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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-121 CCRMember Rich Theis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 86 -121 RESOLUTION REGARDING DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION NO. 86010 SUBMITTED BY THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) WHEREAS, Application No. 86010 submitted by the Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) proposes rezoning from I -1 (Industrial Park) to R7 (High Density Residential) of 7.1 acres of land south of the Earle Brown Farm and east of Brooklyn Farm Addition; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on March 13, 1986 when testimony regarding the request was taken; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on July 17, 1986 considered and recommended an amendment to the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan allowing for mixed use development in this area by Planning Commission Resolution No. 86 -2; and also approval of rezoning Application No. 86010 by Planning Commission Resolution No. 86 -3; and WHEREAS, an appropriate development plan has been submitted for the land in question; and WHEREAS, the plans and the proposed rezoning have been reviewed by the City Council in light of the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including the restoration of the Earle Brown Farm at its July 28, 1986 regular meeting; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted at its July 28, 1986 meeting a resolution amending the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan to allow mixed use development, including high -rise, high- density residential development on the land in and around the Earle Brown Farm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that Application No. 86010 submitted by the City of Brooklyn Center Housing and Redevelopment Authority be approved in consideration of the following: 1. The proposed use described in Application No. 86010 is consistent with the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan as proposed by Planning Commission Resolution No. 86 -2. 2. The high -rise residential development will generate less traffic (both average daily and p.m. peak traffic) in and around this area than projected for a full service /office development of the area. 3. The proposed rezoning is viewed as assisting in achieving the long -term preservation of the Earle Brown Farm for historic purposes. 4. There is a need for elderly housing within the community which will be served by such a rezoning. 5. The proposed use is consistent and compatible with other surrounding development both in existence and proposed for the future. RESOLUTION NO. 86 -121 6. The subject property can support the development within the requirements of the R7 zoning classification as witnessed by the proposed site plan submitted under Application No. 86027. 7. In light of the above, it is believed that the proposed rezoning meets the guidelines for evaluating rezonings set forth in Section 35 -208 of the Brooklyn Center Zoning Ordinance. July 28, 1986 Date Mayes ATTEST :0Z Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Bill Hawes,and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof; Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawe, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.