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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02-14-1990CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTIES FEBRUARY 14, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Larry Marofsky, John Wire, Dennis Zylla, JOTTierneyandHalPierce (arrived at 7:35 pm. MEMBERS ABSENT.- Cha4rman Richard Plufka STAFF PRESENT.* Community Development Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to approve the minutes of January 24, 1990. VOTE, 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION TO APPROVE VOT'-'-° - MOTION CARRIED Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced the request of OPUS OPUS CORPORATION (90001) Corporation for a Preliminary Plat, ite Plan and Conditional Use Permit for 'property loc,,,ted at th- y,. theast corner of 54th Avenue and Nathan Lane. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the Staff Report of February 2, 1990. Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Robert Worthington representing OPUS Corporation. Mr. Worthington aisplayed the landscape plan for the development. He stated that the landscaping would sceeen part of the building and most of the parking lot from Nathan Lane. He stated they will use the existing oak trees, and will provide additional evergreens and berming to create 90 percent opacity. He stated the east side of the building will be the area used for truck access from 54th Avenue, Mr. Worthington stated that the retail use of the building will be limited to inside displays of merchandise and limited sales. He said there would be no out -side signage related to retail sales. Vice Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing.. Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Ken Wendinyer of 5465 Orleans Lane. Planning Commission minutes February 14, 1990 Page 21 Mr. Wendinger asked how much traffic would be generated daily for the site. Mr. Worthington introduced her, Ro5er,' Steffel, who, represent0 the petitioners. Mr. Steffel stated that the parking lot for the site will have 154 parking spaces. He sai4i that i'erue ofh cars will park in the rear of the site with 2/3 of the parking located at the front of the site. Mr, Wendinger stated that he was concerned that this amount of parking would create an excessive Amount of traffic on Nathan Lane and 54th AvenVe. Mr. Steffel responded that the natural exit for traffic will be to Highway 169 from the south side of the site. Coordinator Dillerud stated that Nathan Lane is designated as a minor collector on the Cityks Thoroughfare Guide Plan, and therefore more than local traffic should be anticipated. City Engineer Faulkner stated that a minor collector is designed to handle up to 1,000 cars per day. Vice Chairman Stulberq introduced Ms.. Angela Moonen of 9905 54th Place North. Ms. Moonen wanted to know- how many employees would be located on the site. Mr. Worthington responded that where would be 75 - 80 employees on the site. Vice Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. Coi=,,issioner Marofsky stated that he thought the building could be redesigned to move, the retail sales entrance from the west side of the building to the south side. He observed that berming on the west side could be increased if some of the parking were relocated or deferred. He stated it was his opinion that 154 spaces were more than needed now for these uses and that enhanced berming was better site use than excess parking. Mr. Worthington stated that the building was not designed as a customized building. He said the building will be leased and was designed, so that it could be used for other types of business should the lease be terminated at some time in the future. He stated ti at OPUS felt the design was the most functional use of the space. MOTION b, Cotmaissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner P i erce to recommend approval of the petition by OPUS MOTION TO APPROVE Planning ComAssion Minutes February 14, 1.990 Page 22 Corporation for a Preliminary Plat, Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for property located at the northeast corner of 54th Avenue and Nathan Lane, adding language to Condition 5 that "no signa- ge be allowed for any retail business." MOTION by Commissioner Wire to add a condition to the February MOTION TO AMEND 2, 1990 Staff Report stating, "No advertising referring to retail sales be allowed in the news media." NOTION failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILr10 DUE IG LACK OF A SECOND Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes, MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Vice Chairman St lberg introduced the request of Northern NORTHERN STATES POWER States Power Company for a Site Plan for property located west COMPANY (90004) of Nathan Lane and south of 13th Avenue North. Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. David Fisher who represented the petitioner. Mr.. Fisher stated that the electric substation is needed to handle the increased load because the Parkers !.ake and Medicine Lake stations are near capacity. Mr.Fisher said that he was in agreement with the Staff Report of February 2, 1990. Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Bridget Jodell of 10100 South Shore Drive. Ms. Jodell stated that her concerns were the close proximity of the station to the Hennepin County Trail and Medicine Lake; the preservation of the natural habitatZ the size of the parking lot and the number of employees on the site; and the visibility of the poles and wiring for the substation. Coordinator Dillerud stated that the trail plan for the City locates a trail on the west side of the site. He responded that the parking lot will have three parking spaces and that there will be no employees located on the site. Mr. Fisher stated that an employee will be on the site only to check equipment and read the meters when necessary. He stated that there will be 3 incoming wires for each transformer, for a total of 6 wires. Mr. Fisher said the landscaping will conform to the City standards and that 'NSP has a two year contract with the landscaping firm to assure survivability of the landscaping. Commissioner Marofsky stated that the limestone base proposed for the site would have more absorption and allow less runoff into the lake than a building would on the same site. Vice Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Katie Freemark of 445 Shelard Parkway. Planning Commission Minutes - February 14, 1990 Page 23 Ms. Freemark stated that she was concerned with the survivability of the landscaping, and she also asked when the building would begin Mr.. Asher emphasized that the landscaping would be maintained. He responded that the building would began in August or September. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Tierney NORTHERN STi TES POWER to recommend approval of the petition by Northern States Power COMPANY (90004 Company for a Site Plan for an electrical substation on property located west of Nathan Lane and south of 13th Avenue Borth. VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOhOg carried. Coordinator Oillerud discussed the progress of the Comprehensive Plan, noting that the Land Use, Transportation and Sanitary Sewer Elements had been adopted by the City Council and were now being reviewed by the Metropul}tan Council Commissioner Marofsky, Chairman of the Task F41,ce on outside Storage, Display, and Sales, and Commissioner Pierce, who is a Commission member on the Task Force, gave the Planning Commission an overview of items discus -zed at the two meetings they have held. The meeting adjourned at 9;10 p.m. VOTE - MOTION CARRIE0