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PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH', MINNESOTA
July 13, 1977
A regular, meeting ofthe Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman
Davenport at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works Building, 14900 -23rd
Avenue Nort.
MEMBERS PRESENT:, Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Erickson, Schneider and
Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Hagen, Hoyt and Stewart
STAFF PRESENT: Charle.> Dillerud, Milton Dale and Kate Marx
A 522 Pigtail Alley A-522 Preliminary Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plat review of "Pigtail Alleys`
located at the southeast corner of Hadley Lake. ,Proposed was the platting of 18 lots
three with existing homes) on 10,94 acres. A recommendation for approval was pro-
posed by Staff subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report addendum of
uffly 11, 1977.
Commissioner Threinen questioned whether sufficient buildable ground would remain above
elevations 964 ft. for Lots 16 and 17 to meet setback requirements. Petitioner stated
he was unsure whether variances would be required or not. Commissioner Threinen also
questioned what portion of Queensland Lane would be vacated as a function of the plat
or future platting actions. Staff responded that that portion north of 4th Avenue:
North would be vacated,
The Commission discussed with petitioner, Roger Fazendin, the requested side yard
variances: for the majority of the lots to he built. Petitioner stated that the
variances were requested for architectural scenic reasons as well as to save some
trees on. the home sites.
Commissioner Threinen stated the project would be more appropriately petitioned as a
Subdivision Unit Project based on the flexibility petitioner was requesting in placement
of dwelling units, lot width and area variances requested, etc.
Chairman Davenpurt opened the public hearing to comments from the members of the audience.
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Robert. Beach, 625 Queensland Lane, asked if the project wojl.d become a part of the
PinetreePond 'project. Staff responded that it would not,
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 8:10 p.m
MOTIM was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission act on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO DENY was. made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Chairman Davenport
the request of Fazendin-Hustad for preliminary plat approval of "Pigtail Alley"
located at the southeast end of Hadley Lake based on the following
1 There are excessive variances requested for lot area (total of 8)
2.: There are excessive variances requested for lot width (total of 9)
3, There are excessive variances requested. for side yard setbacks, (total of 12).
FURTHER, that the City Council be requested to determine the possibilities of Queensland
Lane vacation at this time to ;aid the City in dealing with future and present plat pro-
posals in the vicinity,
It was the concensus of the Commission that the project would most appropriately
be petitioned as a Subdivision Unit Project to not only grant the flexibility as
requested by the developer, but also to allow the City the development controls
of the Subdivision Unit Project such as compensation to the City for the required
Subdivision Unit Project Private Open Space.
MOTION FAILED (1-3-0) (Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Erickson and
Schneider against)
M,OTIOtr FAILED
Commissioner Schneider questioned how the City could control the saving of trees by
the developer and/or how the developer could prove he was saving trees by altering
the setbacks for the lots. Staff suggested that this would be possible through the
development contract.
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 Fazendin-HUstad for preliminary plat and a conditional use
permitt for a Subdi'vi'sion Unit Project for "Pigtail Alley", located at the south-
east end of Hadley Lake consisting of 18 lots on 1,0.94 acres be approved subject:
to the following conditions:
I. Variance be grunted from Section 7, Subdivision 7, Paragraph 2G= of the
ordinance requiring 20 acres minimum for Subdivision Unit Projects to
allow said project,
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2. Variance be granted from Section 7, Subdivision 7, Paragraph 2e to
allow Subdivision Unit Project Private Open Space requirements to be
met by fees-in-lieu.
3. No variance be allowed for lot width at front yard. setback.
4. No variance be allowed for side yard setback=
5 Compliance with the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this project.
6.. Park dedication requirements shall be satisfied through fees-in-lieu relating
to the total number of lots approved for the subdivision plus Subdivision
Unit Project Private Open Space requirements.
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7. Cul-de-sac radii be 50 ft.
8. Trail easement be provided as per requirementsof the City along Queens-
land Lane,
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Commissioner Schneider expressed concern for 'the techni'calit'ies of a change from
conventional platting versus platting by Subdivision Unit Project and asked Staff to
determine if another public hearing would be necessary.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson
until such time as petitioner could incorporate the above suggested design changes
into the proposed plat for Planning Commission, review.
The Commission noted, in addition, that petitioner should be able to show at tye next
review that Lots 16 and 17 had enough buildable area 1 ft. above the high water
mark to meet building requirements and structure setbacks without variance.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
A-654 Deltak Corporation -654 Site Plan Addition
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan approvalof an addition to
the existing Deltak facility located at the northeast corner of Xenium Lane (County
Road 61) and 12-th Avenue North of 16,202 sq. ft. for warehousing space. A recommenda-
tion for approval was proposed by Staff subject to the conditions as listed in the
Staff report of July 7, 1977.
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 Deltak Corporation for site plan approval of an addition of
16,202 sq:, ft. of warehousing space for their facility located at the northeast
corner of Xenium Lane (County .Road 61) and 12th Avenue North be approved
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subject to the following conditions;
1. Payment of Park Dedication Fee of $1,009 ($500 X 2.019 acres) be paid
prior to building permit issuance, -
2. Site plan performance security per Zoning Ordinance requirements for 12
months.
8. Incoeporation of one additional fire hydrant as recommended by the City
Fire Chief.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0') (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-736 Norfab A-736 Site Plan and Conditional
Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan and conditional use permit
approval of a 27,839 sq. ft. structure for fabrication, office and warehouse uses to
be located at the northeast corner of Niagara Lane and 27th Avenue North. A recom-
mendation for approval was proposed by Staff subject to the conditions as listed
in the Staff report of July 7, 1977.
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 Norfab for site plan and conditionaluse permit approval
of a 27,839 sq, ft. structure for fabrication, office and war0ouse uses to be
j located at the northeast corner of Niagara Lane and 27th Avenue North be approved
I subject to the following conditions:
1. Payment of Park Dedication Fee of $1,370 prior to building permit issuance.
2. Prohibition of outside storage of waste,waste conta3nersor materials,
3. Site plan performance security as per Zoning Ordinance requirements for
18 months,.
4. 0 tk,;'iance with the, provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project.
5; A fire lane along the rear of the building and an additional fire hydrant
midway along the east property line. Should a fence or other barrier be
proposed along the west property line, another hydrant should be located
midway on this line. Presently the !hydrant of the Chase Metals property
would suffice.
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6- All areas disturbed by construction shay( be seeded or sodded,
MOTION CARRIED' (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-73`3 Metro Appliance A-733 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for a site plan approval of a 30,000 sq. ft._,
two-story structure to be located at the southwest corner of Highway 55 and County
Road 15 for office and service spade. It was pointed out that the most critical
deficiency was that of parking spaces for the entire site. Petitioner was proposing
66 spacew whereas 81 would be required by the: Zoning Ordinance. A aecommendation for
approval was proposed by Staff subject to the conditions of the Staff report of July 7,
1977>
The Commission discussed the parking situation, with petitioner in detail, The
Comm ssion concurred that should the parking variance be granted to this petitioner,
any future petitYoner would not necessarily have a "grandfathered right to deficient
parking spaces for the building. Review of the number of parking spaces required for
the site would have to be on a case-by-case basis.
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider
the request of Metro Appliance for site plan approval of a 30;.000 sq. ft,, two-story
structure located at the southwest corner of Highway 55 and County Road 15 for office
and service space to allow petitioner to incorporate the following into his plan,
1 Reduction of the building on site to provide for adequate parking within
the Zoning Ordinance requirements:
2, The ins`:allation of two fire hydrants on the site as per Fire Chief recom-
mendations. Better access to the southwest side of the building will also
be required.
3. Plantings along, the west and south property lines to provide some visual
screening for the existing residences
4. Prohibition of outside storage of waste, walte containers or overnight
storage of service vehicles.
5. Compliance with City Engineer's memorandum regarding this project:
6. Maneuvering area for the service dock on the west side of the building to be
redesigned so as to preclude use as A public street,
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7. Site plan performance security pet° Zoning Ordinance requirements for 18 months.
8. Payment of a Park Dedication Fee of $625 ($500 X 1.25 acres) prior to building
permit issuance
It was noted that the entire Planning Commission concurred in not granting a variance
for the number of parking spa,cPs required for the site as proposerz.
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MOTION. TO DEFER CARRIED (4--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
Chairman Davenport declared a five-minute recess at 9.45 p.m.; the meeting was
reconvened at 9:50 p.m.
A 59G NeW Horizons Day Oare Center 7-590 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of the New Horizons
building and grounds (Old Parker's Lake Baptist Church) proposed for a day care center.
Staff pointed out that the site plan approval was a condition of approval of the condi-
tional use permit for the day care center itself at a previous meeting. A recommenda-
tion for approval was proposed by Staff subject to the: conditions of the July 7, 1977
Staff report.
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 New Horizons Day Care Center for site plan approval of their
building located at the northeast corner of Niagara Lane and County Road 6 (Old
Parker's Lake Baptist Church) be approvedsubject to the following conditions::
1. Elimination of the driveway off Minnesota Lane or its relocation to that
proposed by petitioner at the time of the County Road 6 widening.
2. The hard surfacing of all parking lots and driveways.
S. The provision of a landscape and parking lot bond to be furnished by
petitioner to the City prior to building permit issuance.
4. Approval of the building relative to fire safety regulations by the City
Fire Marshall.
5. Written easement for 27 ft. additional right-of-way for County Road 6 be
given to the City prior to Occupancy Permit issuance.
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MOTION TO .AMEND was made by Commissi;,ner Erickson supported by Comrmissioner Schneider
to change condition #1 to read as follows: "Elimination of the driveway off Minnesota
Lane and installation of a turn-arounddrop-off area to the west of the building with
access from the driveway on County Road G."
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (4-0--0) (,411 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-453 !-lome-RO Outlet Store, ittc. A-453 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit to operate a retail
store for sale of :bedspreads, rugs, towels and sheets from one of the units of the
Wheel Go< Center Building located at 11120 Highway 55. Staff proposed a recommenda-
tion for donial based on findings as listed: in the Staff report of July 7, 1977.
The commission discussed the proposed use with the petitioners in detail with respect
to parking, type of use as compared to others in the 81-3 zone, etc.
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 Home-KO Outlet Store, Inc. for a conditional use permit to
operate a retail sales store for sale of bedspreads, rugs, towels and sheets in
a portion of the Wheel Goods Center Building, 11120 Highway 55 be approved subject
to the following condition:
Permit be for one year,
Commissioner Threinen stated that his reasons for the motion included the low traffic
volume for the site as well as the similarity of the use to that of an "apparel shop'
which is a permitted use .by conditional use permit in a B-3 zoning district.
MOTION CARRIED' (4-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-742 Paul and Jera Bat, hol A-742 Conditional Use Permit
Staff ;presented peti'tioner's request for a conditional use permit for .a home occupa
t tion to operate a rubber stamp business from their home at 1205 Peony Lane. A recom-
mendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff
report of July 7 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Schneider that
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the Planning Commission maW, the iollowi` g recommendation to the City Council:
1 Not outside signs on the property advertising the rubber stamp making
business.
2. Permit be for one year.
3. No additional employees outside of members of petitioner's family.
MOTION CARRIED (2-1-1) (Commissioner Threinen against, Chairman Davenport
abstained)
MOTIONCARRIED
Commissioner Threinen stated that he voted against the motion because he felt that
it was a manufacturing use,
REPORTS: OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Commissioner Threinen stated that he had heard recently of a project taking place in
other cities whereby the City had appropriated funds to locate, speak with and record
conversations with older citizens of the; city regarding "how it used to be" in terms
of roads, access to lakes, etc. He stated that this type of project may be beneficial
to the Cty of Plymouth as well,
MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSIGN' MEETING OF JUNE 29, 1977
Cot,imissioner Erickson stated that within the Copeland Cartage item of the June 29
meetincl,,an additional reason for the deferral of the item was the preservation of
the tree line existing on the site
MOTION was made by Commissioner Sc"neider supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the minutes of the June 29, 1977 Planning Commission meeting be approved as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (3-0--1) (Chairman Davenport abstained) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO ADJOURN was :made by Commissioner Thre; en supported by Commissioner Erickson.
Chairman 'Da.venport adjourned the meeting at 11';20 p.,m,
PLANNING COMMISSION' MEETING MINUIES July 13, 1977
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION duly 27, 1977
David J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Charles E Di l l eruct, Secretary