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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06-15 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 JUNE 15, 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 Graydon Boeck, Michael Parks, 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. Commissioners Ford, Lund and Roche were absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — MAY 25.2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahh, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Boeck and Park abstained as they were not at the meeting. 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 -007 JOSEPH J. ISAACS Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -007, a request from Joseph J. Isaacs to resubdivide the property at 5420 Girard Avenue North to reestablish two platted lots that have been combined for tax purposes. This would allow the two lots to be used and sold separately. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 6 -15 -06 for Application No. 2006 -007, attached.) He explained that the process of combining parcels for tax purposes is an administrative procedure that allows lots to be combined without the benefit of replatting. Once it is done, the lots cannot be sold or conveyed separately without being uncombined or resubdivided. Commissioner Boeck noted that street improvements had been done in the area as recent as three years ago and asked if utilities had been stubbed in at that time. Mr. Warren stated that the applicant has just acquired the lot and would be checking into that. He noted that he thought the utilities had been brought to the property line for this potential lot, however, he was not certain. 6 -15 -06 Page 1 Commissioner Rahn inquired as to the history of the parcel regarding when and how it had been combined into one lot. Mr. Warren explained the history of allowing buildings on 40 ft. lots provided they meet the current setback requirements and how this lot would be looked at as a legal lot of record once it is reestablished and uncombined. He pointed out that the Fairlane Park subdivision goes bacak to the 1920's when the original 40 ft. lots were created. Commissioner Parks asked if there would still be a need for a cross access agreement along the alley once the parcel is uncombined. Mr. Warren explained that with the tight fit on the lot, in his opinion, the agreement would still be necessary in order to allow room for parking and placement of a garage while still meeting setback requirements. Access to the existing garage and a proposed garage would require the need for such an easement agreement. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006-007 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -007, at 7:28 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Mr. Joseph Isaacs, 2364 Carlsbald Plaza, Woodbury, introduced himself and stated the Mr. Warren accurately described their intention with the property. Commissioner Boeck asked the applicant if he knew if there were sewer and water connections to the property. Mr. Isaacs stated that he does not know if they are in place. Mr. Isaacs also commented that he understood the recommended conditions of approval and was agreeable to comply with them. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -007. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -007, at 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 -007 JOSEPH J. ISAACS There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -007, submitted by Joseph J. Isaacs to resubdivide the property at 5420 Girard Avenue North to reestablish two platted lots that have been combined for tax purposes subject to the following conditions: 1. The legal descriptions and survey showing the reestablishment of the underlying lots shall be filed with Hennepin County. 2. The City Assessor is authorized to process the resubdivision in conjunction with Hennepin County. 6 -15 -06 Page 2 3. The resubdivision approval does not comprehend approval of any other action pertaining to the use of the property. 4. No variances from City Ordinance requirements are implied. Any future structures on Lot 26 are required to meet setback requirements. 5. The applicant shall be responsible for modifying the wood deck attached to the single family home on Lot 27 so that a minimum 3 ft. setback from the interior property line is established. Said modification shall be accomplished prior to the filing of the certificate of survey to reestablish the underlying properties. 6. The applicant shall execute and file a cross access easement over Lots 26 and 27 for driveway purposes prior to finalization of this resubdivision. Said cross access easement shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners, Boeck, Parks, and Rahn. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its June 26, 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 7:32 p.m. 7 Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 6 -15 -06 Page 3