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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-19-1977PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF PLYMOUTHj MINNESOTA January 19, 1977 A ,regQlar meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was celled to order by Chairman Davenport at 7:30 p.m. an the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900.23rd Avewie North, MEMBERS PRESENT; Chairman Davenport,, Commissioners Erickson; Hagen, Schneider, Stewart and Threinen MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT. Charles Dillerud and (Cate Tlarx i A-710 Carlson Companies 2nd Addition A-710 Preliminary Plat and Rezoning Chairman Davenport stepped down for discussion on this item Staff presented petitioner"s request for preliminary plat and rezoning of Carlson Companies 2nd Addition located at the northeast quadrant of Xenium Lane and County Road No. 15. Of major concern was the relationship of the proposed project to the Land. Use Guide Plan and the adjacent single family residential properties to thesouth and east~ Staff recommended approval of the project subject to conditions as listed in the Staff report of January 14, 1977, Commissioner Threinen questioned the disposition of Outlots C through H. He pointed out that the final use of the outlots should be stated and of record to _avoid any misconceptions in the future, Commissioner Threinen stressed that the burden of transition for this ar4a and the residential area to the east should be entirely upon the developer. Commissicner Erickson stated that he felt there was a difference in the inten- sity of use of the proposal compared with the guiding of the property. He stated he felt the proposed use was much greater in intensi-;y due to the land c¢verage involved and the amou-t of traffic that would be introduced. Planning Comission Meet ng Minutes -2- January 19, 1977 Acting Chairman Hagen questioned whether the 'lots prk..posed for single family, development,. particularly lots 9 through 16, would not be better used as open space buffer and transition areas. Commissioner Erickson suggested that perhaps a "U" shaped road through the industrial section of the plat would provide for better and safer circulation of traffic and emergency vehicles. Mr. Thomas Humphrey, 545 Pineview'Lane, owner of she property, stated that over The past several years he had tried to interest multiple residential developers in the property wi,,h no success. Upon approaching Carlson Companies, the present. proposal resulted and was now under consideration, Mr. Dick Knutson, petitioner's engineer, responded; to several of the Commissioners' coanents. With respect to the south outlots, Mr. Knutson stated that it was the intent of the petitioner that these be handled in one of two ways::: a) option would be given to adjoining owners of acquiring these pieces of ground and the petitioner would pick up any assessments for" the property for County Road No. 15; or b) the property could be dedicated as green space in conjunction with the street right-of-way for County Road No. 15. With respect to the westerly most -residential lots proposed, Mr. Knutson stated that plans for these lots included landscaping at the westerly property line 1 including berms and ponding. With respect to Lots 14, 15 and 15, Mr. Knutson stated that adjustments could be made to these lots Co make them more desirable in terms of the buffering provided. Acting Chairman Hagen opened the public hearing to members of the audience. Mr.,Barry McLaughlin, 520 Wedgewood Lane, presented slides of the area which depicted the height of the residential neighborhood as it overlooked the pro- posed development and the present tree line separating the neighborhood from the proposed development. Mr. McLaughlin stater' that he did not feel the present tree line would be sufficient buffer from the ;proposed development. Mr. 1'hurmond Slack, 525 Wedgewood Lane, stated that he would prefer the develop mentof the- area as proposed rather than any multiple residential development. He also expressed concern that the present tree lie would be insufficient as a buffer for the residents to the south.. Mr. Dave Tessman, 530 Wedgewood Lane, stated that he, too, would prefer the development of the area as proposed rather than any multiple residentialdevelop- ment., He also expressed concern that the present tree line would be inadequate as a buffer for the residential area to the south. Mr. Arlan Ashbaugh, 705 Sycamore Lane,stated that he felt such a development would be unattractive and would devalue his property. Mrs. Margaret Dick, 550 Wedgewood Lane, stated that she presently had no trees bufferi)iq her residence from the proposal area. She would be in favor of plant- ings along the rear property line to buffer her from the industrial development. Acting Chairman Hagen closed the public hearing at 9:20 p.m. Planning ,Commission Meeting Minutes -3 Janua?,y 19, 1977 MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commis;,,ioner Erickson that the Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting. MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council; That the request of Carlson Companies for rezoning from R-0 (Open. Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) and I-1 (Planned Industrial) and Preliminary Plat approval of Carlson Com anies 2nd Addition be approved subject to the following conditions; 1. Compliance with provisions of the City -Engineer's memorandua regarding this project dated January 11, 1977 so far as it applies to the changes to the plat resulting from this approval action. 2. Incorporation of Outlot A into lots 3, 4 and 5 to be maintained as green space and landscaped on subsequent plans. 3. Extension of the green space designated Outlot 8 along Lot 8, deleting Lots ° through 15, eliminating the housing on the west side of Teakwood Lane as proposed, to allow for enlarging Lot 8 and for parking to be mo>ed further to the north for Lot 8. Teakwood Lane would remain and would, be part of the buffer zone between Lot 8 of the industrial portion and the lots of the residential portior, of the proposed plat, 4. Exten<>ive, mature evergreen plantings along Outlots C through H with this area to either be designated as street right -of --way or deeded to the adjacent property owners. Further, that no access or development be allowed in this space along 8th Avenue North/County Road No. 15,. And further, should the property be deeded to the property owners to the south, no lot division of their landbe allowed. Coia,iissiover Threinen stated that his reasons for the conditions as stated all related to Goal A, Ob=jective 3, Criteria 5 of the City's Goals Objectives and Criteria which states that the residential areas of the City be protected from the encroachment of industrial development and that the burden of such a transition be upon the, developer. MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Stewart to add the following conditions: ,#5) Redesign of Lots 16 through 22 to reflect exact lot line coordination with Lots l through 5, Block 3 and Outlot A of Gleaiiloch Second Addition; and V6) Construction of homes on Lots 16 through 22 _prior to site plan approval on Lot 8 MOTIOV TO AMEND fAILED (2-3-0) (Commissioners Erickson, Stewart and Threinen against) MOTION TO AMEND FAILED The Commissioners against stated that they felt it would be more appropriate for Loi: 8 to be built prior to the construction of the homes so there would be no doubt to prospective buyers as to what they would be living with. Manning commission Meeting Minutes -4 January 19, 1977 MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Er,,ckson supported 'by Commissioner Threinen to add a condition 15 to read: "Tie developer is requested to review the proposal in terms of lessening the inter:sity of the ,project as would be related to the intensity of a, multiple residential proposal and to review potential traffic circulation problems resulting from the industrial proposal as opposed to multiple residential. Such cooparisons would be building height, traffic generated, lot coverage, etc, MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED MOTION TO DEFER was made, by Commissioner Threnen supported by Commissioner Erickson- until such time as developer could incorporate- the changes as suggested in the recommendation motion to the Council on a single print for Planning Commission review. MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED Acting Chairman Hagen declareda recess at 9:40 p.m. Chairman Davenport returned to the table and reconvened the meeting at 9.45 p.m. A-711 Commercial Bualding Maintenance A-711 Site Plan Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan approval of a warehouse/ office structure to be located at the northwest corner of Water Tower Circle and County Road No.. 6 to be 9,905 sq. ft. A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of ,January 13, 1977. MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Threinn that the Planning Commission: make the following recommendation to the City Council: That tine request of Commercial Building Maintenance Co. for site plan approval of a 9,905 sq. ft. office/warehouse structure to be located at the northwest corner of Water Tower Circle and County Rd. ;No. C be approved subject to the following conditions: 1, Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum of January 11, 1977 regarding this project. 2, No outside storage of supplies., equipment, waste or waste containers. 3. All site areas disturbed by construction shall be seeded or sodded'. 4., Payment of Park Dedication fees--in-lieu of $1,085 (2.17 acres X 500/acre) to the City prior to building permit issuance, 5. Provision of performance security equalling 150% of the cost of site improvements and termed for 18 months, to be provided the City prior to building permit. issuance. MOTION CARRIED {SQ -1} (Commissioner Stewart abstained) MOTION CARRIED Planning .Commission Meeti'nb Minutes _5- January 19, 1977 A-385 Standard Oil A--385 Site Plan Amendment Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan amendment to add a third bay to the station located at the northeast corner of South Shore Drive and Highway #55. A recommendation for approval was proposed, subaect to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of January 14, 1977. Commissioner Schneider pointed out that no parking spaces were delineated for the site. According to the 'Zoning Ordinance, eight would be needed. He stated he felt this was important for an operation such as petitioner proposed. Commissioner Schneider added that he felt more landscape treatment should be incorporated into the site. MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Threinen that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.- That ouncil: That the request of Standard Oil Co.. fora site plan amendment to _acid a third bay to the station located at the northeast corner of South Shore Drive and Highway #55 be approved subject to the following conditions; 1 Introduction of a 15 ft. green space and boulevard trees on 20 ft. centers, where feasible, around the site perimeter. Detailed plans for this work shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development prior to building permit issuance, 2. Provision of a one-year bond guaranteeing said landscape improve- ments to 150% of the cost estimate of said improvements to be provided the City prior to building permit issuance, MOTION TO DEFER was made by Comrr,issioner Schneider supported by Chairman Davenport until such time as petitioner would introduce a 15 ft. green space and ,boulevard 'trees on 20 ft. centers where feasible around the site perimeter, and eight parking spaces be delineated on the site. Said plan to again come before the Planning Commission for review. MOTION FAILED (3-3-0) (Commissioners Erickson, Stewart and Threinen against) MOTION FAILED The Commissioners against stated that they felt the Staff could review the plan for such landscaping treatment prior to Wd1 ding permit issuance, rather than having the plan come back to the Planning Commission, MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Threinen that the fallowing be added as part of Condition #1of the motion: Also, eight parking spaces be delineated for automobile storage on the site. 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 i'n favor) MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Meeting Minutes -6. January 19, 1977 REPORTS OF,OFFi ERS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Water Reservoir Engineer Goldberg was presenttoreport on the progress of the landscape treatment to be used for Southwest Reservoir #4 located at the northwest corder of Xanthus Lane and County Road No. 6. Staff and the surrounding residents had chosen and met with a landscape architect whose plans were found to be acceptable. Engineer Goldb?rg explained the treatment to be used for the reservoir itself and for the srounding property as -buffer. The final landscape plan for 'he reservoir would be before the Commission for final review at its first 'meeting in February Board of Zoning Adjustments Commissioner Stewart stated that at the January 11, 1977 Board of Zoning Adjust- ments reefing the Crawford,Merz Company had requested a variance of 17 ft. from the required 50 ft, for a front „yard setback to construct its building .at the southwest corner .of County Road No.. 18 and 10th Avenue North. Commissioner Stewart had exercised the Planning Commission member's right of referring an item to the Planning Commission for review prior to Board of Zoning Adjustments action. The Comfm scion reviewed the Crawford -Merz petition. MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commiss-uner Schneider that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the Board of Zoning Adjustments; That the request of the Crawford -Merz Company for a 17 ft. variance for front yard setback for construction of its building proposed at the southwest corner of County Road No. 18 and 10th Avenue North be denied based upon the following; Petitioner's request does not meet any of the criterion of Section 19, Subdivision 2, ;Paragraph 3 specifically items 2, 3 and 4 regarding findings necessary for granting,of such a variance. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED It was the consensus of the Commission that Staff should prepare any request for variance involving a site plan for Planning Commission review. The Commissioners felt it was important for them to see such variances as they would affect the entire site plan, prior to Board of Zoning Adjustments action on the proposal MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 12, 1977 MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Schneider that the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of January 12 1977 be approved as written. MOTION CARRIED (4-0-2) (Commissioners Stewart and T lreinen abstained) MOTION CARRIED Planning Commission Meeting Minutes -7- January 19, 1977 140TION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Stewart. CommissionerCommissioner. Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m, APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION February 2, 1977 David J. Davenport, Chairman Plymouth Planning Commission Charles E. Di 1 l.erud, Secretary