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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 09-09-2014Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting September 9, 2014 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 September 9, 2014. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Bildsoe, Johnson, Prom, Willis, and Wosje. ABSENT: None. Staff Present: Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Fire Chief Kline, Public Works Director Cote, Police Chief Goldstein, City Attorney Knutson, and Office Support Representative Barker. Plymouth Forum Nancy King, 10717 10th Avenue North, stated she's a resident of the Sun Valley Mobile Park and there are many code violations that the park owner is refusing to comply with. The owner is difficult to get along with and she fears for her safety. Mayor Slavik directed staff to look into the code violations. David Harkbarth, 10717 10th Avenue North, stated he also lives in the park and has the same concerns. He will follow up with staff. Presentations and Public Information Announcements Eric Blank and Steve Beachler with the Plymouth Rotary Club presented a donation in the amount of $9,000 for a new performance platform in Prairies Pond Park. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmeraber Johnson, to approve thea egnda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda Adopted Minutes 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, and seconded by Councilmember Willis to approve the agenda that include the following items: 6.01) Approve minutes from August 19 and August 26 Special Council Meetings and August 26 Regular Council Meeting. 6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending August 30, 2014 (Res2014-280). 6.03) Resolution Approving the Filling of Wetlands and the Wetland Replacement Application for the Plymouth Reserve Addition (20140 10 — Res2014-281) 6.04) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for "Enclave on the Greenway" for Property located Northeast of 56th Avenue and Troy Lane (2014004-F — Res2014-282) and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Main for "Enclave on the Greenway" (2014004-F — Res2014-283). 6.05) Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2014 Park Trail Project (14003 — 2014-284). 6.06) Resolution Authorizing Project Funding from 2013 Surplus (Res2014-285). 6.07) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to Exceed 50 Percent Office Use in the I-2 Zoning District for Property located at 14000 25th Avenue North (2014074 — Res2014-286). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. General Business 8.01) Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for Juneau Ridge (2014037) Community Development Director Juetten reported on the item, which has been before the Council at the previous two meetings and was continued for future discussion. The applications include a rezoning from FRD to RSF3 and preliminary plat for five single family lots. At the August 26 meeting, Council directed the developer to come back with a four lot plat. The developer still desires approval for the five lot plat. Mayor Slavik indicated there was new information presented in the agenda report that references affordable housing which wasn't previously part of the project. Community Development Director Juetten stated he would defer that to the applicant for explanation. Adopted Minutes 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 Derrick Girard, 5825 Juneau Lane, advised he is concerned with the proposed value and size of the homes and how that would affect his property value. He feels the development is being crammed in and would like to see four lots approved and not five. Fred Stelter, 14505 — 43rd Avenue North, applicant, stated that before he reduced the number of lots, he reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and could not find anything that supported needing to reduce the number of lots. The majority of the surrounding developments have been zoned RSF3 and he feels this development fits with the area. The lots sizes are consistent or larger than in surrounding neighborhoods. He requested the Council to approve the five lot plat. David Lloyd, 2509 Cheyenne Circle, Minnetonka, advised he ran for the Wayzata School Board last year and at that time there was discussion about growth in the Plymouth and staying consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. He indicated this is a small development and he's comfortable with the lot sizes. Kelly Wrobel, 16295 Serenity Lane, Eden Prairie, who works with the developer, indicated she has already sold one of the homes in the development and requested the Council approve the five lots. They will be building beautiful 3,000 square foot homes. Karen Steahl, 1508 Black Oaks Place, knows the developer and thinks he is a man of integrity and honesty. She asked the Council to approve the five lot development. Lyle Guhl, 1905 Kingsview Lane North, indicated the developer has met all the requirements and guidelines of the ordinance and five lots would generate more revenue for the City and the County. Also, 80% of the trees will be remaining on this property. He requested the Council approve this five lot subdivision as it is very similar to other developments that have been approved. Arlyce Theis, 2745 Larch Lane North, stated she supports the five lot development. Paul Kammann, 14500 43rd Avenue North, stated he is a neighbor of the developer and supports the five lot development. Mike Justak, 4320 Ithaca Lane North, stated he is also a neighbor of the developer and feels he is an outstanding member of the community. He supports the five lot development and requested the Council's support. Wade Wiitala, 5025 Quantica Lane North, stated he supports the five lot development. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe and seconded by Councilmember Johnson to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at 5815 Juneau Lane (2014037 — Ord2014-24) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located at 5815 Juneau Lane (2014037 — Res2014-287), Resolution Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat for "Juneau Ridge" for Property located at 5815 Juneau Lane (2014037 — Res2014-288), and a Resolution Adopting Assessments for Trunk SanitarX Sewer and Water Main for Juneau Ridge (2014037 — Res2014-289). With Councilmembers Adopted Minutes 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 Prom, Bildsoe, Johnson, and Wosje voted yes, and Councilmember Willis and Mayor Slavik voted no, the motion carried. 8.02) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for "Ridgecrest at Elm Creek" (2014028) Community Development Director Juetten reported on the rezoning and preliminary plat for Ridgecrest at Elm Creek." The applicant, K. Hovnanian Homes, is requesting to rezone the property from FRD to RSF3. When the application went before the Planning Commission they were proposing 57 lots. There were concerns at the meeting about the floodplain and trees on the north end of the development. The developer went back and looked at the plan and has proposed to eliminate one lot, but the Planning Commission wanted the applicant to remove two lots in the cul-de-sac. They have upgraded the landscaping on the north property line to provide a buffer from the pool that is on the Maple Grove side. Councilmember Willis inquired about the drainage issues that occurred in the spring. Public Works Director Cote stated there have been some issues with debris in Elm Creek. He believes the design can adequately carry the stormwater during a major event. Councilmember Willis inquired about the possibility of a future access to the east off 60th Avenue. Public Works Director Cote advised they are providing the applicant with the option to access off 60th Avenue, but they will likely desire access off County Road 47. Councilmember Willis stated he would feel more comfortable if there was a secondary access in the near future. Public Works Director Cote stated he can't speculate what would occur, but they will be providing the opportunity. James Hill, Director of Land 12701 Acquisition for K. Hovnanian Homes, stated they reviewed the drainage issues and requested an as -built from the Whispering Ponds development. He requested that condition No. 15 be removed in exchange for the modifications they suggested including lot configurations, the moving of the cul-de-sac and additional landscaping to the north. Jan Symchych, 6110 Lawndale Lane, stated she is representing the four homeowners that are in a purchase agreement with K. Hovnanian Homes. In the past, she was one of the residents that wanted the area to remain rural and they have now decided to sell their property. They are sad to sell their land, but they are ready with all the development occurring in the area. They feel K. Hovnanian is a very responsible developer. The Maple Grove residents were very vocal at the Planning Commission meeting, and she would like the Plymouth residents to also be heard. She appreciates the plan the developer has prepared. Motion was made by Councilmeinber Johnson seconded by Councilmember Willis to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located North of County Road 47 and East of Lawndale Lane (2014028 — Ord2014-25) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located North of County Road 47 and East of Lawndale Lane (2014028 — Res2014-290), and a Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for K Hovnanian Homes of Minnesota, LLC for "Ridgecrest at Elm Creek" for Property located North Adopted Minutes 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 of County Road 47 and East of Lawndale Lane with the exclusion of condition No. 15 (2014028 Res2014-291). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.03) Rezoning, Preliminary Plat and Variances for "Terra Vista 4th Addition" (2014058) Community Development Director Juetten reported on this item, which first came before the Council on August 20. The request is to rezone the property from FRD to RSF3 for the 4th Addition. They are also requesting preliminary plat approval of six lots and variances for buffer setbacks. The variances are needed because of the quality of a portion of the wetland and the two homes to be built on the island that are proposed to have a shared driveway. The Planning Commission was supportive of the rezoning and preliminary plat, but recommended one of the two island lots be eliminated. He discussed a possible future access point off 60th Avenue. The area will be challenging because of the slopes in the area. Councilmember Willis inquired if a homeowner's association would be responsible for maintenance of the driveway to the two island lots. Dave Gonyea, applicant, replied that is likely what would happen. Councilmember Johnson stated she supports the two island lots and the shared driveway. She would like to see a reserve put in place for long term maintenance of the driveway. Councilmember Bildsoe noted that reserves can be spent on other things and they might not be there for the roadway. Mr. Gonyea stated the reserve would be for just the roadway. Councilmember Willis inquired if the utility easement would run through all of Outlot A. Public Works Director Cote replied there is a sanitary sewer manhole already on the property and there would be another manhole behind the lots. Councilmember Willis inquired if there will be a culvert under the driveway. Mr. Gonyea replied there is an existing one that would be upgraded to a concrete structure. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at 16405 County Road 47 (2014058 — Ord2014-26), Resolution ApprovingFindingsindings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located at 16405 County Road 47 (2014058 — Res2014-292)Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for "Terra Vista 4th" for Property located at 16405 Count 47 (2014058 — Res2014-293), and a Resolution Approving Variances for Terra Vista 4th" for Property located at 16405 County Road 47 (2014058 — Res2014-294). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.04) Preliminary and Final Plat and Variances for "Hidden Lake 3rd Addition" 2014054) Community Development Director Juetten reported on this item. The application is to subdivide the property into two lots. The Planning Commission felt the driveways should be combined to Adopted Minutes 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 create less accesses to Evergreen Street. There would be a 10 -foot separation between the driveways. The variances are needed for lot widths. Chuck Alcon, applicant, stated they looked at other options but that would result in shorter cul- de-sacs and tree loss. The Planning Commission essentially came up with a compromise to have two single driveways and a long shared drive. They would be granting grant easements to the current dock owners. The recommended conditions are acceptable to them. Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson seconded by Councilmember Wosje to adopt a Resolution Approving Preliminary Plat, Final Plat and Variances for Alcon Associates LLC for Hidden Lake 3rd Addition" (2014054 — Res2014-295,). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.05) Preliminary Plat and PUD Amendment for "The Village at Bass Lake" (2014061) Community Development Director Juetten reported this application is for 59 detached single family lots. In 2006, a prior application rezoned the property to a PUD, which was for 61 small single family lots and a number of attached units. The proposal now eliminates the attached product and they are proposing 59 single family small lots. The Planning Commission recommended approval. Residents were concerned about traffic on the north end and also truck traffic. They will be providing some additional right-of-way so that at some point traffic changes could be made. Staff will be engaging U.S. Foods about the truck traffic and stacking on Nathan Lane. Motion was made by Councilmember Bildsoe seconded by Councilmember Prom to adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Amend Section 21655 40 the Villas at Bass Lake Creek PUD, (2014061 — Ord2014-27) Resolution Approving Findings of Fact for Amending Zoning Ordinance Section 21655 (2014061 — Res2014-296) Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan for The Village at Bass Lake on Property located at the Southwest Corner of County Road 10 and Nathan Lane (2014061 — Res2014-297)Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for "The Village at Bass Lake" for Property located at the Southwest Corner of County Road 10 and Nathan Lane (2014061 — Res20l4-298 . With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. 8.06) 2015 Budget, Preliminary General Property Tax levy, HRA Levy and Budget Hearing Date Finance Manager Bursheim reported on the 2015 proposed budget, preliminary general property tax and HRA levy and setting the budget public hearing on December 9, 2014. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis seconded by Councilmember Bildsoe to ado -t a Resolution Authorizing the 2015 HRA Levy Res2014-299) Resolution Approving the 2015 Budgets (Res2014-300), and a Resolution Adopting Preliminary Tax Levies for Taxes Payable 2015 (Res2014-301). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014 Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no reports or staff recommendations. Adjournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at approxim tely 8:45 p.m. shdmad Sandra R. Engdahl, OAy Cle k Adopted Minutes 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014