HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08-20-2003Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
August 20, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Peggy Larson, Commissioners Frank Weir, Kendall Griffith,
Jason Rohloff, Nancy Franke -Wilson, James Holmes, and Melissa Musliner
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barb Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner
Rebecca Bowers, Associate Planner Joshua Doty, and Office Support Representative Janice
Bergstrom
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the
August 20, 2003 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to approve the July 23,
2003 Planning Commission minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved. Commissioners
Holmes and Rohloff abstained.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to approve the
August 6, 2003 Planning Commission minutes. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION
approved. Commissioners Wilson and Musliner abstained.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. ARCHNET (2003074)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Archnet for a site plan, conditional use permit and
variances to allow construction of a 4,400 square foot commercial building for Weld Plumbing
on property located at 3410 Kilmer Lane North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the August 12, 2003 staff report.
Chair Larson introduced the applicant Kevin Grube, representing Archnet, who stated he
concurred with the terms and conditions listed in the staff report.
Chair Larson opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak, Chair Larson
closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Holmes, to approve the request
by Archnet for a site plan, conditional use permit and variances to allow construction of a 4,400
square foot commercial building for Weld Plumbing on property located at 3410 Kilmer Lane
North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B. RANDY AND LANET JOHNSON (2003080)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Randy and Lanet Johnson for rezoning and a conditional
use permit to allow relocation of a house from 4850 Medicine Lake Drive W. to 4745 Medicine
Lake Drive W.
Planner Bowers gave an overview of the August 12, 2003 staff report.
Chair Larson introduced the applicant Randy Johnson, 4850 Medicine Lake Drive W. Mr.
Johnson said he concurred with the staff report and the revised resolution.
Chair Larson opened the public hearing.
Chair Larson introduced Thad Lightfoot, 4640 Underwood Court, who said as President of the
Curtis Lake Homeowners Association, he represents the 75 families south of the Johnson
Property. Mr. Lightfoot said he is concerned about potential driveway lighting for the house
once it is moved. Mr. Lightfoot asked how the grade of the street will change and if there would
be additional street lights which could affect the back of several homes due to the significant
drop in the grade on Medicine Lake Drive W. Mr. Lightfoot said he appreciated meeting with
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson a couple weeks ago regarding the neighbors who have homes by their
property, and stated he feels things can be worked out with them. Mr. Lightfoot addressed
Phase II of the project, and said in 1997 the Planning Commission attempted to change the
zoning designation to LA -4. Mr. Lightfoot stated there was opposition to higher density
development at that time and said they will be back with residents and a petition as they are still
very opposed to 70 additional units.
Planning Manager Senness advised that the proposal for development would be discussed at the
September 3 Planning Commission meeting. She added that the guiding of LA -2 would not
change.
Chair Larson closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Weir asked what lighting regulations would apply to the Johnson property and the
effect on the Curtis Lake neighborhood.
Planner Bowers said the Zoning Ordinance does not regulate lighting for single family homes.
Mr. Johnson said he didn't know if driveway lighting would be placed. He said the driveway
would be smaller and any lighting would be inside a tree design consisting of 15-20 transplanted
trees. Mr. Johnson said right now he has no plans for lights.
Chair Larson inquired about changes in the grading of the proposed road.
Planner Bowers said that the plans for the street are related to the proposed development to the
north. We do not have final plans for the driveway entry yet because of the future proposed
development, but added the driveway entry would be required to match the grade of the roadway
when completed.
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the request
by Randy and Lanet Johnson for rezoning and a conditional use permit to allow relocation of a
house from 4850 Medicine Lake Drive W. to 4745 Medicine Lake Drive W. Roll Call
Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
C. SENTINEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (2003086)
Chair Larson introduced the request by Sentinel Property Management for a conditional use
permit to allow 60 percent office use in the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district for property
located at 2600 Fernbrook Lane North.
Associate Planner Doty gave an overview of the August 11, 2003 staff report.
Chair Larson introduced the applicant, Brent Wold, Sentinel Property Management, who stated
he concurred with the staff report.
Chair Larson opened and closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Weir, to approve the request
by Sentinel Property Management for a conditional use permit to allow 60 percent office use in
the I-2 (General Industrial) zoning district for property located at 2600 Fernbrook Lane
North. Roll Call Vote. 7 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Griffith, to adjourn the
meeting. Vote. 7 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.