HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-17-1976PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTR, MINNESOTA
March 17, 1975
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by ActingChairinanHagenat7;30 pm, at the 'ouncil Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 -23rd Avenue. North.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Hagen, Commissioners Erickson, Davenport, .Schneider,,
Stewart and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Kroskin (111)
STAFF PRESENT: Charles Dillerud, Milt pale, Randy Thoreson and Kate Marx
OTHERS PRESENT:: Cory Bohl, YAAC Representative
A-338 Lundgren Bros, Construiction, Inc. A-338 Rezoning and Preliminary
Plat and Conditional Use
Permit for Subdivision
Unit Project
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit for a Subdivision
Unit Project, rezoning and preliminary plat for Mission Ridge 2nd Addition. Staff
recommended approval subject to the five conditions as listed on page 3 of the Staff
report .of March 11, 1976,
Commissioner Threinen asked Staff what the proposed completion date was for Evergreen
Lane. Staff responded that this would depend on the progress of the adjacent develop-
ment, 14 scion Farms RPUD. Until such time as Evergreen Lane is needed for north -south
traffic, Zachary Lane would be used. Zachary Lane IS scheduled for completion by
the end of summer, 1976.
Commissioner Threiner, asked Staff if 36th Avenue North was the only access for emergency
vehicles. Staff'responded that it was.
Cowissioner Threinen asked how far west the private drive was proposed to be moved.
He expressed concern for the steepness of the entire area. Staff responded that their'
intent by the condition was to have the drive moved far enough west to avoid conflict
with the single family residential lots. This would mean 50-100 feet.
Acting Chairman Hagen opened the public hearing to comments from the audience.
Rick Sathre, consultant for petitioners, explained that the private, drive was placed
where it was first because of the steep hill and secondly, because petitioners were
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trying to leave as marry trees as possible undisturbed on the site. He further
statedthat he felt the placement of this drive was a workable problem.
As to tots 17 and 18 of the proposed plat i"rnnting on 36th Avenue North, Mr.. Sathre
stated they were frontinj on 36th Avenue North in order to save trees and disturb
the nature features of the site as little as possible.
Commissioner Threinen asked if :he outiot would be credited towards this Subdivision
Unit Project now and also used for open space credit for the adjacent phases of the
Mission Farms RPUD ata later date, Mr. Sathre responded that this was what peti-
tioners wanted. Staff stated that it was a reasonable request.
Commissioner Erickson asked Mr. Sathre if consideration had been given to use of
a roadway off 86th Avenue North as entry to the multiple dwelling units, or use o,f
Forestview Lane for such a ourpose. Mr, Sathre responded that petitioners would Eike
to keep the single family development separate from the multiple development as: much
as possible'
Acting Chairman Hagen que5ti-ones+ the value Uf Lots 17 and 18 since they were fronting
on 6th Avenue No`th. Mr. Sathre responded that he felt the wooded nature of the area
would help to isolate these lots frorr 36th Avenue North
There were no further comments from members of the audience.
Acting Chairman Hagen closed the -public hearing at 7:50 parr
MOTION was made by townissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOT1nN CARRIED
The Commission discussed further the placement of Lots 17 and 18 aind the private
drive access to the proposed plat.
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Commissioner Schneider questioned whether the density increase over and above the j
density allowed by the Land Use Guide Plan in the Mission Farms RPUD could be trans-
ferred to this project.. Staff stated that it could not since this "extra" density
was for a particular purpose at specified locations.
MOTION was made by Commissioner 7hreiien supported by Commisstoner Erickson that
the Planning Commission maker the following recomriendat, on to the City Council
Th it the request of Lundgren Bros, ConstrL ction, Inc.,, for preliminary plat
approval: and a conditional use permit for a subdivision unit project be granted
subject to the following conditions;
I. Utility easements be provided to the City as per the City Engineer's
recommendati oras .
2» A rearrangement of Lot 6, Block 1 to provide the lot with a ,30 food:
wide rear property line.
3 A cash payment to the Park Dedication FunG of $3,900
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4. A more westerly 1v.,ativn foi, the 'private drive in Outlot: A.
6a Thaupg'radirg o)" 36th Av',e,jw along the entire plat to City Engineering
Department standards,
6. That a driveway be desig,,ed fo-, gots 17 and 18 in s;vch a manner that
the lots Will not front oit 36th Avenue North:
7 The undeveloped area. of .Oi:ttlot A be used for a density credit for the
more densely proposed ;de telopmert (mission Farms RPUD) to the west~
MOTION CARRIED (6-0--0) All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made ,by 'Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner rirkson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council
That the request of Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc. for rezoning of that
area known as Missio-in - Ridge 2nd fiddi ci n from R 0 (Open Residence District) to
R-1 (Single Family a,esidence District) ,oased on a general development plan
as per the ;pre` iminavy plat s0mittal dated February 18, 1976 be granted.
MOTION CARRIER (6u-0_0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A---527 Litton industries A-527 Site Plan Amendment
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan amendment to the present
Litton building located at the southwest corner of County Road 6 and County Road 61..
Petitioner proposed a 37,200 ~quare foot additiQn to the present building to
include warehousing, asser,bly and office space:
Staff stated that the main concern with the proposal was a deficiency of 14 parking
spaces basedon the formula for parking in the Zoning Ordinance, and it was suggested
that the southwest coater of the site be used to supply these parking spaces, Staff
recommended approval subject to three conditions as listed in the Staff report of
March 12, 1976;
Mr. John Widhelm, representing Litton Industries, stated that Litton would prefer
to locate the additional parking near County Road 6. Petitioner proposed an alternative
parking lot along. County Road 6 with 222 parking spaces. Staff, however, rerommended
that this lot not be constructed until needed,
Mr, ,Widhelm :added that eventually, all additional parking, including the 54 spaces
now proposed to be adjacent to the building addition, would be located in the County
Road 6 parking lot.
Staff stated that one concern would be where the drive entrancets would be on to
County Road 6, for this parking lot:
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supporter! by Commissioner Schneider that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council':
That the request of Litton Industries for site plan amendment to effect the
addition of :37,200 square feet for warehousing ,assembly and office space to
its building located at the southwest corner of County Road 6 and County Road 61
be approved subject to the following conditions.,
1 The remainder of the required parking not now shown on the site plan,
i.e. 14 spaces minimum, be provided in the area noted as "a'iternative
parking" on petitioner's plan, said alternative parking plat to be
approved by City Staff prior to Construction.
2. A landscape and paving bond be provided by Litton Industries for the
expansion plans.. This 'bond should be for 18 months duration.
3 All storage of waste, garbage or other materials be within the building,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0 0) (All ids favor) MOTION CARRIED
A=637 Whittaker Metals A-637 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 70,000 square foot
warehouse/office building on 9.55 acres located at the northwest corner of Xenium
Lane acid County Road 15 (new). Staff recommended an allowance be made for a 15 foot
fire lane within the setback on Xenium Lane. Staff further recommended approval of
the site plan subject to the seven conditions as listed in the Staff report of
March 12, 1976.
Commissioner Erickson asked if allowance had been made on the site for the ultimate
parking needs and requirements for the building. Staff stated that the parking proposed
would be adequate and that future expansion requiring additional parking had been
con.sidered.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Davenport, supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the Planning Commission make the following recoaimendation to the City Council.
That the request of Whittaker Metals for s4te plan approval of its building to
be located at the, northwest corner of Xeni-!m Lane and County Road 15 (new)
be approved subject to thefollowingconditions:
1. No outside storage of waste, garbage or materials,
2. A cash payment of $4,775 ($500/acre X 9.55 acres) to the Park Dedica-
tion fend in: lieu of park land dedication.
3. A 150% landscape and paring bond to be posted with -the City prior to
building permit issuance, This bond should be for 18 months" duration
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from the date of the building permit issuance.
4 The addition of one more fire hydrant at the southeast corner of the
building to provide more adequare fire protection.
5 Pio sign variances be permitted;
6 The recommendations of the City Engineer relative to storm drainage
and utility easements be made a part of this recommendation.
7. Curb coat locations. along County Road 15 and County Road 61 be approved
by the Hennepin County Highway Department.
8. No paving be allowed in the setback along the southerly setback line
of County Road 15.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart
that a condition #9 be added to read: "That the landscape plan be made consistent
with the March 12, 1976 memorandum of the Staff, in particular that petitioner maintain
the 15 foot minimum width green strip along the north property line."
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-654 Deitak Corporation A-654 Site Plan and Conditional
Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit and site plan
approval of an industrial facility, manufacturing and office space totaling 38,860squarefeet. The conditional use permit is requested for the purpose of outside
storage on the far north portion of the site. Staff recommended approval of the
requests subject to the three conditions as listed in the Staff report of March 12,
1970.
The Commission discussed the screening of the outside storage, The majority of the
Commissioners suggested that the outside storage be screened on all sides.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the followingrecommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Deltak Corporation for site plan approval and a conditional
use permit be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Adjustment of drive leading from parking lot to form a right-angle
adjoining 12th Avenue North.
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2. Tree plantings and/or fencing be incorporated with the landscape plan
to adequately screen and completely enclose the outside storage area.
Further, posting of a 750%, 18 month landscape and drainage bond prior
to issuance of building permits.
3. incorporation of three additional hydrants as recommended by the CityFireChief,
4. A cash payment of $4,690 ($500%acre X 9.38 acres) to the Park Dedica-
tion fund in lieu of park land dedication.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-56 Volp Construction Co. A-561 Preliminary Plat and
Site Plan
Staff presented petitioners request for preliminary plat and site plan approval
for "V.I.P.494",, an industrial development proposing the construction of 12 builaings
on 12 parcels with one common outlot utilizing an Industrial Condominium approach.
The entire plat would be covered by deed covenants and have an operational bodymuchlikeahomeowners' association to handle upkeep of the common outlot, etc,
Commissioner Erickson askedStaff if the 40 foot right-of-way dedication for Xenium
Lane was consistent with other properties on Xenium. Staff stated that it was.
Commissioner Threinen questioned' whether this proposal might more appropriately be
considered an Industrial Planned; Unit Developments He further stated that at this
tame he did not feel the Zoning Ordinance had provisions for dealing with suchdevelopments, nor did it have any guidelines for control of such developments.
Acting Chairman Hagen suggested that it may be necessary to amend the Zoning Ordinancetodealwiththisitem.
Commissioner Threinen stated that he felt too many variances would be necessary
if it were to be considered under the present Zoning Ordinance. He further sated
that the Commission and Council would be running the risk of setting precedences.
which were not intended to be set or which could easily be taken out of context
at some time in the future.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Comunissioner Erickson.:
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TC C"FER CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by rCV;.ig fhairman Hagen that
the Planning Commission request the City Council to reconsider an Industrial Planned
Unit Development as an amendment q the: Zoning Ordinance in order tc enable the Plan-
ning Commission to consider such proposals as "V.1 -P, 494" without the necessity of
precedent setting variances.
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MOTIONCARRIED (6-04) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Acting Mairman Hagen declared a five-minute recess at 9:20 p.m.
Acting Chairmen Hagen called the meeting back to order at 9:25 p.m.
A-652 P and G Motors A-652 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit for a used car
lot to be located at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and West Medicine Lake 'Road.
Staff recommended: approval of the request subject to several conditions as listed
in the Staff report of February 27, 1976
Commissioner Stewart asked petitioner what type of repair work would be done at thislocation. Petitioner responded that there would be no body work. They would be
performing minor mechanical repairs; equipment would include two hoists and gas welding
equipment_.
Commissioner Stewart also expressed concern over the setback situation on the site.
At the Present time most setbacks are below Zoning Ordinance requirements.
The Commission discussed the side yard setbacks of the site.
MOTION' was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council':
That the request of P and G Motors for a conditional use permit for a used
car lot to be located' at the northeast corner of Highway 55 and test Medicine
Lake Drive be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. No parking of motor vehicles be allowed in the west 15 foot side
yard setback and that green space be created within said setback
2, A variance .of22 feet for a front yard setback be granted for the
placement of a business sign.
3. Petitioner make ar,plication for a motor vehicle dealership license
to the City Council as required by City Ordinance prior to commencing
operation at this location.
4. A Landscape bond to be held by the City to insure landscaping be dt{e
as per, petitioner's plan dated February 23, 1976, said bond to be for
1501 and termed for 12 months.
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5, A 1" ft. setback be created on the =ast side of the site to be land-
scaped as green. area. Within said setback, the existing drainage
Swale is to be extended through the setback to the parking lot.
Commissioner Stewart questioned whether skimmer ponds would be necessary in view
of the amount of parking of vehicles which. would be taking 'place on the site.
Staff stated that it would not be necessary in this area.
MOTION: CARRIED (5-1=0) (Commissioner Stewart Against) MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stewart stated that he was against the action because he fele the site
was already overused. Also he stated that he felt all the setbacks ought to be
maintained on the site as per the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
A-653 Robert McCoFmiek A-653 Lot Division
Staff presented -petitioner's request for lot division of unplatted property located'
at 14105, County :toad 47. The original lot consisted of 16,0 acres and in 1962 was
sold on a contract for deed exclusive of a 1.09 acre ,parcel which contained petitioner's
house. Petitioner wishes to formalize the lot division which was then effected.
Staff recommended approval subject to one condition as stated in the. Staff report.
February 27 1976.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the fallowing recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Robert McCormick for lot division of his property located
at 14105 County Road 47 from the original 160 lot be granter subject to the
following condition
Granting of an additional 27 feet of riyEit-of-wad/ from Parcel "A" to
the City of Plymouth,.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS PND COMMISSIONS
County, Road. 61 Alignment
Staff presented the alternatives to alignment of County Road 61 within the City of
Plymouth
The Commission discussed the various int{_-rc:hanges and areas of concern over the
proposed alignment,
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140TION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Con*nission make the following recommendation to the Git Council.
That the alignment of County Road 61 within the City of Plymouth be as
shown on Plan C. Alternate A. The following concerns are also noted:
1, Moving County Road 10 intersection with County Road 61 to the northeast
as far as logically probable and realigning of County Road 10 to
effect a smooth intercoange and stra igi'itening of roadway.
2.Design of County Road 61 at the County Road: 9 intersection with due
consideration for the severe topography of the area,
3. The interrelation of 3hway 5 and County Road 61 as concerns the
severe traffic problems which may result at such a high volume
intersection.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0_0) (All in favor) MOON CARRIED
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF MARCH 3, 1976
Commissioner Erickson asked that the following be added on page 2 as an amendment
to the minutes related to the Mission Farms RPUO revised concept plan.
Commissioner Erickson stated that he felt the units that were proposed for the free-
standing 42-acre portion of the site as ,tow proposed, i.e_ Area II, were in excess
of what would be allowed if Area II were not related on a density credit basis to
the open space provided in the balance of the project."
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Acting Chairman Hagen that
the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of March 3, 1.976 be approved as
corrected.
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MOTION CARRIED (5-0--1) (Commissioner Stewart abstained) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
meeting be adjourned;
Acting Chairman Hagen adjourned tie meeting at 11:05 p.m,
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION April 7, 1976
Reg Kroskin, Chairman
Plymouth Planning P.mmission
C axles E. 0711erud, Secretary