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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 08-08-2017Adopted Minutes Regular City Council Meeting August 8, 2017 Mayor Slavik called a Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Boulevard, on August 8, 2017. COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Prom, Willis, Wosje, Johnson, Davis, and Carroll. Council Absent: None. Staff Present: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Fischer, Community Development Director Juetten, Park and Recreation Director Evans, Police Captain Reed, Public Works Director Thompson, City Engineer Renneberg, Planning Manager Thomson, City Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl. Plymouth Forum There was no one present to address the Council. Presentations and Public Information Announcements Mayor Slavik introduced Michael Thompson, the City's new Public Works Director. The Council thanked Jim Renneberg, City Engineer, who served as the Interim Public Works Director. Approval of Agenda Motion was made by Councilmember Wosie and seconded by Councilmember Willis, to approve thea eg nda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Consent Agenda At the request of Councilmember Willis, item No. 6.05 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.04. Motion was made by Councilmember Prom and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt the amended Consent Agenda that included the following items: Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017 (6.01) Special and Regular City Council Meeting minutes of July 25, 2017. (6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending July 29, 2017 (Res2017-257). (6.03) Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2018 Pedestrian and Concrete Replacement Project (ST189004.001 - Res2017-258). (6.04) Resolution Approving Variances for Wayzata Public School District for Property located at 4955 Peony Lane (2017060- Res2017-259). (6.05) (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed under General Business as item No. 8.04). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. General Business (8.01) Appeal of Zoning Ordinance Interpretation relating to Fences (Jacqueline Sullivan — 2017066) Planning Manager Thomson reported the type of fence requested by Jacqueline Sullivan is not an allowable fence as per the Zoning Ordinance. She provided the following information in response to questions from the Council: She is not aware of other communities that allow this type of fencing, and the current fence ordinance has been in place for 13 years. There is a provision in the ordinance for temporary fencing, but it relates to fencing for construction projects. She is not aware of any fencing put up by the City that doesn't meet the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Jacqueline Sullivan, applicant, reported the fence she is proposing to install is known as an invisible, non -electric fence, is half the cost of other fencing systems, and is a good option for senior citizens who can't afford fences. She requested an exception to the ordinance and have staff review the language. Kari Weske, 8772 Cottonwood Lane North, commented if Ms. Sullivan were to move, this fence could be taken down and moved with her. It's a sturdy fence, more pleasing to the eye than a chain link fence, and cheaper than a wood or steel fence. Minnesota is one of Pet Playgrounds biggest customers, so other communities are allowing it to be used. Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017 Ms. Sullivan pointed out on a photo the topography of her yard and where the fence would be located. She commented there is no homeowner's association that is part of the neighborhood. She did try to tie her dog to a stake, but it wasn't successful. Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom, to adopt a Resolution Affirming City Staff's Interpretation of the City's Zoning Ordinance Pertaining to Fencing Materials (2017066 - Res2017-260). Motion was made by Councilmember Johnson, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to amend the main motion to direct staff to check with other communities to see if they are moving in the direction of non-traditional fencing materials. The Council voted on the amendment, and with Davis, Prom, Johnson, and Wosje voting yes, and Willis, Carroll, and Slavik voting no, the motion carried. The Council voted on the main motion, and with all members voting in favor, the motion carried. (8.02) Crosswalk Improvements in the Schmidt Lake Road Mill and Overlay Project (ST179002.001) City Engineer Renneberg reported on this project and specifically, the recommendations in staff's report regarding crossing locations that were discussed at the May 23, 2017 Council meeting. A considerable amount of discussion was held regarding the previous crossing at the intersection of Schmidt Lake Road with Yuma Lane. This is a crossing that staff is recommending not reinstalling the marked crosswalk as the Vicksburg Lane intersection at Schmidt Lake Road is a better place to cross to access Gateway Park due to sight distance. The suggestion was made to send correspondence to the residents of the Fields of Nanterre indicating where they should cross to access Gateway Park. Motion was made by Mayor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to not install the painted crosswalk back on Yuma Lane and Schmidt Lake Road. With all members voting in favor but Johnson, the motion carried. The Council directed staff to do an informal speed study on this section of Schmidt Lake Road in an effort to get the speed lowered. (8.03) Appointment of Alternate Director Vacancy on the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission Motion was made by Councilmember Willis and seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to adopt a Resolution Appointing Catherine Cesnik to the Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission (Res2017-261). With all members voting in favor but Davis and Prom, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017 (8.04) Reguiding, Rezoning, PUD General Plan, Preliminary Plat, and Final Plat for "West Plymouth Property" located east of County Road 101 at Prairie Drive (West Plymouth Development, Inc. — 2017032) (previously item No. 6.05) Councilmember Willis expressed concern with the 57th Street extension associated with this application. He stated it is going to become a cut though street between Peony Lane and County Road 10. As designed, it won't be able to handle the additional traffic, and there should be turn lanes at the intersection of County Road 101. He suggested the application be delayed in order to determine if more right-of-way is needed. Councilmember Willis left the meeting (8:17 p.m.). Jake Walesch, applicant, commented they hope to have the preliminary plat and final plat approved to split the lot into two lots so it can be conveyed to the school. The road was originally a 28 -foot road, and after deciding there would be no driveways on it, and it would be a major collector road, it was increased to a 36 -foot road to allow for occasional parking on the south side of the street. The right-of-way is 65 feet, and there would be room to expand the road if needed. By expanding the right-of-way, they may lose lots, and it may affect the minimum standards of the school since it has already been moved to the north to accommodate them. They are willing to study it, but it has already been discussed with staff and what they are providing is greater than what is required. City Engineer Renneberg stated if they want to provide parking on both sides of the street, they would need to expand it by two more feet. Currently, staff is planning two 12 -foot lanes, and an eight -foot -wide parking aisle on the south side of the street. Mr. Walesch stated they could possibly make the roadway two feet wider with the current right- of-way, and they would be willing to study it. They are on a tight timeline and were hoping to begin work tomorrow. Motion was made by MUor Slavik and seconded by Councilmember Wosie, to adopt a Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide roughly 48 acres from P-1 to LA -2 for "West Plymouth Property" (2017032 - Res2017-262) Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Lane located East of County Road 101 at Prairie Drive and to establish a Planned Unit Development District (2017032 — Ord2017-17), Resolution ApprovingFindings indings of Fact for the Rezoning of Land located East of County Road 101 near Prairie Drive (2017032 — Res2017-263) Resolution Approving a PUD General Plan, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat for "West Plymouth Property" for roughly 75 acres located East of County Road 101 at Prairie Drive with Condition No. 3 "Approval is contingent upon determining whether no more than two additional feet of right-of-way and roadway width is needed for 54th/55th Avenue" (2017032 — Res2017-264) and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 2017-17 (Res2017-265). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried. Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017 Reports and Staff Recommendations There were no reports or staff recommendations. Adiournment Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Ia�&�4w Sandra R. Engdahl, y Clerk Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 5 Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017