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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-072 CCRMember Gene Lhotka introduced the following_ resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 82 -72 RESOLUTION AMENDING COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 66 -295, (COMPREHENSIVE PLAN) RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL ZONED LAND IN SOUTHEAST QUADRANT OF 69TH AND HUMBOLDT AVENUES NORTH WHEREAS, the Council on November 7, 1966 adopted Resolution No. 66 -295, establishing the Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan, A Guide for Community Develop- ment; and WHEREAS, the Plan (at page 31) recommends, as a Goal for Commercial Development; that there be provided a centrally located neighborhood shopping center in each of the six residential neighborhoods, unless the residents are adequately served by community or regional shopping centers located nearby; and WHEREAS, the Plan (at pages 47 and 49) refers to and recommends the designation of land in the southeast quadrant of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North as the location of such a shopping center for the Northeast Neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the proposed Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan 1980, which was given preliminary approval by the City Council on July 21, 1980 and was accepted by the Metropolitan Council on December 17, 1981, at page 98 and on Figure 15 "Land Use Plan Revisions recommends that the property immediately east of Humboldt Square Shopping Center be developed with single family detached housing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the above Plan recommendations on February 11, 1982, March 25, 1982, and April 15, 1982, in conjunction with Application No. 82008, submitted by the owner of the remaining vacant land at the above location, requesting rezoning from C2 (General Commerce) to R3 (Townhouse); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 35 -202 of the City Ordinances, the Planning Commission held a duly called public hearing on April 15, 1982 to consider the amend- ment of the Plan and at that meeting adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 82 -1 recommending amendment of the existing and proposed Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan amend- ment at its April 26, 1982 regular meeting in conjunction with its review of Planning Commission Application No. 82008: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, pursuant to Chapter 35 -202 of the City Ordinances, that Council Resolution No. 66 -295 (Comprehensive Plan) and the proposed Brooklyn Center Comprehensive Plan, 1980 be amended to provide for the development of mid density single family attached housing (preferably owner occupied) on the remaining developable land in the southeast quadrant of 69th and Humboldt Avenues North, based upon the following findings: 1. The Northeast Neighborhood is adequately served by shopping facilities both within and near the neighborhood. 2. The Comprehensive Plan designation of this area for future development as a neighborhood shopping center 'has been satisfied with the existing retail center. RESOLUTION NO. 82 -72 3. There is substantial vacant commercial land elsewhere in the Northeast Neighborhood. 4. The owner has initiated a rezoning from C2 (General Commerce) to R3 (Townhouse), of the approximate 7.5 acre parcel described as that part of Lot 2, Block 1, Hi Crest Square Addition lying east of R.L.S. No. 1312. 5. The proposed use represents a reasonable use of the land and is consistent with the proposed Comprehensive Plan development goals for the Northeast Neighborhood. 6. The subject property is unsuited for single family detached housing, as recommended in the proposed Comprehensive Plan, because of high water table, drainage difficulties, and the intensity of most sur- rounding land uses. 7. The proposed R3 zoning is consistent and compatible with surround- ing land use classifications. April 26, 1982 C Mayo r� /1 ATTEST: ff Cler The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof Dean Nyquist, Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis; and the following voted against the same; none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.