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CITY` U>= PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
December 4, 1974
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order byChairmanKroskinat7:44 ppm- in the.Council Chambers of the Public Works
Building, 14944 21,d Avenue North,
MEMBERS PRESENT; Chairman Kroskin,, Commissioners Schneider. Davenport, Hagen,
Erickson and Threinen.
MEMBERS ABS,".PIT: Commissioner Stewart,,
STAFF PRESEN I Charles Di l l erud, Milton Dale, Randall Thoreson and Agatha
Mortenson.
GTHERS PRESENT: Tom Dutitley and Connie Genung, Y.A."A.C. Representatives.
Chairman Kroskin opened the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
A-471 Be hiAR B ILDERS, NC—. SA ELLITE CiID-USTI IES, INC. T471
Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented this request of Boftr Builders, Inc., owners of the building, for a Conditional Use Permit for Satellite Industries, Inc., to locate their
operation at this location. Staff recommended approval of the request with the
conditions listed in their report.
Steve Walker, of BelMar 6i.tilders, Inc., and Phil Juarie, of Satellite Industries,
were, present. Mr. 3uarie assured the Commissioners that no chemicals would be
dumped into the sewage system. Thi chemicals will be mix,d, packaged and shipped
directly from this location. The servicing of the vehicles will continue to behandledinMinneapolisThemanufacture, or assembly, will be done at this new
location, the pastic parts will be drilled for assembly,, 'but not moldedhere.,
MOTION was made by Commissioner, Schneider supported by Commissioner Hagen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Satellite Industry es Inc. for a Conditionalal Use Permit to
operate manufacturing and processingenterprise at 2530 Xenium Lane be approved,
subject to the following condi tz ons
1. All performance standards`ft;r an -1-1 District be met (see Section 15, Subd. 8,
Plymouth Zoning Ordinance..)
2 Fire lanes as established by Staff be created,
3. No outside storage of materials or wastes.
M011,10N CARRIED All in favor CtiRRIED
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X:Tc. TT E J. ACY A A4 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented this request for rcnrt wal of a. Conditional Use Permit, which hasbeenrenewedseveraltimesinthepast. This is a home operation, there are no,
additional employees. Staff has checked with neighbors and there appears to be
no problems. Staff recommended approval of the renewal for one year. Commissioner
Threinen questioned petitioner regarding on -street parking,,
ijettye J. Pacyga, 805 G LaAewood Lane, assured the Commissioners they have a largedrivewaywiccanaccommodatefourcars (two abreast) at one time, Once in a
while a customer has parked on the street to prevent the possibility of beinghemmedinbyanothercaronthedrivebutshecautionsthemaboutthisandurges
they; to park on the drive the next time. She stated she has three dryers but only
one chair.
MOTIOM was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission; make the following reeommendaLion to the City Council
That request of Uettye J. Pacvga :or a Conditional Use Permit to operate
beaz,ty shop in her home at 805 C Lanewood Lane be approved, subject.to follow-
ing cond;itiuns.
1. There be no on -street parking,
2. The permit is granted for a period of one year.
Discussion then centered on the problem of parking, with the petitioner stating
this on -street parking occurred only once in a while, not even once a week, and
in each case she was aware of, she cautioned the customer to park on her drove
Via next time, Staff reiterated that they had received no complaints or word
of a complaint, nor had the Police Department,
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
Following the passage of the motion, Cormnissioner Threinen stated he had received
an informal complaint and also was told by a Councilman that he had received an
informalcomplaint. These individuals wanted to remain anonymous. Considerable
comme-'-q were made concerning how the Commissioners could handle such complaints
o, even though anonymous, they could be checked into if time -permitted", or at
least so Staff could be told and make reference to it when they presented the
request at the meeting
A- 7'Q CLYDE R. JORGENSON A-470 Lot Division - Unplatted
Staff explained this request for a lot division that was brought about by a mis-
Jerstanding by the present property owner. The Council's action of a lot
kvision/lot consolidation requested ty Albert C. Nelson approximately a year
ago was explained along with the events leading up to the situation as it stands
today. Staff has reviewed the request and recommends denial as per the reasons
given in their report,
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Cl de R. Jo,
aten'
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12525 25th Avenue North was resentp in the audience, and
exp`a ne tgone to the VA for a loan on ghat he thought he owned,
Parcel "A", this, has been taking several months. He states he has to be out of
his present residence by February 15th and unless he gets this house -started soon, he will have no place to move.. When questioned by the Commissioners, lieacknowledgedthathehad. "ot gone back to the V,A, withthis problem and does
not knowwhat they would oo. He originally purchased Parcel "Ar" on a contract'
for deed about a year ago, On questioning from the Commissioners as 'to the legal'
description on the documents, he stated he had his attorney and also Title
Insurance check it.
Discussion then centered around various actions and, avenues open to Mr. Jorgenson;
1, He could go back to the V.A. and apply for a loan based on the whole parcel,
with the warranty deed for Marcel "A" and the contract for deed for Parcel
possibly the V.A. would go along with that.
2., lie could apply to the Building Department for a building permit on the entire
parcel .
While expressions of sympathy to Mr. Jorgenson were made, Commissioners did feel
the above avenues should be explored first rather than app--ving a lot division
that was contrary to the Subdivision Regulations and sore -4 ,"Ianni'ng;.
MOTION was made. by Commissioner Davenport supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That ;he request of Clyde R. Jorgenson for a division of unplatted property be
denied icor the following reasons:
I. Division of unplatted property into parcels of less than 5 acres in areas not
served by public utilities sets an undesirable precedent and is contrary toResolutionNo. 73-,37 in regulating urban development.
Sound planning reason for the proposed division of this parcel has not been
demonstrated by the petitioner,
MOTION CARRIED All in favor CARRIED
A--604 MINTER BROTHERS, INC. A-604 Site Plan Approval
Staff presented this request for approval of a site plan for the construction of
a warehouse/office building containing 52,000 square feet on 2,8 acre parcel,
requested by Minter Brothers, Inc, It was ascertained that this 2.8 acres was part
of a larger 14.5 acre parcel. Shortly afterwards Mssrs. Pazandak and Johnson came
in with a General Development Plan, which includes this 2.8 acre parcel, but which
requires a publ,c hearing and was too late to get on this agenda, and will be
presented at the Planning Commission's next meeting on December 18th. After the
agenda material had been prepared, Minter Brothers presented some additional ihfor-
mation and most of the deficiencies noed'in Staff's report have been resorted.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Davenport that
the request of hinter Brothers,. Inc. for approval 6f a Site Flan dated November 22,
19474 be deferred until after Hassett Creek Flood Cairtrol Commission has commented.
Ron Ran, Rauenhorst Corporation, speaking in behalf of <<he Minter Brothers, re-
quested the Commistioners to act on the Site Plan with ut the Bassett Creels report,
relating that at times Bassett Creek Commission will not act until the PlanningCommissionacts. Herb Margolis, speaking for the landowner, stated they had been
working with the Bassett Creek Flood Control Commission to look over the entire
area,
AMENDMENT` to the 0AIN MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported byCommissionerThreinnenthattheStaffworkwiththepetitionerandBassettCreek
Flood Control Commission in an attempt to get some guidance from them before the
next Planning Commission Meeting on December 18th.
AMENDMENT to the MAIN MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1) (Commissioner Schneider
abstaining) CARRIED
MAID MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1) (Commissioner Schneider abstaining) CARRIED
Commissioner Schneider requested permission to abstain from voting as a conflict
of interest may develop withone of the owners ol` this property.
This concluded New Business,. Meeting was recessed at 8:50 pm., reconvened at
5.1.0 p.m.
Old Business.
A-933. STOBBE DEVELOPMENT, TNC. A-533 Final Plat-'Stobbe"s Ist
Addition"'
Staff presented the Final Plat of "Stobbe's 1st Addition", and compared it with
the Preliminary Plat that was approved in June. The street rights--of-way,are
shown as a separate tract, which will be granted to the City thru warranty deed.
This meets with the approval of the City Attorney providing the warranty deeds
are submitted to the City prior to the City signing the Final Plat and Development
Contract. Staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Threinen expressed the opinion that this Final Plat did not include
all the land that had been presented in the Preliminary Plat, a portion was missing
on the west. The Preliminary Plat was studied and discussion: centered around the
action taken to obtain right-of-way along 8th Avenue North along the entire length
of what designated as Outlot "A"? as well as along Pineview bane on the east.
This portion previously designated as Ou.tlot "A" was not shown on the presented
Final Plat.
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Roger L. Johnson, representing Stobbe Development, Inc., stated that that partotheandsownonthePreliminaryPlatasOutlot "A'" is owned by the Humphreyfamilyandtheirattorney, Bob Mitchell, is preparing the necessary papers todeedthelandrequestedbytheCityforright-of-way, The petitioner did not
purchase that land and thus has no right to grant an easement or deed for the
right --of way. Staff confi m; ed this action was being handled,, thru City StaffandMr. Mitchell
Commissioner Davenport requested permission to abstain as there could be a conflict
of interest with Bob Mitchellemployed by the same law firm.
MOTION was. made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Stobbe Development, Inc. for approval of the Final Plat ofStobbe`s Ist; Addition" dated October 20, 1974 be approved, subjort to the follow- ing conditions.
A. The necessary proper conveyance of right-of-way along Ouitlot A be presentedwiththe. Final plat.
2. A separate conveyance be presented for the right-of-way as shown as Tracti.
S Utility easements be provided along the property lines as required
MOTION CARRIED (5,0-1) (Commissioner Davenport abstaining) CARRIED
Reports of Officers, Boards and Committees,
NES! DRAFT ZONING RDINANCE Section 6 Flood Plain
A letter from the Department of Natural Resources approving the Flood Plain SectionofthenewproposedZoningOrdinancewaspresentedtothePlanningCommission.
Randy Thoreson was presented to the Planning Commission as a new member of the CityPlanningStaff, being an intern from St. Cloud State College, who will be workingwithusforthenexttwelveweeks.
Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of November 20, 1974 were not available
for presentation due to the absence of the secretary due to illness,
N6NNEPIN COCEN Y PARK R SERyE Regional Park - North Medicine Lake
Staff presented a verbal renott on the presenia status of the regional park proposalforNorthMedicineLake. It was noted that the following events had taken place:
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I. Release of the Metro Council Regional Park Plan showing a regional ;park onMedicineLake - early November, 1974.
2.' Preli nary pian for park acquisition by the Hinnepin County Park ReserveDistrictKgvember18, 1974.
3. Review, by City Council of the acquisition plan and directive for public
hearing testimony - November 18, 1974.
4. Testimony at Metro Council Pablic Hearing on Regional Park Plan - November 26,
1974,
Staff noted that events surrounding this issue were moving rapidly to accommodate
adoption of the regional park plan prior to the next legislative sessions:
Concerning the proposed Medicine Lake Regional Park, Staff presented a map of
probable acquisitions for the park and relayed the following preliminary facts
concerning the parka
1 The proposed park would be of the size and use character of a Regional Park as
defined by the Regional Park Plan, This designation involves active use as
well as preservation, with emphasis on the former,
2.. The Hennepin County Park Reserve District would be tfie implementing agency oftheparkwithfundsfromtheState. No Plymouth funds are contemplated nor
will Plymouth resources be involved. in park construction or operation. Park
District planning for the facility would be monitored by Plymouth with the
City holding ultimate veto power over the entire project.
3. The ultimate park size is proposed to be over 298 acres, plus, with the initial
acquisition totaling 222 acres.. (1.60 acres+ from the Mission Partnership),
4. Th- park, if adopted in the Metro Park Plan, is a high priority item. The
Park District would begin acquisition in 1975 if approved'.
Staff then reviewed preliminary comments of the City Council concerning the park
proposal including the following;
1. The acute shortage of time to review the concept prior to the required Public
Hearing on the, Regional Park Plan.
2. Sizeable utility assessments on the property proposed for acquisition,
3. Strict control of Medicine Lake access for poi-ler boats would be required.
4.. Park access plans must be consistent with City Thoroug fare Plans.
S. Park development timing is critical in relation to Miss`=.on Partnership plans..
6. City Park and Planning Commissions must review and offer additional comments.
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Staff noted general, tentative City Council acceptance of the park concept with
the above conditions, and requested Commission comments on the concept.
Commissioners indicated concurrence with the City Council's concerns and added
the following issues,
1 Added emphasis to the lake usage matter. A suggestion was offered to limit
motorized boat launching from the park to 5 horsepower or less,
2. Special consideration in park paster planning for the preservation of natural
areas. Commissioners noted the existence of substantial undisturbed marsh areas
within the proposed park boundary and encouraged emphasis on the preservation
of such areas,
3. That park planning consider elements of the City Trail System passing throughthepark, property.,
4. Consideration of the effectiveness on City plans of the removal of significant
medium to high density living areas by park acquisition.
The Commission directed Staff to transmit the additional comments on the Park
proposal to the City Council at the appropriatetime.
jTNUARX 1975 MEETINGS
As planning Commiss onMeetings are scheduled for the first and third Wednesdays
of each month and the first Wednesday in January is January lst, Commissioners
unanimously agreed that the Planning Commission Meetings in January should be held
on January 8th and January 22nd
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the meeting be adjourned. The: meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m,
Approved by Planning Commission n 18. 1974______
Reg Kroskn, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
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Charles Dillerud, ecretary