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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 06-23-2006CITY OF PLYMOU Dummy rib COUNCIL INFO ME..... June 23, 2006 UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) June 28 meeting agenda ........................ Page 2 June, July, and August 2006 Official City Meeting Calendars .............................................. Page 3 Tentative list of agenda items for future City Council meetings ........................................... Page 9 INFORMATION News Articles, Releases, Publications, etc ... Star Tribune "West Edition" articles: Report on proposed Comprehensive Plan update for Northwest Plymouth ............ Page 10 Report on the City of Medicine Lake's rejection of a townhouse development proposal................................................................................................................... Page 11 STAFF REPORTS Tally of results from the spring 2006 Special Recycling Collection Day ........................... Page 12 Fire Department May 2006 Report ..................................................................................... Page 13 CORRESPONDENCE Letter from the Chelsea Mews Homeowners Association regarding Excel power transformers near the neighborhood........................................................................ Page 21 Letter to residents regarding Plymouth Metrolink route restructuring ............................... Page 24 Correspondence between Public Works Director Doran Cote and Arleen Hedge regarding pond maintenance in the Ponderosa Subdivision ............................................... Page 26 Letter to residents regarding a request for rezoning, a preliminary plat, and a variance for Bohland Hadley Woods, LLC (2006046)........................................................ Page 35 Letter to residents regarding a request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the City of Plymouth (2006037)................................................................................... Page 36 Letter to residents regarding a request for conditional use permit for Bujold Hobbies, Inc. (2006040)..................................................................................................... Page 37 Letter to residents regarding a request for variance for Minneapolis Garage Construction (2006043)...................................................................................................... Page 38 Letter to residents regarding a request for pre—application sketch review for Harbor Place HOA (2006045)............................................................................................ Page 39 Letter to residents regarding a request for a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for Laurent Builders, Inc. (2006050)................................................................... Page 40 AGENDA PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT Medicine Lake Conference Room A Wednesday, June 28, 2006 7:00 p.m. 1. Approval of agenda 2. Approval of minutes for the March 22, 2006, April 26, 2006 and May 24, 2006 PACT meetings 3. Public Hearing — Restructuring Routes for Station 73 4. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations 5. Comments or concerns on complaint log 6. Adjournment Note: Please call Pat Qvale at 763-509-5052, if you are unable to attend. zCADocuments and Senings\lthoffman\Local Settings\Temporary lntemet Fi1es\0LK8E\062806.doC OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS June 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 May 2006 Ju12006 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 8:00 AM -4:30 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, 8:00 AM -4:30 PM CITY HALL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS, City Hall Public Spaces 10:00 AM -2:00 PM POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cay Hall Public Spaces GUIDED TOURS 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 7:00 PM HUMAN 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 RIGHTS COMMISSION -Panrors Lake Room 30 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL. Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, [Council 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION Chambers (PRAC), Council Chambers 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5:30 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: DISCUSS GREENHOUSE 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL pUALTTY COMMITTEE 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY(HRA), GAS PROJECT: M.didn. L.k. Rooms A&B (EDC), Council CRambers Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR Flag Day COUNCIL MEETING, C_.dl Cih..Wl 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9:15 AM MUSIC IN PLYMOUTH AChambers 5k RUN C 25 26 27 28 29 30 11:^6 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINE39COUNCIL. 12201ADVISORY Rkk.dM. °'� 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH COMMITTEE ON TRANSR(PACT), 800 PM SPECW COUNCIL MEETING:OISCUSS ALIGIi REPORT: M,tlkYn Ln. R— A&B 1:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Caxc. C— Medicine Lake Room A modified on 6/23/2006 3 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS July 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday I Thursday Friday Saturday Aug 2006 1 Jun 2006 T W T F S S M T W T F S _j_M 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INDEPENDENCE DAY XPLANNING 5:15 PM MUSIC RJ PLYMOUTH, Hide Performance Center C 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room A 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCILMEETING. Council ch.mb.n 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EQC),Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK & REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 ' ];00 Pryl PLANNING COMMISSION, Council Chambers 7:00 PM HOUSING 8 REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORrTY (HRA), Medicine Lake Room A 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 11:45 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 12201 Ridgedale Drhe, Minnetonka 700 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, Courwd Cramb.. 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A 30 31 modified on 6/23/2006 OFFICIAL CITY MEETINGS August 2006 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 5:30 PM NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION, 3 4 5 Ju12006 S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Council Chambers 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, c..acromu.n 7:00 PM ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE (EOC). Council Chambers 7:00 PM PARK 8 REC ADVISORY COMMISSION (PRAC), Council Chambers 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, MediGne Lake Room A X7:00PM C 7:00 PM HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT Medicine Lake RoAUTHORITY m) A 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 1145 AM PLYMOUTH BUSINESS COUNCIL, 122D1 Ridp.d.l. ON., Mkrwmnxa 5:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING. BUDGET STUDY SESSION. Medid- L.k. 7:00 PM PLYMOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON TRANSIT (PACT) , Medicine Lake Room A Roma A a B 7:00 PM REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, C.vidl Clvmben 27 28 7:00 PM YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL, Medicine Lake Room A 29 6:00 PM SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: BUDGET STUDY SESSION, Public Safety Training Room 30 31 Sep 2006 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD OPENS 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 modified on 6/23/2006 Tentative Schedule for City Council Agenda Items July 11, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Announcement of "National Night Out" on August 1 • Award bid for Zachary Playfield • Conduct hearing on default of settlement agreement concerning code enforcement issues for 520 Queensland Lane (Vicki Ann Linden) • Conduct hearing for Off—Sale Liquor Application for Umbria Pizzeria, LLC d/b/a Gourmet Market Specialty Foods and Fine Wines, 3195 Vicksburg Lane • Approve site plan amendment to allow a parking lot expansion at Plymouth Creek Christian Church located at 16000 41 S` Avenue North. The parking expansion would be used as a joint parking area for Plymouth Creek Christian Church and Plymouth Creek Elementary School. Wayzata Public Schools. (2006033) • Approve conditional use permit to construct a 100 -foot monopole tower for telecommunication antennas and related equipment at 15605 32nd Avenue North. T -Mobile USA. (2006036) • Conduct hearing on default of settlement agreement concerning code enforcement issues for 520 Queensland Lane (Vicki Ann Linden). • Preliminary plat and final plat to create two lots to be called "Jirehel Addition" for property located at 755 Windemere Drive. Dmitri Smirnov and Maria Kouznetsova. (2006029) July 25, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers • Discuss Dial -a -Ride system • Oath of Office to Firefighters David Hanson and Eric Watt August 8, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 22, Special, 5:00, p.m., Medicine Lake Rooms A and B • Budget August 22, Regular, 7:00 p.m., Council Chambers August 29, Special, 6:00 p.m., Public Safety Training Room • Budget September 5, Special (If needed), 7:00 p.m., Medicine Lake Rooms A and B • Budget I Note: Special Meeting topics have been set by Council; all other topics are tentative. aftr[tlune..Gom MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL MINIriESiJTA Last update: June 20, 2006 — 10:05 AM Plymouth may open rural area to building How many new homes should be allowed in rural northwest Plymouth? The city decides next week. Ben Steverman, Star Tribune The fate of northwest Plymouth could be decided Tuesday by the Plymouth City Council. The land, 3.7 square miles of farms and large estates, is currently off limits to suburban -style development. But that could change in a few years, and Plymouth is discussing just what kind of development should be allowed. The council must negotiate between longtime landowners who want higher -density development, which could help their property values, and others, who worry about congestion and traffic from too many new residents. A map drawn by the City Council last week lays out exactly what kind of development would be allowed where. The council could adopt the plan Tuesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Development of northwest Plymouth has been a subject of discussion for months during several public meetings. At least six maps have been proposed. City officials have made clear that they will stick to a few basic principles. First, development will be allowed to proceed slowly. Landowners who want to remain on their large lots won't have to pay for new amenities like roads and sewers. Also, the city will not permit development of valuable natural areas such as wetlands. City officials also know that the Metropolitan Council will require a certain level of density in the area, a minimum of about three units per acre. The Met Council says it needs enough new housing to pay for sewer service being extended to the area, and to absorb some of the 1 million new residents expected in the metro area in the next 30 years. In May, the city staff proposed three alternatives that would have allowed 2,300 to 7,800 housing units to be built in the area. Density ranged from 2.17 to 6.21 units per acre. The staff proposed new zoning categories for the area that would be less dense than zoning elsewhere in the city. In May, the Planning Commission proposed a much denser plan — up to 11,198 new housing units, with a density between 5.15 and 8.8 units per acre. But the council discarded that plan and came up with its own proposal last week. The minimum density of the council proposal is 2.89 units per acre, slightly under the Met Council guideline, and the maximum is 5.6 units per acre. The proposed map and other information is at www.c. .plymouth.mn.us. Ben Steverman • 612-673-7168 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. 10 IStaffribumaimcom i mumAYOLS -,ST. PAUL, NlII�T1�TES � Last update: June 20, 2006 -10:05 AM Tiny Medicine Lake nixes townhouse plan THE DEVELOPMENT THE DEVELOPMENT A controversial development proposed for the tiny city of Medicine Lake won't be built. In most other cities, a proposal to build 26 townhouses would not get much public attention. But Medicine Lake is small, and the townhouses would have meant a sizable increase in the city's population, a factor that concerned many longtime residents. THE CITY Medicine Lake has a population of 358 and about a mile of roads. It's entirely surrounded by Plymouth and is located on a peninsula in Medicine Lake. City government is mostly run by volunteers. The peninsula is patrolled by the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office. THE PLAN Developer John Van Dyck first proposed building 33 townhouses, priced in the upper $400,000s, on 5.4 acres that includes the site of an abandoned restaurant and a single-family home. It would have been Medicine Lake's first townhouse development, though there are nearby townhouse developments in Plymouth, a short walk down South Shore Drive. After initial protests from residents, the developer later reduced the proposed project to 26 townhouses. 411,;Ze1;3>r The Medicine Lake Planning Commission recommended approval of the plan. Among the arguments for the development: Eventually the site will be developed anyway, and this was a high-quality option. Also, developer fees could have helped the city buy and preserve open land nearby, on the west side of South Shore Drive. OPPOSITION Many Medicine Lake residents, however, spoke out in opposition to the plan, which they said included housing that was too dense. They worried that the city couldn't absorb so many residents at one time, about the need to expand city services, and whether new residents would be willing to volunteer for city government. Some residents said the site should include some businesses to provide services to nearby residents. Planners said it was unlikely that the quiet road carried enough traffic to support a business. DECISION The Medicine Lake City Council rejected the townhouse plan this month on a 3-2 vote. The developer said he was studying his options and wasn't sure of his next step. BEN STEVERMAN 02006 Star Tribune. All rights reserved. Results from the Special Collection Day, May 20, 2006: Tons recycled: 78.5 Tons disposed: 33.5 3,500 electronic units recycled 1,369 fluorescent bulbs recycled Net expense: $7,350 IL PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT May 2006 Monthly Synopsis Year-to-date (YTD), the Department answered 519 calls for service. This compares to 494 calls for service in 2005 (YTD). The highest call volume in May occurred between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday was the busiest day of the week. Sixty-two percent of calls occurring in May were "Duty Crew" calls. Responses were divided between the fire stations as follows: Station I (13205 Co. Rd. 6) 45 Station II (12000 Old Rockford Rd.) 45 Station III (3300 Dunkirk Ln.) 38 May 2006 in-service and on -scene (total response) times for emergency events are as follows. Duty Crew and non -duty crew times, as well as station responses, are noted. Siznifacant or Unusual Events In May, the following responses are notable: May 9 Extrication (4:24 p.m.) May 25 Building Fire (9:21 p.m.) During the month of May, seven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-two members of the Department. Training During the month of May, three topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Company SCBA, Ladders, and Ventilation. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD Team. Seventy members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 771.5 — an average of over eleven hours per participating member. 1 st Truck 1St Truck 2nd Truck 2nd Truck Number In -Service On -Scene In -Service On -Scene of Calls Duty Crew 1:18 7:14 4:45 8:41 23 Non -Duty Crew 5:47 9:25 6:31 10:39 10 Station I 6:41 9:34 6:52 10:04 6 Station II 5:08 9:39 6:11 11:13 3 Station III 2:18 7:45 N/A N/A 1 Siznifacant or Unusual Events In May, the following responses are notable: May 9 Extrication (4:24 p.m.) May 25 Building Fire (9:21 p.m.) During the month of May, seven calls were paged general alarm. The average attendance for these calls was twenty-two members of the Department. Training During the month of May, three topics were offered during eight regularly scheduled in-house training sessions. These topics included Company SCBA, Ladders, and Ventilation. Additional training opportunities were offered during Rookie Training and Duty Crew, and for members of the Hazardous Materials Team and RAD Team. Seventy members participated in training activities during the month. The total number of hours spent on in-house and outside training activities was 771.5 — an average of over eleven hours per participating member. Recruitment During the month of May, seventy-two paid -on-call firefighters served the City of Plymouth. No members left the department. Duty Crew The Duty Crew Program was in operation on all 23 weekdays during the month. Forty-three members participated in the program. In May, 77% of all shifts were fully staffed with at least four firefighters. During our busiest time period (6:00 p.m. t09:00 p.m.), 78% of the shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters. A staffing summary for the month, by shift, is included below. Staffing: 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 5 Firefighters 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4 Firefighters 61% 91% 74% 78% 78% 3 Firefighters 39% 9% 26% 22% 17% No Staff 0% 0% 0% 01% 5% During the month of May, the Duty Crew continued its weekend pilot program on Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Only 38% of those shifts were fully staffed with four firefighters. 2 ►6' Plymouth Fire Department Public Education Programming May 2006 �G Programs Hours Station Tours 3 3 Birthday Club 1 3 Bookmobile/Literacy Preschool Visits 6 6 K-6 Education 4 4 Career Talk/Nights Bike Helmet Sales 4 10 Car Seat Check-ups 23 17 Assist North Memorial Smokebusters/Seniors 4 4 Smokebusters/Fam iiies Ski Helmet Sales Adopt a Hydrant Block Parties Parades NNO Open Houses Fire Ext. Training Business Safety Fairs Business Fire Drills Pub. Ed Training 1 1 Pub. Ed Meetings 4 8 Literature Drops Diversity Outreach 1 2.5 Misc. Programming 3 6 Special Projects 6 16 Totals 60 80.5 �G 60 50 40 30 20 100 Station Comparison 45 45 38 C t , w 1 � a. Ph . ak j � . � • 16:48 14:24 12:00 9:36 7:12 4:48 2:24 0:00 1 2 3 Response Time for Emergency Calls Duty Crew Not Duty Crew 101 May -06 6/21/2006 l� Fire Loss Summary Year -to -Date $275,000 d$25 45;0 f = x Y ._w - $225,000 3 $175,000 h $125,000- � 104 W F $75,000-71 $25,000 1/1/05-5/31/05 1/1/06-5/31/06 6/21/2006 l� Calls by Time of Day 30 o r a x 3 tt 25 E .y T9�i&r �a4eL �arS a° 20 CMay �; y ,t, 15 �� . � . - � �. t s=� � ,� � >b�, �� ,�, �� r �4 ■May -06 10 5 n 0600-0900 0900-1200 1200-1500 1500-1800 1800-2100 2100-0000 0000-0300 0300-0600 Events By Category Other Overpressure/ 0% Fires Explosions 9% 2% Severe Weather 1 % Rescue/EMS 9% False Alarms 40% Hazardous Conditions 13% Service Calls Good Intent Calls 8% 20% 6/21/2006 12 Calls by Day of Week 35ir y g F 20 =N" P } Y � i� F3i}J g 3}wa t l�z. l•F 5 Y t 4 � a"' -s 1 '. i t ;,� S May -05 10 ' -. ■May -06 oat Events By Category Other Overpressure/ 0% Fires Explosions 9% 2% Severe Weather 1 % Rescue/EMS 9% False Alarms 40% Hazardous Conditions 13% Service Calls Good Intent Calls 8% 20% 6/21/2006 12 DUTY CREW STAFFING 23% May 2006 0/ 76% ®4 Firefighters El Firefighters El0 Firefighters CALLS FOR SERVICE May 2006 38% 0 Duty Crew ;� / Non -Duty 62% Crew Iq DUTY CREW STAFFING May 2006 Saturday Pilot Program 31% �jfill Sol 31% 2G June 13, 2006 Xcel Energy 800 Nicollet Mall Mpls. MN 55402 Dear Xcel Energy: As President of Chelsea Mews Association in Plymouth, I was very interested in the article (enclosed) in Lakeshore Weekly News about power outages. The transformers in our neighborhood have blown, I would say, at least a half dozen times in the past year. While power isn't usually out for more than several hours, it is a real nuisance and just happens too often. The transformers are old and need to be replaced. Our Association includes 1801-1869 Zanzibar Lane, 1801-1859 Yuma Lane and 15925-16110 18th Place. We would greatly appreciate it if you could rectify this situation. Thankyou for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, �/ A�� 'A F Karen Fox 1860 Zanzibar Lane Plymouth MN 55447 763-475-1360 cc: Plymouth City Council its » w. .. &e :experiences 26 »�#ri7hs/aae�/ . L st @hr &#(w d » . a .w, aeaec\ƒnri tomer experienced "v .«aeZ±22 \ hcompany h a l h a a goal of one g �. OL a13 Plymouth�� Adding Quality to Life June 20, 2006 SUBJECT: Plymouth Metrolink Route Restructuring Public Hearing June 28, 2006 Dear Resident: You are invited to a public hearing on June 28, 2006, at Plymouth City Hall at 7:00 p.m. in the Medicine Lake Conference Room A. City staff will present the proposed bus route restructuring to service the new transit station located at the intersection of County Road 73 and Highway 55. If approved by the City Council, these routes would be effective December 1, 2006. This hearing will be held by the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) with a recommendation to the City Council. The PACT committee is a volunteer citizen advisory group who makes recommendations to the City Council on transit and transportation issues. A recommendation will be sent to the City Council for approval at a future City Council meeting. This item has been discussed at a public hearing held by the PACT committee on April 26, 2006, and again at the May 24, 2006 meeting. The staff recommendation from these meetings was then referred to the City Council at the June 13, 2006 meeting. The City Council passed a motion directing staff to revisit the neighborhood shuttles on neighborhood streets so that all viable alternatives could be considered. The following plan will be presented at the June 28, 2006, PACT meeting. Route Number Tris Number of Buses County Road 6 774 2 west bound mid-day trips 1 740 5 west bound a.m. trips 5 east bound p.m. trips Sunset Trail 771 4 east bound a.m. trips 1 5 west bound p.m. trips Ridgemount 741 5 west bound a.m. trips 1 Avenue 4 east bound p.m. trips 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us �i Plymouth Metrolink Route Restructuring Public Hearing June 28, 2006 Page 2 of 2 It is important to note that Route 770, which currently runs west on Sunset Trail from Pineview Lane, has been recommended to be discontinued. The replacement of Route 771 results in the same number of buses on Sunset Trail as there is today, the only difference is that this one bus would now run the full length of Sunset Trail. The City Council requested staff to continue the route planning process to maintain neighborhood service in this area and neighborhood service to the new transit station. The neighborhood shuttle buses are medium size buses and have a seating capacity of 28 passengers. These buses run Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The safety record of the neighborhood shuttle service speaks for itself. In the 20 years of Plymouth Metrolink operations, there has been no property or personal injury incidents with the shuttles on neighborhood routes. Neighborhood shuttles run throughout the City on roads classified as residential roads, minor collectors, and major collectors. Sunset Trail is classified as a minor collector and Ridgemount Avenue is a major collector. Both streets are designed for bus traffic. If additional information is needed, please call the Transit Coordinator at (763)509-5535. In addition, written comments can be directed to the Transit Coordinator at the City of Plymouth, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, Plymouth Minnesota 55447. Sincerely, Pat J. Qvale Public Services Manager a111Eogineenng\IRANSI1IRFP SERVICED.elle,,.RH_noti(cetion2_,e ,".",ing_06_20_06.doc City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life Arleen Hedge 2640 Garland LN N Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Pond Maintenance in the Ponderosa Subdivision Pond #20344-NBO1 (behind 2640 Garland) Dear Ms. Hedge, June 19, 2006 Mayor Johnson asked that I respond to your correspondence of June 1, 2006 and related petition (copy attached) in regards to the pond located in the Ponderosa Subdivision, behind your home. For reference I have also included a copy of Mr. Taylor's previous letter of August 24, 2004 and a location aerial photo. With some 800 ponds and wetlands throughout the City, and per direction from the City Council, the Engineering Division is continuing with a five-year plan to inspect and document conditions of these important storm water control systems. Ponds like yours, which is a DNR protected Medium Quality Wetland, are also important to the wildlife in the area. For the next two summers the Engineering Staff will continue with these site inspections and written inventory of existing conditions. This pond, which is designated by the number 20344-NBO1, is actually City property. Inspections of this pond and other ponds in this neighborhood are expected to be finished by next summer (2007). At the direction of the Surface Water Task Force and the City Council, the focus of the Pond Maintenance Program is flood protection of area homes and prevention of severe erosion materials into area ponds, lakes and watersheds (see attached flyer — "Pond Maintenance -What's next?"). During this inventory, if pond water actually begins to threaten homes, the City will respond immediately to address the necessary corrections. During this five-year program we have continued to address such extreme conditions with City staff and construction crews. Unfortunately, other concerns including weeds, algae, overgrown trees or recreational uses are not addressed by the Pond Maintenance Program unless they involve the obstruction of flowing storm drainage. A recent inspection of this pond and outside area confirmed that water does flow in and out of this pond and does not threaten local homes at this point in time. 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 0:\Engineering\EROSDNGU.TRS12006Uiedge_615. doc it o,6 Page 2 of 2 Hedge Pond Concerns June 19, 2006 As the Pond Maintenance Program develops over the next two years, please feel free to call me or City Staff anytime to discuss additional concerns or changes in your pond. Mr. Taylor's direct line is (763) 509-5524. Any threats of flooding of homes can be immediately addressed by calling Maintenance Dispatch at (763) 509-5950. Respectfully, 6Doran Cote, P.E. Director of Public Works ENCL: As Noted Cc Mayor and City Council Laurie Ahrens, City Manager Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer Dave Taylor, Senior Engineering Technician Derek Asche, Water Resources Technician O:\Engineering\EROSDNG\LTRS\2006\hedge_615.doc June 1, 2006 2640 Garland Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 ` f J U j# ii VVV Y Dear Twenty nine years ago when I moved into my home, it sat on a pond. My (2) young sons (along with other children in the neighborhood) enjoyed launching their rubber raft and paddling around the island. This is not the case today. From my deck 1 no longer see a pond but an isthmus!! Why has this happened?? 1 do have a very educated guess on the subject. On the edge of the pond the City of Plymouth planted (2) willow trees. These trees became HUGE. In fact, the city recently removed them due to rot. For (30) years, these willow trees dropped branches .and leaves into the pond. This significantly impacted the situation, My concern is not aesthetics. I have (2) major concerns: 4 The water in front of my deck is STAGNANT and does not flow! ! According to World Health Organization, pools of standing water or slow flowing water provide a breeding ground for many insects, including mosquitoes that can transmit disease. a Plymouth prides itself on providing recreation for its citizens. On this pond we have (2) paddle boats, (1) kayak, (1) canoe and a row boat. It has always been a great joy to paddle around the island. This can no longer occur. In 2004,1 complained about this problem and received a letter from Dave Taylor telling me it was not a priority. We have now waited (2) years, and the problem has worsened. When will the residents of Garland and Fountain Lane become a priority? One should M point out that young babies and small children, in addition to senior citizens,live on this pond. This part of our population will be the most vulnerable and the hardest hit by disease. Can the city provide us a date when the problem will be addressed?? Best regards, �\ I 61 IRA We the undersigned, residents of Plymouth who live around Ponderosa Pond and have pond footage, are becoming increasingly concerned at the state of the pond. We strongly urge the city to dredge the pond. Years of inattention from the city of Plymouth have led to a situation that has become untenable. It has been over 30 years since the city showed any concern for the pond. Meanwhile, the residents have cared for the pond, treating it for submerged weeds and algae at their own expense, and have maintained their property. In exchange, the city has ignored the pond. We believe that the city of Plymouth has funds for dredging ponds, and urge the city to do so. The western end of the pond has become a sludge pool, with stagnant water and fallen branches creating an impassable muck. Other parts of the pond, at the outflow on the eastern end, and at each end of the large island extending from the island south, are so shallow that they are in danger of becoming visible sand or sludge bars. This muck and the increasingly shallow pond have created numerous potential problems and issues, including at least the following: Property values - Ponderosa Pond has provided increased property values for the residents around it in the past. However, due to the decline of the pond, especially the western end, at least the residents on that end are unable to use the pond as an asset. In fact, anyone looking out from the decks that face the pond at that end sees a mud pit, not a healthy pond. As our property taxes continue to rise, the city continues to allow Ponderosa Pond to decay. Thus far, it has been the actions of the residents, and the residents alone, that have kept the pond even usable. Limited recreation - Plymouth prides itself on providing recreation opportunities for its residents. Ponderosa Pond no longer provides many of the residents around the pond that opportunity. One branch of the pond, where the inflow to the pond is located, is impassable even by canoe. As the pond continues to decline, its recreational value continues to drop. Stagnant water - Stagnant water, created by the obstructions to the flow of the pond, is a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other insects that can carry any number of diseases, including West Nile disease. Watershed issues - Ponderosa Pond is a part of the Gleason Lake watershed, and the problems at the inflow end of the pond affect other ponds both upstream and downstream, and ultimately affect the system as a whole. We have written individual letters, talked to employees of the city, made phone calls, and have been turned back at every opportunity. Now that the city has funds for dredging, it is time to dredge Ponderosa Pond. 30 i) 4--ru P- C- I b 4T -C +-"r--1 lu I 1\,j ftvyk t=7 Ll E� F• i o �,z � � -- 6A n LA x6v, cd a�-30 C- a Y- la yd L, ,34 4--a4r,zir �Ojl Q t*c-( f/\- La L- 1�� i� ��Z��-�s�L. , L444 26, 3 5 F, tol) � CITY OF PLYMOUTFF In this issue Pond maintenance-- wlia�s next.? 1 Dond rnain'LO nance, Tent,,6ve timeline 2 Personal practices 10 proiect water quality 2 Plymouth ordinance regulates yard waste 2 City contains City contacts Water ReSotlrce5 Technician Derek Asche 763-509-5525 Engine,erinu Division 763-509-5500 nvironmental update Fall/Winter 2004 Pond maintenance—What's next? he City is taking the first steps to implement a five-year plan to take over maintenance of all ponds that are part of Plymouth's drain- age system. Because Plymouth has more than 800 ponds, wetlands and drainage areas, this new under- taking is complex and costly. It is vital that the City take the time to ensure that the program is well planned, adequately funded and effective. As a result, City staff does not expect significant new pond maintenance to begin until 2006. First Steps Among the first things that the City will do are: • Inventory ponds, wetlands and drainage areas. • Determine which of these are key to the City's drainage system. • Establish a ranking system for ponds and drain- age area maintenance. • Develop a recommendation for the 2006 budget. Ranking System Pond maintenance is expensive so the new pond maintenance program will only address limited issues. The priorities will be ponds and drainage areas that: • Pose a risk of flooding homes, businesses and public facilities. • Show effects of severe erosion. It's important to note that the Surface Water Task Force did not recommend that the City undertake work that would enhance the aesthetics of ponds— such as increasing the amount of open water or removing aquatic vegetation. Nor did it recommend wetland restoration for wildlife habitat, or new pond construction or expansion. These efforts would require additional funding beyond the increases in the surface water fee already planned over the next five years. As the City develops a ranking system, it will con- tinue its current drainage maintenance activities to address specific problems that have been identified in previous years. Funding In 2004 the City Council approved an increase in the surface water fee that is included on City utility bills. The Surface Water Task Force, a citizen advi- sory group to the City Council, recommended that B A functioning water quality pond intercepts nutri- ents and sediment from the surrounding area. When this causes algae growth in the pond it is not all bad news. This means that the pond is working as planned, stopping pollutants before they reach area lakes and rivers. (See Personal practices to protect ponds on page 2 for things you and your neighbors can do to protect ponds in your neighborhood.) the City increase the fee over a 5 -year period to $5 per month for single-family homes. These increases will only raise enough money to cover ponds and areas that play an important role in Plymouth's drainage system. Ke,.`rping informed The City has an email subscription list via the City web site, www.ci.plvmouth.mn.us. To sign up, go to the web site and click on the link on the home page. You will need to complete a short form. Be sure you select the subscription "Environmental – Pond Mainte- nance Updates." August 24, 2004 C(DPY Arleen Hedge 2640 Garland LN N Plymouth, MN 55447 Subject: Water Concerns at Pond in Back of Your Property Dear Arleen, This letter will serve to follow up our site visit yesterday, in regards to the pond located behind 2640 Garland LN N. Based on these field observations, and review of our City of Plymouth records, we have the following information: 1. City Forester Paul Buck advised us that the North island in the pond should have some tree work this winter. Mostly, this would involve the trim -back of existing branches. Paul mentioned that, being mostly willows, the area would grow back rather quickly. 2. Although the pond is on City of Plymouth property, it is not considered a "NURP" or primary flood control system. As such, any removal of silt from the bottom of this pond would be considered a low priority, compared to other main flood control ponds in the area. 3. It is acceptable for private citizens to place algae control chemicals in the pond, to address small blooms such as "Duck Weed," etc. Such chemicals should be done by a certified specialist. 4. The Streets Maintenance Department was advised of the potholes by the catch basin near your home. As promised, we've attached an additional aerial photo of the area. If further information is needed, please feel free to call me anytime at (763) 509-5524. Respectfully, Dave Taylor Senior Engineering Technician ENCL: Additional Aerial Photo Cc Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer Derek Asche, Water Resources Technician Paul Buck, City of Plymouth Forester Gary Smith, Streets Leadperson P W\engineering\erosdrg\ltrs\2004\hedge_824 514— ('.up City of Plymouth n� Adding Quality to Life June 20, 2006 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Bohland Hadley Woods, LLC, under File No. 2006046, requesting approval of the following three items for the roughly 24 -acre site located at 18240 -8th Avenue: 1) a rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to RSF-1 (Single Family Detached 1); 2) a preliminary plat to create 19 single-family lots; and 3) a variance to the shoreland regulations to relocate the bluff line on one of the lots. A map showing the location of the subject property is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Shawn Drill, Senior Planner, at (763) 509-5456. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. The application and plans are available for review at City Hall. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2006/2006046. first -notice. doc 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tet 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Plymouthr� Adding Quality to Life June 23, 2006 SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH (2006037) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by the City of Plymouth, under File No. 2006037, for a comprehensive plan amendment to reguide two properties located at 710 Cottonwood Lane North and 800 Cottonwood Lane North from C (Commercial) to LA -1 (Living Area 1). Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, W4 '�Mht 55 Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006037propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us ,��i City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 23, 2006 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BUJOLD HOBBIES, INC. (2006040) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Bujold Hobbies, Inc., under File No. 2006040, for a conditional use permit to allow 4.2 percent accessory retail in the I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning district for Hobby Zone located at 2415 Annapolis Lane North. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 500 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of, and cordially invited to attend a Public Hearing to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. The public will be invited to offer questions and comments concerning this application at that time, or feel free to call the City Planning Department at (763) 509-5450 for more information. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Qmt� 'S(n �j �(, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006040propnotice IN.b C Uj LU 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us +T� 3 it Plycmouthr� Adding Quality to Life June 23, 2006 SUBJECT: VARIANCE FOR MINNEAPOLIS GARAGE CONSTRUCTION. (2006043) Dear Owner/Occupant: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Minneapolis Garage Construction, under File 2006043, for a variance to construct a 22 -foot by 24 -foot detached garage in the front yard for property located at 2615 Sycamore Lane North. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 200 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006043propnotice 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us Plymouth1,2P Adding Quality to Life June 23, 2006 SUBJECT: PRE -APPLICATION SKETCH REVIEW FOR HARBOR PLACE HOA (2006045) Dear Property Owner: Pursuant to the provisions of the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, this letter is to inform you of a request by Harbor Place HOA, under File 2006045, for a pre -application sketch review on a potential seven lot subdivision of their outlot and the adjacent property to the north. The potential subdivision would be located on the property indicated in the map below. While a formal Public Hearing is not required, it is the City's policy to inform adjacent property owners/occupants of such applications. Hennepin County records indicate your property is within 750 feet of the site of this proposal. You are hereby notified of and cordially invited to attend a meeting to be held by the Plymouth Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006 in the Council Chambers at the Plymouth City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard. INFORMATION relating to this request may be examined at the Community Development Information Counter, at Plymouth City Hall on Mondays and Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except holidays. If you have any questions about the specifics of this proposal, please contact the Community Development Department at (763) 509-5400. Sincerely, ,SmN � Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager 2006045propnotice \_�(LXZ Z / ".`- i ; iy 7 �: \ 2 LA -1 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel 763-509-5000 • www.ci.plymouth.mn.us 1,2P City of Plymouth Adding Quality to Life June 23, 2006 Dear Resident/Land Owner: The City has recently received an application from Laurent Builders Inc., under File No. 2006050, for a comprehensive plan amendment of one property from P-1 (Public/Semi- Public/Institutional to LA -1 (Living Area 1) and a rezoning of the same property from P -I (Public Institutional) to RSF-1 (Single Family 1). The request also includes a preliminary plat and final plat of the same property to create two lots where one currently exists. The new lot would accommodate one new single family home and the existing home at 4640 Holly Lane would remain. This request is not an application to develop the Hollydale Golf Course. A map indicating the location of the parcels is provided below. This letter is being mailed to all landowners within 750 feet of the site in order to provide notice and information about the application — in advance of the official notice that will be sent out prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter. The City will send out another letter notifying you of the Planning Commission public hearing date, not less than ten days prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow neighboring property owners to appear in front of the Planning Commission to ask questions and make comments relating to the application. You may also submit comments in writing. All written comments will become part of the public record. If you have any questions or comments concerning this application or the review procedures, please call Joshua Doty, Planner, at (763) 509-5453. In addition, you may review information relating to this application at City Hall during regular office hours. The application and plans are available for review at City Hall. Office hours at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays through Fridays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, except holidays. Plymouth City Hall is located at 3400 Plymouth Rrn i l Pvnrrl Sincerely, lt�m k I Barbara G. Senness, AICP Planning Manager notices/2006/2006050-first-notice. doc 3400 Plymouth Blvd • Plymouth, Minnesota 55447-1482 • Tel: 763-509-5000 - www.ci.plymouth.mn.us A- d -