HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-17-1979AG. COMMISSION
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
January '7, 1979
A regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Davenport at 7;35 p.m, in the City Council Chambers, 3400 Plymouth
Boulevard,
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Davenport, CommYssioners Barron, Schneider, Threinen,
Vasiliou, Wire and Erickson (who arrived at 7;55 p,m,)
STAFF PRESENT: Blair Tremere and Mildred Jansen
ALSO PRESENT; Councilwoman Hoyt,
79001 - Independent Sck-ql District No, 254 Conditronai Use
Site Plan
Staff referred to the January 12, 1979 report to the Planning Commission. The
petitioner proposes a 9,883 square feet addition to the gymnasium and enclosure
of the existing patio area With an elevator addition at Ridgemeount Junior High
School, 12000 Ridgemount Avenue. Staff recommended tura-around at termination
of fire lane for emergency evacuation, since there is very limited access to
the rear of the buildim:, The building should comply with applicable codes for
schools to provide adequate fire protection, The parking appears to be adequate
and meets minimum ordinance requirements,
Chairman Davenport opened the public information hear9ng
Chairman Davenport recognized Ron Erickson, Architect, viho stated total cost for
this expansion is estimated at $400,000, He also stated that the plans indicate
a fire road to the rear and the soil in that area is of a granular type, He
questioned whether a paved fire lane was required and requested the Planning
Commission to delete the recommended turn-around, Discussion ensued regarding
fire hydrants, and Mr. Erickson stated the existing !ydrant is approximately3001- 400' from the building and the school has a we'll on site, Th? Plymouth
City code applies to commercial and industrial zoned property,
Mr. Erickson further stated he was not opposed to added fire protection, but
plans were completed in accordance w1th codes, The buj1diPg has existed for
years, and there was no requirement for onsite hydrants, In contacting the
State and the City, he felt all regGirements were being met until the city FireChiefrecommendedextensionofthewatersystem,
Bruce Halgren, Principal of Ridgemount Junior School, stated, however, that the
present gymnasium is inadequate for day use (four classes per hour), There is
an -increase in athletics, especially after school., and with more girls p"artjci-
pating, St, Mary's gymnasium is rented (where no showers are avaflable), A150,
some of the space is poor in the swimming pool area,
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Commissioners expressed concern for only one area hydrant, hookup distance to
hydrants, and access to and from the building, Commissioner Threinen cited
there is great variance -in criteria used by schools in the area.
Chairman Davenport Telt the interest of the school district and city should be
consistent, and the Fire c'hief's judgment should be considered,
Paul Steigerwald, 120 N. Magnolia Lane, and Dave Bancroft, 210 N. Magnolia Lane,
expressed dissatisfaction over students trespassing on neighbors' yards, litter-
ing, and damaging trees. After some discussion, Chairman DavenpoOt suggested
that theseei hbors meet ' n g e t with school ,staff to resolve -the problems, Commissioner
Threinen stated he felt satisfactory arrangements should be worked out between
residents and school staff.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Davenport closed the Public Hearing.,
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen, supporter `)y Commissioner Erickson, to take
action at this meeting,
MOTION CARRIED- (7-0-0) All in favor
MOTION by Commissioner Threinen,, supported by Commissioner Vasiliou, that the
Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the conditional
use site plan for a gymnasium addition and patio area remodeling and enclosure
with an elevator addition proposed by Independent School District No, 284 at
Ridgemount Junior High School, 12000 Ridgemount Avenue, subject to the following
conditions:
1. Prior to permits, the plan shall be revised indicating an approved
emergency vehicle turn -around area at the termination of the fire
lane; said area shall serve as the cleared emergency evacuation
space for persons exiting at the rear of the building
2, Prior to issuance of permits, the location and amount of existing
parking shall be detailed on the site plan.,
3 All natural area as dj..sturbed by construction and not otherwise
improved shall be sodded,
4. Fire protection measures shall be according to applicable codes,
including the construction of the fire lane,
MOTION! CARRIED (7-04) All in favor
A-268 Gleason Construction Co, Final plat
Staff introduced the item and reviewed staff report dated January 12 1979, in
which Gleason Construction Co, requested final plat for "Merrimac Addition"
4ownhouses at the east side of Merrimac Lane and north of County Road 6. The
submitted final pkat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat,
The submitted landscape -plan is consistent except for parking, Staff recommended
that 10 outside spaces be provided along the east side of rear parking area,,
The Commissioners discussed the proposed parking,
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MOTION by Commissi`Qner Threinen, supported by Commissioner Barron, to defer
action for approval of the final plat and landscape plan for ",Merrimac Addition"
townhouses at the east side of Merrimac Lane and north of County Road 6 proposed
by Gleason Construction Company as the petitioner was not present to respond to
Inquiries,
MOTION CARRIED (4-3-0) Chairman ,Davenport,
Commissioners Schneider and
Vasiliou opposed
A-837 Rockford Road Investment Company Final Plat
Staff introduced this item and stated there was nothing to add to the staff report
dated January 121, 1979.
MOTION by Commissioner Vasiliou, seconded by Commissioner Barron, that the 'Planning
Commission make the following recommendation to the City Council;
Approval of final plat of Rockford Road Investment Company for "Galilee.
Addition" at the northwest quadrant of County Roads 9 and 18, subject to
the following conditions.
1. Compliance with the provisions of the Engineer's memorandum. `
2. Grading and landscaping on the west and between the proposed
parcels shall take into account provisions for emergency
vehicle access to both sites.
3. Appropriate easements as approved by the City Engineer shall be
provided to include emergency vehicle access between the two sites,
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) All in favor
A-79005 Waconia Homes Inc, Conditional Use 'Permit
Staff introduced the item and revievied the January 12 1979 staff report, The
petitioner has applied for a conditional use permit to establish office use
4,900 square feet) and incidental warehouse ,use (3,020 square feet) in industrial
park district at 14910-40 28th Avenue North, Although there are 43 parking stalls
for the unoccupied portion of the building, concern was expressed as to future
parking needs. In order to be consistent with the zoning ordinar`ze, types of
uses inthebuilding would be monitored to meet parking requirements,
Mr. William Lee, President of Waconia Homes, stated that they were anxious to
move, to the, Plymouth location, Chairman Davenport welcomed them and stated he
hoped they would promote building moderately -priced homes in the City,
MOTION by Commissioner Barron, supported by Commissioner Wire, that the Planning
Commission recommend to the City Council approval of conditional use permit by
Waconia Homes Inc. at 14910,40 28th Avenue North, subject to the following
conditions;
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1. Permit isissued to the petitioner and is not transferable,
2. The nermit is subject to all applicable codes, regulations and ordi-
nances and violations thereof shall be grounds for revocation,
3, The maximum amount of of—l;ce use for this occupancy shall be 4,900
square feet.;
4. There shall be no outside storage of merchandise, production materials,
or trashy
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) All in favor
OTHER BUSINESS
The Commission discussed a number ofitems which had been forwarded to the City
Council; including "SJH IndustrialPark" and Overland' Park" R.P.-U.D.
MOTION by Commissioner Schneider, seconded by Commissioner Wire, that the minutes
of January 3, 1979 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1) Commissioner Erickson abstained
MOTION by Commissioner Erickson, supported by Commissioner Threinen, that the
meeting adjourn (9;15 p.m.).
MOTION CARRIED (7-0-0) All in favor
APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION
David' J. Davenport, Chairman
Plymouth Planning Commission
Blair Tremere, Secretary