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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Information Memorandum 04-19-199614 APRIL 19, 1996 -] UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS 1. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: APRIL 29 7:00 P.M. BOARD OF REVIEW City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level MAY 1 7:00 P.M. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Center Lunchroom, Lower Level 2. PLYMOUTH AUCTION, SATURDAY APRIL 20, 10:00 A.M. at the Public Works maintenance facility. 3. PLANNING COMMISSION, TUESDAY, APRII, 23, 7:00 P.M., City Center Lunchroom, lower level. Agenda is attached. (M-3) 4. PACT, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 7:00 P.M., Hadley Lake Conference Room, Lower Level. Agenda is attached. (M-4) 5. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, THURSDAY, MAY 2, 7:30 P.M., Medicine Lake Room. 6. MEETING CALENDARS - The April, May, and June meeting calendars are attached. (M- 9) CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION MEMO April 19, 1996 Page 2 2. COMMISSION RESIGNATION a. Attached is a copy of the resignation letter of Plymouth Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Ribich. (I -2a) 3. NEWS ARTICLES, RELEASES, PUBLICATIONS, ETC a. Executive summary of the 1996 Legislative Policy Narrative and Policy Success Report from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. (I-3 a) b. Announcement from Campbell, Knutson, Scott & Fuchs, P.A., that attorney Suesan Lea Pace has joined the firm to practice areas of Municipal Law and Administrative Law. (I -3b) c. Copy of Resolution No. 2552, passed by the Wayzata City Council on April 3, 1996, opposing the construction of any interchange at the intersection of Ferndale Road and T.H. 12. (13 -c) 4. CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS POLICY - CORRESPONDENCE a. Letter to the Mayor from Colin Janke expressing concern about the lack of pedestrian/bike trails along Xenium Lane from Sunset Trail to Windyhill road in Minnetonka.. Attached is Parks and Recreation Director Eric Blank's response. (I -4a) b. Letter to Thomas Malone from Parks & Recreation Director Eric Blank responding to Malone's letter about the ice arena. Attached is Malone's original letter. (I -4b) A status report on correspondence is attached. (I-4) 5. CORRESPONDENCE a. Acknowledgment to Jeffrey Hall from Assistant Manager Kathy Lueckert, following his appearance at the Plymouth Forum to speak about problems with motorcycles in his neighborhood. The matter has been assigned to Public Safety Director Gerdes. (I -5a) Dwight Johnson City Manager M-3 rp) PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1996 WHERE: Plymouth City Center 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 CITY CENTER LUNCHROOM (Lower Level) 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. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. Milli . ' ' -261114119K#1201 1►111 Y 62 111 W_ ACR . .Y : .11 : Doing1. .I : A. Loucks and Associates, Inc. Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for Holly Creek 5th Addition for 34 single family detached lots for property located north of 39th Avenue and west of Dunkirk Lane. (96005) B. Steven Bohl. Preliminary Plat for 10 single family detached lots to be known as Tyler's Upland Addition, located at 430 and 500 Vicksburg Lane. (96035) C. BRW, Inc./TURCK, Inc. Variance for increased impervious surface coverage in the Shoreland Overlay District, a Site Plan for construction of a 77,378 square foot industrial building and a Lot Division to create two lots located on the northeast quadrant of Schmidt Lake Road and Fernbrook Lane. (96040) A. Carlson Real Estate Co., Inc. Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan/Plat, Final Plat/Plat and Conditional Use Permit for the creation of two lots for two multi -story office buildings totaling 160,000 square feet. (96004) B. Laukka Williams. Planned Unit Development Concept Plan Amendment for Suncourt II Townhomes to change housing units from all detached single family units to a combination of detached single family units and attached townhouse units; and, increase the total number of units from 41 to 59. (96020) A. Zoning Ordinance Update - Planned Unit Development. JINEEKTIT one) 6, 03 1515 DATE: April 19, 1996 TO: Members of the Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit FROM: John Sweeney, Transit Administrator SUBJECT: APRIL 24 MEETING The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Engineering Conference Room (Hadley Lake Room) on the lower level of Plymouth City Hall. The agenda for the meeting is as follows: Please note all materials will be distributed at the meeting. I. Introduction of Patty Hillstrom. II. Approval of minutes of the meetings on March 20, 1996 (will be distributed at the meeting). III. Ridership Information 1992 - 1996 and Review of Ridership Statistics for March 1996 (information from George Bentley, will be distributed at the meeting). • Dial -A -Ride • Plymouth Metrolink - Route 91 • Plymouth Metrolink - Route 92 • Plymouth Metrolink - Route 93 • System Cost Summary Reports - March 1996 IV. Discussion Re: consolidation and renumbering on Route 92D and Route 93 for statistical and reporting purposes. m- 4 SUBJECT: April 24 MEETING Page Two V. Identification of areas of concern and/or recommendations. VI. Discussion Re: Transit redesign and proposed performance standards. VII. Discussion Re: Fare increases scheduled for July 1, 1996 VIII. Discussion Re: Status of integrating new mini -coaches for Metrolink and Dial -A -Ride into the system. IX. Discussion Re: Proposed construction plans for County Road 9 from I-494 to Vicksburg Lane (timetable and impact on routes). X. Other Comments cc: Paul Colton, Metropolitan Council John Mathews, National School Bus Company Steve Mahowald/Steve Jaeger, MCTO George Bentley, Consultant S.F. 4/24/96 MSG OFFICIAL CITY rp)-- MEETINGS April 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursdav Fridav Snturdav r.,iwd m 4/18/96 2 3 4 5 6. i 9 10 11 112 113 Easter 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMMION - Lower Level 7:00 PM PRAC - Mooney Lake Cont Rm, Lunchroom 7:30 PM HUMAN a1G1r18 COMMMION - Meicir Leke Mt& Rm 114 15 116 17 118 119 2.® Soo PM SUB.COMMt77YE ON COMMDNrrY POLICINO, PdA. W.1y=amr : 700 PM HRA - Bass Lake Meeting Rm, lower level 10:00 AM PLYMOUTH AUCTION, Public Woria Mice Facility 7:30 AM HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMIS- SIONERS TOWN MEETING, Plymouth Library SAS PM SUBCOMMT TEE ON C'OUNCD. SALARY! ATTMDANC[ Me6®c L Rm 6A5 PM PLYMOUTH bWMOU. 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Mq Ty —in 7:00 PM PLANNING YJO PM SmCOMMIT"m ON COMMVM7 Y PouCING, P.+a, s.r.yT>..I 7:00 PM HRA - Bass Lake MeeUnL �. lower level COMMISSION - FERTILIZER SALE, Lower Level Public Worb Mtce Lunchroom 700 IRM PACT •TT.a L k.C.d. Facility 119 20 211 22 23 24 25 2 28 29 30 31 morial Day 7:00 PM PLANNING ed) City Offices COMMISSION - Closed Lower Level Lunchroom i miard on 4/18/96 M -G OFFICIAL CITY rp)-- MEETINGS June 1996 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday ,.,iard on 4/18/96 2 3 4 5 6 i 8 .-�. 7:30 PM MJAtAN RIGNi3 ar COM345SION - Medl.a.e I�Ice Mlj. rm 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 7M PN Irv. QUALM CONN. -Haiq la►e Nq>e.r 7:00 PM PRAC - Mooney Lake Cont. 7:00 PM PLANNING Rm. COMMISSION - Lower Level Lunchroom 16 Ili 18 19 20 21 22 !:N PM SUb.c0MN177Y8 ON POLICING. P.W. Way Lh—y 7:00 PM HRA - Bass Lake Meeting Rm, lower level 9e0 PN PACE • 9d.y Lk. Caf. Rm, Ln.v I..vd 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 7.00 PM PLANNING COMIMMION - Lower Level Lunchroom 3® may JY S M T W T F S S M TW T F S 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 3 6 S 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 IS I6 17 18 19 20 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 31 ,.,iard on 4/18/96 CITY OF PLYMOUTH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 9, 1996 MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Mike Stulberg, Commissioners Allen Ribbe, John Stoebner, Roger Berkowitz, Jeff Thompson, and Tim Bildsoe MEMBERS ABSENT: Commissioner Saundra Spigner STAFF PRESENT: Director Anne Hurlburt, Senior Planner John Keho, Planner Shawn Drill, City Engineer Dan Faulkner, and Clerical Supervisor Denise Hutt 1. Call to Order: 2. Public Forum: 3. Approval of Agenda: 4. Approval of Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. None. MOTION by Comrrussioner Berkowitz, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to approve the March 26, 1996 Planning Commission Minutes. Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried. (Chairman Stulberg and Commissioner Ribbe abstained). 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (96036) MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend approval of the Site Plan for Ryan Construction Co. for property located at 4700 Nathan Lane. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GEARTY-DELMORE FUNERAL CHAPEL (95136) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel for a Site Plan and Variance to allow construction of a new funeral home to be located at the northeast corner of Vicksburg Lane and 37th Avenue North. Senior Planner Keho gave an overview of the April 5, 1996 staff report. 2-1a Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #75 Commissioner Bildsoe asked for an explanation of the height and location of the proposed hedge shown on the Landscape Plan. Senior Planner Keho explained that one of the goals of the Downtown Plan is to provide "edges" and to have small front yard setbacks. The applicant's proposed hedge will run along Vicksburg Lane and round the corner of 37th Avenue to help mitigate the increased front yard setback proposed by the applicant. The City Forester provided the applicant will a list of plant materials that would be acceptable to the City and left it up to the applicant to chose from the list. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the City had received any proposal for development of the parcel to the north. Senior Planner Keho replied that the City has not received any application for the parcel. Chairman Stulberg introduced Dan Gallagher of 3609 Gettysburg, representing the petitioner. Mr. Gallagher presented the proposed Landscape Plan depicting the hedge on the west side of the property along Vicksburg Lane and along the south side of 37th Avenue. He stated they will plant Green Mountain Sugar Maples that would be consistent with the Sugar Hills development and use existing Ash trees that will be relocated. Mr. Gallagher explained the exiting and circulation pattern of the site. Ultimately, if all three service rooms are in use, each family would have their own exit area and hearse bay located on the west, south and east sides of the building. Mr. Gallagher stated that the owner is agreeable to staff's recommendation in the resolution requiring that the access onto Vicksburg Lane be closed. Mr. Gallagher noted that the building would contain a brick base of neutral color, precast on the top of the building and arches over windows and sills. There would be a translucent skylight that would run the length of the building. The building would also have three canopies for protection from the weather. Mr. Gallagher explained that the drainage will collect internally on the west side of the funeral home and run to north side and piped into the NURP pond on the Kindercare site. There is an easement provided along the cul-de-sac that ties to 38th Avenue which will allow the owner of the property to the east to also connect to the NURP pond. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to recommend approval of the Site Plan and Variances for Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapels, Inc. located at the northwest corner of Vicksburg Lane North and 37th Avenue North. Planning Commission Minutes la April 9, 1996 Page #76 Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. B. ELIM CARE, INC. (96019) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Elim Care, Inc. for a Land Use Guide Plan Amendment from IP (Planned Industrial) to LA -2 (Low -Medium Density Residential) and Rezoning from FRD (Future Restricted Development) to R-2 (Low Density Multiple Residence District) and a Planned Unit Development Concept Plan for 300 to 350 senior independent living units located on the northeast corner of County Road 101 and Medina Road. Senior Planner Keho gave an overview of the April 5, 1996 staff report. Commissioner Stoebner asked how many acres would be reguided as LA -2 under the compromise plan suggested in the staff report. Senior Planner Keho replied that approximately 35 to 40 acres would be reguided to LA -2. Commissioner Thompson asked if it would be feasible to draw the line on the other side of the wetlands to protect the wetlands. Senior Planner Keho explained that the proposal if for a concept plan, and staff just drew a line down the middle of the wetland area to separate LA -2 and IP guiding. Director Hurlburt commented that the Planning Commission can only take action on the proposal submitted, and suggest what to look at for alternatives should that plan not be approved. Senior Planner Keho explained the Rezoning and Planned Unit Development Concept Plan noting that they are proposing to build some single family homes. Commissioner Ribbe asked if, based on staffs' study, the. proposal could be developed, or if it should be left as industrial. Senior Planner Keho replied that industrial land should be protected, as an industrial development is already under construction to the east. He added that there may be some alternatives for a compromise, but staff would not recommend to reguide the entire site. Chairman Stulberg introduced Dan Fair, representing the petitioner. Mr. Fair stated that this housing opportunity is like none other in the state. Mr. Fair acknowledged that when the Comprehensive Plan is developed, you have to consider all areas. Mr. Fair stated that it appears that the residential areas will be growing faster than industrial areas. Mr. Fair stated that this proposal could meet life -cycle housing element of the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #77 Ta - � Mr. Fair presented an outline stating that Elim Care is a non-profit corporation sponsored by the EFCA serving seniors since 1927 in seven communities. Elim Care is dedicated to providing health and housing services. They currently care for 750 residents with 800 employees. Elim Care has a reputation of excellence in each of the seven communities in which they provide services. Mr. Fair gave an overview of the history of the site stating that Elim has owned a portion of the property for 25 years with hopes of acquiring the remainder to provide this concept plan. Elim purchased the additional property needed in 1995. Mr. Fair stated that Elim Care is interested in teaming up with the community for changes in health care with an aging population and with reduced funding from medicare and medicaid, placing an emphasis on home and community based care. Elim Care places a de -emphasis on institutionalization. Mr. Fair explained that the Cornerstone Community is a master -planned adult community with a variety of housing options and provides home -ownership without the maintenance and up -keep and provides a continuum of care. Mr. Fair stated that the possible benefits to Plymouth would be that the proposal meets the stated goals of City's Comprehensive Plan with regards to life- cycle housing for transitional needs of residents. The proposal earns ten bonus points under the City's PUD regulations; is considered affordable housing according to the Metropolitan Council; would provide a valuable tax base for the City; would have a homeowner population that won't stress City services and schools; create approximately 40 full time positions; restores environmental and natural resources; and, the site is better suited for residential rather than industrial development. Mr. Fair responded to concerns raised by staff. In response to the development negatively impacting the adjacent existing industrial development, Mr. Fair stated that Elim's reputation as a good neighbor would be carried forth in the community of Plymouth as well. In response to the proposed LA -2 guiding not meeting the locational criteria, Mr. Fair stated that on page four of the staff report, it says that Cornerstone Community does meet locational criteria. In response to the LA -2 guiding having a negative impact on School District #284, Mr. Fair stated that the Cornerstone Community would consist of residents 55 years and older that would pay school taxes but would not be sending any children to school. Elim Care fully intends to develop the concept as planned and not sell to a singe home developer. In response to LA -2 guiding having a negative impact on the potential for industrial campus development, Mr. Fair stated that the Cornerstone concept meeting another equally or perhaps more significant goal as stated in the City's Comprehensive Plan by providing a Planned Unit Development that would meet a wide range of needs. This trend reflects the desire for choice, provides housing for all economic levels and preserves natural resources. The Planned Unit Development concept provides life -cycle living. Mr. Fair added that along with the development of the Cornerstone Retirement community comes restored wetlands. One of the major amenities of our community is the beauty of restored wetlands and enhanced wildlife habitat, the likes which you will probably not see with an industrial development. Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #78 Commissioner Ribbe asked if this proposal were to become a reality, is the purchase or renting opportunity available to anyone, or do they have to be affiliated with a certain church. Mr. Fair replied that the only requirement is that they are age 55 and up. They do not need to be affiliated with a church. Commissioner Ribbe questioned if long term care would be provided. Mr. Fair responded that this community would serve seniors up to the residents needing to move into nursing home facilities. Chairman Stulberg stated that Elim Care commented that they currently employ 800 people to care for 750 residents, which is over a one-to-one ratio. He questioned why this facility would have approximately 40 employees for 300 residents. Mr. Faire replied that there would be 240 residents in townhomes that would not need care, only the assisted living portion of the facility would require care. Chairman Stulberg introduced Ron Peterson of Peterson Environmental Consulting, representing the petitioner. Mr. Peterson stated that a large percentage of the site is wetlands, including City Wetlands 15- 17S and 7-18S. The distribution of wetlands produces an impediment to site. The status of delineation is yet to be finalized. There were four to five problem areas and all have been resolved, but two. Should there be any changes in delineation, the wetlands would get smaller and the impact would go down, rather than up. The site still has a high level of degradation. The majority of the wetlands on east side of the site is being heavily grazed. The center part of the site is in relatively good shape, while the wetlands on the western portion of the site is largely cultivated. The erosion and sedimentation on the site is severe. Historically, what have been wetland areas have been filled by sediment. The spring on the northwest corner of the site is caused from broken drain tile. There have been City alterations to the site because of ditch/stormwater discharges and sanitary sewer main. Mr. Peterson presented photos depicting a seep area on the northeast corner of the site, an isolated farmed depression on the south end of the site, an excavated ditch for stormwater, a seep located on the southeast corner of the site, a protected wetland 601W, west edge of protected wetland 601W, and the main body of wetland, Mr. Peterson stated that the applicant feels alternative buffers are adequate because of the configuration of the site and the quality of affected wetlands. The wetland located on the east side of the site is a high quality wetland. Mr. Peterson stated that there is a potential reclassification of Wetland. There are also considerable wetland restoration benefits that would enhance the aesthetic value, reestablish the native plant communities, and remove old fill and sediment, Elim Care wants to do some excavation to add open water components and add a trail system around the wetlands. Planning Commission Minutes la April 9, 1996 Page #79 Chairman Stulberg introduced Tom VanHousen, architect, representing the petitioner. Mr. VanHousen stated that the proposal contains some single family dwellings that would be one and one and one-half stories, while the apartment complex would be up to three stories. There is a proposed soft trail system around the wetlands that will provide recreation stopping points. The roads would follow the contours as much as possible. Mr. VanHousen stated that they have not discussed any compromise plan with City staff, but would have some disagreement. They need to retain at least 250 units to make this plan work. Chairman Stulberg opened the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg read a letter dated April 3, 1996, from R.A. Litman stating his support for the proposal to change the zoning from Industrial to Residential use as requested. He stated that the change would allow better use of the land and would have less impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Chairman Stulberg introduced Scot Alexander of 17815 32nd Place North. Mr. Alexander stated his support for the proposal as Plymouth already has an adequate amount of industrial business in the City. He stated there is a need for the community to provide for the elderly. Mr. Alexander stated the proposal would fit in better with the Heather Run development and other single family residential rather than industrial. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jim Alviani of 3160 Olive Lane North. Mr. Alviani congratulated Elim Care on an aggressive approach to senior living. He stated that there would be numerous benefits to the City, as it would provides jobs and a good tax base. He stated that senior citizens tend to spend their money where they live and do not stress City services. Mr. Alviani stated that residential land is in short supply compared to industrial land. Mr. Alviani stated that this would be a good recreational use of the wetlands. Mr. Alviani did not think a senior campus would adversely affect the industrial land to the east, rather industrial would adversely affect the single family residential area to the south. Mr. Alviani stated that the depreciation of home values will decrease the tax base if industrial goes in. Mr. Alviani was opposed to any idea of splitting the land for a compromise, as it would ruin the integrity of the entire project. Chairman Stulberg introduced Rick Frame of 17565 32nd Avenue North. Mr. Frame stated that he concurs with the statements made by Mr. Alviani. He added that Elim Care held an information session last February to receive reaction from the surrounding area to the proposal. Mr. Frame stated that the City needs to look ahead at the aging process and support the life style issues. Chairman Stulberg introduced Greg Katchmark of 3475 Holly Lane. Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #80 Mr. Katchmark commented that he likes the Concept Plan which is an improvement over the existing industrial buildings. He stated that the proposal can improve the wetlands and will bring up overall property values. Mr. Katchmark stated that the City has enough land zoned for industrial use. Chairman Stulberg introduced Kevin Leuer of 4335 Weston Lane. Mr. Leuer stated that he was representing Leuer Farms and Leon and Mary Leuer. Mr. Leuer stated that the land was guided as industrial land and potential new homeowners were aware of that before they purchased their property. Mr. Leuer stated that there are significant impacts of putting residential next to industrial. The building setbacks for the buffers would have to be absorbed on the industrial side. There are additional screening requirements for both parking and rooftop equipment when the industrial property is adjacent to residential property. If reguided, there would no longer be existing natural buffers, and that imposes hardships to their property and new adjacent industrial coming in. Mr. Leuer stated that there is no guarantee that this project will be built if the reguiding is approved. Mr. Leuer stated that the extension of Holly Lane through the Leuer property west to Lawndale Lane would not be practical if the Elim Care property is requided to residential. The only practical extension of Holly Lane is north through the east end of the Leuer property then west through Elim Care property. Reguiding the east end of the Elim Care property to residential would mean that Holly Lane will become a dead end or Holly Lane will be extended through the reguided residential property allowing heavy truck and busy industrial traffic to be routed through the areas where children are more likely to be. Mr. Leuer stated that the City does not have a lot of industrial land left. He stated that the concept proposal is popular, but it should be built on a different site. Mr. Leuer stated that a compromise is acceptable, as Leuer Farms have tried to be good neighbors and they understand that things change with time. Chairman Stulberg introduced Brad Moen of 3500 Holly Lane North. Mr. Moen stated that the proposal does not mix with industrial uses. He stated that the City does not have a lot of industrial land left. Mr. Moen stated that an alternative traffic route was promised with their approved project, and if this proposal was approved, the alternative route could not happen. Mr. Moen stated that assessments have already been paid on Medina Road. Mr. Moen thought there would be more traffic with this development than with an industrial use. Chairman Stulberg introduced John Robinson of 3420 Lawndale Lane North. Mr. Robinson stated that he lives in Heather Run and that the proposal is a unique opportunity for Plymouth. He stated that any industrial use proposed would always be a battle to get approved. Mr, Robinson stated that a compromise would not work for the area. Planning Commission Minutes I C� April 9, 1996 Page #81 Chairman Stulberg introduced Keith Rose of 3120 Olive Lane. Mr. Rose stated that there is an enormous need for this use Plymouth. He commented that industrial land is available in Plymouth. Plymouth needs to think about senior living and caring for seniors. Seniors tend to spend their money where they reside. Mr. Rose asked how old Senior Planner Keho is and if he has thought about retirement. Mr. Rose commented that the idea of a compromise would not work as it would be too small to make it viable. Chairman Stulberg introduced LaReau Thorwall of 15605-D 26th Avenue. Mr. Thorwall stated that he is a resident of the Timberton development and an employee of Elim Care. Mr. Thorwall stated that the City should take a leadership role in providing a much needed opportunity for quality homes for seniors. Mr. Thorwall commented that Elim Care could not propose this 15 years ago because the amenities were not in place Chairman Stulberg introduced Sheridan Narveson of 17780 32nd Place North. Mr. Narveson stated that everyone that has spoke has a vested interest except for Elim Care, as it is a non-profit entity. Mr. Narveson stated that Greenwood Elementary school is too close to the industrial to absorb the traffic. The industrial/residential is a perfect mix the way it is now. The proposal by Elim Care would not tax the City on Police and Fire services and road structure improvements. Mr. Narveson added that seniors will contribute on tax retail base. Chairman Stulberg introduced Bill Jarvey of 3390 Olive Lane North. Mr. Jarvey stated that he supports the project and that a lot of vision went into the idea and concept of the plan. Mr. Jarvey indicated that the proposal would be the most appropriate use of the land. Chairman Stulberg closed the public hearing. Chairman Stulberg explained that the Planning Commission is governed by the Zoning Ordinance which is designed by citizens and staff of the City of Plymouth. He stated that the Commission does have vision when dealing with ordinance revisions. Senior Planner Keho stated that under the City Zoning Ordinance, Elim's proposal would be classified as a residential use rather than an industrial use. Chairman Stulberg noted that regarding staffs comment on an alternative plan was not a recommendation. The Planning Commission only considers the proposed plan from the applicant and not staffs comments regarding possible alternatives. Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #82 Z-la Senior Planner Keho stated that Elim Care's property was classified residential prior to 1989, then reguided to industrial due to a City-wide land reclassification. Senior Planner Keho stated that Northwest Plymouth does not have the characteristics for industrial uses; therefore, industrial land is needed. Director Hurlburt asked if there was any data on the traffic impact of residential use versus industrial use. Senior Planner Keho responded that a traffic study was not required because the Land Use Guide Plan change requested would not indicate a significant increase in traffic which would warrant a study. Mr. VanHousen stated that there would not be a significant change if it was requided to residential because seniors don't normally travel during peak traffic hours. Director Hurlburt stated there is a concern for industrial traffic going through the residential area and having a second exit on Holly Lane, or a 900 foot cul-de-sac. Mr. Van Housen stated that traffic should go out on Medina Road and not through the residential area. Commissioner Ribbe commented that he was very impressed with the presentation on the proposal and that this would be great for the City of Plymouth. He stated that it seems the main issue would be whether light industrial or residential would be the best use of the site. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend approval of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for Elim Care, Inc. Commissioner Thompson stated that it is a rare case where you can allow a land owner to use their property as they wish, and the bulk of the community supporting it. They are a non-profit entity that would be improving the wetlands and providing a needed service. He could see no reason to oppose the project. Chairman Stulberg stated he would vote against the project, not because of Elim Care, but because it is proposed on the wrong site. He stated that the site is zoned industrial and should be used as such. Commissioner Berkowitz stated that he was moved by both sides of the discussion and agreed that it is important to provide life cycle housing. He stated that a denial motion would initiate a compromise for surrounding industrial owners and the Leuer Farms. Roll Call Vote. 2 Ayes. MOTION failed on a 2-4 Vote. (Commissioners Stoebner, Berkowitz, Bildsoe and Chairman Stulberg voted nay.) Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #83 �� la MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to recommend denial of the Land Use Guide Plan Amendment for Elim Care, Inc. and renumbering the conditions of the resolution (change #1 to #3, #2 stays #2, #3 to #4, #4 to #5 and #5 to #1) Roll Call Vote. 4 Ayes. MOTION carried on a 4-2 Vote. (Commissioners Ribbe and Thompson voted nay.) MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Stoebner to recommend denial of the Residential Planned Unit Development Concept Plan and Rezoning for Elim Care, Inc. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) Chairman Stulberg called a recess at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:00 p.m. MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to move Item #6C to be heard after Item #617 as the petitioner was not present. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. D. ROGER'S BODY SHOP (96027) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Roger's Body Shop for a Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance to allow construction of an auto body repair shop southeast of the intersection of Empire Lane and Harbor Lane. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the April 2, 1996 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Mark Senn, the petitioner. Mr. Senn stated that he concurs with the staff report. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. MOTION by Commissioner Bildsoe, seconded by Commissioner Thompson recommending approval of the Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Variance for Roger's Body Shop for property located southeast of the intersection of Empire Lane and Harbor Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. E. RYAN CONSTRUCTION CO. (96028) Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #84 Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Ryan Construction Co. for a Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 24,304 square foot office building south of First Avenue and west of Xenium Lane. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the April 3, 1996 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced John Griffith, the petitioner. Mr. Griffith stated that he concurs with staff report. Commissioner Ribbe wanted to know more about Novus Marketing. Mr. Griffith replied that Novus Marketing acts as a "middle man" in buying slots of advertising space and resells to other smaller entities. He added that Novus Marketing would own the building. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue.. MOTION by Commissioner Ribbe, seconded by Commissioner Bildsoe to recommend approval of the Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit for Ryan Constriction Company, Inc. for property located south of First Avenue and West of Xenium Lane. Roll Call Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION carried on a unanimous vote. (Commissioner Thompson abstained.) F. HAROLD COTTLE (96032) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by Harold Cottle for a Site Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Havoline X -press Lube to be located in the same building with the Wave Car Wash located at 9900 County Road 9. Senior Planner Keho gave an overview of the April 4, 1996 staff report. Chairman Stulberg introduced Jack Ovick, representing the petitioner. Mr. Ovick explained that the building was originally designed as a car wash with a bay. The applicant recently converted it to a WAVE car wash and now wants to add a lube bay. He stated that the uses would compliment each other. The building would have a new facade and canopies. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed the public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue. Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #85 MOTION by Chairman Stulberg, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Amendment for Harold Cottle for property located at 9900 County Road 9. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. C. VANBLOEM GARDENS MIDWEST (96025) Chairman Stulberg introduced the request by VanBloem Gardens Midwest for a Conditional Use Permit to allow outside storage. The outside storage requested consists of a temporary greenhouse structure on the east side of the existing building located at 2340 Niagara Lane. Planning Supervisor Senness gave an overview of the April 1, 1996 staff report. Commissioner Berkowitz asked if the resolution would need to specify the dimensions of the existing building. Planning Supervisor Senness responded that plans are on file for permanent record. Chairman Stulberg asked if the petitioner had seen the staff report. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the petitioner is aware of the recommendation and had been notified of the meeting date and a staff report was made available. Chairman Stulberg opened and closed public hearing as there was no one present to speak on the issue.. MOTION by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Commissioner Ribbe to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit for outside storage at VanBloem Gardens Midwest for property located at 2340 Niagara Lane North. Commissioner Ribbe asked if the Commission was comfortable voting on an issue without the petitioner present. Planning Supervisor Senness replied that the petitioner is well aware of the issue. Director Hurlburt assured that staff will make sure the petitioner is aware of the Planning Commission's recommendation before the item goes to City Council. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION carried unanimously. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATE Planning Commission Minutes April 9, 1996 Page #86 :�460* la Planning Supervisor Senness gave the Commissioners a brief background on the City's environmental regulations for floodplains, shorelands and wetlands. She stated that much of what is contained in these regulations is mandated by the State. Director Hurlburt noted that the floodplain and shoreland districts are overlay districts --they contain requirements in addition to or in some cases superseding the requirements in the base zoning district. Planning Supervisor Senness stated that with very minor exception, these regulations will not change in the new ordinance. B. DEVELOPMENT PREVIEW Commissioner Ribbe asked staff if it would be possible to send out staff reports for major development proposals such as Elim Care in advance of the weekend before the meeting. Staff indicated that would be difficult, based on review schedules and workloads. Commissioner Ribbe then asked if it would be possible to get an early warning on upcoming major projects. Staff responded that it would be possible to provide the Commission with such information in that they already keep a listing of active applications. The meeting adjourned at 11:09 p.m. T- 6 1 Plymouth Human Rights Commission April 11, 1996 Minutes Present: Gary Anderson, Mitzi Heath, Jeff Richards, Becky Ribich, Ginny Clark, Jackie Fraedrich, Assistant City Manager Kathy Lueckert Mort Ryweck, League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions Excused: Claudelle Carruthers, Laurie Levi Absent: Harvey Guttmann, Bill Dix, Lisa Memberr Call to Order Chairman Gary Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Approval of Agenda Becky Ribich added an item under New Business. Gary Anderson added an item under For Information. It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda with these two additions. The motion passed. Approval of Minutes The minutes from the March meeting were approved as presented. Order of the Day Gary Anderson introduced Mort Ryweck, from the League of Minnesota Human Rights Commissions. Mort Ryweck discussed the League's efforts to establish a Hate and Bias Crimes Network. The idea is catching on throughout the state. He stressed the importance of involving the police chief in the development of the plan, and that drafts of the plan should have a wide circulation. Mr. Ryweck stated that follow-up with the victim by the Response Network is crucial, as follow-up is not necessarily the role of the a police department. Hate and Bias crimes are different from a claim of discrimination because they involve an actual crime. The crime is motivated by hate because of the victim's sex, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual preference, etc. Gary Anderson distributed a draft of a response plan for Plymouth that he and Claudelle Carruthers had developed. Gary Anderson stated that he wants to emphasize that the role of the Human Rights Commission in a hate or bias crime is supportive rather than investigative. Mort Ryweck stated that it is important to make certain that the police department is trained in recognizing and reporting hate and bias crimes. Mort Ryweck stated that the League plans to host a regional meeting in the fall on extending the Hate and Bias Crime Networks into schools. The League has already hosted five such meetings, which were well attended. The League is looking for a co- sponsor for the fall meeting. Ginny Clark moved, seconded by Mitzi Heath, that the Plymouth Human Rights Commission co-sponsor the fall meeting. The motion passed. Jackie Fraedrich and Ginny Clark will work with the League on the meeting format and the involvement of Districts 281 and 284. Jackie Fraedrich will report back at the June meeting on planning efforts. The first mailing about the meeting will go out in June. Mort Ryweck suggested that the Commission consider giving an annual Human Rights Award, and involve the business community, specifically TwinWest Chamber. Gary Anderson thanked Mort Ryweck for coming to the meeting and giving the Commission so much information and so many ideas. Old Business Update on Assignments. Gary Anderson said that he and Claudelle Carruthers had worked on the first draft of the response plan. He asked that Commission members send Gary their comments prior to the May 2 meeting. Gary Anderson will contact Councilmember Wold and Chief Gerdes and ask for their input on the plan. Jeff Richards and Mitzi Heath presented a'report on the articles they are writing for the Sun Sailor. The next article will be on prejudice. A later article will focus on disabilities. Jeff Richards stated that Sally Thompson, Sun Sailor editor, is interested in coming to HRC meetings and perhaps doing a feature article on the HRC. Gary Anderson distributed the mailing list developed by Laurie Levi, and asked that HRC members think of other additions to the list and forward them to Laurie Levi. Work Plan. Gary Anderson distributed a workplan calendar for the remainder of the year. He asked that HRC members consider what tasks they would take ownership of, and be prepared to discuss the work plan by the May meeting. Gary Anderson asked Kathy Lueckert to place a discussion of the Human Rights Award on the May agenda. New Business Becky Ribich stated that she is considering resigning from the Commission because of other time commitments. If she does resign, she would like to continue to volunteer with the Commission from time to time. She will continue to think about her decision. Gary Anderson mentioned the National Night Out program. He asked that a discussion of this item be placed on the May agenda. For Information Jeff Richards reported on the St. Joseph's conference on diversity. He said that it was a good conference with excellent speakers. The keynote speaker, Vivian Nelson Jenkins, stressed the importance in human rights work of the characteristics of not only honor and duty, but also endurance and grace. Gary Anderson stated that perhaps the HRC could consider an endorsement of the Days of Remembrance program of the Holocaust Museum for next year, since it was too late for this year. Gary Anderson called the Commission's attention to the dates for Music in Plymouth and the Autumn Arts Fair. The Commission agreed to have a presence at each event. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM. Rebecca L. Ribich 1525 Troy Lane N. Plymouth, Minnesota 55447 612.476.7307 612.476.8939 Fax 11 April 1996 Dear Human Rights Commission; It is with great regret that 1 inform you I will no longer be able to continue with my participation on the Plymouth Human Rights Commission. It has been a pleasure working with all of you over the last two years. Thank you for the opportunity. Rebecca L. Ribich DATE: April 18, 1996 TO: Mayors, Managers/Administrators, Legislative Contacts FROM: AMM Staff RE: 1996 Legislative Summary Enclosed is a Policy Narrative and Policy Success Report which provide a summary wrap-up of the 1996 Legislative Session and the issues affecting AMM cities. About 75 percent of all AMM policy was either fully or partially accomplished during the session. Of the 65 total AMM legislative action policies: • 39 were passed or upheld fully (60%); • 10 were partially accomplished (15%); • 6 were not discussed (9Yq); • 10 failed (15916). 14 Unkmo Amut wet WAt Paul, KIffM D03-2044 (6n) IIS -40M Fu IA-Uqq Z- 3a wig Association of Metropolitan �� ` Municipalities DATE: April 18, 1996 TO: Mayors, Managers/Administrators, Legislative Contacts FROM: AMM Staff RE: 1996 Legislative Summary Enclosed is a Policy Narrative and Policy Success Report which provide a summary wrap-up of the 1996 Legislative Session and the issues affecting AMM cities. About 75 percent of all AMM policy was either fully or partially accomplished during the session. Of the 65 total AMM legislative action policies: • 39 were passed or upheld fully (60%); • 10 were partially accomplished (15%); • 6 were not discussed (9Yq); • 10 failed (15916). 14 Unkmo Amut wet WAt Paul, KIffM D03-2044 (6n) IIS -40M Fu IA-Uqq 1-,36 CAMPBELL, KNUTSON, SCOTT & FUCHS, P.A. Thema,, J. CamphclI Roger N. Knutson Thomas M. Scott Gary G. Fuchs James R. Walston Elliott B. Knetsch Suesan Lea Pace Mr. Dwight Johnson City Manager City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Boulevard Plymouth, MN 55447-1482 Dear Dwight: Attorneys at Law (612)452-5000 Fax (612) 452-5550 Ap: Andrea McDowell Pochler Matthew K. Brokl John F. Kelly Marguerite M. McCarron George T. Stephenson We are pleased to announce that attorney Suesan Lea Pace has joined our firm as a shareholder to continue her practice in the areas of Municipal Law and Administrative Law. Ms. Pace formerly practiced law in Minneapolis as a shareholder with Popham, Haik, Schnobrich & Kaufman, Ltd. Prior to representing municipal clients in private practice, Suesan worked on the Washington, D.C. staffs of Senator John Glenn and Senator Robert Taft, Jr. from 1976 to 1983. Suesan brings a unique background to her representation of public sector clients. Ms. Pace is the City Attorney for the City of Prior Lake and for the past eight years served as City Attorney for St. Louis Park. She has lectured and written articles on regulatory, licensing, and land use matters. She is a member of the Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association and Administrative Law and Local, State and Urban Government Sections of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Our firm looks forward to continuing our working relationship with you. RNK: slc Very truly yours, KNUTSON, SCOTT Roger N. Knutson Suite 317 * EaganIile 01ficc Center • 1380 Corporate Center Curve • Eagan, X4N 55121 z-3co �_J_ RESOLUTION NO. 2552 RESOLUTION OPPOSING T. H. 12 & FERNDALE INTERCHANGE 1 , RESOLVED, that the City of Wayzata strongly opposes the constttTction of any interchange at the intersection of Ferndale Road and T. H. 12 for numerous �&�Orns inclu Z the following: E • Wayzata has already made many sacrifices for the improvement of highway access to the western suburbs. A large swath of Wayzata land was given over to the 1960's expansion of T. H. 12, including 3 interchanges in 2 miles, which is an unusually large number for a town of 3800 people. At that time the agreement was made to access via Highway 101 and specifically not Ferndale. Today, between Carlson Parkway and the west end of Wayzata, there are 5 connections with T. H. 12 within 3.75 miles. • The character of the residential neighborhoods adjacent to Ferndale would be negatively impacted by building an interchange. The quantity and quality of traffic from direct highway access would be destructive of the neighborhoods. Increased traffic speed, noise, and numbers of trucks, their impact on safety and possible increased crime because of an easy highway "getaway" concern us. • Neither Redeemer Lutheran Church nor Wayzata Community Church can afford the loss of land to ramp construction. Their limited parking capacity was a factor in constraining expansion of both facilities in recent years and approval of future expansion plans could be jeopardized by any loss of land. • For safety and capacity reasons, the schools at the above 2 churches as well as Wayzata West Jr. High cannot withstand the loss of land. • The Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce opposes this new interchange. • The citizens of the area (Wayzata Orono and Plymouth residents) are nearly unanimously opposed to it. • At a recent meeting with a MnDOT representative, data were presented that indicate there would be no clear value added to the system by constructing an interchange costing many hundreds of thousands of tax payer dollars. • Finally, it has been stated by a MnDOT representative that the Ferndale interchange, of the many elements being considered, faces the "least obstacles." We wish to disabuse planners of this notion and with this resolution apprise them of the considerable opposition to this part of the plan. Adopted by the Wayzata City Council this 3rd day of April, 1996. City Manager Allan Orsen Mayor Pro Tem Robert Ambrose 73s QvA^n= CANE Pt-ymovrN, rmU 5SF-'W :14ptzT e- /77,6 j'}(� �loNov,R6 c� 3'OY T�R�y 'r?flYor� or Pe-Yrgou" # i3-(oo p�Yw�o�%N 3�-u�• Pt,Y�vtff, r�N SSY y 7 Oa49R Mf}YOR T�s2N y: . AVI- A nRo84,vw1 I� I Z CA -A-) CcEr- -rk e4ZE 6Y awl V�R� C.c.s H EN -T-7 MV-AC4i LqvvE -7-;� Ii'i4Tiec.Y �SY (�o�� • v i ;Yam �vi� Y4VR Ti��. ,q^/D 1-�a �tflYtiE Yov CION -7-66rO 7a 7 YE N7- 10,Lw4YS 6,E -r- -WC2E BY CSR. 6=CYCOE air - '5 .5 4�'r7—mx4- E S.zDE wig{ K 64ADS. 111C 5ZreW A S7 -A -X7 -S -�Ne.. r- CSN C'04-ck �Wv ;> Xi---fvt o'l-1 i��P Fu[� Fay �� %!✓� o7�f %TSS. �i9�Jf�, LoL--Lf'.-- DwNKE i 3400 PLYMOUTH BOULEVARD • PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA 55447-1482 • TELEPHONE (612) 509-5000 .f -4a April 17, 1996 CITY OF PLYMOUTR Colin Janke 735 Quantico Lane Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Colin: Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter to me for review and comment. I'm pleased to report that the City is very close to awarding a contract for the construction of a trail along Xenium Lane, which will connect to the sidewalks in Minnetonka leading to Ridgedale. The trail will be on the east side of Xenium, running north and south, connecting all the way up to the future Luce Line trail that will take you either to Parkers Lake Park, or easterly to Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. If you have any other questions, Colin, please feel free to give me a call at 509-5201. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EB/np cc: City Manager PLYMOUTH :1 Beau tifulPlate'To Live y -fib April 17, 1996 CITY C)F PLYMOUTH+ Thomas Malone 13125 Basswood Lane Rogers, MN 55374 Dear Mr. Malone: Mayor Tierney has forwarded your letter of April 9 to me for review and comment. The City of Plymouth purchased the property for the ice arena approximately ten years ago from a developer in the downtown area. The original plan for this piece of property was to be a retail shopping center, much like you see in the Ridgedale area. The City purchased the property, so that we could build some recreational facilities and help draw more residents to the downtown area. Real estate studies show that the development of a recreational facility in this area was very important to spurring the development of the rest of downtown. Finally, this location happens to be the geographic center of the city's 36 square miles. Locating it strategically here was important, so that all residents would have equal access to the facility. For your information, Plymouth residents did approve a bond referendum a year ago which has allowed us to purchase four, very beautiful open space sites, both wooded and wetland, which will be preserved in their natural state, for future habitat for deer and wildlife. The City of Plymouth currently has the most restrictive wetland ordinance in the state. And we have a very restrictive tree preservation policy which the City is imposing on itself on this site. I can assure you that neither the members of the City Council, the Park Commission, or staff enjoy seeing trees removed, but in this particular case, unfortunately, we need to build on the property that the City owns. Also, we have budgeted over $100,000 to plant trees and shrubbery on the sports complex site. Thank you for your thoughtful letter. Sincerely, Eric J. Blank, Director Parks and Recreation EBJnp Beau PLYMOUTH A Beatiful'Place'ro Live cc:. _City Manner,_.. _ _ _ _ _ __ z4 VIRGINIA LEE AND THOMAS PATRICK MALONE 13125 Basswood Lane Rogers, Minnesota 55374 Writer's Dimes line: (612) 783-5134 April 9, 1996 The Honorable Joy Tierney 1 o Mayor of the City of Plymouth 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Plymouth, MN 55447 Dear Ms. Mayor: I saw on the news the other night a story about the partnership arrangement between the City of Plymouth and a health club which will result in the construction of a giant facility within the City of Plymouth. The news story also contained an aerial shot of the site; it appeared to be a large wooded area. Why a wooded area? Isn't there a suitable cornfield left in the City of Plymouth for this construction? Also, while I do not know your construction schedule, I will tell you that if you proceed with this construction in the months of May, June or July, you will cause the deaths of hundreds or thousands of baby birds. That wooded area will be densely populated with nesting species and tearing down the trees will be hugely destructive to those species. Just thought you would like to know..... 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