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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-06-2016ApprovedMinutes Cityof PlymouthPlanningCommissionMeetingJuly6, 2016 MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chair Marc Anderson, Gary Goldetsky, Jim Kovach, Julie Witt, and David Witte MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair James Davis and Commissioner Donovan Saba STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Thomson, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, and SeniorPlannerMarieDarling OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Ned Carroll 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M. 2. PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC FORUM 4. APPROVAL OFAGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Goldetsky, seconded by Commissioner Witt, to approve the July 6, 2016 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 15, 2016 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGMINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to approve the consentagenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. LANDFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC. (2016044) Vice-Chair Anderson introduced the request by Landform Professional Services, LLC for a rezoning and preliminary plat for "Creekside Woods" for property located at 17135 Old Rockford Road. Planning Manager Thomson stated that the applicant has been working with the adjacent property owner and has requested additional time to update their plans to reflect the outcome of these Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 2016 Page2 discussions. She asked the commission to open the public hearing and continue it to the July 20 meeting. Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing. Vice-Chair Anderson introduced Sherry Dewolf, 4290 Jewel Lane, who said she had two concerns. She asked if there were any traffic studies done in association with this proposal to add 10 new homes as there is already terrible traffic on Old Rockford Road associated with the elementary school, the high school and Primrose. She said people have a hard enough time getting out in the mornings and at other times when school is operating, and 10 more houses are going to make it harder to pull out from Jewel Lane. She said her other concern is water, namely that there will be more water going to the wetlands. She asked if this water will be properly discharged. Vice-Chair Anderson continued the public hearing to the July 20 Planning Commission meeting. B.IMAGINATION PLAY PARK, INC. (2016046) Vice-Chair Anderson introduced the request by Imagination Play Park, Inc. for a conditional use permit to allow indoor commercial recreation within an existing industrial building located at 9850 5 pt A venue, Suite 100. Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report. Vice-Chair Anderson introduced Marty Carr, the applicant, who stated that they are excited with the opportunity to provide a place that young people can enjoy and explore their creativity. He stated that they are pleased with the location they found in Plymouth and with the demographics of the city. Commissioner Witt asked whether this would be hourly and the days of operation. Mr. Carr replied that there will be a small pay-to-play fee, and there will also be a monthly option. He stated that the site will cater to ages one to nine and will blend play with creative activities. He stated that it will cater to real life situations like a grocery store and fire station and will also have an indoor tricycle area with stop lights. He confirmed that this will not be a drop-off daycare center, and parent supervision will be required at all times. Commissioner Goldetsky asked ifthere will be separation between the one year olds and nine year olds. Mr. Carr replied that there will be separate areas for the older and younger kids, noting that the toddler area will be in a separate room. Commissioner Witte stated that he is pleased to see this as he has children but also has some concerns. He asked how the nine year age limit would be enforced. Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 2016 Page3 Mr. Carr stated that the facility itself will dictate that, as older children would not be as interested in the activities available. Commissioner Witte stated that there could be health issues associated with germs and asked if there are procedures in place to deal with what is essentially a public health issue. Mr. Carr replied that staff will be required to disinfect and clean the areas at the end of each shift. He stated that the facility will have a high standard. Commissioner Witt asked ifthere would be an insurance waiver and whether children would need to provide vaccination records. Mr. Carr stated that they are still discussing those items with their insurance company to determine what will be included in the liability waiver. Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on this item. MOTION by Commissioner Goldetsky, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to recommend approval of the resolution for a conditional use permit to allow indoor commercial recreation within an existing industrial building located at 9850 5pt Avenue, Suite 100. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. C. NORTHWEST RHYTHMIC, LLC (2015054) Vice-Chair Anderson introduced the request by North West Rhythmic, LLC for a conditional use permit for a sports and fitness club for property located at 151 Cheshire Lane, Suite 200. Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the staff report. Vice-Chair Anderson introduced Svetlana Leonova, the applicant, who stated that she has been in business for 12 years and is currently operating in St. Louis Park and Minnetonka, renting gymnasiums on an hourly basis. She stated that rhythmic gymnastics is an Olympic event and is on the rise in the United States and is the number one girls' sport in Europe. She stated that currently her business cannot offer flexible hours or grow because of their situation renting gymnasium space. She stated that the number of kids in her program has doubled in the last few years, and the business is the largest and most successful in the state. She stated that she lives in Eden Prairie and has been looking for a facility for several years that could accommodate the needs of her business. She stated that she has been blessed to find a facility that would allow her business to move in without much additional preparation. Commissioner Witt commented that it would have been great to have this business 20 years ago when her daughters were interested in this sport. Approved Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 2016 Page 4 Commissioner Witte stated that he spent over 20 years at various levels of youth soccer. He asked if this would be a drop-off center rather than a center where parents watch and asked for additional details on the adult child/relationships. Ms. Leonova replied that the business follows the rules of the American Gymnastics Association and therefore requires coaches to be safety certified and follow the required safety training. She stated that there is an observation room for parents but noted that in her experience the majority of the parents like to drop off and run errands. She stated that thus far there have been no safety issues. Commissioner Witte stated that anytime there are adults with children, issues could arise and asked if there is a potential for one-on-one interaction. Ms. Leonova replied that situation would almost never arise. She stated that sometimes those training on a national level may request a private lesson but noted that she is always present for private lessons. Vice-Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on this item. Vice-Chair Anderson stated that he is pleased to see that this business would be relocating to Plymouth and would be bringing additional families into the community that may frequent other businesses as well. MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Goldetsky, to recommend approval of the request by North West Rhythmic, LLC for a conditional use permit for a sports and fitness club for property located at 151 Cheshire Lane, Suite 200. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7.NEW BUSINESS 8.ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Vice-Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M.