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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10-24-1984Page 252 Punning Commission Minutes October 2-41. 1984 Mr. Rosengr n Inquired if Honeywell had plans to run their manufacturing process 4 -hours. Mr. Mellen, reiterated his. statement that the facility is striotly research and devel- opment He went on to say that they have furthar expansion plans for more buildings, over the next 25 years, which is compatible with the easter Plan on f lle with the City of Plymouth. Coordinator M Conn comm it med that manufacturing is not a. permitted use in this Zoning District. Commissioner St igerwald inquired if this proposal will create more noise. fir. Mellen stated this would not be the case, and that the only noise would be fromn the heat ex- changers. C4mrim: 4 -.over Steigerwal d inquired if any of the requested mod%flcatioiis :could be dangerous. Mr. Mellen answered no, ani explained that they have 24-hour camera surveillance of the site; and, commented (In response to the oncem: n about lighting on the site), that 5 footcandles are needed for observation purposes. Commissioner Plufka ,inquired about the two types of noise. Mr. Mellen stated the difference In the sounds could be from the start-up of the, equipmen $ to the constant sound made while the fans run. He assured the Commiss-.on this Mould be checked Into thoroughly.. Chairwoman Vasiliou inquired' if the sound level will remain the same when the modifications are complete. ter. Mellen answered aff rrmmat".vely. jm Nolting, 110 Goldenrod' Lane North, stated he eves north of, Honeywell, and confirmed that the noise level' is worse later, at night, and that he wrote a letter to the com- pany two years ago about this problem. He stated the noise is similar :to the sound of a "Jet' on I runway". Chairwoman Vasiliou inquired if Honeywell dial anything about the prob- lommm. ter «. No .ting stated: that he was told : nothing could be done.1'r. dellen stated if Mr. Molting would advise him who he spoke with at the company$ he would investigate. Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Pau a, tteconded by Comm .ssiorier RECOMMENDATION A Steigerwald to recommend, 4p'proval for Honeywell, Inc. for a ConditionalUse Permit Amendment for outside storage subject to the conditions as stated In the draft Resolution. Commissioner Pauba ,uggested that Honeywell look into the noise problems as soon as possible. Commissioner Plufka added that Mr. Mellen, and those neighborhood residents present this evening, should exchange telephone numbers to y ep everyone .informed on this problem. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE MOTION CARRIED Fuge 254 Planning Comal ssioq M1.ntAte--s O--ober 24, 1984 3r Oppegaard stated that they have looked at staff's suggestion for a board -on -board fence, and would like to add trees for Immediate screening. Commissioner Plufka Inquired how many trees vvere proposed. Mr Oppegaard stated they propose 510,000 to $15,000 worth of trees. Commissioner Plufka inquired whether the 4 -ft. berm would be adequate. Mr. Oppegaard >stated that the berm is over 4 -ft* In height up to approximat-ely 5 ft. He stated the addition of trees will enhance the screenit.g. Commissioner Wire stated that. additional rreening is appropriate$ and that he prefers `trees to fencing. N added that the gravel surface should be heavy enough for the traffic, loading and unloading operations. Mr. Oppegaard stated- they will strengthen the sci--Face with additional gravel, and are extending the concrete strip. CommL*sioner Wire inquired if they use tty,- 4.railers for storage, and if ,so, will this storage be moved in and out regularly se that these trailers do not become 141 ad storage" warehousing. Mr. Oppegaard stated this would not be the case, the trailers would .not be used four long --term storage as merchandise is moved in and out at intervals. Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the Public Nearing. MOTION by Comml ssJ over Plufkaj seconded by Commissioner Wire RECOM- ATZOM B to recommend. approval for C.O.M. . Company Conditional Use Permit, changing Condition No:. 5 of the draft Resolution to read; compliance with the conditions and to review the need of paving and determine adequacy of screening and to, delete Condition -Pio. 6. Commissioner Wire stated there should be a Condition No. 7 to specify the amount of landscaping.. Commissioner Plufka commented' the condition should allow the petitioner's discretion to enhance the screening and landscaping, subject to staff review. MOTION to AMEND by Commissioner ` Wire, seconded by WTION TO AMEND Commissioner Magnus: for a new Coodition No. 6, that additional landscaping be added to the southwest corner of the site t( screen the area ' from the, south, and shall not be board -on -board fencing. dote on the Amendment. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE . MOTIOM TO AMEND L+T1l#% Vote on, Main Motxoa as once Aaended. 6 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - HOTION CARRIED carried, Page 255 Planning'Commission Minutes October 241, 1954 Commissioner "Pauba commented that Plymouth is proud to have C#O.N.B. Company iji the community, and it would be appy opri.ate for C. JAIX. Company to be proud to be in Plymouth and recognize it as their corporate home. Rr Qppegaard stated they are ,correcting all their forms to use the Plymouth address. Chairwoman Va sillou introduced the request of Word of Life WOW Of LIFE ASSEN Y Assembly of Gori Church for Final Plat and Amendment to Site or AGM) C WCH Plan and Conditional Use Permit for property located FINAL PLAT AND AMEND- northeast of 18th Avenue and Oakv,iew Lane. She requested a WNT TO SITE PLAN AND review of the October 10, 1984 staff report. CON01 `I USE PERMIT (84015) Coordinator McConn explained that the additional memo Included with the .staff rv:ncrt, was prepared subsequent to the receipt of a revised s1 to pian which complied with the requirements for landscaping$ suddingland parking lot design. A`revised Resolution was prepared in response to the plans. Chairwoman Vasili,ou expressed concerns about the late submittal of materials ;required for this application during the review process. Chairwoman 'Va,szliou introduced Pastor Roger Johnson, Mr. Paul. Volstad$ and Cary McInerney$ representing the church. Mr. Cary McInerney, 9915 37th Piace Northt commented on the Engineer's 'Memorandum,, and questioned the assessments for storm sewer:. He stated that it was his understanding, that the City gad Informed him there would be no assessment levied as they had already paid fcZ the southeast connection. City Engineer Goldberg responded that the previous assessment was an area assessment, and t,,is is a lateral charge. He explained fuarther, that the ; :...a Forest Development paid for the 18th Avenue Connection. Mme. McInerney state ! the y had already paid the assessment for 18th Avenue. F_ngiruer Goldberg advised the petitioner this would be researched before this item. moves on for City Council: consi.deratton4 Mr: McInerney stated the church will appeal t^ the City Council to 'refund the set;ond appliratimwn fee. Coordinator M Conn explained$ that the petitioner feels since they paid the original firing. fee for Site Plan and Ccgrlitional Use Permit, the second application as an Amendment, should he at no charge. They are seeking a refund and have been advised ; they need Council approval. Page 25 1 Planning Commission Minutes October 24,''984 Chairwoman fasil:i(u i ttroduced the request for Res0ential Planned Unit evw-lop ent Preliminary Plan/Plat) Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit for RDC` Properties, ins:., for property located east of Zachary Lane and north of the h- ary -Lane lemen#rary School. Reading of the October 10, 1984 Staff Report ws waived. Chairwoman Vasillou ,introduced ter. Alexander Ritter, and Mr. Dennis hviveyt representing RDC Properties. Mr. Ritter stated there were two areas that shnild be MC Pit TIES, INC discussed. He explained they propose ,a 20 ft.. rioter than RPM PRELIM RY PIM 30 ft. tra"'.l outlot it is believed that the cnaribinati.on of AND PLAT.. REZUN: C the outlot with the ' requiredright-of-way as they propose, CONDITIOKAL USE leaves a difference that would be: better used by the HIT (8 30) re i.dentg. Secondly, the; propose to leave the construction of the rrivate trail, on Area, C, which leads to the future park tc the north., C=oditator McCann confirmed there is not a ;)ark In the north area at this time. However, the Compre tensive Park Plan calls for one, and the approved Concept Pian for the north property contemplates park. ,fir* Ritter commented they are not prepared t* go ahead with final plans for the multi. -unit building at this time, so would like consideration of deferred construction of the private trail. Coordinator McCona advised that the required 30 -ft easement for Area C is for snow storage and buffering., She commented on the problem. the City has had in the past where there is private, property on both sides of a trail. This is not a unique situation where the City would recommend a 30 -ft* easement; it is staff's opinion, "hat the private trail will be used by the public for access to the park. Mr. Ritter maintained their, wish to defer designation until further development. Mar. Mulvey discussed tht right-of-way requirements,, and their wish ; to provide the 20 -ft. outlot they feel is adequate. Commissionet. Pl.ufka upheld staff's recommendaticon, In view of the need for snow storai-. Pedestrian safety war, discussed by Coordinator McConn. Commissioner Plufka concurred, and ftY it the people of the area are better served with the 30 -ft., o :.t'lot, Mr. Ritter responded theywould be prepared to defer to these arguments. Page 258 Plann3iag Commission Minutes October 241 1954 Commissioner Pl,ufka commended the design of corner lots with the increased size. Commissioner SteigerwaJd agreed with the separation of trails from streets. Dennis Mulvey cimmented, the private trail. ay is not rt-qulred on the Comprehensive Play, and they are providing the trail as a "courtesy". Coordinator McConn stated, the City appreciates this courtesy, but that real.i.sti.caltyq the trail will be used by the public. Commissioner Plufka stated that the speoi.fto location of the trail can be discussed at the time of Site Plan review. MOTION by Commissioner Stelgerwald, seconded by Comm ssloy !r RECOMMENOATION 0 Fire to recommend approval for RCC Properties Inc., RPUD Preliminary Pian/Plat, Rezoning, and Conditional Use Permit subject to the conditions as stated in the draft,Resoluti.ono Vote. 6 Ayes. LOTION carried. VOTE - KOTION CARR:D Chairwoman Vasi lou introduced the request for Conditional. JEROt P. B)EGINCON- Use Permit for ;land Reclamation for 33erome P. Begin Con- struct on Company.. She requested a review of ` Zbe Qotober ST3 UCT10" COWMY, Ct iTTIO+1AL JJSE PER - 10, 1984 Staff Report, Coordinator McCoon, gave the back- MIT 1,84087) ground on this application, and advised that Henneplo County nas talked personally with the petitiorert and decided that signs vould' not be necessary for County 9. Chairwoman V si.li.ou i.ntrodut-ed Grog Begin, repr senI.ing the petition. Chairwoman Vasiliou opened the Public Hearing. Commissioner 'dire inquired about the truck traffic* 'Greg Begin explained _ they have 5 to 7 trucks hauling materials from other ,lob sites to the fill arca. He '115tc'lted they had previous permits for this work, however, 0,.e City advised they needed a corrent permit to finish these ;obs. Commissioner Ware l oquired whether the sites they were hauling from were .east or west of 1 I-494. Mr. Begin responded, they usually talo: work In the New Hope, Golden Valley, and Plymouth areas, and the trucks travel on the freeway and County Road J. Commissioner Magnus stated his concern: about increased truck traffic on County Road 9 during peak traffic hours. Mr. Chairwoman Vasiliou closed the Public Noari g The weeting adjourned at 900 P.lw