HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-17-1975PLAN1kJNG COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
September 17, 1975
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order
by Chairman Kroskin at 7:35 p.m, in the Council Chambers of the Public
Works Building, 14900 -23rd Avenue Porth.
MEMBERS PRESENT; Chairman Kroskin, Commissioners Erickson, Schneider,
Davenport, Stewart and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Hagen
STAFF PRESENT: Charles Dill.erud, Milt Dale, Randy Thoreson and Kate Marx
A-285 Reinhardt Bros. A-285 Final Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat of Reinhardt Industrial
Park, a 43.85± acre site at the southeast corner of 12th. Avenue North and
Xenium Lane. The preliminary plat for this property was approved by the
City Council on September • 9, 1974.
At the time of preliminary plat approval, several changes were suggested which
were reflected in the final plat. Staff notedto the Commission that since
the writing of ;fie Staff Report of September 11 1975, petitioners had
requested that the 15 foot wide outlot along the plat's east property line
be considered as an easement rather than an outlet. (Condition #2)
Also, with respect to the private drive access onto County Road 61, Staff
indicated to the Commission that the following item on the agenda would
have a bearing on this condition.(Condition #5) (Site plan approval request
ofBuhler-Miag)
Chairman Kroskin asked Staff how the trail easement would be alignea.,
Staff responded that the trail would run north to the railroad tracks of
Chicago Northwestern Railroad and then head west on the south side of the
tracks, cross at Xenium, then along the railroad right-of-way south of
Litton Industries. This part of the trail will eventually comiect with the
Luce Line Trail to the west.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by "ommissioner Stewart
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City
Councils
That the request of Reinhardt Bros. for final plat a oroval of
Reinhardt Industrial Park be granted subject to the fo 1 owing conditions:
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I. Utility and drainage easements as required by the City
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engineer be drafted on the plat prior to recording,
2. A 15 foot wide easement along the plat's east property line
be deeded to the City, This easement would be used by the
City for trail purposes.
S. Combination of lots 5 and 6 into one lot to be designated
as "Lot 5" on the final plat.
4. Approval of t development contract.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport supported by Commissioner Stewart
that the Planning Commission defer final .action on this item pending considera-
tion of the Buhler-Miag site plan approval request,
MOTION CARRIED (6~0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
u er-a 8 Site Flan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 19.5±
acre site at the southeast corner of Xenium Lane and 12th Avenue North.
The request was examined in two segments: first, the total development
as presently proposed by petitioners; second, the first stage of development
as proposed by petitioners.
Staff indicated the following special features involved with this site.
1. The site is bordered by two streets which equates to two front
yards. On the other two sides of the t.evelopment is residential
zoning. This requires larger setbacks on all four sides of the
site as per the City Zoning Ordinance.
2. This will be an owner occupied building and, therefore, may not
require the parking as per the formula in the City Zoning Ordi-
nance for such developments,
3, A trail easement will run along the east side of the site in
order to connect up with the Luce Line trail requiring a 15 foot
wide trail easement.
Chairman Kroskin :asked if there were any plans for berming along the southernborderofthesite. Mr. Di c;a Knol 1, lxl ant manager of the site for Buhl er-
Miag, stated that if theberming done on the south side of the site, the
natural trees would be in jeopardy.
Staff recommended approval of the site plan as presented.
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Commissioner Threinen asked petitioners what type of materials would be
stored in the storage area outside. Dick Knoll, plant manager, responded;
that sheets of steel and crating materials would be stored in this area,
He indicated further that this type of material would be low in profile,
simply as a matter of safety for the people working with the materials. Also, the storage area would be bermed; and fenced. It would be strictlyaforkliftoperationoutofthestoragesite, no cranes would be used to
transport materials.
Commissioner Threinen :pointed out to petitioners that there may be problemswiththeirsignlocation. The snow during the winter may succeed in completelycoveringthesign. He suggested that petitioners consider placing the sign
on top of one of the berms at the corner of the site.
Commissioner Erickson questioned; the reed for the variance of 25 feet at
the south end of the site. He stated !hat he felt the 75 foot setback
could 'be accomplished; Petitioners explained that tate building was situatedinthismannerbecauseoftherailroadspurintendedatthesite.
Commissioner Davenport stated that he could appreciate the setback problems; however, he encouraged petitioners to re-examine the site to see if the
setback could be increased by even five or ten feet. Even this little amount
would give the existing trees a better chance of survival.
The Commission discussed the issue of the south setback in some detail.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Davenport
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the CityCouncil.-
That
ouncil.
That the request of Buhler• -Ming for approval of a CUP and a site
plan for a food processing and handling, equipment manufacturing plant
be granted subject to the following conditions;
1, Berming and tree plantings along the north and west sides
of the fenced storage area. Posting of a landscape and
drainage bond prior to issuance of a Wilding permit,.
2. A trail easement along the east property line to partially
satisfy park dedication requirements. Assessor's records
Indicate a market value of $820 on a 15 foot wide trail`
easement,. Total cash donation to the Park Dedication Fund
would be $8,970 (i..e, $500/acre X 19.58 acres minus 0.25
acres for trail).
3. A fire lane along the east side of the building,
4. A 25 foot variance be granted on the Youth side of the
building.
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The Commissioners asked that petitioner endeavor tolookat the site in
Terms of increasing the setback on the south of the site. Petitioners
stated that they would also speak with the railroad people to see what
could be accomplished along these lines. If this would not be possible,
it was asked that the petitioners treat the landscaping at the site in
such a manner to provide the most screening possible from the residential
area.
Chairman Kroskin pointed out that the residential area to the south is
guided LA -2 and LA -4. This type of density lends itself to more cluster,
type, of housing and perhaps could solve part of the problem of screening
also,
Voting on the main motion followed.
MOTION CARRIED (5-1!-0) (Commissioner Erickson against) MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Erickson stated than: he felt the 75 foot setback to the
south side of the site could be managed by petitioners, therefore he voted
against, the motion.
As a result of this motion, the total development plan, first stage develop-
ment and sign plan were made part of the official records of these minutes
and the file on otfhl er--Mi ag.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider
that the Commission take from the table the item of Reinhardt Bros. final'
plat for "Reinhardt Industrial Park".
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A suggestion was made by Staff that the Commission consider the control
of access on Xenium Lane by individual site plans as they would appear
before the Commission.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner
Stewart that access to Xenium Lane should be controlled as per the site
plan approval process for each part of the development.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Voting on the main motion as amended fol Lowed.
MOTION CARRIED (6--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Kroskin declared :,s five minute, recess at 8.40 p.m.
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The meeting was reconvened by Chairman Kroskin at 8:45 p.m.
Commissioner Davenport stepped down from the table prior to discussion of
this item.
A-632 Clarence Jansson A 6 2 Conditionalonal Us. e Permitt
Staff presented petitioner's revised request for a conditional use permit
to operate a truck delivery service. Petitioner was 'previously before the
CowAission at its meeting of August 20, 1975 with a similar request. At
the Commission's suggestion, Mr. Jansson had removed the two major problems
from the operation, i.e. the large trucks and the employee parking, and was
back for a conditional use permit to cover the operation as it is now.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported. by Commissioner Threinen
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City
Council.,
That the request of Clarence Jansson for a conditional use permit to
operate a truck delivery service from his home at 1250 State Highway
101 be approved subject to the following:
That the permit be subject to annual renewal'.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Davenport returned to the table.
T263 dwar Sc ommer A-535 Loi Division/Consolidation
Staff presented, *yeti tioner's request for a lot. -division/consolidation of
his property at the southeast corner of Brockton Lane and County Road 24.
Petitioner requested the division/consolidation for tax purposes.
Staff recommended approval.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart
that the Planning Commission. make the following recommendation to the .City
Council.
That the request of fir. Edward Schommer for lot division/consolidation
for parcels 2020 and 2015 be approved for tan purposes,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The Planning Commission discussed the schedule for the upcoming PlanningCommissionmeetings, The September 24 greeting was changed from 5:00 P.M. until 5;30 p,m.
As for October meetings, there were scheduled for October 8 and October 22, 1975.
Commissioner Threi nen noticed the Commi ss,'l on that he would be resigningfromtheBoardofZoningandAdjustmentsattheirnextmeeting. Commis-
sioner Davenport has volunteered to take his place.
Planner Oillerud reported on Council action of the Missions Trails RPUD that
was before the Commission at its meeting of September 3, 1975.
Minutes of the Planning C=mission Meeting of September 3; 1975
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson
that the minutes of the September 3, 1975 Planning Commission meeting be
approved as written,
MOTION 'CARRIED A4 -0-2j (Chairman Kroskin and Cormlissioncr Stewart
abstai -red )
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Threi`nen supported by Commissioner
Stewart
Chairman Kroskin adjourned the meeting at 9c1-0 p.m
Reg Kroskin, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Charles Es Dillerud, Secretary