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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 04-13 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 APRIL 13, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Michael Parks, Sean Rahn, 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. Graydon Boeck, Gary Ford, and Rachel Lund were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MARCH 2. 2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to approve the minutes of the March 2, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Parks abstained as he was not present at the meeting. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Michael Parks. ELECTION OF 2006 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn and seconded by Commissioner Roche 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 -003 DALE HARTMAN Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -003, a request for Special Use Permit approval to conduct a home occupation in the garage at 6301 Brooklyn Drive. 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 4 -13 -06 for Application No. 2006 -003, attached.) 04 -13 -06 Page 1 PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006 -003 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -003, at 7:21 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Dale Hartman, 6301 Brooklyn Drive, introduced himself to the Commission. Chair Willson asked for further clarification on the frequency of the applicant's brother working in the shop. Mr. Hartman explained that his brother lives in St. Cloud and only comes down occasionally to help with the business and that he stays with the Hartmans when in town. Chair Willson asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Hartman responded that the hours of operation would be from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Commissioner Roche inquired about the disposition of unused products on the site. Mr. Hartmann stated that he doesn't expect anything to change and that he currently uses standard curbside service. He added that he primarily uses latex paints or water based finishes which don't require special handling. Commissioner Roche asked the applicant if he had notified the neighbor to the west of his property regarding the proposed use. Mr. Hartman responded that he's had minimal conversation with the neighbor. Mrs. Kathy Hartman, 6301 Brooklyn Drive, stated that she heard from the neighbor at 6300 Brooklyn Drive and they have no problem with the Hartmans doing the carpentry from their home. Commissioner Rahn inquired about display of his product or a showroom. Mr. Hartman stated that his operation is very small and he has one set of cabinets for display in the garage mainly to show potential customers different styles available. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -003. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -003, at 7:31 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 -003 —DALE HARTMAN There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -003, submitted by Dale Hartman for a 04 -13 -06 Page 2 Special Use Permit to conduct a woodworking home occupation in the garage at his residence, 6301 Brooklyn Drive, 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 and an occasional non - resident employee. 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 Parks, Rahn and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its April 24, 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. OTHER BUSINESS There was no other business. 04 -13 -06 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 04 -13 -06 Page 4