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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 05-19-1993CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION M]MM MAY 19,1993 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Ed Albro arrived at 7:05), Scott Syverson, Barb Stimson, Julie Witt, Mace Wigley (arrived at 7:05), and Dennis Zylla. MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Director Chuck Dillemd, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning Secretary Jackie Watson. MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Zylla, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to approve the April 28 and May 5, 1993 Planning Commission minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. Chairman Stulberg abstained on the May 5, minutes. LUNDGREN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION (93037) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Lundgren Bros. Construction for a land Use Guide Plan Amendment to reguide 19 acres from IP to LA -1; and, 16 acres from LA -2 to LA -1 for property located southeast of Schmidt lake Road and Fembmok Lane. Associate Planner Keho reviewed the May 10, 1993 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. John Uban, representing the petitioner. Mr. Uban stated there is very little 7.A-1 guided property left in the Robbinsdale School District. He said that Lundgren Bros. is trying to respond to the overall growth of the City. He said that the land north of the Soo Line could be developed as an industrial once the MUSA Line is moved. He discussed the wetlands, park and industrial area surrounding the proposed site. He said access to and development of the site for industrial users would be difficult because of the wetlands and steep slopes on the site. Mr. Uban said that the LA -1 guiding proposed would be compatible with the single family development to the west on the other side of Fembrook Lane. He said that if Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 1993 Pagc S3 the reguiding was approved the developer would anticipate adding the 5 acre site to the south of this development in their plans. Mr. Uban stated that their estimates reflect the same amount of tax revenue, if this reguiding were approved, as that from an industrial use on the site. He said the _ Robbinsdale School District would not be impacted by an increase in enrollment from this residential development as the district could use more students to make it more efficient He said that the proposed reguiding will strengthen the neighborhood and the tax base. i Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Hearing. i Chairman Stulberg read letters received at the City from Steven Hoyt and Michael Martino regarding this application. Mr. Hoyt's concerns were that future homeowners on this site would oppose the industrial development of his site, and, the higher tax assessments for his site versus the lower tax rete if this parcel were rezoned. Mr. Martino'sletter stated he supported the rezoning request. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Don Hoffstrom of 14305 -47th Avenue North. Mr. Hoffstrou stated he supports the Lundgren proposal for reguiding. He said that he felt industrial development of the site would bring large trucks into the neighborhood. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Dawn Elm of 14595 -48th Avenue North. Ms. Elm stated that she supported the proposal by Lundgren Bros. for reguiding. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ivls. Trish Boegel of 14410 -47th Avenue North. Ms. Boegel stated that she supported the reguiding requested by 2.undgren Bros. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Maureen Chidester of 4700 Harbor lane. Ms. Chidester stated she was in favor of the reguiding. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner Zylla asked if the 6 acres of wetland on the site is below the 100 Year High WaterMark. Mc. Uban responded that the wetlands on the site are mostly Consideredupland wetlands, and are not below the 100 Year High Water Mark. Commissioner Zylla asked how large the lots are projected to be. M Planing Commisdon NGnutes May 19, 1993 Page 84 Mr. Uban stated that the lots would average 15,000 square feet, and some lots may be as huge as 1/2 acre. Commissioner Zylla asked where assessment revenue would come from if it was lost by the reguiding. City Engineer Faulkner responded that if assesstirent generated dollars were reduced they would be funded from other City capital accounts. Commissioner Albro stated that he felt the proposed residential use was a better use of this site. He said he would like to see some of the data used to predict taxes generated by industrial versus residential use of a site. He stated that in many cases industrial properties will petition to have their taxes reduced. Commissioner grigley asked what the status was on the Hoyt industrial property to the west. Associate Planner geho stated that a Preliminary Plat for the Hoyt property has been approved, and the Council recently determined that no Environmental Impact Statement is needed for the site. Commissioner Wigley stated that he is concerned, as is Stephen Hoyt, about the proposed neighborhood and their possible concern with a residential use next to the Hoyt industrial property. Chairman Stulberg introduced Terry Forbord ofLundgren Bros.. Mr. Forbord stated that his firm believes in disclosure, and will inform potential -buyers of how the surrounding property will be developed.. Chairman Stulberg asked if the developer would come back with a PUD plan if this reguiding is approved. Mr. Forbord responded that they likely would. MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albin, to recommend approval of the request by Lundgren Bros. Construction for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for 19 acres from IP to LA -1, and 16 acres from LA -2 to LA -1, for property located in the southeast quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane, subject to all conditions listed in the May 10, 1993 staff report. Commissioner Zylla commented that there was a lot of logic used to support the reguiding of this site. He said he will look close at the Preliminary Plat for thus site to F Planning Commission Minutes May 19,1993 Page E5 see that the underlying standards for the guiding are adhered to, and be will look to see that there am not any variances applied for. He said he will be very sensitive to theseissues. Chairman Stulberg stated he supported Commissioner Zylla's statements. Mr. Foriwrd stated that they have looked closely at the site and will be mindful to staywithintheunderlyingdensitywhentheysubmittheirnextproposal. Commissioner Albro and Commissioner Wigley stated that they also supportedCommissionerZylla's concerns. - Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote. WGH PROPERTIES (93038) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by WG'Z properties fora Conditional Use Permit to provide outdoor storage of U -Haul tracks and trailers at the site, and a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow overnight outside storage, at 9900RockfordRoad. Chairman Stulberg waived the review of the May 10, 1993 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Steve Bemu and Mr. George Miller, representingthepetitioner. Mr. Bemu stated that they arc in agreement with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened the Public Heating. Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter received from Camden Physiciaks opposing the outside storage of trucks and trailers on this site. Chairman Stulberg closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Stulberg asked if the overnight storage was only for the U -Haul trucks and trailers. Mr. Bemu responded that it was and said he hoped the trucks and trailers would be outontheroadinusemostoftime. Commissioner Witt stated that she thought the site was well maintained. 0 Planning. Co mnussion. Nantes May. 19,1993 Page 86. MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, second by Commissioner Witt, to recommend approval of the request by WGK Properties for a Conditional Use Permit to provide outdoor storage of U -Haul, trucks and trailers at the site, and a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow overnight outside storage, at 9900 Rockford Road, subject to all conditions listed in the May 10, 1993 staff report. Commissioner Albro said he would like to know if there were any plans for the intersection Nathan'Larle and the frontage road. City Engineer Faulkner responded that there are warrants for a traffic;light at that intersection. He said this should be done this year or next year. He said that this is a difficult interterscction but the traffic signals should help. Commissioner Stimson stepped down from the table: Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion carried on a unanimous vote. RADDATZ REAL, ESTATE (93039) Chairman Stulberg introduced die request by Raddatz Real Estate for a Conditional Use Permit Arnenounebtto eliminate the requirement of trees for screening purposes at the Classic Asphalt site at 5575 Highway 169. Chairman Stutberg waived the review of the Mtay 7, 1993 staff report Chatiman Sulbcrg introduced Mr, Gerry Brown, representing the petitioner, Mr. Brown discussed the reason for the request. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to, . speak on the issue. i MOZTON by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to recommend appeoval of the request by Raddatz Real Estate for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to eliminate the requirement of trees for screening purposes at the Classic Asphalt site at 5575 Highway 169: Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote. Planning Commission Nnutes May 19,1993 Page 97 METROPOLITAN LIFE (91071) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Metropolitan Life for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Final Site Plan to increase offsheet parking by 99 places; and a Variance to exceed 30 percent impervious coverage in the Shoreland District at 15700 Rockford Road. Chairman Stulberg stated that the Public Hearing was closed at the May 5, 1993 meeting. He explained that the petitioner was to come back with a proposal for the lighting that was agreeable to the neighbors. Associate Planner Kebo stated that the petitioner had indicated that Option of the alteratives presented to the Commission for lighting the parking lot was acceptable to the neighbors. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Richard Morris, representing the petitioner. Mr. Morriii stated that they met with Oc neighbors before the meeting and discussed three options for lighting the parking dot. He said that Option 3 was acceptable by the neighbors vith a change stating that only 150 watt bulbs will be used. He said that the option to install 12 bollards if necessary on the darkest portion of the site Was also acceptable; Mr. Morris stated that the Plymouth Creek Homeowners want assurance that no other request will ever be forth coming for this project. He said that the berm proposed in Option 3 will provide total blockage of the fight emitting from the parking lot. He said that the petitioner plans to return with amended Landscape Plan which would eliminate some of the plantings since they are no longer needed to screen the shorter light poles. He requested that this request not go to Council until the seconded meeting in June. Director Dillemd suggested that the revised planting plan come back to the Planning Commission on June 9. ' Chairman 5tulbe Introduced Mr. Rat Hallisey; representing the Plymouth Creek Townhome Association. Mr. Hallisey stated that some plantings will still be needed to shield some of the light poles. He said that the homeowners want to see the revised planting plan: He also stressed that the homeowners do not want to deal with this issue again in the future. He said the homeowners also want assurance that the parking lot will be.managed properly. 0 e Planning CommissionMinutes May 19; 1993 Page 88 Chairman'Stulbe;rg stated that he felt the Commission would like to see the revised plan noting that only 150 watt bulbs will be used along with the revised Landscape Plan MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Zylia, to recommend approval of the request by Metropolitan Life for an Amended RPUD Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Final Site Plan to increase offstreet parking by 99 places; and a Variance to exceed 30 percent impervious coverage in the Shoteland District at 15700 Rockford Road, subject to all conditions listed in the April 13, 1993 staff report, including the adoption of Ligh rig Plan Option 3 as presented but reducing the lights to 150 watts and permitting up to 12 bollard lights. I Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Commissioner Syverson abstained. Motion carried on a 5-0 (i vote. Commissioner Zyila asked if the berm with a 3:1 slope would be of natural grass on the f Plymouth Creek side so that it blends with the creek. Associate Planner Keho responded that it would be natural grass: t The Commissioner discussed. adding an additional meeting in June. J The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. f I 1 u