HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-20-1974CITY OF PLYMOUTH MINNESOTA
March 20, 1974
A vegular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called. to
order by Chairman XTo-skin at 7:35 pm. in the Council Chambers of
the Public Works Building, 14900 23rd Avenue North,
MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Kroskir, Commissioners Davenport, Hagen,
Schneider, Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Stewart and Erickson
STAFF PRESENT: Martin Overhiser, Milt Dale, Lou Tiber
IESTATES---RANCHVIEW ESTATES
Final Plat
Planner Overhiser reviewed with the Planning Commission
the proposed final plat for Ranchview Estates.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by
Commissioner Hagen that the Chairman be authorized to
sign, the hardshells When they are completed.
Motion carried 4-0 MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Davenport arrived, 7:45 p.m.
A- S ER A, HILLS ARREX-131 IMPERIAL HILLS ANNEX
Final Plat
Following a brief review of Imperial Hills Annex it
was decided that there were some errors in the final
plat which should be sent back to the surveyor before
further Planning Commission review.
A----57-3---B-B1-MAR BUILDERS A- 3 3 BEL MAR BUILDERS
Site Plan Approval
Planner ( voTldser explained this request is for site
plan approval of a large structure of more than 1011,000
sq. ft for several industrial users having a variety of
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industrial functions. Prospective renters would require
space ,dor warehousing, light manufacturing, and some office
use{ The building is planned for the area east of Fernbrook
Lane fear 21rtr Avenue North; and the property is currentlyzoned1-1 and s also Planned Industrial on the Land Use
Guide Plan:
Cmas> ,ssioner Threinen inquired about the requested 10' variance
for parking, Planner Overhiser explained that if the varianceisgranted, the parking would then be within 40' of the lot line
rather than. 50' as required
T1xe petitioner, John 13elgarde, indicatedthat their parking
calculations had not included the mezzanine space for storage;
therefore, the required spaces are 221.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner
Schneider, that the request of helMar Builders of Site Plan
dated 1-25-74 be approved subject to the following conditions:
1) That the recommendations ofthe Fire Chief, as shown on
the site plan relative to fire hydrant placement, be
required..
2) That a joint private drive to Fernbrook be allowed to serve
this property and the property directly south.,
5) That the recommendation of the Park & Recreation AdvisoryCommission, i.e., to accept a. cash donation of $3,400 be
required in lieu of land.
4) That a parking setback variance be granted (1.0 feet) on the
east side of site to allow right angle parking along the
entire east row of the parking lot and a drivevray be con-
structed to Cheshire Lane at the SE corner of the parkinglot,
5) That all. storage of waste and garbage be within the building.
6) That no variances be permitted for sign placement and that
final sign design be submitted to the Director of Planning
Community Development for his approval.
7) That a Landscape bond be posted and a completion date
establishaed prior to ,a building permit "being issued.
d) That any users of the building requiring a Conditional Use
Permit quake an application to the City prior to occupancy.
Motion; carried 4-0-1. (Chairman Kroskin abstaining); MOTION CARRIED
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l VILDIFENGINE SUPPLE' A--5.51 VILLAGE ENGINE
Milt Dale introduced this request for site plan approval.
Petitioner, Richard Ii. Lee, has: proposed to double his
present building size with a 50 x 60' addition to the
existing 401 x 60' structure, The building addition is
to be of concrete block to match the existing structure
with break -off -block along the front; Currently the
building is being leased by fir. Lyle Haley, who had been
granted a conditional use permit in 1970 to operate a
machine shop and engine rebuilding facility in a B-3 District.
The building islocated at the SW corner of Kilmer Lane and
36th Avenue North, directly adjacent to the Plymouth Junior
High School and south of the Medicine Lake Bus Company.
The petitioner, Mr. Lees indicated their expansion would
increase the number of employees from seven at the present
time to a niaxi aum. of tan or eleven, The expansion is
required for storage purposes. Following discussion between
the Planning Commission and petitioner it was a -Treed that more
extens've landscaping plans would be submitted along with their
final plans
MOTION was made by Commissioner `T'hreinen, supported, by Commis-
signer ITagen that the Planning Commission recommend approval
of the request of pillage Engine Supply Company of site plan
approval and conditional use permit per plan dated 3-8-74
subject to the following conditions:
1) That no outdoor storage of waste and materials be allowed.
2) That no parking be allower. on a 10 ft. gide strip on the
westside aE the property and that this area be bermed
and 1an.dscjaped with a more detailed landscape plan
submitted,
tat the recommendation of the Park F Recreation Advisory
emission be made a part of this recommendation regarding
park ded^.cation requirements
4) That a landscaping bond be posted and a completion date
established prior to a building; permit being issued.
5) That the following variances be approved
a. Building sideyard of 10 feet
b. Building rear yard of 50 feet
c. Parking front yard setback of 27 feet
d. Parking side yard setback of 15 feet
e. Parking rear yard setback of S feet
Planning Commission Minutes - 4 Murch 20, 1914
PARK ! - W HbI IiT AREA__ PROPOSED NEIMORHOO 1 ARK PROPOSAL
Planner Overhiser explained that residents of the Creekwood
Heights area have requested that the City acquire and
develop approximately 3 acres for a neighborhood park
north of the intersection of Oakview Dane and 28th Avenue
Horth. It was explained that the park & Recraation Advisory
Commission and the City Council are considering the acquisition
of additional property west of the West Medicine lake Park,
which area might be developed for some neighborhood park
activities for the Creekwood Heights area,
Commissioner Threinen stressed that the Guide Plan proposed
parks- are just general locations and that the park Commission
and Planning Commission should specifically locate the parks
when property is proposed for development. It was also
suggested that the residents of the area might contact the
property owner north of 28th Avenue at Oakview .bane and see
if he would allow the residents of the area to establish a
temporary park until such time as the property is developed,
It was; the consensus of the Planning Commission members that
this matter should also be reviewed by the Park Commission as
the are more familiar with the park and trail plans and
deve..,opments within the Creekwood Heights area.
Planner Overhiser distributed an announcement concerning the
Annual: Spring Conference for The Minnesota Planning Association
to be held April. 10 and 1.1. in Alexandria,. Minnesota. Planning
Commission members were encouraged to consider attending this
conference, and a final count will be taken at the special
meeting of Mareb V in order that reservations might be made,,
RR P P REVISI.0 s
Planner Overhiser reported to the Planning Commission that the
proposed PUD Ordinance has been presented to the Council and
that following Council review the oxdinance is being redrafted
by Councilman Y-,ils and himself. A draft of the Revised P.U.D.
was distributed to the Planning Commission members, and they
were encouraged to review the draft and discuss it at the
special meeting of March 27 at which time Councilman Neils
will be invited to participate in the, discussion.
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March 20, 1974
MOTION was made b Commissioner Thre" Y ineli, supported by 3/6/74
Commissioner Hagen to accept the minutes of the Planning_ a,nz' uses
Commission dated. March 6, 1974 as amended
Dation carried S-0 MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioneroner Hagen, supported bv Comaitis.
sioneT Threinen to adjourn at 9 ;15 p.m.
Motion carried 5-0 MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
Reg Kroskin, _ Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
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Martin IV. Overh, ser, 5ecretaTy