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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 03-02 PCM MINUTES 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 MARCH 2, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, and Sean Rahn, were present. Also present were Secretary to the Planning Commission/Planning and Zoning Specialist Ronald Warren, and Planning Commission Recording Secretary Rebecca Crass. Commissioner Tim Roche was absent and excused. Commissioner Rachel Lund was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — FEBRUARY 16, 2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to approve the minutes of the February 16, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed unanimously. ELECTION OF 2006 CHAIR There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck and seconded by Commissioner Rahn to table election of Officers until a subsequent Planning Commission meeting so that the Commission would be at full membership capacity with all members in attendance. CHAIR'S EXPLANATION Chair Willson 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. 2006 -002 ADAM SWAN Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -002, a request for Special Use Permit approval to conduct a home occupation in the garage at 5821 Camden Avenue North. The property is zoned R -1 and is surrounded by other single family homes. Home occupations that involve the use of an accessory structure on the property are considered special uses requiring the granting of a special use permit. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 3 -2 -06 for Application No. 2006 -002, attached.) 3 -2 -06 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006 -002 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -002, at 7:15 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Adam Swan, 5821 Camden Avenue North, introduced himself and acknowledged that his neighborhood is quiet and he plans to continue to keep it that way by adding insulation to his garage and operating his business in way so as not to disturb his neighbors. He stated that he has a dust collection system in the garage and his operation creates very little dust or debris on the outside. He added that he is willing to install a ventilation system if asked to by the City Council. Mr. Warren requested the applicant to list the equipment that will be used for the business. Mr. Swan responded that he plans to use a commercial series table saw which has a quiet motor, a drill press, surface planer, compound mitre saw, biskit joiner, and other small power and hand tools. Mr. Warren asked the applicant if he currently operates any of this equipment in his garage. Mr. Swan responded that due to damage to his garage from last year's storm, he has moved all equipment to his parents' home and it is being stored there until repairs are made to his garage. Commissioner Boeck inquired about the orientation of Mr. Swan's business. The applicant responded that he will be operating a small residential business making thing such as tables and picture frames. Chair Willson asked about the handling of potential hazardous waste. Mr. Swan answered that there is a state issued license that mandates what is required for disposing of such waste and he maintains such a license and meets all requirements. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -002. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to close the public hearing on Application No.2006 -002, at 7:21 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. 2006 -002 -ADAM SWAN There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -002, submitted by Adam Swan for a 3 -2 -06 Page 2 Special Use Permit to conduct a woodworking home occupation in the garage at his residence, 5821 Camden Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Special Use Permit is granted for a woodworking home occupation involving the use of an accessory structure on the property. Said home occupation will involve woodworking, cabinetry and furniture making. This home occupation may not be altered or expanded in any way not comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the Special Use Permit. 2. The Special Use Permit is subject to applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation, thereof, may be grounds for revocation. 3. All vehicle parking associated with the home occupation shall be off street on improved space. Vehicle parking on the property shall be in compliance with Section 19 -103, Subdivision 12 of the City Ordinances regarding the size of vehicles allowed. 4. The hours of operation shall be between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 5. All materials and equipment associated with the home occupation shall be stored indoors. There shall be no outside storage associated with this home occupation. 6. The applicant shall comply with recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters regarding the location and operation of this home occupation. 7. The applicant shall provide appropriate fire extinguishers in the area of the home occupation per the recommendation of the Building Official. 8. The applicant shall maintain any licenses or permits required by other governmental agencies and copies of such shall be kept on file with the City. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Boeck, and Rahn. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its March 13, 2006 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Eave Encroachment into Sideyard Setback B. Garage Heights 3 -2 -06 Page 3 Mr. Warren described to the Commission the history involved with the request from a resident regarding an ordinance amendment relating to allowable encroachments into sideyard setbacks requirements as required in Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances. There was further discussion regarding the ordinance requirements and a general consensus to recommend amending Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances to allow eaves and overhangs to encroach into not more than 1/3 of the minimum side yard setback. The Commission next discussed the current height limitation of accessory structures as allowed by Chapter 35 of City Ordinances. There was a general consensus by the Commission to recommend to the City Council that Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances be amended to allow a 16 ft. height limitation for accessory structures and a requirement that an accessory structure cannot be taller in height than the principal structure. There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Boeck to recommend to the City Council a amendment to Chapter 35 of the City Ordinances regarding sideyard setbacks and accessory structure height limitaions. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Boeck, and Rahn. The motion passed unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 3 -2 -06 Page 4 I