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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 06-29 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 JUNE 29, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:03 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Rachel Lund. ROLL CALL Chair Willson, Commissioners Gary Ford, Rachel Lund, 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. Commissioner Boeck was absent and excused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —JUNE 15. 2006 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to approve the minutes of the June 15, 2006 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioners Ford, Lund and Roche abstained as they were not present 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 -008 TJB HOMES. INC. Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2006 -008, a request from TJB Homes, Inc. for Site and Building Plan approval and a Special Use Permit for an 8,000 sq. ft. one story office building and a special use permit to allow the placement of fill below the 100 year flood elevation at 1701 James Circle North. The property in question is 55,453 sq. ft. (1.27 acres) in area and is zoned C -2 (Commerce). Office buildings such as being proposed are permitted uses in the C -2 zoning district. A special use permit is required to place fill on land located below the 100 year flood elevation. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposals. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 6 -29 -06 Application No. 2006 -008, and the City Engineer/Public Works Director's report dated 6- 27 -06, attached.) He explained that this same site was the subject of Planning Commission Application No. 2005 -012 submitted by the same applicant for Site and Building Plan approval of a 12,800 sq. ft. one story office building and a Special Use Permit to allow the placement of fill below the 100 year flood elevation. That 6 -29 -06 Page 1 application was approved by the City Council on August 22, 2005 following review, public hearing and recommendation by the Planning Commission. Various factors have caused the applicant not to pursue that particular plan and he is now proposing the 8,000 sq. ft. building for similar use. He has altered the site plan accordingly requiring only a slight encroachment into the 100 year flood elevation. Commissioner Rahn inquired about the ponding requirements on the site. Mr. Warren responded that the ponding area located further away from this site did not take into consideration the run off from this area when it was constructed which established the need to create one on the site. He added that the area in the 100 year flood zone would not be disturbed except where it is being filled. There was further discussion by the Commission regarding the flood plain, elevations and ponding. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2006-008 There was a motion by Commissioner Rahn, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -008, at 7:41 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. The applicant, Mr. Jason Budzynski, TJB Homes, 9100 Baltimore Street NE, Blaine, Minnesota introduced himself to the Commissioners and pointed out to the Commission the revisions from the previous plan that created a reduction in size to the building. He stated that a contractor (Hansen Brothers Fence) would be occupying 2/3 of the building and the other 2,500 sq. ft. is open for lease. Commissioner Lund asked for further clarification regarding the roof and screening of mechanical equipment. Mr. Budzynski explained the roof's design including the paraphet that follows the entire roof line that would screen any mechanical equipment on the roof. Commissioner Roche suggested to the applicant that he add some landscaping around the ponding area to provide some screening from the public's view. Mr. Budzynski stated that he is favorable to any recommendations made by the Commission. Mr. Budzynski added that he would be installing an opaque screen fence around the site including around the trash enclosure area. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -008. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Parks, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2006 -008, at 8:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. The Chair Willson called for further discussion or questions from the Commissioners. 6 -29 -06 Page 2 The Commissioners interposed no objections to approval of the Application ACTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION NO. 2006-008 TJB HOMES, INC. There was a motion by Commissioner Lund, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2006 -008, submitted by TJB Homes, Inc., for Site and Building Plan approval and a Special Use Permit for a 8,000 sq. ft. one story office building and a Special Use Permit to allow the placement of fill below the 100 year flood elevation at 1701 James Circle 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 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. Appropriate erosion and sediment control devices shall be provided on site during construction as approved by the City Engineering Department. 6 -29 -06 Page 3 i 12. The applicant shall obtain an NPDES permit from the Minnesota PCA prior to disturbing the site. 13. A special use permit is granted for the placement of fill in areas below the 100 year flood elevation based upon the acceptance of an appropriate flood mitigation plan providing acceptable compensatory storage as approved by the City Engineer. Said approval shall take into consideration appropriate comments from the Minnesota DNR and the Watershed Management Commission. 14. This special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 15. The property owner shall enter into a utility maintenance agreement as approved by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Ford, Lund, Parks, Rahn, and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its July 10, 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 ITEM — SALT STORAGE BUILDING Mr. Warren explained that the City Council approved a building addition to the city garage that would create storage for salt and sand. Since the architect has not provided the plans yet he would like to postpone discussion with the Commission until the plans are available for their review. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Warren stated that there would be no Planning Commission meeting on July 13, 2006. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 6 -29 -06 Page 4