HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-29-1976PLANNING COW41SSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
September 29, 1976
A special me .ting ofthe Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Kros k n
at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Public Works Garage, 14900 -23rd Avenue North.
MEMBERS PRESENT, Chairman Kroski'n, Commissioners Davenport, Hagen, Schneider,
Stewart and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Erickson
STAFF PRESENT Charles Dillerud, and Kate Marx
OTHERS PRESENT: City Council Representative to Planning Commission, Gerry Neils
A-587 Gunnar Olson A-687 Lot Division
Staff explained petitioner's request to divide a parcel of land located: at the south-
east corner of Holly Lane and County Road 9 into two parcels, both to be of less
than, five acres as required in non-sewered areas of the City; Petitioner was
requesting relief from the City's Policy, Resolution 1173-37, due to hardship.
Staff stated that should a decision for approval be recommended to the Council, the
conditions of 40 ft of right-of-way for County Road 9 to be dedicated, as well as
150 for the lot division, be paid to the City's Park Dedication Fund.
It was pointed out be several Commissioners that dividing the parcel at this time,
prior to sewer and water in the area, was inconsistent with good planning for the
City as a whole.
Commissioner Schneider asked if right-of-way for Holly Lane would also be obtained.
Staff stated that it would not be necessary and that the City would prefer not to
maintain dedicated right-of-ways "leading nowhere" in this type of situation,
Commissioner Threinen stated that by Section 10 of the City's Subdivision Regulations
a variance may be granted if a) special circumstances existed whereby petitioner would'
be denied the reasonable use of his land, b) it is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner, or c) granting of the
variance would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property
in the territory, Commissioner Threinen added that he felt petitioner's request was
responsive to `item b of said section of the Subdivision Rulas and Regulations and would
be, therefore, in order.
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Chairman Kroskin that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Gunnar Olson for a lot division of unplatted property
located: at the southeast corner of Holly Lane and County Road.9 be denied
as. it is inconsistent with City Policy Resolution #73-37 regarding division
of property in the case of public utilities not being available to the: site.
Commissioner Davenport asked petitioner if he would be forced to sell his Land if
the division was not approved. Mr. Olson stated that he would..
MOTION FAILED (3-3-0) (Commissioners Davenport, Hagen and Threinen against)
MOTION FAILED
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 Gunnar Olson for lot division of his unplatted property
located at the southeast corner of Holly Lane and County Road 9 be approved
as it is responsive to Sectrion 10.01 (b) of the City's Subdivision Rules and
Regulations in that petitioner has presented a case: of hardship and that said
division be subject to the following conditions:
1. Dedication of an additional 40 ft. of right-of-way for County Road 9.
2. Park Dedication Fee of $150 be paid to the City.
Commissioner Threinen pointed out that a division would not be precedent -setting in that
this case was a case of hardship.
Chairman Kroskin stated that he would not vote in favor of the motion as he felt
other alternatives were available to the petitioner.
MOTION CARRIED (3-2-1) (Chairman Kroskin, Commissioner Schneider against,
Commissioner Stewart abstained)
MOTION CARRIED
Marilyn 3liss, Spring Company, petitioner's realtor, stated that petitioner also
has a lake home and that the intention was that if they move or sell the Land, the
buyer would' be their son.
A-686 Harvey Schiebe A-686 Lot Division
Staff explained petitioner's request for division of his lot located at the northwest
corner of County Road 15 and Forestview Lane. Staff proposed a recommendation for
approval by the Planning Cotmiission subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff
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report of September 21, 1976.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
That. the request of Harvey Schiebe for ssubdivision variance to divide his lot
located at the northwest corner of County Road 15 and Forestview Lane dated
September 17, 1076 be approved subject to the following condi'tions:
1. Payment of Park Dedication Fee in the amount of $150.
2., A single curb cut to County Road 15 servicing both building sites.
S. Dedication by written easement of 40 ft. of right-of-way from the center
link of the present alignment (on the south of the property) for County
Road 15
4. All new utilities stubs be constructed at owner's expense and all assessments
be adjusted as required.
FURTHER,, that. a variance from lot frontage requirements be granted to allow two
100 ft. frontages a ,roposed due to unique physical features of the site (substantial
depth).
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-"1175 Tom Thumb Food Markets, Inc. A-173 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for .a conditional use permit to construct a
self-service gasol1 -pumping facility aithin the paved area surrounding the Tom
Thumb superette located at the southeast corner of Highway 101 and Highway 55. Staff
proposed a recommendation for denial based on findings as listed in the Staff report
of September 24, 1976.
Mr. Stan .Biggin, representing petitioner, explained the 'operation to the Commiss;^n,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
fzlaniting Commission stake the following recommendation to the City Council:.
That the request of Tom Thumb Food Markets, Inc. for a conditional use permit
to operate a self-service cas pumping facility at the Tom Thumb Superette located -
at the southeast corer of Highway 55 and Highway 101 be denied based upon the
following;
1. The traffic circulation and parking within tf c existing superette/liquor
store lot will be adversely affected' by the proposal.
2. The props ed use is inconsistent with Neighborhood Shopping Lend Use Plan
guiding of the site.
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3. Expansion in the use of the mite, as proposed, is inconsistent with
Resolution #73-37 regarding development in areas not serviced by public.
utilities.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0)
A-683 Metram Properties A-683
All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
SitePlan
Staff presented petitioner's resubmitted plan as requested by the Planning Commission
responsive to their concerns as noted at the Planning Commi>sion meeting of September 22,
1976. Staff and the Commission discuss._d the changes in detail including l) the
use of the "future sites" --not incorporated into the total shopping center site; 2)
plans for Lancaster Lane --now complete and satisfactory 3) treatment of the med:i-an
strip on Lancaster Lane at the proposed north entrance --now verified as correct to
the City Engineer's requirements; 4) sign plans --now submitted in detail for Commission
review; 5) fire protection--now-provided as per City Fire Chief recommendations;
6) landscaping treatment of the Site, a concern mainly ,of surrounding neighbors --now
enhanced substantially from the previous submission to include additional berming,
landscape stock and green area.
Also discussed were parking spaces required by the Zoning Ordinance vis-a-vis what
most shopping centers are using as a formula for number of spaces per leasab1a square
footage.
With respect to lighting, particularly within the parking lot, the exact ornaments to
be used were explained and examples shown to the Commission.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission make the fol l6wi ng recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Metrant Properties for a site plan approval of a shopping
center dated September 29, 1976 and signed by Planning Commission Chairman Kroskin,
to be located at the southwest corner of County Road 9 and County ,Road 18 be
granted subject to the following conditions:
1. Facilities for fire protection be incorporated consistent with Code.
2. No outside storage of waste, materials or containers.
3. Provisions for property exchange with the City, Lancaster Lane improvements.
any required storm water holding pond improvements, utility and park dedi-
cation fees be incorporated as requirements of the Developer.
Mr, Gerald Provalmacher, 4100 Nathan Lane stated that he still had concern regarding
the traffic and resultant noise and the parking lot.
Mr. Loren Paige, 4050 Nathan Lane, stated that he felt room should be made for potential
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expansion of the parking lot in the future and that internal parking runs should be
incorporated into the parking lot with islands of landscaping. Mr. Pope, petitioner's
arohi tect, .stated that islands t$f landscaping have been shown to have a high mortality
rate as they are seldom ,maintarred with parking lots.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0--0) (All in favor) MOITOK r'W"RRIED
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commisstioner Hagen, supported by Commissioner Davenport.
Chairman Kroskin adjourned the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
APPROVED 6Y PLANNING COMMISSION October 13, 1076
Reg Kroskin, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Charles E. Dillerud, Secretary