HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-06-1978PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF 'PLYMOUTH
September 6, 1978
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman David Davenport at 7,35 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works
Building, 14900 -23rd Avenue North.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, Commissioners Schneider, Barron, Throinen,
and Vasilou
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Erickson
STAFF PRESENT- Blair Tremere
A-723 Richard Smith A-773 Preliminary Plat
Staff reported that the item was schEauled for public hearing and that it con--
stituted a preliminary plat which was a re -plat of the Westerly 840 feet of Lots
5, 6, 7, and 8 of Medicine Lake Estates, and of Lots 10, 11 12, and 13 Block 1
Creekwood Heights. Staff explained the area was North of 28th Avenue North and
Westerly of Oakview Lane, and that the proposal was a transfer of the westerly
portion of the long Medicine Lake Estates Lots to the Creekwood Heights Lots. The
area involved was approximately seven (7) acres. Additional observations and
recommen-"•xtions of Staff were presented per Staff report dated September 5, 1978.
Chairman Davenport recognized Mr. Rick Sathre who represented the applicant and.
who stated that the owner of the Medicine Lake Estates property does not own the
Creekwood Heights properties, but was responding to requests from those owners as
rearrangement of the rear yards.
A brief discussion ensued, and Chai,man Davenport noted that none of the notified
property owners were present, and the public hearing was closed.
MOTION was: made by Commissioner Schneider, supported by Commissioner rz rron to act
on the item at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (Ali in favor) MOTION CARRIED
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A-,814 Criterion FlamesA-81' Preliminary Plat
The item was introduced by Staff, explaining that City CouncilResolution 78-248
adopted on May 1st approved tho concept plan for MPUD 78-1 for property at the
SE Quadrant of County Road 9 and Fernbrook Lane. Staff reviewed. the report dated
September 5, 1978, and noted that the official notice of hearing for the pre-
liminary plat had been prematurely published and sent to neighboring property owners,
since the formal application had not been completed and Staff had not had an oppor-
tunity to review the submittal in depth. The item had been place on the Agenda in
lieu: of re -notifying the many property owners involved so that at least the public
hearing could be held for informational purposes, and it was recommended the item.
be deferred until a later meeting, when the application process could be completed
and the submitted plat could be verified against the approved concept plan and
city ordinances.
Chairman Davenport requested that wStaff review the conditions listed in Council
Resolution 78-248, and asked that the petitioner be prepared to comment on the status
of the plans in terms of those conditions. Staff indicated general compliance with
the Resolution with the exception of conditions 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10.
Staff also noted that the "preliminary plat summary" dated: August 16, In`78 sub-
mitted by the petitioner requested certain variances within the residential district
relative to side and front yard setbacks. Chairman Davenport stated concern that
there did not appear to be strong precedent for such variances as part of a planned
unit development, and suagested that the Commission review these in detail prior to
sinal plat approval.
Mr. Don Hess representing petitioner, reviewed the proposal in terms of the conditions
of Res-'oru-1 o1n78-248 and explained that certain concept drawings presented to the
Commission had been reviewed by the Council previously, as well as by a number of
the homeowners in the area, but had not been submitted to Staff prior to this
meeting.
Extensive discussion ensued regarding items 2 and 3 of the Concept Resolution
relative to on-site transition of the commercial and motel uses, as well as the
overall buffering and trail routing through the site..
Regarding a Staff comment as to the extraordinary length of proposed 36 Place
North and 37th. Avenue North cul-de-sacs, Mr. Hess stated the intent was to provide
a "crash gate" connection from the end of those cul-de-sacs through the trailway to
Annapolis Cane for urgency vehicle access.
Mr. Fran H_ac Erepresenting petitioner stated that the increased number of in-
dustrial parcels represented an .anticipation that this would represent a more feasible
site for the type of users that were proposed; and that to have fewer but larger
tracts could result in lot divisions and consolidations which would ultimately lead
to less clearer legal descriptions and title problems.
Mr, don Nelson, representing petitioner, and Mr. Hagen expressed regret that all of
the graphic data and other materials had not been submitted prior to the meeting and
commented that following the imput from the hearing revised documents and graphics
would be submitted to Staff prior to the next Planning Commission hearing on the
matter.
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Chairman Davenport announced that a public hearing would now be held on the
preliminary plat, and he recognized a number of notified property owners.
M, r. Dick Maus, 14130 -40th Avenue North expressed concern with the routing of the
proposed access road from County Road 9 to be between the existing, single family
and the proposed motel fast food area. He recommended that use be made of existing
trees and wetlands that are there, keeping the roadway as far to the East as possible.
He also stated that. 40th Avenue North should be retained as a dead end street.
Commissioner Schneider inquired whether Mr. Maus recognized that his preference
would mean the parking for the motel would most likely be West of the building and
immediately East of 'the residential zoned land; Mr, Maus responded in the
afirmative.
Mr. Dale Berthiaume, 13905 County Road 9 stated that he owned a portion of the
su ject property, and generally inquired about va;rious features on the preliminary
plat which differed from the concept, plan,
Mr. Lawrence Marofsky, Attorney, representing Thomas Leverenz, 1,4005 Rockford Road,
referred to earlier correspondence submitted by his client stating concerns aLout
the impact of the proposed development and zoning upon his property,. Mr, Marofsky
stated that the zoning of his client's land is RIA is guided LA -2, which represents
the highest and best usu for the area. He stated the commercial and industrial
zoning proposed by the MPUD, even with the, buffering concepts which were proposed,
would have a negative impact on the value of his client's land,
Mr. James Olson, 3820 Eernbrook Lane, an owner of outlot A of the adjacent Oaknel
Mdition commented on Staff recommendation that outlot A of the Oaknel Addition be
included in .the platting, since a portion of outlot A was to be used in creating
certain residential properties. He staged he had no objection to coordinating
with the petitioner in this regard, and he commented that the: area shown on the
preliminar,- plat is outlot B, adjacent to Annapolis Lane, contained a substantial
number of trees and would serve as a buffer to the residential development and his
home in the Oaknel Addition (Staff had recommended that that outlot be eliminated
s a separate legal parcel),
Chairmar Davenport determined that none of the other notified property owners was
present to be heard, and called for action to close the hearing and defer the
matter, A brief discussion ensued regarding the need for detailed landscaping plans
and determination of the proper alignment of the major trailway through this area.
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Vasilou, to close the
public hearing and defer the matter until the Park and Recreation Advisory
Commission has had an opportunity to review and comment on the proposed trailw4y
design and alignments until the petitioner has submitted to Staff revised graphics
and plans which have not previously been reviewed by the Commission; and until the
conditions of Council Resolution 78-248 are sati:;fied as follows.
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1. Written consent of the owner ref plat 437221 parcel 4115 has to design for
the proposal as it affects his property at the Southwest portion of the
proposal.
2. A detailed landscaping plan representing maximum afirmative design efforts
for an on-site transition of the commercial and motel uses to the homes
and bots of the Berthiaume Addition.
3, Subject to comments and recommendations by the Park and Recreation
Commission, the trail dedication shall extend the entire length of the j
property; reflecting afirmative design efforts to buffering the trail from
the single family detached dwellings by a combination of distance and
plantings; routing of the trails shall be between the existing single
family residences and; the propsed motel -fast food area of the proposal.
4. Re-routing of the access road from County Road 9 to be h: v,;ieen the-,xisting
single family homes and the proposed motel -fast food are,-,,, ° ing what the
residents prefer the road to be East of the motel site; and :..tailed
landscape plan snowing the buffering West of the motel shell be provided.
5, Same.
6. Same.
7. Right-of-way dedication for the property of those residents fretting
County Road 9 to allow for access to an alternate roadway at such time
County Road 9 is upgraded; and said right-of-way shall be detailed on the
preliminary plat.
8. Same,
9. Same.
1.0. The owner of the property located at the SE portion of the site, plat
43715, parcel 830 (shown as "exception") shall be personally contacted
as to reaction to the proposal and as to possible inclusio in the overall
project.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the location of the access onto Ctunty Road 9,
and Staff was directed to consult with the County as to acceptable sight -distance
problems with the recommendation that the access be as far to the 'East of the
existing residential homes as possible,
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (S-0--0) (Allin favor) MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED
A8 Russell Almquist A7847 Preliminary Plat
Staff introduced the item consisting of the proposed platting of property at the 'East
side of Vicksburg Lame at 4th Avenue North, Northwesterly of Birchview Elementary
40 School, and summarised the September 5, 1978 Staff Report.
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Staff explairie:d that petitioner's surveyor had consulted with the City Engineering
Department, and was informed that 5th Avenue North was intended to eventually
intersect 0th Upland Avenue North; however the submitted preliminary plat does
not provide f9 r that intersection, but rather shows Upland Avenue North in a
cul--de--sac design with Sth Avenue North continuing to dead end on the East side of
the property. Staff explained that the proposal as submitted could not be sup-
ported and should either be denied or deferred, pending further review with the
petitioner and surveyor.
Staff also noted that there was concern regarding the parcel to the South since the
drawing prepared by petitioner's surveyor showed a cul-de-sac into that parcel
coming from the South and from what appears to be a roadway. He stated that the
corridor in fact, is not street right-of-way, but rather, is a pathway to the
5irchview Elementary School from Vicksburg Lane. Thus, based upon existing con-
ditions, there was a concern as to providing access other than from Vicksburg Lane
into the subject property as well as the adjacent one to the South.
Chairman Davenport recognized Russell Almquist, 15905 -4th Avenue North, petitioner,
who explained he had not been informed of the concerns regarding the street design
and access into the area, although he was aware of a neighborhood concern about
future intersection of Upland Avenue and 5th Avenue North. Petitioner also explained
that while he does not own the subject property, his mother does own the parcel to
the South, and he made reference to some earl -tet discussion by the City Council that
the pathway from Vicksburg Lane to the school could eventually be developed as a
street. He stated that apparently that idea had never been pursued, but perhaps it
should be.
Petitioner stated he would work with Staff to develop the best design possible for
the area, and would prefer deferring the action to allow that.
Chairman Davenport noted that none of the notified property owners was present, a
brief discussion ensued.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Vasilou to
close the public hearing, and defer the item until a subsequent meeting, and direct
the Staff to prepare an Engineer's Memorandum regarding the City's concept of access
into this area, and in particular, the intersection design of Upland Avenue and
5th Avenue North; Staff was also directed to contact the school district authorities
regarding the possiblity of a road right -of --way at the existing pathway from
Vicksburg Lane.
MOTION TO DEFER CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION TO DFFER CARRIED
The meeting recessed at 9:55 p.m. and resumed at 10:10 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES -6w September 5, 1978
A-723 Richard Smith A-73 Preliminary Plat
Staff explained that the graphic which had been exhibited during the public hearing
did not show Lots 5, 6,. 7, and 8 of Medicine Lake Estates in their entirety, but
rather only showed the back portion. It was recommended that all of Lots 5, 6, 7, and
8 Medicine Lake Estates should be included in the re-plat,
MOTION was made by Commissioner Barron supported by Commissioner Threinen that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Councilt,
that the request of Richard Smith for approval of preliminary plat com-
prising a re-plat of the Westerly P40 feet of Lots 5, 6, 7, and 8 of
aledicine Lake Estates, and of Lots 1.0, 11, 12, and 13; Block 1, Creekwood
He°tights be approved subject to the * llowing conditions;
1. Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's Memorandum..
2. Dedication of a storm water drainage easement to the city for all plat area
below elevation 930 feet to satisfy the requirements established with the
approval of Medicine Lake Estates platting. No abatement of area charges
shall be considered.
MOTION CARRIER (5-0-1) Commissioner Vasilou abstained)
A-338 Mission Partnership A-338 Amendment to R. P. U.'D. 76:-1
Staff explained that at the May 3, 1978 meeting, the Planning Commission acted to
recommend an approval of an amendment to the long standing and developing R.P.U,D.
located at the NE Quadrant of Zachary Lane and 36th Avenue North. It was stated
the recommendation was subject to several conditions in addition to the 1976
approval conditions, and one of those stipulations reduced the net unit count of the
complete project by 97; It was stated that the item had not been considered by the
City Council at the petitioner's request; and that the petitioner was now requesting
the matter to be reviewed again by the Planning Commission with respect to the
specific proposal to transfer the 97 unit density from East -Central portion of the
project to the West portion, thereby permitting more single family dwellings in the
East and Central portions, part of which has been final platted.
Further Staff observations were made per the Staff ,report dated September 5, 1978.
Chairman Davenport recognized Harry Jensen, Peter Pflaum, Dick Zejdlik, and
Roger Clemence, who represented the petitioner. Mr. Jensen stated that petitioner
did not feel the total reasoning behind the revision requests had been made clear to
the Commission at the earlier meeting, and stated that attention should be directed
to the density issue,
Mr. Zejdlik reviewed the physical changes, including the acquisition of 1.28 acres
at the Northwest portion of the site for which no new units were proposed;, the
deletion of a three-story condominium building at the West edge of the site; and,
the re-designation. of a "J-1 Center" in the West area, which would contain. 57
condominium units where none had been approved previously. He also stated that
the J-1 and J-1 Center areas in the West portion contained the proposed 97 units
PLANNING COMMISSIO1 MEETING MINUTES -7- September 6, 1978
of multiple dwelling design representing the density transferred: from the East-Central
portion of the project.
A review and discussion ensued regarding a handout, distributed by petitioner which
indicated the various types and number of until in the areas throughout ;he project.
Mr. Clemence stated there would be no change in the total number of untis from the
original approved .620 units,
CommissionerThreinen.stated that it appeared there was a detraction from the con-
cept of a mixed of housing types and densities, which is a feature of an R.P.U.D,
to the extent that there was virtually two separate developments being proposed;
one consisting of multiple units, the other consisting of single family detached
units. Mr, Clemence iLi:-ponded that higher density housing should, by design, front
onto large opelt spaces as proposed,. and that the successful marketing of single
family homes in the; East and Central portions of the development has stimulated
the: proposed changes.
Commissioner Davenport recalled earlier presentations of the 'project where the mix
of housing types was stressed. Mr. Clemence suggested that the acquisition of
parkland by the County had an impact on the overall project design, and Mr. Jensen
stated that market conditions have changed dramatically since the original approvals..
In that regard, Commissioner Threinen stated that the development of the single
family homes exclusively to date has apparently precipitated the proposed changes
which constitute a shifting of the multiple dwellings to one side ofthe project.
Mr. 7ejdlik stated that if people generally want that type of development, that is
what should be provided, and that there was nothing inherently wrong in concentra.
ting multiple units in one area. Commissioner Threinen stated that planning should
not be by popular referendum on a project -by -project basis, but should be dome in
consideration of community standards and goals.
Mr.. Ptlaum stated that the basic reasons for the proposed changes were in response
to concerns by area citizens, marketing considerations, and prudent planning. . He
stated that it was a very complex issue, especially considering the lar scale of
the project. Fie, noted again the affect of the purchase of land by the Hennepin
County Park system,
Staff summarized the discussions stating that over time,, the City has approved
several ammetidments to the original design; there have been severalinfluencing
factors, including the purchse of Land for park purposes, by the County, marketing
conditions, and concerns of persons who now reside within the project. He stated
all of these factors have diminished and altered the density and building type
mix which is a key R.P..U.D. feature. The question at this time is whether the
latest proposed ammendment and density transfer of 97 ,units are within the intent
of the R.P.U.D.. approval, the ordinance standards, and the guide plan.
Chairman Davenport recognized a number of persons who indicated a desire to speak
to the. issue. Richard Holter; 3640 Forest View Lane, stated appreciation for the
efforts of theeve oper-Yoproceed in the best interest of the project, but did
not feel people living there now are a "pressure factor" as suggested. He stated
his main concern was with "ail or nothing" issue involved whereby the developer
would adhere to the 1976 approved plans if 1978 revisions did not include the
density t)ansfer.
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Mr. Frank Dudrak, 11745 38th Avenue North, representing the Middle East Plymouth
Association, commented on the project, and said that he seen improvements in the
proposed plans versus the already approved plans.
Mr. Dave Priebe, 8825 Forest View Lane, stated the new plan preserves more open
space an, provides a better traffic circulation pattern. He stated the Commissions
concerns about the mix of housing types and densities were not really representative
of the residents' feelings, and that the quality of life is enhanced by the new
1978 plan.
Mr. Larry Gulden, 3820 Forest View Lane, commented as to the awareness of the
R.P.U.O plan by purchases in the development and stated a preference to not have
multiple dwellings in the immediate area. He stated the City should consider the
residents' feelings and not depend on the proposal submitted by developers in-
corporating multiple dwellings with single family homes. Commissioner Davenport
responded that the original plan ,and all R.P.U.D.Is are consistent with city
housing goal,,, and that planned unit developments provide extensive flexibility
for the developer in exchange for an agreed upon plan, which provides a mix of
housing types and densities,
Mr.; John Baeder, 8820 Evergreen Lane, recalled earlier hearings on this project,
and particularly, the issue of traffic circulation; he stated he felt the proposed
plan had merit and was sound environmentally.
Mr. Chuck Lunde, 3815 Evergreen Lane, stated that he bought his home in April, 1976,
M was verbally assured there would be no multiple dwellings near his home. He
stated that he did not see the 1976 plan, since it apparently had yet to be formally
approved, but that had he known there was .a proposal for 24 attached dwellings near
his site, he would have taken a different lot. fie stated he felt the 1978 plan was.
superior to the 1976 plan
Mr. Don. Newell, 12530 39th Avenue Horth, stated he was a new resident in the area,
and felt the new plan was superior to the 1976 plan sinne the use of multipl
dwellings is immediate adjacent buffers to single family homes was not appropriate,
andthat the Planning Commission should reflect the desires of the residents in the
area to form and mold their environment.
MOTION was made by Commissioner ylasilou, supported by Commissioner Barron that the
Planning Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council,
that the request of the Mission Partnership for revised preliminary
plat/plan approval for R.P.U.D. 76-1, 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 dated April 21, 1978, in.additl6n to plan
layout dated May 16, 1978 be approved, subject to the following conditions:
1. Outl'ots E, F, and J be combined with adjoining parcels,
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2, Petitioner pay fees -in -lieu, in addition to the dedication of Outlots
A, 'B, C, and D for park purposes, in an amount determined according to
Council policy Resolution 78-308.
3. Addition of the "panhandles'" in Outlot J to adjoining 'lost of Mission
Ridge, 2nd Addition, and Lot 9 of the 1978 Preliminay Plat.
4. Deletion of the thru roadway, the Westerly most roadway, intersecting
36th Avenue North from the multiple units of Block 9, areas GH -5, 6, 7a
as designated in 1976 and as per the Preliminary Plat/Plan Staff dated
May 3, 1978.
5. The density in area "J-1" and "J-1 Cen*er" shall be per the proposed
plan dated May 16 1978.
In further discussion, Commissioner Barron stated that he was concerned with the
extensive city time and effort expended on this project to assure a sound plan
with a good riix of housing types and densities. He stated that the project was
at a point where the recommended ,plan represented the final plan for this project,
and further adjustments as to density and housing types would not be viewed
favorably.
Commissioner llasilou stated that while the city's housing goals are sound as
guidelines, they should not be viewed as absolute and there is a need for re-
sponsiveness and flexibility.
Commissioner Threinen recounted the development of this project over the years
and his familiarity with it; he stated the need was to be sure of the arguments
in total are beneficial to the city as a whole. He stated that he saw definite
merit in the traffic circulation changes proposed, but that he was not comfortable
with the developer's "all or nothing" posture regarding the approval of the 1978
amendments versus the 1976 plans.
Chairman f?avenport stated that he generally favored the proposed amendments
in consideration of the total case presented by the petitioner, the city's housing
goals, and the general benefits to the ar,Qa. He also stated concern, however,
with the "all of nothing" position that the developer had taken on proposing these
changes.
Commissioner Schneider stated he was against the proposed changes for reasons
stated earlier, although he could see the traffic circulation benefits of the
new plan. He stated he believed the 1976 plan could be modified to afford those
traffic circulation benefits without the other proposed modifications, including
the density transfer,
Chairman Davenport called for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED (4-1-0) (Schneider voted against)
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A-338 Mission Hills Park 6th Addition Partnership A-338 Final Plat
Staff reviewed the proposal consisting of 23 Lots and 2 Outlots and offered
observations per staff Report dated September, 1978. The plat is a portion
of the Mission Kill R. P. U. D. 76--1 for which a .t ; imi'nary plat was approved
under Council Resolution 76-514. Staff expl a reed that the plat could be approved
only if 'the proposed amendments to the preliminary plat/plan for R.P.;U. D. 76-1
were approved.
Rick Sathre, representing petitioner, briefly reviewed the plat and explained his
relationship to the overall project and previously approved subdivisions in the
area.
MOTION was Pude by Commissioner Barron, supported by Commissioner Threinen that
the Planning Commission make the following recommendations to the Council;
that the request of the Mission Hills Park 5th Addition partnership
for :approval of final plat of Mission Hills Park 5th Addition, consisting
of 23 Lots and ? Outlots for plans dated August 23, 1978 be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. Fee title transfer to the City of Outlots A and B following grading,
seeding, and sodding by the developer, and within 12 months of Council
approval of the final plat and development contract..
2_. Payment of additional fees-in-lieu for park dedication per condition
No. 2. of Council Resolution 76-514, and per Council Park Dedication
Po11cy'Resolution 78-308.
3. Compliance with the conditions of the City Engineer's Memorandum for
thi.s plat,
4, Approval is subject to Council approval of the proposed, revisions to the
preliminary plat/plan of the Mission Hills R.P.U.v. '76-1,
MOTION CARRIED (5-1-0) (Commissioner Schneider voted against
on the basis that the plat does nGt
coincide with the approved 1976 plan)
A-,768 T.SkC.-Professional Services Group A-768 Conditional Use Permit
Staff introduced the propoi ed use of professional and administrative offices with
outside parking and: storage of related vehicles and equipmeno. oer the Staff Report
of September 5, 1578-.
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Mr. Robert Zaback and Mr. Robert Mayeron' representing petitioner, explained that
no encroachment of vehicles or equipment; was proposed along the West line as
erroneously represented on a submitted site plan. It was explained that there
would be no 'long-term storage of the eq,ripment, which was very mobile, and usually
on job sites throughout the area and throughout the nation. Petitioner requested.
that in lieu. of Staff proposed curbing along the West edge of the rear parkilig
area, a firm condition providing for no encroachment beyond the paved area should
be applied and would be satisfactory to the petitioner. It was commented that
curbing along this area would adversely affect the approved drainage for the site..
Extensive discussion ensued as to the type of vehicles and equipment which would
be stored and the seasonalnature of such storage.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Vasilou that
the Planning Commission. make the following recommendation to the City Council:
that the request of T.S.C. -Professional Services Group for approval of
a conditional use permit to allow professional/administrative office use
and outside storage at the "Crawford Merz" phase II Industrial Building
in the 800 Block of County Road 18 Service Road be approved subject to
the follow>ing conditions.
1. The conditional use permit is issued to the petitioner and is non-
transferable.
2. The conditional use peri, be subject -to all codes and ordinances
and violation thert:,J Shdi i k u, grounds fol- revocation.
3. Outside storage of non -passenger vehicles and related equipment shall be
limited to the areas indicated on approved plans, provided, however,
there shall be no encroachment beyond the approved paving limits and
designated parking stalls.
4. Outside storage shall consist only of mobile equipment. (self-propelled
or towable).
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) All in favor) MOTION' CARRIED
A-735 Robert MiddlemM A-735 Final Plat
Staff .reviewed the proposal for platting 14 single family residential lots at the
SE corner of County Road 9 and kimines Lane per Staff Report dated September 5, 1978.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MINUTES September 6, 1978
It was explained that the preliminary plat had been approved under Council
Resolution 78-365 subject. to 11 specific conditions. Staff recommended that
petitioner's registered: engineer certify in writing that all lots meet or exceed
ordinance minimum requirements, since the pre'iimioary plat ;indicated several lots
were at the ordinance minimum, and the final plat indicated various detail ad-,
justments to dimensions
Mr, Hedlund, petitioner's etgineer stated said letter had been submitted earlier
1 the day.
Extensive discussion ensued as to compliance with applicable conditions of
Resolution 78-365.
Ms. JuqZ Williams, a resident of the area, commented that -there are a number of
cut trees piledyin the area, and that there was general concern by the neighbors
of the petitioner's housekeeping practices.
Mr. Ken Jensen, another resident of the area stated that the petitioner's property
whieir was under construction was in no worse condition than the city's property,
which was undergoing utility work.
Following further discussion, there was a concurrence by the Commission that the
applicable conditions of the Council Resolution had been met, including provision
for silt control and the cleaning up of the Middlemist 3rd Addition area.
Chairman Davenport also recognized'Mr. Cary Walter, owner of a portion of the
band included in the proposed plat and stated concern with the timeliness of the
plat approval.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Barron that
the Planning Commission; make the following recommendation to the City Council:
that the request of Middlemist, Inc. for approval of final pkat of
Robert Middlemist 5th Addition located in the SE Quadrant of Zachary
Lane and County Road 9, consisting' of 14 single family dwelling lots be
approved subject to the following f.onditions;
1. Compliance with the provisions of the City's Engineer's Memorandum.
2. Payment of park dedication fees -in --lieu of $3,850.00 (14 units X 275.00
pet- unit).
3., Private driveway access to County Road'9 shall be prohibited
4. Dedication of storm water drainage easements over Lost Lake at and
below elevation 938.
a. Written certification by a registered engineer that all lots meet or
exceed ordinance minimum area requirements.
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6. Front setback for Lots 1, 2, 3, 12, arid. 13 be 50 feet.
7. Rear yard setback be 20% of lot depth plus the distance between the normal
and high water mark,
8. No grading be allowed between the normal and high water mark.
9, Provision of sanitary sewer and water service to the Hammon a id Miller
properties shall be made in the development of this plat and this
provision shall be made a requirement of the development contract.
10. Silt control system shall be installed along Lost Lake to eliminate any
run-oi"f before grading is commenced.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
A-552 Vern Isham A-552 Site Plan Approval
Staff review>d petitioner's plans and the Staff Report of September 5, 1978, as
well as the iouncil Approval of the Preliminary Plat for the Isham Industrial Park,
on September 6th. Petitioner proposLs a 10,000 square foot industrialbuilding
on the site, second from the corner, East of Vicksburg Lane, Norah of 28th Avenue.
North.
Chariman Davenport recognized Mr. Vern Isham, the petitioner, and extensive review
ensued regarding the access to the site and the possibility of a shared parking
area between the corner lot and the site.
Discussion. regarding the landscape plan centered on the neevs for substantial
berming along 28th Avenue North with trees spaced 20 feet on center along the
28th Avenue North frontage.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Barron, that
the Planning, Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
that the request of Vern Isham for approval of site plan of a 10,000
square foot industrial building on the site, second from the corner,
North of 28th Avenue North, East of Vicksburg Lane be approved subject
to the following condif,ions:
1. Compliance with 'the Engineer's Memorandum.
2. Payment of Park Dedication Fees -in -lieu of $1,700.00 (2 acres X $850.00
per acre)
3. Centering of the 28th Avenue driveway on the property I with a corner
lot, and provision for appropriate easements as to ,riveway access
with the neighboring parcel.
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4 Parking and driving area between the subject site And the corner site
may be proposed, provided appropriate easements are executed and provided
appropriate physical delineation in the driving and parking area is
installed as approved by the City (in lieu of ordinance side yard re-
quirements),
5. Landscape plan shall detail effective berming along the 28th Avenue
North to provide screening of the parking and driving areas, and the
U red Maple tre hail1 be replaced with green Ash or marshallpAshtypetreesand
shag(
e placed along the 28t6 Ave. N. frontage
20 feet on center,
6 Proposed trees for the site shall be minimum 2z -inch ca:lipher,
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor) MOTION CARRIED
Minutes of Planning Commission Meetings
MOTION was made. by Commissioner Barron, supported by Commissioner Schneider to
approve the minutes of the August 23, 1978 meeting as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED (6«0-1) (Commissioner Threinen
abstained, since he was
not present)
Chairman Davenport reminded the Commission of the joint meeting with the City
Council on Thursday, September 7, 1978, and a brief discussion ensued as to items
which could be discussed at that meeting.
Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at 1:35 a.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
David J. Da enport, C i r, n
Plymouth P anning Co iissi on
Blair Tremere Secretary