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NOVEMBER 10, 1994
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS ....
1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
NOVEMBER 14 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Public Safety Training Room
City Attorney Interview
Discussion: 1) Ponds at Bass Creek
2) NW Plymouth Infrastructure Needs
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NOVEMBER 21 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEETING
City Council Chambers
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NOVEMBER 28 6:30 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Ward 2 Candidate Interviews
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NOVEMBER 30 7:00 P.M. CITY BUDGETS PUBLIC HEARING
City Council Chambers
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3. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION -- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7:30 P.M.,
Public Safety Library. Agenda attached. (M -3)
4. PRAC -- THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Training Room.
5. CITY OFFICES CLOSED -- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - VETERANS DAY.
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6. BOARD OF ZONING -- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety
Library.
7. HRA -- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Training Room.
Agenda attached. (M -7)
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8. PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT -- WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER 16, 7:00 P.M., Public Safety Library.
9. MINNESOTA LAND TRUST -- The West Metro Chapter will meet Wednesday,
November 16 from 7 -9 p.m. at the Chanhassen City Hall. A copy of the meeting notice is
attached. (M -9)
10. MEETING CALENDARS - City Council and City Center calendars are attached. (M -10)
1. ELECTION RESULTS -- General election results for Plymouth's precincts are
attached. (I -1)
2. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
a. Weekly Building Permit Report for Commercial/Industrial/Public and Use Types. (I-
2a)
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3. MINUTES:
a. Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission, September 8. (I -3a)
b. Planning Commission, October 12 and 26. (I -3b)
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4. NEWSLETTERS, PUBLICATIONS, ETC.
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a. City press release on Board and Commission applications. (I -4a)
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b. Metro Voice, Metropolitan Council publication. (I -4b)
5. MMIOS & CORRESPONDENCE:
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a. A copy of Sheryl Morrison's comments read by Mayor Tierney at Monday night's
Council meeting are attached. (I -5a)
b. Memo from Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor regarding a Quail Hollow wetland
brochure. (I -5b) j
c. Letter to the Mayor from David DeRoma, Wayzata resident, with concerns about
turtles on Femdale Road. A response from Mayor Tierney is also included. (I -5c)
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d. Notice of public hearing by the Hennepin County Board on the proposed increase of
the Solid Waste Management Fee. (1 -5e)
e. Notice from Association of Metropolitan Municipalities on vacancies to AMM Boards
and Commissions. (1 -5e) .
Dwight Johnson
City Manager
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
November 10, 1994
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Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Guest Presentations
A. Tom Williams, SHARC
IV. Old Business
A. Brainstorming 1995 Work Plan (see attachment from Sheryl Morrison)
B. City Manager's Suggestions on By -Laws
C. League of Women Voters Program
V. New Business
A. District 281 Request for Input in Superintendent Selection
B. Preparation of Annual Report to Council
VI. Announcements and Information
A. Mediation Training
B. Information from Fair Housing Seminar
C. Information on Open Meetings Law Guidelines
D. State of Diversity Report
VII. Adjournment
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of September 28, 1994 Minutes
3. Plymouth Towne Square - Update
4. 1994 CDBG Budget Amendment
5. 1995 General Fund Budget Amendment
6. Strategic Planning Process
7. Adjournment
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DATE: NOVEMBER 10, 1994
TO: DWIGHT JOHNSON, CITY MANAGER
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FROM: CARLYS SCHANSBERG, DATA INSPECTION /CONTROL
CLERK
SUBJECT: BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED REPORT FOR
COAT IERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/PUBLIC & CHURCH USE TYPES
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3 THROUGH NOVEMBER 9, 1994
PERMIT #63824 WAS ISSUED TO BAINEY GROUP FOR PRUDENTIAL
INSURANCE COMPANY LOCATED AT 2905 NORTHWEST BLVD,
VALUATION $80,000.00.
PERMIT #63849 WAS ISSUED TO TIMCO CONSTRUCTION FOR WEST
SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS AT 2855 CAMPUS DRIVE, VALUATION
$62,000.00.
PERMIT #63850 WAS ISSUED TO TIMCO CONSTRUCTION FOR WEST
SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS AT 2855 CAMPUS DRIVE, VALUATION
$120,000.00.
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ACTIVITY
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
PERMIT # 001063824
PERMIT TYPE BU
SITE 2905
(BU- BUILDING PL- PLUMBING SI -SIGN)
NORTHWEST BLVD
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(ME- MECHANICAL WE -WELL MO- MOVING)
ZIP 554410000 USE #
0
(GR- GRADING SW -SEWER /WATER)
PIN #22 - 118 - 22 - 42
- 0010
LOT 001 BLK 001 SUB /RLS NORTHWEST BUS
CAMPUS 5TH TRACT
APPLICANT IS 3
INSPECTOR NUMBER 79
1. OWNER NAME
PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY 0
ADDRESS
P 0 BOX 709
NO. 0
CITY
MINNEAPOLIS
STATE MN
ZIP
554400000
PHONE 5451475
2. CONTRACTOR NAME
NO. 0
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
0
PHONE 0
3. OTHER NAME
BAINEY GROUP
CITY NO. 0
ADDRESS
15500 WAYZATA
BLVD
CITY
WAYZATA
STATE MN
ZIP
553910000
PHONE 4739835
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IAPP2T051828NOV10949411INQ ACTIVITY
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
PERMIT # 001063849 PERMIT TYPE BU
SITE 2855 (BU- BUILDING PL- PLUMBING SI -SIGN)
CAMPUS DR - (ME- MECHANICAL WE -WELL MO- MOVING)
ZIP 554410000 USE # 0 (GR- GRADING SW -SEWER /WATER)
PIN #22 - 118 - 22 - 31 - 0022
LOT 001 BLK 001 SUB /RLS WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS TRACT
APPLICANT IS 2 INSPECTOR NUMBER 79
1. OWNER NAME WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS C/
ADDRESS 625 MARQUETTE AVE S #735 NO. 0
CITY MPLS STATE MN
ZIP 554020000 PHONE 8634163
2. CONTRACTOR NAME TIMCO CONST _ NO. 2091
ADDRESS 9421 W RIVER RD
CITY MINNEAPOLIS STATE MN
ZIP 554440000 PHONE 4248444
3. OTHER NAME OSTURN, MCCORMACK CITY NO. 0
ADDRESS
CITY STATE
ZIP 0 PHONE 0
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IAPP2T051830NOV10949411INQ ACTIVITY
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
PERMIT # 001063850 PERMIT TYPE BU
SITE 2855 (BU- BUILDING PL- PLUMBING SI -SIGN)
CAMPUS DR - (ME- MECHANICAL WE- WELL•MO- MOVING)
ZIP 554410000 USE # 0 (GR- GRADING SW -SEWER /WATER)
PIN #22 - 118 - 22 - 31 - 0022
LOT 001 BLK 001 SUB /RLS WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS TRACT
APPLICANT IS 2 INSPECTOR NUMBER 79
1. OWNER NAME WEST SUBURBAN HEALTH CAMPUS C/
ADDRESS 625 MARQUETTE AVE S #735 NO. 0
CITY MPLS STATE MN
ZIP 554020000 .PHONE 8634163
2. CONTRACTOR NAME TIMCO CONST NO. 2091
ADDRESS 9421 W RIVER RD
CITY MINNEAPOLIS STATE MN
ZIP 554440000 PHONE 4248444
3. OTHER NAME VITREORCTIUAL SURGERY DA CITY NO.- 0
ADDRESS
CITY STATE
ZIP 0 PHONE 0
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SHINGLE CREEK WOTERSHED MONOGEMENT COMMISSION
3001 Harbor Lane • Suite 150 • Plymouth, MN 55447
Telephone (612) 553 -1144 • Fax (612) 553 -9326
MINUTES
September 8, 1994
A meeting of the Shingle Creek Watershed Management Commission was called to order by Chairman
Fred Moore on Thursday, September 8, 1994, at 12:45 p.m. at the Saint Andrews Club, 8700 Edinbrook
Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN.
Present were: Diane Spector, Brooklyn Center; Gary Brown, Brooklyn Park; Anne Norris, Crystal;
Gerald Butcher, Maple Grove; Jodi Polzin, Minneapolis; Mark Hanson, New Hope; Jerry
Schreiber, Osseo; Fred Moore, Plymouth; Maria D'Andrea, Robbinsdale; Dale Claridge,
Montgomery Watson; Curt Pearson, Attorney; and Judie Anderson, Recording Secretary.
I. Minutes.
Brown moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the August meeting of
the Commission. Motion carried.
II. Treasurer's Report.
Spector moved and Butcher seconded a motion to approve the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried.
III. Approval of Claims.
Spector moved and D'Andrea seconded a motion to approve claims totaling $9,889.17. The claims
were approved by, roll call vote: ayes - Spector, Brown, Norris, Butcher, Polzin, Hanson, Schreiber,
Moore and D'Andrea; absent - none.
The Commissioners reviewed a request from Montgomery Watson to increase their 1994 budget
for project reviews from $20,000 to $30,000, based on an average cost of $2,000 in each of the remaining
five months of the fiscal year. Brown moved and Hanson seconded a motion to transfer $5,000 each from
the line items for Watershed Management Plan and Special Projects to Project Reviews. Motion carried.
IV. Correspondence.
A. The Commissioners reviewed the Communications Log. No action was required.
B. In its August 26 letter Metropolitan Council re- advertised the availability of grant money
for two special projects -- water quality monitoring of alternative NURP detention basins and a paired
watershed project to demonstrate the effectiveness, use and acceptance of a residue management system.
In the first round, of 37 applications 12 were approved, receiving grants totalling $900,000. Claridge has
a list of the funded projects. j
C. The Commission also received a letter from the Environmental Quality Board re their 1995-
97 Water Quality Report. They are seeking suggestions for major water policy recommendations and
comments on the draft themes they have selected for the Report.
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D. The University of Minnesota and the DNR have begun work on a project entitled Pilot
Project for a Statewide Inventory of Drained Wetlands. The Commission was asked to response to a
number of questions to assist in gathering data and identifying potential projects.
E. The Commission received a letter from a citizen in Brooklyn Park expressing concern re
lack of water in Bass Creek. The City of Brooklyn Park will contact the resident regarding this matter.
V. Project Reviews.
A. 894 Solid Waste Transfer Station, Brooklyn Park. Hennepin County resampled the
groundwater at the monitoring wells and stormwater in the treatment pond at the transfer station to verify
the presence of methyl -tert-butyl -ether (MTBE) which was detected in the June 2 sampling. The
resampling took place August 5 and 10 and no volatile organic compounds were detected in either the
groundwater or pond samples collected, indicating the results of the previous sampling were most likely
anomalous.
B. 94-8 Cooper High School, New Hope. Proposed athletic complex on the existing Cooper
High School site located generally between 46th and 49th Avenues at Zealand Avenue North. Site plans
for the proposed improvements and a letter requesting a variance to the Commission's Management
Standards for redevelopment of existing sites were received. Claridge presented Resolution 94-1 granting
a variance to the Commission's Management Standards for the following reasons and subject to the
following conditions:
1. Special circumstances or conditions do exist affecting said property such that the strict
application of the provisions of these standards and criteria would deprive the applicant of
the reasonable use of its land. Cooper High School students and the public will benefit
from the recreational opportunities provided by the new athletic complex.
2. A variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right
of the applicant because the schools are in existence and an on -site stormwater pond with
a permanent pool of water would result in increased safety risks to students.
3. Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to
Adjacent properties.
4. Said property is not located within a 100 -year floodplain and, therefore, the condition
relating to a use in the floodplain or within the elevations established for a 100 -year storm
is not applicable.
5. Granting of the variance will not be contrary to the intent of taking all reasonable and
practical steps to improve water quality within the watershed and the Conditions
hereinafter stated will establish all available control measures.
6. The normal usage of the school site is over an 8 -9 month period as compared year -round
usage of typical land usages.
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7. The school sites generate minimal amounts of pollution when compared to a commercial
or industrial site of similar size.
8. Surrounding neighborhoods are fully developed, thus limiting the opportunity to provide
off -site mitigation.
9. New Hope is in the process of preparing a local water management plan for the City
which, among other things, will focus on water quality issues. Potential drainage
improvements and stormwater management techniques, including the siting of regional
stormwater ponds, will be addressed in the local plan to improve the quality of stormwater
runoff from drainage areas within the City, including the school site.
10. The proposed site improvements will result in an additional 1.0 acres of impervious area,
resulting in a minor increase in the volume of stormwater runoff from the site.
11. A detention pond is proposed to be constructed on the north side of the athletic complex
which will drain dry after each storm event. The pond will treat runoff from 11 acres of
the 36 acre high school site, including runoff from the parking lot prior to discharging into
the existing storm sewer system along 49th Avenue. In addition, three grit chambers are
proposed to treat stormwater runoff to the pond. The detention pond and grit chambers,
as proposed by the applicant, will enhance the quality of the stormwater discharges from
the school site.
12. A variance for the school site is recommended for approval subject to ISD #281 agreeing
with New Hope that they will proceed with the improvements subject to the following
conditions:
a. Required drainage easements for ponding and access for maintenance shall be
dedicated to the City.
b. A stabilized emergency overflow spillway from the pond to the existing catch basin
on the south side of 49th Avenue shall be provided.
C. The proposed grit chambers shall be installed at the locations shown on the plans.
The structures shall provide a means of trapping floating oil and grease. The
structures shall be cleaned out a minimum of two times a year in order to maintain
their pollutant removal capabilities.
d. Sweeping of the parking lots shall be done at least twice a year, preferably in the
spring after the snow melts and when school lets out for the summer.
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that sweeping of the parking lots and inspection and maintenance of the grit
chambers,; treatment pond, and outlet control structure will be performed in a
timely manner. Records of sweeping and maintenance activities shall be kept by
he applicant and submitted annually to the City.
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f. Non - phosphorus based fertilizers shall be used on all grassed areas around the
school site if such applications are made during the year. Any fertilizer
inadvertently deposited on hard surfaces such as parking lots, access roads, street
gutters, or sidewalks must be thoroughly cleaned from these surfaces using a
backpack blower or broom.
g. Control measures described above and other appropriate best management practices
to improve water quality shall apply to all areas of the high school site as well as
the adjacent New Hope Elementary School site. Water quality improvements shall
be provided as part of future site improvements to the elementary school site.
h. In lieu of providing a dry detention pond, (two grit chambers near the parking lot
will still be required) the School District may make a cash contribution acceptable
to the City of New Hope in an amount equal to the School District's proportional
share towards the project costs for a future regional pond serving drainage from
the school site. If within five years (by October 1, 1999), a regional pond has not
been constructed, the School District shall proceed with construction of a detention
pond on the school site as originally proposed. The School District shall provide
a financial guarantee to the City for the estimated costs to construct the on -site
detention pond and third grit chamber.
Variance application letters received and all other supporting information are
hereby incorporated in and made a part of this resolution.
Hanson moved and Butcher seconded a motion to adopt the foregoing resolution. Motion carried.
C. 94 -13 Adams Nut & Bolt, Maple Grove. Development of a five acre industrial site
located on the north side of 85th Avenue, west of Monticello Lane. Butcher moved and D'Andrea
seconded a motion directing the consultant to notify the City of Maple Grove that approval of 94 -13 as
submitted is hereby granted. Motion carried.
VI. Wetland Conservation Act.
A. Wetland Replacement Notices. None received.
VII. Water Quality.
A. Aquascaping Demonstration Video. Claridge received a memo from the Hennepin
Conservation District in which Carolyn Dindorf stated that she has received recommendations from
various nurseries that the planting should occur in the spring rather than this fall. Dindorf also indicated
that video can be shot during a bioengineering workshop HCD has scheduled for October 12 -13. She
believes video from the workshop, existing video and some slides she has taken will combine to make
enough material to complete the aquascaping video. Hennepin Extension and the Master Gardener
program has agreed to video tape the workshop. Dindorf plans to put the material together over the
winter. If some of the funds set aside for the video can be allocated toward the bioengineering fees, HCD
could evaluate some sites within the Shingle Creek and West Mississippi watersheds. Video of these sites
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could be incorporated into the final video as well.
B. Basin Inspection Checklist. Claridge provided two checklists. The more detailed version
includes a place to report on the condition of the skimmer and outlet, the second is a modified version
which was used during Montgomery's follow -up site inspections of 1993 projects. A field inspection
report is being prepared and will be available at the October meeting.
C. Citizen- Assisted Lake Monitoring Program. Metropolitan Council is seeking the
Commission's participation in the 1995 program. The Commissioners will discuss their involvement at
the October meeting.
VIII. Other Business.
A. Twin Lakes /Ryan Lake. The Commissioners reviewed and discussed Claridge's August
31 report re the TL/RL computer model calibration. The report detailed the results of the modeling as
well as a number of conclusions derived from those results. These findings will be referred back to the
City of Robbinsdale for review by the City and affected residents. Brown moved and Butcher seconded
a motion asking Robbinsdale to discuss the alternatives and the costs of various options and report back
to the Commission. The Commission will continue to provide technical assistance in this matter. Motion
carried.
B. Project. Review Fees. Moore moved and Polzin seconded a motion directing staff to
prepare modifications to the existing variance policy in order to incorporate a schedule of fees in the
review of variance requests. Motion carried.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Judie A. Anderson
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COND41SSION MUS UTES
OCTOBER 12, 1994
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairman Mike Stulberg.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson,
Virginia Black, Christian Preus, Ed Albro, Linda Oja and
Allen Ribbe.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner,
Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Associate Planner
John Keho, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to approve the
August 24, 1994 Planning Commission minutes.
Vote. 6 Ayes, Commissioner Preus abstained. Motion carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Black to approve the
September 7, 1994 Planning Commission minutes.
Vote. 6 Ayes, Commissioner Preus abstained. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
ASCENSION LUTHERAN CHURCH (94103)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Ascension Lutheran Church for a Site
Plan Amendment for parking lot expansion at 15870 46th Avenue North.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the request by Ascension Lutheran Church for a Site Plan Amendment for
parking lot expansion at 15870 46th Avenue North, subject to all conditions listed in
the September 28, 1994 staff report.
Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried.
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FRED KNUTSON (94113)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Fred Knutson for a Site Plan Amendment
for a 3- season porch at 14025 -2 44th Place North.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the request by Fred Knutson for a Site Plan Amendment for a 3- season
porch at 14025 -2 44th Place North, subject to all conditions listed in the September 30,
1994 staff report.
Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried.
HARTY AND STENGLEIN (94115)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Harty and Stenglein for a Lot
Division/Consolidation and Variance for properties located at 2900 Medicine Lake
Blvd. East and 2845 Medicine Ridge Road.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the request by Harty and Stenglein for a Lot Division/Consolidation and
Variance for properties located at 2900 Medicine Lake Blvd. East and 2845 Medicine
Ridge Road, subject to all conditions listed in the October 3, 1994 staff report.
Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried.
CARL-SON REAL ESTATE (94088)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Carlson Real Estate for a PUD Concept
Plan, Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit, Final Plan/Plat and Variance for
a hotel, two restaurants and future office development for property located at the
southwest intersection of I -494 and Carlson Parkway.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 4, 1994 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Brad Lis, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Lis showed the Commissioners a drawing of the proposed buildings. He explained
the concept of connecting the hotel by walkways with the two restaurants.
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Commissioner Black asked if there would be recycling facilities within the hotel.
Mr. Lis responded that the hotel would be recycling.
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Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Dorothy Ciskovsky of 14316 Carlson Parkway.
Ms. Ciskovsky asked what direction the complex would face and asked how far the
buildings would be set back from the roadway. She said she wants landscaping to
shield the site from the residential homes in the area.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Gin Weidenfeller of 14509 Gleason Lake Drive.
Ms. Weidenfeller stated that she was concerned with the entrance and exit from the site
onto Carlson Parkway. She said she wanted to know where the parking lot would be.
She said the landscaping was also a concern. She said she wanted to see the original
aesthetic plans for Carlson Center continued throughout the development.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Al Gustner of 14611 Gleason Lake Drive.
Mr. Gustner stated he was concerned with the hours of the restaurants and the hotel and
the resulting noise. He said this development would not be a benefit to the residential
neighborhood. He said that the industrial area close to his home was intrusive, and the
landscaping was not done.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Lis responded that the buildings will face Carlson Parkway although they are
adjacent to I -494. He said that they will save the wetlands and many of the trees and
will add additional landscaping. He said that the restaurant will be 400 feet from the
street, with the entrance across from Gleason Lake Road. He said they will continue
the aesthetics of the Carlson Center project.
Associate Planner Keho discussed the additional plan for landscaping. He explained
that the zero -foot setbacks were just internal between the buildings not from the
roadways.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the only access to the site would be from Carlson
Parkway. He discussed the traffic study and explained that Carlson Parkway was
designed to handle this level of traffic along with a traffic signal.
Associate Planner Keho discussed the landscaping at the entrance from Carlson
Parkway.
Mr. Lis stated that the hours of operation for Italiannis would be until 2:00 a.m. as
they will have a bar and the hotel would be open for business anytime. He pointed out
where the trash areas would be at the rear of buildings along I -494. He said the
buildings as well as the distance from the residences will buffer this area. He said
there would be many benefits to the City resulting from this development including
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more land developed on the Carlson Center development, more taxes, more jobs, some
amenities with the restaurants, and the hotel would provide a place for visitors to the
City to stay.
Associate Planner Keho stated that all the uses are in conformance with the guide plan.
Director Hurlburt asked what the original plans included for this site.
Mr. Lis responded that the original plans included some general retail and 300,000
square feet of industrial, which was later changed to office use. This plan includes
180,000 square feet for office use. He said that the wetland were not an issue at the
time the plans was approved.
Commissioner Black asked if the vegetation around the wetlands would be cleared.
Steve Pellinen, a representative of the petitioner, responded that some selective clearing
would be done near the wetland, but nothing in the wetland He said that some
degradation has already been done by the highway department.
Commissioner Black asked what was happening to the storm water drainage.
Mr. Pellinen stated that currently drainage was being collected into a treatment pond,
and when the remaining project is completed there will be a larger ponding site in
Minnetonka to handle the water.
Commissioner Oja asked if deliveries would be behind the building and during regular
business hours. She said she would not want to see deliveries during the night.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the building was 400 feet from the Carlson Parkway
entrance.
Mr. Lis stated yes.
Commissioner Oja asked if the parking area near the entrance to the site would be used
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Mr. Lis responded that it would.
Commissioner Albro asked if approval of this request would also approve the liquor
license,
Director Hurlburt responded that liquor licenses are approved through the City Council.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the request for a MPUD Concept for Carlson Real Estate for property
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located at the southwest comer of I -494 and Carlson Parkway, subject to the conditions
listed in the October 4, 1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Albro to recommend
approval of the request for a MPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Permit and
Variance for Carlson Real Estate, subject to the conditions listed in the October 4, 1994
staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend
approval of the MPUD Final Site Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for Carlson
Real Estate, subject to all conditions listed in the October 4, 1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION (94090)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Lundgren Bros. Construction for
consideration of an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for property located at the
northeast intersection of Peony Lane and Old Rockford Road.
Planning Supervisor Senness reviewed the October 5, 1994 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Terry Forbord representing the petitioner.
Mr. Forbord stated that this site is typical to other sites developed in this quadrant of
the City. He introduced other members of the development team present at the
meeting.
Mr. John Uban discussed the site, where Schmidt Lake Road would go through the
site, the located of treed areas and the railroad tracks. He said this would be a single
family development. He said the focus of the EAW is the drainage and wetlands on
site. There would be 8 ponds on the site and the wetlands would be fed with treated
water. Along Rockford Road the area would be preserved in a natural condition. He
said the EAW indicates the wetlands can be preserved and that traffic impacts fall
within expected constraints.
Commissioner Ribbe referred to page 8 where discussion of lowering the water level
was discussed. He asked itthe need to add water was a seasonal need.
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Mr. Uban stated that the upper wetland is self - contained and water from adjacent
streets will be directed back into the upper wetland. He said that the end product
should be better than what is there today.
Commissioner Ribbe asked for an explanation of a "weir ".
Mr. Ken Adolf explained that a weir is a method of self- controlling water levels.
Commissioner Black asked if the east pond and some of the other ponds were created
wetlands.
Mr. Uban responded yes, they create a way to retain the water on the site.
Discussion ensued on access to the site from County Road 9.
Commissioner Black asked about soil excavation.
Mr. Uban stated all soils will be retained on the site.
Commissioner Black asked if the buffer zones proposed would be 25 feet from the
wetlands and if back yards would be a minimum of 15 feet from the wetland.
Mr. Uban responded yes, but stated that specific development questions will be a part
of the development proposal.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Gary Anderson of 4520 Holly Lane.
Mr. Anderson asked if the southeasterly drainage would be going through his yard. He
said he thought water would drain on the east side of the site to the culvert near his
home which he perceived would be unmanageable. He said he would like an
underground pipe or some way to control the water.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Richard Deziel of 16100 46th Avenue North, owner
of Hollydale Golf Course.'
Mr. Deziel stated his concerns were with water and Schmidt Lake Road and where the
road will go. He said if the water flows out to the east it will flow to the golf course.
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Mr. Faue stated that the creek through his property flows under Rockford Road and
when the County extended the culvert it satisfactorily controlled the drainage. He said
his concern is with additional drainage from this site.
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Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Adolf addressed the drainage patterns on the site. He said there would be four
large basins on the site which will function as an amenity on the site and will control
runoff to the east. The discharge would be controlled and stored and would be less
than the current rate.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that the drainage plan will be reviewed as part of the
review of the development proposal.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if water flow would be lower than presently.
Mr. Adolph stated that they would lower the water table.
Chairman Stulberg asked about impact to adjoining property.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the intent is to ensure that runoff is not increased
after development from the present situation.
Chairman Stulberg stated that this plan does not include Schmidt Lake Road.
Director Hurlburt stated that Schmidt Lake Road is shown on the plan as the City has
projected but the exact alignment of Schmidt Lake Road has not yet been determined.
Mr. Adolph stated that there are some problems at the southeast corner and they will
investigate this situation and it will be addressed soon.
Commissioner Black asked about drainage ditches and drain tile on the site.
Mr. Adolf stated that the ditch would be abated. He said they don't know if there is
drain tile on the site and this will be discovered during construction. If there is it will
need to be connected on the east portion of the site.
Commissioner Black asked if there will be other ponds besides the wetlands.
Mr. Adolf stated that some will be mitigated.
Commissioner Black asked what would be done to protect wet basements in the homes.
Mr. Adolf stated that they will use drain tile.
Commissioner Black asked who would be responsible for the maintenance of the ponds,
the HOA?
Mr. Forbord responded that ponds are part of the storm water management plan which
will be integrated into the City's storm water management plan. They will be located
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in the easements, and will be maintained by the City. The ponds will also absorb water
from outside the site.
Commissioner Black asked for an explanation of the slope design for the ponds.
Mr. Adolf discussed the slopes. He said that the large ponds are part of the storm
water management plan and not included in the wetland mitigation; the ponds in the
center are storm water basins; and the ponds at south will be mitigated.
Commissioner Black asked if the PCA has requirements.
Mr. Adolf responded yes.
Commissioner Black asked if a bond is posted to cover the drainage plan during the
period where this is monitored for 4 to 5 years.
City Engineer Faulkner stated there is a maintenance agreement with bonds paid by the
developer.
Mr. Forbord stated that Churchill Farms and Heather Run and other developments are
very similar to this site. He said the wetland on the west was large and development
would be dewatered. He said the that the developer needed to know what affect this
would have on the wetland. He explained how they tested the area and what led to
their suggestion that the EAW be done.
Commissioner Black discussed on page 14 the water bodies receiving runoff from the
site and said that the runoff would eventually go into the Mississippi River.
Commissioner Albro stated that on page 3 it states that erosion control procedures will
be appropriate -- what's appropriate. He said much damage is caused to the wetlands at
the construction phase.
City Engineer Faulkner responded that erosion control measures are a part of the
development plan.
Commissioner Albro questioned the lowering of the water table. He said this is mainly
done so the developer can construct certain types of buildings. He said that there is no
assurance of dry buildings so he asked why the statement is in the report.
Mr. Forbord responded that this is stated because this type of guarantee cannot be
made. The builder will follow the standards and build to those techniques, the
basement should be dry, but if an unusual event occurs, no one can guarantee whether
the basement will get wet or not.
Mr. Uban stated that the City requested this statement.
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Commissioner Preus stated he was looking for the reasons why this EAW was done and
what was it attempting to accomplish and what has been accomplished.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the City asked for the EAW because of
concerns regarding the hydrology and water table. She said the EAW is to gather
information and determine whether there will be significant effects. She said that Item
32 suggests follow up monitoring of the site for five years.
Chairman Stulberg explained that at this point we are just looking for input and this is
not the final document. The City Council will determine whether and Environmental
Impact Statement will be needed once all the information is gathered.
Director Hurlburt explained the EAW process and the agencies that receive and review
the EAW.
Commissioner Preus stated his two concerns were that the EAW would ensure the
developer's intent to develop a certain type of home and that there would be no wet
basements resulting from the water table.
Director Hurlburt stated that an EIS would determine alternatives to the type of
development.
Mr. Forbord stated that a large part of Plymouth would not have been developed if the
water table was not lowered. A good part of the metropolitan area has a high water
table.
Commissioner Albro asked about the road system and asked if it was significant that
the road crosses the wetland in four areas.
Director Hurlburt stated that we will have to determine how much of the wetland will
be filled and if it is significant. She said, this issue is complex and needs to be looked
at overall.
Commissioner Albro stated that if it is a low quality wetland there would not be as
much concern than if it was a high quality wetland.
Director Hurlburt stated that no action is necessary on the EAW, that this item is
presented just for the comments.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that area where the roads cross the wetland will
have to be mitigated and will be sent to the City Council for mitigation.
Mr. Frank Svoboda, a representative of the petitioner, stated that wetland evaluation of
the site indicated that there has been some disturbance of the site in the past.
Commissioner Black asked if the site would retain more or less water.
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Mr. Adolf responded that they cannot provide a clear answer at this time but it will be
as good as it is now. The main concern is to control the runoff rate.
Commissioner Black asked if there was a way to ensure that sump systems are
functioning properly.
Chairman Stulberg stated that this was not a part of the EAW.
Director Hurlburt stated that there are City codes pertaining to sump system
requirements.
Chairman Stulberg stated that comments made on the EAW will go the City Council on
November 7. He asked if some criteria could be established before the next discussion
of an EAW.
Commissioner Black stated she would like more time in the future to read a document
of this length.
Discussion ensued on EAW preparation and guidelines set forth by the Environmental
Quality Board.
Director Hurlburt stated that staff will include how the EAW meets the thresholds in
future staff reports.
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ORRIN THOMPSON HOMES (94104)
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Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Orrin Thompson Homes for a RPUD
Preliminary Plan/Plat and Variance for Westbranch 4th Addition located at the
northeast intersection of Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane.
Associate Planner Keho rei viewed the October 4, 1994 staff report.
Commissioner Oja asked what the allowed cul -de -sac length is according to the
ordinance.
Associate Planner Keho responded that it is 500 feet.
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City Engineer Faulkner stated there would be two NURP ponds on the site which
would be directed into thej City storm water drainage system. He said that County
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Road 9 will also have a storm water drainage system when constructed. He said that an
additional pond will be installed on the north which will be incorporated on the plans.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the original 23 homes would have occupied a
smaller area than what the 15 proposed on this plan will occupy.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Bill Pritchard representing the petitioner.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to recommend
approval of the request by Orrin Thompson Homes for a RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat
and Variance for Westbranch 4th Addition located at the northeast intersection of
Rockford Road and Dunkirk Lane, subject to all conditions listed in the October 4,
1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes.
L.A. DONNAY- TIlVIBERTON TOWNHOMES (94106)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by L.A. Donnay for a Preliminary Plat, Site
Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variance for Timberton Townhouses located at the
southwest comer of Ranchview Lane and 28th Avenue North.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 3, 1994 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg asked when the City would do the water treatment pond for this site
and would it be done prior to this project.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that it would probably be done this winter.
Commissioner Albro asked what the regional treatment pond would be like.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that it would be similar to a sedimentation vault.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Mike Gair representing the petitioner.
Mr. Gair stated that the density of this proposal is consistent with the earlier approval.
The homes will be 2 story townhomes. He said this site is complex because of the in
place utilities and because of the site configuration it was determined to move the pond
off site. He explained that the reason they chose to move the drainage off site was
because of the topography of the site. There will be no filling of the wetland or
alteration on the site. The remaining lot will remain as open space and will be
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maintained by the HOA. ' He said the pool area is on the Timberton site and is not a
part of this proposal.
Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Daniel Powers, of 2708 Shenandoah Lane, president
of the Shenandoah HOA.
Mr. Powers stated his concern with the possible loss of the trees separating the
Shenandoah development from this proposal. He said he was interested in where the
access to the site would be and where the streets would be.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Charlotte Stratman of 15555 -C 26th Avenue North..
Ms. Stratman, President of Timberton HOA, stated the swimming pool is some
distance from their buildings and her concern was the' open area between their homes
and the pool which is covered with weeds and subject to vandalism. She asked for
some solution to this problem. She said she was also concerned with the pond on the
site and wanted it to remain as is. She said she also objected to the use of the
Timberton name for this proposed project.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Steve Palm of 15600 -D 26th Avenue North.
Mr. Palm stated his concern was with the pond on the site and the reduced water level
this summer. He said he attributed the reduced water level to the construction in the
Parkers Lake development. He said he was also concerned about where the water from
the NURP pond would go. He asked why homes were never built in the area between
the pool and his development.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. David Larsh of 15730 26th Avenue North.
Mr. Larsh stated his concern was the pond and possible water problems if the pond
level were higher. He said the pool was originally to be shared with the Shenandoah.
development. He said his concerns include the land between the pool and their
development; how close the proposed building No. 4 is to the pool; the need for more
privacy and security from this proposed site, possibly a berm; and the maintenance of
the open space. He asked if there was a tree preservation plan.
Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Gair discussed and displayed the landscape plan. He said the knoll along Lot. 2
will be removed. He discussed the grade separation on the west between the
Shenandoah site and this proposal. He said the major trees are on the southern part of
the site and they eliminated a unit on the south so that the trees could be preserved and
a retaining wall erected. He said the buildings would be east/west so the ends would be
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exposed to Shenandoah development with a 7 foot grade separation. Only 2 windows
above the patio doors on the upper level will be visible from the west.
He discussed the distance from the west property line. Ingress and egress will be from
Ranchview Lane, with no connections to 26th or 28th Avenue North. He discussed the
proof -of- parking.
Mr. Gair stated that as far as maintenance and security were concerned he felt that the
new homes and homeowners would provide security. He said that the bituminous
walkway will be severed when development begins and that Donnay will maintain the
vacant area. He said that drainage would be from south to north and that the minor
runoff from roofs would move to the pond area. He said that it should not increase the
pond level.
City Engineer Faulkner stated the plans are now under review and they would look
closely at the pond level and if drainage issues affect the area they will be corrected.
Mr. Gair stated that the effects of a regional treatment pond are being reviewed and
there should be little if any fluctuations to the pond.
Mr. Gair stated that the reason the vacant land adjacent to the pool was not developed
was because of the poor subsoil conditions. He said the setbacks from building 4 to the
pool facility at the southeast comer would be 40 feet and 60 feet. He explained the
landscaping plan in the area of the pool and the two -foot grade separation. He said
they eliminated plans for the construction of a unit in the southwest corner so that they
could preserve the trees.
Mr. Gair described the flow to the regional drainage system stating that it was subject
to engineering review and approval.
Commissioner Oja stated she would like to see something worked out to keep the new
owners out of the pool area. She asked if the developer could meet with the HOA and
maybe the two developments could share the pool and this would be a marketing tool.
Mr. Gair stated they will continue to look at the issue of the pool.
Commissioner Preus stated that he perceived that the Shenandoah HOA did not want
others using the pool.
Mr. Gair stated that a name change would be possible and a name change would
probably eliminate an association to the pool.
Chairman Stulberg stated that he thought a physical barrier would be the only way to
separate the pool from the owners in the proposed development.
Mr. Gair stated that larger and more coniferous trees could be the answer.
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MOTION by Commissioner Albro, seconded by Commissioner Oja to table this request
until the November 9, 1994 Planning Commission meeting and ask the petitioner to
meet with the neighbors to resolve the issues of the pool, berming and landscaping.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioners Stinson and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay.
Chairman Stulberg stated that he voted Nay because there are other ways to work the
problems out without tabling the item.
VOLP MANAGING (94120)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Volp Managing for a Site Plan
Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for outside storage for Minnesota
Pump and Supply at 14100 and 14025 23rd Avenue North.
Association Planner Keho reviewed the September 29, 1994 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Doug Luby representing the petitioner.
Mr. Luby stated he had read the staff report and agrees with the conditions.
Chairman Stulberg open and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend
approval of the request by Volp Managing for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional
Use Permit Amendment for outside storage for Minnesota Pump and Supply at 14100
and 14025 23rd Avenue North, subject to all conditions listed in the September 29,
1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
CITY OF PLYMOUTH (94097)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth to Amend the
Zoning Ordinance to allow schools in non - residential districts.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 6, 1994. He said that a change needed
to be included in the new ordinance draft to include the B -1 District.
Chairman Stulberg asked what the guiding was for the Downtown Plymouth area.
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Commissioner Preus stated that it was his understanding that the request by West
Lutheran High School started this review process and they would have to come before
the Planning Commission with a proposal for a Conditional Use Permit if this change
was made to the Zoning Ordinance.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the subject.
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend
approval of the request by the City of Plymouth to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to
allow schools in non - residential districts.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Black, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to
include the B -1 District in the Amendment.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 7 Ayes. Motion carried.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 6 Ayes, Commissioner Oja voted Nay. Motion
carried on a 6 to 1 vote.
MOTION FROM WATER QUALITY COMMFrTEE
Associate Planner Keho stated that the Water Quality Commission would like the
Planning Commission to request presentations from interested environmental groups
regarding the wetland ordinance.
Director Hurlburt explained that this request resulted from the request of the
Developer's Council to make a presentation before the Planning Commission.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the Planning Commission did not agree to meet with the
developers. He said he asked the developers to gather some information as to what a
buffer would do to the cost of housing. He said that the Planning Commission is
always willing to meet with interested parties and that there are still other meetings, all
of which are open meetings, where interested parties can discuss their ideas.
Commissioner Ribbe asked who were they asking us to invite?
Associate Planner Keho stated that the committee wanted an invitation issued to
environmental groups.
Commissioner Black stated that it was her understanding that the developers wanted to
start up the Developer's Council meetings again and the Water Quality Committee felt
this was preferential treatment to the developers and the other side of the issue should
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Director Hurlburt stated that we can inform the Water Quality Committee of meetings
and issue an invitation if the Commission desires.
Commissioner Albro stated we should not take action as a body on this request as
anyone is welcome to speak before the Planning Commission.
The consensus of the Planning Commission was that all meetings are open for anyone's
input and no action is necessary on this item.
APPOINTMENT TO TREE PRESERVATION CONBUTTEE
Commissioner Black volunteered to be the Planning Commission's representative on
the Tree Preservation Committee.
WETLAND ORDINANCE PROGRESS
Planning Supervisor Senness reviewed the progress. The field verification is near
completion. She asked if the Commissioners wanted to continue both water quality and
wild life habitat as objectives.
Chairman Stulberg stated that the consensus of the meeting with the City Council was
that just water quality was, the issue.
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Commissioner Albro stated that water quality was his first objective, and as it relates to
habitat as a by product. '
Commissioner Oja said she felt water quality was the main objective and in the process
the habitat.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that he is working on the open space committee and there
will be a way to protect habitat; this ordinance should be mainly to protect water
quality.
Commissioner Preus stated he agreed.
Commissioner Black stated that the objective is primarily water quality but habitat
should also be considered as we can do something significant with this ordinance for
song birds.
Commissioner Stimson stated the objective should be water quality.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COAD41SSION NIINUTES
OCTOBER 26, 1994
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Acting Chairman Barb Stimson.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Barb Stimson, Virginia Black, Christian
Preus, Linda Oja, and Allen Ribbe.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg and Commissioner Ed Albro.
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barbara
Senness, Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to approve the
agenda.
MOTION by Commissioner Preus, seconded by Commissioner Black to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes for September 21, 1994.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carries.
CONSENT AGENDA
AP TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT, INC. (94126)
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the request by AP Technology Management, Inc.
for a Site Plan Amendment for an addition to the Honeywell building at 12001
Highway 55.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to recommend
approval of the request by AP Technology Management, Inc. for a Site Plan
Amendment for an addition to the Honeywell building at 12001 Highway 55, subject to
all conditions listed in the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried.
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October 26, 1994
Page 220
LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION (94090)
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the request by Lundgren Bros. Construction for
Rezoning, PUD Concept Plan/Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for
Soo Line East for property located at the northeast quadrant of County Road 9 and
Peony Lane.
Planning Supervisor Senness reviewed the October 20, 1994 staff report. She stated
that the Public Hearing should be opened but because of concerns from the DNR and
the Elm Creek Watershed District regarding the EAW for the project and the wetland
delineation the hearing should be continued to a later meeting.
Commissioner Ribbe asked what the watershed questioned regarding the delineation of
the wetlands.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that there was a question of whether the staking
could have been done in such a short time.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Marc Anderson representing the petitioner.
Mr. Anderson stated that he had nothing to add.
Acting Chairman Stimson opened the Public Hearing.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Gary Anderson of 4520 Holly Lane.
Mr. Anderson stated that the water flow will go through his yard and he wants to see
an underground pipe for drainage to protect his property. He said he feels that the
statement that water flow will not be higher than at present is not reality.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Paul Bridges of 4400 Holly Lane.
Mr. Bridges discussed entrance to the site from Holly Lane. He asked if it was a City
requirement for the access from Holly Lane along with the other two entrances to the
site. '
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Bill Deziel of 4540 Holly Lane, from
Hollydale Golf course.
Mr. Deziel stated his concern is the drainage from the site onto the golf course.
Currently there is excess drainage from other sites that produce an excess of water on
the golf course. He read a letter he received from Fred Moore that stated an analysis
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of the drainage was being reviewed. He said he favors an overall study of this area
before any additional development occurs.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr.Richard Deziel of 16100 46th Avenue North,
also from Hollydale Golf Course.
Mr. Deziel stated he was concerned with the drainage and is opposed to any
development on the west side of Holly Lane until there is a decision on Schmidt Lake
Road.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. George Faue of 4425 Holly Lane.
Mr. Faue stated his concern is drainage through his property.
Acting Chairman Stimson continued the Public Hearing until a later date. Notices will
be sent to property owners as to the time of the next meeting when this item will be
discussed.
ABRA AUTO BODY SHOP (94118)
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the request by Abra Auto Body Shop for a Site
Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a building addition at 11040 Highway
55.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. D.C. Darrell, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Darrell stated that the applicant is in agreement with the staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the request.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Black to
recommend approval of the request by Abra Auto Body Shop for a Site Plan
Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for a building addition at 11040 Highway 55,
subject to all conditions in the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote.
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Page 222
LEONARD BUSCH (94117)
Acting Chairman Stimsori introduced the request by Leonard Busch for a Lot Division
and Variance for property located at 4025 County Road 101.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Commissioner Oja asked why this current site was not the minimum lot size of 20
acres.
Associate Planner Keho responded that the minimum lot size was changed in the 80's
from 5 acres to 20 acres.
Commissioner Preus asked how the Variance would interfere with the City's plan for a
road from the 39th Avenue North portion to Highway 101.
Acting Chairman Stimson stated that when the Orchard Meadows site was approved
there was not any concern with the stubbed 39th Avenue North street.
Associate Planner Keho stated that this proposal is not in the best interest of the City
and it does not meet Zoning Ordinance regulations.
Director Hurlburt stated that it is best to keep parcels as large as possible in urban areas
in order to make new development possible and for the ease of installation of public
utilities. She said that this proposal also conflicts with land uses.
Acting Chairman Stinson introduced Mr. Len Busch, the petitioner
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Mr. Busch stated that he has used the Hughes property and he created a buffer required
by the City to shield the adjacent housing development. He said that there is enough
room for easements if the City wanted to put a road along the north side of the site.
He discussed the location of his driveway and said he did not feel this request was
detrimental to the public welfare. He said he wants this land to buffer his site from the
development to the south and that he has no plans to erect a building on the site.
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Commissioner Oja asked if the use of the Hughes property was for top soil.
Mr. Busch stated he used the top soil and then planted it after he had used it for a cow
yard. He said he has been growing German statice on the site in the last few years and
there is currently a crop of alpha on the site.
Commissioner Oja asked if he were to expand his business would he would go into this
area for the expansion.
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Mr. Busch responded that this parcel was not large enough for a greenhouse if he
expanded.
Commissioner Preus asked if the use of the property would relate to the greenhouse
business.
Mr. Busch responded that he will use it to grow German statice, as a parking area, and
mostly as a buffer area. He said he would be willing to leave it as a separate parcel
rather than combine it with his site.
Commissioner Preus asked why the City suggested that the parcel be merged with the
Busch site.
Associate Planner Keho explained that it is best to have one owner with adjacent
properties combined for assessment purposes.
Commissioner Preus asked whether it would make a difference if the two parcels were
not combined.
Associate Planner Keho stated that Mr. Busch would own the two sites and it would
eliminate the possibility of a road going from west to east between the two parcels.
Commissioner Ribbe asked what the issue is concerning 39th Avenue North.
Associate Planner Keho stated that 39th Avenue North is longer than the City allows
for a cul -de -sac, and there is also a concern for emergency vehicle access to the
twinhomes to the south.
Commissioner Oja asked why the length of 39th Avenue North was not a concern when
the Orchard Meadows Preliminary Plat was approved. She asked whether something
could be done before the Final Plat for Orchard Meadows was approved.
Associate Planner Keho stated that emergency access was a concern. He said that when
the Final Plat for Orchard Meadows is submitted it is merely routine business to
approve it if it conforms with the approved Preliminary Plat.
Director Hurlburt stated that Mr. Busch can buy the property from the Hughes' at any
time even though the Lot Division and Variance are not approved.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the_request would be detrimental to the public due to
the length of 39th Avenue North. ' ,
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Commissioner Oja asked if the parcel directly to the south that is about one acre in size
could be rezoned.
Associate Planner Keho responded that it could be but any use of the site would be a
conditional use.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if there was really a need for another access from 39th
Avenue North until Mr. Busch decides to do something with his property.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the east site or the west portion could be
redeveloped which would create the need for additional access from 39th Avenue
North.
MOTION by Commissioner Preus, seconded by Commissioner Oja to recommend
approval of the request by Leonard Busch for a Lot Division and Variance for property
located at 4025 County Road 101, subject to the conditions listed in the October 19,
1994 staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson stated that the approval of Orchard Meadows was because
39th Avenue North was a long dead -end street rather than a long cul -de -sac.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that Mr. Busch will eventually own all the property so there
should be no need to build a west to east street.
Commissioner Oja stated that access from 39th should have been discussed during the
Orchard Meadows proposal and that as long as no green house is planned for this site
she thought it would be a good division or buffer from the residential areas.
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Commissioner Preus stated he agreed with the other favorable comments. He said this
was a difficult decision, but he felt that in reality this was not detrimental and the road
was not needed.
Commissioner Black stated that she felt that another access from 39th Avenue could be
life saving and she supports staff's recommendation for denial.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioner Black.voted Nay. Motion carried on a 4 to 1
vote. I
PHILLIP SMITH (94119)
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the request by Phillip Smith for a Lot Division
and Variances for property located at 18935 County Road 47.
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October 26, 1994
Page 225
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the applicant Mr. Phillip Smith.
Mr. Smith stated he bought the site to build a home on and explained his intent.
Commissioner Preus asked why he wanted to divide the site.
Mr. Smith responded that there is already a home on a portion of the site and that two
homes are not allowed on one parcel.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Dave Baerg of 3109 North 73rd, Brooklyn
Park.
Mr. Baerg stated he supports Mr. Smith's request.
MOTION by Acting Chairman Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Preus to
recommend denial of the request by Phillip Smith for a Lot Division and Variances for
property located at 18935 County Road 47, based on the findings in the October 19,
1994 staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson stated she recommended denial because we need to look at
this area of Plymouth as the City develops and it would be better to keep the large
parcels.
Commissioner Preus stated he agreed with Acting Chairman Stimson. He said that
once the City studies the land uses in this portion of the City, such a request could be
looked at in the future.
Commissioner Ribbe asked why the need for 20 acre sized parcels.
Director Hurlburt stated that most cities with rural areas try to keep parcels at a larger
size so that when public utilities are installed the homes are not in the way. Smaller
parcels are harder to divide efficiently.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioner Ribbe voted Nay. Motion to deny carried on a
4 to 1 vote.
Acting Chairman Stimson recognized Ms. Beth McConn from the audience.
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Page 226
Ms. McConn stated that there are many 5 acres parcels in this area and she did not
understand why this division was denied since the applicant was proposing to maintain
one 20 acre parcel and the other at 8 acres.
AACRON, INC. (94137)
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced the request by Aacron, Inc. for a Site Plan
Amendment to eliminate the required screening around a LP gas tank at 2705 Cheshire
Lane.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Acting Chairman Stimson introduced Mr. Don Johnson representing the petitioner.
Mr. Johnson stated that once the plant and tank were installed they wanted to
reconsider the screening requirement. He said there is another building between
Fernbrook Lane and the tank and the tank cannot be seen from Fernbrook Lane. He
said the tank is 16 feet high and will not be hidden by the 6 foot fence. He said the
fence would collect blowing debris and makes the site look more cluttered.
Commissioner Black asked if the petitioner would object to screening with trees rather
than the fence.
Mr. Johnson stated that trees are more expensive and they would stay with fence if
required.
Commissioner Oja asked if there had been any discussion with staff on changing the
configuration of fence.
Associate Planner Keho responded that the location of the fence cannot be moved
because of fire code, and an 8 -foot fence would require a building permit and creates
other issues. He said the placement of the fence was difficult.
MOTION by Commissioner Oja, seconded by Commissioner Black to recommend
denial of the request by Aacron, Inc. for a Site Plan Amendment to eliminate the
required screening around a LP gas tank at 2705 Cheshire Lane, based on the findings
in the October 19, 1994 staff report.
Commissioner Oja stated that the problem with screening should have been resolved at
the time of approval and she felt that the Commission should stay with original plan
approval.
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Acting Chairman Stimson stated that there are many fences in the area around other
business sites and they are aesthetically nice.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion to deny carried.
WETLAND ORDINANCE
Planning Supervisor reviewed the progress of the wetland consultants and reminded the
Commissioners of the meeting on November 2 which will be focused only on the
wetland ordinance. She asked the Commissioners what their consensus was on a buffer
area for low quality wetlands for the November 2 demonstration by the consultants.
Do they want a buffer and a setback, or just a setback.
Commissioners Stimson, Ribbe, Oja, and Stulberg (by phone) favored no buffer.
Commissioners Black and Preus favored a buffer and setback.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the demonstration by the consultants on the low
quality wetlands will have a setback of 25 feet with no buffer.
Director Hurlburt stated that the exception would be in the industrial/commercial areas
where there would also be no setbacks.
MOTION by Commissioner Preus, seconded by Commissioner Black to adjourn the
meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
For Immediate Release For More Information
November 9, 1994 Laurie Ahrens, 550 -5014
City Seeks Board and Commission Applicants
If serving your community interests you, consider applying to serve on one of
several boards and commissions that advise the Plymouth City Council and local human
service agencies. In January, the City Council will appoint citizens to several boards and
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commissions. Most terms will begin in February. Citizens interested in serving should call
City Clerk Laurie Ahrens at 550 -5014. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Wed.,
Nov. 30.
Boards and commissions that may have vacancies are: Board of Zoning Appeals;
Financial Advisory Committee; Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Human Rights
Commission; Planning Commission; Park and Recreation Advisory Commission; Water
Quality Committee; West Hennepin Human Services; and Northwest Hennepin Human
Services.
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�-- hirty years ago an adolescent Twin Cities Area was bursting at the seams.
Suburbs were growing rapidly. New highways, homes and commerce were
proliferating on the region's fringe.
But the costs of rapid growth were high. Lakes and rivers became polluted.
Farms and woods were swallowed up by advancing urbanization. In 1967,
the Metropolitan Council was created to improve sewage treatment, save
land for parks and control growth on the fringe.
Today, its growth slowing, a more "mature" region is showing signs of age.
It faces growing poverty in its core, contaminated development sites, a
weakened sense of community, and continued pressure from development
on the environment and prime agricultural land.
These challenges are appearing just as the region is heading straight
into the highly competitive global economy and an era promising
rapid techncloLsical change.
uthat they're saying
We asked several people around the region for
their opinions about the Regional Blueprint. As you
can see below, there's a wide range of opinion. Some
said the document was pro - growth, others said it was
anti - growth. Some said it favored core cities, others
Vern Peterson, executive director,
Association of Metropolitan
Municipalities.
166 The Blueprint indicates the
Council intends to play a much more
active role in redevelopment of the
central cities and the inner ring,
helping to deal with problems of blight
and decay. This is an area in which
the Council has not played much
of a role. It's a positive step."
Joy Tierney, mayor of Plymouth.
'66 We have the same goals the
Blueprint has. We want a good
economic base in Plymouth, clean
environment, strong neighborhoods
and life -cycle housing. Because
people want single - family homes here,
we're pushing on the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area line a lot sooner
than the Blueprint is allowing."
Rep. Myron Orfield.
66 An early test of the Blueprint will be
the Elm Creek interceptor. The
Blueprint says it will give priority to
communities for efforts in providing
low- and moderate -cost housing.
Maple Grove is a classic example of
a community not doing well in
affordable housing. Plymouth and
Medina as well. If the Council builds
the $45 million interceptor to reward
communities not doing well in
affordable housing, then the Blueprint
is not meaningful. Then everybody
will have to begin the fair- housing
debate all over again. We're watching
and the region is watching."
Lee Ronning, program director,
Land Stewardship Project.
166 How is the Blueprint going to be
enforced? Wonderful policies in the
former document, the Metropolitan
Development and Investment
Framework, are ignored in a lot of
areas. The Council needs authority
to enforce its policies."
said it favored cities on the developing fringe. Some
said the Council should play a greater regulatory role,
others wanted more latitude for communities. All
agreed that the Council and region must now
move from planning to action.
Editor
Elwyn Tinklenberg, chair, -
North Metro Mayors Association.
66 The Blueprint recognizes the
larger role housing has in the region.
It recognizes the importance of
balancing urban redevelopment with
new development in exurban green
spaces. What the Blueprint doesn't
take seriously enough is balancing
economic investment patterns. Much
has gone south and west, producing
tremendous returns. Now we need
to create economic opportunity in
other areas.
"The Blueprint also should look
at whether we are subsidizing the
dispersion of the region in ways that
diminish quality of life. Such as
closing schools in the core and build-
ing new ones outside. Or building
Infrastructure farther out leading
to new development —which is
great—but which results in
abandonment of older areas."
David McDonell, chair, St. Paul
Planning Commission.
66 The Blueprint has come a long way
from its origin in the Council's Vision
2015 document. But it still has a
ways to go in strengthening its focus
on redevelopment of older industrial
sites in the central cities and first -ring
suburbs, and distributing affordable
housing throughout the region."
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Bill Barnhart, government relations,
city of Minneapolis.
6� While the city of Minneapolis
prefers the Blueprint would have gone
further, it's a good first step. It's good
that it has a section on economic
redevelopment, and now has a rather
strengthened housing section. But
the crux of its value as a document is
what is done next -- especially in its
stated action steps of producing
an area -wide housing plan."
Tracy Swanson, Carver County
commissioner.
66 The Blueprint is flexible enough to
allow individual areas some latitude,
while emphasizing regional systems.
In one decade, one part of the region
may get more infrastructure than
another; in another decade, another
part may get more. No doubt the
south and southwest have been more
successful, but I'm not sure the
answer is to make those parts
less successful."
Ken Hartung, city administrator,
Bayport.
66 The Council should not distract
itself from its critical regional tasks —
such as housing, transportation,
sewage treatment and airports.
The Council should limit its
involvement in having clusters of local
governments share costs and services.
Local governments can do that
on their own, as they have for years."
Mikki Murray, chair, Metropolitan
Council Minority Issues Advisory
Committee.
66 The Blueprint contains a wide
variety of metropolitan issues, a lot
of different perspectives, and a recog-
nition that wherever you live, you have
a role in this metropolitan area."
Terry Forbord, vice president,
Lundgren Brothers Construction.
66 The Blueprint is anti - business and
anti - growth. It doesn't deal with the
spiraling cost of housing, which comes
from Council restrictions on land
supply for housing developers."
Mary Hauser, Washington County
commissioner.
46 We have to recognize ourselves as
one region, with the inner cities as an
integral part of it. Consider a body,
for example. We have to maintain its
heart, because we know it controls the
blood to outlying parts. Those of us in
communities outside the inner cities
are here not just to serve ourselves."
Putting polluted sites into productive use
Blueprint continued
. The Council's Regional Blueprint,
adopted in September, outlines a plan
of action to sustain and improve the
livability of the region for now and
into the 21st century. It takes a
dramatically new direction in shaping
that future.
It moves the Council beyond its
traditional focus on planning the
regional systems of highways, transit,
sewers, airports and parks -- making
economic growth and prosperity the
regional priority. It draws on new
responsibilities for operating vital
regional services for transit and
wastewater treatment. It positions
the Council more as an active partner
with other groups and less as a
top -down authority.
Who should care about the
Blueprint? Probably everyone. Action
on the Blueprint would move the
region toward a more competitive
economy, more - livable communities,
more affordable housing, revitalized
central cities. preservation of the
environment in tandem with
development, and efficient use of
regional dollars for sewers, highways
and other infrastructure.
'The Blueprint seeks to position
the region to compete in the global
marketplace. It encourages economic
growth, increased productivity and job
creation. The following actions, along
with others below, will be tackled
over the next several years:
• Lead a collaborative effort on a
regional economic strategy;
• Monitor progress toward
economic goals;
• Explore need for high - quality
infrastructure (e.g., telecom-
munications and transportation);
• Work with others to improve
labor force skills.
Another major thrust is
redevelopment and reinvestment.
The Blueprint calls for reinvesting in
the region's distressed areas, targeting
public programs, supporting local
business and restoring confidence
in neighborhoods. Actions include:
• Work to create a metropolitan
enterprise fund for reinvestment;
• Work with others to put polluted
sites into productive use;
• Target areas with greatest need
and economic potential; and
• Support ways to turn around
declining neighborhoods.
Expanding choice in affordable
housing is another key focus. It
means housing opportunities for
people with low or moderate incomes,
and people in various life stages
(e.g., students, singles, couples with
grown children). Actions include:
• Work jointly with communities to
plan for local and regional needs;
• Use regional investments and
public dollars as an incentive:
• Target federal and state
housing funds: and
• Use new funds for rental housing
outside poverty areas.
The region needs communities that
have a strong sense of identity and
cohesiveness. Actions include:
• Help enhance physical
environments, create
community focus;
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In our new operating style,
we'll put more emphasis
on partnerships and
less on regulation. Urban
problems have many facets;
we need many partners to
solve them. Political power
today is very decentralized —
partnerships are the best way
to achieve real change.
— Council Chair Dottie Rietow
• Help foster family and
neighborhood activities;
• Consider communities when
making policy and siting
facilities.
The plan seeks to preserve
the natural environment by incorpo-
rating environmental features into
economic development and rede-
velopment projects. Actions include:
• Protect natural watercourses
and adjoining land areas;
• Set a year -2015 goal of
"no adverse impact" on
region's waters;
• Coordinate development, use
and protection of the 3 big rivers;
• Encourage local protection of
woodlands and urban forests.
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Providing high quality infrastructure
Metropolitan Council members and their districts„
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Blueprint continued
The Council will continue to guide
growth and redevelopment through
prudent investment in regional
services. Containing urban sprawl is
a major focus. Actions include:
• Provide for urban-scale develop-
ment within urban service area;
We are organizing the
Council's work around the
Blueprint. It will be the basis
for integrating the organization,
including our new responsibili-
ties for operating transit and
wastewater treatment services.
Those services will be coordi-
nated with our long -range
regional planning and
affordable housing services.
Completion of the Blueprint at
about the time the new organi-
zation has been created gives
us a unique opportunity to use a
policy document in the develop-
ment of the new organization.
— Regional Administrator
Jim Solem
Guiding growth and development
• Retain the current urban service
area to the year 2000, subject to
land demand and supply:
• Increase density along trans-
portation corridors, at hubs: and
• Tailor solutions through a
flexible, "cluster" planning.
Examples of clusters could include
the Elm Creek watershed and I -94
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Meetings
The 1994 Congress of Cities,
sponsored by the National Lebgue of Cities,
will be held in Minneapolis Dec. 1 -4. The
event has six tracks of workshops: The New
Civic Democracy; Youth, Education and
Families; Strengthening Local Economies;
Tools for Local Leaders; Small Cities, Big
Ideas; and Investing in Community Safety. .
For information, call (703) 318 -0700.
A "Truth in Taxation" public hearing
to discuss 1995 proposed budgets and
property taxes to pay for services will be
held jointly by the Metropolitan Council,
the Metropolitan Airports Commission
and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control
Commission. The hearing will be held
at 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Council,
230 E. 5th St., downtown St. Paul. For a
free copy of the Council's proposed budget,
available in mid- November, call the
Council's Data Center at 291 -8140.
Questions? Call Council budget analyst
Steve Honigman at 291 -6612.
A program to protect wellheads in
the metro area will be the subject of a
planners' forum sponsored by the Metro-
politan Council Nov. 30 in the Council
Chambers, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The
Minnesota Department of Health program
takes effect in 1995. Questions? Call
Council planner Gary Oberts, at 291 -6484. n,
Cleaning up contaminated soil in t
regional parks will be the topic of a
Metropolitan Council
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corridor in northwestern Hennepin
County, downtowns of the central
cities on a specific issue, southern
Washington and eastern Dakota
Counties for metropolitan sewers and
highways.
For a summary of the Regional
Blueprint, see "FYI —new publications,"
this page.
Jim Martin
public hearing Dec. 12 at noon in
Room IA at the Metropolitan Council. For
a free copy of the amendment on contami-
nated soils in the regional parks, pub. no.
32 -94 -065, call the Council's Data Center
at 291 -8140. Questions? Call Council
planner Arne Stefferud at 291 -6360.
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To order publications, call the Metropoli-
tan Council Data Center at 291 -8140 or
write the Data Center, 230 E. Fifth St., St.
Paul, MN 55101. A free publications
directory is available. The publications are
also available at major public libraries in
the metropolitan area. Note: Customers
must now add sales tax to the price of
documents: St. Paul residents and
organizations add 7 %; all others, 6.5°x6.
o Regional Blueprint Summary.
No. 14 -94 -063, 4 pages. No charge.
o Residential Building Permit Trends
in the TCMA, 1970 -1993.
No. 74 -94 -062. $6.50. -
0 1995 -1997 Transportation Improve-
ment Program for the TCMA.
No. 35 -94 -049. $4.00.
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Dear Mayor, Councilmembers and citizens of the City of Plymouth:
I had had intended to be present tonight to address you
all personally, however, I was called suddenly away on an out -of-
town lawsuit that has prevented me from being present tonight.
By now most of you are likely aware that I have found
it necessary to resign my position as the Ward 2 Plymouth City
council person. I want you all to know that this has been a very
difficult decision that has been made only Iafter much
consideration and with deep regret.
When I entered this position, my purpose was to serve
the City and its citizens in -the best way that I could. I was
determined to use my dedication to hard work, my intelligence, my
experience as an attorney and my sense of morality to examine the
issues that come before the Council and to make sound and well -
reasoned decisions grounded in fact and in what I believe is
right. The subject of possible conflicts of interest did arise
early on, however, when I was informed by legal counsel that no
conflict of interest existed in these types of situations, I
determined to fully perform my duties as a City Councilmember and
to vote on these issues, with the concurrence of the majority of
the Councilmembers. While I knew that it would be easier for me
to abstain on the difficult decisions where potential conflicts
might exist, I felt that anything short of full performance on
the Council was tantamount to doing the City a disservice.
In recent weeks, however, it has become more apparent
to me that, as a member of my profession, I also owe a unique and
heightened duty of loyalty to the clients that my firm
represents. After weighing these factors over these last weeks,
and after much soul- searching, it has become apparent to me that
this duty of loyalty raises a Conflict with my obligations as a
City Councilmember and will prevent me from fully and effectively
performing the duties which I believe that I should perform on
the Council. I believe that the citizens of Plymouth deserve
better representation than I can now provide and Y believe it is
in the best interests of all affected by this decision if I step
down and allow someone else to fill this position, someone who
can participate more fully, without other countervailing
obligations. I also felt that it was important not to continue
to attempt to fill the seat pending selection of another
Councilmember, in light of the appearance of impropriety that I
believe such continued service would convey.
I understand that the Council and city staff may have
to perform some extra duties in connection with now filling this
seat and I deeply regret this circumstance. I know how hard-
working and dedicated they already are to their charge and I an
sorry to add to their duties. However, given their complete
dedication and competence, I am confident that they will succeed
in arranging the efficient selection of another Councilmember who
will be duly enthusiastic and qualified.
11/07/94 10:26 MACKALL CROUNSE MOORE -) 6125505060
I just want to express my gratitude for the
understanding that the Councilmembers, staff and citizens have
expressed to me during this difficult time. I have clearly been
enriched over the term of my service, on the Council. I have
learned an immense amount about the City and I have met wonderful
people who express pride about their City and the services and
amenities it provides to its citizens. I have had the
opportunity to work with the staff at the City of Plymouth, which
is one of the most dedicated and competent group of people I have
ever had the pleasure of working with. I have also been quite
privileged to collaborate with the members of the Council. They
are uniquely dedicated to Plymouths future and their role in
shaping that future.' They bring a level of wisdom and compassion
to this process that;l have come to recognize as extraordinary.
While I amp confident that I have made the best'
decision, I regret that I will not be able to contribute to this
process of shaping the future of Plymouth in such an integral
way. I wish you all the best of fortune in the future.
Fondly,
Sheryl G. Morrison
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: November 10, 1994
TO: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
FROM: Barbara Senness, Planning Supervisor
SUBJECT: Quail Hollow Wetland Brochure
The developer of Quail Hollow is distributing printed copies of the attached brochure to new
residents of the subdivision. The message is simple and straightforward and represents an
excellent example of how we can begin educating residents about the importance and protection
of wetlands. Staff will make this brochure available to the Plymouth Developer's Council as a
possible approach for others to take as well.
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Wetlands of
Quail Hollow
As the developer of Quail Hollow, Contractor Property
Developers Co. (CPDC) wants you to know that
wetlands are important to our ecological system, to
your home values and to us.
— Wetland Functions—
Floodwater storage and retention — reduce flooding by
providing temporary storage.
Nutrient assimilation— wetland plants absorb nutrients
thus resulting in cleaner water leaving the wetland.
Sediment trapping —act as a buffer to other water bodies
by filtering out pollutant and allowing sediment time to
settle before water flows to other wetlands, streams, or
lakes.
Groundwater recharge— collect and retain surface
water that helps ensure a long term supply of quality
ground water.
Slows rate of flow —by retarding run off or supplementing
precipitation deficiencies into streams and lakes.
Passive recreation /Open space great areas to observe
wildlife and plant species.
Fisheries habitat —many species use wetlands for egg
laying, food or protection.
Wildlife habitat provides habitat for breeding, feeding,
and protection for waterfowl, frogs, turtles, salamanders
and many small mammals. '
The Wetlands of Quail Hollow are designated as DNR
#579 Seven acres of Type 3 and DNR #584 Twenty -two
acres of Type 2 and 3. I
Type 2 wetlands are typically inland fresh meadows.
They usually do not have standing water but do have
water within a fetiv inches of the surface vegetation
includes grasses, sedges, and rushes. They often provide
a border to Type 3 wetlands.
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Protecting Wetlands at Quail Hollow—
We have taken several measures to protect the wetlands'of
Quail Hollow.
1. Front yard set backs were decreased to 25 feet to move
houses away from wetlands.
2. Sedimentation ponds allow sediment to settle before
water flows into wetland areas, some previously placed
fill was removed and the wetland area reestablished, and
protective silt fence was maintained through construction.
3. All lots in blocks 3, 5 and 6 that abut wetlands have a
conservation easement (see your protective covenant
document) that prohibits alteration of wetland area.
CPDC is supplying home owners on these blocks free
wood duck houses during the first year of home
ownership. Contact us at 627 -0823. It is the home
owners responsibility to erect and maintain these houses.
4. Permanent markers have been erected at rear lot
corners delineating the edge of the wetland.
5. Buffer strips have been created through installation of
plantings along the border of the wetlands through out
David DeRoma
Emerson Hall, Rm 156
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
Dear Mayor Bergman,
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I've lived in Wayzata, Minnesota for about eight years. I really enjoy the outdoors and
all of the wildlife that Minnesota offers. I live off of Ferndale Road which I think you
should be somewhat familiar with. In the past few years, the traffic has gotten
substantially greater on this road. With all of the increase in traffic, many innocent
animals, especially turtles, are being killed. It is literally impossible for people to walk
or ride their bikes down Ferndale without getting the remains of these rotting turtle
carcasses on your feet or tires. There is also a terrible stench that lurks about the road
that makes taking a walk or biking an unpleasant activity.
There are many reasons why turtles are being run over. The main reason is that turtles
are very slow moving animals. The only instinctive escape they have is to hide in their
shell motionless. I can understand that sometimes it's very hard to see the turtles or even
to react and swerve around them. What I can't understand is when people purposely run
them over. I can't see what would make a person want to run over a snapping turtle.
They are not as common as the smaller mud and painted turtles and when you run one
over it can do substantial damage to the car.
I have a few tips that you might be able to pass on to the public through pamphlets. If
you see mud or painted turtles in the road, walk over or get out of your car and pick
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them up and move them, If you grab their shell between their front and back legs they
won't be able to bite you. If they do bite you, they'll be able to do little or no damage
to the skin. If you do encounter a snapper do not approach them. Don't get anywhere
near them because if they grab a hold of you they will not let go until you cut off their
head. The best thing to do is scream at them or honk your horn. The noise will scare
them and they will retreat to the other side of the road. If there are any other cars
coming, try to alert them of the turtles presence.
I think that the biggest problem is the fact that there has been a huge increase in the
number of cars that use Ferndale Road. The traffic is terrible in the morning and from
four to seven at night. Many of these cars are using it as a through way to some of the
larger roads. I think there should be a few stop signs put in, even though the speed limit
is only fourty miles per hour. The stop signs will also help to slow down the speed that
many of the cars are exceeding. Last but not least I would greatly appreciate it if turtle
crossing signs were added to the road. If we were to add all of these ideas to Ferndale
Road, I think that it would prove to be a better place for the turtles as well as for the
people that drive and live near it.
Sincerely,
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November 3, 1994
Mr. David DeRoma
Emerson Hall, Room 156
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio 45056
Dear David,
Thank you for your recent letter on the problem of turtles on Ferndale Road. The
increase in traffic on Ferndale in recent years has made the road challenging for people or
creatures of any sort! The City of Plymouth is working closely with the Cities of Orono
and Wayzata to upgrade and improve Ferndale. We hope to include a trail when the road
is reconstructed, which will certainly have a positive impact on safety. We will certainly
consider your suggestions for making folks aware of the turtles. It may be a good idea to
include in the Plymouth News a general message about being aware of more people and
creatures on the roads when the warm weather returns.
Again, thank you so much for taking the time to write and to share your concerns.
Sincerely,
Joy Tierney
Mayor of Plymouth
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ring increasing the Solid Waste Management Fee to 20% of charges for
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RE: VACANCIES: TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC),
BOARD OF DIRECTORS; LEGISLATIVE CONTACT SYSTEM;
URBAN STRATEGIES TASK FORCE DRAFT REPORT.
1. NOMINATIONS WANTED FOR THE TAC:
The AMM has eight suburban appointees to the Technical Advisory Committee
and the individuals who serve must be city staff members at the Department
Head Level, i.e. City Engineer, Director of Planning, Director of Community
Development, Director of Public Works, etc. The major function of the TAC
is to provide technical assistance and advice to the Transportation
Advisory Board (TAB) on all facets of regional transportation planning
and programs.The TAC is a very important vehicle for city officials to get
their views heard on regional transportation issues. The TAC meets monthly at
the offices of the Metropolitan Council. This is a two year term commencing
January of 1995 and ending December of 1996.
ACTION REQUESTED:
This is a request for cities to submit nominations. The nominations should
be in writing and received in the AMM Office by no later than
Wednesday, November 30, 1994. While most incumbents members will be
reappointed, at least one new member will be appointed to replace James
Grube, former Public Works Director in St. Louis Park. Nominations are
solicited from all parts of the region.
2. NOMINATIONS WANTED FOR THE AMM BOARD:
There is a vacancy on the Board effective January 1995. The person selected
to fill this vacancy will serve the balance of the term (five months) and will be
eligible for re- election at the May 1995 Annual Meeting. The AMM Board is
responsible for the overall management of the AMM staff, approval of the
Annual AMM Budget and Work Program, annual dues schedule, establishment
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Board (TAB) and Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The Board meets
the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M.
Nominations are solicited from all parts of the metro area. To help maintain
balance on the Board, nominations are especially encouraged from cities under
10,000 population.
ACTION REQUESTED:
This is a request for cities to submit nominations. The nominations should
be in writing, including a brief resume of the nominee, and should be sent
to the attention of Vern Peterson. Nominations must be received by no
later than Wednesday, November 30, 1994.
3. URBAN STRATEGIES TASK FORCE REPORT:
Enclosed is a copy of the AMM Urban Strategies Task Force Draft Report
on Urban Revitalization as presented to the AMM membership at the
November 3rd. Policy Adoption Meeting. This report is preliminary at this
point in time and does not yet contain the Legislative Action Section. The
Task Force would appreciate input and comment on this preliminary draft from
member cities prior to adopting a final report in early January 1995.
The Task Force will meet in December to finalize the report contents and
develop a Legislative recommendation Section. The AMM Board of Directors
will review and give final approval to this report and recommendations at its
January 12, 1994 Board Meeting.
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ACTION REQUESTED:
Please review the enclosed report and forward your comments and
recommendations relative to the report to Cheryl Budewitz in the AMM
Office by mail, or Fax (490- 0072). Your input must be received in the
office by no later than Tuesday, November 29, 1994.
4. LEGISLATIVE CONTACT PROGRAM FOR 1995:
The Legislative Contact Program begun several years ago, has been quite
successful. In short, the contact system is one way to get member city officials
directly involved in the AMM's lobbying effort on behalf of its member cities.
The essence of the program is that local officials contact local legislators on
key city issues ,both before and during the legislative session.
The first step in the process is for each member city to designate a
Legislative Contact Person, or to confirm that your 1994 contact person
again will serve in that capacity.
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HOW THE AMM
LEGISLATIVE CONTACT SYSTEM WORKS
The AMM Board developed the Legislative Contact System for two primary reasons: (1) to keep
AMM members involved in the legislative process and (2) to improve the overall AMM lobbying
effort. A city elected official or staff member is chosen by each municipality to serve as a legislative
liaison (Legislative Contact Person) between the AMM, the municipality and its local legislators.
The Legislative Contact Persons help to make legislators aware of the strong metropolitan interest
regarding certain issues. The Contact Persons primarily interact with the AMM and the
municipality's senators and representatives during the early stages of the legislative session to
discuss AMM Priority Policies and during the later stages when bills and legislation are finalized.
Contact with the legislators usually occurs over the telephone, but the AMM encourages one- to-one
contact.
The AMM may ask the Contact Persons to discuss specific issues with their legislators. In such an
event, the Contact Person will receive a telephone call or fax from the AMM Legislative
Coordinator. The Contact Person should call the municipality's senators and representatives to
express the AMM's concerns. As appropriate, the Contact Persons should communicate to the AMM
staff of progress and legislator comments.
The Contact Persons usually meet with the AMM staff at least once during the session for Priority
Issue briefings. In addition to talking with legislators, the Contact Persons brief their respective city
council on Priority Policies and solicits official endorsements; the liaison then updates the AMM on
the positions of the cities and the legislators.
The responsibilities of the Contact Person are not time- consuming. However, the work of the
liaisons are invaluable -- they are essential to an effective AMM lobbying effort.
Contact Persons may wish to develop a sub- contact system by teaming with council or staff
members who have expertise in a particular area or have a special relationship with a legislator. This
could be developed on an issue -by -issue basis. Please notify the AMM of the development of a sub -
contact system. Also, indicate to the AMM if you will allow an alternate of your choosing to talk
with your legislators if an emergency situation arises and you are unavailable.
Building a rapport with legislators is essential to the AMM lobbying efforts. Direct participation
magnires interest and gets results.