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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 01-13 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 REGULAR SESSION JANUARY 13, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The Planning Commission meeting was called to order by Chair Willson at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, 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 Rahn was absent and unexcused. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — November 10. 2004 There was a motion by Commissioner Roche, seconded by Commissioner Lund, to approve the minutes of the November 13, 2004 meeting as submitted. The motion passed. Commissioner Newman abstained as he was not at the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck , seconded by Commissioner Newman, to adjourn the 2004 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE Mr. Warren administered the Oath of Office to Graydon Boeck, Dianne Reem and Tim Willson. CALL TO ORDER: 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION The 2005 Planning Commission was called to order by Acting Chair Willson at 7:38 p.m. ROLL CALL 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION Acting Chair Tim Willson, Commissioners Graydon Boeck, Rachel Lund, Rex Newman, Dianne Reem, 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. ELECTION OF 2005 CHAIR AND CHAIR PRO TEM Acting Chair Willson opened the floor for nominations. Commissioner Boeck nominated Commissioner Willson as Chair of the 2005 Planning Commission and Commissioner Newman as Chair Pro Tem. Acting Chair Willson asked for further nominations three times. Hearing none, he asked for a motion to close the nominations. 1 -13 -05 Page 1 There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to close the nominations for Chair and Chair Pro Tem of the 2005 Planning Commission. The motion passed unanimously. There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Reem, to elect Commissioner Willson to the position of Chair of the 2005 Planning Commission and Commissioner Newman as Chair Pro Tem of the 2005 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. APPLICATION NO. 2005 -001 — GLENN KURKE Chair Willson introduced Application No. 2005 -001, submitted by Glenn Kurke, a request for special use permit approval to conduct a home occupation that will involve customer traffic at 6021 Bryant Avenue North involving repair and modification of firearms as well as the legal sales of firearms custom built on the premises. Mr. Warren presented the staff report describing the location of the property and the proposal. (See Planning Commission Information Sheet dated 1 -13 -05 for Application No. 2005 -001, attached). The property is zoned R -1 and home occupations that involve customer traffic at the home are considered special uses requiring the granting of a special use permit by the City Council following review, public hearing and recommendation by the Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING — APPLICATION NO. 2005 -001 There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to open the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -001, at 7:53 p.m. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Willson called for comments from the public. Mr. Glenn Kurke, 6021 Bryant Avenue North, introduced himself to the Commission. Chair Willson inquired of Mr. Kurke as to the security on the property. Mr. Kurke responded that he has several safes in his home along with a monotronics alarm system and other security systems as required by ATF in order to be a firearms dealer. He stated that for security reasons, only one neighbor is aware of his business. Mr. Kurke added that there are annual inspections required by the ATF in order to maintain his license. Mr. Warren pointed out that in order for a home occupation to be allowed involving sales from the premises it can only be a product produced or manufactured on the property such as Mr. Kurke is proposing. In response to further inquiries, Mr. Kurke explained the sales and service aspects of his proposed home occupation. He noted that he does no reloading of ammunition and that sales of firearms that he does not produce would be confined to the internet and licensed gun shows. 1 -13 -05 Page 2 In response to further inquiries, Mr. Kurke explained the sales and service aspects of his home occupation. He noted that he does no reloading proposed P g of ammunition and that sales of firearms that he does not produce would be confined to the internet and licensed gun shows. Commissioner Reem asked what kind of guns the applicant plans to assemble and sell. Mr. Kurke stated that the guns will be primarily for recreational /sporting/hunting use and are primarily long guns with some semi and automatic rifles. Mr. Kurke responded to other inquiries from Commissioners Roche, Lund and Newman regarding customer traffic, safety precautions and the general operation of his proposed home occupation. Commissioner Boeck spoke in favor of the proposal subject to the recommended limitations. No other persons from the public appeared before the Commission during the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -001. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Newman, to close the public hearing on Application No. 2005 -001, at 8:11 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. 2005 -001 — GLENN KURKE There was a motion by Commissioner Boeck, seconded by Commissioner Roche, to recommend to the City Council that it approve Application No. 2005 -001m submitted by Glenn Kurke for a Special Use Permit to conduct a home occupation that involves customer traffic at 6021 Bryant Avenue North involving repair and modification of firearms as well as the legal the sales of firearms custom built from the home subject to the following conditions: 1. The special use permit is granted for a home occupation involving the sale of firearms that are manufactured or assembled at 6021 Bryant Avenue North and the service and repair of firearms in general. Said home occupation will involve customer traffic on the site. This home occupation may not be expanded or altered in any way not comprehended by this application without first securing an amendment to the special use permit. 2. No retail sales of firearms or other merchandise not produced on the lot shall be allowed. 3. The home occupation shall not involve the storage of ammunition, other than that for personal use, or raw materials such as gun powder or other explosives. 1 -13 -05 Page 3 4. The special use permit is subject to all applicable codes, ordinances and regulations. Any violations thereof may be grounds for revocation. 5. All parking associated with this home occupation shall be off street on improved space provided by the applicant. 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. 6. The hours for retail sales of firearms that are produced on the premises are limited to Monday and Wednesday between 12 noon and 6 p.m. 7. The applicant shall comply with recommendations of the Building Official with respect to safety related matters involving this home occupation. 8. A current copy of the applicant's ATF firearms license shall be kept on file with the city. Voting in favor: Chair Willson, Commissioners Boeck, Lund, Newman, Reem and Roche. The motion passed unanimously. The Council will consider the application at its January 24, 2005 meeting. The application 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 Mr. Warren briefly reviewed the 2005 Planning Commission schedule. Commissioner Boeck noted he would be out of town for the February and March meetings and requested to be excused. Commissioner Reem noted that she would be out of town for the January 27, February 17 and March 3 meetings and also requested to be excused. There was no other business. ADJOURNMENT There was a motion by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner Boeck, to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. �— Chair Recorded and transcribed by: Rebecca Crass 1 -13 -05 Page 4