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PLOUNC COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGGIUST ^227 191
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission. was
called to order at 732 P.M.
Wj* S PRESENT-W Chairwoman Vasillou, Commissioners
Wire, Magnus, Stulberg, Stei,gerwaid,
Plufka, and Pauba
STAFF PRESERTZ Community Development Coordinator
Sara McConn
Community Developmeat Director
Blair Tremere,
tx Assistant City Engineer lohn Sweeney`
MINMSZ
MOTION by Commissioner Steigerwald, seconded by Commissioner
Pl fka to recommend approval of the August S, 1954 Minutes
as submitted. Vote. 5 Ages. MOTION carried.
Commissioners Magnus and Stulberg abstained.
PUBLIC A I S:
Chairwoman. Vasillou recognized Messrs* Juelich, and Smith$ 3EROW JUE ICH,
petitioners« Commissioner Pauba asked about the current PINEVIEWt, INC. FOR
statu-s -of the c nersbi; of the ri.ght of-way to be vacated RIC SMITE
R3-chard Smith, explained- that he was the petitioner, ,and MWICINE LAKE ESTA7ES
summarized the history of th preliminary and final plat PRELIMINARY PLAT ANO
application He responded to Commissioner Pauba, noting FINAL PLAT (01068)
that his attorneys are currently research..-ig the original
ownership of that portion of 28th Avenue North that is
anticipated to be vacated. He expects a response from the
attorneys in the next few days.
In reponse to Commissioner Plufka, Mr. Smith identified
the location of the right-of-way to be Vacated on the
proposed plat.
Chairwoman Vasiliou opened and iulosed the Public Hearing as
there was no one present to speak on the item.
Commissioner Pauba confirmed that condition ;number 11 in the
draft Resolution appropriately addressed the proposed right-
of-way vacation.
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner. RECOMMEN ATXON A
Steigerwaald, to recommend approval of the preliminary plat
and final plat for Medicine Lake estates 3rd Addition sub-
ject to those conditions reflected in the draft Resolution
Vote. 7 Ayes., MOTION carried. VOTE MOTION CARR
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August 22,, 1984
Chairwoman Vasi.liou introducot the request submitted by ROOMT MIDDLEMIST
Robert Middlemist for Rezonir i, and Preliminary Plat forREZOHI"GAND
property located northeast of Wiest Medicine Lake Drive and PRELIMINARY FLAT
4th Avenue North. She _;introduced Mr. Xiddlemistj,, who in 052
turn recognized Mr. Calvin Hedlund, consulting engineer.
Mr. Hedlund provided the Commission with a summary of the
application including the rezoning request ' from R-1A
District to R-1B District.. He discussed the proposed loot
sizes and compared them to the adjoining properties, Mr.
Hedlund reviewed` a cross section diagramming the topography
of the site. Commissioner Plrufka' confirmed that the crass
section graphic was not drawn to scale.
Chairwoman Vasi.li.ou opened the Public Hearing.
Edward Ilhtyre 12615 <46th Avenue North, requested a
response to several questions including why an access would
not be provided to Hanel Road. Mr. McIntyre expressed con-
cern., that creating additional lots for development may
cause the area to develop at a dower p?)ue, If there ars:
many ether parcels in the City whish are vacant. He stated
his lot isa!tacent to the existing ponds and requested
confirmation .hat there would not be a negative impact on
his property. he questioned why the zoning of the property
should he charged to achieve smaller lots, and requested: a
cl,,,,)rlfication on the availability of utili.tie;°.
Planning Dxk:e<tor Tremere responded with respect to the ac-
cess to Ramal Road, rioting that the roadway is classified as
a minor arterial which would have a higher inten sty of
use. He also explained that 48th' Avenue North was `ale s
intended to be extended, ,and that 49th Avenue North offers
an alternative circulation route
Assistant City Engineer Sweeney explained that a preliminary
engineering report has been ordered, and is being prepared
with respect to the ponding inthis overall area. He
explained that until the study is completed, no further
development; in this: area would be permitted. Reference was
made to the ngioeer's Memorandum which states that no final
plat shall'be processed until the engineering report is
or}mpletcd
Mr Aiddlemist explained that he was aware of the study, and
requested that the city complete the engineering report
expeditiously. He also discussed the proposed lot sizes,
noting that the zoning requested allows the development to
vary the lot sizes considering the topographic changes on
the property,
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August 221 198
Chairwoman Vasili.ou inquired if W-, Middlemist considered
pl ntirig a buffer to the adjacent property to 0e e est as
suggested by Mr. Fischer, Mr. Middlemist responded that
Perhaps Me. Fischer would Bike to participate in provid q
the pl,antiAgs, since he wood also benefit from them.
Chairwoman VasiIIiou closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Pauha Inquired who would construct the homes.
Mr Middlemist responded that he would prefer to construct
all, of the houses himself, however, if costs are prohibi-
tive, he would need to sell ,some of the lots to other
developers'*
MOTION ,by Commissioner atulberg, seconded by Commissioner RECONHENDATM 0
Pauba to recommend approval of the Rezoning ani... PreAminary
Plat request for "Tammie Middlemist Addition" by Robert
Middlemist, subject to those conditions reflected in the
draftResolution.
VOTE. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.. VOTE - Y.9TION, C'ARRIM
Chairwoman Vasillou introduced the request by HennepinEPIN C TX PARK
County Park; Reserve District-dor a Conditional Use Permit RESERVE DISTRICT
Amendment and Site Plan approval for the nonversion and ex- CONDITIONAL.USE
pansion of the residence located within f"he Clifton E. PERKIT Al IST
French Regional Park, for the Hennepin County Parr. Reserve SITE PLAN AND
District offices, :She recognized Mr... tion King .of the Park VARLWE (840 `5)
Reserve District.
Mr. King provided a summary of the proposed application and
noted that the intent is to consolidate the administrative
functions into one facility, explaining that the Clifton E.
French Regional Park was most ,centrally located,
Chairwoman Vasiliou opened the Public Hearing recognizing
Arlene'3ohnson, 3535, Rosewood Lane, who, expressed concern
that she did not receive a Public Hearing Notice on the prow-
po ed application. It was her opi ion, that someone g ad
bungled tfie preparation of the Notice". She'stated that she
bought her >home in this area considering the rural nature
and location of the Regional Para. She expressed concern
that new she lives near a four -lane highway and a proposed
r offic cc mple c
Ms. Johnson asked questions with respect ° to the overall
development of the Regional Park. She asked where the
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defined in the finning Ordinance.
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Commissioner dire continued by stating that he would Like to
review the proposed l lgg )ting plan for facility.
Community Development C .o dioator McConn, responded that
lighting was eonsidered, but iteras not thought the parking
lot lighting would have an impact on adjacent properties.
Scott MoDonaldt architect, stated the lighting would be low
key, and would not intrude on surrounding properties.
Cori.sslone dire inquired if the Bark Reserveiii stri ct
would make ' a commitment to no further expansion of this
fa pity, as a cenditi.on of approval.. Mfr. Henry stated that
the t.urrent program aloes not include any expansion, but he
would have ` to confirm agreement to such a condition of
ap roval, with the Board of Commissioners and Superintendent.
Bon Xingo expressed concern with the recommended condi:taona
of the Engineer's Memorandum, numbers 6 and 7, which require
easements around the property lines, and for ponding
purposes. Be questioned the purpose of the easements, and
requested a waiver of the requirement. Assistant City
Engineer, Sweeney enplaned that the easements were
necessary, especially for the ponding areas, and along the
roadway. This should be considered by the City Council..
MOTION b `t 3 s over Step erwald seconded by Comm ;ssiovery KC HW C
Wire to recommend approval of the Conditional. Use Permit
Amendment and. Site Plan subject to at least those conditions
reflected in the draft Resolution.
Commissioner Stelgerwald commented that he strongly
recommended the City Council 'consider determining that the
development of the property should be contingent upon the
completion of new County Road 9. Commissioner Wire and.
Chairwoman Vasil i.ou concurred.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire to Amend the Main Notion to add NOTIOO TO AHM
condition number 9 to state, "`there shall not be any . further FAILED
expansion of the facility". The Motion failed for lack of
second.
Chairwoman Vasiliou commented that she dial .not feel the
proposed amendment was realistic.
MOTION by Commissioner pl,ufka, seconded by Commissioner NOTION TO AMM
Magnus to acid condition number 9, "that it is the opinion of
the. Commission, that the proposed development represents the
maximum utilization to this :area of the Regional park for
an' office f (il ty" w
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August 22, 1954
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes Commissioners Steig rwaldx MOTION FAIL
Stulberg ,uba andlt rwoi?n? a. MOTION
Failed.
MOTION by Co. missioner Plufka,, seconded,by Commissioner Wire NOTION TO AMEND
to add condition number 9,, Otto regvire that,, concurrent with
the proposed development, definite action will be teen to
relieve the intolerable traffic on County Road 9".
Roll Call Vote. Ayes. Commissioners Stulberg, Magnus, VOTE-MOTION FAILED,
eigerwald, Pauba, and Chairwoman Vasiliou, Nay. MOTION
wiled.
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Plufka, seconded by MOTION TO AMEN
Commissioner Wire to add condition number 91 to indicate to,
the City Council "that, when reasonable, landscaping should
be Installed near the wetland along the east side of County
Road 61"..
Co ,ism r*rner Plufka stated that he thought such landscaping
wn-:lo be a gesture of good faith to the contiguous areas, in
demonstratinrq a desire to, restore and reforest the wetland
area.
Commissioner Stulberg questioned whether that would apply to
the specific proposal being considered.
Commissioner Wire concurred with the amendment, in that the
property appears to not belong to anyone, and installing
laadscaping would assist in integrating it .into the park.
Rol Call Vota. ' 3 Ayes. Comml ssioners Stulberg, Magnus, VOTE - 10TItN FAILED
St,lcerwald; and Chairwoman Vasilidy, Nay. MOTILIN failed..
MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Wire, seconded by NOTION TO AMEND
Commissioner Plufka to require that a lighting plan be
reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of
Building. Permits,
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Stulberg, VOTE - MOTION FAILED
Stelgerwald, Pauba, and Chairwoman Vasillou, Nay. MOTION
ailed.
VOTE on the MAIN MOTION (WITH NO AMENDMENTS). Roll Call VOTE - MATN MOTION
Vote. T Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION CANNED!
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August 22, 1984
Commissio,,.7tr tul.berg stated he was not in support of the
proposed amendments* ; because the ones related to traffic
were subjective statements, and that requiring review of the
lighting pla we-ulu only ael,ay the project when the lighting
would not be visible- to the adjoining areas. Cominissi,oner
Steigerwald and Chairwoman Vasiliou concurred.
The Planning Commission discussed the development of the
property with respect to traffic on County Road. 9.
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by Mr. MICHAEL LEUER
Michael Leuer for, a preliminary plat and final plat for PRELIMINARY FLAT
Greentree West 2nd Addition. Mr. Leuer was .introduced, FINAL, PLAT ( 8
stating that he dial not have any, questions.
Commissioner Pl,ufka requested a review of the location of
Outlot 6, Creentree West. Community Development Coordinator
McConn explained that Outlot B was platted, with the ;reen-
tree 'fest Plat. A portion of the outl of had been consol-i-
dated with the .adjacent property to the north, In order to
prov1i; public street frontage. The remaining,, portion of
gutlot S. is to be further platted, with the proposed Green-
tree West '-nd Addition;
Chairwoman Vasil ou opened the Public Hearing and recognized
Mr4 Brian 018rien7 16915' County Mead 24t who stated he is
the property owner, and is available for questions.
Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Magnus REC'NDATION 0
to recommend approval, of the Preliminary Plat and Final. Plat
subject to the conditions in the dra" ` Resolution. Vote 7 VOTE NOTION CARRIED
Ayes. MOTION carried..
Chairwoman 1asillou introduced the request submitted by the N SSIM UNITED
church ' to rezone the property, and for a; Conditional Use MEETHUDIST CWRCH
Permit and Site Plan, to allow the`expansion of the existing REZONING,
facility= Reading of the August ` 4, 1954 Staff` Report was CONQZTIi] USE
way ved PERMIT AND SITE PLAN
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Commissioner Magnus stated that he ` would abstain from
participation on this item.
Chairwoman Vasillou -recognized the petitioners; who seated
they were available for questions.
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August 72, 1954
Chairwoman Vasiliou opened and closed the Public Hearing
as. no one was presentto speak on tine item.
MOTION by Cosi ilssione Stul.ber g, seconded by Commissioner RECON111ENDATION L
Wire to recommend approval of the Rezoning, Conditional Use
Permit and. Site Plan application subject to the conditions
as, stated in the draft Resolution.
Vote. 6 Ayes. Commissioner, Magnus abstained. MOTION VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
carried*
SHELDTA SCHWARTZ
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by REZOWIE2 AND PRELIM-
Sheldon Schwartz for Rezoning and Preliminary Plat approval WARY PLAT 184070)
for the proposed `Isaiah Addition". Reading of the August
14, 1954 Staff Report was waived.
Sheldon, Schwartz, petitioner, stated he had questions with
respect to the Engineert,s Memorandum, but would contact the
Engineering Department
Chairwoman Vasillou opened and closed the Public Hearing
because no one was present to speak on the item,
RECOMWENDATI
ih(
y;
MOTION by Commissioner Pauba, seconded by Commissioner
Steigerwald to recommend approval of the Rezoning and
Preliminary Plat subject to the ,conditions in the draft
Resolution.
VOTE'— MOTION CARRIED
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried.
WEW l.1l SINESS
ROBERT LAMSON
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by Mr. LOT DIVISION
Robert Lamson for approval. of Variances to divide property VARICES ($4067)
by metes and bounds description rather than platting; to
create a parcel that would not h ,,ve frontage on a public
goad; and, ,to create a parcel less than. Ordinance required
lot size. She recognized r, Larry Marofky, attorney
representing the petitioner.
Chairwoman Vasillou inquired of Mr. Marofsky why the Lot
Division and Variances were needed.. Mr. Marof"sky explained
that when the petitioner purchased the property, he told the
neighbors of his possible future intent to subdivide the
property- The neighbors were not pleased with that
possibility, and therefore, proposed to purchase a portion
of the property. Mr. Narofsky stated that water service
from the City ofWayzata was nearby, and that sever service
from the City of Minnetonka was nearby;
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August 291 1964
Chairwoman Vasiliou introduced the request submitted by sir. 3ACK TAYLOR
ack Taylor for a Variance from Policy , Resolution No. VARLWE FROM
171155-
664, , regu ,a€ing Urbar. Developmentomen to create a developable POLICY RESOLUTION
parcel In, the uns-ery ced area,, and a Variance from the 5.664 AM FROR
Subdivision Code requirements to di`/i:de the property by THE PLATTING
means ether than platting. REQUIRENENTS OF
THE.SUEDIVISION
Mr. Rod Halvorson, Midwest Land Surveyors. Inc., and. Mr., C (84071
Larry Berg, Attorney for the petit oner a were introduced.
Mr. berg explained that the petitioner has lived at the
current residence with his son and daughter -in --law and two
children. for some time. They desire to build a new house on
the same property, divide the property, and sell the
existing dwelling.
He stated that the proposed 5 acre parcel meets the Zoning
Ordinance minimum standards, and is similar in nature to
other lots an the area. He stated that he understood the
ether parcels In the area were crewed ;under different laws
and. regulations.
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August , 1984
Commissioner Wire inquired if the peti