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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 04-11-1990CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 11, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 poR. MEMBERS PRESENT-, Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Michael Stulberg, Larry Marofsky, Joy Tierney, John, Wire (arrived at 7:20), and Hal Pierce (arrived at 7:18). MEMBERS ASSENI't Commissioner Dennis Zylla. STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer Dan Faulkner and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky to approve the minutes of March 28, 1990. Vote. 3 Ayes MOTION carried. Commissioner Tierney MOTION CARRIED abstained. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Hoyt Development HOYT DEVELOPMENT COMPAW Company for a Site Plan Amendment, Parking Deferral, and (90002) Conditional Use Permit for office/warehouse located at the southeast coma -w of County Road 6 and County Road 61, Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the March 27, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Marofsky stated he wished to reaffini that the driveway would be shared by the two buildings,- and also that if parking became a problem, regardless of the percent of office space in the building, that the proof -of --parking structure would be required to be built. Coordinator Dillerud stated that Commissioner Marofsky was correct in his statement. Coivmissione,.- Plufka introduced Mr. Mike Gair and Mr. Russ Saulon representing the petitioner. Mr., Lair reiterated that the petitioner agreed with the provision of the March 2"7, 1990 Staff Report establi5hirg a covenant on the property which may require the construction of a parking ramp should additional parking space be needed. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing, Chairman Plufka introduced Mr., Clayton Anderson of 3131 Fernbrook Lane. Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1990 Page 53 40 Mr. Anderson stated that lie was not in favor of an increase in the office use in this area. He also wanted reassurance that a parking ramp would be built if there was a need for additional parking space on the property. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval of the petition of Hoyt Development Company for a Site Plan Amendment, Parking Deferral, and Conditional Use Permit for office/warehouse located at the southeast corner of County Road 6 and County Road 61 subject to all conditions listed in the March 27, 1990 Staff Report.. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Wire abstained as he was VOTE - MOTION CARRIED not present for the discussion. Motion carried. Chairman 'Plufka introduced the request of Vern Reynolds VERN REYNOLDS CONSTRUE Construction Company for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment and TION COMPANY (90012) RPUD Concept Plan for Bass Lake Terrace located northeast of West Medicine Lake Drive and the Soo Line Railroad. Commissioner Marofsky advised the Chairman that he would not participate in deliberation of this agenda item. The Chairman excused Commissioner Marofsky from the table. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the March 30, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Tiemey asked who would own the large ponding area., Coordinator Dillerud stated that the ponding area is owned by the lots that abut, and, there would be a pondin easement to the City. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mike Gair, Mr. Ron Halverson and Mr. Vern Reynolds, the petitioner. Mr. Gair passed out an outline to the Commissioners to aid them in following his presentation. Mr. Gair stated that the only reason the petitioner had for requesting the reguiding from LA -2 to LA -1 was because their plan was for two units per acre rather than three units p6r acre that, is the LA -2 minimum denisty. Mr. Gair discussed the other developments in the area that also have a lower density than the three units per acre required in a LA -2 area. He said that the desire of the developer was to be compatible with the surrounding developments. Mr. Gair stated that the developer wished to preserve the physical featum of the property such as the uplands, lowlands and 90 foot grade differential within the site. He said that Planning Comm scion Minutes April 11, 19901Page54 the request for LA -I guiding is driven by the nature of the land and that 9,9 acres, would be preserved as part of the PUD plan. Chairman Plufka asked if the petition were proposed as a LA -2 conventional development rather than a PUD would they be required to meet the LA -2 minimum density standard. Coordinator Dillerud stated that if the petition were a conventional LA -2/R-2 development there would be no requirement to meet density numbers.. tie said that Zoning Ordinance lot dimension standards would be the density ccntrol. Commissioner Tierney asked whether the new pond area in the center of the plat would be usable. Mr. Gair stated that the pond would not hold water year round, and would be a passive recreation area. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. David A. Barstad of 12915 54th Avenue Ncrth. Mr. Barstad stated that he was in fLivor of the development as presented by the petitioner, and also favored the petitioner's plan to preserve the slopes in the development. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mike Boen of '12945 55th Avenue North. Mr. Boen stated that his concern was the increase in traffic at the 55th Avenue entrance to the devel opulent. He asked for an explanation of an alternative for the development. Chairman Plufka stated that if the development was left as LA -2 it could be developed as a conventional single family detached plat with a minimum of 15,000 square feet per dwelling, or as a Planned Unit Development with mixed types of housing. Coordinator Dillerud stated that a PUD in LA -2 could have any type of housing. He expanded on the PUD and conventional plat methods of development. I City Engineer Faulkner stated that traffic on existing 55th Avenue North should not be excessive because most traffic iv4uld use Schmidt Lake Road or Northwest Boulevard. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. John Coyne of 5515 Sycamore Lane, Mr. Coyne stated that he wanted to know if any noise abatement was planned for the east side of Northwest Boulevard for the existing homes. He said he was also concerned about the Rlanfiing Commission Minutes April 11, 1990, Page 55 elevation of the northeast corner of the site and toe resulting drainage from that area. Mr. Coyne stated ti at he was concerned about the traffic for, those people wanting access to the park located southeast of the site on the east side of Northwest Boulevard. Mr. Gair stated that Hennepin County has approved the proposed access points to Northwest Boulevard (County Road 61) including 55th Avenue North. Chairman P'lufka introduced Mr. Chuck Langer of 12935 55th Avenue North. Mr. Langer stated his concernt7 were the traffic at the 55th Avenue North access and the access to the park planned east of County Road 61. Mr. Gair discussed access to the park located southeast of the site. Coordinator-Dillerud stated that park access alternatives would be addressed by the Park and Recreation Department during design of the park this. year. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing* MOTION by Commissioner SL'tulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO DENY Nerce to recommend denial of the petition for Vern Reynolds Construction Company for a, LaQ.0. Use -!G,Uide Plan 'Amendment, to reguide the site from LA -2 to LA -1 for BaysLake Terrace located northeast of West Medicine Lake Drive and the Soo Line Railroad, cons i ste nT wJth the Staff Report recommendations of March 30, 1990 but 'ilf-leting Condition # 4, which refers to street and utility assessments. Commissioner Wire stated th..-L' he did not think that, three units per acre would be possible on this site and that the area east of the proposed plat is compatible with this petition. He said that be favored the LA -1 guiding to give balance, to the area and to keep the density down. He said he did not want to take the risk of having twinhomes developed on the site. Chairman Plufka stated that if the property were developed as a conventional LA -2 plat it could be below three units per acre. Commissioner Stulberg stated that the proposed LA -1 guiding would result in a "spot" guiding when viewed in the proper context of the Land Use Guide Plan stragegy in the 1-494 corridor --particularly the g-q dn north and south of the site. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Wire, Nay. Motion VOTE - MOTION TO DEW carried for Denial of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to CARRIED reguide the site from LA -2 to LA -1. Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1990 Page 56 MOTION by Commissioner Stalberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO DENY recommend denial of the RPUD Concept Plan for Bass Lake Terrace subject to the findings listed in the March 30, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Cotmaissioner MOTION TO AMEND Tierney to delete, finding #3 related to the RPUD Concept Plan., Commissioner Stulberg stated that the Concept Plan fails on PUD attributes alone. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka to MOTION TO AMEND delete the last part of finding #4 after the word "district". Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE MOTION CARRIED Roll Call Vote of 'Main Motion as twice amended. 5 Ayes. VOTE MOTION TO DEW MOTION for denial carried. CARRIED rhairman Plufka stated the Concept Plan proposed did not have Afficient usable common open space to qualify as a PUD. frairman Plufka called a 5 minuted recess at 9:00 p m. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Ch.irman Plufka introduced the request of H. I. Enterprises, H.T.- ENTERPRISES, INC`. Inc. for a Site 'Plan, Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and (90015) Variance for a gas/convenience station located at the southeast corner of Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the March 29, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Marofsky stated that he wanted to reiterate that the rezoning of this property is in agreement with the reguiding recommended by the Planning Commission, approved by the city Council, and currently before the Metropolitan Council for concurrence. Chairman Plufka introduced +ir. Da4d Davenport, Mr. Rick, Sathre, Mr. Charles Radlofl and Ms. Bev Kottas all representing the petitioner. - Mr. Davenport stated that the exterior of the structure will be brick on all sides and not stucco as depicted on the graphic. He stated that the deferred parking will soften site and make it more pleasing. He said he waware of petition presented to the Commissioners reque- ,g traffic signals at the intersecticn of Fernbrook Lane anti i Xbor Lane. He stated that the traffic studies done report that there would be no change in the traffic impact at this intersection. Planninq Comission Minutes April" I, 1990 Page 57 Mr. Sathre addressed the escape lane on Fernbrook Lane and asked why the developer would be required to complete that part of Fernbrook Lane. He said he thought Fernbrook Lane was on the apital Improvements Program and therefore questioned title private sector's responsibility. City Engineer Faulkner explained that plaris for Fernbrook Lane widening to three lanes. The time to initiate this updating is when development occurs. Commissioner Pierce asked if two right turn lanes on Fernbrook would be better than one continuous right lane. City Engineer Faulkner stated that one continuous right lane would be best. Mr. Sathre stated that the additional easame t required for this right lane would be restrictive to the site. Commission Pierce asked how many pumps would be located on the site and whether there would be service available for trucks. Ms,, Kottas stated that the plan is to have eight multi -product pumps (16 -dispensers). She said that if diesel fuel is not marketable in the future, then there will be six pumps. She stated there will be no truck service available. Commissioner Pierce asked where the gasoline tanks would be located. Ms. Kottas stated that the tanks would be located on the south side of the site. She said the hturs of operation would be 6:00 a,m. to 11-.00 p.m. and until 12:00 midnight during the summer months. Commissioner Pierce asked, if the car wash would be a full service car wash. Ms. Kottas stated that the car wash would be full service including a sophisticated air drying system which will dry the vehicles. There will also be band dry touch up within an enclosed area, Commissioner Pierce asked if vehicles would be stored overnight outside the service bays. Ms. Kottas stated that the auto repair f In of the site would include pick Lip and delivery of vu. s and that no outside storage was intended. if overnight storage was needed in an unusual situation, the indoor stalls would be used. Chaliiiian Plufka questioned what size pylon sign would be used since it was not depicted on the graphic. Planning Comttdssion Minutes April 11, 1990 Page 58 Allk IV Ms. Kottas stated that there would be one pylon sign 20 feet high, Chairluan Plufka opened the Public Rearing. Chairman Plufka entered into the record a petition received fi,= Patrons of the Children's World Learning Center noting their revert that a traffic signal be installed at the corner of Fernbrook Lane and harbor Lane. City Engineer Faulkner stated that traffic signals are installed when the traffic volume warra-,-rt's them. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. (Ja,ton Anderson of 3131 Fernbrook Lane. Mr. Anderson stated that his concerns included overnight parking on the site; the heavy traffic at the corner of Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane and the need for traffic signals; and the effect on neighborhood security during the evening operations on the site. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms, Donna Kilpatrick of 3000 F rnbrook Lane. Ms Kilpatrick stated that she was the manager of the Norwest Batik Building near the site and she was concerned about the traffic at the Birt' rsection and the peril it presented for both the bank customers and the daycare patrons. Mr. Davenport stated that the Strgar-Roscoe-Fausch traffic study was done in 1985. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner hire stated he was concerned about any overnight parking on the site. Commissioner Marofsky stated that outside storage regulations are currently in the process of being discussed by the Task Force on Outside Storage, Display and Sales, and that the proposals, recommended from the Task Force, once adopted, will apply to all service stations. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded. by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of the petition by R.I. Enterprises, Inc. for a Site Plan, Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and Variance F I for a gas/convenictice station located at the southeast corner of Fernbrook Lane and Harbor Lane, subject to all conditions in the March 29, 1.990 Staff Report. H.I. ENTERPRISES, INC. 90015) is MOTION to a -mend by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by MOTION TO AME7ND C7 iiissioner Wire to add a condition to the motion stating that the car wash must include an automatic air dryer to be used on all vehicles. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VGTE - MOTION ARRIEO Planning Commission Minutes April 11, 1,9190 Page 59 NC'T1IONto amend by Commissioner Wire to add a condition stating that outside storage of vehicles not be allowed for more than five ddvs. MOTION failed for lack of a second. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once amended. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Commission Marofsky explained what the Task Force on Outside Storage, Display and Sales has discussed in the area of outside storage for service stations. Commissioner Pierce stated that he felt that outside storage of vehicles should be governed by licensing. Coordinator Dillerud stated that a representative from the PI-Anning Commission was needed on the Task Force for Wetlands Protection. Chairman Plufka volunteered to be a member of the Task Force for Wetlands Protection. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the status of the Comprehensive Plan for the Coinissioners. 0 The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. MOTION TO AMEND MOTION FAILED VOTE - MOTION CARRIED