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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-23-1990CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING C%WSSION MINUTES, MAY 23t 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Cor, ufission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 11' IS PRESENTz Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners John Wre (arrived at 7:40 p.m.), Hal Pierce, Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky, and Michael Stulberg. MEM8-ERS ABSENT-. Commissioner Dennis Zylla. STAFF PRESENT -z Coordinator Charles OflIerud and Sr. Clerk'Typist Denise Lanthier. MOTION by Commissioner Pierce, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney, to approve the Minutes for the May 9, 1990, Planning Commission Meeting. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CW -119 Chairman Plufka introduced the request by U.S. Homes U.S. HOMES CORPORATION/ Corporation/Thompson Land Development Division for an RPUD THOMPSON LAN- INELOOP- C.oncept Plan for the "Mitchell -Pearson Property" located at MENT (90035,t the southeast quadrant of the west City limilus (Brockton Lane) and Meoina Road. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the May 15, 1990t staff report. Chairman Plufka asked staff why the petitioner's failure to achieve 10 percent open space consistent with the Sketch Plan approval is not included in the resolution. Coordinator Di'llerud responded that the failure to provide 10 percent qualifying open space results in the inability to gain a bonus point in the PUD. The Sketch Plan approval condition is not the same issue. Chairman Plufka introduced Bill Pritchard of Orrin Thompson s& Homes, representing the petitioner. W Mr. Pritchard stated that Orrin Thompson Homes is an integral part of the community. He stated they strongly Planning Commission minutes May 23, 1990 Page '79 believe in (.nstomer satisfaction, and their primary goal is to co.)peratp, With the City of Plymouth in order to maintain a long working relationship,. Be stated upon approval of the Ske-*%:ch Plan, they were directed to create more open space, ard he feels they meet ov, exceed the 10 percent open space requirement by making some minor adjustments. Mr. Pritchard stated that the adjustment of the collector street has resulted in more lots and less cul-de-sacs. He stated their trade-off is to create more active and passive open space. Mr. Pritchard asked for direction from the Planoing Commission regarding setbacks. He asked for front setback of 30 feet for garage space and 35 feet for living space. Mr. Pritchard stated lie agrees with the Ordinance regarding side yard setbacks with the exception of homes with three car garages. He stated that the Ordinance allows a setback of 6 feet for detached garages, and asked the Commissioners to view a three car garage the same as a detached garage. Commissioner Wire arrived at 7:40 p.m. Chairman Plufka introduced Greg Frank of McCombs, Frank, Roos and Associates, representing the petitioner. Mr. Frank stated that they have provided much open space for amenities. He stated that the southwest portion cif the site is wooded and would be preserved. He stated that the BC -PI ponding area extends into the rear yards and that there is no standing water in most of the pond area. Mr. Frank stated that when they create the ponds, they will be creating amenity. He stated the trails will be maintained by an association in order to create a good linear neighborhood. Mr. Frank stated that the average lot size would be 12,000 + square feet, and no lots would be less than 10,000 square feet. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the is.zue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Heariog. Commissioner Pierce asked Mr. Pritchard why the trail that ties into the school adjacent to the "Mitchell -Pearson Property" jogs as it crosses a collector street. Mr. Pritchard responded that they will propose to change that in their Preliminary Plan. Commissioner Pierce stated he was concerned, that the lots backing up to Medina Road in Block I were too shallow. Commissioner Tierney asked staff what the name of one of the proposed streets would be (Alvarado Lane or Zircon Lane). Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1990 Page 80 Coordinator DillerLa responeed that the naming of streets is the decision of t}10 Chief Building Official. Street naming will be reviewed at later ;Mat stages. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner M10TION TO APPROVE Stulberg, to recommendapproval of the request by U.S. Homes Corporation/Thompson Land Development Division for an RPUD Concept Plan for th• "Mitchell-Pezrson Property" located at the soutbeas;t quadrant of the west City }imits (Brockton Lane) and Medina Road, subject t, -v the conditions set forth by staff in the memorandum of May 15, 1990. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Stulberg, to amend Condition V by stating that the maximum density shall be 2w5 units per acre resulting in 256 units, only if the plan meets the 10 percent open space requirement of the PUD Ordinance. Chairman Plufka stated he was against the motion to amend because he finds open space 'deficient. He stated that he feels the petitioner is "shoehorning" move density than the property can handle. Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioners Wire, Pierce, and Chairman Mufka Nay. MOTION to amend failed. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg.. to add a condition stating that the APUD Preliminary Plan shall include private trail linkages southwest, from "Walnut Grove Lane" to "Yellowstone Lane from "Yellowstone Lane", westerly to the north end of the pond area of "Outlot E"`, from "Alvarado Lane" west to Outlot 0" at the north and south ends of "Outlot D" and southerly from the "Alvarado Lane" cul-de-sac at the southwest corner of the plan to the "Outlot G" trail corridor., Commissioner Wire asked staff if this Concept Plan has been reviewed by Parks and Recreation. Coordinator Dilerud responded that the plan has been reviewed by the Director of Parks and Recreation, and he had no co n ents regarding the trails proposed.: Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes.. Commissioners Wire and Tierney Nay. MOTION to amend carried. VOTE - MOI ION TO AMEM FAILED (TIE VOTE) MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION TO AMM CARRIED MOTION by Coinuissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION T4 AMEND Marofsky, to amend Condition #3 by deleting the first paragraph and assigning another +1 bona- point for qualified open space in excess of 10 percent of the net site area, if achieved. Planning Conpission Minutes May 23, 1990 Page 81 Commissioner Stulberg stated he fec1s Condition #3 as it reads is in conflict with the Zoning Ordinance. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioner Wt're and Chairman VOTE - MOTION TO AMEW Plufka Nay. NOTION to amend carried. CARRIED ChainDan Plufka stated that the reason for his vote against the ame,,vdment was because he feels. Condition #3 is in compliancy Ath, the Zoning Ordinance, as drafted. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. Dairman Plufka VOTE ON MAIN MOTION Nay4 MOTION carried. MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Trammell Crow TRAMMELL CRO14 COMPAW Company for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a day 90030) care facility located on the west side of Berkshire Lane and north of County Road 9, Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the May 15, 1990, staff report.. Chairme,n Plufka introduced Peter Hilger of Portfolio Design Services, Inc., representing the petitioner. Mr. iiilger stated he was in agreement with, the May 15, 1990, staff report and had -noad , di tional comments. z. Chairinan Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner S"L Qlberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Tierney, to rk,ommend approval of the request by Trammell Crow Comipany for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for a day care facility located on the west side of Berkshire Lane and north of Counv:y Road 9, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the memorandum of May 15, 1990. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. M01ION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Independent School INDEPENDENT SCHOOL District 284 (Wayzata) for a Site Plan, Conditional Use DISTRICT 284 (WAYZATA)' Permit, and rezoning from FRD to R -1A for an eleno2ntary (90031) school located between County Road 9 and Highway 55, east of Peony Lane. Coordinator Dillerud gave an overview of the May 15, 1990, staff report. Commissioner Pierce asked staff how staff planned to reguide this area. Planning Cotmnission Minutes May 23 1990 Page 82 Coordina%tor Dillerud responded that the school site and two triangular remnants of other parcels now guided CL would be reouided LA -1. Chairman. Plufka introduced Stan Tikkanen, representing the petitioner. Mr. Tikkanen stated he was in agreemen4- with the May 15, 1490, staff report. He stated that school enrollment is increasing and they foresee a need for a secondary school in the near future, but stated that their immediate need is for another elementary sch)ol. Conmtissioner Stulberg asked the petitioner A- they were proposing to build a new elementary school only'l mile from the Plymouth Creek Elementary school. Mr. Tikkanen responded tkiat they have deliberated extensively over the location of a new elementary school. He stated their primary factor in choosing the proposed site was the availability for sewer and water. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Kathy 14awkins of 17525 41st Avenue Horth. Ms. Hawkins stated. she resides on the cul-de-sac located directly to the west of thr proposed site. She asked staff what will be developed .;v wctly behind the cul-de-sac on the proposed site adjaceiv o her property. Coordinator Dillerud responded that there is a ball park proposedto be built just north and east of her property, and that it appears the wetlands directly behind the cui-de- sac wGuld remain undeveloped. Ms. Hawkins asked staffif sewer and water will be available to the cul-de-sac when the proposed elementary school is developed. Coordinator Dillerud. responded negatively, but stated that trunk sewer will be extended to this sewer district by 1991. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commnissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to recommend approval of the request by Independent School District 284 (Wayzata) for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and rezoning from FRD to R -1A fo- ars elementary aAk school located between County Road 9 and Highway 55, east of Peony Lane, subject to the conditions set forte by staff 4 n the memorandum of May 15, 1990, MOTION TO APPROVE Planning Commission Minutes May 23, 1990 Page 83 is MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Connaissioner 61`10N TO AMEND Marofsky, to amend Condition #11 by, adding -a statement that the rezoning for this property shall be bound to this type of use (school). Commissioner Stulberg stated the reason for his motion was because the wetland'on this property would be fine to count as open space for an elementary school, but may, not be with any other use. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION to amend carried. Roll Call Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Ryan Construction Company for an amended MPUD Master Sign Plan for "Waterford Park" located at 505 and 605 North qtate Highway 169. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the May 15, 1990, stl-,ff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Al Schackman, the petitioner. Mr. Schackman stated he was in agreement with the May 15, 1990, staff report. He stated the proposed sign is to identify a new restaurant called "Yesterdays".. Commissioner Marofsky asked staff if the City would be allowed to restrict the verbiage on the sign by adding a condition to the resolution. Coordinator Dillerud responded that he would not advise to such a recotmnendation, due to "freedom of speech" conflict -q. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. There was no one present to speak on the issue. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Stulberg, to recommend approval of the request by Ryan Construction Company for an amended MPUD Master Sig', Plan for "Waterford Park" located at 505 and 605 Nort', -,4,ate Highway 169, subject to the conditions set forth by - tff in the memirandum of May 15, 1990. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to amend the main motion by adding a condition that restricts the verbiage used to advertise a Class I restaurant that is a tenant of this MPUD. VOTE - MOTION TO AMUD CARRIED VOTE MAIN MOTICK CARRIED RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (90039, MOTION TO APPROVE MOTION TO AMEND Planning Commission, Minutes May 23, 1990 Page 84 Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Commissioner Stulberg and Chairman VOTE - MOTION TO AMENS Plufka Nay. MOTION to amend carried. CARRIED Roll fall Vote on main motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried, Cbalman Plufka called for a 5 minute, recess at 9:00 p.m. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Chair,man Plufka introduced the request by Vicksburg 55 Partnership for the division of platted property and "proof of parking" plan in the 1-1 District located at the northeast corner of 32nd Avence, North and Vicksburg Lane. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the May 15, 1990, Chairman report. Commissioner Marofsky asked staff is there were any access points from the property onto Vicksburg Lane. Coordinat.-.-, Dillerud respondedthat access onto Vicksburg Lane would not. be permitted due to the proximity of 32nd Avenue North. Chairman Plufka int-oduced Robert Dowden, the petitioner. Mr. Howden stated he was in agreement with the Ilay 15, 1990, staff report and had no addiVonal comments. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner Pierce, to recommend approval of the request by Vicksburg 55 Partnership for the division of platted property and "proof of parking" plan in the 1-1 District located at the northeast corner of 32nd Avenue North, and Vicksburg Lane, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the memorandum of May 15, 1990. Vote, All Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION CARRIED VICKSBURG 55 PARTNERSHIP 90019) MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Lon Busch Roses LEN BUSCH ROSES (90038) for a Site Plan for the construction of a greenhouse structure on property located north of Medina Road and West of County Road IGI. Chairman Plufka waived the overview of the May 15, 1990, staff report. Chairman Plufka introduced Len Busch,. the petitioner. Mr. Busch stated he was in agreement with the May 15, 1990, staff report and had no additional comments. Planning Commission Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 85 Commissioner Maroxsky asked qtr. Busch if this proposal completes construction of the Concept Plan they had presented to the Board of Zo ging Adjustments and Appeals a flew years ago, Pyr. Busch responded affirmatively. MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of the request by Len Busch Roses for a Site Plan for the construction of a greenhouse structure on property located north of Medina Road and West. of County Road 101, subject to the conditions set forth by staff in the'metnorandum of May 1, 1990. Vote.. All Ayes.. MOTION carried, The Commission agreed to a Planning Commmission meeting in June on Tuesday, June 20, 1990, due to Music in Plymouth being held on the regularly scheduled meeting date of Wedne-day, June 27, 1990. The Commission also agreed to a Planning Commission meeting in June on Wednesday, June 20, 1990, to hold a Public Meeting regarding the alignment of County Road 9 Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 9;130 p.m. is MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS