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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 05-17 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Pro Tem. Roche at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Pro Tern Roche, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Gary Ford, Michael Parks, and Della Young were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Chair Sean Rahn and Commissioner Rachel Lund were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Anri126.2007 There was a motion by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Young to approve the minutes of the April 26, 2007 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Michael Parks abstained as he was not present at the meeting. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Pro Tern Roche explained the Planning Commission's role as an advisory body. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings. In the matters concerned in these hearings, the Commission makes recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes all final decisions in these matters. APPLICATION NO. 2007-010 -GREG A. NELSON Chair Pro Tem Roche introduced Application No. 2007-010, a request for a Special Use Permit amendment to expand the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy located at 6840 Shingle Creek Parkway. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to expand the size of the operation by doubling the amount of square footage utilized and to incorporate two other athletic training operations into the site. These include Athletic Performance, Inc. operated by Mr. Scott M. Ramsdell and Coyote Chiropractic operated by Dr. Daniel Piper. The property in question is zoned I-1 (Industrial Park). The Martial Arts Academy is regarded as an "instructional use" which is an allowable use in the I-1 zone through the Special Use Permit process. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5-17-07 for Application No. 2007-010, attached.) The City Council on March 28, 2005 approved Planning Commission Application No. 2005-005 which authorized the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy Special Use Permit for an instructional use at the same location. Condition No. 1 of the approval required any expansion or Page 1 5-17-07 major alteration to the use to be subject to an amendment to the Special Use Permit. This application is in response to that condition. PUBLIC HEARING -APPLICATION NO. 2007-010 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2007-010, at 7:17 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Greg Nelson, 1932 Teton Trail, Brooklyn Park, introduced himself to the Commission. Commissioner Boeck inquired if this facility is regulated by any government agency. Mr. Nelson responded that they are not. Chair Pro Tem Roche called for comments from the public. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2007-010. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2007-010, at 7:20 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair Pro Tern called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2007-010 - GREG A. NELSON There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Parks to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2007-010, submitted by Greg A. Nelson for a Special Use Permit amendment to expand the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy located at 6840 Shingle Creek Parkway subject to the following conditions: The amended Special Use Permit is issued to Greg A. Nelson on behalf of Minnesota Martial Arts Academy, Inc. as an instructional use in martial arts, a strength and conditioning operation for training and athletic performance and chiropractic services specializing in health, education, injury prevention, personal and public safety. No other use, not comprehended by this application shall be permitted. Any further expansion or major alteration to the use shall be subject to an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 2. The Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof may be grounds for revocation. 3. Tenant improvement plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes through the building permit process. 4. Special Use Permit approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to the Page 2 5-17-07 provisions of Chapter 34 of the city ordinances and the city's sign policy with respect to 69th' Avenue North. Voting in favor: Chair Pro Tem Roche, Commissioners, Boeck, Ford, Parks, and Young. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its May 29, 2007 meeting. The applicant must be present. Major changes to the application as reviewed by the Planning Commission will require that the application be returned to the Commission for reconsideration. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren explained that Planning Commission Application No. 2007-009 would be reconsidered by the Commission at their May 31, 2007 meeting since the City Council tabled the item on May 14, 2007. The screening plan recommended for approval by the Planning Commission had been changed and was not what was presented to the City Council. He stated the Council has requested the review to give the opportunity to the Commission to review the proposal in light of their recommendation. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 5-17-07 Page 3