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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-07-1973PLANNING COMMISSION VILLAGE BJP PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA November 7 1013x A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Xroskir at 7:39 p.m in the Council Chambers of the Public Wdrks Building. MEMBERS PRESENT. thairman %ro:kin, Commissioners Hagen, Threinen, Erickson, JoSson and Majha. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Stewart: STAFF PRESENT Martin Overhiser, Milt Dale, Georgia Rehbein A498 Loeffel Engstrand 4781 Public hearing opened 7;40 p.m. Commissioner Erickson stepped down from all discussion. Planner Dale introduced the proposal and provided background LOEFFEL-ENGSTRAND information with regard to the petitioner's proposal to rezone the site located on the Nest Shore of Medicine Lake just north Rezoning R-1 of 26th .Avenue. He explained that the petitioner is now submitting to R-2 based for Planning Commission Wan a revised General Development Plan on revised involving a change in Jen° ity from 98 units to 80 units. Re General added that the road align ;alt is changed with an east/test Development road alignment connecting Kest Medicine Lake Drive and Evergreen Plan Lane. He stated that siting and dwelling unit relationships remain the same, with single famile and duplex clustering of units on cul de sacs in an attempt to preserve the natural characteristics of the site. Mr. Leonard Lau,. Secretary -Treasurer for Loeffel-Engstrand, introduced Barry Engen, Site Planner. Mr Engen outlined changes that had been made in the proposal, highlighting the reduction in total family units and site density from 98 to 80 units reducti z from 3.4 to 2.8 units per gross acre) and the change in the z .ovate road network to include a 60 foot right of way from Wes, Medicine Lake Drive to Evergreen Lane. He explained that the original plan had shown a: private street system with two access points - Medicine Lake Drive and Evergreen Lane The revision involves a linear corridor between West Medicine Lake Drive connecLing to Evergreen Lane including a public right of way and private cul de sacs off the right of way to accommodate unit locations As a result, total roadway surface- will: be reduced by 1,000 feet. He explained that units will be clustered in more specific ,areas, thus isolating them from one another. He added. that space betueen units has been enlarged because of the reduction in density. He explai.nod that setbacks, a major concern on the initial plan., are now 75 feet from the north property kine, SO feet from the shoreline, and 75-90 feet from the south property line. Planning Commission Minutes 2x November 7, 19 Mr, hngen stated that they had analyzed the: possibility of site devopment in a typical single family fashion, and had concluded that due to terrain factors, it would be impossible to develop the site in this manner without seHous site damage. He explained that their concept is smaller lots and single Amily dwelling units on a rot of 4,000 to 5,000 square feet, with all lots having access to common space via a trail/open space ne G--)rk connecting units to the common area along the lak.eshore My. Roger Conhaim, Marketing Analyst, stated that this development satisfies a need in our society today for smaller more compact units with open space provided for increased leisure, with people retaining a yard and garden, but having 'the major exterior maintenance work done by a homeowners association to which they automatically belong when they purchase a home. Mr. Conhaim stated that they hope to provide moderate cost housing in. 10% of the development, and, following the guidelines specified in lower interest mortgages, these homes would be completely integrated into the community. He added that alternatives and potential incentives are being discussed with staff. Commissioner Hagen questioned if there was any reason why the site could not be developed following the same concept, but at a density of 2.36 units per net acre. Mr. Conhaim replied that reducing the density would create larger units, raise the price range from $45,000 .. 4jo655, 000 to $55,000 $65,000 and would ultimately change the entire character of this community. Commissioner Eagan questioned why other single family developments are able to comply with the 2.36 net units per acre and still provide homes below the $50,000 bracket. fir., Conhaim responded that the terrain conditions on this site are very difficult to work with; in addition, the buildable area of the site is very limited without massive grading He stated that it would be difficult to get Ettore than 35 single family lots on the entire site without doing severe damage to the natural characteristics of the site following traditional single family platting. Commissioner Hagen stated that the same concept would be used, but with lesser units, so the development would blend with what is trying to be achieved in the area. Mr. Conhaim answered that this would be a matter of economics and spreading development costs over fewer units. He added that what is happening around the site should be taken; into consideration in determining what price range is feasible. Chairman Kroskin asked Air.. Conhaim to clarify the market segments that would be most interested in this sort of development concept. Air Conhaim explained that couples aged 25-34 would be interested and 45-64 year old couples or single people moving from their homes to a smaller, more compact home. Chairman Kroskin asked Asir. Conhaim to estimate salary range of people who would be attracted to this concept. Mr. Conhaim responded this would be difficult because the younger segment would be at a range lower than thoir income would ultimately be, ani the older segment salary wange and available dawn payment would very according to equity ined in their present homes. Planning Commission Minutes November Z, 1973 Gladys Rippe, owner of the property, stated that she believed this would not be detrimental tG the area and added that her neighbors, the Zureks:, are in 'complete agreement with the development. OPPONENTS Mr. Dennis Danger, 11715 28th avenue north, explained that this eve'opment hasmany positive features, but added that he has some major concerns. He asked how many of the units are single and duple: units. Mr. hngen responded that 24 units will be detached and free standing and 56 will be attached. He added that the units will not look like duplexes, so there is no reason to call them that. fix.. Danger then questioned the percentage of land to be developed on the revised plan as compared to the original plan. Mr. Engen responded that the open land would actually be greater than the original 80F because of the elimination of 1.,O00 feet of roadway. fir. Danger stated his concern about the closeness of some of the grouped housing to adjacent lots. Mr. Engen stated that there will be a minimum of 75" from the edge of the house to the edge of the property line,. Mr. hanger then asked about the size of the docking area proposed. Mr. Engen replied that the docking area would facilitate 80 boats; of any size, but added that since no storage facility is provided, large boats will be discouraged and the typical boats will be canoes, sailboats, and. small fishing craft. Mr. Danger asked if rezoning to R-2 to allow this develpment would be a case of spot zoning. Planner verhis,er responded that the term spot zoning is used in cases where a small lot, for example, in a residential area is rezoned to allow a commercial use; but would not apply in this case because the ?8,5 acreage wou' make the area too large to be classified as spot zoning. With regard to density, Mr. Danger stated that he believed the Planning Commission recommendation of 62 units should, be adhered to, and the rezoning request should be honored for attaching units, but not for increasing density. He stat,;d that he would hope the Planning Commission would make sure that the distance between the abutting property line and new homes will be 7S feet ,from the edge of the houses to the property line, Chairman Kroskin commented that the area directly across the street from the site has a density of around 4 units per acre, whereas this proposal: calls out 3 units per acre if the street is subtracted. Dir. Danger stated that his concern is the density increase around the lake -- if it goes beyond 2.36 units per acre, a precedent will be set that will be detrimental to the entire a-4Ta and cause additional problems with lake pollution. Mr. Claude Heisch, 11735 .8th Avenue Horth, stated that he bought liT-i iome ten years ago because he liked the single family feature. Now, he staved, he would be able to see a development 75 feet from is back yard. Chairman Kroskin responded that the objective is o accofmAodate our population in the best type of development possible for the land involved, notto keep land from developing. Planning Commission, Minutes .4- November 7, 1975 Ms_ itiiarian Doini gn1100Evergreennorth, rev,,inded the Commission that s e aWd her neighbors have to live in the area. She wondered ifan nvironmentrz impact Statement hast been written on the effect this developme'at would have on the lake: She cautioned the Commission on producing a 1985 slum:, 11,4r. John Mul:la,- , 1.184S 28th Avenue North, stated that this development of in accordance with the recently adopted. Land Use Guide Plan, adding that if this area is rezoned to It -2, it will become more difficult to protect the lake property. Ile wondered if there is any way a portion of the land: could be rezoned to R--2 whereby the maximum density could be 62-65 units. He added that on --e a parcel is rezoned to R-2, the letter of the law will allow, exclusive of right of ways, 12S units. He wondered what will prevent the developer from coning back in within five years and requesting the density allowable by law.. As for the connection to Evergreen ,Lane, Mr. Mullan stated that lie agrees with the developeri that minimal traffic will come from this development over Pvergreon Lane and up 28Th Avenue therefore he,questioned the need for access to these streets unless at is for emergency vehicles. He wondered if that intersection could be modified by cul, de sacs and break away barriers and landscape treatment so as to control through -traffic down 28th Avenue North. With regard to setbacks., he stated his concern about the nearness of the clusters to the property Line, pointing out that the back yard setback has to be 20% of the property depth, He wondered how this could be determined on a parcel of Land such as this one. qWHe wondered if the building could be pushed away fr= the neighbors on the north.. Cie asked if retention of the open space could be legally assured.: He stated that the developer is keeping cuts and fills to a Y#inimum to destroy as little of 'the land as possible. As this is a preliminary plan, Mr. Mullan ,yondered if the proposal is recommended for approval at this point, tiara 11 the hammer over the developer be lost that could assure that the wishes of the public are abided by. Chairman Kroskin pointed out that the proposal does not conflict with the guide plan adopted in July. He stated that the guide plan shows this area as LA -1, which would allow a density of 1-3 units per acre, with this flexibility intended to be used to retain as much of the terrain as possible. He stated that if the area were rezoned to R-2 it would be based upon a General Development Plan and could not be changed. Planner'Overhiser pointed out that this has been successfully done in the Chelsea Woods and Tiburon developments Mr. James Scheu, 1160 B North Evergreen Lane, stated that everyone in t e area eli,eves they have an equal right to present zoning.. lie stated that it would be unfair to deviate from the density the people expect in this area, namely, 2.36 dwelling units per acre et. He believed that all abutting property owners should agree `to he change in zoning. Planning Commission inutes _5_ November 7, 1975 Mr. Dick Bertrand, 2655 lest Medicine Lake Drive, pointed out that t rere aro 3.va iiiiersections in an area of about 1 1/2 blocks already existing; he stated that he cannot see adding another intersection in the middle of a block, but would rather see the road connect with 26th Auonue North. He wondered if sewer capacity is adequate to handle this development. Planner Overhiser responded that it has been found more safe to have a T-shaped intersection as opposed to an intersection that has to be crossed because theme are less turning movemonts involved. He added that sewer capacity is adequate for this development. A petition was presented to the Commission with 92 signatures protesting the proposed rezoning of this property. Commiss over Hagen pointed out that there is a very narrow strip of land :Fronting on 28th Avenue that is not incorporated into this plan. fie asked if it could not be possible that someday the: northerly part of this project might be sold to incorporate this parcel into the plan in order to create several buildable lots instead of one very narrow lot. Planner Overhiser responded that the developer could be encouraged to see if something could not be done along the south side of 20th Avenue. Chairman Kroskin asked if ,Staff could forsee any future problems with this narrow parcel,. Planner Overhiser replied that it might be possible to create a small outlot in the northwest corner attached to the subject property,. and this could be provided for inthe preliminary platting stage. However., he assured the Commission that it would not be possible for this eleveloper to sell off a narrow strip of the parcel without `pillage approval. Chairman Xroskin questioned fir. Engen if it would be possible from a marketing standpoint to intermingle some quad units and thereby build low cost housing units without changing the exterior., Mr. Engen, replied that this could be an alternative as it has been done elsewhere Comissionex Hagen stressed that he believes it possible to build units in the: present framework in the $35,000 bracket under an R , designation. Mr. Engen responded that: work will be done to prom at least 101 moderate cost housing units. Public fearing closed, 8:51 p.m -tearing Closed MOTION was made by Commission Threin.en, supported by MOTION TO ACT Commissioner Hagen, to take action on this request at the present meeting. Motion carried, -1, with, Chairman Kxaskin opposed, Commissioner Hagen stated that he had reviewed information xegardiag the 4 units per acre net density of the surrounding area,while this proposal under the conditions -recommended by Staff would evolve 3 units per acre net Planning Commission Minutes -6- November 7, 1973 MOTION -was made by Commissioner. Hagen, supported by Commissioner i'JOTION TO WJohnson., that the request of Lceffel-Engstrand for rezoning from RECO*TEND 1 to R-2 based on a revised General Development plan dated APPROVAL: October 15, 1973 be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions 1) 62 units are to be placed on tl.e site, with a bonus of 18; units to be granted if 10Q of the units within the development aremade available for moderate income families. 2) That a 40 foot wide walkway and utility easement alone West Medicine Lake Drive be dedicated to the Villaue as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and a cash donation as required. 3) That the pond on West Medicine Lake Drive be maintained in its natural state, 4) That building and parking setbacks of at least 3a' be maintained From proposed 27Th Avenue. 5) That 20 additional parking spaces be provided in the Community Center/Te-anis Area 6) That the construction of housing units maintain a minimum of 75' setback from the north and south property line of the site. Commissioner Threinen stated his disagreement, adding that the density in this proposed project is excessive and bonus units should not be the motive for providing moderate cost housing. ie stated further that the developer has selectively conformed s"ith the recommendations o:E vtne Planning Commission at the Committee of the Whole meeting September 12, 1973 --but on the issue of density, they have not conformed. Commissioner Hagen stated he agreed; however, he stated he would suggest bonus units as a way to get the land cost down so the developer can conform to the required 10% moderate cost housing. MOTION carried, 4-1, Commissioner Threinen opposed for the reasons CARRIED stated above. Jim515 Etoc/Medicine Ridge E515 ETOL/iMEDICINE RIDGE Public Hearing opened, 9;01 p.m. Preliminary Planner Dale introdurad the proposal, indicating that tho Plat petitioner plans to plat art 13 acre area into 32 single family lots. He stated that Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend Counc4l approval subject to three conditions. Rick Sathre, McCombs-Knut4on Associates, stated he would represent topeboner. Planning Conmission Minutes -7- November 7, 1973 Commissioner Threinen questioned if it is necessary foxLot 1, Block 2 to be set up as a triangular lot. Mr. Sathre replied that staff had requested , that 28th Avenue be put in as street with the grade h,,.,1,Jto a, minimum due to the topography, thus the lot had to, be put in at that location. lie stated that the original proposal would have placed 28th Avenue further to the south. Commissioner Hagen pointed out that the Pilgrim Lane intersection is at right angles to an, unplatted street as it now exists. Chairman Kro:skin wondered what the price range of the hones would be. Mr. Sathre indicated he did not knoiT. Commissioner Erickson wondered if the setback had been evaluated in terms of buildable area. Mr. Sathre answered that in most cases the lots will be roughly 301 x 601, and sufficient buildable area will. be available. Commissioner Threiaen wondered if the intent is to custom build and sell the homes off or have one home at a time built on speculation. Mrs Sathre stated that he believed the intent was to custom build, After some calculation, Commissioner Hagen determined that Lot 12, Block 1, would be the most difficult lot to build on, with 35 feet left to build a house on after subjecting front and rear setbacks. He added, hoimver, that this -can be done. Mr. Joe Marciniak, 2805 Quaker Lane, stated -that his property abuts 28th Avenue 'E6-f-Ee north and lie questioned how much of his fence ould be taken by this development. Mr Sathre indicated that the oundary of the Medicine Ridge Plat was established by monuments as previously determined by the court, thus the development will not encroach on Mr. 'Marciniak's property. Mr. Marciniak stated that several years ago he had hired an attorney and surveyor to establish property lines, without success, so had been hoping that the proposed de-elopment would not des -troy part of his fence. Mr,_ Allen StensTud wondered if the Planning Commission or Staff has lookeT—In_t_o--TTIe future development of Quaker Lane as far as north/south streets. Planner Overhiser stated that the collector street in, this area would be on 28th Avenue. Mr. StensTud asked how this related to the plans on the north. Planner Overhiser replied that a collector street has been started thxough.Tib-Liron, with the most feasible extension of that street being straight south in line with Orleans connecting with 28th Avenue at Orleans. 28th Avenue would run from County Road 18 frontage -road to Pilgrim Lane in the area, so the collector street would go down 28th, which, would run east and west. Mr. Overhiser added that the Thoroughfare Guide Plan does show a through street in the area Mr. Stensrud is asking about, but the Engineering Department has determined that this is an impractical location for a street and, in addition, the soils in this area appear to be poor. Mrs. Vern Dalh ren, 2.665 Orleans Lane North, indicated that the lot n -ront o t em' ias been vacated and wondered if that would be pen.ed up or remain closed, Mr. Sathre indicated that this would not be a street under the Medicine Ridge plat. Planning Commission Minutes -8- November 7,, 1973' Hearing Closed, 0:07 p.m >reaxing Closed WOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen,, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO Johnson, to take ,action on this proposal at the present meeting. ACT Motion carried, all ayes, Carried MOTION etas made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Johnson, that the request of Etoc , Inc. for Preliminary Plat approval for proposed Medicine Ridge be recommended for approval sub; ect to the following conditions ; 1) That the recommendation of +he Parks and' Recreation Advisory Commission be made ., pant of this recommendation. Staff suggests that this take the form of 20 foot wide trail easements at the ends of the two cul de sacs (27th Avenue rind 28th Avenue North) facing toward Medicine hake to partially satisfy park dedication requirements 2) That utility and, drainage easements as required by the Village Engineer be part of this recommendation.. 3) That Lot 1, Block 2 be shown on the Final Plat as Outlot A and not be built upon until such time as it is consolidated with the property, to the north. Commissioner Erickson asked if the trail easements Mould reduce the size of the lots adjoining the easements. Planner Overhiser answered that the lot size would not be reduced, but that 10' of each lot Wsetback area) would be open to the public.. Planner bale stated that this easement would be similar to a utility easement, only it would be used for walking, Commissioner Erickson stated that this use would be much snore active than use by a regular utility easement would be and i. 'cred if this would work., Planner Overhiser cited the same th.injj done successfully in the 14illow Ponds development. .Fie addedthat it is not a major trailway, but rather just a means for people on the high ground to walk dawn 27th and. 28th Avenue North to the lake, Commissioner Erickson commented that the minimum lot width at building setbacks would require a variance if this land were deeded to the Village MOTION carried, o ayes. CARRIED Vk7133 Sammy K. Allen - Pet Hospital A-133 SAMMT Y K4 ALLEN Cat, bog, F pet Public Hearing opened, 9:30 P.m: Hospital in l;-3 District After discussion as to treatment of this use in. the Business Districts, MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Hagen, that the MOTION TO request of Sammy K. Allen for an amendment to the Zoning RECOMINIEND APPROVAL Ordinance to allow by Conditional Use Permit dog, cat, W,,cad pet hospitals in a E--3 ,Zoning District be recommended or approval and added to Section 13, Subdivision 3 of the Zoning Ordinance as Item 18 Planning Commission: Minutes, _9„ November 7, 197 Commissioner Threinen added that this section of the Ordinance badly needs work, and Coliunissioner Erickson stated that a definition should be provided for cat doh, and pet hospitals to make sure that a use of this typee did not become a kennel, typeype use.: It was Hated that a kennel would not be perpki.ted as kennels are allowed in the R -O District by conditional itae permits. MOTION carried unanimously. CARRIED 516 Satellite Industries K-=16 SATELLITE INDUSTRIES Planner Dale explained that the proposed operation will take CUP' place in the MIP Mini Industrial Park. Mixing 4 Packaging Chemicals & Fluids Commissioner Erickson questioned if the chemicals would in I-1 District have any effect on sewage treatment. Jahn Noggle of Carlson; - Companies introduced Phil_ Jvaire of Satellite Industries, who answered that the operation will be strictly mixing and packaging with no spilloff. Commissioner Threinen wondered if a conditional use permit is: needed because of the repackaging operation. Planner Overhiser responded that any manufacturing or processing in an 1-1 District requires a conditional use permits 4OTION was made by Commissioner Erickson, supported by CommissionerUtajka, that the request of Satellite Industries for a conditional: MOTION TO use permit to utilize space within an industrial building at RECOMMEND 1320S Industrial Park Boulevard (Building D, Suites l and 2) APPROVAL in an I.1. Distrix,;: for the mixing and packaging of chemicals and fluids be recommended for apporval subject to the following conditons 1) That all performance standards for azo I-1 District be met (See Section 15, Subdivision: 8, Zoning Ordinance) 2) That fire lanes as established by the Village Fire Chief be created MOTION carried unanimously, CARRIED 1-S Minneapolis Park, & Recreation Board A-S1.7 MPLS PARK & REG, BOARD Planner Dale explained that this regaiest is for Site Plan review of a metal building to be built on the Workhouse property off Niagara Lane north of 21st Avenue., Ile added that Site Plan the Minneapolis Park Board presently has an 80 acre nursery in Review this area and the proposed building would be on the southeast corner of the nursery site. The area would be landscaped,, and the metal building would be used primarily for storage.. The uilding would be used actively by Park personnel only a few weeks during the year, Planning Commission Minutes November 7, 1973 Chairman Kroskin questioned Air, Have DeVoto, Park .forester, hogs many persons would be employed at the peak of the season. Mr.• DeVoto answered 8 to 19 persons at most. lie explained that the building would be used primarily as a garage facility, with a colt storage room use intended. He added that trees will be stored in the facility during the winter so the spring plantingseasoncanbeextended Chairman Kroskin asked the petitioner to explain the outside exterior plans for the proposed building.. Mr., DeVoto answered that they had initially considered a Butler -type building but they are now considering a Balin-type construction which consists of concave panels. Commissioner Erickson questioned the height of the structure, Mr. DeVoto answered 14 feet Chairman Kroskin asked how many nurseries the City of Mlnne 2polis operates. Mr.. DeVoto answered one other nursery is operated, but this is boing phased out because the 8 -acre area is too small for the operation, and also the property is valuable for recreation as it is lakeshore property. Mr. DeVoto added that the objective of the Park.F Recreation Board is to provide S,SCOtrees a year for Minneapolis' needs, Commissioner Erickson pointed out that the proposed building is set on a hill and wondered if it would not be imposing in this location l+r. DeVoto stated that the building is not obvious41tfromthestreet, but added that the location of the building in he area shown is not that crucial to their plana. Commissioner Erickson, stated that the building may be better lecazuU3 closer to the parking area, but added that the Punning Commission could not require the petitioner to move the building. MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by MOTION TO Commissioner Hagen, that the request of the Minneapolis Park RECOWEND` and Recreation Board for Site Plan approval of a Park Board APPROVAL Service Venter Building ora Niagara Lane be approved subject to the following conditions. - 1) onditions, 1)' That a performance bond for landscaping improvements be placed with the Village prior to Building Permit approval. 2) That park dedication requirements be met when the property is platted. 3) That special assessments; be resolved by Staff and Council. MOTION carried unanimously. CARRIED 518 Fritz Gulli.ck.son IT -81.8 FRI"IZ J. GULLICKSON Kanner Overhiser explained that Cc=;+.ty Road 61 may go Division ofovewhereinthevicinityofthesubjectsite, and it is passible that Zinnia Lane may run along the east side of the Unplatted propos-gd parcels , He stated that tie Thoroughfare Guide Plan Property Planning Commission Minutes =-11- November 7, 1973 shows County Road. 61 lying along the west side of the church on the • south side of County Road 15. Hennepin County 11as indicated that they hope to have completed before the first part of 1974 a route location study .from Hwy. 12 to the railroad tracks. Fie added that it is still unkowx when this will be completed, but Hennepin County will provide a more definite deadline in a week.. The City of Minnetonka, Planner Overhi,ser continued now has an adopted Guide Plan and if the County can turn out route location studies for this area, the best line of action would perhaps be to defter action until that study is completed.. Planner Ovexhiser stated that if County Road 61 would run on the west side of the subject property, the Village would require additional right of gray. He added that even if the road were to go on the east side of the property, this should perhaps be pa -rt af the total picture when the property itselfis considered. MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO Johnson, that action on this request be deferred until a reply is DEFER received from Hennepin County. MOTION carried unanimously. CARRIED 519 Advance Machine Company t\519 Tanner Dale explained that the petitioner is requesting conditional use permit to allow assembly of machinery in an I-1 District located on 21st Avenue between Niagara and Fernbrook Lanes ADVANCE MACHINES CUP for, Machinery Assembly Chairman Xrosk,lr questioned what type of machinery would be involved. Mr. art Leach, representing Advance tMa.chines, stated that the mach- ..s would be commercial and industrial floor maintenance machines of six types. Tie added that no manufacturing process is involved Commissioner Ericl,.,son asked if all storage would be inside. Mr. Leach answered it would. MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO Majka, that the request of Advance Machina Company for a RECOMMFND Conditional Use permit to permit assembly of machinery in an APPROVAL, I-1 District at 14600 21st Avenue North be recommended for approval subject to the following conditions 1) That Performance standards as required in an I-1 District be met. 2) That fixs lanes be established as per Fire Chief recommendations. Mr. Leash questioned the nature of the fire lanes. Planner Dale nswered that the fire lanes would be 20' wide, located at entrances nd exits for emergency vehicles. Planning CoiL lon Minutes 12- November 7', 1973 MOTION carried unan3mousl.y. CARRIED 32 Schaper 1%1f A-372 SCHEIPER MFG, Planner Dale explained that the peti.t oner requests site plan approval of a 36,000 square feet add' -ion to the Site Plan existing facility. This addition will be used primarily for Review warehouse use., He added that Staff is reccmmonding approvalabjecttosixconditions Commissioner Threinen pointed out that parking is only 5 feet from the property bine on the extreme east and northeast corners Uf the site*, He wandered if the parking requirements of 3,9 additional spaces could be achieved without a 5 foot variance, Mr, John Roby, representing Schaper tifg.,seated.that the parking dra wn in on the site plan is not necessary for parking between the new addition and the existing facility. He stated that the -only thing necessary there is, truck movement to the shipping doors in the back, He stated that they will have no trouble picking up 20 additional spaces for parking, and added that they also otivn 4 acres across the ,.reet from the proposed addition, Commissioner Erickson questioned if there would be any perf-,)rman.ce bond for landscaping, as the Staff Report had noted that the petitioner does not anticipate any additional landscaping, Wlanner Overhiser stated. that Staff would suggest that they do some Landscaping, John Roby stated that the area behind the Gruiaan building is screened, but added they will do what they can Planner Overhiser stated that the major concexn is the lath Avenue frontages MOTION t.>as made by Commissioner Thrienen,, supported by Commissioner MOTION TO ilagen, that the request of Schaper Mfg. Company for a Site Plan RECOMMEND review appvoval of a proposed building addition to tie existing APPRUAL plant (dated 10-26-73) be recommended for approval ,subject to the following condi.tons 1.) That a performance bond for landscaping improvements be planed with the Village prior to Building Permit approval and that a Landscaping Plan be submitted to the Director of Planning and Community Development for his approval. 2) That the recommendations of the Fire Chief in regard to additional fire hydrants and the establishment of 20 foot wide fire lanes at building entrances/ exits be made a condition to Village approval. 3) That the park dedication requirements recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission be wade part, of this recommendation, i.e.. with Staff recommending a cash contribution of $480 for the 41,700 square feet to be developed 4) That 19 addi.ti,onal.spaces for -parking be added -to the Site Plan Planning Commission Minutes November 7, 1973 Sj That all storage of garbage and orate materials be within the building. 6) That no parking setback variance be allowed and that all Parking setba: S as per Ordinance requirements be maintained MOTION carried CARRIED 5 0 Rork § Associates A-520 MORK [ ASSOCIATES Planter Dale explained that the petitioner wishes site plan SIM PLAT approval of an industrial building located at the southwest corner REVIEW of Nathan Lane and lith Avenue North. Staff is recommending approval subject to five conditons Mr. Dempsey stork, petitioner, stated that the proposed building would be a multi -tenant warehouse in which his company, a contracting firm, will have an office. ke explained that the building will be oblong in shape, overi.00xing 13th Avenue. He stated that building space is designed to facilitate smallet type users leasing from 3,000 to 5,000 ;quare feet, and tenants will primarily be owner -occupants as opposed to national users Commissioner Erickson stated that the drives are located so that semis would have to enter parallel to the railroad tracks Mr. Mork explained that the drives are slanted because of the size 1104f the semis, and putting them at an angle better services trucks, Mr.. Mork added that this type of drive makes it possible for the simi to back up and unload or unload from the side. Commissioner Erickson pointed: out that angle drives on the street would :;eo more appropriate because right angle intersections would be creaved He then questioned parking spaces. Mr. Mork answered that perking arrangements will be submitted to Staff, adding that they will have no trouble meeting requirements outlined by the Staff.: MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Erickson,_ that the request, of Mork & Associates, Inc. for a Site Plan showing two building3at the southwest corner of Nathan Lane and 13th Avenue North be recommended for approval, subject to the following conditonst 1) That no sign variance be allowed, i.e. that all signs be subject to the 50 foot setbacks in front yards as required by the Ordinance, 2) That the park dedication requirements as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission be made a part of this recommendation. Staff recommends a cash payment of $2,300 (4.,6 Ac y $500/Ac.) in lieu of land. 3)- That a performance bond for landscaping and drainage improvements be placed with the Village prior to Building Permit approval Planing. Commission Minutes 4- November 7, 197 4) That ten (10) additional parking spaces be provided on the south . o the sa. e to e P replace .hose ,,...aces topP be used :dor fire tan. s 5) That all waste and garbage be stored within the building. OTION was made by Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner MOTION TC Johnson to amend the original motion by adding condlton #G; AMEND G): Driveways are to be placed at right angles to the street. iNIOTION TO ArMEND carried unanimously, MIENDMBNT CARRIED ORIGINAL MOTION carried unanimously. CA.1RI13D General Discussion 1) Upcoming Planning Comuuission Meetings: November 14, 1973 Work, Session - Zoning Ordinance December 5, 1973 - Regular Meeting 2) Planner Overhiser briefed the Commission on the Council Meeting of November S with emphasis or. Nortkiern Nti rdin:g ` s proposed Aspen Way and the Jerome Begin Conditional Use Permit renewal, request. MOTI0N was made to approve the Minutes of 1.0-17-73 as printed, Motion 10-17-73 carried, with Commissioners Erickscn, Johnson and Majka abstaining. Minutes MOTION to adjourn, 10:S8 p.m. ti Reg Kroskin, Chairman Plymouth Planning Commission f Martin W. Overhiser, Secretary APPROVED BY PLANNING ' C0NWISSI0N December 5, 1973 0