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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 08-17-2007D umm3 �Ia�- CITY OF PLYMOUTH COUNCIL INFO MEMO August 17, 2007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Approved Minutes Planning Commission..............................................................................Page 1 August, September, October 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars ................................... Page 17 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items..............................................................Page 23 CORRESPONDENCE Unwanted Solicitations and Litter Problem..........................................................................Page 24 Resident/Land Owner Letter Schuett Real Estate Group LLC.............................................Page 25 Resident/Land Owner Letter LCS Development Application ..............................................Page 26 Gleason Lake Team Named Environmental Champions ......................................................Page 27 Correspondence Regarding Required Samples of Public Drinking Water ........................... Page 28 Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting August 1, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair .lames Holmes, Commissioners Frank Weir, Karl Neset, Terry Jaffoni, James Davis, and Erik Aamoth MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Cooney STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Steve Juetten, Planning Manager Barbara Senness, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Planner Joshua Doty, City Engineer Bob Moberg and Office Support Representative Janice Bergstrom 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Davis, to approve the August 1, 2007 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JULY 18, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the July 18, 2007 Plarnling Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. VALET BUILDING SERVICES (2007061) MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the request by Valet Building Services for a variance to the allowed maximum impervious surface coverage for the construction of an addition for property located at 15605 40`}' Avenue North. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007050) (1) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 2 Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for the Comprehensive Plan Update — Preliminary Land Use Plan. Planning Manager Sen-ness gave an overview of the .1 my 17, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Davis referenced Item 2.d of the Land Use Plan which encourages resource preservation for open spaces and asked if there is a significant amount of such areas that warrants mention in the Land Use Plan. Planning Manager Senness answered affirmatively and said when the City is involved in developing parks and open spaces, we are particularly tuned into that issue to be out front. She also said there is high erosion potential along bluffs in the City and cited the Rusten Woods Development as an example. Commissioner Davis referenced 4.d and asked if the words, "where feasible" is necessary as they are all goals. Planning Manager Senness said this is a policy, but the language certainly could be removed. Commissioner Davis asked to strike out "where feasible". Commissioner Weir asked about the * after Lakes on Page 14 Planning Manager Senness said this is a typo and would remove it. Commissioner Weir noted that on Page 15, the reference to Table 3-2 should be changed to Table 3-1. Planning Manager Seimess noted that correction would be made. Commissioner Weir asked what the difference is between intensity and density. Planning Manager Senness said density typically refers to residential development, whereas intensity refers to non-residential uses. Planning Manager Senness reviewed the Land Use Map. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if there has been controversy around the adoption of architectural standards because it is cost prohibitive. She asked if the City has made a definitive policy or it is still in the discussion phase. Planning Manager Senness said this issue has been raised for discussion. (2) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 3 Planning Manager Senness discussed roadway setbacks. Commissioner Jaffoni asked what effect the 100' setback would have on the businesses for the lots at C.R. 47 east of 101. Planning Manager Semness said the 100' setback would remove some of the developable area. She said the idea is to further cluster or shift density in those areas with the intent of helping maintain the current, more rural character. Planning Manager Semless added that high density housing and retail commercial uses are not typically associated with the rural feel. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the City has been approached by developers for specific projects and if that is what is driving the guiding. She said we have a goal to achieve a rural suburban feeling but the land use guiding conflicts with that. Plamling Manager Senness said the guiding at Co. Rd. 47 and Co. Rd. 101 is commercial and high density, as one landowner is seeking to have a funeral home in that location. Conurnissioner Jaffoni noted this is a large section of road guided commercial and asked if that is more than what is needed or is it just a few lots. Planning Manager Senness said it is one lot. Conunissioner Jaffoni pointed out that the 100' setback will not work for one of the parcels as the existing home is right there at the road. Planning Manager Senness clarified that the 100' setback would affect only new development occurring along the roadway, not existing structures. Commissioner Neset asked about the number of trips per day projected for these roadways. City Engineer Moberg said the projection to 2030 west of Vicksburg on Co. Rd. 47 would be less than 10,000 per day. Commissioner Neset asked what would be a comparable roadway with today's traffic. City Engineer Moberg cited Fernbrook Lane in the vicinity of State Hwy. 55 and said it has 15-20,000 vehicles per day. City Engineer Moberg stated the traffic projections go out to the year 2030, and added the traffic projection and land use are tied together. Commissioner Neset asked if there are areas in other cities with the 100' setback with this type of development. Planning Manager Senness said she was not aware of any. (3) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Neset asked if the commercial business area east of Vicksburg Lane and south of Hwy. 55 has more than a 50' setback. Ile said the site utilizes trees and berming and the businesses seem a lot further than 50' back. City Engineer Moberg said these commercial buildings front on the side streets so the orientation is toward the east/west street. Commissioner Neset asked if a 100' setback affects the building or the driveway/parking location. Planning Manager Senness responded the setback currently pertains to the building, but it could be applied to parking as well. Commissioner Neset asked about the 16 feet for future roadway expansion. Planning Manager Senness said the 16 feet for the Co. Rd. 47 expansion would be in addition to the 100' setback. Commissioner Neset commented that he can only relate to what he sees and in his opinion 50' is too close for any dwelling. He said he thinks 100' is not that much space from what could be some very high traffic roads and the quality of life would be affected unless you have a giant backyard. Commissioner Neset said he wouldn't want to be that close to a road carrying the amount of traffic projected. He said the 100' setback won't crowd the roads as much in the future and maybe this is one way to offset that a bit. Commissioner Neset said he likes the 100' setback for that reason. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there has been any feedback from the development community about what they think about the 100' setback. He asked if they could accommodate this setback easily or would it be more challenging for their proposals. Planning Manager Senness said there has not been a lot of feedback, but what they have had was not particularly positive. Chair Holmes said the clustering drives creativity as the 100' setback allows a developer to do other things that they normally could not do. Planning Manager Senness said the density shifting would allow a property to the density stipulated in the plan. A developer could shift density or cluster so the same amount of land could be developed as with a 50' setback. She said the lot width will determine how much can be developed. Commissioner Davis said he has the opposite view of Commissioner Neset. He said he is concerned about taking away the use of lots of properties as there are substantial portions (4) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 5 which are un -developable. Commissioner Davis said he is concerned about singling out this area for taking this land away from landowners' use. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there will be an opportunity to hear from the development community to hear their concerns. Planning Manager Senness said that tivoughout this entire process the staff has been accepting comments from the public which will be part of the record. Chair Holmes said that as goals are being established throughout this process, the goal of maintaining the quality of a rural setting has been repeated. He said the only way to maintain that rural atmosphere is to decrease the density of housing, or not develop in a dense fashion. Chair Holmes said this will be a positive for some, and a negative for some. Chair Holmes said this addresses the overarching goal for northwest Plymouth and based on that, he is in favor of 100' setbacks. Chair Holmes said the land use guiding will dictate how a parcel is to be developed in the fixture. Commissioner Davis said if there would be a 50' setback, there could be 'Y' number of houses. He said with the 100' setback there would be the same number of houses but they would be clustered on the parcel. Planning Manager Senness stated that is correct. Commissioner Weir said the 100' setback would drive up the cost of building since there would be 100 feet not usable, but you still have to pay for it. Chair Holmes said it would be a balancing act depending on the project that comes forward. Commissioner Jaffoni said she understands the balancing act in preserving rural character so that when driving down a road you are not directly impacted by a bunch of structures. She said the unintended consequence is the clustering. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if one of the benefits of clustering structures on a parcel is to avoid interfering with stands of trees or wetlands. She asked how the environmental aspect is affected by the 100' foot setback and what would be the anticipated impact on preserving wetlands, tree stands, etc. Planning Manager Senness clarified that the preservation of wetlands is governed by state law. Tree preservation would be looked at on a case by case basis. Plaiuzing Manager Senness said the Council and Commission could look at preserving trees versus clustering on a situational basis. Commissioner Jaffoni asked how restrictive development will be if all those restraints and restrictions are in place. She said she would reserve her opinion until hearing from the audience. (5) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 6 Chair Holmes said he has seen in past years a developer will ask how a property could develop. Until a developer comes in and wants to develop it depends on market conditions and other factors as to how to utilize a property in the most advantageous way. Commissioner Jaffom asked if it is mutually exclusive that we have the 100' setback and cluster, or a 50' setback and don't have to allow clustering. She asked if a developer could choose to cluster development anyway. Planning Manager Senness said the clustering goes along with the 100' setback and tree preservation. She said in return for greater preservation of trees, you would be able to cluster the development. City Engineer Moberg said it would be fair to say that with the 100' setback, clustering, and tree preservation there would be a number of parcels in northwest Plymouth which would be difficult to develop. He said he is not advocating one way or another, but that could be an outcome. Chair Holmes asked about monetary funding versus restoration of trees. Planning Manager Senness said typically restitution occurs when there is not enough room on a site to plant as many (tree replacement) inches as needed. She said typically this occurs in commercial or industrial sites, although the Glacier Vista development had many trees removed and did make some restitution. Chair Holmes said it would be easier for a developer to pay the fine than it is to plan to put trees in. Planning Manager Semless clarified that it is cheaper to plant the trees and developers will try to do that. Commissioner Neset asked how long the $125 standard has been in place. Senior Planner Drill said the fine was increased from $100 to $125 three or four years ago. Commissioner Neset asked if there are instances of people opting to pay their way out and is it staff's assessment that this amount is adequate. Planning Manager Senness said there are a few, e.g. since almost the entire Home Depot site is impervious, the City received a large amount of money for restitution. Commissioner Neset said this fits hand in hand with the development for this area and the overarching goal of having rural preservation. He added that he wouldn't mind seeing the (6) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 7 dollar amount upped in this case in hopes to preserve large stands of trees whenever possible. Commissioner Davis asked for clarification on the two options for tree preservation. Planning Manager Senness explained the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) identified 20 distinct community types, three of which include forested areas. Increased reforestation or restitution could be applied in the areas identified as Oak, Maple -basswood and lowland forests. Planning Manager Senness said the City could also apply increased reforestation and restitution to all trees in the Northwest area. Commissioner Davis said a third option would be to apply the increase to the entire City. Commissioner Davis said if it's a good idea to preserve trees there, why is it not a good idea to preserve trees in the whole City. Commissioner Davis recommended we do this for the whole City. Commissioner Aamoth asked if the fee covers costs or is it designed to generate revenue for the City. Planning Manager Senness explained there have been cases where people paid because there is not always enough room to do the landscaping. She said it can be a very large amount of money which goes into the Community Planting Fund for beautification in other parts of the city. Commissioner Aamoth said this provides an incentive for developers to do tree preservation, but if they decide not to there is revenue used by the city. Clustering Commissioner Davis said he is in favor of clustering for tree preservation, but not for setbacks. Commissioner Neset said as projects have come before the Plarming Commissioners for approval, it has not been uncommon to adjust a proposal to preserve trees. Planning Manager Sermess concurred. Architectural Standards Chair Holmes asked how architectural standards would be implemented. Planning Manager Senness said many cities across the country have strict design codes. She said it is more time consuming to view proposals and there are cost implications, but it can be done. ( 7 ) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 8 Commissioner Davis said if a design code is a good idea for northwest Plymouth, why not implement for the rest of the City. Commissioner Neset said improvement to architectural standards would be really difficult and challenging. He said we should encourage builders to not repeat the same designs, and added that multi -family housing has come a long way. Commissioner Neset said Northwest Plymouth can develop in a number of different ways. It will not be all townhomes and a single family home can be put on 12,500 feet with three units per acre. Commissioner Neset said he did not want anyone to have the impression that because of the proposed higher density, Northwest Plymouth would be developed with all townhomes and apartments. Commissioner Aamoth asked if this housing will be for low income persons. Plamiing Manager Semiess said we do want to have housing for all incomes. She said while attached housing often is less expensive, some examples can be very costly. Commissioner Aamoth said we have a committee that ensures we preserve all types of housing. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there are subsidies or programs to keep low income or affordable housing in Northwest Plymouth. He said he is concerned about standards and developers' costs to meet such standards and offer affordable housing. Planning Manager Senness said the housing chapter of the plan would look at affordability. She said design standards will not be part of the land use plan but could be part of the Zoning Ordinance. She said there are implementation steps that follow once the plan is put into place. The question is how far do we want to go? Appendices Commissioner Weir asked about a church or school fitting on LA -4 zoning. Planning Manager Senness responded that a church or school could locate on a larger parcel. Commissioner Jaffoni referenced Appendix 3A Public Participation, and said through the process Area 1 and Area 2 evolved with some areas more rural and some more urban. She asked why these two areas were looked at and handled differently. Planning Manager Senness explained that the entire area bounded in red encompassed the northwest area. She said the transition area is where there are more 5 -acre developments rather than farmstead properties. Plamling Manager Senness explained that the large wetland and existing development patterns called for a separate set of land use plan classifications different from the rest of the City to maintain the rural/suburban feel. She (8) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 9 said the new districts are not different in type and uses allowed, but the density is different. She said the lower density areas in green would have a higher density next to it, allowing the existing character to remain to the extent the property owners' desire to stay at the lowest density. Commissioner Jaffoni said the rural classifications would not become LA -1 unless reguiding is requested. Commissioner Jaffoni said we are creating a rural character by giving Northwest Plymouth its own guiding and density requirements different from the rest of the city. She asked with the 100' setback in this area and trading off with clustering, are we going to end up with a bunch of lots with cluster developments which defeats the whole purpose of rural quality. Planning Manager Senness said the question is what performance standards are necessary to achieve the policy of maintaining rural character. Commissioner Aamoth said there is the possibility of lost revenue due to not developing land. He asked if less areas are developed would the City have lost revenue, and how would we handle challenges of less revenue. Planning Manager Senness said it is correct that with lower density, less money is generated and with fewer units less money is dedicated for park dedication. Planning Manager Senness said that is the trade off in having fewer units and fewer facilities. Commissioner Aamoth said there has been proactive strategy and a moratorium in looking at City Center development. He asked if there has been discussion in the comprehensive plan process to provide more guidance for what we want individual parts of the city to look like, specifically on the type of business desired. Planning Manager Senness said discussion has not been to that level of detail or that prescriptive. She said part of the performance standards is to get at that a little more, but staff has not reviewed specific commercial areas. Planning Manager Senness stated the Northwest area is 95-98% residential. Commissioner Aamoth said there should be clear expectations so a developer understands exactly what City Council and City want, rather than we tolerate it because a proposal fit in the guidelines. Chair Holmes said that is not how we promote development in the City. Commissioner Aamoth said it has been done verbally, where opinions and preferences are given versus formal. Planning Manager Serrness said a developer with an LA -2 parcel, for example, has an idea for a project. His plan, depending on what menu of standards we have, will identify how (9) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 10 much he has to change his idea to meet what the City wants for Northwest Plymouth, or perhaps for the whole City. Community Development Director Juetten said there are two different levels. The guide plan must be in place and staff will determine how we implement that. Community Development Director Juetten said the performance standards come in with the Zoning Ordinance. Chair Holmes introduced Joanna Vossen, Larkin Hoffman, 7900 Xerxes Avenue S., representing United Products, SJA Real Estate, Hedberg Aggregates, Ryerson Steel, JGM Properties, Core -Mark International and Tri -Cor Properties southeast of Medicine Lake. Ms. Vossen said her clients objects to any change from industrial to commercial or higher density for this area. She said any amendment to commercial or residential would require major redevelopment efforts, and would substantially diminish existing property values. She said the current land use provides a balance to the City. Chair Holmes introduced Len Luedke, 17910 Co. Rd. 47. Mr. Luedke said a petition signed by the majority of landowners on Vicksburg Lane, Lawndale Lane and Co. Rd. 47 against the 100' setback had been submitted at prior meetings. He said Maple Grove won't require 100' setbacks. Mr. Luedke said with a 100' setback some lots would have real deep back yards with a large, expensive house along Co. Rd. 47. He said trying to save trees along Co. Rd. 47 won't work because the trees are right at the edge of the highway and a 16' setback along the road will take away most of the trees. Chair Holmes introduced Greg Merz, 12520 291h Avenue N. Mr. Merz said preserving the rural character is a good goal, but the 100' setback and density clustering appear to be diametrically opposed to preserving the rural character. He said a 50' setback along Co. Rd. 47 would be sufficient to provide the rural character. Mr. Merz said existing developments and proposed developments which have been approved in the neighborhood northeast of Co. Rd. 47 and 101 would negate anything the City could do with the 100' setback, at least at that junction. Mr. Merz said focus should be on Co. Rd. 47 right-of-way ownership, ongoing maintenance, setbacks, and upgrade of Co. Rd. 47 in the CIP. Mr. Merz said if the City seeks to preserve rural character it would seem appropriate for the City to reimburse the landowners for the additional 50' setback to be fair in sharing that burden. Mr. Merz said only quality trees should be considered for tree standards, and non - quality trees, such as cottonwood, box elder, should be removed. Chair Holmes introduced Judy Luedke, 17910 Co. Rd 47. Ms. Luedke said she is not for the 100' setback. She said there is a new project on Co. Rd. 47 and Vicksburg where people are buying and are perfectly happy without 100' setbacks. Ms. Luedke said some people have lived here for years, and are not going to move where there is a 100' setback. People will move to Plymouth if you do not drive up the price of the house. 'She said to sell a home you do not need City approval; but an owner selling land needs the City to approval a developer's plan and that can take up to five years. Ms. Luedke said the more ( 1 0 ) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 11 rules you have the fewer developers who are willing or can afford to build here. Ms. Luedke said it is not a free market because land owners need a developer that pleases the City in order to sell our land. She said some people don't have any setback and yet the City wants to put it on both sides of her property. She said she does not think it is fair to pick on certain people. She said property was sold for a dog park and a new home and there is not a 100' setback. Ms. Luedke asked how the City is going to achieve this look by having the 100' setback in only a few places. Planning Manager Senness opened discussion on the tree preservation. Commissioner Neset said he is in favor of the tree preservation as presented with an increase to 2" and $200 for replacement and restitution. Chair Holmes addressed the issue of quality trees and asked how inches on non -replaced trees are calculated for 2" or $200. He said he favors Commissioner Davis' approach to apply the tree standards to the entire City. Commissioner Davis agrees that there is a need to increase preservation of the good trees, whether through fees or standards applied for the entire City. Commissioner Neset said he agreed with that, but thought that is outside of the scope of this discussion. Conunissioner Jaffoni said the tree preservation plan on Page 3 presents the issue clearly. She asked if the City adopted Option a) using the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) as a way to separate the quality trees from the trees, what kind of impact would that have on the northwest corridor because so much of it falls into the second category of non -NRI designated trees. Planning Manager Sexiness said those are in the areas that have fewer of the quality trees. She said the existing ordinance recognizes trees are a renewable resource which is why you can take up to 50% residential/75% commercial restitution before replacement or restitution is required. Commissioner Jaffoni said she would not want to go with just the NRI for the northwest quadrant, applying the increased reforestation areas that fall under NRI areas. Commissioner Jaffoni said for Northwest Plymouth and all of the city, all trees should be considered as a tree is a tree. She said since it has been 12 years since there has been an increase in the restitution amount, it is time to up the ante for the whole city and all trees should be considered. Commissioner Jaffoni said she supports the 2" and a fee increase to $200. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 12 Senior Planner Drill clarified that the $100 was increased to $125 for the last four or five years. Commissioner Aamoth asked if it would be possible to increase to 2" without changing the fee, and asked the reason for doing them both together. Planning Manager Senness said they could be done separately. Chair Holmes added that a 2" tree costs about $200. Commissioner Aamoth said he gets a little concerned about a fee increase which adds dollars to other places in the city. He said that is why he questioned when the last fee increase occurred. Commissioner Weir said he supports the 2" or $200 and this should be quality trees. He said he thinks the tree preservation city-wide is fine, and the money that's paid is not a lot of revenue and people will prefer to plant the trees. Commissioner Davis said the point of the $200 is high to make them plant trees. Commissioner Neset said when the Planning Commission approves plans, there is always a distinction of coniferous or deciduous hardwood trees. He said he is surprised that trees going in are not higher quality trees. Planning Manager Senness clarified that the trees being planted are higher quality trees in new developments whereas remaining trees in a development might be of lesser quality. Commissioner Weir said all trees that have to be replaced have to be quality trees and the 2" or $200 is a great idea and should be implemented city-wide. Chair Holmes said the Commission seems to concur with Commissioner Weir. Planning Manager Senness recapped the Commission's points: that regardless of the quality of a tree, there would be 2" replacement or a $200 fee and this would be city-wide. Commissioner Aamoth asked if there has been feedback from the development community on previous reports. Planning Manager Senness said some residential developers were fairly nervous about what the City would require with tree preservation. She said the additional requirements being discussed may not be looked at as favorable. Commissioner Aamoth said raising the fees would impact the cost of the development and reiterated he would like more feedback from the development community. He said lie would oppose raising the fee and is leery of raising fees for the entire city. (12) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 13 Commissioner Jaffoni restated that the guidelines for the northwest corridor will be consistent with the rest of the City of Plymouth in that the inches are measured on all trees and any tree removed above those thresholds has to be replaced. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if the difference is that the replacement has to be with a quality tree and the doubling of the fee. Planning Manager Senness clarified that the replacement tree must be appropriate for the specific location as identified by the City Forester. Commissioner Davis said he doesn't think it's our decision on dollars and inches. He asked that the standards determined by the City Council be applied to the entire city. Plamiing Manager Senness said one reason to be specific on the performance standards is the developer interest in what the new rules will be. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Conumissioner Aamoth voting nay. Roadwav Setbacks Chair Holmes said he was in favor earlier of the 100' setback, but after discussion and hearing some speakers he pictures a patchwork effect along Co. Rd. 47 and Peony. He said between the land use and density decrease he does not see a significant gain by carving an additional 50 feet on the parcels if we can't do it along the entire stretch of Co. Rd. 47. Commissioner Jaffoni said she agreed with Chair Holmes' comments. She said the guiding with lower density requirements will take care of preservation of the rural character of the area. Commissioner Jaffoni said she has real concerns on tradeoff and control on the clustering, and wouldn't want to see Northwest Plymouth with Just one tract after another of homes all clustered together. She concluded that the 100' setback would not achieve what we want to achieve. Commissioner Weir said he is definitely opposed to the 100' foot setback. He said it is absolutely unfair because existing development in these areas does not have the 100' setback and to suddenly impose that on new areas rubs him the wrong way. Commissioner Weir added that speakers who own property are opposed. Commissioner Neset said part of the reason lie likes the 100' setback is that people should not be that close to a roadway traveled frequently and quickly. Commissioner Neset said lie understands property owners have an interest in developing their land to its maximum potential. He asked what the recommended speed limits would be. City Engineer Moberg said depending on the character of neighborhood, it would be reasonable to expect 40 — 50 nigh. Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 14 Commissioner Neset said in his 7 years on Council/Planning Commission he has heard residents say the area was quiet when they moved in and now there is increased traffic, such as on Co. Rd. 6 and numerous other examples around the community. Commissioner Neset said over the years the Planning Commission has been good at looking at variances when warranted. He said the 100' setback helps with maintaining safety, but clearly not everyone is comfortable with that idea and maybe there is a smarter way to do this without a straight 100' setback. Commissioner Neset said a happy medium would be going with a 50 -foot setback and consider a different landscape requirement along that road, such as the commercial area on Vicksburg mentioned earlier. He said there is a different "feel" along that road and said Council could give that some consideration. Commissioner Neset stated he is in favor of the 100' setback where traffic is moving 10,000 cars a day at 50 mph. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Neset voting nay. Clustering Chair Holmes reviewed the clustering guidelines and said he doesn't see a need for any changes. Commissioner Davis said the document is well written and supports clustering if the City feels it benefits the City for natural preservation. The Planning Commission unanimously supported the clustering guidelines. Architectural Standards Commissioner Neset said we can look at how things have gone and what we don't want to see, but doesn't want standards to be too onerous. He asked how the barrack -style design would be changed. Commissioner Jaffoni agree we are discouraged by some of the row houses that look alike and the prevalence of them is detracting to the character of the city. She said we could adopt some feasible and reasonable type of standards that are not too onerous or costly, and yet accessible to persons wanting that type of housing. Commissioner Davis said he grew up in Philadelphia in a row house. He recommended restraint in weighing in on this subject, as it could get really ugly if we are nitpicking everything. Commissioner Davis said these standards should apply to the whole city, not just Northwest Plymouth. Commissioner Weir said lie is also a product of the East and doesn't see anything wrong with barracks. Chair Holmes said he likes the term modest standards applied to offsetting roof lines, dormers and gables when used in attached units. ( 14 ) Approved Planning Commission Minutes August 1, 2007 Page 15 The Planning Commissioners agreed on additional modest architectural standards. Commissioner Weir opposed. Land Use Questions Commissioner Davis referenced the 2030 Land Use Guide Plan and asked if the statement "Areas With Potential Land Use Change" is informational or binding, and if it is necessary on the map. Planning Manager Senness said this does not change the guiding, but when a developer comes forward with redevelopment for an area with reasons to change zoning, the City has indicated what could be considered for future development. She stated the guiding in these locations (a -f) would not change without additional study. Commissioner Davis said the owners in the area southeast of Medicine Lake think this decreases the value of their property. Planning Manager Senness said the property value could vary if a change in the guiding and zoning occurred. Commissioner Weir recommended removing the note for this area. Chair Holmes said this area by Medicine Lake is a vital area close to Hwy. 169 and 13"' Avenue. Chair Holmes said there is no reason to look strongly at this area other than to support the existing businesses and allow the I -P zoning. He said with the exclusion of this area, it is acceptable for the notes to remain on the Land Use Guide Plan map. Holmes recommended approval. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Davis said the staff report was very well written and appreciated getting it early to review. Commissioner Weir said this what we are accustomed to getting from staff. 7. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 p.m. (15) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS d iirrvrt ?007 Sunday Monday Tuesday V4 Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 .Jul 2007 Sep 2007 7.D0 PM PLANNING S M T W T F S S M "1' W 7' F' S COMMISSION. Council ChamberS 1 2 3 4 5 (, 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 16 17 IS 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 2.30 PM -5:00 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT NICK OFF EVENT, Fke Slakan III 6.00 PM SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING - WATER RESTRICTIONS, M.E—. Lake Room 6'.30 PM -9 30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 12 13 14 15 16 .17 18 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Couna Chambers 700 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6:D0 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conference Room 26 27 28 29 30 31 5,30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Conference Room 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers modified on 8/17/2007 ( 1 7 ) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS .' ppnfvvlihor 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Aug 2007 00 2007 S M T "' T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 ll 7 8 9 11) 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 3 4 5 6 7 b' LABOR DAY - City Offices Closed 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION - DISCUSS 7.00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION. Council Chambers 7'.00 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room BIENNIAL BUDGET, Medicine Lake Cumerence Room 9 10 I1 12 13 14 15 5.30 PM CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION -DRAFT NON -DEGRADATION ROSH HASHANAH TO:OD AM -5:OD PM AUTUMN ART fA1R, Parkers Lahe Room PLAN AND UPDATE WITH CITY MANAGER. Mad— BEGINS AT Lake Rooms SUNSET 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. couAca Chambers 16 .17 18 19 20 2.1 22 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE "AM 40D PM PLYMOUTH - CLEAN-UP DAY. P.-- M�inl '. F.dwy YOM KIPPUR BEGINS A (EOC), Medicine Lake SUNSET Room 7:00 PM PLANNING 7.w PM HOUSING S REDEVELOPMEm AUTHORITY (NRA). Mednne L. -A COMMISSION, Council Chambers F 7-PMPARA6REC ADVISORY COMIAISegN (PRACI,'o I Ch.— 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 5,00 PMSPECIAL Cou', MEETING, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON 1:00 PM Plymouth on Parade Celebration, CRy Cenler Alea POLICY, Meds . Lake TRANSIT (PACT) , Room Medicine Lake Room A 7.00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C., Clumbere 30 modified on 8/17/2007 ( 19 ) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS n,-rtnhor 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday • 1 2 3 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Cuuncu Chamoers 4 S 6 7 8 COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED), Public Works Division closed 9 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 10 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTALADVISORY QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 11 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12 13 12:00 PM -4:00 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, Fire Station III 14 15 16 6:30 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 17 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 18 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A .1.9 20 21 22 23 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Council Chambers 24 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 25 ?6 27 28 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - set Clocks back 1 hour 2.9 30 31 S.30PM•NOPM NT HALLOWEEN ON THE CREEK, Plyrnoulh Creek Center Sell 2007 S M T W T F S Nov 2007 S M T W T P S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 8/17/2007 (21) Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items August 21, Special, 6:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session August 28, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session August 28, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Adopt Resolution authorizing return of TIF 7-A tax increment proceeds to the County • Adopt Resolution authorize transfer of HACA reserve funds • Comprehensive Plan -Draft Land Use Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050) • Discuss Transportation elements of Comprehensive Plan • Announcement of wirmers of banner art contest • Public Hearing on the transfer of On Sale and Sunday Liquor Licenses for Chili's Grill and Bar, 4000 Vinewood Lane • Announcement of Special Drop Off Event on September 8 • Approve a variance for a front setback to allow construction of a front porch addition for property located at 320 Trenton Lane North. Mark and Amy Peterson. (2007067) • Approve a preliminary plat for "McCoy Estates" for two single family lots for property located at 11210 Sunset Trail. Chandler McCoy. (2007062) • Provide informal review comments on a sketch for a potential subdivision of "Outlot A, Heritage Woods Estates Second Addition" located northeast of Teakwood Lane and 57`x' Avenue. The sketch indicates six single-family lots on the roughly 3 -acre site. LakeWest Development. (2007065) September 4, Special, 6:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Budget Study Session September 11, Special, 5:30 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Review draft non -degradation plan • Update with City Manager September 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Adopt Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget September 25, Special, 5:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Room • Special Assessment Policy September 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers Note: Special Meeting topics have been set b ( 2 3 ) '; all other topics are tentative. Tsv ' yCity of ;iPlymou r' Adding Quality to Life August 16, 2007 Ms. Julia A. Onstad 4750 Merrimac Ct. N. Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: Unwanted Solicitations and Litter Problem Dear Ms. Onstad, Thank you for your letter about the door hanger advertisement from a local company. I appreciate your concern about receiving unwanted solicitations and the litter that they can create in our neighborhoods. Plymouth City Code (Section 1140) permits businesses and non-profit organizations to solicit in neighborhoods. Plymouth is not unusual in allowing this as it is typically considered an issue of free speech and commerce. In addition, some residents want to receive advertisements to learn about new businesses and services available in town. That said, I understand your concern. This particular situation was likely compounded by the severe weather on Monday night when high winds caused the fliers to blow away. Because of the excessive litter in this case, City Clerk Sandy Engdahl has contacted Lock Up Self Storage to request that they send a vehicle through neighborhoods to look for door hangers that were blown by the storm. They have agreed to do that. I hope this will help rectify this particular problem. I also encourage you, as a potential customer, to call businesses directly if you notice that the delivery companies they hire to deliver these materials are not doing a good job of securing them. Often times, a call from a potential customer can be very effective — and the companies should want to know if their delivery service is hurting their public image by creating a litter problem. Again, thank you for your letter. I appreciate that you took the time to write me. Sincerely, Sandy Hewitt Ward 1 City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mmus ..�1_1"ce' . • ��® (24) x;44. �`• P, moutl Adding Quality to Life August 9, 2007 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Schuett Real Estate Group LLC, under File No. 2007070, requesting approval of the following two items for the 425 -acre site located at 4225 and 4245 Dunkirk Lane: 1) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF- 2 (Single Family Detached 2); and 2) a preliminary plat to create 10 single-family lots where two lots Currently exist. Under the plan, the two existing homes would be removed from the site. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application - in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Joshua Doty, Planner, at (763) 509-5453. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. The application and plans are available for review at City Hall. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. 0 i 9-.-YA_{-t-�f\ U l I H- a Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2007/2007070-first-noticc. doc 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us �ot,,r (25) -- icy City of f M Plymout�_ r.vevs�.xew�rSlyf^.'U%p,{fj+VK: •,: Adding Quality to Life August 15, 2007 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from LCS Development, under File No. 2007066, requesting approval of a Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development District) to PUD (Planned Unit Development), a PUD general plan, and a preliminary plat for "Trillium Woods", a continuing care retirement community to be located on property at the southeast corner of the intersection of County Road 47 and Juneau Lane, as shown on the map below. Under the plan, the applicant proposes to construct 311 independent senior apartments and 14 one -level townhouses plus assisted living and a skilled -nursing facility. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. You may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. The application and plans are available for review at City Hall. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments related to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Marie Darling, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5457. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2007/2007066. first-notice.doe 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 5 ( 26 ) .mn.us 0'r r2Plyrr'touth Adding Quality to Life Julie Westerlund, Communication and Education Coordinator Minnehaha Creek Watershed District 18202 Mtka. Blvd. Deephaven, MN 55391 August 14, 2007 SUBJECT: GLEASON LAKE TEAM NAMED ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS Dear Julie: I'm sure you will be pleased to know that several students who have been working on the project funded by Minnehaha Creels Watershed District's Cynthia Krieg grant awarded to Gleason Lake Improvement Association were named 2007 Plymouth Environmental Champions. Their work depicting homeowner best management practices has been displayed in five restaurants in the form of table tents containing informational brochures. Their work has been featured in articles in the Plymouth SunSailor, in the May, 2007 Ply777outh Environmental Extra and in the upcoming September edition of the Plymouth EnWronmenial Extra. Thank you for your support with this project, I would also like to thank the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District for malting this grant opportunity possible. Sincerely, Maijorie E, V igoien Environmental Education Coordinator cc: Plymouth City Council 3400 Plymouth Blvd e Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 7�,�3 X509 50QQ w�w.c� lXm ���O.mrl.us n i , ,, > d. . ams, (27) WE S O T Al NT aF HEALTH Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans August 14, 2007 Plymouth City Council c/o Ms. Sandy Paulson, Clerk Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Dear Council Members: SUBJECT: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) and Trihalomethane (THM) Results, Plymouth, Hennepin County, PWSID 1270044 Enclosed are the most current HAA5 and THM analysis conducted on water samples collected from your public drinking water supply. HAA5s and THMs are regulated contaminants formed in treated waters by the disinfection process. By rule (Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4720), community water supplies that add a disinfectant as part of the drinking water treatment process, are required to monitor HAA5s and THMs. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has analyzed water samples for HAA5s and THMs for the previous quarter(s). The sample results are within acceptable limits. The results are tabulated below: Sampling Site: Distribution System Contaminant: Haloacetic Acids MCL: 60.4 pgll Date Collected Results Units Sample# 07/09/2007 5.10 Ng/I 200718735 Contaminant: Total Trihalomethanes MCL: 80.4 /jg/I Date Collected Results Units Sample# 07/09/2007 7.70 /ig/I 200718735 A sampling kit will be sent to you prior to your next scheduled sampling date. It is required that you collect HAA5 and THM samples and submit them to the MDH Laboratory for analysis. The results will be reported to you as soon as they become available. (;cllcral I n(cu nlal iu): (15 1 201 -5000 • 1011 1-ce: 88k_2G5_hq') A . I" I'Y: 651 201 -5797 - www- lcall11 slalc.111n-us illi rqutd , (` 2 8 ) I,/,/,I),el- . Plymouth City Council -2- PWSID 1270044 August 14, 2007 This report should be placed in your records and a copy maintained on or near the water supply premises and available for public inspection for not less than ten (10) years. If you have any questions, please contact Pauline Wuoti at 651/201-4674. Sincerely, Douglas J. Mandy, P.E., Manager Section of Drinking Water Protection P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0975 DJM:PAW Enclosure cc: Water Superintendent Isaac Bradlich, MDH St. Paul District Office ( 29 ) Minnesota Department Of Health - Environmental Laboratory Final Report - Client Copy - Report Of Analytical Results Program: HC Date Received: 10-JUL-2007 Program Name: COMM WATER SUPPLIES (SAN.) Date Generated: 14-JUL-2007 Request Page: 1 of 1 (Samples: 200718735 - 200718735 Date Reported: 14-JUL-2007 —PWS No Site ID _--Faci_lity_.Name _ ..._____1_tY_ 1270044 1270044 PLYMOUTH PLYMOUTH __C-o11ect._-Dt- _Co11_Zime CollID __ Collector Name__ _ _ Orig Samp 09-JUL-2007 - - BRANDON STEUBEN - Field Blank Type QTR Field Res PO4 Res Trip Blank B - - - - Sample No: 200718735 Receiving Comments: Field No LocID _ Sampling Point 1-19 o Doi DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (%C) VLu-�) SAMPLE RESULTS ********t*******+**x***+***** Unit: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Reviewed By PDS on 13-JUL-07 Note: Positive Organic Results are indicated by BOLD. Result Codes Result Rept Level Units Analysis Date 411 Haloacetic Acids, ICR Dibromoacetic Acid Dichloroacetic Acid ( Monobromoacetic Acid j \ Monochloroacetic Acid Trichloroacetic Acid 464 THMs in Water Bromodichloromethane !` Bromoform A Chlorodibromomethane Chloroform < 0.5 0.5 ug/L 12-JUL-07 17 2.8 1.5 ug/L 12-JUL-07 17: < 1.0 1.0 ug/L 12-JUL-07 17 < 1.5 1.5 ug/L 12-JUL-07 17 2.3 0.5 ug/L 12-JUL-07 17: 2.1 0.2 ug/L 10-JUL-07 23- * 0.5 0.5 ug/L 10-JUL-07 23 0.6 0.5 ug/L 10-JUL-07 23 5.0 0.1 ug/L 10-JUL-07 23 ( 30 ) 'roup %05851