HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-18-1974PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
September 18, 1974
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by
Acting Chairman Threinen at 7:30 p.;n, in the Council Chambers of the Public
forks Building, 14900 25rd Avenue North,
MEMEERS PRESENT: Commissioners Threinen, Stewart, Erickson,; Davenport and
Schneider.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Kroskin and Commissioner Hagen
STAFF PRESENT: Charles E. Dillerud, Milton Dale and Agatha Mortenson
A 4 Lo_u_-Park Oanie f. 0tten 7-294 Lot Division
Staff presented petitioners request to divide a 35+ acre site into parcels of
1.35 acres and 33.65+acres. Staff extensively reviewed the history of the
proposal and the present non-conformance of the proposal to City policy andGuidePlans,
Daniel F. Otten, 1.820 Winnetka Avenue North appeared as petitioner and reported
his 1959 sale of the larger of the two parcels proposed, after division. Mr..
Otten indicated that the sale; was by Contract for Deed dated September 20, 1969,
which was accepted by the Hennepin County Registrar of Deeds in 1969. He
reviewed his 1959 petition to the City for rezoning and lot division, indicating
that plans requested for the entire 35 acre parcel requested then are still not
possible since he no longer owns the larger segment
Commissioners. then discussed the issue of the prior sale without City approval,
cor"entrating on the question as to whether City ordinance at the time of the
sale may have provided for the same.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the request of Daniel Otten for Subdivision Waiver to detach a 1.35 acre parcel
from 35.4 acres at Highways 55 and 101 (northwest quadrant) be deferred until
such time as the City Attorney could determine if the sale was made prior t4
enactment of City code and State Law regulating sale of lands by metes and bounds
of parcels less than five acres and grandfather rights would prevail; and if found
tc be favorable, the Planning Commission would recommend to the City Council, that
the request of Daniel Otten for Subdivision Waiver to detach a 1.35 acre parcel
from the 35.4 acre parcel. at the northwest quadrant of Highway 55 and 101 be
approved; and, if found that the sale was made after this enactment, then the matter
should be referred back to the planning Commission for further review.
7s MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
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A-593 SAM S. CASTELLINO A--593
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Site place
Staff presented petitioner's request to build a garage structure 24' x 30' tohousepersonalpropertycurrentlystoredoutsideonthesite, which is locatedInanareaZoned1-1 and thus creating a non -conforming use of this land. .Staff
itemized several points that directed attention towards favorable considerationofthisrequest, and thus led Staff to recommend approval of the request with theconditionsgivenintheirreport.
Sam S. Castell'ire, 17820 County Road 9, was present, and stated that Staff's
presentation echoed his feelings, but that since filing the application, he didsomemorefiguring ;and felt he needed a building 24' x a0' to house all the equip- ment, that the 24' x 30' might not be large hnough. Staff felt this would be noproblem,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported by (!:nmissioner Stewart that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Sam S. Castell no for Site Plan Approval for a garage be
approved, subject to the following conditions.
1) A minimum setback of 150 Feet from the center line of Country Road 9
2) Park dedication requirements be met when the property is developed for non-
agricultural or residential. uses.
3) Only one drive be allowed onto County Road S.
4) No outside storage.
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
A-506 CHARLES A. ROBINSON A-506 Renewal - Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request to renew his Conditional Use Permit to
operate a Transportation Business from his home at 1c316 12th Avenue North, which
is located just south of Beacon Heights Elementary School, pointing out the onlychangewasthe: petitioner had reduced the number of vane !sed from 5 to 4. Thesitewaschecked, no complaints had been filed with the eilice Department, and
there appeared to be no problems. Staff recommended approval with the conditionsgivenintheirreport.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Charles A. Robinson to operate a transportation business fromhishomeat1231612thAvenueNorthbeapproved, subject to the following conditions:
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1) The Conditional Use ,neriAlt be reviewed on an annual basis.
Petitioner refrain from parking more than two 12 --passenger vehicles in his
driveway at any one time
3): No on -street parking be permitted.
4OTIwON CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
A-592 SUZANNE m. ILTEN A -55Z Conditional Use Permit.
Staff presented petitioner's request for a Conditicnal Use permit to operate art
Interior Design Consulting Service from her apartment in "At the Lake" Apartments,;
2500 Nathan Lane, taking up approximately 20 hours a week of her time
Suzanne M, Ilten, Apt. 110, 2400 Nathan La,e, was present, stated she -had discussed
her —p-r—oposal'with the Resident manager but had no'- verified approval with the
owners.
Comniss',)n:r Threinen questioned petitioner regarding provision in her lease, which
protwibited a business being operated from her apartment as he was under the: impression
in his conversation with the owner that such a provision existed..
Discussion then centered around whether this was an outgrowth of a hobby into a
service vs. home occupation as defined in the Ordinance, problems arising could be
reviewed if permit was granted for a one-year period, with Staff being directed to
check with the resident manager and owner to determine their comments relating to
n, this proposed use:
Mr. Eric Rivkin, 10500 South Shore Drive, was in the audience, stated he was there
representing`NILAC (Association of 'Medicine Lake Area Citizens), who were concerned
about the granting of such a permit, for an apartment and thus setting a. precedentthatmightbehardtocontrol. Acting Chairman Threinen directed his attention to
the definition of !"home occupation" as given in the: Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, and
recapped the steps taken to control such a permit and any problems that might arise.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Davenport that
the Planning Commission =make the following recommendation to the City Council.
Than the request of Suzanne M. Ilten for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an
interior design consulting service at her home at Apartment 110, 2500 Nathan Lane
be approved, subJect to the following conditions:
1) No outside signs-.
2) No retail sales on the premises.
3) No additional employees.
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4) Renewal of the Conditional Use Permit be on an: annual basis.
S) Owner and Resident Manager of the At the Lake Apartments be notified of this
request and their comments forwarded to the City Council.
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
This concluded New Business items at 8:20 p.m.
Old Business.
None
Staff then reviewed with the Commissioners its concerns involv4%g hearings and
notifications on items of business not specified by Ordinance. Commission comments
and discussion resulted in the following general guidance to Staff::
1) Conditional Use hearings should be limited to petitions that would alter the
neighborhood,.particularly property value.
2) Adjoining noi,ghbors to sites of petitioned Conditional Use Permits as well as
owners of the site, if other than the petitioner, should be notified,
3) Notification of Nbmeowners Associations should continue.
4) A cover letter shouldaccompany the transmittal of agenda and staff report
to the petitioner.
Acting Chairman Threinen brought up the question of unpaid dues to the Minnesota
Planners. Association, amounting to $25 per year. Several commissioners stated
they had been getting dunning letters in connection withthis matter..
MOTION; was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Conmtissioner Schneider that
the Planning Comttission request the City Coua . l pay the dues to the Minnesota
Planners Association,
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
The minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of September 4, 1974 were presented
for approval.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Stewart that
the minutes of the September 4, 1974 Planning Commission Meeting be approved.
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
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MOTION was made by CoMissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart that
the meeting be adjourned.
Meeting was adjourned at 8.-4" p.m,
Approved by Planning Commission October 2, 1974
Reg Kroskin, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
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Charles E. Oillerud, Jecretary
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