HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07-19-2017Approved Minutes 1 of 3 Meeting of July 19, 2017
Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
July 19, 2017
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Marc Anderson, Commissioners Bryan Oakley, Donovan Saba, Jim Kovach, Julie Witt, David Witte and Kira Vanderlan
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Thomson, Senior Planner Shawn Drill, and Assistant City Engineer Mike Payne
OTHERS PRESENT: Councilmember 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 Kovach, to approve the July 19,
2017 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 21, 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
B. WAYZATA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT (2017060)
Approve variances to allow oversized scoreboards at Wayzata High School located at 4955
Peony Lane.
MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Vanderlan, to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. WEST PLYMOUTH DEVELOPOMENT, INC. (2017032)
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Chair Anderson introduced the request by West Plymouth Development, Inc. for a reguiding,
rezoning, PUD general plan and preliminary plat for “West Plymouth Property” on property
located east of County Road 101 at Prairie Center Drive.
Senior Planner Drill gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Witte referenced the statement that the City may not reguide the property unless
the Metropolitan Council has reviewed and responded to the reguiding and asked about the
position of the Metropolitan Council.
Senior Planner Drill stated that once the application is received, the city is required to send
notification to surrounding municipalities and other jurisdictions such as the DNR. He further
explained the process involving the Metropolitan Council and stated that thus far we have not
received negative comments in response.
Commissioner Witte stated that it appears additional land may be included.
Senior Planner Drill replied that there are two properties to the north that the developer may be
interested in purchasing but those are not included in this plat although they could be considered in the future.
Commissioner Witte stated that the report references wetland #2, which is proposed to be filled,
noting that the report identifies that wetland on the east but it appears that the wetland is located
to the west and asked for clarification.
Senior Planner Drill identified that wetland on the site plan and confirmed that it is proposed to
be filled.
Chair Anderson referenced a berm that was developed in conjunction with Speak the Word Church. He stated that the berm would be impacted to some degree with grading and asked for
details.
Senior Planner Drill stated that the plan is to attempt to preserve as much of the berm and
existing trees as possible, noting that the developer is attempting to minimize the impact.
Chair Anderson introduced Dave Gonyea, representing the applicant, who thanked the staff for
the excellent job they have done. He stated that the original deal with Wild Meadows on the
other side of County Road 101 in Medina was that the berm would remain intact if the church
remained the owner of the site. He stated that they are attempting to preserve as much as possible of the berm but noted that 30 to 40 feet near the entrance to the site would be impacted
to provide the necessary sightlines required by the county.
Commissioner Oakley asked for information on the retaining wall.
Mr. Gonyea provided additional details, noting that the retaining wall would be four feet in
height at its highest point.
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Commissioner Oakley asked and received confirmation that the only impact to the berm would
be at the entrance.
Chair Anderson stated that most of the recent developments have had larger lot widths than what is proposed and asked if the price on these homes would therefore be lower, which would
provide opportunity for more people to buy homes.
Mr. Gonyea stated that the goal would be to provide a lower price but noted that the price would
still begin in the $500,000s.
Chair Anderson opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one
present who requested to speak on this item.
Commissioner Saba stated that it is nice to see a mix of single-family and villa style homes.
MOTION by Commissioner Oakley, seconded by Commissioner Kovach, to approve the request
by West Plymouth Development, Inc. for a reguiding, rezoning, PUD general plan and
preliminary plat for “West Plymouth Property” on property located east of County Road 101 at
Prairie Center Drive. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved. 7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Chair Anderson, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 P.M.