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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
October 18, 1x78
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman David Davenport at 7;45 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Public Works
Building, 14900 - 23rd.Ave. No..
MEMBERS PRESENT; Commissioners Davenport, Threinen Vfasiliou, Wire and Barron
who arrived: at 9;45)
MEMBERS ABSENT; Couriissioners Schneider and Erickson
STAFF PRESENT. Blair Tremere and Mildred Jansen:
There was observance of a, few moments silence for Commissioner Schneider's recovery
from an auto accident.
A-552 Georqe A. Jackson Associates inc, Final Plat Approval
Staff reviewed the 10115/78 Staff report and referred especially to City Council
Res. 78-549 approving preliminary pkat for this 11 -lot industrial subdivision
petitioner being Vern Isham), and Medina Road alignment and neighboring property
to the .east as reflected in the final plat.
Chairman Davenport recognized George Jackson who stated that he had nothing to add
to the Staff report
Commissioner Threinen referred to preliminary plat landscaping requirements related
to the original applicant Mr. Isham.
The petitioner stated that Mr. Tremere had discussed with him in detail the land-
scaping conditions of 75' setback buffer and green strip, berming and plantings as
well as curb cut access, and that he is-greeable to these conditions.
There was considerable discussion of the landscaping requirement: for 28th Ave. No.
and Mr. Jackson is aware of them..
MOTION byConmissiover Vas liou,, supported by Commissioner Wire, that the Planning
Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council:
Approval of the final plat for Vicksburg Industrial Park, consisting of
11 industrial lots as requested by George A. Jackson Associates, subject
to the following conditions;
1r Compliance with the provisions of the City Engineer's memorandum
for the subdivision.
2. Development contract for final platting shall reflect measures to
Implement construction of the proposed new Medina Road and Ranchview
Lane as approved by the City Engineer.
3. Development contract provision shall limit private curb cut access toOVicksburgLanetoonedriveforproposedLots7and8, Block 1 and
shall provide that access for proposed Lots 1 and 9, Block 1, shall be
exclusively to 28th Ave. .No. and Medina Road respectively.
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Site plans will be developed with a 75' buffer and landscape green stripalong28thAve. No. and along Vicksburg Lane.
5. Review and ,approval of the property lbstract by the City Attorney shallbeconfirmed.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) All in favor
A-864 W.W. Grainger Incorporated Site Plan &
Conditional Use Permit
Per 10/16/78 reportStaff reviewed the background, stating that this site is a
resulting parcel from a lot division approved in July. The petitioner (based in
Chicago) distributes electric motors and related accessories and proposes a
88,314 sq. ft., building at this time and a future building.. Staff recommends condi-
tional use regarding wholesalin , which is not specifically included in the zoningordinancefortheI-1 district although. the ordinance does provide for determin-
ation of "substantially similar use").
Discussion ensued regarding landscaping consisting of: green strip areas, bermingandplantscreeningforheadlights; curbing; island delineator; curb cut width on
24th Ave, No.; signs (either freestanding car wall); and adequate parking.
Chairman Davenport recognizedGlenn Gauger who ,inquired about ordinance requirements
for_landscapina_ Petitioner was agreeable to all recommended conditions except the24thAve, No. ,urb cut and would prefer 36' or 30' instead of suggested 24'
Petitioner also stated that there would not be any manufacturing, and parking would
meet ordinance standards..
Mr. Gauger stated the petitioner would prefer wall signage, vs. freestanding; since
the ordinance permitted only one type and not both, as proposed..
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen, supported. by Commissioner Wire, that the PlanningCommissionmakethefollowingreconnendationtotheCityCouncil;
Approval of the site plans and conditional use permits for W. W. Grainger
Incorporated at 24th Ave. No. and Annapolis Lane would be subject to
conditions including the following,
I. ompliance with the Engineer's memorandum for this project.
2. 6" concrete curbing shall be the type a6-12.
3. Additional berming shall be provided along the parking green stripsadjacentto24thAve. No. and Annapolis Lane.
4. An additional parking lot island delineator shall be provided at the
southwest end of the building at the end of the parking row..
5. The curb cut onto 24th Ave. No. northeasterly of Zinnia Lane shall be30' wide.
5. The ordinance -required site performance guarantee shall be for a period..
of18 months.
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7. Payment of park dedication fees -in -lieu in the amount of $3,519
4.148 acres x $850 per acre).
8. Outside storage, including trash disposal facilities, is prohibited.
9. Lot division creating this parcel shall be filed per Res. 78-458 prior
to the issuance of building permits,
10. Approval is for proposed Phase I only. Any future additions shall be
subject to ordinance -required review and approval and standards appli-
cable at this time.
Discussion at Planning Commission meeting indicated that site is
sufficient today for proposed use per Section 10, Subdivision 2,
Table 2 of the present ordinance.)
11. Signage shall consist of the following: wall signage only according
to Ordinance Section 10, Subdivision 1, Paragraph 5.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-) (All in favor)
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Vasiliou., -that copies
of Minnesota Guidebook to State Agency Services 1978-79 be requested for each
Planning Commissioner.
MOTION CARRIED (4-0-0) (All in favor)
CIP Five -Year Proposals
Mayor Hunt presented and discussed detailed illustrations and analysis of the
five-year CIP proposals for streets, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers and parks.
LOTION by Commissioner Threinen, seconded by Commissioner Vasiliou, that the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the Five -Year Capital Improvement Programs
for streets, water, sewer, storm sewer and parks.
LOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
Minutes of PlanninCommission :Meeting
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen, supported by Commissioner sire, to approve the
minutes of the 1014/78 meeting as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED (5-0-0) (All in favor)
Chairman Davenport adjourned the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
David J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Plarning Commission
Blair Tremere, Secretary