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Council Information Memorandum 07-14-1989
CITY O� PLYMOUTI+ CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 14, 1989 RECYCLING CASH DRAWING July 12/13: No Winner Next Week: $700 Cash Award UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS..... 1. COUNCIL STUDY MEETING -- Tuesday, July 18, 5:00 p.m. at Scanticon. 2. AMM BREAKFAST MEETING - Association of Metropolitan Municipalities "dutch treat" breakfast meeting Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 a.m., at the Sheraton Park Place Hotel Seasons Restaurant, Autumn Room, 5555 Wayzata Boulevard, St. Louis Park. 3. EMPLOYEE PICNIC -- Wednesday, July 19, 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The annual employee picnic will be held at the French Regional Park - Skyview Picnic Area (new shelters on the top of the hill to your right as you enter the park). 4. HRA MEETING -- Thuesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority will meet in the City Council chambers. Agenda attached. (M-4) 5. CALENDARS -- Meeting calendars for July and August are attached. M-5 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL. MEMORANDUM July 14, 1989 Page 2 FOR YOLM INFORMATION..... 1� WATER USAGE - During the particularly hot weather a week ago, we set a new daily water consumption record. On Friday, July 7, the City pumped 18,630,000 gallons and on Saturday, 18,259,600 gallons. Both of these exceeded the previous record which was set on July 8, 1988 when 17,615,000 gallons was pumped. Last summer, new wells 8 and 9 came on line, as well as the new water treatment plant. This summer we have added well 10 at the Zachary site. Bob Fasching informs me that he received no complaints of low water pressure and in fact, our reservoirs were never less than half full on either Friday or Saturday, July 7 and 8. The high level of water consumption indicates heavy demand continues to be placed upon our system, even with the odd -even watering system. By in large, it's our observation that most people are following the odd -even watering system. That cooperation obviously assists us in being able to meet peak day demands during the particularly hot weather. To date, we have billed seven businesses for violation of the watering restrictions - two of the businesses for three occasions each. (I-1) 2. DWI STUDY - Attached is an article which appeared in the July 5 Issue of the Wayzata/Plymouth Sailor. A study conducted by the Mother's Against Drunk Driving examined a three-month period (October through December, 1988), for people arrested for DWI for the first time. Plymouth was one of the communities surveyed. The data reflects the actions taken by the courts. You will note that Plymouth ranks substantially ahead of most communities for the time persons are sentenced to the Adult Corrections Facility for first time DWI (average of 8.17 days). In a similar fashion, the average fine for Plymouth, $185, is higher than most other communities. These data indicate, I believe, the aggressive posture taken by the Plymouth prosecuters in dealing with DWI offenses before the court. (I-2) 3. PRO -CHOICE DEMONSTRATIONS - Dick Carlquist has informed me that pro -choice advocates have indicated their intent to picket homes of certain U.S. Representatives and Senators. One of the persons targeted for such picketing is Senator Rudy Boschwitz, who maintains a residence at 330 Inland Lane. The demonstrations are planned for Thursdays and Sundays, although a specific date has not been set as far as we know. A representative of the Kingswood Homeowners ,ssa�:'?.•zt@.on, Mr. Rof)ert Peterson, called the police department to express his concern about such demonstrations. Chief Carlquist will have police personnel available to respond to any picketing which may occur in the area. Such picketing is legal, providing that it Is done in a safe fashion, e.g., does not block access to private property, nor block public use of the roads. CITY COtNICIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 14, 1989 Page 3 4. SPEED STUDIES - The Council previously requested that speed studies be conducted on certain segments of County Roads 6 and 24. Fred Moore requested Hennepin County to have these undertaken through the Department of Transportation. We have now received word from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that they will be undertaking these studies and that they should be completed within the next three weeks. Following the completion of the field work, the data will have to be evaluated and thereafter reported to the County and the City. 5. COTTONWOOD PLAZA DRAINAGE POND - CONDEMNATION - John Drawz from the City Attorney's office has advised us that the Condemnation Commissioners have determined the value of the ponding easements required for the drainage pond behind the Cottonwood Plaza. The Commissioners have determined the value to be $61,000 and have made such an award to the owners. The testimony presented by the City indicated that the property had a value of $43,500, while the property owner placed a value at $191,000. We do not intend to appeal the Commissioner's award, although the property owner still has that option. The Council may recall that Mr. Begin will be paying for the condemnation award, based upon the drainage require- ments of his Cottonwood Plaza development. 6. ELECTED OFFICIAL SALARY SURVEY - The Association of Metropolitan Municipalities AMM periodically compiles a survey of elected official's salaries in the Twin City Metropolitan Area. Attached for your information is a copy of the survey for those cities with populations greater than 20,000. The Council will recall that an ordinance must be adopted amending council salaries and the ordinance must be adopted prior to the election preceding the effective date of the salaries. The current salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers were last revised effective January 1988. (I-6) 7. PLYMOUTH TRANSIT PROPERTY TAX CONTRIBUTION - The Regional Transit Board reports that Plymouth's 1987, payable 1988, contribution for transit purposes was $1,394,769. This levy was reduced to $1,234,158 by tax feathering in the amount of $225,983. In addition to this, a levy of $127,148 was collected from Plymouth taxpayers for debt service for Metropolitan Transit Commission bonds. For 1988 payable 1989, the total levy is $1,710,119. This levy is reduced by $257,421 by tax feathering to $1,452,698. A total of $198,727 is earmarked for debt service. Under Opt Out legislation our transit program may use up to 90 percent of the net levy or $1,307,428. From a tax feathering perspective, the City is currently feathered 4.10 tax capacity rate (1/2 mill). Because we initiated Dial -A -Ride, we will become eligible to tax feathering of 6.15 tax capacity rate (3/4 mill) for 1989 payable 1990 taxes. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 14, 1989 Page 4 8. MINUTES a. Planning Commission - May 31, June 7, June 14 and June 28, 1989. (I -8a) 9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS -- The following monthly activity reports for June are attached: a. Fire Department b. Police Department 10. REVISED TRANSIT SCHEDULE -- A new transit schedule for Plymouth Metrolink and Dial -A - Ride services is attached. The new schedule gives an explanation of services and route information for both transit services. 11. OUTREACH PLYMOUTH EAST -- Outreach Plymouth East group home located at 11550 52nd Avenue North, will host a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. Attached is a letter from Mary Tjosvold, Administrator for the Outreach Group Homes. In March, the home was remodeled and changed its designation to accommodate persons who are developmentally disabled. (I-11) 12. COUNCIL FOLLOW-UPS: a. Letter to Tim an Cindy Harrer, 10725 - 15th Avenue North, from City Engineer, advising that the City of Medicine Lake has agreed to support a joint improvement project of 15th Avenue North. This item will be placed on our July 24 Council agenda for authorization of a preliminary engineering report. (I -12a) b. Memo from Dale Hahn in response to a request by Councilmember Vasilious for contribution amounts for hospital, surgical and dental provided by the City for other Councilmembers. (I -12b) c. Letter to Hennepin County Commissioner Tad Jude from Fred Moore, advising of the City Council's preliminary approval of the battery separation program at the workhouse site. (I -12c) d. Copy of memorandum to Barbara Edwards from the City Council on the proposed Reiser Addition. (I -12d) e. Letter to Jim Yungner, The Gym, Inc., from Laurie Rauenhorst, informing him of the revocation of his on -sale non -intoxicating liquor license. Hennepin County tax records show that property taxi; for 1988 and the first half of 1989 remain delinquent. (I -12e) f. The attached article, "Tree become more of a necessity" is from the Minnesota Cities magazine. Councilmember Sisk asked that it be included in this week's information memo. (I -12f) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORAN" July 14, 1989 Page 5 13. BZ CORRESPONDENCE -- I have received the following correspondence on City departments or employees: a. Memo from Planning Commission Chair Richard Plufka, on efforts undertaken by Planning staff as the Commission reviewed the Land Use Guide Plan. (I -13a) b. Memo from Mayor Schneider on a call he received complimenting Investigator Bill Hanvik. (I -13b) 14. CORRESPONDENCE: a. Letter mailed to Plymouth Homeowner Associations from City Manager, offering to attend an Association meeting to review the schematic plans of the Community Center. Also attached is a letter I sent to area legislators and school superintendents inviting them to a meeting to review the community center project. (I -14a) b. Letter from Kirk Knott, 14400 44th Avenue North, to Frank Boyles, commenting on the results of the radar enforcement for 44th/45th Juneau to Fernbrook Lane. A letter responding to Mr. Knott is also included. (I -14b) c. Letter from Mayor Schneider to Mr. Bob Hicks, Legal Counsel, Minnesota Civil Liberties Union, in response to Mr. Hick's June 28 letter concerning constitutional concerns with the City's zoning ordinance as it relates to the location of churches. (I -14c) d. Letter responding to Henry Yellott, 10807 - 32nd Avenue North, from Mayor Schneider, regarding his concerns with a drainage problem and the multifamily use of an adjacent property. (I -14d) e. Letter to Carol O'Hare, 2335 Troy Lane, from Mayor Schneider, in response to her July 3 letter commenting on the community center. (I -14e) f. Letter responding to Kathy Lund, Interfaith Outreach, 2705 Holly Lane, from Mayor Schneider, regarding emergency housing assistance program activites planned by Interfaith Outreach. (I -14f) g. Letter responding to Brenda Rotherham, 15700 - 26th Avenue North, from Mayor Schneider, on the community center. (I -14g) h. Letter to Kristin Santele, 12105 - 50th Avenue North, from Mayor Schneider, in response to concerns with the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road and Larch Lane and about the widening of Schmidt Lake Road. (I -14h) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM July 14, 1989 Page 6 i. Letter from Phil Ouaire, Satellite Industries, to Mayor Schneider, restating concerns with the siting of a waste transfer plant in Plymouth. (I-141) f. Letter to Daniel Cherry, 15720 - 7th Avenue North, from Frank Boyles, regarding the purchase of home on County Road 101 and County Road 24 to use for office purposes. (I -14j) I. Letter of appreciation to Mike Fairbourne from City Manager for serving as master of ceremonies for this year's Music in Plymouth event. (I-141) m. Letter of appreciation to Eric Blank, President, Plymouth Civic League, for another outstanding Music In Plymouth concert. (I -14m) James G. Willis City Manager OGW:Jm attach AGENDA PLYMOUTH HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Regular Meeting July 20, 1989 6:30 p.m. I. Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes for June 1, 1989, Meeting III. Northwest Hennepin Human Services Funding Request for a Runaway Youth Initiative IV. City of Plymouth's recent application to Hennepin County for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Discretionary Funding V. Information Items VI. Other Business VII. 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L CI �V+ C C. C 3 t >>1 U N 4 W I ro �0 _4 CI of — -+ O a+ r -O L E E E z z C w tr N N NIE 3 0 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 31, 1989 The Study Session of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky, Michael Stulberg, Dennis Zylla, John Wire, and Hal Pierce. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Blair Tremere, Community Development Coordinator Charles Dillerud, Associate Planner Al Cottingham Chairman Plufka introduced the Commission and explained that this was a special study session following the Public Hearing conducted on May 10, 1989, regarding possible amendments to the City of Plymouth's Land Use Guide Plan and Comprehensive Plan. He asked that if there were anyone present who could be called upon as a resource, should questions arise, they should identify themselves by turning in a blue card. He stated that it was not the intention of the Commission to reopen the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky, to approve the Minutes for the May 10, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting. There fvas a brief discussion between Commissioner Tierney and Commissioner Marofsky about clarification of the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria text. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Pierce to approve the Minutes for the May 17, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO APPROVE Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 139 Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Chairman Plufka and Commissioner VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Wire abstained. MOTION carried. The Commission discussed the order of business. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to consider Item 5c first (Land Use Guide Plan narrative). Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Chairman Plufka and Commissioner VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried. Commissioner Wire stated concerns about the introductory LAND USE GUIDE PLAN language on sewage flow and the need to update that ELEMENT information. Director Tremere explained that the data was not available at this time but would be obtained from the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission as well as from studies that the City would be conducting regarding the Sanitary Sewer Plan. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to direct staff to present the quantitative information necessary to complete the introductory portion of the Land Use Guide Plan Element when it is available. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Wire noted a need for a paragraph break on page 5; it was noted by staff who said the draft would be revised accordingly. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Wire, to amend the language on page 9 in the subparagraph "Neighborhood Center Area", striking the words "a neighborhood shopping center (large supermarket and drug store as major tenants)" and inserting, after the word "include", the words "retail service." Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to MOTION TO APPROVE revise the third sentence on page 26 to insert the words "retail services" after the word "concept" in lieu of any reference to neighborhood shopping center; and to make the related grammatical change in that sentence. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Wire to delete the guidelines and MOTION TO APPROVE criteria for the CL classification on page 28. Manning Commission Minutes May 31, 3989 Page 140 Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to delete the guidelines and criteria for the CS classification on page 32. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky, to use the term "required in all areas" in lieu of all existing language relative to City utilities as reflected on pages 32, 38, and 40. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to delete the 275,000 square foot maximum lot for area coverage by all buildings from the proposed CR -2 classification as reflected on page 37. Discussion pursued, and Commissioner Marofsky indicated that the Land Use Guide Plan should contain, at least for guidance, a maximum coverage and that it should not be left open ended. Director Tremere explained that the number was derived from information supplied by the retail development industry and represented a shopping center size that was less than regional scope but greater than a small neighborhood center. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Pierce and Wire Ayes; Commissioners Zylla, Tierney, Marofsky, Stulberg, and Chairman Plufka Nays. MOTION failed. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to delete the proposed classifications of CR -1 and CR -2 from the maximum lot or area coverages by all buildings on pages 37 and 38. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Tierney stated that the identification of the new retail classification should be modified to be compatible with the other references which use the "CR." MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to substitute the term "CR (Commercial Retail)" for the term "CRS (Commercial Retail Shopping)" as reflected on pane 37 and elsewhere. MOTION FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION FAILED MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION TO APPROVE Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 141 Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Wire, Pierce, Zylla, Tierney, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED and Marofsky Ayes; Commissioners Stulberg and Chairman Plufka Nays. MOTION carried. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wire, to not delete the reference to "greenhouses and nurseries, with retail sales" from the type of development section on page 33. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky to delete the public/semi- MOTION TO APPROVE public land use classification from the Land Use Guide Plan. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla, to table further consideration of the Land Use Guide Plan until the next study session. Vote. 7 Ayes. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED The next item was consideration of the proposed changes to the Land Use Guide Plan map in light of the testimony received at the Public Hearing. The item was introduced by Chairman Plufka, who requested staff to explain the status of each area commencing with Area 1 Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposal was AREA 1 to reclassify the area from LA -3 to LA -2. Specifically, there was a question whether to leave Parcel 43-0002 in the LA -3 classification due to a pending separate application by the owner. There was also discussion regarding Parcel 24- 0005 in Section 10 and whether it should be a commercial classification vs. LA -3. Prior notices had not suggested that there would be a commercial classification considered in this area. Chairman Plufka stated that the issue in Area 1 was one of density potential. Commissioner Marofsky stated that there could be a result of a "sandwich effect" of an LA -3 to LA -2 piece. He stated that the size of the LA -3 area is a concern. Commissioner Pierce questioned where the LA -3 should terminate if it is not to be eliminated entirely. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to MOTION TO APPROVE - reclassify Area 1 from LA -3 to LA -2. AREA 1 Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 142 Chairman Plufka noted the May 25, 1989, letter from Attorney Bruce Malkerson. Also noted was the May 24, 1989, letter from Mr. Darrel Gonyea. Commissioner Marofsky asked for a split on the vote on this area since he had a potential conflict of interest regarding part of the land. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO AMEND MAIN Plufka, to limit the vote on Area 1 to that land south of MOTION - AREA 1 the Soo Line Railroad tracks only. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Zylla, Marofsky, and Chairman VOTE - SECOND MOTION Plufka Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Pierce, Tierney, and FAILED 3tulberg Nays. MOTION failed. Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - MAIN MOTION Marofsky abstained. MOTION carried. CARRIED Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA 2 change. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE - Tierney, to change the classification of Area 2 from LA -3 to AREA 2 LA -2. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA change, and he noted the May 24, 1989, letter received from a property owner, Mansoor Alyeshmerni, (PIN 03-24-0002). MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE - Zylla, to recommend a reclassification of Area 3 from LA -3 AREA 3 to LA -2. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka stated that no changes had been discussed at AREAS 4. 5, 6. AND 7 the Public Hearing. He recognized Attorney Bruce Malkerson, who stated that his client, the Hoyts, own land in Area 6, and he made reference to his May 25, 1989, letter. Chairman Plufka stated that for purposes for discussion here, actions should be taken on the areas other than 6 which coup then be discussed if the Commission so desires. -Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 143 MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE - Tierney, to recommend that Area 4 be reclassified from LA -3 AREAS 4, 5, AND 7 to LAR; that Area 5 be reclassified from IP to LAR; and that Area 7 be reclassified from LA -2 to LAR. Discussion ensued regarding Area 4, part of which is inside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained that there was some precedent since the Commission had elsewhere in the City proposed that land without services be classified LAR even though the land was inside the Urban Service Area. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND MAIN Marofsky to amend the motion excluding from the MOTION - AREA 4 reclassification that part of Area 4 that is within the Urban Service Area. In further discussion, Commissioner Tierney expressed concern about the future development of Area 4 in light of the guiding of the adjacent areas. Commissioner Zylla stated his concern with the LA -2 guiding in the next area if the guiding in Area 4 was to remain LA - 3. Commissioner Tierney clarified the motion to amend by explaining that that part of area for north of the Metropolitan Urban Service Area line should be LA -2. Commissioner Zylla concurred in that clarification. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Stulberg and VOTE - SECOND MOTION Chairman Plufka Nays. MOTION carried. CARRIED Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - MAIN MOTICN Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried. CARRIED Chairman Plufka explained that Area 6 would be discussed next. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREAS 6. 8 AND 9 change, and he indicated the change in Area 6 from IP to LAR was in recognition that the land should be LAR since utilities will not be available for some time. Attorney Bruce Malkerson requested that the Commission vote on Area 6 separately from Areas 8 and 9, noting the significance of the Soo Line Railroad tracks as a demarcation. Commissioner Marofsky discussed the proposal in Area 9 to have a small commercial area and that the intent was to have Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page .144 approximately 5 acre parcel that would be on one side of Schmidt Lake Road. Chairman Plufka stated that details as to precise size and precise location could be reviewed when actual development was proposed. Chairman Plufka suggested that Area 6 be reviewed by itself so that it could be voted upon. Commissioner Marofsky stated concern with traffic from an industrial area going down through a residential area. Commissioner Zylla stated that while he was generally supportive of residential in this area, he could see the merits of industrial in the vicinity of a proposed future interchange. M0flOIN by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to recommend a change in the classification of Area 6 MOTION TO APPROVE - from EP to LAR. AREA 6 Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham noted the May 15, 1989, AREA letter from FluiDyne Corporation relative to their property in Area 8. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky to recommend a change of classification of Area 8 AREA 8 from IP to LA -2. Associate Planner Al Cottingham also noted the correspondence received form Attorney Malkerson as well as Mr. Mike Gair on behalf of the Hoyt Development Company relative to land in Area 8. Commissioner Pierce stated that the issue of whether this area develops as industrial should be tied to whether, in fact; there will be an interchange. Director Tremere explained that the Thoroughfare Guide Plan contemplates an interchange for a variety of reasons; and the guiding of this particular site was one of the factors. Changing the land use guiding may or may not have the result of eliminating the interchange from the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. ,owmissioner Macofsky verified that the FluiDyne operation would be a legitimate "grandfathered" use if the guiding and eventual zoning were changed. Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 145 Chairman Plufka stated that he did not support IP guiding in this area; he said it is not the correct guiding primarily for the lack of good access other than through residential areas. Commissioner Wire suggested that the FluiDyne site be left IP so that there would not be potential problems with respect to the "grandfathered" use status later on. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Pierce Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg, to recommend reclassification of Area 9 from IP to the commercial "CR" classification showing the intent that the guiding is for a 5 acre convenience shopping site. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to MOTION TO AMEND amend the motion to reclassify Area 9 from IP to LA -2. Chairman Plufka recognized Brad Hoyt who requested that if the guiding is to be changed, the specific location should be designated as suggested by Commissioner Marofsky earlier in the meeting. Chairman Plufka clarified the motion and his earlier comments; he stated it is too early to specifically design a commercial site and that eventually it could be reviewed as a specific plat and development plan is considered. Commissioner Wire also noted that the City had not formally acted upon the proposed revisions to the commercial classification. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Wire, and Chairman Plufka VOTE - MOTION FAILED Ayes. Commissioners Pierce, Zylla, Tierney, Marofsky and Stulberg Nays. MOTION failed. Roll Call Vote on main motion. Commissioners Zylla, VOTE ON MAIN MOTION - Marofsky, and Stulberg Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Pierce, MOTION FAILED Tierney, and Chairman Plufka Nays. MOTION failed. Further discussions pursued as to the appropriate location for a commercial site and whether there should be LA -2 guiding specifications. Discussion involved questions and responses form Attorney Malkerson and Mr. Brad Hoyt. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to reconsider the motion on reguiding Area 9 from AREA 9 IP to commercial. Z a Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 146 Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to recommend reclassification of Area 9 from IP to LA -2 for that portion north of future Schmidt Lake Road and from IP to commercial for that portion south of future Schmidt Lake Road with the intent that the commercial site would be of approximately 5 acres. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Tierney, and VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka Nays. MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA 10 change and concerns that had been voiced by various property owners. He also noted a May 25, 1989, letter form Attorney Steven A. Sondrall on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter (PIN 15-23-0008). Also, he noted a May 22, 1989, letter from Mr. Robert H. Sevey regarding his property (PIN 15-22- 0001). Commissioner Marofsky stated that his notes show that Mr. Wally Anderson desired to leave two of his parcels in Section 15 guided LA -3 though he supported the change in guiding -for his other property. Associate Planner Al Cottingham referenced the May 10 Minutes and clarified the concerns of the various property owners including Mr. Anderson. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla, that the Commission recommend the reclassification in AREA 10 Area 10 from LA -3 to LA -2 for that property west of Berkshire Lane and up to a point that is in line with the Sevey property; and that that part of Area 10 north of the land owned by Goff Homes be reclassified from LA -3 to LA -2; and that the rest of the land in Area 10 remain LA -3 (namely, the Sevey property). Commissioner Wire stated ,:.)ncerns with the partial reguiding of Area 10. Director Tremere clarified Commissioner Marofsky's motion and Associate Planner Al Cottingham indicated the areas of proposed change on the map. Chairman Plufka stated he was unsure about the "sandwich, effect" that would occur. In further discussion, it was verified that the remaining LA -3 land could develop and that it would not bt` incompatible with the LA -2 area around it. Roll Call Vote. Commissioner Marofsky Aye. 6 Nays. MOTION VOTE - MOTION FAILED failed. Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 .Page 147 MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to recommend reclassification of Area 10 from LA -3 to LA -2. Vote. 7 Ayes. Area 11. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed change. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to recommend reclassification of Area 11 from LA -3 to LA -2. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed change and the information received from Harstad Companies regarding properties they own in this area. Commissioner Marofsky requested that the petitioner further clarify their position. Chairman Plufka recognized Mr. Ken Briggs representing Harstad Companies. He stated the petitioner was proposing an eventual Planned Unit Development in this area that would have a variety of densities and that this area would be best reguided to LA -2. Director Tremere commented that the Planning Commission's position had been focused on the appropriate commercial guiding for the area and that the City had not identified the need to establish residential guidingin this area. He indicated that if a large planned unit development were proposed that included both residential land and commercial land, the mixing of uses that is allowed by a PUD could address the petitioner's concerns. No specific proposal has been submitted at this time. Mr. Briggs confirmed that discussions with staff had indicated the existing guiding could, perhaps, serve their needs in that vein and therefore, perhaps, the guiding should remain CS. Chairman Plufka observed that the area is environmentally sensitive because of the woods, and that he does not see where CL is the best classification if the intent is to preserve the woods. Mr. Briggs observed that they would actually prefer an LA -1 classification in Area 12 although he had not prepared a precise density calculation for a specific development. Commissioner Marofsky agreed with Chairman Plufka about the environmental sensitivity but indicated that LA -1 did not MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 11 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 11 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 12 Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 148 match the locational criteria for this area particularly if a higher density was contemplated. Commissioner Wire commented on density and suggested that the issue was not accommodation of a particular future development but, rather, was the best use of the land. Director Tremere commented that there were many regulatory means by which the City could assure tree preservation. He recommended that the basis for evaluating the appropriate guiding should be more than just preserving trees. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to recommend that the classification of Area 12 be changed from CS to LA -2. Commissioner Marofsky asked for staff's reaction to that motion. Director Tremere stated that, based on locational criteria, the land is more suitable for CL -type development than CS. He urged the Commission to consider, carefully, their recommendations for both Area 11 and Area 13 and not deal with Area 12 in an isolated manner. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Marofsky and Stulberg Nays. MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed change and noted the information submitted on behalf of Harstad Companies. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky, to recommend reclassification of Area 13 from CS to LA -2. Chairman Plufka clarified that the concept of an "LA -1" classification came from the proposal by Harstad Companies. Mr. John Johnson, representing Harstad Companies, commented on the concern they had about residential density in this Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed change and noted that the May 24, 1989, correspondence had been received from Michael Cronin, representing Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Inc. He also noted the correspondence dated May 23, 1989, had been received from Mr. Jerry Theis of nu,.'ee Nursery relative to property in Area 14; also, correspondence dated May 23, 1989, had been received from Mr. Robert R. Melcher, representing Tri-State Drilling, Inc., regarding property in Area 14. S ;6 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 12 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 13 MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 14 Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 ,Page 149 MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to recommend reclassification of the guiding in Area 14 east of Dunkirk Lane from CL to LA -2 and for the area west of Dunkirk Lane from CL to CS; and that the area west of Dunkirk Lane account for the location of the future frontage road and the wet land area which can be used for demarcation. Director Tremere commented that the road contemplated by the current Thoroughfare Guide Plan may or may not change with the proposed reguiding. MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 14 Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA 15 change. Commissioner Pierce questioned the status of the proposed plat for part of the area. Mr. Marofsky stated concerns about the portion east and north of Medina Road; he suggested that that portion be CS and the rest be LA -1. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the alignment of existing and future Medina Road. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg, to recommend the change in guiding classification of Area 15 north of new Medina Road from CL to CS. Chairman Plufka recognized Mr. Hans Hagen who stated he had submitted conceptual plans including a possible preliminary plat to the City for review and that he understood both the City and County were evaluating appropriate alignments for County Road 24 and future Medina Road. Director Tremere stated that the considerations of Land Use Guiding should deal, generally, with the land use relationships in the area and not be tied necessarily to possible future development. The Thoroughfare Guide Plan will be reevaluated once the Land Use Guide Plan classifications have been confirmed of changed. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to amend the main motion by reclassifying the area from CL to the CR classification and not CS. Roll Call Vote. Commissioners Pierce, Tierney, and Chairman Plufka Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Zylla, Marofsky, and Stulberg Nays. MOTION failed. Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney Nay. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 15 MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION FAILED VOTE - MAIN MOTICN CARRIED running Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 150 Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the change and a AREA 1 discussion ensued regarding the general conceptual plans submitted by Mr. Hans Hagen. The ridge line in the area was considered as well as the future road alignments. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to recommend reclassification of Area 16 from LA -3 AREA 16 to IP. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. VOTE MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA 17 change. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wire, to recommend that Area 17 be changed from LA -2 to LA- AREA 17 1. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED This was reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham who AREA 1 noted the May 11, 1989, petition received from residents in the area of County Roads 101 and 24. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney, to not recommend a change from LA -1 for Area 18. AREA 18 Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Changes were reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham. AREA 19 MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend reclassification of Area 19 from LA -1 AREA 19 to LA -2. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED The proposed changes were explained by Associate Planner Al AREA 20 Cottingham, and he noted the staff recommendation would to leave the area as LA -2. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce, to not recommend a change in the LA -2 classification AREA 20 of Area ')0. Roll Call Vote, 6 Ayes. Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DEFER Pierce, to defer consideration of Area 21 until Area 31 is AREA 21 reviewed later in the meeting. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes -May 31, 1989 Page 151 The proposed change was reviewed by Associate Planner Al AREA 22 Cottingham who noted May 24, 1989, correspondence had been received from John Johnson of Merila Associates on behalf of Harstad Companies. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to recommend that the guiding of Area 22 be AREA 22 changed from IP to LAR. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposed AREA 2 change and noted the May 10, 1989, correspondence that had been received at the Public Hearing from Mr. Burdick (PIN 08-32-0001). MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend the reclassification of Area 23 from AREA 23 LA -2 to LAR. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Tierney Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the change and AREA 24 noted correspondence received from Mr. Johnson of Merila Associates on behalf of Harstad Companies. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to recommend that Area 24 be reclassified from LA- AREA 24 2 to LA -1. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED This was explained by Associate Planner Al Cottingham who AREA 2 noted the May 24, 1989, correspondence from Mr. Johnson of Merila Associates on behalf of Harstad Companies. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney, to recommend reclassification of Area 25 from IP to AREA 24 LA -1. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED This was reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham. AREA 26 MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend that Area 26 be reclassified from CS AREA 26 and LA -3 to CL. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 152 This was reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham who noted correspondence dated May 23, 1989, from Dundee Nursery and from Tri-State Drilling. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to recommend that Area 27 be reclassified from LA -3 to CSW Roll Call Vote.. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION carried. The proposal was reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg, to recommend classification of Area 28 from LA -2 to LA --1. Rall Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried. This was reviewed by Associate Planner Al Cottingham. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to not recommend the reclassification of Area 29 from public/semi-public. Roll Call 'Vete. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION carried. This was explained by Associate Planner Al Cottingham who noted the petition dated May 10, 1989, received from area residents. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to not recommend a reclassification of Area 30 from LA -1. Vot,-., 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commissioner Tierney left the table at 11:45 p.m. The itom was introduced by Chairman Plufka who noted that consideration of Area 21 had been tabled earlier in the meeting. Associate Planner Al Cottingham noted that the staff recommendation for Area 31 was that the classification of Area 21 should remain CS rather than be changed to IP. If the classification of Area 31 was to be changed from IP to LA -1 and commercial. AREA 27 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 27 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 28 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 28 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 2 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 29 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 30 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 30 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREAS 31 AND 21 Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 153 MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire, to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend reclassification of Area 21 from CS to CR, the AREA 21 proposed commercial retail classification. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Associate Planner Al Cottingham reviewed the proposed change AREA 31 for Area 31 and noted it was to reclassify the area from IP to both LA -1 and commercial. There was discussion as to whether the new classification should be only LA -1 without any commercial. Chairman Plufka explained that the issue at this time and for the following item was whether a Public Hearing should be scheduled on the proposal so that they would be considered as part of the City -sponsored changes. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to schedule for Public Hearing the AREA 31 reclassification of Area 31 from IP to LA -1. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. The proposed change was reviewed by Associate Planner Al AREA 32 Cottingham who noted May 25, 1989, correspondence from Attorney David Davenport on behalf of Beverly Kottas, who represents ownership of that land indicated on the graphic which is only a part of the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and I-494. The correspondence indicates the desire of the petitioner to have the City reclassify all of the land in the Plymouth Freeway Center Addition from CL to CS. Director Tremere questioned the need to reclassify the entire quadrant on the basis that a distinction between commercial classifications could be made solely on the basis of the degree to which uses are accessed by automobile. He reminded the Commission that there are distinctions between the commercial categories as a matter of appropriate zoning and that the change in guiding of the entire area could change the character of the entire area which was already partially developed. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wire, to submit for Public Hearing the reclassification from AREA 32 CL to CS of all of the land east of Fernbrook Lane in the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and I-494. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 154 Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained that the change had been proposed by US Homes. The proposal was to reclassify the public/semi-public land to LA -2 which would be more consistent with their development plans for the area. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to not submit for hearing the reclassification of Area 33. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION carried. Community Development Coordinator Charles Dillerud explained the request and recalled that there had been a staff mix-up with graphics submitted by Attorney Linda Fisher on behalf of Trammel Crow Company at the May 10 hearing. He noted correspondence dated May 23, 1989, from Linda Fisher, and Chairman Plufka recognized Ms. Fisher. She recounted the points made at the Public Hearing and offered to answer any questions that might have resulted from the mix-up in the graphics since the owner is concerned that the item not go forward to Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to submit for Public Hearing the reclassification proposed in Area 34 which involves part of the LA -3 land which would be reclassified to IP. Chairman Plufka questioned whether this was appropriate since not all Commissioners received the data for Area 34. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Coimnunity Development Coordinator Charles Dillerud introduced this item and noted that the graphics for this area had been involved i n the mix-up for Area 34. He noted the May 23, 1989, correspondence from Attorney Linda Fisher on behalf of Trammel Crow. Ms. Fisher was recognized and explained that they had reviewed the extensive history of this property, and the concerns expressed by the City Council when action was taken -for a similar reguiding from CL to IP for vantage companies. She stated that the concept promoted by her client is essentially the same in that it would be developed as a mixed planned unit development and would now include all of the property and not only part of it. AREA 33 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 33 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 34 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 34 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 35 =-,g Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 155 MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky to not include Area 35 in MOTION TO APPROVE the Public Hearing since specific plans were not available AREA 35 for review. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, MOTION TO TABLE table consideration of this proposal, to include Area 35 AREA 35 into Public Hearing, until the study session scheduled for June 7, 1989, so all Commissioners can review the materials submitted by Trammel Crow for this area. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Commissioner Tierney returned to the table at 12:16 a.m. Director Tremere questioned the need to reconsider this AREA 36 since the City Council had acted upon the petition of C. G. Rein to reguide the property from CL to CS. The City Council had unanimously elected to leave the property guided CL. This area had been "created" by the Commission to reflect the fact that a petition was being considered for reguiding at the same time the City was considering whether to reguide areas of the community. Now that the City Council has made a ruling on that petition, there does not seem to be any basis for the City to revive the issue of a reclassification. There was no consensus to proposed for Public Hearing a reclassification of the property from CL. Associate Planner Al Cottingham explained the proposal and AREA 37 referred to May 24, 1989, correspondence from John Johnson of Merila Associates representing Harstad Companies. He explained further that a petition had been submitted by Harstad Companies and that it was scheduled to come before the Commission at the next meeting. It was the consensus to not submit Area 37 for Public Hearing. This was explained by Associate Planner Al Cottingham who AREA 38 noted the information submitted by Harstad Companies, who has prepared prospective development plans for the area west of Vicksburg Lane and north of Highway 55. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to not submit a reclassification of Area 38, now AREA 38 guided CL, to Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes May 31, 1989 Page 156 Chairman Plufka agreed and stated that any reguiding of this area to another commercial category should be the result of a specific development proposal. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. This was explained by Associate Planner Al Cottingham as a "housekeeping matter" of a small area that had been overlooked in the earlier review. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to submit Area 39 to Public Hearing for possible reclassification from IP to LAR. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka explained that the Commission has now reviewed and has made recommendation upon all areas for proposed change in the Land Use Guide Plan classification, except for those which are to be considered an additional Public Hearing and the one area which may be included after the study meeting on June 7. Those areas for which a final recommendation has been made will be referred to the City Council for final action. Goals, Objectives and Criteria. Chairman Plufka introduced the item and noted that staff had prepared a revised draft of the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria text as last reviewed by the Commission. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED AREA 39 MOTION TO APPROVE AREA 39 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Chairman MOTION TO APPROVE Plufka, to recommend approval of the amendments to the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria element of the Comprehensive Plan, subject to revising the index so it is consistent with the body of the document. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO TABLE Wire, to table further consideration and action on the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria element until the June 7, 9989, study session. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 12:30 a.m. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 7, 1989 The Special Study Session of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 6:45 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners John Wire, Hal Pierce, Michael Stulberg and Joy Tierney. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Larry Marofsky and Dennis Zylla. STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Blair Tremere, Community Development Coordinator Chuck Dillerud and Associate Planner Al Cottingham. Chairman Plufka announced that the first order of business would be the continued consideration of the question of whether Land Use Guide Plan Area 35 at the northwest corner of I-494 and County Road 9 was to be included within the areas that would be the subject of a later Public Hearing reclassification. The Planning Commission at their meeting of May 31, 1989 had determined that the materials submitted by petitioner regarding Area 35 had not been received by each Commissioner. Those Commissioners that had not received that information concerning Area 35 desired to have an additional week to review the materials before deciding whether they would desire to include Area 35 within the future Public Hearing concerning reclassification. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney for the Planning Commission to direct staff to include Area 35 in the group of parcels that will be considered at a later Public Hearing for reclassification with respect to the Land Use Guide Plan. Commission Stulberg observed that the Commission would have a Public Hearing on this matter if it were presented in a private petition by the developer, and that the Commission is familiar with the developer and the developer's past history of excellent products. Chairman Plufka indicated that the previous proposal for this parcel by the Vantage Company was looked at favorably by the Planning Commission. He noted that resolution of traffic problems on County Road 9 continue to be a key concern with regard to this parcel. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes �- June 7, 1989 Fuge 158 Director Tremere reviewed with the Planning Commission the potential schedule for transmitting of the Land Use Guide Plan Map; Land Use Guide Plan Text; and Goals, Objectives and Criteria to the City Council. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg MOTION TO APPROVE to direct staff to prepare the materials for transmittal to the City Council together with a transmittal memorandum from the Planning Commission. The transmittal to the City Council should include at least the following: 1) amendments to the Land Use Guide Plan Map responsive to actions taken May 31, 1989 and any additional action that may be taken at this meeting; 2) the Goals, Objectives, and Criteria; 3) the Land Use Guide Plan Text; 4) notification to the City Council that additional properties will continue to be considered for reclassification based on requests by property owners submitted at the Public Hearing of May 10, 1989; 5) to inform the City Council that extra study will be undertaken in the future on all lands outside the Metropolitan Urban Service Area; the Zoning Ordinance Text; and the other elements of the Comprehensive Plan. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka then asked the Commission if any Commissioner had additional actions they desired with respect to the Land Use Guide Plan Map that the Commission was directing staff to now transmit to the City Council. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to expand Area 9 from 5 acres to MOTION TO APPROVE 10 acres with the condition that it be reduced again to 5 acres -in the future if the market will not support retail establishments sufficient in size to justify the entire 10 acre site. MOTION dies for lack of a second. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND Chairman Plufka stated that it was his opinion that with respect to Area 9, it would be up to a developer to show the Commission a need to increase the size of the site from 5 acres l,o 10 acres. Director Tremere then reviewed with the Planning Commission the amendments to the Goals, Objectives and Criteria that had been made in response to editorial observation that the various Commissioners had made on May 31, 1989. Chairman Plufka stated that there were now two versions of a "Mission Statement" existing for the City of Plymouth. The F�rst version was the one with which the Planning Commission was dealing contained with the Goals, Objectives and Criteria. The second version of the Mission Statement is published in a recent City publication by the City Planning Commission Minutes June 7, 1989 Page 159 Communications Coordinator. There were differences in the two versions. He suggested that the Planning Commission may wish to consider adoption of the version developed by the Communications Coordinator for now, and update it for 1990 from the perspective of the Planning Commission. He also indicated that its advisable to have a professional writer involved in the actual formulation of the Mission Statement. MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Chairman Plufka MOTION TO APPROVE to retain the Mission Statement that is contained in the present version of the Goals, Objectives and Criteria subject to the following actions: 1) clarification by staff of the first sentence; 2) date the population figure contained in the Mission Statement; 3) decided whether the term "efficient staff philosophy" should be capitalized or not; 4) change the word "objectives" contained in the 3rd paragraph to "goals"; 5) change the wording of paragraph I to read "affordable quality housing"; 6) add the word "and" between the words education and leisure in paragraph V; 7) modify paragraph V to end the first sentence after the word "agencies" and have the final sentence read "These will utilize available municipal buildings and recreational facilities."; 8) add the goal "fiscal resources" consistent with the Mission Statement contained in the Plymouth Community Handbook. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED ADDITIONAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND RITERIA MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Chairman Plufka MOTION TO APPROVE to make the following modifications to the text of the Goals, Objectives and Criteria: 1) add the word "cultural" after the word "educational" and insert the proper commas within the Goal E. Objective 1 wherever that statement appears within the document; 2) prepare and insert criteria for Goal A. Objective 4; 3) change Goal B. Objective 1 to read "Determine and strive for a balance of commerce and industry that is appropriate with regard to population."; 4) with regard to Goal C. Objective 5, Criteria 2 - change the word "swamps" to the word "wetlands". VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED LAND USE GUIDE PLAN TEXT Coordinator Dillerud noted that Commissioner Zylla had telephoned to suggest a change in the description of "density" with respect to LA -2 to make that description more consistent with those found with LA -3 and LA -4. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg MOTION TO APPROVE to amend the "density" description for the LA -3 and LA -4 Planning Commission Minutes June 7, 1989 Page 160 sections to read consistent with the LA -2 section, and in LA -2, LA --3, and LA -4 sections to add the word "approximately" for the density numbers appearing twice in the description; and to add the word "range" after the word "density" in the LA -1, LA -2, LA -3, and LA -4 descriptions. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Commissioner Tierney indicated a need to make the titles uniform within the Commercial Districts throughout the document. Director Tremere suggested to the Commission that the "prescriptiveness" was questionable for a Guide Plan at this stage of the City's development and could create some difficulty in devining the role of official controls such as zoning which is prescriptive. He recommended that the commercial classification descriptions be cleared of language that tended to be use specific. MOTION by chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg MOTION TO APPROVE to direct staff to edit the descriptions contained within the Land Use Guide Plan Text with respect to the commercial district to eliminate unnecessary prescriptiveness resulting from the listing of specific uses. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg MOTION TO APPROVE to establish July 26, 1989 as the date of the Public Hearing for those areas that have been designated by motion by the Planning Commission to be the subject of a hearing reclassification as a part of the current Land Use Guide Plan update program. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED As a point of clarification, it was the consensus of the Planning Commissioners that with respect to Areas 31 and 39, all lands east of the existing Metropolitan Urban Service Area line proposed to be guided LA -1, and all areas west of the Metropolitan 'lrban Service Area line are proposed to be guided LAR. Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 10:30 P.M. Z CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 14, 1989 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky, Michael Stulberg, Dennis Zylla and Hal Pierce. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Wire STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Chuck Dillerud, Assistant Engineer John Sweeney, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to approve the May 24, 1989 Planning Commission Minutes. VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Super America for SUPER AMERICA (89007) Rezoning, Final Plat, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Center located south of County Road 10 and east of Nathan Lane. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced "Bud" Kaup representing Super America. Mr. Kaup asked if the condition proposed related to outside sales and storage would preclude the usual service station practice of limited outdoor display of bulky items such as ice control salt and antifreeze. Chairman Plufka noted that these activities are common at similar facilities throughout the City and he had not heard of zoning citations for such practices. Commissioner Zylla questioned the materials to be used for the trash enclosure. Coordinator Dillerud noted that the Zoning Ordinance specifies both type of materials and minimum dimensions for trash enclosures - this Site Plan complies. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 162- MOTION 62 MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Pierce MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval of the Resolutions on Rezoning, Final Plat, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit subject to all conditions listed in the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner Zylla MOTION TO AMEND to add a condition to the Resolution stating that trash enclosures must be consistent with Zoning Ordinance specifications. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Marofsky VOTE - MOTION CARRIED abstained. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Lundgren Brothers LUNDGREN BROS. Construction, Inc. for a Sketch Plan for the Leuer Property CONSTRUCTION (89021) located north of County Road 24 between Brockton Lane and Xanthus Lane. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 8, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Terry Forbord of Lundgren Brothers, representing the petitioner. Mr. Forbord stated that the entrance to the development is the key issue. He described the plan for the development, which includes open space for recreation, wetland area and the ponding. Rich Sather, the Engineering Consultant for the developer, stated the developer's desire to have an access onto County Road 24 from the development. He discussed the advantages and disadvantages of access on Brockton Lane and Xanthus Lane. He discussed the plans of the City of Medina. Mr. Sather stated that the City of Medina wanted options for access onto Brockton Lane because they did not have a plan for Brockton Lane at the present time. Brockton Lane divides the City :)f Medina and the City of Plymouth. Mr. Sather stated that th-.l developer would go along with the Brockton Lane access if the proposed access from County Road 24 was denied. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mary Black of 18610 34th Avenue North. Mr. Black stated that he thought the design of the development was good, but he was concerned about the increase in traffic and the safety factor if 34th street was extended to County Road 101 or west to the City limits. He stated he did not want :34th Street extended. -Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 163 Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Russ Waters of 18600 34th Avenue North. Mr. Waters reported that he lived in Amber Woods. He said he did not want to see 34th Street as a major access point to the development. Chairman Plufka introduced Mary Weinzierl of 18820 County Road 24. Ms. Weinzierl said she was concerned about the safety of the exit proposed onto County Road 24. Rick Sather, in responding the statements from the public stated that 34th Street is shown as a minor collector on the Plymouth City Thoroughfare Plan. He reported that County Road 24 has a very flat grade in the area the developer is requesting as an access and would be safe. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Zylla stated that the proposed lots were small compared with R -IA standards. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend approval of the Sketch Plan for "The Leuer Property" subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report of June 8, 1989 omitting Condition #4, and adding to Condition #5 the words "including density". MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Stulberg to add Condition #4 MOTION TO AMEND back into the conditions listed. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED DUE TO LACK OF A SECOND MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to MOTION TO AMEND add a new condition stating that 32nd Avenue be extended to the City of Medina border. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Stulberg Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla to add a condition stating that MOTION TO AMEND the lot size be within 90 percent of the R1 -A requirements. Motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND Roll Call Vote on Main Motion once amended. 5 Ayes, VOTE - MAIN MOTION Commissioner Marofsky Nay. MOTION carried. CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Trammel Crow Company TRAMMEL CROW COMPANY for a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Zoning Variance and Amended (89023) Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 1.64 Site Plan for the Carlson Center 4th Addition located north of 6th Avenue and east of Xenium Lane. Commissioner Stulberg excused himself from the discussion and stepped down. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. John Griffith representing Trammel Crow Company who stated he agreed with the Staff Report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mike Anderson of 720 Sycamore Lane. Mr. Anderson stated his concern over the wildlife area which is a buffer to the residential area he lives in. He stated that a new building would have an impact on the area, and he was concerned about the type of structure to be built. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Nancy Anderson of 710 Sycamore Lane. Ms. Anderson stated that a new industrial building in this area would decrease the value of her property. This building would be visible from her home. She stated she thought the area was a buffer zone. She said she had heard Gleanloch Park was to be restored. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Chris Eilers of 615 Sycamore Lane. Mr. Eilers reported that he thought the area was a buffer zone. He stated that approval of the request would allow the petitioner to build a larger building, and he was not in favor of this. He also stated that he had heard some of the land would be added to the Gleanloch Park. Chairman Plufka read a letter received by the Planning Commission from Pir. Robert Ostrow. Dr. Ostrow stated that he was against any further development in this area. He stated that he thought the wildlife area was a buffer between the residential and industrial area. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Pat Zilverberg of 755 Windemere Drive. Mr. Zilverberg stated he felt the natural woodlands was needed as a buffer zone and that more park land in the area was needed. =_ 5< Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 - Page 165 John Griffith stated that there were no exact plans for the type of building to be put on the site. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Randy Harju of 13105 6th Avenue North. Mr. Harju stated that prospective home buyers for his property were concerned about what was being done with the plat. He asked where the access to the plat would be, and the height restrictions for a new building. Coordinator Dillerud stated that a building on this site could be no taller than 45 feet. He reported that the access will be from 6th Avenue, and this has been predetermined. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Roger Anderson of 710 Sycamore Lane. Mr. Anderson stated that the existing building on the north site is ugly, and he does not want to see another building similar to it constructed. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Griffith what type of building would be constructed, and what is the reason for the 10 foot variance. Mr. Griffith stated that no plans had been made for the type of building to be placed on the site, and therefore the variance is not tied to a specific plan. Commissioner Zylla inquired as to how much more new building was possible on the south site with the movement of the property line. Mr. Griffith said he did not know. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval of the Final Plat and Preliminary Plat adding a condition stating that property owners present at the meeting be notified when a Site Plan is requested for the southerly portion of the plat. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval the Resolutions for an Amended Site Plan and Setting Condition Prior to Filing of the Final Plat as listed in the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO AMEND delete Condition #10 from the Amended Site Plan approving the request for a variance. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 166 Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION CARRIED A 10 minute recess was called at 9:40 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:50 P.M. with Commissioner Stulberg returning to the table. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Harstad Companies for HARSTAD COMPANIES a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for Lake Camelot Estates, (89030) located west of I-494, north and south of County Road 47. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 9, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Ken Briggs who represented the petitioner. Mr. Briggs reported that he took exception to the assessment charges proposed in the Engineer's Memo because the developer wants to develop at a lower density. He stated he felt the lower density would be a better transition for the townhomes. Commissioner Zylla questioned whether the developer really wanted to go to LA -1, rather than LA -2. Mr. Briggs responded that LA -2 was really what the developer wanted. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Doug Achtelik of 6065 Annapolis Lane. Mr. Achtelik stated that he was happy with the petitioners request to down guide the development to LA -2. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Crutchfield of 6070 Annapolis Lane. Mr. Crutchfield stated that when he bought him home he was told that the remaining area would be single family homes. He just found out that the current guiding is LA -3. He supported the flown guiding. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Linda Knapp of 6035 Yucca Lane. Ms. Knapp stated that she supported the down guiding of the property. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Tom Skiba of 13905 60th Avenue North. Mr. Skiba stated that he supported the down guiding and would like to see it go to single family homes. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 167 MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to recommend approval of the petition to reclassify the easterly 75 acres of Lake Camelot RPUD from LA -3 to LA -2 subject to the conditions listed in the June 9, 1989 Staff Report, and noting that the petitioner offered an objection to assessments of the Engineer's Memo. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of James P. Bremer for JAMES P. BREMER (89031) Rezoning and a Preliminary Plat for the Bremer Addition located at 302-B Zinnia Lane North. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Barbara Bremer representing the petitioner. Ms. Bremer stated that she was concerned with Items 4 and 5 of the Engineer's Memo regarding the assessment charges. She asked if there would still be a Park Dedication Fee. Coordinator Dillerud reported that the Park Dedication Fee was required. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Doug Andersen of 405 Zinnia Lane. Mr. Andersen stated that the lot division, and the erection of a home on the corner lot if it were to be a double bungalow, would make the exit from the area difficult. Coordinator Dillerud reported that the new lot would not be large enough for a double bungalow. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Marion Bohnsack of 330 Zinnia Lane North. Ms. Bohnsack stated that the intersection of Zinnia Lane and Sunset Trail was a dangerous intersection, and it is difficult to see oncoming traffic from the west. She asked what the setbacks were for the property. Chairman Plufka stated that the front setback was 35 feet. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Lori Green. Ms. Green stated her concern about the side yard setbacks if a double bungalow was built on the north lot. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. C. W. Gordon of 410 Zinnia Lane North. Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 168 Mr. Gordon was concerned about whether the house on the new lot would be a double or single family home. Chairman Plufka stated that the lot would only be large enough for a single family home. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval the Preliminary Plat for the Bremer Addition subject to the conditions listed in the June 6, 1989 Staff Report and noting the items regarding assessments in the Engineer's Memo. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval of the Rezoning to R-2 and the Resolution Setting Conditions to be Met Prior to Publication of Ordinance Rezoning Land for the Bremer Addition subject to the conditions listed in the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Rudolph Marti d.b.a. RUDOLPH MARTI/DOMINO'S Domino's Pizza for a Conditional Use Permit for a Class II PIZZA (89032) Restaurant to be located in the Vicksburg Plaza retail facility. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Rudy Marti, the petitioner. Mr. Marti requested that Jeanie Marti's name be added to the Resolution, as the franchise is in her name. He stated that there would be a maximum of 20 delivery vehicles during the heaviest business period. Commissioner Zylla asked how many people would be in the store at one time. Mr. Marti responded, 5 to 10. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Eileen Anderson of 1055 Weston Lane. Ms. Anderson stated that the shopping center is in her back yard and felt the addition of the Domino's Pizza would depreciate her property. She also reported that she did not like pizza. Chairman Plufka introduced Gerry Cochran of 1051 Weston Lane. Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 169 Mr. Cochran stated that the increased traffic and the close proximity to his home were his concerns regarding Domino's Pizza locating in the shopping center. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Vonnie Wanha of 1174 Weston Lane. Ms. Wanha reported that her bedroom window was within 150 feet of the proposed restaurant, and that the lights would be bothersome. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Greg Bohnert of 845 Ranchview Lane. Mr. Bohnert was concerned about the increase in the number of vehicles exiting onto Vicksburg Lane. Mr. Marti stated that there could be up to 120 vehicles per hour exiting onto Vicksburg Lane. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Christy Raden. Ms. Raden said she was concerned about the increase in traffic, primarily the high school traffic. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Tierney asked is a traffic study had been done. Coordinator Dillerud stated that a traffic study is not required for a Conditional Use Permit, and one was not done. Commissioner Piece asked if a traffic study was done for the shopping center. Coordinator Dillerud stated that a traffic study was not required for the Site Plan for the shopping center, and one was not done. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY Tierney to recommend denial of the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Class II restaurant at Vicksburg Plaza stating that it does not meet all the Conditional Use Permit criteria and the business would create a traffic problem in the area. MOTION by Chairman Plufka stating that the request specifically MOTION TO AMEND does not meet Critera #2, 3, 4, and 5 for a Conditional Use Permit. Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 4 Ayes, Commissioners Zylla VOTE - MOTION CARRIED and Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka called a short recess at 10:50 P.M. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 10:55 P.M. Planning Commission Minutes .June 14, 1989 Page 170 Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Kevin Kuechle for a KEVIN KUECHLE (89033) Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan, Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit located west of Shenandoah Lane and north of 9th Avenue North. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the Staff Report of June 9, 1989. Chairman Plufka introduced Greg Frank who represented the petitioner. Mr. Frank stated that Mr. Kuechle prefers that 9th Avenue be completed as a cul-de-sac, but will comply with the City's recommendation. Commissioner Pierce asked the impact of executing just the portion of alternative #5 of the Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch report. Assistant Engineer Sweeney presented current and projected traffic count data showing the impact of various alternatives for traffic circulation in the neighborhood. "hairman Plufka c-pened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Greg Bohnert of 845 Ranchview Lane and Mr. Chuck Leonard of 820 Ranchview Lane. Mr. Leonard stated that he disagreed with the City's recommendation of connecting 9th Avenue to Ranchview and Shenandoah Lane. Mr. Bohnert assisted Mr. Leonard showing transparencies of the area. Mr. Leonard asked the property owners in the audience to indicate by a show of hands their preference that 9th Avenue North be constructed as a cul-de-sac. There were a number of citizens in favor of the cul-de-sac. Mr. Leonard stated that the connection would create a dangerous intersection. Mr. Bohnert stated that his concern was that if 9th Avenue was connected, Shenandoah Lane would be closed. His concern was for the dangerous traffic problems that would be created if 9th Avenue Nor .Ii was connected. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Les O'Donnel of 725 Ranchview Lane.. Mr. O'Donnell reported that if 9th Avenue North was connected it would create a heavily travelled road blocking access to the Parkers Lake Park. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Roger Rausch of 715 Ranchview Lane. •Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 171 Mr. Rausch stated he was concerned about the increase in traffic if 9th Avenue was connected to Ranchview Lane. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bob Mathison of 720 Shenandoah Lane. Mr. Mathison referred to a written statement he handed out, voicing his opposition to the connection of 9th Avenue North because of the increased traffic that would result. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Jack Gause of 840 Vicksburg Lane. Mr. Gause stated that he was in favor of 9th Avenue North ending in a cul-de-sac to eliminate the increased traffic problem. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Gisele Totman of 15510 9th Avenue North. Ms. Totman stated that she was in favor of the cul-de-sac. She felt the connection of 9th Avenue North would also increase the traffic on Vicksburg Lane. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Marofsky asked if the Planning Commission could make a recommendation regarding the Engineer's Memo. He stated that the City Council never has formally adopted the Strgar- Roscoe-Fausch report or the recommendation of the Public Works Director on 9th Avenue North. Chairman Plufka stated that it was not up to the Planning Commission to change the Engineer's Memo, but the Planning Commission could make a recommendation. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka to recommend approval of the RPUD Preliminary Plat/Plan and Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions suggested by the Staff Report of June 9, 1989, and adding a condition that the plans be redesigned and reviewed by the Development Review Committee to show 9th Avenue North as a cul-de-sac for the July 10, 1989 City Council Meeting. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Steve Boylan and Joan STEVE BOYLAN AND JOAN Ament for an Amended RPUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a AMENT (89034) deck located at 4820 Valley Forge Lane. Chairman Plufka introduced the petitioner Joan Ament. Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 6, 1989 Staff Report. Planning Commission Minutes June 14., 1989 Page 172 Ms. Ament commented that the deck would not interfere with the adjoining property owners. She noted that most other homes in the neighborhood have decks. She also submitted a letter of support from an adjoining neighbor. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced for the record two letters received from neighbors of the petitioners. A letter received from Richard Olson of 4830 Valley Forge Lane stated that he was in favor of the Planning Commission granting the Variance for a deck -to the petitioners. Another letter from Lee and Debra Zwiefelhofer of 4810 Valley Forge Lane stated that they had no objection to the petitioner's building the deck. There as no one present to speak on the petition. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Stulberg noted that the application meets all 6 Conditional Use Permit Criteria. Commissioner Tierney asked if this would be a precedent to reduce setbacks for all other types of structures. Coordinator Dillerud responded that only decks under similar circumstances would be applicable. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Zylla MOTION TO APPROVE to recommend approval of the Amended RPUD Conditional Use Permit and Plan for a deck encroaching into side setbacks at 4820 Valley Forge Lane subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report of June 6, 1989. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of School District #281 SCHOOL DISTRICT #281 for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Plymouth Middle (89035) School located at 10011 36th Avenue North. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the June 8, 1989 tiff Repork. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the petition. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval of the Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions listed in the Staff Report of June 8, 1989. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED 'Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 173 Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Carol Mattie for CAROL MATTIE (89038) an Amended RPUD Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a screened porch located at 14937 45th Avenue North. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the petitioner had changed her request from 12 feet to 11 feet for the depth therefore not extending into the easement. Chairman Plufka introduced Carol Mattie, the petitioner. Ms. Mattie stated that she concurred with what was said by Coordinator Dillerud. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg to recommend approval of the Resolution Approving Residential Planned Unit Development Plan Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a screen porch in the rear setback. Commissioners Marofsky and Tierney both voiced their objection to approving the Resolution because of the impact it would have on other townhome owners desiring to do the same thing. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioners Tierney and Marofsky, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Nay. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Madpatt MADPATT ENTERPRISES (89039) Enterprises for a Preliminary Plat for "Ten Oaks" located at County Road 101 at 30th Avenue North. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 7, 1989 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Rick Sather, representing the petitioner. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman introduced Ms. Ernita Oium of 17710 28th Avenue North. Ms. Oium's concerns included the price of the homes proposed; the time table for completion; and whether the power lines would be underground. She stated that her property line was at the rear of the development and she would like her power line buried if possible. Planning Commission Minutes June 14, 1989 Page 174 Mr. Sather stated that the development would take 2-3 years. He also said that it would be up to the utility company to install the power lines. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for "Ten Oaks" subject to the conditions listed in the June 7, 1989 Staff Report. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka suggested that the Planning Commission invite Fire Chief Richard Carlquist to attend the July 11, 1989 Planning Commission Meeting to discuss the Fire Code. Commissioner Tierney, Planning Commission liaison to the Board of Zoning and Appeals (BOZA), stated that BOZA would like a study and recommendation on the setback of accessory structures for single family homes located on thoroughfare itreets. Chairman Plufka suggested that the Board of Zoning and Appeals draft a recommendation on the accessory structure setback issue to the Planning Commission. Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 12:30 A.M. CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 28, 1989 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky, Michael Stulberg, Dennis Zylla, Hal Pierce, and John Wire. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Public Works Director Fred Moore, and Senior Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier. *MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky, to approve the Minutes for the June 14, 1989, Planning Commission Meeting with the following changes: On page 3, paragraph 8, the MOTION to recommend approval of the Sketch Plan for "The Leuer Property" was made by Commissioner Marofsky and seconded by Chairman Plufka. On page 8, paragraph 4, the MOTION to recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat for Bremer Addition was made by Commissioner Zylla and seconded by Commissioner Marofsky. On page 2, paragraph 10, the last sentence is to read, "Mr. Sather stated that the developer would go along with the Brockton Lane access if the proposed access from County Road 24 was denied." The word "proposed" is to be inserted before the word "access." Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Wire abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Robert Larsen ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS Partners for a preliminary plat and general development plan (89017) for Plymouth Plaza 55 Shopping Center to be located at the southeast corner of West Medicine Lake Drive and State Highway 55. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 176 Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the June 19, 1989, staff report. City Engineer Faulkner gave an overview of the City Engineer's Memorandum. Chairman Plufka introduced Kelly Doran representing Robert Larsen Partners. Mr. Doran stated he disagreed with the staff report. He stated the stacking distance is equal to West Medicine Lake Drive compared to the earlier Prime Development Plan and is adequate per their engineer. They plan to treat the natural resources in a positive way. Their plan more adheres to the Thoroughfare Guide Plan than the Prime Development Plan. Commissioner Marofsky questioned what would happen if County Road 73 is not developed before their proposed development. Mr. Doran responded the traffic will come from the same direction to the shopping center as it does now. Public Works Director Moore explained traffic conditions if the proposed plan is developed. Commissioner Zylla asked for the volume of traffic on State Highway 55. Public Works Director Moore responded 25,000 vehicles per day now, and 56,000 vehicles per day by the year 2000. Commissioner Tierney asked where the south site access will be. Chairman Plufka questioned the straight line for 6th Avenue North over wet lands. Mr. Doran stated that they do not need to plat. They need a variance for multiple structures on one lot - due to a sewer line - and a site plan, only. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Jacqueline Day of 11614 Sunset Trail. Ms. Jay stated her property backs up to the wet lands. She feels it is very essential. She stated her and other residents in her neighborhood are not in favor of the proposed development. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 177 Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Goldsmith of 725 Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Goldsmith stated that the extension of Cottonwood Lane is not good. He does not want to move. What was previously planned was not good. The plan presented tonight is better. He feels the intersection on County Road 73 and State Highway 55 is already bad. Public Works Director Moore responded to a question of Commissioner Zylla stating that future 6th Avenue North will be a collector, regardless of the connection to State Highway 55. Chairman Plufka introduced Len Lindelof of 620 Cottonwood Lane. Mr. Lindelof asked why Cottonwood Lane was proposed for use as a collector. He stated a need for updated road plans. Chairman Plufka introduced Donald Long of 11390 5th Avenue North. Mr. Long stated he had not received a notice for this Public Hearing. As a new resident, he questioned how he would be affected with the extension of 6th Avenue North. He stated he desired preservation of existing wet lands. Chairman Plufka introduced Bruce Thompson of 11018 Old County Road 15. Chairman Plufka noted a memorandum that had been received from Mr. Thompson and his wife regarding the proposed development. Mr. Thompson stated the development will force issues of traffic. He stated he feels current circumstances will cause problems. If this were a different development, these problems would not be a concern. He noted concern about the wet lands. He stated that the existing zoning of the site should be examined. Chairman Plufka introduced Marilyn Thompson of 11018 Old County Road 15. Mrs. Thompson stated her concern over the wet lands. She noted that the wet lands provide habitat for animals. She stated that no additional development should be done on this site. Planning Commission Minutes Juni 28, 1989 Page 178 Chairman Plufka introduced Dr. Yap of 610 Cottonwood Lane North. Dr. Yap stated his concern over the wet lands. He stated he feels the first plan (Prime Development) was better. Chairman Plufka introduced Harvey Schiebe of 1215 Goldenrod Lane. Mr. Schiebe stated the extension of West Medicine Lake Drive is not good. He stated that he feels the extension of Forestview Lane to 6th Avenue North makes more sense. Chairman Plufka introduced Barb Latuff of 10375 29th Avenue North. Ms. Latuff stated she is an owner of a restaurant within the shopping center. She stated she is in favor of the proposed development, and feels it is a good plan. Chairman Plufka introduced Marion Bauer of 11010 Old County Road 15. Ms. Bauer stated she is in favor of the proposed development and is very concerned about the shopping center owners. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Ron Peterson for Robert Larsen Partners. Mr. Peterson reviewed issues of the wet lands, and explained how the second plan is better than the first. Chairman Plufka noted that the petitioner is not asking for Cottonwood Lane or 6th Avenue North to be collector streets. Commissioner Marofsky stated he had a problem voting for or against the plan since the petitioner is really asking for a change to the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Chairman Plufka stated plan the does not meet requirements of traffic access. Commissioner Wire questioned Public Works Director Moore as to Forestview Lane extended south to 6th Avenue North. Public Works Director Moore stated that was not probable. Commissioner Zylla stated that the Commission has previously asked for review of the Thoroughfare Guide Plan for this area. 1-� Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 179 MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY Stulberg, to recommend denial of the preliminary plat based on the two findings of the staff report of June 19, 1989, and adding a third finding that the plat is not consistent with the proposed general development plan due to multiple structures in a single lot. Commissioner Zylla stated that he fears the loss of a potentially good development plan for this area. Commissioner Marofsky stated that this plan is a problem for the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. It is not appropriate to have more buildings on site with that issue unresolved. Commissioner Wire stated that this plan has reasonable neighborhood support, and will not have benefit from review of the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Commissioner Zylla stated a need for professional transportation advice in order to approve or disapprove. He stated he wants to wait until all information is before him. Commissioner Tierney stated she was impressed by a fine effort on the petitioner's part. She also noted a need for the Thoroughfare Guide Plan to be looked at. Commissioner Pierce stated he concurs with Commissioner Tierney's comments. Chairman Plufka stated he also needed more preparation to make a decision. He does not want to give up West Medicine Lake Drive. He feels the petitioner has a good idea. Commissioner Wire stated a need to gather more information. The Westwood Planning Traffic Study does not go far enough. Mr. Doran stated that the petitioner would have no problem connecting their site to the south service drive on the west side of a solution would be found for "short cuts" through their site. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Wire and Pierce Nay. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Mr. Doran stated that the petitioner needs a time frame to get this project going. Commissioner Wire stated he voted "No" because the plan would work well with minimum changes. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 180 MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO APPROVE recommend that the City council order a transportation study of the quadrant south of West Medicine Lake Drive and State Highway 55, with particular analysis to the location of any south extension of West Medicine Lake Drive access to State Highway 55 west of the proposed center at Goldenrod Lane through the industrial area; the need for, and location of, frontage roads south of State Highway 55; the future location of County Road 73; and the planned extension of 6th Avenue North and County Road 73, with the objective to confirm or change the Thoroughfare Guide Plan. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Russel Bouley for RUSSEL BOULEY (89026) a conditional use permit and site plan for Hamel Building Center located at 18710 State Highway 55 to construct an accessory storage structure. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the June 19, 1989, staff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Russel Bouley, the petitioner. Mr. Bouley stated he was in agreement with the June 19, 1989, staff report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit and site plan for Hamel Building Center to construct an accessory storage structure consistent with conditions noted in the staff report of June 19, 1989. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Stuart Erickson STUART ERICKSON (89042) for a conditional use permit to allow a Class II Restaurant (Subway Sandwich) in the I-1 District located at 14505 21st Avenue North. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the June 19, 1989, staff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Stuart Erickson, the petitioner. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 181 Mr. Erickson stated his intention is not to draw business from the general public, but only from the tenants of the businesses surrounding his restaurant. Commissioner Tierney questioned if the other businesses surrounding his restaurant would be open on Saturdays as his operation would be. Mr. Erickson stated he has not taken a survey of the other businesses, but assumes there would be people working on Saturdays, and he would like to serve for them. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Karen Benon of 1980 Juneau Lane. Ms. Benon stated she was objecting to the business for reasons as follows: She was assured when moving to this residential area that the properties behind her property would be only of commercial use. She stated she was concerned that the pool area owned by her and other residents in the neighborhood would be impacted by the customers of this Class II Restaurant. She stated she did not want the traffic. She stated the City should not have taken this application into consideration. Chairman Plufka explained to Ms. Benon that the petitioner has the right to apply for a conditional use permit, and that the City must take his application into consideration. Chairman Plufka introduced Eliot Janke of 735 Quantico Lane. Mr. Janke had no additional comments. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Erickson as to whether he was planning to put up advertising signage. He also questioned how many customers the restaurant is capable of seating. Mr. Erickson responded that he would have no lighted signs in the windows. He stated his busiest hours would be between 11 a.m to 1 p.m., and he would like to be able to seat at least 20-24 customers. Chairman Plufka questioned Mr. Erickson as to what percentage of his business would he expect to be carry out. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 182 Mr. Erickson responded that he would expect 60 percent of his business to be carry out. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Erickson if he would expect his restaurant to max out at 24 seats and asked if he would be concerned if the Commission put a restriction the number of seats. Mr. Erickson responded "Yes" to the 24 seat maximum and "No" he would not be too concerned regarding a restriction on the number of seats up to 24. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Erickson what he would think about no Saturday operation. Mr. Erickson responded that he agrees Saturday would be a slow day, but the reason he requested Saturday to be a business day was because of the franchise rules in the Franchise Agreement as to how many hours of operation he must have. He stated he had to get a variance from them already to not be open on Sundays. He further stated that the franchise demanded he be open from 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. or 2:00 a.m. Mr. Erickson stated that he has cut out Sunday operation and the hours to be only up to 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Pierce stated he thought Mr. Erickson should limit his hours of operation on Saturdays to 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. rather than 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. due to the possibility of his business becoming a "hang out." Mr. Erickson stated he agreed to this. MOTION by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow a Class II Restaurant in the I-1 District subject to three additional conditions: 1) the size be limited to 24 seats; 2) the hours of operation be limited to Monday through Friday; and 3) no visible signage be apparent to people driving by. Motion failed for lack of a second. Commissioner Pierce questioned Coordinator Dillerud what the sign ordinance allows on this type of building. Coordinator Dillerud responded that 5 percent of the surface Area on which it is placed; and with the building such as this, the City would add up the total frontal surface area and multiply times 5 percent. That would be what the building is allowed. MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION FAILED - NO SECOND Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 183 MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit to allow a Class II Restaurant in the I-1 District subject to the 10 conditions set forth by staff in the report dated June 19, 1989. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Pierce to amend condition #7 to provide that hours of operation be limited to 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED carried. Chairman Plufka stated he feels the Class II Restaurant would be located in an inappropriate territory for the reasons that it would be detrimental to the public welfare; it would impede traffic; and it would affect property values within the neighborhood. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Stulberg, to limit seating to 24. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, VOTE - MAIN MOTION FAILED Zylla, Tierney, and Chairman Plufka Nay. MOTION failed. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Zylla, MOTION TO DENY to recommend denial of the conditional use permit to allow a Class II Restaurant in the I-1 District stating that it fails to meet the conditional use permit criteria, specifically, #2, 3, and 4. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioners Pierce, Marofsky, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED and Stulberg Nay. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka called a recess at 10:00 p.m. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 10:05 p.m. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Garlock Equipment GARLOCK EQUIPMENT (89043) for amended conditional use permit and site plan for an enlarged outside storage located at 2601 Niagara Lane. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the June 19, 1989, staff report. Commissioner Marofsky questioned Coordinator Dillerud if the 10 foot fence is normal size for the Industrial District. Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 183 Coordinator Dillerud responded that he could not find a prohibition to the 10 foot fence, but did find that the height of the fence could be set by a conditional use permit. Commissioner Marofsky questioned Coordinator Dillerud if the conditional use permit should have a criteria pertaining to this. Coordinator Dillerud responded that if Commissioner Marofsky so -wished, it could be stated in the resolution. Chairman Plufka introduced Dick Garlock, the petitioner. Mr. Garlock stated he was in agreement with the June 19, 1989, staff report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Wire, to recommend approval of the amended conditional use permit and site plan for an enlarged outdoor storage for Garlock Equipment consistent with the conditions in the staff report of June 19, 1989. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of the City of CITY OF PLYMOUTH (89045) Plymouth for a conditional use permit for exceeding height standards for a water tower located east of County Road 101 approximately 1/4 mile north of Medina Road. Chairman Plufka waived the overview for the June 19, 1989, staff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Keith Bachmann of Bonestroo Rosene, Anderlik, & Associates, Inc., representing the City of Plymouth. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Bachmann what type of water tower is being proposed. Mr. Bachmann responded "ice cream cone." Coordinator Dillerud explained that the term "spider legs" means "toro pillar" and the term "ice cream cone" means "fluted column" and that the "fluted column" style costs $100,000 more than the "toro pillar." Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 184 Commissioner Wire questioned Coordinator Dillerud why he recommends building the more expensive "fluted column" water tower. Coordinator Dillerud responds that the reason is appearance only. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Bachmann on the painting of water towers, which is easier, and which rusts faster. Mr. Bachmann replied there is no difference. Commissioner Marofsky questioned Mr. Bachmann as to if there was more storage space underneath the "fluted column." Mr. Bachmann replied "Yes." Commissioner Tierney questioned Mr. Bachmann why this site was chosen for the water tower. Mr. Bachmann responded that this site was chosen because it is away from where the water source is and because of the high elevation, which decreases the cost that it takes to raise the water to the elevation required. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Bachmann as to the approximate cost of this project. Mr. Bachmann responded 2.5 million dollars. Commissioner Wire questioned Mr. Bachmann if there was any storm drainage on this site. Mr. Bachmann responded that there is an emergency overflow shown on the site plan. He explained that if there ever was an overflow, the water would drain into a small pond located to the east of the water tower. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka recognized the pastor of the church located just north of the proposed water tower. The pastor questioned if the City owned the land where the overflow of water would drain into. Mr. Bachmann responded that it is highly unlikely there would ever be an overflow. Public Works Director Moore noted that the church is planning to sell their property and that there are wet lands Planning Commission Minutes June 28, 1989 Page 185 immediately to the east of the water tower. He also stated that water damage is highly unlikely. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce, to recommend approval of the conditional use permit for exceeding height standards for a water tower subject to the two criteria listed by staff in the report of June 19, 1989, except changing the criteria of the design to be "the most cost effective." MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg MOTION TO AMEND to strike criteria #3 in the motion to substitute #3 in the draft resolution. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioners Wire and Zylla Nay. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Marofsky, to amend the motion to add that the City do whatever is necessary to put itself in conformance with its own policy on landscaping. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried. Coordinator Dillerud reminded the Commission that the next Planning Commission Meeting will be on July 11, 1989. Commissioner Tierney stated she would be absent from that meeting. Chairman Plufka requested a short discussion regarding the memorandum Commissioner Zylla submitted to the City. Commissioner Zylla commented on three main issues of his memorandum: 1) make staff reports more understandable to the applicants; 2) wants more of an explanation for the Lundgren proposal from staff; and 3) wants to raise an awareness of transportation. 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COMM. STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC. OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I. LIQ. LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 21 35 120 11 223 26 95 10 208 39 35 284 20 35 108 10 379 23 72 23 188 109 42 217 TOTALS 1988 1107 1989 1226 +11% CLASS III FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 3 95 416 1 0 401 3 9 10 13 165 0 58 1 456 1 0 1 0 509 1 4 1 12 1 9 1 18 168 TOTALS 1988 1116 1989 1234 +11% CLASS IV TOTALS 1988 6173 1989 6987 +13% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 19RR 2770 1989 2338 -16% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2805 1989 2871 +2 % CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988 38 .7 1989 23 % TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 9253, 1989 10308 +11% ASSIST ANIMAL FALSE LOCK OTHER WARRANT TRAFFIC SUSPICION MISSING LOST PUBLIC DOMESTIC DETAIL ALARMS OUTS AGENCY SERVED DETAIL INFORMATION PERSON FOUND NUISANCE MISC. 151 873 622 627 209 161 1130 784 28 116 768 704 187 792 757 884 251 210 952 886 43 110 501 1414 TOTALS 1988 6173 1989 6987 +13% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 19RR 2770 1989 2338 -16% NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 2805 1989 2871 +2 % CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988 38 .7 1989 23 % TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS 1988 9253, 1989 10308 +11% 1 PLYMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT MONTH June 1989 CLASS I MURDER CSC ROBBERY ASSAULT BURGLARY THEFT AUTO THEFT ARSON 0 2 0 20 29 92 14 1 0 6 0 24 18 106 27 2 TOTALS 1988 158 1989 183 +16% CLASS Il FORGERY COUNTERFEIT FRAUD HAR COMM. STOLEN PROPERTY VANDALISM SEX OFF. NARC OFFENSES FAM/CHILD D.W.I. LIQ. LAW DISORDERLY CONDUCT OTHER 4 0 21 3 48 6 16 1 34 6 3 75 1 0 25 3 92 8 10 1 27 41 10 58 TOTALS 1988 217 1989 273 CLASS III +26% FATAL ACCIDENT PERSONAL INJURY PROPERTY DAMAGE SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT DROWNING MEDICAL EMERGENCY SUICIDE SUICIDE ATTEMPTS NATURAL DEATH ANIMAL BITES FIRE 0 17 78 0 0 64 0 2 4 4 38 0 9 74 0 0 96 0 0 3 4 27 TOTALS 1988 207 1989 213 +3% CLASS IV DOMESTIC ANIMAL DETAIL FALSE ALARMS LOCK OUTS ASSIST OTHER AGENCY WARRANT SERVED TRAFFIC DETAIL SUSPICION INFORMATION MISSING PERSON LOST FOUND PUBLIC NUISANCE MISC. 23 183 139 117 54 27 188 165 9 25 181 285 42 156 136 170 36 46 163 167 9 25 59 461* TOTALS 1988 1396 1989 1470 +5% HAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS 1988 573 1989 474 1988 564 1989 548 NONHAZARDOUS VIOLATIONS *260 Water Ban Violations in June CRIMINAL OFFENSES CLEARED 1988 41.6% 1989 20 -17 1988 1978 TOTAL NUMBER OF INCIDENTS - 3% 1989 2139 +8% PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SAFETY ALARM REPORT POLICE FALSE ALARMS 1988 ill 1989 115 CHANGE 3.6 s FIRE FALSE ALARMS 1988 35 1989 32 CHANGE -8.6 S PERMITS 23 80 247.8% PERMITS 16 7 -5� JUNE 1989 MONTH a division of Sia Acres Semi-independent it � ing Sery ices 1555 118th Lane NAV • Coon Rapids, MN • 16l2i 154-2505 July 10, 1989 Greetings Neighbor, For more than a decade, we have been providing community based residential and semi-independent living services to individuals in various communities. Outreach Plymouth East, as we call the home located at 11550 52nd Avenue North, is part of an organization which has seven community based homes and a semi-independent program. You may be familiar with some of our other residential programs which serve individuals challenged by mental retardation: Camilia Rose Group Home, DeMar Children's Home, Brown House, and Woody Lane. We also provide residential services to people who are elderly and those requiring convalescent care in our Camilia Rose Convalescent Center. Margaret Place is an apartment complex which offers many services to seniors. In fact, we serve more than 300 individuals in various services and settings. Plymouth East has been operating as a group home since September, 1983. We assumed ownership of the home in January of 1988. In March, we began an extensive remodeling project which changed Plymouth East from a home which is designated as a Class A to a home designated as a Class B. We now serve people who are not capable of self preservation. At that same time, we increased our staffing significantly. We would like to introduce ourselves and offer an opportunity to share information and address any questions and concerns you may have about Plymouth East and our organization. It is our hope that you will join us for a meeting at 11550 52nd Avenue North on Thursday, July 27, at 7:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you. Sincerely, Mary �Tjosvoldeh.D. Administrator '-i JUL 14 1989 ! uli'lUdIh 6Y Outreach Pfymouth fast 115.0 52ncCAve. N Plymouth MN. 55442 A person may never know his hidden sources of strength until he is treated s Cike a normaf human being and encour- 4� .��0_- aged to develop his ultimate potential. V f � • t 1 .0 . 0 :_ i • t--9felen Keffer i . •. _ o ; s•( � C� l Minnesota is this country's leader in developing community-based residential facilities for people who are challenged by developmental and other related disabilities. These programs are based on a philosophy which utilizes the existing resources of a community rather than duplicating services which already exist. There are over 300 group homes and similar residential programs in this state with new options becoming available all the time. Even so, there are many ques- tions that people may have about the impact of such a program on their neighborhood. We have prepared this booklet to address some of the common issues you may have and we welcome your requests for further information and discussion. • Our organization has a history of community-based services In this community. Since 1976, we have been provid- ing quality residential services to individuals in this community. Many of these people are elderly, require convalescent care or are challenged by mental retardation or other disabilities. You may be familiar with some of our pro- grams such as Camilia Rose, Margaret Place, Six Acres Semi - Independent Living Services, Brown House or DeMar Children's Home. In fact, we serve more than 300 individuals in various services and settings throughout this community. We employ 530 qualified profession- als who are committed to providing the highest quality services possible in our programs These programs all provide excellent care. Our programs have been featured throughout Minnesota and the United States as examples of creative, well-managed and effective models of services which provide not only quality care for people but a qua lityoflife 'as well. Because of the success of our pro- grams, we have been asked to de- velop a new home in this community for five adults who are challenged by developmental disabilities. • The people who live at Ply- mouth East are developmentally disabled. They have limited aca- demic abilities and require assis- tance when performing daily living activities. For example, they will need guidance with skills such as cooking and housekeeping. Staff known as Living Unit Advisors will be on -duty 24 -hours a day to ensure that people's needs are met and their rights are protected. The staff's role includes a commitment to the high standards of quality care associated with all of our programs. This program is to designed to encourage each individual to live as normal a life as possible and to achieve his or her ultimate potential as an active, participating member of the commu- nity. - Minnesota taw specifically says that people with disabilities should live in the community a 0 G 0 i �1 Minnesota is this country's leader in developing community-based residential facilities for people who are challenged by developmental and other related disabilities. These programs are based on a philosophy which utilizes the existing resources of a community rather than duplicating services which already exist. There are over 300 group homes and similar residential programs in this state with new options becoming available all the time. Even so, there are many ques- tions that people may have about the impact of such a program on their neighborhood. We have prepared this booklet to address some of the common issues you may have and we welcome your requests for further information and discussion. • Our organization has a history of community-based services In this community. Since 1976, we have been provid- ing quality residential services to individuals in this community. Many of these people are elderly, require convalescent care or are challenged by mental retardation or other disabilities. You may be familiar with some of our pro- grams such as Camilia Rose, Margaret Place, Six Acres Semi - Independent Living Services, Brown House or DeMar Children's Home. In fact, we serve more than 300 individuals in various services and settings throughout this community. We employ 530 qualified profession- als who are committed to providing the highest quality services possible in our programs These programs all provide excellent care. Our programs have been featured throughout Minnesota and the United States as examples of creative, well-managed and effective models of services which provide not only quality care for people but a qua lityoflife 'as well. Because of the success of our pro- grams, we have been asked to de- velop a new home in this community for five adults who are challenged by developmental disabilities. • The people who live at Ply- mouth East are developmentally disabled. They have limited aca- demic abilities and require assis- tance when performing daily living activities. For example, they will need guidance with skills such as cooking and housekeeping. Staff known as Living Unit Advisors will be on -duty 24 -hours a day to ensure that people's needs are met and their rights are protected. The staff's role includes a commitment to the high standards of quality care associated with all of our programs. This program is to designed to encourage each individual to live as normal a life as possible and to achieve his or her ultimate potential as an active, participating member of the commu- nity. - Minnesota taw specifically says that people with disabilities should live in the community 'T a C3 O G :.. Z CO © (I Qt 1 L QLv: v� whenever possible. It has been proven that people living in the com- munity enjoy a higher quality of lite and have a greater opportunity for development than those who live in segregated settings outside the mainstream of American life. Many people have the mistaken im- pression that people with disabilities are in some way dangerous or un- predictable and may be a nuisance or a threat to the neighborhood. They have mental retardation which, by definition, means that from child- hood, these people have had diffi- culty learning. The degree of diffi- culty varies from one individual to another. Some people with mental retardation have additional handi- caps which impair their ability to speak, walk or perform other routine activities. This program is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services and by Hennepin County. it is surveyed and re - licensed on an annual basis. Each year, we are also responsible for meeting quality assurance stan- dards, fire and safety codes. The type of home, the level of supervi- sion and the presence of community services are all taken into account before a location for a residential program is selected and approved. Every effort is made to ensure that this home can meet the rigorous standards required by law in the operation of residential services. • This program will focus on a family -style environment. The staff are experienced in meeting the needs of people with disabilities and assisting them in reaching their goal of becoming as sell-suf- Wient as possible. This type of program has enabled thousands of people to live in their own neighborhoods. • Minnesota has very clear and progressive laws relating to people with disabilities. These laws emphasize the need for all people to live as participating members of their community, protect their rights and ensure that they receive appropriate services. • Minnesota legislation clearly mandates that all people have the right to live in Integrated communities. It further requires that residential programs for six people or less be treated and con- sidered in the same manner as any other single family residence. Throughout this legislation, emphasis is continually placed on providing community-based care and services. • in recent years, treatment has changed dramatically. People with disabilities are coming home to enjoy the same activi- ties and lifestyle as their non - handicapped peers. By their integration into their own natural communities, they are provided the means to live as normal a life as possible. They will use this community's recreational facilities, shopping and entertainment cen- ters, health care resources and other services. They are entitled to and will use the same community resources you use. • As you get to know your neigh- bors, you may find that they may not fit pre -conceived notions. People with handicaps of any kind are people first—the handicaps cre- ate some differences and some barriers but these individuals have the same dreams, wants and de- sires as we all do. They will fit in. They will be good neighbors. - Residential facilities In neigh- borhoods do not have a negative impact on property values. Studies throughout the world have shown no relationship between property values and residential programs. We are committed to blending into the community and have a history of maintaining our properties in excellent condition— both structurally and esthetically. There will be no signs or other indi- cations that this home is any different from any other in the area. • The people who live here will not loiter, 'hang around' or in any other way disrupt the neighbor- hood. They each have many re- sponsibilities and activities to perform each day. At home, they will participate in developing skills of independence in daily living skills. Weekdays, they attend a varity of day programs which focus on the development of vocational and daily living skills. - These individuals will fit into the neighborhood. For many years, people with disabilities were locked away or kept out of sight. Many were previously placed in large institutions away from their natural communities and segre- gated from families and friends. We have a responsibility to provide the most humane and effective care possible to the people we serve. That care is best provided in their own neighborhoods. • Every community should work to welcome, Include and support people with developmental dis- abilities. it is joint responsibility to ensure that all people have an opportunity to live in their own home and develop relationships and friendships in their own com- munity. We trust we will be a good neighbor and hope you will find us so. Thank you for your support if you should have any further questions or concerns, please contact Mary Ann Stevenson, Social Services Coordinator or Mary Tjosvold, Administrator at 754-2505. a G 1_4 C3�' aG C F1) a 4 C) . 00 C to and will use the same community resources you use. • As you get to know your neigh- bors, you may find that they may not fit pre -conceived notions. People with handicaps of any kind are people first—the handicaps cre- ate some differences and some barriers but these individuals have the same dreams, wants and de- sires as we all do. They will fit in. They will be good neighbors. - Residential facilities In neigh- borhoods do not have a negative impact on property values. Studies throughout the world have shown no relationship between property values and residential programs. We are committed to blending into the community and have a history of maintaining our properties in excellent condition— both structurally and esthetically. There will be no signs or other indi- cations that this home is any different from any other in the area. • The people who live here will not loiter, 'hang around' or in any other way disrupt the neighbor- hood. They each have many re- sponsibilities and activities to perform each day. At home, they will participate in developing skills of independence in daily living skills. Weekdays, they attend a varity of day programs which focus on the development of vocational and daily living skills. - These individuals will fit into the neighborhood. For many years, people with disabilities were locked away or kept out of sight. Many were previously placed in large institutions away from their natural communities and segre- gated from families and friends. We have a responsibility to provide the most humane and effective care possible to the people we serve. That care is best provided in their own neighborhoods. • Every community should work to welcome, Include and support people with developmental dis- abilities. it is joint responsibility to ensure that all people have an opportunity to live in their own home and develop relationships and friendships in their own com- munity. We trust we will be a good neighbor and hope you will find us so. Thank you for your support if you should have any further questions or concerns, please contact Mary Ann Stevenson, Social Services Coordinator or Mary Tjosvold, Administrator at 754-2505. ML_ to and will use the same community resources you use. • As you get to know your neigh- bors, you may find that they may not fit pre -conceived notions. People with handicaps of any kind are people first—the handicaps cre- ate some differences and some barriers but these individuals have the same dreams, wants and de- sires as we all do. They will fit in. They will be good neighbors. - Residential facilities In neigh- borhoods do not have a negative impact on property values. Studies throughout the world have shown no relationship between property values and residential programs. We are committed to blending into the community and have a history of maintaining our properties in excellent condition— both structurally and esthetically. There will be no signs or other indi- cations that this home is any different from any other in the area. • The people who live here will not loiter, 'hang around' or in any other way disrupt the neighbor- hood. They each have many re- sponsibilities and activities to perform each day. At home, they will participate in developing skills of independence in daily living skills. Weekdays, they attend a varity of day programs which focus on the development of vocational and daily living skills. - These individuals will fit into the neighborhood. For many years, people with disabilities were locked away or kept out of sight. Many were previously placed in large institutions away from their natural communities and segre- gated from families and friends. We have a responsibility to provide the most humane and effective care possible to the people we serve. That care is best provided in their own neighborhoods. • Every community should work to welcome, Include and support people with developmental dis- abilities. it is joint responsibility to ensure that all people have an opportunity to live in their own home and develop relationships and friendships in their own com- munity. We trust we will be a good neighbor and hope you will find us so. Thank you for your support if you should have any further questions or concerns, please contact Mary Ann Stevenson, Social Services Coordinator or Mary Tjosvold, Administrator at 754-2505. i CITY OF July 11, 1989 PLYMOUTR Mr. & Mrs. Tim Harrer 10710 15th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: JOINT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 15TH AVENUE CITY PROJECT NO. 945 Dear Mr. & Mrs. Harrer: I met with the City Council of the City of Medicine Lake on Monday, July 10 to discuss the possibility of a joint improvement between Plymouth and the City of Medicine Lake for improving 15th Avenue. Their City Council voted to support a joint improvement project. The next step is for the City Council of Plymouth to authorize the preparation of a Preliminary Engineering Report. This will be authorized by the Plymouth City Council at their July 24' meeting. The purpose of this study is to determine the type of improvement as well as the cost. After we receive the Preliminary Engineering Report, the City will call a public hearing and notify all affected property owners in order to explain the project and the type of assessments. In like manner, the City of Medicine Lake will also have to call a public hearing and notify property owners within their city for the same purpose. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Daniel L. Faulkner, P.E. City Engineer DLF:kh cc: Fred G. Moore, Director of Public Works 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMDUIH BOULEVARD, PLYbIJLfrH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 28, 1989 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Dale E. Hahn, Finance Directorw'— SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER VASILIOU INFORMATION REQUEST Councilmember Vasiliou has requested that I furnish her with the various contribution amount for hospital, surgical and dental provided by the City for other Councilmembers. These amounts vary between Councilmembers based upon their martial status. The contribution provided by the City are as follows: 1. Virgil Schneider Dental 36.30 Medical 178.20 2. Maria Vasiliou Dental .00 Medical 59.40 3. Jerry Sisk Dental 36.30 Medical 178.20 4. Bob Zitur Dental 36.30 Medical 178.20 5. Lloyd Ricker Dental 36.30 Medical 178.20 CITY C� July 5, 1989 PLYMOUTH+ Commissioner Tad Jude Hennepin County A2400 Government Center 300 South 6th Street Minneapolis, MN 55487 SUBJECT: BATTERY SEPARATION AT WORKHOUSE SITE Dear Commissioner Jude: At the June 19, 1989 City Council meeting, Councilmember Jerry Sisk reported that the County was requesting tentative approval from the City of Plymouth as to whether it would be an appropriate use for inmates at the County Workhouse to sort batteries as part of a County Recycling Program. The batteries sorted would only be household batteries and would not include any batteries from vehicles. The County is attempting to eliminate batteries from the material for incineration, since they contain heavy metals. The City Council adopted a motion granting preliminary approval to the plan pending receipt of a site plan and operation plan for the battery sorting program. This application should be submitted to the Community Development Department similar to other applications which have been submitted in the past. If you, other County Commissioners, or the County staff have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Fred G. Moore, P.E. Director of Public Works FGM:kh cc: James G. Willis, City Manger 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT CITY OF PLYMOUTH 8400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO June 29, 1989 Barbara Edwards, Chair - Park & Recreation Advisory Commission James G. Willis, City Manager REISER ADDITION (LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) (89005) Z\a.�-,_ The City Council approved the preliminary for te proposed Reiser Addition on June 5. One of the issues involvedt andswith this proposed development surrounded proposed Lot 20. PRAC had recommended that the City acquire most, if not all, of Lot 20 for public park purposes, a recommendation endorsed by the neighbors. The City Council ultimately approved the development , providing f access to Mooney Lake along the east and South sides of p opos do Lotublic 20, while preserving Lot 20 as a build site. In reaching this conclusion, the City Council relied, in part, on advice it received from the City Attorney. The City Attorney's advice centered around a couple of points: 1. The relative "value" of Lot 20 as compared to the plat at larce: and 2. The amount of the taking for park dedication. With respect to the first point, attorneys for the developer argued that the relative value of the land represented by Lot 20 was significantly greater than other land within the proposed development and therefore, it would not be equitable to require the prime land to be dedicated for park purposes in an amount equal to 10% of the total area of the plat. They provided the City with a recent court case from New Jersey which they alleged validated their point of view. The City Attorney, while not addressing the most recent case, did indicate that on an equity basis, the City's position could be tenuous, particularly since the adopted park plan d park in that area, but rather more specifically, a trailid not contemplate a The second issue dealt with the total amount of land to be dedicated. We recognize, as does the developer, dedication of 10% of the land for that the City has a right to require the park purposes. To the extent the City seeks more land it must be prepared to negotiate the acquisition of additional property with the developer. REISER ADDITION (LUNDGREN BROS. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) (89005) June 29, 1989 Page 2 In reviewing more recent PRAC meeting minutes, I noted that some commissioners were disappointed with the action taken by the City Council. I appreciate their point of view, however, believe they may not have been fully aware of the points noted above which were considered by the City Council. I appreciate the enormous work effort of PRAC to help achieve the objectives of the City's park plan. It is sometimes difficult to achieve all of one's objectives. I believe that the results of this preliminary plat, while not satisfying the PRAC recommendations, do in fact achieve most of those objectives. Thank you for the continued dedication and perseverance in helping us further the sound development of our community. JW: kec cc: PRAC Members July 11, 1989 James Donald Yungner The Gym Inc. 2855 Glacier Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mr. Yungner: 1� A-��� - CITY OF PLYMOUTH+ You were notified on June 23 that a condition for renewal of your on -sale non -intoxicating liquor license was that all delinquent taxes against the licensed premises be paid in full by June 30, 1989. This condition was established by Council resolution adopted on June 19. If this condition was not met, your license would not be renewed. Since that time, I understand you informed City Manager Jim Willis that all delinquent taxes against the property have been paid. We have given you a few extra days past the June 30 deadline to ensure that your payment has been credited and for your taxes to appear as paid on the County's computers. Today I contacted the Hennepin County Tax Delinquent Division and was informed that your property taxes for 1988 and first half 1989 remain delinquent. The Tax Division employee indicated that it would take no more than a day or two for your payment to appear on their computers, and payment should, in fact, appear on the same day. Since you have failed to meet the condition of Resolution No. 89-337, your on -sale non -intoxicating liquor license is hereby revoked, and you can no longer serve liquor at your establishment. This includes dispensing of all kinds whether for sale or by gift. By copy of this letter, I am forwarding this information to the Police Department. If you have questions, please contact me at 559-2800 extension 204. Sincerely, Laurie Rauen orst City Clerk cc: Public Safety Director Carlquist Police Sergeant John Ward Community Development Department City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Trees become more of a necessity From "Nicety" to "Necessity" Donald C. Willeke, Chairman, Minnesota State Shade Tree Advisory Committee and Director, American Forestry Association For a long time, when communities considered economic development, it was fashionable for someone to present the idea that it would be good for the community to engage in "beautifica- tion" in order better to retain businesses. What an ugly, ungainly word for an otherwise pleasant subject. How much better it would be if people would say, "We should improve our community by `foresting' it or `gardening' it. And in truth and face, trees are the major elements of any so-called "beautifica- tion project." Indeed, trees are the major natural element in our communities. But as sure as someone raises the need to engage in "beautification" or otherwise refers in more poetic lan- guage to the need to plant trees, someone else will point out in cold blooded budgetary language that we cannot spend much money right now on "niceties" like trees, because we only have enough funds to engage in putting in the "necessities" like roads, parking lots, and similar utilitarian structures. Trees are for the poets and the dreamers, they imply. Those nice things have no real place among the necessary elements of a commercial society. But, we had better wake up to the fact that what in the past was (and, for many, even at the present still is) just a nice frill is about to become a cold blooded, drastic necessity: one about which many of you will spend much of your working life worrying, and one upon which all of us will very likely spend much public and private money. Living in interesting times This topic reminds me of Volume One of Winston L.S. Churchill's great history of World War 11, which he called The Gathering Storm. I have the pre- monition that soon—far sooner than most of you think—your views of what are realty important in our communities in terms of luring and keeping economic development are going to change, and change drastically. When a Welshman really wishes to by a curse on someone, he says to his intended victim: "May you live in inter- esting times!" Good and placid times are dull and boring. It is only when there is crisis and conflict and change and turmoil that times become "inter- esting." I fear your times as commu- nity and governmental leaders and citizen activists are soon to become very interesting. Global warming Many city officials today have no doubt discerned the source of my fears and concerns: Many of you already know: • That the 1980s have witnessed the six warmest years since weather records have been kept around the globe; • Of these six hottest years, the most recent-1988—was the hottest of all; • Before the start of the Industrial Revolution, as far as scientists can accurately determine, using old air samples from polar ice and the like, the levels of atmospheric CO, remained fairly constant at 280 ppm (parts per million); • But combustion -driven industrializa- tion using carbon -based fuelsstored deep in the earth and global defores- tation, have combined to raise the present level to about 345 ppm; • The present rate of increase is about 1.5 ppm annually, or an increase of one-half of one percent per annum; • There are about 5.1 billion tons of CO, emitted annually in the burning of fuel and related industrial and personal activities. Another 1.6 bil- lion tons of CO2 are emitted through the burning of tropical forests, for a total of about 6.7 billion tons of CO, annually. North America is responsi- ble for about 25 percent of that 5.1 billion ton figure. Many reputable scientists believe there is a direct correlation between the increase in global temperature and the build-up of CO, due to burning of fossil fuels and world deforestation. The name commonly given to that correlation is the "greenhouse effect." "Their finest hour" I referred earlier to the title of Churchill's book, The Gathering Storm. Although CO, is transparent, odorless, and colorless, the storm it will provoke is gathering around us. I 6 Minnesota Cities feel a kinship today with the spirit of Churchill. All though the 1930s he lectured anyone who would listen (any many who would simply not listen) that the storms were gathering in Europe; that Nazi Germany was a far greater threat then anyone believed; that far from being harmless, the small per- centage of Germans who were Nazis could and would wreck global havoc on a scale no one could imagine if they were not checked, and if their buildup was not halted. I, and some of my colleagues who are concerned with our urban forests and our rural forests as the single most significant feature of our environment, have been lecturing all who would listen for some time that we are facing a major environmental crisis—far greater than a little pollution in ground water, and far greater than the buildup of minor mountains of trash in places where citizens do not want to look at them. But few have been listening to our message, and even fewer have harkened to the solutions we have advocated. But Churchill pointed out in his his- tory of World War II that "The Eng- lish-speaking peoples are far better at dealing with crises than they are at preventing them." Thus I fear (and my fears are supported by the views of many learned scientists) that: • We have already gone too far; • The disaster of global warming will soon be upon us, and may be upon us already; and • The crisis of global warming cannot be prevented, but may only be dealt with and, if we strive very hard, ameliorated somewhat. The consequences of global warming may be dire indeed. We can anticipate some probable effects of global warm- ing without knowing exactly what will occur. Among the anticipated (but uncertain) possible effects of global warming are: • Great increases in ocean levels, resulting in flooding of a great many population centers; • Deserts where now rich agricultural land exists, in the USA and else- where around the globe; • Death of the world's most productive and fast growing forests; • Mass starvation on a scale never before imagined; • Much scarcer, costlier food, timber and fiber; and • Even greater demands for energy to be used to deal with all these prob- lems, thus exacerbating the problem with even more CO3- just as no one in 1936 could have foreseen the vast devastation of World War II, so we cannot foresee the worst which global warming could bring. But whatever the results of global warming, you can bet your last tax dollar that they will have an enormous impact on the economic development of each and every region in the country. Minnesota will be no exception. The greenhouse effect If in fact we face a Gathering Storm far greater even than that faced by Churchill, his British people, their Commonwealth and their American allies, then our question becomes: What can we do to insure that in facing the threat of global atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gas buildup, we create our finest hour, instead of letting humanity die piecemeal in underground bunkers as Hitler died in Berlin? We know three key things about CO,: 1. Humans are creating it; 2. Some of it is absorbed into sea water, where microorganisms lock it up in the form of calcium carbonate, where it sinks to the bottom and remains there forever for all practical purposes; and 3. Every tree growing on the globe is a device which locks up carbon, liberates oxygen, and in the process cools the globe by evaporating water into the air (the Boyle's law effect), which water vapor can and almost certainly does increase shading cloud cover. Now as to the first two key facts, you and I cannot do much. First, changing global levels of CO, creation is a vast effort, involving many key and complex social, political, legal, and tax considerations. It involves huge industries in this country and around the world, employing hundreds of mil- lions of people. It involves rich and powerful capitalists and huge labor unions. It involves major relationships between nations, both communist and capitalist nations and developing and industrialized nations. I predict that, with one exception, really meaningful efforts at reduction of CO, emissions will not come unto the greenhouse effect is as much upon us as World War U was after Pearl Harbor. Secondly, we only vaguely under- stand the oceanic calcium carbonate mechanism. However, scientists do know that the carbonate mechanism (which presently absorbs about 42 per- cent of the CO, released by burning fossil fuels) is limited and may not be expanded or intensified by any practical means known to or contemplated by scientists. ty�a t 2 a- 7 '+k �'•Gµ ha t i rt.'�4"y "q& s s... '='"`' Often times new developments eliminate existing trees. r July 1989 7 That brings us to the third thing which we know about CO, and that iE that trees lock up the carbon and liberate the 02. Any healthy, fast grow- ing tree anywhere on the face of the earth is contributing to the reduction of atmospheric CO2. The best rural trees for eliminating CO, from the atmosphere are young, healthy, fast growing trees. Climax forests (like the old growth forests of the West—what few are left of them) are in approximate C% balance: new growth about equals CO2 generated from decay of wood on the forest floor. But is estimated that six acres of fast growing trees will offset the CO2 gen- erated by any hunily of four, including home heat, utilities, auto use, and a prorata portion of industrial CO2 gen- eration. Surprisingly, we do not know for sure, because all the United States Forest Service studies to date of forest growth have been of production of merchantable board feet of timber, not total biomass (roots, trunks, branches, and leaves), which is approximately proportional to total carbon uptake. Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley, California esti- mate that urban trees are up to 15 times as valuable as identical rural trees in limiting CO, buildup: • One time for the CO2 they lock up in biomass; and • Fourteen times because of the fossil fuel they save by reducing needs for air conditioning in summer and heat- ing in winter. With regard to cooling, the Boyle's Law effect is perhaps the key, more so than shade, since ambient heat is actually removed by the act of evaporating water: one calorie of heat is removed from the ambient air for each gram of water which is converted from liquid into vapor. Such cooling results in air conditioning cost reductions esti- mated to be from 10 percent to 50 percent. This is especially important because our urban areas have become heat islands. As city planners and developers have put in more and more buildings, roads, driveways, and parking lots, and have reduced the amount of greenery, the average temperatures of the centers of large urban areas have increased into double-digit differences from the aver- age temperatures of surrounding rural areas. Even in the winter, trees play an important role, for large trees (including large deciduous trees) eddy the straight line winds which cause so much of the winter chilling. Resider of many Minnesota cities feel the loss of their elms and oaks more in winter than in summer, although they may no know that the chill they are feeling due to loss of the winter - effect of those large trees. This whole thing is not just my fear, and thu fear of a bunch of people who love trees. Hardly a day goes by with- out a major article in the international and national press which does not detail the particulars of the problem. We clearly have a major problem on our hands, far greater than any one of us could have dreamed of even five or six years ago. From where will our salvation come? This is a human problem. Humans created it. It is also largely a city problem. Our congregation in large urban mass has caused the great increase in energy use for transporta- tion. It is logical, then, that we look to our cities as the places to start amelio- rating the crisis. It ought to become clear that we have to start paying much more atten- tion to our urban forests. We have to elevate what had been a nicety to the new, exalted status of a necessity. In this effort, the people who make urban policies must be the principal saviors of society. I cannot set out in detail the practical things we can do to reduce the CO, problem. However, I can give you a "short list" of things that we must start on right now. We have got to really start planting trees in our communities on a large scale. Our goals should be to frill every available street tree place in ever city and town by 1995. That would cost a tiny fraction of municipal budgets, but would have a monumental effect on energy conservation, urban beauty, and commercial attractiveness. But at the present time tree planting plans and tree planing appropriations are the first to be cut when governmental money is tight—and money is always tight. The taxes and the budgets go up and up and up, but there is hardly any money to plant trees, and then there is next to none to maintain the trees in most communities. We are failing to do the Residents most simple, most inexpensive thing we could do to help our communities and our world. This is a crime. t We should make tree planting man- datory around every new house built in modrtyirrg any Minnesota community, and not just any old trees in any location. Tree planting plans should be approved by competent urban foresters and by oth- ers who are trained on tree ecology (and not just in landscape design). We have people competent in electricity and plumbing approve building plans which include those elements. We require code reviews of insulation and other internal energy conservation sys- tems in new buildings. Why not have people competent in the use of trees to conserve energy approve mandatory planting pis? We have got to stop killing high- value large old trees when budding in wooded areas. We are as guilty as the Brazilians in that respect. We let build- ers come in, develop a wooded area (most of which now bear names of trees which used to grow there) and then leave with armloads of money. But within two years most of the trees that were used to sell unsuspecting consumers on the new homes have died, because the builders graded dirt around their roots and smothered the roots due to lack of oxygen. These trees, often centuries old, could be doing all the things I have described right now. We do not have to wait for them to grow up. But these high value trees are condemned to death by the actions of the builders. In this the cities and towns are not just uncaring onlookers, they are parties to the crime, because ignorant city plan- ners require grade changes even in wooded areas, without having the fain- test idea that grade changes injure or lull trees, most of whose roots are in the top six inches of sort. We have got to stop the highway engineers, who have unwittingly pro- moted vast CO2 generation by building wider, faster roads. The first thing they want to do on any project is to remove the trees. Then after widening the roads, they prohibit planting along the roadway on the theory that somebody might hit the tree and they might have some liability. The answer to that prob- 8 Minnesota Cities People are beginning to realize that trees not only make a street more attractive, they are also a necessary part of our environment. lem is not to eliminate trees; instead it is to eliminate any municipal or govern- mental liability to anyone who hits a roadside tree, unless it can be conclu- sively proven in court that the tree leaped out into the roadway and planted itself in front of the car (which is usually driven by someone with a closer attachment to vines than to trees). We have to insist that there be extensive plantings along our highways and streets, and that these plantings be a part of the transportation improve- ments budgets right from the start. Finally, the most important of all, I believe that if the World's salvation is to come in great part from planting trees, rural and especially urban, then each of you must spread the word. You must speak the message of salvation, but you must not just be high priests in the temple, talking to each other: You must be missionaries. You have the knowledge::The saving knowledge. And you have an obligation to spread it, and not just be politicians or planners or administrators. You must use the means at your disposal to solicit the support of everyone in your communities. All of us must be tree planters and tenders if we are to be saved from a greenhouse disaster. You must spread that knowledge now, for trees do not grow overnight. You know, the best time to plant a tree is 40 years ago. The second best time is right now. The planners in our midst had better realize that they can create roads and parking lots in a period of months or just a few years. But mature, beneficial trees take decades. The urban forests we enjoy were in large part the heritage of men and women who are now long retired, or who have already passed from our midst. Help on the road to salvation Now, in the fulfillment of your obli- gation to spread that saving knowledge you have an ally. When it comes to trees, and the balanced and productive use of rural and urban trees, your best ally is the American Forestry Association. The AFA was started 114 years ago (when it was founded by industrialist J. Ster- ling Morton and physician William War- der) to promote the establishment of our National Parks and our National Forests at a time when our forested lands were being destroyed about as fast as Brazil's are being destroyed today. From 1874 to the present day, the AFA has promoted balanced, multi- faceted productive use of our forests to grow the wood we need, provide the recreation we want, protect the water we must have, and insure that our forests, urban and rural, are improved from generation to generation. As the oldest citizen conservation organization, AFA was the first and the strongest to embrace trees and tree planting, and vigorous, rapidly growing urban and rural forests as the answer to the global menace we all face. AFA's "Global Releaf ' program has been met with very positive response from every side, especially a large number of senators and congressmen and congresswomen, who have seen that it is necessary for our environment while providing something we all want and need: handsome, tree -shaded com- munities set amongst healthy, produc- tive, beautiful rural woodlands. Secondly, the AFA is sponsoring the Fourth International Urban Forestry Conference, October 15-17 in St. Louis, under the theme "Make Our Cities Safe for Trees." AFA needs your help in getting citizens behind this vital effort. If you did nothing more than agree to help bring the message to all the leaders in your communities, you would be making a big contribution, while at the same time certainly not hurting your own community's economic development. - A simple piece of literature could help many see the part they could play. Literature is available from the AFA, Box 2000, Washington, D.C. 20013. Conclusion I believe that trees, and the people who plan for them in our communi- ties, are undergoing a monumental change of status. Trees are changing from being "nice" to becoming "necessary.,, What if I am wrong? What if this greenhouse thing is really nothing much, and trees are not all that impor- July 1989 9 tant? After all, we have had some pretty cold weather this year. What il the huge buildup of CO, and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere means nothing. What if this is a false scare? Well, if we are wrong, we have still done the right thing if we plant our towns and our cities and our nation and our world. We will leave to our heirs a far better, far more beautiful, and far happier world. We will be answering with a resounding affirmative the ques- tion posed by Churchill when he asked "What be the use of living if it be not to leave the world a better place for our having lived in it?" And if we are not wrong then we will be the saviors of our cities, our state, and our world. And the community trees and urban forests we admire and enjoy will have moved from being a nicety to being a great necessity. ■ Donald C. WNeke is a pracbcmg attorney with the law firm of Willeke and Daniels in Minneapolis. This article is from a speech he gave to the Min- nesota Tree City USA banquet in St. Paul in April. Program recognizes cities for forestry programs Smokey Bear and DNR Commis- sioner Joseph Alexander were two of the award presenters to 50 communi- ties that received honors recently for their outstanding urban forestry pro- grams. Winning cities also received a congratulatory letter and commenda- tion from Governor Rudy Perpich. The winning Tree Cities USA have all made innovative uses of trees in urban settings and surpassed the requirements for eligibility. The requirements are that they must have a legally constituted tree board or department, a tree ordinance, an active and comprehensive forestry program supported by a minimum of $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day proclamation and public tree planting ceremony. ■ :free City USA Award Winners tlnoika4th Apple VY i year year i*dvr#eld `~ Little Falls 9th year 10th year Arden H :,. uls ,._ 4th year " #Mankato 5th year Austin _ 4 40th year :. Maple Grove 4th year _ Bloonungton 2nd year iwAinrwapofis 10th year Brainerd 8th year Moorhead 3rd year Breckenridge Circe Pines:end year .; year . Mounds View New Brighton 7th year 7th year Coon Rapids nth year North Mankato 2nd year Cottage Grove -6th year Oak Park Heights 8th year Crookston 22nd year Park Rapids ft year Detroit Lakes 1st year `Plymouth 5th year Duluth ' Oth year 2nd year Preston Renville 4th year 1st ;year East Grand Forks -8rd year Richfield 3rd 'year Eden Prairie Edinay 9th year Robbinsdale 10th,, year Fergus Fads 1 year SRtod mer y ear Golden Valley 2nd year St Louis Park 9th year Grand Rapids 3rd year St Paul gth year c� Hutchinson 10th yearear hELake ye 7th year 2nd year Muer Grove Heights 1 st year Thief River Falls I year Kasson Lino Lakes 9th year 1 st year White Bear Lake Winona 2nd year 10th year Golden Valley was one of the recipients of a Tree City USA Award. From left to right are award presenter Spunky Squirrel; Chuck Burmeister of the city's open space and recreation commission; Elmer the Elm, presenter, Mayor Mary Anderson; Rick Jacobson, parks and recreation director; Jonathan Stiegler, city forester, and Smokey Bear, presenter. 10 Minnesota Cities MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 14, 1989 TO: City Council and James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Richard Plufka, Planning Commission Chairman SUBJECT: RECENT RECOMMENDATION ON LAND USE GUIDE PLAN On behalf of the Planning Commission, I want to take this opportunity to tell you of the tremendous support by the entire Planning Staff that the Planning Commission was given as it undertook the review of the Land Use Guide Plan. Each of the Commission members remarked at the thoroughness, completeness and effort that was necessary in order to accomplish all that was accomplished during the last several months. We think the effort undertaken was well done and thorough, due in no small measure to the research and study undertaken by the Staff. On behalf of the Planning Commission, Dick Plufka CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: July 11, 1989 TO: James G. Willis, City Manager FROM: Virgil Schneider, Mayor SUBJECT gZ Today I was contacted by a person who was very complimentary to our Police Department, and specifically Investigator William Hanvik. She used the words "wonderful, nice Job, they listened, and they were helpful," to describe her contact with the police department and Investigator Hanvik. Thanks very much to the Police Department. Keep it up! cc: City Council CITY OF July 13, 1989 PLYMOUTR Charlene Johnson SUGAR MAPLES HOA 17230 - 12th Ave Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER Dear Ms. Johnson: The City Council has approved the schematic drawings for the new community center. Architects are now proceeding with final design development on the project which will likely lead to construction commencing late this fall. With the approval of the schematic plans, we have a far better idea of the various components of the new building and how they will serve the community. We would like to be able to share that information with you and your association members. We will be pleased to attend a meeting of your association to review the schematic plans of the community center and answer questions which you may have with respect to the project. We look forward to meeting with you and your members to share information on this exciting project. Please call and let me know when it would be convenient for such a meeting. Thank you. Yours truly, / mes G. Willis Ci y Manager JW:kec QAnn 01 venni ITH Rni n P:wt n n PI YMn1 ITH MINNFgnTA 55447 TFI-FPHONF (612) 559-2800 July 13, 1989 Senator James Ramstad 123 State Office Building St. Paul MN 55155 Dear Se r Ramstad: The Ci ouncil has approved and the architects are now anticipate that the community fall. -1--\-L\c,,- schematic plans for the new community center, working on final design development. We center will be under construction late this We would like to further acquaint you with the plans for the community center, and respond to any questions you may have regarding this project. Please plan to us on Tuesday, July 25, 7:30 a.m. at Scanticon. Our meetings, appropriately scheduled for the Plymouth Room, will conclude by 9 a.m. We recognize that summer is a busy time, but do hope that you will find it possible to be with us. Please RSVP with my secretary, Judy McMillin, at 559-2800, ext. 202, by Friday, July 21. I look forward to having you join us on July 25. Best regards, m G. Willis City Manager JW:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MR. FRANV BOYLES ASST, CITY MANAGER CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MN 55447 SUBJECT: RESULTS OF RADAR ENFORCEMENT — 44TH/45TH .JUNEAU TO FERNBROOK LN DEAR MR. BOYL.ES: I REVIEWED A COPY OF. .THE INFORMATION YOU SENT PASSOLT REGARDING THE ABOVE SUBJECT. I LIVE AWAY FROM THE INTERSECTION OF 44TH AVENUE AND -k`.1 A 1rJ - KIRK L, KNOTT 14400 44TH AVE N. PLYMOUTH, MN 5544,.4 7/7/89 TO MR JEFF ONE HOUSE HARBOR LANE. IT WAS SOMEWHAT UNSETTLING REVIEWING THE RESULTS OF THE TRAFFIC ANALYSIS PERFORMED IN THIS AREA, I MAKE THIS STATEMENT BECAUSE OF THE 434 VEHICLES OBSERVED, 542 OF THEM WERE PROCEEDING ABOVE THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 30 M.P.H. THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES SPEEDING IS SIGNIFICANT. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT 33% OR IN OTHER WORDS, ONE OUT OF THREE, THESE FACTS ARE COMPOUNDED BY 12 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGF_ OF EIGHT LIVING IN A ONE BLOCK STRETCH ON 44TH AVE BETWEEN HARE.{[ LANE AND FERNBROOK LANE, THE NUMBER OF SMALL. CHILDREN LIVING IN THIS AREA COUPLED WITH THE HIGH VOLUME OF TRAFFIC WILL LIKELY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SOMEDAY. I AM NOT TRYING TO SUBSTITUTE STOP SIGNS FOR A WATCHFUL PARENTAL_ EYE., WHAT I: AM TRYING TO DO IS TO REDUCE= THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLES USING 44TH AVENUE AND HOPEFULLY PREVENT AN ACCIDENT,. THE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC HAS INCREASED GREATLY ON 44TH AVENUE EVER SINCE THE STOP LIGHT WAS. I:NSTALLED AT FERNBROOK LANE AND COUNTY ROAD 9. NOW PEOPLE FIND IT LESS TREACHEROUS TO ENTER COUNTY ROAI) 9 FROM FERNBROOK AS OPPOSED TO JUNEAU LANE THEREBY CAUSING. THE INCREASE Ifs! TRAFFIC ON 44Th! AVE. MY GOAL_ AND THOSE:: OF THE REST OF THE PETITIONERS WAS TO SLOW DOWN TRAFFIC ON 44TH AVE. SOME OF THE FACTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN CONFUSED WHEN I READ FRED G. MOORE'S LETTER DATED MAY 26, 1999. HE STATES: „THE INTERSECTION OF 44TH AVENUE AND HARBOR LANE IS A FOUR-- WAY INTERSECTION WITH NO STOP S16NS IN ANY DIRECTION. THERE IS NOT A VISION PROBLEM AT THIS INTERSECTION FOR THE 30 M.P.H. SPEED LIMIT ON THIS RESIDENTIAL. STREET. IF SIGNAGE WERE INSTALLED ON THE MINOR RESIDENTIAL STREET (HARBOR. LANE) REQUIRING; IT TO STOP FOR THE COLLECTOR STREET (44TH AVENUE) IT WOULD ONLY ENCOURAGE. SPEEDING ON 44TH AVENUE, SINCE THE MOTORISTS WOULD NO LONGER BE REQUIRED TO BE CAUTIOUS AT TRIS INT E:.h.SE C T ION" :. 1 -1L1b SUBJECT: RESULTS OF 44TH/45TH JULY 7, 1989 PAGE 2 RADAR ENFORCEMENT ._ JUNE.AU TO FERNBROOK LN STOP'P'ING, TRAFFIC ON HARBOR LANE IS NOT THE OBJECTIVE. THE MAJORITY OF THE TRAFFIC IS ON 44TH AVENUE SO THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SLOW TRAFFIC ON THIS STREET WITH THE PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS. THERE IS A SECONDARY REASON FOR INSTALLING STOP SIGNS ON 44TH AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION OF HARBOR LANE. FRED MOORE ALSO STATE=D IN HIS LETTER THE FOLLOWING: "BECAUSE THE STOP SIGN CREATES A SUBSTANTIAL INCONVENIENCE TO MOTORISTS, IT SHOULD BE USED ONLY WHERE WARRANTED. A STOP SIGN MAY BE WARRANTED AT AN INTERSECTION WHERE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING EXIST: i. INTERSECTION OF A LESS IMPORTANT ROAD WITH A MAIN ROAD FOR APPLICATION OF THE NORMAL_ RIGHT--OF-WAY RULE IS UNDULY HAZARDOUS-' I BELIEVE THE INTERSECTION! IN QUESTION IS HAZARDOUS. WHEN A MOTORIST IS ON 44TH AVENUE HEADED IN THE DIRECTION TOWARDS FERNBR0OK LANE, TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE SOUTH ON HARBOR LANE (LESS IMPORTANT ROAD) IS HIDDEN BY A SLOPING HILL., WHEN MY FAMILY AND I MOVEI) TO OUR P'RE'SENT ADDRESS IN l?S6. I COULD NOT IMAGINE THEN THE AMOUNT OF TRAFFIC GOING. PAST OUR HOUSE ON 44TH AVENUE., THE TRAFFIC HAS BECOME QUITE AN ANNOYANCE FAIT I GUESS IT IS SOMETHING WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO TOL_ERATE., Mi' ONLY REGRET IS NOT BEING ABLE TO FORESEE THESE EVENTS THREE YEARS AGO PRIOR TO BUILDING OUR HOUSE: AT THIS LOCATION, HOWEVER, PUTTING UP WITH THE TRAFFIC WILL BE. EASIER TO BEAR WITH PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS ON 44TH AVENUE, I URGE YOU AND OTHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR MATTERS SUCH AS THESE. TO RECONSIDER YOUR DECISION. I WILL AP'P'RECIATE HEARING FROM YOU,. SINCERELY, KIRK L, KNOTT CC: VIRG.IL SCHNEI.DER - MAYOR FRED G. MOORE. -- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORK; JAMES G. WILLIS - CITY MANAGER —T--V-\o Kirk L. Knott 14499 - 44th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55446 SUBJECT: YOUR JULY 7 LETTER REGARDING GREATER ENFORCEMENT ON 44TH/45TH - JUNEAU TO FERNBROOK Dear Mr. Knott: As you know, the city staff has been reviewing traffic conditions and speeds In the vicinity of your home. We are in the process of preparing a recommendation for City Council consideration. While we have not yet formulated a final recommendation, I expect that this item will be placed on the July 24, 1989 City Council agenda. I will contact you in advance of the meeting to let you know our recommendation. You are certainly welcome to attend the meeting as well to share your perspective with the City Council. Council meetings are held in the Plymouth City Center building, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, commencing at 7:30 p.m. Thank you for shat 2zg your concerns. cere i Frank des Assiant City Manager FB:kec cc: Bruce Parker - 14625 44th Avenue North Fred Moore, Public Works Director Dick Carlquist, Public Safety Director S.F. 7/19/89 Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Bob Hicks Legal Counsel Minnesota Civil Liberties Union 1021 West Broadway Minneapolis, MN 55411 Dear Mr. Hicks: Thank you for your letter of June 28 addressed to members of the Plymouth City Council and myself. We appreciate your interest in the City's recently revised zoning ordinance, particularly as it relates to the location of churches. It is our view that the ordinances that have been adopted are constitutionally appropriate and do not interfere with any protected constitutional right. In that regard, we will welcome your monitoring of the application of our ordinance. Yours truly, 4 �4 1-dZ.— Vi gil Schneider Mayor VS:kec cc: Councilmembers City Attorney 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 _T-tL� C�- MINNESOTA CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION 1021 West Broadway Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 June 28, 1989 City of Plymouth Mayor Virgil Schneider, City Council Members 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider: In response to the City of Plymouth zoning ordinance passed February 6, 1989, that places size restrictions on churches wishing to locate in low and high-density residential districts, two Plymouth churches contacted the Minnesota Civil Liberties Union (MCLU). The churches expressed disagreement with the ordinance and sought MCLU's opinion on the matter. The Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right of free exercise of religion without governmental interference. The MCLU recognizes that the Plymouth zoning ordinance may infringe upon this right of free exercise. By limiting the size of churches within residential districts, the ordinance limits many churches from growing and expanding their membership. Also, the exclusion of apartment complexes from the ordinance's size restrictions in high density residential areas has the appearance of being arbitrary and capricious. By restricting churches of over forty (40) acres to commercial - industrial districts where costs of property are considerably higher than in residential areas, the burden the city imposes on the churches is so great as to effectively preclude them from locating anywhere: wdithift ,the City of Plymouth. The Potential chilling effect the ordinance has on religious institutions in the Plymouth area raises constitutional concerns. The MCLU will continue to monitor this situation and stands ready to support any church which is foreclosed from building or expanding due to these restrictive ordinances. Sincerely, Bob Hicks Legal Counsel BH: ac dull 3-1989 c�f�'dip, rU� CITY C)� July 11, 1989 PLYMOUTI + Mr. Henry Yellott 10807 - 32nd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 16, 1989 LETTER Dear Mr. Yellott: Thank you for your letter expressing concern about: 1) drainage problems caused by your neighbor's driveway; and 2) use of the dwelling at 10727 - 32nd Avenue North. I have good news and bad news. The bad news first. Building Inspector Bill Tonn investigated the drainage problem. I am attaching a copy of his report. He suggests that there are cooperative efforts you might undertake with your neighbor to resolve the problem. He also suggests steps you could take to direct the drainage away from the foundation of your home. Now the good news. Attached is a letter from Building Official Joe Ryan to the owner of the house confirming that the house is being used as a multifamily living unit contrary to code. The letter requires that this use be discontinued effective July 5, 1989. The building staff will continue to monitor this situation. Thank you for your letter. Sincerely, qV/gi/Ic h Mayor VS:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 N June 29, 1989 Mr. Roger Lingen 10727 -32nd Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55441 Re: USE OF DWELLING LOCATED AT 10727 -32ND AVENUE NORTH Dear Mr. Lingen: As you know, the City has undertaken an investigation concerning the use of your property as it relates to the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. On June 26, 1989 I had performed an inspection of your home and determined that the rental of the lower level of your dwelling is in violation of Section 7, Subdivision C, Paragraph 1 of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. Your property in question is located within an R -1A (Low Density Single Family Residence District), the use of which is permitted for single family detached dwellings only. Two family dwellings are not permitted uses within this zoning district. A one family dwelling is defined as a building designed and occupied exclusively by one (1) family. A family is defined as an individual or two or more persons related by blood or marriage or a group of not more than five persons (excluding servants) who need not be related by blood or marriage living together in a dwelling unit. Based upon our discussion, you indicated that you have been renting out the lower level of your home soon after you had purchased the property in 1984. You are hereby advised that prior to July 15, 1989 rental of any portion of your home which constitutes a multiple family use is to be discontinued. A reinspection of your property will occur after the time frame indicated to insure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Failure to comply with this request will be considered a violation of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, which is a misdemeanor, and appropriate legal action will be initiated. If you have any questions in regard to this matter, please call me at 559-2800 extension 222. Sincerely, Joe Ryan Building Official cc: James Thompson, City Attorney File (bu/jr/lingen:dbc) 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 HENRY W. YELLOTT JR. 10807 32nd Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minn. 5544 Telephone: Area 612 — 544-3992 June 16, 108';; City of Iwlymouth 3400 Plymouth ylvd. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 Attention: I,iayor Virgil Schneider Dear Mayor Schneider: I started trying to resolve two problems concerning the dwelling at 10727 32nd Avenue North in the summer of 1986. As of this date neither of the problems have been resolved. I have discussed these problems with you, Joe 1iyan, :Hobert Zitur and on occasions when required with the police. The preblems started when the house next to mine was remodeled and divided into three seperate apartments. The constant activity of so many renters neat door has cauded many visits by the police. kenjers have driven across my lawn, piled snow in my yard, blown snow against my home and in general made living next to an apartment building unbearable. Another very real cause of concern has been the installation of a concrete driveway which changed the drainage and has resulted in water seepage into my basemen . Although i;ir. Ryan confirmed the driveway was not legal, nothing has been done to resolve the problem. I did send ix. Ryan a certificate of survey which you should have on file. Please, I implore You, Yelp me. You are asking me to pay my taxes as a. resident in a residential zone. I am living in a multiple-dxelling neighborhood. Yours ary n ely, Henry ellott, y = - MEMO CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 DATE: June 2, 1989 TO: Assistant Building Official Mike �,K�ullczyk FROM: Building Inspector Bill Tonn Cc SUBJECT: DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT 10727 32ND AVENUE NORTH In response to a letter dated May 30, 1989 from Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manger to Joe Ryan, Building Official, an inspection was made at 10727 32nd Avenue North on June 1, 1989. The purpose of the inspection was to investigate a drainage problem that has resulted from the installation of a concrete driveway in the side yard of this property. Research in the assessing files was not very helpful as a certificate of survey was not on file for this property. A survey for the neighboring property of 10807 32nd Avenue North did not indicate elevations or direction of drainage as it was apparently not a requirement at the time of construction. The survey does show a distance of 20' from the house to the east property line, and a 5' rear yard utility easement. An on site inspection revealed that 10727 is located up hill from 10807. The driveway in question is located between the two properties and is a double wide concrete driveway. The edge closest to 10807 is 21' from the foundation. The driveway does not hinder the natural flow of water as it moves down hill. There is one house down spout that drains onto this driveway along with the garage roof. The driveway is sloped in such a manner as to run evenly to the street. I spoke with the homeowner at 10727 32nd Avenue North and he informed me that the driveway had been installed approximately three years ago. There are two down spouts from 10807 32nd Avenue North that come off of the house and are directed toward a flat area on the up hill side of the house, near the driveway. My Lomments regarding the storm drainage for this situation would be as follows: 1. The driveway slopes very slightly to the 10807 32nd Avenue North property and if any storm water does drain onto the neighboring property it is primarily from this driveway. A curb or swale constructed along the west edge of the driveway could direct the water toward the street. 2. The resident at 10807 32nd Avenue North should redirect his down spouts. Although they do travel a good eight feet away from the building, they should be directed in such a manner as to continue the flow away from the house. 3. A properly constructed swale would mutually benefit both parties as it could carry storm water for both properties from the side yards to the street. INSPECT10t: REQUEST/REPORT I Use for a maximum of 2 inspections at the sam° address. �`3`t� TAKEN BY DATE RECD. TIME RECD. ASSIGNED TO ❑ ❑ mig, V\) UNIT/SUITE- SITE ADDRESS/LO ATIOtd: ❑ ❑ FOOTING/FOUNDATION -REQUESTED BY:TIME REQUESTED ❑ ❑ DATE REQUESTED: SCHEDULED AS REQUESTED? YES ❑ NO ❑ IF NO, WHEN? ON SITE STORM SEWER PERMIT NO. FOR INSPECTION NO. 1: ROUGH -IN INSPECTION NO. 2: 1 2 1 2 1 2 ❑ ❑ 1 2 ❑ ❑ BUILDING ❑ ❑ SEWER ❑ ❑ WELL ❑ ❑ SIGN ❑ ❑ PLUMBING ❑ ❑ WATER/METER ❑ ❑ MOVING ❑ ❑ GRADING/FILLING ❑ ❑ LATH/DRYWALL I ❑ OTHER: MECHANICAL INSPECTION RESULTS REASONS/COMMENTS INSPECTED BY/WHEN ❑ ❑ REINSPECTION ❑ ❑ PRESSURE/CONDUCTIVITY ❑ ❑ FOOTING/FOUNDATION ❑ ❑ SPRI14KLER SYSTEM ❑ ❑ FRAMING ❑ ❑ ON SITE STORM SEWER ❑ ❑ ROUGH -IN ❑ ❑ GAS AIR TEST ❑ ❑ INSULATION C.� U EROSION CONTROL ❑ ❑ FIREPLACE ❑ ❑ FINAL ❑ ❑ COMPLETED ❑ ❑ LATH/DRYWALL ❑ ❑ OTHER: INSPECTION RESULTS REASONS/COMMENTS INSPECTED BY/WHEN 1 2�J t 2 Inspector No ❑ ❑ WORK APPROVED ❑ ❑ WORK NOT READY 6 ^0�� � Date: ❑ C3WORK NOT APPROVED ❑ ❑ NO PERMIT ISSUED r'� Y Y ❑ ❑ UNABLE TO INSPECT C1 ED CORRECTIONS NOT DONE CORRECTIONS Initials: NOTICES ISSUED: ❑ ❑ CORRECTION ❑ ❑ STOP WORK ❑ ❑ DO NOT OCCUPY ❑ ❑ WE MISSED YOU bidg(request)2/4-66 ❑ ❑ UNABLE TO ACCESS COMMENTS: Z\V�- WILLIAM D. SCHOELL ' REGISTERED CIVIL ENGINEER S C H O E L L A N o M A D S O N MINN. NO. 9265 ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS SO. OAK 755 SO NINTH AVENUE SOUTH WIS. NO. E-6176 HOPKINS. MINNESOTA FLONIDA NO. 6971 PHONE- 038-761A NO. OAK. 693 MONT. NO. 16/6-E CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY FOR: 3 2 A vz . - ------Meos.99.7---- --- i m 0 I = 30 I HARCO 22 1 23/3 39.6 CARLISLE MADSON REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR . MINN. NO. 4374 SO. OAK. 791 WIS. NO. 6-674 IOWA NO. 3705 NO. OAK. 1106 MONT. NO. 1743-6 316 � � •i Ufi11, L=4 �ernenf ---N1eos. 99.7 - -- lP/O/-/00.0) O .Der)ofes /ror ernt WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION OF A SURVEY OF THE BOUNDARIES OF: !off /, 131ock 2 /Vlec/-O -Coke Acre6 16/ Aol,-1ifior) AND OF THE LOCATION OF ALL BUILDINGS. IF ANY. THEREON./SAND ALL VISIBLE ENCROACHMENTS, IF ANY. FROM OR ON SAID LAND. 2971h �i r/ b✓ AS SURVEYED BY US THIS DAY OF- Ha/so F Ha/so shows the /oco/ion 0/-o propo Sec/ hui/c✓i,9 , h4/1 r?o 5toke5 REGf�TE PED LAND SURVEYOR have beer ,ef dor'- el/ch /oco/ior). e CITY OF PLYMOUTH 3400 PLYMOUTH BLVD., PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 MEMO DATE: May 30, 1989 TO: Joe Ryan, Building Official FROM: Frank Boyles, Assistant City Manage�/�� SUBJECT COMPLAINT FROM MAYOR SCHNEIDER Mr. Henry Yellott, 10807 - 32nd Ave. N. (544-3992), has contacted Mayor Schneider about a problem. In the fall of 1987, Mr. Yellott contacted you about the fact that his neighbor at 10727 - 32nd Ave. N., has built a concrete drive within three feet of the property line. While the driveway violated the setback, that does not appear to be his major concern. His concern was that by installing the driveway, his neighbor has revised the drainage path. Now storm water drains directly into the Yellott's house, while before it had either been absorbed in the driveway or been carried to the street. Mayor Schneider asked that you investigate the situation to determine what can be done. You should share the results of your investigation and your recommendation with Mayor Schneider prior to contacting Mr. Yellott. Thanks for your help Joe. FB:kec cc: S.F. 6/2/89 Mayor Schneider J� � ," • --/ - - TN4.e,-7,, !�,Y ELL 10tj'V 6 -CL -2'l SwPF O�- I_ TNCtT+ i3Y ai lL w ^' ,/ G 02 (APmL-4- Sloi of i060"7 July 12, 1989 Carole V. O'Hare 2335 Troy Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: YOUR JULY 3, 1989 LETTER REGARDING THE COMMUNITY CENTER Dear Ms. O'Hare: --I-�'Ae- Thank you for your July 3 letter in which you provided editorials about how some Plymouth residents feel about the community center. You should be aware that the City Council elected to take action on the community center issue only after undertaking the survey of Plymouth residents' reactions in December 1987. In the survey we found that over 50% of those surveyed favored the construction of the community center. Because this was only a survey, we then decided to conduct a series of meetings to get a better sense for the perspective of Plymouth residents on this issue. During the first hearing, which took place earlier this year, a total of 29 persons spoke. Twenty-three (79%) spoke in favor of the center and six against. The second public meeting yielded almost no public response, even though it had been substantially publicized. The most recent meeting is the only one in which significant opposition has been voiced. This is a difficult decision and the City Council has approached it in terms of what we believe will be best for the entire community now and in the years ahead. After a great deal of examining the question, the City Council has voted to proceed with the project. I know that I have not changed your opinion, but I hope you have a better understanding of the City Council's reasoning. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with me. Sincerely, Vi gil Schneider Mayor VS:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Plymouth should -put `Ta0 Mahal' on hold Plymouth is planning to build a $12 million community center -- a 120,000 -square -foot facility with a leisure pool, ice arena, gymnasium, fitness spaces, senior center, and community meeting rooms. This is the second time the city has proposed a community center. Residents soundly defeated a bond referendum in 1984 to build an $8 million community center. The margin was 3,433 to 636. This time, construction funds are coming from interest earned and saved from public -improvement bonds sold by the city and squirreled away in the public - improvement revolving fund. There seems to be a trend among communities lately to build community centers to invoke the neighborly camaraderie of yesteryear. Wher. Plymouth City Manager Jim Willis presented the timetable and initial plans for a community center to the City Council last November, he commented that "A community center cannot be all things to all people; rather, it should focus more narrowly on the issue of a community meeting/gathering place where individuals, family and friends may come together and enjoy some of their leisure pursuits." Unfortunately, people no longer gather at the old town square to gossip, to argue politics at the town hall on voting day, or to renew friendships at the Saturday night barn dance. Today, we are independent, and prefer to take what money is left over after the government gets its hunk and pay for our own leisure activities. But the city of Plymouth is telling residents that they need a community center. Whether they want a center is irrelevant. "It's good for you, and you will have it," the city says. The city plans to charge annual membership fees to residents and non-residents who use it. What's more, property -tax payers will probably have to subsidize its operation by as much as $180,000 a year; if the center doesn't attract fee -paying patrons, the cost could be higher. Spinach may be good for you, but when you get to be a big grown-up taxpayer, you don't have to eat it any more. The Plymouth community center is meeting resistance from residents who seem to be saying they don't want something they didn't order. And they ,ertainly don't want to pay for it. To a sizable chunk of Plymouth residents, the community center is beginning to symbolize "Big Brother" government at its worst. Residents are being ignored in the process, even though they turn out at public meetings to express their concerns. "Let us vote on it," they demand. "Sorry, you can't do that," they are told. The conin—JI pity center is the subject of scorn from many residents who call it the "Plymouth Taj Mahal" or the "Plymouth Dome." With such a negative community reaction, Plymouth's proposed community center will not draw residents together in a spirit of fellowship. The city should table the project until residents want it. =-\A e 2.335 Troy Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 July 3, 1989 Mayor Virgil Schneider City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Mayor Schneider: Despite all your attempt at persuasion to the contrary, I do not believe the citizens of Plymouth need or want a community center. I certainly do not. In the only vote ever taken on the matter it was defeated so overwhelmingly as to remove all doubt. Despite this voice from the citizens you and the City Council have said "the public be damned - this is good for them" and proceeded with the project anyway. If you will not allow our voice to be heard in this matter because of a technicality, then we do have another recourse - at the ballot box. I look forward to voting you and the others out of office at the earliest opportunity. Yours truly, (?(�ux�(c& ti CD 'at v Carole V. O'Hare TO 1.0 r a, n a' •-iO�' . V l Cy3OUd 'yCCi :oZtN�.i CaLi vC 3Q! wt!UC ' NN O0, vLNC bN°aa', w` NC, .«CU •yO' 3ar '�ow �Nd y y y 0C pNa' L.0 ti1 V«Com.Ooa a0 0 3 � E 20 a°, u Cd U ff= °O N q°FpCO N a o W 0N > 0 2 O u °L 0 wW« C oE M C CO 0E E .O 0 3.. O n a 0 a �O.w'� p 0 `" 0zp °� � h ob 3 0 r� L L; c9 ."' 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N E U --c xEmEeooa, °E.ea 0C ° ° :cc a eco.ca >o> ° y° coc_8 E u Eoa -2saaws.aaxo .d cu0 I 0 -C m p 0 .0 Ou-E_a•oCp0ocp a>=LCa, 0.C, w y N O o cc �E N � U L a E - «°.„ °G c d.o 0cd W ; ^uc-LooO _ CD aN C O = 0 O> M= I 0"+ v1 aC C O C, C V . v ' > �°c°c �>t0 3" ° vUQ��Nx ° U p C aF> ✓, ELO'.W ae°;'v5,0 rN E o v E oR: E or >,0 y E u E o�,A 3o I Co the dictators in Plymouth i the editor: The city management of ymouth (the Tsar) plans to uld a recreation center (Taj ahal) costing over $12 million. The decision to go ahead with is project was made by an ite few — most employees of e city — without any sort of iblic mandate or referendum. iey found a convenient ophole in our Minnesota atues which enables them to -oceed with this project ithout a referendum. However, the bottom line is pis: all monies that enter lymouth City Hall, regardless ' the label, originate as tax- iyer dollars. What this elite few (the Tsar) redoing, then, is to spend tax- ayer money for something they want (a monument to themselves) — without tax- payer (peasant) permission — and then sending the bill to the taxpayer (peasant). This reeks of totalitarianism — an "I want, you pay" attitude characteristic of dictators and tsars. We read about the "taxpayer revolution." Well it is actions like these that irritate and annoy the taxpayer, creating the revolution. Can we believe anything the city says? First it's $8 million, and operating expenses will be covered by user fees. Now it's $12.5 million and needs almost $200,000 in taxpayer assistance to cover operating costs. Even as they are professing that this monument is being built without tax dollars and that it won't disturb the city's in- frastructure, etc., they are discussing a proposal to assess each property owner $1,000 to be levied in a couple of years. (Curious — 12,500 property owners times $1,000 equals 12.5 mill — the cost of the building.) I think it's time our city government became responsive to the populace. We don't need a monument to extravagance — an unnecessary luxury — a Plymouth Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a tomb. Let's make Plymouth's a tomb to our city management by voting these big spenders out of office and firing the rest. Arlene Johnson Plymouth N« a, iN.•i L n L O V u A O E 0 .° bb « o LL'E a c N p a a 0 .. i•. N N di ',� tooE O C V y•3 O ° d U O :3"C a 0Q 3 d io 0 N y 0 0 0 0 D C z O v 'Cy v wv 0. 0ba 44 U a " C cu0 u a' w 0 G� O c. •u+ a aN c f"Qy E w o w N Wu N N O N X ., O do v L« c c CN N a°�'No°ENE�c c9 0 N N> O b U O fr > Q a �'0�y•� h a« a,o °N�°'V°:v�ooc -'ooaa,a•oao•p o c4 ate, y C N O t+ > U3 EX 0o :OW>Ma 3,L L 'v sar ar a, u0..,4 .« c„, c= -C « 0 X ° 0CU N 0.5E c'o Ow L u aa+ N E« U.c °u n,.ac cV t,ccO Ea s ca Vj 4)ccc ° CJ .V 4W paw cc 4W O a N c0 « O i0 « a o �s o 0 o E Za L Q N E a N.0 D eh O c c t u =y toes m C.. O O .O O " t E In.0.. h C .0 C L,. q ... �I p a� �, a, 0 cy CD CO o LL oo� =- \y-3 Kathy Lund Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners 2705 Holly Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: YOUR JUNE 14, 1989 LETTER Dear Ms. Lund: Thank you for your letter regarding the emergency housing assistance program activities you will be involved in this year. The City of Plymouth has annually provided support to a number of organizations who also assist in this effort. We certainly support your efforts. To this end, I have placed your letter in the City Manager's information memo to the City Council which is also shared with local newspapers. I suspect that if you contacted Carolyn Thompson at the Plymouth Post, or Michael Kramer at the Wayzata Weekly News, they would be willing to help in your publicity effort. Best of luck in your very worthwhile endeavors. Sincerely, qr-1 Schneider Mayor VS:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 June 14 '. 1989 Flag D-aY Ilavor Vjrqil Schneider City of. Plymouth Dear Sir, 1 ;_4, 11 Tate a t}'1 110ri-jilg x�ij-j �jrivsii task force (.)f T terf i C, vi t. r ear: h a n (I m111117:1 T=:T=:1—1S IIOC.P1 n EcuttiFl;lr`-j action group of 1.6 (A,nrche�: in the Ila at a - P7 tl-, -LOP 1-;F4"a 7 ri t e r f q i v i Y) g e r g e r, c y 1i c, ol s J n assistance at a rate of 40-501-- of their service blid9or for t 1) e p a s 1, thr,rr:,Th i a r S first giiarter e !- �nt h.-ls been ovr-)-- with ovoi- Sazo(,)00 buclneterl for 35F.4, T.-F,-sT fall The hntiSjnrj taF-1 foo Ce was, to recommend -or became apparent that T( --1( 7p .,e with -jjjs a I.. T* pllj(-s in, t h rov.�1r j 1 v. Thereforeti-:p ff-i—,-P is sporisoring an Action CFlmp,71inn" for lo Parade -,f L4oynes, S t -- YO -3 r 1G1 -?4. WP ar«> hrtt+inq to vcn 1 N! P 111a - t ,-�t al, c o,. -q in awarenesc., of t.) -;e threateninu displaced trtens, low-income pcopjr- :,n-4 and in -ur g i -i - j!:-. t 1n% hotir-vpr t (-) I . tc-.J s-olve r.hi.F, prr.)-I-I.,?m, 1-4 ind fln.--)t at T.J.f4ill r -;:,YS r-'rjj.ij.jjj_ zit p.1 -t 0/24 A Perum i: -t- High Schortlt )-y SI;A.nnor , f r. 1. 1 1:- 0 1:1 V fair I.I.-Ol !J ';'I. N;C,11 might "t. e. j)-)*' -C r r. 1 E- C. e a r c• Plymouth, I-1;4vzaIa, 'Liong 71aRe, rjront-�, Map] P]air,, �1e[:l.are &ri Pousina-" day, week or moat' in Y,- r 1 h t t hc T.) r ob 1 ot - r - 4 a n o t Y, :- r idt.}'1-+t, t;t:i•l rt fit- into an 1-, ce r., r ttll cr 1,Fd i11 pr,`.'r-rt *p —)!,j r p e r sr, n -Y c- 4 4 9 5 Or T.,] (4 A p I, -.r e r-. i-;? I tent; i'. July 12, 1989 Brenda E. Rotherham 15700 - 26th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 SUBJECT: YOUR JULY 3, 1989 LETTER Dear Ms. Rotherham: -� �'A Thank you for sharing your concerns about the community center. I regret that you believe that fostering community fellowship is foolish and old fashioned. You should be aware that some of the most successful programs in modern society are based upon that old fashioned premise. Neighborhood Watch and volunteer firefighters are classic examples on the local level. Both save life, property and money. Prevention is one of the most effective means of dealing with societal problems. In my mind, providing recreational opportunities for our youth and our families is one means of preventing youth related problems and maintaining strong families. I recognize that I cannot change your mind, but I hope that I have provided food for thought. Thank you for taking your time to share your concerns. Sincerely, Xlg hneider Mayor YS:kec 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 3 j -LA -a4 U,4'� Lit 9 ct c, 100 PeCQAI-t ed 't -to - z -&o . Ple&-I-�2 TV qO LIA �k-'Se S O -4A - n C LAYC 4-i LV �� \ V �`1 C� CiPh�✓1 S O � � fiL���1S � G2�c.e_ � c.c�� � � �.�1 cja�� CA 44-; e(Joi ke-) 0 alm C- I/JU M ( A) Ci b 45 � t�Y1C�', 1) T � t io, i icy /00kY7-t .37w,/t u-vu-,�j /% ,Stmza/2� , , P,�, 04 2 jokLlo�04,,,t4 55-�41-7 -1-14 3 July 12, 1989 Kristin Santele 12105 - 50th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55442 SUBJECT: YOUR DUNE 22, 1989 LETTER Dear Kristin: Thank you for your letter expressing concern about the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road and Larch Lane and about the widening of Schmidt Lake Road. The Public Safety Department has reviewed public safety calls at this intersection for the last year. Police records show six moving violations, including: 1 - careless driving 1 - other hazardous violation 1 - improper registration 3 - stop sign violations (Schmidt Lake Road stops for Larch Lane) Four property damage accidents have occurred during the same period. On the basis of this information and other complaints we have received, the Public Works Director has ordered signage improvement at this intersection. The improvements are noted in Fred Moore's memo which I have attached for your information. Your second concern is about the widening of Schmidt Lake Road. Streets in our community are planned well into the future using the City's Thoroughfare Guide Plan. The plan attempts to match the number and size of roadways to development planned in our community. Without the roadways there will be no development. Transportation for in-place residents will also be insufficient and hazardous. Schmidt Lake Road has been planned for some years to be extended to the east to State Highway 169 (County Road 18), and eventually west to I-494 and beyond. As this roadway progresses, we will be seeking safety improvements such as traffic signals and crosswalks to promote pedestrian and vehicular safety. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447. TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Kristin Santele July 12, 1989 Page 2 The good news is that Schmidt Lake Road will not be widened. The segment currently constructed are at full width. Thank you for sharing your concerns with me. Sincerely, a. �-4L-x— Viegil Schneider Mayor VS:kec 4 �s nc��S, ane :Z �,1 y �� 3 VX vnr�?. Mv no rrie-, 1,� R � 1 1�1 nr) 0. La Del E -1 c '�J e, t v� COC- a V1, ova, o e:. -�vo _ o uc \/-CU ni t+ Q�kh r) i. i m ly + i tc 3 cc r. -k, 1 E Q 1 , nt�� o O'e-, 12-(C Y, A iI, �� O Corporate Offices: 2530 XENIUM LANE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55441, USA'' Satellite (612) 5531900 • TELEX 3723993 • CABLE SATELLITE SATELLITE INDUSTRIES, INC. July 5, 1989 ca[pv Virgil Schneider Mayor City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 RE: Waste Transfer Site Dear Mayor Schneider: As the City of Plymouth continues to deal with the waste transfer plant issue, there are some points which were stated at the February 29, 1988, which continue to be of great importance and I restate them here for your attention and use in handling the siting process. -- The leadership of Plymouth worked long and hard to develop sound community planning. -- Their plans have become models for other communities, which has contributed to the good of the greater metropolitan area. -- The citizens of Plymouth have relied upon this planning. -- It is ironic that the very community in which quality planning has been fostered could be the place where such a violation of well -laid plans is threatened. -- Other governmental bodies must act to encourage not defeat these community planning efforts. Having worked with Plymouth leaders, including former Mayor Al Hilde, for many years I recognize the Plymouth community as one of the best in the metropolitan area, both for individual citizens and businesses. This has been achieved through sound planning and management. It is important to the whole area, and Plymouth in particular, that poor planners not be allowed walk in and undo pre- vious good work. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Phil J i e, Sr. Vice resident Manufact ring PJ/cb PJ89-68 c: Jim Willis, City Manager 40 July 14, 1989 Mr. Daniel C. Cherry 15720 - 7th Avenue North Plymouth, MN 55447 SLA PCITYCO� PLYMOUTR SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF HOME ON COUNTY ROAD 101 AND COUNTY ROAD 24 TO USE FOR OFFICE PURPOSES Dear Mr. Cherry: I have spoken with both Bob Zitur and Chuck Dillerud of our Planning Department with respect to your request. I found that Chuck Dillerud spoke to you at length before you contacted Councilmember Zitur. Chuck reviewed the process with you, including the fact that a home occupation conditional use permit requires you to live there. He has also advised you that the land is residential and a business activity, other than a home occupation, is not allowed in the residential district. A property owner may apply for an amendment to the Land Use Guide Plan to change the classification from residential to commercial so the zoning could be changed to a commercial classification. Chuck Dillerud has advised you this is very unlikely due to the residential character of the surrounding area. There are legal and policy reasons for not "spot zoning" property on an isolated or piecemeal basis. I have enclosed the applications and information checklists for the procedures involved, should the owner elect to seek a change. The owner should first complete and sign the Planning and Zoning Application form. The next step is to review the form entitled "Land Use Guide Plan Amendment Checklist," and attach the materials identified in the checklist to the application form. Similarly, attach the materials requested in the Rezoning Application Checklist. A copy of these materials, together with the application form and appropriate fees should be submitted to a Planning Division representative at Plymouth City Center. For your information, we have also included a form entitled "Description of Staff Review and Planning Application Process." A review of this material will give you a better idea of the steps involved in the review and approval process. 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Daniel C. Cherry July 14, 1989 Page 2 If you have any qu or Chuck Dilleru d. 50,47A tions about these materials, feel free to contact myself Frank les Assis nt City Manager FB:kec cc: Bob Zitur, Councilmember Chuck Dillerud, Community Development Coordinator 10 July 14, 1989 Mr. Mike Fairbourne c/o WCCO Television, 11 On the Mall CITY OF Inc. PLYMOUTFF Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dear Mike: On behalf of the Plymouth City Council, as well as the several thousands of persons attending Music in Plymouth last Wednesday, I want to extend our thanks and appreciation for your serving as master of ceremonies. Music in Plymouth has become an important part of our community activities and we were particularly proud that you volunteered to serve as the master of ceremonies. Many people commented to me on how pleasant the entire evening was, and particularly how well you were able to handle the rather free flow of events, not to mention trying to keep the aisle clear for the color guard! As a community event, Music in Plymouth is designed to bring families and friends together for an evening of just good fun and light entertainment. As master of ceremonies, you held the various parts of the program together In supurb fashion. Having participated in each of the Music in Plymouth events over the past 17 years, I know that the master of ceremonies plays a key role in making the overall program a success. Thanks again Mike for your presence and participation in this traditional community event. Yours truly, mes G. Willis C ty Manager cc: Mr. Bob McGann Station Manager - Vice President WCCO Television, Inc. Mayor & City Council Plymouth Civic League 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800 Mr. Eric Blank President Board of Directors Plymouth Civic League 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55441 Dear Eric: On behalf of the City Council, I want to convey our collective thanks and appreciation for an outstanding Plymouth Civic League "Music in Plymouth" concert last evening. The entire program was outstanding; perhaps the best ever. It seems difficult to imagine that a program of this magnitude can continue to improve year after year. But it does! We recognize that without the dedication of your board members and many others serving on special committees, the event could not take place. We are indeed fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated volunteers in our community whose combined talents can bring together such an outstanding and pleasurable community event. Thanks again for another outstanding "Music in Plymouth" concert. Yours truly, Jam s G. Willis Cit Manager JW:kec cc: Mayor & City Council 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD. PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447, TELEPHONE (612) 559-2800