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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Information Memorandum 09-19-1997SEPTEMBER 19, 1997 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.- NOTE: CHEDULE.NOTE: Ward 1 Councilmember Tim Bildsoe meets with residents and receives their comments in the Administration Library, beginning at 6:00 p.m. before each Council meeting. OCTOBER 1 7.- 00 P.M. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers OCTOBER 8 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL STUDY SESSION TOPICS: Enforcement Issues; Data Practices and Open Meeting Law Briefing; Council Training and Conference Budget and other Budget Issues; Policies guiding the use of the City's Volunteer Programs; Ward Meetings Public Safety Training Room OCTOBER 1 S 7:00 P.M REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Chambers 2. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON BUSINESS RELATIONS, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7: 00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7.00 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. PACT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room. S. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 7.30 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 19, 1997 Page 2 6. PRAC, MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7:00 P.M., Center Ice Room, Plymouth Ice Arena, 3650 Plymouth Boulevard. 7. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7: 00 P.M., Council Chambers. 8. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMITTEE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Room. 9. HRA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 7:00 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. 10. PLYMOUTH ICE ARENA RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 3650 Plymouth Boulevard. Further details will be forthcoming. 11. MEETING CALENDARS — September and October meeting calendars are attached. (M-11) 1. COUNCIL 1997ATTENDANCE a. Year-to-date attendance for regular and special council meetings. Absenteeism is noted by an x under the corresponding name. (I -]a) 2. . NEWSARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC. a. Notice to liquor license holders of an informational meeting on the proposed liquor license ordinance, scheduled for October 2, 3:00 p.m., in the Public Safety Training Room, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. (I -2a) b. Municipal Legislative Commission September 15, 1997 Update. (I -2b) c. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities FAX NEWS, September 15-19, 1997. (I -2c) 3. MINUTES a. Planning Commission September 9, 1997 meeting. (I -3a) b. Wayzata -Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission June 13, 1997 meeting. (I -3b) c. Wayzata -Plymouth Area Chemical Health Commission September 12, 1997 meeting. (I - 3c) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I--4) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO September 19, 1997 S. CORRESPONDENCE Page 3 a. Letter from Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglein to Plymouth resident Keith Dickerson regarding road conditions along County 101. (I -5a) b. Advisory letter from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Mitigation division restating compliance guidelines for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. (I -Sb) 6. COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA a. October 1, 1997 Regular Meeting Draft Agenda. (I -6a) b. October 8, 1997 Study Session Draft Agenda. (I -6b) rp) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Commissioner, citizen or petitioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in normal sequence on the agenda. 1. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. 2. PUBLIC FORUM 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. *CONSENT AGENDA A. Opus. Site Plan Amendment for a 44,880 square foot building addition and parking lot expansion for Ameriserve at 4150 Berkshire Lane North. (97123) B. City of Plymouth. Amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, in its entirety. (Review additional language concerning home occupation regulations.) (97104) 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Thomas William Prokasky Architects. Site Plan Amendment for parking lot expansion, Variance from parking setbacks and Variance from the maximum impervious surface area coverage in the Shoreland District for Topaz Trucking at 9909 South Shore Drive. (97114) B. Moen Leuer Construction. Variance to allow construction of an entrance monument sign that would encroach the minimum setback standards. The monument sign would be located south of the Soo Line Railroad and west of Comstock Lane to serve The Courts at Nanterre residential development. (97130) C. City of Plymouth. Rezoning from RSF-2 to RSF-4 for the Westbranch 4' Addition site located north of Rockford Road, west of Vicksburg Lane and east of Dunkirk Lane. Rezoning the site to RSF-4 would correct the mistake the City made in December of 1996 and classify the land in accordance with previous development approvals. (97134) 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Consultant and Draft Work Program for Comprehensive Plan Update. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. 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JL5 E� f 31•+o�r F'e•� a• .e N n CITY COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE -1997 I X - Absent DATE I MEETING TYPE I Bildsoe I Wold I Johnson I Preus I Spigner I Black I Tierney 1/8/97 Special 1/8/97 Regular 1/21/97 Special 1/22/97 Special x x x x 1/22/971 Regular 2/5/97 Regular x 2/18/97 Special 2/19/97 Regular 3/4/97 Special x 3/5/97 Special x x 3/5/97 Regular 3/19/97 Regular 4/2/97 Regular x x 4/9/97 Board of Review' 4/16/97 Regular 4/23/97 Board of Review x x 5/7/97 Special x. 5/7/97 Regular 5/14/97 Special 5/28/97 Regular x x 6/4/97 Special 6/4/97 Regular 6/16/97 Special 6/18/97 Special 6/18/97 Regular 7/1/97 Special 7/9/97 Regular 7/16/97 Special x 7/23/97 Regular x x x 7/29/97 Special 8/6/97 Regular 8/7/97 Special x 8/18/97 Special x x 8/20/97 Special 8/20/97 Regular 8/26/97 Special x x x x 9/3/97 Regular 9/10/97 Regular 9/17/971 Regular x September 17, 1997 NEMIL '� � i qP 1/0 c I TV C PLYMOUTR Subject: Information Meeting on Proposed Liquor Ordinance You are invited to attend an information meeting on the proposed liquor ordinance on Thursday, October 2, beginning at 3:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Training Room (second floor), 3400 Plymouth Blvd. The agenda for the meeting will include: • Introductions • Review of Proposed Ordinance • Questions and Answers • Summary of Meeting and Recommendation to be sent to the City Council. A copy of the draft ordinance is enclosed for your review. It largely formalizes and clarifies our existing policies and practices relating to liquor. The draft ordinance has been amended to address your issues of concern and to incorporate your suggestions from the previous information meeting, with the exception of one issue: Sales of strong beer by holders of wine and 3.2 malt liquor licenses. This practice is allowed under state law if specifically authorized by the City, and staff will present this to the City Council as a separate policy issue for consideration. This information meeting will be hosted by City staff from the Administration and Public Safety Departments. If you have any questions prior to the information meeting_ or would like specific issues addressed at the meeting, please contact one of us: Craig Gerdes, Director of Public Safety Laurie Ahrens, City Clerk (612) 509-5061 (612) 509-5080 Staff welcomes your input and invites discussion of the proposed ordinance. If you are unable to attend the information meeting, please feel free to mail your written comments by October 2 so that they can be considered in the final draft submitted to the City Council in November. Written comments may be sent prior to the hearing: City Clerk/City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 e-mail LAhrens@ci.plymouth.mn.us PLYMOUTH A Beautifu(Pface To Live 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD - PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 MUNICIPAL L �M�� U P D A T E UPDATE 1997-6 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 BOARD ELECTS 1997-98 OFFICERS New MLC officers were elected at the July 30 Board of Directors Meeting held at the Decathlon Athletic Club in Bloomington. The terms will run from August 1, 1997 until July 31, 1998. The new MLC Chair is the Mayor of Eden Prairie, Dr. Jean Harris. Mayor Harris has an impressive and varied resume, including positions with the Ramsey Foundation; Control Data Corporation; and the State of Virginia, where she served as Secretary of Human Resources. She also serves on the Board of the Allina Foundation, the Women's Economic Roundtable, the Neighborhood Healthcare Network, and the Women's Health Leadership Trust. Mayor Harris served on the Eden Prairie City Council from 1987 - 1994 and was elected mayor for a four-year term beginning January 1, 1995. The New MLC Vice Chair is Minnetonka's City Manager, Dave Childs. Dave has been city manager for the city of Minnetonka since 1993. Prior to 1993, he served as city manager for the cities of New Brighton, St. Anthony and Blue Earth. Dave also held a variety of positions with cities in on, between 1973 and 1978. LOCAL ELECTIONS FAST APPROACHING Tuesday, November 4 is election day. Apple Valley, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, Shoreview and Woodbury are not holding city elections this year. However, a number of mayoral and council seats in the cities of Bloomington, Lakeville, Maplewood, Minnetonka and Roseville will be on ballots this November. The A1IX Update ix prepared by R.nhert G. /tenner. Jr. and Jennifer J. Peterx`.n Messerli & Kramer P.A.. 145 University Avenue Wert, Suite 138, St. Taal, MN 35103 7elephrwae (612) 22X-97.57 Fax 1612) 22R -97X7 -Gh In Bloomington, Alisa Heintzeman is facing one opponent for her council seat. Councilmember Vern Wilcox is running for re-election unopposed while councilmember Joyce Henry is retiring from her council position. Two opponents are vying to fill her seat - Bill Belanger III and Steve Bianchi. Lakeville's mayor Duane Zaun is running unopposed, and Councilmembers Bob Johnson and Lynette Mulvihill are running against three opponents for the at -large seats they currently hold. Maplewood Mayor Gary Bastian is also running unopposed for another term, while councilmembers Sherry Allenspach and Marvin Koppen are running against two opponents for re-election to their at -large seats. In Minnetonka, Mayor Karen Anderson is facing one opponent in her bid for re-election. Also in Minnetonka, Councilmembers Terry Schneider and Janis Callison are both running for re-election unopposed. Finally, in Roseville, three at -large seats expire this year. Councilmembers John Goedeke, Barb Mastel and Donn Wiski are all running for re- election against two challengers. LEGISLATURE PASSES BALANCED PROPERTY TAX RELIEF The 1997 Omnibus Tax Bill provides balanced property tax relief to the metro and non -metro area. For the first time in several years, a greater percentage of the tax relief will flow into the metro area. This occurred because metro area homeowners and renters received a significant portion of the $500 million property tax rebate. Unfortunately the rebate will provide one-time relief and is not a component of long- term reform. The homestead classification reduction from two percent to 1.85 percent on home values over $75,000 also benefits the metro area. There are 674,000 homes in the metro area, of which 526,000 (78 percent) are valued over $72,000. Each of these homes will benefit from the 1997 tax bill. The value between $72,000 and $75,000 will see a 50 percent reduction in the class rate from two percent to one percent. The value in excess of $75,000 will experience a class -rate reduction of 7.5 percent. In Greater Minnesota, there are 641,000 homes. Of these homes, 440,000 are valued less than $72,000, and 201,000 (31 percent) are higher -valued. The new education homestead credit which pays 32 percent of the state determined education levy up to $225 provides relief that is fairly balanced. However, as more metro area homes reach the maximum, this type of formula will redistribute state funds from the metro area to Greater Minnesota. Of the $158 million of tax relief the education homestead credit provides statewide, $103 million will be given to metro area homeowners and $55 million to homeowners outside the metro area -- a 65 percent to 35 percent metro/non-metro split. This ratio is identical to the current geographical division of market value. The charts on the following page illustrate the effects of the 1997 tax bill. This analysis compares what property taxes will be in 1998 versus what they would have been if the Legislature had not enacted the Omnibus Tax Bill. N THE GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY TAXES 1J Z, L DISTRIBUTION OF TAX RELIEF PROVIDED BY 1997 TAX BILL 1998 Percent of 1998 Percent of 35% Homestead Total Homestead Total Relief Market Market Property Property change Value Value Taxes Taxes METRO $78.8 billion 65% $1.3 billion 70% NON- $41.6 billion 35% $574 million 30%c METRO $380.6 million 100% $119.4 million 100% STATEWIDE $120.4 billion 1 100% $1.87 billion 100% DISTRIBUTION OF TAX RELIEF PROVIDED BY 1997 TAX BILL DISTRIBUTION OF $500 MILLION PROPERTY TAX REBATE Property Total 65% Homestead 35% Property Tax Percent of Property Tax Percent Relief Percent Relief Change (all classes) change METRO $-21.46 million -1.6% $-28.5 million -0.9% NON -METRO $+11.10 million +2.0% $+9.1 million +0.5% STATEWIDE $-10.36 million -0.5% $-19.4 million -0.4% DISTRIBUTION OF $500 MILLION PROPERTY TAX REBATE EDUCATION HOMESTEAD CREDIT DISTRIBUTION METRO NON -METRO STATEWIDE Education Homestead Credit Payable 1998 Property $103 million 65% $55 million 35% Tax Rebate Percent of Property Tax Percent for Homeowner Rebate for of Renter Homeowners Rebate Renters Rebate METRO $268.3 million 70% $86.9 million 73% NON -METRO $112.3 million 30% $32.5 million 27% STATEWIDE $380.6 million 100% $119.4 million 100% EDUCATION HOMESTEAD CREDIT DISTRIBUTION METRO NON -METRO STATEWIDE Education Homestead Credit Payable 1998 Percent of Distribution $103 million 65% $55 million 35% 158 million 100% 3 A DIFFERENT VIEW OF THE ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SURVEY Recently, both major newspapers reported the annual property tax survey conducted by the Citizens League and the Minnesota Taxpayers Association. Although the information provided to the press segregates the property tax rankings by tax jurisdiction, the news reports fail to show this detail and assign the entire tax ranking to a city. This may be misleading to the public who may not understand the property tax system. The chart below illustrates what the city portion of the tax was in 1997 and how that tax ranks with other cities. If you would like a copy of the rankings by jurisdiction, please contact Jennifer Peterson at 228-9757. 1997 TAX ON $110,000 HOME RANKING OF 105 METRO COMMUNITIES CITY CITY TAX CITY RANK TAX AS REPORTED** REPORTED TAX RANK Apple Valley $446* 22 $1,849 61 Bloomington 306 59 1,692 88 Eagan 364* 44 1,766 75 Eden Prairie 402* 32 1,965 36 Edina 250 82 1,843 62 Lakeville 289 68 1,686 90 Maplewood 345 52 2,093 8 Minnetonka 272 73 2,069 19 Plymouth 209 96 1,865 57 Roseville 263 76 2,104 15 Shoreview 292 66 1,930 42 Woodbury 360 47 1,781 70 *This amount also includes a levy for replacement transit services. For other cities, this tax is levied by the Metropolitan Council rather than the city. **Reported in the September 12, 1997 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. 4 MLC SUBCOMMITTEE }.: 7 BEGINS DEVELOPING THE 1998 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM On September 8 the MLC Legislative Program Subcommittee met to begin developing the 1998 Legislative Program. This subcommittee was appointed by the Board of Directors at the July meeting. Members are: Mayor Jean Harris, Eden Prairie; Mayor Glenn Smith, Edina; Councilmember Mady Reiter, Shoreview; City Manager Carl Jullie, Eden Prairie; and City Manager Dwight Johnson, Plymouth. As in the past, the program will likely contain a number of guiding principles that are consistent with all other stated goals of the MLC. Also as in past years, this year's program will emphasize property tax and local funding issues. There will likely be strong recommendations relating to property tax reform, levy limits, fiscal disparities, affordable housing and other related issues. The subcommittee will present this program to the Board of Directors at the October 29 meeting in Eden Prairie. Upon adoption, the program will be distributed to all elected officials in MLC member communities as well as to the legislative delegation. MLC TO SPONSOR REGIONAL BREAKFAST MEETINGS In response to comments on last year's MLC Legislative Dinner the MLC Board approved a plan to replace the dinner with regional legislative outreach breakfast meetings. The Board also appointed a planning committee to organize these breakfast meetings. The planning committee met on September 9 to plan the details of these meetings. The planning committee created the following three regions: Region 1 - Maplewood, Roseville, Shoreview and Woodbury. Region 2 - Apple Valley, Eagan and Lakeville. Burnsville will also be invited to attend in anticipation of that city rejoining the MLC. Region 3 - Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka and Plymouth. All breakfast meetings will be held from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. with mayors, councilmembers, city managers/administrators and legislators representing each region invited to attend. A program emphasizing the MLC's 1998 Legislative Program as well as educational information will be presented by an elected official from the host city and Bob Renner from Messerli & Kramer. The breakfast for Region 1 will be held on Thursday, November 13 at the Shoreview/Arden Hills Holiday Inn at the corner of Lexington and County Road E. Region 2 will meet on Tuesday, November 18 at the Royal Cliff Conference Center in Eagan. Finally, city officials and legislators from Region 3 will be gathering on Thursday, December 11 at the Radisson Conference Center in Plymouth. Formal invitations will be mailed during the month of October or November. 5 September 17, 1997 3:52 PM From: AMM Fax #: Page 2 of 2 AMM FAX NEWS September 15-19, 1997 Local Government Advisory Council to meet next week The AMM will convene the first meeting of the Local Government Advisory Coun- cil next week. The meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 from 3:30- 5:30 p.m. at the LMC Building. The AMM sponsored the bill (Session Laws 1997, Chapter 202, Section 54) establishing the 25 -member Local Gov- ernment Advisory Council. The purpose of the council is to study the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the various local and re- gional governments in the metro area and make rec- ommendations to the legisla- ture. Atfir&Kii#AFAW dryaarBmawd adk/rlfffm me iN atigifi10Ae YkfhVeiWthRey a, teard/&Ar/0 miff &teP iNd� Akeaft,F/Awltat s r dty/ura © teyyrrriter991AW r4SlM1yx1lyAwreIla It. hd, AYB781za44 fdyhftZ7f401V final1-.& ntfWCM,; /.tew Members include: ♦ Art Bannerman ♦ Bill Barnhart ♦ John Dooley ♦ Greg Filice ♦ Coral Houle ♦ Gary Humphrey ♦ Curt Johnson ♦ Rep. Sharon Marko ♦ Paul McCarron ♦ Peter McLaughlin ♦ Christina Melloh ♦ Bev O'Connor ♦ Glenn Olson ♦ Rep. Myron Orfield ♦ Richard Sand ♦ Steve Sarkozy ♦ Michael Turner ♦ John Weaver ♦ Thomas Weaver r am Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Policy Meeting/ Retirement Party to be held Nov. 1; The Policy Adoption Meeting, which pro- vides an opportunity for the AMM membership to debate and adopt the 1998 policy agenda, will be Thursday, Nov. 13 at the Sheraton Metrodome Hotel in Minneapolis from 5-9 p.m. Vern Peterson, AMM's executive director for more than 23 years, will also be honored that evening. Peterson will retire Dec. 31, 1997. More detailed informa- tion will be mailed to you. Friday is deadline to R.S.V.P. for AMM/LMC joint Regional Meeting The joint AMM/LMC Re- gional Meeting will be held next Wednesday (Sept. 24) at the Decathlon Club in Bloomington. The meeting is scheduled from 3:30-9 p.m. The agenda includes: 3:30-5:30 -- LMC/AMM discussion of issues/services 5:30-6:15 -- Social Hour 6:15-7:15 -- Dinner 7:30-8:00 -- "Citizen Satisfac- tion & Quality of Life Survey Data" (Bill Morris, Decision Resources) 8:00-9:00 -- Youth Issues The registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 19. Call Laurie Jennings at 215-4000 to sign up. � J CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMIVIISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Michael Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, Bob Stein, John Stoebner, Kim Koehnen, Roger Berkowitz, and Jeff Thompson MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planners Kendra Lindahl, and John Rask, Building Official Joe Ryan and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. PUBLIC FORUM: 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to approve the August 26, 1997 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Berkowitz abstained.) 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A. DCR Planning & Development, Inc. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending approval of a Site Plan Amendment to allow installation of a 122 -foot monopole tower and equipment building for wireless communication services at 701 Berkshire Lane. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (97046) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for Reguiding from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to LA -3 (Living Area 3) and Rezoning from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family Dwelling District 2) or RMF -3 (Multiple Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 .. , Page #211 Family Dwelling District 3) for property located at the southeast corner of 22' Avenue and Vicksburg Lane. Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the September 2, 1997 staff report. Commissioner Thompson asked if it would be more appropriate for the Commission to deny or withdraw the request. Director Hurlburt replied either would be fine, as the end result would be the same. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Koehnen, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to deny the request by the City of Plymouth for Reguiding from LA -2 (Living Area 2) to LA -3 (Living Area 3) and Rezoning from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to RMF -2 (Multiple Family Dwelling District 2) or RMF -3 (Multiple Family Dwelling District 3) for property located at the southeast corner of 22nd Avenue and Vicksburg Lane. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. B. TERRY MCKINZIE (97117) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Terry McKinzie for an Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning home occupation business and a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 1,380 square foot detached garage which would exceed the maximum structure size of 30 percent of the required rear yard for property located at 12600 Sunset Trail. Planner Lindahl gave an overview of the September 5, 1997 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Terry McKinzie, the petitioner. Mr. McKinzie stated that the size of the garage would not be an eyesore to the neighborhood, rather an enhancement to the property. He stated that the garage can't be seen because of the trees. Mr. McKinzie said that the garage would be professionally built. He stated that the proposed garage would be heated and used for three vans and dryer equipment needed for his business. Everything would be stored inside the garage. No hazardous chemicals would be stored in the garage. . Mr. McKinzie explained that all work is done off-site, and he employs one full-time person. He said that there is one dead tree and one apple tree that would have to be removed for the construction of the garage. Mr. McKinzie stated that the existing one stall garage would possibly be made into a family room. Mr. McKinzie questioned how the 30 percent of the required rear yard was calculated. He stated that he ran this business out of his home in Eden Prairie for six years without any problems or complaints from neighbors. He said that he is willing to work within the codes and regulations. Mr. McKinzie commented that under Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 Page #212 the Ordinance, he would be allowed to increase his current attached garage for the requested use to a square footage nearly the same size as the detached garage he is requesting. Commissioner Stoebner asked if the proposed garage would be used for personal automobiles. Mr. McKinzie replied that if there is any excess room, he would likely store his boat in the proposed garage. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg introduced Terry LeDell of 250 Pineview Lane. Mr. LeDell stated his back yard faces the property, and six months out of the year he would see the garage. He stated that he is opposed to the request, as a commercial business should not be run out of a residential property. Mr. LeDell said there are many commercial sites available to rent for storage of the equipment. Chairman Stulberg introduced John Payne of 300 Pineview Lane. Mr. Payne asked what type of chemicals are used for the business, and how the chemicals are disposed of. He asked if the applicant could provide Material Safety Data sheets pertaining to the chemicals used. He was concerned that the proposed use would cause increased noise and traffic. He asked what types of deliveries are made to the site, and the hours of the deliveries. Chairman Stulberg introduced Barbara Tolkkinen of 12518 Sunset Trail. Ms. Tolkkinen stated that she represents her parents that reside at 12518 Sunset Trail. Ms. Tolkkinen presented letters from surrounding residents opposed to the request. Ms. Tolkkinen stated that the proposed use would destroy the residential feel of the neighborhood. She stated that the proposed garage would be directly out her parents' window that would not be hidden by trees. Ms. Tolkkinen stated that the proposed use may diminish property values, and have an adverse affect on the surrounding properties. She stated her concern about noise, deliveries, and disposal of cleaning solutions. Chairman Stulberg introduced letters from Nancy and William Macki of 12520 Sunset Trail dated September 5, 1997, David and Barbara Wuollet of 12720 Sunset Trail dated September 9; 1997, and George and Lisa Tuszkiewicz of 12600 Sunset Trail dated September 9, 1997 in opposition of the proposed use. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Mr. McKinzie stated that he could supply the Material Safety Data sheets pertaining to the chemicals used, which is primarily cleaning detergents. Mr. McKinzie stated that no chemicals come back to the site. The chemicals are extracted from the carpet Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 Page #213 through a hose into a machine, which is dumped into a toilet at the job site. Mr. McKinzie. stated that no deliveries are made to the site. He picks up his own supplies and added that he may have a couple of cases of one gallon jugs on site. The solution Mr. McKinzie uses is similar to the solution found at the store, but is a higher concentrated chemical with less residue. He stated that if there were a spill in the garage, he would put a powder on it, but most of it would evaporate. Mr. McKinzie said that he normally leaves the site between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. and returns between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Mr. McKinzie stated that without trees, the residents would be looking at the back of homes, which is no different that looking at the proposed garage. Mr. McKinzie commented that he can't afford to rent a commercial site. He explained that the van is too tall to keep in the existing garage. He said that the vans need to be kept in a heated garage in the winter. Mr. McKinzie said that he is not in the neighborhood to cause any grief or trouble, he is just asking to make a living. Commissioner Thompson asked what the existing garage would be used for. Mr. McKinzie replied that he only purchased the home six weeks ago, so he is not sure what it will be used for. He stated that he may make the garage into a family room and according to the Ordinance, he can add a new attached garage. Planner Lindahl stated that the applicant could have up to 1,250 square feet for an attached garage, provided he meets setbacks. Chairman Stulberg cautioned the applicant, that it still doesn't mean that he can operate a home occupation business. Commissioner Thompson asked if the garage would have to be a residential garage to fall within Subd. 2 of 21120.08. Planner Lindahl replied that the subdivision prohibits granting a conditional use for a garage on a residential property if there is a home occupation conducted on the property. Director Hurlburt stated that this is part of a residential use and the garage is part of a residential use. They can have accessory buildings, but it can't require a Conditional Use Permit. She added that you don't want larger garages to run a business. Commissioner Ribbe asked for an explanation of how required rear yard is calculated. Planner Lindahl explained that the required rear yard is the area between the lot line and the required setback. That's the area that nothing can be built in. Director Hurlburt added that the reasoning for that is to keep the garage in proportion with the lot. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen recommending denial of an Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning business and denying two Conditional Use Permits to construct a 1,380 square foot detached garage for Terry McKinzie at 12600 Sunset Trail. Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 Page #214 MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of an Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning business for Terry McKinzie at 12600 Sunset Trail and denying two Conditional Use Permits to construct a 1,380 square foot detached garage for Terry McKinzie at 12600 Sunset Trail. Commissioner Thompson stated that the Interim Home Occupation License should be issued, but the Conditional Use Permit should be denied. He said that the applicant could put in an extension of the garage and not seek a Conditional Use Permit. Commissioner Koehnen noted that Subd. 3. of 21145.04 states that no person other than a resident shall conduct the home occupation. Commissioner Thompson stated. that the difference between permitted use and interim use is the interim use allows an employee. He said that the proposed use is a fairly small operation, and they can get an attached garage or walkway. He stated that it would not change the nature of the property. Commissioner Stoebner concurred with Commissioner Thompson adding that the applicant conducts his business off-site. Chairman Stulberg commented that he would vote against the amendment, as he would like to see plans for what would happen if the applicant had to add on to the existing garage and use that for his business. Planner Lindahl stated that until staff looks at a potential garage addition, it would be hard to address possible issues. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 2 Ayes. MOTION failed on a 2-5 Vote. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioners Koehnen, Berkowitz, Stein and Ribbe voted Nay.) r. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 7 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. C. GREG AND ELIZABETH HENDRICKS (97120) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Greg and Elizabeth Hendricks for a Variance to replace an existing six foot fence, within the front yard of property located at 11510 57' Avenue North. Building Official Ryan gave an overview of the August 28, 1997 staff report. Commissioner Stein asked how the front yard was determined. Building Official Ryan explained that a front yard is located parallel with the street. There are technically three front yards for this property. The Ordinance states an exception for equivalent yards. The Ordinance allows a six foot fence along Bass Lake Road. Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 Page #215 Commissioner Thompson asked what the hardship would be, and why the applicant couldn't have a three-foot fence. Building Official Ryan replied that the hardship is that the current owners purchased the property with a six-foot fence, and if it would have to be reduced, it would take away their privacy and reduce the open area of their yard. He added that the Public Safety Department did look at the property to ensure that there wouldn't be a sight line problem. Chairman Stulberg introduced Greg Hendricks, the petitioner. Mr. Hendricks stated that he concurred with the staff report. He stated that they do have large dogs and a three foot fence would not contain them. He added that there is a lot of traffic on Deerwood Lane so he would like to be able to keep the six-foot fence for safety and privacy. Commissioner Stoebner commented that it would be awkward to have a three foot fence on one side of the property and a six foot fence on the other sides. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending approval of a fence height Variance for Greg and Elizabeth Hendricks for property located at 11510 57' Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 6-1 Vote. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) D. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (97104) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for Amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance, in its entirety. The amendments do not include any changes to the Plymouth, Minnesota Zoning Map adopted by reference in Section 21000.12 of the Zoning Ordinance. (97104) Director Hurlburt gave an overview of the September 2, 1997 staff report. She stated that there are 320 separate changes. The action would be repealing the entire text and adopting the new language. There are no changes to the sign ordinance, nor any map changes. Commissioner Thompson asked if there is a definition of warehousing. Director Hurlburt responded negatively, adding that if there is not a definition, staff would use Webster's dictionary. Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 Page #216 The Commission discussed Subd. 3 of the Interim Home Occupation License. The Commission decided that the language should be rewritten to allow the resident to have non-resident employees. The Commission discussed that a more appropriate language may be that "No person other than those other than those who customarily reside on the premises shall perform or engage in services on the site." Commissioner Koehnen questioned whether the correct word is townhome or townhouse. Director Hurlburt said she would check on it and make sure that it is consistent throughout the Ordinance. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner recommending the City Council adopt the Ordinance comprehensively revising and amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance. MOTION to Amend by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Koehnen revising Subd 3.(a) of Section 21145.04 to tentatively read that "No person other than those who customarily reside on the premises shall perform or engage in services on the site". Staff is to provide appropriate language and return the item to the Commission at their September 23`d meeting. Roll Call Vote on MOTION to Amend. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. Roll Call Vote on Main MOTION. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Berkowitz stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee will be looking at skateboard parks within the City. Commissioner Koehnen noted that the subcommittee on public safety will be interviewing residents to represent each district. Director Hurlburt stated that the application from Harty's Boat Rental was rescheduled for the October 14' meeting. Commissioner Thompson stated that he may miss the September 23`d Planning Commission Meeting. Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 1997 j Page #217 MOTION by Commissioner Stein, seconded by Commissioner Koelmen to adjourn. Vote. 7 Ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. WAYZATA-PLYMOUTH AREAr EMICAL HEALTH COMMISSION Minutes SEP ' 3 June 13. 1997 Members present: Donna Marget, Martha Anderson, Barbara Hickaff (qdi Gerdes, Jeyn Hofacker, Gary Swedberg, Dave Hadden, udy Hanson, Gina Byers, Bill Albertson, Pat Boris Introductions: Minutes approved. Treasurer's Report: Current balance of $948.00. Gary Swedberg reported in Mandy Little's absence that Bill Nelson said the Lions will contribute an additional $2,000.00. It was agreed we will send the Lions a thank -you note and a certificate of appreciation for their contributions in the past. School Updates : Judy Hanson reported on the last three months. - Post prom applications, over 20, were submitted; 10 were funded. - The Leadership program is on hold until fall. Judy will target 9th and 10th grade students. - Next fall new policies will be implemented. - Judy wants to offer smoking cessation classes. Most of the young people she is seeing smoke. Craig Gerdes read a letter that he signed that was sent to all graduates (see copy). Gary Swedberg passed out the most recent draft of the District 284 Extra and Co -Curricular Behavior Policy. Judy facilitated a discussion. Questions we raised about violence and offensive behavior and will the policy be followed each time. This policy will cover other activities in addition to sports, e.g., band, math club, all extra- curricular activities. Concern was expressed about not receiving awards on the first offense. Gary stated this has been discussed. The committee finished reviewing the policy and felt it was a good start. Gary suggested sending a letter to the Mayor of Plymouth commending Craig Gerdes on sending a letter to graduates. He also suggested sending a letter to Bill Albertson commending the ministerial groups on their letter to the local paper on graduation. Gina Byers did a resource material presentation representing Thorpe Distributing and Capitol Beverage Sales, two local Anheiser Busch distributors. She talked about the material they have to offer to students, parents, beverage servers, and other groups including college students. Public Safety Update: Craig Gerdes reported that compliance checks on alcohol starting this last weekend in Plymouth. Other Business: Community Values: Gary Swedberg collected community values information for the Commission to review over the summer and discuss in the fall. Safe and Drug-free Schools grant application: Judy Hanson gave an. overview of the grant for the next four years. Elections: Mandy Little will be asked to be the treasurer again next year. Jeyn Hofacker agreed to be co-chair with Judy Hanson. College Issues: Barbara Hickok reported that there is a new drink for young people - a kind of schnapps that the color stays on young tongue. Next meeting date is September 12, 1997 at 7:00 a.m. at Wayzata Public School's Administration Building at 210 County Road 101 North Minutes SEP 1 9 1897 :1, September 12. 1997 Members present: Donna Marget, Barbara Hickok, Pat Boris, D Had an LaBreche, Gary Swedberg, Craig Gerdes, Judy Hanson, Martha Anderson, Bill Nelson, Timothy McCarthy Introductions: Members introduced Minutes Approved Distributed brochures on program sharing conference in St. Cloud. The dates are October 9th and 10th. There are some excellent presentations scheduled. Discussion of members attending this conference as it occurs during our next scheduled meeting. Please contact Judy Hanson at 745-6988 if interested. Focus of Safe and Drug Free Schools four year plan is partially about climate and prevention. An increased focus will also be on communication through PTA's, local newspaper, and other means. This will also be connected with the Goals 2000 task force, who will be looking at a comprehensive prevention curriculum for kindergarten through 12th grade. The DARE report has just been released, focusing on its strengths and impact. They surveyed parents, students, staff, and community members. Discussion of community standards. In the spring we received information on the standards the Chaska community established. We may need to help define what the behaviors are for certain standards (i.e. citizenship). However, it needs to be a balance so that no one feels their beliefs and values are not valued. Teaching students, parents, and community members a common language is an important step. Wright county recently published a complete article about community values that may be a helpful model. Public Safety Update: Wayzata - Tobacco compliances are occurring. Discussion of illegal behaviors to support drug abuse. Plymouth - Beginning a second round of alcohol and tobacco compliance checks. Compliance checks were also done at restaurants. There were five violations. College Update: Barb Hickok recently sent letters to the editor about the LSU binge drinking death. The local paper did publish the article. Other Business: Judy has been contacted by individuals in the community who are interested in joining the commission (Carol Cade and several parents). She will contact them about joining. Student Leadership: Judy is considering convening four student representatives from each grade level at the high school. There would be an application and an interview process. The core team of students could expand in a meaningful way and attend the commission meetings. This group would also include a National Honors Society student and student council member. The core group could be supported and work effectively together. The integrity of this group is important to maintain. In October, there will be a voluntary smoking cessation class offered to students. Other Business: The 6th grade students will be going to Wolf Ridge during this school year - focus will be on creating a common language and experience. Tim McCarthy will contact Bill Albertson about a representative from the faith community to be at the commission meetings. Members are encouraged to attend program sharing on October 9th and 10th in St. Cloud. There will be no October meeting. 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STENGLEIN COMMISSIONER ���41V rpG z=- e ff BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY COM] A-2400 GOVERNMENT CENTER MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55487-02 September 2, 1997 Mr. Keith Dickerson 2640 Urbandale Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Keith: .' '�' " J it) 612-348-7882 FAX 348-8701 TDD 348-7708 rNER* RECEIVED S;VEM 16 18127 Thank you for contacting me regarding the condition along County Road 101 which you considered serious. Since May, the County Public Works Department has been working with the City of Plymouth regarding the construction of a bypass lane along northbound County Road 101 at 26`h Avenue North. The County; however, needs the City's cooperation as there is an adjacent paved trail which would have to be removed in order to construct a safe bypass lane. We have not yet received notification of City approval of our proposal so we have been unable to proceed with the construction. Upon receipt of your letter, County Public Works staff again requested City approval of the bypass lane construction proposal. At this point, it will not be possible to construct the lane this year, even if we receive a timely City response. However, we would look forward to performing the work in 1998, if the City agrees with our proposal. Thank you for contacting me on this issue. If you have any other comments or questions regarding the services the County provides, I hope you will contact me. Sincerely, Mark J. Stenglein �� I County Commissioner _I cc: Vern Genzlinger Jim Grube W PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Honorable Joy Tierney Plymouth City Hall 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Mayor Tierney: rs� Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V 5 West Jackson Blvd, 4t' Floor Chicago, IL 60604 SES 10 SEP 2 We understand your community recently experienced flood damage. Your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which makes federally -backed flood insurance available to homeowners and businesses throughout your community, in return for adoption and enforcement of floodplain management regulations. Your community has adopted floodplain management regulations, requiring permits for all types of development in the Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs), as identified on your Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM) or Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). You must enforce the requirements in your floodplain management ordinance which requires new construction to be protected to at least the flood protection elevation. Substantial improvements or substantial repairs to existing buildings must also meet the requirements of your ordinance. Other federal and state permits may be required as well. The NFIP defines "substantial damage" as damage (by any means) sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damage condition would equal or exceed 50% of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. This includes public structures as well. Please be certain substantially damaged buildings are brought into compliance with your floodplain management ordinance, so that your community will be less flood -prone and your flood insurance availability is maintained. If you have any questions regarding flood insurance or floodplain management regulations, please call Tira L. Miller at (312)408-5546. Sincerely, art A. ltiflcind, Director Mitigation Division Cc: Obi Sium Minnesota Department of Natural Resources DRAFT ,/r�jr3 09/19/97 ,(`� 1:43 PM CITY OF PLYMOUTH AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1997 1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. PLYMOUTH FORUM - Individuals may address the Council about any item not contained on the regular agenda. A maximum of 15 minutes is allotted for the Forum. If the full 15 minutes are not needed for the Forum, the City Council will continue with the agenda. The City Council will take no official action on items discussed at the Forum, with the exception of referral to staff or Commission for future report. 4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ANNOUNCEMENTS 1 5. APPROVE AGENDA - Councilmembers may add items to the agenda including items contained in the Council Information Memorandum for discussion purposes or staff direction only. The Council will not normally take official action on items added to the agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA - These items are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on the agenda. A. Approve City Council Minutes * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 1997 Page 2 B. Approve Disbursements *C. Amending the text of Chapter 21 of the Plymouth City Code, the Plymouth Zoning Ordinance in its entirety. The amendments do not include any changes to the Plymouth, Minnesota Zoning Map adopted by reference in Section 21000.12 of the Zoning Ordinance. City of Plymouth. (97104) D. Approve a Site Plan Amendment to construct a 122 -foot high wireless communication tower on property located at 701 Berkshire Lane North. DCR Planning & Development, Inc. (97115) E. Deny an Interim Home Occupation License for a carpet cleaning home occupation business and two Conditional Use Permits to construct a 1,380 square foot detached garage which would exceed the maximum structure size of 30 percent of the required rear yard for property located at 12600 Sunset Trail. Terry McKinize. (97117) F. Approve a Variance to replace an existing six foot fence with the front yard of property located at 11510 57`� Avenue North. Greg & Elizabeth Hendricks. (97120) G. Approve Adoption of Assessments for Municipal Water Connection at 5140 Zachary Lane North H. Approve Adoption of Assessments for Municipal Water Connection at 16220 Old Rockford Road I. Approve Support of an Application to the Federal Home Loan Bank to Provide Assistance to Owner Occupants of the Shenandoah Townhomes J. Approve Change Orders, Reduction in Retainage, and Final Payments for Plymouth Ice Center Project K. Approve expenditure of up to $2,500 for Miscellaneous Expenses Related to the Grand Opening of the Plymouth Ice Center and Life Time Fitness * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 1, 1997 Page 3 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Enforcement Hearings 8. GENERAL BUSINESS A. Request for "All -Way" Stop at 37`h Avenue/Zircon Lane/ Yellowstone Lane B. Approve Sale of $3,290,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Financing Bonds 9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 0 10. ADJOURNMENT * Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval. Plymouth City Council Study Session Wednesday, October 8, 1997 Public Safety Training Room I. Enforcement Issues II. Data Practices and Open Meeting Law Briefing III. Council Training and Conference Budget and other Budget Issues IV. Policies guiding the use of the City's Volunteer Programs V. Ward Meetings MAJOR ISSUES LIST Updates as of Sept. 19, 1997 in BOLD_ Item Comment First or Next Recently approved items deleted Offcial Action 1 Gramercy Park Guiding to LA-4 approved. Rezoning and PUD to be considered October_ 1 or 15? after Met Council review of guiding. 2 Rottlund Development-Senior Housing Development plan and TIF plan approved Sept. 3rd. Staff working October 1 CC on development agreements, bond issue, and final plans. for bond issue. 3 Town and Country-reguiding LA-2 vs. LA-3 Guiding to LA-2 approved Sept 17th on reconsideration. Rezoning ? and replatting after Met Council review of guiding is complete. 4 Shenandoah Apartment Complex Original proposal of 105 units re-designed to 64 units. Approved. Approved at PC and CC. Possible TIF financing next. _ 5 Shenandoah Townhomes Financing Request Objections reached about 28%. The 35% threshold was not reached, and the district has now been created. 6 LifeTime Fitness/Plymouth Ice Arena Landscaping proceeding. Grand opening October 17-19th. 7 Activity Center Architect hired September 10th. Initial meeting with staff held 9/11. Attorney reviewing contract with architect. Traffic and parking counts underway. 8 New High School/Peony Bridge Project Traffic congestion is occurring at beginning and end of school day. Traffic signal is being evaluated for Peony-Old Rockford Road. 9 Harbor Lane Street Reconstruction Bids received and under budget. Contract awarded May 28th 10 Ridgemount Street Reconstruction 11 Vicksburg Street Reconstruction — Construction began July 7th. Repaved August 26th. Construction began June 25th. New curb completed. Boulevard restoration underway. Final surface next year. Area south of County 6 repaved as of August 29th. Area north has been milled; to be repaved by October 1st. 12 Zachary Lane Reconstruction _ Consultant selected June 18. Preliminary design and neighborhood meetings later in summer. 13 Cimmaron East Street-Reconstruction-__ - Construction began July 28th. Curb replacement completed. — Repaved by October 1st. 14 Ameridata Building permit issued. Under construction. 15 Can-Do Zoning Violation - — Can-Do moved out in July. New auto repair shop approved. Approved. Law suit being dropped since they have moved out _ 16 Zoning Ordinance Updates Changes have been recommended by PC. October 1 CC 17 Elim Homes -_ Elim homes revising EAW No date yet 18 US West-cellular tower at Co.Rd 9/Fernbrook US West seeking to go on to an NSP tower instead of residential area. No formal application yet. 19 US West PCS-tower at 15th & Xenium US West had decided to put the tower on the existing ATT microwave tower. Negotiating with AT&T, nothing final yet. 20 County Communciations Antenna-Workhouse County proposes a 330 foot tower at workhouse to replace existing No date yet _ antenna. An EAW is automatically required. May have a choice of painting the tower red and white or have medium intensity daytime strobe lights. EAW info under review. 21 Homestead Village (residential hotel proposal _ _ Letter received offering to trade frontage road right-of--way for 0 "peninsula" property on Medicine Lake. Attempts to purchase - _ Brown market property unsuccessful so far. Homestead Village _ advised to submit a sketch plan to City.