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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 05-11 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 REGULAR SESSION MAY 11, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Gary Ford, 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. Rachel Lund was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — APRIL 27, 2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to approve the minutes of the April 27, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioners Graydon Boeck and Sean Rahn abstained. They were not present at the meeting. ELECTION OF 2006 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Acting Chair Willson opened the floor for nominations. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche to nominate Commissioner Willson as Chair of the 2006 Plaiming Commission and Commissioner Rahn as Chair Pro Tem. Acting Chair Willson asked :for further nominations three times. 1- fearing none, he asked for a motion to close the nominations. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to close the nominations for Chair and Chair Pro Tem of the 2006 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to elect Commissioner Willson to the position of Chair of the 2006 Planning Commission and Commissioner Rahn as Chair Pro Tem of the 2006 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. 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. 5 -11 -06 Page 1 APPLICATION NO. 2006 -005 MCDONALD'S US Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -006, a request for Site and Building Plan approval and a Special Use Permit to redevelop the existing McDonald's convenience food restaurant into a new 78 seat convenience food restaurant with a drive -up window at 5525 Xerxes Avenue North. The applicant plans to demolish the existing McDonald's building on the site. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 5 -11 -06 and the City Engineer/Public Works Director's report dated 5 -9 -06 for Application No. 2006 -005, attached.) PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006 -005 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -005, at 7:35 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Ms. Vicky Stadhler, 1650 West 82 Street, Bloomington (McDonald's US) introduced herself to the Commission as the applicant. She explained that the small area behind the building is to be used for storage of items such as shovels, brooms, etc. with no access to the building. She further explained that the trash corral is a part of the building and looks much like a garage. There is a 4 ft metal door that opens from inside the building that employees use to dispose of the trash, where it is picked up by the garbage hauler. Eric Kellogg, Landform Engineering, introduced himself and showed the Commission a drawing of the 25 ft. sliding gate that will be used for product deliveries to the site. Commissioner Rahn inquired of the applicant regarding the use of an opaque fence along the sliding gate. Mr. Kellogg responded that the area is marked as "no trespassing" to keep people out. Commissioner Roche suggested to the applicant other considerations for the materials used on the opaque fence in addition to the chain link such as a hunter green vinyl. He also pointed out his desire to add `beefed up' landscaping to improve the look of the area. Mr. Kellogg stated that he is aware of the shortage on the plan regarding landscaping and that they will add additional deciduous trees to meet the minimum requirements and they will also consider a change to the fence. Commissioner Ford suggested additional landscaping around the gated area. Mr. Kellogg responded that adding landscaping to that area would be difficult and that is why they proposed only sod in the area. Mr. Warren explained further landscape requirements for the site relative to properties that surround the site. Mr. Kellogg stated that they have taken the city staff's recommendations into consideration and incorporated them in their plans for what will be submitted for construction approval. 5 -11 -06 Page 2 No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -005. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Ford seconded by Commissioner Roche, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -005, at 7:53 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 -005 MCDONALD'S US There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -005, submitted by McDonald's US for Site and Building Plan approval and a Special Use Permit to redevelop the existing McDonald's convenience food restaurant into a new 78 seat convenience food restaurant with a drive -up window at 5525 Xerxes Avenue North subject to the following conditions: 1. The building plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 2. Grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of permits. 3. A site performance agreement and supporting financial guarantee in an amount to be determined based on cost estimates shall be submitted prior to the issuance of permits to assure the completion of site improvements. 4. Any outside trash disposal facilities and rooftop or on ground mechanical equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. 5. The building is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system to meet NFPA standards and shall be connected to a central monitoring device in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Ordinances. 6. An underground irrigation system shall be installed in all landscape areas to facilitate site maintenance. 7. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery, which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 8. B -612 curb and gutter shall be provided around all parking and driving areas. 9. The applicant shall submit an as built survey of the property, improvements and 5 -11 -06 Page 3 utility service lines prior to the release of the performance guarantee. 10. All work performed and materials used for construction of utilities shall conform to the City of Brooklyn Center current Standard Specifications and Details. 11. The applicant shall obtain an NPDES permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and provide adequate erosion control as approved by the City Engineering Department prior to disturbing the site. 12. This special use permit is granted for the convenience food restaurant proposal as indicated in this application. Any expansion or alteration of the use not comprehended by the zoning ordinance or these plans shall require an amendment to the special use permit. 13. This special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 14. The plans shall be modified prior to the issuance of building permits to reduce the access along the west side of the site to the access road from its current 33 ft. to a maximum width of 30 ft. 15. The landscape plans shall be modified to be consistent with the landscape point system utilized by the Planning Commission for evaluating such plans. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Boeck, Ford, Parks, Rahn, and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its May 22, 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. 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 8:00 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 5 -11 -06 Page 4