HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-07-1973PLANNING. COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
March 7, 1973
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 7:39
by Vice Chairman Kroskin in the Council Chambers of the Public Works
Building on Wedttesd'ay, March 7, 1973.
MEMBERS PRESFN'T.- Vice Chairman K;oskin, Commissioners Johnson, Hagen,,
and Erickson
IEMBERS ABSE;NT Chairman Wahl, Commissioners Threinen and, Chapman
STAFF PRES:NT Martin Overhiser, Georgia Rebbein
Aw45 Tri-State Auction Company TRI-STATE AUCTION'
Planner Overhiser introduced the petition, indicating Site Plan
that the site plan teing presented for an auto cxuction Review
center includes the site south of Medicine Lake, zoned I--1
and a portion of land now zoned R-4. He added that the
proposed Guide Plan retains this area as industrial and multi yrle
west of the Creek and pointed out the area of the parcel cave, ed
by the Bassett Creep flood Plain. He i ndi ca t-d that the petitioner
has retained soil engineers and a hydrologist to desi gp. the Center
and nas met with the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commissin`r staff
Barr Engineering) to discuss the proposal, Planner Overhiser
added that Barr Engineering does not believe any problems exist
with the plan as presented, Pl annet# Overhiser indicated that
all information ha -1 been routed to the Bassett Creek Watershed
for review, and any conditions they might specify would be add d
to the conditions for Village approval. Village Staff has
recommended approval of this site plan subject to five conditions:
1) A Performance Bond be established for the executing
of the proposed. landscaping and drainage plan;
2) Final drainage plans be subject to the Village
Engineer's approval
Required sXr,aet right of way be provided along the
east side of the property;
4) Fire hydrant locations be subject to the Village
Fire Chief ' s approval
9) That. Bassett Creek Watershed conditions be met.
Commissioner Hagen questioned if there would be any outside storage
of 'junkers' Uruve Pankon n, Site Planner for Tri-State, indicated
there would not be and added that Tri-State would contract ,pith auto
dealers to recondition and resell cars six months to one year old.
As for the chain link fence surrounding the area, Mr. 'Panko.nn stated
guidance Blas necessary as there would be no view of the site from
north or south.
Commissioner Erickson questioned how _'soon the access to the site
would be upgraded. Planner Overhiser answered that until Nathan
Lane is extended to 13th Avenue, the access will be prom 10th Aven,-,
with Nathan Lane eventually being extended as a local thoroughfare
Planning commission Minutes March 7, 1973,
Mr. Pankonin indicated he would be willing to initiate a petition
to have Nathan Lane extended,, Planner Overhiser stated a petition
had been initiated, but the work had not been ordered.,
COMR,'-ssioner Erickson questioned if the parking should be set back
further on the site plan as presented. Planner Overhiser answered
that an 8G foot right of way was 'required, but some easements have
been obta.in.edby the Village Attorney which the Engineering Department
will coordinate. He indicated that final analysis, will probably
Call for a 40 toot right of way on the Tri-tate site, with an
additional 50 foot setback from that point.`
Commisslo,,-er Erickson stressed that the fence would not adequately
scrQen the parking area and stated that an additional berm or solid
fence should be provided on the north side., He added that the
0XIsting tree cover along the north property line adjacent to the
tracks could be retained. G. Sunde, hydrologist representing Tri- State,, explained that this area is a storage area for flood waters
and any amount of fill into the Creek must be minimized because it
has to be, replaced with 'replacement storage on the project. Mr.
Sunde added that the railroad bed, a good 4 to 5 feet higher than
the Tri -Sl ' ate property, would provide an effective visual buffer
fot, the site.
Vice Chairman Kroskin wondered whether any plans exist for the
remainder of the parcel, Mr. Johnson, Tri-State President,
indicated that at some future date he would perhaps develop the,
R-4 area on the other end of the P.#APcel, but at this time the
auto auction center is the only development planned.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, seconded by Commissioner MOTION' TO
Johnson, to recommeqJ approval of the site plan. far Tri-State RECGMMEND
Auction Company svbject to the five conditions outlined by APPROVAL/
Staff. Motion carried, four ayes. CARRIED
The _Narrowtla L NARROW WAY
Planner Overhiser explained that the petitioner wishes Conditional
to use a residence previously used as an office in a Use Permit
B-1 zone for a counseling service. He indicated that
the business will be offering for sale certain items
from the facility, and the Zoning Ordinance requires that
a conditictia.1 use permit be granted for any merchandising
In- a B-1 District.
Fred Rodman, Director of the facility, indicated that family
and parental gu,ida.nce of an inter-denominatiaral nature would
be provided, and that any items such as books or cassettes sold
would be strictly in conjunction with. the co sling operation,
as he has no interest in any walk-in business.
Planning Commission Manutes -3 March 7, 1073
MOTION was made by Commi ss i or,., r Erickson seconded by [COTTON TO
Commissioner Hagen,, to recommend approval of the requested RECOMMEND
conditional use permit io Gell items incidental to the APPROVAL/
operation of the Narrow Way in a B-1 District. Kotioo CARRIE[?
carried unanimously.
Minnesota Exteriors MINNESOTA EXTERIORSA-457
Planner Overhiser introduced the proposal, stating that Site Plan
St. Paul Package Furniture Company had at one time prnposed and
a facility on this parcel, He indicated that the current. Conditional
proposal for an office/'display/storage business would Use Permit
require site plan approval and a conditional use permit
to operate in a 5-3 Service Business District. He added
that Staff rerommends Plahning Commission approval subject
to five cu,ditions-and variances,
l) Petitioner grant the Village 27 additional feet of
right of way along State Highway 101; (condition)
2) A front yard setback from Highway 101 of 35' be
allowed, or 15 feet less than t iequi rel; (variance)
3) The storm drains be tied into the Village storm
drainage system, with final plans subject to the
Village Engineer's approval; (dondition)
4) A Performance forBond landscaping and drainage
plan be executed and subject to Village Staff
approval. wpecies and planting/mature sizes of
trees and shrubs be indicated; (condition)
5) That, 14 parking spaces be provided or 9 less -thQn
required. (variance)
Commissioner Hagen questio=ed why a condition was being included
that would require the petitioner to tie into the Village storm
drainage system, whon policy on this matter remains unclear.
Planner Overhiser indicated that in this case the storm sewer is
available,, and with the proposed loading dock on the south side
of the site, the petitioner desires to tie into the Village storm
sewer;
Martin Bennis, President of Minnesota Exteriors, indicated that
his business would deal primarily in business exteriors or siding
and that he was strictly a sub -contractor dealing with builders in
the Twin City area, He added that the operation includes a swimming
pool franchise which will be completed by 1974, but added that 1973
will be spent constructing -the building. He explained that this
business would be an office and administrative building as business
i_.t transacted primarily off-site at building locations. He stated
that traffic generated is very slight, with approximately one semi
a month delivering supplies. He assured the Commissioners that all
storage would be inside. 0
Planning Commission Kinute _4, March T 197
Parkin .gas discussed with Planner ve;' r O rh ser explaining that.
alth*ugh there is adequate room for additional parking spaces,.
relocation of the parking area, wouldbe difficult because the
building area is restricted by a power line easement over the
west side of the property. He added that several parking
alternatives had been considered, witr, the plan presented chosen
as the most desirable. He added' further that a parking varianceof2-O" from the 751 setback from the residential area to the
west of the property would be required to allnow for tho parking
as presented. Commissioner Hagen pointed out that the driveway
should be readjusted to provide a raoial entrance onto Merrimac
thus allowing the driver a two -dray view.
Mrs. Bruce Hag'eberg, resident to the west of subject property,
questioned hours of business and whether there would be a buffer
provided between the proposed use and the street. Mr. Bennis
answered that hours would be from 7 a.m, to 5.30 p.m five- days
per week, with possibly longer hours when the swimming pool operation
reaches full-scale. He assured Mrs. Hageberg that traffic would
not be increased as a result of the longer hours. Commissioner
Hagen explained that a landscaping plan would be submitted to the
Village which would provide adequate screening.
Mrs, Edward Klein, residen.; of the property behind Hagebergs,
wondered where traffic would exit. Planner Overhi'ser stated
it would have to Merrimac, exit on as the Village will not allow
any exit onto Highway 101., a major thoroughfare.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO
Johnson, to recommend approval of the cond"tional use permit RECOMMEND
to operate an office/display/storage business in a B-3 Service APPROVAL/
Buiness District and that the site plan be recommended for CARRIED
approval subject to the five conditions outlined by Staff with
two additions:
6) That a variance of ZO feet from the 75 foot setback on
the west side of the property be granted to allow for the
parking as indicated; (variance)
7) That the access be adjusted at the point where Merrimac
bends toprovide a radial rather than an angular entrance
onto Merrimac. (condition
Motion carried unanimoxisly;
Land Use Guide Plan_Map And Text_- FINAL RECOMMENDATION To Village Council
The Planning Commission reviewed the March 2 Consolidated & ist LAND USE
of .Recommended Guide Plan Changes; discussion produced the PLAN
following changes to that Memo: MAP
Planning Commission Minutes
1 , March 2 Memo) ; Soo Line Area
March 7, 1973
MOTION was made by Vice Chairman Kroskin, seconded by Commissioner MOTION
Johnson, to amend this recommendation to readt, "The area north of Soo Line
the proposed industrial area be shown in an LA -2 category and the Area,
area east of the West line of Section 8 extended to County Road 9
be changed from. IP Planned Industrial to LA -2 Low Medium Density
Resi dential . 11
Motion carried unanimously. CARRIED
1,0, Aay-ch 2 Memo); Area of County Roads 10 and 18
KOTION was made by Commissioner Ericksonseconded by Commissioner MOTION
Johnson, to amend this recommendation to read: "That the County Roads
neighborhood shopping centerr be located on the north side near 10 & 18)
the proposed trail, LA -2 shown up to County Road 10 southeast
of County Road, 10 and Zachary, that the highway service be shown
northwest of 10 and 1.8, that the limited business area be shown
on the western side of the neighborhood shopping area proposed
north of County Road 10, that the former neighborhood shopping
area and limited business area be shown as LA -3 and that the
trails be altered as noted on the work map,"
Motion carried unanimously.
Planner Overhiser Peviewed action of previous meetings with regard,
to the Guide Plan Text and outlined changes made at the Council
meeting of June 29, 1972 with emphasis on significant changes
relati,veto density calcula-,.ions, provision for open space and
preservation of natural areas; designation of floodplains and trail
and walkway systems, and limitation of development in are -as not
served by public sewer.
Following further discussion, MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen,
seconded by Vice Chairman Kroskin, and unanimously approved, that
the following RESOLUTION be adopted;
RESOLUTION
CARRIED
LAND USE
PLAN
TEXT
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Village Planning Commission
FINAL
RECCOMMEN DAT ION
has been duly created by Ordinance in accordance with
Chapter 287 of the Laws of Minnesota to plan for the
future guiding of deve'lopment of land within the Village
of.Plymouth, an,d
WHEREAS, The Plymouth Village Planning Commission has
prepared and reviewed a proposed Comprehensive, Land Use Guide
Plan for guJding the future development of the Village of
Plymouth, and
Planning Commission Minutes. 6- Parch 7, 1973
WHEREAS, duly advertised public hearings were held by
said Planning Commission on danua.ry 1.0 and 24 of 1973 to
consider comments and suggestions concerning the proposed
Comprehensive Land Use Guide Flan, and
WHEREAS,,this Commission is satisfied that the attzched
recofantended Comprehensive Lind Use Guide Plan represents the
views and judgment of this Commission relating to the matters
involved,
t,1OW, THERE.rORC, BE 7T RESOLVED that said proposed
Co;mp7-,e',Pnsive Land Use Guide Plan for the Village of Plymouth
consisting of a Report and Maps titled Comprehensive Land Use
Guide Plan, Plymouth Village, Minnesota and dated March 7, 1973
be and is hereby adopted as the final recommendation of this
Commission to the Plymouth Village Council it) regard to a
Comprehensive Land Use Guide Plan" for the Village of Plymouth
i attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOTE: Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a list of the 13 recommended
changes and a map graphically showing the changes which the
Planning Commission is recommending be made in the Map that
was published for the January public hearings,
General Comments
1) Commissioner Hagen stated he believed the Medicine Lake Bus Garage
on 36th Avenue and Kilmer Lane should be checked for coupliance
with the provi siotts for a non -conforming use. He indicated that
a non -conforming use allows only a certain amount of expansion,
bot this garage stores old buses. and junk outside, using every
available inch of parking space, Planner Overhiser stated that
Staff would contact Mie owner of the garage and added that the
Village does have legal control if a non -conforming use is k-ing
expanded
2:) Planter Overhiser reviewed Council actions at February and March
meetings on proposals that had been reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
03) Planner Overhiser outlined development in the Village - actual and
potential
4) April ll 1973 was tentatively set as the date for the Planning
Commission Special Meeting to review the new Zoning Ordinance.
Planning Commission -7- March 7, 1973
MOTION was made by Commissioner Ericson, seconded by Vice. Chairman 2-21-73
Kroskin, to approve the February 21 Mino-tes with a correction in Minutes
the Wheel Oentar diractions (east/west transposed,'Conditign -#7,
Page 5}=
Motion carried unanimeusly.
Meeting adjourned, 10:16 pm.
Jim C. Nah1`, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Martin W. Overhiser, Secretary
APPROVED BY PLANIi7NC rOMMISSION march 21, 1973
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