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Approved Minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
September 19, 2018
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice-Chair Bryan Oakley, Commissioners Donovan Saba, Julie Witt,
David Witte and Justin Markell
MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Marc Anderson and Commissioner Kira Vanderlan
STAFF PRESENT: Planning Manager Barbara Thomson and Senior Planner Lori Sommers
OTHERS PRESENT:
1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:05 P.M.
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
3. PUBLIC FORUM
Hildania Kristensen, 15725 4th Avenue, requested that the Planning Commission approve a
variance for a fence and regrading of the east side of her property. She explained that allowing her
to regrade the east side of her property to match the drainage easement recorded with Hennepin
County would allow the drainage to flow on the edge of her property rather than the middle of her
yard.·
Vice-Chair Oakley asked if an application has been made to the city for this action.
Ms. Kristensen stated that she has not yet made an application for the variance. She stated that she
has been trying to work with different members of city staff and believed that it would be
appropriate to bring the issue to the commission.
Vice-Chair Oakley explained that there is a process in place for a resident to work with city staff
to submit a complete application that can then move forward to the commission for consideration.
Ms. Kristensen stated that she has attempted to work with city staff to have the water drain to the
appropriate drainage easement, but there has not been a resolution to this point. She stated that
because of the upcoming weather, she wanted to attempt to move this matter forward. She stated
that she has been injured because of the adjacent property owners.
Vice-Chair Oakley explained that the commission cannot take action on a matter brought to the
public forum and can only take action once a completed application has been received.
Ms. Kristensen stated that while she understands the process, that will not allow her to receive a
resolution before there is snow on the ground.
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Planning Manager Thomson stated that even if a completed application is received, it would be .
highly unlikely that the item could be placed on the next agenda because of notification and review
that is required.
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Ms. Kristensen stated that she has been working for two years in an attempt to find a resolution to
this situation. She asked the commission to listen to her concern and take an action. She said she
believed she has been given a lot of excuses and from her perspective, the City of Plymouth abides
by state law. She said she did not believe that the correct ordinances or city codes were being
enforced in this matter. She stated that there are timing concerns with the upcoming winter season
and the lack of progress. She asked for the support of the commission. She stated that her family
has been suffering the health consequences of this issue, and she wants to have a resolution.
Vice-Chair·Oakley stated that he understands the concern and frustration with the process. He
explained that the rules are in place to protect everyone that could be impacted from a request. He
explained that the process allows everyone to have an opportunity to listen to the action at hand
and provide input. He stated that materials have to be submitted to support a request, which is
then reviewed by staff to present to the planning commission. He noted at that time a public
hearing will be held, and a recommendation will be made to the City Council.
Ms. Kristensen asked that her issue be considered at the next planning commission meeting.
Planning Manager Thomson stated that there are steps and process that need to be followed,
including informing neighbors within 200 feet of the request. She explained that an application
would need to be submitted and determined complete by staff, and then notification would be
provided to neighbors and the meeting would be scheduled.
Ms. Kristensen stated that her neighbors illegally encroached on the drainage easement by
expanding their driveway, which causes damage to her property. She stated that she is attempting
to follow process, but her neighbors did not do that, and resolution is not being provided. She
asked for a variance to the procedure, noting that she could do the paperwork tonight, but does not
want to end up with the ground frozen before her request is heard. She stated that she has medical
evidence of the issues that have been created from the drainage problem.
Vice-Chair Oakley again explained that an application would need to be submitted before any
action can be considered. He encouraged Ms. Kristensen to submit her application.
Ms. Kristensen stated that she will follow the process, but hopes that she and her family do not
incur any additional health problems because of this issue. She noted that she brought the illegal
action forward to staff two years ago and has not received resolution.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Markell, to approve the
September 19, 2018 Planning Commission Agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
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A. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 15, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
B. ADSIT ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (2018062)
Approve a site plan for a new commercial building along the east side of Vicksburg Lane
between 36th Avenue and 37th Avenue.
MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Witt, to approve the consent
agenda. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. BLOOM EARLY LEARNING (2018057)
Vice-Chair Oakley introduced the request by Bloom Early Learning for a conditional use permit
for a daycare at Plymouth Presbyterian Church located at 3755 Dunkirk Lane.
Senior Planner Sommers gave an overview of the staff report.
Commissioner Markell stated that he regularly parks in this lot to use the park-and-ride and
asked what discussion has occurred with the applicant with respect to the park-and-ride users.
Senior Planner Sommers stated that drop-off and pick-up for the daycare will occur in the front
of the lot, while the park-and-ride users park in the back of the lot, and therefore there will not be
any conflict.
Commissioner Witte asked for details on the fencing.
Senior Planner Sommers replied that it would be a four-foot chain link fence.
Melissa Musliner, Bloom Early Learning, stated that the business has an existing daycare with 70
children that has been in existence for 18 years. She stated that they have experience with shared
parking fom the park-and-ride at their existing location, and therefore are comfortable with the
shared parking at this new location as well.
Vice-Chair Oakley opened the public hearing and closed the public hearing as there was no one
present who requested to speak on this item.
MOTION by Commissioner Witte, seconded by Commissioner Witt, to approve the request by
Bloom Early Learning for a conditional use permit for a daycare at Plymouth Presbyterian
Church located at 3755 Dunkirk Lane. Vote. 5 Ayes. MOTION approved.
7. NEW BUSINESS
8. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Vice-Chair Oakley, with no objection, to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 P.M.