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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-26-2007Adopted Minutes Regular Council Meeting June 26, 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 June 26, 2007. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Hewitt, Stein, Bildsoe, Murdock, and Willis. ABSENT: Councilmember Black. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ahrens, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, Park and Recreation Director Blank, Fire Chief Kline, Public Works Director Cote, Community Development Director Juetten, Senior Planner Drill, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements Mayor Slavik acknowledged the recent loss of nine firefighters in Charleston, South Carolina, and she thanked the members of the City of Plymouth's Fire Department for their hard work and dedication. Mayor Slavik announced Music in Plymouth on July 5 at the Hilde Performance Center, and the 5K Run/Walk on June 30. 4.01) Recognition to retired Firefighter Brian Fasching The Council recognized recent retiree Firefighter Brian Fasching for his 20 years of service to the City. 4.02) Receive Donation from the Wayzata Hockey Association for the Addition of Two Showers in the Locker Rooms at Plymouth Ice Center Greg Gibson presented a $.10,000 donation from the Wayzata Hockey Association for the addition of two showers in the locker rooms at Plymouth Ice Center. Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Accepting Donation (Res2007-272). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 2 of 8 Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt the Consent Agenda that included the following items: 6.01) Minutes from the Special_ and Regular Meetings of June 12. 6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements for the Period Ending June 16, 2007 (Res2007- 273). 6.03) Resolution Authorizing Renewal of the Contract with the State of Minnesota for the Fire Department to Provide Response Services in the Event of Radiological Incidents at the Monticello and Prairie Island Nuclear Facilities for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009 (Res2007-274). 6.04) Resolution Approving Consent of Assignment of Contract No. A070903 for the Use of Election Equipment (Res2007-275). 6.05) Ordinance Amending the Parkers Lake PUD by Adding Section 21655.42 to Chapter 21 of the City Code (2007037 — Ord2007-14), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Parkers lake PUD (2007037 — Res2007-276), and a Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan Amendment for Pope Associates, Inc. on behalf of Productivity, Inc. for Property located Northwest of Niagara Lane and 25th Avenue (2007037 - Res2007-277). 6.06) Resolution Approving Release of Financial Guarantees for Killians Gate Addition 2002027 — Res2007-278). 6.07) Resolution Approving a Variance to allow a Nin -Foot Side Yard Setback where 15 feet is required for the Construction of a Garage Addition for Property located at 4810 Trenton Lane North (2007046 — Res2007-279). 6.08) Resolution Approving Neighborhood Park Master Plan for the Seven Greens Development (Res2007-280). 6.09) Resolution Approving Tobacco License for Jerry's Service, Inc, d/b/a Plymouth VIP Carwash and Auto Service, 9950 County Road 9 (Res2007-281). 6.10) Resolution Approving the Amended Labor Agreement between the City of Plymouth and Plymouth Sergeants Represented by Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) for Calendar Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 3 of 8 Years 2006-2007 (Res2007-282). 6.11) Resolution Amending the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SRF Consulting Group for Fernbrook Lane Improvements form 27th Avenue to 34th Avenue (10 13 — Res2007-283). 6.12) Resolution Awarding Bid for Fernbrook Lane Street Improvements (1013 — Res2007- 284). 6.13) Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering Advertisement for Bids for 2007 Mill and Overlay Project (7104 — Res2007-285). 6.14) Resolution Approving Cooperative Agreement with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District Mooney Lake Emergency Outlet Infrastructure Project (7111 — Res2007-286). 6.15) Resolution Approving Request for Payment No. 1 and Final for 2007 Crack Repair Program (7118E — Res2007-287). 6.16) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Vladimir and Andrea Kelman to allow an Attached Garage Containing Over 1,000 square feet for Property located at 1010 Garland Lane North (2007040 — Res2007-288). 6.17) Resolution Approving Reappointments to Youth Advisory Council (Res2007-289). 6.18) Resolution Approving Acquisition of Open Space on the East Side of Zachary Lane, South of LaCompte Park (Res2007-290). 6.19) Resolution Approving Trail Improvement Projects for the Year 2007 (Res2007-291). Motion carried to approve the Consent Agenda. Public Hearings 7.1) Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements as Dedicated in Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, of Epiphany Second Addition (2006072) Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements as Dedicated in Lots 1 Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 4 of 8 and 2, Block 1, Epiphany Second Addition (2006072 — Res2007-292). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 7.2) Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements within Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center 2nd Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center 6th Addition (2007029) Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement within Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center 2 Addition and Lot 1, Block 1, Parkers Lake Corporate Center 6th Addition (2007029 — Res2007-293). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 7.3) Vacation of County Road 6 Right -of -Way as Dedicated in Registered Land Survey 1676 (2006121) Public Works Director Cote reported. on the proposed vacation. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Hewitt, and seconded by Councilmember Stein, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of County Road 6 Right -of -Way as Dedicated in Registered Land Survey 1676 (2006121 — Res2007-294). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 7.4) Vacation of Old County Road 47 Alignment Embraced within Outlot M, Taryn Hills Public Works Director Cote reported on the proposed vacation. Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to address the Council, Mayor Slavik declared the public hearing closed. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Vacation of Old County Road 47 Alignment Embraced within Outlot M, Taryn Hills (Res2007-295). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 5 of 8 General Business 8.1) Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the City's Transportation Plan to remove a Planned Minor Collector Roadway from the Plan and Approve a Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development Amendment for an Office Building on Property located North of Highway 55, East of South Shore Drive, and West of Revere Lane (Finn Daniels Architects — 2006111) Senior Planner Drill illustrated the previous proposal for the development of this site which was reviewed by the Council on February 27, 2007. He stated the applicant is requesting that the planned public street running through the site via the westerly extension of existing 6th Avenue be removed from the City's Comprehensive Plan. Instead, there would be cul-de-sacs to the site from the Highway 55 frontage road and to the immediate west of 6th/8t" Avenues. In addition, the developer has deleted the proposed apartment building on the north portion of the property for wetland mitigation purposes (a conservation easement would be granted on this area to make sure that it remains as open space), and the two-story parking ramp has been removed and replaced with surface and underground parking. He stated the developer would share in the cost of installing a westbound turn lane at the intersection of South Shore Drive and the closing of the exit ramp to the Highway 55 north frontage road. The size of the building would still be five stories high but with a smaller footprint. He noted that the developer would be providing berming/screening to the adjacent neighborhood with the planting of 183 trees (only 50 are required). No portion of the Gaylord Avenue right-of-way would be vacated at this time in order to provide potential future access for redevelopment of the properties to the west. Carla Stueve, from SRF Consulting Group, discussed in detail the traffic study that was conducted for this development. Public Works Director Cote noted that the left hand turn on South Shore Drive isn't in the City's Capital Improvement Program for the next five years. Karrie Petersen, 9701 34th Avenue North, requested that the proposed cul-de-sac on the east side of the property be removed and have an access going north through the property to 10th Avenue. She explained with their driveways fronting on 8th Avenue, they are concerned about the majority of the people exiting this development and using 6th Avenue to access Revere Lane. She voiced her concern regarding the on-going maintenance of 6th Avenue which essentially would serve as a private driveway to this development. Aaron Crohn, 10205 27th Avenue North, stated this development would increase the traffic volumes on Highway 55 which is already over congested. He also commented on the size of the building which has increased. John Allen, applicant, stated approximately 10 years ago, a 121-townhome development was approved for this site which is less than what is currently being proposed, and he dedicated the land for this roadway. He stated they would be paying property taxes, and it's not unreasonable for some limited services for 6th Avenue. He stated they allowed the townhome development to proceed years ago. However, they could've kept the land and the zoning and constructed three Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 6 of 8 office buildings rather than townhomes and senior site. He has eliminated the parking structure, and they have added the berm which the residents requested. In addition, he also assisted with the cost of the traffic consultant who has confirmed that this plan would work. He stated the need for the cul-de-sac on the east side of the property. Amie Crohn, 10522 81h Avenue, noted the proposed traffic volumes on 6"' and 8th Avenues and South Shore Drive didn't really change much after the apartment building was removed. She stated 80% of the traffic would be exiting via the cul-de-sac on the east; therefore, she supports a 10th Avenue access. Scott Wiestling, applicant's architect, stated as they went through the process with staff, they discussed a number of alternatives on how to access the site. He stated it's not an economically feasible alternative to make a connection to l Oth Avenue and eliminate the 6th Avenue connection for this type of project for marketability. They reviewed extending a northern access through Gaylord Avenue, but there are adjacent trailer homes extending in the right-of-way as well as a number of trees. If the Council requests an access to l Oth Avenue, then the requirement for the left turn to South Shore Drive would need to be eliminated. A brief discussion was held regarding "deadending" 8th and 6th Avenues, and questions involving who would pay for that, emergency vehicle access, and enforcement issues. Joe Benz, 834 Trenton Lane North, stated 80% of the traffic would be exiting east out of the development. Therefore, there needs to be a northerly connection for 10th Avenue, which then heads east to Highway 169. He questioned the Council regarding the maintenance costs of the extension of 6th Avenue, and if it would be economically feasible to delete 6th Avenue. The Council discussed the suggestion for a private road through the development to 10th Avenue, and if that would occur, the requirement for the left turn lane at South Shore Drive should be deleted. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Finn Daniels Architects to remove a Planned Minor Collector Roadway from the Transportation Plan (2006111 — Res2007- 296). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Hewitt to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend the Village at Bassett Creek PUD (2006111 — Ord2007-15), Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending the Zoning Ordinance Text for the Village at Bassett Creek PUD, located Northwest of Highway 55 and Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-297), Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Finn Daniels Architects for Property located North of Highway 55, East of South Shore Drive and West of Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-298) and a Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan Amendment for Finn Daniels Architects for Property located North of Highway 55 East of South Shore Drive, and West of Revere Lane (2006111 — Res2007-299) with the addition of a private road north to 10th Avenue, and removing condition No. l Oc which required the turn lane on South Shore Drive. Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 7 of 8 main mon property). f 8"' Avenue at INTITI swore] Discussion was held regarding if there would only be one access to the 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue neighborhoods, emergency access to those developments, and the concerns from residents regarding the size of the building and traffic through their neighborhoods. The Council voted on the amendment to the main motion and it failed with Murdock, Willis, Bildsoe, and Slavik voting no, and Hewitt and Stein voting yes. The Council voted on the main motion and with all members voting in favor but Stein, the motion carried. 8.2) Site Plan, Conditional Use Permits, and Variances for an Office Building for Public Storage for Properties located at 13011 Highway 55 and 2320 Xenium Lane North Greenberg Farrow — 2007039) Community Development Director Juetten reported on the requested approvals for the removal of an existing single-family home fronting Highway 55 and replaced with an office building. This property and the Xenium Lane property would function together as one property. Access to the office building would include a right -in, right -out off Highway 55. The storage area would be separated from the office area by a security gate. After entering the storage areas, the customers would exit the storage facility using the existing Xenium Lane access. He stated currently as the property stands, the Minnesota Department of Transportation can't limit the access to Highway 55. If the properties are combined, there is the opportunity to limit the access to Highway 55 by utilizing Xenium Lane. Michael Lawson, applicant, stated how the business functions, and the small number of vehicles that would be exiting the property via Highway 55. Councilmembers Willis and Bildsoe voiced their concerns regarding additional public accesses to Highway 55. Motion was made by Councilmember Stein and seconded by Councilmember Murdock, to adopt a Resolution Approving a Site Plan Conditional Use Permits and Variances to allow Construction of a 1,477 Square Foot Office Building and Related Improvements at 13011 State Highway 55 and 2320 Xenium Lane (2007039 — Res2007-300). With all members voting in favor but Willis and Bildsoe, the motion carried. Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations. Adopted Council Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2007 Page 8 of 8 Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxi ately 9:30 p.m. andra R. Engdahl, Coy Clerk