HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 04-10-2007Adopted Minutes
Regular Council Meeting
April 10, 2007
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on April 10, 2007.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Black, Murdock, Bildsoe,
and Willis.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park
and Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, City Engineer Moberg, Recreation Supervisors
Michaud and Greupner, Community Development Director Juetten, Senior Planner Darling,
Administrative Services Director McGann, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one wishing to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Youth Advisory Council Presentation on Youth Leadership Conference on April 24
Youth Advisory Council Vice Chair Anne Gottwalt reported on the Youth Leadership
Conference on April 24 at 6:30 p.m., at the Plymouth Creek Center.
4.02) Announcement of Yard and Garden Expo
Recreation Supervisor Michaud reported on the Yard and Garden Expo on April 20 and April 21
at the Plymouth Creek Center.
Recreation Supervisor Greupner reported on the l lti' Annual Primavera on April 13-17 at the
Plymouth Creek Center.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to
approve theagenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
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City Manager Ahrens reported regarding item No. 6. 10, staff is recommending to only approving
the acquisition of parcel 10 as staff hasn't received a signed agreement for parcel 1.
Councilmember Stein removed item No. 6.03 which became item No. 8.3 under General
Business.
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: ems:
6.01) Minutes from the Special Meeting of March 20 and Regular Meeting of March 27.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending March 30, 2007 (Res2007-
152). .
6.03) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.3).
6.04) Resolution Approving a Variance for allow 54 Percent Impervious Surface Area
Coverage to allow Construction of a Home Addition by Skyline Design, Inc. for Property located
at 970 Zanzibar Lane North (2007012 — Res2007-153).
6.05) Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit for BDH and Young to allow 73.1 Percent
Office Use in the I-2 Zoning District for Property located at 13305 Water Tower Circle (2007014
Res2007-154).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Applied Graphics Associates Inc. to
allow 13 Percent Accessory Retail in the I-2 Zoning District for Property located at 2405
Annapolis Lane North, Building C, Number 265 (2007-16 — Res2007-155).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow a Building Entry Less than Ten Feet from a
Drive Aisle for Property located at 9900 Rockford Road (2007023 — Res2007-156).'
6.08) Resolution Renewing Garbage Hauler License for Michael P. Hall, Inc. (Res2007-157).
6.09) Resolution Approving the Grade, Title, and Salary Range for Supervising Appraiser and
Abolishing the Positions of Senior Appraiser and Commercial Appraiser (Res2007-158).
6.10) Resolution Approving Acquisition Agreement for Parcel No. 10 (PIN21-118-22-11-0007)
for Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013 — Res2007-159).
6.11) Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to sign on behalf of the City a Rain
Garden Agreement for Taco Bell Site at 9900 Rockford Road (Res2007-160).
6.12.1) Resolution Reducing Required FinancialGuarantee for Eaglewood Addition (92110 —
Res2007-161).
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6.12.2) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Swan Lake South Addition
82112 — Res2007-162).
6.12.3) Resolution Reducing Required Financial Guarantee for Quail Hollow Addition (93134
Res2007-163).
6.13) Resolution Approving Payment to Senior Community Services (Res2007-164).
6.14) Receive and approve the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant agreement
for curly leaf treatment of Medicine Lake.
6.15) Resolution Approving amendment to 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Program
Res2007-165).
6.16) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow a 6 -foot Side Yard Setback where 15 feet is
Required to allow Construction of a Three -Car Garage for Property located at 910 Garland Lane
North (2007017.— Res2007-166).
Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.1) Project Hearing for Fernbrook Lane Improvements (1013)
City Engineer Moberg provided an overview of the proposed project.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing for testimony.
Paul Roth, owner of 2800 Fernbrook Lane, stated they purchased this property in January, and he
as well as the previous owner had no knowledge of the assessments. The previous owner just
received the correspondence from the City as he had been out of town. Because the City didn't
provide adequate notice to the seller, there wasn't the opportunity for him to negotiate on the
purchase price. City Engineer Moberg clarified that the City is required to give a 10 day notice
of this hearing and the correspondence was sent the end of March which fulfilled the statutory
requirements. When the City sends notices, the County's land records are used.
City Engineer Moberg noted that correspondence was received from Novak Enterprises, 2720
Fernbrook Lane, objecting to the special assessment.
There being no one else wishing to appear before the Council to give testimony; Mayor Slavik
declared the public hearing closed.
and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to
Res2007-167). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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General Business
8.1) Street and Traffic Control Signal Improvements for Fernbrook Lane (1013)
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt
a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for
Fernbrook Lane Street and Traffic Control Signal Improvements (1013 — Res2007-168). With
all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
8.2) Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and PUD Sketch Review for "Trillium Woods"
LCS Development, LLC — southwest corner of County Road 47 and extension of Cheshire
Lane - 2007013)
Senior Planner Darling reported on the above request.
Steve Nornes and Mike Miller spoke of the proposed development, height of the buildings,
security lighting, transportation for residents, and emergency response calls to the site. They.
anticipate starting construction late 2008 or early 2009.
Vivian Starr, 6060 Annapolis Lane North, voiced his support for the project, and he requested
the Council work with the County on County Road 47.
Brian Junk, 6115 Berkshire Lane North, supports this development as long as this is the
development to be located on this property. He requested the Council to try to delay future
developments until there is a solid plan for development of County Road 47.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt
a Resolution Approving a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for LCS Development for Property
located at the Southwest Corner of the Intersection of County Road 47 and Future Cheshire Lane
2007013 — Res2007-169) with item No. 1 of the Resolution to state," The LCS Development
sketch for the "Trillium Woods" site meet the location criteria for LA -2 and LA -3. However,
greater flexibility in design is possible with the higher density and wider variety of structure
types in LA -3. Consequently the LA -3 offers greater opportunity to preserve the site's natural
amenities as illustrated on the sketch." With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
The Council, after reviewing the sketch plans, added a few comments. First, there be stronger
language on item No's. 7 and 13 contained in the Resolution providing informal comments as
this project proceeds through the planning process. Second, regarding Cheshire Lane and
County Road 47, discussions need to occur regarding this intersection, who will pay for it, and
who will control the road. Lastly, the desire to discourage free right turns,at that intersection.
A motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to adopt
a Resolution Providing Informal Comments on the Proposed Sketch by LCS Development for a
Continuing Care Senior Community located at the Southwest Corner of County Road 47 and
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Future Cheshire Lane (2007013 — Res2007-170). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
8.3) Preliminary Plat and Variances for Two Single -Family Lots for Property located at
1900 East Medicine Lake Boulevard (2006121)
Curt Fretham, applicant, acknowledged his neighbor's concern that he could be affecting his
view of the lake. However, he stated he is trying to save significant trees on the north side of the
property, and with the adjacent retaining wall already being tight on the property, it makes a
difficult situation if he were to rotate the proposed home. If he were to sell the northern part of
the property, he would need to place a deed restriction, so basically he is paying for the
neighbor's view. He stated that he would work with staff when there are specific plans. City
Engineer Moberg added that drainage would be rerouted the perimeter of the subject property.
Alan Langerud, 1925 Kilmer Lane, stated his home is directly behind this property, and he
constructed his home for the view of the lake. He had suggested rotating the north home, as he
didn't think it would be a detriment. He stressed that he desires to preserve his view.
A discussion was held on the height of the proposed homes and if that would affect Mr.
Langerud's view.
Motion was made by Councilmember Stein, and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt, to adopt
the Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Variances for Two Single -Family Lots for
Property located at 1900 East Medicine Lake Boulevard by adding condition No. 12 to state,
The developer is encouraged to work with the adjacent homeowner when designing and
locating the new homes on the site, in order to preserve views of Medicine Lake, and condition
No. 13 to state, "No docks shall be allowed on the west side of East Medicine Lake Boulevard
for either of the two lots, unless otherwise approved by the City Council during the review of the
final plat" (Res2007-171). With all members voting in favor but Black and Slavik, the motion
carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
9.1) Legislative Update,
Councilmember Hewitt led the Council in a discussion involving proposed Urban Partnership
Agreement for Highway 494 from Carlson Parkway to the 694/94 split (third lane serving as a
toll lane).
Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Black, to direct
staff to send correspondence to Commissioner of Transportation regarding the Council's
concerns relating to this project. In addition, staff also sends a letter to Senator Ramstad
requesting Federal funding for 494. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
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Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approx' ately 9:03 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, Oty Clerk