HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-15-1976PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
December 15, 1976
A regular meeting of the Plymouth planning Commission was cal p-6 to order by
Chairman Davenport at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Public Works
Building, 19900 -23rd Avenue North,
MD-IBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Erickson, Hagen,
Schneider and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT -'i Commissioner Stewart
STAFF PRESENT Charles Dillerud, Kate Marx
pie PRESENT; Kris Grangaard, YAAC Representative
Community Development Revenue Sharing --Year III Funding
Staff briefly reviewed the Community Development Revenue Sharing Program and
Summarized the first public hearing results of December 1, 1976 regarding the
expenditure of Year III monies for the City of Plymouth, approximately $75,000.
Chairman Davenport openedthe public hearing to the members of the audience for
comments and questions.
Mr. Dick Williams, Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, stated
that he felt there were three park related projects which would be eligible under
the regulations of the FederalGovernment for expenditure of the CORS funds. These
were,
1 Acquisition of Community Park land, particularly In northern Plymouth.
2. Construction of some parts -of the Trail System Plan designated trails.
3. Neighborhood park construction; in various parts of the City.
There was no one else present in the audience regarding this issue; Chairman
Davenport closed the public hearing at 7:50 p.m.
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MOTION wa-made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Erickson that the
Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting;
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All; in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A:681 Enterprise Properties RPUD 76-4 A-681 Preliminary Plan, Preliminary
Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plan and preliminary plat
approval of RPUD 76-4, "Schmidt Lake Moods" located at the southeast corner of
Goldenrod Lane (extended) and the Soo Line railroad tracks.
Commissioner Schneider asked if the trail, as positioned, would be inundated by
water most of the year due to :he marshy land. Rick Sathre, petitioner's engineer,
stated that this would be the case unless the trail would be realigned or some way
built above the marsh.
Commissioner Schneider also asked if a storm water holding pond would be required
at the northeast corner of the plat; City Engineer Goldberg stated that this would
be the ca.su.
Chairman Davenport asked if any provisions had been considered for low and moderate
income hc,5ing within the proposed pl; t. Mr.. Sathre stated that no provision had
been made as such.
The Commission discussed the width of the lots at the north end of the plat, abutting
the Soo Line railroad tracks. It was proposed by the Commission that the width of
the lots be increased so as to effect a transition between the larger lots on the
north of the tracks and the greater density south of the tracks.
No one was present in the audience to speak to the proposal,
Chairman Davenport closed; the public hearing at 8;20 p.m.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the PlannMg Commission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED'
A-667 Arnold Palmer RPUD 76-5 A-667. Preliminary Pian, Preliminary
Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plan and preliminary plat
approval of RPUD 76-5, "Palmar Creek Estates,"' located at the southeast corner of
Larch Lane and the Soo Line tracks,
Commissioner Hagen questioned petitioner with respect to tot 7 o Block 1. He
asked petitioner's _engineer, Rick Sathre, if the lot was buildable. Mr. Sathre
stated that it was and that it would be addressed in detail at the final plat stage.
Chairman Davenport asked petitioner if any provisions had been considered for low
and moderate income housing within the proposed; plat. Mr. Sathre stated that no
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provisions had been made. Mr. Arnold Palmer, petitioner,; stated that he was
planning the homes in the range of 75,000-$90,4JO.
Commissioner Schneider questioned what would happen at the northwest corner of the
plat with respect to the "dams" presently in place. City Engineer Goldberg stated
that the report was not yet available from the consulting engineering firm.
Commissioner Schneider also asked about the lots to the north of the plat abutting
the railroad tracks with respect to the 1.8,500 sq, ft. requirement. Mr. Sathre
stated these lots were not all 18,500 sq. ft.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
i, the Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Community Development Revenue Sharing --Year III
The Commission discussed various projects that had been mentioned at the first
public hearing, December 1, 1976 and those presented by Dick Williams, representing
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
MOTION was: made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the following items be considered for funding with Year III program
funds allocated to the City of Plymouth through the Hennepin County
Community Development Revenue Sharing, prcgram:
Community park land acquisition, particularly in areas where parks
have been designated, prior to development of these areas, and
prior to the resultant rise in cost of the land caused by such
development
Reforestation of publicly owned land in the City, particularly
related to Dutch Elm Disease removal actions.
Construction of a public boat launching facility at Medicine Lake.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport left the meeting; Acting Chairman Hagen presided,
A-681 Enterprise Properties RPUD 76-4 A-681 Preliminary Plan, Preliminary
Plat
The Commission discussed proposal in terms of the RPUD ordinance stating that perhaps
the proposal was more appropriately a Subdivision Unit Project due to the size of
the lots. Also, it was pointed out. that one of the features in favor of the project
was the "saving" of the trees in the area. The Commission concurred in the opinion
that no special effort seemed to have been made to save the trees in this stage..
Further, the Commission agreed that 49th Avenue North was not an "unusual" constraint
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on the land for development purposes, This type of "constraint" was more typical
than atypical of the developments in the City. In addition, the Commission
questioned the need for an RPUD considering the lot sizes as proposed. A S-Ks,livisicw
Unit project also seemed more appropriate in this regard.
The Commission 'requested that Enterprise present, at the next stage, a price
of homes to be built in the project and designs of the homes under considerau
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
That the request of Enterprise Properties for approval of a Preliminary Plat
and a Conditional Use Permit for Preliminary Plan dated November 1976 for
Schmidt. Lake Woods" located in the north half of Section 11, be approved
subject to the following conditions and modifications:
Lot line adjustments to increase the lot areas of the following
lots to a minimum of 14,500;
a. Lot 15, Block 2
b. Lots 17, 18 and 19, Block
c Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 8 and 23, Block 6
d. Lot 1, .Block 7
2. No private curb cut access tto 49th Avenue Nort. to be permitted.
3. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer`s memorandum regarding
this project,
4. Lots abutting the railroad 'tracks be 18,500 sq. ft, with no foot lot
frontage at setback.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen
to add the following condition.
5. A settling pond be established at the northeast corner of the plat
by the developer.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
It was pointed out that the Council resolution approving the Concept Plan for the
proposal specifically spoke to 18,500 sq.'ft. `tots abutting the railroad tracks.
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended,
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-667 Arnold Palmer RPUD 76.5 A-667 ' Preliminary Plan and
Preliminary Plat
The Commission discussed the proposal in terms of th RPUD ordinance stating that
perhaps this proposal, as the previous one, (Enterprise Properties) was more
appropriately a Subdivision Unit Project duo to the size of the lots. However,
the density bonus requested for the Palmer property was minimal compared to 30%
requested in the Enterprise Properties proposal.
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MOTION. was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council
That the request of Arnold Palmer for approval of a Preliminary Plat and
a. Conditional Us8 Permit for Preliminary Plan dated November, 1976 for
Palmer Creek Estates" located in the north half of Section 11, be approved
subject to the followinq conditions and modifications:
1. Elimination of one lot access to Schmidt Lake for a total of four'.
2. No private curb cut access to Larch Lane from Lots 1 15 and 16,
Block 3 and Lot 7, Block 1.
3. No private curb cert to 40th Avenue North be permitted.
4. Park dedication credit shall, consist of 1.57 acres of Outlot A
1,370 ft. X 50 ft.) and Outlots B, C and D (0.65 acres), with the
balance of the 1.88 acres to be fees -in -lieu.
5. Outlot E shall be combined with either Lot 1, Block 5 or the
abutting lots in Schmidt Lake Estates to the south prior to final
plat recording,
6. Compliance with provisions of the Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project:
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen
that the Planning Commission add the following condition:
7. All lots adjoining the railroad tracks have an effective mirmum
lot size of "18,500 sq. ft.
As a matter of clarification the Commission pointed out that the term "effective" was
meant to include the acreage involved with the trail directly north of these lots to
be included in the cal coal ati on of the 18,500 sq fit. even though the lots themselves
may be less in square footage, to obtain an "effective minimum lot size of 18,500
sq. ft."
The Council resolution for this RPUD Concept Plan did not speak to 16,500 sq. ft.
minimum lot sizes for lots abutting the railroad tracks as was done in the Concept
Plan resolution for Enterprise Properties,)
MOTION TO AMENDCARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0:-0) (All in favor) MOTION' CARRIED
A-704 Marvel e J. Glover 04 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit for a home
occupation to do custom sewing and alterations within her .home located at 1120 Ives
Lane, A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to conditions as iistdd in
the Staff report of December 10, 1976,
MOTION t,.as made .by Commissioner Erickson supported by Acting Chairman Hagen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
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That the request of Marvelle J. Clover for a conditional use permit
for a home occupation to do custom sewing and alterations within her
home located at 1120 Ives Lane be approved subject to the following
conditions:
I. No signs he allowed.
2. No on -street parking of customers be allowed,
3. Permit be for one year.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
669 cuthwest Reservoir #4 A-669 Landscape Plan
Staff reviewed the issue e= the landscape plan for the water tower to be located
at the northwest corner of Alvarado Lane and County Road #6 and the discussions
of the previous Planning Commission meeting of December 1, 1976 when the issue was
last considered.
jMr. i. F. Ogden, 1505 Xanthus Lane, stated that Engineer Goldberg had met with the
residents in the area on Sunday, December 12, 1976 to discuss the recommendations
of the consulting engineers for the proposed landscaping for the site in greater
detail. Mr. Ogden added that the group of residents :had reached the following
conclusions:
1. The bidding process should perhaps be split to include construction
of the tower itself in the first phase and the landscape treatment
in a second phase and under a separate bidding process.
2. Postponing the decision on the landscape plan until some time in
late January or February would allow the residents and the City
an opportunity to perhaps formulate better ideas as to the treatment
of the tower.
3. The residents would like to look into the possibility of hiring a
water tower landscape architect for consultation on the matter
prior to making any further attempts themselves at this effort,.
Upon further discussion, the Commission. consensus was that they. too, would like
more time to have al'i.ernate plans presented for landscaping of the tower.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner
Erickson the approval of any landscape plan for Southwest Reservoir #4, located
at "-he northwest corner of Alvarado Lane and County Road #6, until the January
19, 1977 meeting of the Planning Commission at which 'gime a final recommendation
would be forwarded to the Council.. Further, that the Staff present the Planning
Commission with progress reports at each and every meeting untV, January 19, 1977
with respect to the landscape plan for said water tower and that concerted efforts
be made on the parts of all involved to take positive action to resolve this issue.
It was suggested that the recommendation of the residents group, for a landscape
architect for water towers be hired, be follcwed through to determine feasibility
of such input for the City.
MOTTON1 TO DEFER CARRIED (3-0-1) (Commissioner Threinen abstained) MOTION TO DEFER
CARRIED
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A -62O Clem Hendrickson A-620 Lot Division
Staff presented petitioner's request for a lot division/consolidation of unplatted
property located at the northwest corner of Trenton Lane and 41st Avenue North.
A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in
the Staff report of December 9, 1976,
MOTION was .made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Cormiission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Clem Hendrickson for a lot division/consolidation of
his property located at the northwest corner of Trenton Lane and 41st
Avenue North be approved subject to the following conditions.
I. Consolidation of Parcel C with Plat 43713, Parcel 416 to the west.
2. All new utility connections shall be at owner's expense.
I. Utility and drainage easements needed as per the City Engineer
be given to the City prior to filing of said let division.
4. Park Dedication fee of $300 be paid to the City prior to filing
of said lot division.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0_0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-705 Clifford Oaten A--705 Lot Division
Staff presented petitioners request for a; lot division of unplatted property
located at the southeast quadrant of County Road #15 and Ranchview Lane,, Petitioner
requested splitting the lot into two lots, one and five acres large.
The Commission was presented with a design from the petitioner indicating the
proposed platting of the balance of the land involved other than the one acre
carcel he intended to maintain.
MOTION was mde by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council::
That the request of Clifford Otten for a lot division of his property
located in the southeast quadrant of County Road #15 and Ranchview Lane
be approved,
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favors MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO RECONSIDER was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner
Threinen the previous motion regarding a lot division for Clifford Otten.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO RECONSIDER CARRIED
MOTION was made, by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Manning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
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That the request of Clifford Otten for lot division of his pvoperty
located in the southeast quadrant of County Road #15 and Ranchview
Lane be approved subject to the followinq condition:
Park Dedication fee of $150 be paid to the City prior- to filing
of said lot division with Hennepin County,
MOTIO11 CARRIED 4-w0-0) (All in, favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-705 Dennis ti. Weestrand A-406 Tot Division
Petitioner was not present to represent his request.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner
Schneider action on the Weestrand lot division proposal until such time as
petitioner could be present to represent his request-.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
A 707 Sanders-AckerbergA-707 Lot Division
Staff presented petitioner's request for a lot division of his property located
at the southwest corner of Cheshire Lane and 25th Avenue North. A recommendation
for approval was proposed subject to the; condition as listed in the Staff report
of December 10, 1976:
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.-
That
ouncil;
That the request of Sanders Ackerberg fora lot division of his property
located at the southwest corner of Cheshire Lane and 25th Avenue North
be approved subject to the following condition;
Utility and drainage easements as per the City Engineer be deeded
to the City.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A--708 Vole Construction A-708Site Pian, Conditional
Use Permit and Lot Division
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan, conditional use permit and
lot division approval for an office/warehouse structure for a general contractor's
use, to be located at the northwest corner of Cheshire Lane and 21st Avenue North.
A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions listed in
the Staff report.
The Commission discussed the landscape plan with petitioner and suggested
modifications and additions.
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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 Volp Construction for site plan approval for a
structure to be located at the northwest corner of 21st Avenue North and
Cheshire Lane by plans dated December 2, 1976 be approved subject to the
following conditions;
1, No outdoor storage approvedby this site plan action.
2. All storage of waste and waste containers to be within the structure.
3., compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's. Memorandum
dated December 10,, 1976 regarding this project.
4. Provision of site improvements performance security of 150% of
the cost of said improvements for a two-year term.
5. Payment of Park Dedication fees -in -lieu of $1,195.00 (2.39 X $500/acre)
prior to bui`iding permit issuance.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was mage by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council::
That the request of Volp Construction for a conditional use permit for the
office/warehousing/outdoor storage of Volp Construction in the structure
at the northwest corner of Cheshire Lane and 21st Avenue North be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Storage area shall be paved and limited to 7,650 sq. ft. noted on
the A-708 site plan dated Dezember 2, 1976.
Z. Storage area shall be screened on the south, west and north
exposures by 8 ft., evergreen trees on 20 ft. centers. Also
That siding, be included on the proposed fencing so as to affect
a solid fence effect for the screening..
3, Storage of cranes or construction trailer offices shall be prohibited.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All` in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was: made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Comissiover Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Couticii:
That the request of Volp Construction for a lot division of Outlot A,
Belmar Industrial Park into three parcels as per the petition dated
December 2, 1976 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOT ON CARRIED
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A-709 ' Steenbnra Structures A--709 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's re -quest for site plan approval of a 49,920 sq, ft.
warehouse structure to be located at the southeast corner of Watertower Circle
and Xenium.Lane for an unnamed client of Steenberg Approval of the project
was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of
December 10, 1976.
Thp Commission stated clearly to lir. Dick Anderson, representing Steenberg, that
the client would have to,live within the site as approved at this meeting. Mr.
Anderson stated that he understood -hls and that his client would comply.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported. by Commissioner Threinen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Steenberg Structures for site plan approval of a
49,920 sq. ft. warehouse structure to .be located at the southeast
corner of Watertower Circle and Xenium mane, plans dated November '12,
1976, be approved subj nct"to the following conditions:
1. Inclusion of a 5 ton fire lane on the south and east sides of
the structures and water main loop with hydrants at the southeast
and southwest property corners.
2. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's Memorandum
regarding this project of December 10, 1976:
3. Payment of Park Dedication Fees in the amount of $1,420.00 prior
to building, permit issuance.
C Provision of a two-year security for 1500101 of the estimated costs
to guarantee external site improvements.
5. Signs and waste storage as per site plan notes of November 12, 1976.
6. All ground surfaces disturbed by construction shall be seeded or
sodded.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) tall in favor) MOTION CFRRIED
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Commissioner Threinen stated that he had received a listing of available publica-
tions from the recent Elm Creek Flood Control Commission seminar and would be
ordering several of thein for the Commission's review.
MINUTES OF THE PLri1NNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1976
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the minutes of the December 1, 1976 Planning Commission Meeting be approved as
written.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner
Erickson.
Acting Chairman Hagen adjourned the meeting at 11;4.5 p.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION Decmber_29_ 1976 —
David J. Davenport, %hai`rman
Plymouth Planning Commission
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CharluL, L. Dillerud, Secretary