HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-18-1977PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MI,NNESO`
May 18, 1977
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Davenpor*t at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 -23rd'
Avenue North
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Hagen, Hoyt, Erickson, Schneider,
Stet, t and `brei nen
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Charles Dillerud and Kate Marx
OTHERS PRESENT: Kris Grangaard, YAAC Representative
A- 99 Carlson Properties A-199 Preliminary Plat (3)
Conditional Use Permit.
for Subdivision: Unit
Project, Rezoning and
General Development Plan
Staff presented petitioner's requests for preliminary plat, rezoning and a conditional
use permit for a Subdivision Unit Project for Plymouth Creekview Addition, preliminary
plat and rezoning approval ofPlymouth Creekview 2nd Addition and preliminary plat,
rezoning and general development plats approval of Minneapolis` Industrial Park 3rd
Addition. Total units involved included 42 single family residential lots (Plymouth
Creekview Addition), 4 duplex lots (Plymouth Creekview 2nd Addition) and 8 industrial
lots (Minneapolis Industrial Park 3rd Addition) located north of Highway 55 and west
of Oakview Lane.
Staff recommended approval of the residential plats subject to the conditions contained
in the 'taff report of May 13, 1977. As to tho industrial, proposal, Staff indicated
that the change in guiding from LA -3 (high medium density residential) to IP (planned
industrial) would be required Staff indicated that the main consideration for the
I Planning Conn7ssion would be the propriety and feasibility ofthe Land Use Guide Plan
change proposed by petitioner.
I)ick Knutson, petitioner's engineer, stated that he had communicated with the State.
Department of Transportation .regarding the accesslegress,, stacking distance and general'
design of the project in relation to State Highway 55.
Rick Sathre, petitioner's engineer, discussed the traffic relationships of the project
as proposed at IP guiding .and conpared'the traffic to LA= -3 type uses, The IP traffic
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of the project as proposed, would be less than the LA -3 traffic by about one-third.
Commissioner Hagen asked petitioner what the benefits to the comminity would be should
the guiding be changed from LA -3 to IP. Mr. Sathre responded that 1) visually, in
terms of height of the buildings and screening of them, 2) the "passivJactivel" times
of the industrial development compared to the residential development (industrial being
done with their work, days at 4:30 and not working on weekends, residential being
continually active) and 3) the proximity to the neighboring industrial area to the south
and the State Hgihway made the property conducive to industrial development.
Commissioner Erickson pointed out that in terms of traffic, the projections made
by the engineers for the project had been based on the plan before the Commission at
this time. He stated that the site, at full potential (50% coverage of lots, addi-
tional parking to absorb expansion of facilities, etc.), would :e at least twice as
great aswhatwas proposed by the petitioner, and, therefore, tate impact of the
industrial upon tete area would be increased oy at least twice.
James,Kuzmi(, 2217 Oakvlew Lane, representing the homeowners in the area, presented
a statement f'om the property owners listing those conditions which the citizens in
the area would like met should the industrial portion be approvtgd. The basic concept.
of industrial was not objectionable subject to the conditions of the statement.
Clayton Ziebarth, President of the Creekwood Heights Citizens, 2715 Sycamore .ane,
spoke to the trafifi'c increase that would be faced by the residences existing, on
26th Avenue North. He stated; that it was the feeling of the grorn -that the additional
42 single family dwellings acrd the 4 duplex units would increase t,,t& traffic situation
tremendously:
Norm Torrison, 12910 -27th Avenue North, stated that he felt a neighborhood park should
be provided within this project.
Bud Smith, i2610 -24th Avenue North, stated that the present status of 24th and 25th
Avenues Nortn was poor.. He added that he felt these two roads could not withstand
any additional impact of traffic from the proposed project. He also asked if it would
be possible for the developer to utilize a watering system that would prevent a great
amount of dust to be introduced into the neighboring residences as the construction woula.
be in progress.
Delores Sundin 2001 Oakview Lane, asked if there was any way o bind the developer
to -t e presentation off the project as stated.
Commissioner Threinen asked John Sebold, Director of Reil Estate for Carlson Properties,
what the intent of the petitioner was in terms of the building size, etc. Mr, Sebold
eespondedthat their intent was to try to meet all the conditions proposed by the adia
tent property owners and to do so contractually, ifpossible and desired.
Chairman. Davenport closed the public hearing at 9:15 p.m:
MOTION TO CONTINUE was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart
until such time as the developer would 4ncorporate into the project in contractual
form the petitioned conditions of the adjacent property owners including a building
height limitation of 25 ft. for Lots 7 and 8 and 30 ft. for the remaining Lots 1-6,
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together with the recommended Staff actions provided per the Staff report of May 13,
1977, all said contractual documents to be subject to the approval and acceptance of
the City attorney and based upon the proposed development as presentedby petitioner
dated April 28, 1977.
The Commission discussed the motion in detail, including the discrepancy in lot sizes
on 26th Avenue North between lots on the north and proposed lits for the south side
of the road. In addition, the buffering proposed for the north and east existing
residential areas was discussed.
The Commission then voted on the main motion,
MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED (6-1-0) (Commissioner Erici:son against)
MOTIONTOCONTINUE CARRIED
Commissioner Erickson stated he was against the motion and the proposed project as he
did not feel the change in the Land Use Guide Plan from LA -3 to IP would be proper in
that it would .be jumping a buffer (T.N. 55) for additional industrial development,
and, also, would eliminate a transitional area from the residential existing in the
area to the industrial development to the east and south.
Chairman Davenport stepped down from the table for consideration of the following item
A-232 Seven Ponds East A-232 Preliminary Plat, Rezoning
and 'Conditional Use Permit
for Subdivision Unit
Project
Staff presented petitioner's requests for a conditional use pe mit for a Subdivision
Unit Project, rezoning and preliminary plat review of Seven Ponds East consisting of
2.9 single family dwelling units located west of Dunkirk Cane at 32nd Avenue North.
Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions as listed in the Stafh= report
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of May 13, 1977.
Staff indicated that the parcel to the north of the proposed project (approximately
8 acres) was not under the ownership of the petitioners involved in the Seven Ponds
East project; however, the current proposal would not prohibit a well-planned develop-
ment to the north:
Come ssioner Threinen questioned the availability of sewer and water to the project as
to location at the present time. Staff indicated that sanitary sewer was planned to
be located in the Shiloh 2nd Addition adjacent to the southwest corner of the proposed
Seven Ponds East project. It was planeed; to be in place during this construction
season.
Vice Cha rman Hagen opened the pubic hearing to questions and comments from the
audience.
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Staff stated that they had heard by phone from Doug Haft, the property owner
immediately to the west of the priposed project who was unable to attend the public
thearing on the project. He requested that the heating be postponed until he would be
able to attend, the meeting.
Roger A, D„aen, 17000 -32nd Avenue North, questioned how traffic would be handled for
project if 32nd Avenue North would be continued westerly as proposed by the
project. He stated that he felt the alignment was too direct to County Road 24.
Stan Alexander, 17200 -32nd Avenue forth, suggested that the plat should access only
via Dunkirk Lane to avoid a thru-street use of 32nd Avenue North from Dunkirk to
County Road 24.
The Commission discussed the possibility of a "T" shaped street pattern and; a "horse-
shoe" shaped street pattern.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewartsupportedby Commissioner- Erickson that the
Planning Coirmission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOT"104 CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by CoMmission3r Stewart supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
Planning Commission make the following: recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of the Rolling Acres Partnership for preliminary plat, rezoningfrow, R -O (Open Resi'dontial) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) and a conditional
use permit for a Subdivision Unit Project for Seven Ponds East per plans dated
May 2, 1977 be app:^%ved subject to the following conditions
lo Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project including the timing and availability of sanitary sewer.
2. Prohibition of all private access to Dunkirk Lane.
3 Fees -in -lieu payment for Public Open Space of 1.76 acres.
Further, that the following variances be granted; From Section 7, Subdivision 7,,
paragraph 2a, to allow variance from the 20 -acre minimum requirement for this 16 -acre
Subdivision Unit Project, and from Section 7, Subdivision 7, paragraph 2e to allow
payment cif fees -in -lieu for 16 acres of Subdivision Unit Project 'Open Space requirements.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commmissioner Stewart to
add the following as condition #4 Redesign of the street pattern for the pkat to form
a traffic: loop accessing and tigress ng Dunkirk Lane. Said design to include 32nd
Avenue North westerly right--of-way,
Commissioner Stewart pointed out that the City's Goals, Objectives and Criteria, Goal D,,
Objective 1, Criteria 4 required that any new plats illustrate continuity of street
patterns and street access to adjacent parcels within the neighborhood and that this
rovision would be fulfilled by the dedication of the westerly portion of 32nd Avenue
North,
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MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
MOTTO'1 TO DEFER was made by Vice Chairman Hagen supported by Commissioner Schneider
until such time as petitioner could present a corrected preliminary plat to the
Pl anrii ng Conxni ss i on for their, review.
Vice Chairn;an Hagen stated, tha;4 he melt the changes svvg;,ted in the street pattern
were of such significance as to require a redraft of the preliminary pkat.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
Chairman 'Davenport returned to the table,
A-555 Wayzata Evangelical Free Church A-gv,-' Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented peti`tioniar's request for a conditional use permit extension of three
years for a temporary buiNding to be located on the site for the educat onak purposes
for the church.
Richard A. Berreth, representing the church, stated the church was in the process of
collecting funds for the necessary educational addition to the church building at
this time..
Tice Commission discussed the possibility of extending the permit for a lesser 'period
of time to enable the City to check on the progress of the church building plans.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported :by Commissio ler Stewart that the
Planning Commission crake the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the 'request of Wayzata Evangelical Free Church for a conditional use permit
extension for a. temporary building located on the site of the church at 705
Highway 101 used for educational purposes be granted fora period of two years
after which time, the progress of the church in construction of a permanent
addition to the church for educational purposes will be checked and any addi -
tional extensions of the conditional use permit considered.
MOTION CARRIED (7-Q-0) (Ali in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-126 Columbus Home Association A-126 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit to allow a fraternal
lodge in a B -B zoning district. The use is not permitted or -permitted by conditional
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use permit in a B-3 zoning district; therefore, Staff asked the Commission for guidance
as to whether this was a "similar" use to those uses in the B-3 zoning district.,
The Planning CoAgission discussed the matter in detail.
MOTION was made by Gommissioner Threinen supportedby Cok,iissioner Erickson that the
proposed: fraternal lodge be acceptable as a, use by conditiunal use permit in a B-3
zoning district as similar in nature to those uses permitted in a B-3 zoning district
as per Section 13, Subdivision 3, paragraph 13,
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
staff stated that the proposal for the specific site which petitioner requested to
use was, at this time, incomplete. Petitioner would have to supply Staff with addi-
tional information prior to Planning Commission review of the specific site.
A-381 Schmidt Lake Wood 'RPi1D 76-4 A-fiBi Final Plat
Staff presented petitic-ner`s request for final plat approval of Schmidt Lake Woods
Addition located at the southwest quadrant of Zachary Lane and the Soo Line. Tracks
and towzisting.of 59 single falrily dwelling units A recommendation for approval was
proposed sub,lect to the conditions as listed in the Staff .report of May 13, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Enterprise Properties for final plat aprpoval of "Schmidt
Lake Woods" addition located at the southwest quadrant of Zachary 'Lane and
the Soo Line Tracks and consisting of 59 single family dwelling units, be
approved subject to the following conditions.
1.. No private curb cut access to 49th Avenue North be permitted.
2. Compliance with provisions of City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project.
3. A settling pond be established at the northeast corner of the plat by the
developer.
4. Dedication to the City by fee title of Outlot A (for trail purposes) and
Outlot B (for neighborhood: park purposes),
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-501 West Tonka Estates. A-501 Final Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat aprpoval of West Tonka Estates,,
a plat consisting of 10 single family dwelling units located in the northwest quadrant
of Niagara Lane and County Road 15. A recommendation for approval was proposed
by Staff subject to the conditions listed in the Staff report of May 13, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Stewart that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council.;
That the request of Floyd Olson for final plat approval of West Tonka Estates
a residential plat consisting of 10 single family dwelling units located in the
northwest quadrant of Niagara. Lane and County Road 15 be approved subject to the
following conditions;
1. Construction by the owner, at his sole expense, of storm water drainage
pond: PL -P4 consistent with the regvirements of the Storm Water Drainage
Plan including all necessary appurtenances for connection to the existing
storm sewer system. Plans for grading work shall reflect preservation of
as much natural vegetation as feasible.
Payment of Park Dedication fees -in -lieu of $1,200 ($150 X 8 lots).
3. Storm water drainage easements to the City for a site area at elevation
971 ft, and below after completion of site grading.
4. Maintenance of a 973 ft, minimum floor elevation for all homes to. be con-
structed within the plat.
5. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineet,'s memorandum regarding
this project with emphasis on design to aide in solving the serious
drainage problem in the area.
6. Combined driveways on lot turn-arounds to serv;ce Lots 7 and 8 and Lots 9
and 10.
7. Compliance with the terms of Council Resolution #77-163 regarding erosion
control during construction.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0)
A=730 Hertz A-730
All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of an office/service
facility for truck leasing to be located at the soutehast corner of Highway 55 and
Fernbrook Lane, structure size of 9,00 sq.. ft. with substantial vehicle storage on
the remainder of the 107,700 sq. ft. site.
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The Commission discussed the exact nature of the use proposed by petitioner with
petitioner`s representative, Dick Anderson. Of basic concern to the Commission were
the following: 1) final grade of the site parking and vehicle storage, and 2)
whether truck depot maintenance was a major or minor type of maintenance to be
operated from this strutLlure,
MOTION TO DEFERwas°mad'e by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Threinen
until such time as a representative from Hertz could be present before the Planning
Commission to answer the concerns as stated.:
1. Final grade of the site parking and vehicle storage,
2: Whether truck depot maintenance was a major or minor maintenance to be
operated from this structure
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Comnissionor Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider
to add the following as 3; Screening that would be required for the proposed out;
door storage of vehicles,
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (7-0-0)- (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) (;'ill in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-731 Mi chef in Tire A=7; 1 Site Plan
Staff presented peti'tioner's request for a site plan approval of a 104,000 sq. ft.
warehouse/office structure to be located iia the southeast quadrant of Xenium Lane
and 12th Avenue ~North:
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to, the City Council;
That the request of Michelin Tire for a site plan approval of a 104,000 sq, ft.
warehouse/office structure to be located in the southeast quadrant, of Xenium
Lane and 12thAvenue North bei approved subject to the following conditions;
1. Gomplaince wtih the provisions of the City Engineers memorandum regarding
this project
2 Park Dedication fees -in --lieu of $4,350 ($500 X 8.7 acres) be paid to the
City prior to building permit issuance_.
3. ,Prohibition of outside storage of products, trash or trash containers.
4. Site plan performance security pew Code for 18 months to be provided to
the City prior to building permit issuance,
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5, Submission to and approval by the Director of Planning and Community Develop-
ment of an amended site plan reflecting, removal of parking from the south
setback and incorporation of earth berms of 6 ft. elevation within the frcn°t
setback with variable height for office exposure,
MOTION TO AMEND was made by commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider
that the following be added as #6: Landscape stock be increased to approximately
three times the amount currently shown on the plats with the exception of the choke
cherries,
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-1) (Commissioner Stewart abstained)
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commission tben voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0--1) (Commissioner Stewart .abstained) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Couniss ones Erickson that the
Plktining Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
That the ryqu--st of Michelin Tire for a variance from Section 17, Subdivision 2,
Paragraph 14n and (bb) be granted to allow 48 off-street parking spaces where 72
would be required, based on projected employment by an owner/occupant and the
availability of sufficient site area for additional. parking if rater required;.:
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1) (Comsmissioner Stewart abstained) MOTION CARRIED
A-725 Jerome P Begn A-725 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's .request for a conditional useermit for a landfill in
an R -O (Open Residential) zoning district to be located at the south end of Mud Lake.
A recommendation for approval was proposed. by Staff subject to the conditions as
listed f1i the Staff report of May 13, 1977.
Mr. Dave Knodell, attorney for Mr. Begin, was present to explain the request in
further detail,
Commissioner Threinen asked if the Elm Creek Watershed District had been notified
and askedto comment on the project. Staff responded that they had not.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Comissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson
until such time as comments from the Elm Creek Watershed District regarding the
project would be available for Planning Commission and Council review;
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (7-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION. TO DEFtk CARRIED
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A-732 Da eooofinMetal A-732 Site Plan
Stiff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 1`5,000 sq. ft,
off -e/warehouse/sheet matalfabrication facility to be located in an 1-2 zoning
district at the southwe:-,t corder of Ranchview Lane and 32nd Avenue North. A recom-
mendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff
report of tray 13, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commis:,aioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendatioii to the City Counci,
That. the request of Dav,o Roofing and Sheet Metal for site plan approval of
a 15,000 sq. ft. office/warehouse/sheet metal fabrication facility to be located
in an 1-2 zoning district at the southwest corner of Ranchview Lane and 32nd
Avenue North be approve- subject to teh following conditions;
1, Compliance with: the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project.
2. Dedication of easement for 10 ft. additional right-of-way on the 3.1s:c
Avenue North frontages
3. Adjustment of storage area south limits to provide a 15 ft. setback from
the new 31st Avenue North right-of-way line,
4. Construction of a landscape screen along the south and east` storage area
limits to consist of 6 ft. balled and burlapped evergreen trees on 2.0 ft.
centers,
5. Asphalt paving of the parking area labeled "Class 2" on the March 21, 1977
plan.
6. Payment of Park Dedication fees -in -lieu of $1,600 prior to building permit
issuance.
7. Outside storage of waste and waste containers sW l be prchi bited;,
8. Site plan performance security shall be per the zoning ordinance for
a period of 18: months.,
Further, that a variance to Section 17, Subdivision 2, be granted to allow 17 off-
street parking spaces where 19 would be required based on projected employment by
an owner/'occupant and the availability of sufficient site area for additional parking
if 1*ter required..
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-726 Ronald L bby A-726 Site Plan
Staff indicated that, although petitioner had requested to present his amended site
plan as per Planning Commission direction, at this meeting, fie was unable to have his
submission to Staff in time for the meeting.
MOTION TO .DEFER. was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen
any further action on the Libby's site plan until the June 1, 1977 Planning Commission
meeting
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED 7-0-0) (A11 in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Commissioner Erickson.
Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at 12:55 a.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION June 1, 1977
David J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
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Charles E. Dillerud, Secretary