HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-05-1990CITY OF PLYMOUTH
10 PLANNING COF14ISSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 6, 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
John Wire, Hal Pierce, Dennis Zylla, Joy
Tierney, Larry Marofsky, and Michael
Stulb rg (arrived at 7:40 p.m.).
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Coordinator Charles Dillerud, Director
Blair Tremere, City Engineer Dan
Faulkner, and Sr. Clerk/Typist Denise
Lanthier.
MINUTES
Chairman Richard Plufka
Commission is tabling
Development, Inc. per the
dated December 4, 1990.
announced that the Planning
the request by Greenwalt
petitioner's written request
Chairman Plufka introduced the continued public hearing
for the Zonnai Ordinance amendment regarding standard's for
outside display, storage aar sale of merchandise..
Chairman Plufka reopened the public hearing from the
November 28, 1990, Planning Commission meeting..
Commissioner Marofsky noted a typographical error in the
Zoning Ordinance Draft .Amendment No. 6. He noted that the
word "there" should be changed to "whet on Page 2,
Paragraph 3.a., Line 3 of the staff memorandum.
Commissioner Marofsky stated that he does not feet
comfortable adding Paragraphs (1) e. and fw under Section
10: Subdivision C, Paragraph 6.c. He stated he believes
these paragraphs should be set apart for clear reference
to transient merchant/sales.
Chairman Plufka noted the Planning Commission's receipt of
a letter from Jerry Theis of Dundee Nursery & Landscaping
Co. dated November 21 1990.
Chairman Plufka introduced Jerry Theis of Dundee Nursery &
Landscaping Co.
70NING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
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December 5, 1990
Page 28
Mr. Theis stated he is concerned that adoption of the
Zoning ordinance amendment will envelop his company
causing him to apply for Conditional Use Permits or
Administrative Permits even though they are a permitted
use.
Chairman Plufka closed the public hearing.
MOTION: by Chairman Plcfka, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky, to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance
amendment regarding standards for outside display, storage
and sale of merchandise.
Commissioner harofsky stated that transient
merchants/produce merchants should not be allowed outside
storage in 8-1 Business Districts.
MOTION by Commissioner Marofsky, scronded by Commissioner
Pierce, to amend Zoning Ordinance Dratt Amendment No. 6 to
insert the words "B-2 and B-3" before the w.)rd "BUSINESS"
in thirdline of Paragraph 3.c.
Commissioner Pierce asked if, by this 'amendment, tie
outside storage standards will change for greenhouses and
nurseries.
Director Tremere responded affirmatively to the extent
that these standards impact greehouses and nurseries.
There are no specific standards for greenhouses and
nurseries.
Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 6 Ayes. MOTION
carried.
MOTION TO APPROVE
MOTION TO AMEND
VOTE MOTION TO AMEND
CARRIED
Roll Call Vote o,: Main Motion. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE - MAIN MOTION
CARRIED
MOTION by Chairman Plufka, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO ADVISE CITY
Pierce, to request staff to research the outside storage COUNCIL
and display of merchandise for greenhouses and nurseries
in preparation for a Planning Commission study of the
subject.
Director Tremere was requested by the Planning Commission.
to contact the nq rsery and greenhouse owners of Plymouth
to participate in the study.
Commissioner Pore stated the City should look at
administratively exempting Dundee Nursery & Landscaping
Co. from this Zoning Crainance amendment instead of
webbing the ordinance around: them.
0 Vote. All Ayes. MOTION carried. VOTE MOTION CARRIED
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December 5, 1990
age 219
Chairman Plufka introduced the continued public hearing DWIGHT LARSON (90099)
for the request by Dwight Larson for a Conditional Use
Perwit, Site Plan, and variances for property located at
11318 Highway 55,
Chainiian Plufka introduced Del Erickson, the architect
representing the petitioner.
Mr. Erickson asked the Planning Commission to grant the
petitioner the proposed sign variance in order to give his
business equal visibility. He stated a hardship exists
because the car wash is set back so far from the street
and is screened by the Dairy Queen adjacent to his
property. Mr. Erickson stated that the proposed sign will
be equal in setback to the Dairy Queen sign, which will
bring the car wash signage into conformity with the
surrounding businesses,
Chairman Plafka asked staff if billboard signs are limited
1,o sites where there is no other principal use by the
Zonina Ordinance.
Coordinator Dillerud responded negatively, stating that
spacing is the method, of control provided for by the
Zoning Ordinance.
Commissioner Stulberg arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Mr. Erickson stated that the petitioner does not obiect to
staff's recommendation for parking setbacks, but that he
objects to some of the requirements stated in the
Engineer's Memorandum. Mr. Erickson noted these
objections as follows:
I. A 30 -foot easement currently exists over the front
of the property, therefo-e, an additional 10 -foot
easement should not be required.
2. Since there are no proposed changes in access to the
site, a permit should not be required for MN DOT.
3. The new concrete drive that connects with the
service drive should be allowed to stay open for
secondary acce-s. The petitioner feels this will
reduce congestion.
City Engineer Faulkner responded that the existing 30 -foot
easement is required for roadway and that an additional
10 -foot easement is required for utilities. He stated
that the petitioner should `iiscuss the permit requirement
from MN DOT with them. City -ngneerFaulkner stated
that lie very opposed to the secondary access to the west.,
He commented that the intersection is confusing as it is.
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December 5, 1990
Page 220
Commissioner Pierce stated that he would like to see the
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curb, line extended all along the west driveway to
delineate it from the grass.
Chairman Plufka reopened the public hearing. There was no
7ode present to speak on the issue.
Chairr,".An Plufka closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION fO APPR(VE
Pierce, to recommend approval of the request by Dwight
Larson, -for a Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan, and
variz n es for property located at 11318 Highway 55,
subje-,to the conditions set forth by staff in the
approv, Ig resolution.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by C'ommissiuner MOTION TO AMEND
Tierney, to amend the main motion by moving Paragraph
7.a. of the approving resolution to Paragraph 6.c. to
permit the variance for setback a minimum of 18.5 feet
versus tite Zoning Ordinance standard of 20 feet from
parking to the front lot (road easement) line.
Commissioner Wire stated that his reason for his motion is"
because he feels the site is unique.
Commissioner Pierce asked if tne petitioner's would lose a
parking stall without this action.
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Coordinator Dillerod responded they would lose one.
Roll Cail Vote on Motion to Amend. 5 Ayes.k Commissioner VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
Zylla Nay. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. MOTION CARRIED
carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner MOTION TO AMEND
Tierney, to amend he main motion by moving Paragraph
7.b. of the approving resolution to Paragraph 6.cto
permit the variance for setback a minimum of 15 feet
versus the Zoning Ordinance standard of 20 feet for a
freestanding sign, and then deleting the remaining
Paragraph 7.
Commissioner Wire stated he does not feel the proposed
sign will set a precedent.
Rol.1, Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 5 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - MOTION TO AMEND
Pierce Nay. Commissioner Marofsky abstained. MOTION CARRIED
carried.
Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 6 Ayes. Commissioner VOTE - MAIN MOTION
Marofsky abstained, MOTION carried. CARRIED
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December 5, 1990
Page 221
Chairman Plufka introduced the request by Greenwalt
DevelGpment, Inc. for continued consideration of Site
Ian, Final Plat, Proof of Parking Plan, variance for
off-street parking, and :'onditional Use Permit for "The
Wholesale Club" in "Bass Lake Plaza 5th Addition" located
at the northeast corner of Nathan Lane and 56th Avenue
North.
MOTION by Commissioner Wire, seconded by Commissioner
Marofsky, to table the request by Greenwalt Development,
Inc. until the second Planning Commission meeting in
January.,
MOTION by Chairman P14fka, seconded by Commissioner
Pierce, to cancel the Planning Commission meeting of
December 19, 1990.
Vote. All Ayes. MOTION carried.
Chairman Plufka adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m.
GREENWALT DEVELOPMENT,
INC.
MOTION TO TABLE
MOTION TO CANCEL
PLANNING COMMI, "SION
MUTING
VOTE - MOTIAqrAr% UNRIED