HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-03-1978PLANNING COMMISSION:
CITY" OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA
May 3,,1978
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, Schneider,
Threinen and Vasiliou (arrived at 8:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT. Commissioners Barton an(.. Stewart
STAFF PRESENT; Charles E. Dil'lerud and Kate Marx
A-338: Mission Partnership RPUD 76-1 A-33.8 Revised Preliminary Plat/Plan
Staff presented the request of the Mission Partnership for revised preliminary plat/plan
approval for the Mission RPUD 76-1, located north of 36th Avenue North., west of
Zachary Lane and south of County Road 9. The internal circulation changes, structure
type changes and adjusted spot densities as proposed were explained in detail.
Staff observations and recommendations were presented per the Staff report of April
27, 1978.
Commissioner Threinen questioned why the cul-de-sac had been created at the
southerly end of the 1,iestern most roadway serving the multiple units, just west of
Mission Ridge .and Mission Ridge 2nd Addition. Staffexplained that the re-routing
did not reflect so much on a need for greater circulation flexibility within the
plat as to the request of the homeowners in Mission Ridge and Mission Ridge 2nd'
Addition for not having the roadway so close to their homes.
Commissioner asked if this would not be creating an unsafe situation with respect
to the "dead-end" in effect being so long. Staff indicated that the routing of the
road to intersect with 36th Avenue North was not essential to circulation.
Commissioner Schneider asked how long this cul-de-sac dead-end would be. Staff
stated that it would be approximately 800 'Feet servicing 48 units.
Commissioner Threinen questioned whether all areas labelled "G" wherein previously
four story structures existed, had been replaced with three story structures. Roger
Clemence, representing the Mission Partnership, stated that this wa. true. Mr.
Clemence explained the architectural design differences between the two types of structures.
Commis,sionerSchnei.derasked petitioners why they felt the overall changes were
necessary, Mr. Clemence explained that the Partnership felt that this 1978 plan wasI
more responsive to the direction given the Partnership when it first began the projectin1974., i:e, the greater density should be to the .north and west of the property.
Further, it was the feeling of members of the Partnership that it was impossible at
the start of the project to predict market conditions for the years to come It was
their opinion that this proposal was more responsive to the present and future market
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conditions that the original proposals were.
Commissioner Schneider questioned whether petitioners would again find it necessaryatsomepointinthefuturetoreturnwithanamendedplan, again responsive to
changing market conditions,. He'stated that the elimination of the high density
was not the intent of the RPUD ordinance and added that he did: not feel the
bunching" of the density further north and west each time was responsive to the
ordinance nor to the original approvals granted this RPUO.
irman Davenport questioned whether the purchasers of lots within Miswion Ridge
and Mission Ridge 2nd Addition were informed of the ;potential road planned to the
west of their lots. Mr. Clemente stated that they were informed before the purchase.
Tom Parish, 11515 - 38th Avenue North, suggested alternate xoutings for the westerly
most roadway intersecting 36th Avenue North. He stated that he felt it was important
that Evergreen Lane residents nGt bear the burden of the multiple traffic..
Bill McCowan, 11605 - 37th Avenue North, stated that it was his. understanding that
36th Avenue_ Borth would become a dead-end street. He asked if the main access to
the future Hennepin County Park would be via 36th Avenue North. Staff explained
that during deliberations for the park in 1975, that it was made clear that 36th
Avenue North was not to be used as an access point to the park, that the park would
only be accessed via a public, County -built road intersecting at County Road 9.
Mari l n _Thompson, 3650 Forestview Laine, stated that she had been informed of the
future plans for the area. She questioned the eventual use of the outlot adjacent
to her lot, however, if the new plan was to be approved. Staff explained that it
was the intent of the City that this outlot be available for the neighborhood
to access Medicine Lake Regional Park once it was built by Hennepin County.
Rich Holter, 3640 Forestview Lane, stated that he felt the alignment of the westerly
most public roadway to intersect with 36th Avenue North would create an "alley" for
the existing homes. He added that he felt this would be a very undesirable situation.
Dave Cavanaugh, 3645 Forestview Lane, stated that he was. aware of the future plans
Tor the area as they were available in the model, However, he acded "hat it was
only after moving into the neighborbood and living there for awhile that they could
see how much traffic 36th Avenue North would carry. He stated that he favored the
cul--de-sac for 36th Avenue 'North which would end approximately 800 feet north of
36th Avenue North.
Mr. Clemence spoke to the proposed alignment changes of the area citizens, Most
of the changes proposed involved cutting a hill or building very steeply graded
roads, beyond City -accepted standards,
Evelyn Lan e, 11720 - 38th Avenue North, asked what would happen to the trail
panhandles_" near her lot if the: new plan was approved, Staff indicated that under
similar conditions, the City split the property evenly between the adjacent propertyowners. It would be up to the City Council to decide the answer to that question
at the time of review of the entire project..
Bob Sorenson, 11520 - 38th Avenue North, stated that the salesman had told him that
the wester y most roadway running north -south would be located below the hill and
that .Evergreen Lane would be a dead-end and not intersect County Road 9. He felt
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that the. cul-de-sac proposed for Evergreen bane was a much more desirable situation,
John Baeder, 3$20 Evergreen? Lane, stated that he was as concerned as the residents
neat 36th Avenue North that his portion of the neighborhood noir be adversely affectedbythetrafficcirculation. He stated that be preferred Evergreen Lane to be a cul-
de-sac as recently proposed and that he did not feel it was necessary that the
multiple traffic be routed through the single family neighbo-hood
Bob Donley, 11740 „ 38th Avenue North, stated that he was concerned that 36th AvenueNorthwouldbecomea "race track" for the high school students and that, should the
westerly most roadway intersect 36th Avenue North as originally planned, much of
this traffic from the high school would be routing through both the single family
and multiple -family residential neighborhoods
Anna, Lundquist, 11730 - 38th Avenue North, stated concern that car lights would be
flashing into her windows if the multiple traffic were rotated through her neighborhood,
Commissioner Threinen asked petitioner if it would be possible to build all the
roadways: proposed prior to any ,additional purchases of property in the are,. Peter Pflaim, one .of the Mission Partners, stated that it 4vould not be possible tocoiiviit _ oinq so,
Commissioner Threinen stated that he did not feel it was appropriate to change what
was considered a good design on a referendum basis just because; people had beguntoliveintheneighborhood,
Mr. Parish asked if the grade of Evergreen Lane was not greater that City standards
would' allow. Staff stated that it was greater --City standard dictated 6% EvergreenLanewascloseto8% --but that there were very few options available to the routingoftheroadwayinthatcases
Larry Gulden, 3820 Forestview Lane, stated that, from a security standpoint, he was
not comfortable with a street being located so close to his home from the rear,
He stated that he preferred the cul -de -ac that would dead. -,end the street 800 feet
north of 36th Avenue North,
R. J. Erickson, 3810 Forestview Lane, stated that he agreed with Mr, Gulden completelywithrespecttoplacementoftheroad,
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 9:05 p,m,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Vasiliou that thePlanningComriissiontakeactiononthisitematthis neeting,'
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
Centurion Company Preliminary Plat/Plan for RPUD 77-3
Staff prescanted petitioner's request for preliminary plat/plan approval of RPUD 77-3KingswoodFirm, located 'in ie southeast quadrant if the Luce Lane Trail and Highway101, proposed for 112 singe family detached units. Recommendations and observations of
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Staff were presented per the Staff report of April, 281 1978,
Dick Knutson, McKoimbs-Knutson Associates, representing petitioner, stated that the
plan was designed with built-in "privacy" i,e, the bexgns and landscaping treat-
ment were enchanced in such a manner as to provide each •init with more privacy. and solitude in view ,of the fact that the uni is were hei ng build on a 1 mi<n imum-1 ot- 1 ine"' basis.
ConMissioner Threinen questioned what the distance was fyorr, Highway 101 right-of-waytothenearestunits. Mr Knutson responded that the closest unit was 40 feet from
Highway 1G1 right -of -sway, interior setbacks from the public right-of-way were '2S feet,
Dale Meeks, 654 Harmony Circle asked if signalization of Highway 101 would be consideredinvofthetraffictobeintroducedasaresultofthisproject. Staff explainedthesystemforobtainingsignalsatintersectionsonStateHighways, Mr, Weeks asked,
what the distance was from the closest unit to the school property (at the northwest
portion of the project). Mr, Knutson indicated that this, too, was 40 feet,.
Frank Conner, 671 Harmony Circle, stated that he fOl t the traffic situation, withvehiclesfrom112unitshavingonlyoneingress/egress, would be quite difficult, He added that )e felt the potential traffic problems for this area warranted Cityreviewinterme, of requiring another access or immediate signalization of the intern
secAtion.;
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 9:25 .mp9p
MOTION was me,,de by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting,
MOTION CARRIF (5-0-0) (Alli in favor)
A:529 Mendci A-52$ Preliminary Plat .and Rezoning
from RRO to B-2 and Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for pmliminary plat review of Maple Grove Center
2nd Addition as well as rezoning from R -O Residential Subdivision) to B-2
Shopping Center Business District) and site plan review for a portion of a shoppingcenterproposedtobelocatedwithinthecorporatelimitsofbothMapleGroteand
Plymouth with the majority located within Maple Grove, Staff made observations and
recommendations regarding the site per the Staff report of April 28, 1978, In
addition, Staff pointed out that the City of Maple Grove had granted approvals for
the preliminary plat, rezoning and site plan requests of the developer at this time,
Mr. R,an, Rvl,n Construction, representing petitioner, outlined that portion of the
proposed shopping center which would be located within the corporate limits of theCityofPlymouth. In effect, the City of Plymouth would have a portion of the parkinglotwithinitsboundariesatthistime --no structures.
Commissioner Vasiliou asked what uses had been proposed for the center; Mr, Ryan
responded that a grocery store, drug store and hardware store, and various specialtyslopsWouldbeincludedforthecenter.
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Commissioner Schneider asked what the direction of drainage would be from the parking;
lot. Mr. Ryan responded that the drainage would be ,o the north. Commissioner
Schneider pointed out that he felt pians for the remaining property should be
considered carefully in view of the fact that, portions of the project would be quite
close to LA -1 guided areas of the City. He added that more stringent means of
buffering should be considered for those portions of the project close to the LA -1
areas of the City,
Chairman Davenport questioned whether it would be possible to place;a berm along the
County Road 10 frontage of the project in order to provide greater screeing of the
structures. Staff pointed out that a berm at the southeast corner of the project
would require the elimination of some of the trees in that area.
Gary Welk,,5010 Kirkwood Lane, representing the -Shorewood Homeowners Association,
statethat the Association had two concerns with respect to the project: 1) traffic
flow and control --he questioned what plans the City would have for the control of
traffic in terms of signalization and access for pedestrians, and 2) adequate buffering
from both site and noise that would be introduced by the center --parking lot would
be located quite close, within 80-90 feet, to the homes in Bass Lake Shorewood Hills.
Mr. :Ryan responded that the height of the berm would be 5 feet which would aide in
the screening of vehicles/parking lot from the residents south of County Road 10.
Headlights would not shine into the homes with a berm of this height..
Staff stated that the noise would be better buffered by trees than by the berming of
the entire frontage of the project. Mr, Welk asked if it would be possible to
guarantee that the trees in existence would not be touched in order to preserve the
noise buffering qualities that were there. Staff responded that this type of
condition may be handled via the development contract.
Mr. Welk asked if traffic signals would be added to County Road 10 in order
to slow the traffic on the road, particularly in view of the fact that the shopping
center would draw more traffic into the area.. Staff explained the system by which
traffic signals could be installed at intersections. It was pointed out that by the
time Prudential would be ready for occupancy, the traffic situation would be one
warranting the installation of the signals in that area,.
Melvyn Magree, 5925 Magnolia Lane, suggested that bicycle. and pedestrian access
to the project be given more consideration, not only from residential areas, but
from the eventual business developments in the vicinity as well.
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 10:05 p.m.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasiliou supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
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A-745 Lard LaUkka A-745 Concept Plan for RPUD 78-3
Staff presented petitioner's request for Concept Plan approval for RPUD -8-3,proposed
to be located in the northeast quadrant of Larch Lane and County Road 9.' Of the 102acres, 96 units were proposed as single family residential, 168 units as quadraminiumsand100-120 apartment units. Additional observations and recommendations of StaffwerepresentedpertheStaffreportofApril27, 1978`
Commissioner Threinen questioned whether the construction of County Road 9 as alignedthroughthisplatvasaconsiderationoftheCouncilatthistime. Staff indicatedthatitwasnot.
Commissioner Erickson asked if the final alignment of Larch Lane had been determinedandhowitwouldaffectthisproject. Staff indicated that it had been proposed for
realignment in three different manners and explained how each would affect the
property.
Commissioner Threinen asked if the proposed trail was actually to be aligned on the
north side :of County Road 9. Staff stated that this was true.
Dan Hess, Land Man, Inc., representing the developer, indicated that it would not be
a probl ein to relocate the trail to be in compliance with the Trail System Plan.
James Bjorgan, 12135 County Road 9, asked if the drainage for the property would betothesouth. Staff explained that the drainage would flow to the south and that
the developer would be required to build the project in such a manner as to maintaintheflowinthequantity, quality, and direction it was currently taking. Mr. B,jorgan
added that he felt it would be quite important to determine the final alignment of
County Road: 9 both for the developer and the surrounding property owners.
Jerry Harrington, 12110 - 45th Avenue North, stated: that he felt that the LA -1densityshouldbeimaintainedasasinglefamilyuseandatnomorethan2-3 units
per acre,
Chairman Davenport closed the public hearing at 10:45 p.mt
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Erickson that the
Planning Commission take action on this item at this meeting,,
MOTION CARRIED.5-?-p} (All in favor)
A-338 Mission artners 1p RPUD 76-1 A-338 Revised Preliminary Plat/Plan
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Vasili>ou that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of the Mission Partnership for revised prelimi;nary plat planapprovalforRPUD76-1, located north of 36th Avenue North, west of Zachary Lane,
and south of County Road 9, per preliminary plat/plan documents Staff -dated
May 3, 1978, site: cross-section, and three-story condominium graphic, all datedApril21, 1978, be approved, subject to the following conditions•
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I. Outlots E,, P, and J be combined with adjoining parcels.
2. Petitioner pay fees -in -lieu in the amount o P29,350 in addition to the dedicationOfOutlotsA, B, C, and 0 for park purpose:. 'k780 + 167 X 4.19 X $150),
Addition of the "panhandles"` in Outlot J to adjoining lots of Mission Ridge 2ndAdditionandLot9ofthe1978preliminaryplat,
4. Deletion of the through roadway the westerly ,Most roadway, intersecting36thAvenueNorthfromthemultipleunitsofBlock9, Areas GHS, 6, 7a
as designated in 1976 and as per the preliminary plat/plan Staff -dated
May 3, 1978.
5. Density in the area labelled'J1 shall remain as proposed in 1976.
Commissioner Threinen stated his reasons for the recommendation as folloik s the
proposed lower profile of the three„ -story condominiums was preferrable to the four-
story/stacked duplex units of the previous plan; the new circulation patterns for
traffic were an improvement over the previous plan in separating multiple/singlefamilytraffic; the arguments of the;;exisLing neighborhoodresidents were pursuasive
in terms of the elimination of an intersection with 36th Avenue North for the most
southwesterly multiple units; and since the Mission Partners are responding to achangeinmarketconditionsfortheproposeddensitytransfertothe 'west, Commissioner
Threinen stated that he did not feel it would be appropriate to transfer density toareaJIsimplyasareactiontoachangei'n the market, He added that he did not.
feel that any neighborhood should have such an influence on a proposal as to negatethesoundplanninganddesignreasonsforaproject, that the City should not be
planned on a referendum basis.
Chairman Davenport questioned why a. roadway aligned from 36th Avenue North, north
to access the condominiums was not proposed. Commissioner Threinen stated that he
felt the grades were too steep for such a roadway and: that the roadway would onlybemisused, It was better eliminated altogether,
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
A:759 _e_Mrion Company A-759 Preliminary Plat/Plan RPUD 77-3
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Schneider that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Centurion Company for preliminary plat/plan approval for
RPUD 77.3, King5mood Farm, located in the southeast quadrant of the Luce Line
Trail and Highway 101, consisting of 112 single family detached units, be approved, per plans dated,Aprial' 28, 1978 and subject to the following conditions.-
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onditions:
1. Structure setback for the units from Highway 101 be 50 feet minimum at the
southwest property line.
2 Compliance with the provisions of th.; City Engineer's memorandum,
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3. Compliance with the recommendations of the Minnehaha Watershed District,
4. Covenants for the homeowners' assocation be submitted for review to the
City Attorney,. prior to final plat/plan review by the City.
FURTHER, that the Planning Commission recommend a finding of "Negative Declaration"
for the submitted EnvironmentalAssessment Worksheet on the Kingswood Farm project,
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Threinen
to add the following as condition #5;: "Setbacks for structures on the interior
streets shall be 35 feet."
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (5--0--0) (All in favor)
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended,
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
A-528 Mendota, Inc. A-528 Preliminary Plat, Rezoning from
R-0 to B-2 and Site Plan
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the, City Cou,nci?:'
That the request of Mendota, Inc. for preliminary plat approval for Maple Grove
Center 2nd Addition, proposed to be located north of County Road 10 and east of
Highwray 494, per plans Staff-dated April 26, 1978, be approved subject to the
following conditions;
1= Written concurrence from Hennepin County as to right-of-way width and location
for County Road 10.
2. Further development actions, except for platting as unbuildable outlots
shall be withheld for Lot 2, Block 1 and Block 3 until City Council approval
of plans to extend public utilities to serve these sites.
3. Compliance with the City Engineer's memorandum,
4. Approval of the City of Maple Grove for the plat of Maple Grove Center lst
Addition.
S. Retention of the existing trees along' the east and southeast portions of the
parking lot. Should it become necessary, due to construction, to remove any
of the:rees, each one removed shall be replaced by one evergreen tree, 8-10 feet
in height. Staff, prior to. grading of the site, shall determine the number of
existing trees of 3" calipher or greater.
FURTHER, that Council Policy Resolution #75-664, dealing with development of the
unsewered areas of the City, be waived , b,. ,waived based g suponthefollowingfzndnpg
1. Sewer is now available in County Road 10, and Council is currently considering
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a project that could make sewer (and water) available to the site as early as
1978.
2. The development of this property is not considered "leap -frogging" in that
development is taking. place directly south of County Road 10.
3. Very little. of a true developmental nature is entailed in the petitioned action.
A part of a parking lot that is best located within the City of Plymouth, as
opposed to the City of Maple Grove, is the main consideration at this time, acid
will not, in itself, require the extension of City services..
Commissioner Vasiliou stated that she felt the provisions of condition #5 were
too stringent.
MOTION CARRIED (4-1-0) (Commissioner Vasiliou
against)
MOTION was made: by Commissioner ,hneider supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make the follotr,R,q recommendation to the City Council:
That the request. of Mendota, Inc. for site plan (as General Development Plan)
and rezoning from R-0 (Restricted Residential Subdivision) to a-2 (Shopping
Center Business), of Lot 1, Block 1 of the preliminary plat of Maple Grove Center
4 2nd Addition, per plans Staff -dated April 26, 1978, be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with design related conditions of the preliminary plat.
2. Approval of a final plat and development 2, :-t covering the subject
site as well as dedication of and improver,:o s to Sycamore and Quinwood
Lanes; and County Road 1.0.
3. Approval of the City of Maple Grove of all necessary plats, site plans, and
building-.ermits for the Maple Grove Center.
4. Provision of site plan improvements security per the Zoning Ordinance
requirements with the City of Maple Grove to act as escrow agent on behalf
of the City of Plymouth.
5. Payment of nark Dedication fees -in -lieu of $1,350.
6. Retention of the existing trees along the east and southeast portions of the
parking lot. Should it become necessary, due to construction, to remove any of
the existing trees, each one removed shall be replaced by one evergreen tree,
8--10 feet in height. Staff, prior to the grading of the site, shall determine
the number of existing trees on the site of 3" calipher or greater.
7. All trees which are part of the landscape plan and are located within the
City of Plymouth corporate limits, shall be 4-6 feet in height.
Commissioner Vasiliou stated that she felt conditions #6 and. 7 were too stringent for
compliance by the developer.
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MOTION CARRIED (4-1-0) (Commissioner Vasiliou
against
A--. 45Larry Laukka A-745 Concept Plan for RPUD 78-3'
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 Larry Laukka for Concept Plan approval for 'RPUD 78-3,
located in the northeast quadrant of Larch; Lane and County Road 9, proposed
for 9e single family detached units, 168 quadraminiums, and 100-120 apartment j
units be denied basad upon the following findings:
1. Density for the project as proposed exceeds that allowed within the LA -1
guided areas of the City of 2-3 units port acre.
2. Blilk of the property should contain single family detached and transition
should take place on the property to the west within the LA -3 guided land.
The unit type proposed in inadequate for the guiding of the: property.
MOTION TO AMEND was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Vasiliou
to substitute the following for condition #2 of the previous motion; "The area
at th, routhwest.portion of the property should be single family detached as opposed
to the apartment units proposed and the transition area from the LA -1 of this property
to the. LA -3 of the property adjacent to the west be on the property to the west,
not part of this proposal. The burden of transition should be on the property that
is .guided for `,-he higher, use,
MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED (3-2-0) (Commissioners Erickson &
Threinen against)
The Commission then voted on the main motion as amended.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor
A-792' Lundgren Bros Construction, Inc. A-792 Final Plat/Plan for RPUD 78.1
Staff presented petitioner's request for final plat/plan approval of RPUD 78-1, Burl
Oaks, located at the vest end of 9th Avenue North, east of State Highway 101,
proposed for 21 dwelling units. Recowendfations and observations of Staff were
presented per the Staff report of April 25, 1978,
MOTION was made by Cowirissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request of Lundgren Bros.. Construction, Inca for final' plat/plan approval
for :RPUD 78-1, Burl oaks, located at the west end of 9th Avenue North, east of
State Highway 101, proposed for 21 single family dwelling units per plans Staff -dated
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April 25, 1978, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
I. All diseased trees be removed from the site at owner's expense.
2. Completion of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet process.
3. Structure setbacks along Highway 101 be 50 feet; structure: setbacks on the
internal streets of the project shall be 35 feet for front yard and 10 feet
for side yard.
4. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum.
5. Park dedication shall consist of Outlots A and B.
6. There shall be a 9th Avenue North access for temporary purposes located to
the east of V e project. The period of time for use shall be specified in
the development contract with the termination date of approximately September
1979.
7. Lot B, Block. 1 be granted a variance for 25 feet front yard setback to preserve
the pond on the north portion of the lot.
8. Rear setback on Lots 4, 5, 7, and 8, Block 1 shall be ninimum of 100 feet.
9. Park dedication shall consist of the following:
A. Dedication of Outlots A and '8 following improvement by complete sodding
and the planting of coniferous trees of 2 foot minimum planted height
on 15 foot centers on either side of the corridors for the entire length
of the outlots.
B. Payment of pro -rated park dedication flees -in -lieu of $3150.00 should the
Department of Natural Resources not acquire the peninsula to Gleason Lake.
Commissioner Schneider questioned the status of the peninsula in Gleason Rake as to
the reaction of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to purchasing the parcel.
Peter-Pflaum, Lundgren Bros, Construction Inc., stated that DNR was, definitely
interested. in purchasing the parcel, and added that it would take approximately 5 months
for them to acquire the property.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1) (Chairman Davenport
abstained)
A-555 Wayzata Evangelical Free Church "-555 Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit
and Lot Division
Staff presented petiticner''s requests for site plan, conditional use permit and lot
division approval for property located west of Highway 101 at approximately 7th Avenue
North. The site plan proposed would involve construction of a wing to the existing
church of 10,000 square feet to ,house the educational uses now taking place in the
temporary structure on the site. other site improvements proposed included. parking
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lot paving and landscape enhancement. With respect: to the lot division, petitioner
was prom;ng divis on of the parsonage with 40,000 square: feet of land from the
existing church site of 8„7 acres. Petitioner would be dedicating Might -of -way for
a cul-de-sac off the north end of existing Narcissus Lane to provide access to the
home and church parking lot. Recommendations and observations <,F Staff were made
per the Staff report of April 28, 1978.
The Commission discussed the proposed access to the parking lot of the church and
the parsonage lot with Dick Berreth, representative of the: church. It was suggested
by the Commission, and agreed to by Mr. Berreth, that the church parking lot not be
accessible via the cul-de-sac to be built. An insurmountable curbing was suggested
as a method of conteolling this situation.
MOTION was rade by Commissioner Erickson supp rted by Commissioner Threinen
that the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
That the request. of the Wayzata Evangelical Free Church for site plan expansion
and a conditional use permit for the church located west of Highway 101 at
approximately 7th Avenue North, per plans Staff -dated April 27 1978, be
approved subject to the following conditions
1. Adjustment of the site pla: to eliminate all off-street parking setback variances.
2. Provision of an 1.8 -month performance bond to guarantee all landscape and paving,
including improvement of the Narcissus Lane cul-de-sac to a standard 7ton City
cross-section.
3. Removal of all temporary site structures upon occupancy of the building addition,
or upon expiration of the conditional use permit (Council' Resolution #77.264),
whichever occurs first.
4. Design of the cul' -de --sac be in such a manner as to eliminate any access to the
church parking lot from. Narcissus Lane, and that bermi'ng be added to insure
the access be eliminated.
The Commission concurred that the design of the cul-de-sac to eliminate access to
the church parking l-ot would accomplish several things: 1) it would help to protect
the residential neighborhood to the south from more traffic being introduced when
the church would be in use, 2} it would stop the use of Narcissus Lane as an informal
access to the church from Highway 101. Mr. Berreth also indicated, on behalf of the
church, that this would be a better situation for their purposes as well.
MOTION CARRIED "(5-0-0) (All in favor)
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 the Wayzata Evangelical Free Church for lot division of unplatted
property, located west of Highway 101 at approximately 7th Avenue North, specificallyPlat43731, Parcel 810, be approved per plans Staff -,dated April 27, 1978, and
subject to the following conditions:
FURTHER: that a division of Plat 43731, Parcel 810 be approved per plans Staff -dated
April 27, 1978 subject to the following conditions:
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1. Adjustment of all assessment calculations and payment of any new charges based ansuchadjustment.
2. Provision of a street, drainage and utility easement over the cul-de-sac portionofNarcissusLane.
3. Payment of additional Park Dedication fees -in -lieu of $15o.
MOTION CARRIED. (5-0-0) (All in favors N
T6 Frudentia Insurance Company A-816 Site Plan
Staff presented petitioner's request for site plan approval of a 106,400 square foot
structure proposed for rental of-ice/warehouse uses on a 9.56 acre parcel located
in the northeast quadrant of Xenium Lane and 12th Avenue North, Recommendations
and observations of Staff were presented per the: Staff report of April 28, 1978.
Staff pointed out that the required parking. per Council Policy Resolution #75-206wasallprovidedon-site, however, only a portion wasro osed to be builttimepp at this
MOTION was made by Commissioner Vasiliou supported by Commissioner Erickson that
the Planning Commission make Ve following recommendation to the. City Council::
That the request of Prudential Insurance Company for site plan approval of a
106,400 square foot structure proposed for rental office/warehouse uses on a 9.50 -
acre parcel located in the northeast quadrant of Xenivm Lane and 12th Avenue North
per plans dated April 2y, 1978, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
I. Compliance with the provision of the City Engineer's memorandum, if any.
2 Outdoor storage of waste, waste containers, materials and products shall be
prohibited.
3,. Provision of a 15 foot easement along the entire east property and payment ofParkDedicationfees -in -lieu of $4,262 ($4,780 less $518 credit for 15, 705squarefeetoftrailat $0.33 per square foot per Assessor's 1978 value)
4, Provision of performance security per Zoning Ordinance requirements for
exterior improvements, termed for 18 months._
FURTHER, that a variance be recommended to allow a 40 foot front yard setback due to
the unique characteristics of the parcel related to railroad spur requirements_.
AND FURTHER, that a waiver from the provision of Council Resolution #75-206 be
recommended to allow construction of 105 parking spaces of the 3.04 available onthesite.
MOTION CARRIED5-0-0 A11 in favor)
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A-818 Johnson Properties A-818 Site Plan
Staff pre5ente.d the request of peitioner for site plan approval of a 36,000 square
foot structure for rental office/warehouse purposes, located at the southwest corner
of Highway 55 and 16th Avenue {forth. Observations and recommendations of Staff were
presented per the Staff report of April 28, 1978.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Schneider supported by Commissioner Threinen
that the Pl'annin,g Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council
That the request of Johnson Properties for site plan approval for a 36,000 square
foot structure for rental office/warehouse purposes, located at the southwest
corner of Highway 55 and 16th Avenue North, per plans Staff -dated April 26, 1978
be approved subject to the following conditions
1. Compliance with provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum.
2, Park Dedication fees -in -lieu shall be $2,460,
3. Performance security for exterior improvements shall be provided to the City
per Zoning Ordinance requirements, termed by 18 .months.
4. Outside storage of waste, waste materials, products, etc., shall be prohibited.
S5. Site plan shall be redesigned to show provision for 110 off-street parking spaces.
FURTHER, that a waiver from Council Resolution #75-206 be granted tc allow construction
of 47 of the required 110 spaces of parking at this time,
6. Landscape enhancement oa the site parallel to and 15 feet east of the most
easterly location of asphalt for parking on the site. Said landscape enhancement
shall include six trees, 2VI calipher, 5-6 feet in height.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0)' (Ail in favor)
A-503 Charles Carlson A-508 Site Plan/Landscaping
Staff presented petitioner's revised landscape plan for review by the PlanningCommission. Petitioner^ had enhanced the site by berming, plantings, etc., per
the direction of the Commission and City.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Erickson supported by Commissioner Vasiliou that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
That the request:. of Charles Carlson for landscape plan approval for his site at 3425
County Road 18, Fun and Gaffes Amusement Center, be approved subject to the following:
1. Curbing be installed at the driveway near the front of the site,
2. Setback for front yard parking shall be equivalent to that of the property to
the south;
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FURTHER, that a one-space variance be granted for number of parking spaces required
from 16-15 spaces.
The Commission stated that it should be clear that approval of the landscape plan
for this site was in no manner an approval of a conditional use permit renewal for
the use, nor was it a denial Petitioner stated that he understood.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (Alt in favor)
MINUTES OF APRIL 19,'1978 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen supported by Commissioner Vasiliou that
the minutes of the April 19, 1978 Planning Commission meeting be approved as
written ,
MOTION CARRIED (All in favor)
MOTION TO ADJOURN was made by Commissioner Vasitiosupported by Commissioner Threinen.
Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at 12:25 a,.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNNTNG COMMISSION
De1dJ. Da np t, Ch r anPPanningCois 'on
Charles E. Dillerud, Secretary