HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02-23-1994CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COW41LSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 23, 1994
The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. by Chairmaa Mike Stulberg.
MEMBERS PRESENT.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT -
Cha rman Mdse Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson,
Ed Albro, Jack Hill, Linda Oja, and Ailen Ribbe
Commissioner Vagina Black
Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Supervisor Barbara
Senness, Associate Planner John Keho, and Planning
Secretary Jackie Watson
Chairman Stulbe;g stated that a correction itf the minutes should be made to his
comment on page 7. last paragraph, stating that "Chairman Stulberg stated that the
mason the Planning Commission denied the request for reguiding of the site ata
previous meeting was because the reguiding to CR -2 would result in an inappropriate
transition between the Large retail center and an existing residential neighborhood."
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Albro to approve the
Planning Commission minutes of January 26, 1994, along with the change made by
Chairman Stulberg.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes, Commissioners Hill, Oja and Ribbe abstained. Motion
carried.
OPUS CORPORATION (94011)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by OPUS Corporation for a MPUD
Preliminary Plan Amendment and Final Site Flan for Bass Creek Business Center Phase
2 to constructs 99,500 square foot multi -tenant office/warehouse located north of
Nathan Lane and east of Trenton Lane.
Associate Planner Keho reviewed the February 14, 1994 staff report
Commissioner Albro asked what the parking setbacks were in the office district.
Associate Planner Keho stated that parking setbacks are normally 25 feet, but the
approval for this site set the parking setbacks at 50 feet.
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Commissioner Ribbe asked why a 50 foot setback bad been required.
Associate Planner Keho stated that the larger setback was required to provide a more
spatial design on the site.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Ms. Michelle Foster, representing, the petitioner.
Ms. Foster stated that the philosophy for this building was similar to the previously
approved building that was before the Commission several months pgo, located in the
northern part of the Business Park. She said that the previous building had been leased
and they were out of space for new tenants. She stated that they want to be able to
continue to market this business park, thus the request for another building. She said
that what was considered to be the front yard of this building would actually be the side
yard of the building, and the variance would minimize the amount of a_ variance on that
portion of the site that would be very visible within the park.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one was
present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stimson, torecommend
approval of the request by OPUS Corporation for a MPUD Preliminary Plan
Amendment and Final Site Plan for Bass Creek Business Center Phase 2 to construct a
99,500 square foot multi -tenant office/warehouse located north of Nathan lane and cast
of Trenton Lane.
Commissioner Albro stated that there were no environmentalconcerns relating to this _
site and be was in favor of this request.
Roll Call Vote. 6.Ayes. Motion carried on an unanimous vote.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commission Albro, to nominate
Mike Stulberg as Chairman of the Planning Commission for Year 1994.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion carried.
MOTION by Commissioner Albro seconded by Commissioner Hill, to nominate
Commissioner Barb Stimson as Vice Chairman:
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. Motion gamed.
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REPRESENTATIVE.& TO COMMESS
Commissioner Oja volunteered to be the Planning Committee representative to the Park
and Recreation Advisory Commission (FRAC).
Commissioner Albro stated that he was willing to continue on as the representative to
the Board of Zoning Adjustments and Appeals (BOZA).
Commissioner Ribbe volunteered to be the Planning Commission representative on the
Open Space committee.
Chairman Stulberg asked if the City Council was going to acknowledge the past service
of previous Commission members.
Director Hurlburt stated that the City Council discussed inviting past Board members to
a future Council meeting to be presented with a plaque for their service.
Director Hurlburt stated that after the meeting adjourned the members would meet for a
study session.
Commissioner Ribbe recognized two students Li the audience and asked them if they
had any questions for the Commission.
They asked several questions and Chairman Stulberg responded.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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