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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 06-28 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 JUNE 28, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Rahn at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Rahn, Commissioners Gary Ford, Rachel Lund, Michael Parks, and Tim Roche were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioner Graydon Boeck was absent and excused. Commissioner Della Young was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MAY 31 , 2007 There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the May 31, 2007 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Ford abstained as he was 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. 2007-011 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EDA, Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2007-011, a request for Preliminary Plat approval to divide the property at 6300 Earle Brown Drive to provide separate lots for two proposed hotels. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 6-14-07 and the Director of Public Works/City Engineer's memo dated 4-9-07, for Application No. 2007-011, attached.) Mr. Warren explained that the PUD approved by the City Council on May 14, 2007 comprehended a two building hotel complex consisting of an eight story, 175 room Embassy Suites Hotel with a 100 seat restaurant on the northerly portion of the property and concept approval for a 75 unit hotel to be located on the southerly portion of the property. The reason for the lot division is so that the property for the first phase can be conveyed to the developer. The second lot would be conveyed at a later date when approval of the second phase has been accomplished. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 2007-011 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2007-011, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Page 1 6-28-07 Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. No persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2007-011. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2007-011, at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair 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. 2007-011 CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER EDA There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2007-011, submitted by City of Brooklyn Center EDA for Preliminary Plat approval to divide the property at 6300 Earle Brown Drive into two separate lots subject to the following conditions: 1. The final plat is subject to review and approval by the City Engineer. 2. The final plat is subject to the provisions of Chapter 15 of the City Ordinances. 3. Appropriate cross access and cross parking agreements between Lots 1 and 2 of the proposed Brooklyn Farm 2nd Addition shall be developed and filed with the titles to the property. 4. An appropriate driveway easement between the proposed Lot 1 and the Earle Brown Heritage Center property shall be verified or developed and filed with the title to the properties. 5. All drainage and utility easements recommended to be vacated by the City Engineer shall be vacated by ordinance amendment prior to final plat approval. 6. All easements required by the City Engineer for drainage and utility purposes shall be executed prior to final plat approval. 7. An appropriate off site parking agreement providing up to 45 parking spaces on the Earle' Brown Heritage Center for the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Brooklyn Farm 2"a Addition shall be developed and filed with the titles to the property so that the site complies with the minimum parking requirements. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Ford, Lund, Parks, and Roche The motion passed unanimously. Page 2 6-28-07 The Council will consider the application at its July 9, 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. APPLICATION NO. 2007-012 - GRIFFIN COMPANIES Chair Rahn introduced Application No. 2007-012, a request for a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive repair facility in a portion of the commercial building located at 5810 Xerxes Avenue North. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposals. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 6-28-07 for Application No. 2007-012, attached.) Mr. Warren explained that motor vehicle repair is listed as a special use in the C-2 district provided it does not abut R-1, R-2 or R-3 zoned property including abutment at a street line. No such abutment exists in this situation. The site is also located in the CC-Central Commerce Overlay District which also acknowledges motor vehicle repair uses as allowable uses. PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION NO. 2007-012 There was a motion by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2007-012, at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Rahn called for comments from the public. Mr. Michael Kampmeyer of Griffin Companies, 615 lst Avenue NE, Minneapolis, introduced himself to the Commission and stated that he is representing the business and new owner that will be occupying the space. He explained that there will be upgrades made to the building including painting of the exterior, parking lot improvements and additional landscaping. Mr. Kampmeyer also addressed some of the Commission's concerns regarding trash enclosures, outside storage of oil tanks and explained that the auto repair business would be a high quality service with reasonably priced repairs to cars and trucks. No body work would be done. Commissioner Roche asked for further clarification from the applicant regarding what improvements would be made to the aesthetic look of the building. Mr. Kampmeyer stated that the previous owners of the property were absentee landlords and didn't do much to maintain the building. He added that the new owners will be making upgrades to the building and property that will make positive improvements. Commissioner Lund inquired as to whether or not the mechanics that would be working in the business would be certified in ASE. Mr. Kampmeyer stated that the owners of the auto repair business have many years of experience and are certified mechanics. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2007-012. Page 3 6-28-07 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2007-012, at 8:01 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair 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. 2007-012 - GRIFFIN COMPANIES There was a motion by Commissioner Parks, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2007-012, submitted by Griffin Companies, for a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive repair facility in a portion of the commercial building located at 5810 Xerxes Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit is granted for an auto repair facility providing light and medium duty repair operations such as tune ups, oil changes, tire rotation, tire rod, axles, gaskets, mufflers and minor transmission and engine repairs. No other automotive service/repair work such as body work, painting or collision repair shall be performed on the site. Any change in the use of the operation not comprehended by this application or permitted under the zoning ordinance will require approval of an amendment to this Special Use Permit. 2. Building plans for tenant remodeling shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to the issuance of building permits and a Certificate of Occupancy for this operation. 3. There shall be no service, repair or maintenance of vehicles out of doors. All service and maintenance to vehicles shall be done inside the building with the overhead doors closed. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and roof top or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. There shall be no outside display or storage of merchandise on this site other than that which is authorized under Administrative Land Use permits. 6. The Special Use Permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. Any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. Voting in favor: Chair Rahn, Commissioners Ford, Lund, Parks, and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its July 9, 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. Page 4 6-28-07 OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren announced that the July 12, 2007 meeting has been cancelled. Commissioner Lund stated that she would be unable to attend Commission meetings in August and requested to be excused. Chair Rahn stated he would miss the August 16, 2007 meeting and also requested to be excused. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 1 Page 5 6-28-07