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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MAY 20, 1996
A special meeting of the Plymouth City Council was called to order by Mayor Tierney at
6:28 p.m. in the City Center, 3400 Plymouth Blvd., on May 20, 1996.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Tierney, Councilmembers Granath, Black, Anderson, and
Lymangood.
ABSENT: Councilmembers Preus and Wold.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Johnson, Assistant City Manager Lueckert,
Community Development Director Hurlburt, City Planner Drill, Finance Director Hahn,
Public Works Director Moore, and Deputy City Clerk Hoffman.
Mayor Tierney explained that the purpose of the meeting was to vote on the motion
currently before the Council, a resolution to approve the residential planned unit
development for Scherber Partnership Properties, including the deletion of the alternative
buffers.
Councilmember Lymangood sJ: -d he spoke in detail with property owners and the
petitioner before the special meeting in an effort to reach an agreement. He called on City
Attorney Knutson who explained the procedure to bring the item back for reconsideration.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made by Councilmember Lymangood, seconded by
Councilmember Anderson, to:
Approve Concept Plan
WHEREAS, Scherber Partnership Properties has requested a Residential Planned
Unit Development Concept Plan for a 20.06 -acre site located north of 39th
Avenue and west of Dunkirk Lane for the Holly Creek Fifth Addition; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed said request at a duly called
Public Hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Plymouth City Council hereby approves the request by
Scherber Partnership Properties for a Residential Planned Unit Development
Concept Plan for the 20.06 -acre site located north of 39th Avenue and west of
Dunkirk Lane, subject the following conditions:
Maximum number of dwelling units approved is 34.
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2. The Concept Plan provides for a maximum density of 1.69 units per acre
based on zero bonus points, as the site would be incorporated into the
existing Holly Creek RPUD.
3. The Preliminary Plat application shall include a street lighting plan subject
to approval by the City. The street lighting plan shall not include light
standards located in the area between lots 11 and 12 of block 2, or between
lots 4 and 5 of block 3, as designated on the Concept Plan dated 3/26/96.
Approve Alternative Buffers
WHEREAS, the application for Concept Plan approval of the Holly Creek Fifth
Addition included a request to use alternative wetland buffers in a portion of the
project;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Plymouth City Council hereby approves the request to
use alternative wetland buffer standards for the south portion of the upland in Lot
3, Block 2, and along the north portion of the upland in Lot 4, Block 2, with the
condition that as part of the preliminary plat application that the developer shall
submit for City approval a planting plan for all of the wetland buffer areas,
including additional landscaping as appropriate to mitigate the impact of the
crossing of the wetland area in the vicinity of Lots 4 and 5 of Block 3.
Councilmember Lymangood stated that the substitute motion consists of two parts: first,
the approval of the concept plan, limiting the number of dwellings to 34, and restricting
the density of development to 1.69 units per acre, as well as approving inclusion of a
street lighting plan that would restrict use of light standards in blocks two and three;
subject to approval by the City Council. The second part of the motion includes approval
of alternative use of buffers standards in lots three and four of Block Two. He said
approval of the alternative wetland buffers would mean there would be no additional
runoff, and no further mitigation would be needed. He pointed to an important change, the
condition that, as part of the application, a planting plan with landscaping be submitted.
The street will be moved closer to residents, but the landscaping gives residents in
neighboring lots a buffer. He said all parties will get together to review the landscaping
plan. The City Council will have final approval. The developer will review the plan,
giving consideration to wetland mitigation, taking into account the buffer areas, in an
effort to retain the existing trees. Councilmember Lymangood thanked neighboring
homeowners for what he called creative and energetic thinking, as well as the petitioners'
willingness to discuss elements usually done at a later stage in the development process.
Community Development Director Hurlburt explained that the developer would review
design of the road and perhaps place the road as far south as possible to keep it away from
homes, testing alternatives, to minimize wetland fill, and bring a plan to the City Council.
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Community Development Dire, -:or Hurlburt stated that if there was a change in the
wetlands mitigation plan, it would mean they will have to return for a new approval of the
wetlands mitigation plan. She said the object is to test shifting the road so as to not
increase wetland fill, but shift where the fill takes place.
Councilmember Lymangood stated the alternative buffer on the two lots is tied to the
additional landscaping plan the developer will work on with neighbors, and tie the buffers
to the landscape plan.
When Mayor Tierney called on the audience for comment, all in attendance agreed with
the contents of the substitute motion.
Councilmember Anderson thanked staff and Councilmember Lymangood for taking on the
project of reconsideration.
Councilmember Black stated she appreciated efforts by all working on the situation. She
stated she will vote for the motion, but under protest. She believes it sets a precedent, and
the alternative buffers should not be used in this way.
Mayor Tierney stated she reca:it.d discussions about buffers to be used for working around
wetlands. She said it was a difficult task to accomplish, while the Metropolitan Council is
calling for increased density. She said the motion is a reasonable compromise.
Councilmember Lymangood thanked Councilmember Black for her consideration and
vote.
Councilmember Granath stated he would vote no on the motion, for the reasons
Councilmember Black stated, but that he appreciated Councilmember Lymangood's
efforts.
Motion to substitute carried, four ayes; Councilmember Granath nay.
Motion carried, four ayes, Councilmember Granath nay.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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