HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Minutes 05-22-2018Adopted Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting
May 22, 2018
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 May 22, 2018.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Willis, Carroll, Wosje, Davis, and
Prom.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Councilmember Johnson.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Callister, Administrative Services Director Hokkanen,
Community Development Director Juetten, Economic Development Manager Landhauser, Park
and Recreation Director Evans, Public Works Director Thompson, Public Safety Director
Goldstein, Senior Planner Sommers, City Forester Buck, Assistant City Engineer Payne, City
Attorney Knutson, and City Clerk Engdahl.
Plymouth Forum
Judy Luedke, 17910 County Road 47, expressed frustrations with lack of protocol followed by
past development and concerns for future development in her area of the City. She encouraged
the Councilmembers to watch these things closely.
Mayor Slavik thanked Ms. Luedke for her comments and clarified that Ms. Luedke had been
compensated by the developer for the impact left on her land. She noted the City was not party
to the agreement regarding the compensation. Mayor Slavik stated staff will make sure the City
is following up if there are any regulations not being properly followed.
Presentations and Public Information Announcements
(4.01) Proclaim June 2 as "Arbor Day"
City Forester Paul Buck presented information regarding Plymouth's Arbor Day tree planting on
June 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lake Camelot Park. Planting of 40 trees and placing an
informational plaque will be done in partnership with the Rotary Club.
Mayor Slavik proclaimed June 2 as "Arbor Day."
(4.02) Proclaim May 20-26 as "Public Works Week"
Adopted Minutes Page 1 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
Public Works Director Michael Thompson highlighted the work of the Public Works
Department.
Mayor Slavik proclaimed May 20-26 as "Public Works Week."
Mayor Slavik noted on May 24 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a Memorial Day event at the Veterans
Memorial hosted by Plymouth's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization.
Approval of Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to
approve the agenda. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
the Consent Agenda that included the following items:
(6.01) Council meeting minutes from Special and Regular Meetings of May 8, 2018.
(6.02) Resolution Approving Disbursements ending May 12, 2018 (Res2018-193).
(6.03) Resolution Approving Collateral Assignment of Development Agreement and Tax
Increment Financing Note, Subordination Agreement and First Amendment to Promissory Note
Related to 169/55, LLC Housing Project (Axis Apartments) (Res2018-194).
(6.04) Resolution Approving Wetland Replacement Plan for the Troy Lane Reconstruction
Project (17014 — Res2018-195).
(6.05) Resolution Approving Exception from Section 2005.13 of the City Code Allowing
Liquor Consumption at the Hilde Performance Center on August 30, 2018 (Res2018-196).
(6.06) Resolution Approving the Purchase of a New Wheel Loader with Plow (Res2018-197).
(6.07) Resolution Approving Final Plat for the "Summers Edge South 2nd Addition (2017107F
— Res2018-198) and Resolution Adopting Assessments for Water and Sanitary Sewer for
Summers Edge South 2nd Addition (2017107F — Res2018-199).
(6.08) Resolution Approving Site Plan Amendment Mister Car Wash located at 11318 Highway
55 (2018026 — Res2018-200).
With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 2 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
Public Hearings
(7.01) Public Improvement and Special Assessment Hearing, Award Contract, and
Designate Engineer for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Construction Project and
Assessment Hearing for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Construction Project (13002)
Assistant City Engineer Payne presented this project and illustrated the existing conditions of
this road, noting that it is currently rated three out of ten. He listed the proposed improvements
for street reconstruction and utilities and reported that this project will realign the frontage road
with West Medicine Lake Drive. He noted the proposed project schedule.
In response to questions from the Council, Assistant City Engineer Payne and Public Works
Director Thompson provided the following information:
The water main is located in the ditch of Highway 55 and is proposed to be moved into
the roadway so it is better able to be serviced.
Staff will provide a report back to Council if abandoned utilities are marked.
Mayor Slavik opened the public hearing.
Steve Kleinman, owner of business located at 11140 Highway 55, expressed his support for this
project but is concerned that the landscaping on his property would be removed and not replaced.
He believes the landscaping is in the right-of-way. He inquired if he could receive bids for the
portion of the work being done to his curb work to assure it is done to the quality he would
prefer, and that the City would cover the remainder and replace what is removed during the
project.
Mayor Slavik closed the public hearing.
Public Works Thompson stated that the City doesn't typically replace landscaping in the right-
of-way. He stated that planting in the right-of-way is done at the owner's risk. Assistant City
Engineer Payne concurred and stated that the staff is willing to work with property owners where
needed.
Regarding the replacement of curb at Mr. Kleineman's expense, Public Works Director
Thompson stated that the City would not assume that cost, but there could be some flexibility
and a reimbursement agreement that would be reviewed by the City Attorney in order that it
follows policy.
Motion was made by Councilmember Davis, and seconded by Councilmember Wosje, to adopt
Resolution Ordering Improvement for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction
Project ,13002 — Res2018-201), Resolution Adopting Assessments for the State Highway 55
Frontage Road Reconstruction Project 13002 — Res2018-202), and Resolution Awarding the
Contract and Designate to Engineer for the State Highway 55 Frontage Road Reconstruction
Project (13002 — Res2018-203). With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Adopted Minutes Page 3 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
General Business
(8.01) Rezoning and Preliminary Plat for Property located at 18550 County Road 47
(McConn Parcel — 2018014)
Senior Planner Sommers presented the details of the proposed project to the Council. She stated
the rezoning request meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to adopt
an Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land located at 18550
County Road 47 (2018014 — Ord2018-13), Resolution ApprovingFindings indings of Fact for the
Rezoning of Land located at 18550 County Road 47 (2018014 — Res2018-204), Resolution
Approving a Preliminary Plat for "McConn Parcel" for Property located at 18550 County Road
47 (2018014 - Res2018-205), and Resolution Approving Summary Publication of Ordinance No.
2018-13 Ordinance Amending Chapter 21 of the City Code to Classify Certain Land Located at
18550 County Road 47 (2017110 - Res2018-206). With all members voting in favor, the motion
carried.
(8.02) Reguiding and Sketch Plan for `Greenway North" on Property located at 18405,
18515 and 18535 County Road 47, 6035 Troy Lane, and 5945 Troy Lane (Pulte Homes of
Minnesota — 2018022)
Senior Planner Sommers introduced the project which is reguiding the site from LA -R2, which
allows 2-4 dwelling units/acre, to LA -2, which allows 3-6 dwelling units/acre. She stated that
the reguiding request is consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and essentially moves up
the timing for the reguiding as the City is scheduled to adopt the 2040 Comprehensive Plan later
this summer. She stated that the applicant is also requesting a sketch plan review to gather
general comments from the Council regarding the plan itself. She discussed access points from
the east and north and that a full intersection from County Road 47 will be required. An access
to the west is being discussed with the developer. She stated that the Planning Commission
recommended approval at their May 2, 2018 meeting and a letter from residents to the north
detailing their concern for the project was distributed to the Council. She stated staff
recommends approval of the reguiding for the proposed project.
In response to questions from the Council, Senior Planner Sommers and Community
Development Director Juetten provided the following information:
The single-family lot in the north of the project is proposed to remain zoned as single-
family but staff will let the developer comment on that.
The action item being discussed tonight is just the reguiding. This is being discussed
tonight because the developer has requested reguiding to occur earlier due to a deadline
with the Metropolitan Council regarding Comprehensive Plan amendment dates. The
developer is following up with rezoning and preliminary plat for this project at a later
date.
Adopted Minutes Page 4 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
• If the Council approves the request for reguiding tonight, the Council still has discretion
on future zoning decisions for this site. The Council is just providing informal feedback
regarding townhomes and the remainder of the proposed development.
• If the Council were to approve the reguiding tonight and the applicant comes forward
with a plan for townhomes that the Council did not support, the size of the lots for single-
family homes would likely be 65-75 foot wide lots.
• This will not be workforce type housing due to the land costs.
Paul Heuer with Pulte Homes, representing the applicant, described the details of the proposed
site plan. He discussed the current topography and vegetation of the site and commented that the
proposed Greenway North site would have access to the features of Greenway West. He stated
that the single-family homes in the southwest area are a continuation of the lots in Greenway
West. The northern section of the site is proposed for townhomes due to the high-density
guiding to the west and the busy roadway to the north. He described there would be two levels
of homeowners association, one for the single family and one for the townhome portion. He
summarized Pulte Group's perception of the benefits and amenities of the proposed land use.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Heuer provided the following information:
• There will be two HOAs under the umbrella of another association. The townhomes
have the exterior of the buildings as part of their maintenance, which is part of the
increased cost.
• These townhomes are the same units as those by Camelot and could also be called
rowhouses.
• Pulte Group's perspective is when cities put together future land -use maps, typically they
place the higher density residential housing in the areas of higher traffic streets, industrial
uses, and commercial uses. The roads in front of the proposed development will be
minor local collective streets, not County Road 47. Community Development Director
Juetten added these townhomes would be similar to the Taryn Hills project and stated that
Taryn Hills is guided LA -2.
Some Councilmembers voiced their concerns with townhomes occupying a portion of this
development.
Larry Lawrence, realtor for the property owner of 6015 Troy Lane, stated that his client has been
requested to sell his property to the developer to complete the project. Mr. Lawrence's client has
not been able to come to an agreement with the developer on a price for his home and
developable land. His client is now proposing to leave the single-family home on his property
and eliminate the proposed Lots 6 and 7. The easement to Troy Lane on his client's property
would need to be dealt with to construct the road to the far east of the property. His client would
then like to see a drive constructed to the west of his property line, which will likely push the
road to the west.
Mr. Lawrence illustrated the lot in question which is approximately five acres with some
wetland.
Adopted Minutes Page 5 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
Motion was made by Councilmember Wosje, and seconded by Councilmember Davis, to adopt
Resolution Approving a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Reguide Roughly 24 Acres from
LA -R2 to LA -2 for "Greenway North" (2018022). Motion failed with Prom, Willis, and Slavik
voting no, and Carroll, Wosje, and Davis voting yes.
Motion was made by Councilmember Willis, and seconded by Councilmember Prom to direct
City Attorney to prppare findings of fact for denial. Motion carried.
Troy Reding, 18535 County Road 47, stated changes and rezoning have occurred in this area, but
now this rezoning has failed. He expressed frustration with Council's concern regarding
townhomes. He stated the action item tonight was to rezone the site from LA-RA2 to LA -2
which will be done in September as part of the Comprehensive Plan.
In response to Mr. Reding, a couple comments were made:
• Concern of placing a higher density use closer to County Road 47 which is a very busy
roadway.
• Reguiding the property to LA -2 would give the developer too much leeway in what
would be brought back before the Council.
Community Development Director Juetten stated if seeing a more concrete plan would assist the
Council prior to reguiding approval, he suggested the option of continuing this tonight and
requiring the developer to come back with a plat which they are currently working on. This
timeline would work for the developer to meet the deadline with the Metropolitan Council.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to reconsider.
With Carroll, Wosje, Davis, and Slavik voting yes, and Willis and Prom voting no, the motion
carried.
Motion was made by Mayor Slavik, and seconded by Councilmember Carroll, to table this item
to the June 26, 2018 meeting. With all members voting in favor, the motion carried.
Reports and Staff Recommendations
City Manager Callister provided a brief legislative update.
Adiournment
Mayor Slavik adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
Adopted Minutes Page 6 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018
The Council then conducted a quarterly City Manager's update that Mayor Slavik called to order
at 8:35 p.m. in the Parkers Lake Conference Room. Mayor Slavik, Councilmembers Prom,
Willis, Carroll, Wosje, and Davis, City Manager Callister, and Administrative Services Director
Hokkanen were in attendance. This meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Adopted Minutes Page 7 of 7 Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018