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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 05-31 PCMMINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER IN THE COUNTY OF HENNEPIN AND THE STATE OF MINNESOTA STUDY SESSION MAY 31, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Sean Rahn, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, 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. Commissioner Roche was absent and excused. Commissioner Ford was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 17.2007 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2007 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Chair Rahn and Commissioner Lund abstained as they were not present at the meeting. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Rahn 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. 2007-009 - BROOKLYN CENTER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2007-009, a request for Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval for a three phase church addition and parking lot expansion at 50173 d Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposals. (See Planning Commission Information Sheets dated 5-31-07and 4-26-07 for Application No. 2007-009, attached.) This application was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 26, 2007 subject to eleven conditions of approval and forwarded to the City Council for their consideration on May 14, 2007. Condition No. 11 of that recommendation stated "the plans shall be modified to provide a 6 ft. high opaque fence along the west property line to screen all R-1 zoned property except for the City's well house property". Following the Planning Commission's review and recommended approval, the applicant submitted a written request to the City Council to be allowed to provide landscape screening along the west property line rather than the 6 ft. high opaque fence. The City Council considered the applicant's request, aware that 5-31-07 Page 1 the Planning Commission had not had an opportunity to review the materials submitted, and tabled this item. The City Council requested the Planning Commission review and comment on the applicant's revised landscape screening plan along the west property line and has tabled the matter. Mr. Warren described an earlier conversation he had with the applicant in which Rev. Potts described his now proposed landscaping plan, which would provide three types of screening: 1. A 3 ft high berm between the drive way and proposed ponding area; 2. A 6 ft high fence to screen the property from residents would be provided along the north and northwest portions of parking lot; and 3. Provide Evergreen trees between the pond and the west property line. The applicant anticipates that within a reasonable time the trees would be mature enough as Phase II and Phase III of the plan takes place. He reviewed the plan and written comments submitted by Rev. Potts on May 28, 2007 and provided to the Planning Commission this evening. The Planning Commission discussed various aspects of the existing and proposed landscaping. Commissioner Boeck asked the applicant about the use of the parking lot as a park and ride lot. Mr. Gene Hawkinson, church member, stated that Metro Transit will be using the parking lot for a minimum of five years is a park and ride facility. It is a multi cultural church and the building is used at various times of the week. The majority of the time traffic through the parking lot will be during daylight hours. He further stated that the church does not want to be offensive to the neighborhood and has asked for approval of the plan submitted to make it more appealing to the neighboring properties. Commissioner Boeck further asked if the applicant knew how many cars use the parking lot. Mr. Hawkinson stated that they anticipate the parking lot will be used for 100-120 cars for the park and ride which is during the church's off peak hours. He added that there will be an agreement between the church and the Metro Transit as to how long this arrangement will take place. Mr. Warren clarified that the church meets their parking requirements and the use of the parking lot by Metro Transit for a park and ride does not change the number of parking spaces required for the church's use. Commissioner Parks asked if there would be any changes to the proposed berm during Phase III. Mr. Warren responded that it is anticipated that the berm would be removed during Phase III, since that area would be used for parking at that time. Commissioner Parks asked Mr. Hawkinson if they had considered placing the berm on the other side of the pond and planting the trees on top of the berm. Mr. Hawkinson stated that they felt the berm was more effective for screening where it is proposed on the plan. Mr. Warren further explained that when looking at the plan, there did not appear to be enough room to alter the plan in such a way. 5-31-07 Page 2 . There was further discussion among the Commission regarding possible landscape options requiring fences and trees. ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2007-009. BROOKLYN CENTER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2007-009, submitted by Brooklyn Center Church of the Nazarene, for Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval for a three phase building addition and parking lot expansion for the Church of the Nazarene located at 501 73rd Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of building permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of building permits. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. B612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 6. An as built survey of the property, improvements and utility service lines shall be submitted to the City Engineering Department. 7. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center's current standards specifications and details. 8. The applicant shall provide appropriate erosion and sediment control devices on site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department and shall obtain an NPDES construction site erosion control permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency prior to disturbing the site. 9. A special use permit is granted to the Brooklyn Center Church of the Nazarene to expand the church in the proposed three phase development and to provide for a Metro Transit Park and Ride facility as comprehended by these plans. Any expansion or alteration of this site, not comprehended by the zoning ordinance or by these approved plans shall not be authorized and would be subject to an amendment to the special use permit. 10. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violations thereof could be grounds for revocation. 5-31-07 Page 3 11. The screening/landscape plan dated May 28, 2007 is considered to be sufficient screening consistent with Section 35-711 of the City Ordinances provided the plan is modified to eliminate the portion of the screen fence along the west side of the parking lot and the addition of four more evergreen trees along the west side of the church property to the south of, and in line with, the evergreen trees shown on that plan. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners, Lund, Parks, and Young. The motion passed. Commissioner Boeck abstained. The Council will consider the application at its June 11, 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 There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Young, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. hair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 5-31-07 Page 4 Application Filed on 4-12-07 City Council Action Should Be Taken By 6/11/07 (60 Days) Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 2007-009 Applicant: Brooklyn Center Church of the Nazarene Location: 501 73rd Avenue North Request: Special Use Permit/Site and Building Plan Approval This application is for a Special Use Permit and Site and Building Plan approval for a three phase building addition and parking lot expansion for the Church of the Nazarene located at 501 73rd Avenue North. This application was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on April 26, 2007 subject to eleven conditions of approval and forwarded to the City Council for their consideration on May 14, 2007. Condition No. 11 of that recommendation stated "the plans shall be modified to provide a 6 ft. high opaque fence along the west property line to screen all R-1 zoned property except for the City's well house property." The applicant, Pastor Dean Potts, submitted a written request to the City Council to be allowed to provide a landscape screening along the west property line rather than the 6 ft. high opaque fence and submitted computer enhanced photographs of what they screening would look like in support of his proposal. Attached for the Commission's review is a copy of his submission. The City Council considered the applicant's request, aware that the Planning Commission had not had an opportunity to review the materials submitted. The Council wants Planning Commission input on the request and has tabled the matter and referred it back to the Planning Commission for input and comment. The City Council also requested that the staff notify the property owners at 7242 and 7250 Camden Avenue North of the Planning Commission's consideration to seek their input regarding screening if these parties are interested. The applicant notes in his written comments five points as to why he believes the landscape screening would be more appropriate than the 6 ft. high opaque fence. The Planning Commission should review the material submitted and make any recommendation with respect to the screening plan which is part of the site and building plan. Attached is a copy of the information sheet presented to the Planning Commission on April 26, 2007 as well as other supporting information. A 15 ft. green strip/buffer is required where this property abuts R- 1 zoned property. The parking lot screening standard requires effective screening from abutting residential lots by a solid opaque fence or wall 6 ft. high or such other device as may be approved by the City Council. Landscape screening has been approved in other cases based on a determination that the 6 ft. high opaque standard is met. The Planning Commission must make a determination that the information provided shows 5-31-07 Page 1 screening sufficient to recommend it as being adequate to meet the ordinance standards. The Commission should review and discuss this matter and make any appropriate recommendation. As mentioned previously, we have sent informational notices to the property owners at 7242 and 7250 Camden Avenue North regarding the reconsideration of this matter. The Commission may well wish to open the meeting to seek such input. 5-31-07 Page 2 1 MINUTES 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 JUNE 14, 2007 Meetiniz was Cancelled due to lack of a auorum. ROLL CALL Chair Pro Tem Boeck, Commissioners Gary Ford, and Michael Parks were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioners Rahn, Roche and Young were absent and excused. Commissioner Lund was absent and unexcused. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 1