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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-018 CCR Member Bill Fignar introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 74 -18 RESOLUTION ADOPTING LAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES IN FLOOD PLAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center adopted and is enforc- ing Building, Subdivision and Zoning Ordinances; and WHEREAS, Section 3 -103 of the Ordinances provides that no person, firm, or corporation shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove, convert, move, or demolish any building or structure in the City without first obtaining the appropriate permit from the Building Official; and WHEREAS, Section 35 -230 further provides that, with the exception of one and two family dwellings and buildings accessory thereto, every person before commencing the construction or major alteration of a structure shall obtain plan approval by the City Council; and WHEREAS, all plans and specifications for proposed construction are examined and approved prior to the issuance of building permits; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that: 1. All applications for building permits and for site and building plan approval shall be reviewed to determine whether the proposed construction is consistent with the need to minimize flood damage; 2. Said applications shall be reviewed to determine whether the site of the proposed construction is reasonably safe from flooding, and appropriate recommendations shall be made for construction in all locations which have flood hazards; 3. City officials in reviewing all said applications in- volving construction in flood hazard locations within the City of Brooklyn Center shall require that any such proposed construction must: a) Be designed and anchored to prevent the flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure or portions of the structure due to flooding. RESOLUTION NO. 74 -18 b) Use construction materials and utility equipment that are resistant to flood damage. c) Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage. d) Provide adequate drainage in order to reduce exposure to flood hazards. e) Locate public utilities and facilities on the site in such a manner as to be elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; such utili- ties and facilities include sewer, gas, electrical and water systems. 4. It is further resolved that City officials in reviewing all subdivision plats shall make findings of fact and determine if: a) All such proposed developments are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage. b) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce ex- posure to flood hazards, and so as not to increase the exposure to flood hazards of adjacent lands. c) All public utilities and facilities are located, elevated and constructed so as to minimize or eliminate flood damage; these utilities and facilities to include sewer, gas, electrical and water systems. Tanuary 21 1974 Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Robert Jensen and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, Maurice Britts Bill Fignar, Tony Kuefler and Robert Jensen; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.