HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-09-1995CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
August y, 1995
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Barb Stimson,
Virginia Black, Allen Ribbe, Linda Oja and Saundra
Spigner
MEMBERS .BSENT: Christian Preus.
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planner Shawn
Drill, Planning Secretary Susan Vasquez
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7;05 p.m.
2. Public ForumNone.
3. Approval of Agenda: Approved unanimously.
4. Approval of Minliteg:
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe, to approve theMinutesoftheJuly12, 1995 meeting with the following correction: Commissioner
Stimson requested that paragraph 4, page 148, be verified against the tape of thePlanningCommissionmeetingofthatdateandcorrectedifsoindicated.
5. Consent Agenda: None.
6. . [aff Reports and Public Hearing:
A. Forward Technology Industries, ins, (95078)
Chairman Stulberg presented the request of Forward Technology Industries, Inc., for a
Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment to allow the installation of a safetystoragebuildingat13500CountyRoad6,
Planner Drill gave an overview of the July 28, 1995 staff report, in which Staff
recommends approval of the request subject to the six conditions detailed in the draftResolution,
Commissioner Ribbe inquired whether the. Fire Department had expressed a concept on
the petition, and exactly what kind of solvents which would be stored at the facility,
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Planner Drill deferred to the petitioner's respresentafive with to regard to the kinds of
solvents which will be kept in the safety storage building. With respect to the
involvement of the Fire Department in reviewing the petitioner's plans, Planner Drill
confirmed that they had made a preliminary review of the plans. Furthermore, he
added, when Forward Technologies presents an application for building permit, the
Fire Department will do a much more thorough evaluation.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Mr. Haden Shipman, representing Forward Technology
Industries, Inc.
Mr. Shipman stated that he personally heads up the project for setting up an outside
safety storage facility for Forward Technology. In that capacity, he and other Forward
Technology personnel, have done a great deal of research about the' specifications, and
possible safety measures.
In response to Commissioner Ribbe's question, Mr. Shipman stated that solvents to be
stored in the outside safety storage facility are mainly class one solvents, including
alcohol, mineral spirits, and some cleaning, fluids.
Chairman Stulberg asked whether the petitioner would require permission from other
governmental agencies, such as the EPA, etc., to store chemicals outside.
Mr. Shipman responded that to the best of his knowledge no such permission was
required.
Planner Drill added that if there were such a requirement it would have to be
contemplated in the State Codes.
Mr. Shipman added that the main concern in the case of any chemical storage is that of
containment. The building that. Forward Technologies proposes installing has been
ordered with a much larger than standard containment pan.
Chairman Stulberg inquired whether the pallets for drum storage would also have some
fornt of containment.
Mr. Shipman replied that the pallets do not require such containment because the
building itself is designed to be fully self-contained.
Commission Spigner noted that the petitioner's design included a variety of options for
fire control and safety, Which of these options will actually be employed in the final
project?
Mr, Shipman stated that Forward Technologies plans to incorporate fire alarms as well
as a dual fire suppression system (involving the use of a dry chemical system backed up
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by a sprinkler system) in the building. Nevertheless, any final decision on this matter
would clearly be influenced by any input from the Fire Marshall during the period of
permit approval.
Commissioner Oja inquired whether the building would have a special ventilating
system.
The building, stated Mr. Shipman, is self -ventilated. Nevertheless, Forward
Technologies will be adding a heating system since one of the solvents to be stored
freezes at 42 degrees Fahrenheit. It will also have air-conditioning.
Commissioner Ribbe noted that the storage of some chemicals on hot summer days
could represent a far greater potential risk than the chemical which freezes at 42
degrees. What ]dud of control will the air-conditioning system offer for the storage
building?
Mr. Shipman stated that the system would be similar to the furnace/central air
conditioner combination found in many homes. It will allow Forward Technologies to
maintain a fairly constant temperature, within a safe range, throughout the year.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the Public Hearing since no membersof the
public requested to speak.
MOTION by Commissioner Black, seconded by Commissioner Spigner, to approve the
petition for Conditional' Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment to install a safety storage
building on the property located at 13500 County Road 6, subject to the conditions
recommended by Staff and detailed in the draft resolution.
Planning Supervisor noted that many of the concerns expressed by members of the
Commission will be addressed by the Fire Code, and resolved when building permits
are applied for.
Chairman Stulberg added that if there were any doubt about the safety of the storage
facility at any time, the City could revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
ROLL CALL VOTE, 6 Ayes, MOTION CARRIED unanimously, and will pass to
11,1- rity Council forconsideration in the meeting of September 5, 1995.
B. puddle Jumpers Child Care Cmntcr; (95080)
Chairman Stulberg presented the petition of Puddle Jumpers Child Care Center for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a child care center at Plymouth Covenant Church,
Planner Drill presented an overview of the July 28, 1995 staff report, which
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recommends approval of the petition subject to ten conditions detailed in the
Resolution,
Chairman Stulberg introduced the Petitioner, Rhonda Doyle.
Ms. Doyle briefly described the project, emphasizing that during the first year Puddle
Jumpers Child Care Center will function exclusively as an infant care center, with
approximately 14 toddlers. Depending on their initial success, she and her associate,
co -petitioner Melanie Welton, will increase the number of toddlers and phase in a
latch -key program during the second year of functioning.
Chairman: Stulberg introduced Co -petitioner Melanie Welton, asking her if she wished
to contribute any additional information.
Ms. Welton declined.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the 'Public Hearing since no members of the
public requested to speak.
MOTION by Commissioner 5pgrer, seconded by Commissioner Black, to approve the
Conditional Use Permit for the functioning of a Child Care Center in Plymouth
Covenant Church, subject to the ten conditions recommended by Staff and detaileu in
the draft Resolution.
Commissioner Oja requested a clarification of the term "required yard" in the fifth
condition recommended by Staff.
Planner Drill stated that the term refers to the required set -backs,
ROLL CALL VOTE. 5 Ayes. MOTION CARRIED unanimously, and will pass to
the City Council for consideration on August 15, 1995,
6, ]yrw Business:
A. Street Design:
Planning Supervisor Senness aluiounced that Staff may present some initial findinz3
from their study on street design may be presented as a main discussion item at the next
meeting,
In that regard, Commissioner Oja,stated that the presentation on street design by :Mr.
Walter Kulash at the Planning Cotmrission meeting of July 26, 1995 was excellent.
She hopes to see several of his ideas incorporated into the final proposals that Staff will
eventually, present;
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B. Poscibii t -o 2biaininn State Gran` i'or ire Arena r r t
Commissioner R,tibe stated that he hoped the City was pursuing the possibility ofobtainingagranttoassistwiththeconstructionofanicearena. These grants, he
noted, were authorized under the "Mighty Ducks Amendment" to State Law. To thebestofhisknowledge, Commissioner Ribbe added, the neighboring city of MapleGrovealreadyhassuchanarenaproject.
7. Did B cin cc; None.
8. Ajjournment:
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Black, to close themeeting.
VOTE. 6 Ayes. MOTION CARRIED unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m,
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