
Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to
offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City
Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information.
INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development
Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays.
Sincerely,
Barbara G. Senness, AICP
Planning Manager
2008042propnotice
3400 Plymouth Blvd » Plymouth, Minnesota .5 544 7-1 482 e Tel: 763-509-5000 a www.ci.plymouth.mn.us
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