HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10-13-1993CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
OCTOBEP 13, 1993
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order by
Chairman Mike Siulberg at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Ed Albro, Scott
Syverson, Barb Stimson, Julie Witt, Mike Wigley, and
Dennis Zylla.
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner,
Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning Secretary
Jackie Watson.
MINUTES:
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Wigley, to approve
the Planning Commission Minutes of October 13, 1993,
Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried.
GREGORY PAUL (93083)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Gregory Paul for a Conditional Use
Permit to bring in approximately 500 cubic yards of fill onto this property at 5250
Dunkirk Lane.
Chairman Stulberg waived the reviewed the October G, 1993 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr, Greg Paul, the petitioner.
Mr. Paul staled that he was in agreement with the staff report.
City Engineer Faulkner stated that staff found the proposed plan to be acceptable.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to recommend
approval of the request. by Gregory Paul for a Conditional Use Permit to bring in
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approximately 500 cubic yards of fill onto this property at 5250 Duir"kLane, subject
to all conditions listed in the October 6, 1993 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
LAUKKA-VtIELLIAMS PARK ERS LAKE (93099)
Chairman Stalberg introduced the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an
Amended MPUD Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Lot
Division/Consolidation and reductions in common open space at the southeast corner of
Vicksburg Lane and I8th Avenue North.
Chairman Stulberg waived the review the October 6, 1993 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduml Mr. David Housing, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Housing stated this request would allow the developer to meet some setbacks on
future building sites.
Chairman 'Stulberg tlsked if the open space was an issue when the PUD was approved.
He said that this is the second time there has been a request to reduce the open space
and asked when should we stop allowing this.
Associate Plattner Keho stated that this would not be a visible change and that the
Homeowners Association approved of the change
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Larry Iaukka, the petitioner.
Mr. Laukka discussed the history of the open space. He said it designed;.-,, a
buffer area. He stated that there should not be any other anus where'a request such au
this would be asked for
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the subject.
MOTION by Commissioner Zyila,'seconded 'by Commissioner Stimson to recommend
approval of the request by Laukka-Williams Parkers Lake for an Amended MPUD
Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow fora Lot Division/Consolidation
and reductions in common open spare at the southeast corner of Vicksburg Lane and
18th Avenue North, subject to all conditions listed in the October 6; 1993 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous Vote,
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LAUKKA-WH.LIAAU (93108)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Laukka-Williams for a Conditional Use
Permit to bring in approximately 8,000 cubic yards of fill to expand an existing berm
on the site located' northeast of the intersection of 18th Avenue North and Vicksburg
Lane.
Chairman Stulberg waited the review of the October 6, 1993 staff report.
Associate Planner Kcho stated that a correction should be made to the staff report on
Item 3 under Planning Staff Comments. The applicant is proposing to use a natural
seed mix on the berm, not sod as indicated in the report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. David Hansing, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Hansing stated that the berm will screen the units from traffic noise, and, thatthe
Homeowners Association is aware of the request and approves of the request. He
stated that the berm will be seeded with the Minnesota DOT 1000 ground cover. He
discussed the construction of an emergency overf+ow swale along the berm.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the subject.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Wigley, to recommend
approval of the request by Laukka-Williams for a Conditional Use Permit to bring in
approximately 8,000 cubic yards of fill to expand an existing berm on the site located
northeast of the intersection of 18th Avenue North ritd Vicksburg Lane, subject to all
conditions listed in the October 6, 1993 staff report
Roll Call Vote, 7 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
DAWN PRODUCTIONS (93109)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Dawn Productions for a haunted hayride
recreational event at 4005 County Road 101.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the October 7, 1993 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Don Saud, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Saad discussed the plans for the haunted hayride which he covered in a handout to
the Planning Commission. He discussed the event hours, ticket prices, estimated
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attendance, and the parking which would be available at the Glory of Christ Lutheran
Church. He showed a diagram of helpers who will help to direct the public. He stated
that additional parking will be at Len Bush Roses, the Don Metz and John Hughes
property in addition to the church parking site. All workers will wear orange vests,
carry flashlights, and have walkie-talkies to assist with parking and movement of the
public.
Commissioner Zylla asked if they were taking reservations for the event.
Mr. Saad said they are taking reservations for Sunday through Thursday, especially for
groups of 20 or more..
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the request.
MOTION by Commissioner Wigley, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to recommend
approval. of the request by Dawn Productions for a Conditional Use Permit fora
haunted bayride recreational event located at 4005 County Road 101, subject to all
conditions listed in the October 7, 1993 staff report.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
GREAT MIDWEST CONSTRUCTION, INC. (93092)
Chairman Stulberg stated the a letter was received from Mr. Ken Issacson requesting
that this item be tabled until he can discuss the proposal further with some owners of
adjoining property.
MOTION by Commissioner Sdmson, seconded by Commissioner Wigley to table to
the request by Great Midwest Construction, Inc. for a Land Use Guide Plan
Amendment from CL to LA -4; Rezoning from B-1 to R-4; Lot Consolidation; Site
Plan; and Conditional Use Permit for a 60 unit apartment complex until the October
27, 1993 meeting.
Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes Motion to table carred,
Director Ilurlburt discussed the preparation of the staff reports and asked the
Commissioners what thetr feelings were as far as including a staff recommendation is
the staff report.
Commissioner Wigley stated lie favored a staff recommendation, Commissioner Wilt
sated she did not want to see a recommendation, that it made liar feel like a puppet,
Cummissioner Syverson stated he would like to see the recommendation of staff as they
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are professionals. Commissioner Albro stated that it did not matter to him, he could go
either way.
Commissioner Zylla stated he favored a rccommendatioo but it did not bother him if
therewas none. He said that the Commission was more judgmental tallier than literal
as staff in their review of requests.
Commissioner Stimson stated that she had no strong feelings either way, but she said
she studies the staff report harder without the recommendation. She said that staff s
recommendation can sometimes taint an opinion.
Commissioner wigley stated that the petitioner would have a better ideauf whmt they
are up against if there is a recommendation.
Chairman Stalberg stated that either way was acceptable to him but be leaned toward
no recommendation after listening to the other Commissioner's opinions.
Director Hurlburt stated that if staff's opinion is clear cut they would state their
recommendation in the staff report; and, if there was no recommendation staff would
state reasons for both approval and denial.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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