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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 12-16-2015Approved Minutes City of Plymouth Planning Commission Meeting December 16, 2015 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Marc Anderson, Julie Witt, Bryan Oakley, Gary Goldetsky, Jim Kovach, Donovan Saba MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson, Planner Kip Berglund 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 Anderson, to approve the December 16, 2015 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Saba, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. CARLSON REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC. (2015104) Chair Davis introduced the request by Carlson Real Estate Services, LLC for a conditional use permit to exceed 50 percent office use in the I-2zoning district for property located at 161 Cheshire Lane. Planner Berglund gave an overview of the staff report. Commissioner Anderson stated that it appears the site is 18 parking spaces short but an easement exists for an additional 52 parking spaces, which are shared spaces with the building immediately south that has adequate parking. Approved Planning Commission Minutes December 16, 2015 Page 2 Planner Berglund replied affirmatively and noted that the applicant has also provided detailed information on the parking available at 141 Cheshire Lane, which exceeds the necessary amount of parking. He stated that there would be adequate parking for both buildings. Commissioner Witt asked what would happen if the tenant with the proposed agreement with the Carlson Group were to sell their building as this seems to be a verbal agreement. Planner Berglund replied that the shared parking agreement has been recorded against the property with Hennepin County and noted that there is an additional condition in the approval, which would require that agreement to remain in effect for the life of the building. Chair Davis introduced Kim Hofstede, representing the applicant, who stated that the existing tenant, Medtronic, is looking to make improvements in order to expand their current business in this building. She explained that the other tenant space has an expiring lease, and it is unknown as to the use that will come into that space, which is why the additional flexibility is being requested. She noted that there is sufficient parking between the two buildings to support the use. Chair Davis opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Anderson commented it is a great idea that the applicant is proposing 60 percent office, even though that is not needed today, in anticipation of what could come as a tenant in the future, and stated he would support the request. MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recommend approval of the request by Carlson Real Estate Services, LLC for a conditional use permit to exceed 50 percent office use in the I-2 zoning district for property located at 161 Cheshire Lane. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 P.M.