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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-21-2007CITY OF PLYMC DUMMY COUNCIL INFO t September 21, 1007 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Watershed Heroes Blue Tie Gala and Fundraiser....................................................... Page 3 Plymouth Safety and Wellness Week.......................................................................... Page 4 September, October, November, and December 2007 Official City Meeting Calendars...................................................................................................................... Page 5 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items .................................................. Page 13 MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.................................................................. Page 15 Environmental Quality Committee Meeting Minutes .............................................. Page 23 STAFF REPORT Police Crime Free Multi -Housing Seminar.............................................................. Page 27 Plymouth Fire Department Monthly Report August 2007 ........................................ Page 29 CORRESPONDENCE Proposed Zoning Amendments for Plymouth City Center ....................................... Page 36 Letter Regarding Hawthorne Ponds Street Improvements ....................................... Page 38 Letter Regarding Variance for Rodney Buranen .......................................................Page 43 Letter Regarding Variance for KB & J's Enterprises, Inc ......................................... Page 44 Letter Regarding Variance for Lennar....................................................................... 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This week will include vuriou,s speakers dedicated to work and pers•onul safety, exercises, cholesterol and blood pressure checks, flu shots and equipment competuncy lesting dor malntenunce employees. There will be u Oily-tivide barbecure on 1�1%dnesday, October I71h for ull employees at the Hilde Perfor=mance Center. Please mark these dates on your calendar. There will be u variety of sessions for all interests. The kickoff is scheduled for Monday, October .15th in the Council Chambers at 9:00 am. Hope to see you there. Further details to,follow. 9/20/2007 (4 ) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Sentembeh 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Oct 2007 1 Aug 2007 S M T W T F S S M T V1' "r F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 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 2 3 4 S 6 7 8 LABOR DAY - City OffiCE:6 CIOSI:d 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 700 PM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 9 10 11 12 13 14 IS S.3D PM clTv couacn STUDY SESSION DRAFT NON.DEGRADATION PIAN AND UPDATE vvITN CITY MANAGER. Metlicine lake Rooms ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT 10:00 AM -5:00 PM AUTUMN ART FAIR, Parkers Lake ].00 PM REGuIAR COUNCIL N.EETING, Cevneil CMmMrs SUNSET , �j 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 6:30 P.M. CITY COUN IL STUDY SESSION- DISCUSS x008-2012 Capiril Improvement Program Mad—, lake Room 6:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC), Medicine Lake Room 7.01) PM ROUZ GTI REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IF1RAl, Metllcme Lake RPomA 700 PM PARK L REC YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNSET 7:00PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC). Counal Chamuen Chambers 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 PlymoulliYoulh Advisory Council 6:30 pm 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POLICY, Medicine Lake Roam 1,00 PM REGULAR 10611-71.MEETIIIG. Co�ncii Cnemnan 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A F 100 PM Plymouth on Parade Celebration. Cry Center Area 30 modified on 9/21/2007 (5) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS Octnher 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION. Council Chambers 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 COLUMBUS DAY (OBSERVED). Public Works Division closed I W PM flE.—n co."CR MEETING. courKil Lnamu.i� 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC),Medicine Lake Rooms A d B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 12:00 PM -4:00 PM FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE, Fire Station III 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:30 PM VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION EVENT, Plymouth Creek Center 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORrTY(HRA). Medicine Lake Room A 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 W PM REGerAR COVNCiI MEEtiac, c«n<n cn.mE.o 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 28 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS - sol clocks back 1 hour 29 30 31 5:30 PM -0:30 PM HALLOWEEN ON THE CREEK, Plymouth Creek Center Sep 2007 S M T �•' "1 F S Nov 2007 S 11't 'f W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 j 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 modified on 9121/2007 (7) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS November 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday IWednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Oct 2007 W T F S Dec 2007 S M T W T F S7:00 1 PM HUMAN RIGH75 COMMISSION, Parkers Lake Room 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRA.), CouncB Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 VETERANS DAYT.epPMREGULARCOVNCII (OBSERVED), City Offices Closed MEETING. CRVnctl Chl— 7:OOPM ENVIRONMENTAL LITY COMMITTEE L�,Eac)-.ecficineLake Rooms A 8 B 7:OOPMHOUSING B REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 18 .19 20 21 22 23 24 7:00 PM PLANNINGTHANKSGIVING COMMISSION. Council chambers HOLIDAY (City Offices closed) THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (City Offices closed) 25 26 27 28 29 30 ] 00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEE LING, C -d ch.- 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A modified on 9/21/2007 (9) OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS / /,ifhor 2007 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Jan 2008 1 Nov 2007 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 12 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 2122 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2'.00 PM -S:00 PM OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS - Plymouth Hislodcal Society Building 10:39 AM Truth in Taxation Hearing 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers CHANNUKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM TRUTH IN TAXATION MEETING CONTINUED IIF NECESSARY), C-9 Ch..b— t00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. C --Ch- 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EDC), Medicine Lake Rooms A & B 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 CHRISTMAS EVE, City Offices close at Noon CHRISTMAS DAY, City Offices closed 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 30 31 modified on 9/21/2007 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items October 9, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Life Care Services/Trillium Woods (PUD GP RZ PP) • Schuett R/E Group LLC/4225 & 4245 Dunkirk Lane (RZ PP) • Quest Development, IncA 0600 Old. Co. Rd. 15 (SP VAR) • Hearing on utility and nuisance special assessments • Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code regarding park, license, and utility fees • Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050) • Announcement of Fire Department's Open House on October 13 • Hearing on On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from KB&J's Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Broadway Pizza, 13705 27th Avenue North • Hearing on Wine and 3.2 Liquor License applications from Joey Nova's Waterford Plaza LLC d/b/a Joey Nova's Pizzeria & Grilled Subs, 10100 6th Avenue North • Authorize funding of open space acquisition October 23, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Assessment hearings for Black Oaks, Hawthorne Ponds, and City View street reconstruction projects • Hearing on On -Sale Liquor and Sunday Liquor License applications from Kobe Operating, LLC d/b/a Kobe Japanese Restaurant, 15555 34th Avenue November 13, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Surface Water, Water and Sewer, Parks, Transportation, and Transit Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050) • Adopt City Center Zoning Ordinance amendments and remove Interim Ordinance November 27, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve caterer contract for Plymouth Creek Center December 3, Truth in Taxation Hearing, 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers December 10, Continued Truth in Taxation Hearing (if necessary), 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers December 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Approve Comprehensive Plan. City of Plymouth. (2005050) Note: Special Meeting topics have been set b; ( 13 ) , all other topics are tentative. Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting September 5, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Holmes, Commissioners Karl Neset, Terry Jaffoni' .fames Davis, Jolm Cooney and Erik Aamoth MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Frank Weir STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Sermess, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, Planner Joshua Doty, 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 Chair Holmes said there was a request to review Item 6B before Item 6A. MOTION by Commissioner Jaffoni, seconded by Commissioner Neset, to approve the amended September 5, 2007 Plamaing Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 15, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the August 15, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. B. FAMILY HOPE SERVICES (2007002) MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by Family Hope Services for an extension of a site plan and conditional use permit approved for a 4,839 square foot office building, for property located at the southeast corner of County Road 101 and 40`x' Avenue N.. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. (15) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 2 C. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007076) MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to approve the request by the City of Plymouth for a variance to the shielding requirements for new light fixtures at Parkers Lake Park located at 15500 County Road 6. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS B. DUKE REALTY (2007071) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Duke Realty for a site plan, conditional use permits, and variances for an office development for property located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Highway 169. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 28, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Jaffoni asked about occupancy and how traffic flow would be affected in the area. Senior Planner Drill said no traffic study was required because the property has been guided for commercial office use and the traffic modeling has contemplated the proposed office development. Chair Holmes asked about the smaller parking spaces and said there are more and more large vehicles. He asked if consideration had been given to creating parking spaces for the larger SUV -type vehicles. Senior Planner Drill said some spaces would comply with the 18.5 length. He said the developer is looking at signed compact spaces, and the 18 -foot spaces would be available for general parking use. Planning Manager Senness asked about the length of an SUV. Senior Planner Drill said the large SUV's are in the 18 -foot range. Chair Holmes introduced David Bade, representing Duke Realty, 1600 Utica Avenue South, St. Louis Park. Mr. Bade said Duke Realty owns properties in Plymouth but this would be their first new office in the City of Plymouth. He said they are a national development firm based out of Indianapolis and they focus mainly on office and industrial development Mr. Bade said they have developments in Eagan, Brooklyn Park, Otsego, Norman Point in Bloomington, and a 35 -acre redevelopment project at I-394 and Hwy. 100. Mr. ,Bade said this is a unique opportunity to develop an area with existing industrial (16) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 3 buildings next door and the close proximity of retail. He said there is potential to utilize some of the green space and maybe combine some lots. Mr. Bade said they might request to amend this plan to increase density depending on the use, but this is speculative at this time. Mr. Bade said they want to kick off this project this fall and begin building in the spring. He said they have 100,000 yards of soil to work and re-engineer to prepare the building pads. Mr. Bade said the earthwork operations would continue into early winter and in the spring the utilities, retaining walls and roads would be constructed. He said the first speculative office building would then be constructed, and added that they have had several prospects in the last 3-4 months. Chair Holmes introduced John Lee Bejblik, Pope Associates - Architects, 1255 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul. Mr. Bejblik reviewed the materials to be used on the building. He .displayed photos showing the low -ribbed exposed aggregate and the flat finish with an architectural stucco -like coating which relieves all blemishes in the pre -cast panels. Mr. Bejblik said the horizontal aluminum sun shades are used to break up elements and to allow comfort for the tenants. He said the maximum building height of 68 feet would be at the top of the center stairwell for roof access for HVAC units. Commissioner Davis asked if both buildings would be identical. Mr. Bejblik answered affirmatively. Chair Holmes opened the public hearing. Chair Holmes introduced Larry Elsen, 725 Hwy. 169 N. Mr. Elsen said D. J. Kranz Co. is located south of 9t" Avenue and requested that Duke Realty give consideration to putting in two curb cuts to help with traffic flow for their deliveries. Mr. Elsen said delivery vehicles could enter one side and exit the other, making more of a one-way traffic flow. Mr. Elsen said their rigs are parked along their building and asked that special attention be given to dirt and dust control during construction. Mr. Elsen said there is a swale in the parking lot and the water runs through to the dirt road now. He said consideration should be given for this water drainage. Chair Holmes closed the public hearing. Chair Holmes asked about dust and dirt control during the construction process. Senior Planner Drill said the developer will be required to provide control of dirt and dust and there are a variety of ways to accomplish this. He said the haul route and other details will be addressed at the next stage with final plans. Senior Planner Drill addressed Mr. Elsen's question on access. He noted that this plan shows one curb cut and Mr. Elsen is requesting two. He said when the final street profiles come in the City will require the developer to install two curb cuts. ( 1 7 ) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 4 Commissioner Davis asked if there would be a median down 9"' Avenue at completion. Senior Planner Drill said there would be a short median. He said it may need to be extended slightly so cars don't turn the wrong way into the D. J. Kranz site. Senior Planner Drill said the developer would have a maintenance agreement for the landscape median at the west end of 9°i Avenue. Chair Holmes asked if the curb and gutter for the reconstructed street would manage the water runoff from Mr. Elsen's parking lot. Senior Planner Drill answered affirmatively. Mr. Bade said there would no problem to have two access points. He said they will work with grades to make sure they are draining properly for the street profile. Mr. Bade said engineering requires a signed maintenance contract for standard street sweeping. He said they are getting bids and reviewing the best plan for haul routes and traffic flows, and will review this information with engineering. Commissioner Jaffoni commented that this proposal will be a great enhancement for this part of the city. She said this is a good project which will bring jobs, and provides an improved appearance for the area. Commissioner Jaffoni welcomed Duke Realty to the City of Plymouth. MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Jaff6m, to approve the request by Duke Realty for a site plan, conditional use permits, and variances for an office development for property located in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and Highway 169. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. A. GREG HOGLUND AND GARY ANDERSON (2007060) Chair Holmes introduced the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and variances to create two lots to be known as "Homeland" for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. Planner Doty gave an overview of the August 28, 2007 staff report. Commissioner Neset said the RSF-2 designation would create a "spot zone", and asked what that teen meant. Planner Doty explained that a spot zone refers to a single zoning of a property that is not consistent with the zoning of existing properties in the area. (18) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 5 Planning Manager Seniess added that the size of this parcel is .7 acres. She said if this were a 5-10 acre parcel it could be looked at differently. Commissioner Davis asked about changing the parcel north of this site to LA -1 at the same time to be consistent with Golf View Estates and Windemere Fan -ns. Planner Doty said the applicant doesn't own that property. He said this property is a combination of a single family home and golf course. He added that the City did recently receive a request to adjust that lot line to clearly differentiate between the single family and the golf course. Chair Holmes introduced the applicant, Gary Anderson, 4520 Holly Lane. Mr. Anderson said there has been significant growth in the area in the 14 years he has lived here. He said Holly Lane was a lightly paved road, and he had a septic system and a well. Mr. Anderson said the neighbors voted against finishing the road, but Lundgren needed it extended north of the tracks. He said his property was assessed $25,000 to connect to sewer and water. He said the City put in an extra stub and water connection as someone thought there was going to be another home going in on his lot. Mr. Anderson stated that legally his land goes to the center of the street. He said this is unlike most homes where the City owns a portion for easement. Mr. Anderson said his lot is 19,935 square feet legally and actually would meet requirements. Mr. Anderson said the small lots on the west side of Holly Lane are 9,000 square feet with some open land. Mr. Anderson said he has open land too. Mr. Anderson said before the Holly Lane project was finished he had a culvert running under the street and water down to a pond. He said fill from the Holly Lane street project was put into his yard, replacing the pond with a level lot. Mr. Anderson said it seems obvious there should be a home there. He added that he is not pressing to build right now but legally wants to prepare the lot for future building. Mr. Anderson said he has paid all the fees, done the surveys necessary, and is requesting that the request be approved. Chair Holmes opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Chair Holmes asked for clarification regarding the lot line to the street. Planner Doty said the lot area of 19, 937 indicated on the survey was calculated to the center of the street for the lot. Planner Doty said this is not, however, how the lot is configured. He said part of the property is right-of-way for Holly Lane, which reduces the lot to 15,400 square feet. Planner Doty said it is typical to have that night -of -way and boulevard. He explained that some of the older properties in the City did go out to center lines, but when plats are done they change to the configuration as would be done in this case. (19) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 6 Commissioner Davis said he speculates that the applicant is trying to turn this into two lots, so he can sell off one and put on another house. Commissioner Davis asked if there is any way it can be done within the confines of the City's rules. Plaiuler Doty said the only other option is to request RSF-2 which would remove the lot variances, but then the question is if the zoning fits in with the existing neighborhood. Commissioner Neset asked about the footprint of the existing and proposed houses. Plariner Doty said the proposed footprint would be 1,500 square feet, which is similar to the existing house. Commissioner Neset asked if these plans would impact any future plans for Holly Lane. Planning Manager Seiuless said no because there would be no changes to Holly Lane in the future. Commissioner Davis said if the applicant pursued RSF-2 zoning, the proposal would look the same at the conclusion. Planner Doty said the setbacks would change to allow the house a little closer to the side yard. Commissioner Aamoth asked if the "spot zone" is an issue for the applicant or for the City of Plymouth in terns of precedence. Planner Doty responded that the spot zone is an issue from a staff perspective. Planning Manager Senness added that in standard planning practice, spot zoning has been discouraged through time and as Plainer Doty mentioned, precedent is an important issue. She cited the Executive Woodlands development which started out as an RSF-2 and ended up RSF-1 after a lot of disagreement with neighboring property owners. Commissioner Neset said certainly the community has grown up around the applicant's property and he said the applicant made valid points. Commissioner Neset said his concern is the 15,400 square feet when 18,500 is minimum. He said the 20% difference in lot size is too great a stretch for him to want to support anything but denial. Chair Holmes said this is a difficult issue when reguiding is recommended for approval but rezoning and variances are denied. He said also the parcel is difficult in that the size is right on the cusp of being acceptable. Chair Holmes said he could support the size of the parcel relative to the variance considering that the house is clearly on one side and it makes sense to be able to subdivide it into two lots. Chair Holmes said the development to the west has small parcels but the wetland added to the area skews that. He said if you remove the parcel south of 46`x' Avenue and look at buildable land, the resulting lots are smaller (20) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 7 than what is being requested. Chair Holmes said he would support the rezoning, plat and variances. MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Cooney, to approve the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for a comprehensive plan amendment for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Cooney, to deny the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for rezoning, preliminary plat and variances to create two lots to be known as "Homeland" for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. Commissioner Jaffoni asked for clarification on the size of the smaller lots on the west side of Holly Lane. Planner Doty explained that the lots average 19,834 square feet when including the 75,066 and 14,890 square feet of common space as part of the PUD. Roll Call Vote. 1 Aye. MOTION denied. Commissioners Aarmoth, Davis, Cooney, Jaffoni and Chair Holmes voting nay. Commissioner Jaffoni asked if a motion to recommend rezoning to RSF-2 would be an option. Commissioner Davis said he concurred with Commissioner Jaffoni rather than picking RSF-1 zoning and having to meet all these variances. Planning Manager Sen -less advised that carmot occur as the recommendation must be made on what is presented before them. Chair Holmes said the RSF-2 rezoning could be recommended to the applicant. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, to deny the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for rezoning, preliminary plat and variances to create two lots to be known as "Homeland" for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. No second. MOTION dies. MOTION by Chair Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Aamoth, to approve the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for rezoning, preliminary plat and variances to create two lots to be known as "Homeland" for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. Commissioner Davis said he will not support the Motion. He said he prefers the RSF-2 approach for rezoning. Commissioner Jaffoni articulated that the comprehensive plan amendment is approved, but the rezoning, preliminary plat, and variances should be denied and suggest the applicant resubmit rezoning to RSF-2. (21) Approved Planning Commission Minutes September 5, 2007 Page 8 Roll Call Vote. I Aye. MOTION denied. Commissioners Cooney, Neset, Jaffoni, Davis, and Chair Hohnes voting nay. MOTION by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Jaffoni, to accept staff recommendation to deny the request by Greg Hoglund and Gary Anderson for rezoning, preliminary plat and variances to create two lots to be I mown as "Homeland" for property located at 4520 Holly Lane N. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioners Aamoth and Cooney voting nay. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2007050) Chair Holmes introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for a comprehensive plan update — preliminary public facilities plan. Planner Doty gave an overview of the August 28, 2007 staff report. Chair Holmes asked what the percent of development is in northwest Plymouth is today. Planning Manager Senness said the northwest area today is primarily some 5 -acre lot developments and farmsteads and would not count as development for the fire station review. She said when there is 25% of new development, the City would review the needs. Commissioner Neset asked what triggers the need for an additional fire station. Plammer Doty said many factors are reviewed to determine the need and that the City has looked at the need for a 4`h fire station in the past. He said a formal fire services study would be done by a consultant to provide some concrete answers. Commissioner Cooney asked if all three fire houses are staffed full time. Planning Manager Senness said there is a duty crew, but not a frill time staff. She added that the city has some land available at Schmidt Lake Road and Vicksburg Lane when it is determined that an additional fire station is needed. MOTION by Commissioner Neset, seconded by Commissioner Davis, for preliminary approval of the Public Facilities Plan. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Holmes, without objection, to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. (22) City of Plymouth Environmental Quality Committee (EQC) June 13, 2007 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Kathy Osborne, Commissioners Carlos Gutierrez, David Pellinger, Terrie Christian, Wesh Waters and Sally Strand MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Tawnia Johnson and Peggy Willenberg STAFF PRESENT: City Engineer Bob Moberg, Water Resources Technician Derek Asche, Engineering Intern Lina Kelpsaite and Office Support Representative Patty Hillstrom OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ginny Black and Brian Vlach, Three Rivers Park District 1. CALL TO ORDER — 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Water Resources Technician Asche introduced Engineering Intern Kelpsaite to the EQC. Commissioner Gutierrez wondered if the EQC should be taking any emergency action on the horrible condition of Parker's Lake. He explained that the lake is reddish color. Water Resources Technician Asche replied that the condition is caused by milfoil and the City has received several calls on not only Parker's Lake but Schmidt and Medicine Lakes. He said the Council is planning on discussing the City's role in aquatic management at an upcoming City Council meeting. Water Resources Technician Asche spoke with Steve McComas and John Barten and he reported that the hope is that milfoil is going through a bloom cycle that is more extensive than what is normally expected. City Engineer Moberg reported that the problem is metro wide and explained that the combination of the drought cycle, little snow cover over the past few years and the unseasonably warm spring add to the effect. Commissioner Christian stated that there was an expectation with the Aquatic Vegetation Management Committee that if the curlyleaf pondweed was treated there would be an overgrowth of another invasive. She said it was found that milfoil was taking over at a very rapid rate (60-70%) in Medicine Lake last year and this year there is more than ever. (23) Environmental Quality Committee Minutes June 13, 2007 Page 2 Mr. Vlach explained that with lower- phosphorus levels there is excellent water clarity which results in higher light penetration into the water. He said that when that happens there is more excessive plant growth. Mr. Vlach pointed out that sometimes when aquatic vegetation is seen growing to the surface it is assumed that the lake has bad water duality and lie said that is not necessarily the case. Councilmember Black stated that at last nights City Council meeting, Eric Blank, Director of Park and Recreation, said there is money in the Park budget to harvest milfoil around the outskirts of the beach on Parker's Lake. Councilmember Black added that there is another 23 acre area that has been identified that is the right depth for harvesting. She said harvesting this area could cost $15,000 to $20,000, it would likely need to be harvested more than once a season, and there is no money in the current budget to do this. Mr. Vlach noted that there is possible funding for Three Rivers Park District to chemically treat milfoil on Medicine Lake. The agenda for the June 13, 2007, EQC meeting was approved with additions. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF MAY 9, 2007, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, recommending approval of the May 9, 2007, Environmental Quality Committee meeting minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. TMDL STATUS Water Resources Technician Asche provided an overview on the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) process that is required of the City by the federal Clean Water Act. Councilmember Black asked how the TMDL will play into the City's Surface Water Management planning process. Water Resources Tecluiician Asche anticipates that the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will become part of the Water Resources Management Plan. 6. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS A. WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS (24) Environmental Quality Committee Minutes June 13, 2007 Page 3 Water Resources Technician Asche briefly reviewed the memos regarding the Bassett Creek, Elm Creek and Shingle Creek Watershed Commission meetings. Commissioner Christian asked Water Resources Technician Asche to provide the before and after photos of the Timber Creek project to the EQC members. Councilmember Black reported that the Bassett Creek Watershed Commission's education committee has been pretty active and co -meeting with the Shingle Creek Watershed Commission. She said the two watershed commissions have really done a lot of different things which include submitting several grant applications. B. ACCEPT NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION AWARD AND NAME THEM 2007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS MOTION by Commissioner Strand, seconded by Commissioner Pellinger, accepting nominations for the 2007 Environmental Champion Award and naming the Gleason Lake Water Quality Team, St. Barnabas Lutheran Church, Boston Scientific Corporation and Honeywell Plymouth Operations as the 2007 Plymouth Environmental Champions. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Water Resources Technician Asche reported that the awards will be presented at a City Council meeting in August. C. RECEIVE MEDICINE LAKE ENDOTHALL TREATMENT TO CONTROL CURLYLEAF PONDWEED 2004-2006 REPORT MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, receiving the Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004 to 2006 report. Mr. Vlach stated that the report is a synopsis of all the monitoring that has been done by Three Rivers Park District. He said Endothall was highly effective in killing curlyleaf during the years of the treatment. Mr. Vlach said surveys in 2007 have indicated that quite a bit of curlyleaf pondweed has come back from the residual seed bank. Commissioner Cl-n-istian referred to Page 7 of the report indicating that Eurasian milfoil has become the most common aquatic plant species in Medicine Lake. She feels that the City Council does not completely understand the science of invasive plants and she would like to see them educated. Commissioner Christian stressed that it is not just for recreational reasons that Medicine Lake should be treated for Eurasian milfoil, it is also because the increase in Eurasian milfoil may inhibit the potential increase in the abundance of diverse native plants. City Engineer Moberg stated that one of the reasons the City Council supported the program to treat curlyleaf pondweed in Medicine Lake is because of the plant characteristics. He said it (25) Environmental Quality Committee Minutes June 13; 2007 Page 4 grows earlier in the season and also dies off early in the season. He said when it dies off early in the summer it releases phosphorus. Mr. Vlach agreed that curlyleaf pondweed is viewed as having more of an impact on water quality than milfoil. He said one of the objectives of the study and what was originally approved was to try and maintain and reestablish the native plant community. He said if you get rid of one exotic species something is going to fill that void. The hope was that it would be the native plant community, but it seems that the curlyleaf pondweed is being replaced by Eurasian milfoil. Chair Osborne suggested amending the motion to include a presentation given by Three Rivers Park District to the City Council explaining the report. Commissioner Strand felt that it was more of a money issue with the City Council. MOTION by Commissioner Christian, seconded by Commissioner Strand, to aznend the main motion to include a presentation to the City Council by Three Rivers Park District explaining the Medicine Lake Endothall Treatment to Control Curlyleaf Pondweed 2004-2006 report. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. D. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) Water Resources Technician Asche reported that the annual SWPPP informational meeting was held prior to the EQC meeting. He said three people (including staff) attended the public information meeting. E. PLANTS, PONDS AND PRACTICES TOUR Water Resources Technician Asche reminded the EQC of the Plants, Ponds and Practices Tour on July 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. Participants will meet at Plymouth Creek Center and light refreslunents will be served. F. MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH Chair Osborne asked if the EQC will have a booth at Music in Plymouth on July 5, 2007. Water Resources Technician Asche replied that he would check with Communications Coordinator Margie Vigoren and request that she send a request for volunteers by email to EQC members. 7. FUTURE MEETINGS July 11, 2007, Plants, Ponds and Practices Tour 8. ADJOURNMENT With no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. (26) MEMO PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447-1482 DATE: September 19, 2007 TO: Laurie Ahrens, City Manager FROM: Angie Haseman #71, Police DepartmentAt SUBJECT: Crime Free Multi -Housing Seminar On September 11, 2007, the Plymouth and Maple Grove Police Departments teamed up to host a Crime Free Multi - Housing (CFMH) Seminar. Participants were invited to attend either the full 8 -hour class (for new participants) or a 4 -hour refresher (for previously certified participants.) The CFMH seminar was held at Maple Grove City Hall. This was the first time Plymouth and Maple Grove have co -hosted this seminar and we expect to continue this collaboration in the future, alternating between Plymouth and Maple Grove locations, annually. The seminar was open to law enforcement personnel and all rental and condo property owners, managers, and employees in Minnesota. In addition, we invited City Officials from Plymouth and Maple Grove. We wanted to introduce our City Officials to the CFMH program and give them better insight into how the program works. We were pleased to have Plymouth Mayor Kelli Slavik attend the morning half of the class, Plymouth Building Official Joe Ryan attend a portion of the class, and Maple Grove City Council member Phil Leith attend the whole day. Our participation on 09-11-07 was as follows: Full Day Participants: 20 Plymouth rental property owners or managers: 1 ] Maple Grove rental property owners or managers: 7 St. Louis Park rental property owner: I New Hope rental property employee: I Law Enforcement: 0 Refresher Participants: I (a Plymouth rental manager) The purpose of the seminar was to introduce the CFMH program to participants and to provide strategies on how rental owners and managers can help keep illegal activity out of rental property. We invited speakers from around the metro area to present various topics: Welcome and Opening continents Ramona Dolnnan, Maple Grove Police Chief Overview of the CFMH program Angela Haseman, Plymouth Police CFMH Officer Applicant Screening/Fair Housing Terry Thomton, Coon Rapids Police Officer Section 8 overview Paula Dorn, City of Plymouth Housing Codes Warren Kulesa, City of Plymouth Fire Inspections Marilyn Arnlund, City of Maple Grove Phase III: Holding Tenant Meetings Angela Haseman, Plymouth Police CFMH Officer Lease Agreements/Evictions Doug Turner, Housing Attorney The Mediation Option Peter Erick, Community Mediation Services CPTED/Phase II Angela Haseman, Plymouth Police CFMH Officer Working with the Police/Drug Awareness Mike Helman, Maple Grove Police Officer (27) Participants who attended the full day class received their CFMH Phase I certification (valid nationwide) and a resource binder to keep. CFMH is an international program with proven results. CFMH began in Arizona in 1992. The program is now in almost all 50 states and I 1 countries around the world. The CFMH program came to Minnesota via Rochester in 1994 and there are now approximately 120 law enforcement agencies in Minnesota using the CFMH program. Some benefits new CFMH participants report are: • A stable, more satisfied resident base, with increased demand for rentals • Lower maintenance and repair costs • Improved property values • Improved level of personal safety for both tenants and neighbors • Peace of mind with less time spent on crisis control • Success in dealing with residents involved in illegal activity In the past, I have had positive feedback from rental owners, managers, and employees reporting that the course provided them with new screening and crime prevention tips and legal information, which they were not familiar with before. Based on our evaluations for this seminar, this trend has continued. Our seminar was a success, with participants rating all segments very high. (See attached.) We were very pleased that participants found the seminar helpful and interesting, and we look forward to continuing to present this class in the future. Finally, I would be happy to invite other community organizations (like Interfaith Outreach) to attend all or a portion of the class in the future. ( 28 ) PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT AUGUST 2007 (29) PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT August 2007 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 1055 calls for service. This compares to 918 calls for service in 2006 (YTD). The highest call volume in August occurred between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Tuesday was the busiest day of the week. Forty-eight percent of calls occurring in August were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd, 6) 67 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 64 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 66 August 2007 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. These calls represent a break -down of staffed station (including Duty Crew) response times and non -staffed station response times. A further break -down of each station's non -staffed station response times are noted. SiZnif cant or Unusual Events In August, the following response is notable: August 2 Building Fire (5:40 p.m.) August 13 Building Fire (11:27 p.m.) August 28 Building Fire (5:37 p.m.) During the month of August, fourteen calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Twelve of these calls occurred in the City, with an average of eight firefighters arriving on the scene. There were two calls for mutual aid to partnering cities. Committed Time In August, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of 44 hours. 1 (30) 1 st Truck 1St Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Staffed Station 1:24 5:46 1:24 6:12 36 Non -Staffed Station 6:48 11:20 6:26 10:46 6 Station I 4:43 12:00 N/A N/A I Station II 6:57 11:05 6:26 10:46 4 Station III 8:19 11:37 N/A N/A 1 SiZnif cant or Unusual Events In August, the following response is notable: August 2 Building Fire (5:40 p.m.) August 13 Building Fire (11:27 p.m.) August 28 Building Fire (5:37 p.m.) During the month of August, fourteen calls were paged general alarm (all department personnel were alerted). Twelve of these calls occurred in the City, with an average of eight firefighters arriving on the scene. There were two calls for mutual aid to partnering cities. Committed Time In August, paid -on-call firefighters worked an average of 44 hours. 1 (30) Training During the month of August, five topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Rescue Equipment, Forcible Entry, EMS, Rescue 11, and Skills. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team, Rope Rescue Team and RAD Team. Sixty-six members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 430.5 — an average of over six hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of August, 68 paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. We conducted psychological examinations of six probationary firefighter candidates. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all weekdays during the month of August. Forty- one members participated in the program. In August, 99% of all shifts were fully staffed with four operational firefighters. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffing: 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 3 Firefighters 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2 (31) Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming August 2007 (32) Programs Hours Station Tours 1 1 Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 6 6 K-6 Education Career Talk/Nights Bike Helmet Program 4 12 Car Seat Check-ups 13 13 Assist North Memorial 1 1 Smokebusters/Seniors 7 7 Smokebusters/Families Ski Helmet Sales -- Adopt a Hydrant Block Parties Parades 1 2 NNO 2 10 Oen Houses Fire Ext. Training 2 2 Business Safety Fairs Business Fire Drills Pub. Ed Training Pub. Ed Meetings Literature Drops 4 4 Diversity Outreach 4 4 Misc. Programming Special Pro'ects Totals 1 45 621 (32) PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Station Comparison 80 67 64 66 60 40 Aug -07 20 0 1 2 3 Response Time for Emergency Calls 16:48 ----.-.-----.--�_._____._—_-- 14:24 11:20 12:00 9:36,fl, K h 3r 9 5:46 7:12 K 4:48 2:24 0:00 Duty Crew Not Duty Crew Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date �— $5,690,350 � $6,020,000 $5,020,000 $4,020,000 u $3,020,000 $1,099,970 $2,020,000 k. $1,020,000 $20,000T.Y 1/1/06-8/31/06 1/1/07-8/31/07 Total Calls Year -to -Date 1500 - 1200 1055 918 900 Yr f 4 600 t 300 1/1/06-8/31/06 1/1/07-8/31/07 (33) PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT Calls by Day of Week 50 40 30 5 Aug -06 20 R IS Aug -07 10{{, pi AS' Events By Category Overpressure/ Other Fires Explosions 0 Severe Weather 0% 10% 2% 2% -\ — / Rescue/EMS 5% False Alarms Hazardous 32% __ ---- Conditions 16% Good Intent Calls 26% (34) Service Calls 9% Calls by Time of Day 35 30 25 20s ' Aug -06 ®Aug 15 9 -07 10 5 a; 0 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Calls by Day of Week 50 40 30 5 Aug -06 20 R IS Aug -07 10{{, pi AS' Events By Category Overpressure/ Other Fires Explosions 0 Severe Weather 0% 10% 2% 2% -\ — / Rescue/EMS 5% False Alarms Hazardous 32% __ ---- Conditions 16% Good Intent Calls 26% (34) Service Calls 9% DUTY CREW STAFFING August 2007 ® 5 Firefighters 4 Firefighters 99% CALLS FOR SERVICE August 2007 .......... ........... ............. ............. .............. .............. 48% .............. ... 52% "....."................ "" """ ..... .............. O Duty Crew ............. .............. ............. ............. . ............ ......... .. Non -Duty 9 Crew (35) Plymouth September 21, 2007 Adding Quality to Life Dear Property Owner: The City of Plymouth is proposing to make amendments to the zoning text and map for Plymouth City Center. A map showing the existing and proposed zoning is attached. There are presently four City Center (CC) zoning districts, including 1) Public (CC -P), 2) Retail (CC -R), 3) Retail/Entertainment (CC -RE), and 4) Office/Technical (CC -OT). Under the proposal, the number of City Center districts would be reduced to three and would include 1) Public (CC -P), 2) Retail and Entertainment (CC -R & E), and 3) Office/Technical and Retail (CC -OT & R). With the exception of properties that are zoned Public (CC -P), all properties in City Center would be rezoned to fit into the new classification sytem. The proposed amendments would allow for more mixing of land uses, more opportunities for retail development, and would assist in developing a more pedestrian -friendly environment in accordance with the established City Center goals. Drive through food uses would be prohibited, and no additional automobile - oriented uses (e.g., fuel sales, auto repair) would be allowed. This letter is being mailed to all property owners within Plymouth City Center, and to all property owners located within 750 feet of Plymouth City Center in order to provide notice and information about the proposal — 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 affected and neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the proposed amendments. 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 proposal or the review procedures, please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. In addition, you may review information relating to this proposal at City Hall during regular office hours. The draft zoning text and map 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. Sincerely, %t�r 1^4 0 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • wvw.ci.plymouth.mn.us (36) N RECEi iEL SEP > 01007 September 20, 2007 City of Plymouth, Minnesota Mayor Kelli Slavik City Council Members Re: Hawthorne Ponds Street Improvements Dear Mayor Slavik and Members of the Plymouth City Council: Enclosed for your consideration is a petition signed by residents of the Hawthorne Ponds Neighborhood regarding your upcoming final street assessment and financing decisions. Signatures on this petition represent 41 of the 48 homes in Hawthorne Ponds and 100% of all neighbors who were home during the month of September when the petition was circulated. Thank you in advance for considering the issues outlined in this petition. Patrick and Judy Mandile Residents of Hawthorne Ponds 473.476.6933 (38) SEF `>_ (.) 2002 Petition to Plymouth City Council from Hawthorne Ponds/Queensland Neighborhoods Street Reconstruction Financing September 2007 As City of Plymouth residents living in the Hawthorne Ponds — Queensland area, we are petitioning the Council with regard to our street reconstruction assessment. We petition the Council to adopt the following policies in determining the actual assessment: 1. The assessment rate should be the 20% rate in effect in 2004 when the City accepted the petition for this project and placed the project on the five year plan. 2. The assessment should not include financial support of the City Engineering Department, which is already financed by general property tax revenues; 3. For residents who elect to pay for this assessment through time, the interest rate should be the City's current municipal bond rate, without additional percentage points added by City Hall. 4. The savings from the original project budget should fatty be offsets to the assessments, rather than retaining some savings in a City reserve for future projects or any other City purposes. Resident Address (39) ;tP ? 0 2007 Petition to Plymouth City Council from Hawthorne Ponds Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Financing September 2007 As City of Plymouth residents living in Hawthorne Ponds, we are petitioning the Council with regard to our street reconstruction assessment. We petition the Council to adopt the following policies in determining the actual assessment: r 1. The assessment rate should be the 20% rate in effect in 2004 when the City accepted the petition for this project and ordered the project on the five year plan. 2. The assessment should not include financial support of the City Engineering Department, which is already financed by general property tax revenues; 3. For residents who elect to pay for this assessment through time, the interest rate should be the City's current municipal bond rate, without additional percentage points added by City Hall. 4. The savings from the original project budget should fully be offsets to the assessments, rather than retaining some savings in a City reserve for future projects or any other City purposes. Resident Address (40) Ik I S E P l 0 2007 ( 41 ) Q 5EP 2 0 2007 (42) MENL tp) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 21, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCES FOR RODNEY BURANEN (2007082) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Rodney Buranen, under File No. 2007082, for variances to impervious surface area coverage and to the side yard setback to replace the existing detached garage with an attached garage for property located at 2640 East Medicine Lake Boulevard. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday tluough Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, �-)Mrn %N � Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007082propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us (43) Plymouth Adding Quality to Life September 21, 2007 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR KB & J'S ENTERPRISES, INC. (2007085) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by KB & J's Enterprises, Inc., under File No. 2007085, for a conditional use permit to allow liquor on -sale accessory to a restaurant in the C-3 (Highway Commercial District) Zoning District for Broadway Bar & Pizza for property located at 13705 27`h Avenue North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter (lower level), on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007085propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us (44) Plymouth'o Adding Quality to Life September 21, 2007 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR LENNAR (2007091) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Lennar, under File No. 2007091, for a variance to exceed 32 square feet for an area identification sign for property located at the southeast corner of County Road 47 and Vicksburg Lane North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2007 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, W7�fo�� Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2007091 propnotice sit 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ( 45 )