HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 09-17-2003Approved Minutes
City of Plymouth
Planning Commission Meeting
September 17, 2003
MEMBERS PRESENT: Acting Chair Frank Weir, Commissioners Kendall Griffith, Jason
Rohloff, Nancy Franke -Wilson, Melissa Musliner, and James Holmes
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Peggy Larson
STAFF PRESENT: Community Development Director Anne Hurlburt, Planning Manager Barb
Senness, Senior Planner Marie Darling, Planner Rebecca Bowers, 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 Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the
September 17, 2003 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to approve the
September 3, 2003 Planning Commission minutes. Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. SCHNEIDERMAN'S FURNITURE, INC. (2003082)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Schneiderman's Furniture, Inc. for a comprehensive
plan amendment, rezoning, site plan amendment, and variance for property located at the
northwest corner of County Road 6 and Xenium Lane.
Planner Bowers gave an overview of the September 5, 2003 staff report. Planner Bowers noted a
format change revision in the resolution.
Commissioner Holmes asked if the traffic study addressed the intersection of Annapolis Lane and
County Road 6.
Planner Bowers said that the intersection is at a level of service of C and does not pose a traffic
concern. The applicant would constrict the southern entrance on Annapolis to be a right -in only
to facilitate traffic movement in this area.
Acting Chair Weir introduced Michael Diem, 670 S. Broadway, Stillwater, MN. Mr. Diem said
he was representing Larry Schneiderman and stated he is in agreement with the resolution and staff
report.
Acting Chair Weir opened the public hearing. There being no one present to speak on the issue,
Acting Chair Weir closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Rohloff stated he likes the idea of a Schneiderman Furniture being in that location.
MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
request by Schneiderman's Furniture, Inc. for a comprehensive plan amendment, rezoning, site
plan amendment, and variance for property located at the northwest corner of County Road 6 and
Xenium Lane. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
B. WILSON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (2003087)
Acting Chair Weir introduced the request by Wilson Property Management for rezoning from
RSF-1 (Single Family 1) to RSF-2 (Single Family 2) and a preliminary plat to create five new
lots to be called "Carlson Terrace" located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Harbor
Lane North and Carlson Parkway North.
Senior Planner Darling gave an overview of the September 9, 2003 staff report.
Acting Chair Weir introduced the applicant's engineer, Perry Ryan, 430 Lafayette Avenue,
Excelsior, MN. Mr. Ryan commended Senior Planner Darling for the staff report and concurred
with the staff report.
Acting Chair Weir opened the public hearing.
Acting Chair Weir introduced Eric Baker, 305 Harbor Lane, who stated he lives across the street
from the proposed development. Mr. Baker said he is curious about which trees and bushes
would remain along Harbor Lane.
Acting Chair Weir introduced Sarah Cranny, 1040 Fernbrook Lane N. Ms. Cranny said the
intersection at Harbor Lane and Gleason Lake Dr. is a busy one. She said Harbor Lane is a
thoroughfare for all the neighbors and asked about the access for three additional driveways in a
small span. Ms. Cranny said if the trees and shrubs are gone there would be better visibility.
Acting Chair Weir closed the public hearing.
Senior Planner Darling said the applicant proposes custom grading as there would be individual
builders. Their proposed tree preservation fencing would allow for only a single access point to
each home site. Senior Planner Darling said the applicant is proposing to keep as much of the
trees and shrubs as possible although some would be removed for installation of utilities serving
these lots.
Senior Planner Darling said there currently are 1000 average daily trips on Harbor Lane. The 2
additional lots facing Harbor Lane would result in 20 more trips on average per day, which is not
a noticeable increase.
Director Hurlburt asked if there would be adequate visibility.
Senior Planner Darling responded that each driveway meets the requirements for distance from
the intersection. The shrub and tree removal would be reviewed when the homes are built.
MOTION by Commissioner Rohloff, seconded by Commissioner Musliner, to approve the
request by Wilson Property Management for rezoning from RSF-1 (Single Family 1) to RSF-2
(Single Family 2) and a preliminary plat to create five new lots to be called "Carlson Terrace"
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Harbor Lane North and Carlson Parkway
North. Roll Call Vote. 6 Ayes. MOTION approved unanimously.
8. NEW BUSINESS
Director Hurlburt said that Commissioner Rohloff would be resigning from the Planning
Commission to become the Director of Federal Affairs for the Pawlenty Administration in
Washington, DC. Director Hurlburt thanked Commissioner Rohloff for his service on the
Planning Commission and congratulated him on his appointment.
Commissioner Rohloff said it has been a pleasure to work with the Commissioners and staff and
thanked them all.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith, seconded by Commissioner Rohloff, to adjourn the
meeting. Vote. 6 Ayes. The meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.