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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-10-1984CITY OF PLlTH PLAMINC; CO"4ISSIOX MINUTES JUI,,Y 10, 1984 The regular meeting of the Plymouth planning Commisslon was called to order at 704 P.M. ZS PRESENT: Chajrwilloul Commissioners Magnus, Pl.ufka, Paubal Stulberg, and steins r bald HEH"S, ABS Ta Commissioner Wire STAFF PRESENTz Community Development Coordinator Sara McCann Community Development Director Hair Tremer Assistant City Engineer John Sweeney Public tors Director Fred Moore N TES NOTION by Commissioner Stelgerwald seconded by Commissioner Magnus to recommend approval of the guns 7, 1954 minutes as stibmit,ted.. Vote. Six ayes. Commissioner Wire absent. on carted PUBLIC HEARINGS Chair o an s n rn d a reVest submitted b, Nr. PL TH Jack Penner, Plymouth Superettes, Inc. for a Site plan SUPERETTESt INC* Amendment, Conditional Use Permit, trot Consolidation and SITE PLS AHENDMW Variances for the Installation of a gas pump island with a CONDITIONAL USE detached canopy. Reading of the'July 2, 1984 staff report PERNIT was waived. Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced Mr. Greg Prank, LOT CONSOLIDATION McCombs -Knutson Associates, Mr. Jack itiennert petitioner, and VARIANCES (84029) Mr. George May, legal counselor. Mrs. Frank provided the Planning Commission with a history of the site development including a similar request that was considered in 1976. He noted that the 1976 proposal was denied and cited the reasons. ,t was explained that the property is not serviced with urban utilities I Mr. Frank addressed the reasons for the denial of the 1976 proposal and stated that the petitioner did not feel ' that the current proposal riould 00se an unreasonable burden upon the City. Mr, Frank e ° ne,, d and reviewed sewage generation data which was sut,w,cd, with the application. He stated that the amount of owag, generated would be similar toe single family home. 150- pick up pudus. Paqe 157, Planning Commission Minutes July t, 1984- a i' o a t a iliou jnqtA'red if'the land owner to the north was awareof the petition. Coordinator McConn explained that the property owner to the noeth telephoned the City nffices inquired abovt the proposal.. Planning Director re sere stated that the iftvelopment, of the property to the or h may be constrained due to. the access'of the sUe e said that the property currently zoned FR (Future Restricted Development) I$ ri.ct. Commissioners Stulberq and Plufka stated that they were; con- ern d about the proposed parking layout and overall circu- lation. Commissioner Pluf a stated he was concerned with the circulation as diac ra ued on the Itf Lure" parking plan with respect, to the traffic island del ine for located to the east of the gas pump Island. Planning Director Tremere, explained that the petitioner re- quests approval t f a deferred parking plan to permit conte s ruo iod € .. ;h -in Ordinance required parking initially and that lie Commission concerns may he a 'result o than 90* angle paVK-ng stalls. Comitissioner ei:ger, d 4nguired Thera recreational; and over 1 ed vehicles park,, Mr. Frank explained the pro- posed ro- pos d parking plan, "future', parking plan and :tsta z ingll plan. The Commission discussed In detail ° the overall circu- lation, proposed parking and potential modifications, fir: Wenner stated that if the site is intensely utilized, he would provide additional personnel for I eoting traffic. The Commission discussed w1th the petitioner potential site design layout' alternatives including relocating 'the stalls east- of the cis pump island to the east side` sof the build - Ing, in order to improve the drive aisle circulation near the pump 'iFsland, Commissioner Pauha suggested the Planning Comaitission first the waiver From Policy Resolution o e -664 and the Nonconforming Land Use Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. Chairwoman Va i.l i:ou stated that she agreed with the petitioner's request for being able to install the gas pump Island but oulti eg ire edesign of the proposed site and parking plan,, She inquired if the Commission would he establishing a precedent for the future considering other businesses in the rural area. Commissioner Stelgerwald stated that, develop- ment of this prime corner should not be delayed indofln- Alft i,tel:ya He explained that the proposal does riot increase the seg^lege ,and eater usage to cause a deleWrious impact on the City. Pape 153 Planninq Commission Minutes 3uly 1984 Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the publif, haarinq. Commissioner p of ka stated that he concurred with Commissioner Btez erg a, d but was concerned with the future applicability of the po i%.:y resolution for other properties in this Be stated he could' ie < this as an acces3ory use44, Chairwoman Vasillou conformed that service stations were anticipated to be developed in the Downtown ; Plymouth area as well as the Northwest Business Campus. ' She also stated that the Commission should recognize that the property is ;already developed with the 1uor-store and superette. Commissioner Rauba stated that he ooncurred in that leve optient in this area w44 coming and that there was a trade-off" with the; pro ossed site improvements which would upgrade the property,. However, he stated some modifications to the;prent)sed s1te plan are needed. Commissioner Magnus stated that fie felt the use could be allowed, especially considering the property has already been developed. omzss over tulbe staffed he 1s generally supportive of the proposed use except for the noted concerns regarding the design layout. Chairwoman Vasiliou confirmed that Mr. Wenner also owns the Tom Thumb facility located further east on Hwy. 55. NOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Chairwoman NOTION TO DEFER asp you to defer the Site Plan Amendments Conditional Use Permit, Lot Consolidation and Variances subject to redesign, in response to the concerns regarding circulation which needs to be Improved to provide a more positive floe, proper parking design, and qumber of stalls.. Commissioner telgerxald stated, signage puns should also be provided.. Vote. Six ayes. Notion carried. VOTE MOTION CARRIED Charwoman ` Vasillou submitted the request submitted by SCHERER BROS. Scherer Brothers Lumber Company for a Rezoning and LOWER CO. Preliminary Plat application to plat aproximately 53 acres REZONING AND into 9 industrial parcels and to rezone the property From, PRELIMS Y PLAT RD (Future Restricted Development) District to T- (Planned 5') Industrial District. Reading of the July 3, 1,984 staff report was 'waived. rite. sixayes, Motion carried, VOTE - NOTION CARRIED Page 154 Planning CommissionAdt-es July 10, 1984 Chairwoman Vasi lou opened the public hearing and recognized Mr.: Greg Frank., eCombs-K nutson Asso,) a est and Mr. Charles Pfeffer, Jr., petitioner's representative. Mr-. Prank Indicated that the property owners, to the northwest of the subject parcel were present, and were anxious to see this development rove forward so that they could proceed with a Development proposal on their property. Mr. Frank explained that the proposal compiled with tape Comprehensive Plan and that It was the developer's intent to sell the property for development._ Also, fir. Frank stated that the petitioner supports the prompt submittal of the required application to the Public service Commission for the street/railroad tracks crossing. Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, ;4tconded, by Commissioner RECOMMENDATION Pluf a recommend approval of the Rezoning and Preliminary Plat far o terer r he 3 Lumber Company subject to the conditions as stated In the draft resolution. Vote., Six ayes.: Motion ;carried. VOA -MOTION CARRTED BUSINESSNEW Chairwoman Vasiliou ,in roduoeo a request submitted by Centex CENTE S CORP. Homes Corporation for a revised Landscape Plan. She noted REVISED LANDSCAPE that the Plan was submitted in ..:sponse to the city Council LAN (84024 direction, provided In the arproving resolution for the PUD Preliminary Plan/Plat. Chairwoman Vasa.liou commended the petitioner ` on an excellent Landscape Plan and recognized Mr. Tom Boyce, Centex Homes Corporation and Mr. Dic Putnam, consultant. Both indicated they did not have any comments o Readingf the my 5, 984 staff report Nvassubmit. p7iai ie. NOTION by Commissioner Stelgerwald, seconded by Commissioner WCOMMENDATION Pauba to recommend approval of the revised Landscape Plan for Centex Homes Corporation subject to the Gond i tlons and requirements as reflected In the draft resolution. rite. sixayes, Motion carried, VOTE - NOTION CARRIED