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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-11-1973PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE OF PLYMOUTH', MINNESOTA JULY 11, 1973 A regular meeting ofthe Planning Commission was called to order by slice Chairman Kroskin at 7:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building on Wednesday, July 11, 1973. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Kroskin, Commissio;ters Erickson, Flagon and Johnsen MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Wahl and Commi'ssione3^ Threinen STAFF PRESENT; Martin Overhiser, Milton Dale, Sherman Goldberg and Debbie Berthiaume 11A4631 ttnnesota imi Stora e - MINNESOTA MINI -STORAGES INC. Vice Chairman Kroskin opened the Public Hearing.. Amendment to Section 15,, Subdivision 3 of the Zoning Planner Overhi.ser explained the purpose of the Public Hearing. Ordinance He noted that the proposed caretaker type resi deiice was not allowed by the Village Zoning Ordinance Mr. Hubbard, representing Minnesota Mini -Storage, explained that PROPONENT their request was for the providing of a "caretaker security system. It would be strictly a one. -bedroom to limit it.to a single person, husband -wife situation, no family. He pointed out that this would reduce vandalism (the caretakers facility) thus it would be a benefit to the Village as securitty surveil- lance by the pol ice wool d be considerably less. He also noted that lower insurance claims would be achieved due to this care- aretakertakerfacility's security.. Vie Chairman Kroskin questioned if it would provide security at night. Mr Hubbard stated that it would definitely be as the caretaker would be living on the premises; he would be the manager as well as the caretaker. In addition to security reasons, Mr. Hubbard noted that the appear- ppear- ofofthe facility would be kept tidy. There being no other persons to speak, Vice Chairman Kroskin closed the. Public Hearing. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO ACT Johnson and unanimously approved to act on the request at that; meeting. The Planning Commission further discussed the request and the MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Vice Chairman Kroskin to recommend approval of the amendment to Section 15, Subdivision 3 of the Village Zoning Ordinance by the addition of the following, MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE 4. Residential structures and related residentialuses necessary for security 4nd safety reasons in relation to a principle use."' Planning Commission Minutes -2_ duly 11, 1973 OTION was farther made by Commissioner Hagen,, suppo;,ted by Vice MOTION TO RECOMMEND Chairman Kroskin that a Conditional Use Permit be granted by the APPROVAL/MARRIED Village Council for a residentYal use on the east end of the south structure of Minnesota Mini -Storage and be limited to a one bedroom facility. MOTION carried 4-0. Golden Hours Day Care Centers Inc. I A-4829 'OLDEN' HOURS DAY CARE CTR, Planner Overhiser introduced and explained the purpose of Amendment to Section 10, Sub - the peti toner's request to amend the zoning ordinance to division 3 of the Village Zoningpermitdaycarecentersinapartmentbuildings, Ordinance Mrs, Golden and Mrs Merrill representing Golden Hour: Luy Care Center were present. sirs. Merrill stated that they had PROPONENTS established this type of center in Egan Township. She stated that with this type of service available to the tenants it would encourage apartment rental in the complex where the center was located and in adjoining complexes as well. Vice Chairman Kroskin questioned if it would tend to attract pe;ple with families. Ws Merrill stated that it would. Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Golden stated that they were concerned with One phrase in the proposed amendment, i.e. "primarily for the use f ;persons residing therein.," They felt the proposed amendment should not be restrictive. They stated that they are licensed, by the state and are required to take children in provided they have an opening. Therefore, they feel it advisable to eliminate the word "Primarily". Commissioner Hagen explained 'that by using the word "primarily" they are simply requiring that the majority of people which they serve be living in the complex. Vice Chairman Kroskin questioned if there was not enough families in the area 'to support their day care center, would they then solicit children from the area beyond? Mrs. Merrill stated that they would not. Their main concern is serving the apartment complex where the center is located, These being no other persons to speak, Vice Chairman Kroskin closed the Public Hearing. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO ACT Erickson to act on the request at that meeting. MOTION carried 3-1 with Vice Chaiman Kroskin opposed, After further discussion it was requested that the Staff find out: what the areaarea will be like, how many families they will be taking care of, what the will look like, etc. It was noted that from a functional use it Planning Commission Minutes 3_ July 11, 1973 ould be worthwhile if the primary amoun,.. of children are from the apartment complex and what the reaction wouldbe of other people in the apartment j complex to the day care center. MOTION was made by `Commissioner Oohnson, supported by Commissioner Hagen: to MOTION TO RECOMMENDdeferactionuntilsuchtimeasmoreinformationonthistypeofbusinessDEFER/CARRIEDisacquired. MOTION carried 4-0. a dears Equity Ganpany! A- 6 BUILDERS EgUITY COMPANY Planner Overhiser introduced and explained this request. He Rezoning from R-0 to B-2notedthatthenewlyadoptedLand. Use Guide Plan, (July 2, 1973) favored that a shopping center be placed there. The area in question is located north of County Road 9 and west of County Road 1.8. Mr. Harvey Swenson explained the basic information on the plans of the proposed shopping center, Commissioner Erickson questioned how many square feet was to be in future commercial use, Mr. Swenson stated that there would be 4,33 acres. Planner Overhiser then explained that in a rezoning request, the zoning ordinance requires that a general plan be submitted showing the general location of the buildings, the general location, of the parking, how the roperty would; be platted, and the location of the streets and trails, etc, if the: property were to be rezoned by the Village Council based upon this General Development Plan the petitioner would then have to come back before the Planning Commission with a detailed site plan showing the precise location of the buildings, parking, landscaping, signs, etc. They would also have to present a preliminary and, final plat of the property showing dedicated streets and'trailwkvs to the Village. Several persons were in attendance to speak in opposition to the proposed rezoning, they were.: Bob Flecher, Ted Braggans, Harry Hendrickson, John Wire, E, R. Hedding, Gary Wolseth, Clarence Peterson, Larry Boardman and Mr. Golberg. In brief, the following points were brought up: 1. An increase in 'traffic generated by the proposed shopping center would imperil lives and safety of present residents._ 2. There is already a shopping celtter located at 42nd Avenue and 36th Street in New Hopa and it was questioned if there was a need for another shopping center; 3, A B--2 zoning district already exists at County Road 18 and County Road 9 with nothing happening there 4. No market survey exists to Justify the feasibility of this proposed shopping center. Planning Conmiss.ion Minutes -4- July 111 1973 5, The "buffer zone" on the plans seemed to consist of a gas station which would not be an adequate buffer. 6, The original zoning of R -O (Open Residence District) should be maintained.* otherwise the valuations of single family homes in the area would be seriously affected. 7. The development of a shopping center may result in serious ecological problems, ie.,surface wager drainage, changes in existing water tables, lowering of water level of Lost Lame and destruction of natural wild life habitats. 8. An adequate supply of parking may not be made available on the site which may ,force the, citizens of Plymouth to:solve petitioner's parking problems at some later date: 9. Inadequate notice of the proposed rezoningwas given to property owners in the area 10. The proposed shopping center is located too close to the 'inter- section of Cour..vy Road 18 and County Road 9. Fred Mengeloch spoke in favor of the proposed shopping center with one reservation that the east/west roadway be moved north 100 feet to save. the main bulk of the woods on the property to the west. WTn response to those: opposed to the rezoning due to its proximity to County oad 18, Mr. Swenson stated that the site would be locaied some distance from the interchange, i.e-. about 11000 feet, In regards to economic feasibility, Mr. Swenson stated that they have a feasibility study in process which has been completed for one of their major tenants:. This tenant also completed their own feasibility study. The tenant is a Triple "A" National Credit Tenant, Commissioner Hagen questioned if the petitioner has any contracts signed or any such firm corrkmitments with any tenants, Mr. Swenson, stated that they do have options out for leases; however, V4Liy cannot commit themselves until they know if they can build the shopping center. Mr, Golberg, speaking in: opposition to the rezoning,; requested that the Planning Commission Chairman ask the proponent if the option, was a letter of intent or some other document. Mice Cha;rmao Kroskin stated that it is not the responsibility of the Planning Comm ssion to ask this type of question as the Planning Commission does not make that determination. It is only their responsibility to hear out the request and give their recommendation to the Council as it pertains to planning considerations. However, Vice Chairman Kroskin asked Mr. Swenson if he wanted to answer Mr. Golberg's question. Mr. Swenson stated that he would present to the Planning Commission the option letter ana any conversations with tenants at this point, hcwever,he could not make such information public at this time. OMr. Wolseth, speaking against the .proposal, noted that in response to Mr.. Swenson's nswer that the reason that the road could not be brought in from the north and from Planning Commission Minutes _5_ July 11, 1973 the east was because .of the tieed for a ponding` area in that location. Qr. Wolseth added that the Barr Engineering report on this area did otpreclude the possibility of bridging this ponding area and he wondered why this possibility was not consideree. The public hearing was then closed. Commissioner Hagen, supported _by Co zissioner Johnson moved to MOTION TO RECOMMEND defer action on this request in light of the considerable concerns DEFER/CARRIED` raised by residents until August 1 1973 at 7;30 p.m. This would permit the Planning Commission additional time to study petitioner's request. MOTION carried 4-0. Plymouth Plaza AssociatesPLYMOUTH PLAZA ASSOCIATES Planner Overhiser introduced this request and stated that the Rezoning Request From request was to rezone the industrial and R-4 area to a shopping I-1 and R-4 to center to develop a'community size shopping center. The area B--1 and B--2 concerned is located at the northeast corner of Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55 which consists of 80 acres. The earlier guide plan had shown a community type shopping` center which is the next size larger than a neighborhood shopping center, and this would be a shopping center to serve the whole community. The Council Wheen adopting the Land Use Guide Plan on duly 2, 1973 removed designation for the Community SUIDpi ng Center from the Guide Phan and replaced it with: the following footnote. A Community Shopping Center area will.be encouraged in the central portion of the Village on a site meeting accepted location criteria, and when determined the land uses in that area. will be revised." Based on the Council's action the Staff recommendation on this request is that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council that this rezoning be deferred and that the Village establish a sch3dule for reviewing proposals for a community shop- ping center. It is known by the Village Council, Planning Commission and staff that there are three or four or even. more different groups, property owners, or developers who would like to build a downtown shopping center. The proponent, Plymouth Plaza Associates has requested deferral I after a meeting with the Planner on the: afternoon of 7-11-73) assuming, that the Planning Commission was going to take the staff recommendation to the Council' that, a schedule_.be set up and they did not want to be reviewed prior to other proposal,) being submitted, After closing the Public. Hearing, it was moved by Commissioner' Hagen, MOTION TO ACT upported'by Commissioner Johnson, and unanimously approved that the equest be acted upon at that meeting. Following; further discussion Cormnissioi.er Erickson, supported by Commissioner Johnson, moved that action on the request of Plymouth Planning Commission Minutes -6- July 11, 1973 laza Associates for rezoning from 1-1 and R-4 to `-1 and G-2 be deferred and: that. the Village Cou.noil establish the following schedule for reviewing proposals to develop a community shopping center.` I. That by November 1, 1973 that all interested groups MOTION TO SET SCHEDULE submit a General Developim'-,nt Plan showing how they propose to develop a community shopping center ,ind/or public buildings such as the Village Hall and library, 2, Ey dune 1, 1974 a decision be made as to where the Village would favor the development of a, community shopping center andtor public buildings such as a` Village Hall and library. V10TION carried 4--0. ectrtc air & Construction Company IA-4ELFCTRIC REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Planner Overhiser introduced this request and noted that it was a request to change zoning from 1_1 to 1-2 to permit the Rezoning Request construction of a contractors offices and yards. From. 1-1. to I--2 Mr. Donald Cole, President and Manager of Electric Repair and construction and. Frank Dvoratt on behalf of Electric Repair and PROPONENTS onstruction were present. Mr, Ovoratt made a few preliminary comments in light of the request arid the Staff recommendation He felt the reruest has to be considered in light of the business which would be conducted on this, particular parcel. The petitioner felt that the use was of an I-1 character although the Ordinance stated that it was Gin 1-2 use. He stated that there would be a minimal a:tnount of traffic generated as the bulk of trucks would be left on t5ie job site, taken home by employees and then taken directly back to the job site, The only traffic would be the 14 administrative personnel that come to the facility on a daily basis and approximately seven deliveries a }week for job materials. in regards to the,: ff report:,. Mr. Dvoratt statwd that they are aware of the recent Land - Use Guide Plan which suggested that this area should be developed in Medium High Density Residential as opposed to the present industrial zoning.. He submitted to the Planning Commission that this is the tyjpof business that would be conducted within the: building and the type of screening that could be provided would be more amenable to the adjoining residential area than the proposed Medium High Density would be There would be less traffic flow and noise, Mr. Dvoratt stated that the building would be approximately 14,000 square feet with the majority of the materials contained inside. Commissioner Hagen questioned the Planner as to the location of the site in relation to 'the company, that, is making the s,ptic tanks and silos. ir, Cole stated that itis directly north of the septic tank manufacturer. Planring ;Commission Minutes -7- duly 11, 1973 Vice Chairman Kroskin questioned the operation of the site which says warehouse", Mr, Cole stated that there are 14,000 square feet which would consist of 4,000 square feet of oftice and 10,000 square feet double deck ware: house, The building will be 20 to 22 feet high and it will have some overheaddoors. He stated that there will be estkmators, officers, the people who do thebiddingforprojects,, bookkeepers and secretaries for a: total of 14 persons, Mr. Cole stated that they require a minimum amount of sewage; about as much as a fMily of four. They will haat electrically, They have no objection to the gravel road', the trucks hauling from Northwest Aggregate, the odor nor the swamp to thenorth. CommissionerErickson questioned to what extent they would be using the outside yardfor storage, Mr. Coe noted that the company owns 18 'over the road transports" three of which are in the yard, one auger truck in the winter, and a tractor or two. Ninety five per cent of the materials will be under cover. After closing the publichearing, MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported MOTION TO by Commissioner Erickson. to recommend denial to the Village Council of this requgst RECOMMEND for the following reasons. DENIAL/ 1, The rezoning request: is contrary to several basic tenets of the Goals, CARRIED Objectives and Criteria as relates to Goal A; Suitable Housing and Environment, Objective 3, Criteria 8., Goal C, Security, Objective #?, Criteria 1.4. 2. The proposed change is contrary to the Comprehensive Municipal Plan adopted duly 2, 1973. 3 The area proposed for change is not presently serviced by sewer and water. MOTION carried 4-0, 2t Paul A Laurence Company A-74 21 PAUL A. LAURi+NCE CO'. Planner Overhiser introduced' and explained this request He stated Preliminary plat that the major concern was that the utilities to serve this area will Approval have to be divided to o in two directions (per report of Sherman Gold- berg, Village Engineer . The southern part of the plat, basically south of the pond area, can be drained to the south to 36th Avenue. The northern lots Will have to be drained to the north and then to the west at such time as sewer is available in that area. He stated that this is a preliminary plat and, following a preliminary plat the petitioner would have to come in for final platting,` and it is conceivable that they might final plat the southern part of it that could be served with sewer at this gime and withhold the final platting of the north part until sever is available, Mr, Chuck Wind'en, representing Paul A, Laurence Company, discussed briefly that the PROPONENT width of the lots, with the major portions 951', 105' and the corner lots 116'. The lots will accomodate a house of about 75' including garages,. Mr; Windon questioned the procedures of the park dedication requirement. Planner woverhiser briefly explained its procedures. He noted that the Staff recommendation or Outlot A was that it was not really required but they would probably want drainage easements. However, in Outlot 8 it would 1-e considered to be needed for park dedication as it is desirable for the overall standpoint for the trails and park system. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission must also review this matter. Planning Commission Minutes _g_ July 11, 1973 ommissioner Hagen noted that there was a big delegation of people who attended this meeting for an earlier request and that this latter request also concerned their area. He requested to know if the homeowners had been notified of this.. Planner Overhiser stated that each homeowner received a notice for the meeting if they were: within 400`. It was suggested that in the future that the address of the property in question be placed on the agenda in orderto relate the exact location to the area. Sherman Goldberg, Village Engineer, noted than until we are able to serve the, north part this area could not be developed. There may be additional assessments die on the property. Commissioner Hagen stated that the two corner lots 1 and 6 were in the ordinance requiring,30 feet rear yard and back and 10 feet on the side. He questioned if these lots were going to need a variance. fir. Windon noted his point and stated that they plan to meet the minimum requirements. He requested that they please .note that this 'is a preliminary plat Vice: Chairman Kroskin closed the Public Nearing Commissioner Hagen., supported by Commissioner Erickson, moved and it MOTION TO ACT was unanimously approved to take action on the request at this meeting. Commissioner Hagen, supported by Vice Chairman Kronkin, recommended that he Council approve Paul A. Laurence Company's: request for preliminary plat approval and Conditional Use Permit subject to the following conditions.:: 1. That utility and drainage easements of six feet along side and MOTION TO RECOMMEND rear l`ine6 and ten feet along street 'ROW be shown on the final APPROVAL/CARRIED plat- for each lot, 2. That the recommendations of the Village Engineer be incorporated in final platting. 3. That the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission be incorporated as part of this recommendation. MOTION carried 4-0 V-486 Ro ne Ke 1 er IA -4 RODNEY" KELLER Planner Overhiser introduced and discussed the request of Preliminary Plat Approva' Rodney Keller whose land is the property surrounded by Chelsea Woods and fronts cin County Road f. There is presently a dwell%g on the Northern part of the parcel and that is proposed to be one of the lots and then there would be two smaller lots developed in front of the existing dwelling. The: Staff in reviewing the pre- liminary plat that was, submitted has recommended the followingOonditlons: 1. That petitioner provide $150 per new lot created to satisfy park dedication requirements for a total of $300, Planning Commission Minutes -g- July 11, 1973 2. That petitioner grant 27 feet of R%J on County Road 6. 3, That utility easements be shown: on final plat as required by Village Engineer. 4 Revising Lot 2's frontage width from 110' to 100' and Lot #3 from 1201 to 130' MOTION carried: 4-0: ar a Verson - DARLA OUVERSON Planner Overhiser introduced and explained petitioner's Conditional Use Permit For A Nome request to have a bridal shop in her home at. 710 Orchid Occupation Bridal:. ShopLane. The proponent, Darla Ouverson was not present at the meeting, Following brief discussion Commissioner Hagen moved to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a bridal shop to be approved for one year. However, after further discussion the motion failed for lack of a second, Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner Hagen, MOTION TO RECOMMEND moved to defer action on the request of Darla Ouverson until DEFER/CARRIED such time as she was present and could answer several questions relating to her request. 01OTION carried 4-0. 0 A bent C. Ne son A- ALBERT' C, 'NELSON Planner Overhiser introduced and briefly explained Division of unplatted this request. On the north parcel there is an existing property farmhouse on the west side. On parcel ii is anew dwelling that has just been constructed. Mr., Melvin .Bachman, speaking on behalf of Albert C. Nelson stated that his property (parcel A) would contain approximately two acres which is what he wanted as he wants no one to build in front of hirr t He mentioned that he had a: variance for one acre when he bought the house. Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner Johnson moved MOTION TO RECOMMEND that the following recommendation be presented: to the Village: APPROVAL/.CARRIED Council, Recommend that the request of Albert C. Nelson to divide off portion of Parcel 1640 and add it to existing Parcel :1545, subject to 27' of an additional right of way being dedicated to the Village for County Road 47, a proposed Village thoroughfare street, 0MOTION carried 4-0. Planning Cot ission Minutes -1 - July 11, 1973 h T14 DIVISION BIJI.I.DTNGFV04901__-MammotF C v s on Bu ldittg G rlson C r s A 49 Planner Ov=rtiser introduced this request aW stated that a new Site Plan Review revised plan was submitted for staff review- the, afternoon of July 11j 1973. The changes were explained to the Planning Commissi-bn. Mr. Jack Weith and John Sebold for Carlson Companies and Hank Bierwirth of Mammoth reviewed and discussed with the Planning Commission the four following conditions, three of which were satisfied, with #3 being changed 1 That parking kithin the required front yard be con- sidered nort-conforming parking. -SATISFIES 2, That one entrance from County Road, 6 be closed., -SATISFIED 3. That additional parking sufficient to satisfy zoning ordinance requirements, i.e., 83 additional spaces, be provided. - 'CHANGED 4 That adjoining parcel 3627 be consoli'datedwith parcel 3610 to form one parcel. -SATISFIED Cornissioner Hagen, supported by Vice Chairman; Kroskin, moved to MOTION TO RECOMMEND recommend approval of Mammoth Industries site plan review being APPROVAL/CARRIED' subject to the above four conditions with number 3 being changed o the following; 3.. That 269 spaces be acceptable although it is 53 spaces short of the ordinance requirement but could be provided in the vacant area to the north. MOTION carried 4-0. 9-4511 Floya B. 0 s.on 1 FL, ,tD B. OLSON Vice Chairman Kroskin noted that action on this request had Rezoning from R-1 to B--1 been deferred untilsuch time as the guide plan had been reviewed and approved by the Village Council in order to determine what this. area .°could be. guided, Planner Overhiser indicated that the area is guided for the proposed B-1 zoning. Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Johnson, moved MOTION TO RECOMMEND. that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the zoning APPROVAL/CARRIED from R--1 to B-1, Vice. Chairman Kroskin asked for further discussion. Commissioner Hagen added that thea area can always be expanded larger as Long as it is in conformance with the guide plait. Chairman KroskiP V'-stioned the Planner of the disadvantagesVice f approving this zoning now. Planner Overhiser stated Dat rather than Just consider one small 1:0t it woolGt be safer to (teal Lith the entire B-1 district and say this is goinc to be the office district. He assumed with th-e rezoning there would ,be other houses coming in Planning Commission Minutes -:11- July 11, 1973 o -r a conversion to offices and the property to the west may be rought in as a proposal for rezoning at a later date.. Vice Chairman Kroskin questioned Mr. ,01son as to iris timing, The petitioner's lease expires August 1, 1973. It was noted by Planner Overhi ser that for a modification of an existing structure for an office the Village requires, a sit, 'Aan before allowing; the petitioner to occupy the structu-tie. Commissioner Hagen, supported b)1 Commissioner Johnson moved to amend his motion to approve making the 24niling request subject to site plan review by the Planning Commitsi on.: MOTION carried 4-0 a r c soAddi on JA1293 FRED RTGKSON ADDITION Planner dverhiser explained the purpose was to authorize the Final Plat Planning Commission to sign the hard shells for this final plat in accordance with the preliminary plat approved in April of 1971. Following; discussion by the Planning Commission, motion was made byCommissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Johnson to authorize. the Planning Commission Chairman to sign the hard shells for the final l at of Frederickson Ad tti on, MOTION carried 4-0. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Johnson to approve of the PlanningCommission minutes of June 6, 1973 with the 6-6-73 following addition to page 2, A-467 Belmar Builders, paragraph 1: MINUTES APPROVED The Planner stated that if the Planning Commission had sufficient reason to believe that the motel would be ojectionable to the development of the area they could recommend denial. MOTION carried uhanimously. MOTION to adjourn, 11:50 p.m. MWOdah Ren Kroskin, Vice Chairman Plymouth Planning Commission APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION + y' August 1, 1973 Martin W. Overhispr,, Secretary 3