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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 03-10-1993CITY or, PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 10, 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Shilberg, Commissioners; Dennis Zylla, Ed Albro, and Julie Witt 11NMMMERS.ABSENT: Commissioners Stimson,Syverson and Wigley. 7 STAFF PRESENT Director ChuckDillerod, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson u MiNIJTES: l MOTION by Commissioner Albro,:seconded by Commissioner Zylla to approve the t February 24, 1993 Planning Commission Minutes. r. Vote. 3 Ayes. Commissioner Witt abstained. Motion carried.; WENDY'S INTERNATIONAL (9300 Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Wendy's International for aLand Use Guide Plan Amendment; Rezoning; Conditional Use Permit; Site Plan, and, Variances for a Wendy's Restaurant located northwest of County Road 9 and Highway 169. Chairman Stulberg waived the review of the March 1, 1993 staff rtport. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Tom Loucks, representing the petitioner. I Mr. Loucks discussed the request for the menu board. He said they do net view it as an advertising sign because it does not have any advertising on it, since it only lists the products and the prices of the products. He said the menu: board is necessary for the successful operation of the facility, as it is set back allowing for stacking so that the ordered food can be prepared before the customer gets to the pick up window. He said he had reviewed other similar restaurants in the City, and many of them have menu boards similar to that which is being requested. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Robert Baldwin of 4020 Shoreline Drive. Mr. Baldwin stated he was the real estate broker representing Wendy's Restaurant. He stated that he was present. to support the request by Wendy's International. to Planning Commission Minutes March 10, 1993 Page 33 Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albm to recommend approval the land Use Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning request by Wendy's International located northwest of County Road 9 and Highway 169, subject to all conditions listed in the March 1, 1993 staff report. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albm to recommend approval of the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Variances requested by Wendy's International, subject to all conditions listed in the March 1, 1993 staff report. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Albro to amend Condition 12, deleting the second sentence, therefore allowing the use of a menu board as proposed. Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 4 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 4 Ayes. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF PRAC REPRESENTATIVE Chairman Stulberg appointed Commissioner Witt to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Board as the representative from the Planning Commission. GOFF HOMES, INC. (93008) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Goff Hories, Inc. for a RPUD Preliminary Plan/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for 60 single family attached units; and, Rezoning for property located west of Xenium Lane at 36th Avenue North. Associate Planner Keho reviewed the March 1, 1993 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Pat Goff, the petitioner. Mr. Goff stated that apublic street will not work in the plan as suggested by the Planning Commission at an earlier Public Hearing. He said that in order to have a private street in the development, the homes will be sold as condominiums, even though they will be townhomes. This plan will not allow the land to be owned by the purchasers of the units. The land for the entire development will be owned by the Planning Commi sionMiinutes March 10, 1993 Page M Houreowner's Association, and subject to its rules. Hesaid the units will be of high quality in the price range of $100,000 - $115,000. Chairman Stulberg asked why Mr. Goff had decided on this requested change to the previously approved plan. Mr. Goff stated that public strut would take up more space and would push the homes closer to the freeway and to Xenium lane than he would lite. He said that as condominiums the land will remain as one piece. Commissioner Zylla asked for a review of the elevations on the site: VAssociatedPlannerKehoexplainedtheelevations. ;y Commissioner Albro asked if there would be a Homeowner; Association. Mr. Goff responded that there would be a Homeowners Association. d City Engineer Faufta stated that a public street inquires a greater dight -of -way and the street would need to be wider, 66 feet house-to-house versus 90 feet. Commissioner Zyba asked for a review of the landscape plan. Associate Planner Keho stated that landscaping meets the landscape Policy of the City. He said that staff preferred a screening fence for some of the parking area to provide instant screening for the existing properties to the east. Commissioner Zylla asked how many extra parking spaces would be provided for each unit in the parking arca. e Mr. Goff responded that there would be one 1/2 space extra far parking for each unit beyond a two car garage. Mr. Goff stated that a Homeowners Association which governs a condominium development is stronger and has better control over the development than those associations that govern a PUD where each homeowner owns the land the home sits on. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Howard Joel of 3615 Wedgewood Lane. Mr. Joel stated that he is representing the Xenium Lane Homeowners Association. He stated that this layout and plan has addressed most of the concerns of the homeowners 0 Planning Commission Minutes Match 10, 1993 Page37 to the east. He said he still has some concerns regarding the completion of Xenium lane, and that he has been meeting with City staff on this issue. Mr. Joel stated that be wanted to be assured that the HOA would be effectively administered He said that the screening along Xenium Lane was also a concem. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Carl Hedberg of 1342036th Avenue North. Mr. Hedberg stated that his concern was adequate terming along Xemum Lane, especially along the southern portion of the site. He said he would life to see the landscaping along Xenium Lane completed at the start of the project; if it is to be done in phases. He said that completion of the Park trail along the west side of Xenium Lane also needed to be taken into consideration. He said he wanted to make sure the HOA would remain responsible for maintenance within the development. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mrs. Eileen Hedberg of 1342036th Avenue North. Mrs. Hedberg stated that she was interested in the rights of the owner of the existing home located at the southwest comer of thissite. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Sharon Maslow of 13210 -35th Avenue North. M. Maslow would like to see bonds required for completion of Al -landscaping on the proposed site. She said she is also concerned about the aesthetics of the design and materials used for the units. She said she would like the aluminum and brick exterior upgraded to cedar. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg asked Mr. Goff to respond to the questions raised during the Public Hearing. Mr. Goff said the HOA will be in effect at the beginning of the project and stays with the property. He stated that the HOA fora condominium project could never be dissolved, and that HOA will ensure maintenance of the private street. He said that the private mad will be built to public street standards. Mr. Goff explained the berming along Xenium Lane. Chairman Stulberg stated that the landscaping plan will be more detailed during the site plan stage. Mr. Goff said that the elevation of the homes has been lowered as low as possible. Planning Commission Nfinutes March 10, 1993 Page38 He said that all grading and the utilities will be put in at the beginning of theproject. He said his plans are to landscape the center section of the site first, and he explained the placement of the model and the phasing of the project. He said then: would be a bond placed with the City to cover the site improvements. City Fingineer Faulkner explained that the trail along Xenium Lane would be an on mad trail. Mr. Goff explained that the lot at the southwest comer of the site, with the existing house on it, is not owned by him. He said thatit is u& understanding that the pro" could be sold to another party if the owner so chooses. Din-ctor Dillerud stated that the property in question is a nonconforming use as a single family dwelling, and if the home homed down or was torn down, the nonconforming use status would cease to exist. He said in this case another single family Louse could not be erected, but a duplex could be built according to the LA -4 guiding. Mr. Goff stated that the brick and aluminum siding proposed for the exterior of the units is maintenance' free and the type of materials buyers want, because it is good looking and las longevity. MOTTON by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Zylla, to recommend approval of the request by GoffHomes, Inc. for a PUD Preliminary Plan/Flat and Conditional Use Permit for 60 single family attached units; and, Rezoning to R4 of the property located wrest of Xenium Lane at 36th Avenue North. MOTION to Amend by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to recommend that the applicant, at the Site Plan stage, pay particular attention to the HOA documents; the transition of both the landscaping and grade of the site r relationship to the existing neighborhood; the landscaping between 36th and 37th Avenue North; the completion of each phase before permits are issued for the next phase; and, the installation of all roadway curb and gutter for the entire site. Roll CallVote on Amend. 4 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 4 Ayes. Motion carred on ad unanimous vote. ROBBINSDALE AREA SCHOOIS (93012) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the Robbinsdale Area Schools fora Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to add 4 classrooms onto the existing school at 4350 Zachary Lane. Planning Commission Minutes. M=h.10, 1993 Page39 Associate Planner Keho reviewed the Marc% 1, 1993 staff :report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Jim Dable, representing the school district. Mr. Dable stated that he was in agreement with the March 1, 1993 staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Mohamed Roushdy. Mr. Roushdy asked to be shown where the new classrooms would be. r Y Associate Planner Keho pointed out the location of the proposed new classrooms on the east side of the building, 4 Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Bearing. City Engineer Faulkner stated that he had received some telephone calls regarding the drainage from the site. He said that some maintenance regarding the drainage will be needed to alleviate the problem, and the City will, monitor this situation. The applicant indicated they were aware of this problem and agreed to do the necessary maintenance to alleviate the problem. MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Chairman Stulberg to recommend approval of the request by the Robbinsdale School District for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to add 4 classrooms onto the existing school at 4350 Zachary Lane. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Chairman Stulberg, to l recommend that the drainage plan be approved according to the City Engineer's ; recommendation. Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 4 Ayes, Motion carried unanimcjusly. i Roll Call Vote on Main Motion, 4 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote. Meetingadjourned at 8:25 p.m.