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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11-04-2015Approved MinutesCity of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting November 4, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Bryan Oakley, Gary Goldetsky, Jim Kovach, Donovan Saba MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Julie Witt STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Senior Planner Shawn Drill OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember Ned Carroll 1.CALL TO ORDER-7:00 P.M. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.PUBLIC FORUM 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Goldetsky, seconded by Commissioner Oakley, to approve the November 4, 2015 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5.CONSENT AGENDA A.APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 21, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES B.PIERCE PINI ASSOCIATES. (2015087) Approve a site plan amendment with a revised resolution for the construction of an enclosed service yard for the storage of mechanical equipment at 13001 County Road 10. Planning Manager Thomson noted that the revised resolution is what would be approved for item B. MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Goldetsky, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.DUKE REALTY. (2015081) ApprovedPlanning Commission Minutes November 4, 2015 Page 2 Chair Davis introduced the request by Duke Realty for a site plan, variances and preliminary plat for Waterford Innovation Center on property located in the northwest quadrant of Highways 55 and 169. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Anderson referenced the driveway variance and asked if there was any discussion with the property owner to the south about having a driveway closer than usual. Senior Planner Drill stated that staff did not have a conversation with that property owner but confirmed that the property was notified of the public hearing tonight. Chair Davis introduced Josh Budish, representing the applicant, who stated that there is a lease commitment with a 30 plus year-company currently in Plymouth that is expanding their business. Commissioner Anderson referenced the exterior materials and asked for more details. Mr. Budish stated that the color of the building is not quite coming through clearly on the photo and offered a more accurate photo that displayed the color of the building. Chair Davis introduced Cory Miskowiec, also representing the applicant, who provided more details on the precast exterior materials and the proposed colors of the materials. Chair Davis opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Oakley stated that the most dominant feature is that there is nothing on the roof and asked if the building would have exposed or enclosed mechanical equipment. Mr. Budish stated that there will be some HV AC equipment on the roof to serve the office area within the building and noted that equipment will not be covered. He also noted there would be nothing else to screen. Commissioner Anderson asked how the warehouse would be heated. Mr. Budish responded that the warehouse would be heated with gas heaters inside the building. MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Goldetsky, to recommend approval of the request by Duke Realty for a site plan, variances and preliminary plat for Waterford Innovation Center on property located in the northwest quadrant of Highways 55 and 169. Chair Davis stated that he would be supporting the motion as this is a good looking plan, it fills a hole in the area and is a great use for the space. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. Approved Planning Commission Minutes November 4, 2015 Page 3 7. NEW BUSINESS Planning Manager Thomson noted there is a lack of applications ready for consideration and therefore a second meeting this month will not be necessary for the commission. MOTION by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to cancel the November 18, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 P.M.