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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-11-19900 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 11, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the City of Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Richard Plufka, Commissioners Dennis Zylla, Joy Tierney, Larry Marofsky,, and Michael Stulberg. MEMBERS ABSENTZ, Commissioners Hal Pierce and John Wire. STAFF PRESENT. Coordinator Charles Dillerud, City Engineer ban Faulkner, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. Coordinator Dillerud introduced the Planning Cormitissioners to the new Community 'evelopment Department Associate Planner David Gurss. Commissioner Stulberg stated that a correction in the June 26, 1990 minutes needed to bo made on Page 105, Firagraph 10 and 12,* change the MOTION TQ APPROVE to MOTION TO DENY on the "side bar" related to Paragraph 10; and in Paragraph 12, the Nay vote was by Commissioner Stulberg. Comm,4's!,,A*oner Marofsky stated tlOt a correction in the June 26, 1g9Q minutes needed to be rade on Page 99, Paragraph inse,tiog the word "not" in' the third line after "it is MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, ;seconded by Commissioner Marofsky to approve the 3une 26, '1,990 Planning Commission minutes as corrected. Vote. 5 Ayes. NOTION carried. Chairman Plufta introduced the reque5_t of Bradley H. White for an A%t:ndcd Conditional Use PerKit and Site rian, Lot Division/Consol idai ion and Zoning 6,dinance Variance for property located at 1271 and 1.273 Blkck Oaks Court, Coordinatc- Dillerud reviewed the July 2, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED BRADLEY H. WHITE 90040) Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Pate 110 Chainpan Plufka introduced Bradley '.Ihlte of 12400 Marion Lane, Minnetonka, Mr. White stated that he agreed with the conditions of the July 2, Staff Report. Chairman Plufka opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Merle Flaata of 1277 Black Oaks Court. Mr. Flaata stated that lie was Presideat of the Gleason North Homeowner's Association and he was there to express support for the petition. Chairman Plufka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Marofsky to reconiend approval for the request of Bradley H. White for an Amended Conditional Use Permit and Site Plant Lot Division/Consolidation and Zoniri Ordinance Variance for property located at 1271 and 12--k Black Oaks Court subject to all conditions listed in the July 2, 1O Staff Report. MOTION by Coinissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND46ZyllatoaddaconditiontotheResolutionSetting Conditions to Met Prior to the Filing of the Lot Division/Consolidation stating than. the approval is subjE,,ct to the appropriate title transfer of the property for Lots 13 and 14 from the Homeowner's Association, and must be approved ky the City Attorney. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTIOR carried. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED Roll Call Vote on Main Motion as once amended. 5 Ayes. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION carried. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Ryan RYAN CONSTRUCTION Construction Company for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment, COMPANY (90052) Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit, MPUD Prel iminary Plan/Plat, MPUD Final Plan!Plat for "Arbys" located at 101.30 State Higliviky 55. Coordinator Dilleruct rev ieiiej the July 6, 1990 Staff Report. Chairman Plufka introduced 11r. Rill McHale representing the petitioner. Mr. McHale rev i eoiled the history of the proposed 49 development on this parcel, explaining that the previous zoning was Industrial before Ryan Construction Company received approval for, the reguiding to CS and CL. Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page III Mr. McHale stated that a new design for the projert had been submitted to the City this afternoon. He, presented the Commissioners with a petition signed by people working in the area of the proposed Arb,.N,!s Restaurant who, desired to have this type of structure rear by, and indicated there was a need for a Class Z.1 restaurant. He also showed the Commission a picture of the new Arbys building design that they would be building on this site. Chairman Plufka asked whether thE, earlier intent for an 80,000 square foot office building would continue if a portion of the parcel is approved for reguiding to CS. Mr. McHale stated that it is the intent of the petitioner to scale down the size of the office structure to be between 54,000 to 60,000 square feet if -the reguid`nq is approved. Chairman Plufk-a opened the Public Hearing. Thete was no one present to speak on the issue, Chairman Plufia cloy -d the Public Hearing. Commissioner 7y1la, stated that he felt ttie Land Use Guide Plan should be used strictly as 4 guide, and he felt the plans for this parcel would be beneficial to the area,, Commissioner Marofsky questioned whether the recent PUD Plan for the Waterford Park site would. have been approved if the size of the office structure was smaller and a Class 11 restaurant had been part of the plan. He said that he did not feel the fast food restaurant wa, appropriate,, and he did not like the idea of changing an approved plan "piecemeal". Coiimiissioner Tierney stated she initially did not like the concept of a fast food restaurant at this location but had to admit that fast food restaurants are convenient. She said that she thought it would take several years to fill the originally proposed office building. L Commissioner Zylla, stated that he felt Class IT restaurants are becoming more the eat in type restaurants with less carry out occurring. He stated that he felt the design, of the Arbys building was architecturally acceptable. Commissioner Marofsky stated that he would be more agreeable to the plan if the Arbys restaurant was built within the office building structure with a drive in window. He said he did not feel that CS guiding was appropriate to the site. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky to deny the request by MOTION TO DENY Ryan Construction Company for a Land Use Guide Plan Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 page 112 Amendment to reguide the property located at 10130 State Highway 55 from CL to CS. MOTION died for " ack of asecond. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Zylla to recommend approval of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reclassify 1.2 acres from CL to CS for Ryan Construction Company, subject to an added :ondition to the July 6, 1990 Staff Report stating that the regUiding 'would be contingent upon the approval of the PUD Plan/Plat chanes proposed concurrently for the parcel. If the PUD Plan Plat changes are not approved, the reguiding will be not e valid. Chairman Plufka stated that successful office parks today are surrounded by restaurants, fast food places, retail, etc. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioner Marofsky, Nay. MOTION carried on a 4-1 vote. Mr. McHale reviewed some of the changes in the Preliminary Plan for this site stating that he felt the plan complied with the Zoning Ordinance with regard to buffering requirements and setbacks. He stated that the revised plan would alter the location of Arbys on the site and this was done because of the proposedchange to a 6th Avenue North roadway entrance into the site, MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner Maraisky to continue discussion of the MPOO Preliminary Plan/Plat, Conditional Use Pe ;i t, and MPUD Final Plan/Plat for kyan Construction Company for "Arbys' until the July 25, 1990 Planning Commission meeting so that staff would have time to review the revised plans. Chairman Plufka reopened the Public Hearing and continued it until, the July 25, 1990 meeting. loll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION rarried. Chairman Plufka called recess at. 8:17 poli. Chairman Plufka reconvened the meeting at 8:27 p.m. MOTION DIED FOR LACK Cr A SECOND MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTION TO CONTINUE VOTE - MOTION CIAXh ED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of CSM Corporation CSM CORPORATION (90054) for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Final Site Plan to build a tennis court in Bass Lake Hills" located at the southeast quadrant of County Road 47 and 1-494. P!anninq Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page 113 Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the July 3, 1990 Staff Report, Chairman Plit-fka introduced Mr. Charles Schatz representing the petitioner. Mr. Schatz stated that he was in agreement with the July 3, 1990 Staff Report. 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 Zylla, seconded by Commissioner T;erney to recommend approval of the request by CSM Corporation for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan, t Conditional Use Permit and Final Site Plan to build a tennis court in "Bass Lake Hills" located at the southeast quadrant of County Road 47 and 1-494., Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman Niufka introduced the request of the City of Plymouth for a,Land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reclassify approximately twenty acres from existing CL (Limited Business) to til -1 (Low Density Residential) located north of State Highway 55 and east of the 41st Avenue North cul- de-sac at approximately Kimberly Lane (extended). Coordinator Dillerud i-eviewed the Staff Report e.' July 3, 1990. C-ommiss'oner Marofs',y asked were the access to theI southern area aloe; Highway 55 would be oriented. Coordinatc, Dillerud stated that access to this parcel would have to be from the East, and it was not accessible to Highway 55. Citiaiman Plufka opened the Public Hearing, Chairman Plufka introduced Mr. Mervin Swigart of 3324 Aquila Avenue South, Mr. Swigart stated that he owned Lthe parcel of land at the southerly end, and he wanted to see that parcel remain guided as CL. Commissioner Narofsky asked Mr Swigart if he would be agreeable if his parcel were guided as CS. 40 Mr. Swigart said he was agreeable to CS guiding also for his parcel (-f land. Chairman PlLfka closed the Public Hearing. MOTION TO APPROVE OTE - MOTION CARRIED LAND USE GUIDE PLAN AMENDMENT Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page 114 MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION it APPROVE Tierney to recommend approval for the City of Plymouth to reclassify the southern part of the school site to LA -1, and to reclassify the parcels of land south of the school site to CS. Cemmissioner Stulberg questioned the reasons for reguiding tEe southern part of the school site. He said that this area may never be developed and could be reguided later if there were development pikans for the site. Commissioner Marofsky stated that the reason for the reguiding was, because a school cannot be built on land that is guided as commercial property. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes, Commissioner Stulberg, Nay. VOTE - MOTION CARRIED MOTTO carried ou a 4-1 vote. Chai nm -mi Plufka continued 0 e Public Hearing for Amendments to the Zonlag Ordinance from the June 26, 1990 meeting until the next Planning Commission meeting of July 25, 1990. Chairman Plufka intt oduced the request of Richard RICHARD CHOUINARD Chouinard for a Lot Division and. Zoning Ordinance (90048) Variances for property within Medicine Lake Park 3rd Addition located at 2120 Lancaster Lane North. Chairman Plufka, waived the review of the July 5, 1.990 Staff Report, Chairman Pluf"Ka Introduced Mr. Richard Chouinard of 2120 Lancaster Lane. Mr. Chouinard stated that he was in agreement with the July 5, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO APPROVE Zylla to recommend approval of the petition by Richard Chouinard for a Lot Division and Zoning Ordinance Variances for property within Medicine Lake Park 3rd Addition located at 2120 Lancaster Lane North subject to all conditions in the July 5, 1990 Staff Report.. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously, VOTE - MOTION. CARRIED Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Joanne Schuler JOANNE SCHULER (90055) for a Lot Division and Zoiting Variances for pi--perty located at the southeast corner of Vicksburg ane and 36th Avenue North. Chairman Plufka waived the review of the July 5, 1.990 Staff Report. Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page 115 Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Joanne Schuler of 2355 North Hemlock. Ms. Schuler stated that she was in agreement with the July 5, 1990 Stal`f Report. MOTION by Comtaissioner Stulberg, seconded. by Commissioner Tierney to recommend approval of the request. by Joanne Schuler for a Lot D,*vision and Zoning Variances for property located at the southeast corner of Vicksburg Lane and 36th Ayenue North subject to all conditions listed in the July 5, 1990 Staff Report. Vote, 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. Chairman Plufka introduced the request of Super Valu Stores, Inc., for a MPUD Final Site Plan to construct a 67,600 souare foot "Cub Foods" and attached "future" retail areas of 12,600 square feet and 24,300 square feet on Lot 1, !.`lock 3, Plymouth Hills Addition located at the southeast cirner of Vicksburg Lane and 36th Avenue North. Coordinator Dillerud presented an overview of the Jvly 5, 1990 Staff Report. Commissioner Zylla asked staff if a right turn lane wasisrequiredtobeconstructedalongVicksburgLane immediately. City Engineer Faulkner responded that the right turn lane would be constructed concurrent with the construction of this project. Chairman Plufka introduced Rick Sathre of Sathre- Bergquist, representing Super Value Stores, Inc. Mr. Sathre indicated that he had reviewed the Staff Report and was familiar with the issues that were raised by staff that may require amendment to the PUD Plan. He noted that this Planned Unit Development was approved 12 years previously, and certain features of the PUD, such as the sidewalk plan, may no, longer be valid. With particular reference to sidewalks Mr. Sathre noted that the end use of the easterly portion of Lot I had not as yet been determined. There may be a need to create additional curb cuts to Plymouth Road which would require alterations to any sidewalk that would be installL-d at this time. He stated that Super Valu Stores, Inc. did not object to the ultimate construction of sidewalks along rlymouth Boulevard but desired to wait until such tome as there was either an end use for the easterly part of the site, or until sidewalks were constructed north and south of this site along Plymouth Boulevard. Mr. Sathre stated MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED SUPER VALU STORES, INC. 90057) Punning Commission Minutes July 11, 19901 Page 115 FF that Super Valu did not believe there was a need for sidewalk along 35th Avenue North. Mr. Sathre stated that Super Valu believed the combination of topographic relief on the site to the east and the building design effectively screened the trash compactors. He noted that the trash compactors proposed were self- contained units that attached directly to the buiidings. No trash would be outside of the building in storage or in transit. Mr. Sathre stated that Super Valu was agreeable to the concept of painting the rooftop :nits in a manner suggested by staff. Mr. Sathre stated: that Super Valu felt the issue of signage to be critical to this project. He noted that the wall signs proposed for the north and south ends of the building would be lowered to comply with the definition of a wall sign of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, but that the sign proposed for the west side of the building is required to be of the size and design now proposed. He stated that if it was necessary for Super Valu to request an amendment to the PUD Plan to construct the west wall sign they planned on taking that approach. He noted also that the park=ing shown on the Site Plan. was well; in excess of Ordinance requirements, and that it was their intention to, at this time, only construct as much of the space as needed to meet Ordinance requirements, and to sod the balance of the area.. He noted that he had not advised staff of this intention previous to this meeting. Commissioner xylla asked Mr. Sathre if in his professional opinion a right turn lane of the length now proposed for Vicksburg lane was necessary. Mr. Sathre responded that he had not studied the requirement carefully but that the existence of a slight hill at the approach to 36th Avenue North was a safety concern, and he believed that the right turn lane of the length proposed was appropriate. Chairman Plufka observed that proposed effectively "turned Soul'-e+ard, and disassociates North He stated that he orientation away from the core toward Vicksburg Lane could be Plymouth" concept. Mr. Sathre stated that a meed and to create a parking lot of contributed to the decision to the Site Plan orientation its back" on Plymouth itself from 35th Avenue was concerned with an of "Downtown Plymouth and damaging to the "Downtown to preserve on site trees greater depth than width orient the building west Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page 117 rather than north, as the Downtown Plymouth plan would suggest. Commissioner Marofsky observed that only 12 trees were shown on the plan as being saved on the east part of the site. Mr. Sathre noted that there were additional trees, that would be saved that were not of -.*.,he size that was required to be specified on their plans. Chairman Plufka introduced Ms. Pat Moen reptesenting Super Valu. 11s. Moen noted that the orientation of -%.-he retail facility on Lot 1, Block 3 may be more of an historic circumstance thatt current reality. She noted that it was the intention of Super Valu to interest Hennepin County in placing a library on the easterly portion of the site and that there was no better way to orient the store on the site to make the parking arrangement required for such a store function properly. Chairman Plufka introduced Bob Guth, 2925 Holly Lane, Mr. Guth indicated that he owns the struc,1,;ure that exists on 35th Avenue North in which the liquor store is located, as well as other retailers. He stated that he was in support of the plan proposed and that he was most anxious for the plan to be executed as early as possible. He noted that the existing and planned retail activity for Downtown Plymouth" is almost all located south of the proposed Cub Foods site. On that basis he observed that the best orientation would be southerly, e. -A that a good compromise is the westerly orientation that is proposed. Chairman Plufka introduced Ken Streeter, 13100 35th Avenue North. Mr. Streeter indicated his concurrence with the plan that was proposed and his interest it an early approval and stare for construction. He stated his concern wi"Lh the delay that may be associated with a need to amend the PUD Plan to accommodate the design mat-.ers that have previously discussed. Ae .,jpqested the Commission develop a creative approach to acc=,iiodating tho needs of Super Valu in this regarc. tommissioner Marofsky Gbserved that it could be difficult to reconfigure this site with a bettor orientation but that the site needs better access to 3yth Avenue North. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner. Stulberg to approve tte MPUD Final Sate Plan for Super MOTION TCS ,APPROVE Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Rage 118 Valu on Lot 1, Block 3, Plymouth Hills subject to the 1.4 conditions noted in the July 5, 1990 Staff Report. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Chairman Plufka to add a condition to amend the Site 21 an to require a cess directly from the parking 'lot to the 35th Avenue -North cul-de-sac. City Engineer Faulkner stated that the City's Traffic Engineer has recommended against direct access from the 35th Avenue North cul-de-sac to the parking lot to avoid bass through traffic and to avoid confusion of multiple a -.cess points. Commissioner Stulberg noted that the change advocated by the Motion to Amend would create a traffic hazard and he therefore did not support the motion. Roll, Call Vote. 2 Ayes, Commissioners Tierney, Zylla and Siuberg, Nay. Motion to Amend failed, VOTE. 5 Ayes. Main Motion carried. MOTION by Commissioner Stulberg, seconded by Chairman Plufka that it be the consensus of the Planning Commission that should an application be made for amendment to the PUD Plan by the petitioner a measure of flexibility from the dimensional standards of the Zoning ordinance would be considered with respect to issues involving screening of trash facilities, design of wall signs, and location/timing of sidewalk facilities witli respect to the PUB Plan for the "Plymouth Hills", and the related MPUD Site Plan for "Cub Foods".. VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. Chairman introduces the topic of Reconsideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Freestanding Identification Signs in Business Zones. Coordinator Dillerud reviewed the Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment responsive to direction given by the Planning Commission at its May 9, 1990 meeting. MOTION TO AMEND VOTE - MOTION FAILED vOTE - M610 CARRIED MOTION TO APPROVE VOTE - MOTION CARRIED ZONING ORDINANCE AMEWD- MENT FOR FREESTANDIiG IDENTIFICATION SIGNS MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commission Tierney MOTION. TO APPROVE to, schedule a Public Hearing 'for the Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Freestanding Identification Signs in Business Zones, adding a new paragraph to Section 10, Subdivision A, which would be Paragraph 3.b. MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND Tierney to amend the Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment changing the word "adjoining" to "abutting" in. line 3, and adding the words "Conditional Use" at the end of the word permitted"" in line 5. Planning Commission Minutes July 11, 1990 Page 119 Commissioner Marofsky statad that adding the words Conditional Use" in line 5 would require a petitioner to submit an application for Conditional Use Permit which would include a sign plan., This, qould require review by the Planning Commission and approval by the City Council. Vote., 5 Ayes. MOTION to amend carried unanimously. Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. The Planning Commission discussed a joint meeting with the Task Force for Outside Storage, Display and Sales. The Commission agreed to meet on August 8, 1990 at 5,.00 p.m. for a joint supper meeting. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. 0 VOTE - MOTION CARRIED VOTE - MOTION 'CARRIED. SCHEDULE JOINT MEETIXG WITH TASK FORCE FCR OUTSIDE STORAGE, DIS- PLAY AND SALES