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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02-28-1990W CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLWING CWtISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order to 7:30 p.m. IMEMBERS PRESENT,. Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners John Wire, Hal Pierc,&, Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney, and Michael Stulberg. MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Larry Marofsky. STAFF PRESENT. Coordinatir Charles Dillerud, City ngineer Dan Faulkner, and Sr. Clerk/Typist Denise Lanthier. Iltum MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded Ivy Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Pierce, to approve the Minutes for tne February 14, 1990, Planning Commissio-i Meeting, Vote, 5 Ayes, Chairman Plofka abstained. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Hans Hagen Homes HANS HAGEN HOMES (89090) for a Preliminary Plat and Rezoning froill cRD to R -1A and B-3 located at the southwest corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 24. Commissioner Stulberg excused himself from the discussions of this item. Coordinator Dillervid gave an overview of the February 14, 1990, staff report. Commissioner Zylla asked staff if there is anything east of Dunkirk that co0d affect the proposed Medina Road alignment, Coordinator Dillerud responded negatively and stated that in the alignpiant through plat on the east end wtaa correct. Conimis.sionor Zylla asked staff if further analysis was done to assure it does not interfere. City Engineer Faulkner resporJ.?d that it would tie in at Dunkirk Lane. Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 25 Commissioner Zylla stated that the petitioner will need Medina Road access and asked :staff if the intersection at County Road 24 and Dunkirk will get closed. City Engineer Faulkner responded that closing the Countyg Road 24/Dunkirk Lane intersectl n is part of his recommendation. Commissionor. Zylla asked staff what the time frame is for the prope,'A construction of new Medini Road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that construction of new Medina Road is included in the 1990 Capital improvements Program. Chairman. Plufka stated that the City will need to preserve options. Commissioner Tierney stated she was concerned that the petitioner does Pot have direct access to their site from Medina Road., City Engineer Faulkner stated that there will be reasonable access to the site from Dunkirk Lane on the south. Chairman Plufka stated that from a practical standpoint, no B-3 business could survive with minimal access as staff has recommended. City Ergineeri Faulkner stated that his recommendation was based on the traffic analysis. Commissioner Tierney asked staff if the, Dunkirk cul-de-sac would serve both Hans Hagen and the site to the east. City Engineer Faulkner responded affirmatively. Commissioner Pierce asked staff what purpose the "bubble" wiil serve on proposed Medina Road, City Engineer Faulkner responded that the "bubble" will serve ;is a driveway for the proposed residential lots abutting it, but that staff recommended against this design feature. Commissioner Pierce asked staff what the traffic level is estimated to become. fhairman Plufka stated that the reason for the proposed relocation of the Medina Road inte,section to the south is to stay away from Highway 55. Commissioner Wire asked staff if the proposed intersection of County Road 24 with Highway 55 will be of a cloverleaf design Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 26 City Enj neew Faulkner responded that the intersection will be of a fo ded diamond design. He further added that estimated tv.-Ofic on Medina Road in the year 2010 consists of 13,000 v;,rliicles per day,, i>airman Plufka introduced Hans Hagen, the petitioner. Mr. Hagen stated he felt the City should deal with the Transportation Plan and decide on the location of the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24. Re stated he would be agreeable to dedicate the easements needed For Medina Road and County Foad 24 to accomplish the alignment suggested in the Hennepin County sketch design.. He stressed that Plymouth Meadows will need access to Medina Road as well. Commissioner Tierney asked Mr. Hagen why he proposes to have access onto County Road 24. Mr. Hagen responded that the rigs t -in and right -out design would reduce, traffic congestion by eleminating some left turns to the site. He added that the proposed vacation of Dunkirk Lane will divide County Road 24 from, Medina Road to the north. Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Hagen if it is appropriate to have is a single family residential lots abut a collector street, such as proposed by his plat. Mr. Hagen responded that townhomes would be more appropriate, and added that the "bubble" would provide safety for those residents backing out of their driveways. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Jerry Theis of 801 Valley Drive, St. Michael, Mr., Theis stated he is the owner of Dundee Nursery and he objects to the realignment of County Road 24 depicted by the Hennepin County sketch attached to the Engineer's memorandum on this application. He further stated he was upset. about the 'lack of notice on the road alignment issue. Chairman Plufka introduced Richard Bloom of 14600 Woodruff Road, Wayzata. Mr. Bloom stated he, is the developer of the property to the west of Hans Hagen's site. He stated he encourages the City to quickly resolve the issue of County Road 24 and Medina Road. He stated he concurs with the construction of Medina Road this year. Chairman Plufka introduced Dave Dahi of 4255 Kingsview Lane. Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 2,7 Mr. Dahl stated he is the developer and owner of Plymouth Meadows. He stated he is at a standstill until the City decides on this plat because he needs sanitary sewer that comes through this plat for his development. He encourages the City to move ex4ediently. He further added that he is in favor of the ,-;oposed plan. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Wire stated that it is apparent that the developers wish 1, - stove ahead quickly; therefore, he felt the Con-iission s .01move this item onto City Council with a recommendation vir denial. Chairman Plufka stated that he felt the City should be able to make a d.cision about the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24, and the County Road 24 alignment south of that intersection. This would settle design 'Issues for this and other parcels in this vicinity. Commissioner Zylla concurred with Chairman Plufka, lie added he wants to move this proposal forward to the City Council with the recommendation for approval. Commissioner Tierney asked staff what the reason was to have a 90 degree angle at the intersection of proposed County Ro,.d 24 and Medina Road if, eventually, Medina Road extends further wast at a different location. Coordinator Dillerud responded that the City does not know where County Road 24 will be located --it could reipain in the current location, He added that the developer needs to accommodate the intersection as existing since the alignment of Medina Road would not be physically changed for some time. Chairman Plufka stated he does not feel :omfortab'te recommending approval of this proposal because he feels it is an inapproprate Preliminary Plat for single family residential development fronting on Medina Road, a collector street. Commissioner Wire stated he also does not feel comfortable.. recommending approval of this proposal because with the proposed realignment of County Road 24 and Medina Road, there will be many severed parcels. Commissioner Zylla stated that he feels Dunkirk is a minor collector and does not agree with the cul-de-sac concept recommended by the City staff. MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Chairman Plufka, to MOTION; TO DENY recommend denial of the Preliminary Plan and Rezoning from FRD to R -1A and 8-3 for Hans Hagen Homes located at the Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 28 southwest corner of Dunkirk Lane and County Road 24, deleting all the conditions and replacing them with one condition stating that the developer has incomplete knowledge of the Thoroughfa-e Guide Plan changes and is unable to go ahead with his plans. The motion als, includes a recommendation to the City, Council that trey 6fine the location of the County Road 24 and Medina Road intersection in order to proceed w-ith the 0-_,velopment of that intersection. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition I and deleting the words "Medina. Road" on the second line. Chairman Plufka stated that the reason he wants to restore Condition I by deleting the words "Medina Road" is because he feels Medina Road is an appropriate access poiit. he s"ated he feels it is inappropriate to -now - have an easy actalss into a convenience store. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes., Commissioners Wire, Zylla, and Tierneu- Nay. MOTICq failed. MOTION Lv Commissioner Tierney, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, tu amend the main motion by restoring Condition 1. Commissioner Tierney stated she felt that because of the unknown location of County Road 24, it would be best to concur with staff's recommendation regarding limitation of access to Medina Road. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Comniissi,ners Wire and Zylla Nay. MOTION carried. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Comumissioner Pierce, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 3. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION carried, Commissioner Pierce asked staff if the trail dedication recommended would be in lieu of cash. Coordinator Dillerud responded that it depends upon how it is dedicated --easement or outlot. As an oulot it would be in lieu of cash at least partly. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, to amend the main motion by restoring Condition 4 and deleting the words "fee or" In the list line. Chairman Plufka stated that his feason for restoring Condition 4 by deleting the words "fee or" is because it would be easy vacate an easement if the County Road 24 alignment changes. MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND FAILED MIOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED MOTION TO AME ilii VOTE - MOTION TO AMENR CARRIED MOTION TO AMEND Planning Conunission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 29 Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire Nay. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND carriea. CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Tiernzy to amend the main motion by MOTION TO AMEND restoring Condition 2. Motion failed for lack of a second,, MOTION TO AMEND FAILED - NO SECOND MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO AMEND to amend the main motion of 'Commissioner Wire by deleting all verbage except for the denial recommendation, Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED Roll Call Vote on main motion as amended. 4 Ayes. VOTE - MAIN MOTION Commissioner Zylla Nay. MOTION carried. CARRIED Commissioner Zylla stated that the reason for his vote to deny is becakise the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24 is acceptable to the City and he, felt the right-of- way could be fixed. He further stated he disagrees with the bubble" on Medina Road to serve Lot 4, and he added that closure of Dunkirk is not relevant to what the applicant is Aft proposing. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Tierney, MOTION TO ADVISE CITY to advise the City Council that the Planning Commission COUNCIL finds that the .etermination of the alignment of County Road 24 and Medina Road is critical to, the orderly development of th,: property south of Medina Road on either side of proposed County Road 24, and that the Planning Commission fipds that the intersection can. be deter; mined without predisposing where County Road 24 crosses Highway 55; and therefore the Planning Commission recommends that the, determination of that intersection be urtitrtaken as part of the study of Medina Rcad at the earliest possible time. Roll Call Vote. S Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED Chairman Plufka called for a recess at 9--30 p,m, Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting A Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Trammell Crow TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY Company for a Rezoning, Lot Division/Consolidation, Site (90005) Plan, and Variance for Plymouth Business Center located at the noithwest corner of Berkshire Lane and County Road 9. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the February 14, 1990, staff report. Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 30 Chairman Plufka introduced John Griffith, representing the petitioner. Mr. Griffith stated he was in agreement with the February 14, 1990, staff report, except with respect to the recommended condition s to a covenant declaring day care use of the south parcel. He referred the Planning Commission to his letter of February 26,, 1990, objecting to the covenant proposed, by st,ff. , Commissioner Stullberg asked Mr. Griffith what the other options are for other uses in the facility. Mr. Griffith responded that their main choice would be for a day care facility. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Pierce asked staff if the screening from LA -2 Zoning District is a requirement. Coordinator Dillerud responded that it is a requirement to screen the parking, but not the structure. Commissioner Pierce expressed his concerti that the loading dock would not be screened from the LA -2 Zoning District, Chairman Plufka asked Mr. Griffith if Trammel) Crow Company plans to berm on the west side when they grade for additional screening. Mr. Griffith responded affirmatively, where enough room remains. Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Griffith if the height of the proposed structure will be the same as the existing structure at 6th Avenue North east of Xenium.. Mr. Griffith responded th,zt the, height will be the same, but the finish will be different. He stated Trammel Crow Company plans to "break up" the length, of the, building with columns. Commissioner Zylla expressed his concern that steps should be taken to "soften" the building's exterior appearance as well as to have an adequate Landscape Plan because of the LA -2 guiding, to the west. Mr. Griffith siate d" that Trammell Crow Company has hired a concrete compary out of k1iciiqo who specializes in unique concrete appetk .kccs. He staled that the shading in the Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 31 grooves of the concrete will be darker, creating a sort of column feel -, 11 Commissioner Zylla asked Mr. Griffith if there was a reason Trammell Crow Company chose this site instead of the site across the street. Mr. Griffith responded that the narrow site made a better alternative than the one across the street. MOTION! by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommend approval of the request by Trammell Crow Company for a Rezoning, Lot Division/Consolidation, Site Plan, and Variance to create a lot in the 1-1 district of less than 2 acres for Plymouth Busirte*,,-s Center located in the northwest quadrant of Berkshire Lane and County Road 9, subject to the conditions set forth 'in the staff report of February 14, 1990. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Zylla, to, amend the main motion by deleting the last sentence in Condition 10 and replacing it with a sentence stating that no variances are granted or implied. Rohl Call Vote on the motion to amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND carried. CARRIED Roll Call Vote on the main motion as amended. 6 Ayes.. VOTE - MAIN MOTION KTION carried. CARRIED Cha,rman Plufka introduced the request by Eiden EIDEN CONSTRUCTION, INC. Construction. Inc. for a preliminary Plat for Hawthorne 90006) Place located west of Highway 101, south of 8th Avenue. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the February 13, 1990 staff report. Chai.,man Plufka introduced Tony Eiden, the petitioner, Mr. ,-,-iden stated he was in agreement with the February 13, 1990, staff report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing, Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Baxter of 17835 6th Avenue Nort.h. Mr. Baxter s+ated he felt Eiden Construction, inc, builds quality homes, but asked the Commission if 11 houses is too many to build on the site. Chairman Plufka responded that their proposal meets all the City standards and further stated that Eiden Construction, Inc. is not asking for any variances. Planning Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 32 Conullissioner Stulberg added that the average lot size for this proposal is approximately 23,000 square feet, and the City standard is 18,500 square feet. Mr. Baxter asked staff if the environment will be protected during, the construction. Coordinator Dillerud explained the rules for erosion control and tree preservation. Mr. Baxter asked staff if they could have the cul-de-sac on 6th Avenue designated. Coordinator Dillerud recommended he write to the City Engineer regarding this. Commissioner Stulberg added that Mr. Baxter should get his letter to the City Engineer as soon as possible to go aong with this proposal. Chairman Plufka introduced Ronald Goltz c' 17615 Rth Avqnae North. Mr. Goltz stated that lie is pleased with the quality homes Eiden 'Construction, inc, builds, but is concerned with the drainage on the west side of the church parking lot. lie stated,he would like to see the dittn graded to make it look better. City Engineer Faulkner stated that he will need to work with the church to get an easement, where needed. Coordinator Dillerud added that the bulk of the ditch is on the church property and stated that it is part of the storm water drainage plan on the Fin.l Plan. Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Kratoska of 6115 Narcissus Lane, Mr. Kratoska expressed his concern that the drainage pond located west of the church parilling lot would be removed. Coordinator Dillerud stated, ' that the pond will remain the same according to the grading plan for the plat. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION thy Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla, to recaiimend approval of the request by Eiden Construction, Inc. for a Preliminary Plat for Haw,hGrne Placa located west of Highway 101, south of 8th Avenue, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the February 13, 1990, staff report, but adding a condition stating that structures exist on the site in conflict with the plat Planninq Commission Minutes February 28, 1990 Page 33 Ehk, design. Removal of those structures should be a condition10oftheplatapproval. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plullka appointed Commissioner Pierce to replace Commissioner Tierney as the liaison for the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals. Chairman Plufka appointed Commissioner Zylla to continue being the liaison for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Chairman Plufka stated appointment run to the end of the year. The meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. 11