HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-23-1977PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY 0,1- PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
March 23, 1577
A regular meeting of the P1„Ynouth Planning Commission was called to order by ChairmanDavenportat7-30 p.m.. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Garage, 149UO-23rdAvenueNorth.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Hagen:, hAyt, Schneider, Stewart
and Threinen
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MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Ericksoi,
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STAFF PRESENT Cha,les Dillerud, and Cate Marx
OTHERS PRESENT.* Councilman Urry Neils, Council Representative to Planoing Commisslon
A-696 Upsher-Smith Laboratories A-696 Site Flan and Conditional
Use Prmi't
Staff pt:7s,nted petitioner's request for site plan approval and a conditional use permit
for office/warehouse/manufacturing of medical drugs in an 11,900 sq. ft. structure-
to be located on 2.71 acres at 23rd Avenue North east of Niagara Lane. A recommenda-
tion for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report
of :larch 17, 1977,
Commissioner Schneider asked petiti'ner if any discharge resulted from their opera-
tions. Petitioner, Ken Ebenstad, stated that there would be no discharge resultingf.om their operations, nor were any toxic materials use'' °` any time.
The Commission discussed the proposed variance for pay kirements with petitioner
who was requesting 1.5 spaces irstead cf the Ordinance requires L9 spaces. Petitioner
explair-d that, as owner --occupant of the project, no more than 15 spaces would be
necessary.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissi;ner Stewart that the
P1-11ning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Louncil
That the request of Upsher-Smith Laboratories for site plan approval and a Condi-
tional Use Permit to construct an 11,,900 sq., ft. office/warehouse/manufacturingfacilityonLot2, Block 2, Circle Star Business Center First Addition be approved
subject to the following conditions
1. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project.
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2 All.s-orage of products, waste and waste containers shall be within the
structure.
3. Signs sh,ll be limited to a single wall sign not to exceed 96 sq. ft.
4. All areas disturbed during, construct -ion shall be seeded and/or sodded.
5 Payment of Park Dedication fees of $1,355 prior to building permit issuance.
6. Provision of an 18 -month performance security to cover all site work ani
landscaping to be given the City prior to' building permit issuance.
7 Compliance with fire protection provisions
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION URRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Comxiiss:oner S,awart that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That a variance from off --street parking provisions be granted to allow 15 spaces
based on current employment of the owner -occupant and substantial available, site
foto future expansion.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0--0) (All in favor) MOTION' CARRIED
A-692 Productivity, Inc. A-692 Site Plan and Conditional
Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval and a conditional use per-
mit -`or an office/warehouse/assembly facility jai 10,300 sq. Ft. on a site located east
of Niagara Lane and south of 28th Avenue North. A rt^cnnendation for approval was
proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of March 17, 1977,
Commissioner Hoyt asked if all work on equipment by oetitioner was done inside the
building.. Mr. Traeger, comptroller for Productivit3,, Inca stated that all work would
take place inside the structure,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by tpmmissU.,iter Hagen that the Plan
ling Commission make the fallowing recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Productivity, Inc. ?or site plan and conditional use permit
approval for a 10,300 sq, ft. s 4ructure to be 1cca ted in the southeast quadrant
of Niagara Lane and 28th Avenue North for office/warehouse/assembly uses be
approved subject to the following conditions;
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I. Compliance with City Engineer's memorandum regarding this project.
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2. All equi.,ment, wast and waste storage containers shall be stoned within 1
the structure only,
3. Compliance with fire protection recommendations
4. All site areas dist,, '.ring construction shall be seeded and/or sodded..
5. Payment of Park Oeaicatiun fees -in -lieu of $605 prior to building permit
issuance,
6. Provision of an 18 month performance security for all site improvements and
landscaping to be provided to the City prier to building permit issuance.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Threinen suorarted by Commissioner Hagen that
the following be added as Condition 7 "Variance be granted for side yard setback of
the south property line to all'cAF a common driveway wiyh pr(,)erty to the south. Se'tbaci
al l owed wi 11 be 0 ft,
MOTION TO AMEND -I ARnUD (6-0-0) (All in favor). MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commi sion then. voted on the main motion as amended'.
MOTION CARRIE0 (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport stepped down from the table for the following item.
A-710 Carlson Companies— - .Addition A-710 Final Plat and,Rezoning
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat and rezoning from R -O (Open
Residential) :v T-1 (Planned Industrial) of Carlson Companies 2nd Addition locuted
at the northeast corner of County Road 1.5 end Xenium Lane. A recommendation for
approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of
March 18, 1977,
Commissioner Threinen questioned the feasibility of combining, for maintenance purposes,
Outl,ots C -E with Lot 7 and Outto°ts i; -H with Lot 8 ofthe industrial plat, Also, Outlot 3
foto the same reason, could be part of Lots 3, 4 and 8 of the industrial plat. Commis-
sioner Threinen stated that he did not fuel: i't would be reasonable to have the residents
to the s,ot, ,.i maintain these outlots 4hat the industrial concerns would. be much better
equipp=ed to do so
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Mr. Dick Knutson, representing petitioner., stated that in checking with the City
Assessor, he Fad found that the addition of the outlots to the adjacent properties to
the south would have no affect in terms of increasing assessments or tuxes for the
parcels
Commissiooer Schneider, asked Mr, ",,nutson why he felt Outlot B would be more appropriate
as an outlot to be dedicated to the City for park purposes as opposed to having theindustrialconcernsnmairitt-Jn it. Mr. Knutson responded, that the property owners would
have the right to use the property in its natural state if it was dedicated to the City
whereas a property owner would have the right to fence the property off denying anyone
access to the land. Staff explained that the fencing issue could be handled as a
function of the development contract whereby no fencing would be allowed for the
propart,y. Also, Carlson Companies would be requested to have their covenants- over
the property approved by the City wherein; a similar requirement could be outlined,
Mr. Jerry Theis, Dundee Nursery, explained the landscape plan to the Commission. He
explained that it was his professional opinion that deciduous trees would provide better
screening of the industrial project with an average spread of 50-60 ft. in twig growth
at the greatest height of the tree as kpposed to coniferous trees which have a limited
outward growth narrowing toward the greatest height of the tree. With foliage during
the warm months and: twig: growth and spread during the winter months, overall the deciduous.
trees would be preferred for screening.
Mr, Knutson added that the Carlson Companies intended to seed the property along
8th Avenue North where the recent sewer project had taken place with Maple, Ash and
other types of tree seeds in ordeo to enhance the area and furtoer develop tree growth.
This hart of the landscape treatment would be maintained as well as the proposed
landscape for the industrial sites to be built.
Commissioner Schneider asked Mr. Theis how long it would take for a transplanted tree,
as proposed for a portion of the landscape treatment to the south, to fully recover
from the. transplanting process._ Mr. 'l'heis stated that at the end of the second year
the tree would be showing; signs of hiving survived or not survived the transplan+4nr
process,
Mt, Tom Slack, 525 Wedgewood Lane, asked if it would be possible to have the industrial
concerns guarantee the transplantings of the mature trees for a period of 2 or 3 years,
Staff indicated that this could be handled by the development contract or covenants
on the property.
Mr. Mel Coleman, 715 Sycamore Lane, asked if the open space between the two groups of
existing frees to the east of t?,e industrial site could be filled with additional land-
scaping.
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scap ng. The Cominissioil pointed out that there existed a 3OO ft. open space between
the closest residential property line and the buildings to be closest to the residences
to act as a buffer to the easterly residential neigi,borhooda It was felt that this
would be sufficient,
Mr. Coleman also stated that he would prefer to avoid having a fence built to preclude
residents from using the Outlot B area. Staff stated that this could be controlled
through the development contract and/or covenants on the properly throu'p Carlson
Companies
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen suppoited:by Commissioner Schneider that the
Planning Commission make the :Following roLommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Carlson Companies for final plat approval of Carlson Companies
2nd Addition, located at the northeast corner, of Xenium Lane and County Road 18
consisting of eight outlots and eight industrial lots be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1 De,elopment contract provision stat4ng the intent for Outlots C-111, specifically, Outlots C D and E to be combined with Lot 7 Outlots E, G and H to be com-
bined with Lot 8, with the itintent being that the upkeep and maintenance
shall be the responsibility of the property owners of Lots 7 and 8..
2 Outlot B shall be combined with Lots 3, 4 and 8 but shall be precluded from
development by recorded covenants, Said covenants shall include provisions
for absence of a fence surrounding said outlot.
3. Development contrac4 shall provide for execution of the adopted landscape
screening plan dated March 11, 1977 prior to -issuance of building permits
within the plat. Adequate bond shall be furnished to the City fora period
of three years to maintain and insure landscape stock.
4. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum of March 18,
1977 regarding this _plat.
S. The adopted landscape screening plan dated March 11 1977 shall incorporate
an additional 20 evergreen plantings (mini'mum 5 ft, height) to fill in
gaps on the soJ;th property line, said 4* -,es to be scattered as appropriate..
MOTION CARRIED f5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commissi;t make thefollowing recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Carlson Companies for rezoning from R-0 (Open Residential) I to I1 (Planned I;idustrial) of Carlson Companies 2nd Addition, located at the
northeast CUM—. of County ;',)ad 15 and Xeni um Lane be approved bas€ad upon the
IGeneral Development Plan and landscape screening treatment dated March 11, 1977.
MOTIM CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Vice Chairman Hagen declared a five-minute recess at 9.05 p.m.; the meeting was
reconvened by Chairman Davenport at 9:10 p.m.
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A-667 .Palmer Creek Estates A-667 Final Plat and Final Ryan
Staff presented pe•Litioner`s request for final plat and final plan approval for a.
portion of "Palmer Creek Estates" located at the southeast corner of Larch lane and
the Soo Line Raih-:ad Tracks.- A recommendation for approval was proposed subject t.o
tie conditions as listed in the Staff report of March 17, 1977.
Commissioner S;hneider asked if construction of the settling pond at the northwest
corner of the plat would be a part of the development contract for the final plat of
six lots proposed at this time. Staff indicated that it would be a part of forthcoming
additions of the plat, but Mas not necessary at this time.
MOTION wac made by Commisstioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council
o.at the request for final plat a.d final plan approvalof "Palmer Creek Estat 5"
RPU! 76-5, located at the southeast corner of Larch Lane and the Soo Line Rail-
road Tracks be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project.
2. 0°avelopment contract provisions to minimize surface erosion during construc-
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3, Dedication of Outlot A and payment of pro -rata fees -in -lieu Park Dedication
Fee of 5072.00..
4. Setbacks, for RPUD 76-5 shall be as follows for "Palmer Creek Estates Addition
Front Yard --50 ft., Side Yards --10 ft.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-C) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-331 Shiloh 2nd Addition A-331 Final Plc.t
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat approval of Shiloh 2nd Addition
consisting of 70 single family residential units located at the southwest corner of
Dunkirk Lane and 31st Avenue North. Siaff proposed a recommendation for approval
subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of March 17, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Lundgren Bros, Constructiorr, Inc. for final plat approval
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of Shiloh 2nd Addition consisting of70 single family dwelling units located
at the southwest comer of Dunkirk Lane and 31st Avenue North be approved subject;
to the follotoing conditions:
1. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this p ,oject.
2, Incorporation of Outlot D intothe adjoining lots,
B. Development contract provisions for trail construction within Outlot A.
4 Development contract provisions to .minimize surface erosion during construction.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (ATI in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Mr. Dick Knutson,. representingC petitioner, stated that it. was their understanding that
this portion of trail (Outlot B) was to connect with the adjacent plat of Dillow Ponds..
The Planning Commission dis,ussed Outlet B in terms of where. the :rail segment was
Iplanned to connect to the overall trail system plan,
MOTION TO RECONSIDER was .Wade by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen
the previous inoti on appro ig tite final, plat for Shiloh 2nd Addition.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO RECONSIDER CARRIED
The motion approving the final plat for Shiloh 2nd Addition was again on the table
for Commission consideration,
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen that
Condilion #2 of said motion be changed to read as follows: "Outlot B to be deeded
to the City for trail purposes based on a finding by Staff that said trail segment will
align with the adjacent plat of Willow Ponds. Should said trail segment not connect
with the adjacent pkat of Willow Ponds for extension of the trail, Outlot B shall be
incorporated into the adjoining lots of Shiloh 2ndAddition."
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commissi,cn then voted. on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-712 Apple c r A-712 Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed petitioner's request with the Commission, indicating that at the public
hearing held February 2, 1977 for this plat, a deferral action hid beer taker to
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allow petitioner and the adjacent property owner to the south to combine their pro-
posals into one plat. As of the date of the meeting, petitioner, Mr. Patrick Henry,
and the adjacent property owner to the south, Mr. Grave had not agreed on any manner
of coordination of the two parcels into one plat.
Mr. Grave stated the he felt the best way to service his plat would be to access the
plat by extending the cul-de-sac of the Applecrest proposal south into his property.
He stated he did not feel that accessing via Queensland Lane would be beneficial.
Staff in dicatted that 1r. ,o,,ave's property was not dependent upon the Applecrest plat
for access, and, thercfot i., the: Commission could properly consider the two parcels
a•- separate plats.
Mr. Grave asked why 2nd Avenue North could not be built to service his plat. Staff
stated that the terrain was too difficult for any road construction at that alignment.
Staff proposed a recommendation for approval subject to the conditions as listed in the
Staff reports of March 17 and January 24, 1977.
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 Patrick J. Henry for preliminary plat approval; of "Applecrest"
located at the southeast corner of Queensland Lane and 3rd Avenue North consisting
of 11 single family dwelling units, be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with prov=sions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project.
2. All front setbac`: lines shall be 50 ft.
3. Final plat and development contract to be suaject to t{;e availability of
public sewer and water.
4. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied t.hroogh fees -in -lieu in
the amount of $1,500 ($150 X 10 Lots).
S. Site grading plans shall include provisions for con-rol of surface erosion
during corl.-truction.:
MOTION CARRIED All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Commissioner Threinen reported on the progress of the Zoning Ordinance Review Committee
at its previous meeting. Of greatest significance was their recommendation that the
Subdivision Unit Project be deleted from the ordinance. This type of development
was compensatedfor by additions to the Residential Planned Unit Development portion
of the Ordinance.
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MOTION was made by C%xmissloner Thrafnen supported by Commissioner Stewart that themutesoftheMarth9, 197,7 Planning Commission meeting be approved as written .
MOTION CARRIED t4-0.2) (Chairman Davenport and Commissioner Stewart abstained)
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION -April 6, 1977
ChairmanDavidJ. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Charles E, Dillerud, Secretary
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