HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-06-1973PLANNING COMMISSION
VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
June G,, 197E
A regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was, called to order by Vice Chairman Croskin
at 7,40 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, on Wednesday, June 6, 1973.
MEMBERS PRESENT. Vice. Chairman kroskin, Commissioners Erickson, Hagen, Johnson, and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Wahl, Commissioner Chapman
STAFF PRESENT: Martin Overhiser, Milt Dale, and Debbie Berthiaume
117 I P; ,mouth Industri enter L1.17 PLYMOUTH INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Planner OVerhiser explained the purpose of the Public Nearing Rezoning B-1 to B-3
and described the petitioners proposed use of the. property (Golf Driving Range)
which would be a golf driving range
Briars Bennett, representing the petitioner questioned some of PROPONENT
conclusions which were drawn by the staff in the Check List
Guide to rezoning requests which was provided to the Planning;
Commission. Mr. Bennett stated that they felt the traffic
that would be generated from their proposed use would be
ubstantially less than either a resident or office development
nd would not cause any u=a,j burden -on the streets in the area..,
In regards to the disturbance of residents in the adjcin4ing area
due to noise and. lighting, Mr..Bennett presented a petition signed
by four of the five subject residents stating that they do not feel
that such a use would subject them to undo noise or any lighting
problems.
Commissioner Hagen questioned the amount of the investment. Mr
Bennett said the cost would amount to $2,000 to $3,000 for grading
and sodding.
Mr, Bennett felt that the major expense would be placed upon the
investors, the people who are putting v the capital, not the residents
of Plymouth. Their long range plans were to attempt to get a zoning
change because the Village would not permit a driving range on B -1 ---
not with the objective of increasing the market value of their property.
140TION was made by Commissioner Hagen and supported by CommnIssioner MOTION TO ACT
Threinen and, unanin,ously approved to act on request at that tleetingw
The Planning Commission then discussed the merits of the request as to
the use of the land rather than rezoning the property to B-3 which would
aCcomodate any of the uses listed in the 6-3 District, It was the consensus
f the. Planning Commission members that the proposed driving range t ovld trot
e objectionable to the area but that rezoning to B-3 was not desirable.
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0.10 in further discussion motion Was by Commissioner
Threinen supported, ,by_Commissioner Erickson,, to recommend
denial for the following reasons:
1.: It is contrary to the Goals, Objectives and Criteria
adopted by the vi1" e CouncilF b 7 1972go e:ruary
under Goal-, Econcoli c Vitality Obieuti ve #2 Cri teri n
June , 1973
1, which states that we are to develop a mixture of
industrial and cow,,ercial uses that will remain
relatively stable under changing economic can itim,
2, Goals Security, Objective #2, Criteria 3(a) This is a
spot zoning to _ atisfy a special interest:
3, It is not guided for the change requested.
4. 1t would, in effect, open a zoning for a retail area when
this area is not intended for such use in the Land Use
Guide Plan,
a`iOT10N was carried MOTION; TO DENY'
DENIAL./,CARRIED
e mar Builders. 1A-L6BBEL_MAR BUILDERS
Planner Overhiser reported that the Village Caunci;l at their Conditional Use Permit For
meeting of June 4, 1973, had defered action on the requested A Planned Business Development
Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Business Development until
the petitioners had returned to the Planning Commission with a
rezoning request for the restaurant site or a revision of the
General Development Plan for the Conditional Use Permit which
would tie the buildings down more definitely. He also stated
that: the Council had indicated that they did; not favor a motel''
within the development. The Planner stated that if the Planning
Commisssion had sufficient reason to believe that the motel would
be objectionable to the development of the area they could recommend
denial.. It was noted that no General Development Flan was ever
officially approved by the Village although one was submitted with
the rezoning request in 1970,
Following further discussion of the: matter, it was movedby
Commissioner Threinen and supported by Commissioner Erickson
that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council
that the dune 6, 1973, revised General Development Plan for
Belmar )Builders proposed Planned Business Development has been
reviewed by the Planning Commission and is recom6nded for
Council approval,,
MOTION carried 4--1 with Vice Chairman Kroskin abstaining. K' "IN TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL/CARRIED
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OV-4m,J Richard Ni.dols RICHARD NICHOLS
Planner Overhiser indicated to the Planning Commission that by Cyrano's Restaurant
moving the hydt ant from the north side, of the proposed. restaurant. Site Plan Review
to the west side that the condition number I in the staff recommen-
dation could be, eliminated.
Mr. Nichols stated that even though parking on the north end of the
site was for the proposed f ,,ire expansion of the restaurant that
the parking would be built with the phase one construction of the
restaurant..
Vice Chairman;, Kroskin questioned the, irregular shape of the. lot.
Mr. Nichols stated that it would be joint parking for the restaurant
and motel; in this suggested area to the north of the restaurant.
Mr,. Lundborg,.and Mr. Nichols are still attempting to negotiate to
purchase the small triangular parcel of land (.7 acre) south of the
proposedrestaurant site.
Following further discussion of the matter, it was moved by Commissioner
Erickson and supported by Commissioner Hagen to recommend approval of
the restaurant s;"'Le plan subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Village Council approve of Belmar Builders
requested Conditional Use Permit for a Planned. Business
Deve'opment based upon the 6-6-73 GeneralDevelopment,
2, A performance bond for landscaping and drainage improvements
be placed with the Village prior 4o building permit approva1.,
3;3 L C , 1 sea Woods T -32 CHELSEA WOODS
Planner Overhiser explained the purpose of the request Revised General Development Plan
of ,$an Con for the approval of a revised General Development
Plan, Planner Overhiser stated that the. Village Staff
could see no hazards by developing the turn grounds as
part of the private driveways.
Hans Hagen, representing Ban Con, noted that the
intersection of 18th Avenue, and the service road was to
be only ten feet wide, When we have snow it will cause
the hazard of getting onto the road`. The formation of
individual turn arounds would alleviate this hazard
Commissioner Threinen questioned hots they would keep people
from parking in these turnarounds. Mr: Hagen replied that
they, are private driveways in which the owner can turn around
in and drive out directly rather than to back out onto the
urved road. Plus, there are spaces for two cars in front
of the garages in addition to time turn around. In addition
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to covering the safety factor, the maintenance -would, be less
costlyi Mr. Hagen recognized that Yuma Lane is a resident
street not a thoroughfare.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner
Hagen and supported by Commissioner Threinen to recommend
approval of the, revised General Development Plan coveringChelsea'Woods Condominiums, Second and Third Addition (Exhibit A).
and the revision pertaining to the Lots fronting 19th Avenue and
Yuma Lane (Exhibit B) , subject to the total number of units not
exceeding 324.; (106 detached, 113 townhouses, and 105 condominiums)
MOTION was carried 5-0. MOTION TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL/CARRIED
G e.sea Wmds, IA--77qCHELSEA WOODS
Following a review of the layout of the final plat for Chelsea Final Plat For Condominium
Moods Condominium, Second Addition, it wasmoved by Commissioner Second Addition
Hagen and'.supported by Commissioner Johnson that the Planning
Commission approve of the final plat of the Chelsea Woods Con-
dominium, Second Addition, andd authorize the Planning Commission
Chairman to sign the hard shells when they are prepared.
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gu, ers Equity 7 BUILDERS EQUITY
Planner Overhiser introduced this request and explained that the Rezoning from R-0 to B-,3
information was being submitted to the Planning Commission at this Rockford Pond
time to notice a public hearing for June 6th and because it will
not be scheduled for public hearing until July 11, 1973. He also
stated that the major point to be discussed concerning the proposed
shopping center was the parking ratio. The Village ordinance requires
ten parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. The
petitioners have proposed in their development 6.27 parking spaces
per 1,000 square feet of gross leaseable floor area,
Mr, KlIck and Mr, Swenson,, representing Darrel A. Parr Development
Corporation, gave a slide,,pre.sentation of their proposal and submitted
a brcchure to the Planning Commission which contained parking ratios
for other neighborhood type shopping centers located in the Twin Cities
suburban area.
Commissioner Threfiien questipned if additional parking was required,
where would they put it. Mr, Swenson stated that they could develop
more parking in the northern corner.
It wia, agreed that the Planning Staff would analyze the parking ratios
egplred by other co\mmun.3ties as well as the data submitted by the petitioner
nd i eporta back to tb e Planning Commission prior to the July 11, 1973, public
earring on dais request.
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Hort western Bell TeT—epKo—ne Company A 0 NORTHWESTERN BELL
Pl Anne r Overhi a er reviewed tFe May 23 Committee Minutes TELEPHONE COMPANY COMPANY
regarding Northwestern Bell for rezoning: Rezoning Request
Mr. Peterson, repiresenting Northwestern Bell presented PROPONENT
a scale. model: whish was reviewed by the Planning
Conaission.
MOTION was made by C immissioner Threinen and supported
by Commissioner Hagen,.
That tete Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council
that '-he request of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for an
amendment: of zoning classification be approved only to change
the B-3 area to 1-1 ;and that a conditional use permit for the
proposed data. procesi-0 ng center and admi`ni strativel office be
approved under Section 1.5, Subdivision 3, paragraph 3 'of the
zoning ordinance
MOTION was wri ed 5-0 MOTION TO RCC9MMEND
APPROVAL/CARRIED
13T Re mar 801ders ;ME 7— BELMAR 9VI`LDERS
Planner Overhiser reviewed the purpose of the request of Belmar Site Plan Review
Builders for approval of their site plan.
MOTION. wars made by Commissioner Erickson and supported by Commissioner
Johnson, that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the site
plan subject to the following conditions:
1.. That additional si,eet ROW along Xeni-um Lane be; granted
to the Village; i.e.,, a total of 60 feet as per the Litton
Industries, ROW arrangement,
2, That all refuse storage be withivn or attachad to the building.
3. A performance bond for landscaping and drainage improvements
be placed with the Village prior to building permit approval',
4. Yhat an engineer be retained by the petitioner to determine
the most appropriate manner of handling surface water runoff.
An underground storm ewer system appe\rs necessary to handle
the anticipated runoff.
54 That any recowmendations. or conditions of Minnesota Righway
Department be made a condition to Village approval
6. That a variance be granted to pe-mit parking ors the east side. of ,, he sit,- within the 75 foot set -back ama across the street
from a residence district..
MOTION was carried 5-0, MOTION TO RECOMMEND
APPROVAL/CARRIED
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10Plattner Overxhiser indicated that a sub -committee of the Village Human Rights Commission
has made arrange-aents for a special public meeting to be held on June 14, 1973, at R:Ott
p,m. at the Council Chambers. The. Council, other comiiii ttees and comrili ssions of theVillageandgeneralpublic, are invited to .attend this informational type meeting anhousing
Commissioner Fran Hagen, the alternate delegate for the Bassett Creeks Flood Control Commission
noted that he had attended their monthly meeti nn at whi ct, th4y urged that all cormnuniti'es
adopt flood plain control; ordinances.
Mr. Milt Dale acted that the Trall Committee would be meeting June 1?, 1973, at the FoyMeadowso %ice ,bui lding with representatives of the Department of Natural Resources: to
discuss the Line Line Trail.
EMOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen seconded by Commissioner Johnson 5',15-73
to approve the May 16, 1973 Minutes and the Committee of the Whole Minutes 5-23-73
of May ?3, 1973, as printed. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES APPROVED
MOTION to adjourn, 10:30 p.m..
WWO:dab Re os ' Reg Kr kin, Vice Charman
Plymouth Planning Commission
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION 0045m GO. -Ai
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July 11, 1973 Martin W. Overhiser, Secretary