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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) Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1990 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, Planning Commission Mit iftes 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) Planning Commission Minutes 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 fanning Commission Minutes 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 Planning Commission Minutes 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 Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1990 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. Planning, Commission Minutes 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. Planning Commission Minutes June 13, 1990 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. Planning Commission Minutes 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.