HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 06-09-2015Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
June 9, 2015
Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on June 9, 2015.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Johnson, Wosje, Beard,
Prom.
ABSENT: None.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer,
Community Development Director Juetten, Public Works Director Cote, Park and Recreation
Director Evans, City Attorney Knutson, Police Chief Goldstein, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
There was no one present to address the Council.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
4.01) Oath of Office to Police Officers Matt Kaley and Nick Larson
City Clerk Engdahl administered the oath of office to Police Officers Kaley and Larson.
4.02) Thank You from the City of New Hope for the City's Assistance at a Recent
Incident
New Hope Police Chief Fournier presented a plaque to the Police Department for their assistance
with an incident at their City Hall on January 26, 2015.
Mayor Slavik stated she recently fell running and publicly thanked a Plymouth resident, who is a
member of the St. Louis Park Fire Department, for their assistance in giving her a ride home.
4.03) Announcement of Music in Plymouth and the 5k Run
Representatives of the Plymouth Civic League announced the Music in Plymouth 5k run on June
27th and Music in Plymouth event at the Hilde Performance Center on July 1 st.
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2015
Mayor Slavik announced the paid event at the Hilde Performance Center on August 21 featuring
Big Head Todd and the Monsters.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Carroll, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
By request of Councilmember Willis, item No. 6.04 was removed from the Consent Agenda and
placed under General Business as No. 8.03.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje to
adopt the Consent Agenda that included the followingitems: tems:
6.01) Council Meeting minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 26, 2015.
6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending May 30, 2015 (Res2015-158).
6.03) Resolution Declaring Adequacy of Petition and Ordering Preliminary Engineering Report
for the 2015 Public Works Mill and Overlay Project Phase II (15002.3 - Res2015-159),
Resolution Receiving Preliminary Engineering Report, Ordering Preparation of Plans and
Specifications, and Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2015 Public Works Mill and Overlay
Project Phase Il (15002.3 — Res2015-160), Resolution Declaring Cost to be Assessed, and
Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessment for the 2015 Public Works Mill and Overlay
Project Phase Il (15002.3 — Res2015-161), and Resolution for Hearing on Proposed Assessment
for the 2015 Public Works Mill and Overlay Project Phase I1(15002.3 — Res2015-162).
6.04) (This item was moved from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as
item No. 8.03.)
6.05) Resolution Accepting Utilities for Continual Maintenance for Kirkwood 3rd Addition
2014015 - Res2015-163).
6.06) Resolution Approving a Variance to the Side Yard Setback to Allow a Garage and Home
Addition for Property located at 306 Pineview Lane North (2015029 - Res2015-164).
6.07) Resolution Approving a Final Plat and Development Contract for "Summers Edge" for
property located at 4340 Brockton Lane (2015030F - Res2015-165) and a Resolution Adopting
Assessments for Trunk Sanitary Sewer and Water Main for Summers Edge (2015030F —
Res2015-166).
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2015
6.08) Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the Maximum Allowable
Attached Garage Size for Property located at 135 Black Oaks Lane (2015031 - Res2015-167).
6.09) Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for "Vicksburg Pines" for
Property located at 815 Vicksburg Lane North (2015017 - Res2015-168).
Councilmember Prom registered a no vote for item No. 6.09. Motion carried to approve the
Consent Agenda.
Public Hearings
7.01) Vacation on Portion of the Drainage and Utility Easement in Lot 3, Block 6, Seven
Greens
Public Works Director Cote reported on the request. He stated staff is recommending to vacate
the easement, but retain the perimeter easements.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt
a Resolution Approving the Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement in Lot 3,
Block 6, Seven Greens (Res2015-169). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
General Business
8.01) Preliminary and Final Plat and PUD Amendment for Plymouth Point Business
Center (Opus Development Company — 2015025)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the request. He stated the Planning
Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request.
Phil Cattanach, representing Opus Development, appeared before the Council to answer
questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to
adopt an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code for a PUD Amendment for Land
Located Southwest of 25th Avenue and Niagara Lane (2015025 - Ord2015-17), Resolution
Approving Findings of Fact for Amending Zoning Ordinance Section 21655 (2015025 —
Res2015-170), and a Resolution Approving a PUD Amendment, and Preliminary and Final Plat
for Opus Development Company, LLC, for Plymouth Point Business Center to be located at the
Southwest Corner of 25th Avenue and Niagara Lane (2015025 — Res2015-171. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2015
8.02) Site Plan, Conditional Use Permits, Variances and Preliminary and Final Plat for
Vicksburg Marketplace (Larkin Hoffman Attorneys — 2015037)
Community Development Director Juetten reported on the request. The site plan includes
construction of two buildings with one use being a coffee shop (Starbucks) and two retail spaces
Goodwill and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market). The drive-through at the coffee shop and the
supermarket require a conditional use permit in a C-2 zone. The requested variances are for
signage, side -yard setback, and building to parking setback.
Community Development Director Juetten reported the Planning Commission had three
concerns: 1) Pedestrian access along Vicksburg Lane; 2) The hours of operation with Starbucks;
and, 3) Access to the site and traffic concerns addressing with a possible U-turn at 32nd Avenue.
These concerns were all addressed and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to
recommend approval of the request.
A considerable amount of discussion was held for the requested right -in, right -out access on
Vicksburg Lane. By request of Council, Public Works Director Cote reported on the traffic
safety concerns:
1. At 32nd Avenue North, a U-turn is not favored because of the potential conflict with the
northbound traffic.
2. When motorists turn out on to Vicksburg Lane, they may try to cross four lanes of traffic
to go westbound on Highway 55, which is illegal.
3. There is a lot of potential congestion with the right turn out of the development and the
through traffic.
Staff feels that the access shouldn't be on Vicksburg Lane, but could operate effectively with a
right -in only.
Peter Coyle, Larkin Hoffman, representing the applicant, reported on the proposed tenants and
land use of the site. He noted the Goodwill site where the drop-off for donations would be
located on the south side of the site.
Jay Moore, representing Oppidan, stated it's not their intention to create additional parking at the
entrance of 32nd Avenue North. In addition, if the liquor store area doesn't develop, that would
become part of the grocery store.
Bryant Ficek, from Spack Consulting, reviewed the details of the traffic study done by SRF.
The majority of the Council stated even though they like this development, they can't support the
project due to the right-in/right-out access points on Vicksburg Lane.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Mayor Slavik, to direct staff to
prepare a resolution for denial for the June 23 Council meeting,
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2015
Substitute Motion was by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Beard, to
adopt a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permits, A Site Plan and Variances for Vicksburg
Marketplace for Larkin Hoffman Attorneys at the Southeast Corner of Vicksburg Lane and State
Highway 55 (2015037 — Res2015-172) with the west access as a right -in only access, and a
Resolution Approving a Preliminary and Final Plat and Variance to Subdivision Regulations for
Larkin Hoffman Attorneys for "Don Gene Addition" for Property Located at the Southeast
Corner of Vicksburg Lane and State Highway 55 (2015037 — Res2015-173). With Carroll,
Johnson, Wosje, Beard and Prom voting yes, and Willis and Slavik voting no, the motion carried.
8.03) "No Parking" on Both Sides of Dunkirk Lane between Dunkirk Place and 52nd
Avenue (previously item No. 6.04)
By request of Councilmember Willis, Public Works Director Cote stated the request for "no
parking" is because it's not a site obstruction problem, but rather the parking is obstructing
traffic from getting through the area.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis to disallow parking on one side. This motion failed
for lack of a second.
Mayor Slavik suggested this item be tabled in order that the residents who are making this
request can address the Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to table
this item to the June 23 Council meeting and staff was directed to notify adjacent neighborhoods.
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
There were no Reports and Staff Recommendations.
Adjournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the regular meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Sandra R. Engdahl, GYty Clerk
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of June 9, 2015