HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-17-1973PLANNING COMMISSION
VILLAOt GF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
January 17 . 1973
A re.golar meeting of the Planning Commission was called to ord-r byViceChairmanKroskinat7.45 in the Council Chambers of the Public
Works Building on 'Wednesd,ay,. January 17, 1973.
MEMBERS` PRESENTt Vice Chairman Krosk n, Commissioners: Fran Hagen,
John Roth, Warren Chapman, alyd Jim Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Jim Wahl and ,Commissioner Bill Keeley
STAFF PRESENTS Martin Overhiser, Georgia Pehbein
A-446Michael Semsch Zoning Ordinance Amendment MICHAEL SEMSCH
The Public Hearing opened at .7:45 p.m Public Hearing
Planner Overhiser explained that the petitioner wishes an Zoning Ordinance
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance text that would add the Amendment
term '117u Antique Shop." to the B -AS district by conditional
use. He added that Mr. Semsch wishes to occupy the west
portion of the Weaver Electric Building at 19th Avenue and
State Highway 101. Planner Overhiser stated that Staff
recommends that this amendment be approved. He indicated
that this district will get a thorough reexamination this
spring, but for the time: being Staff believes this proposed
use.woud not be any more ob'ectionable than other uses
permitted in; this district.
Mr. Semsch stated that his intent was to stock the 60 square
foot shop area with imported European antiques; which, under
American law, can be, imported duty-free. He stated that his
shop would be open from 8 a.rx , to 10 p.m. and would not cause
much traffic since most busirces) would be on an appointment basis,
The Public Heart:ng closed at 8.-[1; p.m. He;a.ring Closed.
MOT104 vas made by Commissioner Roth, seconded. by MOTION TO ACT
Commissioner Hacge n, to act Upon this request at the CARRIED
Present m4etln;g.; "lotion czEt^ried, all ayes.
Commissioner Threi nen q;;i,esti oned Planner Overhiser ` if th f s
use would by permitted in. a -B-.s district by conditiona] use
because it tits well under the B-1 and B-2 district uses
Planner Overhiser answered that. under the present Zoning
Ordinance, a B-3 Servi o e Business District was intended' to
0,be adjacent to a retail district; however, a problem exists
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with tete :,-3 District in that it has not functioned the way it
was originally iritpnded to function. Mr. Overhiser added furthe't^
that the B-2 District would, permit this use by right and the B-3
District permits it .by Cdndi tional Use Permit if the amendment is
approved,,
MOTION was made by Commission Threinen, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO
Hagen, that the term `17 Antique Shop." be added as an amend- RECOMMEND
f;tent to the B-3 District zoning classification: Motion. carried, APPROVAL/
all ayes;, CARRIED
i681 Luton Industries (Bel Mar) - 1973 ExpansionA 8 LITTON 1NOUSTRIES
Planner Overhiser introduced the petition., stating that 1973 Expansion
Litton has proposed to expand their present facility, which
has now been occupied for six months, due to the fact that
production is far ahead of projections. He stated that the
total area of the proposed addition is 61,400 square feet,
and Stiff recommends approval subject to the following
conditions:
1) Two additional fire hydrants be installed at the
locations shown as future, fire hydrants on the
proposed site plan (they propose to pave the area.
in which the water line .extension would have to
be cunstr:aeted and therefore it would be most
economical to install the water line and fire
hydrants with the Phase TI construction rather
than having to tear up the parking lot at a
later date for a Phase III addition);
That a detailad drainage plan for the site be
approved by tho Village Engineer prior to the
issuance, of a Building Permit.
3) That a 1 ndscaping and drainage Bond be .posted
with the Village, Building Department to ensure
that the drainage and landscaping is constructed
according to approved plans.
Mr. Russell Peter=son, Plant Manager for Litton Industries, stated
that although no one from BelMar Builders was represented, as
far as he was aware,, the conditions stated by Staff would, be
taken care of as requested, He answered questions that Commissioners
raised by stating that 200 people would be employed on one shift,
300 when fully utilized,. He believed parking would be sufficient
with additional space if more parking were rgquired'. Six to ten
cans per day will be coming and going from; the front office, and
space is provided for these,
MOTION was made by Commissioner i4age , seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO
Threinen, to recommend approval of the pr6iposed Site Plan RECOMMEN
subject to t,hq three conditim s recommended by Staff. Motion APPROVAL/
carried, five eyes: CARRIED
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Lake Street Industries Site Plan A-340 LAXE STREET
INDUSTRIES
Planner Cverhiser explained tnat this company has ;been
before the Planning Comm;iss14n previously with plans Site Plan
to locate in the MIP Industrial Area. Those plans, narking;, Variance
he indicated, had to be shelved and Lake Street industries CUP
is presently located in a warehouse building that MIP
owns. They now plan to begin. construction on a site at
the northeast ocrner of Industrial Park Boulevard and
senium Lane (County 'Road 61) Planner Overhi s.er stated that
Staff .recommends that Site Plan approval and the Conditional
Use Permit be granted with six conditions-
1) onditions1) That the south loading area be constructed as noted
on the Stafforoposals
2) That one fire hydrant be located at the northwest
corner of the buildings
3) That the roof drains on the north, west, and south
sides of the building be connected to the drainage
system
4) That a $11,000 Performance Bond be filed with the
Building Department to ensure the installation of
the landscaping and drainage as shown, on approved
plans
5 That a parking variance of 49 spaces be granted;
6 That the building be permitted to locate within 1$
feet of the east property line.
Planner Overhisgr introduced a condition 7) That 2.0 additional
feet of utility and drainage easements be gr -anted to theVjaja e
alongrXeniums He explained that tis hada so been required of
Litton Industries in order to provide the Village with 60 feet
Of utility easements on that side of the street. He stated
that this is not penalizing them because a 50 foot setback from
the existing street right of way is being figured,
Commissioner Roth questioned condition #5 with respect to lessening
of parking space on the site. Planner Overhiser answered that
maximum employment would be 40 and there is adequate on --site space
to put in additional parking if required. He added that tree
petitioner has indicated that his proposed 55 parking spaces is
adequate for him,, as he has 10 spaces beyond the loading area which
could be developed.
Commissioner Th,reinen pointed out that in the October 18, 1971'
Council revilew, a stipulation was made that if additional parking
were required, the petitioner should ensure that it would be pro-
vided, Planner 'Overniser answered that this could be handled
administratively, and if the petitioner would ever propose an
addition to the building, it would again have to obtain Site Plan
approval. - at which tirio parking would be reevaluated.
Mr. Wel l i k,,' 'President of Lake Street Industries, commented on the
Staff recommendations
At for Condition #1, he stated he would like to.question the
location -of the fire hydrant at the northwest corners of the
building. He stated a prcblern'exists as the water is across
the street and this Imeans the street musty be crossed. Planner
Overhiser stated that the alternatives wou.1dbe boring under
either Xeniom or Industrial Park fRoulevard, and going underXeniumwouldbe, less expens',ye.
Ken Benson, architect for the Lake "street building, stated
t-hiit in addition to the sprinkler system, there would be a
Siamese connection on the exterior of the bmilding at that
point,
Planner Overhi.,s-er stated that the Fire Chief was aware of this;;
however, the Village does h -ave standards of 600 foot IS acing.
between fire plugst and any part of the building must he within
a 300 foot range of a, fire plug to protect the exterior..
Foll,owing further disemssion, Mv. Benson stated thet Lake Street
would, go along with the Fire '.hieflc rulin sg.
As for condItion #3, 1jr. Wel lik, stated tiat he is assuming that
the recommendation is 'that his Company can have an external down-
spout connected underground to the storm sewer. lie said he would
Zlikethisfeature, but is alrea4y at budget,. He added that he
has pi-ovided two catch basins.
Commissioner Hagen questioned Where drainage occurred. Planner
Overhiser answered in an open 0tch along the east side, and
from, the roof onto the parking lots on the other sides,
Mr. Wellik questioned -how effective the system recommended by
Staff really vies, He stated that it was goodon the surface,
but 0111 freeze underground, so water will be running off the
roof and splashing on the parking Tot until May anyhow.
Comnlissi,oner Hagen stated that he would agree with this staff
rocomme,ndation if it involved gol - ng out on, a right of way, but
questioned if aesthetically it was so, bad the Village could require
someoNe to do this.. He stated that requirlilg roof drain -age to be
underground must be given further consideration because it will
cause problems in enforcement or, everyone.. He stated that it had,
not been required in previous, Site Plan approvals.
Planner Overhis.er stated that in this Site Plan., there is a storm
sewer pipe being constructed quite close to the building,, He
indicated that this looked like a logical opportunity to solve
a Potential problem without very much additional expense.
Motion w,,as made by, Commissioner Hagen, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO
Threinen, that the Site Plan be recommended for approval subject RECOMMEND
to all co.riditions, *recommended, by Staff except Condition #3, APPROVAL
and adding that the hydran't provided for in Condition #2 must
jr,eet, with the approval of the Village 'Fire Chief.,
Motion, carried', five ayes, CARRIED
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1 A-448 Ors . Kocheiiderfer & Freund Site Plan EA -448 KOCHENPERFER
Planner Overhiser indicated khat the :Proposed site is
RE:UND
located north of Plymouth Automotive where County Roads Site Plan for
73 and 15 split off.. He stated that the Zoning, Board of Dental BuildingAdjustmenthadreviewedaproposalbyQualityHomesfor
this site six to. eight months ago, granted a variance, and
the petitioner did not go through with the. plans. Mr
Overh=icer indicated that Drs. Kochenderfer and Freund
propose to construct a dental office building on this
28pOOO square foot lot a.iid Staff recommends approval subject
to three conditions Their proposal has ,also been reviewed'
by the Board of Zoning Ad ,istxr--ent
1) That the landscaping be increased to include 14
trees and 12Junipers as shown on the Staff
proposal;
2) That the drainage pian for the site be given
final approval by the Village Engineer prior
to the issuance of a Building Permit. (Planner
Overhiser clarified that most of the drainage
woo o to the north);
3) `t`Tiat an—adequate Bond be posted with the Building
Department to ensure installation of the landscaping
and drainage system' according to approved plans.
Dr. Kochend'erfer stated that ne an.d Dr. Freund were willing to
go along with the Staff recommendations, but he questioned how
much the Performance Bond would be.. Planner Overhser answered
t-bat this would be an estimate made by the Village Engineer
or the Building Inspector to cover the cost of landscaping anddrainage. lie stated he did not believe it would be over $5,000.
Commissioner Roth pointed out he believed the parking layout could
be grately improve if the stalls were rearranged east and west
instead of north ati' south., Planner CverhiseN indicated that fie
did not believe this greatly significant, but would recommc end that
there be additional provision for a turnarount area as sho,*n on
the Staff proposal.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, seconded by Commissiont r MOTION TO
Chapman, to recommend approval of the Site Plan subject to the RECOMMEND
three conditions; outlined by Staff. Motion cavrie!,, five ayes, APPROVAL/
After stkidy i ng the question of adequate parking, the Commission
CARRIED
noted that the petitioners propose lei parking spaaes , whi l e the
Ordinance calls for 1' 3 spaces
General Comments
1) Commissioner Chapman noted that in the B-4 area along Highway 55, where
t}le Electric Repair Sery qe is located, a Conditional Use was obtained
two or three years ago for a use that has now been discontinued. lie
stated that at that: time provision was made that there be no ,parking
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on the street, He stated that there is parking tht t causes a
trafft,c hazard and v,,-sti oared why the permit has not been
v-evi ewed . He stated that he believed the pante of the new
operation is Metro Appliances. Planner Overhiser stated that
this will be cbe,wked out,
2) Ciamissione.r Chapman stated that with regard to the South Shore;
Drive Business District, he would strongly urge that if anyone
in that area comes in for a Con0itional Use Permit, it should
notbe granted until that ingress and egress is improved Planner
Ove, hiser answered that the problem of the egress and ingress was
on the Village Staff workl i st.
Review of 1 3 nand Use Guide Plan Public Hearing 'Comments & Submi`ttats
1) Commtissioner5 Roth, Hagen, and Kroskin stated that they would like
to see Plymouth compared with two or three municipalities and
Minneapolis rather than the whole metropolitan area in arriving
at Land Use statist;•rs.
2} The Coii?missioners felt that the Land Use Plan provides enough
industrial and commercial land to relieve the presstay-e of land
developers proposing to break down future residential areas for
industrial and comnmercial uses.
3) Speaic.er #8: With regard to the comments of Harvey Schiebe and
the submittals by several interested parties (Plymouth Shopping
Center and proposed County Road 15 area), Commissioners Threinen
and Hagen agreed with the Land Use Guide Plan as proposed'. Commissioners
Chapman and Kroski n believed that the proposal for some 'limited
business in this area was a valid one. Commissioner Roth was un-
ecided. Poll stood 2-2-1.
M017100, was made by Commissioner Chapman, seconded by Vice Chairman, 1-3-73
Kroskin, to approve the Minutes of January 3, 1973. Motion carried Minutes
with all ayes.
Motion to adjourn, 10.26 p.m,
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION 2--7-73
James C. Wahl, Chairman
Ply uth P1 a n i jC01ss i nn
Martin W. Overhiser, Secretary