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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-26-1985CITE' OF PLYHOUTH PLANNING C0141ISSION MINUTES 1985 00 regular eetlnct of the Plymouth P14ann CO3, tOt gas ria ed to order at 30 P.M. r auba CommissionersR ; ~r t 4rx tulbryy, sevnusand Me l le Cha Plufka STAK PRESENT. Community Development Coordinator Sara Irteconn, City Ungineer John Sweenoy Community Development Director Blair Tremer community Development ecrt,t#pry Grace Wine an CONSFUT AGENDA MOTION by Comm ssroner Wire, speoark by Commissioner OTION To APPROVE tutht z# t adopt the nsent tine. Vote. Fly s. CONSENT A ?A- MOT10 4 earned. CARRIED MINUTES o 1isio4r Wire, s aded hCommissionerMOTION y Commissioner 301-C 191, tti r mm nd a r va tib the Carle 1 , ' t i"Ut, stclbertlapproval 1985 as submitted. OTE. 5 Ayes.Commissioner t4atinus abstained C OT d. carried. PUBLIC HEARINGSt Hi#.W NEW BUSINESS ice Chairman Raubd introduced the application and requested VANTAGE COMPANIES in overview of the uneI l,,19S5 Staff RYport b orl-lnatrr SITE KM iARIW poi 4an auba .nttodu ejMr., Bruce Watson, nLConnh Vice 54 representing Vantaqe Companies, and Tom Sopoel, Architect. Mr. Watson stated they take no exceptioa to the staff report as prepared and complimented the work done., by staff., He stated they would let the project: stand on its own merits dad on the recommendations ma e by staff. 149- Page 150 IP Planning . efo mission Minutes une 26, lli 5 Commissioner Wire. Inquired If ti(y had oonsidered reducAnq the, size of the building, and thereby reducing the vari- ances. Mt Watson stited they did consider this, however they , - ire . f i: t : for the largerbuilding o a unique site and are following the recommendation of staff to pro ida,, ifiereased landscaping and berminq as olompensatory measures. He commented that the larger building is neces- sary to malke the project economically feasible that there will, be ext Ansi, e gradingdin+ because of poor sollsi and,, that the cost of utility development is set, Mr., Batson stated this I's the fourth plan they have prepared over the last ten years and this plan is the most workable and feasible for this site. Commissioner Wire inquired about the exterior color scheme for the bui:ldin . fir. Watson this has not been definitely dciAded, however i.t may be darty anodized metal fascia., or a copper color. ' bice Chairman Pauba confirmed with Coordin- ator McConn that detailed plans would be part of tet., 31uild- inq Permit application review. Commissioner Mellen inquired about the types of tenants for the building'; Mr. Watson stated it would he a mix of Ware- housing, tight manufacturing in the northerly portion of the building; and officelshowroom and light service businesses in the southerly portion. He noted that Research & Design 019h, tech and Aec ronic, non-retail oriented) firms dre particul.arl.y interested in space available. He furthercom- mented that they ars cautious in i.nt rviewina, prospective tenants so that they will be compatible with their neighbors. Vice Chairman Pauba introduced Mr. Richard Conlin, President, MetroBan , Plymouth, who inquired about road design and -improvements in the area. Mr. Watson stated a meeting k as held with the City about existing traffic prob- lems in this areal that there had been discussion of upgrad- inq Xenium Lane and the possibility of signalization at 24th and Xe ium and traffic controls at 26th and Xenium.. He u nders C.Ood that the City was looking at alternatives in design for solutions to the existing problems-, and,, that the County : would be installing a median in County 1 /Xeni um Lane. Mr. Conlin stated it was his understanding the City has no current proposal. He is concerned that the Cita in considering development,and alternate roadway designs, makes sure that the traffic pattern and circulation is the best possible for all businesses In the area. He z tated that a medians in County Road 61 could be detrimental. Page 151 Planning Commission Minut $ Jane Z4, 1985 Further aiscussion ensued ola roddiwdy improvements. vice Chairman pauba advised Mr. Conlin and the representatives for Vantage Company to keep In contactt wit the City Engine- erinq Departmentyenta regarding their specific concerns r"ard'i.ng roadway design and traffic circulation in this area. MOTION by Commissioner Magnus, seconded by Commissioner Wire NOTION TO APPROVE. to recommend approval for the Site Plan and Variances for Vantage Companies subject to the eondit ons as stated In the June 11, 1985 Staff Report. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTIO carriedVOTE MOTION CARRIED M€ rION by Commissioner Wire$ seconded by Commissioner ADVANCE 14ACHINE CO. Stulbercl to recommend approval of the , Site ` plan for Advajice SITE P .AK(85046) Machine Companyt phase 11, subject to those conditions as ttated in the staff report. Vice Chairman Pauba called on Director of Community develop- COALS, JECTIV , meat Blair T'remere: to review the updating of the Coals, AND CRITERIA OF TW Objectives,, and Criteria portion of the Citya s Comprehensive CIT'Y'S COMPREHENSIVE Plan. Director Tremere stated that the draft documents pre PLAN pared for she Commission reflectect the onsol idation, of all Commission, Council, and the Mayor=s input to this section- He advised that the Commission will hold a Public Hearing in July to discuss these and mate final recommendations. The Commission and Council will meet jointly in. late July and thy,s will, be an agenda .item.: He ,Mated that Iin addition to the legal notice in the newspaper for the Public Hearing,, the Homeown(-rs Associations and other groups will c)e noticed and will _ be provided copies of the draft for their information. Commissioner Ware commented that some of the earlier recom- mended changes were not incorporated in this draft. He noted on page 16, under the objective for adequate transpor- tation system, under Air, that changes had been made but were not reflected regarding theState Aeronautic Regulation and the statement on the need for study on a heliport. Dir- ector Tremere explained haat seaplane landings are under the jurisdiction of the. Mate of Minnesota Department of Trans- portation (MnDOT)) and late traffio is under the jurlsdic- tion of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department. The statement had been changed to read "Support safety standards consistentstent: with Director T'remere and Coordinator McConn confirmed the discussion that toots place supporting the need for No. 16, "Study future needs for Plymouth heli- port", relative to those businesses who had ,stated their possible future plans for helipads.. Paget 157, Planning ommis on inul s use 26, 1985 arit,ericr o , Commissioner Wirere s a d i. the "Llim nation of likelyly hiding spots for con edlment of undesirable individuals . * ." should be deleted. Direc- tor Tremetre ` stated there had been no, comments mace regarding this Suction. Commissioner Wire state= he is concerned that tbe City would not he abler tO "eliminate" such taints as trails, pathways,, or parkland that would constitute ll i.d n spots for concealment of undesirable individuals in areas subject to pedestrian travel,, Commissioneron ul er statedabelieves the Purpose of the objective is to keep in mind that theses areas should not be 'created by the development,, as development proposals reg reviewed. Commissioner Wire stated that perhaps the vii ds "assure/ assuring" used throughout should be ohi n ed, because the City may not be able to ",assure" certain aspects of the objectives and criteria. Director Tremete stated that this Is not an Ordinance that regulate or "prohibits", but JSL a statement of the City's 9R.:ls"or Plymouth. Vice Chairman p uba , suggestedsted that the wording could be sof enetd, rising Attempt to avoid" such as in the case of 'the creation of unsafe areas during the planning process. Commissioner Wire suggested that the personal safety factor should be reviewed along with development proposals, con- siderinq the landscaping, berminq, and screening to .insure that areas that would be detrimental to public safety would riot be created The Commission and staff discussed the Luce Line and other trail systems throughout Plymouth. Commissioner Wire stated his concern that t.r4tl construction may be contradictory to goad planning in x -Av'tding potential hazards to pedestrian travel Commissioner iel v s: suggested the Statement could read Minimize exposure of the; traveling pedestrian to undesir- able conditions". It was the ooncensus that this language should be used for Criteria , i., on page 12. Director T emere stated these recommendations would be in- corporated for further discussion at the Public Hearing and with the City Council at the joint meeting. Coordinator McConn discussed the 3uly 9, 1985 < Planning Commission agenda. As there was no further businesst Vice Chairman' pauba called or adjournment ADJOUM4.kTNT The Meetinq adjourned at 4:20 P.M. RECOMMENDED NDITIONFOR THE 3UNE26, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OR SITE 1. Compliance with CityEngineer's Memorandum Payment of pari: dedication -in-lieu of dedication i accordance with the nedjcatjon Pcila in effect at they time of Bull,ding Permit issuance. b Submission of required financial rua antee and Site PerformanceAgreement for completion : of site mprovemez>ts- 4.Prior to issuance of any new sign permits it shall be assured that all signage on this site small be incompliance with the current Ordinance requirement. 5. Any subsequent ;phases or +expansion$ are subjectect to required reviews and approv- als per Ordinance provisions. All waste and paste containers sal be otored within the etv., osure, and t.r., outside storage is permitted. 7. Approved Variances include a 25 ft. fret yard setback vs 50 ft. to 24th an Avenues North and Xeo um Lane for tAe parking Spaces, a 10 ft. se baok vs 15 ft to the property .line for the drive aisle, and., a 1 ft.. setback to the ivegt building wall for 5 parking spaces vs 10 ft. s t-)ack. These ,hard variances ar:i in consideration of the mitigative and compensatory measures of adait.Qnal landscaAng and screening. SubmittalSubmittdl of all required easements including street easement for;Xenium Lane as approved the City Engineer prior to issuance of Building permits. 4 T IE S IT ## , 1985 PL NNI COMMISSION TI O SITE FLAN, ee fltl IN 1. Compliance with City Engineerls, Memorarldum Payment o park dedication, fees-li -lieu of d d catio a ardar +a ;itip Dedication Policy in effect at the time of BuildingPermit issuance, for Phase 3. Submission of required financial guarantee and Site Performance Agreement for completion of s.to improvements. 4. rov- A' yyny su qw-. A ` are subject required r viewts act approv- 4 Grpp expansion Cr[ii..a.1'aals ComplAance with the qna ;e r gardiaq the location of fire hydrants and fire, lanes., All waste and waste containers sham be stored within the enclosure. Compliance with approved Ma -ter Plan and Resolution No. 155-113- A. Those areas o the oarking lot currently used which have deteriorated hall be n- e repaired as part of these improvements. The parking last repair serail be in- uded in the Site Performance Agreement for this project. eluded res/June ( Rad X ance) 1