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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-21-2016Approved Minutes Planning Commission Meeting September 21, 201 6 5A MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair James Davis, Commissioners Gary Goldetsky, Donovan Saba, Jim Kovach, Julie Witt and David Witte MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Marc Anderson STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Thomson, Planner Kip Berglund, Community Development Director Steve Juetten OTHERS PRESENT: Council Member Ned Carroll 1.CALL TO ORDER -7:00 P.M. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.PUBLIC FORUM 4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Goldetsky to approve the September 21 , 2016 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 5.CONSENT AGENDA A.APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 7,2016PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to approve the consent agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 6.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.CNH ARCHITECTS (2016065) Chair Davis introduced the request by CNH Architects for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a building addition and related site improvements at 169 5 State Highway 169. Planner Berglund gave an overview of the staff report. 1 of 4 Approved Minutes Meeting of September 21, 2016 2 of 4 Commissioner Goldetsky stated that the application does not seem to be in compliance with the impervious surface requirement, even with the reduction. Planner Berglund replied that staff was not able to determine how the property reached the current percentage of impervious surface when looking through past records. He explained that this project would provide a reduction in the overall impervious surface for the property. Commissioner Goldetsky commented that should be identified in the report more clearly. He stated the report indicates that future development will not be impacted but asked for additionalinformationashebelievedthatitcouldimpactfutureredevelopment. He noted that the current location has a mix of uses and asked if it would cause a problem to place more "stuff ' in that area when the redevelopment phase begins. Planner Berglund stated that in the I-3 zoning district you can have up to 50 percent structural coverage, noting that with the addition this site would have 17percent coverage. Planning Manager Thomson stated that there is no redevelopment timetable and this particular office use provides a buffer between the existing residential and industrial areas. Commissioner Witt referenced the nearby park that is owned by the city and asked if there isanythinginthelong-range plans to expand that park area. Planning Manager Thomson stated that she is not aware of any expansion plans for that park. Chair Davis introduced Quinn Hutson, representing the applicant, who stated that they feel this will be a great addition to the building and will help the business owner reach their goals for the business. He stated that acting as a buffer between the residential and industrial zones will also provide a benefit. Commissioner Goldetsky asked if there is a technical reason why the impervious surface requirement could not be met using more pervious materials. Mr. Hutson replied that the front parking lot will be constructed of 100percent pervious materials and explained that the other parking area is already in existence and therefore would need to be torn up in order to increase the use of pervious materials. Commissioner Witte asked if the 50 parking stalls are all the same size using a standard dimension. Mr. Hutson replied that the stalls are all the same size and meet the standards. Commissioner Witt stated that over the course of 30 years the building has never been very busyorusedextensively. She stated that this type of business would bring in more daily traffic and asked if there has been a study of how the neighbors may be impacted by that traffic. Mr. Hutson stated that this is a financial advisory group that will meet with small groups of retail clients and therefore would still be a relatively light use compared to other office uses. Approved Minutes Meeting of September 21, 2016 3 of 4 Commissioner Goldetsky stated that most other office uses are not this close to a park and shoreline. He stated that with an increase in traffic there would be an increased risk to children playing at the park because of the close proximity of the park. He stated that he finds the site confusing. Mr. Hutson stated that there is separation between the street and parking lot and the standardsetbacks are being met as well as the parking requirements. Commissioner Goldetsky stated that uses collide in this area. Commissioner Witt stated that these are very different types of uses in close proximity. She noted that 60 percent of the time there will not be a reason for alarm because it will be too cold for beach use. She noted that the neighbors were notified and obviously did not have anyconcernsasthereisnoonetheretospeak. Planning Manager Thomson stated that if this were a heavy industrial use there would be more traffic and truck traffic, and therefore this less intense use would be a better use for the site. Chair Davis opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the item. Commissioner Saba stated that he likes the use and the expansion of a Plymouth business. He said he believes this would also make a more developed entrance to the beach and would be animprovementinthatarea. Chair Davis stated that he lives two or three blocks from this location and is in favor of the nice looking building. He stated that the people in the offices will have a great view of the lake, and he would be supporting the application. Commissioner Goldetsky stated that this is a good view of the lake and in a redevelopment scenario, an even larger project with an even bigger view could take place. He stated that he is delighted that the business is thriving and needs more space, but noted that he is unsure whether he would support the request, pending comments from other commissioners. · Chair Davis stated that this use would fit in well with redevelopment in the future. MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to approve the request by CNH Architects for a site plan amendment and conditional use permit amendment for a building addition and related site improvements at 1695 State Highway 169. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. CITYOFPLYMOUTH (2016038) Approved Minutes Meeting of September 21, 2016 4 of 4 Chair Davis introduced the request by the City of Plymouth for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update: Land Use Plan. Chair Davis introduced Barb Thomson, Planning Manager. Planning Manager Thomson gave an overview of the staff report. Chair Davis asked for clarification on the process moving forward. Planning Manager Thomson stated that the overall timeline stretches to 2018 and noted that the next step following the land use plan would be to review the other elements of the plan, including transportation, sewer and water, surface water, parks and public facilities. Commissioner Saba stated that it appears that staff did an excellent job. Community Development Director Juetten stated that the commission will review the additional sections of the plan and the plan as a whole as the process moves forward. He noted that the commissioners can send any comments they may have to staff. Commissioner Witte referenced Table 3-3 in the document, specifically the development projections. He stated that it appears the city is developing faster than projected. Planning Manager Thomson replied that the table complies with a requirement of the Metropolitan Council. She stated that the development timetable will be more compressed asdevelopment continues and noted that the table can be adjusted throughout the plan updateprocess. MOTION to recommend that the draft 2040 Land Use Plan be included in the 2040Comprehensive Plan update. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Chair Davis, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 P.M. Approved Minutes Meeting of September 21, 2016