HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-21-1974PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
August 21 1974
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Kroskin at. $.30 pm in the CouncilChambers ofthe Public Yorks
Building, 14900 -- 23rd Avenue: North
MEMS RESENT: Chairman Kroskin, Commissioners Davenport, Hagen,
Erickson and Schneider.
MEMBERS aBSt Commissioners Stewart and Threinen.
STAFF PRESENT Charles Di l l erud' Milton Dale and, Agatha Mortenson -
Th,,ire was no representative from. Youth Action Advisory Committee present.
Chairman Kroskin introduced the new Planner for Plymouth Charles Di l l erud and
welcomed him to the City._
New Business
1T- ,13 UDITH B. IL,STER A-413 Conditional Use Permit
Mr. Milton Dale introduced petitioner's request to renew a Conditional Usa
t`ermit to operate a Day Narsery School at St Phillip the Deacon Lutheran Church
at 17205 County Road 6.
Commissioner Erickson stated he was a member ~9 this church and felt he should
step down from participation in this requL:st;
Commissioner Davenport agreed with SSLtaff's comment relative to the increased
need for day nurseries as demonstrated by the significant Increase in enra.11--,
1%ent at this facility. He indicated as well that the present play area may
meed enlargement should enrollment continue to increase substantially.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported by Commissioner Hagen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Judith B. Gilster for renewal` of her Conditional Use Permit
to operate a Day Nursery at St. Phillip the Deacon"Lutheran Church at 17205
County Road 6 be approved, subject to the following conditions: I
fl Review of the Conditional Use Permit be made on an annual basis.
2 Compliance with State standards.
MOTION i-ARRI D (4-0-1) (Commissioner Erickson abstaining) CARRIED
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Coszlssioner Erickson, returned to his chair.
A-585 MINNESOTA TOOK~. & ENGINEERING, INC. A--585 Conditional Use Permit;
Mr, Daae introduced the request for a Conditional Use Permit for a tool and die
operation at 5465 North County Road 18. M. ClydeMeulner, President, Minnesota
Tool & Engineering, Ind:., Was present in .ea-- ince.
Commissioner Davenport questioned why the Site Plan would not come before the
Planning Commission and the Council. Mr.. Dale explained this was an existingbuildingandSitePlanReviewbythePlanningCommissionandCouncilwasoptional.
The present building did house a similar operation previously and parking appears
adequate.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Corinissioner Schneider
that the Planning Co,3nission make the following recommendation to the City Council,.
That the request of Minnesota Tool & Engineering, Inc. for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a Tool and Die Operation at 5,465 'North county Road 18 be approved,
subject to the following conditions:
flNo outside storage of waste or materials be allowed,
2y A Site Plan showing parking spaces, fire lanes and landscaping be submitted
to the Director of Planning and Community Development for approval.
MOTION CARRIED All an favor CARRIED
A-5,,8 JE ZRV C. T_0RN _77-877—
tConditional
Use Permit
Mr. Dale introduced petitioner`s request for a Conditional Use Permit to operate
a carpet cleaning service from his home at 12530 25th Avenue North. D_er r C.
Horn, 12530 25th Avenue North, wa- present in the audience and. confirm- e3 n;t
a ' cleaning would' be done away from his home,. He has a two -stall garage to
house his car and van, His supplies consist mainly of small qu4ntities of
shampoos and spot removers.
In answer to Commissioner Erickson's concern about flammability, petitioner stated
the substances contained only two percent explosive material, about the same as
any household shampoo. Chairman Kroskin wondered if the flammability of the
supplies was any greater than. that found in an average household. Mr. Dillerud
stated that the Fire Chief had not had an opportunity to look over the site but
would do so before -this went to the City Council.
MOTION was made. by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Hagen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommenda'ion to tae City Council
That the request of Jerry C. Horn for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
Carpet Cleaning Service outside of his home be approved, subject to the following
conditions:
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1) No signs be permitted on the premises.
2) The Conditional Use Permit be reviewed on an annual basis.
3) All storage of carpet cleaning materials be indoors and not readily accessl,letochildren,
4) The recommendations of the Eire Chief relative to the storage of cleaningsuppliesbemadeapartofthisrecommendation.
Commissioner Davenport encouraged the petitioner to be diligent iii keeping the
truck inside the garage to ward off any complaints from the neighbors.
MOTION CARRIER All in eavor CARRIED
A-•589 CITY OF PL MOUTH A-589--- Subdivision Waiver
Mater Tower Site
Mr,.nale explained that this is a request by the City for a subdivision waiver
for a parcel of land on which to 'construct an el eva'ted waL. :Mower at ZacharyLaneand45thAvenueNorthExtended, to serve the developing northeast portion
of Plymouth,, Initially the City would construct an elevated water tower and.
later construct one underground.,
MOTION was made by, Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Davenport that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the, City Council:
That the request of the City of Plymouth for a division of unpiatted propertydesignatedasParcel420, Plat 48714, into two parcels with the smaller parcel
to be used as a City Mater Tower Site be approved.
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
Following passage of the motion, the following comments were made.. Commissioner
Hagen wanted to know what use the Engineering Department had intended fo.r the
rest of the pikrcel. He was also concerned that if they do go underground, they
will have to destroy some of the trees on this lot, Chairman Kroskin felt some
plan should be given to the utilizatio of the land between the church property
and the proposed water tower cite,
New Business was concluded at 8:55 p.m.
Old Business
A-577 DAVID S, OLSON -A--577--Rezoning
Mri Dale informed the Commission that the paetitioner has contacted the City, and
stated he would like to drop his request for rezoning. This petition will not
go on to the City Council
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment - 976 KUS`TOM TOOL ANDUTE CO. A-576 Condtional Use Permit
Mr.Da.le stated this reglest was presented at the past Planning Commission
meeting., However, the petitioner has since informed Staff to drop their
request for a Conditional Use Permit to construct residential quarters for
a watchman onto heir building as the owner did not want to be confined to
an efficiency or one -bedroom apartment as proposed, by the Planning Commission.
Chairman Kroskin suggested this mater should not be forwarded tt the CityCouncilasthereque4thasbeendropped. The Commissioners were in agreement
with this decision in view of the fact this matter is covered in the new ZoningOrdinanceupforconsideration.
Quo jms for Planning Commission Meetings
Chairman Kroskin brought up the matter of quorums at Planning Commission meetings,
He polled the members present and all stated they planned on attending the next
meeting. An attendance report for 1974 had been prepared by the Planning Depart-
ment and was, distributed to the members present. Copies will be sent to
Commissioners Threinen and. Stewart, who were absent.
Chairman Kros.kin stated that any Planning Commission member who felt it was
impossible to continue attending meetings regularly should be willing to resign.
Any member that does, find it impossible to attend a meeting should contact the
Planning Department as soon as possible so arrangements san be made to insure a
quorum for that meeting.
Old Business was concluded at 9:00 p.m.
Re.arts.
All members present stated they would attendthe joint Planning Commission/City
Council dinner minting at 5;00 p.m at Cyrano's on Monday, August 25, 1974.
The following items were suggested as topics for discussion
1) Council's action relative to granting Site Plan Approval for Uncle John's
Restaurant at Highway 494 and 55,
2) The appointing of a member of the Planning Commission on a rotation basis to
attend Council Meetings to represent Planning Commission viewpoints..
Council decision-making regarding the Proposed' Preliminary Plat of Greertreo
West,
4,) Enforcement and policing of Conditional Use Permits.
PtANXING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES - 5 August 21, 1974
Sigfi g of "Hardsheils" by the _planning Commission Chairman
Mr. Dale stated discussion has come up about the possibility of not requiringthePlanningCommissionChairmantosignFinalPlats, The Final Plats wouldstillbereviewedbythePlanningCommissioninpayerformonlyasbefore.
Commissioners: all expressed the opinion that they did want to see Final Platstobeassured;suggestea changes were made. Commissioners were willing toauthorizetheChiarmantosignto "har&nell" with the underk;`winding that hewasthenresponsibleforseeingthatanychangesweremade. .11!-m,an KroskinstatedheaidnotWantthatresponsibilitycompletelyandfelttheCommissionersshouldhavetheopportunitytosee: the "hardshells" themselves for, any changesIftheysodesiredandcouldthenauthorizetheChairmantosignsame.,
Group Housing
Mr Dale reported that Rudy Kamman and he had, attended a recent luncheon meetingongrouphousingformentallyretardedsponsoredbyOutreachCommunityCenterinMinneapolis. Richfield presently has such a group home for mentally retarded,: which was allowed by Conditional Use Permit. The trend is to disperse institution-
alized persons in group quarters rather than large `facilities. There has been noapp'lica ion; however, the Outreach Community Center personnel would prefer to
avoid the Conditional Use Permitprocess as they wished to avoid the chance ofadversePublicopinion.. The occupants are individuals who have outgrown the
assistance given them at the Outreach Center and are able to get Into a familytypehousingsituationwithceunyelorguidance.
Commissioners indicated their general understanding and support of the mentallyretsrdedgrouphomeconcept. It appeared to be Commissioner's consensus tohandleanyfuturerequestforsuchafacilitythroughtheexistingConditionalUsePermitprocess.
Nous;ng Committee Report
The Housing Advisory Committee Report was presented to and accepted by the CityCoundilonAugust19th, Mr. Dale reported. The Council had indicated that the
committee should continue its work and go into more detailed study regarding theesta§lishment of a localH.R.A. and other facets of the original charge. i
h.'rutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of Aucdust 7, 1974 were presented forapproval.
Commissioner Hagen asked the Minutes be amended as follows: Page 3, last para-
graph and sentence should have the following added: "as Mr. 'Rutledge was unabletoanswertheCommissionersquestions"
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Chairman Kroskin to accepttheMinutesasamended.; p
MOTION CARRIED (3-0-2) (Commissioners Duveiport and Erickson abstaining) CARRIED
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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meetina of July 17, 1974 were; presented for
approval. Commnissioners Stewart and Davenport had prey ous y contacted the
Staff regarding corrections on :he Last paragraph of Page 6 and onto the top of
Page 7 reflecting these statements. Commissioner Stewart had wanted to include
the reference Mr. Knutson made that they had considered going across what islabelled "Outlot All but found. it economically unfeasible due to the cost of
dredging, road construction, etc. Commissioner Stewart also asked that the minutes
on Page 21 first paragraph under Uncle John's reflect that his company is involved
with the petitioner at this time_. These corrections have been made on the
original copy,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported by Chairman Kroskin to accept
the minutes as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (2-0-3) (Commissioners Hagen, Erickson and Schneider
abstaining) CARRIED
Minutes of the Planning Commirsion Meeting of June 5, 1974 were presented for
a5roval.
Commissioner Schneider stated on the item for Stobbe Development he did not
abstain but voted with the majority.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported by Commissioner Erickson to
accept the minutes. as amended.
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Erickson to
adjourn the meeting.
Meeting was adjourned.at 10.20 p.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION September 4, 1974.
Reg Kroskin, Chairman_
Plymouth Planning Commi ion
Charles E. Dillerud, Secretary
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