HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-29-1977PLANNING COMMISSION
CITE' OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
June 29, 1977
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by Vice
Chairman Hagen at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Garage,
14900 -23rd Avenue North.
MEMBERS. PRESENT: Vice Chairman Hagen, Commissioners Erickson, Royt, Schneider,
Stewart and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Davenport
STAFF PRESENT: Charles Dillerud and (Cate Marx
A-739 Saratoga Development It -739 Preliminary Plat
Staff reviewed with the Commission its action of June 15, 1977 for the subject plat
and the reasons for deferral at that time. Petitioner now was proposing three alter-
natives to the original proposal of June 15 for Planning Commission review. Staff
pointed out that all the concerns listed at the meeting of June 15 had not been, met
by any one of the proposals. Recommendations were made for 'the proposals as per the
Staff report of June 23, 1977.
The Commission discussed in detail the alignment of 29th. Avenue North through the plat
as it would align with Pilgrim Lane, a collector street per the City's Thoroughfare
Guide Phan, to the north.
David Bruruta'one of the petitioner's, stated that it would be difficult to comply
with one, of the Staff proposed conditions at this time, i.e. that Parcel 1553, a
remnant parcel fronting the lake, be designated, for trail purposes and dedicated to
the City ;as such. Mr. Brumm skated that it had been rented out for many years to the
pmperty owner immediately to the north, a boat rental operation, and that it was the
intention of the plat developers to sell this piece of property to the boat rental
operation.
Allan Stensrud 3051 Quaker Lane, reiterated his previous concern for the thoroughfare
access to the property. He stated that he did not feel a thoroughfare in any form, was
necessary now nor in the future. Mr. StensrUd presented the Planning Commission withI, a petition signed by many of the adjoining property owners sharing his point of view
with; respect to the thoroughfare',.
IRichard Dempsey, 3118 Welcome Avenue, stated. that he was the owner of Outlot. A, "Medicine
Ridge Addition", adjacent to Outlot C of the proposed plat. He stated that at the present
time, his lot was unbuildable but that with the addition of Outlot C of the proposed
plat, the piece of ground would be -buildable for a home site.
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The Commission discussed the possibilities of a trade-off situation betwean the owners
of the proposed plat and Outlot C with the owner of Outlot A of "Medicine Ridge".
Harwood B. Heggen, 5027 Sheridan Avenue North, owner of the property directly adjacent
tote proposed plat on the north., stated that he h"ld been required to dedicate an
easement for roadway purposes at the southwest wrner of his property, He asked if
this easement had been taken into consideration when the petitioners had drawn their
plat. Staff pointed out that the easement had not 'yet, been signed, therefore, the:
petitioner; were not aware of its existence.
Vice Chairman Hagen closed the public hearing at 8-15 pm.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Thrienen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission take ac°tion on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0.0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Corrunissioner Erickson stated that he felt it was imperative to have engineering input; 1
as to what the best alignment: of 29th Avenue North would be in the area given terrain,
street design, etc.;
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Threnen supported by Commissioner Stewart
until such time. as the following items could be accomplished y petitioners and/or
Staff:
1 An engineering opinion be obtained as to the proper alignment of 29th Avenue
North to Pilgrim Lane in such e manner that the alignment would service the
most property and do the least environmentaldamage.
2, To allow time for the owner of Outlot A "Medicine Ridge Addition"', and
petitioners to determine the disposition of Outlot C as !proposed for the
Timber Creek" plat.
3, Consideration of Mr. Harwood B, Heggen"s easement at the southwest corner
of his property (north of the proposed plat and adjacent to the proposed
plat's northwest corner) in plat design.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Erickson
to add the following as a reason for deferral and as a recommendation to the City Council:
i "That the City Council consider the dispositim of the City owned property directly,
east of 29th Avenue North. to determine if the property is surplus and/or is of any
apparent future use to the City".
Connissioner Stewart stated that he was concerned that if the property owned by the City
would require access now or in the future, that the City obtain the access with this plat.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED 6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
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MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider
i that thefollowng be added to condition #1 of the original motion; "Engineering study
also to include incorporation of an alignment for the intersection of East Medicine Lake
Boulevard and Pilgr m Lane".
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MMON TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
The Commission thea voted on the -main motion as twice amended.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-903 St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church A-503 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented the request of Ka hleen Dayton for a conditional use permit to operate
a day care center In a portion of the sr.'hool at St.. Mary's of the Lake Catholic
Church. Staff proposed a recommendation for approval subject to the conditions as
listed in the Staff report of dune 22, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Thrienen that the
Planning Commission, make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Kathleen Dayton to operate a da:y care facility from Roorrs 207
and .209ofthe St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Chwer", ;.chool be approved subject
to the following condit;-ns;
1.. Permit be for one year.
2. Receipt of appropriate State license.
3. f=acility be limited to 34 children.
MGTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favoa-) MOTION CARRIED
A-730 Hertz Corporation A 73 Amended Site Plan and
Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's revised site plan for Commission review. Essentially
the plan had been altered to include the 36,600 sq, ft. triangular parcel located
between the originalparcel and the Highway 55 south service drive. The amended site
plan: added maneuvering space to the proposal which otherwise remained identical with
that of the dune 1 1977 Planning Commission meeting. Staff proposed a recommendation
for approval subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of June 24, 1977,.
Commissioner Erickson pointed out that it would be more appropriate to have the
service drive at right angles to the service road entrance.,
i Commissioner Schneider stated that he felt the screening to the northeast, arbovitae,
should be, replaced with coniferous trees of the same species already on the majority
of the site.
Vice Chairman Hagen suggested that the landscaping to the north of the site 'might be
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enhanced by "bulbing" the landscape_ island into the parking area In order to densify
the screening and setback area:
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Vice Chairman Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recomnenoation to the City Council;
That the request of Hertz Corporation for site plan approval and .-x conditional
use permit for a 9,000 sq., ft. structure on a 144,300 sq. F lot located at
the southeast corner of Highway 55 and Fernbrook Lane be approved per plans
dated June 15, 1977 subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditionaluse permit shall be to allow truck storage (maximum 26 out-
doors) and: servicing and leasing primarily for industrial and commercial
users on a long-term, basis,
2. Dedication by easement of 7 ft. additional right-of-way .*long the Fernbrook
Lane frontage. Front setback shall remain at 50 ft
3 Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regardirF
this project;
4.' Site plan performance security per ZonirQ Ordinance requirements for 18
months be provided to the Cite prior to building permit issuance.
5. Payment of Park. Dedication Fee of $1,655 prior to building permit issuance.
6. Reduction in curb cut widths to 40 ft.
7 Incorporation of berm and landscape treatment as shown for Fernbrook Lane
frontage along the entire service road frontage. The service drive parking
setback at the west slide of the curb cut shall be 25 ft. wide tapering to
15 ft. at a point 60 ft, west thereof.
Dt Sign location be permitted at the northeast corner of the: site.
The Commission: discussed the specific use as to potential' customers. and the impact
of various types of customers on the site use.. It was agreed that petitioner"s primaryIshouldbefortheindustrial/commercial businesses.
Stewart Greer, represernt ng Hertz, stated' that the business rats 30-90% industrial/
commercial and 10-M to Individuals needing large vehicles,
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MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Hoyt; supported by Commissioner Schneider
that the following wording be added to Condition #E1: "Retail leasing operationsi, involving other than industrial/comrmercial business uses shall be prohibited."
MOTION TO MEND FAILED (3-3-0:) (Vi Le. Chairman Hagen, Commissioners Stewart
and Threinen against)
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MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen
that the; following ba added as. condition #9, "The landscape plantings to the northeast,
i.e. arbovitae, be substituted with Blue Spruce trees as on the remainder of the site,
to be placed within the setback on the frontage road and the easterly property line.
Number cF spruce trees shall be approximately double the number of arbovitae proposed
placed on 15 ft. centers)..
ATON 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 (4-2...0) (Commissioners Erickson and Stewart against)
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stewart stated that he was against the motion because he felt the use
was too heavy for an I-1 die-,. ct and belonged more appropriately in an I-2 district.
Commissioner Erickson stated that he voted against because he felt the screening to
the north was inadequate; in that the north frontage of the project was a critical
area of the City in terms of visibility:
Vice Chairman Hagan declared a five-minute recess at 10,05 p.m. the meeting was
reconvened at 10:10 p.m.
A-Iii Westminister Addition A-717 Final Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat approval of "Westminestor Addition"
located west of West Medicine Lake Drive at 30th Avenue North, a single family resi-
dential plat proposed for 56 units. A recommendation for approval was proposed by
Staff subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of June 23, 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 B-T Land Company for final plat approval of "Westminister
I Addition", located west of West Medicine Lake Drive at 30th Avenue North, a
single family residential plat consisting of h6 units be approved subject to the
following conditions:
I. Petitioner shall. receive. 7.0 acres credit toward Subdivision Unit Project
Open Space and Public Open Space requirements for 7.65 acres of Storm Water
drainage or equal volume pending replacement reserved or dedicated (reflect-
ing a purtion of this plat to represent 8.5Z of the 235 acre tributary area
of BC P-39). Based on current design, no additional fees--in-lieu shall be
required.
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2. Compliance with the Prov%sions of the City Engineer's P--worandum regarding,
this project.
3.. Vacation of l°own Road on the northerly plat bord :r,
4 No access: to West Medicine Lake Drive or Xenium Lane for lots abutting thereto.
MOTION CARRIED (6--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A_743 Copelan Cart,aae -A-743 Site Planx
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 2,400 sq. ft, structure
to be located at the northeast corner of County Road 6 and I-494 for the purposes of
office and storage for a cartage firm. Staff proposed a recommendation for approval
subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of June 23 1977;
The Commission discussed the site plan with petitioner in detail, pointing out that
the site may be used more efficiently and certainly with less expense to the petitioner
if the site plan was oriented to the east side of the site. Petitioner agreed with the
Commission.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson
until such time as petitioner could reorient the site to the east side of the parcel
to allow for better usage of the site:
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
A 746 Metrocquip, Inc. A-746 r Site Plan and Conditional
Uso Permit
Staff presented petitioner's: request for site plan approval and a conditional use permit
for a 10,768 sq, ft, structure to be located at the northeast quadrant of Fernbrook Lane
and 23rd Avenue North for sales/rental/'servicing of aerial lift equipment. Staff pro-
posed a recommendation for approval subject to the conditions as 'listed in the Staff
report of dune 22, 1977.,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by U'ice Chairman Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Metroquip,_ Inc. for site plan approval and a conditional use
permit for a 10,768 sq. ft. structure to be located at the northeast quadrant of
Fernbrook Lane and 23rd Avenue North for sales/rental/servicing of aerial lift
equipment per plans dated June 17, 1977 be approved subject to the following
conditions:
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1 Approval of the diviJlt:r!:of Plat 43727, Parcel 3500 (Lawrence Haeg, listed
owner) to create the sits; as proposed.
2. A dense screen of 8-10 ft. in; height to be a combination of berm and plant
material for screening of the outside storage area.
3. Equipment storage area shall be asphalt surfaced.
4. Seeding or sodding of all areas disturbed by construction.
5 Performance security per Zoning Ordinance requirements for one year..
5; Outside storage of waste and waste containers deleted from site plan and
prohibited.
7. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project.
8. Payment of $2,360 Park Dedication fees -in -lieu ($500 X 7.42 acres).
MOTION CARRIED (5-1-0) (Commissioner Schneider against) MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Schneider stated he was against the motion because he did not feel the
screening of the outside storage had been dealt with adequately.
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 Lawrence Haeg for lot division of unplatted property,
specifically Plat 43727, Parcel 3500, be approved subject to the following
conditions::
1. Written easement for 7 ft. additional right-of-way (to a total of 40 ft.
from centerline) along the entire Fernbrook Lane frontage.
2. Written easement for street and utility purposes over the southerly 30
ft. of Parcel 3500.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (Ali in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
minutes of the June 1, 1977 Planning Commission meeting be approved as written..
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1) (Commissioner Stewart abstained) MOTION CARRIED
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MOTIO4 was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
minutes of the June 15, 1977 Planning Commission meetingbe approved as written.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1) (Vice Chairman Hagen abstained)' MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1977
David J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Plannirig Commission
Charles E. D-Illerud, Secretary