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SEPTEMBER 6, 1996
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE:
SEPTEMBER 10 8:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topics: Charter Commission recommendation on
proposed Charter Amendment regarding super -majority
vote requirement for tax levy increase and to consider a
Discretionary Environmental Assessment Worksheet for
Plymouth Ponds Building Four (tabled from 9/4)
SEPTEMBER 18 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Council Chambers
OCTOBER 1 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Public Safety Training Room
Topic: Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
2. CHARTER COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 7:00 PM., Council
Chambers. Agenda attached. (M-2)
3. STATE PRIMARY ELECTION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. Polls are open from 7:00 A.M. until
8:00 P.M.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 8:00 P.M., Hadley
Lake Room. Agenda is attached. (M-4)
5. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 8:00 PM, Council Chambers. Agenda is
attached. (M -S)
6. PRAC, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 7.30 P.M., Council Chambers. Agenda is attached. (M-6)
7. MEETING CALENDARS — The September and October meeting calendars are attached. (M-7)
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1. CANDIDATE FILINGS— The following individuals have filed for office as of Friday, September
6. The filings remain open through Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 5:00 p.m. (I-1)
-Mayor
Jo Tierne , 17915 20th Ave. N.
Ward 1 Councilmember
Tim Bildsoe, 18840 32nd Ave. N.
Ward 3 Councilmember
Saundra Spigner, 9615 29th Ave. N.
At -Large Councilmember
Judy Johnson, 12950 30th Ave. N.
Jon Me er, 4525 Nathan Lane #102
2. SEPTEMBER 18,1996 COUNCIL MEETINGDRAFTAGENDA
3. STAFFREPORTS
a. Report from City Assessor's Office highlighting Plymouth's participation in the 1996 Fall Parade
of Homes, which runs September 7 through 22. (I -3a)
4. MEETING MINUTES
a. Environmental Quality August 13, 1996 meeting. (I -4a)
b. Planning Commission. August 13, 1996 meeting. (14b)
c. Planning Commission August 27, 1996 meeting. (I -4c)
d Human Rights Commission September 5, 1996 meeting. (I4d)
5. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY- CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter from Park Director Eric Blank to Don and Shirley Maxwell, responding to their comments
about the East Medicine Lake Trail. The Maxwells' original letter is attached (I -5a)
b. Letter from Park Director Eric Blank to Marian Leonard, responding to her concerns about the
East Medicine Lake Trail. Leonard's original letter is attached. (I -5b)
A status report on the most recent correspondence is attached. (I-5)
5. CORRESPONDENCE
a. Letter to Park Director Eric Blank from baseball program coach Stephen Beachler, praising the.
City's Park Maintenance crew's work on the playfield facilities. (I -5a)
b. E-mail circulated from the Engineering Department, relaying comments from Tiburon residents,
who praised recent street work. (I -5b)
c. Letter to Hassan Township Administrator Gary Morrison from Assistant Manager Kathy
Lueckert conveying the City Council vote to take no position on Hassan's incorporation request.
(I -5c)
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Plymouth Charter Commission
September 9, 1996, 7 PM
Public Hearing on Requiring a Supermajority Vote of the City Council to Increase the
Tax Rate
L Call to Order
H. Approval of Minutes
M Introductory Remarks
Virgil Schneider
Charter Commission Chairman
Kathy Lueckert, Ass't City Manager
Virgil Schneider
III. Public Hearing on Supermajority Vote Requirement
IV. Charter Commission Discussion
V. Adjourn
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMUTTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Meeting No. 53
Tuesday, September 12, 1996
8:00 p.m.
Plymouth City Hall
8:00 Call to Order/Chair - Bridget Jodell
8:02 Approval of Minutes as Received
8:05 Announcements and Visitor Recognition
8:15 Sustainable Community
• Report'on the Business Environmental Initiative Sub -Committee
• NEXT step
9:30 Adjourn
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rCOMMISSION PLANNING AGENDA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1% 1996 01 5
WHERE: Plymouth City Center
3400 Plymouth Boulevard
Plymouth, MN 55447
CTTY COUNCII. 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 8:00 P.M.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. *CONSENT AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Charles Carlson. Site Plan Amendment and Variance for a building addition at 3425 Highway 169.
(96089)
B. Dean & Alice Fjelstul. Preliminary Plat and Variance to create three single family detached lots at
410 Sycamore Circle. (96107)
C. Opus Northwest, L.L.C. PUD Preliminary Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow
construction of an 82,129 square foot industrial building east of Northwest Boulevard at Xenium Lane
North. (96108)
D. Robbinsdale School District. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow Cooper High School to
use the Armstrong High School athletic stadium in the event of an emergency. (96120)
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Hutchinson Technology, Inc. Approve a Planned Unit Development Final Plan Amendment and
Conditional Use Permit to allow two outside storage tanks for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane
North. (96099)
B. Zoning Ordinance Update
S. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Regular Meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission
September 12, 1996, 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Visitor Presentations
a. Athletic Associations
b. Staff - Meet Bill Abel - Ice Arena Manager
c. Others
4. Report on Past Council Action
a. Awarded many ice rink contracts
b. Approved funding of Greenwood playground ($55,000) and Armstrong field
fencing ($27,000)
c. Accepted log cabin donation and approved site
5. Unfinished Business
a. Review ice arena/pool complex - discuss names
b. West Medicine Lake Park update
c. Open spaces update
d. Elm Creek Playfield update
e. Senior citizen needs analysis update
f. Continue golf course discussion - letter has been sent
6. New Business
a. Maple Creek Park - location of hard court - Mark Peterson
b. 1997-2001 CIP -review draft
C.
7. Commission Presentation
8. Staff Communication
9. Adjourn
Next regular meeting - October 10
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8:41 AM
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 18, 1996
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 for
future report.
4. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A.
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
September 18, 1996
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B. Approve Disbursements
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C. Establish Special Council meeting date for annual evaluation
of City Manager
D. Approve Joint Powers Agreement with City of New Hope
for Inter -City Storm Sewer Improvements
E. Award Ice Arena Bid Package - Interior Finish
G. Approve Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for expansion of
sanctuary and parking lot for St. Barnabas Church. Maertens-
Brenny Construction, Inc. (96105)
H. Extend Designation of Developer for City Center Property
I. Schedule Budget Study Session
J. Proclaim Cities Week and establish October 26 as City
Open House Day
K. Approve liquor license amendment to change corporate licensee
from PDQ Food Stores of Minnesota, Inc., to PDQ Food Stores,
Inc.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Vacation of Drainage, Ponding, and Utility Easements in
Outlot F, Fernbrook Woods 2' Addition
8. GENERAL BUSINESS
9. REPORTS AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Report on Council Expenditures for Training and
Conferences (Requested by Councilmember Granath)
B. Report on Ice Arena Project Budget
* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
September 18, 1996
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C. Award Bid for Ice Arena Curb and Gutter
10. ADJOLJRNMENT
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* Items require 5 affirmative votes of the City Council for approval.
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MEMO
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447
DATE: September 5; 1996
TO: Nancy Bye, City Assessor
FROM: Joan McCormick, Appraiser
SUBJECT: 1996 FALL PARADE OF HOMES
The 1996 Fall Parade of Homes includes a total of 744 new homes. Homes will be
open from Saturday, September 7 through Sunday, September 22. The hours of
operation are Monday through Friday from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday and
Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 P.M.
The ten top cities most represented in this year's Parade are as follows:
Ci ► # of Homes Average Price
Woodbury
54
$254,468
Lakeville
44
232,367
Plymouth
31
340,417
Eden Prairie
27
417,160
Savage
26
222,965
Maple Grove
25
270,095
Lino Lakes
25
220,966
Brooklyn Park
22
165,237
Apple Valley
20
205,030
Andover
19
160,546
Eagan
19
286,637
Overview
• The most expensive home is in Chanhassen and priced at $1,020,000.
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Nancy Bye
September 5, 1996
• The least expensive single-family home in the Parade is located in Big Lake
and is priced at $87,500.
More than 31 homes are priced under $150,000.
• The median price of a home in the Fall Parade is $223,100.
The Assessing staff will be appraising the Plymouth Parade Homes within the next two
weeks which will provide a good opportunity to observe trends and evaluate resulting
construction costs.
Cc: Dwight Johnson, City Manager
Assessing Staff
Council Memorandum
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MINUTES
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONMTTEE
MEETING NO. 52
August 13, 1996
Present: Rita O'Donnell, Bridget Jodell, Bob Swanson, Ginny Black, Paul Liebman,
Martin Frank, David Shea, Mary McKee and John Barten.
Guests: Sharon Meister and Mark Lobermeier.
Staff Shane Missaghi, Water Resources Engineer.
The Minutes from the last meeting had many corrections and it was requested that the
minute taker, Mary McKee edit these further so we could resend them to the committee.
They were then approved as corrected.
Sharon Meister, as a former committee member, was welcomed back.
REPORTS/UPDATES
1. Reports on July 9th meeting
Shane stated the input of the committee was very helpful for a rework of the plan.
They had done their homework and the first draft was thoroughly discussed.
2. Rita indicated that she is working with a group of volunteers to monitor the storm
outlets into Medicine Lake. The group has a map of all outlets into Medicine Lake
and will be looking for primary erosion control indicators at their outlets such as silt
deposits, gullies, and other indicators. She had discussed a cooperative monitoring
project with IlP^Mepi^ Parks, however, it does not seem feasible at this moment.
3. The Water Management Plan
Mark Lobermeier shared that he had taken the committees recommendations and
incorporated them into the rewriting of the plan. Shane said that they just got the
second draft of the plan and they will take several weeks to go over the -plan very
carefully. None of the departments have had a chance to review it. By the end of
August the report should be ready.
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4. Each of the watersheds will get the plan for review. This will give them perhaps until
January to review the plans and return them to the committee for rework. SEH needs
to go through their comments before they go to the City Council. Ginny asked if this
plan might not have to go before BWSR, however,. Shane stated that one of the major
aspects of the water plan is the ranking of the lakes. Each of the watersheds has had
different ways to rank the lakes. John asked if there will be extra copies for the
general public. Ginny asked if we will advertise that copies are available. Bridget
thinks that her lake board might want to review it as well as other lake boards. Shane
stated that we will spend a lot of time reviewing it in the next two weeks and will be
discussing it with Mark. David wanted to know what the committees role is now.
Shane said we will need to go over the document at least one more time.
5. City Amphitheater/ Sports Facility Landscaping_pro rg ess
The landscaping and planning is still evolving, so we do not have any update. There
will be some native planting and there will be signs to identify the various plants,
ponding types and other foliage. Ginny offered that she has a master gardener that
will work on the area for free, if needed.
6. Letter sent to area places of worship - Green Heart:
Not accomplished as yet and David and Mary will plan to get together to accomplish
this before the next meeting.
7. BWSR -Grant Application for Wetland Management.
Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is accepting a limited number of
applications for development of local wetland management plans. Since the City of
Plymouth has already invested in wetland inventory and wetland buffer ordinance, it
seemed a natural step to develop a comprehensive wetland management plan. The
City has applied for a grant for $15,000 from BWSR in a cooperative effort with
Peterson Environmental, Inc. The purpose of the grant will be to closer study the
hydrology of those wetlands which might be considered for preservation or
conservation.
8. Shane asked the committee to put on their calendars the date of Saturday, September
28th from 9:00 to 3:00 to sell fertilizer at the City's Public Works Building. Last year
we sold about 400 bags. It might be helpful for us to create a poster telling how to
use the fertilizer.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Define Sustainable Community
Sustainable Communities maintain and develop quality of life and economic vitality
while protecting and restoring the natural environment.. These same communities
anticipate and then develop plans that meet the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The above definition was proposed as our definition for a sustainable community for
now. We will probably modify it as we progress in this project. The following
discussion took place to better understand the idea of a sustainable community:
Marvin wanted to know how far out we might want to look and how wide is our area.
Since Plymouth does not have any farm land so we might talk about how many
homes can be built each year to keep from over building. We need to address some
areas that are now low density that might be rezoned to multiple dwelling. How are
we going to cram them in here. Paul felt that when we run out of housing the prices
of housing just goes up. Rita understands this and sees this happening around
Medicine Lake. At some point you have very expensive housing. Is this really a
sustainable community. What can we do to still make it a Sustainable Community..
If you limit the growth then the housing prices go up and so there are multiple
dwellings. We are right now at two houses per acre. The City of Plymouth is
designed for 120,000 people. Right now we are at 80,000. It was suggested that we
develop around major traffic routes,. and the area in between is the green area. Do
this development in such a way that people don't have to drive. Marvin said that it
brings us back to the point as to what do we want to sustain in Plymouth. Barten
heard a speaker that was talking about a sustainable community where the natural
systems would maintain themselves and the humans will be part of the picture. You
need to develop a plan in a community for native plants, the backyards would be a
corridor with ponds and then a place for wild life to sustain itself (Gerald Wilhelm).
Marvin stated if we are going to do this by making some type of an adjustment for
deer and geese. viven use rype or community we now have Ginny offered that we are
encouraging this type of naturalization now. Paul stated he wasn't so sure that the
people in Plymouth would want this type of living. Ginny stated that what John said
was visionary and something to reach for, it will certainly be something people might
be reaching for in the next ten or twenty years. Paul says that he thinks of good
schools and safety. He has great faith in science to be able to create, for example, a
grass that doesn't need as much mowing or fertilizer. Paul thinks that people in
Plymouth want to maintain the quality of lakes. This is an area to be worked on. If
we want the parks and playground and bike paths, the public will have to give in.
Paul stated that there is a part of his yard that he would never miss and he would
donate it to, for example, a wild open area for people to enjoy together.
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David wanted to know how far the City projects for any one project. Ginny thought
that their planning range is about ten years. Rita suggested that some road plans go
back about.40 years. If we could build our plan to fit with these time frames. Ginny
stated that the City projects out for the population growth might be about ten years.
The educational component and the conscious raising efforts of our actions are worth
working further on. There are two parts - the tree hugging part and the other
pessimistic part. Since we are going far out and it needs to be in the right direction.
Mary feels that it is very important to move forward with this vision and move into all
areas of the community. Sharon liked the article in the Sailor on what to do with their
back yard.
Jon Barten thinks it is great that a community is looking at how to be a sustainable
community as well as those communities which are not. Tony Bouza stated that the
way to deter crime is to not put on more police but to plant more greenery. There are
statistics that show there is less crime near parks.
Bridget likes the educational part of the committee. She lets the grass grow on her
lake shore and she has more time to enjoy other parts of her life. She knows that
people are looking back for the natural parts of nature to return. We can change,
after all we never recycled and no one thought it was possible.
Rita is so excited that we are talking about this and indicated that this is one of the
most interesting meeting she has attended since she joined this committee two years
ago. She would agree with Gerald Wilhelm about humans being as part of the
community of nature. She lives in a home that has no lawn and nature all around. It
has cut the maintenance time and the children love it.
Bob Swanson thinks that northwest Plymouth should have little. or no Development.
He likes the home clustering and leaving the natural area there. David offered that it
was also a great meeting because he is involved in this as his profession. Sustainable
communities have been around for twenty years and it is growing. We can enlarge
this to oiiwr communities so we can ad work on it xogether. x can see now we-ve
grown in working on water issues to this point. It does begin in our back yard and
impacts others around us. We need to look for moneys wherever it can be found.
Sustainable is new age and we need to move on to work on the environmental family
and we are thinking in collective thoughts. We should come up with a project to take
a shot at the grants down the road. He brought along handouts on sustainable actions
that are being done on grasses and farm land, sustainable forestry, and sign up sheet
for sustainable through this office. He also had the Common Ground newsletter
called the "Natural Step".
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Mark stated he stayed to see where we are going with the sustainable communities
since it has a lot to do with his planning and he recommendations. His job will be to
have his plan reflect what he is doing.
Shane stated that we are an ever advancing civilization and our responsibility is to
allow Plymouth to grow with a minimal impact on the environment.
Paul stated he loves the passion that everyone has and he wishes that everybody in
Plymouth has this same passion. A lot of the large parks that we know of were
created 50 or 60 ye.,.rs ago. They were created by people who had lots of money and
they wanted a tax advantages. Our world is changing a lot faster than twenty years
ago. It is getting smaller and we are advancing so fast that we don't know where we
will be twenty year even five years for now. We should try to set goals that seem
reasonably attainable. How can we help the citizens today to set them on that path?
Marvin made a motion to table the rest of the agenda. Paul asked for more time so he
could address Item No. 4. He wanted to discuss the promotion of the Environmental
Compliance among area IndustryBusinesses. He wants to bring in people from the
business community and let them know how they need to comply with -the our thrust
in relationship to the environment. OEA has funded the NE Minneapolis
Environmentors. They are using peer to peer interaction to tell how they have
improved the environment. Mary suggested that Ginny write the grant asking for
moneys to interface with the business communities and use the northeast Minneapolis
as a model. The committee felt that this has to be better thought out and well
planned. Paul agreed it should be put on the agenda. Dave thought it would still be
nice to go forward since we have been talking about this for a year. If we wait it will
be another year and half before we can apply. Shane stated that Marge and Kris have
already been working on approaching the businesses. Ginny said we can do
something already that don't require a lot of funding while we are planning out the
sustainable communities. We could start with the hazardous waste generator. Marvin
suggested that a subcommittee could get together this week and decide a direction to
go and with a possibility of a grant. Paul stated that if we need some money we
should go to a civic group. Marvin stated he moves to establish a sub committee to
meet soon. Marvin , Paul Ginny and Mary will meet to talk about this. The group
will meet at City Hall.
Marvin moved to close and Mary seconded.
Adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 13, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe,
John Stoebner, Tim Bildsoe, Saundra Spigner, Roger
Berkowitz and Jeff Thompson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner John Stoebner
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt,
Planning Supervisor Barbara Senness, Senior Planner
John Keho, Planner Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan
Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM: Chairman Stulberg stated that this would be the last
Planning Commission for Senior Planner Keho, as he is moving to California.
Chairman Stulberg thanked Senior Planner Keho for his dedication, hard work, and
professionalism. Chairman Stulberg wished him well on behalf of the Commission.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to
recommend approval of the July 23 and July 30, 1996 Planning Commission Minutes.
Vote. 5 Ayes. (Commissioner Ribbe abstained.)
5. CONSENT AGENDA No items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. MARFIELD, BELGARDE, AND YAFFE (96075)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Marfield, Belgarde, and Yaffe for a Land
Use Guide Plan Amendment, Rezoning, Preliminary Plat, Site Plan, Variances, and
Conditional Use Permits for a Home Depot store to be located at the northeast corner of
I-494 and County Road 6.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 13, 1996
Page #183
Senior Planner Keho gave an overview of the August 9, 1996 staff report. He noted
that the Landscaping Plan has changed, and the applicant will be required to pay
restitution for 445 caliper inches or $44,500. Revised resolutions were handed out
(new Condition #12) regarding the landscaping plan. Condition #11 was changed to
reflect the 445.0 calipers. Condition #18 pertaining to the variance for parking spaces
was inadvertently left out.
Commissioner Ribbe asked what the connecting course is between the two ponds. City
Engineer Faulkner responded that nothing connects the two ponds. He explained that
part of the site drains to the north, and part of the site drains to the south. The
applicant would build one pond on their site and enlarge the existing pond on the site
owned by Carlson Companies.
Commissioner Thompson asked what is the hardship for the requested variances.
Senior Planner Keho explained that this particular type of request for a sign variance
has been approved before. The applicant is not increasing the number of signs, just
where they are located. Director Hurlburt added that it is not so much a hardship, but
rather a difficulty with the ordinance. When the ordinance is revised, this issue will be
corrected. Senior Planner Keho stated that the parking issue is not a hardship, but
rather a design issue.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if there is any other CR -2 property available for this
business. Senior Planner Keho indicated the only CR -2 land available for this size of
project would be in northeast Plymouth by Hickory Hills (Nathan Lane and Bass Lake
Road).
Chairman Stulberg introduced Sam Marfield, the petitioner.
Mr. Marfield introduced Linda Fisher, representing the petitioner.
Ms. Fisher stated that they would like to work further with staff before the item goes to
City Council to continue discussing issues related to the sign variance. She stated that
site is well situated for the proposed use with ample capacity with the existing
interchange. Home Depot has characteristics similar with industrial uses. The City
traffic study done indicated 600 truck trips per day for that use, and is still allowed
under the guiding. The projected traffic can be accommodated with roadway
improvements. The applicant has agreed to all conditions of the resolution, and will be
paying for all improvements, including the three-fourths of the cost of the traffic signal.
Ms. Fisher stated that they had several meetings with staff pertaining to outside storage,
and everyone clearly knows the delineation of what is allowed. Ms. Fisher stated that
this Home Depot will be higher -quality aesthetically than what is required by the
ordinance to address staffs' concerns.
Planning Commission Minutes
August 13, 1996 1,46
Page #184
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Magers, Real Estate Manager for Home Depot.
Mr. Magers stated that they are in agreement with the staff report, except for the sign
size, but will continue working with staff. Mr. Magers indicated that Home Depot
consists of sales in home improvement, lawn and garden, and building materials. He
stated that Home Depot has a company -wide culture that the customer is number one.
They are also known for charitable giving within the various communities.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Todd Mosher, Architect for the project.
Mr. Mosher presented the Landscape Plan depicting two customer access points from
Annapolis Lane. There will be two search aisles, one in front of the store and one
toward County Road 6, in front of the two future building pads. The entire parking lot
will be built in one phase. He pointed out the future expansion area consisting of
15,000 square feet.
Chairman Stulberg asked for clarification of the sign issue. He wanted to know if the
petitioner wanted the Commission to disregard the sign variances until the issues are
worked out with staff. Ms. Fisher replied that they would like action on the variance
for the placement of the three signs, but would discuss the issue of size of the signs
further with staff. If that is not acceptable to the Commission, they would concur to
table the entire issue of the signs.
Chairman Stulberg asked who owns the development rights to the two building pad
sites. Mr. Marfield replied that the entire site would be controlled by Home Depot.
Commissioner Spigner asked for clarification of payment of the traffic light. Ms.
Fisher replied that Condition #14 in the resolution addresses the issue. Carlson
Companies will pay for one-fourth of the traffic signal, while Home Depot will the pay
for the remaining three-fourths of the signal.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Leroy Reinke of 14411 County Road 6.
Mr. Reinke stated that the property has been vacant for some time, and is not a piece of
repressed property that needs to be hurried along for placement on the tax roll. Mr.
Reinke stated that the property would be better served if left as industrial. He stated
that wages for an industrial facility are higher and better benefits than a retail business.
Mr. Reinke stated that he obtained information relating to the number of police calls for
Target Greatland versus Wagner Spray Tech. There are seven times more police calls
with a commercial/retail use than with industrial. Mr. Reinke stated that if approved,
the applicant should be required to dedicate land for an HOV lane. Mr. Reinke stated
Planning Commission Minutes
August 13, 1996
Page #185
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that the signs need to comply with the ordinance requirement. He asked how far the
lights would shine from the project.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
In response to questions Mr. Reinke raised, Senior Planner Keho replied that there are
positives and negatives to the proposed use, but overall there is virtually no other place
for this business to be located in the City. Staff feels it provides a benefit to the
community as a whole. Staff cannot require the applicant to dedicate land for the HOV
lane. If the parking variance is approved, it will not deter the HOV lane, but may
change the slope. Senior Planner Keho stated that the applicant has submitted a lighting
plan, and they need to make some revisions, as there is some spill over which needs to
be contained on-site.
City Engineer Faulkner concurred that there will be more traffic with this use versus an
industrial use. The applicant would be required to make the road improvements and the
installation of the traffic signal, which should accommodate the use.
Mr. Magers stated that Home Depot does not monitor loading of vehicles, but does
offer to assist customers with securing their items to their vehicle. Mr. Magers
commented that Home Depot employs high skill level personnel, and is well above the
market in terms of retail wages. Mr. Magers stated that in some locations, Home
Depot has hired extra personnel for monitoring and giving attention to customers.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Spigner recommending
approval of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for Marfield, Belgarde and Yaffe
Companies for property located at the northeast quadrant of County Road 6 and I-494.
Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to recommend
approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to classify certain lands
located at the northeast quadrant of County Road 6 and I-494. Roll Call Vote. 6
Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ribbe asked for direction regarding the proposed sign variance.
Chairman Stulberg stated that he is not comfortable approving a portion of the variance
without seeing the whole sign package. Commissioner Ribbe asked if the Commission
approves one of the sign variances, does the other portion come back before the
Commission. Director Hurlburt explained the various options for the Commission
regarding the sign variances. Ms. Fisher asked what would be the next meeting date
that the sign variances could be acted upon if that portion is tabled. Director Hurlburt
replied that it could be placed on the next meeting agenda. Ms. Fisher requested the
Commission to exclude the sign variance portion of the application.
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MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to table
Conditions #15, 16 and 17 of the approving resolution. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes.
MOTION carried on a 5-1 Vote. (Chairman Stulberg voted Nay.)
MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to
recommend approval of the Preliminary Plat, Site Plans, and Conditional Use Permit,
minus Condition #18, for Marfield, Belgarde and Yaffe Companies for property located
at the northeast quadrant of County Road 6 and I-494.
Commissioner Thompson stated that the applicant has not show any uniqueness to the
site or hardship to warrant a variance, and is not comfortable with approving it. Roll
Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously.
MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Spigner to deny
Condition #18.
Chairman Stulberg stated he would not vote in favor, as it is warranted. It has no effect
on any surrounding properties, and will not hamper MnDot efforts. He stated that if
the ordinance revisions keep moving along, it will be changed within three months.
Director Hurlburt commented that the ordinance does not prohibit paving, it only
prohibits striping and it is a defect in the current ordinance. Commissioner Thompson
stated he can understand staffs' concern with the ordinance, but the application only
meets two of the five criteria. Director Hurlburt stated that a variance does not need to
meet all of the criteria. An application has to have at least one criteria met.
Commissioner Ribbe stated that he does not see any damage, and will vote against it.
Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. MOTION failed on a 2-4 vote. (Commissioners Bildsoe,
Ribbe, Berkowitz and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay).
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to leave in
Condition #18. Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-2 Vote.
(Commissioners Thompson and Spigner voted Nay)
B. HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (96099)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Hutchinson Technology, Inc. for a
Planned Unit Development Final Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow
two outside storage tanks for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane North.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 7, 1996 staff report.
Commissioner Bildsoe asked if there is any tank storage on site currently. Planner
Drill replied negatively. Commissioner Bildsoe wanted to know if this application
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requires Fire Department approval. Planner Drill responded that the applicant would
be required to submit an Emergency Operation Plan before beginning the project.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if the Zoning Ordinance indicates a distance requirement
for this type of use from a residential development. Commissioner Berkowitz voiced
his concerns regarding anhydrous ammonia, as it is very toxic and if released can travel
up to two miles. He stated that the application should have further consideration to
ensure proper installation and operation. The Environmental Protection Agency just
released new regulations that could require the applicant to place the storage tanks
inside the facility, additional detection systems, and preparation of an emergency
response plan. Commissioner Berkowitz stated he would like to see the applicant's
modeling.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Peter Torresani, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Torresani stated that he concurs with the staff report. He stated that the
application meets O.S.H.A. requirements pertaining to a 200 foot distance from a
residential site, as they would be approximately 500 feet away. Mr. Torresani stated
that the application meets or exceeds all O.S.H.A. requirements. Commissioner
Berkowitz asked if they had done any air dispersion modeling, or developed an
accidental release plan. Mr. Torresani replied that they have not done any modeling,
but are developing a plan.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to table the
application pending the receipt of air disbursion modeling for a catastrophic situation
and an emergency response plan to be coordinated with the Public Safety Department.
Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-2 vote. (Commissioner Thompson
and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay).
C. DANIEL AND CHERYL SCHRADER (96100)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Dan and Cheryl Schrader for Variances to
encroach 12 feet into the required .25 foot front yard setback for a three season porch
and deck for property located at 1429 West Medicine Lake Road.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the July 18, 1996 staff report. Planner Drill noted
that the homes on either side of this site have decks or porches that exceed the setback.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Daniel Schrader, the petitioner.
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Mr. Schrader stated that he talked with all his neighbors and no one is opposed to the
request. He indicated that the deck is unsafe and needs to be replaced.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to
speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of a Variance for Daniel and. Cheryl Schrader for property located at 1429
West Medicine Lake Drive. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried
unanimously.
Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 9:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:35
p.m.
D. WELSH COMPANIES (96101)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Welsh Companies for a Site Plan
Amendment and Variance for a parking lot expansion at 14700 28th Avenue North.
Senior Planner Keho gave an overview of the August 9, 1996 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Stan Hughes, the petitioner.
Mr. Hughes commented that he concurs with the staff report. He stated that 69 to 70
percent of the property sat empty because of inadequate parking.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak
on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to
recommend approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Variance for Welsh Companies for
property located at 14700 28' Avenue North. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
carried on a 5-1 Vote. (Commissioner Thompson voted Nay).
E. DAVID JOHNSON (96102)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by David Johnson for a Variance to allow a
10.5 front yard setback in order to construct a freestanding business sign at Oakwood
Square located at 17435 County Road 6.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the July 17, 1996 staff report.
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Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the lot line had always been drawn at an angle.
Planner Drill replied that he did not know the history of the lot, but assumed it was
changed when the County needed a wider turning radius. Commissioner Berkowtiz
wanted to know if there were any other places that have been granted this type of
variance. Director Hurlburt responded that she could not site specifics, but believed
there have been some similar variances granted.
Chairman Stulberg introduced David Johnson, the petitioner.
Mr. Johnson stated that he concurs with staff report. Mr. Johnson stated that the lot
has been angled since at least 1985. He added that if the property line would not have
such an unusual property line, a variance would not be needed.
Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as no one was present to speak
on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Spigner recommending
approval of a Variance for David Johnson for property located at 17435 County Road
No. 6 (Herb's Service Center Inc.). Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried
unanimously.
E. BUHLER, INC. (96104)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Buhler, Inc. for a Site Plan Amendment to
add a security fence, and Conditional Use Permit for outside storage for property
located at 1100 Xenium Lane North.
Planner Drill gave an over of the August 8, 1996 staff report.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Richard Brauch, the petitioner.
Mr. Brauch stated that he concurs with the staff report. He explained that they are
experiencing security problems relating to theft of scrap stainless steel and scrap metal.
He also noted recent safety concerns for children who play in the grove of trees behind
the property. For those reasons, they are requesting the fence.
Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom Hayes of 1270 Sycamore Lane North.
Mr. Hayes complained about the amount of industrial garbage from the site and the
night noise from the facility. He commented that the proposed fence is not conducive
to the trail -like atmosphere bordering the site. Mr. Hayes agreed that safety is an issue
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on the site, but the applicant should take this chance to make the site more aesthetically
pleasing.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Herb Miller of 1215 Sycamore Lane North.
Mr. Miller stated that he agrees that a fence is needed for security issues and would
help stop blowing debris from the site. He was concerned with the attractiveness of the
fence and did not think that barbed wire is appropriate for the site. Mr. Miller stated
that additional plantings should be placed around the fence far enough away to still
ensure security.
Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing.
Chairman Stulberg asked if employees have access to all areas of the facility at night
during the hours of operation. Mr. Brauch replied that their operational policy limits
noise after 10:00 p.m. Their hours of operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.,
Monday through Thursday. He stated that there have been issues of blowing debris,
but that it has been reduced significantly the past few years.
Chairman Stulberg asked if Mr. Brauch has looked at adding additional landscaping
along the trail. Mr. Brauch replied negatively. Commissioner Spigner asked if the
applicant would consider additional landscaping. Mr. Brauch replied that it is not in
the plan at this time. Commissioner Spigner asked if the applicant would consider it as
being a "good neighbor". Mr. Brauch replied that this is the first that he has heard of
any complaints regarding landscaping. He stated that the berm is elevated to minimize
noise. He added that he would have to look at the extent of landscaping before he
would consider it.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked for an description of the outside storage. Mr. Brauch
explained that the outside storage would consist of six-foot wide, eight -feet high, 15 -
feet long containers that are used for scrap metal and are picked up by contractors.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if it is loaded on a flat bed. Mr. Brauch replied
affirmatively.
MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe recommending
approval of a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Buhler, Inc. for
property located at 1100 Xenium Lane North.
Commissioner Spigner stated that while she agrees there is a need for security, the
applicant should have met with the neighbors to develop a plan to address their issues.
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Commissioner Thompson noted his concern with integration of industrial and
residential properties, but felt the Conditional Use Permit standards have been met.
Commissioner Thompson stated that he too is concerned with barbed wire on the fence.
Chairman Stulberg asked when the industrial site was constructed. Mr. Brauch replied
that the industrial site was built in 1977 and the residential properties in 1985. The trail
was put in after 1985. He explained that the trail was put up on a berm to try and limit
some noise to the residential area. Mr. Brauch stated that the fence would contain
blowing trash and alleviate the security issues. Commissioner Spigner stated that while
the fence will help security issues, it will cause aesthetic problems. She stated that she
does not like the proposed barbed wire fencing.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the Commission could make any recommendation to
address residential concerns relating to the trail. Chairman Stulberg responded that the
Commission could recommend that staff look into additional trees and plantings along
the trail.
Commissioner Thompson stated that blowing garbage does not fall into a pre-existing
use. He commented that integration between residential and industrial makes for a
good balance.
Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 5-1 Vote. (Commissioner Spigner
voted Nay.)
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to
recommend that Planning staff, along with the Park and Recreation Department, enter
into discussions with Buher, Inc. concerning trail and landscape issues.
Chairman Stulberg commented that he has a problem with who would be responsible
for taking care of the plantings. He stated it would be more appropriate to request staff
work with Park and Recreation to take a look at City trails in general that abut
residential neighborhoods. Commissioner Bildsoe asked who would be paying for the
additional plantings. Commissioner Spigner commented that the applicant indicated
that he may be willing to look at additional landscaping.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION failed on a 3-3 Vote. (Commissioners Thompson,
Spigner and Chairman Stulberg voted Nay.)
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7. OLD BUSINESS
A. ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the work groups have been concluded, and the
consultant is now making revisions. The ordinance should be ready to send out to
Commissioners in September as one package.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY OF PLYMOUTH (96094)
Chairman Stulberg introduced the Public Meeting on the proposed ordinance to provide
for noise source control in residential districts within the City.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the August 7, 1996 staff report. The
intent of the meeting is to take comments on the ordinance for possible changes and
then move the ordinance forward to the September 4, 1996 City Council meeting for
approval.
Chairman Stulberg asked who is going to police the ordinance. Planning Supervisor
Senness replied that it would be on a complaint basis, and appropriate monitoring
procedures have been established in the ordinance. Chairman Stulberg commented that
it would helpful to go to places that emit noise whether it be constant or impulsive, and
have someone explain the different decibels levels. Planning Supervisor Senness
presented a chart showing decibel levels and examples of activities within each level.
Chairman Stulberg noted that according to the proposed ordinance, a person could not
make any noise louder than typing during the nighttime hours. Chairman Stulberg
asked where the noise is measured from. Planning Supervisor Senness replied 50 feet
from the property line of the sound source.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated if there are areas with industrial and residential in
close proximity without berming and landscaping, what may result is the need for
additional screening to reduce the noise level. Commissioner Spigner asked if there is a
loop hole around this ordinance with being able to correct a noise level by changing an
environment. Planning Supervisor Senness explained that there are ways to change and
mitigate by adding fencing or berming. Commissioner Spigner asked how the
workhouse fits into this ordinance. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the
notification map was generated through the Geographical Information System which
indicated commercial/industrial areas. The workhouse is not zoned as such, but they
would be affected by the ordinance. Commissioner Spigner commented that the
workhouse does have an industrial operation that goes until 8:00 p.m. Planning
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Supervisor Senness stated that there are not a lot of semi -trucks that go in and out of the
facility. Director Hurlburt stated that the workhouse facility would be included.
Commissioner Thompson asked why loading docks have been singled out. Planning
Supervisor Senness responded that facilities with loading docks tend to be the areas that
generate the most noise, and the most complaints.
Commissioner Ribbe questioned if vehicles are exempt from the ordinance. Elliott
Knetsch, with the City Attorney's firm, replied that vehicles are excluded because they
are not considered to be a problem. He added that if the Commission wanted to
address vehicles, it could be included in this ordinance, or look at a specific ordinance
to deal with it.
Chairman Stulberg introduced a letter dated August 12, 1996 from Ameridata stating
that adoption of the proposed noise ordinance would discourage them from remaining
as a presence in the community, as they are primarily in the distribution business.
Chairman Stulberg introduced K. Sams of 4310 Rosewood Lane.
Mr. Sams stated that he has two plants that operate in Plymouth that border on
residential property. Their facilities operate 24 hours a day with 80-90 decibels inside
the plant and deal with over 30 trucking companies. To monitor the noise level to
abide by the proposed ordinance would be an operational nightmare. Mr. Sams stated
that people chose to live next to their facilities knowing what they were getting into.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Shelly Olsen of 10380 51' Place North.
Ms. Olsen stated that she is a neighbor of Ameridata. She stated that additional loading
docks were added after she built her home in 1992. Ms. Olsen stated that she has the
right to quiet enjoyment of her private property. She has monitored levels of 68 to 72
decibels from trucks running at the Ameridata facility.. Ms. Olsen did not think that the
proposed ordinance covered impulse noises strong enough.
Ms. Olsen presented a letter dated August 13, 1996 from Garry and Perri Frost of
10370 5? Place North stating that the proposed ordinance is a step in the right
direction; however, it doesn't seem to offer a cure for the situation they are
experiencing with Ameridata. They would still be subject to loading dock noise from
6:00 to 10:00 p.m. They stated that the solution involves construction of a wall high
enough to contain most of the noise and lights that come from Ameridata.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Jim Olsen of 10380 51' Place North.
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Mr. Olsen stated that he is subjected to excessive noise levels from the loading docks at
Ameridata, and they have the right to peace and quiet in a residential area. The way
the ordinance is written now is unclear. He stated that the City hired David Braslau
and he recommended a sound barrier 15 feet in height which would reduce the noise
significantly. Mr. Olsen recommended that the ordinance be changed for more specific
clarification. He proposed that City staff and residents meet with David Braslau to
clarify issues. Mr. Olsen stated that the approximate cost to Ameridata to construct a
wall would be $120,000.
Chairman Stulberg cautioned that the ordinance is not designed to target the Ameridata
facility.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Dave Johnson of 17435 County Road 6.
Mr. Johnson stated that while he is sensitive to noises and surrounding neighbors, he is
concerned with the proposed ordinance because of incremental noise. He stated that
according to the decibel levels, ordinary traffic going by is 85 decibels. Technically,
under the proposed ordinance, they wouldn't be able to drive into the station at night.
He added that the proposed ordinance to too restrictive.
Chairman Stulberg stated that incremental noise would be too difficult to monitor.
Chairman Stulberg stated that one of the reasons for the proposed ordinance, is because
there is an issue that is not being addressed under the current ordinance.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Chris Held of 10390 51" Place North.
Mr. Held commented that the noise problem the residents are experiencing with
Ameridata is very real and is hard to justify as additional loading docks were added to
their facility after the residents moved in.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Roger Allen, Manager of Olympic Steel.
Mr. Allen stated that generally when an impulse noise is created, it is by accident. The
impulse part of the ordinance scares him. He asked how you regulate impulse noise
when there can be differences of opinion. Chairman Stulberg commented that noises
within a facility are probably okay, it is when noise travels off your property that it can
become an issue.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Greg Katchmark of 3475 Holly Lane North.
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Mr. Katchmark commented that the ordinance should not be limited it to just 300 feet,
it should go beyond that. He stated that there are alternatives to keeping noise down
that are a relatively small investments and a one-time expense.
Chairman Stulberg introduced Marsha Videen of 1151 Kingsview Lane North.
Ms. Videen stated that she is annoyed with noise that comes from Jet Skis on Parkers
Lake and thinks the ordinance should address those type of recreational vehicles. Ms.
Videen lives on Parkers Lake and is annoyed with Jet Skis. She asked staff to think
about exempting boat noise.
Chairman Stulberg stated that he is not sure that the proposed ordinance addresses all of
the issues that could be brought up with impulsive noises. He added that if we are
going to put an ordinance in place, we have to have a way to monitor it.
Commissioner Bildsoe commented that this ordinance seems to be similar to the antenna
ordinance in that we need more information to solve this.
Commissioner Thompson stated he would like to see statute reach beyond loading
docks and address stereos, cars, and the like. He would also like to see more of a
penalty beyond being responsible for paying the costs of prosecution.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that he is concerned with the ordinance. From a
techniques and measurement standpoint it is okay, but we need to look beyond loading
docks.
Director Hurlburt stated that impulsive noise doesn't just deal with loading docks, it
deals with everything. Commissioner Thompson asked how it would be monitored.
Director Hurlburt replied from a repeated impulse noise complaint. Mr. Knetsch,
explained that there are standards for testing and measurements for monitoring.
Discussion centered on whether to take any action on the proposed ordinance. It was
decided not to act on the ordinance. They suggested that since so many issues were
raised, staff should evaluate the comments and perhaps get citizens involved in more
discussions.
Mr. Sams asked if the they would be renotified of the issue. Director Hurlburt
explained that the next step would be to place the item on the City Council agenda for
sometime in September. If someone wants to be notified, they should contact Planning
Supervisor Senness. She added that it will be up to the City Council as to whether they
will entertain additional citizen input at their meeting.
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MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to
adjourn. Meeting was adjourned at 11:19 p.m.
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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 1996
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chairman Allen Ribbe, Commissioners John
Stoebner, Saundra Spigner, Roger Berkowitz and Jeff
Thompson (arrived at 7:04 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg and Commissioner Tun Bildsoe,
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Anne Hurlburt, Planning
Supervisor Barbara Senness, Planner Shawn Drill, City
Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise
Hutt
1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM:
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: No minutes.
5. CONSENT AGENDA No items.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. PLYMOUTH PONDS DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. (96096)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Plymouth Ponds Development,
L.L.C. for a Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Final Plan/Plat for a
110,632 square foot industrial building at Plymouth Ponds Business Park located south
of Highway 55 and north of Holly Lane.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the August 23, 1996 staff report.
Acting Chairman Ribbe opened the public hearing.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Steve Frangier of 3445 Holly Lane North.
Mr. Frangier stated that he was concerned with additional traffic and the safety issues
involved with having a bus stop near a busy intersection. Mr. Frangier stated that
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when this project received initial approval, the CityCouncil issued a moratorium for
six months for industrial uses to address and revise the Zoning Ordinance. Mr.
Frangier stated that any additional building for the proposed site were to be under the
new Zoning Ordinance standards. Mr. Frangier commented that there was to be no
outside storage, but yet he has consistently seen unattended or unattached trailers on the
site. Mr. Frangier commented that it is time to change the ordinance so the
Commissioners have something more to base their decisions on.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Greg Katchmark of 3475 Holly Lane North.
Mr. Katchmark presented pictures of the industrial site to depict what residents look at
on a daily basis. Mr. Kathcmark commented that the Zoning Ordinance needs to be
reviewed and changed immediately. Mr. Katchmark complained about the amount of
truck traffic and noise coming from the site. Mr. Katchmark stated that the residents
were told there would not be any distributors on the site, but yet the Star Tribune is a
tenant. Mr. Katchmark stated that the industrial park is not conducive next to a
residential area. Mr. Katchmark suggested that the applicant put in fencing and
additional berming. Mr. Katchmark asked for clarification of the total square footage
that has been approved to date, and what additional square footage is being requested.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Daniel McCarthy of 3455 Holly Lane North.
Mr. McCarthy expressed his opposition to the industrial development adjacent to the
residential development. He voiced his dissatisfaction with the lack of real meaningful
movement by staff for a new Zoning Ordinance. He stated that the citizens recognized
that the standards of the ordinance were inadequate when this first came before the
Planning Commission, and that is why the City Council put a six month moratorium on
any new applications. Mr. McCarthy stated this development should not be expanded
until the ordinance is revised. Mr. McCarthy asked since the time this issue originally
came up, how much industrial land has been approved. Mr. McCarthy stated that if the
City has the time to expand City offices and public recreation areas, then they should
have the time to update the ordinance. Mr. McCarthy added that he is concerned with
traffic patterns and noise.
Director Hurlburt stated that while it probably looks like staff hasn't made any headway
on the ordinance, it is tentatively scheduled to be released in draft format on September
20, 1996. Director Hurlburt stated that the ordinance is a total rewrite except for the
sign regulations, complete with a new zoning map and Land Use Guide Plan map.
There will be at least six public meetings in October (open house format) to discuss the
ordinance. There will be a public hearing set for the first meeting in November, and
should move forward to the City Council for approval in December. Director Hurlburt
stated that there is currently only one classification for industrial and in the new
ordinance there will be many more. The noise ordinance is set to go to the City
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Council in September, which will also have a direct bearing on the industrial areas.
Planning Supervisor Senness stated that staff had originally hoped to revise the
.commercial/industrial districts by themselves, but the further they got into the process,
they realized it needed to be done all together.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if any property or building not occupied will be subject to
the new ordinance. Director Hurlburt replied affirmatively. Director Hurlburt add that
if there is turnover in a 10 year old building, it would be subject to the new ordinance.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Brad Moen, the petitioner.
Mr. Moen stated that this is the final building in the industrial park. Mr. Moen
commented that this site was originally zoned industrial. There were previous
applications to reguide to residential, which did not receive approval. Mr. Moen stated
that people that bought their homes did so knowing that the land was zoned for
commercial/industrial.
Mr. Moen stated that he is currently working with Elim and -the Leuers to realign Holly
Lane to go through. Mr. Moen stated that they have done everything the City has
required to date and have tried to work with the surrounding residents to address their
concerns. Mr. Moen agreed that there is heavy traffic at this time, but it is due to
construction traffic which should be alleviated after the industrial park is completed.
Director Hurlburt asked Mr. Moen to explain the total square footage with the addition
of the fourth building. Mr. Moen replied that with the addition of the fourth building,
they will be at 25 or 26 percent impervious coverage, which is under the Zoning
Ordinance requirements.
Commissioner Ribbe asked Mr. Moen to address the issue of noise from the site. Mr.
Moen replied that he was aware of one incident about a week ago pertaining to a truck
that dropped off a refrigeration unit. He discussed the issue with the tenant and was
assured that it would not happen again. Mr. Moen stated that trucks typically enter
during business hours only. Mr. Moen stated that there are no tenants with heavy
distribution. There are restrictions on building one and limitations on building two.
Mr. Moen stated he will continue to work with the other two landowners to continue
Holly Lane and then the trucks will be using County Road 24.
Commissioner Ribbe asked what the Star Tribune's hours are. Mr. Moen responded
that one truck comes in nightly between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. and drops off papers
for the individual route drivers to pick up for distribution.
Commissioner Spigner stated that she was under the impression that the majority of
businesses operate from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mr. Moen replied that the Star
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Page #200
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Tribune is the only exception. Commissioner Spigner asked if there was any way to
make these buildings more attractive. Mr. Moen replied that the buildings are leasing
quickly, and does not see any problem with the aesthetics. Mr. Moen that the buildings
are nicer than most industrial buildings.
Commissioner Spigner asked why the applicant is requesting a change in size from what
was approved originally. Mr. Moen responded that this parcel was originally an outlot,
and it is crucial that it be approved so they can move ahead with the continuation of
Holly Lane. They are still 10 percent below the allowable impervious coverage.. Mr.
Moen stated that they never been able to maximize the site because of roads and
wetlands.
Commissioner Thompson wanted to know if the applicant had prepared an
Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) since the approving resolution noted that
any increase may require it. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that staff asked the
Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to determine if the increased building size would
require the preparation of an EAW. The EQB staff indicated that a mandatory EAW
would not be required since the change would be to an existing industrial park.
Commissioner Spigner commented that the letter from the EQB stated that staff could
order a discretionary EAW. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that the City can
always require a discretionary EAW. Commissioner Spigner wanted to know why the
City is not requiring an EAW. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that we don't have
any reason to require it, in that the type of data gathered in an EAW is already
available based on the earlier phases. She added that traffic and wetland issues were
addressed with the earlier phases. Commissioner Spigner asked if an applicant comes
forward next year with an industrial use adjacent to this property,- would an EAW be
required. Planning Supervisor Senness responded that if the request is under 300,000
square feet, the City would not need to require it.
Commissioner Thompson stated that the staff report indicates limiting loaft docks on
two of the buildings and asked what the conditions were. Planning Super*or Senness
stated that they were limited to 16 dock doors between the two buildinOL Director
Hurlburt stated that the primary reason for limiting the number of docks was due to the
proximity of the residential area, even though they were beyond 300 feet. The City
Council felt since the buildings would be facing a residential area, that by Usaiting the
number of dock doors, it would decrease truck traffic.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Harry Lindberg of 3435 Holly Lane.
Mr. Lindberg stated that noise has not been a big issue, but he is concerned with truck
traffic and safety. Mr. Lindberg stated it would be beneficial to have Holly Lane
continue to County Road 101. Mr. Lindberg stated he was concerned with size of the
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Page #201
project. He thought it was convenient that the initial proposal fell 8,000 square feet
below 300,000, so no EAW was required and now the applicant is proposing an
expansion. Mr. Lindberg wondered if an EAW should now be done.
Mr. McCarthy stated that he was not aware of the proposed square footage expansion,
but feels it is appropriate and necessary for an EAW.
Director Hurlburt stated that staff has not recommended doing a discretionary EAW.
Director Hurlburt explained that after receiving a denial, Elim has requested .their
application be stayed. Elim is meeting with staff, and may be submitting a new
application that encompasses some industrial close to this site, and residential on the
western portion of their site. Director Hurlburt stated that it looks unlikely that Holly
Lane would extend all the way to County Road 101. It is more likely that Holly Lane
will loop back to Medina Road further to the west. The wetlands on Elim's property
would separate residential and industrial areas. At that time, the City would decide if
an EAW is mandatory, or if a discretionary one is required. .
Acting Chairman Ribbe closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Stoebner asked if an additional 40,000 square feet would have a negative
affect on safety. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that since the area is guided for
industrial it should not have a negative affect. City Engineer Faulkner concurred that
roads were planned and built to handle the traffic. The traffic will depend on the nature
of the tenants. Director Hurlburt noted that originally there was discussion of traffic
controls at Holly Lane and Medina, which may need a signal at some point.
MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to
recommend to the City Council to require a discretionary Environment Assessment
Worksheet.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that with three buildings already in use, an EAW
will not shed any new light on the issue, but will only result in a delay. Commissioner
Thompson stated his concern is that if the original proposal had been for 330,000
square feet, an EAW would have been required.
Roll Call Vote. 3 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 3-2 Vote. (Commissioners Stoebner
and Berkowitz voted Nay.) Director Hurlburt stated that she will attempt- to get the
item on the September 4 City Council Meeting Agenda.
B. MAERTENS-BRENNY CONSTRUCTION CO. (96105)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Maertens-Brenny Construction Co.
for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit Amendment for a 4,305 square
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foot expansion and for 26 additional parking stalls to be added to St. Barnabas Church
located at 15600 Old Rockford Road.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 20, 1996 staff report.
Acting Chairman Ribbe opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one
present to speak on the issue.
MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to
recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan
Amendment for Maertens-Brenny Construction Co. for improvements at St. Barnabus
Church, 15600 Old Rockford Road. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a
unanimous vote.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. MARFIELD, BELARDE, AND YAFFE. (96075)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Marfield, Belgarde, and Yaffe for
Sign Variances for a Home Depot store to be located at the northeast comer of I-494
and County Road 6.
Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the August 23, 1996 staff report.
Planning Supervisor Senness presented imaging of Home Depot signs on I-494
northbound and southbound.
Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the sign will be illuminated. Rosalyn Holderfield,
representing the petitioner, replied affirmatively. She stated that the sign is internally
lit and set to tum off one hour after the store closes (11:00 p.m.).
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Tom Magers, representing the petitioner.
Mr. Magers presented pictures of the proposed signs for the site depicting where they
would be located.
MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Spigner
recommending approval of the Variances identified as items numbered 15, 16, and 17
in the resolution approving Preliminary Plat, Site Plans, Conditional Use Permit for
Marfield, Belgarde and Yaffe Companies for property located at the northeast quadrant
of County Road 6 and I-494. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried
unanimously.
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August 27, 1996
Page #203
B. HUTCHINSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (96099)
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced the request by Hutchinson Technology, Inc. for a
Planned Unit Development Final Plat Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow
two outside storage tanks for property located at 5905 Trenton Lane North.
Planner Drill gave an overview of the August 21, 1996 staff report.
Commissioner Berkowitz commented that report submitted by the applicant does not
contain the type of detail that was requested by the Commission. The Commission
requested modeling of a worst case catastrophic release. He stated his concern that
there is not enough detail in the Emergency Response Plan pertaining to notification
and evacuation of the public.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Mike Johnson from B.A. Liesch Associates, Inc.,
consultant for Hutchinson Technology.
Mr. Johnson stated that he modeled 60 pounds of a whole tank, which is a credible
release. Mr. Johnson stated that according to Mr. John Anderson of Laroche
Industries, Inc., a catastrophic failure of an ammonia tank at an industrial site has never
occurred in the United States. In comparison, the agricultural industry uses a large
quantity of liquid ammonia. Trucks with over 10 times the amount of ammonia that
will be stored at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated are traveling our roads every
day. They did model the worst case scenario, but did not submit that in the report, as
the odds are so extremely remote of that happening. Mr. Johnson stated that there is
more likelihood of a release with trucks carrying 4,000 gallons versus a 1,000 gallon
tank as the applicant is proposing.
Commissioner Thompson asked what the worst case scenario was. Mr. Johnson replied
that if the whole tank releases, it will model beyond the fence line, about 500 meters.
Commissioner Ribbe asked if they would consider grain elevators to be an industrial
site, as there was a catastrophic release in a grain elevator in Indiana. Mr. Johnson
replied grain elevators would not be included as an industrial site, but you need to look
at many factors that could have contributed to that, such as was the tank protected.
Commissioner Spigner commented that the report was good, but the applicant
underestimated the Planning Commissioners in being able to look at the whole picture
and decipher what is likely to happen.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Todd Wrucke, representing the petitioner.
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August 27, 1996
Page #204
Mr. Wrucke gave an overview of the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan and
Emergency Procedures. Mr. Wrucke commented that they have made arrangements
with the different agencies regarding the procedures.
Commissioner Berkowitz did not think ammonia should be mixed with a Waste
Contingency Plan. He asked what they are going to do in the event of a release such as
broken fittings or overfilling of tanks. Commissioner Berkowitz stated he would like to
see more of the specific actions outlined. He stated that they haven't taken into
consideration the public, after evacuation. Mr. Wrucke replied that once public safety
personnel is notified, they take charge of the public evacuation.
Acting Chairman Ribbe introduced Dave Reynolds of B.A. Liesch and Peter Torrasani
of Hutchinson Technology. They stated they were available to answer questions.
Commissioner Berkowitz stated that he is in a quandary as to whether to table because
of the lack of detail requested by the Commission, or recommend denial because of the
same lack of detail. He stated he did not want to deny the application, as it can
installed and run safely, but wants to bring to public attention some of the new
environment regulations that could apply to this.
MOTION by Commissioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to
recommend the application by Hutchinson Technology for an MPUD Final Plan
Amendment and Conditional Use Permit be tabled for more detailed information. Roll
Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-1 Vote. (Commissioner Stoebner voted
Nay.)
Commissioner Thompson stated he didn't have the data to study for reasonable
judgment on the application.
Mr. Wrucke reiterated that the applicant needs to submit the worst case modeling, and
control procedures for smaller incidents pertaining to what action would be taken.
Commissioner Berkowitz replied affirmatively and also suggested they look at the
recently released EPA Risk Management Rule when responding to this.
C. ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE
Director Hurlburt stated that there may be a special meeting on September 25, 1996,
for the City Council to review the proposed Zoning Ordinance and the Planning
Commissioners are welcome to attend that meeting.
Director Hurlburt stated that the September 10, 1996 Planning Commission Meeting
will start at 8:00 p.m.
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August 27, 1996
Page #los
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MOTION by Commissioner Spigner, seconded by Commissioner Berkowitz to
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
Plymouth Human Rights Commission
September 5, 1996
Minutes
Present: Gary Anderson, Jeff Richards, Jackie Fraedrich, Mitzi Heath, Ginny Clark,
Harvey Guttmann, Howard Sigal, Claudelle Carruthers, Laurie Levi,
Councilmember Tim Wold, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert
Absent: None
Call to Order
Gary Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Approve Agenda
The agenda was approved with the addition of information items from Mitzi
Heath, Jeff Richards, and Kathy Lueckert.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the August meeting were approved as presented.
Old Business
Calendar of Events. Gary Anderson requested that commission members provide updates
to the calendar of events.
National Night Out. Gary Anderson reported that five commission members participated
in National Night Out activities. They distributed HRC brochures and talked about the
work of the commission. All commission members had very positive experiences and
agreed that annual participation in National Night Out is a good idea for the Human
Rights Commission.
Autumn Arts Fair. Howard Sigal reported on the activities planned for the HRC table at
the Autumn Arts Fair on September 14. Rainbow Foods has donated the butcher paper
for the hand painting banner. The HRC will have brochures and annual award ballots
available at the table.
Regional Workshop. Jackie Fraedrich reviewed the agenda for the regional school
workshop on September 26. Discussion followed about logistics and the schedule for the
morning. Gary Anderson, Mitzi Heath, Ginny Clark, Claudelle Carruthers, and Jeff
Richards will be present for the workshop.
Random Acts of Kindness. Gary Anderson discussed the Random Acts of Kindness
program, and indicated that the Plymouth Crime and Fire Prevention Fund will be a major
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player. Howard Sigal will attend a meeting on September 11 to discuss detailed plans for
the program.
Plymouth Human Rights Commission Accomplishment List. Gary Anderson asked for
Commission members to provide updates for this list. After input from Councilmember
Tim Wold, the Commission agreed to spend most of the October commission meeting
working on the annual report, which is due to the City Council in November.
New Business
"To Do"List. Gary Anderson reviewed the most recent "to do" list. He noted that he
and Claudelle Carruthers will attend the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commission
state conference on September 7. Laurie Levi will attend advanced mediation training on
September 6.
For Information
Kathy Lueckert distributed information on candidates who have filed for city council seats
thus far.
Jeff Richards announced that he will participate in the Walk for Justice on September 21,
and shared information on this walk.
Mitzi Heath announced that she has changed jobs, and is doing some work for an
organization called Partners in Human Rights Education, which is associated with the U of
M Law School. She said that this organization's efforts seem to parallel some of the
efforts of the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
September 3, 1996
Don & Shirley Maxwell
2630 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell:
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Mayor Tierney has asked me. to review and comment on your letter dated August 26,
1996. City of Plymouth staff is working with Hennepin Parks staff, along with the
consultant firm of SRF, to proceed as rapidly as possible towards developing a final
plan for the total East Medicine Lake trail system. We are giving serious consideration
to recommending a one-way road along the entire east side of the lake, which would be
a north bound rather than south bound. We will notify you when the City Council and
Hennepin Parks Board are looking at reviewing and adopting a final plan for this
section of trail.
Thank you for your help and assistance all these years on trying to move this project
forward.
Sincerely,
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
EB/np
cc: City Council
Bob Wicklund
We Listen • We Solve • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH. MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (6121550-5000
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We wish to commend the Council for moving the Medicine Lake Trail project along by
establishing a one-way segment on East Medicine Lake Blvd from 26 Ave N to Medicine
Ridge Road.
You would be gratified to see the usage this short trail segment receives. Yesterday we
stayed at home and saw there were hikers; runners, bladers, dog -walkers, and bikers on the
trail virtually every minute of the day.
We hope you will continue to take steps toward a more complete trail. The bottleneck
section on East Medicine Lake Blvd around 30th Ave N is dangerous. Unfortunately, a
previous Plymouth Council designated the Blvd an arterial without setting a policy of
taking the lake -side lots to provide for an adequate right-of-way in that bottleneck area.
The cost of acquisition now is of course many times what it would have been then, and
continues to escalate.
We also hope you will extend the one-way pattern to the East Beach Park. The little gravel
roadside path gets into disrepair frequently and is hard to use, so people are usually on the
road itself.
Please let us know how we can help get the Hennepin Parks Board to support your trail
efforts.
September 3, 1996
Mrs. Marian Larson
1940 East Medicine Lake Blvd.
Plymouth, MN 55441
Dear Mrs. Larson:
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Mayor Tierney has asked me to review and comment on your letter dated August 26,
1996. Based on the meeting that you and I had earlier, I indicated to you that we will
not propose expanding the Harty's parking northerly into your boulevard area. Also,
based on the comments we received from area residents, staff is very comfortable in
recommending to the City Council that East Medicine Lake Boulevard in your area
become a one-way street. We have also asked Hennepin Parks to consider shrinking
their trail from 12 feet to 10 feet to better address everyone's concerns.
The final issue has to do with how we get the trail safely through the Harty's Boat
Rental area. Because this is a regional trail and must meet regional trail design
standards, which are monitored by the Metropolitan Council, Hennepin Parks has to
approve the design. At this time, it appears as if the trail will go next to the lake shore
between Harty's Boat Rental parking and the lake.
The final plans for this trail have yet to be reviewed by the City Council and Hennepin
County Park Board. You will be notified of future meetings, so that you can express
your concerns directly to the City Council and to Hennepin Parks.
Thank you for your time and interest in this matter.
Sincerely,
J
Eric J. Blank, Director
Parks and Recreation
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Bob Wicklund
We Listen • We Solve � • We Care
3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447 • TELEPHONE (612) 550-5000
August 26, 1996
Eric Blank
Park and Recreation Director
3400 Plymouth Blvd,
Plymouth, Mn. 55447-1482
Dear Eric,
Thank you for meeting with me to show the proposed drawing of our block regarding a
new walking trail. I would like to recap our discussion of August 12th at 4:30 p.m.
Our entire block does not want a two-way roadway and to lose 12 feet of Lakeshore land
for a walking trail. We feel that all East Medicine Lake Blvd. residents should be treated
fairly and equal by making it a one-way street and by using half of the existing street as
a walking trail, the same as the just completed North side of East Medicine'Lake Blvd.
There's been an existing gravel trail for years and if it's a part of the one-way street,
there would be no changes regarding anyones lakeshore area, and its not going to cost
the city any money.
I oppose your plan to make a 12 foot trail going crosswise from Scribner's to Harty's
Marina and to provide commercial parking on the property that our family has had rights
to since 1958. We have a double lot and have always provided the upkeep and lawn
care to enhance the looks of the neighborhood. The trail should be kept in a straight
line with the roadway as it has been all of these years.
Thank you for your consideration and know that you will treat all residential property
owners equal.
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Director of Parks and Recreation
City of Plymouth
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Plymouth, MN 55447
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I completed my third year coaching a baseball team for 16-17-18 year-olds a couple of weeks ago. This
year the Wayzata -Plymouth group was responsible for coordinating the post season tournament, which I
ended up organizing. This league includes 14 teams from Maple Grove, New Hope, Edina, Minnetonka
and SDt. Louis Park, as well as Plymouth/Wayzata.
It turned out to be a great tournament, held August 8-9-10. We used the Parker's Lake facilities, as well as
Plymouth Creek, Zachary Lane and Bass Lake Playfields. In all cases the Park & Rec crews had the fields
in excellent shape, always drug/swept and lined and ready for baseball. Many times we saw your crews
checking back throughout the day to see everything was OK.
My point is simply that we are so fortunate to have such fine facilities, but more importantly, to have such
courteous, hard working crews who keep those fields in wonderful condition. It was a pleasure. The other
coaches and parents also appreciated the fine facilities - not just during the tournament, but also throughout
the summer.
So please express our thanks to Rick Bush and your other crews who participated in making for an
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From:
Fred Moore
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Wednesday, August 28,199611:17 AM
To:
Kathy Lueckert
Subject:
FW: Good JoblI
You may want to put this in the CIM. Fred
From:
Dave Nummer
Sent:
Wednesday, August 28, 1996 10:44 AM
To:
Ron Quanbeck; Dan Faulkner; Fred Moore
Cc:
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Subject:
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I got a call from a Tiburon resident today saying how she really liked the project, and that they did not have
any problems with access or the contractor. She also asked that I pass the message on to "the big bosses"
, so here you go......
I think that both Steve and Barry deserve the credit herel Keep up the good work guys.
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September 5, 1996
Gary Morrison
Township Administrator
Town of Hassan
25000 Hassan Parkway
Hassan, Minnesota 55374
Dear Mr. Morrison,
Last evening the Plymouth City Council voted to take no position on Hassan's
incorporation request to the Minnesota Municipal Board. The City of Plymouth does not
feel it is appropriate to adopt an official position on Hassan Township's request.
Thank you for advising the city of your request for incorporation.
Sincerely,
Kathy Lueckert
Assistant City Manager
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3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000