HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06-13-1990CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING WiMISSION, MINUTES
JUNE 13, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the City of P'tymouth Planning
Commission was called to order at 7-.00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT.- Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners
Hal Pierce (arrived at 7:10), Larry
Marofsky, Mi,:Ilael SLulberg, Joy lierney
arrived at 8.15), John Wire. (gad Dennis
Zylla.,
MfflBERS ABSENT.- None.
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City
Engineer than Faulkner, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson.
MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Catmissioner
Marofsky to approve the May 23, 1990 minutes
Vote. 5 Ayes, MOTION carried.
INIOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky to approve the Consent Agenda.
Vote. 5 Ayes, MOTION carried,
Chairman P'lufka in--%'-roduceG the request of Prudential
Insurance Company for an Attended MPUD Concept Plan for
Northwest Business Carmvsl located at t"ie NortheastV
corner of Highway 55 and 1-494.
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the June 7, 1990 Staff
Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Ron Pentz representing
Prudential Property Company and Mr. Miles Lindberg of BRU,
Inc., the engineer for the project.
Mr. Pentz stated that he was in agreement with the June 7,
1990 Staff Report. He said that he wanted to emphasize
that Itew, 6 of the Engineer's Memo had been discussed
previously with staff regarding the street system and that
the streets will be at the expense of Prudential, the
State or, the City depending on location.
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
FRUDE-KTIAL INSURANCE
Co. (89102)
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Page 87
Mr. Lindberg stated that the Indirect Source Permit will
be updated from the previus 1985 approval. He stated
that a new traffic analysis was done which reconfirmed the
past analysis. Mr, Lindberg said that the private street
in Area C was proposed so that the natural resources could
be preserved.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. John Dumez of 2510 Rosewood
Lane.
Mr. Dumez asked if a traffic signal would be placed at the
intersection of Northw,--st Boulevard and Campus Drive.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that a rqcent traffic count
indicated that the intersection was close to warranting a
traffic signal.
Chairman Plufka. closed th4 Public Hearing.
Discussion continueded with regard to the various changes
made to the MPUD Concept Plan from its inception in 1981
to the present proposed amendment.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
2ylla to recommend approval of the Amended MPUD Concept
Plan for Prudential Insurance Company for the "Northwest
Business Campus" located at the Northeast corner of
Highway 55 and 1-494 sO_lc;t to the conditions listed in
the June 7, 1990 Staff Report.
MOTION to amend by Commissioner Marofsky to remove Area E
and Area F from the approval recommendation until a
diagram showing the change in the square footage of the
areas was available.
Motion failed for lack of a second..
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION TO AMEND
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK
OF SECOND
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Mutual MUTUAL INVESTMENT
Investment Company for an Amended Conditional Use Permit COMPANY (90023)
and Site Plan for Minn -Well Supply Company for enlarged
outside storage located at 15400 28th Avenue North.
Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 7, 1990
Staff Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bill Reavley representing
the petitioner,
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June 13, 1990
Page 88
fir. Reavley stated that he was in agreement with the June
7, 1990 Staff Report.
Coiiwaissionner Marofsky stated that the pipe stored at she
rear of the property AAs visible above the fence.
Mr. Reavley stated that this is not a normal coadition and
that the increase in storage area size would greatly
reduce the height of the stacked pipe.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that even tthout,h the storage
of materials is below the fence top it is, still tisible
from, 26th Avenue North, and unless a higher fence, and
lower stacks were maintained they would be visible. He
said that the Ordinance requires that all storage areas
must be screened.
Coordinator Dillerud stated that because the area slo es
from south to north it will continue to be soqtewhet
visible from 28th Street.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing as v4re was no
one in attendance to speak on the 'issue.
isMOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconder by Commissioner
Pierce to recononend approval of the petition by Mutual
I
Investment Company for an Amended Conditional Use Permit
and Site Plan for Minn -Well Supply Company for enlarged
outside storage located at 15400 28th Avenue North subject
to the Condit -tons listed in the June 7, 19901 Staff Report.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes, Commissioner Marofsky, Nay.
MOTION carried on a 5-1 vote.,
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he voted Nay because the
site does not meet screening requirements from the street
and adjacent property, and there is no assurance that It
will be screened in the future.
Commissioner Stulberg stated that the petition is a
Conditional Use Permit which will be reviewed annually for
compliance with the Ordinance.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Robert Larsen
Partners for a Preliminary Plat, General Development Plan
and Variance to z.11ow more than one principal structure on
Nt located at the southeast quadrant of Highway 55 and
Cc Conwood Lane.
Coordinator Di'llerud reviewed the ,Iune 1, 1990 ">taff
Report.
MOTION TO APPROVE
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS
90024)
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dune 13, 1990
Page 89
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Kelly Doran representing
the petitioner.
Mr. Doran stated that he was in agreement with the June,, 1,
1990 Staff Report. He said that there is currently no
storm water retention on the property; he is willing to
discuss the cul-de-sac at Cottonwood Lane; the developer
will not fill the wetland area; and, they will try to
change the slope on the s0lutheast corner of the property.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Gary Brown and Ms. Denise
Gilmore jointly of 11410 Sth Avenue North.
Ms. Gilmore and Mr. Brown stated that their concerns were
for the loss of wildlife and trees. They stated a natural
noise barrier was created by the existing trees.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bruce Forsman of 515
Cottonwood Lane North.
Mr. Forsman stated he did not see the need for a larger
shopping center, and was concerned that the change in
County Road 73 would cause more runoff int; the wetlands,
and be damaging.
Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Peggy M4rphy of 309 North
Zachary Lane.
Ms. MuT,.)hy stated that the new County R,)ad 73 and the
proposed building would destroy the wildlilo area and that
there was no need for additional commercial property in
the area.
Commissioner Marofsky left the table at 8:40 p.m.
Chairman Plufka introduce Mr. Harvey Schiebe of 1215
Goldenrod Lane,
Mr. Schlebe stated that he was against the closing of West
Medicine Lake Read and that it should be kept open to t'.e
south only. He also said that he felt most of tho trees
on the south edge of the property were worthless and that
replacement with evergreens would enhance the area.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bruce Thompson of 11018 Old
County Road 15,
Mr. Thompson stated that he felt this proposal was forf-,ing
the County Road 73 development and that the expense of
this road was an expense imposed on taxpayers for private
interest. He said that the frontage road will encroach on
the wetland area and the storm water storage area is now
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June 13, 1990
Page 90
isoverflowing. lie questioned ltow shopping center traffic
will be handled until County Road 73 is complete.
Chairman Plufka explained that the construction of County
Road 73 is part of the Thoroughfare Guide Plan adopted by
the City and was not driven by private interests.
Chaim,an Plufka introduced Mrs. Marilyn Thompson of 11018
Old County Road 15.
Mrs Thompson stated that a letter received for the Corps
of
Mrs.
in January, show a building design which
differs from the current plan. She said she was concerned
about some dirt that was piled on the southern edge of the
si,te.
Mr. Doran explained that a
submitted that would depict
building.
new application would be
the design of the proposed
Chairman PlufkA introduced Ms. Marion Bauer of 11010
County Road 15.
Ms. Bauer stated that she was concerned about the dirt
piled on the site. She d1so said that she had lived in
the area for 43 years and was in favor of Lite shopping
center because it was convenient, and within walking
distance.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Bob Courtney of 800
Cottonwood Lane,
Mr. Courtney stated that tie would prefer the west side of
the site be buffered by a privacy fence.
Chairman Pl,,jfka reintroduced Mr. Bruce Thompson..
Mr. Thompson stated he would like to know the staging
plans for the development.
Mr. Doran stated that development would be done at one
time with the exception of the building along County Road
73. This building will depend on the completion of County
Road 73. Mr. Doran also stated that the developer was not
unhappy with the current road structure and did not ask
for the development of County Road 73.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Wire asked if the developer had a map of the
Corps of Engineers wetland that was defined by types of
vegetation. He asked what type of fenc,-- would be used for
the holding pond area.
0
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June 13, 1990
Page 91
Mr., boran stated that the definition of the wetland area
would be determined with the submission of the Site Plan.
14e said that the Ordinance ;as clear as to type of
screening requirad for the area and that tile developer
would abide by the requirements.
MOTION by Coimissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce to recommend app),oval of the petition by Robert
Larsen Partners for a Preliminary Plat, General
Development Plan and Variance to allow more than one
principal, structure on a lot located at the southeast
quadrant of Highway 55 and Cottonwood Lane subject to the
conditions listed in the June 1, 1990 Staff Report.
MOTION to amenQ by Commissioner Wire, seconded by
Commissioner Pierce to add, a condition stating that the
alignment of County Road 73 be altered'to the northeast si
that there would be no impact on the wetlands and so that
the intersection would be closer to the existing
intersection of County Road 73 and State Highway 55.
Commissioner Pierce stated that the cur -rent plan for
County Road 73 may not be tha bast place for the roadway
or the service drive,
Commissioner Zylla stated that he felt conditions N3. 7
and 8 covered the amendment proposed by Commissioner Wire.
Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. Commissioners Zylla, Tierney,
Stul berg and Chairman Plufka, Nay. MOTION to amend 'Failed
on a vote of 2-4.
MOTION to amend by Commissioner Stulberg that a cul-de-sac
be constructed by the petitioner on the extens4on of
Cottonwood Lane.
MOTION failed for lack of a second.
MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce that residents within 300 feet of the development
and those present this eveninq be notified when the Site
Plan request comes before the Planning Commission.
Roll Call Vote. G Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION to amend by Chairman Plufka, seconded by
Commissioner Wire that the motion to notify neighbors when
the Site Plan comps before the Planning Commission be
changed to include property ownors within 500 feet.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO AMEND
VOTE - IMOTION FAILED
MOTION TO AMEND
MOTION FAILED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO AMEND
VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
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Page 92
Roll Call wrote on Main Motion, 5 Ayes, Commissioner VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Wire, Nay. MOTION carried on a vote of 5.1.
Commissioner Wire stated that his Nay vote was because of
his objection to the alignment of County Road 73 and was
not intended to be a disapproval of the petition.
Lhairman Pluf„a called a recess at 9:25 p.m.
Chairman Plufka reconvened -he meeting at 9:3? p.m.
chairman Plufka introduced the request of Glans Hagen HANS HACEN HOMES'
Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for a Conditional Use Permit to WESTAR-ROME PARTNERS
undertake land reclamation activities in the FRO Zone (9x035}
located at the southwest quadrant of Medina Road and
County Road 24
Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the dune 7, 1990 Staff
Report
Commissioner Stuberg stepped down from the table.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Richard Bloom representing
the petitioners...
Mr. Bloom stated that lie was in agreement with the June 7,
1990 Staff Report. He said most of the fill would be
placed on the southern site and that some rough grading
would be done to the new County Road 24 corridor, if
approved.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mic',ael Halbach of ,3185
Kimberly Lane.
Mr. Halbach stated his concerns were whether the fill
could be seen from the road and whether the dust would be
controlled,
Mr. Bloom stated that the valley area would be filled
first, the fill would be seeded immediately after
s-ockpilirg. The fill would be removed in 1-2 months.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Steve Leuer of 17435 Medina
Road.
Mr. Leuer stated that his concern was the road access to
the site.
Mr. Bloom stated that the County has directed that access
to the site be only from Medina. Road and not from County
Road 24.
Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing.
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June 13, 1990
Page 93
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Tierney to rek.ommend ap;troval of the petition by Hans
Hagen Homes/Westar-Rome Partners for a Conditional Use
Permit to undertake lard reclamation activities in the FRD
Zone located at the southwest quadrant of Medina Road and
County Road 24 subject to the conditions listed in the
June 7, 1,990 Staff Report with emphasis on Condition No.
4.
Roll Call Vote, 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Stulberg returned to the table.
Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Inspirations, INSPIRATIONS, INC.
Inc. for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan for "Burl Oaks" (90044)
for a change in the structure setback located at 16890 9th
Avenue North.
Chairman Plufka waived the review of the June 6, 1990
Staff Report.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Craig Degendorfer
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Degendorfer stated that he was in agreement with the
June 6, 11490 Staff Report. He distributed a s4rvey of the
property to the Commissioners.
C!,airman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka closed the Publ;-o liepring as there Yeas no
one present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Coitnissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by
Inspirations, Inc. for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan
for "Burl. Oaks" for a change in the structure setback
located at 16890 5th Avenue North subject to the
conditionslisted in the June 6, 1,990 Staff Report.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
CLairman Plufka introduced the Amendment to the COMP. PLAN - WATER
Comprehensive Plan: Updated Water SystewElcment. SYSTEM EIF-MENT
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Dan Edgerton, representing
Bonestro, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, consulting
engineers for the City.
Commissioner Wire asked Mr. Edgerton is there would still
be a water pressure problem in the higher elevatim, of
the City.
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Page 94
Mr. Edgerton stated that it depends on the lot elevation.
He said that Table 13 cn page 53 identified the low
pressure areas of the City.
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Plufka, closed the Public Hearing as there was no
one present to speak on the lslue.
MOTION by Chairman. Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE
Stulberg to recommend approval of the ComprehPosive Plan
Water System Element.
Roll Call Vote., 6 Ayes, MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearirg for Amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance regarding flood Plain Regulations,
Resi,dential Facilities, Shoreland Private Recreation
Facilities, Planned Unit Development Attributes, Private
Streets, and Temporary Real Estate and Other Signs.
MOTION by Comissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO CONTINUE
Pierce to continue the Public Hearing until the June 26,
1990 Planning Commission meeting.
Aft
Roll Call Vote, 6 Ayes. MOTION carried, VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Meyer/Gonyea Land Development Company, Divisions Consoli- MEYER/GONYEA LAND
dation of Platted Property and Amended General Development DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Plan located at the south. side of 45th Avenue North (90032)
between Nathan Lane and the State Highway 1,69 West Service
Drive.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried.. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Van Eeckhout Builders, Divisijn of Platted Property and VAN EECKHOUT BUILDERS
Zoning Variance for lot width at 255 and 257 Berkshire (90033)
Lane.
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Olfisco, Inc., Variarce for Side Yard Setback at 1915 OLFISCO, INC. (A-261)
Xenium Lane North (A -.l).
Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Goff Homes 'or a GJFF HOMES (90045)
Site Plan Amendment and Policy Re-,olution Variance for
Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of B612 curb and
gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North.
Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Pat Goff representing the
petitioner.
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June 13, 1990
Page 95
Mr. Goff distrib'Uted a handout to the Commissioners. He
explained that his reason for eliminating the use of B612
curb and gutter was because the development had a smaller
density and he felt the resideitial atmosphere would he
enhanced without the 8612 curb and gutter. He described
other townhouse developments that did not have B612 curb
and gutter.
Discussion addressed the topics of where to define streets
versus private driveways -4 should the 8612 curb and gutter
be used partially in the development; and the protection
of fire hydrants and landscaping with B612 curb and
gutter.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire to recommend approval of the MOTION TC APPROVE
request by Goff Homes for a Site Plan Amendment and Policy
Resolution Variance for "Fernbrook Manor" to dele'te the
use of B612 curb and gutter located east of Fernbrook Larv-
at 44th Place North striking all conditions, , listed in the
June 6, 1990 Staff Report and adding a condition that
states that "with the exception of entry driveways off
44th Place North, and from the edge of a parking, lot to
the edge of driveway, all B612 curb and gutter be
el iminated. "
MOTION failed for lack of a second. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK
OF A SECOND
M01110N by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Coirmissioner MOTION TO DENY
Stui'.-.-rg to recommend denial of the request by G,)ff Hcmes
for a Sii 1.01.;ln Ametidment and Policy Resolution Variance
for "Fernbrook Manor" to delete the use of B612 curb and
gutter located east of Fernbrook Lane at 44th Place North.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioners Wire and Tierney, VOTE MOTION CARRIED
Ray. MOTION to Deny carried on a vote of 4-2.
Comm4ssioner Zylla stated that the requirement to use 8612
curb and gutter was a part of the original approved plan
and that the development would not look finished without
the curb and gutter.
Commissioner Wire stated he agreed with Commissioner Zylla
in part but felt that the curb and gutter are not
necessary in the rear area of the buildings.
The "ommissioD:--rs were re -minded of the Public Hearing to
be. held on June 19, 1990 at 7-.00 p.m, regarding the
Realignment of County Road 9 and County Road 24.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.