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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01-11-1995CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 11, 1995 The regular meeting of the Plymouth Planning Commission was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Chairman Mike Stulberg. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson, Christian Preus, Linda OJa and Allen Ribbe MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioners Ed Albro and Virginia Black STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Senior Planner John Keho, Planner Shawn Drill and Housing Technician Denise Hutt MINUTES: Commissioner Stimson stated a correction should be made to Page 269, first paragraph of the December 14, 1994 minutes to "we have not been requiring large buffers on past. developments, but working to protect the wildlife.` Also, amend he to she in the second sentence of paragraph one in Page 269 of the December 14; 1994 minutes. Chairman Stulberg requested adding 'citizens, developers, and all who gave input for the wetlands ordinance" to Page 273, paragraph 8 of the December 14, 1994 minutes. Commissioner Preus requested that "he was concerned" be deleted from paragraph 14 of Page 269 of the December 14, 1994 minutes. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Preus to approve the November 9, November 29, and December 14, 1994 minutes, as amended. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stimson to move item 6A before the public hearings. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1995 Page N2 FEC CONSTRUCTION (941567 MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Preus to table the inquest by FEC Construction until the January 25, 1995 meeting, at petitioner's request. Vote. 5Ayes. MOTION carried. THREE STAR TRUCIMG,(94100) Chairman Stulberg introduced the requestby Three Star Tracking for Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, and Variance for Star Twin Homes located northwest of the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24. Senior Planner Keho reviewed the January 1, 1995 staff report presenting Commissioners with a revised resolution deleting the Variance request. He stated that with the adoption of the Wetland Ordinance, the front yard setback for single and two- family dwellings was reduced to 25 feei. The Variance request by the applicant for a 25 foot setback in no longer needed. Chairman Stulberg introduced Dale Campbell, representing the petitioner. Mr. Campbell presented graphics as to how the project will loot, once completed. He stated that there will be some form of covenants or association Hiles that have not been determined as of this date. He also assured Commissioners that this development will have no impact on the wetlands. Chairman Stulberg asked if they currently have any similar developments in Minnesota. Mrt Campbell replied that they have a development located in Burnsville. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Len Busch of 4045 Highway 101 North. Mr. Busch. Stated he was concerned that the City would require him to add a berm or buffer at some point in the future to shield the lights from his business from the proposed development. Chairman Stulberg introduced Chuck Dillemd of 15720 Rockford Road. Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1995 Page N3 Mr. Dillerud stated he was representing the Abingdon development located north of the proposed development. He stated his support of the proposed development. His only concern was that the extension of the street be completed soon. Mr. Dillemd stated he would anticipate that residents from the Abingdon development and the proposed development by Three Star Trucking may come before the Commissioners at a future date to request some sort of shielding by the lights at Mr. Busch's facility. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg asked if the berm separating Mr. Busch's property and the proposed development was looked at by staff. Senior Planner Keho responded that the Zoning Ordinance does not require berming for this proposed development. He added staff would not be requiring Mr. Busch to put in any additional screening or berm. City Engineer Faulkner stated there was no room on the petitioner's side for a berm without filling in an existing wetland. Chairman Stulberg questioned if the proposed development is approved and five years from now people complain about the 'lights at the Len Busch facility, would Mr. Busch be required to add additional berm, Director Hurlburt explained that Mr. 'Busch was originally required to add a 'berm because of a request for expansion of the facility. Moo future expansion is anticipated by Mr. Busch, then the City cannot require him to add additional bemring.. MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to recommend approval of the request by Three Star Trucking for Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for property located northwest of the intersection of Medina Road and County Road 24, subject to all conditions listed in the January 1, 1995 staff report and amended resolution. Commissioner Oja wondered if wording should be added to the resolution to protect Mr. Busch from having to add additional benning in the future if the residents from the surrounding developments start to complain about the lights at his facility, Senior Planner Keho stated an amendment could be made to the resolution. MOTION by Commissioner Oja, seconded by Chairman 5tulberg to amend the resolution approving a Preliminary Plat for Three Star Trucking to state that the 0 Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1995 Page N4 property shall be marketed to reflect the surrounding businesses and that information reflecting the surrounding businesses be added to the Homeowner's Association documents. Roll Call Vote on Motion to Amend. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. Roll Call Vote on Main Motion. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. FIAYD W11.VERS (94143) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Floyd Wilvers for a MPUD Preliminary Plan Amendment, Final Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and lot Division/Consolidation for Culver's Family Restaurant! located at the southwest comer of 34th Avenue North and Plymouth Boulevard. Senior Planner Keho reviewed the December 27, 1994 staff report presenting Commissioners with a revised resolution approving the MPUD Preliminary Plan Amendment and Conditional Use permit deleting the requirement of payment of park dedication fees -in -?leu of dedication and replacing it with the requirement to construct a sidewalk along 34th Avenue North. Commissioner Oja asked for more details on what type of restaurant the petitioner is proposing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Floyd Wilvers, the petitioner. Mr. Wilvers stated he had an issue with plarement of the fire hydrant and the post indicator valve that he will discuss with staff at a dater date. He was concerned with the condition of 100 percent brick exterior. He stated it would be a waste of money when the west side of the building would be covered by landscaping and waste refuse. Mr. Wilvers presented a picture of an existing Culver's Family Restaurant to Commissioners. He explained that the menu offers a variety of items with the majority of orders being for hamburgers, malts, and custard. Also, Culver's Family Restaurant is similar to a Ponderosa or Bonanza. You place your order at the counter and the food is brought to your table. Commissioner Stulberg asked what the typical drive-thm orders consist of and wondered if ten stacking spaces would be sufficient. a Planning Commission Minutes January 11, 1995 Page N5 Mr. Wilvers responded that appro)dmately 18 to 29 percent of the business would be drive-thm orders. The wait for the drive-thm can range from three minutes to eightminutesfromthetimetheorderisplaced. Commissioner Stulberg asked if there is a designated place for persons to pull out andparktowaitforanorderinsteadofholdinguptheentireline. Mr. Wilvers replied that no space has been designated, but there should be sufficientparkingareatodoso. Commissioner Oja agreed with staff's recommendation that the building should be 100 Percent brick as it has a drive-thtu and the building can be seen from all sides. The recommendation by staff is in compliance with other businesses in the area. Commissioner Stimson pointed out that the rear of the building is not along W.-hway55asindicatedinthestaffreport. Senior Planner Keho concurred stating that the side without brick would be the west side and that side does not back up against any street. Commissioner Ribbe asked if staff would reconsider their requirement that all buildingelevationsshallbe100percentbrickmaterialshmcethewestsideisnotalongHighway55. Senior Planner Keho responded that staff would still require 100 percent brick materialtobeinconformancewithCityCouncildirectionfornewdevelopmentsproposedfordowntownPlymouth. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend approval of the request by Floyd Wilvers for a MPUD Preliminary Pian Amendment, Final Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Lot Di•. ision/Consolidation for propertylocatedsouthwestof84thAvenueNorthandPlymouthBoulevard, subject to all conditions listed in the December 27, 1994 staff report and amended resolution. MOTION to amend by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Preus to eliminate item415 of the approving resolution for the MPUD Preliminary' PlanAmendmentandConditionUsePermitanditem #16 of the approving resolution for the' MPUD Final Site Plan; Commissioner Stimson stated that there may be proposed developments next to theCulver's.Family Restaurant and it would be better to require the 100 percent brickexterior. 0 Planning Commission NTinutes January U, 1995 Page N6 Commissioner Oja commented because there is a drive -flim, the exterior should be. 100 percent brick. Chairman Stulberg stated the exterior should be 100 percent brick to stay consistent with surrounding businesses and comply with the direction from the,City Council. Commissioner Ribbe asked if all surrounding buildings have brick exteriors. Senior Planner Keho replied that the projects approved within the last several years have been required to have brick exteriors. Commissioner Preus asked if there is a written policy for requiring brick exteriors in downtown Plymouth. Chairman Stulberg responded that this was the direction of the City Council after the Cub Foods Store was approved, but that there is no written prlicy. W. Wilvers stated that the Cub Food Store and First Bank are brick and stucco and the new senior housing building is brick and vinyl siding. He stated that the proposed building would be compatible aesthetically without being 100 percentbrick exterior. Commissioner Preus asked what the additional cost would be to require 100 percent brick exterior. Mr. Wilvers did not know what the additional cost would be. Commissioner Ribbe stated he is in favor of promoting small business and does not want to impose additional costs. He thought the building would be aesthetically appealing the way it is currently proposed. Chairman Solberg concurred that he supports small business also, but that the ordinances and direction from the City Council should be enforced. Commissioner Preus agreed with Commissioner' Ribbe, but stated they should be. consistent with the direction by the City Council and existingbusinesses. He stated there should also be some flexibility allowed. Commissioner Stimson stated that Commissioners need to look at the long, range plan of the City and that a brick exterior will stand up much better over a long period of time.. Planning Commission Minutes January 11,1995 Page 97 Chairman Stulberg stated that he may not agree with requiring all buildings to have a brick exterior, but it was decided that downtown Plymouth should have the, same aesthetic look and the Commissioners need to continue to support that. Commissioner Oja stated that the Commission needs to be consistent with all new proposed businesses coming in to downtown Plymouth. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to amend. Commissioner Ribbe voted Aye. 4 Nays.. MOTION failed on a 1-4 vote. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. PRODUCTIVITY, INC. (94153) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Productivity, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for outside storage for property located at 15150 25th Avenue North. Senior PlannerKeho reviewed the D -ember 30, 1994 staff report. Charman Stulberg introduced Wyllis Lund, the petitioner. Mr. Lund concurred with the staff report. Commissioner Oja ask'cd how many skid pallets are stacked outside. Mr. Lund replied that there are usually five or six stacked with an approximate height of four to five feet tall. He added that the recent addition of the fence has provided adequate screening of the skids. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Stimson, seconded by Commissioner Preus to recommend approval of the request by Productivity, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit for outside storage located at 15150 25th Avenue North, subject to all conditions listed in the December30, 1994 staff report. VOTING REQUIMIIVIENT AMENDMENT (94165) Director Hurlburt reviewed the January 5, 1995 staff report. 0 Planning commission Minutes January U, 1995 Page #8 Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to peak on the issue. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to, recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment requiring two-thirds (2/3) -cote. Loll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. WETLAND ORDINANCE Planning Supervisor Senness presented the Wetland Ordinance as appioved by the City Council on January 3, 1995. She stated staff will be talking to the City attorney regarding the weed ordinance to bring to the Planning Commission ata later <date. Also, a discussion of what kind of monuments the City should use needs to take place. Staff will be developing procedures on how to deal with situations when someone disagrees with a wetland classification and what kind of educational materials are to be made available to the public. City Engineer Faulkner stated staff is working with the City attorney regarding the erosion control ordinance and monitoring and enforcement of that ordinance. Chairman Stulberg stated the City Council has approved the 1995 workplan. MOTION by Commissioner preus, seconded by Commissioner Oja to zdjoum. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 0