HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-19-1975PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
November 19, 1975
A ,regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to orderbyChairmanKroskinat7:30 pm.. in the Council Chambers of the Public
Works Building, 14900 -23rd Avenue North.
MEMBER5 PRESENT: Chairman Kroskin Commissioners Threinen, Erickson,
Schneider, Davenport and Hagen
Commissioner Stewarf was attendi-g an MTC meeting;
STAFF PRESENT: Charles Dillerud, Milt Dale, Randy- Thoreson, and Kate Marra
OTHERS PRESENT: Cory Bohl and Torn Vettel , YAAC Representative
20 Chelsea Woo s Seventhd i ti on --Ban -Con, enc. A 20 Prel imi nary Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request to replat a portion of Chelsea Woods
Sixth Addition from the present patio home designation to townhouse
designation, increasing the density in this area by five units to become
Chelsea Woods Seventh Addition..- Staff indicated that the present plan
was well within the zoning and guiding for the area.
Fr,ink Barron, a member of the Homeowner's, Association in Chelsea Moods
stated that. the Association was in favor of the proposal. It eliminated'
the conflicts that have presented themselves in other parts of Chelsea
Moods where two different types of homeowners (i.e. patio homeowners and:
townhouse owners) live across from one another,
Chairmen Kroski n closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Erickson
that the Planning Commission take action on this matter at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Threinen
that thu Planning Commitsion make the following recommendation to the CityCouncil;
That the request of Dan: -Con, Inc. for a preliminary plat approval of
Chelsea Woods Seventh Addition be approved subject to modification
of the general deyelopment plan to bring the total allowed number of
units to SZO units as per the: memorandum distributed by Ban -Con, Inc.
dated November 19, 1975.
PLANNING COMMISSIDli MEETING tYIINUTES -2'- November 19 1975
Chairman Kroskin suggested that Ban -Cony Inc. return to the Commission at
some time in the future when their project is completed to review it with
the Comission., He stated that he felt there would be much to gain from
review of this particular project in Plymouth
A" -3P7 P ym tfiFree ay Center T --3F7 Final Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat of Lots 2 and 3
Block 1, Plymouth Freeway Center. No changes had been made since the
preliminary plat was presented to the Commission and Council earlier.
Staff recommended approval subject to one condition.
MOTION was grade by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the CityCouncil
That the final plat for Lots2 and 3, Block 1, Plymouth Freeway Center,
dated September 29, 1975 be approved upon the condition that written
drainage and utility easements be pi-ovided along the new property
lines as per specifications of the City Engin,ger.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in tavor) MOTION CARRIED
T -M Union vit Mission A-6 3Y Site Plan. and Condi-
tional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan and conditional use
permit .approval to construct ,a treatment facility to be known as Pioneer
Nouse. Staff expressed several concerns in its report to the Commission
with respect to building location, interior circulation and on-site parking.
Staff recommended approval of the request subject to several conditions as
stated in the Staff report.
Mr. H. Paul, director of the Pioneer House, responded to the concerns of
Siva o the satisfaction of the Commission. He explained that the building
location was chosen for its seclusion from the public view; access routes
sur gested by Staff would interfere with pedestrian traffic in the area
bF treen buildings; he assured the Commission that should parking become
a problem, it would be rectified,
Commissioner Erickson asked Mr. Paul what Hennepin County Park Reserve
District had saidwith respect to this plan. Mr. Paul' responded that Hennepin
County was well aware of their plans to proceed with expansion. He further
stated that it would be impossible for Pioneer House to wait for the park
before going ahead with the new building.
PLANNING COMJ41SSION MEETING 14INUTES _3- Novemberfig, 1975
Commissioner -Schneider questioned Staff with respect to the alignment of
the trail as it would affect the Union City Mission, Staff indicated the
manner in which the trail would link up from the north on the east side of
the Mission Trails RPUD, continue south along the east side of the Union
City Mission. property and connect with the trail easement in the Wood Creek
subdivision,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport, supported by Commissioner Erickson
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City
Council:
That the site plan dated November 7, 1975 for Pioneer House and a
inditional use permit for a chemical dependency treatment center at
the Union City Mission be approved subject to the following conditions
1. Fire lanes and -Fire hydrants as per Eire Chiefrecommendations,
i.e. a fire lane around the building's perimeter and hydrants
every 300 feet along a looped line as per the Fire Chief's
recommendations.
2. Additional road ROW along 36th Avenue North and Zachary Lane,
This would amount to 7 feet .of additional ROW along 36th
Avenue Borth to provide a total roadway ROW width of 80
feet for this street. Additional ROW along: Zachary Lane
would amount to 17 feet for the first 500 feet south of
36th Avenue North and 7 feet of ROW for the remainder.
3. One identification (or name plate) sign to comply with City
Ordinance as per setbacks (20 feet from property line)
and not to exceed 32 square feet in area.
4 A 30 foot wide trail easement along the west side of Zachary
Lane to extend from Medicine Lake to 36th Avenue North. This
trail easement would link up with the Mission Trails plat
to the north.
5. Ponding and drainage easements as per the City Engineer,
MOTION CARRIED (6.0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-308 Pl,mauth La quer Store A-308 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit for
expansion of greater than lOZ of his liquor store at the northeast corner
of highway 55 and South Shore Drive. Staff recommended approval subject toi' two conditions.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider, supported by Commissioner Threinen,
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City
Council
PLANNING COMMISS ON MEETING MINUTES _4- flovember 19, 1975
That the request of Plymouth Liquor Store for a conditional use permit
for expansion of the stove, such expansion not to exceed 1,280 square
feet, be approved subject to the following conditions
1. No additional signs be added.,
2 No outside storage of garbage, waste or material's.
MOTION CARRIED (6--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A- ett eY acyga A-325 Conditional Use
Permit Renewal
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit renewal
to operate a beauty .shop in a private residence, Staff had contacted
several of the neighbors in the area and found no complaints about the
operation whatsoever. Approval of the request was recommlended.
EMOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider, supported by Commissioner
Erickson, that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to
the City Council:
hat the request of Hettye J. Pacyga for a conditional use permit
renewal to operate a beauty shop in her home at 805 Lanewood Lane
be approved for one year .
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (Allin favor) MOTION CARRIED
Reports of Officers, Boards and Commissions
Dunkirk U rye
Commissioner Threinen gave a supplemental verbal report with respect; to
the Dunkirk Lane situation in the northwest quadrant of the City, He
concluded that a road does, in fact, exist for which the City is ultimately
responsible. Commissioner Threinen's recommendation to the Staff was than
the City offitially and legally !vacate the easement if their intention is
not to maintain the road.
Setting Hearingfor Zoning Ordinance
Planner Aillerud asked the Commission to set a hearing date for the proposed
new Zoning Ordinance.
MOTION was made by Coanissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Hacen
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING-MIt:UTES _6- November lg, 1975
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that the hearing for the proposed new Zoning Ordinance be set at 7:30 nom,
December 17, 1975.
MOTION CARRIED (5-1.-D) (Chairman Kroskin voted nay) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Kroski n stated that he felt this was an inopportune time for .a
nearing consi0ering 'the holiday season,
Capital Improvements Pram
The Commission again discussed the philosophy of the Capital Improvements
Program as it affects the City from a community development standpoint,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Davenport
that the planning Commission adopt the following;
That the City of Plymiouth
A. Set forth a commitment to maintain development of primary service
areas to accommodate a maximum of ten years' growth projection demand.
D. Designate the transition areas with tentative time table ranges
for development,
C. Set in print the inconveniences and ris'i:s of settlement and
development outside of the designated primary service areas.
D Affirm the growth control criteria set forth in the Land Use
Guide Plan and supporting plans and previous resolutions.
E. enact and implement such measures as are necessary to discourage
growth outside of the primary servicL areas,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
It was suggested by Commissioner Davenport that the Commission -ask for a
joint meeting of the Council and :ommission to discuss the motion a passed
In terms of the Capital Improvements Program for the coming years. The.
other members of the Commission concurred and directed Staff to set the
meeting date.
Pl6aner Dillerud indicated to the Commission that the major problem that
iould result from such a poli-:y would be that, of development of Downtown
Plymouth. Involved in this project would be 1) City Hall, 2) Plymouth Post
Office, 3) Central Park and 4) a retail service center. However, it was
indicated that several alternatives would be available which would allaw
for the development of Downtown Plymouth witain the restrictions of the above
motion.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIN(i MINUTES -6-- N=ember 19, 1975
Minutes of the Plannin Commission Meeting cf November 5, 1975
MOTION
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threine- supported by Commissioner Schneider
that the minutes of the meeting of Novcj„ger 5, 1975 be approved as written.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1) (Commissioner Hager: abstained) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was Made by Commissioner Threinen supported, by Commissioner Schneider
that the meeting be adjourned,
Chairman Kroskin adjourned the meeting at 10.30 p.m
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION December 3, 1975
Reg Kroskin, Chaff mar
Plymouth Planning Commission
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Charles E. Dillerud, Secretary