HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-17-1977PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
August 17, 1977
A regular meeting of the 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 North.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Erickson, Hagen, Hoyt,
Schneider and Stewart
MEMBERS ABSENT:: Commissioner Threinen
STAFF PRESENT': Charles Dillerud and Kate Marx
A7698 St. Paul Comparfies A-698 RPUD Concept Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for an amended RPUD Concept Plan for the north
portion of the site located west of Nathan Lane between 45th and 49th Avenues. North.
Proposed was 208 multi -family units and 180 single family attached units (quadriminiums)
for a total of 388 uni-. n the 74 acre site. Overall, petitioner proposed an amend-
ment in dwelling unit ty#ju (substituting quadriminiums for the approved single family
detached units), an increase in. overall RPUD scale: (from 356 units to 388 units), and
a geographic shuffling of "spot" densities within the project. Staff reviewed the
background of the project and proposed a recommendation for adoption subject to the
conditions and modifications as listed in the Staff report of August 12, 1977.
Commissioner Hagen asked what assurances could be provided to insure that the 20% low
and moderate income units would become a reality for the property. Staff responded
that this could be handled by restrictive covenants or by the development contract
for the 'project stating that so many units would be set aside for low and moderate
income buildings.'
Commissioner Schneider stated that the previouc approval of the Council: of the project
included a density increase based on the provision of 20% of the units being for low
and moderate income property. He added that; by inference, of the increase to 388
units, approximately 6 additional units should be provided for low and moderate income
purposes:,
Ralph Wagner, representing petitioner, presented the Commission with a revised print
responsive to two of the Staff indicated modifications and conditions for approval.
1 The park areas had been eliminated and units rearranged on the site; 2) A buffer
was provided via land area to the property west of the site and tennis courts were
located within the buffer area.
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Commissioners Stewart and Schneider stated that they felt the location of the tennis
courts would only lead to more confusion at an area which was intended for passive or
no use at all. Further, should parking be needed for the courts, it certainly wouldbeinappropriatetohaveaparkinglotwithinabufferarea.
Commissioner Hagen asked why the developer had not proposed a tier of single familylotstoactasabufferbetweenthepropertytothewestandthequadrminiumsproposed. Mr: Magner stated: that it was their opinion that the area would be difficult to create
as a single family strip and further would be difficult to market.
Commissioner Schneider asked petitioner's why they had asked for an increase in the
density from a total of 356 units to 388 units or an increase of 32 units all to be
located within the quadriminium portion of the project. He also asked what benefit
this increase in density would provide to the City.
Bill Keefe, representing petitioner, stated that they felt they needed the additional
32 units to make the project work financially and in order to market the property
appropriately. He stated that he felt the benefit -to the City would be the provision
of housing at a moderate income level in greater quantity. All of the'quadriminium
units would be in the moderate income level.
Commissioner Erickson stated that he felt it would be appropriate to have a decreasein +ensity to the south if the increase in density were required on the north; however,
he was not in favor of increasing the total density of the project,
Commissioner Hagen suggested the possibility of providing duplex units as a buffer to
the property to the west,
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 8:30 p,mf
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission act. on this item at this meeting,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport stepped down from the table for discussion of the following item,
A-752 Maurice McCaffery A-752 R,zoni ng, P)*- l i mi nary Plat
and Conditional Use Permit
for Community Unit Project
Staff presented petitioner's requests for rezoning, preliminary plat and: conditional
use permit for a Community Unit Project approvals of property located at the southeast
corner of Dunkirk Lane and 13th Avenue North, to be known as "Gleason North", a
development proposed for four residential structures of six units each for a total of
24 units. Rezoning was requested from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple
Family Residential). Recommendations for approval were proposed subject to the condi-
tions .and modifications listed in the Staff report of August 12, 1977.
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Wallace Hogenson, 16815 -12th Avenue North, stated he was concerned about people usingTdRirkLanetopark. He stated that the road was not as yet built to a full resi-
dential section making it difficult to pass presently if one car were parked on
the road.
Tom Rose, 16929 -13th Avenue North stated he objected, to the change in zoning proposed.
BE added that he would prefer the property to be developed as single family residential.
Additional comments were made by members of the audience regarding the visibility of
the units from their homes. It was their opinion that the buildings would appear as
high rises" from their perspective to the south and west of the proposed project.,
Vice Chairman Hagen closed the public hearing at 9:25 p.m.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Hoyt that the
Planning Commission act on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (Al1 in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport returned to the table.
A-196 Charles VanEeckhout A-196 Preliminary Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plat aprpoval of "Gleason Lake
Addition" proposed for the southeast corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 6.
Petitioner proposed development of the property into 18 conventional single family
building sites. A recoirmendation for approval was proposed by Staff subject to the
conditions as listed in the Staff report of August 12, 1977.
Commissioner Hagen noted that the 13th Avenue North/Black Oaks Lane alignment was to
be aligned with the pro,?osed plat to the south and urged coordination and cooperation
between the two developers.
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission act onthis item at this meeting,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-753 Erling Linden A-753 Prelimin-iry Plat
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider, supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
public hearing on the proposed plat of Erling Linden be continued to the evening of
August 18, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-754 Norman P. James A-754 Preliminary Plat
MOTION was made by Commissioner;Eric.kson, supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
public hearing on the proposed plat of Norman P. Jarnes be continued to the eveningofAugust18, 1977
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIE,`?
A-755 Cricket Hills A-755 Preliminary Plat and
Rezoning
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner Stewart that
the public hearing on the proposed plat of Cricket. Hills, as proposed by Lundgren
Bros. Construction, Inc. be continued to the evening of August 18, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport declared a five --minute recess at 9:35 p.m,; the meeting was
reconvened at 9:40 p.m.
A-698 St. Paul. Comoanies A-698 RPUD Concept Plan
MOTION was r -.'.=y by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of St. Paul Companies for amended RPUD Concept Phan approval for
RPUD 76-6, located west of Nathan Lane between 45th and 49th Avenues North,
proposed for 208 multi -family units and 180 single family attached (quadriminiums)
units fora total of 388 units be approved subject 'to the following conditions:
1. Preliminary plat design shall reflect on -,site density transition to the
single family detached unit type along the west periphery of the north 4b
acres, Such on-site transition shall be on rear property lines of t'e
respective unit types as a double row of single family lots,
2* The preliminary plat shall reflect disposition of those areas labelled as
park" other than dedication to the City.
3. Maximum unit count shall be 208 multiple family "rental type" and 148 single
family "for sale typal" quadriminiums and single family dwellings (per #1
above).
I4. Compliance with the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this project,
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5 Preliminary Plan submission shall contain specific plans for the provision
of not less than 20% dwelling units for persons of low and moderate income
as defined by prevailing income standards of the Section 8 and Section 2.35
or any subsequent program enacted, as applicable;
Commissioner Erickson stated that he felt it was important that the project remain a
at its original density, Further, it was understood that the density figure was
granted to petitioner based upon their provision of 20% of the units as available for
low and moderate income level housing.
It was the consensus of the Commission that a shifting of density from the south to
the north portion of the property would 'n(>t be objectionablp,as long as the total'
number of units did not change.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioper Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen that
the last sentence of condition n1 be deleted.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
MOTION TO AMEWoas made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Coulnissioner Ste;
that the area dimension of the lots be 15,500 sq. ft, for the transition area o: to
west side of the quadriminium portion of the proposal.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (5-1-0) (Commissioner Erickson against) MOTION TO AMEND CAVIED
Commissioner Erickson stated he was against as he felt it was the rear property line
where the transition would be of the greatest impact.
The Commission then voted on the main motion as twice amended.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport stepped down from the table for discussion of the following item.
A-752 Maurice McCaffery A-752 Rezoning, Preliminary
Plat and Conditional Use
Permit for Community Unit
Project
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported ;by Commissioner Erickson that the
Planning Comrmssion make the following recommendation to the City Council<
That the request of Maurice McCaffery for approval of rezoning of the entire par-
cel from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-3 (Multiple Family Residential)
based on the General Development Plan dated July 29, 1.977 be approved,
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTIF" CARRIED
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MOTION,, was rude by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen that the
Plannin,! ComPission make the following recommendation to the City Council.
That the request of Maurice McCaffery for approval of a conditional use permit
for a Cammunity Unit. Project including a variance in structure height to three
stories b granted, subject to the following condi.ti-ons.
1. Submission of complete landscape and site improvement plans with the final
plat.
2 Submission of covenants and association documents governing common open
space with the final plat.
Commissioner Erickson stated he was concerned about the transition from the existinghomesintermsofheightofthebuildings.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Hagen that the Plan-
ning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Maurice McCaffery for preliminary plat approval of "Gleason
North a residential plat consisting of four six -unit buildings to be located
at the southeast corner of Dunkirk Lane and 13th Avenue North be approved subject
to the following conditions.;
1. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project.
2. Final plat shall include provisions for a 30 ft. wide trail corridor extend-
ing along lChe north plat boundary (south of 13th Avenue North extended) from
the east plat boundary westerly to a point of intersection with the trail
corridor reflected on the preliminary plat of "Gleason Lake Addition"' to the
north,
MOTION CARRIED (5X0-0) (Ail in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman: Davenport returned to the table,
X196 Charles lIECE dkhout A-196 Preliminary Plan
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneiders supported by Commissioner Stewart, that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation. to the City Council;
Than the request ox Charles VanEeekhout for preliminary plat approval of "Gleason
Lake Addition", a residential plat to be located at the southeast corner of
Dunkirk Lane and County Road 6 consisting of 18 conventional single family lots
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be approved subject to the following conditions;
L Redesign of the, "trail" to avoid two crossings of the drainage way at
j Lot 6, Block 1
2..; Final' plat snall include storm water drainage easements over all lands at
or below elevation 947,
3, that area labelled "Park" except the easterly 30 ft, thereof (which will
become trail) shall be incorporated into adjoining lots.
4. Park dedication shall consist of 0,80 acres trail corridor and storm water
drainage easements below elevation 947.
5 Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project,
G. foo variances for lot size be allowed.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-2?3-Me—dicine Lake Estates A-723 Final Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for ficial plat approval of the subject plat
located at the northwest corner of West Medicine Lake Drive and 28th Place consisting
of 45 lots for single family development. A recommendation for approval was proposed
key Staff ,subject to the conditions of the Staff report of August 12, 1977.
MOT -100 was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation tothe City Council,
That the request of Medicine Lake Estates, Inc, for final plat approval of
Medicine Lake Estates" a residential plat located at the northwest: corner of
West Medicine Lake Drive and 28th Place consisting of 45 lots for single family
development be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Dedication of storm 'water drainage easement to the City for all plat area
belcw elevation 930 ft. to satisfy Subdivision Unit Project and Public
Open Space requirements. No abatement of area charges for this area shall
be considered.,
2. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
Project._
MOTION CARRIED (6--0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-323 Willow Srove A-323 Final, Plat
Staff presentedpe.titioner`s request for final plat approval of the "Willow Grove`
plat. (formerly "Willow, Creek") located at the southwest corner County Road 18 and
Highway 55. Petitioner was proposing the final platting of approximately half of the
I' entire parcel at this time for the R-4 zoned area. A recommendation for approval was
proposed by Staff subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of August 12,
1977,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Schneider that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
1ha': the request of Willow Creek Associates for final plat approval of "Willow
Grote", located, at the southwest corner of County Road 18 and Highway 55 be
approved subject to the follwoi-ng conditions:
1. Prohibition of access by Nathan Lane to the South Service Drive at Highway 55
except for emergency vehicles, until said Service Drive is improved at the
Quaker Lane intersection, Plans for such limited acct.•ss shall be approved
by the City Engineer.
2, Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding this
project,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All In favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-749 J & S Textiles A-749 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 32,640 sq, ft. structure
to be located at the northeast corner of Niagara Lane and 28th Avenue North, Staff
Indicated that of the setback variances proposed by the site plan none were necessarily
created by hardship situations, and, therefore, recommended adjustments as per the
Staff report. A recommendation for approved was proposed subject to the conditions as
listed in the Staff report of August 12, 1977,
Bob Olson, of Olson Concrete, representing petitioner, presented the: Commission with
a iite pian correcting the setback situations responsive to the Staff recommendations..
The Commission discussed the screening and landscaping on the site,
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 J & S Textiles for site plan approval of a 32,640 sq. ft.
structure to be located at the northeast corner of Niagara Lane and 28th Avenue.
North be approved per plans dated (by the Chairman) August 17, 1977 subject to
the following conditions',
I. Completion of the lot division action per Council Resolutions #77-262 and
177--253.
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2. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this projec,
3. Seeding or sodding of all site area not paved or built upon,
4. Payment of Pari: Dedication fees -in -lieu of $1,250.00
5 15 additional trees, 2V calipher, balled and burlapped, be added to the
landscape plan for the site
6. Berming to the north and west of the site be eliminated and berming be
incorporated on the south and southwest portions of the site.
7 Variance be allowed to permit 45 parking spaces based on owner -occupant of
the site and availability of additional site for any future expansion.
Variance in rear yard setback be allowed for the deck structure
MOTION CURIED (6-0--0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO CONTINUE was made by Commissioner Ericksor, supported by Commissioner Hagen
the meeting of August 17 1977` to the evening of August 18, 1977.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
The regular meeting of August 17, 1977 of the Plymouth Planning Commission was rcon-
vened by Chairman Davenport at 7:30 p.m.. August 18, 1977 in the Council Chambers of the
Public Works 8uildincg, 14900 -23rd Avenue North.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Hagen, Hoyt, Schneider, Stewart
and Threinen
MEMBERS ABSENT. Commissioner Erickson
STAFF PRESENT Charles Dillerud and Kate Marx
A-753 Erling Linden A-753 Preliminary Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plat approval' of a six -lot
residential plat located at the northeast corner of Queensland Lane and 3rd Avenue North.
Staff proposed a recommendation for approval based on the conditions as listed in. the
Staff report of August. 15, 1977:
Co7nm ssioner Threinen stated that he felt by developing the plat as proposed by pet.i-
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tioner, the. three adjacent property owners immediately to the north of the proposed
plat would be `hand --cuffed" to development in a specific manner. The type of
development dictated would not be the most beneficial to any of the property owners
in the area, i.e. depriving them of the most efficient use of the property in terms
of sewer service, access, etc. He added that, ideally, the petitioner and the adjoin-
ing property owners to the -north should propose a coordinated plat: to cover all four
parcels.
Miss Lois Linden, 440 Queensland Lane, property owner immediately adjacent to `he
proposal to the north, stated that she had no intention of ever dividing her property
and, further, was in favor of the plat as proposed by Mr. Linden. She added that
she did not feel the roadways, nor any part of the plat as proposed should be changed
in any manner.
Chairman Davenport explicitly outlined the conseq.,ences of her decis;on to object
to Staff recommended conditions, for the plat in tee:=its of the three adjacent property
owners to the north. He indicated that, not only might the two northern -most parcels
have problems with development of their property, in cerins of cost for a single
loaded street (involving public utilities) but also her property would be affected in
the same drastic mannLlr. Development costs for running public sewer to any of the
three north parcels would nearly be prohibitive due to the design restrictions that
would be placed on the properties by petitioner's pronosal of the plat.
Miss Linden stated that she did not feel this was of any importance to her as she
did not ever intend to develop her property further, and, therefore, did not feel
the Staff proposed road alignment across the south end of her property and the north
end. of petitioner's property would be of any importance to an,, o.
Chairman Davenport related to Miss Linden that should she f~ r be forced to develop
her property in the future, that based upon the decisions to was making this evening
regarding the road, the ',,mmission and the City would not look favora?a1y on any vari-
ances that may be requested due to her decision not to have a road in that location
at that time. He pointed out that it was clear that the most efficient development of
her lot as well as the next two parcels to the north may not be obtained. should the
road alignment proposed by Staff not be adapted to the plat.
Stalf added that due to the assessment situation that would result on the Queensland
Lane side of all these parcesl (west), potentially these lots could receive double the
assessment load of the majority of the parcels in the City,
Mrs. Erling Linden., petitioner, stated that she and her husband were against the
Staff proposed alignment f.r the road at the north end of their parcel, also.
Chairman 'Davenport closed the public hearing at 9:30 p.m.
MOTION was made. by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIi«O_ (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-754 Norman P. Jarnes A-754 Preliminary Plat
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary plat approval ,of a five, -lot
plat for residential development located west of Vicksburg Lane and southeast of
8th Avenue North. A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to the condi-
tions and variances as proposed in the Staff report of August 15, 1977:
Frank Ferrin 715 Vicksburg Laic, stated he felt that the plat as proposed was totally
inconsistent with the surrounding Birch Briar area in terms of lot size, etc. He
added that he did not feel any variances should be granted or in any way permitted for
the plat. Mr,. Forrin suggested that perhaps three lots, instead -of five, for the pro-
ject, would be appropriate,
Ray Jorgenson, 16010 -5th Avenue North, stated that he, too, was against the five -lot
proposal and felt three lots would be more appropriate.
Commissioner Threinen asked if any protective covenants had been fined against the
lots dealing with lot size, etc. for the Birch Briar addition. Staff stated that
there were none. Members of the audience from the Birch Briar area confirmed this.
Dick Swanson, 16120 -8th Avenue North, stated that he felt there were too many lots
proposed for the small parcel, making it inconsistent with the surrounding area.
Ron Doll, 16115 -8th Avenue North and Clint Finkelson, 16125 -8th Avenue North also
state tat, in their opinion, the number of Lots and lot sizes for the proposal were
not consistent with the surrounding area. They also suggested three lots as an
appropriate number.
Joan Peterson, 16000 -5th Avenue North, asked if the developer planned on maintaining
the trees on the site. Don Myron, representing petitioner, stated that the developer
would do everything possible to maintain all the trees on the site.
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 8:30 p.m.
MOTION was made by Coiinissioner Hagen supported by 6ommissioner Threinen that the Plan-
ning Commission act on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A---755 Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc.. A-755 Preliminary Plat, Conditional
Use Permit for Subdivision
Unit Project and Rezoning
Staff presented petitioner's request for preliminary pkat, conditional use permit for
Subdivision Unit Project and. rezoning from R-0 (Open Residential) to R-1 (Single f=amily
Residential) for "Cricket Hills", a plat proposed for 95 single family detached dwellings
to be located at the northeast corner of Pineview Lane and the Soo Line Railroad Tracks.
A recommendation for approval was proposed subject to the conditions as listed in the
Staff report of August 15, 1977.
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The ComO ssion asked petitioner's engineer, Rick Sathre of McCombs --Knutson, for an
explanation of the discrepancy between the Staff report indication of the 904 elevation
contour and the petitioner's indicated contour at 904 in terms of total lot area for
the lots, individually as wel as an average of the -lot areas;
Mr. Sathre explained that the apparent discrepancy as to the 904 elevation contour
line- existed dun to the fact that what Staff had interpreted as the 904 contour line
was indeed nothing more than an approximation of the edgee of the swamp., He noted'
that most, if not all, of the area south and west-' of the "open water portion of Bass
Lake was actually at or above the 904 elevation, and that, therefore, the lot size
calculations on the preliminary plat as submitted by petitioner only represented
land, area above the normal water mark of Bass 'Lake.
Staff concurred that such a misunderstanding was possible: and that if more substantial
topographic data in support of petitioner's engineer were made available, Staff
could concur in petitioner's lot size calrulations,as presented,
Commissioner Threinen asked if it would be possible to prohibit further subdivision.
of Lot 1, Block 1 of the project. Staff indicated that this would be possible in
several ways, including the development contract and/or restrictive covenants on the
property,.
Commissioner Schneider expressed concern that perhaps the lots abutting the railroad
were not deep enough to provide the residents a buffer from the tracks, Petitioner,
Peter Pflaum of Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc. stated that the lots were not any
deeper due to the required alignment of 53rd Avenue North as a thoroughfare designated
by the City.
Karin Herman, owner of the lot directly adjacent to the project at the west end of
eR sting 54th Avenue North read a statement she and her husband wished submitted for
the record indicating they would be opposed to any change in the l-akeshore or lake
bottom, requesting that any dredge and fill activityy be approved by the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources and asking that, if necessary, the present pile of
fill on proposed Lots 23 and 24, Block l be eliminated. Staff explained that fill
introduced, at the 904 elevation would be appropriate and would not affect the lakeshore
or lake bottom, However, fill introduced below that elevation would affect the lake
store and lake bottom. It was requested that Staff check into the situation that
Mrs. Herman referenced and report back to the Commission.
John Palda, 5760 Oakylew ,Lane, representing the Bass Lake Improvement Association,
stated that the Association had the following three comments: 1) that the existing
rolling terrain be preserved as much: as possible; 2) existing foilage and water environ-
ment be preserved as much as possible, if not undisturbed; and 3) lot sizes be averaged.
out to equal those of the surrounding existing res~dential neighborhood„
Frank Pintz, 5345 Lurch Lane, expressed concern that the developer not dsturb the
Wst156swamp or wetlands of the property.
Commissioner Schneider asked if, as with other plats, a siltation filter would be pro-
vided in any manner.. Mr Sathre responded that it was the intent of petitioner to
maintain the existing swamp and marsh area which in and ofitself acted as a natural
siltation filter,
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MOTION was made by Commissi,ner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission take action on this tiem at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-753 Ro 17ng Ridge Addition A-753 Preliminary Plat
MOTION was a4 de by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Erling Linden for preliminary plat approval of the "Roiling
Ridge Addition"', a residential plat of six lots located at the northeast corner
of Queensland Lane and 3rd Avenue North be denied based on the following finding:
The plat as proposedis in violation, of .Section 1, Purpose and Intent of Zoning
Ordinance, i.e. the most efficient and proper use of the land is not obtained
by the plat as proposed.
By way of explanation, Commissioner Threinen stated that by not following Staff's sug
Bested road alignment, petitioner was, in fact, landlocking and hindering development
of the properties to the north by potentially forcing a double assessment situation
on the owners, forcing single loaded streets in terms of providing City public services
to the properties, and, therefore, not allowing the land owners to the north to obtain
the full value of their property,
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Schneider,, supported by Commissioner Stewart,
until the September 7, 1977 Planning Commission meeting and directing Staff to contact
the adjacent property owners to L'kie north affected by the proposal of the Linden
Rolling Ridge Addition" of said meeting to allow their opinions to be heard on the
matter, and to inform them of the consequences of the development of the Linden parcel
as proposed.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (6-1•-0) (Commissioner Threinen against) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
A-754 Norman P Jarnes A-754 Preliminary Plat
MOTION TO DEFER was made by Commissioner Threinen --upported by Commissioner Hoyt
that the Planning Commission defer action on the request of Norman P. Jarnes for
preliminary plat approval; of his proposed plat located west of Vicksburg Lane and
southeast. of 8th Avenue North until such time as petitioner could redesign the plat
to eliminate the need for variances to any lot,
Commissioner Threinen stated that his motion was based on the finding that, as proposed
the plat required variances for 60% of the total plat,
MOTION TO,DEFER CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
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A-755 Lundgren Bros. Construction, Inc. A-755 Preliminary Plat, Condi-
tional Use Permit for
Subdivision Unit Project
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Hagen that the
Planning Commission make the following recf,mmendation to the City Council:
That the requests of Lundgren Bros, Construction, Inc, for a conditional use
permit for a Subdivision Unit. Project, preliminary plat and rezoning from R-0
Open Residential) to R-1 (Single Family Residential) be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project.
2. Satisfaction of the combined Subdivision Unit Project and Public Open
Space requirement (14.7 acres) by dedication of storm water holding easements
over all plat area below elevation 906.2 and payment of cash fees -in -lieu
of $28,500.
3. Approval by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for dredge/
fill activity.
4. Completion of Environmental Quality Board review process.
5. All private drive access to Pineview Lane be prohibited except to Lots 1,,
4 and 38 Block l and combined single access to Lots 2 and 3, Block 1.
6. No further subdivision of Lot 1, Block 1 be allowed and such language as
is necessary for prohibition of such subdivision be drafted into the
restrictive covenants on the property.
7. Upon the completion of purchase by the City of the lot in Larch Heights
Lagoon 2nd Addition for the purposes of 53rd Avenue North right-of-way
and upon the determination as to the excess amount of land available
after taking of the right-of-way for 53rd Avenue North from that lot, the
excess amount shall be added.to Lot 14, Block 3.
8. Determination at the expense of the petitioner as to the exact point of
elevation 904 within the project for exact determination as to lot areas
for the project,
9 With respect to the pile of fill presently located in the vicinity of
Lots 22 and 23, Block 1, determination as to the status of the fill, be it
located at elevation 904, on lake bottom or affecting lakeshore and remedy
of the situation as per Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommenda-
tions.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Chairman Davenport
that the following condition be addes as #10: "That the final configuration of Lot 14,
Block 3 shall provide for a total lot area of 18,500 sq. ft. at a minimum.
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (6-0-0) (A11. in favor) MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED
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The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTIDN CARRIED(6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-338 Mission Mews A-338 Final Plat and Final Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat and final RPUD plan approval of
the subject project,. Of major significance were two changes in the project as now
presented; 1) setback from Zachary Lane was 220 ft. and was presently shown as
125 ft. and 2) the project no longer accessed through the northerly Mission Ridge/
Mission Hills, "lark Additions, rather access for the project was proposed via 36th
Avenue North.
Commissioner Hagen asked petitioner why the 220 ft. had been changed to 125 ft
since the time of preliminary plat and preliminary plan;. Petitioner responded that
the units had changed in structural appearance, now being wider and lower than the
previously proposed 3 story units. Further, it was not their understanding that the
220 ft, was a hard and fast distance, but that there would be room for flexibility
in the amount of buffer as long as -the buffer was provided. It was. stated that since
the units were now lower, the setback was felt to be of lesser significance in distance,
Commissioner Hager stated that the specific requirement for the buffer to Zachary
Lane was the desire of the City to prevent a "precedence setting" situation for the
property to the east across Zachary Lane, that unit shape and size had nothiog to do
with this consideration.
Commissioner Threinen stated that he felt that the proposed new access to the<properfy
eliminated any relationship that the property formerly had to the greater RPUD area,
and, in effect, amounted to a spot zoned area by elimination of such a relationship.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Hagen supported by Conunissioner Threinen that the Plan-
ning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the requost of the Mission Partnership for final plat and final plan
approval of Mission Mews Located at the northwest corner of Zachary Lane and
36th Avenue North, consisting of 36 townhouse units, be denied bused on the
following findings:
1 Inconsistency with the preliminary plat and preliminary plan in that the
setback from Zachary Lane had been decreased substantially from 220 ft.
to 125 ft., thereby eliminating effective transition to property to the ,east.
2. Relationship to the greater RPUD to the north had been eliminated by the
northerly proposed access of the preliminary plat and plan having been
eliminated' and the access to 36th Avenue North being created. The project
proposed no longer integrates with the total Mission Partnership RPUD to
the north and would,, therefore,, create a spot -zoned area.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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Chairman Davenport stepped. down for discussion of the following item.
A-232 Seven Ponds East A-232 Final Plat
Staff presentedthe request of Rolling Acres Partnership for final plat approval.
of the subject plat consisting of 29 single family detached lots located west of
Dunkirk Lane at 32nd Avenue North. A recommendation for approval was proposed subject
to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of August 15, 1977.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Stewart, that
the Planning Commission snake the following recommendation to the City Council:
That: the request of the Rolling Acres Partnership for final plat approval
of "Seven Ponds. East" a residential plat consisting of 29 single family
dwelling lots located west of Dunkirk Lane and 32nd _Avenue North be
approved subject to the following conditions,.-
1,
onditions:
1, 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 requirements of 1.76 acres.
4. Right-of-way dedication of the 32nd Avenue North street to the west is
to be constructed at this time with no driveway access,
5. Any necessary utilities for continuity to the plat to the west be improved
in 32nd Avenue North to the west plat boundary,
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Davenport returned to the table.
A-756 Summit Gear A-756 Site Plan/Lot Division
Staff presented petitioner's request for an addition to the existing Summit Gear
building of 16,500 sq. ft. and a new structure to house Minnesota Industrial Tool
and Norstran Communications to total 43,200 sq. ft, A lot division of the existing
parcel was also requested' to accomplish the two structures. Staff proposed a recom-
mendation
ecom-
mend tion for approval subject to the conditions as listed in the Staff report of
August 15 1977,:
MOTION' was: made by Coinmissioner Hagen supported' by Commissioner Schneider that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
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That the request of Summit Gear fora 16,500 sq. ft, addition to their
present building located at the southeast corner of Vicksburg Lane and
32nd Avenue North and a new structure to house Minnesota Industrial Tool
and;Norstran `Communications to total 43,200 sq., ft. and a lot division of
the existing parcel to accomplish said new structure, be approved subject to
the following conditions.
1. Dedication by written easement of 20 ft. additional right-of-way
to 50 ft. totalfrom centerline) along the entire 31st Avenue North
0MZ).dina Road) frontage.
2. Prohibition of outdoor storage of waste or waste materials,
3. Park dedication fees -in -1 eU on the new parcel of $1,590.00.
4> Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum regarding
this project,
5. Provision of site improvements security for a period of 18 months.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-208 Able Drywall A-208 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit to operate a
storage area of 1,800 sq,. ft. for a drywall contractor within the building located'
at 1119 Vicksburg Lane (Old Kreatz Building).
MOTION was made by Commissioner. Schneider supported by Commissioner Stewart that the
Planning Comxmission.make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Centurion Company on behalf of Able Drywall for a conditional
use permit to operate a storage use it, the building located at 1119 Vicksburg
Lane to consist of 1,800 zq. ft. of said structure, be approved subject to the
following conditions.-
1,
onditions;
1, -ait be for one year.
2, itside storage of,materials, waste/waste containers and vehicles shall be
i. prohibited.
3. Approval of the Fire Marshall as to storage of flammable liquids.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0•-0) (A'`) in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 18- August 1.7, 1977
A-652 David Robinson A-652 Conditional Use Permit
Staff presented petitioner's request for a conditional use permit to operate a
repair service for autos, trucks and machinery ,from 11318 Highway 55. A recommendation
for denial was proposed bayed on findings as stated in the Staff report of August 15,
1977.
The Commission discussed the site with Mr. Robinson .as to how his use would be coordi-
nated with the used car sales operation in existence on ,t1e site, Inaddition,
the Commission directed Staff to investigate the full extent of uses on the site and
report back to the Commission as soon as possible;
MOTION was made by CoMm-is.sioner Stewart supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of DavidRobinson For a conditional use permit to operate
repair service for autos, trucks and machinery from 11318 Highway 55
be denied based upon the following findings;
1. The proposed use is first permitted in tho 11-4 district, and, therefore, is
inconsistent with the zoning of the subject site,
2< Insufficient site area within legal setbacks exists to accosiodate employee,
customer and "work -in -progress" parking without conflict with the used
cai, sales operation,
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MINUTES OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JULY' 27, 1977
MOTION was made by Chairman Davenport supported by Commissioner Hoyt that the, minutes
of the July 27, 1977 Planning Commission meeting be approved as written.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Hoyt.
Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at '12,35 am,
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION October 5, 1977
David J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth. Pl annittg Commission
lCharles E, Djllerud, Secretary